AFPD34-3 governs nonappropriated fund personnel management and administration, including policies and program requirements for the Department of the Air Force.
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It addresses staffing, pay schedules, equal opportunity, employee benefits, performance appraisal, and whistleblower protection. It also assigns policy and oversight responsibilities for nonappropriated fund personnel systems.
Applies to: This directive applies to the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.
Nonappropriated funds positions are established and utilized to provide care solutions that enhance Air and Space Force missions and to ensure the most cost-effective use of labor to maximize return on investment. (paragraph 2)
Nonappropriated funds pay schedules will be operated according to DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 1405, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Pay, Awards, and Allowances, DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 1407, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Classification, and DoD Instruction 5120.39, DoD Wage Fixing Authority-Appropriated Fund and Nonappropriated Fund Compensation Programs. (paragraph 2)
Consistent with similar programs offered to employees of the DoD and certain employees in the private sector, the Department of the Air Force will operate a nonappropriated funds employee benefits and entitlement program in accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 1408, Insurance and Annuities for Nonappropriated Fund Employees.
The Department of the Air Force will operate a nonappropriated funds performance appraisal system to serve as the basis for adjusting pay and business-based actions in accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 1404, Nonappopriated Fund (NAF) Performance Management Program.
The Department of the Air Force will provide employee whistleblower protection in accordance with DoD Directive 1401.03, DoD Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Employee Whistleblower Protection.