DAFI90-2002 — Department Of The Air Force Interactions With Federally Recognized Tribes

DAFI90-2002 governs Department of the Air Force interactions with federally recognized tribes, including consultation and culturally sensitive information.

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  • Publication number: DAFI90-2002
  • Title: DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE INTERACTIONS WITH FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES
  • Date: 2025-03-18

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It addresses activities involving tribes, tribal consultation practices, culturally sensitive information, and recording consultation results. It also defines organizational roles and responsibilities and includes annual reporting requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), the U.S. Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve (AFRC), Air National Guard (ANG), and those with contractual obligations to abide by the terms of Department of Air Force (DAF) issuances.

Topics covered

  • Tribal consultation practices
  • Activities involving tribes
  • Culturally sensitive information
  • Installation tribal liaison officers
  • Annual reporting requirements

Questions and answers

Are ANG units allowed to prepare their own tribal interaction policies?

While supporting the intent of this Instruction, ANG units may prepare appropriate policy, supplement, guidance, and/or procedural documents reflecting their unique legal status, resources, and structure as circumstances dictate.

Where must ANG units route unique documentation?

ANG units will route any unique documentation to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) of this publication for coordination.

How are waiver requests for requirements in DAFI90-2002 submitted?

Submit waiver requests through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

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