DODI4525.09_DAFI36-3804 — Postal Operations And Official Mail

DODI4525.09_DAFI36-3804 governs Department of the Air Force postal activities, official mail, and Military Postal Service procedures.

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  • Publication number: DODI4525.09_DAFI36-3804
  • Title: POSTAL OPERATIONS AND OFFICIAL MAIL
  • Date: 2025-03-14

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The publication addresses MPS personnel, contracting, facilities, security, patron authorizations, restrictions, transportation, addressing, retail, and free mail. It requires major command supplements to receive approval and requires records generated by prescribed processes to follow applicable records requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to the entire Department of the Air Force, including the Regular Air Force, the United States Space Force (USSF), the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Military Postal Service
  • Postal personnel
  • MPS contracting
  • Facility planning and requirements
  • Postal security
  • Patron authorizations and limitations
  • Firearms, ammunition, and explosives
  • Postal addressing and retail

Questions and answers

What policy does DODI4525.09_DAFI36-3804 establish for the Military Postal Service?

Purpose: In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive (DoDD) 5135.02, this issuance establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes guidance governing the use of the Military Postal Service (MPS) by the DoD Components pursuant to DoDD 5101.11E.

How must records created under DODI4525.09_DAFI36-3804 be handled?

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

How are recommended changes to DODI4525.09_DAFI36-3804 submitted?

Send all recommended changes or comments about this publication to the office of primary responsibility listed above using the Department of the Air Force Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate chain of command.

What do the tier numbers in DODI4525.09_DAFI36-3804 identify?

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.

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