DAFI36-3212 — Physical Evaluation For Retention, Retirement And Separation

DAFI36-3212 governs physical evaluation for retention, retirement, and separation of service members with physical disabilities.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-3212
  • Title: PHYSICAL EVALUATION FOR RETENTION, RETIREMENT AND SEPARATION
  • Date: 2024-02-22

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It covers the Disability Evaluation System, Medical Evaluation Boards, disability ratings, Temporary Disability Retired List processing, and limited assignment status. It requires compliance with designated waiver authorities and records-management processes.

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

Topics covered

  • Disability Evaluation System
  • Medical Evaluation Boards
  • Disability ratings
  • Temporary Disability Retired List
  • Limited Assignment Status
  • Physical disability retirement

Questions and answers

Who can approve waivers under DAFI36-3212?

The authorities to waive wing/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 are waiver requests submitted under DAFI36-3212?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority or alternately, to the Publication Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for non-tiered compliance items.

How are recommended changes to DAFI36-3212 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.

What approval is required for MAJCOM-level supplements?

MAJCOM-level supplements must be approved by the Human Resource Management Strategic Board (HSB) prior to certification and approval.

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