DAFI38-108 — Additional Duty Management

DAFI38-108 governs the Department of the Air Force Additional Duty Program, including additional duty definitions, management, and approval.

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  • Publication number: DAFI38-108
  • Title: ADDITIONAL DUTY MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2025-02-18

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DAFI38-108 defines additional duties and distinguishes them from inherent position responsibilities and temporary augmentation tasks. It establishes management guidance, approval roles, mission-focused review, and waiver processes for additional duties.

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

Topics covered

  • Additional duty definitions
  • Additional Duty Program management
  • Approved additional duty lists
  • Additional duty approval authority
  • Mission impact evaluation
  • Additional duty waivers

Questions and answers

What is a DAF directed additional duty?

A DAF directed additional duty is a task, or a collection of tasks, required by federal law, executive order, or departmental publication, which may or may not directly support the unit’s primary mission.

Are duties inherent to a position considered additional duties?

Duties that are commensurate with a specific position/role within an organization, such as a commander, or other senior level, are not typically considered additional duties as they are inherent to the position.

When should additional duties be eliminated?

The number of additional duties which do not directly contribute to a unit’s mission should be kept to an absolute minimum and eliminated where possible, unless required by law or policy.

Can commanders impose new additional duties that do not enhance mission accomplishment?

MAJCOM, FLDCOM, Numbered Air Force, and local commanders should not impose any new additional duties that do not directly enhance mission accomplishment.

What must commanders do to improve how the DAF conducts business?

Commanders at all levels must make a concerted effort to effect continuous process improvement in how the DAF conducts business and reduce the excessive demands on their Airmen's and Guardian’s time.

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