Air Force retention criteria

The retention criteria in DAFI 36-3211, paragraph 7.4.3.2.2 should always be discussed in Air Force drug and separation cases.  They include:

1. Whether the conduct is clearly a departure from his/her customary performance. 
2. The positive urinalysis was without knowledge of the contraband nature.
3. There has been no recurrence. 
4. Whether there is a desire to continue using drugs.
5. The use is not likely to recur.
6. There was no drug distribution.
7. It is absolutely in the Air Force’s best interest to retain the Airman.