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AFPD 52-2 — Accommodation of Religious Practices in the Air Force

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BranchU.S. Air Force
SeriesAFPD
Publication date2020-07-28 (6.1 years ago)
StatusCurrent
Proponent / OPRAF/HC
Source of recordAF e-Publishing

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This publication has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. It adds pre - accession religious accommodation responsibilities and authorities. It also adds responsibilities and authorities for the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, the Director, Air National Guard (NGB/CF), and the Judge Advocate General of the Air Force

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