This page is dedicated to the Air Force Policy Letter. Unfortunately we don't have any information or examples at this time. We've received several requests for information but I've been on mids and haven't had time to research it. Can somebody help out by donating examples they use? We need info on format and specific examples.
Most requests for information concern the policy letters issued at the workcenter level that are used to define rules and procedures. But recently, someone much more informed than me, wrote in looking for information on the Air Force level policy letter –the type of policy letter issued to augment official Air Force Instructions until a new edition was published. The specific question was 'what is the reference regulating how long this kind of policy letter may be in force?'. He thought it was a year or 180 days but didn't know the reference. Anybody know?
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As far as shop policy letters go, the format isn't as important as the message. The goal is communication. If you can communicate the message so that everyone who needs to receive the message receives and understands it, then you have accomplished your goal.
Shop Policy Letters. Usually shop policy letters address administrative issues like the requirement to report to work 15 minutes before the shift starts or the requirement to be at least 50 feet away from the entrance when smoking. They're usually kept together, filed in a single binder somewhere in the workcenter accessible to everyone. Sometimes, in addition to being filed in a binder, the NCOIC might post a copy on a bulletin board to ensure everyone is aware of the new policy. Often, the section's next level of command (Flight or Squadron) maintains an index of workcenter policy letters. If your Squadron does this, the orderly room may want to assign a number to the new policy letter. Check with your orderly room to see if this is the case.