AFI 36-2301 - Air Force E-Publishing

74 AFI36-2301 16 JULY 2010
Attachment 10
APPLYING FOR MISSION ESSENTIAL OR HUMANITARIAN WITHDRAWAL
FROM CDE
The following format should be used to request withdrawal, and should flow through the chain of
command for approval by the nominating organization.
Appropriate Letterhead
MEMORANDUM FOR NOMINATING ORGANIZATION/ (Date)
FUNCTIONAL MANAGER
FROM: (Individual/Functional Address Symbol)
SUBJECT: Request for Mission Essential/Humanitarian Withdrawal from (name of
CDE Program and course dates)
1. Request a mission essential/humanitarian withdrawal from the (selected program) for the
following reasons: (Give all relevant information available to support your request.)
2. I became aware of the need to decline selection for the (give name of program) on (date)
when (discuss details of the situation that prompted this request).
3. I have taken the following actions or steps to resolve the situation:
4. I submit the following supporting information:
a. Organization and location (current and projected), E-mail address, data fax phone number,
and phone number where you can reach me.
b. Information on mission-related emergency that makes withdrawal crucial or information
on family member concerned (e.g. home address, death certificate, doctor's statement).
c. Verification of serious financial problem due to loss (e.g. police report, statement from
insurance company, photographs).
5. I have (not) previously requested withdrawal from a CDE program for humanitarian reasons.
If so, indicate date and reason.
6. I understand if my situation is resolved before school begins, I cannot resume my status in the
selected program for the current school year.
7. I also understand that if my request is not approved and I decline attendance in the selected
course, I have no further opportunity to compete for in resident CDE at the same level.