DAFI36-2678 — Education Classification And Coding

DAFI36-2678 governs the classification and coding of education levels, specialties, subspecialties, and education-level sources.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-2678
  • Title: EDUCATION CLASSIFICATION AND CODING
  • Date: 2025-08-26

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DAFI36-2678 covers academic record updates, education-level updates, accreditation, acceptable documentation, and education classification codes. It includes procedures for officer and enlisted updates and miscellaneous education record changes.

Applies to: This publication applies to Department of the Air Force (DAF) uniformed members of the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Space Force (USSF), the Air Force Reserve (AFR), and the Air National Guard (ANG), except where otherwise noted.

Topics covered

  • Academic record updates
  • Education level updates
  • Accreditation
  • Acceptable education documentation
  • Academic specialty codes
  • MilPDS education level degree codes
  • Miscellaneous education record updates

Questions and answers

How must records generated under DAFI36-2678 be handled?

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

Do USAF references in DAFI36-2678 also apply to the Space Force?

All references to USAF terminology, units, and positions will also apply to the equivalent USSF terminology, units, and positions, as appropriate.

Do Air Staff roles in DAFI36-2678 apply to equivalent Chief of Space Operations offices?

Air Staff roles and responsibilities (e.g., AF/A1) may also apply to the equivalent Chief of Space Operations office (e.g., SF/S1), as appropriate.

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