DAFI38-106 — Manpower Programming

DAFI38-106 governs Air Force manpower programming and the allocation of manpower resources in the Manpower Programming and Execution System for the Total Force.

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  • Publication number: DAFI38-106
  • Title: Manpower Programming
  • Date: 2025-09-16

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It covers end strength, manpower resource accountability, programming tools, end strength adjustments, and manpower allocation and Unit Manpower Document execution. Compliance is mandatory, and the publication identifies waiver authorities and records requirements.

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

Topics covered

  • Manpower programming
  • Air Force end strength
  • Manpower resource accountability
  • Weapon system zero base process
  • Manpower zero-balance transfers
  • Overseas ceilings and floors
  • Unit Manpower Document execution

Questions and answers

How are waiver authorities identified in DAFI38-106?

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 must waiver requests be submitted under DAFI38-106?

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

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