DAFI36-3034 governs Air Force and Space Force remission of indebtedness policy, procedures, evaluation standards, and applications.
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It establishes the Secretary of the Air Force Remissions Board and assigns authorities for reviewing remission applications and issuing decisions. It sets requirements for application processing, written deliberations, decision notices, appeals, and exceptions to policy.
Applies to: This DAFI applies to uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, United States Space Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.
Any person who incurred a debt on or after October 7, 2001, while serving on active duty in the Air Force or Space Force may apply for remission of indebtedness to the Department of the Air Force. (paragraph 4)
The debt must be established and any administrative procedures and appeals regarding the existence, validity, or amount of the debt must have been completed prior to application. (paragraph 4)
Remission or cancellation of indebtedness is not applicable to Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve personnel performing inactive duty training or active duty for training, except as stated in paragraph 2.1.1. (paragraph 4)
SAFRB proceedings are not open to the public. (paragraph 4)
SAFRB does not permit personal appearances by, or on behalf of, the applicant. (paragraph 4)