DAF Form 3010 at a glance
What it is: DAF Form 3010 is the Statement of Understanding for Dependent Care Responsibility.
Who signs: "I have read the information on this form and understand how it applies to me and my dependent(s). I also understand the needs of the DAF come first and I may be involuntarily discharged should I violate any of these provisions. I certify the information on this form is of my personal knowledge and is true and correct and my recruiter did not advise me to conceal any dependency information." "I certify the information on this form was explained to the applicant and I verified the applicant's dependent(s) and marital status from appropriate source documents."
CUI (when filled in). DAF FORM 3010, 20260706 Prescribed by: DAFMAN 36-2032. Controlled by: DAF, HQ USAF/A1PT. This form is mandatory for all applicants applying for enlistment, commissioning or appointment in the DAF.
A filled-in DAF Form 3010 example: a single applicant with no dependents
How to fill out DAF Form 3010, box by box
Marital Status
Under I. MARITAL STATUS, the applicant marks the applicable marital status: WIDOWED, DIVORCED, SEPARATED, MARRIED (Military), MARRIED (Civilian) or SINGLE.
Statement of Understanding
Under II. STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING, the applicant initials all paragraphs to acknowledge his/her understanding.
My eligibility is based on my marital and dependency status and failure to claim all my dependents may result in my involuntary separation from the DAF. I have read and understand the following definitions the DAF considers a dependent for accession purposes. 1. A spouse. 2. Any person under the age of 18 for whom the applicant or spouse has legal or physical custody, control, care, maintenance, or support, including children from a previous marriage, a relative by blood or marriage and stepchildren or adopted children of the applicant or spouse. 3. Any unmarried natural children of the applicant or spouse regardless of current residence. For male applicants, the term natural child includes those born out of wedlock. 4. Any person who is dependent upon the applicant or spouse for their care, maintenance, or support regardless of age. 5. FOR MALE APPLICANTS ONLY. An unborn child of the spouse for whom the applicant claims paternity or a court order determines to be his.
It is my responsibility to provide legal documents (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.) to substantiate my dependent(s) and it is my responsibility to support myself and my dependent(s) on the pay and allowances I receive. I also understand arrangements for care of my dependent(s) is my personal responsibility and will not interfere with my assigned DAF duties, including shift work, weekend duty, temporary duty away from my assigned duty station and short notice deployments and evacuations. I further understand my dependent(s) will not prevent me from being available for worldwide assignment and failure to perform my military duties may result in disciplinary action, to include involuntary discharge.
When applicant furnishes proof of permanent transfer of all rights to the legal, physical, or other responsibility for the custody, control, care, maintenance, and support of a dependent under 18-years of age through formal adoption, they will not be considered a dependent for accession purposes.
Remarks
Under III. REMARKS, if a dependency eligibility/waiver is required and approved; list date of approval, approving official, and position.
If there are no comments, enter "None" and applicant must initial.
Applicant Certification
Under IV. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION, fill in the DATE, NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) and DoD ID, and sign on the SIGNATURE line.
Recruiter Certification
Under V. RECRUITER CERTIFICATION, fill in the DATE and RECRUITER'S NAME/GRADE, and sign on the SIGNATURE line.
Applicant Final Certification
Section VI, Applicant Final Certification. Complete on date of final enlistment, commissioning or appointment. (NOTE: Do not complete at time of delayed enlistment program (DEP) entry.)
Ensure all changes to applicant's marital and dependent status are annotated in Section III.
On the date of final enlistment, commissioning or appointment, under VI. APPLICANT FINAL CERTIFICATION, fill in the DATE and sign on the SIGNATURE line.
DAF Representative Final Certification
Section VII, Department of the Air Force Representative. (NOTE: Do not complete at time of DEP entry.)
On the date of final enlistment, commissioning or appointment, under VII. DAF REPRESENTATIVE FINAL CERTIFICATION, fill in the DATE and NAME/GRADE OF DAF REPRESENTATIVE, and sign on the SIGNATURE line.
More rules for DAF Form 3010
If applying for an enlisted program, my dependent(s) are not permitted to accompany me during basic training. If applying for an officer program, I also understand government family quarters are assigned based on application date, grade, date of grade, number of dependents, and availability.
Military couples with dependent(s) are required to make dependent care arrangements that allow both members to meet all military obligations and duties. I also understand each member is considered to be serving in his or her own right and must be available for worldwide assignment regardless of marital or dependent status. Additionally, I understand married DAF couples may apply for a join spouse assignment, but there is no guarantee they will be assigned together.
Sources
[1] DAF Form 3010 (20260706), Statement of Understanding for Dependent Care Responsibility, Department of the Air Force (the Official source link on this page).