AFI36-2406 — Officer And Enlisted Evaluations Systems

AFI36-2406 governs Air Force officer and enlisted evaluation systems, including performance feedback, objectives assessments, and training reports.

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  • Publication number: AFI36-2406
  • Title: OFFICER AND ENLISTED EVALUATIONS SYSTEMS
  • Date: 2026-05-27

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AFI36-2406 addresses deployed commander letters of evaluation, rating data, dates, signatures, unrated periods, training reports, and disposition. It requires specific entries, comments, evaluations, and review procedures, including requirements for Chaplain assessments.

Applies to: This guidance is applicable to the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Deployed commander letters of evaluation
  • Performance feedback and objectives assessments
  • Training reports
  • Chaplain functional examiner reviews
  • FROM and THRU dates
  • Signatures and dates
  • Gaps and unrated periods between evaluations
  • PRF disposition

Questions and answers

How should a mandatory or optional report be identified?

Select either Mandatory or Optional. See Table 5.2. (paragraph 2)

What happens if an officer does not satisfactorily complete a deployed commander tour?

Select “No” if completion was unsatisfactory. If “No,” the report must be referred. (paragraph 5)

What is required when preparing comments for a letter of evaluation?

Performance statements must be used when preparing the LOE. (paragraph 5)

When may an evaluator sign or date the original form?

Sign and date the original form. Do not sign or date before the close-out date. (paragraph 3)

What form documents an unrated period between officer evaluations?

Complete an DAF Form 77 with the inclusive dates of the unrated period. (paragraph 5)

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