AFI1-1 — Air Force Standards

AFI1-1 governs required Air Force standards of conduct, performance, discipline, culture, and personal appearance.

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  • Publication number: AFI1-1
  • Title: AIR FORCE STANDARDS
  • Date: 2023-08-18

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AFI1-1 covers the Air Force environment, core values, conduct, professional relationships, ethics, mission command, social media, and appearance. It requires compliance with the publication and addresses records, changes, supplements, and waiver authorities.

Applies to: This instruction applies to uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Air Force core values
  • Standards of ethical conduct
  • Professional relationships
  • Mission command
  • Political activities
  • Personal use of social media
  • Dress and personal appearance
  • Personal grooming

Questions and answers

What records rules apply to processes under AFI1-1?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are recommended changes to AFI1-1 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Offices of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using Department of the Air Force (DAF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate chain of command.

Where are more detailed standards found?

More detailed standards may be found in these other directive publications.

Where are waiver authorities for DAF compliance items identified?

Refer to the originating publication(s) for the respective tier authorities to waive wing/delta/unit level requirements for DAF compliance items.

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