DAFI36-148 — Discipline And Adverse Actions Of Civilian Employees

DAFI36-148 governs discipline and adverse actions for certain Department of the Air Force civilian employees.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-148
  • Title: DISCIPLINE AND ADVERSE ACTIONS OF CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
  • Date: 2026-01-15

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DAFI36-148 addresses tardiness of less than one-half hour and discourteous conduct. It requires use with specified United States Code and federal regulations and mandates compliance with the publication.

Applies to: It applies to Title 5 United States Code employees of the Department of the Air Force (which includes the Regular Air Force, United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard).

Topics covered

  • Tardiness of less than one-half hour
  • Discourteous conduct
  • Civilian employee discipline

Questions and answers

What laws and regulations must DAFI36-148 be used with?

Use this instruction with the requirements in Title 5 United States Code, Chapters 43 and 75, and the Office of Personnel Management's implementing regulations in Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 752, Subparts A through D, Adverse Actions.

What does DAFI36-148 say about waiver authorities?

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

Does the DAF remove an employee for abandonment of position?

The DAF does not remove an employee for abandonment of position. (paragraph 4)

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