What is the purpose of Air Force regulation AFI52-106 RELIGIOUS PROFESSIONAL DEFERMENT PROGRAM?
The purpose of AFI52-106 is to establish guidelines and procedures for granting religious professional deferments within the Air Force.

Who is eligible to participate in the Religious Professional Deferment Program?
Active Duty Air Force officers who are credentialed, endorsed, or appointed by a recognized religious faith group and who are serving in a religious professional capacity are eligible for this program.

How does the deferment program work?
The program allows eligible officers to temporarily defer their military service obligations while they serve as religious professionals, performing duties according to their religious faith group's requirements.

How long can an officer be granted deferment under this program?
Deferment may be granted for up to four years initially, and it can be extended for an additional four-year period upon the individual's request.

Are there any limitations on the number of officers who can participate in the program?
Yes, each service secretary sets an annual quota for the number of officers who can participate in the program. Once the quota is met, no further applicants will be considered until the following year.

Can officers in the Religious Professional Deferment Program be deployed?
Officers in the program are exempt from consideration for deployment, unless they voluntarily request to be considered.

Are individuals in the program expected to perform any military duties?
While in the Religious Professional Deferment Program, officers may be assigned non-mission critical duties or training related to military requirements as deemed necessary by the Air Force.

Can an officer be terminated from the program before the end of the deferment period?
Yes, officers in the program may be terminated if they fail to maintain the required religious professional credentials, do not fulfill their religious duties adequately, or are found unfit for duty unrelated to their religious profession.

What happens after the deferment period ends?
Officers in the program are expected to return to active military service after completing their religious professional obligations. They will be assigned to positions based on the needs of the Air Force.