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AFI 16-109 — International Affairs Specialist (ias) Program

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BranchU.S. Air Force
SeriesAFI
Publication date2025-02-13 (1.5 years ago)
StatusCurrent
Proponent / OPRSAF/IA
Source of recordAF e-Publishing

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What changed in this edition

This document has been substantially revised and must be reviewed in its entirety. This revision incorporates updates from the current Air Force Officer Classification Directory (AFOCD) to include designation of 16F/Z as core Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This document incorporates updates to the application process for service members to cross-train into the Foreign Area Officer (FAO) career field. This document includes changes to FAO education, training, and certification requirements to incorpo rate updates to the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP). This revision includes additional clarification for the ARC FAO programs, to include how they differ from the RegAF program

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