DAFMAN36-2032 — Military Recruiting And Accessions

DAFMAN36-2032 governs Department of the Air Force military recruiting and accessions for its personnel components.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN36-2032
  • Title: MILITARY RECRUITING AND ACCESSIONS
  • Date: 2025-12-09

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It covers recruiting programs, enlisted accessions, officer appointments, and active duty orders. Compliance with the publication and its attachments is mandatory, and it includes requirements for applicants, enlistees, participants, and personnel actions.

Applies to: This publication applies to Regular Air Force (RegAF), United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve (AFR), and Air National Guard (ANG) personnel, except where noted otherwise.

Topics covered

  • TDSP program management
  • SWAP program management
  • Enlisted accessions
  • Officer appointments
  • Active duty orders
  • Recruiting programs
  • EMDP2
  • Application documents

Questions and answers

What grooming standards apply to TDSP enlistees during appointments?

Enlistees must be within DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel, grooming standards for their initial and all subsequent appointments. (paragraph 1-8)

What status do TDSP graduates retain before reporting to OTS?

Graduates remain in E-3 status until reporting to OTS. (paragraph 1-1)

How are SWAP participants assigned after accession processing?

Participants are assigned to Headquarters AFRS and placed on active duty as an E-3. (paragraph 4)

When must SWAP participant records and PCS orders arrive at OTS?

Participant's records and PCS orders should arrive at OTS not later than 10 days before class reporting date. (paragraph 3-4)

What appointment must an applicant receive before federal recognition in the ANG?

An applicant must first be appointed in the appropriate state ANG. (paragraph 9)

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