Standards of Conduct

Reference Authorities

Conduct References

DAFI 36-147, *Civilian Conduct and Responsibility*, and Joint Ethics Regulation, cover activities that are:

Mandatory for civilian employees
Prohibited

Universal Standards

Universal Civilian Standards

All employees are expected to maintain high standards of:

Honesty
Responsibility
Accountability

Core Values Adherence

Civilian + Core Values

Civilians adhere to the USAF core values of:

Integrity First
Service Before Self
Excellence In All We Do

Required Activities

Required activities include:

Furnishing testimony in official investigations and hearings consistent with protections against self-incrimination
Paying lawful debts and taxes
Being present for work unless authorized to be absent
Complying with health, safety, and all other proper instructions regarding work
Presenting a positive public image
Complying with reasonable dress and grooming standards
Maintaining professional relationships with:
Fellow workers
Subordinates
Supervisors

Prohibited Actions

Prohibited Civilian Actions

Prohibited actions include:

Discrimination and sexual harassment
Drug and alcohol abuse
Misuse of government purchase cards
Misuse of government computers, vehicles, and other equipment
Taking bribes
Conducting personal business at work
Criminal behavior off-duty that reflects adversely on USAF employment

Not All-Inclusive

Misconduct Not Tolerated

The USAF does NOT attempt to list all possible forms of improper conduct but emphasizes to employees that misconduct will not be tolerated.

Alternative Pay Systems

Some civilian employees are paid through alternative personnel systems like:

Acquisition Demonstration Project
Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System

Alternative System Reference

Servicing civilian personnel sections should be consulted for additional information concerning how civilian pay is administered under an alternative personnel system.

Standards of Conduct