AFPCI36-147 governs civilian dress and appearance standards for federal civilian employees assigned or attached to the Air Force Personnel Center.
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AFPCI36-147 establishes business casual attire, grooming, hygiene, and professional-image standards, including requirements for virtual employees. It addresses safety, workplace-specific modifications, and accommodation requests based on medical or religious needs.
Applies to: It applies to all federal civilian employees assigned or attached to AFPC.
Business Casual is the standard dress for AFPC civilian employees and is defined as attire that is in good condition, free from holes, rips, or excessive wear, unoffensive, not disruptive, or unsafe. (paragraph 36-148)
Military grooming and appearance standards do not apply to civilian employees. (paragraph 36-148)
Virtual employees are required to adhere to the same dress and appearance standards outlined in this instruction when participating in video calls or meetings. (paragraph 36-148)
The background must be neat, clean, well lit, and free from distractions (e.g., clutter, inappropriate images, excessive noise) that may detract from the meeting. (paragraph 36-148)
Requests for dress code accommodation based on medical or religious needs should be submitted through the appropriate channels IAW DAFI 36-2710, Equal Opportunity Program, for supervisory review and implementation of the most appropriate accommodation for both the employee and the Department of the Air Force. (paragraph 36-148)