DAFPD36-32 governs Department of the Air Force military retirement and separation programs, policy, and implementation.
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It establishes policy for voluntary and involuntary retirements and separations to meet congressionally mandated end strength levels. It also sets responsibilities for developing, implementing, and overseeing retirement and separation programs.
Applies to: This policy directive applies to uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, United States Space Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.
The DAF will provide for the voluntary retirement and separation of individuals who have fulfilled their service commitment through normal and, at times, incentive programs to meet congressionally mandated end strength levels. (paragraph 2)
When necessary, the DAF will utilize involuntary retirement and separation programs to generate additional losses above voluntary separations in order to meet congressionally mandated end strength levels or to meet desired requirements in specific specialties. (paragraph 2)
The DAF may encourage voluntary separations before resorting to involuntary separation of members who are not eligible for retirement. (paragraph 2)
The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (SAF/MR) is responsible for military retirements and separation policy matters as delegated by the Secretary of the Air Force. (paragraph 3)