AFI33-332_JBCHARLESTONSUP — Air Force Privacy and Civil Liberties Program

AFI33-332_JBCHARLESTONSUP governs Air Force privacy, civil liberties, and Joint Base Charleston privacy compliance policies and procedures.

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  • Publication number: AFI33-332_JBCHARLESTONSUP
  • Title: Air Force Privacy and Civil Liberties Program
  • Date: 2026-07-23

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The publication addresses privacy, civil liberties, personally identifiable information, social media, searches, weapons, religion, and civilian employment complaints. Compliance is mandatory, and it requires safeguarding personal information and maintaining and disposing of records according to specified Air Force programs.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, civilian employees, contractors in the performance of their duties to an Air Force contract, and the Civil Air Patrol when performing functions for the Air Force.

Topics covered

  • Religion
  • Social media use and operational security
  • Search and seizure
  • Privately owned weapons on military installations
  • Civilian employment complaints
  • Civil liberties complaint reports
  • Complaint dispositions

Questions and answers

What must social media expression avoid?

While individuals have a right to express themselves through online social media outlets, such expression must not compromise operational security. (paragraph 2)

Can an active-duty service member display a political bumper sticker on a private vehicle?

According to DoDD 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces, Sec 4.1.1.8. “A member of the Armed Forces on active duty may: display a political bumper sticker on the member’s private vehicle.” (paragraph 3)

What areas can officials search in vehicles entering a military installation?

For example, the AFI instructs officials conducting searches of vehicles entering a military installation to “look under all seats, under/behind dash, glove box, consoles, visors, ashtrays and any packages and briefcases.” (paragraph 4)

When may service members express moral or religious beliefs?

Service members may express moral or religious beliefs, so long as service members do NOT make statements detrimental to good order and discipline, and so long as service members obey lawful orders. (paragraph 5)

What should be considered when a service member must report a privately owned firearm?

In reviewing the service member's complaint, consider whether the Provost Marshall’s requirement to report the firearm is authorized by a base order or other regulation. (paragraph 6)

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