BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MISSION DIRECTIVE 37
12 AUGUST 2021
AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER
(AFPC)
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: This publication is available for downloading or ordering on the e-
publishing website at: www.e-publishing.af.mil.
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: AF/A1X
Supersedes: AFMD37, 28 May 2003
Certified by: AF/A1X
(Mr. John A. Fedrigo, SES)
Pages: 3
This mission directive defines the mission, command and responsibilities of the Air Force
Personnel Center (AFPC). Refer recommended changes and questions related to this publication
to the Office of Primary Responsibility using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of
Publication; route AF Form 847 from field units through the appropriate chain of command.
Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air
Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are
disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the
Air Force Records Information Management System. This publication may not be supplemented.
No waivers may be granted for any part of the publication.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This document has been revised and must be completely reviewed. Changes include the inclusion
of United States Space Force (USSF) and the addition of injury compensation and employment
compensation. This publication has been updated to comply with Air Force Policy Directive 38-
1, Manpower and Organization and AFI 38-101, Manpower and Organization.
1. Mission. Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center (HQ AFPC) executes and integrates
Department of the Air Force personnel programs and processes for Airmen and Guardians. HQ
AFPC will continue to support the USSF, as needed, until such time as an affirmative decision is
made to the contrary. HQ AFPC is a field operating agency of the Air Staff, Headquarters Air
Force.
