DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20330-1000
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY
DAFI36-2710_DAFGM2022-02
30 September 2022
MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION C
FLDCOMs/MAJCOMs/FOAs/DRUs
FROM: SAF/MR
1660 Air Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330-1660
SUBJECT: Department of the Air Force Guidance Memorandum to Department of the Air Force
Instruction 36-2710, Equal Opportunity Program
By Order of the Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Instruction 36-2710, Equal
Opportunity Program is re-designated Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 36-2710,
Equal Opportunity Program and this Department of the Air Force Guidance Memorandum
(DAFGM) immediately implements changes to DAFI 36-2710.
This publication applies to Department of the Air Force civilian employees and military
members of the United States Space Force, Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National
Guard. All references to United States Air Force terminology, units, grades, and positions will also
apply to the equivalent in the United States Space Force, as appropriate. For example, references to
Airmen (military and civilian) will also apply to Guardians. References to major commands
(MAJCOM) or Numbered Air Forces (NAFs) will also apply to field commands (FLDCOMs).
References to wings will also apply to deltas. Air Staff roles and responsibilities (e.g., AF/A1, etc.)
may also apply to the equivalent Office of the Chief of Space Operations (Space Staff) position or
office (e.g., SF/S1, etc.), as deemed appropriate.
The Department of the Air Force Equal Opportunity Program is aligned under the Assistant
Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (SAF/MR). Responsibilities and
references in this publication associated with AF/A1Q now apply to SAF/MRQ.
This DAFGM reaffirms that all Airmen and Guardians (military and civilian) will be treated
with dignity and respect and afforded equal opportunity in an environment free from unlawful
discrimination, and harassment (including bullying, hazing, and sexual harassment), to include the
right to protection from discrimination on the basis of gender identity. The protected categories for
the basis of unlawful discrimination against military members is updated to include pregnancy and
gender identity. The procedures have been included for advising military members of their
eligibility to receive sexual harassment victim advocacy services through the Sexual Assault
Prevention and Response Office and that the EO office can facilitate an in-person, virtual, or
