AFI36-2109 — Chief Master Sergeant Of The Air Force, Senior Enlisted Leadership Management And Air Force Enlisted Council

AFI36-2109 governs senior enlisted leadership management, CMSAF and CCM positions, and Air Force enlisted councils.

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  • Publication number: AFI36-2109
  • Title: CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE AIR FORCE, SENIOR ENLISTED LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND AIR FORCE ENLISTED COUNCIL
  • Date: 2023-02-01

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It establishes selection and approval authority for the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Command Chief Master Sergeant, and group senior enlisted leader positions. It provides guidance for senior enlisted councils and covers Command Chief Master Sergeant selection, assignment, tenure, and roles.

Applies to: This publication applies to the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
  • Command Chief Master Sergeant selection
  • Command Chief Master Sergeant assignments
  • Command Chief Master Sergeant tenure
  • Group senior enlisted leaders
  • Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader Council
  • Air Force Career Field Manager Council
  • Air Force Enlisted Council

Questions and answers

Who develops guidance and procedures for the CMSAF and senior enlisted leadership programs?

In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) and the Director of the ANG (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1) develops guidance and procedures for Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Senior Enlisted Leadership Management, and Air Force Enlisted Council Programs.

How are waiver requests submitted for non-tiered compliance items?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, through the chain of command to the CMSAF for non-tiered compliance items.

What changes were made to the active duty CCM selection and assignment processes?

Changes include (1) Updating the active duty Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM) selection process, (2) updating the active duty CCM assignment process, (3) codifying the career field manager (CFM) selection process, (4) establishing the Air Force Career Field Manager Council (AFCFMC), (5) adding acronyms.

What terminology change applies to references to 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year?

References throughout to “12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year” are hereby changed to “Outstanding Airmen of the Year”.

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