AFI36-2113 — The First Sergeant

AFI36-2113 provides guidance for managing first sergeants and governs the Air Force First Sergeant Program.

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  • Publication number: AFI36-2113
  • Title: THE FIRST SERGEANT
  • Date: 2020-06-11

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It covers first sergeant roles, eligibility, applications, selection, classification, training, and tenure across Air Force components. The publication requires compliance and establishes procedures for supplements, waivers, and records created by its processes.

Applies to: This AFI is applicable to Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air National Guard (ANG) and the Air Force Reserve (AFR).

Topics covered

  • First sergeant management
  • Eligibility criteria
  • Application and selection procedures
  • Classification and training
  • First sergeant tenure
  • Air Force First Sergeant Program

Questions and answers

How are waiver requests submitted under AFI36-2113?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestor’s commander for nontiered compliance items.

How must records created under AFI36-2113 be handled?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Information Management System.

Where should recommended changes to AFI36-2113 be sent?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.

What major changes does AFI36-2113 include?

Major changes include the responsibilities of the first sergeant position, functional manager position and command chief master sergeants (CCMs).

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