BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 1-2
8 MAY 2014
Air Force Culture
COMMANDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
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There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: SAF/IG
Certified by: AF/CV (General Larry O.
Spencer)
Pages: 6
This Air Force Instruction (AFI) implements Air Force Policy Directive 1, Air Force Culture,
and echoes the standards in AFI 1-1, Air Force Standards. This publication establishes broad
responsibilities and expectations of commanders in the Air Force. This publication applies to all
Air Force uniformed personnel (Regular, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard) and
civilian personnel. Although this guidance amplifies expectations of commanders, nothing in
this AFI should be deemed to create a right or entitlement for the individual that does not
otherwise exist in law or policy. This AFI may not be supplemented at any level. Refer all
recommended changes about this publication to the office of primary responsibility (OPR) using
the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. As a foundational publication,
this publication has been granted an exception to policy regarding tiering of wing/unit level
requirements in accordance with AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, paragraph
1.9.6. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the Publication OPR.
Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are
maintained in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of
Records, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located in the Air
Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS).
1. Scope of Applicability.
1.1. This instruction applies specifically to commissioned officers holding command
positions in the Regular or Reserve Components (Active Duty, Reserve, and Air National
Guard), but the principles and methods described herein should be applied by leaders at all
levels (i.e. civilian directors of military organizations, non-commissioned officers, etc.).
