AFI31-205 Publication Summary:
Purpose:
This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 31-2, Law Enforcement, and Department
of Defense (DoD) Directive 1325.4, Confinement of Military Prisoners and Administration of Military
Correction Programs and Facilities, September 28, 1999 (DoD) Instruction 1325.7 Administration of
Military Correctional Facilities and Clemency and Parole Authority. It gives guidance and procedures for
the Air Force Corrections System (AFCS). It describes how to administer corrections, rehabilitation, and
parole and clemency programs; how to secure corrections facilities; and how to control and transfer mili-tary
inmates. It applies to all persons who operate, administer, and supervise corrections facilities and pro-grams.
It does not apply to the United States Air Force Reserve or the Air National Guard. It also does not
apply to United States Department of Justice or Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities located on Air Force
installations. This instruction requires collecting and maintaining information protected by the Privacy
Act of 1974 authorized by 10 United States Code (USC) 8013 and EO 9397. System of records notice
F031 AF SP A, Correction and Rehabilitation Records, applies.
Summary of Changes:
This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed.
Distribution:
Supersedes:
AFI 31-205, 21 Jun 99 and AFPAM 31-221, 31 Mar 95
History:
AFI 31-205, 21 Jun 99; AFI 31-205, 1 March 1997.