AFPD51-5 governs Air Force administrative law, gifts, and command relationships, including related policy and responsibilities.
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It establishes policy for due process in administrative proceedings before boards and for accepting gifts to the Air Force. It also addresses political activities, demonstrations, Article 138 complaints, and command appointments.
Applies to: This Directive applies to all Air Force personnel (Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG) military and civilian employees, and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of Air Force issuances).
Acknowledge the receipt of gifts in a thankful manner, take care to avoid providing a response that contains an endorsement of the donor, and make no arrangements granting special favors to the donor. (paragraph 2)
Provide a full, fair, and impartial hearing to those entitled to boards and ensure that the rights of all victims, to include a victim of an alleged sex-related offense, as set forth in the allegation under consideration as a basis for a board, and who is identified in the allegation under consideration, are acknowledged and respected. (paragraph 2)
Prohibit Air Force members from engaging in political activities that undermine political neutrality of the Armed Forces. (paragraph 2)
Prohibit demonstrations or other activities within an Air Force installation that could interfere with or prevent the orderly accomplishment of the installation mission, or which present a clear danger to loyalty, discipline, or the morale of members of the Armed Forces. (paragraph 2)
Allow commanders to appoint commanders of subordinate units under their command while instituting procedures to ensure that only commissioned Air Force officers exercise command of an Air Force organization. (paragraph 2)