AFI31-118 — Security Forces Standards And Procedures

AFI31-118 governs Security Forces standards and procedures, including enterprise governance, organization, training, and equipment.

Search AFI31-118

  • Publication number: AFI31-118
  • Title: SECURITY FORCES STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2020-08-18

View AFI31-118 on armypubs.army.mil


AFI31-118 addresses the Security and Suitability Roadmap and the hiring process for positions filled through delegated examining authority. It requires application reviews, interviews, reference checks, tentative offers, physical agility testing, and onboarding actions.

Applies to: This guidance is applicable to all DAF civilian employees, uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard (ANG), the United States Space Force (USSF), and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of DAF publications.

Topics covered

  • Security and Suitability Roadmap
  • Hiring process
  • Candidate interviews
  • Reference checks
  • Tentative job offers
  • Physical agility testing
  • Entry on duty

Questions and answers

What must the selecting official use to determine the best eligible candidates?

Determine the best eligible candidates for the position based on a review of the applications/resumes and all appropriate documents by the selecting official. (paragraph 31-118)

What must be done when conducting a structured interview?

Train individuals, including supervisor or manager, if a structured interview is being conducted as part of the assessment process. (paragraph 31-118)

What reference checks are required during the hiring process?

Check references, verify current and/or previous employment, conduct reference checks of current and/or previous supervisors and conduct personal reference checks of individuals identified by the candidate. (paragraph 31-118)

What information may be requested from a selectee after a tentative job offer?

Solicit, review and verify information from selectee such as DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, college transcripts, OF-306 if not already provided with the initial application. (paragraph 31-118)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about AFI31-118