AFI36-2631 — Military Reserve Exchange Program

AFI36-2631 governs the Military Reserve Exchange Program for temporary exchanges between U.S. Air Reserve Component forces and other nations.

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  • Publication number: AFI36-2631
  • Title: MILITARY RESERVE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2025-01-15

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It covers program eligibility, exchange criteria, participant responsibilities, foreign disclosure, discipline, uniforms, dependent travel, and flying duties. It requires compliance with applicable security, host-service, uniform, and flying directives.

Applies to: This publication applies to uniformed members of the Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Military Reserve Exchange Program
  • Exchange participant eligibility
  • Military reserve exchange criteria
  • Foreign disclosure of classified information
  • Reserve exchange participant discipline
  • Reserve exchange uniforms
  • Dependent travel
  • Flying status and flying facilities

Questions and answers

Who is eligible for the Military Reserve Exchange Program?

Only United States (U.S.) Air Reserve Component members of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve are eligible to participate in the program. (paragraph 1)

How long do Military Reserve Exchange Program exchanges last?

The period of exchange will be two to four weeks in length and exchanges need not run on a concurrent basis. (paragraph 1)

What retainability is required for Selected Reserve participants?

Does not have at least 12 months retainability in the Selected Reserve. (paragraph 2)

Can Reserve Exchange participants serve in unit command positions?

Reserve Exchange participants will not serve in unit command positions, exercise disciplinary powers over the host Air Force personnel, or administer discipline to host nation civilian employees unless mutually agreed to by ASD(M&RA) and the appropriate ministry of defense. (paragraph 6)

Can Reserve Exchange participants support combat operations during hostilities?

Reserve Exchange participants will not participate in, or directly or indirectly support, combat operations of the host government. (paragraph 8)

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