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PURPOSE

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations. It prescribes procedures for carrying out laws (Title 10, United States Code, Chapter 867 and 2011, H.R. 2433 and Executive Order 13518 pertaining to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act of 2011), policies, and Department of Defense (DoD) directives that govern retirements for Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG) but not for physical disability. It applies to all military members eligible for either an active duty or reserve retirement in the RegAF, AFR or ANG. In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (HQ USAF/RE) and the Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (HQ USAF/A1) develops personnel policy for retirements. This Air Force Instruction (AFI) may be supplemented at any level; all MAJCOM level supplements must be approved by the Human Resource Management Strategic Board (HSB) prior to certification and approval. Tier waiver authorities as approved by the Inspector General Advisory Board have been included per AFI 33- 360, Publication and Forms Management. Refer to AFI 33-360 for tier waiver authority definitions and procedures. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. This instruction does not address retirement for physical disability, which is covered in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, and Separation. This instruction incorporates guidance on Reserve retirement previously found in AFI 36-3209, Separation and Retirement Procedures for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Members. The Privacy Act of 1974 affects this instruction. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located in the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS). Title 10, United States Code (USC), §8013, and the Secretary of the Air Force authorize the collection and maintenance of the prescribed records in this instruction. The following system of record applies: F036 AF PC C, Military Personnel Records System. Refer to Attachment 1 for glossary. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 affects this instruction. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at Refer recommended changes and conflicts between this and other publications to AFPC/DP3SA, 550 C Street West, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph TX 78150 using AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. Send an information copy to AFPC/DS1, 550 C Street West, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph TX 78150. Refer to AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, for supplement process instructions.