What is the purpose of DAFI84-105?
DAFI84-105, also known as "Organizational Lineage, Honors and Heraldry," provides guidance on how Air Force units document, maintain, and display their lineage, honors, and heraldry.

Which types of units does DAFI84-105 apply to?
DAFI84-105 applies to all active duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve Command units, as well as other organizations assigned to or affiliated with the Air Force.

How does DAFI84-105 define organizational lineage?
Organizational lineage refers to the continuous history, traditions, and honors of a specific unit, tracing back to its origins and identifying significant events, accomplishments, and distinguishing features throughout the unit's history.

What is the purpose of documenting and maintaining organizational lineage?
Documenting and maintaining organizational lineage ensures the preservation of a unit's heritage, which enhances morale, esprit de corps, and instills a sense of history and pride in unit members.

What does DAFI84-105 say about unit designations and heraldic symbols?
DAFI84-105 establishes guidelines for unit designations and the use of heraldic symbols, emblems, badges, colors, insignias, and other distinctive unit identifiers to represent the unit's heritage and achievements.

How can units request a change or modification to their organizational lineage or heraldry?
Units can submit a formal request through their chain of command, following the procedures outlined in DAFI84-105, to propose changes or modifications to their organizational lineage or heraldry.

Are there any restrictions on the display of organizational lineage and heraldic symbols?
Yes, DAFI84-105 provides guidance on the appropriate display and use of organizational lineage and heraldic symbols, including restrictions on size, location, and proper representation to ensure compliance with Air Force regulations.

Can units create their own heraldic emblems or symbols?
No, units must follow the procedures outlined in DAFI84-105 and work in coordination with the Air Force Institute of Heraldry to design and obtain approval for heraldic emblems, symbols, and distinctive unit identifiers.

What happens if a unit is inactivated or inactive?
DAFI84-105 provides guidance on the preservation and transfer of organizational lineage, honors, and heraldry in cases of inactivation, merging, or reassignment of units to ensure the continuity of the unit's history and achievements.