FORCE
AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 1-1
7 AUGUST 2012
Incorporating Change 1, 12 November 2014
Air Force Culture
AIR FORCE STANDARDS
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
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OPR: AF/CVA
Certified by: AF/CVA
(Lt Gen Stephen L. Hoog)
Pages: 27
This Air Force Instruction (AFI) implements Air Force Policy Directive 1, Air Force Culture.
The importance of the Air Force’s mission and inherent responsibility to the Nation requires its
members to adhere to higher standards than those expected in civilian life. As Airmen, we are
proud of our high standards. Through self-discipline, we adhere to them, and we hold our fellow
Airmen accountable to follow our standards. This instruction applies to all Air Force uniformed
personnel (Active Duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard) and provides specific
guidance on required standards of conduct, performance, and discipline. Where appropriate, this
instruction makes reference to other instructions where more detailed standards may be found.
This instruction is directive in nature and failure to adhere to the standards set out in this
instruction can form the basis for adverse action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
(UCMJ). An example would be a dereliction of duty offense under Article 92.
This AFI may not be supplemented at any level. Refer recommended changes about this
publication to the office of primary responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847,
Recommendation for Change of Publication. Ensure that all records created as a result of
processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFMAN 33-363 – 1
March 2008, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records
Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm.
This instruction is subject to the Privacy Act of 1974.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This interim change clarifies religious and social media sections of this instruction. An margin
bar (|) indicates newly revised material.
