DAFPD34-1 — Department Of The Air Force Services

DAFPD34-1 governs Department of the Air Force Services, including MWR capabilities, programs, funding, and policy oversight.

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  • Publication number: DAFPD34-1
  • Title: DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE SERVICES
  • Date: 2023-06-20

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DAFPD34-1 addresses MWR capabilities, commercial partnerships, sponsorship, appropriated and nonappropriated funds, and Services governance. It requires policy implementation, eligibility criteria, financial oversight, and compliance with applicable records requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to the entire Department of the Air Force (DAF), including civilian employees and military members of the United States Space Force (USSF), Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, as specified.

Topics covered

  • Morale, Welfare, and Recreation capabilities
  • Commercial sponsorship opportunities
  • Appropriated and nonappropriated funds
  • Community partnerships
  • Program use privileges
  • Services governance structure
  • Mortuary Affairs Program

Questions and answers

What are DAF Services programs designed to provide?

Services programs are designed to deliver capabilities both in-garrison and deployed locations. (paragraph 1)

How must MWR capabilities be funded?

The DAF will ensure MWR capabilities are resourced from either appropriated funds (APF), nonappropriated funds (NAF), or a combination of both consistent with DoD policies and laws where applicable. (paragraph 2)

Can the DAF use community partnerships for MWR capabilities?

The DAF may use community partnerships (per Title 10 United States Code (USC) Section 2679, Intergovernmental Service Agreements) and public/private ventures on a case-by-case basis to deliver increased MWR capabilities when appropriate. (paragraph 2)

How may commercial sponsorship support MWR capabilities?

The DAF will utilize solicited and unsolicited commercial sponsorship opportunities to maximize support to installation MWR capabilities on and off the installation consistent with DoD requirements, ensuring any funds, products, services or items resulting from commercial sponsorship agreements are used only to support MWR affiliated capabilities and events. (paragraph 2)

What determines funding for MWR capabilities?

Funding for MWR capabilities will come from APF and NAF based on the activities’ ability to generate revenue as outlined in DoDI 1015.10 and DoDI 1015.15. (paragraph 2)

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