CSAF Guidance on Political Activities Published Dec. 15, 2011 By 28th Bomb Wing Staff Judge Advocate Office ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- The 2012 Presidential election cycle is well underway and the first primary/caucus is scheduled to take place in Iowa on Jan. 3, 2012. All Airmen should review and become familiar with the rules on permissible political activites contained in DoD Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of The Armed Forces on Active Duty, and the Jan. 28, 2008 SECDEF message, DoD Public Affairs Policy Guidance Concerning Political Campaigns and Elections. These rules are intended to strike the proper balance between a government employee's involvement in the political process while avoiding the appearance of an improper official DoD endorsement of a particular political party, candidate, cause or issue. Guidance on Political Activities DoD Directive 1344.10 DoD Public Affairs Policy Guidance Concerning Political Campaigns and Elections