DAFI36-129 — Civilian Personnel Management And Administration

DAFI36-129 governs Department of the Air Force civilian personnel management and administration, including related policies and procedures.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-129
  • Title: CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
  • Date: 2025-07-17

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DAFI36-129 addresses appointing authorities, supervisor responsibilities, merit system principles, prohibited personnel practices, civilian personnel servicing, and personnel records. It also covers civilian personnel resources and non-programmed deployment programs, and requires compliance with prescribed records processes.

Applies to: This Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) applies to Title 5 and Title 10 USC, Department of the Air Force (DAF), to include Space Force, civilian employees.

Topics covered

  • Appointing authority delegation
  • Civilian personnel service agreements
  • Merit system principles
  • Prohibited personnel practices
  • Official Personnel Folder records
  • Civilian personnel resources
  • Non-programmed deployment programs

Questions and answers

How are waiver authorities identified in DAFI36-129?

The authorities to waive wing, unit, and or delta level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

How are waiver requests submitted under DAFI36-129?

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.

What records requirements apply to processes prescribed in DAFI36-129?

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

What coordination is required for Space Force supplements?

FLDCOMs must work with Space Force S1C regarding any supplements.

How are recommended changes to DAFI36-129 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.

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