DAFGM2026-36-01 — Suitability/Fitness Adjudication for Civilian Employees

DAFGM2026-36-01 governs suitability and fitness policy and procedures for civilian Department of the Air Force positions.

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• Publication number: DAFGM2026-36-01
• Title: Suitability/Fitness Adjudication for Civilian Employees
• Date: 2026-08-14

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The publication covers applicability, delegation, onboarding, suitability actions, fitness actions, and appeals. It requires favorable interim determinations before firm job offers and addresses investigations, employment actions, and appeal routes.

Topics covered

• Civilian position suitability
• Civilian position fitness
• Onboarding determinations
• Interim suitability and fitness examinations
• Suitability actions
• Fitness actions
• Appeals of fitness actions

Questions and answers

How long can the Department of the Air Force bar an individual DAF-wide?

DAF can bar an individual DAF-wide for up to three years by denying an individual examination for an appointment to either all or specific positions within the DAF.

Where may an APF appointee or employee appeal a fitness action?

An APF appointee or employee may appeal a fitness action to AF/A1C up through the appropriate fitness determination command chain, i.e., CPS/HRO, MAJCOM/CCMD/FLDCOM, AFPC/DPCPB.

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