ALTUSAFBI32-6000 — Housing Management

ALTUSAFBI32-6000 governs Key and Essential personnel housing requirements at Altus Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: ALTUSAFBI32-6000
  • Title: HOUSING MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2026-08-31

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It identifies Key and Essential positions for the 97th Air Mobility Wing and designates quarters for those positions. It requires certain incumbents to reside on the installation and provides housing priority, waiting-list placement, and waiver conditions.

Applies to: It identifies key and essential (K&E) positions for the 97th Air Mobility Wing and applies to members assigned to those positions.

Topics covered

  • Key and Essential personnel
  • Privatized housing quarters
  • Designated quarters
  • On-installation residence requirements
  • Housing waiting lists
  • Housing requirement waivers

Questions and answers

Which positions receive priority access to privatized housing?

The following positions as listed in Table 1 are designated as K&E. As such, members assigned to these positions shall receive priority access to on-base privatized housing quarters when space allows in designated units. (paragraph 3)

Who determines which positions are Key and Essential?

The Installation Commander determines which positions are considered Key and Essential (K&E). (paragraph 1)

When must Key and Essential personnel reside on the installation?

Personnel assigned to K&E, command, or special command positions will be required to reside on the installation due to military necessity, operational requirements, and as a condition of employment or assuming the position. (paragraph 1)

How long may Key and Essential housing be held vacant?

K&E and Command housing may be held vacant for 90 days pending the arrival of incumbent. AFCEC/CI is the approval authority for vacancies beyond 90 days. (paragraph 1)

What happens when housing is not immediately available?

When housing is not immediately available, incumbents of K&E, command or SCPs are placed at the top of the appropriate waiting list to include the freeze zone; do not displace members with a firm housing commitment. (paragraph 1)

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