DAFGM2026-36-155 — Workplace Flexibilities And Work-life Programs

DAFGM2026-36-155 governs Department of the Air Force workplace flexibilities and work-life programs, including health and wellness programs.

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  • Publication number: DAFGM2026-36-155
  • Title: WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITIES AND WORK-LIFE PROGRAMS
  • Date: 2026-08-17

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It sets policy to enhance mission readiness, employee engagement, and workforce productivity through healthy lifestyles and balanced work environments. It includes wellness interventions, fitness facilities, health screenings, counseling, and requirements concerning workers’ compensation and appropriated funds.

Applies to: It applies to all appropriated and non-appropriated funded Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees to include Regular Air Force, United States Space Force (USSF), Title 5 Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard civilian employees.

Topics covered

  • Workplace flexibilities
  • Work-life programs
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Wellness interventions
  • Fitness activities
  • Health screenings
  • Appropriated funds for health promotion services

Questions and answers

What can health and wellness programs include?

Health and wellness programs may include onsite and virtual wellness interventions, organizational policies and benefits, fitness facilities, environmental supports, and links to the surrounding community programs designed to encourage a healthier, more engaged and productive workforce. (paragraph 2)

What happens when federal employees are injured during fitness activities?

Injuries that occur to Federal employees while taking part in formal and informal fitness activities on or off the workplace premise during or outside of regular work hours may be eligible for workers’ compensation coverage in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1400.25V810_Department of Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 36-150, Injury Compensation. (paragraph 2)

Do waivers or informed consent forms remove installation liability for fitness activities?

The use of waivers or informed consent forms for participation in fitness facilities or events may not absolve a local installation from liability. (paragraph 2)

What must workplace preventive health screenings promote?

When exercising this authority, Installation Commander-sponsored and funded workplace preventive health screenings must promote disease prevention and detection of the presence or risk of disease.

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