DAFI36-1101 — Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (dcips)

DAFI36-1101 governs the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System and the management of its civilian intelligence workforce.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-1101
  • Title: DEFENSE CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL SYSTEM (DCIPS)
  • Date: 2025-07-24

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It addresses recruiting, retaining, compensating, and developing a quality civilian intelligence workforce. The instruction includes policy guidance, adjustment in force, employment and placement, and DCIPS hiring flexibilities, with compliance and records requirements.

Applies to: This instruction applies to Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.), Armed Forces civilian employees in DCIPS-designated positions in the entire Department of the Air Force (DAF).

Topics covered

  • DCIPS policy guidance
  • Adjustment in force
  • DCIPS employment and placement
  • DCIPS hiring flexibilities
  • Civilian intelligence workforce management
  • Compensation administration
  • Professional development

Questions and answers

What records requirement does DAFI36-1101 establish?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are waiver requests for DAFI36-1101 submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestor’s commander for non-tiered compliance items.

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