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Air Force Reserve: Drilling

Benefit Fact Sheet

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Summary

Time away from duties and training is critical for the continued well-being of service members. The Department of the Air Force provides a number of benefits to provide service members opportunities for time away from their jobs.

Eligibility

Air Force Reserve Service members on drill status are not eligible to participate in the various leave programs.  Only those serving on active duty or initial active duty for training or active duty training for a period of 30 or more consecutive days for which they are entitled to pay are eligible to participate in the various leave programs.  

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Additional Information

Department of the Air Force Instruction DAFI 36-3003 Military Leave Programs:
https://static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a1/publication/dafi36-3003/dafi36-3003.pdf

Air Force Personnel Command:
https://www.afpc.af.mil/

DoD Instruction NUMBER 1327.06, Leave and Liberty Policy and Procedures:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/132706p.pdf

DoD 7000.14-R, “Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations (FMRs),” Volume 7A, “Military Pay Policy and Procedures - Active Duty and Reserve Pay:
https://comptroller.defense.gov/FMR.aspx

Document Review Date: 16 February 2024