BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2109
5 JANUARY 2021
Incorporating Change 2, 1 February 2023
Certified Current 1 February 2023
Personnel
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE
AIR FORCE, SENIOR ENLISTED
LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND
AIR FORCE ENLISTED COUNCIL
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are 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/CCC Certified by: SAF/MR
Supersedes: AFI36-2109, 14 July 2014 Pages: 46
This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive 36-21, Utilization and Classification of
Military Personnel. This publication applies to the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and
the Air National Guard. This publication does not apply to the United States Space Force. It
establishes the selection and approval authority for the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the
Air Force (CMSAF), Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM) positions, and group senior enlisted
leader (SEL) positions. Additionally, this publication provides guidance on the Air Force Senior
Enlisted Leader Council (AFSELC), Air Force Career Field Manager Council (AFCFMC), Air
Force Enlisted Council (AFEC), and Senior Enlisted Statesmen Council. This instruction is
applicable to Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air National Guard (ANG), and the Air Force Reserve
(AFR). This publication does not apply to the United States Space Force. In collaboration with the
Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) and the Director of the ANG (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of
Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1) develops guidance and procedures for Chief
Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Senior Enlisted Leadership Management, and Air Force Enlisted
Council Programs. However, selected sections of this publication apply to only specific
components as indicated. Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this
publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and
InformationGovernance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records
Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.
Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary
