DAFI36-2687 — Civilian Development

DAFI36-2687 governs civilian development for Department of the Air Force civilian employees and uniformed Space Force and Air Force members.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-2687
  • Title: CIVILIAN DEVELOPMENT
  • Date: 2025-07-23

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DAFI36-2687 addresses civilian development policy, leadership support, organizational responsibilities, education, training, and personnel development. It requires compliance, establishes waiver routing and records handling, and requires protected information to be collected or maintained under specified authorities.

Applies to: This publication applies to Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees and uniformed members of the United States Space Force, Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Civilian development policy
  • Leadership support
  • Education and training
  • Personnel development
  • Civilian force management
  • Waiver authorities
  • Privacy Act information

Questions and answers

How are recommended changes to DAFI36-2687 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the 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.

How are waiver authorities identified in DAFI36-2687?

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.

How must records generated under DAFI36-2687 be handled?

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.

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