AFRCI36-2641 — Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Program

AFRCI36-2641 governs the Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Program, including its procedures, funding, planning, and reporting.

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  • Publication number: AFRCI36-2641
  • Title: AIR FORCE RESERVE YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-09-24

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It establishes procedures for Yellow Ribbon events, eligibility, participation, and support for reservists and their support systems. It also sets requirements for event approval, funding requests, procurement, childcare, materials, speakers, and annual reporting.

Topics covered

  • Yellow Ribbon events
  • Reservist eligibility
  • Event approval
  • Funding requests
  • Event procurement
  • Childcare at events
  • Support materials and speakers
  • Annual reporting

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon events?

The purpose of the YRP Event is to inform, educate, assist, and honor the Airmen and their support systems. (paragraph 1)

Do Yellow Ribbon Program events require approval?

All Yellow Ribbon Program events require prior approval by the AFR Yellow Ribbon Program Manager. (paragraph 2)

Which reservists are included as service members?

Service members include Traditional Reservists (TRs), Air Reserve Technicians (ARTs), Individual Reservists (IRs), and Active Guard Reserve (AGR) members. (paragraph 2)

How must service members coordinate participation at Yellow Ribbon events?

Service members must coordinate participation at YRP events through their chain of command. (paragraph 2)

When must members attend the first and second post-deployment events?

Members must have been released from an eligible order a minimum of 30-days to attend first post deployment event and complete the second post deployment event within 365 days. (paragraph 2)

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