AFPCI36-112 — Line Officer Initial Skills Training Reclassification Procedures

AFPCI36-112 governs procedures for reclassifying line officer Initial Skills Training eliminees through Air Force panels.

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  • Publication number: AFPCI36-112
  • Title: LINE OFFICER INITIAL SKILLS TRAINING RECLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2024-01-08

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It establishes roles for commanders, separation and reclassification authorities, legal reviewers, and panel members. It requires elimination packages, panel reviews, recommendations, records, and controlled disclosure of panel proceedings.

Applies to: This publication applies to uniformed members of the Regular Air Force.

Topics covered

  • Initial Skills Training eliminee reclassification
  • Reclassification panels
  • Elimination packages
  • Officer separation determinations
  • Panel recommendations
  • Panel proceedings disclosure

Questions and answers

How soon must an IST reclassification package be submitted?

The student’s Squadron Commander, or delegate, will submit the IST reclassification package to AFPC/DPMLT within 30 days of a student’s elimination from training or notification of any disqualification factors resulting in the student’s inability to attend training for greater than 6 months. (paragraph 2)

Who has authority to reclassify probationary officers?

The AFPC/CC has delegated the authority for reclassification of probationary officers to AFPC/DPML, this may not be further delegated. (paragraph 2)

How many members serve on the reclassification panel?

The panel will consist of five members including the panel president. (paragraph 2)

What standard do panel members use when reviewing an elimination package?

Panel members will review the elimination package using the whole person concept to determine if the officer should be reclassified or separated. (paragraph 2)

When is a legal review of an eliminee case required?

AFPC/JA will perform a legal review of eliminee cases when documentation in the elimination package indicates discharge for substandard performance of duty or misconduct, moral or professional dereliction, or other reasons under DAFI 36-3211, may be appropriate. (paragraph 2)

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