DAFI36-3111 governs the Department of the Air Force relationship with the Air Force Aid Society and its support activities.
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It covers AFAS financial assistance, community and education programs, eligible members, organizational structure, and Military and Family Readiness Center support. Compliance with the publication is mandatory, and AFAS activities and services are provided within the extent permissible under law, regulation and policy.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all uniformed members of the United States Space Force (USSF), the Regular Air Force (RegAF), the Air National Guard (ANG), and the Air Force Reserve (AFR), unless otherwise excepted in paragraphs where explicitly different guidance is provided.
AFAS provides financial assistance that is meant to be a stabilizing effort in times of crisis or emergency and community and education programs that are meant to enhance the quality of life for Airmen, Guardians and their families.
AFAS is incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia as a private, nonprofit organization which supports the DAF mission by helping to relieve financial distress of DAF members and their families as a step toward a lasting solution towards financial stability.
AFAS programs provide support to Airmen, Guardians, and their family members of the USSF, RegAF, AFR, ANG, and retirees and widows or widowers thereof, herein referred to as “eligible members” (see Terms in Attachment 1).
The Board provides guidance and oversight of AFAS operations to include the control and disposition of AFAS property and funds.
An installation M&FRC provides information and referral for AFAS assistance to eligible members; and connects members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard through AFAS for coordination with their respective Service-affiliated welfare or relief society.