Permanent decertification is documented on which form?

• A. AF Form 286
• B. AF Form 600
• C. AF Form 286A
• D. PDI letter

Answer: (C)

Permanent decertification is a formal withdrawal of a credential that must be documented on the official record-keeping form so the action is clearly recorded and auditable. AF Form 286A is the form designated for documenting permanent decertification actions, capturing who is affected, which credential is decertified, the effective date, the reason, and the required approvals. This ensures the decertification is reflected in the member’s training and personnel records and that appropriate administrative steps follow. Other forms serve different actions (temporary decertifications or other personnel processes), and a PDI letter is not the standard document for recording permanent decertification.