AFPCI36-104 — Afpc Status Review Of Missing Personnel

AFPCI36-104 governs Air Force procedures for reviewing the status of personnel in a missing status under federal law.

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• Publication number: AFPCI36-104
• Title: AFPC STATUS REVIEW OF MISSING PERSONNEL
• Date: 2022-04-28

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The publication covers status review officers, next of kin, hearing rights, notification, waivers, hearing procedures, legal review, and final action. It requires findings and recommendations concerning whether missing personnel are living or deceased and identifies participants in the proceedings.

Applies to: This publication does not apply to Air Force Reserve Command Units. This publication does not apply to Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

• Status determinations of missing personnel
• Next of kin hearing rights
• Hearing waivers
• Status review hearing procedures
• Findings and recommendations
• Legal advisors
• Final action

Questions and answers

Who appoints status review officers for missing personnel cases?

To assist in making those determinations, the AFPC Commander will appoint senior officers as status review officers. (paragraph 1)

Who is the primary next of kin when there is a spouse?

The spouse is the primary NOK (PNOK) and other family members are secondary NOK. (paragraph 2)

Who may request and attend a status review hearing?

PNOK and all other NOK who are receiving government financial benefits by virtue of the missing member's status may request and attend a hearing. (paragraph 3)

What happens if the PNOK does not return the election letter within the first 21 days?

The PNOK will receive a second certified letter granting an additional 21 days to return the election letter. (paragraph 4)

How is a review board's finding and recommendation determined when a hearing is waived?

A majority vote will determine the review board's finding and recommendation. (paragraph 8)

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