DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AFJQS8A300
Headquarters Air Force 6 June 2022
Washington DC 20330-1670
Air Force Job Qualification Standard (AFJQS)
Protocol
Special Duty Identifier (SDI) (8A300)
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1. PURPOSE. This AFJQS identifies tasks and duty requirements for individuals performing duties
with the Protocol Special Duty Identifier (SDI). It provides the minimum training requirement and
standardizes on-the-job training (OJT) tasks necessary to successfully manage Air Force Protocol
program. This AFJQS serves as a roadmap to develop the Master Training Plan (MTP). This AFJQS
will remain in effect until superseded or rescinded.
2. TASK QUALIFICATION. Personnel will be qualified to the GO/NO GO standard on this AFJQS.
GO means the individual can perform the task without assistance utilizing appropriate instructions or
other procedural guidance. Go also means trainee meets local requirements for accuracy and timeliness.
3. ADDITIONAL DUTY or TASK. If personnel are assigned an additional duty or task not listed in this
AFJQS, the supervisor will develop an AF IMT 797, Job Qualification Standard Continuation/Command
JQS. The supervisor/trainer will then develop a plan for the member to receive training and become duty
position qualified.
4. TRAINING DOCUMENTATION AND TRAINER/CERTIFIER IDENTIFICATION. Document
training required by this AFJQS in accordance with AFI 36-2670, Total Force Development. This AFJQS
is approved for use in automated training management system, such as the Integrated Maintenance
Database System (IMDS), Training Business Area (TBA), Air Force Training Record (AFTR), Total
Force Training Record (TFTR) and myLearning.
5. This AFJQS has been coordinated with all applicable CFMs. Overall POC for this AFJQS is
HAF/A1S, DSN 260-1266, usaf.pentagon.af-a1.mbx.af-a1s-workflow@mail.mil.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
OFFICIAL
MISTY S. WILLISTON, CMSgt, USAF
Protocol Career Field Manager
Attachment
Air Force Job Qualification Standard Task List
