DAFI36-117 — Civilian Human Capital Framework

DAFI36-117 governs civilian human capital planning, implementation, evaluation, and talent management across the Department of the Air Force.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-117
  • Title: CIVILIAN HUMAN CAPITAL FRAMEWORK
  • Date: 2025-07-29

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DAFI36-117 addresses human capital framework systems, supported human resource areas, organizational roles, data analysis, reporting, and compliance reviews. It requires protected information collection or maintenance and compliance with records management and disposition requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to Department of Air Force (DAF) Title 5, United States Code (USC) civilian employees of the Regular Air Force, United States Space Force (USSF), and Air Force Reserve.

Topics covered

  • Civilian human capital planning
  • Talent management practices
  • Human Capital Framework systems
  • Human resource areas
  • Regulatory compliance reviews
  • Civilian workforce roles
  • Statistical data analysis

Questions and answers

What activities does the DAF Human Capital Framework cover?

The DAF Human Capital Framework (HCF) provides direction for assigning roles and responsibilities, collecting and analyzing statistical data, reviewing automated case files, collecting and evaluating supporting documents, preparing and submitting reports, and completing regulatory compliance reviews, both on-site and self-assessments. (paragraph 36-117)

How are waiver requests submitted under DAFI36-117?

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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