DAFI36-4005 — Total Force Language, Regional Expertise, And Culture Program

DAFI36-4005 governs the Department of the Air Force Total Force Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Program.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-4005
  • Title: TOTAL FORCE LANGUAGE, REGIONAL EXPERTISE, AND CULTURE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-08-28

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It establishes procedures and defines roles and responsibilities for the LREC program, including FLPB and FLPP. It requires collection or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 and prescribes records handling and waiver processes.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), the United States Space Force (USSF), the Air Force Reserve (AFR), and the Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus
  • Foreign Language Proficiency Pay
  • Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Program
  • Foreign Area Officer language proficiency
  • Language training event waivers
  • Privacy Act information
  • Supplement and implementing publication approval

Questions and answers

How are waiver requests under DAFI36-4005 submitted?

Submit requests for waiver through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestor’s commander for non-tiered compliance items.

What proficiency must Foreign Area Officers maintain before qualifying for FLPB for additional languages?

Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB) program and the Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP) program.

What changed regarding FLPB eligibility under the interim change?

Members receiving FLPB at issuance of this instruction who would not otherwise be eligible for FLPB based on the new rules in this publication, may retain eligibility through 31 July 2024, as long as the member’s certification remains current.

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