AFI36-704_ROBINSAFBSUP_I — Discipline And Adverse Actions

AFI36-704_ROBINSAFBSUP_I governs discipline and disciplinary or adverse actions involving certain civilian Air Force employees.

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  • Publication number: AFI36-704_ROBINSAFBSUP_I
  • Title: DISCIPLINE AND ADVERSE ACTIONS
  • Date: 2026-03-04

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The publication addresses covered employees, voluntary separations, notices, delivery, employee representation, appeals, grievances, and penalty selection. It requires written documents for disciplinary and adverse actions, employee responses, final-decision notices, and information about appellate or grievance procedures, with exceptions for oral admonishments and certain oral reprimand notices.

Applies to: (ROBINSAFB) This instruction applies to all Robins Air Force Base organizations and personnel, including the Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command (HQ AFRC), and all other associate units serviced by Robins Air Force Base.

Topics covered

  • Civilian discipline
  • Adverse actions
  • Voluntary separation and reductions
  • Notices of proposed adverse action
  • Employee representation
  • Appeal and grievance rights
  • Penalty selection
  • Prior offenses

Questions and answers

What must supervisors and managers do when taking disciplinary or adverse actions?

Take disciplinary and adverse actions by: Notifying employees of the proposed action. Giving employees an opportunity to respond to proposed actions. Notifying employees of the final decision. Informing employees of their access to appellate or grievance procedures.

What standard applies when taking a disciplinary or adverse action?

May take a disciplinary or adverse action only for such cause as will promote the efficiency of the service.

How much advance notice is required for a suspension of 14 days or less?

For a suspension for 14 days or less, supervisors must give at least 24 hours advance notice. Normally, supervisors give employees 7 days' notice.

What must a notice of proposed adverse action make clear?

Supervisors must make it clear in all notices that the proposed action doesn't constitute a final decision.

What supporting material must be made available to employees?

Supervisors must allow employees, the employee's representative, or the employee's designated physician under 5 CFR 297.205 to review all supporting material.

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