DAFI36-2907_AETCSUP — Adverse Administrative Actions

DAFI36-2907_AETCSUP governs adverse administrative actions and the management of UIFs, Control Rosters, and written counseling actions.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-2907_AETCSUP
  • Title: ADVERSE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
  • Date: 2023-09-05

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The publication establishes requirements for Unfavorable Information Files, Control Rosters, Letters of Reprimand, Letters of Admonishment, and Letters of Counseling. It addresses filing actions in UIFs or PIFs, member responses, review, records protection, and waiver requests.

Topics covered

  • Unfavorable Information Files
  • Control Rosters
  • Letters of Reprimand
  • Letters of Admonishment
  • Letters of Counseling
  • Records of Individual Counseling
  • Personnel Information Files
  • Administrative action filing

Questions and answers

When must a Personnel Information File be established for a written adverse action?

Establish PIFs for all members of the command who received a written adverse action not filed in the member’s UIF within 14 days of final action.

What records can support progressive discipline?

Only administrative actions filed in the UIF or PIF as a matter of record shall be used to support further progressive discipline such as nonjudicial punishment, administrative demotions, or discharges.

What is a Record of Individual Counseling used for?

The DAF Form 174, Record of Individual Counseling, is used either to record a verbal counseling session or as written counseling.

What is the intended outcome of a Letter of Counseling?

The intended outcome of an LOC is to help Airmen and Guardians use good judgment, assume responsibility, understand and maintain standards, and face and solve problems.

When should a Letter of Admonishment not be used?

Do not use an LOA when a reprimand is more appropriate.

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