AF Form 357 Family Care Certification

What Is AF Form 357?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Air Force on March 16, 2015 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is AF Form 357?A: AF Form 357 is the Family Care Certification form used in the United States Air Force.

Q: What is the purpose of AF Form 357?A: The purpose of AF Form 357 is to certify that a member of the military has made arrangements for the care of their dependent family members during periods of duty or deployment.

Q: Who needs to fill out AF Form 357?A: Military members who have dependent family members and are required to be away from home for duty or deployment need to fill out AF Form 357.

Q: What information is required on AF Form 357?A: AF Form 357 requires information about the military member's dependent family members, as well as details about the caregiver who will be responsible for their care during the member's absence.

Q: Are there any specific guidelines for filling out AF Form 357?A: Yes, there are specific guidelines and instructions provided with AF Form 357 to assist military members in accurately filling out the form.

Q: Is AF Form 357 mandatory?A: Yes, AF Form 357 is mandatory for military members with dependent family members who will be away from home for duty or deployment.

Q: Can AF Form 357 be updated or modified?A: Yes, AF Form 357 can be updated or modified if there are any changes to the caregiver or other relevant information.

Q: Can AF Form 357 be used by other branches of the military?A: No, AF Form 357 is specific to the United States Air Force and may not be used by other branches of the military.