DAFI36-130 — Civilian Force Renewal, Intern, And Developmental Programs

DAFI36-130 governs civilian force renewal, intern, and developmental programs across the Department of the Air Force.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-130
  • Title: CIVILIAN FORCE RENEWAL, INTERN, AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS
  • Date: 2025-11-21

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DAFI36-130 covers Pathways, Internship, Recent Graduates, Palace Acquire, and Copper Cap force renewal programs. It requires compliance with privacy, waiver, supplementation, and records-management provisions.

Applies to: It applies to civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), Space Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve.

Topics covered

  • Pathways Programs
  • Internship Program
  • Recent Graduates Program
  • Palace Acquire programs
  • Copper Cap force renewal programs
  • Civilian developmental programs

Questions and answers

What form is used to submit waiver requests under DAFI36-130?

Use DAF Form 679, DAF Publication Compliance Item Waiver Request/Approval to submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

How must records generated under DAFI36-130 be handled?

Ensure all records generated from 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.

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