This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Air Force on February 1, 2014 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is AF Form 3538E?
A: AF Form 3538E is the Enlisted Retention Recommendation form.
Q: What is the purpose of AF Form 3538E?
A: The purpose of AF Form 3538E is to provide a recommendation for retaining or separating enlisted members.
Q: Who uses AF Form 3538E?
A: AF Form 3538E is used by supervisors and commanders to provide a recommendation on whether to retain or separate enlisted members.
Q: Can enlisted members fill out AF Form 3538E themselves?
A: No, AF Form 3538E is typically completed by supervisors or commanders based on their assessment of the enlisted member.
Q: What factors are considered in AF Form 3538E?
A: AF Form 3538E takes into account the performance, potential, and other factors of the enlisted member.
Q: Can the recommendation on AF Form 3538E be overridden?
A: Yes, the final decision on whether to retain or separate an enlisted member is ultimately made by higher-level authorities.
Q: Is AF Form 3538E specific to any branch of the military?
A: No, AF Form 3538E is specific to the United States Air Force.
Form Details:
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