DAFMAN36-142 — Civilian Career Field Management And Centrally-managed Programs

DAFMAN36-142 governs civilian career field management and centrally-managed programs across the Department of the Air Force.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN36-142
  • Title: CIVILIAN CAREER FIELD MANAGEMENT AND CENTRALLY-MANAGED PROGRAMS
  • Date: 2025-09-25

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It outlines roles, responsibilities, procedures, and criteria for civilian career field and centrally-managed programs. It also addresses career field teams, coding positions, and information collection under the Privacy Act.

Topics covered

  • Civilian career field management
  • Centrally-managed programs
  • Career Field Teams
  • Coding positions
  • Development Teams
  • Civilian career development

Questions and answers

How are waiver authorities identified in DAFMAN36-142?

The authorities to waive wing, unit, delta, or garrison 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 under DAFMAN36-142 be submitted?

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

How should changes and questions about DAFMAN36-142 be referred?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary responsibility (OPR) using the DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Product.

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