Civilian Personnel Furlough Guidance Published Sept. 30, 2013 By U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- In the event of a government shutdown the following information resources are available to our civilian employees: Civilian personnel should go to the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service website for guidance regarding the government shutdown. http://www.cpms.osd.mil/Subpage/FurloughGuidance/ Civilian pay and leave furlough guidance can be found on the Office of Personnel Management website. http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/furlough-guidance/#url=Shutdown-Furlough