AF Form 938 – Air Force Active Duty Training Request Form

The AF Form 938 is the official Air Force request and authorization form for active duty training (ADT) or an active duty tour. Air Force Reserve and National Guard members use it to request orders specifying the duty location, duration, and purpose. The form collects your grade, unit assignment, Social Security Number, travel details, and per diem entitlements. After the tour ends, you must file a travel voucher and a statement of tour of duty within five working days. Click below to fill out AF Form 938 online.

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AF Form 938 is essential for Air Force Reserve and National Guard members requesting a temporary active duty status. The form acts as both the request and the authorization document, capturing the member's grade, Social Security Number, unit assignment, duty location, and the specific purpose of the assignment.

The form covers financial and logistical details. It specifies whether government transportation is available, the mode of travel, estimated travel costs, and per diem entitlements. Members must account for government quarters availability and any special lodging arrangements. Once orders are issued through AF Form 938, members must file a DD Form 1351-2 travel voucher and submit a statement of tour of duty within five working days of the tour completion.

The Privacy Act protects all personal information submitted on the form. The commanding officer's signature block ensures the request goes through the proper chain of command. For related Air Force administrative forms, see Air Force Form 24 for personnel action requests or Air Force Form 102 for investigative records.

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Form Name	AF Form 938
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Fillable fields	72
Avg. time to fill out	14 min 43 sec
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What Is AF Form 938?

AF Form 938 is the Request and Authorization for Active Duty Training / Active Duty Tour form used by the United States Air Force. It authorizes Reserve and Guard members to perform active duty for a specific purpose, period, and location. Commanders use it to initiate and approve short-term active duty assignments that fall outside a member's normal drill schedule.

Who Needs to Use AF Form 938?

Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members complete AF Form 938 when ordered to active duty for training or a non-deployment active duty tour. The requesting member, their unit representative, and the authorizing official all sign the form before orders are issued.

How to Complete AF Form 938

Follow these steps to fill out the form correctly:

Member Information: Enter your full name, grade, Social Security Number, organization, and permanent mailing address.
Duty Details: Specify the type of active duty (ADT or active duty tour), the reporting date, release date, and the duty station address.
Purpose and Justification: Describe the purpose of the active duty tour and the position or function to be performed.
Travel Information: Indicate whether government transportation is available, the mode of travel, and estimated travel costs. Note any per diem entitlements that apply.
Signatures: The requesting official signs first, then the authorizing official. Unsigned forms will not be processed.

After the tour ends, file a DD Form 1351-2 travel voucher and submit your statement of tour of duty within five working days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find AF Form 938?

You can download and fill out AF Form 938 directly on this page. The form is also available through Air Force Reserve Command and Air Force Personnel Center portals.

What is the difference between ADT and an active duty tour on AF Form 938?

Active Duty for Training (ADT) is scheduled training tied to a member's reserve commitment. An active duty tour is a temporary assignment that fulfills a specific operational or support requirement outside regular drill periods.

Do I need to file a travel voucher after completing AF Form 938 orders?

Yes. Members ordered to active duty through AF Form 938 must file a travel voucher and submit a statement of tour of duty within five working days of the tour's end date. Use DD Form 1351-2 for this purpose.

What other Air Force forms should I know about?

Related Air Force forms include Air Force Form 24 for promotion and personnel action requests, Air Force Form 77 for military records, and the Per Diem Request Form for expense authorization.