AFI41-104 governs reimbursement and Temporary Duty procedures for professional board certification and national certification examinations.
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It covers eligibility, documentation, approved certifying agencies, examination fees, Maintenance of Certification fees, and related expenses. It also sets requirements for initial examinations, recertification, funded TDY, and special situations involving reserve personnel, overseas members, and military education programs.
Applies to: This instruction applies to the following Air Force medical personnel: Regular Air Force and Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard personnel on Title 10 orders for 365 consecutive days.
The Director of AF/SG1/8 Manpower, Personnel, and Resources will annually approve the list of reimbursable Certifying Agencies for each healthcare specialty. (paragraph 2)
Confirm a healthcare professional’s examination eligibility and completion of all prerequisite requirements before approval of reimbursement of examination fees and temporary duty (TDY) expenses. (paragraph 2)
Payment for dual certification in the same specialty will not be approved (example: a physician cannot be reimbursed for family medicine certification by both the American Board of Medical Specialties and the American Osteopathic Association). (paragraph 2)
Funding will only be provided for the first attempt to pass the examination. (paragraph 2)
The AF will not fund additional charges or fees incurred due to late registration. (paragraph 2)