DAFI36-3013 — Accommodations For Lactating Service Members And Civilians

DAFI36-3013 governs lactation accommodations for lactating service members, civilians, cadets, and Guardians.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-3013
  • Title: ACCOMMODATIONS FOR LACTATING SERVICE MEMBERS AND CIVILIANS
  • Date: 2026-04-24

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It covers unit facilities and duty locations, lactation areas on DAF-controlled aircraft and real property, and refrigeration and storage of expressed milk. It requires commanders and directors to administer guidance and commanders to enforce DAF-approved lactation accommodations.

Applies to: This publication applies to the United States Space Force, Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Lactation accommodations
  • Lactation areas
  • Expressing milk time frames
  • Refrigeration and storage of expressed milk
  • Lactating contractor personnel
  • Dynamic temporary duty travel
  • DAF-controlled real property

Questions and answers

How long can personnel receive lactation accommodations?

The guidance contained herein details procedures for commanders to support lactating personnel within (unit) facilities and duty locations under the control of a unit commander (or equivalent) with necessary accommodations to meet their individual goals, regardless of the time after the child’s birth.

What DAF property does the guidance on lactation areas apply to?

For the purposes of providing lactation areas, the guidance contained herein applies to all DAF controlled aircraft and real property, as defined in DAFPD 32-90, Real Property Management, and is administered by commanders or directors at the unit level or higher.

What must installation, wing, delta, group, and unit commanders enforce?

Enforce DAF-approved lactation accommodations as outlined in this instruction.

What accommodation is required for lactating contractor personnel?

Provide accommodation for lactating contractor personnel as outlined in paragraph 3.1. Refer to contract for break time and TDY entitlements.

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