DODI1000.17_AFI36-2119 — Detail Of Air Force Personnel To Duty Outside The Department Of Defense

DODI1000.17_AFI36-2119 governs the detailing of Air Force personnel, military and civilian, to organizations outside the Department of Defense.

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  • Publication number: DODI1000.17_AFI36-2119
  • Title: DETAIL OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL TO DUTY OUTSIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
  • Date: 2019-11-15

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The publication establishes guidance for outside-DoD details, including detail funding, restrictions, requests, coordination, and delegation of authority. It requires after-action reports from detailees and sets submission, content, releasability, and effective-date requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to all uniformed and civilian members of the Regular Air Force and the Air Force Reserve, as well as the Air National Guard while in Title 10 status.

Topics covered

  • Outside DoD details
  • Detail funding
  • Detail restrictions
  • Detail requests
  • Request coordination
  • Delegation of authority
  • After-action reports

Questions and answers

When must detailees submit an after-action report?

Detailees will submit an AAR to the DoD Executive Secretary no less than 30 calendar days before completion of their tour. (paragraph 4)

What must an after-action report describe?

At a minimum, the report describes benefits accrued to the DoD resulting from the detail and major duties performed. (paragraph 4)

What can happen if a detailee does not provide an after-action report?

Failure to provide an AAR may result in disapproval of future requests for replacement, backfill, or extension for the applicable position or incumbent. (paragraph 4)

What must each detail request include?

Each request will include a statement of duties along with the proposed duration of the detail, the funding basis (reimbursement or non-reimbursement) including rationale if a nonreimbursable detail is being requested, security clearance requirements, and requested personnel attributes (grade or rank, skills, and qualifications). (paragraph 4)

Are by-name detail requests allowed?

Requests for specific personnel or by-name requests are discouraged although not prohibited. All by-name requests must include rationale and justification as to how the individual is uniquely qualified to perform the duties outlined in the statement of duties.

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