USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-105 — Benefits And Allowances For Us Employees In Usafe-afafrica

USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-105 governs eligibility and requirements for U.S. civilian overseas allowances, benefits, and travel.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-105
  • Title: BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES FOR US EMPLOYEES IN USAFE-AFAFRICA
  • Date: 2022-01-04

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It covers quarters allowances, foreign transfer and miscellaneous expense allowances, separate maintenance allowances, transportation agreements, and travel. It also establishes procedures for decisions and appeals, and preserves allowances authorized before the revision.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all USAFE-AFAFRICA Regular Air Force.

Topics covered

  • Overseas allowances
  • Quarters allowances
  • Foreign Transfer Allowance
  • Miscellaneous Expense Allowance
  • Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance
  • Transportation agreements
  • Appeal procedures
  • Grandfathering

Questions and answers

What residency is required for employees recruited in the United States?

To be considered hired in the U.S. in the meaning of DSSR 031.11, the employee must have physically and permanently resided in the U.S. or its associated territories from the time of application until the time of acceptance of the position offer. (paragraph 3)

What prior employment is required for employees recruited outside the United States?

Pursuant DSSR 031.12 b., employees must have a singular prior employment with a qualifying entity that initially recruited the employee from the U.S. and provided for his or her return transportation. (paragraph 3)

Who makes final decisions on civilian benefits and allowances?

As a rule, this authority is further delegated to the Civilian Personnel Officer (CPO) who renders final decisions in all matters concerning the conditions of civilian employment to include the authorization of benefits and allowances. (paragraph 2)

How are requests for overseas allowances submitted?

Employees submit requests for overseas allowances and benefits with a pertinent SF-1190, Foreign Allowances Application, Grant and Report, to the responsible CPS for determination. (paragraph 2)

Where can employees appeal denied overseas allowance claims?

Claims or requests for waivers regarding overseas allowances or transportation benefits that are determined to be unjustified and therefore denied by the CPO are considered closed within the Air Force. (paragraph 2)

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