DAFMAN11-402 — Aviation, Missile, And Parachutist Service

DAFMAN11-402 governs aviation, missile, and parachutist service programs, including ratings, badges, boards, and service data.

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• Publication number: DAFMAN11-402
• Title: AVIATION, MISSILE, AND PARACHUTIST SERVICE
• Date: 2025-01-24

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It covers aviation service for rated officers, career enlisted aviators, civilian government employees, and parachutists. It sets requirements for service credit, parachutist badge qualifications, suspension, and requalification.

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

Topics covered

• Aviation service dates
• Aviation service codes
• Aircrew member badges
• Parachutist badge qualifications
• Military and non-military jumps
• Suspension from aviation service

Questions and answers

How does DAFMAN11-402 define the start of aviation service?

Aviation service begins with the aviation service date.

What time does not count toward aviation service?

Periods of suspension, disqualification, breaks in service or any time served in other than aviation service code “9D” do not count towards aviation service (except Aviation Service Code “07”).

How can a non-rated officer or non-career enlisted aviator enlisted aircrew member earn a month of badge credit?

To earn a month of badge credit, non-rated officer or non-career enlisted aviator enlisted aircrew member must meet in-flight duty performance requirements in accordance with DoD FMR 7000-14.R, Volume 7A. (paragraph 2)

Do non-military jumps count toward individual total jumps?

Do not count non-military jumps toward individual total jumps.

When are awarded parachutist badges permanent?

All awarded parachutists badges are permanent unless revoked. (paragraph 8)

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