An Air Force Instruction (AFI) is a documented instruction for members of the
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal ...
intended for use by active duty, guard, and reserve members and associated civilians. It is one of many forms of directives published by the Air Force Departmental Publishing Office (AFDPO).
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''US Air Force e-Publishing Homepage''. Retrieved 4 Apr 2009. In almost all cases, an Air Force Instruction is a form of a
general order
A general order, in military and paramilitary organizations, is a published directive, originated by a commander and binding upon all personnel under his or her command. Its purpose is to enforce a policy or procedure unique to the unit's situatio ...
; and violation of the AFI by an
Airman
An airman is a member of an air force or air arm of a nation's armed forces. In certain air forces, it can also refer to a specific enlisted rank. An airman can also be referred as a soldier in other definitions.
In civilian aviation usage, t ...
subject to it can be punished under the UCMJ
Uniform Code of Military Justice
The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. §§ 801–946 is the foundation of military law in the United States. It was established by the United States Congress in accordance with the authority given by the United States Constitution ...
.
Examples
Some examples of an Air Force Instruction are:
* AFI 11-202V3 ''General Flight Rules'' prescribes general flight rules for all USAF aircraft;
* AFI 36-2903 ''Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel'' outlines Air Force uniform wear and grooming standards;
* ''AFI 36-2618 Enlisted Force Structure'' explains each enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, and the expectations and responsibilities for each; and
* AFI 36-2905 ''Fitness Program'' explains the Air Force Fitness program and describes how it is to be implemented.
Air Force members are required to know, understand, and implement AFIs which apply to their duties and responsibilities.
References
United States Air Force
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