DODI1400.25V833_DAFI36-149 — Civilian Phased Retirement Program

DODI1400.25V833_DAFI36-149 governs the use of Phased Retirement within the Department of the Air Force and United States Space Force.

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  • Publication number: DODI1400.25V833_DAFI36-149
  • Title: CIVILIAN PHASED RETIREMENT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-06-17

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The publication establishes guidance, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for civilian phased retirement. It addresses information collections, supplements, waiver authorities, and records generated by prescribed processes.

Topics covered

  • Civilian phased retirement
  • Phased retirement eligibility
  • Information collections
  • Supplement approval
  • Waiver authorities
  • Privacy Act information
  • Records disposition

Questions and answers

Where must supplements implementing DODI1400.25V833_DAFI36-149 be routed?

All supplements that directly implement this publication must be routed to the office of primary responsibility (OPR) for coordination.

Who can waive wing or unit requirements in DODI1400.25V833_DAFI36-149?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

How are waiver requests under DODI1400.25V833_DAFI36-149 submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestor’s commander for non-tiered compliance items.

What records requirements does DODI1400.25V833_DAFI36-149 establish?

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.

How is the DoD Instruction presented in DODI1400.25V833_DAFI36-149?

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

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