DAFI36-2137 governs eligibility, applications, and procedures for flying training, Air Battle Manager training, and astronaut programs.
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It covers selection for rated specialties including Pilot, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot, Combat Systems Operator, and Air Battle Manager, along with nomination for NASA crew positions. It also addresses waiver authorities, protected information, supplements, and records generated by prescribed processes.
Applies to: This publication applies to uniform members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve (AFR), and Air National Guard (ANG).
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.
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.
The purpose of the Undergraduate Flying Training Selection Board is to select individuals whose previous experience and qualifications merit assignment to the rated specialties of Pilot, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot, Combat Systems Operator (CSO), and ABM. (paragraph 5)
The purpose of the Department of the Air Force Astronaut Nomination Program is to ensure Air Force and Space Force members have the opportunity to compete for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) crew positions. (paragraph 5)
Announce each RegAF Undergraduate Flying Training Board no later than 120 days before the board date. (paragraph 5)