DAFMAN36-162 — Overseas Employment

DAFMAN36-162 governs overseas employment, including recruitment, placement, rotation, and return placement for DAF civilian employees.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN36-162
  • Title: OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT
  • Date: 2025-11-20

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The manual addresses overseas recruitment and placement, selection and extension, rotation, and return placement. It requires compliance and establishes conditions for placement assistance, registration, valid position offers, and return assignments.

Applies to: This manual applies to all Department of the Air Force personnel, to include United States Space Force (USSF), Appropriated Fund Title 5, and Title 10 civilian employees.

Topics covered

  • Overseas recruitment and placement
  • Rotation and return placement
  • Selection and extension guidance
  • DoD Priority Placement Program registration
  • Foreign area assignments
  • Return assignment agreements

Questions and answers

What happens if a valid DoD PPP position offer is declined?

Declination of a valid offer or failure to comply with DoD, DAF, or PPP requirements shall result in forfeiture of PPP eligibility and may be subject to separation. (paragraph 5)

How long must an employee be registered in one U.S. region when initially enrolled in the PPP?

I understand I must be registered for a minimum of one entire U.S. region when initially enrolled in the PPP. (paragraph 5)

When must PPP registration expand to two full zones?

After 60 days without a valid job offer, I must be registered for two full zones. (paragraph 5)

When must the area of referral expand to all four zones?

The area of referral must be expanded to all four zones after 120 days without a valid offer. (paragraph 5)

Can PPP referral be limited to the employee's own Component?

I will not be allowed to limit referral to my own Component. (paragraph 5)

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