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DAFI 36-2608 — Military Personnel Records Systems

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BranchU.S. Air Force
SeriesDAFI
Publication date2026-03-02 (0.5 years ago)
StatusCurrent
Proponent / OPRAF/A1
Source of recordAF e-Publishing

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What this publication covers

This publication prescribes DAF policy and procedures for the creation, utilization, administration, maintenance, and disposition of Military Human Resource Records (MHRR).

What changed in this edition

This change revises DAFI 36-2608 by adding policies and procedures applicable to warrant officers and ensure compliance with NDAA FY2014, Public Law No: 113-66. Section 525, USC Title 38, Subsection 5106 (paragraph 2.7.). This revision also clarifies the authority of Department of Veterans Affairs personnel to request derogatory information (paragraph 8.2.3). A margin bar (|) indicates newly revised material

Paragraphs this edition names as changed:

2.78.2.3

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If DAFI 36-2608 changes, who else is affected

Functional communityPublicationsWhich ones
Communications & Records1AFI 33-332
Law1DAFI 51-202
Operations1AFI 10-403
Services1DAFI 34-114

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Publications that cite DAFI 36-2608

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Changes & supplements to DAFI 36-2608

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