Space Force SkillBridge.
The Space Force published SPFI 36-2672 as its own standalone SkillBridge instruction following the April 2026 DAF update — separate from the Air Force's AFI 36-2671. Most Guardians at E-8 and below or O-5 and below get up to 120 days; E-9 or O-6 and above are capped at 90. Approval starts at the squadron commander level.
Key facts
Space Force-specific; separate from AFI 36-2671
Per DoD ceiling
Tightest Space Force tier
Default cap for most Guardians
Matches new Air Force minimum (April 2026)
Smallest active service — fewer Guardian-tailored providers, but the full DoD list is open
How Space Force differs from Air Force
Both services updated together in April 2026 and share the squadron-commander minimum approval threshold, but the Space Force's tier system is simpler — only two bands (E-9/O-6+ at 90 days, everyone else at 120). There's no equivalent of the Air Force's 60-day cap for senior leaders or the Special Exception to Policy requirement for colonels. In practice, Guardians often use the broader DoD-approved provider list rather than Space Force–specific programs because the service is small and the ecosystem of Guardian-only SkillBridge providers is still maturing.
Sources
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