AF Form 673: Publication/Form Action Request Guide

AF Form 673: Publication/Form Action Request Guide – If you work in the U.S. Air Force or Department of the Air Force (DAF) and need to create, revise, rescind, or take other actions on official publications or forms, DAF Form 673 is the essential document. This form standardizes requests for changes to DAF policies, instructions, manuals, and forms, ensuring compliance with Air Force publishing processes.

What Is DAF Form 673?

DAF Form 673, titled Department of the Air Force Publication/Form Action Request, is an official form used across the Department of the Air Force (including the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force). It serves as the primary vehicle to initiate, track, and approve actions on DAF publications and forms.

Key purposes include:

  • Requesting new publications or forms.
  • Revising or updating existing ones.
  • Rescinding (cancelling) publications.
  • Certifying coordination, legal review, and approvals.
  • Documenting actions for the official record set.

The current version was released on October 12, 2022, and remains the active form for these processes.

Who Uses DAF Form 673?

  • Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) personnel responsible for drafting or maintaining publications.
  • Publications and Forms Managers (PFMs) at various command levels.
  • Certifying and Approving Officials.
  • Anyone involved in the DAF publications workflow, from drafting through final publishing on the e-Publishing site.

It applies to departmental, MAJCOM/field command, and lower-level publications as outlined in DAFMAN 90-161, Publishing Processes and Procedures.

Why Is DAF Form 673 Important?

The Air Force maintains a rigorous publications program to ensure policies are current, compliant with law, and properly coordinated. DAF Form 673:

  • Captures all required coordination (technical, functional, mandatory, and discretionary).
  • Documents certification that the publication is necessary and accurate.
  • Records approval by the appropriate authority.
  • Supports the publishing timeline, which typically targets under 135 business days from draft to release.

Without a properly completed DAF Form 673, publications cannot move forward to legal review, certification, approval, or posting on the official Air Force e-Publishing website (e-publishing.af.mil).

How to Obtain and Fill Out DAF Form 673?

Download the official fillable PDF here:
DAF Form 673 PDF

Steps to complete the form (high-level guidance):

  1. Identify the action — New, revise, rescind, etc.
  2. Provide publication details — Title, number, OPR, etc.
  3. Document coordination — List all coordinators and their responses (or note N/A where applicable). Email or other approved systems can supplement, but a master DAF Form 673 must consolidate everything.
  4. Include supporting documents — Draft publication, comment resolution matrix, etc.
  5. Obtain certification and approval signatures — Certifying official (one level above OPR) and Approving Official.
  6. Submit — Route through your Publications/Forms Manager to the Air Force Departmental Publishing Office (AFDPO) as required.

Detailed instructions are in DAFMAN 90-161 and DAFI 90-160. Always consult your local Publications Manager for unit-specific processes.

Tip: Digital signatures are required and must not be altered. Keep the record set (Form 673 + supporting docs) for compliance and audits.

  • DAF Form 399 — Publication/Form Status Request.
  • DAF Form 679 — Publication Compliance Item Waiver Request/Approval.
  • DAF Form 847 — Recommendation for Change of Publication (for suggested improvements).

Official Sources:

  • Air Force e-Publishing: www.e-publishing.af.mil
  • DAFMAN 90-161 (Publishing Processes and Procedures)
  • DAFI 90-160 (Publications and Forms Management)

Common Questions About DAF Form 673

Q: Can I use email for coordination instead of the form?
A: Yes, but you must transcribe all coordination onto a master DAF Form 673 before certification and approval.

Q: Who signs as the Approving Official?
A: Varies by publication level—typically the functional principal or commander with approval authority.

Q: Where do I submit the completed form?
A: Through your chain to the appropriate Publications Manager or AFDPO.

Stay Compliant and Current

Proper use of DAF Form 673 keeps Air Force and Space Force publications accurate, accessible, and legally sound. For the latest guidance, visit the official e-Publishing site or contact your local Publications and Forms Manager.

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This article is for informational purposes and based on official Department of the Air Force sources as of 2026. Always verify with current DAFMAN 90-161 and your command policies.