DoDI1332.45_DAFI36-3215 — Retention Determinations For Non-deployable Service Members

DoDI1332.45_DAFI36-3215 governs retention determinations and deployability reporting for non-deployable Department of the Air Force personnel.

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  • Publication number: DoDI1332.45_DAFI36-3215
  • Title: RETENTION DETERMINATIONS FOR NON-DEPLOYABLE SERVICE MEMBERS
  • Date: 2026-04-13

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The publication addresses tracking, reporting, deployability limitations, training and transient status, and temporary and permanent non-deployable categories. It establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides direction for retention determinations while requiring deployability data reporting for the Total Force.

Applies to: This publication provides guidance and procedures to all DAF personnel including the Regular Air Force (RegAF), the United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve (AFR), and the Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • Retention determinations
  • Deployability data reporting
  • Non-deployable categories
  • Deployable with limitations
  • Training and transient status
  • Temporary medical, legal, and administrative categories
  • Permanent non-deployable categories

Questions and answers

How is the DoD instruction material presented in DoDI1332.45_DAFI36-3215?

The DoDI is printed word-for-word in regular font without editorial review.

How must records created under DoDI1332.45_DAFI36-3215 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

Which Air National Guard personnel are covered by DoDI1332.45_DAFI36-3215?

Only ANG personnel serving on active duty IAW 10 USC 10211, Policies and regulations: participation of Reserve officers in preparation and administration and 12310, Reserves: for organizing, administering, etc., reserve components are covered by instructions in this publication.

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