DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON DC
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY
AFI36-2110_AFGM2020-01
28 July 2020
MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION C
MAJCOMs/FOAs/DRUs
FROM: SAF/MR
1660 Air Force Pentagon
Washington, DC 20330
SUBJECT: Air Force Guidance Memorandum to Air Force Instruction 36-2110, Total Force
Assignments
By Order of the Secretary of the Air Force, this Air Force Guidance Memorandum
(AFGM) immediately implements changes to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2110, Total Force
Assignments. This change will allow assignment authorities to facilitate when possible the
assignment or deferment of Airmen with a court-ordered child custody decree to the geographic
location of the children. Compliance with this Memorandum is mandatory. To the extent its
directions are inconsistent with other Air Force publications, the information herein prevails in
accordance with AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management. Compliance with the
attachments in this publication is mandatory.
In collaboration with the Chief of the Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) and the Director of the
Air National Guard (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services
(AF/A1) develops personnel policy for military assignments. This publication may be
supplemented at any level; all MAJCOM-level supplements must be approved by the Human
Resource Management Strategic Board (HSB) prior to certification and approval.
The authorities to waive wing/unit-level requirements in this publication are identified
with a Tier (T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3) number following the compliance statement. See AFI 33-360 for
a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers
through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately,
to the requestors’ commander for non-tiered compliance items.
This Memorandum becomes void after one-year has elapsed from the date of this
Memorandum, or upon publication of an Interim Change or rewrite of AFI 36-2110, whichever
is earlier.
JOHN A. FEDRIGO, SES
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
(Manpower and Reserve Affairs)
Attachment:
Guidance Changes to AFI 36-2110
AFI36-2110_AFGM2020-01 28 July 2020
The following changes to AFI 36-2110, dated 5 October 2018, are effective immediately,
(Replace) 8.8.1.6.1. In the unit program, personal interviews to fill non-rated officer positions,
Lieutenant Colonel and below, and enlisted positions are no longer authorized, with the
exception of command, key, E-9 and Joint positions. (T-2). Case-by-case exceptions for rare or
unique circumstances require formal AFRC RS/CC coordination and NAF/CC approval.
“Blanket waivers” are not authorized. This does not apply to 726th Operations Group, 379th
Space Range Squadron, 26th Space Aggressor Squadron, 7th Space Operations Squadron, and
14th Test Squadron or centrally managed programs.
(Add) 8.8.1.6.1.1. AFSC fully qualified, prior service aircrew candidates will be accepted, and
therefore exempted from interviews. Interviews for retrainees and non-prior service aircrew
positions (1A, 1U, 11X, 12X, 13X and 18X) are optional but not required.
(Add) 8.8.1.6.1.2. The execution of this change will require interview and selection no later
than the Monday following the unit’s monthly Unit Training Assembly. (T-2).
(Add) 8.8.1.6.1.3. Only Wing Commanders will have the authority to deny selection and
placement of fully qualified, prior service aircrew candidates as well as retrainee and non-prior
service aircrew candidates (all ranks) with justification to the local recruiting flight chief for
quarterly reporting back to the Chief Air Force Reserve. (T-2).
(Replace) 8.8.1.6.2. In the IMA program, accession and assignment authorities are authorized to
directly place Airmen (Lieutenant Colonel and below) that are fully qualified in their core AFSC
into vacant IMA positions. (T-2).
(Add) 8.8.1.6.2.1. This applies to all MAJCOMs and hiring officials with AFR members
assigned to their units.
(Add) 8.8.1.6.2.2. This direction also applies to Joint Staff and Joint Duty Assignment List
(JDAL) positions, however, assignment authorities will forward the names and records of IMAs
intended for placement into joint billets to the Joint Staff J1, in accordance with CJCSI
1340.01A.
(Add) 8.8.1.6.2.3. This direction does not apply to centrally managed programs, Colonel or
Chief Master Sergeant positions.
(Add) 8.8.1.6.2.4. The Director of Personnel, Office of Air Force Reserve (AF/REP) is the
approval authority for any exceptions.
(Replace) 8.24.4. Hiring officials have 10 calendar days from application receipt for non-
interview positions and 30 calendar days for interview positions to approve or disapprove
qualified applicants. (T-2).
(Add) 8.24.4.1. Should the hiring authority exceed these timeframes, the Recruiting Flight Chief
will work with the servicing FSS or RIO Detachment to validate that all qualifications are met,
and will then affect the accession. (T-2).
(Add) 8.24.4.2. These timelines do not apply to E-9 positions which are governed by AFR
CMSgt hiring policy (Atch 1). (T-2).
(Add) Attachment 1
In Abbreviations and Acronyms:
CCCA -- Court-Ordered Child Custody Assignment
CCCD -- Court-Ordered Child Custody Deferment
In Adopted Forms:
DD Form 1172-2, Application for Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment, 1 December 2007
In Terms:
Join Spouse -- Assignment program allows military couples the opportunity to be stationed near
each other and maintain a joint residence provided the Airman: 1) fills a valid manning
requirement, 2) performs duties within their specialty, and 3) is permanent change of station
(PCS) eligible.
(Add) Attachment 35
(Add) (REGAF ONLY) COURT-ORDERED CHILD CUSTODY ASSIGNMENT (CCCA)
OR DEFERMENT (CCCD) CONSIDERATION PROGRAM
(Add) A35.1. General Guidance. Assignment authorities will attempt to facilitate the
assignment or deferment of Airmen with a court-ordered child custody decree to the geographic
location of the children. (T-2). The geographic location is the region that allows an Airman to
co-parent within a reasonable traveling distance. Airmen are still required to fulfill the
obligations inherent to all Airmen and they are considered for assignments to fill valid manning
requirements and perform duties which require the skills in which they are trained subject to PCS
eligibility. Provided the criteria are met, Airmen may be considered for an assignment where
they can reside close to their children. Airmen should not make decisions on future service,
career development, or family planning based on the assumption they can always be assigned to
the location where their children reside. All Airmen should expect periods of separation during
their careers. When a court-ordered child custody assignment or deferment is not in the best
interest of the AF, then, regardless of the provisions in this attachment, the assignment is not
made.
(Add) A35.2. Who is Eligible for CCCA or CCCD Consideration.
(Add) A35.2.1. General Information. Airmen may request CONUS to CONUS PCS; or OS to
CONUS PCS; or an In-Place deferment to remain at their current CONUS location. Preferences
are considered in the exact order listed. Manning at current location must remain above the
CONUS average after departure and manning at gaining location must remain below the
CONUS average upon arrival. (T-2). Airmen must meet all PCS eligibility requirements without
waivers. (T-2).
(Add) A35.2.2. Airmen requesting a CONUS to OS, OS to OS, or in-place deferment at OS
location, see paragraph A35.4.5 for guidance.
(Add) A35.2.3. Eligibility Criteria for CCCA. The following general eligibility criteria apply to
all Airmen.
(Add) A35.2.3.1. CONUS to CONUS CCCA: Airman must have 41 months time-on-station
prior to applying for CONUS to CONUS assignment consideration and may not PCS until
having at least 48 months time-on-station as of the Projected Departure Date. (T-2).
(Add) A35.2.3.2. OS to CONUS CCCA: An Airman can apply for OS to CONUS CCCA
during his or her DEROS Forecast cycle.
(Add) A35.2.3.3. (Enlisted Only) Enlisted Airman has not been selected for PCS; and the
Airman does not have an assignment selection date. (T-2). See paragraph 5.23 and Table 5.7
to determine assignment selection dates.
(Add) A35.2.3.4. (Officer Only) Officer has not been selected for PCS but does have an
assignment selection date as placed on the final VML. (T-2). See paragraph 5.23 and Table 5.7
to determine assignment selection dates.
(Add) A35.2.3.5. Airman is not in assignment availability code 05, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17,
19, 21, 25, 27, 31, or 37 as listed in Table 2.1 or assignment limitation code 02, 08, or L as listed
in Table 2.2. (T-2).
(Add) A35.2.3.6. Airman has, or is eligible to obtain, the required retainability. (T-2).
(Add) A35.2.3.7. Airman is not an OS volunteer; and the Airman does not have any other
voluntary applications pending. (T-2). This does not include Humanitarian, EFMP, or ET
assignment applications.
(Add) A35.2.3.8. Airmen vulnerable for OS PCS selection may apply; however, OS
vulnerability is a factor in approval or disapproval.
(Add) A35.2.3.9. Airmen may ask for assignment in an awarded AFSC other than CAFSC;
however, approval is based on the needs of the Air Force. A request for this consideration
should specifically be stated in the remarks of the on-line application request.
(Add) A35.2.4. Eligibility Criteria for CCCD. The following general eligibility criteria apply to
all Airmen.
(Add) A35.2.4.1. OS to CONUS CCCD: There is no time-on-station minimum to apply for in-
place deferment. Exception: If currently serving on a maximum stabilized tour of at least 4
years, can apply no earlier than 12 months (36 months time-on-station) and no later than 9
months (39 months time-on-station) before completing the stabilized tour.
(Add) A35.2.4.2. (Enlisted Only) Enlisted Airman has not been selected for PCS; and the
Airman does not have an assignment selection date. (T-2). See paragraph 5.23 and Table 5.7
to determine assignment selection dates.
(Add) A35.2.4.3. (Officer Only) Officer has not been selected for PCS but does have an
assignment selection date as placed on the final VML. (T-2). See paragraph 5.23 and Table 5.7
to determine assignment selection dates.
(Add) A35.2.4.4. Airman has, or is eligible to obtain, the required retainability. (T-2).
(Add) A35.2.4.5. Airman is not an OS volunteer; and the Airman does not have any other
voluntary applications pending. (T-2). This does not include Humanitarian, EFMP, or ET
assignment applications.
(Add) A35.2.4.6. Airmen vulnerable for OS PCS selection may apply; however, OS
vulnerability is a factor in approval or disapproval.
(Add) A35.4.7. Airmen has submitted child custody documentation to AFPC/DP3AM and have
Assignment Availability Code (AAC) “CC” with an indefinite expiration date updated in
MilPDS. (T-2). (Note: Airmen with an approved CCCA/CCCD the expiration is set to 12-
months from approval. Once the 12 months have passed, the expiration date will again be set to
indefinite.) (T-2).
(Add) A35.3. Unmarried Dual Military Co-Parents. One or both Airmen who are unmarried
dual military co-parents may request assignment consideration in their own right when eligible;
however, they both must be PCS eligible and have join spouse intent code “A” or “B.” (T-1). If
only one Airman is submitting then manning must support a join spouse assignment in order for
the assignment to be approved. (T-1).
(Add) A35.3.1. The join spouse intent code is a factor when considering the request (this system
is used to accommodate unmarried dual military co-parents). If the intent code is “A” or “B” and
only one Airman of the pair is submitting a CCCA/CCCD application, then the spouse will
automatically be considered for join spouse assignment or deferment in conjunction with his or
her spouse’s CCCA/CCCD request. If manning supports and the request is approved, the eligible
Airman will receive a CCCA assignment (assignment action reason CC) and his or her spouse
will receive a join spouse assignment (assignment action reason A4 [join spouse]). (T-2).
If manning does not support the CCCA or join spouse assignment, the CCCA request is
disapproved. (T-2).
(Add) A35.3.2. Airmen can only request reassignment for themselves. If a request is
disapproved, it would be incumbent upon the other military parent to apply in their own right.
(Add) A35.3.3. If one Airman of a military couple is currently serving a CONUS maximum tour
(assignment availability code 50) and meets the eligibility criteria to apply, then they submit
their CCCA/CCCD request during their eligibility window and their spouse (who does not meet
CCCA/CCCD eligibility criteria) is considered for a join spouse assignment or deferment. (T-2).
(Add) A35.3.4. When both Airmen are eligible for CCCA consideration and submit
simultaneous applications, the assignment preferences must match in the same order. (T-1).
When both applications are approved, then both Airmen are moved under the CCCA program
(AAR CC).
(Add) A35.3.5. When one Airman of a military couple requests a CCCA/CCCD and the join
spouse intent code is “H” the request will be considered for only that Airman. (T-1). Refer to
Attachment 8, paragraph A8.3.10 and A8.5.2 for information on how join spouse intent code
“H” will affect future join spouse assignment consideration.
(Add) A35.4. Who is Not Eligible for CCCA or CCCD Consideration.
(Add) A35.4.1. Airmen who are not a named party on a court-ordered child custody decree for
joint or physical custody of their biological or adopted child.
(Add) A35.4.2. Airmen whose youngest child, subject to the custody order, will be age 17 or
older at the time of the application.
(Add) A35.4.3. (Enlisted Only) Enlisted Airman has not been selected for PCS; and the Airman
does not have an assignment selection date. See paragraph 5.23 and Table 5.7 to determine
assignment selection dates. (T-2).
(Add) A35.4.4. (Officer Only) Officer has not been selected for PCS but does have an
assignment selection date as placed on the final VML. See paragraph 5.23 and Table 5.7 to
determine assignment selection dates.
(Add) A35.4.5. Airmen requesting a CONUS to OS , OS to OS, or in-place deferment at OS
locations. These assignments are made in accordance with Air Force Officer Assignment
System (officers) or EQUAL (enlisted) OS cycles and during the DEROS Forecast cycle. (T-2).
Note: Airmen with an extreme personal hardship whose child(ren) reside in an OS location may
submit via the Humanitarian Reassignment process as an exception to policy to paragraph
A16.8.9.
(Add) A35.4.6. Consecutive CCCA or CCCD in any combination are not authorized. There must
be an intervening PCS. (T-2).
(Add) A35.4.7. Airmen who do not have AAC “CC”.
(Add) A35.5. Documentation Required for Update of AAC “CC” for CCCA or CCCD.
(Add) A35.5.1. Birth certificate naming the Airman as the biological or adopted parent or
adoption decree. (T-2).
(Add) A35.5.2. Divorce Decree (if applicable). (T-2).
(Add) A35.5.3. Most current court-ordered child custody decree where Airman is a named party.
(T-2).
(Add) A35.5.4. A memo signed by the Airman and the other party to the custody order stating
there is nothing precluding reassignment to or near the children’s location (restraining order,
domestic violence) with final recommendation by the Airman’s Commander. (T-2).
(Add) A35.5.5. DD Form 1172, Application for Identification Card/DEERS Enrollment. (T-2).
(Add) A35.6. Application Procedures/Responsibilities. Airmen submit their CCCA/CCCD
application through myPers. Procedures and responsibilities for the Airman, Commander, MPF,
and HQ AFPC are outlined in the PSD Guide, Voluntary Assignments: CCCA/CCCD. Judge
Advocates (51J) submit CCCA/CCCD requests through WEB PDI, along with other assignment
preferences or requests
(Add) A35.7. Approval/Disapproval Guidance: HQ AFPC/DP3AM is the final approval or
disapproval authority for a CCCA/CCCD request and update of AAC “CC”. AFPC/DP3AM will
coordinate with the AFPC/DP2 assignment teams to determine if manning supports the request.
J
udge Advocates (51J) are centrally managed by AF/JAX. AF/JAX, acting on behalf of The Air
Force Judge Advocate General, is the final approval or disapproval authority for a 51J member’s
CCCA/CCCD request. AF/JAX will update approved assignment requests and make assignment
notifications in accordance with standard practice AFPC/DP3AM will update approved
assignment requests via PDS and close the application. Airmen will receive assignment
notification through their Commander in accordance with paragraph 5.24. AFPC/DP3AM will
update approved 12-month assignment deferment via PDS with assignment availability code CC
and close the application. (T-1).
(Add) A35.7.1. If Airman’s request is approved, the MPF will ensure the enlisted Airman
obtains the required service retainability in accordance with paragraph 5.28 and Table 5.4
within 30 days of assignment notification. (T-1). Airmen may only request a delay in obtaining
retainability as authorized in paragraph 5.28 and Table 5.5. The MPF notifies AFPC/DP3AM
when Airmen who have not obtained the retainability within 30 days for assignment cancellation.
(Add) A35.7.2. When an Airman’s request is disapproved, the Airman may resubmit 6 months
from the date of disapproval. There is no limit on the number of times an Airman may apply,
provided he or she is eligible.
(Add) A35.8. Withdrawal/Cancellation Guidance:
(Add) A35.8.1. Withdrawal or cancellation of an approved CCCA/CCCD (PCS or in-place) due
to Airman declining retainability, failing to obtain retainability, or when requested by the Airman
constitutes usage of CCCA/CCCD. No further consideration is given. Voluntary withdrawal of
an application (PCS or in-place) prior to final decision by HQ AFPC does not constitute usage of
CCCA/CCCD.
BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2110
5 OCTOBER 2018
TOTAL FORCE ASSIGNMENTS
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and Air Force forms are available for downloading or
ordering on the e-Publishing website at www.e-Publishing.af.mil.
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication
OPR: AF/A1P
Supersedes: AFI 36-2110 (22 September
2009), AFI 36-2115 (8 November 2005),
ANGI 36-2101 (10 April 2012); AFI 36-
2132 (23 March 2012); AFI 36-2132V1 (20
March 2012); AFI 36-2132V2 (20 March
2012)
Certified by: SAF/MR
(Mr. Jeffrey R. Mayo)
Pages: 531
This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-21, Utilization and
Classification of Air Force Military Personnel. This instruction establishes criteria for assignment
of military personnel to satisfy operational, rotational, unit and training (ORUT) requirements,
including formal education and professional military education/development requirements to
include Temporary Duty (TDY) and Permanent Change of Station (PCS). This instruction applies
to all members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air Force Reserve (AFR), and Air National
Guard (ANG) personnel as specified within the chapters and paragraphs. References outside of
specified ANG chapters to members of the Air National Guard United States only apply to ANG
officers and enlisted members when on extended active duty. This instruction also describes the
responsibilities, provides authority, establishes guidance procedures, and identifies applicable Air
Force directives for administering the provisions of DoDI 1205.18, Full Time Support. Additional
underlying guidance can be found under references in Attachment 1.
National command authorities may temporarily suspend this instruction, entirely or in part,
incident to contingency operations, national emergencies, war, or at such other times as directed.
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This Air Force Instruction (AFI) may be supplemented at any level; all Major Command
(MAJCOM)-level supplements must be approved by the Human Resource Management Strategic
Board prior to certification and approval. Contact AF/A1P, 1040 Air Force Pentagon,
Washington DC 20330 via email at [email protected]. Process
proposed supplements to this AFI as outlined in AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms
Management. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are
identified with a Tier ("T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3") number following the compliance statement. See AFI
33-360, Publications and Forms Management, for a description of the authorities associated with
the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate
Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestors commander for non-tiered
compliance items. Process supplements that affect any military personnel function as shown in
AFI 33-360 with AF/A1P. The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial
product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.
This publication requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy
Act of 1974 authorized by Title 10, United States Code (USC) §8013, Secretary of the Air Force,
and Executive Order 9397 (SSN), as amended by Executive Order 13478. The applicable Privacy
Act System of Records Notices F036 AFPC C, Military Personnel Records Systems, F036 AFPC
J, Promotions Document/Records Tracking (PRODART) and F036 AFPC K, Enlisted Promotion
Testing Record are available at http://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNs/apply. Ensure that all
records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance
with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance
with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information
Management System at https://www.my.af.mil/gcss-af61a/afrims/afrims/.
Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR using the AF Form
847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, and route AF Forms 847 from the field through
the appropriate functional chain of command.
This instruction has been reviewed by the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance
Committee IAW DoDI 5154.31, Volume 5, Commercial Travel Management: the Per Diem,
Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee (PDTATAC), as PDTATAC Case RR17023
(NOTE: Any conflict between this instruction and the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), is resolved
based on the JTR, and not this instruction.)
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This instruction has been completely rewritten and must be reviewed in its entirety. Most
importantly, this AFI now applies to all members of the RegAF, AFR, and ANG. Where it does
not apply to all components, the chapter, paragraph and/or attachment will reflect to which
component it applies. In cases where it applies to both the ANG and AFR, the term Air Reserve
Component (ARC) will be used.
PART 1—GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 17
Chapter 1—ASSIGNMENT AUTHORITY 17
1.1. Overview. ............................................................................................................... 17
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1.2. Assignment Authority. ........................................................................................... 17
1.3. Roles and Responsibilities. .................................................................................... 17
1.4. Other Assignment Authority. ................................................................................... 21
Table 1.1. Component-Specific Policies and Procedures ......................................................... 21
Table 1.2. (RegAF only) Designated Assignment Authority and Office of Primary
Responsibility for Assignment Actions. ................................................................. 21
Chapter 2—GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 24
2.1. General Information. .............................................................................................. 24
2.2. Equal Opportunity. ................................................................................................. 24
2.3. General Volunteer Status and PCS Eligibility. ...................................................... 24
2.4. PCS / Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA). .................................................... 24
2.5. Minimum Age for Assignment to a Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Area. ............ 25
2.6. Assignment Limitation Codes (ALC). ................................................................... 25
2.7. Medical Deferment or Limitation. ......................................................................... 26
2.8. Dependent Care. ..................................................................................................... 27
2.9. High Year of Tenure (Enlisted Only). ................................................................... 28
2.10. Assignment of Enlisted Aircrew. ........................................................................... 28
2.11. Assignment of Rated Personnel. ............................................................................ 28
2.12. Assignment of Chaplains. ...................................................................................... 28
2.13. (ARC Only) Assignment to Senior Master Sergeant and Chief Master Sergeant
Positions. .................................................................................................................. 28
2.14. Assignment of Family Members to Command or Supervisory Positions. ............. 28
2.15. Assignment of Former Members of the Peace Corps. ........................................... 30
2.16. Assignment of Airmen Who Were Previously Designated as “Missing”
(Including Prisoners of War / Missing In Action). ................................................ 30
2.17. (ARC only) Assignment of Members of the Retired Reserve. .............................. 31
2.18. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) ....................................................... 32
2.19. Expedited Transfer ................................................................................................... 41
Table 2.1. Assignment Availability Codes. .............................................................................. 47
Table 2.2. Assignment Limitation Codes ................................................................................. 66
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Chapter 3—TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) ASSIGNMENT 74
3.1. Purpose of TDY. .................................................................................................... 74
3.2. Delegation of Temporary Duty (TDY) Assignment Authority. ............................ 74
3.3. TDY Allowances. .................................................................................................. 75
3.4. When to Request PCS or Authorize TDY. ............................................................ 75
3.5. Determining TDY or PCS to Attend a Course of Instruction. ............................... 75
3.6. TDY Restrictions. .................................................................................................. 76
3.7. TDY Cost Chargeable to Military Personnel (MILPERS) PCS Account. ............. 79
3.8. TDY Orders. .......................................................................................................... 79
3.9. TDY to HQ USAF. ................................................................................................ 80
3.10. Country Clearance for OS TDY. ........................................................................... 80
3.11. Variation in Itinerary. ............................................................................................ 80
3.12. Funding of TDY. .................................................................................................... 80
3.13. TDY “Hold” for Airmen Enroute PCS. ................................................................. 80
3.14. Manning Assistance TDY. ..................................................................................... 81
Table 3.1. (RegAF Only) TDY To Attend Courses of Instruction in Conjunction With PCS. 83
Table 3.2. Time-on-Station, PCS, and Date of Separation Minimums for Selecting Airmen
for TDY ................................................................................................................... 85
PART 2—REGULAR AIR FORCE AND EXTENDED ACTIVE DUTY 87
Chapter 4—ASSIGNMENT AUTHORITY 87
4.1. General Information. .............................................................................................. 87
4.2. Assignment Requests. ............................................................................................ 87
4.3. Distribution of Personnel. ...................................................................................... 88
4.4. Waivers. ................................................................................................................. 89
4.5. Exceptions. ............................................................................................................. 90
4.6. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Budget Authority. ........................................ 92
Chapter 5—POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS 96
5.1. Primary PCS Selection Factor. .............................................................................. 96
5.2. Grade, AFSC and Skill Level Relationship for Assignments. ................................ 98
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5.3. Manpower Authorization Changes. ....................................................................... 99
5.4. Position Numbers Bypass Routine. ........................................................................ 99
5.5. Time-on-Station Requirements. ............................................................................. 100
5.6. Soliciting an Assignment. ...................................................................................... 100
5.7. Assignment Recommendations. ............................................................................. 101
5.8. Volunteer Status and PCS Eligibility. .................................................................... 101
5.9. Volunteers Replacing Non-volunteers Selected for PCS. ...................................... 101
5.10. Change of Volunteer Status/Request for Assignment Cancellation after PCS
Selection. ................................................................................................................ 102
5.11. Assignment Deferment and Availability. .............................................................. 102
5.12. Assignment Limitation Code (ALC). .................................................................... 112
5.13. Non-career Officers and First-Term Airmen. ........................................................ 113
5.14. Officers Not Selected for Promotion. ..................................................................... 114
5.15. Utilization Standards and Assignment of Rated Officers. ....................................... 115
5.16. Assignment of Former Officers. ............................................................................ 116
5.17. First Assignment after Commissioning (From Enlisted Status). ........................... 116
5.18. Pregnant Airmen. ................................................................................................... 116
5.19. Pregnant Civilian Wife. ......................................................................................... 117
5.20. Assignment Quality Control. ................................................................................. 118
5.21. Reporting of Disqualified Officers/Enlisted and Officers Eliminated from Flying
or Technical Training. .............................................................................................. 122
5.22. Assignment Preferences. ........................................................................................ 123
5.23. Assignment Selection Date (ASD). Table 5.7. ...................................................... 125
5.24. PCS Notification. ................................................................................................... 126
5.25. Personnel Processing Codes (PPCs). ..................................................................... 131
5.26. Security Access Requirements for PCS. ................................................................ 131
5.27. Active Duty Service Commitment. ........................................................................ 132
5.28. Retainability. .......................................................................................................... 132
5.29. Seven Day Option. ................................................................................................. 143
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5.30. Change in Assignment or Assignment Data. ......................................................... 153
5.31. Projected Departure Date and Port Call Date. ....................................................... 154
5.32. Report Not Later Than Date (RNLTD)/Report Not Earlier Than Date (RNETD). . 156
5.33. Reclama of Assignment. ........................................................................................ 157
5.34. PCS Cancellation. .................................................................................................. 158
5.35. Diversion of an Airman EnRoute PCS. ................................................................. 159
5.36. PCS Orders. ........................................................................................................... 160
5.37. PCS Orders in Hand Minimums. ........................................................................... 160
5.38. Assignment Action Number (AAN). ..................................................................... 161
5.39. PCS Cost Identifier Code. ...................................................................................... 162
5.40. No-Cost (No Allowance) Moves. .......................................................................... 162
5.41. Low-Cost PCS. ...................................................................................................... 163
5.42. PCS Allowances. ................................................................................................... 165
5.43. Air Travel of Airmen. ............................................................................................ 165
5.44. Second PCS and Second Dislocation Allowance, Same Fiscal Year (FY). ........... 165
5.45. Overage and Surplus Management. ....................................................................... 167
5.46. Enlisted Non-career Aviators and Operational Support Flyers. ............................. 171
5.47. Officer Mandatory Utilization Requirement. ......................................................... 172
5.48. Officer Duty Changes (Lieutenant Colonel and below). ....................................... 173
5.49. Advance Academic Degree Assignment (Officers). .............................................. 175
5.50. Nonrated Line (NRL) Officer Crossflow Program. ............................................... 176
5.51. Extended Deployment Assignment Consideration/Extended Deployment Home
Station (CONUS only) Assignment Deferment. .................................................... 176
5.52. Controlled Duty Assignment (Airmen). ................................................................ 177
5.53. Relieved Commanders. .......................................................................................... 177
5.54. Threatened Person Assignment (TPA) .................................................................... 178
5.55. Officers Desiring to Recore: .................................................................................. 180
5.56. Joint Qualification System (JQS). .......................................................................... 180
5.57. Assignment Incentive Pay. ..................................................................................... 181
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Table 5.1. Time-on-Station Requirements. .............................................................................. 182
Table 5.2. Priority for OS Short Tour Selection. ..................................................................... 185
Table 5.3. Priority for OS Long Tour Selection. ...................................................................... 186
Table 5.4. PCS Retainability Requirements. ........................................................................... 187
Table 5.5. Enlisted Airman Retainability Suspense Delay. ..................................................... 189
Table 5.6. Separation and Retirement Date Minimums for OS PCS Selection. ....................... 191
Table 5.7. Determining Assignment Selection Date (ASD). .................................................... 194
Table 5.8. Seven-Day Option Separation and Retirement Dates for CONUS Based Airmen .. 197
Table 5.9. De-Conflicting PCS Assignment and AEF Contingency Deployment Selection. ... 206
Table 5.10. Determining Projected Departure Date and RNLTD. ............................................. 207
Table 5.11. Officer Mandatory Utilization Requirements. ........................................................ 208
Chapter 6—OVERSEA (OS) DUTY 210
6.1. OS General Information. ........................................................................................ 210
6.2. OS Tour Lengths. ................................................................................................... 210
6.3. Credit for OS Service. ............................................................................................ 216
6.4. Overseas Duty Selection Date (ODSD) and Short Tour Return Date. .................. 218
6.5. Date Eligible for Return from OS (DEROS) Management. .................................. 219
6.6. Involuntary DEROS Extension. ............................................................................. 232
6.7. Emergency Leave, Airmen Assigned OS. ............................................................. 234
6.8. Tour Proration Based on PCS or Tour Length Change. ........................................ 235
6.9. Medal of Honor Recipients and Candidates. ......................................................... 236
6.10. Citizenship Considerations (Non-US Citizens and Dual Citizenship). .................... 236
6.11. OS Tour Election, Command Sponsorship, Individually Sponsored Dependents,
Acquired Dependents, and Dependents OS. ............................................................ 238
Table 6.1. Determining Type of OS Tour. ................................................................................ 247
Table 6.2. Tour Election Changes Prior to Departing Losing Base. ......................................... 248
Table 6.3. Tour Election Changes After Arrival OS. ................................................................ 249
Table 6.4. Award and Adjustment of DEROS. ........................................................................ 250
Table 6.5. Award or Adjustment of ODSD and Short Tour Return Date Based on PCS. ........ 251
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Table 6.6. Award or Adjustment of ODSD and Short Tour Return Date for TDY. ................ 254
Table 6.7. Voluntary Extension of OS Tour. ............................................................................ 257
Table 6.8. Curtailment of OS Tours. ......................................................................................... 258
Table 6.9. Involuntary Extension of OS Tour. ......................................................................... 260
Table 6.10. OS Tour Proration. ................................................................................................... 261
Table 6.11. Assignment Priority Groups For Airmen Completing OS or CONUS Stabilized
Tours (Assignment Availability Code 50). .............................................................. 261
Chapter 7—365-DAY EXTENDED DEPLOYMENTS 265
7.1. General Information. .............................................................................................. 265
7.2. Eligibility. .............................................................................................................. 265
7.3. Ineligibility. ............................................................................................................ 265
7.4. Application Procedures. ......................................................................................... 265
7.5. Selection Procedures. ............................................................................................. 266
7.6. Notifications. .......................................................................................................... 267
7.7. 365-day Extended Deployment and AEF Contingency Deployment
Deconfliction. ........................................................................................................ 267
7.8. Declinations. .......................................................................................................... 268
7.9. Extended Deployment Assignment Consideration and Extended Deployment
Home Station (CONUS only) Assignment Deferment. ......................................... 269
7.10. Short Tour Credit. .................................................................................................. 269
7.11. Joint Duty Assignment (JDA) Credit. .................................................................... 269
7.12. Post Deployment Stand-Down Period. .................................................................. 269
7.13. Post Deployment Deferment Period. ..................................................................... 270
7.14. Training. ................................................................................................................. 270
7.15. Voluntary Extensions. ............................................................................................ 270
7.16. Functional Elements. ............................................................................................. 270
Table 7.1. De-Conflicting 365-day Extended Deployment and AEF Contingency
Deployment. ............................................................................................................. 270
Table 7.2. 365-day Extended Deployment Declination / 3-Day Option. .................................. 272
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PART 3—AIR FORCE RESERVE 278
Chapter 8—SELECTED RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS THROUGH THE GRADE OF
COLONEL 278
Section 8A—Overall Policies and Responsibilities for Ready Reserve Assignments. 278
8.1. Assignments and Reassignments Within the Ready Reserve. ............................... 278
8.2. Assignment and Waiver Authorities. ....................................................................... 280
8.3. Relocation (Unit Program). .................................................................................... 280
8.4. Assignment Branch (ARPC/DPAA) is responsible for: .......................................... 281
8.5. IR Assignments. ..................................................................................................... 282
8.6. Assignment Priorities. .............................................................................................. 282
8.7. Overgrades and Overages ........................................................................................ 282
8.8. AFSC Criteria. ........................................................................................................ 289
8.9. Changes in a Member’s Medical Profile. ................................................................ 290
Section 8B—Assignments for Specific Kinds of Positions 292
8.10. Rated Assignments. ................................................................................................ 292
8.11. Professional Specialty Assignments (Chaplain, Legal, and Medical). .................... 293
8.12. AFR CMSgt Assignments. .................................................................................... 296
8.13. Overseas Assignments. ........................................................................................... 298
8.14. AFR Unit Commander Assignments. .................................................................... 298
8.15. ART Assignments. ................................................................................................. 298
Section 8C—Assignments for Individual Circumstances. 299
8.16. Individuals in Key Positions. (T-2) .......................................................................... 299
8.17. AFR Key, Command and Joint Assignments (AFR Officers). ............................... 301
8.18. AFR Key and Strategic Assignments (AFR Enlisted). ............................................ 301
8.19. Assignments for Officers Selected to Attend PME In-Residence. ........................ 301
8.20. Assignment of Twice Deferred Officers. (T-2) ....................................................... 302
8.21. Assignment of RegAF Retired Members to IMA, Reserve Units, or ART
positions. ................................................................................................................ 302
8.22. Assignment of Members for Unsatisfactory Participation. (T-2) ............................ 304
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8.23. Assignment of Members Involuntarily Reassigned for Failure to Meet the
Requirements of the Air Force Fitness Program. ................................................... 305
Section 8D—Assignment Processing. 306
8.24. AF Form 1288. ......................................................................................................... 306
8.25. Voluntary Assignments. .......................................................................................... 307
8.26. Accession Assignment Actions. ............................................................................... 308
8.27. IR Applications. (T-2) .............................................................................................. 308
8.28. AFRC CFM Applications. ..................................................................................... 308
8.29. AF Form 4007, Request and Authorization of Reassignment Orders. .................. 309
8.30. Reserve Management Vacancy System (RMVS). ................................................. 309
8.31. Identified Key, Command, Joint Duty Assignment List [JDAL] positions. .......... 309
Table 8.1. Assignment and Waiver Authorities. ....................................................................... 310
Table 8.2. Assignment Restrictions. (T-2) ................................................................................ 310
Table 8.3. Grade Considerations/Unit Manning Document Codes. .......................................... 314
Table 8.4. Overage Codes. ........................................................................................................ 317
Chapter 9—SELECTED RESERVE GENERAL OFFICER ASSIGNMENTS 320
9.1. Assignment Approval. ............................................................................................ 320
9.2. The Reserve Brigadier General Qualification Board. ............................................. 320
9.3. Initial Assignment to a General Officer Position. ................................................... 323
9.4. Reassignment Out of a General Officer Position. .................................................. 323
Table 9.1. Distribution of OPRs for General Officers. ............................................................. 323
Chapter 10—SELECTED RESERVE, REASSIGNMENTS AND TEMPORARY
RELEASES 325
10.1. Propriety of Assignments. ...................................................................................... 325
10.2. Reassignment for Medical Reasons. ...................................................................... 326
10.3. Responsibilities for Medical Reassignment from the Ready to the Standby
Reserve. (T-2) .......................................................................................................... 326
10.4. PALACE CHASE. ................................................................................................. 328
10.5. Involuntary Reassignments to ARPC. ................................................................... 328
10.6. Voluntary Reassignments Within or from the Ready Reserve. ............................. 331
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10.7. Temporary Release from Participating in Reserve Training. ................................. 331
Chapter 11—IRR AND STANDBY ASSIGNMENTS 333
11.1. Military Service Obligation (MSO). ...................................................................... 333
11.2. Individuals Reassigned to the IRR and Standby Reserve. ..................................... 333
11.3. Classification of IRR Sections. .............................................................................. 333
11.4. Classification of Standby Reserve Sections. .......................................................... 336
Table 11.1. Military Service Obligation. .................................................................................... 338
Table 11.2. Reassignments to the Ready Reserve and Standby Reserve. (Use Rule 1 if the
reason for reassignment is not precisely defined in another rule). ........................... 339
Table 11.3. Involuntary Reassignments to ARPC ...................................................................... 346
Chapter 12—MANAGEMENT OF THE FULL-TIME SUPPORT PROGRAM 351
12.1. Full-Time Support Purpose. ................................................................................... 351
12.2. Full-Time Support General Information. ............................................................... 351
12.3. Functional Responsibilities. ..................................................................................... 351
12.4. Determining the status requirement of Full-Time Support positions. .................... 352
12.5. Exceptions to Status Determinations. .................................................................... 355
12.6. Special Categories of Full-Time Support Personnel. ............................................... 355
12.7. Managing Full-Time Support personnel. ................................................................. 356
12.8. The AGR Program. ................................................................................................ 357
12.9. AGR Assignment Eligibility Requirements. .......................................................... 358
12.10. Functional Responsibilities for AGR Assignment. ................................................. 359
12.11. AGR Application Procedures. ............................................................................... 362
12.12. AGR Assignment Program. ................................................................................... 362
12.13. AGR Vacancies. ...................................................................................................... 363
12.14. Assignment Type, Length and Extension. ............................................................. 363
12.15. Deployment of AGRs. ........................................................................................... 365
12.16. Use of AGR Resources. ......................................................................................... 365
12.17. AGR Controlled Grades. ........................................................................................ 366
12.18. AGR Career Program. ............................................................................................ 366
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12.19. AGR Tour Expiration. ........................................................................................... 366
12.20. Release from AGR Assignment: Voluntary Curtailment. ...................................... 366
12.21. Involuntary Curtailment. ........................................................................................ 367
12.22. Involuntary Release. .............................................................................................. 368
12.23. Mandatory Separation Date. .................................................................................. 368
12.24. High Year Tenure. ................................................................................................. 368
12.25. AGR Reduction in Force or Requirement Change. ............................................... 368
12.26. Retirements – Active Duty. .................................................................................... 369
12.27. Retirements – Reserve. .......................................................................................... 369
12.28. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act . ...................... 369
12.29. Promotions. ............................................................................................................. 370
12.30. Reenlistments/Extensions. ..................................................................................... 371
12.31. Training and Developmental Education. ............................................................... 371
12.32. Standards of Conduct. ............................................................................................ 371
12.33. Outside Employment. ............................................................................................ 371
12.34. Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). ........................................................... 371
12.35. AGR Review Board . ............................................................................................. 371
12.36. AGR Review Board Process. ................................................................................ 372
12.37. AGR Review Board Decision Criteria. .................................................................. 372
12.38. AGR Review Board Post-Board Process. ............................................................. 373
12.39. AGR Review Board Appeal Process. ................................................................... 373
12.40. Out-of-Cycle AGR Review Board. ........................................................................ 373
12.41. Processing Procedures. .......................................................................................... 373
12.42. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Entitlements. ............................................... 373
12.43. Aviator Continuation Pay or Aviation Bonus Program. AGRs who may be
eligible shall review current guidance on the Air Force myPers website. (T-2) ...... 373
12.44. Enlisted Bonuses, Medical Officer Special Pay, Special Duty Assignment Pay. .... 373
12.45. Clothing Allowance. .............................................................................................. 374
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12.46. The Provisions of the Military Retirement Reform Act of 1986 (REDUX)/Career
Status Bonus (CSB). .............................................................................................. 374
12.47. Education Services. ................................................................................................ 374
12.48. Tuition Assistance (TA). ........................................................................................ 374
Table 12.1. Authorized Grades, Skill Level and Rank Requirements. ....................................... 375
Table 12.2. AGR Deployment Approval Authority. ................................................................... 375
Table 12.3. AGR Assignment Actions/Tour Extensions. ........................................................... 375
Table 12.4. AGR Initial and Follow-On Tour Extension Approval Authority ........................... 376
Table 12.5. Voluntary Tour Curtailment Approval Authorities (See Notes 1, 2 and 3). ............ 376
Table 12.6. AGR Involuntary Curtailment Approval and Appeal Authority (Notes 1, 2). ......... 376
Chapter 13—MANAGEMENT OF THE ART PROGRAM 378
13.1. ART Purpose. ......................................................................................................... 378
13.2. Functional Responsibilities. ..................................................................................... 378
13.3. Filling ART Positions. ............................................................................................. 379
13.4. Reduction in Force (RIF). ...................................................................................... 381
13.5. Restoration Rights for Combat Related Injuries. ................................................... 381
13.6. Position Management and Classification. ............................................................... 381
13.7. Labor-Management Relations ( (HQ AFRC/A1CE). ............................................ 381
13.8. Employee-Management Relations (HQ AFRC/A1CE). ........................................ 382
13.9. Conduct, Discipline, Appeals, and Grievances. ..................................................... 382
13.10. Employee and Career Development (HQ AFRC/AIKE). ...................................... 383
13.11. Defense Civilian Personnel Data System. ............................................................. 383
13.12. Benefits and Entitlements. ..................................................................................... 383
13.13. Time and Attendance. ............................................................................................ 383
13.14. Officer Mandatory Separation Date program and Enlisted High Year Tenure
Program. ................................................................................................................. 383
13.15. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act. ................................... 383
13.16. Deployment of ARTs. ............................................................................................ 383
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PART 4—AIR NATIONAL GUARD 384
Chapter 14—AIR NATIONAL GUARD ASSIGNMENT AUTHORITY 384
14.1. Authority. ............................................................................................................... 384
14.2. Purpose and Responsibilities. ................................................................................ 384
Chapter 15—ANG ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAMS 386
15.1. General Instruction. ............................................................................................... 386
15.2. Unit manning document assignment. ...................................................................... 386
15.3. Special Category Assignments. ............................................................................... 386
15.4. Grade Manning Levels for Enlisted Personnel. ..................................................... 395
15.5. Retention of Members Released from ANG Statutory Tour, Title 10 United
States Code (USC). ................................................................................................ 395
Chapter 16—ANG REASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES 396
16.1. Reassignment of Personnel Serviced by the Force Support Squadron or Between
Units Located in the Same State. ........................................................................... 396
16.2. Reassignment of Airmen Subject to Demotion. ..................................................... 396
16.3. Retention of Persons Employed by Foreign Governments. ................................... 396
16.4. Command Chief Master Sergeant Tour Completion. ............................................ 397
Chapter 17—OVERGRADE AND EXCESS ASSIGNMENT 398
17.1. Assignment as Overgrade or Excess. ..................................................................... 398
17.2. Excess due to NGB Directed Realignment. ........................................................... 400
17.3. Retention in an Overgrade Status. ......................................................................... 402
Table 17.1. Overgrade/Excess Approval Authority .................................................................... 404
Table 17.2. Excess Codes for Officer and Enlisted .................................................................... 405
Table 17.3. Overgrade Codes for Officer and Enlisted ............................................................... 406
Figure 17.1. Excess or Overgrade Assignment Requests ............................................................ 409
Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 411
Attachment 2—(RegAF Enlisted Only) BASE OF PREFERENCE PROGRAM 437
Attachment 3—(RegAF Only) HOME-BASING (HB) AND FOLLOW-ON (FO)
ASSIGNMENT PROGRAMS 442
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Attachment 4—HOSTILE FIRE AND IMMINENT DANGER AREA REASSIGNMENT
OR DEFERMENT 449
Attachment 5—(RegAF Only) SOLE SURVIVING SON OR DAUGHTER ASSIGNMENT
RESTRICTION 451
Attachment 6—(RegAF Only) AIRCREW FAMILY MEMBER ASSIGNMENT (REGAF
ONLY) 453
Attachment 7—(RegAF Only) EXTENDED DEPLOYMENT ASSIGNMENT
CONSIDERATION AND EXTENDED DEPLOYMENT HOME
STATION (CONUS ONLY) ASSIGNMENT DEFERMENT PROGRAM 454
Attachment 8—(RegAF Only) ASSIGNMENT OF MILITARY COUPLES – JOIN
SPOUSE ASSIGNMENT PROGRAM 456
Attachment 9—(RegAF Only) AIR FORCE OFFICER ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM
(OFFICERS - LT COL AND BELOW) 465
Attachment 10—(RegAF Only) SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT – EQUAL-PLUS
(ENLISTED ONLY) 468
Attachment 11—(RegAF Only) VOLUNTARY STABILIZED BASE ASSIGNMENT
PROGRAM (VSBAP) (ENLISTED ONLY) 476
Attachment 12—(RegAF Only) OVERSEAS TOUR EXTENSION INCENTIVE
PROGRAM (OTEIP) (ENLISTED ONLY) 478
Attachment 13—(RegAF Only) ENLISTED QUARTERLY ASSIGNMENTS LISTING
(EQUAL) AND CONUS MANDATORY MOVER (CMM) 482
Attachment 14—(RegAF Only) TOTAL TIME IN AREA ASSIGNMENT (OFFICERS
ONLY) 485
Attachment 15—(RegAF Only) WASHINGTON, DC AREA TOTAL TIME ASSIGNED
MANAGEMENT (OFFICERS ONLY) 487
Attachment 16—(RegAF Only) HUMANITARIAN REASSIGNMENT AND DEFERMENT 491
Attachment 17—(RegAF Only) ASSIGNMENT OF NON-PRIOR SERVICE PIPELINE
STUDENTS (ENLISTED ONLY) 498
Attachment 18—PCS OF AIRMEN DIRECTED UNDER AUTHORITY OF ANOTHER
PRESCRIBING INSTRUCTION (LIEUTENANT COLONEL AND
BELOW AND ALL ENLISTED) 507
Attachment 19—(ARC Only) SAMPLE STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
(OVERAGE STATUS) 509
Attachment 20—(AFR Only) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING OF
OBLIGATION TO REPAY SEPARATION/SEVERENCE PAY IN THE
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EVENT OF QUALIFICATION FOR RETIRED OR RETAINER PAY
UNDER TITLES 10 OR 14 OF THE USC 511
Attachment 21—(ARC Only) FORMAT FOR MEMORANDUM OF NOTIFICATION OF
INITIATION OF INVOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT ACTION 512
Attachment 22—(ARC Only) FORMAT FOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF
NOTIFICATION OF INITIATION OF INVOLUNTARY
REASSIGNMENT ACTION 514
Attachment 23—(ARC Only) FORMAT FOR SENDING MEMORANDUM OF
NOTIFICATION BY FIRST CLASS MAIL 515
Attachment 24—(ARC Only) FORMAT FOR REQUEST FOR ADDRESS
INFORMATION 516
Attachment 25—(ARC Only) FORMAT FOR SWORN AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY
MAIL 517
Attachment 26—(ARC Only) FORMAT FOR RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVAL
AUTHORITY FOR INVOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT 518
Attachment 27—(ARC Only) THE UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND
REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT AND EMPLOYERS SUPPORT OF
GUARD AND RESERVE LEGAL PROTECTION. 520
Attachment 28—(AFR Only) UNIT AGR INVOLUNTARY CURTAILMENT LETTER
EXAMPLE 522
Attachment 29—COMMUNICATION ROLES FOR RESERVE ADVISORS (RAS) AND
LIAISON OFFICERS (LNOs) 524
Attachment 30—MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR LIAISON OFFICERS AT
AIR STAFF 525
Attachment 31—MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR LIAISON OFFICERS AT
MAJCOMS 527
Attachment 32—GEOGRAPHICALLY SEPARATED LIAISON OFFICERS (GSLNOs) 529
Attachment 33—DETERMINE STATUS OF FULL-TIME SUPPORT POSITIONS 530
Attachment 34—FULL-TIME SUPPORT DECISION TREE 531
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Part 1
GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Chapter 1
ASSIGNMENT AUTHORITY
1.1. Overview. This instruction implements DoD directives and instructions and contains the
Total Force authority, guidance, and procedures, to select personnel and direct their temporary or
permanent assignment or reassignment to satisfy national security requirements. This AFI
integrates the assignment provisions from both the Active and Reserve Components. It combines
the guidance and processes previously found in the rescinded AFIs: AFI 36-2115, Assignments
Within The Reserve Components, AFI 36-2132, Full-Time Support (FTS) To The Air Force
Reserve, AFI 36-2132v1, Air Reserve Technician, AFI 36-2132v2, Active Guard / Reserve (AGR)
Program, and ANGI 36-2101, Assignments Within The Air National Guard (ANG). Elements
within the rescinded instructions that are tangential to assignments, i.e. Reserve Brigadier General
Qualification Board, Full-Time Support Management and Classification of Individual Ready
Reserve Sections as part of Ready and Standby Reserve assignments, are included within this AFI
revision.
1.1.1. This instruction is broken down into 4 Parts (see Table 1.1). Part 1 includes overall
guidance and procedures that applies to all the components (RegAF, AFR and ANG). In cases
within the general section where the paragraph only applies to a specific component, the
paragraph will reflect the component, i.e. (RegAF only, AFR only, etc). Subsequent Parts of
this AFI are component-specific guidance on assignments.
1.2. Assignment Authority. The Air Force (AF) will assign Airmen with the necessary skills to
valid manpower requirements in order to meet AF mission objectives. The Department of Defense
(DoD) allocates funds, delegates authority and directs policies for TDY assignment and PCS
assignment of RegAF, AFR and ANG military personnel. PCS may also be ordered to ensure
equitable treatment of Airmen. This instruction must be cited as the assignment authority only for
operational (including rotational), training (including formal education and professional military
education) and force structure assignments. (T-1). PCS assignment authority cannot be further
delegated.
1.3. Roles and Responsibilities. This paragraph describes the overall roles and responsibilities
of assignment actions for the Total Force. Additional roles and responsibilities unique to the
component and the assignment programs may be included and listed within the respective sections
throughout this AFI.
1.3.1. Air Force (RegAF).
1.3.1.1. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
(SAF/MR). Serves as an agent of the Secretary and provides guidance, direction and
oversight for all matters pertaining to the formulation, review and execution of plans,
policies and budgets addressing assignments.
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1.3.1.2. Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1). Functional
authority and is responsible for policy oversight and advisory services related to the Air
Force assignment program.
1.3.1.3. The Chief of Military Force Policy Division (AF/A1PP) provides functional
management of the Air Force assignment program and:
1.3.1.3.1. Develops, coordinates and enforces Air Force assignment policy.
1.3.1.3.2. Issues departmental level program guidance to implement Air Force
assignment policy.
1.3.1.4. Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), Director, Personnel Programs
(AFPC/DP3) and Director, Personnel Operations (AFPC/DP2). Manage the Air Force
assignment program by establishing eligibility criteria, and processing requirements. (T-
1). This includes establishing qualitative standards and guidelines for program
implementation and evaluating the quality of assignment decisions. In addition AFPC/DP3
will:
1.3.1.4.1. Interpret and enforce Air Force policy. (T-1)
1.3.1.4.2. Provide guidance and implementation instructions to the Military Personnel
Flight (MPF). (T-1)
1.3.1.4.3. Provide operational oversight for standardization and evaluation of the Air
Force assignment program. (T-1)
1.3.1.4.4. Review/approve/disapprove exception to policy and waivers for assignment
requests. (T-1)
1.3.1.4.5. Act as required on behalf of the Commander, Air Force Personnel Center
when delegated. (T-1)
1.3.1.5. Designated Assignment Authority and OPR for Assignment Actions, (see Table
1.2).
1.3.2. Air Force Reserve (AFR).
1.3.2.1. Director of Personnel, Office of Air Force Reserve (AF/REP).
1.3.2.1.1. Functional authority and is responsible for policy oversight and advisory
services related to the Air Force Reserve assignment program and:
1.3.2.1.2. Develops, coordinates, and enforces assignment policies.
1.3.2.1.3. Issues program guidance to implement AFR assignment policy.
1.3.2.1.4. Decision authority for all AFR assignment requests that are not addressed
within this instruction.
1.3.2.2. Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), Chief, Military Personnel
Division (A1K). Office of Primary Responsibility for Assignment of Personnel Assigned
to Air Force Reserve. AFRC/A1K coordinates with Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC)
on Active Guard & Reserve (AGR) career management matters, with the Readiness and
with the Headquarters, Individual Reservist (IR) Readiness and Integration Organization
(HQ IR RIO) on IR matters. HQ IR RIO and subordinate detachments provide oversight
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and assistance to component commanders for retention and career counseling. AFRC/A1K
will:
1.3.2.2.1. Interpret AF/A1 policy as it relates to AFR personnel. (T-2)
1.3.2.2.2. Provide guidance and implementation instructions to the MPF for unit
program. (T-2)
1.3.2.2.3. Provide operational oversight for standardization and evaluation of the AFR
assignment program. (T-2)
1.3.2.3. Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC).
1.3.2.3.1. Responsible for the AGR program, IR program and maintaining the IRR.
1.3.2.3.2. Reviews and forwards requests for assignment that are not addressed within
this instruction to the appropriate approval authority for consideration.
1.3.2.4. Commander, Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration
Organization (HQ IR RIO/CC) (IRs only).
1.3.2.4.1. Administers the assignment program for IRs, which is inclusive of the
Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA) and participating individual ready
reservists (PIRR). (T-2)
1.3.2.4.2. Responsible for personnel, manpower, and programming issues relating to
assigned IRs and PIRR. (T-2)
1.3.2.4.3. Ensures requests that are not addressed within this instruction are thoroughly
reviewed and considered, and in the best interest of the Air Force. Active Component
Commanders forward their approved assignment requests to HQ RIO/ARPC for
processing.
1.3.3. National Guard Bureau (NGB).
1.3.3.1. Director, Manpower, Personnel and Services (NGB/A1).
1.3.3.1.1. Has overall responsibility for providing Air National Guard (ANG) policy
and guidance.
1.3.3.1.2. Approval authority for ANG assignment waivers and exceptions not
authorized in this instruction.
1.3.3.1.3. Responsible for monitoring and managing overall ANG assignment
statistics and data.
1.3.3.2. Director, Human Resources (NGB/HR). Maintains overall responsibility for
policy oversight and management of the ANG Statutory Tour Program IAW ANGI 36-6,
The Air National Guard Statutory Tour Program Policies and Procedures.
1.3.3.3. The Adjutant General (TAG). Responsible for implementing, monitoring and
enforcing the policies and procedures within his or her state or territory as outlined in this
instruction, the Personnel Service Delivery (PSD) Guide, and NGB Guidance Messages as
applicable.
1.3.3.4. The State Human Resource Office.
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1.3.3.4.1. Responsible for monitoring the assignment of AGR members and military
technicians.
1.3.3.5. Military Personnel Management Officer.
1.3.3.5.1. Ensures compliance with this directive across all ANG wings within his or
her state/territory. (T-2)
1.3.3.5.2. Reviews and forwards requests for assignment that are not addressed within
this instruction to the appropriate approval authority for consideration. (T-2)
1.3.3.5.3. Coordinates policy guidance and issue resolution as a liaison between
NGB/A1 and Wing MPF. Advises wing program managers on issues affecting
assignment. (T-2)
1.3.3.5.4. Processes assignment appeal cases requiring TAG consideration. (T-2)
1.3.3.5.5. Maintains oversight of ANG Wing Assignment Programs. (T-2)
1.3.3.5.6. Responsible for coordinating the assignment of members returned to state
control upon completion of the ANG Statutory Tour Program.
1.3.3.5.7. Monitors assignments of officers and enlisted personnel, master sergeants
and above.
1.3.4. Wing/Group/Unit Commanders.
1.3.4.1. Develop assignment program with MPF to ensure organizations are appropriately
staffed to authorized positions based on world-wide averages and unit members are
adequately briefed on career impacting assignment issues. (T-2)
1.3.4.2. Initiates (as required), reviews and coordinates on all requests for action and
recommends approval/disapproval of assignment program actions that are consistent with
other qualitative actions.
1.3.4.2.1. Ensure appropriate assignment decisions and requirements are taken. (T-1)
1.3.4.2.2. (RegAF Only) Ensure requests that are not addressed within this instruction
are thoroughly reviewed and considered, and in the best interest of the Air Force.
Commanders forward their approved requests to MPF for processing and tracking. (T-
1)
1.3.4.3. (ANG Only) Ensure a viable personnel force management plan is in place to meet
the needs of the ANG. (T-3)
1.3.5. The Force Support Squadron (FSS) / Military Personnel Flight (MPF).
1.3.5.1. Provides unit commanders with guidance and assistance in developing force
management plans, ensuring all assignment actions comply with this instruction, and
updating all assignment actions in the personnel data system in a timely manner.
1.3.5.2. Acts as principal advisor to commanders and Airmen on all assignment issues. (T-
3)
1.3.5.3. Provides a structured program in compliance with this AFI. (T-1)
1.3.5.4. Coordinates assignment issues with appropriate wing personnel. (T-1)
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1.3.5.5. Reviews/forwards approved requests for assignment that are not addressed within
this instruction to AFPC Assignment (RegAF), ARPC (AFR) or the state Military
Personnel Management Office (ANG), as appropriate. (T-1)
1.3.5.6. (ARC only) Oversees the wing assignment program. Provides reports to wing
leadership (AFR) and state headquarters (ANG) as required. (T-3)
1.3.5.7. (ANG only) Operates assignment programs within NGB-directed guidelines. (T-
2)
1.3.5.8. Utilizes the current Personnel Services Delivery Guide (see Attachment 1) that
provides procedures for operating the assignment program; and obtains and maintains all
applicable Personnel Services Delivery Memorandums relating to implementation and
MPF management/responsibilities on various assignment programs. (T-1)
1.4. Other Assignment Authority.
1.4.1. [RegAF] The General Officer Management Office (AF/DPG) manages assignments of
all Regular AF general officers, including brigadier general selects.
1.4.2. (AFR) The Reserve Senior Leader Management Office (AF/REG) manages
assignments of all AF reserve general officers and colonels.
1.4.3. (ANG) The National Guard Bureau, General Officer Management (NGB-GO)
manages assignments of all ANG general officers.
1.4.4. (RegAF) The Colonel Management Office (AF/DPO) manages assignments of all
Regular AF colonels, including colonel selects, of any competitive category assignment,
except judge advocates (see paragraph 1.3.6).
1.4.5. (RegAF) The Chief Master Sergeant Management Office (AF/DPE) manages
assignments for all Regular Chief Master Sergeants (CMSgts), including CMSgt selects.
1.4.6. (RegAF) The Judge Advocate General (AF/JA) manages judge advocate assignments.
Table 1.1. Component-Specific Policies and Procedures
Section
Area of Responsibility
PART 1 (Chapters 1-3)
GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (Applies to
RegAF, AFR, and ANG)
PART 2 (Chapters 4-7)
REGULAR AIR FORCE AND EXTENDED ACTIVE DUTY
PART 3 (Chapters 8-13)
AIR FORCE RESERVE
PART 4 (Chapters 14-17)
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Table 1.2. (RegAF only) Designated Assignment Authority and Office of Primary
Responsibility for Assignment Actions.
Section A. Designated Assignment Authority
Line
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2
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4
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Section B. Office of Primary Responsibility for Assignments
Line
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7
8
9
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12
13
14
15
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19
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21
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44
NOTES:
1. Assignment authorities other than HQ AFPC must obtain appropriate level approval for
assignment actions according to DoDI 1315.18. (T-0)
2. Per Title 10 USC §806, Judge Advocates and Legal Officers, the Judge Advocate General is
the designated assignment authority for all judge advocates.
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Chapter 2
GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
2.1. General Information. There are a number of policies and procedures which apply to
assignment actions and programs. When necessary, in the national interests or the best interests
of the AF, waivers, exceptions and/or deviations from policies and procedures in this instruction
may be authorized by proper authority.
2.2. Equal Opportunity. The Air Force manages and assigns Airmen without regard to color,
race, religious preference (except chaplains), national origin, ethnic background, age, marital
status (except military couples), spouse’s employment, educational or volunteer service activities
of a spouse, gender (except as provided for by statute or DoD policy), or sexual orientation. The
objective is to ensure fair, equitable and nondiscriminatory treatment of all, based on merit, fitness,
capability and potential.
2.3. General Volunteer Status and PCS Eligibility. Airmen will not be assigned to active duty
on land outside the US and its territories or possessions until they have completed AF basic training
requirements. (T-1) In time of war or national emergency declared by Congress or the President,
the period of required basic training (to include specialty training immediately following basic
training), or its equivalent, is not less than 12 weeks.
2.4. PCS / Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA).
2.4.1. Normally, an Airman is assigned to a unit to fill a manpower position and perform duty
at the same location as the unit. As a general assignment rule, Airmen are not permanently
assigned (including detailed, attached, etc.) to a location unless an AF unit (or AF element for
DoD organizations) has officially been established at that location. Assignment of Airmen
overseas (OS) without proper establishment of an AF unit at the location where the Airman
will actually perform duty can create severe problems (example: if no Status of Forces
Agreement exists, or an existing agreement does not cover an Airman and/or his or her
dependents, the member may encounter pay discrepancies when the rate of pay and allowances
is different at the actual duty station in relation to the location of the manpower authorization
to which the Airman may be assigned, etc.). Assignments contrary to this guidance circumvent
the AF manpower, personnel assignment and accountability systems, and can affect an
Airman’s allowances and pay, and may have other serious consequences.
2.4.2. Other PCSs. Airmen may be ordered or authorized a PCS. Examples: upon accession,
separation or retirement, as a patient, a prisoner, or for administrative actions or boards in
connection with judicial proceedings, etc. When PCS is for reasons other than those cited in
paragraph 2.4.1, the PCS authority, funding authorization, policies, and procedures to be
followed should be within the instruction which requires the PCS (reference Attachment 18).
To assist in determining whether or not to request a PCS IAW this instruction or other AF
instruction, use this general test: If the reason for the PCS is not for the purpose of an Airman
filling a funded vacant manpower authorization and to perform duty in his or her Air Force
Specialty (AFS), and selection of the Airman was not based on individual qualifications and
the PCS eligibility policies and procedures prescribed in this instruction, then the PCS is not
within the authority of this instruction. When a PCS is necessary and no AF instruction
authorizes the move, then a request for PCS may be submitted as outlined in paragraph 4.5,
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Exceptions. In one way or another, the MPF provides support for all PCSs. For information
purposes, and OPRs for related queries, reference Attachment 18.
2.4.2.1. PCA with PCS. When Airmen physically perform duty at a location which is the
same as the organization to which he or she is assigned, and upon reassignment physically
perform duty at a new location, then this is a PCA with concurrent PCS.
2.4.2.2. PCA without PCS.
2.4.2.2.1. When an Airman is permanently reassigned from one organization to
another organization with no change of permanent duty station, this is a PCA without
PCS.
2.4.2.2.2. When an Airman is permanently reassigned from one permanent duty station
to another (that is, the duty location [codes] are different) this is normally a PCS, except
when both locations are within the corporate limits of the same city or town, then both
locations are considered to be within the same permanent duty station for PCS
allowance purposes (reference paragraph 5.41). In such cases, notwithstanding the
change of permanent duty stations, the move is still managed as a PCA without PCS.
In other words, the rules for management of PCSs, such as time-on-station and
retainability requirements, do not apply if it is a PCS without PCS allowances.
2.4.3. PCS without PCA. There are times when it may be necessary to direct Airmen to
physically change stations, but it may not be appropriate to change the unit to which he or she
is assigned. Example: an Airman returning from OS for normal retirement may be assigned
PCS without PCA to a retirement processing base; the PCS of prisoners to a confinement
facility or between confinement facilities; or PCS or TDY related to judicial proceedings.
During the time between departure from the overseas area and actual retirement date, the
Airman remains assigned for manning, accountability and other purposes, to his or her last unit
of assignment overseas.
2.4.3.1. (RegAF Only) While the term “assignments” is frequently used to describe all
PCSs, the fact is there are various types of PCS moves directed by OPRs not within the
HQ AFPC Directorate of Personnel Programs or the Directorate of Personnel Operations
which are made under the authority of another prescribing instruction. As a reminder, with
the exception of patient assignments, assignment OPRs within the HQ AFPC Directorate
of Personnel Programs or the Directorate of Personnel Operations are responsible for only
operational, rotational, force structure, and training PCSs. Refer to Attachment 18.
2.4.3.2. ARC Airmen at a duty location (other than his or her Base of Assignment) in
excess of 180 days are assigned PCS without PCA unless approved by SAF/MR, or
designated representative.
2.5. Minimum Age for Assignment to a Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Area. Airmen must
be at least 18 years of age to be assigned (PCS or TDY) to a hostile fire or imminent danger area
(See Table 2.2, Assignment limitation codes). (T-0) The DoD Financial Management Regulation
(DoD FMR), Volume 7A designates those areas which are hostile fire or imminent danger areas.
2.6. Assignment Limitation Codes (ALC). Assignment limitations, permanent or semi-
permanent, are used to alert personnel managers of long term constraints on assignment or
utilization of Airmen. They broadly restrict, or limit the selection of Airmen for assignment to or
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from certain duties or areas and apply to a duration longer than just to the current duty assignment.
Normally, limitations applying only to a current assignment or location are managed by an
Assignment Availability Code (AAC), although exceptions to use an assignment limitation code
may be made. An assignment limitation code may be permanent or semi-permanent. Table 2.2
lists the various types of assignment limitations and corresponding system update codes.
2.7. Medical Deferment or Limitation. Worldwide commitments require every Airman to be
physically qualified for immediate global reassignment, except as indicated below.
2.7.1. Temporary Medical Deferment. An Airman may be deferred from PCS or TDY when
a temporary medical condition (expected to last less than 12 months) prevents worldwide
service. When an authorized official at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) updates a
temporary medical deferment, an automatic interface with the personnel data system processes
an assignment availability code 31 (Table 2.1) if the date of availability is 30 calendar days or
more from the date of the AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Conditions Report. For deferments of
less than 30 calendar days, do not authorize an assignment availability code 31. The date of
availability cannot exceed and cannot be extended beyond 12 months from the date when the
underlying defect was deemed, or clearly should have been deemed, disqualifying for
worldwide duty. When an Airman is scheduled for a mandatory PCS while temporarily
medically deferred from PCS, medical treatment facility officials determine if the Airman
should proceed on PCS and can be evaluated and/or treated upon arrival at the next duty station,
or whether the Airman should be evaluated and/or treated at the current station. If the medical
treatment facility determines the Airman should be evaluated at the current location, the MPF
will reclama the assignment (see paragraph 5.33) upon written notification. (T-1) The
assignment OPR will request assistance from HQ AFPC/DP2NP (RegAF) / AFRC/SGP (AFR)
/ NGB/SGP (ANG), Medical Retention Standards Branch, to determine the appropriate
assignment action based on the medical circumstances.
2.7.2. Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Deferment.
Medical treatment facilities submit an AF Form 469 on Airmen with physical limitations not
of a temporary nature, that interfere with worldwide assignability, to indicate a medical
evaluation board is being processed. The automatic personnel data system interface updates
an assignment availability code 37. If the Airman’s personnel record reflects an assignment
availability code 31, Temporary Medical Deferment, the assignment availability code is
automatically removed and replaced with assignment availability code 37, Medical Evaluation
Board or Physical Evaluation Board (see Table 2.1). Per AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation
for Retention, Retirement and Separations, an Airman pending a Medical Evaluation Board or
Physical Evaluation Board may not be reassigned PCS or TDY (or granted leave outside the
local area, separated, or retired) until the medical treatment facility determines the medical
disposition.
2.7.2.1. (RegAF) If circumstances arise regarding the assignment status of an Airman
pending a medical evaluation board or physical evaluation board, (example: for an Airman
serving overseas, it appears the date eligible for return from OS (DEROS) expires before a
final determination is made), the MPF will advise the assignment OPR via email and
provide complete details. (T-1) The MPF will provide an information copy to HQ
AFPC/DP2NP and HQ AFPC/DP3AM. (T-1) Guidance is provided as appropriate.
NOTE: An assignment availability code 31 or 37 does not preclude an Airman from
separating or retiring, therefore these personnel actions should be monitored by other
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means. The DEROS is not involuntarily extended for medical reasons. When appropriate
medical authority determines an Airman is not medically cleared for PCS, and assignment
availability code 31 or 37 is updated, the Airman is ordered to remain in place and the
DEROS is allowed to expire. When Airmen are medically cleared for PCS near or after
their DEROS, the MPF advises the assignment office of primary responsibility, with
information copy to HQ AFPC/DP2NP and HQ AFPC/DP3AM, of the circumstances and
requests assignment disposition.
2.7.2.2. 2.13 (ARC only) Reserve component members cannot be involuntarily retained
on orders. However, they may receive Medical Continuation (MEDCON) orders or receive
incapacitation pay as specified in AFI 36-2910, Line of Duty (LOD) Determination,
Medical Continuation (MEDCON), and Incapacitation (INCAP) Pay.
2.8. Dependent Care. All Airmen must ensure care of their dependents when separated due to
TDY or PCS. (T-1) Airmen who cannot or will not meet military commitments due to family
needs are considered for discharge. (T-1)
2.8.1. Military Couples with Dependents and Single Airmen Sponsors. Dependent care plan
requirements are prescribed by AFI 36-2908, Family Care Plans. When an Airman has a
questionable dependent care plan, commanders require the Airman to develop a workable plan.
To assist, commanders may consider approving leave for the Airman and, as necessary, direct
the Airman to receive counseling on the criteria for humanitarian deferment or reassignment,
or hardship discharge depending on the duration and severity of the problem. If the Airman
cannot or does not develop an adequate dependent care plan, the commander will process the
Airman for discharge in accordance with applicable directives or, if eligible, may be given an
opportunity to apply for immediate retirement. (T-1)
2.8.2. Airmen Adopting Children.
2.8.2.1. Airmen may be authorized deferment from PCS or TDY after a child is officially
placed in the home as part of the official adoption process. A single Airman sponsor or
one Airman of a military couple may request up to a 6-month deferment from assignment
to an overseas location if concurrent travel is denied (regardless of the tour length), or
where the unaccompanied tour length is less than 18 months and the Airman is not
permitted to serve the accompanied-by-dependents tour. The intent is to avoid involuntary
separation of the Airman and child to facilitate bonding. When a child has been in the
Airman’s home for some time prior to the official adoption process or a bonding period is
not necessary for other reasons, the Airman may decide not to request a 6-month deferment.
As necessary, counsel the Airman on humanitarian assignment or deferment options as
outlined in Attachment 16. This 6-month deferment is separate from any other
humanitarian deferment the Airman may be granted in connection with adoption.
2.8.2.2. Airmen who qualify for and desire the 6-month deferment must provide a
statement from adoption authorities, endorsed by the unit commander, confirming the date
the Airman initiated formal adoption proceedings and the date the child was officially
placed in the Airman’s home incident to the adoption application. (T-1) Commanders may
request assistance from the servicing legal office if any question exists on the adequacy of
the statement or eligibility of an Airman under this paragraph. Deferments are not
approved in advance of placement of a child in the Airman’s home as described above.
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2.8.2.3. The MPF updates assignment limitation code “S,” Adoption Deferment (see
Table 2.2 Assignment Limitation Codes) upon Commander (or designated representative)
approval.
2.9. High Year of Tenure (Enlisted Only). Reenlistment or extension of enlistment beyond the
limits established in AFI 36-3203, Service Retirements, are not authorized except for documented
cases of hardship. (T-1)
2.10. Assignment of Enlisted Aircrew. Enlisted Airmen who are career aviators are selected and
reassigned in their aircrew Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) only. Career aviators are those
AFSCs that require aviation service as a mandatory specialty qualification according to the Air
Force Enlisted Classification Directory, AFI 11-401, Aviation Management, and AFI 11-402,
Aviation and Parachutist Service, Aeronautical Ratings and Aviation Badges. Career aviators are
those aircrew Airmen who perform full-time aircrew duties in AFSCs 1AX, or Special Duty
Identifier IAW AFI 11-412, Aircrew Management. The same requirements apply for IMA
members that are in non-flying 1AX assignments.
2.11. Assignment of Rated Personnel. All officers assigned to rated positions must hold the
aeronautical rating required for the position to which assigned IAW AFI 11-401. (T-3)
2.12. Assignment of Chaplains. Refer to AFI 36-2101, Classifying Military Personnel (Officer
and Enlisted), and Air National Guard Instruction (ANGI) 36-2005, Appointment of Officers in
the Air National Guard of the United States and as Reserves of the Air Force, where applicable.
2.13. (ARC Only) Assignment to Senior Master Sergeant and Chief Master Sergeant
Positions.
2.13.1. Any member assigned to a senior master sergeant (SMSgt) position must complete the
USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA) in-residence or by
correspondence within 36 months of assignment. Failure to complete the Senior Non-
Commissioned Officer Academy requirement will result in the member being removed from
that position. (T-3)
2.13.2. Any member assigned to a CMSgt position must have already completed the USAF
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in-residence or by correspondence prior to the
assignment action. (T-3)
2.13.3. (ANG Only) The assignment of a member to a SMSgt or CMSgt position, who is two
or more grades below that authorized, must obtain approval from The Adjutant General prior
to assignment action. (T-3)
2.14. Assignment of Family Members to Command or Supervisory Positions. Care must be
given to watch for perceptions of preferential treatment or loss of impartiality, thereby
compromising the integrity of the command and supervisory functions. Such assignments can also
have a negative impact on mission readiness.
2.14.1. (RegAF Only) Assignment of family members to the same duty location or unit is not
prohibited, however, family members will not be assigned where one Airman holds or
potentially holds a command or supervisory position over another family member. (T-1)
Resolve situations at base level, if possible. When both Airmen hold an AFSC requiring
placement in the same unit or function, the unit commander working with the assignment OPR
initiates action to reassign one Airman to another unit or function on base in an additional
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AFSC. If neither Airman possesses an additional AFSC, submit a request for assignment
disposition as outlined below. When a question of propriety of assignment in circumstances
other than those outlined herein exists, the case may be forwarded for consideration as an
exception. Send the case to HQ AFPC/DP3AM and include the following information:
2.14.1.1. Grade, name, and Social Security Number (SSN) (last 4) of Airmen involved.
2.14.1.2. Family relationship.
2.14.1.3. Circumstances that resulted in the command or supervision of one family
member by another (for example: marriage, join spouse, humanitarian/Exceptional Family
Member Program assignment, school assignment).
2.14.1.4. Efforts to resolve the case at base level.
2.14.1.5. Recommendation of local commander.
2.14.1.6. Each Airman’s PCS volunteer status and location preferences.
2.14.2. (AFR Only) Do not create a situation in which one family member holds a command
or supervisory position over another family member. Within subordinate levels of an
organization, no supervisor will have a family member in the direct chain of
command/supervision. There will be no waivers to accommodate any assignment that would
result in a possible conflict of command/supervision.
2.14.2.1. Unit Program. If an individual is a Numbered Air Force (NAF) commander or
vice commander, no family member will be assigned to that NAF. Likewise, no family
member will be assigned to a wing, group, or squadron where a family member is the
commander or vice/deputy commander. (T-2)
2.14.2.1.1. (AFR Only) When these situations occur, the Career Development Element
reassigns one member to another unit or function on base in the same or a higher skill
level AFSC, or additional AFSC, if possible. If units are unable to resolve situations,
forward request for review through command channels to AFRC/A1KK for final
resolution.
2.14.3. (ANG Only) Family members must be separated by at least two levels of supervision
within their unit (as defined by their Personnel Accounting Symbol [PAS]). This does not
preclude family members from being assigned within a subordinate organization. Example: a
state Command Chief Master Sergeant (Command Chief Master Sergeant) with a family
member assigned within the state is acceptable because it meets the rule for two levels of
supervision between them. (T-3)
2.14.3.1. Prior to assignment, the unit commander must conclude there is neither a
potential conflict of interest nor the possibility of preferential treatment on the part of either
family member. Assignment of family members must meet the following criteria: (T-3)
2.14.3.1.1. One family member cannot be in the other's rating chain as first or second
level rater/reviewer. Reference AFI 36-2406, Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems,
when establishing rater/reviewer. (T-3)
2.14.3.2. Commanders are considered within the first level of supervision for all members
within his or her respective unit.
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2.14.3.3. Command Chief Master Sergeants and first sergeants are considered within the
first level of supervision for all enlisted members within his or her respective unit.
2.14.3.4. A first sergeant at the group level must also meet the requirement of two levels
of supervision between the first sergeant and family member. (T-3)
2.15. Assignment of Former Members of the Peace Corps. Former members of the Peace
Corps are not assigned permanent or temporary duty in the military intelligence field for a period
of 4 years following service with the Peace Corps. Members who later acquire an intelligence
specialty are not assigned in an intelligence capacity to any foreign country in which they
previously served as Peace Corps members. This limitation on the use of former Peace Corps
members cannot be waived. The term "former members of the Peace Corps" includes former
Peace Corps volunteers, volunteer leaders, and staff members of the Peace Corps. The term does
not include persons who attended Peace Corps training but never went OS with the Peace Corps.
These persons are restricted from being assigned duties in an intelligence capacity only to foreign
countries for which they received Peace Corps training. Reference Table 2.2 for assignment
limitation code.
2.16. Assignment of Airmen Who Were Previously Designated as “Missing” (Including
Prisoners of War / Missing In Action). Airmen placed in a “missing” casualty status as the result
of hostilities, either armed conflict or terrorist activities, are normally given an assignment
limitation upon their return to US control. This limitation applies only to Airmen who subsequent
to being declared missing are officially categorized as Missing, Missing in Action, Captured
(Prisoner of War), Beleaguered, Besieged, Detained (Hostage), or Interned as defined in AFI 36-
3002, Casualty Services.
2.16.1. The purpose of this provision is to limit assignment, TDY or PCS to areas where
Airmen are not accessible to the same combatants, terrorists, or nations sympathetic with the
combatants or terrorists. This limitation is void in the event of general mobilization. Airmen
may request the assignment limitation be removed; however, the limitation is not automatically
removed based solely on the Airman’s request. A request for removal may be disapproved
and the assignment limitation continued when the limitation is considered to be in the best
interests of the AF, example: based on security considerations. When an Airman submits a
request for removal, his or her respective Service will staff the request to determine if removal
is appropriate and advise the Airman, and the Airman’s commander, of approval or
disapproval. (T-1)
2.16.1.1. RegAF staffs requests to HQ AFPC/DP3AM.
2.16.1.2. AFR staffs requests to HQ AFRC/A1K.
2.16.1.3. ANG staffs requests to NGB/A1.
2.16.2. (RegAF) HQ AFPC/DP3AM, in conjunction with HQ AFPC/DPFCS and other
activities, when necessary, determines when action should be taken or continued in conjunction
with this paragraph to limit future assignment. Upon Airman’s return to US control, HQ
AFPC/ DPFCS provides HQ AFPC/DP3AM a copy of DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty. In
turn, HQ AFPC/DP3AM will issue a memorandum as a source document, with the DD Form
1300 as an attachment, to the Airman’s unit commander and the Airman, directing update of
assignment limitation code “7” in the personnel data system. (T-1) The memorandum instructs
the commander to contact and brief the Airman on the assignment limitation. Unless the
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Airman requests, in writing, to HQ AFPC/DP3AM that the limitation be removed and the
removal request is approved, then the Airman is restricted from PCS and/or TDY as stated
above. Scan the correspondence in the Airman’s electronic Automated Records Management
System record.
2.17. (ARC only) Assignment of Members of the Retired Reserve. Members of the Retired
Reserve who have not reached maximum service may request a unit or IMA assignment. If the
unit commander determines that no other options are available, the commander can then have the
retiree initiate a request for assignment to the Selective Reserve (SelRes). The member applies by
submitting an application, AF Form 1288, Application for Ready Reserve Assignment, to the
recruiter (AFR/ANG as applicable) who forwards the application through the gaining MPF to the
unit commander (unit program), the Readiness and Integration Organization (RIO) Det/CC (IMA
program) or to NGB/A1PP via The Adjutant General. The unit commander or RIO Det/CC must
then define the unusual or unique circumstances that make this member’s service indispensable.
The Career Development Element or RIO Det/CC will then forward the application as directed in
paragraph 2.17.2 through the NAF to ARPC/DPAA or NGB/A1PP, for final determination.
Requests to assign retired colonels to SelRes line positions must be approved by AF/REG and
through RIO Det 5 for AFRC central managers for their IRs. Enlisted members cannot have
exceeded their normal High Year Tenure Date; officers cannot have exceeded their Mandatory
Separation Date or age restrictions. NOTE: Member must hold and be qualified in the AFSC and
active duty retirees are required to be scrolled into the reserve component. Members are not eligible
for retraining, should be within 5 years of retiring and will be placed initially on a two year contract
with periodic reviews for continuation unless the needs of the AFR dictates otherwise. (T-2)
2.17.1. Removal Approval Authority. ARPC/DPT is the approval authority for removing a
member from the Retired Reserve. See AFI 36-3209, Separation and Retirement Procedures
for Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Members, for further guidance. ARPC/DPAA
forwards approved AFR and NGB requests to ARPC/DPT for approval to be removed from
the Retired Reserve. For ANG, the Recruiting and Retention Superintendent (RRS) submits
requests to NGB/A1PP.
2.17.2. Application package consists of the following:
2.17.2.1. AF Form 1288, Application for Ready Reserve Assignment.
2.17.2.2. Copy of members’ retirement order.
2.17.2.3. Statement from gaining commander that the member is qualified for the AFSC.
2.17.2.4. Copies of Officer Performance Reports (OPRs)/Enlisted Performance Reports
(EPRs) (last three).
2.17.2.5. Copies of other documents relevant to the request, such as an approved
overage/overgrade waiver, signed letter by the gaining commander justifying the
assignment with manning statistics (ANG), The Adjutant General endorsement (delegated
no lower than DS) (ANG).
2.17.2.6. Record of current physical examination (ANG).
2.17.2.7. NGB 22, National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service (ANG).
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2.17.3. Members requesting consideration for Air Reserve Technician (ART) positions must
first obtain AFRC/A1 approval for assignment in the Selected Reserve (SelRes) (unit, IMA, or
AGR) or in the ANG (T-3).
2.18. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
2.18.1. Exceptional Family Member Program Reassignment/Deferment General
Provisions/Guidance.
2.18.1.1. Waivers and exceptions to policy to these provisions require prior approval of
HQ AFPC/DP3AM (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AFR), or NGB/A1PP (ANG).
2.18.1.2. All Airmen must be able to respond to any contingency wherever and whenever
called upon to do so. The Air Force is also committed to equal distribution of OS
assignments. As a result, permanent or prolonged deferment from reassignment cannot be
considered. If a reassignment or temporary period of deferment is approved, the Airman
must thereafter revert to worldwide assignable status.
2.18.1.3. The reassignment or deferment request must be initiated by the Airman
concerned. A request initiated/submitted by one person on behalf of another is not
accepted. (T-3)
2.18.1.4. An Exceptional Family Member Program request is approved on its own merit,
and will not be disapproved based solely on the Airman’s substandard performance and
(or) conduct. Airmen are only delayed from departing PCS when he or she is required to
remain for completion of investigation and trial by US military or civil authorities or
administrative actions under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, or AFI 36-3206,
Administrative Discharge Procedures for Commissioned Officers, or AFI 36-3208,
Administrative Separation of Airmen. When a reassignment request has been approved
and administrative separation is not deemed appropriate, the losing commander must
formally notify the gaining commander, in writing, of any incomplete administrative or
disciplinary actions and provide a comprehensive analysis of the Airman’s job related or
personal problems. (T-3)
2.18.1.5. For RegAF colonels and below (except those attending initial technical training),
requests must be submitted with supporting documentation via the virtual Military
Personnel Flight (vMPF). Large volume requests may be mailed to HQ AFPC/DP1TAM,
550 C Street West, Suite B111, Randolph AFB TX 78150. For Cols (including Col
selects), and CMSgts (including CMSgt selects) while requests are submitted initially to
HQ AFPC, the final approval authority is AF/DPO and AF/DPE, respectively. Requests
will be provided to the appropriate OPR for consideration once the required medical or
legal review is obtained. Concerning RegAF, when HQ AFPC/DP3AM is referred to,
substitute AF/DPO for RegAF colonels or colonel selectees, and AF/DPE for CMSgts and
CMSgt selects. For AFR Airmen requests are submitted to ARPC/DPA (Lt Col and below)
or AF/REG (Col and above). For ANG Airmen submit requests to NGB/A1PP. (T-3)
2.18.2. Terms (For the purpose of Exceptional Family Member Program consideration).
2.18.2.1. Exceptional Family Member: Limited to the Airman’s spouse, child, or other
person actually residing in the Airman’s household who is dependent on the Airman for
over half of his or her financial support, and who meets DoDI 1315.19, Authorizing Special
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Needs Family Members Travel Overseas at Government Expense, criteria for enrollment
in the Exceptional Family Member Program.
2.18.2.2. Special Needs Coordinator (SNC): A medical officer assigned to the MTF who
is appointed as the SNC by the MTF Commander.
2.18.2.3. Family Member Relocation Clearance Coordinator: A medical technician or
civilian assigned to the MTF who is appointed as the Family Member Relocation Clearance
Coordinator by the MTF Commander.
2.18.2.4. General Medical Services: Encompasses all types of physiological,
psychological, or social conditions of a chronic nature that have been medically diagnosed
and that require specialized treatment.
2.18.2.5. Special Educational Services (SES): Specially designed instruction to meet the
unique educational needs of a handicapped child, including education provided in school,
at home, in a hospital or in an institution, physical education programs, and vocational
educational programs.
2.18.2.6. Early Intervention (EI) and/or Related Services (RS): DoDI 1342.12, Provision
of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD Dependents,
provides guidance for early intervention and related services . Transportation and such
developmental, corrective, and other supportive services as required to assist a child, from
birth to 21 years, inclusive, with a disability to benefit from special education under the
child's Individualized Family Service Plan or Individualized Education Plan. Early
intervention and related services can include speech-language pathology and audiology,
psychological services, physical and occupational therapy, recreation including therapeutic
recreation, early identification and assessment of disabilities in children, counseling
services including rehabilitation counseling, orientation and mobility services, and medical
services for diagnostic or evaluative purposes. Special Education Services can also include:
school health services, social work services, parent counseling and training. The sources
for these services are the home or community (natural setting), school (least restrictive
environment), and medical treatment facilities.
2.18.2.7. Structural Accessibility: Encompasses design modification and enhancements
that permit safe access to or from military housing in accordance with the provisions of the
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 USC §4151). The immediate non-availability of
structural accessibility requirements at a projected location will not be a limiting factor for
assignment purposes. (T-3)
2.18.2.8. Courtesy Clearance. A check of available medical services at the gaining
location medical treatment facility. Availability does not guarantee access to dependent
parents/parents-in-law.
2.18.3. Identifying and Reporting Exceptional Family Member Program Conditions.
Enrollment in the Exceptional Family Member Program is mandatory and requires the
identification of all family members requiring long term general medical, special educational,
early intervention and related services , or modified housing. Airmen with family members
who require general medical, special educational, early intervention and related services , or
modified housing must contact the Special Needs Coordinator in the medical treatment facility
for a complete evaluation, assessment, and possible enrollment. Likewise, the Special Needs
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Coordinator must be advised immediately following the identification of a family member
who has a long term condition requiring general medical, special educational, early
intervention and related services, or modified housing. The Air Force is committed to meeting
the needs of this unique segment of our Air Force community and must be informed of the
special needs of our Airmen’s families. (T-3) While dependent parents/parents-in-law are not
eligible for Exceptional Family Member Program enrollment, member may request a
“courtesy clearance” for CONUS assignment by contacting the Special Needs Coordinator in
the MTF. (T-3)
2.18.3.1. RegAF Airmen desiring Exceptional Family Member Program deferment must
submit their request through vMPF within 30 calendar days from PCS notification or
nomination for reassignment. ARC Airmen desiring Exceptional Family Member Program
deferment must submit their request to their HQ assignment authority prior to volunteering
for an assignment. (T-3)
2.18.3.2. Should Exceptional Family Member Program conditions arise after PCS
notification or other event notification, the Airman must report them to the Special Needs
Coordinator and MPF immediately. If appropriate, the Airman must submit his or her
request within 30 calendar days of learning of the condition (or a diagnosis). (T-3)
2.18.3.3. If the circumstances of the situation change and the request is still pending, or a
reassignment has been approved but the Airman has not departed, the Airman must notify
his MPF immediately. An approved Exceptional Family Member Program reassignment
is normally canceled if the situation for which granted ceases to exist before the Airman’s
departure. In this instance the Airman must provide information and supporting
documentation to show what actions have been taken regarding the reassignment. The
MPF will provide this information to the Total Force Service Center (TFSC), who, in turn,
provides it to HQ AFPC/DP2LWA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AFR), or NGB/A1PP (ANG)
who will make the final decision and provide a response by message. (T-3)
2.18.3.4. An Airman must notify the MPF when the Exceptional Family Member Program
condition ceases to exist for removal from the program. Once notified the MPF deletes the
assignment availability code, assignment limitation code, and deployment availability
code. (T-3)
2.18.4. Spirit and Intent of the Exceptional Family Member Program . Exceptional Family
Member Program actions are designed to help an Airman who has a family member with
special needs that meet DoD enrollment criteria. These problems are usually permanent or
long term, and the family may need continued assistance. An Airman may need Exceptional
Family Member Program assignment consideration throughout an entire Air Force career.
2.18.4.1. The Exceptional Family Member Program is distinct from the humanitarian
program and is based on the personnel (manning) requirements of the Air Force. The two
programs are not interchangeable and the Exceptional Family Member Program should
not be interpreted as a base of choice program. The intent of the Exceptional Family
Member Program assignment guidelines are to use the Airman, based on current or
projected manning requirements, at locations where required medical, educational, early
intervention, or related services are available either through the military medical system,
through civilian resources utilizing TRICARE, or a combination thereof and local
resources. HQ AFPC/DP2LWA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AGR only), or NGB/A1PP
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(ANG), in coordination with the HQ AFPC Medical Staff, assignment OPR, and base level
Special Needs Coordinator , determines a suitable assignment.
2.18.4.2. The Exceptional Family Member Program provides an initial 12-month
deferment for a newly diagnosed condition when the Airman’s presence is essential in
establishing and/or participating in the treatment program. Deferment from reassignment
may also be appropriate if a treatment program is at a critical juncture and the Airman’s
continued presence is absolutely essential to continuing the treatment program. The
Exceptional Family Member Program also provides reassignment when an Airman is
assigned to an area and a new medical, special education, related service, or early
intervention need arises for which the needed services are not available within the
assignment locale. Once a treatment program is established, whether formally through the
Exceptional Family Member Program or on the Airman’s own initiative, the Airman is
then considered worldwide assignable.
2.18.4.3. Enrolling a family member in the Exceptional Family Member Program does not
negate the Airman’s responsibility to serve his or her share of OS duty, or in meeting
deployment requirements.
2.18.5. Basic Eligibility Criteria for Exceptional Family Member Program
Reassignment/Deferment. Airmen may be provided an Exceptional Family Member Program
reassignment or deferment if [any] or [all] of the criteria are met:
2.18.5.1. The Airman has a family member with a medical or educational requirement that
meets the DoD criteria for enrollment in the Exceptional Family Member Program
(assignment limitation code “Q” in the personnel data system).
2.18.5.2. The Special Needs Coordinator has determined that adequate facilities/resources
to meet the family member’s medical, educational, related service, or early intervention
requirements do not exist and cannot be reasonably provided within the current assignment
locale.
2.18.5.3. The Airman’s presence is determined to be essential in establishing, participating
in, or continuing a medical regimen or educational program in the present area of
assignment. Normally, only one deferment for the continuing condition of the same family
member is permitted and a TDY deferment (when determined necessary) is normally only
provided during the initial assignment deferment period.
2.18.5.4. The Airman was denied family member travel by the gaining medical treatment
facility based on processing the AF Form 1466, Request for Family Member’s Medical and
Educational Clearance for Travel, and other documentation. A facility determination
inquiry must be completed to the gaining location and a copy of the denial document must
accompany the Exceptional Family Member Program request. Deferment is not normally
granted for this situation; however, cancellation of assignment may be provided or, if the
Airman is in a mandatory PCS move status (reference Attachment 18), an alternate
assignment provided. (T-3)
2.18.6. Assignment Considerations for Airmen with Exceptional Family Members. Requests
for Exceptional Family Member Program consideration are submitted in the following
circumstances:
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2.18.6.1. The Airman was denied family member travel (Airmen projected to PCS
Continental United States (CONUS) to CONUS or OS to CONUS) by the gaining medical
treatment facility based on processing the AF Form 1466 and other documentation. A
facility determination inquiry must be completed to the gaining location and a copy of the
denial document must accompany the request. Deferment is not normally granted for this
situation; however, cancellation of assignment is provided or, if the Airman is in a
mandatory move status, an alternate assignment provided. (T-3)
2.18.6.2. If serving OS accompanied by command sponsored family members, an Airman
may request reassignment within the OS theater if an unforeseen medical or educational
requirement arises after arrival at the OS base. For an Exceptional Family Member
Program reassignment within the same OS theater, the Airman must agree to serve the full
prescribed tour length at the gaining location or a tour equal to the combined
unaccompanied tour lengths, whichever is greater, prior to being reassigned from the
theater. Example: if serving on a 30/18 month OS tour and approval is received for
assignment to a 36/24 month OS tour, the Airman must serve the full prescribed tour at the
gaining location (36 months), or not less than a tour equal to the combined unaccompanied
tour lengths (18 plus 24, or 42 months) between the two locations before reassignment
from the theater, whichever is greater. The computation resulting in the greatest combined
OS tour period being served is the required minimum. The variable is the amount of time
the Airman has been assigned to the current location. (T-3)
2.18.6.3. If serving OS accompanied by command sponsored family members, an Airman
may request reassignment to the CONUS before DEROS if an unforeseen medical or
educational requirement arises after arrival at the OS base and reassignment under
paragraph 2.18.6.2 is impractical. If the reassignment request is based on inadequate
medical or educational resources, the request must include the AF Form 1466 and the
document, if other than the AF Form 1466, that approved family member travel to the
present location. NOTE: If the Airman caused or contributed to the commission of an AF
Form 1466 violation, either by falsifying or omitting information which led to the approval
of family member travel, unless the Airman’s presence is absolutely essential for treatment,
the family member should be returned to the CONUS and the Airman will be required to
complete the remainder of the tour established by the original tour election. (T-3)
2.18.6.4. If selected for a long tour regardless of volunteer status, and family member
travel is disapproved based on the unavailability of early intervention or related services
and/or special educational services, the Airman may seek release from the assignment. To
do this, the Airman must submit the appropriate Virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF)
(RegAF) Exceptional Family Member Program application within 7 calendar days of
receipt of the disapproval of family member travel. ARC Airmen should consult with their
HQ assignment authority in this situation. A copy of the AF Form 1466, MAJCOM/SG
determination, and other supporting documentation disapproving family member travel
must be included as attachments to the request for assignment cancellation. However, if a
pinpointed assignment (a location with the required services) is identified by the
MAJCOM/SG, and a manning requirement exists at that location, an Airman selected as
the most eligible non-volunteer will be required to proceed to the pinpointed assignment.
(T-3)
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2.18.6.5. If selected for an OS long tour as a non-volunteer and family member travel is
disapproved based on the unavailability of general medical services (see paragraph
2.18.2), an Airman may volunteer through the Total Force Service Center for an
unaccompanied short tour in an effort to minimize family separation. Use the appropriate
vMPF Exceptional Family Member Program application. ARC Airmen should consult
with their Force Support Squadron authority in this situation. If there are no current or
projected short tour requirements available, the unaccompanied long tour length must be
served at the projected OS location. After arrival OS, the existing condition will not be
considered in support of a curtailment and early return to the CONUS unless the condition
significantly worsens and the Airman’s presence is considered essential.
2.18.6.6. If not in a mandatory PCS move status and selected as a volunteer for an OS long
tour and family member travel is disapproved for any reason, an Airman may request
cancellation of the assignment through his or her assignment Noncommissioned Officer
(NCO), or officer assignment team. Supporting documentation would be the denial of
family member travel. (If in a mandatory move status, use the appropriate vMPF
Exceptional Family Member Program application. The request must include the
documentation that denied family member travel). Although approval of the request is not
automatic, every effort will be made and consideration given to approve such requests
consistent with the needs of the Air Force. ARC Airmen should consult with their HQ
assignment authority in this situation. (T-3)
2.18.6.7. If selected as a non-volunteer for an OS short tour to an area where family
members are authorized, an Airman is required to serve the unaccompanied tour length
when family member OS travel is denied, regardless of the reason.
2.18.6.8. If selected for an OS unaccompanied short tour (15 months or less), Airmen may
and are encouraged to apply for a home-basing assignment (Attachment 3) to effect
continuation of the established Exceptional Family Member Program. The request for
home-basing should include trailer remarks that state the Airman is applying to effect
continuation of an established Exceptional Family Member Program. Those not selected
for home-basing assignment may request Exceptional Family Member Program
reassignment through the Total Force Service Center (TFSC) to the same location as an
OS returnee for continuation of the established Exceptional Family Member Program.
Such a request must be submitted no earlier than the 10th month and no later than the 8th
month before DEROS. (T-3)
2.18.6.9. For Airmen enroute PCS, they may discuss the problem with the nearest MPF
Chief, the Total Force Service Center (TFSC), HQ AFPC/DP2LWA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA
(AFR), or NGB/A1PP (ANG) personnel to assist in deciding whether or not to submit a
request. There is no reimbursement authorized if the Airman decides to travel to the nearest
base with an MPF and a Airman's status remains unchanged (example: leave) if they decide
to submit a request. The Airman must comply with current reporting instructions if the
HQ assignment authority denies suspension of movement; however, a request still can be
submitted (T-3).
2.18.7. Reasons Exceptional Family Member Program Requests are Usually Disapproved.
HQ AFPC/DP3AM will not usually approve requests for reassignment/deferment under the
following circumstances:
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2.18.7.1. If the Airman caused or contributed to the commission of an AF Form 1466
violation, either by falsifying or omitting information which led to the approval of family
member travel. Unless the Airman’s presence is absolutely essential, the family member
should be returned to the CONUS and the Airman must complete the OS tour length
prescribed based on his or her status. (T-3)
2.18.7.1.1. Reassignment when the Airman initially elects and proceeds on the
unaccompanied OS tour at a location where family members are allowed and then, after
arrival, desires to change to an accompanied tour and the required medical or
educational resources are not available to meet his family member’s previously
identified special needs.
2.18.7.1.2. Reassignment when the Airman circumvents or disregards the family
member clearance process by bringing non-command sponsored family members, at
personal expense, to an OS location where the required medical resources do not exist
to meet their known needs.
2.18.7.2. Reassignment in order to establish a treatment program based on the availability
of a preferred or optimal program in an area other than where currently assigned when
adequate facilities or services can be, or are, provided within the current locale. Also,
EFMP deferments are not granted for family members to remain in a preferred or optimal
program when adequate services are available within the projected assignment locale.
2.18.7.3. Reassignment for the purpose of obtaining extended family support.
2.18.7.4. Reassignment based on the availability of a free or lower cost program in an area
other than where currently assigned when the current duty location can provide adequate
services on base or through the local community. EXCEPTION: When required services
are being received off base and are causing a significant financial hardship, an Airman can
apply for reassignment as an exception to policy. Documentation provided with such a
request must clearly document the hardship. This provision does not apply to a dependent
parent/parent-in-law since he or she is not eligible for coverage under TRICARE (see
paragraph 2.18.7.11). (T-3)
2.18.7.5. Reassignment based on the climatic conditions or geographical area adversely
affecting a family member’s health, and the problem is of a recurring nature (such as
asthma, allergies, eczema, etc.). EXCEPTION: Reassignment as an exception to policy
can be requested if the continued presence of the family member in such a
climate/environment is medically determined to be clearly life threatening.
2.18.7.6. The request is based on mental disorders (example: anxieties, compulsions,
obsessions, phobias, and motor or sensory manifestations or combinations thereof)
resulting from family separation incident to military assignment.
2.18.7.7. A request based on an intellectually or athletically gifted child. Intellectually or
athletically gifted children do not qualify under the provisions of Public Law 95-561,
Defense Dependents’ Education Act of 1978, DoD instructions, and Exceptional Family
Member Program procedures.
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2.18.7.8. The family member is in an institution, unless institution officials certify frequent
and regular visits will be medically beneficial to the family member, or if admittance to or
retention in the institution requires establishing, continuing, or renewing state residency.
2.18.7.9. The disability is due to a short-term illness or injury, or when the prognosis for
complete recovery is satisfactory without the benefit of reassignment or deferment.
2.18.7.10. Reassignment from the CONUS to OS for the sole purpose of establishing a
treatment program.
2.18.7.11. A request for reassignment to a location with a greater capability to provide
space available care in a medical treatment facility for an Airman with a dependent
parent/parent-in-law when the required care is available within the current assignment
locale.
2.18.7.12. A request based on the medical condition of the Airman. Assignment for this
reason is initiated by local medical authorities when it is determined the situation warrants
such action.
2.18.7.13. Requests for deferment will not be considered for Airmen who have not been
selected and notified of reassignment or TDY in excess of 30 days. A deferment request
for an officer can be considered based on the Airman’s appearance on the Vulnerable
Mover List if coordination with the appropriate assignment officer confirms assignment
selection is highly likely.
2.18.7.14. Deferment from reassignment when the required resources are available within
the projected assignment locale.
2.18.8. Processing Exceptional Family Member Program Requests. Requests must be
submitted via vMPF in accordance with Personnel Services Delivery Guide, Voluntary
Assignments: Exceptional Family Member Program Reassignment. (T-3).
2.18.8.1. Airmen should attach required documentation based on their reason for request.
2.18.8.2. Recommendation by commander to include additional information or evidence
of material value. If the commander recommends disapproval, complete justification must
be provided. If the request is based on a spouse’s inability to manage the household in the
Airman’s absence due to unique family situations (as defined in AFI 36-2908), the
commander’s endorsement must include information about the existence (or lack thereof)
of the documented family care plan required by AFI 36-2908. (T-3)
2.18.8.3. Requests for reassignment from Airmen serving accompanied OS assignments
that are based on a lack of the medical, educational, related services, or early intervention
services required by the family member must include a copy of the AF Form 1466 and the
document approving/disapproving family member travel. (T-3)
2.18.8.4. Both members of a military couple must submit a request if the same assignment
consideration is desired. When both apply, respective commander endorsements are
required. (T-3)
2.18.8.5. The local Special Needs Coordinator must review and provide input on all
Exceptional Family Member Program requests. Input must address the availability of
required resources within the current assignment locale. (T-3)
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2.18.8.6. The final approval/disapproval authority is HQ AFPC/DP3AM (RegAF),
ARPC/DPA (AGR only), or NGB/A1PP (ANG). HQ AFPC/DP3AM (RegAF) may
delegate approval/disapproval authority to HQ AFPC/DP2LWA. (T-3).
2.18.9. Available Options When a Request is Disapproved. When a request is disapproved,
the MPF must counsel the Airman on the following options: Airmen may apply (if eligible)
for retirement, retirement under hardship conditions, hardship discharge, or (for officers)
resignation or release from active duty. For those who are pending reassignment, an
Exceptional Family Member Program request must be submitted within 7 calendar days
following receipt of the correspondence disapproving the deferment or reassignment request.
(T-3)
2.18.10. Withdrawing a Request. If an Airman wants to withdraw his or her request before a
final decision or departure on reassignment, the request must be submitted in writing to either
the MPF or the Total Force Service Center, who in turn notifies HQ AFPC/DP2LWA (RegAF),
ARPC/DPA (AGR only), or NGB/A1PP (ANG) immediately. Once an Airman has departed
on an EFMP reassignment, the request can no longer be withdrawn. (T-3) A request to
withdraw an approved Exceptional Family Member Program reassignment that was provided
based on either a lack of required medical resources within the current locale or on
environmental factors that were having a life threatening effect on a family member will not
be favorably considered unless the situation has significantly changed since initial approval.
For this type withdrawal request, input from the SNCO/Chief of Medical Staff is required along
with the Airman’s request.
2.18.11. Exceptional Family Member Program Assignment/TDY Restrictions. If an Airman
is granted a reassignment or deferment under the Exceptional Family Member Program
(assignment availability code 34, Table 2.1), the Airman will not PCS during deferment period
for a maximum of 12 months from his or her Date Arrived Station, or date of approval not to
exceed 12 months.
2.18.11.1. TDY restriction does not automatically apply to Exceptional Family Member
Program requests unless specifically addressed in approval correspondence from HQ
AFPC/DP2LWA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AGR only), or NGB/A1PP (ANG). An Airman
subject to TDY and requesting a restriction must obtain a statement from the attending
medical or therapy provider. The statement must specify the need for the Airman’s
presence and the duration of the requirement. This statement must be submitted at the time
of the request. A TDY restriction request is normally approved only on an initial
Exceptional Family Member Program request. When a TDY restriction is requested and
approved, the MPF will place the Airman in deployment availability code 44 as directed
by HQ AFPC/DP2LWA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AGR only), or NGB/A1PP (ANG). (T-3)
2.18.11.2. If an Airman’s parent organization is relocated or deactivated before expiration
of the assignment restriction, he or she is considered for intra-command reassignment to
another organization on the same base. If no authorization for his or her specialty exists
on base, or if the base is being deactivated, reassignment instructions will be provided by
HQ AFPC/DP2LWA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AGR only), or NGB/A1PP (ANG).
2.18.12. AF Form 1466, Request for Family Member’s Medical and Educational Clearance
for Travel. All Airmen who have a family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member
Program must complete an AF Form 1466 within 30 calendar days of assignment notification
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for any PCS to a location family members are allowed. The AF Form 1466 and other required
documentation will be forwarded by the Special Needs Coordinator or Family Member
Relocation Clearance Coordinator at the Airman’s current duty location to the Special Needs
Coordinator/Family Member Relocation Clearance Coordinator at the projected assignment
location to determine if adequate facilities will be available for the Airman’s exceptional
family members. If family member travel is denied, see paragraph 2.18.6.1. (T-3).
2.18.12.1. As mandated by Public Law, public schools and early intervention services are
required to provide appropriate educational services. While mandated by law, the Air
Force requires an Airman to process the AF Form 1466 for a CONUS assignment even
though the only need may be for special educational, early intervention, or related services.
A non-recommendation for family member travel from the gaining location’s Chief of
Medical Staff will not result in cancellation of the assignment unless requested by the
Airman. However, if the Airman elects to continue with a CONUS assignment in this
situation, he or she may not later request Exceptional Family Member Program
reassignment based on a lack of services (unless the request is based on a newly identified
need).
2.18.12.2. All requests for reassignment or tour curtailment will normally be disapproved
when it is determined the Airman caused or contributed to the commission of an AF Form
1466 violation, either by falsifying or omitting information. Unless the Airman’s presence
is deemed essential, his or her family members should be returned to the CONUS and the
Airman will be required to complete the remainder of the OS tour established by the
original tour election.
2.18.12.3. The AF Form 1466 investigation results will be provided to the losing and
gaining commanders by message for possible disciplinary action against an Airman who
caused or contributed to the commission of an AF Form 1466 violation.
2.19. Expedited Transfer
2.19.1. Expedited Transfer General Provisions/Guidance.
2.19.1.1. In accordance with AFI 90-6001, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
(SAPR) Program, expedited transfer provides an Airman who is sexually assaulted and
files an unrestricted report, the option to request an expedited transfer with assistance from
the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. If an Airman is the victim of stalking
or other sexual misconduct (i.e., indecent viewing, visual recording, or broadcasting;
forcible pandering; indecent exposure) and files an unrestricted report, the Airman may
also request an expedited transfer with assistance from the Victim and Witness Assistance
Program in the installation’s Legal Office. An expedited transfer request initiated on behalf
of another will not be accepted.
2.19.1.2. Waivers and exceptions to policy to these provisions require prior approval of
the HQ assignment authority (RegAF: HQ AFPC/DP3AM, ANG: NGB/A1PP, AFR:
ARPC/DPA (AGR), HQ RIO (IMA), AFRC/A1K (TR)) (T-1).
2.19.1.3. Airmen who were sexually assaulted and request transfer following threats of
bodily harm or death, should be encouraged to immediately report the threat to their
commander, law enforcement authorities, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Coordinator, Victim Advocate or Special Victim’s Counsel. The office receiving a request
42 AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018
for transfer based on threats of bodily harm or death should also immediately report the
threat to the Airman’s commander and law enforcement authorities. Requests to transfer
under these circumstances for Regular Air Force will be handled in accordance with
paragraph 5.54, Threatened Person Assignment (TPA) Program.
2.19.1.4. If the sexual assault of a civilian dependent occurred within the family or with
an intimate partner, reassignment requests will be under the Humanitarian Assignments
program when it is essential in establishing or operating an effective Family Advocacy
program according to AFI 40-301, Family Advocacy Program. The Family Advocacy
Program, consistent with DoDI 6400.01, Family Advocacy Program (FAP), and DoDI
6400.06, Domestic Abuse Involving DoD Military and Certain Affiliated Personnel, covers
adult military dependent sexual assault victims who are assaulted by a spouse or intimate
partner and military dependent sexual assault victims who are 17 years of age and younger.
The installation Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator, Family Advocacy
Program and domestic violence intervention and prevention staff shall direct coordination
when a sexual assault occurs within a domestic relationship or involves child abuse.
NOTE: The Family Advocacy Program also covers active duty sexual assault victims who
were assaulted by a family member or intimate partner, however, this paragraph does not apply
to active duty Airmen. Reassignment requests by active duty Airmen who are sexually assaulted
by a family member or intimate partner, will be processed as an expedited transfer pursuant to
AFI 40-301, paragraph 2.2.9.3.10.
NOTE: While requests for humanitarian consideration must usually be initiated by the Airman,
there are some instances involving family advocacy issues where the Airman does not desire
assignment or assignment cancellation and there are no quality control factors that would support
such action. In these situations, the Airman’s commander can request assignment or assignment
cancellation via humanitarian deferment when the basis is to continue or obtain treatment for
family advocacy issues. The request must be fully documented and endorsed by the local Family
Advocacy Officer (see paragraph 6.5.9.2 for personnel assigned OS). (T-3)
2.19.1.5. Ordinarily only one expedited transfer may be approved for each unrestricted
reported incident. Subsequent expedited transfer requests will only be considered when
the alleged offender is later assigned to the same duty location as the Airman who filed the
unrestricted report of sexual assault, stalking, or other sexual misconduct or when the
victim is being retaliated against at the new duty station. (T-1)
2.19.2. Expedited transfer for Airmen in Regular Air Force
2.19.2.1. Requests must be submitted via vMPF IAW Personnel Services Delivery Guide,
Voluntary Assignments: Humanitarian Reassignment and Deferment Program/Expedited
Transfer Application. The sexual assault victim forwards the installation or host Wing
Commander’s memo (this may be delegated to the installation or host Vice Wing
Commander) along with the vMPF expedited transfer application and all documents related
to the approved expedited transfer (to include the Exceptional Family Member Program
documentation and other applicable PCS documentation) to his or her unit commander who
then forwards to the Total Force Service Center (TFSC) at HQ AFPC. The installation or
host wing commander (or equivalent) approves or disapproves the victim’s request within
72 hours in accordance to AFI 90-6001, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)
Program, paragraph 11.3 Request Process. Upon receipt of an installation or host vice
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wing Commander’s approved expedited transfer from the sexual assault victim’s
commander through vMPF, the Total Force Service Center will forward to Headquarters
Air Force Personnel Center, Humanitarian and Exceptional Family Member Program
Assignments Branch, (HQ AFPC/DP2LWA) for execution of reassignment location. (T-
2) The Total Force Service Center acts as the liaison between HQ AFPC/DP2LWA and
the Airman approved for expedited transfer. Airmen are required to meet normal
assignment eligibility requirements as defined in this instruction.
2.19.2.2. HQ AFPC/DP2LWA will evaluate the Airman’s location preferences listed on
the installation or host wing commander’s memo and facilitate the reassignment. (T-2) If
preferences cannot be met based on Air Force requirements, manpower utilization, an
exceptional family member’s needs, or Airman’s retainability per paragraph 5.28.3,
AFPC/DP2LWA will coordinate with the installation or host wing commander on viable
alternatives to prevent negative impact on the Airman’s career and an exceptional family
member, if applicable. (T-2) If the installation or host wing commander or Sexual Assault
Prevention and Response Coordinator are aware that the requester has a Special Victims
Counsel (SVC), the installation or host wing commander or Sexual Assault Prevention and
Response Coordinator will also notify the Special Victims Counsel of the expedited
transfer decision and duty assignment location within two duty days of a reassignment
decision being made. (T-3) If location resolution cannot be obtained, the discussion will
be resolved between AF/CVS and AFPC/CC. (T-1) For colonels (including selectees), and
CMSgts (including CMSgt selects) while requests are submitted initially to HQ AFPC, the
final authority in determining reassignment location is AF/DPO and AF/DPE, respectively.
2.19.2.3. Reassignment from CONUS to an OS location, or between/within OS theaters,
should not be considered unless it has been documented that family members or other
identified support network reside in the overseas area and the requester has expressed a
preference for transfer to the OS location. Family members can be defined as mother,
father, siblings, and in loco parentis. Requests to relocate to locations where family
members other than those defined reside will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If a
request for assignment is to a dependent-restricted area and the Airman’s foreign-born
spouse will be traveling to the native country, such information must be included in the
expedited transfer request. If reassignment can be facilitated, a request for a Designated
Location Move to the native country must be processed per AFI 36-3020, Family Member
Travel.
2.19.2.4. When an Airman is married to another Airman and desires join spouse
consideration, a join spouse intent letter must accompany the Airman's application in order
for the military spouse to also be considered for assignment action.
2.19.2.5. An Airman desiring expedited transfer who has a spouse or children enrolled in
the Exceptional Family Member Program must include appropriate medical or educational
documentation concerning the Exceptional Family Member Program situation with the
expedited transfer request (i.e., DD Form 2792, Exceptional Family Member Medical
Summary, plus addendums, DD Form 2792-1, Special Education/Early Intervention
Summary, individualized education program (IEP), AF Form 1466, 1466-D, etc.). An
expedited transfer reassignment cannot be approved unless the projected assignment
location can meet the needs of the exceptional family member in accordance with
paragraph 2.18. (T-3).
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2.19.2.6. An Airman will generally only be delayed from departing PCS when he or she
is required to remain for completion of a criminal or disciplinary investigation or action in
which he or she is the subject, including investigation and trial by US military or civil
authorities or administrative actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or AFI
36-3206, or AFI 36-3208. If an Airman who has been approved for an expedited transfer
has also undergone past disciplinary action, but the commander does not deem a separation
appropriate, the losing unit commander must formally notify the gaining unit commander,
in writing, of any incomplete administrative or disciplinary actions and provide a
comprehensive analysis of the Airman’s duty related or personal problems related to the
administrative or disciplinary action. (T-3)
2.19.2.7. If an Airman’s parent organization is relocated or deactivated after an Airman is
reassigned there due to an expedited transfer request, he or she should be considered for
intra-command reassignment to another organization on the same base. If no authorization
for his or her specialty exists on base, or if the base is being deactivated, reassignment
instructions will be provided by HQ AFPC/DP2LWA.
2.19.2.8. Retraining or crossflow actions will be considered on a case-by-case basis as a
last resort, but the goal is timely reassignment actions with minimal disruption to an
Airman’s career. All retraining actions will be coordinated through AFPC/DP3ST. As a
general rule, reassignment into a special duty position is not considered since the selection
process is under a nominative process and requires additional training. Additionally, when
an Airman requires reclassification prior to ET reassignment, HQ AFPC/DP2LWA will
coordinate with AF/A1PT (T-3).
2.19.2.9. If an Airman submits a request for reassignment and the circumstances change
prior to a final decision or the Airman’s departure on assignment, he or she must
immediately inform either the MPF or the Total Force Service Center (TFSC), who in turn
notifies HQ AFPC/DP2LWA. A message reply will be provided with final disposition
instructions. Once an Airman has departed on an expedited transfer reassignment, the
request can no longer be withdrawn. (T-3)
2.19.3. Expedited transfer for Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.
2.19.3.1. The sexual assault victim forwards the vice wing commander’s (or equivalent)
memo (the RegAF vice wing commander for individual reservists), along with the
expedited transfer application and all documents related to the expedited transfer (to
include the Exceptional Family Member Program and other applicable PCS
documentation) to his or her unit commander or RIO Det/CC. (T-3) Upon receipt of an
expedited transfer request from an Airman who was sexually assaulted in the Line of Duty
(LOD), the member’s current unit commander will assist in fulfilling the Airman’s
reassignment request. (T-3) Reassignments within the ANG are subject to provisions of
CNGBI 1303.01A, Expedited Transfer, Reassignment, or Removal of National Guard
Members Due to an Unrestricted Report of Sexual Assault. ARC members assigned on
temporary active duty orders away from home station who desire expedited transfer will
submit their request to the commander of the unit to which they are providing support. (T-
3)
2.19.3.2. Depending on the type of reassignment requested, in addition to the losing unit
commander, other parties involved in the reassignment process may include gaining
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commander, recruiter, Wing AGR Program Manager, HQ RIO Det CCs, HQ AFPC,
ARPC, Host Aviation Resource Management, Functional Area Manager (FAM)/Career
Functional Manager (CFM), Senior Officer and Special Programs Support Branch, The
Adjutant General, etc. For Guard General Officers or Colonels assigned to General Officer
positions, expedited transfer reassignment location will be determined by the National
Guard Bureau (NGB-GO) and for Reserve General Officers or Colonels assigned to
General Officer positions, expedited transfer reassignment location will be determined by
AF/REG.
2.19.3.3. Unit Commanders, or RIO Det/CC, will assist Airmen electing reassignment
with the following options:
2.19.3.3.1. Reassignment of the Airman by USAF to another location if the Airman
was sexually assaulted while performing Active Duty Other than for Training. (T-3)
The Airman may also be returned to the home unit of assignment with the Airman’s
consent.
2.19.3.3.2. Rescheduling or Excusal from Training. A unit commander may approve
rescheduling or excusal from training, allow training with a different unit in the home
duty location, or consider allowing temporarily or permanently separate training on
different weekends or times (where possible) from the alleged offender if the wing is
capable to support and provide training with proper staffing i.e. fulltime AGR or
technician assigned within the work center. (T-3)
2.19.3.3.3. Reassignment within the Airman’s unit. Unit Commander may approve
reassignment action. (T-3) Assignment outside of an awarded AFSC will require entry
into retraining. Excess or overgrade assignment is authorized for up to 24 months. (T-
3)
2.19.3.3.4. Reassignment within assigned wing. Reassignment of a member between
units serviced by the same FSS must have the concurrence of both gaining and losing
unit commanders. (T-3) Airman’s CC contacts the Wing Recruiting office for
assistance in locating available positions. Gaining commander initiates reassignment
documentation in accordance with FSS requirements. Excess or overgrade assignment
is authorized for up to 24 months. (T-3)
2.19.3.3.5. Reassignment within Current State (ANG only). Reassignment of a
member between units located within the same State must have the concurrence of both
gaining and losing unit commanders. Unit Commander will contact the Wing Recruiter
for assistance. (T-3) Wing Recruiter will locate an available position and coordinate
reassignment actions with the gaining Wing’s Recruiter. (T-3)
2.19.3.3.6. Reassignment to Another State (ANG only). Unit Commander will contact
the Wing Recruiting office for assistance. (T-3) Wing Recruiter will locate an available
position and assist in coordinating reassignment actions between the losing and gaining
organizations. (T-3) For ANG, State-to-State transfers are subject to the provisions of
ANGI 36-2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the Air National Guard and as a
Reserve of the Air Force.
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2.19.3.3.7. Reassignment for military technicians and AGRs must be assigned as
position incumbents to unit manning document positions compatible with their full-
time positions. (T-3)
2.19.3.3.7.1. Reassignment for AGR must also be coordinated with the Wing AGR
Program Manager (T-3).
2.19.3.3.7.2. Reassignment of Military Technicians should not be attempted
without guidance from the Airmen’s Wing Civilian Human Relations Office.
Military reassignment action may impact the member’s civil service status to
include involuntary termination.
2.19.3.3.8. National Guard Bureau Statutory Tour Reassignment. Airman assigned to
the Air National Guard Bureau Readiness Center serving on a Statutory tour are subject
to the provisions of ANGI 36-6. Contact Human Resources (NGB/HR) for assistance
with reassignment or voluntary tour curtailment actions.
2.19.4. Expedited Transfer for an Alleged Offender.
2.19.4.1. To enhance protection for the sexual assault victim, potential reassignment of the
alleged offender shall be considered by the Vice Wing Commander (or equivalent),
balancing interests of the sexual assault victim and the alleged offender. (T-2) The Vice
Wing Commander (or equivalent) is required to consult with the servicing Staff Judge
Advocate (Staff Judge Advocate) and Military Criminal Investigation Organization in
making this decision when there is an open investigation. (T-2) Reassignment options
include a temporary or PCA or PCS to a location determined by Air Force needs and if
applicable, the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements of the alleged
offender’s spouse or children.
2.19.4.2. The Vice Wing Commander (or equivalent) will notify an alleged offender who
has been selected for expedited transfer. (T-2) The alleged offender will then have an
opportunity to submit through his or her unit commander, location preferences for inclusion
in the Vice Wing Commander’s (or equivalent) memorandum. (T-3) The alleged offender
will also have the opportunity to submit documentation of family member’s enrollment in
the Exceptional Family Member Program, as well as any other circumstances relating to
the reassignment that he or she desires to bring to the Vice Wing Commander’s (or
equivalent) consideration. (T-3) The alleged offender shall be notified that they have the
right to consult with an Area Defense Counsel prior to submitting these matters. (T-3)
2.19.4.3. The alleged offender’s unit commander will complete the vMPF expedited
transfer application on behalf of the alleged offender and will submit it and all documents
related to the expedited transfer (to include Vice Wing Commander’s (or equivalent) memo
of approved Expedited Transfer decision, Exceptional Family Member Program
documentation and other applicable PCS documentation) to the Total Force Service Center,
for RegAF, or to the appropriate parties involved in the reassignment process, for Air
Reserve Component (ARC). (T-3) For RegAF, upon receipt of a Vice Wing Commander’s
(or equivalent) Expedited Transfer from the alleged offender’s commander through vMPF,
the Total Force Service Center will forward to HQ AFPC/DP2LWA for execution of
reassignment location. (T-3) The Total Force Service Center acts as the liaison between
HQ AFPC/DP2LWA and the Airman selected for Expedited Transfer. For Air Reserve
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Component (ARC), parties involved in the reassignment process will execute
reassignment. (T-3)
2.19.4.3.1. (RegAF only) HQ AFPC/DP2LWA will evaluate the Airman’s location
preferences listed on the Vice Wing Commander’s (or equivalent) memo and facilitate
the reassignment. (T-2) If preferences cannot be met based upon Air Force
requirements, manpower utilization, or an exceptional family member’s needs, AFPC
will coordinate with the Vice Wing Commander (or equivalent) on viable alternatives
to prevent negative impact on the Airman’s career and exceptional family member if
applicable. (T-2) If the Vice Wing Commander (or equivalent) is aware that the
requester has an Area Defense Counsel, they will also notify the Area Defense Counsel.
If location resolution cannot be obtained, AFPC/DP2L is the final authority in
determining location of reassignment. (T-3) When an Airman is married to another
Airman and desires join spouse consideration, a join spouse intent letter must
accompany the Airman's application in order for the military spouse to also be
considered for assignment action. (T-2)
2.19.4.5. An alleged offender who has a spouse or children enrolled in the Exceptional
Family Member Program shall provide appropriate medical or educational documentation
concerning the Exceptional Family Member Program situation upon notification that his
or her Vice Wing Commander (or equivalent) has selected them for ET (i.e., DD Form
2792, plus addendums, DD Form 2792-1, IEP, AF Form 1466, 1466D, etc.). An Expedited
transfer reassignment cannot be approved unless the projected assignment location can
meet the needs of the exceptional family member in accordance with paragraph 2.18.
2.19.4.6. Reassignment from a CONUS to OS location, or within/between OS theaters,
should not be considered unless it has been documented that family members or other
identified support network reside in the OS area and the requester has expressed a
preference for transfer to the OS location. Family members can be defined as mother,
father, siblings, and in loco parentis. Requests to relocate to locations where family
members other than those defined reside will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If a
request for assignment is to a dependent-restricted area and the Airman’s foreign-born
spouse will be traveling to the native country, such information must be included in the
expedited transfer request. If reassignment can be facilitated, a request for a Designated
Location Move to the native country must be processed per AFI 36-3020. (T-3)
2.19.4.7. If an Airman’s parent organization is relocated or deactivated after an Airman is
reassigned there due to an expedited transfer request, he or she should be considered for
intra-command reassignment to another organization on the same base. If no authorization
for his or her specialty exists on base, or if the base is being deactivated, reassignment
instructions will be provided by HQ AFPC/DP2LWA for RegAF.
2.19.4.8. Assignment availability code, assignment limitation code and medical limitation
codes must also be addressed prior to reassignment. The goal for transferring the alleged
offender is a timely reassignment with minimal disruption to an Airman’s career and
family. (T-3)
Table 2.1. Assignment Availability Codes.
RULE
A
B
C
D
E
F
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Code
Title
Applies
to
Officers
Applies
to
Enlisted
Description
Deferment Period
or Effective Date
(see note 1)
1
02
Air Force
Educational
Leave of
Absence
(AFELA)
Program
X
X
Approved or
enrolled in
AFELA Program
according to AFI
36-2649,
Voluntary
Education
Program.
Graduation date,
verified by
Education
services
memorandum.
See note 2.
2
05
Application
for program
leading to a
commission
X
Applied for
commission
through a service
academy,
preparatory
school, Air Force
Reserve Officer
Training Corps
(AFROTC) or
Airman
Education and
Commissioning
Program (AECP).
Date of
application plus:
9 months -
AECP; 12 months
- service
academy,
preparatory
school, AFROTC
and Officer
Training School
(OTS). Enlisted
selected for PCS
are ineligible for
deferment. Also
see AFI 36-2013,
Officer Training
School and
Enlisted
Commissioning
Programs, Table
1.2 for
application
ineligibility
criteria. See note
3.
3
08
Controlled
Duty
Assignment
Retainability
X
Declines to
reenlist or extend
current enlistment
to acquire
Controlled Duty
Assignment
retainability;
or,
elects to retire in
lieu of attending
Date Airman
signs AF Form
964, PCS, TDY,
Deployments, or
Training
Declination
Statement, or date
of application for
retirement, until
Date Of
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training for
Controlled Duty
Assignment. See
paragraph 5.52.
Separation. See
notes 3 and 5.
4
09
Declined or
failed to
obtain
required
retainability
for PCS,
TDY,
deployment,
or training; or
elected
retirement in
lieu of PCS.
See note 3.
X
Airman declines
or fails to reenlist
or extend current
enlistment to
acquire
retainability and
an AF Form 964
is executed;
or
elects for
retirement in lieu
of PCS via vMPF
(including when
retirement is in
lieu of change of
end assignment
prior to PCS
departure) See
paragraph 5.28.
Date Airman or
MPF signs the AF
Form 964 or date
of application for
retirement;
duration is until
Date of
Separation. See
note 3.
5
10
Not selected
for
reenlistment
X
Airman
considered but
not selected for
reenlistment
under the
Selective
Reenlistment
Program. See
AFI 36-2606,
Reenlistment in
the USAF.
Enter date of non-
selection;
duration is until
Date of
Separation.
Source document
is the AF Form
418, Selective
Reenlistment
Program (SRP)
Consideration for
Airmen in the
RegAF/AFR/ANG
. See note 3.
6
12
Article 15
X
X
Airmen who are
serving Article
15, UCMJ
punishment. See
paragraph 5.20.
Effective date of
punishment plus
period of
punishment or
suspension. (only
update if
punishment is in
excess of 30
days). Verify
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Airman has
Unfavorable
Information File
(UIF) code “3” in
PDS. See note 3.
7
13
International
Hold
X
X
Airman placed on
hold according to
AFI 51-703,
Foreign Criminal
Jurisdiction.
Documentation
from Staff Judge
Advocate
required before
update. See notes
3,6,7,8 and 10.
(T-1)
8
14
Material
Witness
X
X
Airman identified
by Staff Judge
Advocate as a
material witness
for a court-
martial, trial in a
foreign country
(criminal or civil)
or certain non-
criminal trials in
US, state or
federal courts.
Documentation
from Staff Judge
Advocate
required before
update. Date
identified by Staff
Judge Advocate
plus estimated
period needed to
complete trial
proceedings (not
to exceed 6
months without
HQ
AFPC/DP3AM
approval). See
note 9. (T-1)
9
15
Court-Martial,
or Civilian
Criminal
Court
X
X
Airman under
criminal charges
and/or awaiting
trial by military
court-martial;
or, under charges
and/or awaiting
trial by civilian
criminal court for
an offense for
which the
maximum
punishment for
the same or
closely related
offense under the
Manual for
Documentation
from Staff Judge
Advocate
required before
update. Date
charges preferred
plus 6 months
(not to exceed 6
months without
prior approval
from HQ
AFPC/DP3AM).
See note 3. (T-1)
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Courts-Martial
(MCM) is
confinement for 1
year or more.
10
16
Control
Roster
X
X
Airman
undergoing
special period of
observation
according to AFI
36-2907,
Unfavorable
Information File
Program.
Date placed on
control roster plus
period of
observation.
Verify Airman
has Unfavorable
Information File
code “2” updated
in PDS. See note
3. (T-1)
11
17
Under
Security
Forces or
Office of
Special
Investigations
Investigation
X
X
Includes
investigation by
the Base Security
Forces, or Air
Force Office of
Special
Investigations
(excludes normal
security clearance
investigations
conducted
according to AFI
31-501,
Personnel
Security Program
Management).
Documentation
from Security
Forces or Office
of Special
Investigations
required before
update. Date
investigation is
directed plus
estimated period
of completion
(not to exceed 6
months without
prior approval
from HQ
AFPC/DP3AM).
See notes 3 and 8.
(T-1)
12
18
Sponsored
Military
Medical
Training
X
Airman in
sponsored
military medical
training.
Date entered
training until
completion of
training.
13
19
Referral
OPR/EPR
X
X
Airman whose
most recent
performance
results in a
referral OPR/EPR
according to AFI
36-2406.
OPR/EPR
closeout date plus
12 months.
Source document
is the OPR/EPR.
See paragraph
5.20.3. for
assignment
ineligibility
52 AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018
criteria. See note
3 and 19. (T-1)
14
21
Commander
Directed Hold
X
Commander’s
option to retain an
Airman to
complete actions
under AFI 36-
3206, AFI 36-
2911, Desertion
and Unauthorized
Absence, 2Lts
non-
recommended for
promotion to 1Lt,
and Article 32,
Uniform Code of
Military Justice
(UCMJ)
investigations.
Requests for other
reasons than those
listed above, see
paragraph 5.20.
Date Airman
officially notified
in writing of
action plus
estimated period
for completion of
action not to
exceed 4 months
without prior
approval from
HQ
AFPC/DP3AM,
except for AFI
36-3206 cases
which may not
exceed 12
months.
See notes 3 and
10. (T-1)
15
X
Airman placed on
hold for
completion of
action under AFIs
36-3208, 36-
2502, Airman
Promotion/
Demotion
Programs, 36-
2911 or Article
32 UCMJ
investigation.
Requests for other
reasons than those
listed above, see
paragraph 5.20.
Date Airman
officially notified
in writing of
action plus
estimated period
for completion of
action, not to
exceed 4 months
without prior
approval from
HQ
AFPC/DP3AM,
except for Airmen
processed for dual
action or lengthy
service separation
(AFI 36-3208)
which may not
exceed 12
months. See
notes 3 and 10.
(T-1)
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16
22
Senior
Military
Faculty
X
Airman holding
Tenure Faculty
Appointment at
the USAF
Academy.
For Senior
Military Faculty
members: Date
the appointment
is approved, in 3
year increments
up to the point of
mandatory
retirement, or
other mutually
agreed periods.
17
24
Applied or
Nominated
for
Assignment
or Training
School
X
Airman applied or
nominated for an
assignment or
training school
and the
prescribing
directive states
Airman is
ineligible for
other assignment
actions until
released or
selected.
Date anticipated
entry into class,
or date Airman
will move if
selected for
assignment. See
note 3.
18
25
Selected for
Special Duty
Assignment
or Formal
Training
X
Airman selected
for Special Duty
Assignment or a
formal school and
there is not a firm
reporting date.
Assignment
Selection Date
plus 6 months.
See note 3.
19
27
Nominated
for a Special
Duty
Assignment
or MAJCOM
assignment
X
Airman
nominated to HQ
USAF or
MAJCOM
controlled
assignment.
Date of
nomination not to
exceed 6 months.
A MAJCOM,
Field Operating
Agency (FOA) or
Direct Reporting
Unit (DRU) must
obtain approval
from the
assignment OPR
on an individual
basis before
authorizing
Airman’s
54 AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018
deferment. See
note 3. (T-1)
20
28
Base of
Preference
X
Approved Base of
Preference (see
Attach 2).
Compute date
according to
Attach 2. See
note 4.
21
29
Retrainee
(does not
apply to
retraining into
Special Duty
Identifier
8F000/First
Sergeant, see
assignment
availability
code 50 and
FS)
X
Approved
retraining
according to AFI
36-2626, Airman
Retraining
Program, or
NCOs approved
for retraining
under Fiscal Year
(FY) Airman
Retraining
programs (may be
through On the
Job Training or
formal training).
24 months from
the date entered
into retraining, or
date completed
formal school
training, or date
arrived station
when PCS is in
conjunction with
retraining, or until
upgraded to
AFSC
commensurate
with grade, or
retraining into
CONUS/OS
imbalanced skills;
whichever is
earlier, but not to
exceed 24
months. See
notes 4 and 12.
22
30
Humanitarian
Reassignment
or Deferment
X
X
Airman
reassigned or
deferred for
humanitarian
reasons in
accordance with
Attachment 16.
If Airman
reassigned, 12
months from date
arrived station. If
deferred at
current location,
12 months from
date of approval.
HQ
AFPC/DP2LWA
may extend, see
note 11.
23
31
Medical
Deferment
X
X
Temporary
disqualification
for worldwide
duty, including
PCS (non-
mobility profile).
Date of
Availability on
AF Form 469,
section IV (not to
exceed 12 months
from date medical
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See paragraph 2.7
and 5.12.
problem
incurred), or
expiration of
medical hold
imposed by HQ
AFPC/DP2NP;
AFRC/SGP for
AFR; NGB/SGP
for ANG. See
notes 7 and 8. (T-
1)
24
32
Join-Spouse
Assignment
X
X
Military couple
assigned jointly in
PCS status. See
Attachment 8.
Defer both
Airmen for 24
months from date
arrived station of
last arriving
Airman. Remove
upon update of
intent code “H.”
See note 2.
25
34
Exceptional
Family
Member
Program
Reassignment
or Deferment
X
X
Airmen
reassigned or
deferred for
Exceptional
Family Member
Program reasons
in accordance
with paragraph
2.18.
Date of arrival
plus 12 months,
or date of
approval not to
exceed 12
months. See note
11.
26
36
HQ AFPC
Controlled,
Force
Structure
Action
(Mandatory
Move)
X
X
Airman deferred
from assignment
until Date of
Availability, then
reassignment
(PCA or PCS) is
mandatory.
Entry date plus
period established
by HQ
AFPC/DP2LWA.
(T-1)
27
37
Medical
Evaluation
Board or
Physical
Evaluation
Board
X
X
Airman deferred
from PCS
reassignment
pending results of
Medical
Evaluation Board
or Physical
Evaluation Board.
See paragraph 2.7
and 5.12.
Regardless of
date of
availability on AF
Form 469, no
assignment action
should be taken
until Airman is
returned to duty
through HQ
AFPC/DP2NP
56 AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018
(RegAF) /
AFRC/SGP
(AFR) /
NGB/SGP (ANG)
and code 37 is
removed as
Airman may be
unfit for
retention. See
note 3. (T-1)
28
38
Recalled
Retiree
X
Airman is a
Regular AF
retiree voluntarily
recalled to active
duty according to
Title 10 USC,
Section 688. Do
not reassign
without approval
of assignment
OPR and Airman
is ineligible for
OS PCS, except
as a volunteer.
Date of entry on
extended active
duty plus period
of active duty.
29
39
Operational
Continuity
X
When assigned to
a different
position on the
same base
(following PCA
w/o PCS only) for
operational
continuity;
or
Following a 365-
day extended
deployment;
or
For 365-day
extended
deployment
where a severe
mission impact
reclama has been
approved by the
MAJCOM/CD
(see Chapter 7).
As directed by the
assignment OPR,
not to exceed 18
months. See
notes 4 and 11.
(T-1)
For 365-day
extended
deployment: 24
months from
return date.
For 365-day
extended
deployment;
Approved
Reclama: 6
months from
required delivery
date.
AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018 57
30
X
Authorized
deferment for
operational
continuity;
or
following a 365-
day extended
deployment;
or
for 365-day
extended
deployment
where a severe
mission impact
reclama has been
approved by the
MAJCOM/CD
(see Chapter 7).
As directed by the
assignment OPR
on an individual
basis, not to
exceed 3 years.
(T-1)
For 365-day
extended
deployment: 24
months from
return date.
For 365-day
extended
deployment
approved
reclama: 6
months from
required delivery
date.
31
40
Involuntary
Consecutive
Overseas
Tour
X
X
Airman directed
to serve an
Involuntary
Consecutive
Overseas Tour
and is ineligible
for involuntary
PCS selection for
24 months except
mandatory PCSs.
24 months from
date arrived
station in CONUS
after completion
of Involuntary
Consecutive
Overseas Tour.
See note 11.
32
41
Voluntary
Stabilized
Base
Assignment
Program
X
Airman has either
an approved
application to
remain at present
Voluntary
Stabilized Base
Assignment
Program base or
is reassigned
under Voluntary
Stabilized Base
Assignment
Program (see
Attach 11).
4 or 5 years from
date of approval
or date arrived
station (as
appropriate – see
Attach 11). See
notes 4 and 11.
58 AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018
33
42
5-Year
Stabilized
Tour
X
Airman assigned
to certain units or
functions
approved for
stabilized tour
(see paragraph
5.11).
Date of
assignment to unit
or function plus 5
years. See note 4.
34
CONUS
Minimum
Tours in a
Special Duty
Identifier
X
To preclude
prolonged
assignment
outside normal
duties of AFSC.
(see paragraph
5.11.).
Date assigned
plus number of
years authorized
per the Special
Category /
Stabilized Tour
guide or date
authorized by HQ
AFPC assignment
OPR. See note 4.
(T-1)
35
43
4-Year
Stabilized
Tour
X
X
Airman assigned
to a minimum
tour.
Date of
assignment to unit
or function plus 4
years. See note 4
36
CONUS
Minimum
Tours in
Special Duty
Identifier
X
To preclude
prolonged
assignment
outside normal
duties of AFSC.
(see paragraph
5.11.).
Date assigned
plus number of
years authorized
per the Special
Category/
Stabilized Tour
guide or date
authorized by HQ
AFPC assignment
OPR. See note 4.
(T-1)
37
44
3-Year
Stabilized
Tour
X
X
Airman assigned
to a minimum
tour.
Date of
assignment to unit
or function plus 3
years. See note 4.
38
CONUS
Minimum
Tours in a
Special Duty
Identifier
X
To preclude
prolonged
assignment
outside normal
duties of AFSC.
(see paragraph
5.11.).
Date assigned
plus number of
years authorized
per the Special
Category/
Stabilized Tour
guide or date
authorized by HQ
AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018 59
AFPC assignment
OPR. See note 4.
(T-1)
39
45
2-Year
Stabilized
Tour
X
Assigned to
certain units or
functions and HQ
AFPC/ DP3AM
approves the
temporary
deferment.
Date of
assignment to unit
or function plus 2
years or other
time period as
determined by
HQ
AFPC/DP3AM.
See note 4. (T-1)
40
X
Completes
weapon system
training in AFSC
1A1X3 or
1A2X3.
24 months from
date enlisted
Airman
completes
weapon system
training.
41
CONUS
Minimum
Tours in a
Special Duty
Identifier
X
To preclude
prolonged
assignment
outside normal
duties of AFSC.
(see paragraph
5.11.).
Date assigned
plus number of
years authorized
per the Special
Category/
Stabilized Tour
guide or date
authorized by HQ
AFPC assignment
OPR. See note 4.
(T-1)
42
46
Joint duty
assignment
Position,
Maximum
Stabilized
Tour
X
Assigned to a
designated joint
duty assignment
position (CONUS
or OS) (see
paragraph 5.56.).
Date determined
and updated by
HQ
AFPC/DP2LWA.
See note 13. (T-1)
43
47
HQ USAF
and related
Activities
X
Assigned to Air
Staff, Air Staff
Support , Air
Force Elements
(AFELM).
Date assigned
plus number of
years authorized
or as determined
by the assignment
OPR.
44
48
School
Assignment
X
Assignments
controlled by HQ
AFPC.
Entry date plus
course length.
60 AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018
45
50
CONUS
Maximum
Stabilized
Tours
X
X
Tours controlled
by HQ USAF and
HQ AFPC.
Date assigned
plus number of
years authorized
per the Special
Category guide.
(For CONUS
Isolated Tour, 24
months for
accompanied/15
months for
unaccompanied).
(T-1)
X
To preclude
prolonged
assignment
outside normal
duties.
46
First Sergeant
(Initial Tour)
X
Assigned as an
8F000 First
Sergeant (see
paragraph 5.11.).
Date graduated
First Sergeant
Academy plus 3
years. Updated
by HQ
AFPC/DP2OSS.
See notes 4, 12,
and 17. (T-1)
47
51
CONUS
Minimum
Stabilized
Tours
X
Tours controlled
by MAJCOM.
Date assigned
plus number of
years authorized
per the Special
Category guide.
(T-1)
48
51
Operational
Deferment
X
Assigned to units
or functions
whose temporary
deferment has
been approved on
a by-name basis
IAW paragraph
5.11.
Date authorized
by HQ AFPC
assignment OPR.
(T-1)
49
52
Voluntary
Education
Program
X
X
Enrolled in off-
duty education
program as shown
in paragraph 5.11.
and AFI 36-2649.
Period authorized
by the specific
program as shown
in paragraph 5.11
and AFI 36-2649.
See notes 2 and 4.
50
54
HQ AFPC
Controlled
Force
Structure
Actions
X
Airman assigned
to a deactivating
or activating
base/unit, or
weapon system
change.
Date of approval
by HQ
AFPC/DP2LWA
plus period of
deferment.
(Reassignment is
AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018 61
not mandatory.)
(T-1)
51
55
CONUS
Minimum
Stabilized
Tours
X
Tours controlled
by HQ USAF and
HQ AFPC.
Date assigned
plus number of
years authorized.
52
56
Secretary of
the Air Force
Personnel
Control List
X
X
Airman deferred
on an individual
basis (by-name)
by the Office of
the Secretary of
the Air Force.
List managed by
HQ AFPC/DP2X.
As determined
and updated by
HQ AFPC/DP2X.
(T-1)
53
57
CONUS
Minimum
Stabilized
Tour,
Presidential
Support
Duties only
X
Officers assigned
to Presidential
Support Duties.
Date assigned
plus number of
years authorized
or as determined
by the assignment
OPR. (T-1)
54
58
Operational
Deferment
X
Officer
considered
essential to a
specific project or
program as shown
in paragraph 5.11.
As directed by the
assignment OPR.
See note 11. (T-1)
55
59
Critical
Acquisition
Position
Tenure (CAP)
X
Officer is
assigned to a
critical
acquisition
position; HQ
AFPC/DP2LA
reviews all
assignments to
critical
acquisition
positions per AFI
63-101.
Date of
assignment to unit
plus number of
years as
determined by the
assignment
authority. The
majority of
critical
acquisition
positions require
3 years, but some
require 4 years.
For officers
assigned to OS
locations the
overseas tour
length takes
precedence over
62 AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018
the Critical
Acquisition
Position tenure.
See note 2.
56
65
Assignment
Incentive Pay
at Overseas
Duty
Locations
X
X
Airmen awarded
monetary
incentive.
Date equal to
DEROS or date
approved as
determined by the
Assignment
Incentive Pay
approved
programs; the
Assignment
Incentive Pay
Personnel Service
Delivery Guide;
and the Airman’s
written
agreement. Note
16
57
67
Aviation
Service Under
Review
X
Continued
utilization in
aviation service is
under review
according to AFI
11-402.
Date action
initiated plus 3
months;
(continued in 3-
month increments
until AF/A3O-AT
advises to
remove). See
note 11.
58
69
Reported as
Bypass
Specialist or
Trainee
Application to
Join Spouse
X
Basic military
trainee reported
by MAJCOM or
HQ AFPC as
bypass specialist
or basic military
trainee who has
made application
to join spouse.
Basic Military
Training
graduation date
for bypass.
Completion date
of Technical
Training for Join
Spouse.
59
70
HQ AFPC or
HQ Air
Education and
Training
Command
(AETC)
Basic Military
Trainee Hold
X
Basic military
trainee identified
by 737 Training
Support Sq who
has unique
clearance
problems that
prohibit
Basic Military
Training
graduation date or
date determined
by AETC or HQ
AFPC OPR
(AETC or HQ
AFPC must
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classification and
reassignment.
approve action).
(T-1)
60
71
Guarantee
AFSC
Program
X
Basic military
trainee who
enlisted under the
Guarantee AFSC
Program.
Basic Military
Training
graduation date.
61
72
Waiver of
Mandatory
Classification
Prerequisites
X
Basic military
trainee who
applied for a
waiver of the
mandatory
Enlisted
Classification
Directory
prerequisites.
1 day before the
normal
classification date
of the week group
the trainee is in.
62
73
Basic Military
Trainee
Recommende
d for
Separation
X
Basic military
trainee
recommended for
separation under
AFI 36-3208.
Date of
recommendation
plus 6 months.
63
77
OS Tour
Extension
Incentive
Program
X
Enlisted who
extended OS tour
under the OS
Tour Extension
Incentive
Program (see
Attach 12).
Automatic update
when DEROS
change reason is
Y1, Y2 or Y3.
Date of
Availability is 12
months from
DEROS PREV,
or 12 months
from Date of
Availability of
prior assignment
availability code
77. See note 15.
(T-1)
64
81
Pregnancy
X
X
Deferment of
female Airman
diagnosed as
pregnant by
medical authority
(see paragraph
5.18).
12 weeks beyond
expected date of
delivery of child
as shown in the
medical
authority’s
statement.
65
85
High School
Senior
X
X
Deferment of
assignment
during eligible
Date equal to the
1st day of the 2nd
month after
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Assignment
Deferment
dependent child’s
senior year in
High School (see
paragraph
5.11.8.).
eligible child
graduates.
66
87
Vulnerable
mover list
deferment
X
Deferment of
placement on the
vulnerable mover
list.
Date established
by assignment
OPR not to
exceed 1 year
67
AP
Assignment
Incentive Pay
at CONUS
Duty
Locations
X
X
Awarded to
Airmen selected
for difficult-to-fill
or less desirable
assignments as
designated by
Secretary of the
Air Force.
Date equal to
DEROS or date
approved as
determined by the
Assignment
Incentive Pay
approved
programs; the
Assignment
Incentive Pay
Personnel
Services Delivery
Guide; and the
Airman’s written
agreement. See
note 16
68
CS
Critical Skills
Retention
(CSR) Bonus
Reenlistment/
Obligated
Service
X
To control
assignments for
Airmen in
1C2XX and
1T2XX AFSCs
that have a
Critical Skills
Retention bonus
to reenlist or
extend.
Date of
enlistment or
extension.
69
ET
365-day
Extended
deployment
X
X
Airman selected
for or currently
deployed on a
365-day Extended
deployment.
Required
Delivery Date
plus 365 days.
70
FS
First Sergeant
(Second or
Consecutive
tours)
X
Airman approved
for second or
consecutive tour
beyond the initial
3-year tour
coordinated with
Date of approval
of second or
consecutive tour
plus length of
approved tour.
Updated by HQ
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the 8F000 Career
Field Manager,
HQ
AFPC/DPOSS,
and Airman’s
Primary Air Force
Specialty Code
(PAFSC)
assignment team.
(See paragraph
5.11.).
AFPC/DP2OSS.
See notes 4, 17,
and 18.
71
Vulne
rable
Move
r
Vulnerable
Mover List
(Final) (See
Attachment 9
- Guide on
AMS)
X
Officer placed on
the Final
Vulnerable
Mover List list by
AFPC assignment
OPR.
Date equal to last
day of the report
no later than date
(RNLTD) months
during the Air
Force Officer
Assignment
System Cycle.
NOTE: Effective
date of the VML
reflected in
remarks and will
equal the date the
Final Vulnerable
Mover List is
posted on Air
Force Officer
Assignment
System.
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 5.11
a. See the Stabilized Tour Guide for a list of organizations authorized stabilized tours
(organizational deferment), the length of the tour (deferment), and if it is a minimum or
maximum tour.
b. An assignment availability code does not preclude a mandatory PCS (see Attachment 1 for
definition of mandatory PCS), unless note 8 is indicated for that code.
2. Do not update for Airmen assigned overseas.
3. Airman is not eligible to apply for the following self-initiated assignment programs until the
deferment has expired (see paragraph 5.20.3.13.). An Airman who had an action approved under
one of these programs before being placed in a code making them ineligible may retain the
previously approved action if expiration of the ineligibility condition is before the departure
date/DEROS. An RNLTD cannot be changed for the sole purpose of allowing an Airman’s
deferment to expire before the departure date/DEROS. (Includes when additional retainability is
required due to change in PCS, TDY, or training requirement)
4. Does not apply to CMSgts, Cols and Cols-selects; do not update unless specifically
66 AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018
authorized by AF/DPE or AF/DPO.
5. If the enlisted Airman refuses to obtain retainability to fulfill the Controlled Duty Assignment
commitment or Active Duty Service Commitment for directed training with a PCS, then the
Total Force Service Center will reclama the assignment.
6. As determined by AFI 51-703.
7. Do not involuntarily extend Airman’s DEROS. Retain Airman in place, but allow DEROS to
expire (unless a voluntary DEROS extension is requested and approved).
8. Includes mandatory PCS.
9. This provision for civil court is only when an Airman must appear as a material witness on
behalf of any party in connection with judicial proceedings to which the United States is a party.
(T-1)
10. Advise the assignment OPR with information addressee of HQ AFPC/DP3AM when placing
the Airman in this code and PCS is mandatory.
11. Requires assignment OPR approval prior to update of this code on an Airman. The
Assignment Action Reason (AAR) for a PCS or other similar approval (such as a letter/memo,
assignment trailer remarks, approved application, PCS orders, and so on) may be used by MPF
as authority for update of an assignment availability code.
12. Although every effort is made to ensure completion of the deferment period after retraining,
the deferment may end before the scheduled date in order to meet higher priority manning needs.
HQ AFPC/DP3AM must approve all waivers of the date of availability for FY Airman retraining
programs. HQ AFPC/DP2OS must approve all waivers of the date of availability for First
Sergeants. Waiver authority for NCOs retraining under FY enlisted Airman retraining program
and subsequently selected for CMSgt is AF/DPE. (T-1)
13. Applies only to officers assigned to joint activities who are assigned to formally joint duty
assignment positions. Does not include officers assigned to joint activities in non-JDA
positions.
14. Also use for officers assigned in the CONUS (only) to joint activities in non-joint duty
assignment positions.
15. Enlisted Airmen receiving OS tour extension incentive program pay may depart current OS
location within the month and year of date of availability shown.
16. See paragraph 5.57
17. Review AFI 36-2113, The First Sergeant, for additional information and guidance.
18. This code/date is solely used to identify a First Sergeant’s second or subsequent tour; this is
not a deferment code to stabilize to a specific location.
19. Calculate date of availability by adding 12 months to the close out date of the referral
OPR/EPR then update date of availability as the 1st of the month following the 12 months for
officers or the 1st of the month following the static close out date (SCOD) for enlisted.
Example: Referral EPR for Senior Airman (SrA) closed out on 18 July 2015, date of availability
is 1 April 2016 since the static close out date is 31 Mar. The code is removed when an Airman’s
subsequent OPR/EPR is written that is not a referral report.
Table 2.2. Assignment Limitation Codes
LINE
A
B
C
D
E
Code
Title
Description
(Applies to both
officers and
Effective Date
and Duration
Limitation on PCS
Selection
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enlisted unless
indicated
otherwise)
1
A
Post Delivery
Deferment
Female Airman
with newborn child
(post-delivery
deferment).
Date of child's
birth plus 12
months
Eligible; establish
RNLTD consistent
with expiration of
limitation. See
paragraph 5.18. See
note 1. (T-1)
2
B
Sensitive
Compartmental
Information
(SCI) Access
Position
Airman not
qualified for
assignment
requiring SCI
access.
Date of
disqualification
plus 5 years.
Eligible; except to
position requiring
Sensitive
Compartmental
Information (SCI)
access, or when
RNLTD is after
expiration of
limitation.
3
C
Medical
Assignment
Limitation
C3 Stratification:
Assignment
limited to specific
installations based
on medical need
and availability of
care.
Date authorized
by HQ AFPC/
DP2NP. See
paragraph 2.7 and
5.12.
Airman may not
PCS outside the
limits set by his or
her stratification
unless waived by the
authority specified
in AFI 41-210,
Tricare Operations
and Patient
Administration
Functions.
See note 6. (T-1)
4
D
Permissive
Action Link
(PAL) Duties
Previously
assigned
Permissive Action
Link duties.
Completion of
Permissive
Action Link tour
plus 2 years.
Ineligible for
intracommand
assignment or
consecutive overseas
tour assignment to
unit level in same
theater. (T-1)
5
E
Congressional
Medal of Honor
Airman
recommended for
or awarded Medal
of Honor
Date of award or
recommendation;
indefinite. See
paragraph 6.9.
Not eligible for
involuntary
assignment to duties
requiring
participation in
combat or
assignment to a
hostile fire or
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imminent danger
area. (T-1)
6
G
Department of
Energy Sigma
14.
Airmen granted
Department of
Energy Sigma 14
access.
Date of signature
by Department of
Energy official on
Department of
Energy Form
5631.20;
indefinitely (see
note 9).
Prohibited from
being part of a two-
person concept team
that may afford
access to a nuclear
weapon. (T-0)
7
H
Driver
Qualification
Airman cannot
qualify to drive a
Government
vehicle.
Date of
disqualification;
indefinite.
Eligible.
8
J
Sole Surviving
Son or
Daughter
Airman is sole
surviving son or
daughter. See
Attachment 5.
Date of approved
application;
indefinite
(officers); date of
separation
(enlisted); until
Airman waives
(officers or
enlisted).
Eligible; except for
assignment to an
area designated as a
hostile fire area or
any other
assignment that
would subject
Airman to actual
combat with an
enemy. (T-1)
9
K
Conscientious
Objector
Pending separation
as a Conscientious
Objector, AFI 36-
3204, Procedures
for Applying as a
Conscientious
Objector, AFI 36-
3207, Separating
Commissioned
Officers, and AFI
36-3208 (enlisted).
Date of
application not to
exceed 3 months.
HQ AFPC/
DP3AM may
approve
extensions.
Ineligible for
assignment to
combatant duties
pending separation.
(T-1)
10
L
(also
see
assig
nmen
t
limita
tion
code
8)
First-Term
Airman
Declined to
Obtain PCS
Retainability
CONUS-to-
CONUS,
CONUS-to- OS
First-Term Airman
selected for
assignment
declines or refuses
to obtain required
retainability.
Date of separation
of first
enlistment.
Eligible for
assignment for
which he or she has
retainability or when
retainability is
waived. See note 2.
(T-1)
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11
M
Unauthorized
Launch Studies
Restrictions
Do not assign to
missile launch-
related positions
according to AFI
91-106,
Unauthorized
Launch, Threat
Mitigation and
Launch Action
Studies.
Date of
identification;
indefinite.
Eligible except for
assignment to
missile launch-
related duty as
outlined in AFI 91-
106. (T-1)
12
N
Enlisted Airman
Not Medically
Qualified for
Airborne
Support
Aircrew Duty
("X" Prefix psn)
Not medically
qualified for such
flying status before
placement on
flying status (but
qualified to remain
on active duty for
duty in AFSC, etc.)
Date enlisted
Airman is found
not medically
qualified through
period specified,
but not more than
2 years. Repeat
as required.
Eligible except for
"X" prefix flying
duty. (T-1)
13
O
Enlisted Airman
has Approved
Reenlistment
Bonus (see note
3)
Reenlists or
extends and
receives a
reenlistment
bonus.
Date of
reenlistment or
date entered
qualified
extension for
which bonus was
paid plus term of
years bonus is
paid.
Eligible for any
assignment in the
bonus AFSC unless
waived by HQ
AFPC.
14
P
Defense Courier
Service
Enlisted Airman
served previous
tour in Courier
Service and is
therefore ineligible
for another courier
assignment.
Date tour
completed;
indefinite.
Eligible except for
assignment to
Defense Courier
Service duty. (T-1)
15
Q
Exceptional
Family Member
Program
Airman has a
family member
with a special need
that meets DoD
criteria for
enrollment in the
Exceptional
Family Member
Program . See
paragraph 2.18.
Date of
identification;
indefinite. May
be deleted when
the special need
no longer exists.
See note 4.
The base Special
Needs Coordinator
must review
CONUS or OS
assignment. (T-1)
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16
R
Peace Corps
Former member of
Peace Corps. See
paragraph 2.15.
Date of
confirmation;
indefinite.
Eligible except to
duties in an
intelligence capacity
in any foreign
country the Airman
served in the Peace
Corps. (T-1)
17
S
Adoption
Deferment
Airman (member
of a military
couple or single
Airman sponsor)
adoption deferment
Date child placed
in Airman’s home
as part of official
adoption process
plus 6 months.
Eligible. Establish
RNLTD consistent
with expiration of
limitation. See
paragraph 2.8. See
note 1. (T-1)
18
T
Firearms/
Ammunition
Disqualification
Airman not
qualified to ship,
transport, possess,
or receive firearms
or ammunition.
Date of
confirmation;
indefinite.
Eligible except for
assignment to duties/
locations
requiring weapons/
ammunition
possession or
qualification. (T-1)
19
U
Under Age 18
Enlisted Airmen
under the age of 18
are not eligible to
PCS to an OS
location.
Date graduated
from technical
training until
Airman reaches
18 years of age.
Ineligible to PCS to
OS locations,
preventing Airman
from inadvertently
being assigned to a
hostile fire/
imminent danger
pay zone in
accordance with
DoD child soldier
guidance. (T-1)
20
V
Disqualified for
Postal Duties
Enlisted Airman
not qualified for
assignment to
postal duties.
Date of
disqualification;
Indefinite.
Eligible except for
assignment to postal
position. (T-1)
21
W
Limited
Assignment
Status
Airmen retained on
active duty by
direction of the
Disability
Evaluation System
Date of
determination for
an indefinite
period of time.
Eligible for PCS, but
only in limited cases
(contact HQ
AFPC/DP3AM). (T-
1)
22
X
Medical
Assignment
Limitation
C1 Stratification:
assignable to
global DoD fixed
installations with
intrinsic medical
treatment facilities.
Date authorized
by MTF/SG,
MAJCOM/SG, or
HQ AFPC/
DP2NP. See
paragraph 2.7 and
Airman may not
PCS outside the
limits set by his or
her stratification
unless waived by the
authority specified
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Assignable to non-
permanent
installations or
installations
without intrinsic
medical treatment
facility with
approval of
gaining installation
SGP or SGH or
MAJCOM
equivalent if none
at installation
5.12.
in AFI 41-210.
See note 7. (T-1)
23
Y
Medical
Assignment
Limitation
C2 Stratification:
Assignable to
CONUS
installations with
intrinsic fixed
Medical Treatment
Facilities
(TRICARE
network
availability
assumed).
Assignable to
OCONUS
installations with
approval of
gaining
MAJCOM/SG (or
delegate)
Date authorized
by MAJCOM/SG,
or HQ
AFPC/DP2NP.
See paragraph
2.7 and 5.12.
Airman may not
PCS outside the
limits set by his or
her stratification
unless waived by the
authority specified
in AFI 41-210. See
note 8. (T-1)
24
2
First Term
Airman
Declined to
Obtain
Retainability for
Training
First Term Airman
selected for
training declines or
refuses to obtain
required
retainability
Date of separation
of first
enlistment.
Eligible for
assignment for
which Airman has
retainability or if
retainability is
waived. See note 2.
25
4
Officers
Awaiting PCS
Training
Program
Lt accessed and
assigned to a duty
station prior to
initial skill
training.
Eligible. Updated
by HQ AFPC/DP2
assignment team
only.
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26
5
Prisoner of
War, Southeast
Asia
Airman is a former
Prisoner of War in
Southeast Asia.
See paragraph 2.16
Date of
confirmation;
indefinite.
Eligible except for
assignment to an
area that would
subject Airman to
capture by the same
combatants or by
nations sympathetic
with his or her
former captor. (T-1)
27
6
Family Member
Restriction
(hostile fire
area)
Deferred from
involuntary
assignment to a
hostile fire area or
imminent danger
area. See
Attachment 4.
Date of death of
family member or
date family
member is
determined
disabled;
indefinite.
Not eligible for
involuntary
assignment to a
hostile fire area. (T-
1)
28
7
Prisoner of
War, other than
Southeast Asia
Airman is former
Prisoner of War, or
detainee, other
than during WWII,
Korea or Southeast
Asia. See
paragraph 2.16.
Date of
confirmation;
indefinite.
Eligible except to an
area that would
subject Airman to
capture by the same
combatants or by
nations sympathetic
with his or her
former captor. (T-1)
29
8
First-Term
Airman with
insufficient
service
retainability to
complete the
full required OS
tour
First-Term Airman
who arrives OS
with insufficient
service
retainability to
complete the
required OS tour
(including an
extended long
tour), who refuses,
declines or is
ineligible to obtain
full retainability.
Date ineligibility
determined, or
date Airman
declines;
expiration date is
the projected tour
completion date
for the full
prescribed OS
tour. See note 5.
Ineligible for PCS
selection, except
when current OS
tour is a short tour
and Airman has 7
months or more
retainability after
declination, then is
eligible for PCS to
return to CONUS.
See notes 2 and 5.
(T-1)
30
First-Term
Airman
declines,
refuses or fails
to obtain
retainability for
PCS
First-Term Airman
declines, refuses or
fails to obtain
retainability for
PCS (OS to
CONUS or OS to
OS). Also see
assignment
Date enlisted
Airman signs the
AF From 964
declining to
obtain PCS
retainability;
expiration date is
Date of
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limitation code L
and note 5.
Separation or
reenlistment.
NOTES:
1. For pregnancy, see paragraph 5.18 and Table 2.1, assignment availability code 81. For
adoption, see paragraph 2.8 and Table 2.2, assignment limitation code “S.”
2. Airman is not eligible to apply for self-initiated assignment programs until the deferment has
expired (see paragraph 5.20.3.13.). An Airman who had an action approved under one of these
programs before being placed in a code making them ineligible may retain the previously
approved action if expiration of the ineligibility condition is before the departure date/DEROS.
An RNLTD will not be changed for the sole purpose of allowing an Airman’s deferment to
expire before the departure date/DEROS. (Includes when additional retainability is required due
to change in PCS, TDY, or training requirement).
3. Includes Enlistment Bonus (EB), Broken Service Selective Reenlistment Bonus, or Selective
Reenlistment Bonus.
4. MPF update assignment limitation code “Q” only when instructed to do so by HQ
AFPC/DP2LWA or upon written confirmation from the base Special Needs Coordinator that an
Airman has a family member who meets DoD enrollment criteria for the EFMP. Delete the “Q”
code only when instructed to do so by HQ AFPC/DP2LWA or upon written confirmation from
the base Special Needs Coordinator that the special needs no longer exist.
5. A first-term Airman, selected as a volunteer for an extended long OS tour can delay obtaining
retainability for a portion of the extended OS tour until after arrival OS. See paragraph 5.28
and Table 5.5 The Total Force Service Center will input assignment limitation code 8 for
approved delays with expiration date of the projected tour completion date for the full extended
tour. (T-1) The gaining OS Military Personnel Flight will verify the projected tour completion
date and correct as necessary. Upon reenlistment, the DEROS automatically changes to reflect
completion of the full prescribed extended OS tour length. (T-1)
6. Requests to defer PCS reassignment for medical cause will be cause to initiate review in lieu
of (RILO) Medical Evaluation Board to determine fitness for continued service when there is
evidence that there has been a change in the Airman’s medical condition since the last Medical
Evaluation Board . If no clinical finding supports a change in the Airman’s condition, the
Airman will PCS as directed.
7. Generally approved for conditions that are static and found as a result of medical records
review and not incident to medical care. Temporary or mild conditions requiring follow-up but
clinically quiescent.
8. Generally approved for temporary or mild conditions requiring follow-up but clinically
quiescent and managed without frequent visits or unique medication regimens or prescriptions.
9. Contact HQ USAF/A10 for waiver authority.
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Chapter 3
TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) ASSIGNMENT
3.1. Purpose of TDY. In accordance with Title 37 USC §474, Travel and Transportation
Allowances: General, this instruction authorizes Airmen to be temporarily assigned to perform
duty for the following reasons: at a location other than their current permanent duty station in
support of requirements for their next PCS assignment, for administrative reasons, and manning
assistance.
3.1.1. It prescribes policies, procedures, restrictions, and guidance for selection and effective
management of Airmen TDY for these reasons only:
3.1.1.1. TDY (as related to a PCS assignment action) which is not authorized by this
instruction or some other AF instruction may be submitted for consideration as an
exception according to paragraph 4.5. Exceptions are requested and the TDY authorized
in advance. Authorization of TDY as an exception does not include funding. The
availability of funding may not be the sole basis for authorization of TDY. TDY authorized
as an exception is on the basis that TDY serves the best interests of the AF. TDY IAW
this instruction, including as an exception, cannot be authorized solely for personal reasons.
3.1.1.2. Administrative TDY is used only for official military reasons to advise or
participate in such activities as briefings, lectures, staff assistance, meetings, conferences,
or to attend a course of instruction of less than 20 weeks. Before directing TDY, officials
should be convinced TDY is essential and the results pay back the AF for the cost of the
TDY. Further, the cost in terms of unit, Airman, and family turbulence associated with
TDY is considered and the TDY deemed essential to satisfy the needs of the AF.
3.1.1.3. Manning assistance TDY may be used to satisfy one-time operational manning
requirements of short duration or to satisfy long-term operational manning requirements
on a temporary basis while PCS arrangements are completed.
3.1.2. TDY for other reasons, such as, Aerospace Expeditionary Force contingency
deployments, exercises, to appear as a witness, for medical evaluation, permissive travel, and
so on, is not authorized under the authority of this instruction. The authority for that type TDY,
funding authorization, criteria for selection of Airmen (if applicable), and so on, should be
addressed in the instruction which authorizes TDY for those purposes. Permissive Travel is
authorized and approved according to the criteria in AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program.
Air Expeditionary Force contingency deployment and exercise TDYs are authorized and
approved according to the criteria in AFI 10-401, Air Force Operations Planning and
Execution, AFI 10-403, Deployment Planning and Execution and AFI 36-3802, Personnel
Readiness Operations (formerly AFI 10-215).
3.2. Delegation of Temporary Duty (TDY) Assignment Authority. TDY assignment authority
is decentralized for administrative TDY and is hereby delegated to MAJCOMs, or equivalent. As
used here, the term equivalent includes the headquarters of Field Operating Agencies (FOA),
Direct Reporting Units (DRU), and the headquarters level of those other functions which have
been assigned a MAJCOM Identity Code as shown in the USAF Personnel Accounting System
(PAS) Directory. A MAJCOM (or equivalent) may further delegate TDY authority down to and
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including squadron level. A MAJCOM (or equivalent) may limit TDY authority it delegates.
Example: a MAJCOM may limit locally originated TDY to within the CONUS only.
3.3. TDY Allowances. When an Airman is to be assigned for TDY at a location other than his or
her permanent duty station (regardless of the distance involved), the assistance of the servicing
Financial Services Officer (FSO) should be requested to determine if TDY allowances accrue to
an Airman according to the JTR, and what the cost is going to be. When Airmen accrue TDY
allowances, that TDY is subject to the restrictions prescribed by the JTR and this instruction.
When an Airman is ordered to take an action for which an allowance is authorized by the JTR, that
action obligates the AF to pay or reimburse him or her if the Airman makes a claim. When Airmen
accrue TDY allowances in conjunction with TDY, the JTR requires TDY orders be issued to record
the TDY. TDY orders are issued according to AFI 65-103, Temporary Duty Orders. Permissive
Travel is authorized and approved according to the criteria in AFI 36-3003.
3.4. When to Request PCS or Authorize TDY. When a MAJCOM (or equivalent) has an
operational mission which exists at a specific location for more than 180 consecutive days, then
consideration should be given to establishing a permanent AF unit at that location, allocation of
manpower authorizations and accomplishment of the mission by assignment of Airmen in PCS
status. It is recognized that it’s not always possible to determine the exact length of time needed
to accomplish a mission and sometimes long-term TDY is necessary because PCS assignment to
a location is not feasible. However, for Airmen assignment planning purposes, the 179 day
guideline is normally used in determining which missions can be met via TDY and which should
be satisfied on a PCS basis. NOTE: As a reminder, normally before an assignment OPR can
assign an Airman OS in PCS status, a Status of Forces Agreement exists (excluding PCS to Alaska,
Hawaii, or a territory or possession of the U.S.), the OS PCS tour length is requested and approved
per Chapter 6, an AF unit is established with manpower positions authorized, and other personnel
support actions essential to permanent assignment of US Airmen are completed. When the
prerequisites for PCS of Airmen have been completed, then a MAJCOM (or equivalent) may
request the assignment OPR assign Airmen on a PCS basis (see paragraphs 3.2, 5.3, and 6.5).
3.5. Determining TDY or PCS to Attend a Course of Instruction. The Joint Travel
Regulation, par. 032201, establishes that when an Airman is to attend a course (or courses) of
instruction of less than 20 calendar weeks, then attendance is in TDY status (use the duration of
the course(s) as shown in Air Force Education and Training Course Announcements (ETCA)
(https://etca.randolph.af.mil) at any one location, or total duration of courses when attending two
or more courses at the same location). (EXCEPTION: Assign enlisted Airmen graduating from
basic training to school in PCS status if assigning them directly to a technical school regardless of
the course length.) The length of TDY cannot exceed the number of calendar days from the course
reporting date to the final graduation date as shown in the quota allocation, plus all allowable travel
time. Conversely, when an Airman attends a course (or courses) at one location and the official
length of the course(s) is 20 weeks or more, then the Airman attends in PCS status. When an
Airman’s attendance status is TDY, but he or she remains at a location for 20 weeks or more
(example: if an Airman is ordered to repeat a block of training), the original attendance status of
TDY based on the course length is not changed from TDY to PCS. Similarly, when an Airman’s
attendance status is PCS based on the course length and he or she completes the course (or is
eliminated) in less than 20 weeks, the original attendance status of PCS is not changed to TDY.
Upon determining attendance is in a TDY status, then see paragraph 5.31.5 and 3.6, Table 3.1,
and paragraph 6.6.
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3.6. TDY Restrictions. A number of the TDY assignment policies and procedures outlined in
this instruction have been established to specifically comply with, or to comply with the intent of,
Comptroller General Decisions or the Joint Travel Regulation. Erroneous payments to Airmen
(regardless of how the error occurred) are normally recouped as soon as the error is discovered.
Further, it is not always possible to correct errors administratively when they involve allowances.
Accordingly, commanders at all levels and officials responsible for directing and/or approving
TDY should be familiar with and comply with the restrictions established below. Airmen also
have a personal responsibility to confirm their allowances through official sources such as their
supporting Financial Services Officer.
3.6.1. Restriction on Consecutive Number of Days TDY to Any One Location (Other Than
for Training or Operational/Contingency Deployments). Comptroller General Decision, 38
Comptroller General 853 (1959), and Joint Travel Regulation, par. 010206-H, state a TDY
assignment at one location may not exceed 180 consecutive days, except when authorized
through the secretarial process, see paragraph 3.6.2 for waiver requests. Airmen authorized
to perform a TDY under this provision are authorized per diem entitlements.
3.6.2. Requests for Waivers. The office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Force Management
Integration, Air Force Principal to Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee
(PDTATAC), is the Secretariat level approval authority in matters under the JTR and is the
authority for TDYs. For waivers of paragraph 3.6.1, the RegAF unit commander will initiate
a waiver request and send it to HQ AFPC/DP3AM, for Lt Cols and below and SMSgts and
below, to AF/DPO for colonels (including selectees), to AF/DPG for General officers, or to
AF/DPE for CMSgts and CMSgt selects for processing to the Air Force Principal to Per Diem,
Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee. (T-1) For the Air Reserve Component,
requests involving Military Personnel Appropriations (MPA) days, use the Manpower Military
Personnel Appropriations Man-day Management System (M4S) to process the per diem
waiver. (T-1) For Air Reserve Component requests involving Reserve Personnel
Appropriation days, use the following manual process to submit the per diem waiver. (T-1)
The manual process includes a letter with justification signed by the unit commander or
authorized representative processed through the appropriate chain of command to AF/REPP
or NGB/A1PS for processing to SAF/MR. TDYs requiring the Air Force Principal to Per
Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee waiver must be submitted no later
than 30 days in advance of the 181
st
day of duty. (T-1) Waivers are considered when mission
objectives or unusual circumstances develop requiring an Airman to be TDY for longer than
180 consecutive days. The Airman's home station unit commander or TDY location
commander initiates the request, sends to HQ AFPC/DP3AM (or AF/DPO or AF/DPE as
appropriate) for processing to the Air Force Principal to Per Diem, Travel and Transportation
Allowance Committee . (T-0) All TDYs that are projected to exceed 365 consecutive days
require MAJCOM/CD or staff equivalent endorsement prior to submission to AFPC/DP3AM.
Justification letters will include:
3.6.2.1. Date TDY began and date current TDY period ends (including any prior waivers).
3.6.2.2. Justification for the TDY or additional TDY term.
3.6.2.3. Number of additional days required and new TDY completion date.
3.6.2.4. Volunteer status of Airman and commander's recommendation.
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3.6.2.5. A statement regarding any hardship the Airman may incur.
3.6.3. Restrictions on TDY In Conjunction With PCS. Comptroller General Decisions and
the Joint Travel Regulation place some special restrictions on TDY of Airmen who have also
been selected for PCS. Accordingly, the AF has established a number of personnel
management policies as outlined below to avoid TDY which could conflict with restrictions
imposed. Requests for TDY enroute PCS must be approved by the assignment OPR and the
authority for funding of the TDY verified. (T-1)
3.6.3.1. TDY Enroute at Current or New Duty Station. TDY at an Airman's current duty
station (after signing out PCS), TDY at an Airman’s new duty station (before signing in
PCS), or TDY to a location in proximity to either the old or new duty station, is not
authorized as TDY enroute PCS. There are no TDY allowances when a TDY location is
the same as an Airman’s (old or new) permanent duty station and only minimal TDY
allowances authorized for duty at a location in proximity of an Airman’s duty station (old
or new). Therefore, the remarks section of the PCS orders may make mention of a TDY
required in connection with an Airman’s PCS which is to be performed at, or in the vicinity
of, the old or new duty station, but the TDY cannot be ordered as TDY enroute PCS. TDY
of this nature is performed before an Airman departs the current permanent duty station on
PCS, or after arrival PCS at the Airman's new permanent duty station.
3.6.3.2. PCS to the Same Location as TDY, or TDY to the Same Location as PCS.
Whenever possible, the AF should avoid multiple allowances for TDY when an Airman
has also been selected for PCS to the same location. An Airman can be "selected for PCS
to the same location" in two ways as explained below.
3.6.3.2.1. PCS to the Same Location as TDY. An Airman who while at a TDY station
receives a PCS authorization/order or information indicating that he or she will be
transferred to the TDY station on a specified future date, is authorized payment of
otherwise proper TDY allowances for the TDY involved and return travel to the old
permanent duty station. An Airman who receives a PCS authorization/order while at a
TDY station designating that TDY station as the new permanent duty station effective
immediately, is not authorized per diem beginning on the date he or she receives that
authorization/order. An Airman who receives a PCS authorization/order while on
TDY, and returns to the old permanent duty station, is paid PCS allowances from the
TDY station to the old permanent duty station, and then to the new permanent duty
station via any TDY station(s). This includes an Airman who receives a PCS
authorization/order while at a TDY station designating it as the new permanent duty
station effective immediately (see Joint Travel Regulation, par 020315-Q).
3.6.3.2.2. Selected for PCS, then Selected for TDY to the Same Location. When an
Airman previously selected for PCS (regardless of the reporting date) is ordered to the
same location in a TDY status, then upon arrival TDY allowances terminate and the
Airman's status becomes PCS if the duties while TDY are the same as they would have
been upon PCS completion. To preclude this from happening inadvertently, as a
general rule, an Airman selected for PCS may not be issued TDY orders to the new
permanent duty station when duties while TDY are the same as those when PCS is
completed. Alternatives include accelerating the Airman's PCS RNLTD or selecting
someone else for the TDY. Exceptions may be requested per paragraph 4.5.
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3.6.3.3. TDY of Airmen Deferred For Humanitarian/Exceptional Family Member
Program Reasons. See Attachments 17 and paragraph 2.18 for guidance on selection of
Airmen for TDY who have approved humanitarian (assignment availability code 30) or
Exceptional Family Member Program deferments (assignment availability code 34 or
assignment limitation code Q).
3.6.4. TDY Not in Direct Support of a PCS. Normally, only TDY which directly supports a
PCS is authorized enroute, regardless of the availability of funding. Authorizing TDY enroute
PCS for other reasons such as operational manning assistance, to participate in an exercise,
and so on, can create unforeseen problems and hardships on Airmen with regard to pay and
allowances, housing, arrangements for dependents, Household Goods shipment and storage,
Status of Forces Agreements, and so on. Exceptions can be considered according to
paragraph 4.5.
3.6.5. Restrictions on Selection of Airmen for TDY and PCS While TDY. This instruction
prescribes a framework of restrictions and policies applicable to selection of Airmen for TDY.
When more than one Airman assigned is qualified and eligible, this instruction does not specify
an order in which to select Airmen for a specific kind or length of TDY. Commanders need a
reasonable degree of flexibility to balance satisfying the needs of the AF with the impact TDY
has on assigned Airmen and their families. Commanders may establish additional criteria to
ensure TDY selection of Airmen they command is as fair and equitable as possible, all factors
considered.
3.6.5.1. Qualifications to Perform TDY. The primary consideration in selecting Airmen
for TDY is an Airman’s qualifications to perform the TDY mission. For TDY to attend a
course of instruction, selection is in accordance with guidance furnished for the specific
training and to the degree practical, the guidance in this instruction. However, as in
selection for PCS, there are a number of very important factors to be considered when
selecting Airmen for TDY. To the degree possible, involuntary TDY should be distributed
equitably among Airmen similarly qualified.
3.6.5.2. Airmen Who Recently Completed a PCS or Pending PCS, Separation or
Retirement. Table 3.2 establishes a minimum time-on-station for selection for TDY (as
prescribed in this chapter), after PCS and before PCS and before separation (including
retirement). Normally, Airmen who have recently completed a PCS and those pending
PCS or separation/retirement should not be sent TDY or permitted to remain on TDY,
when the departure date or completion date is less than the minimums shown in Table 3.2.
It is recognized that the minimums in Table 3.2 may not be adequate in all circumstances
for all Airmen. However, generally the minimums established provide enough time for
most Airmen and most base agencies to take care of essential processing or other
requirements. In some instances, essential processing or other actions may need to be
completed via a power of attorney, by mail or message, or rescheduled on a priority basis
due to Airman’s absence on TDY. Authority to waive the established time-on-station
minimums is delegated to the unit commander provided waiver does not interfere with the
Airman meeting the RNLTD for a projected PCS, or separation/retirement on the scheduled
date. Airmen should be given the opportunity to state if a hardship would be created as a
result of a waiver and commanders should confirm that all required PCS, separation or
retirement actions can be accomplished. Example: an Airman who has no dependents and
resides on-base in unaccompanied housing may not require 30 days on station immediately
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preceding separation; or, an Airman scheduled to take 30 days leave in conjunction with
PCS may agree to reduce the number of days leave in order to remain on TDY for an
additional period of time negating the requirement for TDY replacement; or, if necessary,
a commander may disapprove delay enroute in conjunction with an Airman’s PCS in order
to complete the TDY and still comply with the RNLTD for a projected PCS.
3.6.6. Retainability. Normally, Airmen who either possess sufficient service retainability or
who are eligible to obtain retainability to complete the full period of TDY are selected.
(NOTE: Officers with an indefinite Date of Separation are viewed as having indefinite service
retainability. Expiration of an officer's Active Duty Service Commitment is not an established
Date of Separation or established retirement date.) Selection of Airmen who have or can obtain
retainability for the full period of TDY precludes having to replace Airmen and reduces
mission and family turbulence. However, when necessary, commanders may direct Airmen to
perform TDY within the amount of retainability they have. This includes officers who
established a Date of Separation under 7-day option provisions when notified of TDY
selection, officers and enlisted Airmen who established a retirement date under 7-day option
provisions, and enlisted Airmen who declined to obtain retainability for the full TDY period.
3.7. TDY Cost Chargeable to Military Personnel (MILPERS) PCS Account. According to
AFI 65-601 V1, Budget Guidance and Procedures, TDY to be charged to the MILPERS PCS
Account is performed enroute PCS (not TDY and return), cannot exceed 15 days (including travel
time) and can be authorized only for the reasons listed in paragraphs 3.7.1 through 3.7.4 (These
reasons apply only to Airmen, not family members or civilian DoD employees.) For TDY which
meets the criteria in this paragraph, HQ AFPC/DP3AM/DP3DW must review all requests for TDY
enroute PCS when the TDY is to be charged to the MILPERS PCS Account. (T-1) Requests for
TDY for other reasons (such as briefings, debriefing, orientation, etc.) will be funded by the
requiring command's Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funds.
3.7.1. Weapons training.
3.7.2. Medical examination.
3.7.3. Obtaining passports (to pick up completed passport only, not for processing passports).
3.7.4. In-processing or out-processing at the host base only when required by host/tenant
agreement or Status of Forces Agreement. There are no PCS-related AF military personnel
actions which require an Airman to perform TDY enroute.
3.7.5. Requests for waivers or exceptions must be submitted by the MAJCOM (or equivalent)
directly to SAF/FMBMM, and include as information addressees the assignment OPR and HQ
AFPC/DP3AM/DP3DW.
3.7.6. Authorization for funding of TDY enroute PCS when the TDY is ordered by a DoD
activity and is in direct support of PCS to (or from) the AF Element (AFELM) of a DoD
activity, should be requested from Air Force District of Washington (AFDW)/11WG/FMAP,
Joint Base Andrews, MD.
3.8. TDY Orders. Commanders ensure TDY orders are issued as shown in AFI 65-103. Per
paragraph 3.3, orders are required per the Joint Travel Regulation when Airmen accrue TDY
allowances. For personnel accounting purposes, Airmen must provide a copy of the TDY orders
to their MPF. (T-3) Unless firm departure and reporting dates to the TDY location are directed,
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commanders determine these dates. Airmen cannot arrive prior to the date they are needed
consistent with availability of transportation. For TDY to training courses, Airmen are normally
ordered not to arrive more than 1 day prior to the class start date. When the course ends, the
Airman departs per his or her orders or as determined by the school commander.
3.9. TDY to HQ USAF. Airmen may be placed on TDY to HQ USAF agencies after approval is
granted by the interested staff office. Approval by the appropriate staff office will provide the
name and location of the office to which the Airman is to report. (T-1) The address symbol and
location is shown in TDY orders.
3.10. Country Clearance for OS TDY. Official TDY visits to locations in foreign countries
outside the CONUS are cleared in advance with United States authorities who have jurisdiction in
the area. Usually this clearance is requested 30 calendar days in advance of the proposed departure
date. DoD 4500.54E, DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, shows the clearance requirements and
controls on travel outside the CONUS. Airmen who perform TDY read the applicable portions of
the guide or be briefed on its content by personnel processing Airmen for TDY.
3.11. Variation in Itinerary. An authorization for variation in itinerary permits the omission of
travel to any place stated in the travel order, allows travel to destinations not named in the order
and grants changes in the order of places shown as necessary to accomplish the mission. Usually
the purpose of a trip and places of TDY are known at the time a travel order is published. The
authorization for variation in itinerary does not take the place of good planning. This authority is
not to be read as granting blanket travel authorization.
3.12. Funding of TDY. The guidelines for funding of manning assistance TDY (not in
conjunction with PCS) are contained in AFI 65-601, Volume 1. For funding of TDY for training,
see the Air Force Education and Training Course Announcement or the training instructions. For
funding of TDY enroute in conjunction with a PCS, see paragraph 3.7. For intracommand and
inter-command manning assistance TDY, funding is furnished by the requesting MAJCOM.
3.13. TDY “Hold” for Airmen Enroute PCS. Airmen enroute between permanent duty stations
may be placed on official TDY (often referred to as TDY “hold”) when they are directed for
official reasons by the assignment OPR to discontinue travel pending further orders. Commanders
or other officials who desire to place Airmen enroute PCS in official TDY status must obtain
advance approval from HQ AFPC/DP3AM. (T-1) This does not mean that HQ AFPC/DP3AM
has approval authority in all cases, but rather this office will determine if TDY or some other action
is appropriate and then request approval from the appropriate authority depending on the
circumstances. (T-1) Normally, this kind of TDY is intended for use when, based on change in
manning requirements, change in required qualifications or similar assignment related reasons,
Airmen should neither return to their former permanent duty station nor proceed to the new
permanent duty station. In such cases a decision on the Airman’s assignment can usually be made
by the assignment OPR within several days. When the reason to place an Airman on official TDY
enroute PCS is other than assignment related (example: based on a natural disaster, political
unrest, or other reasons), TDY is requested and approved as an exception and a funding
determination obtained (see paragraph 3.7).
3.13.1. When appropriate authority requests an Airman who is enroute PCS not be allowed to
continue travel as planned to the new permanent duty station nor should the Airman return to
the former permanent duty station, or in other circumstances as an exception, the official or his
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or her designated representative must submit a request by the most expeditious means to HQ
AFPC/DP3AM for consideration. (T-1) The request includes the following:
3.13.1.1. Airman’s name, grade, SSN (last 4) and projected Duty Air Force Specialty Code
(DAFSC).
3.13.1.2. Previous unit of assignment and location.
3.13.1.3. Projected unit of assignment, location, port call (if applicable), and RNLTD.
3.13.1.4. Reason the requesting official requests the Airman should not return to previous
duty station and reason Airman should not be allowed to proceed to new duty station.
Include all pertinent details.
3.13.1.5. Current location of Airman to include address, contact phone number.
3.13.1.6. Location of dependents, status of house hold goods/privately owned vehicle , etc.
3.13.1.7. Remarks. Include any additional information having a bearing on the case such
as, if action is pending, state the kind of action and the approximate date a decision is going
to be made.
3.13.1.8. Grade, name, duty title, organization, Defense Switching Network (DSN), and
email address of official initiating the request. When a request is submitted by a point of
contact (POC) on behalf of the initiating official, include the above information for both
persons.
3.13.2. Upon receipt of a request, HQ AFPC/DP3AM takes action as appropriate. Before an
approval or disapproval decision can be made, sometimes additional coordination may be
necessary, a request for approval of funding may be required, or forwarding of the request for
consideration by a higher authority may be necessary. When a request is approved, the
approval message contains the specific instructions for amendment of PCS orders, funding
instructions and designate what AF installation is responsible for the Airman while TDY.
Whenever practical, Airmen placed on TDY are attached for administration purposes to the
nearest AF installation.
3.14. Manning Assistance TDY. The intent of manning assistance is to provide short term
manpower to AF units or AF positions within Joint units (with additional TDY resources) in the
performance of its home base mission. Example: backfilling a critical one-deep position due to
incumbent being hospitalized or a unit instituting an AF special project (temporary work-load
surge). HQ AFPC/DP3AM is responsible for overall management of the program. Manning
assistance TDY cannot be used to assist units when absences are due to administrative TDY, AEF
contingency deployment, or exercises. Terminal leave, routine leave or compensatory time
scheduled for requested AFSC(s) from the tasking unit during the manning assistance period is not
authorized.
3.14.1. Requesting Manning Assistance TDY Support. Manning assistance requests are
initiated at the squadron commander level and then routed through the appropriate group
commander for validation and recommendation. Requests are be submitted at least 60 days
prior to the desired reporting date. Short notice requests require substantial justification,
specifically identifying what events occurred that were unforeseen by unit leadership.
Manning assistance should not be requested to backfill Air Expeditionary Force contingency
deployments as a means to alleviate organizational manning shortfalls. If an organization
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foresees local mission impact due to an Air Expeditionary Force contingency tasking, the Air
Expeditionary Force reclama process should be exercised before requesting manning
assistance. Follow the below steps to request a TDY manning assistance:
3.14.1.1. Squadron commander identifies manning shortfalls within the unit and submits
manning request IAW Personnel Services Delivery Guide, Manning Assistance TDY. The
request is forwarded to the group commander for validation. The group commander
reviews request and considers installation resources before forwarding manning assistance
request. Recommend consultation with the Force Support Squadron Commander/Director
and/or the MPF Chief. If validated, forwards the request to HQ AFPC/DP3AM
Assignment Procedures organizational email in-box EXCEPT Medical requirements (4X)
which are submitted to HQ AFPC/DP2ND Workflow organizational email in-box. If the
request is not validated, the group commander has disapproval authority and the request is
returned with no further action.
3.14.1.2. HQ AFPC manning assistance manager (DP3AM or DP2ND) reviews the
request upon receipt to ensure all pertinent information is included. The manning assistant
manager will coordinate with unit on any errors or missing information. The complete
request is forwarded to the functional assignment manager(s), assignment officer(s), or AF
consultant(s) for final validation.
3.14.1.3. The functional assignment manager(s), assignment officer(s), or AF
consultant(s) then verifies authorized manning levels/requirements at the requesting and
supporting unit(s) for the AFSC requested. The functional assignment manager is highly
encouraged to consult with the MAJCOM functional managers to determine which base-
level organizations can support the request (taking into consideration Air Expeditionary
Force taskings and MAJCOM unique mission requirements). If the request is valid and
will be supported, the functional assignment manager(s), assignment officer(s), or AF
consultant(s) will identify the base(s) tasked to provide support. (T-1)
3.14.1.4. HQ AFPC manning assistance manager will send a tasking message to the tasked
base/Airman’s squadron commander and group commander, the requesting base squadron
commander and group commander with a courtesy copy to the functional assignment
manager, tasked Airman (if applicable), and other interested parties. (T-1)
3.14.1.5. If the tasked base cannot support the tasking, the group and/or squadron
commander will submit a reclama as directed in paragraph 3.14.2. (T-1) HQ AFPC
manning assistance manager consults with the functional assignment manager(s),
assignment officer(s), or AF consultant(s) for validation. If the base is relieved of the
tasking, another base is tasked (not necessarily within in the same MAJCOM) if there are
resources available.
3.14.2. Requesting Release/Reclama from Tasking. Requests for release from tasking are
submitted via email to the HQ AFPC manning assistance manager or respective organizational
email box within suspense provided on tasking message.
3.14.2.1. Include mission impact statement and reason tasked Airman is not available.
Include Airmen not available within the tasked AFSC such as number currently deployed,
medically disqualified, etc.
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Table 3.1. (RegAF Only) TDY To Attend Courses of Instruction in Conjunction With PCS.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
If Airman is
And will
Then attendance is (see notes 1 through 5)
1
Assigned PCS
from CONUS to
OS
Attend courses at
one location
TDY and return to current base before PCS;
or, TDY enroute (see note 6).
2
Attend two or more
courses and time
between courses is
less than 7 calendar
days
TDY (continuously from course to course)
and return to current base before PCS; or,
TDY enroute (continuously from course to
course) (see notes 6 and 7).
3
Attend two or more
courses and time
between courses is
7 or more calendar
days plus travel
time
TDY and return to current base between
courses before PCS (see note 7); or, TDY
enroute (continuously from course to course)
with leave authorized between courses (see
notes 6 and 7).
4
Assigned PCS
within the CONUS
(see note 8)
Attend courses at
one location
TDY and return to current base before PCS;
or, TDY enroute; or, after PCS with TDY and
return to new base (see note 9).
5
Attend two or more
courses and time
between courses is
less than 7 calendar
days
TDY (continuously from course to course)
and return to current base before PCS (see
note 7); or, TDY enroute (continuously from
course to course (see note 7)); or after PCS
with TDY (continuously from course to
course) and return to new base (see notes 7
and 9).
6
Attend two or more
courses and time
between courses is
7 or more calendar
days plus travel
time
TDY and return to current base between
courses before PCS (see notes 7 and 9); or,
TDY (continuously from course to course)
with leave authorized between courses and
return to current base before PCS (see note
7); or, after PCS and TDY and return to new
base between courses (see notes 7 and 9); or,
after PCS with TDY (continuously from
course to course) with leave authorized
between courses (see notes 7 and 9).
7
Assigned PCS
from OS to
CONUS (see note
8)
Attend courses at
one location
TDY enroute; or, after PCS with TDY and
return to new base (see note 9).
8
Attend two or more
courses and time
between courses is
less than 7 calendar
days
TDY enroute (continuously from course to
course) (see note 7); or, after PCS with TDY
(continuously from course to course) and
return to new base (see notes 7 and 9).
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9
Attend two or more
courses and time
between courses is
7 or more calendar
days plus travel
time
TDY enroute (continuously from base to
base) with leave authorized between courses
(see note 7); or after PCS with TDY and
return to new base between courses (see notes
7 and 9).
10
Assigned PCS
from OS to OS (see
note 3)
Attend one or more
courses
as authorized in note 3, and total period of
TDY will not exceed the total length of the
course or courses including travel time
between courses (see notes 6 and 7).
NOTES:
1. If upon being advised of the requirement for training in conjunction with a PCS, an Airman
alleges attendance creates a personal hardship, the MPF will immediately advise the gaining
MAJCOM of the specifics of the hardship with an information copy to the assignment OPR. (T-
1) The gaining MAJCOM evaluates the circumstances and direct action with information copy
to the assignment OPR, or request action by the assignment OPR, as appropriate.
2. For courses of 20 weeks or more, Airmen will attend in PCS status. (T-1) EXCEPTION:
Airmen graduating from basic training who are assigned directly to technical school are assigned
in PCS status, regardless of the course length.
3. Additional restrictions to travel mode are:
a. Do not direct travel TDY and return to the new base after PCS if assigning Airman OS.
b. Do not direct travel TDY and return to the current OS base before PCS for those returning
from OS to a CONUS assignment.
c. Do not direct TDY enroute PCS when Airman has a continuous overseas tour within the
same theater and training in the CONUS.
d. Direct TDY enroute PCS when a Airman has a continuous overseas tour to a different OS
theater and training in the CONUS.
e. Do not direct TDY enroute PCS for Airmen whose TDY location is within commuting
distance of either their losing or gaining base.
4. When more than one TDY option exists the assignment OPR or MPF computes the options
and directs the least costly option. There are times when the directed travel mode may cause an
Airman a personal, financial or dependent hardship. If the Airman requests deviation from the
least expensive mode based on hardship, they will submit a request substantiating the details of
hardship to the TDY funding authority (example: AETC/FM for AETC related courses) for final
approval/disapproval. (T-2) Do not approve deviations solely for personal convenience.
5. For Airmen performing TDY enroute, the PCS also begins upon departure from their current
station, therefore, Airmen must meet all PCS eligibility requirements, (example: time-on-station,
second PCS in same FY, etc.) as of their departure date unless the appropriate authority approves
the required waiver (see paragraph 5.31). (T-1) Determine if minimum time-on-station is met
per paragraph 5.5 and the FY for dislocation allowance (see paragraph 5.44) based on the date
the Airman departs on PCS.
6. When assigning Airmen OS who attend a course or courses in TDY enroute status do not
include in special orders that the Airman is to depart the training location the day after
graduation from the last course. The number of days of leave an Airman desires (if any) between
course graduation and his or her port reporting date is managed by controlling the departure date
from the last training location. Travel arrangements and the Airman’s arrival at the port must be
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in compliance with his or her port reporting instructions. (T-1) Airmen who arrive at the port
earlier than his or her directed reporting instructions will be charged with leave and could incur
additional expenses while waiting for his or her scheduled transportation. (T-1)
7. Include in the special orders a "report not earlier than date (RNETD)" for each scheduled
course. The RNETDs are one day prior to the announced class start dates. Also, special orders
should contain remarks directing the Airman to depart not later than one day after the respective
course’s graduation date. The number of days leave an Airman desires (if any) between a course
graduation and the start of a second or subsequent course is the difference between the
authorized travel time and subsequent course RNETD. Example: if the Airman is travelling via
commercial air then the authorized travel time is one day. Therefore, if the first course graduates
on the 1
st
of February and the subsequent course starts on the 15
th
of February, the Airman is
charged 11 days leave. The 2
nd
of February is the mandatory travel day, leave begins on the 3
rd
of February and continues through the 13
th
of February, and leave stops when the Airman arrives
on the next RNETD (14 February—one day prior to the subsequent course start date).
8. Officers selected to attend missile training with subsequent assignment to a missile unit will
proceed directly from Air Education Training Center training to operation readiness training,
then to unit of assignment using authorized travel time only. (T-1) The Airman must take leave
enroute, if desired, before entry into Air Education Training Center training. (T-1)
9. If satisfactory completion of training is a prerequisite for the next assignment, then Airman is
not permitted to make the PCS to the new duty station first and then attend training via TDY and
return to the new base.
Table 3.2. Time-on-Station, PCS, and Date of Separation Minimums for Selecting Airmen
for TDY
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
If an Airman is (see
note 1 and 2)
And has time-on-
station of
And TDY return date is (see
note 3)
Then, select for
the TDY as
shown below:
Equal to
or more
than
Less
than
Equal to or
more than 30
calendar days
before Date
of Separation
or PCA
Less than 30
calendar days
before Date
of Separation
or PCS
Yes
No
1
Assigned in the
CONUS, or assigned
OS on a long tour
45
calendar
days
X
X
2
X
X (see
note 4)
3
45
calendar
days
X
4
X
5
Assigned OS on a
short tour
15
calendar
days
X
X
6
X
X (see
note 4)
7
15
calendar
days
X
8
X
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9
Assigned in the
CONUS or OS, and
was assigned from
an unaccompanied/
dependent-restricted
short tour (either
receiving or not
receiving imminent
danger or hostile fire
pay), OR
unaccompanied
CONUS-isolated
tour
6
months
X
X
10
X
X (see
note 4)
11
6
months
X
12
X
NOTES:
1. This table is to be used only for TDYs prescribed in this chapter.
2. Use the more restrictive rule if Airman meets two conditions.
3. When the TDY return date is after the Airmen's Date of Separation or Projected Departure
Date (for PCS) and when necessary to fill short notice TDY, commanders can still select the
Airman for the TDY providing the TDY orders or amendments reflect the shortened TDY
duration and the Airman returns according to the times in this table.
4. Severe problems can occur if an Airman’s Date of Separation expires while TDY.
Commanders may waive Date of Separation/PCS (Columns D and E) selection minimums;
however, review all other options before committing assigned Airmen to a TDY who are
PCSing, retiring, or separating. When waiving minimums, the TDY completion date cannot
interfere with out-processing or departure date for PCS, retirement, or separation.
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Part 2
REGULAR AIR FORCE AND EXTENDED ACTIVE DUTY
Chapter 4
ASSIGNMENT AUTHORITY
4.1. General Information. There are a number of policies and procedures which apply to
assignment actions and programs. However, additional policies and procedures for specific
actions, assignments, or programs are contained in a paragraph, a table, an attachment, in other
referenced directives or instructions, or in guidance provided by the designated assignment
authority or assignment OPR shown in Table 4.1. Assignments are influenced by all of these
requirements collectively. When necessary, in the national interests or the best interests of the AF,
waivers, exceptions and/or deviations from policies and procedures in this instruction may be
authorized by proper authority. Example: AF/DPG (for assignment of general officers, including
brigadier general selects), AF/DPO (for assignment of colonels, including selects), and AF/DPE
(for assignment of CMSgts and CMSgt selects), may request or approve waivers (when
authorized), grant exceptions, or deviate from this instruction when necessary.
4.2. Assignment Requests. The Director of Personnel Operations (HQ AFPC/DP2) (or
equivalent), in coordination with major commands (MAJCOMs), FOA, and DRU, is authorized to
initiate assignments for Airmen currently assigned to MAJCOM/FOA/DRU to fill valid vacant
manpower authorizations. This does not preclude certain actions authorized to be initiated below
MAJCOM/FOA/DRU level which flow directly to the assignment OPR for approval/disapproval.
Below are assignments initiated on behalf of the MAJCOM/FOA/DRU by the assignment OPR:
4.2.1. PCS assignments prescribed by this instruction, intra-command or inter-command, with
or without permanent change of assignment (PCA).
4.2.2. Any inter-command PCA (between units of different commands) action prescribed by
this instruction (with or without PCS).
4.2.3. (Officers only.) Any intra-command PCA w/o PCS where officer changes senior rater
(Example: wing to MAJCOM, MAJCOM to NAF, etc.).
4.2.4. Any change of position involving a colonel (including selects) into or out of a Defense
Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) controlled position, joint duty controlled
position, or position of command at the group level, requires prior approval by the Air Force
Colonel Management Office, AF/DPO, whether the position change is a PCA or PCS.
4.2.5. Assignment of an officer to an unauthorized position (see paragraph 5.4).
4.2.6. Assignment of an officer with the grade Lt Col or below to an authorized colonel
position can only be done with advanced approval by AF/DPO (with the exception of judge
advocates).
4.2.7. Any change of an officer’s duty air force specialty code (DAFSC), excluding:
4.2.7.1. Upgrade to the fully qualified level.
4.2.7.2. Change directed by the assignment OPR.
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4.2.7.3. Change resulting from completion of formal education and training courses.
4.2.7.4. Changes as the result of AFSC conversions or AFSC management actions.
4.2.7.5. Requests for utilization or assignment (TDY or PCS) other than IAW with the
above paragraphs may be submitted for consideration according to paragraph 4.5,
Exceptions.
4.2.8. Submit requests containing the information and using the method prescribed by
applicable instructions, manuals and/or guidance as follows:
4.2.8.1. For general officers (including brigadier general selects), as instructed by
AF/DPG.
4.2.8.2. For colonels (including selects), out of system, at least 90 days before the required
report not later than date (RNLTD), as instructed by AF/DPO.
4.2.8.3. For judge advocates, as instructed by AF/JAX.
4.2.8.4. For officers, Lt Col and below (including Medical Service and Chaplains), at least
240 days before the required RNLTD, unless otherwise agreed to by the assignment OPR.
4.2.8.5. For Airmen with the grade of CMSgt and CMSgt selects, as instructed by
AF/DPE.
4.2.8.6. For Airmen with the grade of SMSgt and below, as instructed by HQ AFPC/DP2
and AFPC/DP3.
4.3. Distribution of Personnel. Personnel are distributed to meet the overall needs of the AF as
follows:
4.3.1. According to DoDI 1315.18 and this instruction.
4.3.2. As equitably as possible between CONUS MAJCOMs (or equivalent) within a specialty
and grade. Additionally, for enlisted Airmen, according to Manning Unit Group, the plug table
and the manning priority plan when submitted by the Air Staff functional area OPRs,
MAJCOM/A1K (or equivalent) to HQ AFPC/DP0SW. NOTE: OS units are not manned over
100 percent.
4.3.2.1. MAJCOM/A1s provide input to the HQ AFPC/DP2 enlisted allocation programs.
MAJCOM/A1s have an advisory role and provide oversight to allocations for OS cycles,
OS returnee cycles, CONUS mandatory moves, and technical training graduate moves.
HQ AFPC/DP2 routes all allocations to the MAJCOM/A1s for validation. MAJCOM/A1s
also have an advisory role to assist with manning priorities and changes to manning and
allocation plug table. The plug table can be used to insert values for Special Experience
Identifier, Personnel Processing Code , security access requirements, and other variables
in the allocation for specified end assignment or AFSCs. The manning plug can be used
to specify the desired manning level for an end assignment or AFSC in terms of a specific
percentage, a maximum percentage, a minimum percentage, or a given percentage above
the MAJCOM average. MAJCOM/A1Ks closely monitor both tables and submit changes
via standard template located in the MAJCOM assignment toolbox.
4.3.3. Career Field Managers and MAJCOM Functional Managers provide information to
the Director of Personnel Operations (HQ AFPC/DP2) (or equivalent) regarding functional
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issues impacting positions. The Career Field Managers should provide assignment priority
listings to help the AFPC FAM determine which fills are completed first based on career field
strength and vacancies. However, Career Field Managers and MAJCOM Functional Managers
are not responsible for managing assignments in the specialties they manage.
4.3.4. According to Written Memorandum of Agreement for Special Circumstances. A
Memorandum of Agreement may be terminated by the designated assignment authority shown
in Table 1.2 when it no longer serves the best interests of the AF.
4.3.5. As determined by the designated assignment authority shown in Table 1.2.
4.4. Waivers. A formal waiver process is established when a need exists often enough to deviate
from a provision established by this instruction (e.g., a standard, a requirement, a limit, etc.). Use
this paragraph as the basic guidance for processing a waiver, except when a paragraph, table or
attachment contains specific waiver instructions. There is no mandatory format, unless a
paragraph, table or attachment prescribes the waiver content and/or format, but all requests require
justification submitted as a memorandum (word document) addressed to the AFPC waiver
authority and documentation to substantiate the waiver. Also see paragraph 4.5, Exceptions, to
determine when a request for an exception may be appropriate instead of a request for waiver.
4.4.1. Justification. Justification for a waiver should show how approval is in the best interests
of the AF from the standpoint of operational necessity. Waiver requests are not approved based
solely on personal desires or for personal reasons but may coincidentally satisfy an Airman’s
personal desires or needs. Situations which are not based on operational necessity might be
considered as an exception, see paragraph 4.5. Requests which do not meet the justification
criteria for either a waiver or an exception should not be submitted.
4.4.2. Originator Level. DoD or this instruction requires certain waivers “originate” no lower
than a minimum level. It is recognized that requests are often “initiated” at a lower level (such
as unit or group commander). Requests initiated at a lower level, but endorsed at the minimum
originator level, are acceptable. Waivers may be initiated in one of the following two ways:
4.4.2.1. An Airman may initiate a waiver request on his or her own behalf only when
specifically authorized in a paragraph, table, or attachment. In all other instances, requests
by Airmen which require waiver(s) are submitted as an exception according to paragraph
4.5.
4.4.2.2. An official responsible for a mission which cannot be effectively accomplished
except by waiver of a provision established by this instruction may initiate a waiver request.
When a minimum originator level has been established, a paragraph, table, or attachment
states the minimum level. The intent of the minimum originator level is to limit the number
of waivers and restrict requests to those which are operationally essential. It is not the
intent to require (or prohibit) an official at the minimum originator level to endorse waiver
requests from Airmen. It is the intent for these officials to originate or endorse only those
waiver requests essential to accomplish their mission. Regardless of the originating level,
all requests should meet the justification criteria for approval.
4.4.3. Commander Actions. All waiver requests are routed through the unit commander,
except those originated above the unit level which should be coordinated with the unit
commander (for colonels (including selects), coordinate at least one level below the level of
origination). A unit or higher level commander may disapprove a waiver request if it is not
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justified and advises the requester of the reasons for disapproval. Commanders may address
the impact approval might have on their local mission in their forwarding endorsement. When
a unit commander recommends approval or concurs, he or she forwards the request to the
Military Personnel Flight for a recommendation and, if necessary, forwarding to the minimum
originator level, unless the request is being processed through command channels. Waiver
requests not initiated by an Airman indicate whether or not the Airman has been advised and
include volunteer status, if determined.
4.4.4. Military Personnel Flight Actions. The Military Personnel Flight assists Airmen and
commanders in ensuring that the requirements established by this instruction are met. Military
Personnel Flight should advise the Airman, the unit commander or minimum originator level,
as appropriate, when a waiver request does not appear to be justified or some other requirement
is not met. Submission of a waiver request is not the basis for delay in PCS processing or delay
in complying with other actions within the time frames prescribed, except as follows. When
the Military Personnel Flight receives a waiver request of an urgent nature which might have
a bearing on an Airman’s pending PCS, the Military Personnel Flight contacts the appropriate
assignment OPR for guidance without delay. Advise Airmen that submission of a waiver
request does not change their duty status (example: it does not change them from a leave status
to a present for duty or TDY status). Submission of a waiver request is not the basis for failure
of an Airman to meet a port call or RNLTD, and does not delay the requirement that he or she
make a decision under the 7-day option, or negate any other requirement. In urgent situations,
the Military Personnel Flight may send a request to the assignment OPR or other OPRs for
consideration/resolution.
4.4.5. Assignment OPR and Approval Authority Actions. The Military Personnel Flight
forwards assignment waiver requests to the assignment OPR, unless instructed otherwise. The
assignment OPR may approve or disapprove a request when authorized, or make a
recommendation and forward the request to the approval authority.
4.5. Exceptions. Exceptions to policies, procedures, or other provisions of this instruction may
be considered when an action is prohibited; is not addressed; a criterion is not met and there are
no waiver provisions established; or, there are waiver provisions but that criteria is not met. Use
this paragraph as the basic guidance for processing a request for exception, unless a paragraph,
table, or attachment contains specific instructions for exceptions. There is no mandatory format,
but all requests require detailed justification submitted as a memorandum (word document)
addressed to AFPC/DP3AM and documentation to substantiate the exception.
4.5.1. Justification. A request for an exception must be justified:
4.5.1.1. Based upon operational necessity (significant manning degradation, allow
sufficient time to out-process due to recent/current deployment, awaiting security or
Personnel Reliability Program clearance, or to complete training requirements); or
4.5.1.2. When compliance with a requirement would result in an injustice, a severe
inequity, or a personal hardship significantly greater than what other Airmen encounter in
similar circumstances (i.e., incurred due to delay of dependent(s) assignment clearance
requirements, such as awaiting return of AF Form 1466 from gaining location; delay of
No-Fee Passport and/or Visa from the State Department or Consulate, provided the Airman
initiated application to the MPF Passport Agent no later than 15 days after initial relocation
briefing; or pregnant civilian spouse is unable to travel during third trimester). An
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Airman’s medical treatment or medical conditions, marital problems, divorce, child
custody, civil matters, selling a house, moving children during the school year, and spouses
employment are situations incurred by many Airmen therefore a request based on these
reasons will not be approved; or
4.5.1.3. When it is shown an exception serves the overall best interests of the AF (Airman
is awaiting results of medical tests, Airman is completing rehabilitation from recent
surgery, or pregnant Airman is unable to travel during third trimester).
4.5.2. Requester or Originator Level. Unless a paragraph on a subject specifies a minimum
level, there is no minimum originator or requester level for a request for exception (including
a request which might require waivers). A request for exception may be submitted by an
official responsible for a mission (that is, unit or group commander, etc.), or an Airman may
submit a request on him or herself. Exception requests from Airmen may be endorsed by
senior level officials at their discretion. However, requests from Airmen are still evaluated
based on the justification. Disapproval of an Airman’s request which has been endorsed by a
senior official is not to be construed as disapproval of a request originated by a senior official.
All requests cite what exception is requested. Requests initiated by Airmen can only be
submitted through their unit commander. (NOTE: When an exception request warrants
approval but requires a waiver, the assignment authority serves as the minimum originator
level and submits a waiver request to the waiver approval authority. Refer to paragraph 5.5
or 6.5 to ensure compliance with appropriate requestor levels for time-on-station or curtailment
waivers.)
4.5.3. Commander Actions. Unit commanders must review requests by Airmen and determine
if the required justification exists. (T-1) A unit commander, or higher level commander, may
disapprove an Airman’s request if it is not justified and advises the Airman of the reasons for
disapproval. Commanders may address the impact approval may have on their local mission
in their forwarding recommendation. When a commander recommends approval, he or she
must forward the request to the Military Personnel Flight unless the request is being processed
through command channels. (T-1) Exception to policy requests submitted by other than the
Airman indicate whether or not the Airman has been advised and include volunteer status, if
determined.
4.5.4. Military Personnel Flight Actions. The Military Personnel Flight assists Airmen and
commanders in ensuring the requirements established by this instruction are met. Military
Personnel Flight should advise an Airman, the unit commander, or other requester when a
request does not appear to be justified or fails to meet some other requirement. Submission of
an exception request cannot be the basis for delay in PCS processing or delay in complying
with other actions within the time frames prescribed, except as follows. When the Military
Personnel Flight receives a request of an urgent nature which might have a bearing on an
Airman’s pending PCS, the Military Personnel Flight contacts the appropriate assignment OPR
for guidance without delay. Advise Airmen that submission of an exception request does not
change their duty status (example: it does not change them from a leave status to a present for
duty status or TDY status). Submission of an exception request is not the basis for failure of
an Airman to meet a port call or RNLTD, and does not delay the requirement that he or she
make a decision under the 7-day option, or negate any other requirement.
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4.5.5. Assignment OPR and Approval Authority Actions. Requests for exceptions to policy,
procedures, or other provisions are addressed to the office shown below for Airmen as
indicated. These offices, with input from the assignment OPR when necessary, may
disapprove a request, approve it, or make a recommendation for consideration by the
appropriate approval level. When the authority to approve a request is within the office shown
below, the approved exception is forwarded to the assignment OPR for appropriate action.
When an exception (or a waiver in conjunction with an exception) requires approval at a higher
level, then the approval authority prepares a request for assignment, curtailment, or other
action, and submits it to the appropriate approval level and include the exception approval, or
recommendation for approval, from the office listed below.
4.5.5.1. AF/DPG for all general officers, including brigadier general selects.
4.5.5.2. AF/DPO for colonels, including colonel selects, of any competitive category
(except judge advocates).
4.5.5.3. AF/DPE for CMSgt, including CMSgt selects.
4.5.5.4. AF/JAX for judge advocates.
4.5.5.5. HQ AFPC/DP3AM for officers in the grade of Lt Col and below and enlisted in
the grade of SMSgt and below.
4.6. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Budget Authority. The Department of Defense
(DoD) allocates funds, delegates authority, and directs policies for PCS assignment of AF military
personnel. This section lists the offices responsible for establishing PCS requirements and
directing the publication of orders and accompanying obligation and disbursement of funds for
PCS movements made to satisfy national security requirements. Agencies listed below are
responsible for developing and maintaining an annual internal management control plan and
annual budget closeout procedures to ensure expenditures remain within budget constraints.
Agencies must also develop training programs to ensure personnel are aware of their
responsibilities.
4.6.1. The Personnel Budget Review Committee oversees the Active Air Force Military
Personnel (MILPERS) appropriation and advises the Air Force Board and the Air Force
Council on all issues related to the personnel program, budgeting, and execution. The
Personnel Budget Review Committee , as described in AFI 65-601 V3, The Air Force Budget
Corporate Process, has the following objectives:
4.6.1.1. Ensure that to the extent prescribed by law, directive, and regulation there will be
no obligation incurred or expenditures made in excess of the amount made available under
the military personnel appropriation.
4.6.1.2. Ensure accurate budget submissions that reflect approved Air Force programs and
provide functional managers sufficient military personnel funding required to execute their
missions.
4.6.2. The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget (SAF/FMB) is responsible for the overall
budget management of the military personnel PCS program and chairs the Personnel Budget
Review Committee. In accordance with AFI 65-601 V3, the Personnel Budget Review
Committee reviews the PCS budget and management plans, evaluates risk mitigation, and
assesses the impact of execution strategies on out-year programs and budgets.
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4.6.2.1. SAF/FMB military personnel roles and responsibilities are described in AFI 65-
601 V1, AFI 65-601 V2, Budget Management for Operations, and AFI 65-601 V3.
4.6.2.2. SAF/FMB delegates PCS budgeting responsibilities to the Military Personnel
Appropriation Branch (SAF/FMBOP). SAF/FMBOP has the following duties:
4.6.2.2.1. Develops and implements the PCS obligation plan, provides oversight
during budget execution review, and analyzes financial and program accomplishments
and projections.
4.6.2.2.2. Maintains funds control by establishing administrative limitations and
provides funding authorization letters detailing military personnel PCS budget for
AF/A1P, AF/A1M, and AFPC.
4.6.2.2.3. Formulates budget and cost estimates to support PCS movement categories
and provides them to AF/A1 and AFPC as their basis for calculating obligation costs.
4.6.2.2.4. Ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory controls regarding the
obligation and expenditure of PCS funds.
4.6.3. The Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) is responsible
for the overall administration of the military personnel PCS program and will sign a Financial
Responsibility Letter for the funds provided.
4.6.4. The Directorate of Force Management Policy (AF/A1P) is responsible for policy
development and program oversight. AF/A1P is a core member of the Personnel Budget
Review Committee and will sign a Financial Responsibility Letter for the funds provided. The
Program Element Monitor for PCS funds will sign a Financial Responsibility Letter for the
funds provided and will:
4.6.4.1. Plan and program for the entire personnel life cycle (from accession to
separation/retirement) by consolidating inputs from AF/A1M and AFPC.
4.6.4.2. Provide data to SAF/FMBOP to support budget/cost estimates.
4.6.4.3. Manage personnel, accession, and separation programs during budget execution.
4.6.4.4. Determine impact of budgetary policies and practices as developed and interpreted
by SAF/FMB.
4.6.4.5. Prepare and coordinate responses to the AF Group and AF Board, and answer
questions from organizations outside of AF/A1, such as SAF/FM, OSD, and Congress.
4.6.5. The Directorate of Manpower, Organization and Resources (AF/A1M) is responsible
for the planning and programming of all accession and separations of Air Force personnel.
AF/A1M is a core member of the Personnel Budget Review Committee and will sign a
Financial Responsibility letter for the funds provided. In addition, AF/A1M:
4.6.5.1. Plans and programs for the accession and separation movement of Air Force
personnel.
4.6.5.2. Interprets mission impacts caused by force reductions or budgetary changes to the
PCS program concerning accession and separation movements.
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4.6.5.3. Submits end-of-month, end-of-year closeout, and final end-of-year reports of
separation/retirement obligations to AF/A1PP and SAF/FMBOP.
4.6.5.4. Manages personnel, accession, and separation programs during budget execution.
4.6.5.5. Determines impact of budgetary policies and practices developed and interpreted
by SAF/FM.
4.6.5.6. Analyzes and coordinates on alternative methods of financing having impact on
personnel programs before they are presented to the Air Force board structure.
4.6.6. General Officer Management Office (AF/DPG) is responsible for all assignments of
general officers (and selects); however, AFPC is responsible for overall financial management
of all operational, rotational, unit, and training PCS assignments.
4.6.7. Colonel Management Office (AF/DPO) is responsible for all O-6 assignments (and
selects); however, AFPC is responsible for overall financial management of all operational,
rotational, unit, and training PCS assignments.
4.6.8. Chief Master Sergeant Management Office (AF/DPE) is responsible for all E-9
assignments (and selects); however, AFPC is responsible for overall financial management of
all operational, rotational, unit, and training PCS assignments.
4.6.9. The Judge Advocate General (AF/JA) is responsible for all assignments of judge
advocate O-6 and below officers; however, AFPC is responsible for overall financial
management of all operational, rotational, unit, and training PCS assignments.
4.6.10. The Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) is responsible for overall management of all
operational, rotational, unit, and training PCS assignments and internally tracks estimated
military personnel PCS obligations to ensure moves do not exceed SAF/FMBOP allocated
funding constraints. The AFPC:
4.6.10.1. Commander (AFPC/CC) is a core member of the PBRC and will sign a Financial
Responsibility Letter for the funds provided for the obligation of operational, rotational,
unit, and training movements. (T-1).
4.6.10.2. Provides end-of-month, end-of-year closeout, and final end-of-year data on
operational, rotational, unit, and training PCS orders (AF Form 899, Request and
Authorization for Permanent Change of Station - Military) by officer/enlisted and move
type to AF/A1PP and SAF/FMBOP and separation/retirement orders (AF Form 100,
Request and Authorization for Separation) to AF/A1M to ensure the appropriate official
obligation of military personnel PCS funds for the movements associated with those
assignments.
4.6.10.3. Is responsible for all operational, rotational, unit, and training officer and enlisted
assignments in the grade of Lt Col and below and SMSgt and below (excluding judge
advocate officers).
4.6.10.3.1. Plans and programs for all operational, rotational, unit, and training PCS
movements of Air Force personnel.
4.6.10.3.2. Interprets mission impacts caused by reductions or budgetary impact
changes to the PCS program.
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4.6.10.3.3. Manages PCS operational, rotational, unit, and training move
authorizations during budget execution.
4.6.10.3.4. Creates estimated projections of final obligations periodically through the
fiscal year and submits recommendations/requests to SAF/FMBOP for additions to or
releases of funding within the execution year.
4.6.10.3.5. Participates in Midyear Review of PCS program conducted by
SAF/FMBOP.
4.6.10.4. Manages the Air Force separations program with the exception of planning,
programming, and supervising the financial obligation of retirements and separations
which is supervised by AF/A1M.
4.6.10.5. Develops and maintains software used by the Orders Processing Application to
create and publish operational, rotational, unit, and training PCS orders (AF Form 899) and
separation orders (AF Form 100) and to restrict orders publication to only AFPC as deemed
necessary by the AFPC/CC.
4.6.10.6. Ensures PCS orders are published with lines of accounting as described in
AFMAN 65-604, Appropriation Symbols and Budget Codes.
4.6.10.7. Ensures PCS orders are issued to obligate funds against current appropriation in
accordance with AFI 65-601 V1.
4.6.11. Base Level FSS prepare and publish orders IAW direction issued by AFPC and
instructions associated with assignment guidance and orders preparation. FSSs may publish
manual orders when the Orders Processing Application is unavailable and time constraints and
circumstances demand orders publication. FSSs must report all manual orders produced by
the 15th of each month to AFPC/DP3DW. (T-1).
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Chapter 5
POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS
5.1. Primary PCS Selection Factor. The primary factor in selection of an Airman for PCS is the
Airman’s qualifications to fill a valid manpower requirement and perform productively in the
position for which being considered. PCS eligibility factors such as time-on-station and so on,
although important, are secondary. When Airmen with the required qualifications are identified,
then PCS eligibility criteria and other factors are considered. Volunteer status, assignment
preferences, humanitarian or special circumstances may be considered to the extent these factors
are consistent with operational manning requirements. PCS is not authorized based solely on the
fact an Airman can be used or prefers assignment elsewhere.
5.1.1. Special Experience Identifier (SEI). AFI 36-2101 implements policy and prescribes
procedures for SEI establishment and management. The SEI compliments the assignment
process and is used in conjunction with the grade, AFSC (or Chief Enlisted Manager code),
AFSC prefixes and suffixes, Special Duty Identifier, Reporting Identifier (RI), Personnel
Processing Code (PPC), and professional specialty course codes. The SEI system may be used
when experience or training is critical to the job/person assignment match, and no other means
is appropriate or available. SEIs can be used when it is essential to rapidly identify Airmen to
meet unique circumstances, contingency requirements, or other critical needs. Manpower
positions are coded with an appropriate SEI to identify positions that require unique
experience/qualification.
5.1.1.1. Assignment OPRs must approve requests in advance to match assignments using
the SEI because of the potential to subordinate other important assignment considerations.
(T-3) Further, after selections have been made, the assignment OPR reviews them to
ensure the impact in relation to other factors is justified.
5.1.1.2. Requests for exceptions to match by SEI without manpower positions being coded
require approval of the HQ AFPC assignment branch chief.
5.1.2. Security Access Requirement. Manpower positions often require Airmen assigned have
access to a specified level of classified information. When the urgency to fill a position does
not allow selection of an Airman using PCS eligibility criteria and subsequent processing
(and/or investigation), selection may be necessary from among Airmen who currently have
access or can be granted access immediately. The assignment OPR must approve, in advance,
assignment selection based upon an Airman’s security status. (T-3) Further, after such
selections have been made, the assignment OPR reviews them to ensure the impact in relation
to other factors is justified.
5.1.3. PCS Costs. Assignments of qualified, eligible Airmen are ordered as economically as
possible, when other considerations are not overriding. PCS cost projections are based on the
average cost for a particular kind of move and whether the person moving is an officer or
enlisted Airman.
5.1.4. Contingency Deployment and Assignment Procedures. The Air Force assignment
process is managed to coincide with the AEF battle rhythm to the maximum extent possible.
In general, the deployment of AF Airmen in support of a Combatant Commander’s
requirement takes precedence over an AF assignment. Commanders should make every effort
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to schedule voluntary PCS/PCA departure dates, terminal leave dates for retirement, and
separation dates, to occur during the 3-month period immediately following the Airman’s
deployment eligibility period. (Table 5.9 assists in the decision-making process when an
Airman is selected for assignment and the commander is considering them to fill a tasked Unit
Tasking Code (UTC) requirement, or he or she is tasked to deploy, or already deployed.)
5.1.4.1. While Table 5.9 provides commanders a tool to make decisions regarding their
Airmen, close attention should be paid to proper deployment processing and Duty Status
updates. Commanders must ensure that Airmen are processing through the MPF prior to
deployment. (T-1) The duty status of Airmen who deploy (e.g. they have been issued
contingency orders by the MPF) is changed in the personnel data system. The MPF is
responsible for updating deployment duty status code 20, 21 and 25 (see AFI 36-2134, Air
Force Duty Status Program). Timely updating of duty status codes ensures the assignment
system does not select an Airman for a non-volunteer OS assignment while he or she is
deployed.
5.1.4.2. Commanders are encouraged to address officer assignment and deployment
conflicts during the Vulnerable Mover List reclama process with the AFPC assignment
team. Commanders who need to deconflict assignments and deployments outside the
Vulnerable Mover List reclama process, send requests via email to
[email protected]. Commanders will also send all matters regarding
enlisted assignments via email to af[email protected]. Requests include
Name, SSN (last 4), AFSC (Core ID, Rated Distribution and Training Management, Comp
Cat, Specialty Shred), CAFSC, Assigned PAS, Projected Assignment, RNLTD, type of
request (cancellation, extension of RNLTD, extension of DEROS, etc.) with proposed
dates, justification and AEF Indicator.
5.1.5. Involuntary OS PCS Selection While TDY. While performing TDY under the
circumstances described herein, to include AEF contingency deployments, either TDY in the
CONUS or OS, Airmen should not normally be selected for involuntary OS PCS. In addition,
following these kinds of TDY, Airmen should not normally be selected for involuntary OS
PCS selection with an RNLTD less than 120 days after TDY completion date. These
provisions apply to Airmen TDY OS and reflected in the personnel data system in duty status
code 20, 21 and 25, and Airmen TDY in the CONUS participating in a contingency, rotational
or exercise TDY and reflected in the personnel data system in duty status code 20. They do
not apply to Airmen selected for a voluntary assignment (CONUS or OS), involuntary CONUS
PCS, or TDY for reasons (duty status codes) other than those listed. MPF will reclama PCS
selection and/or a reporting date contrary to these provisions (see paragraph 5.1.4.2 for what
to include in the reclama). (T-1) When necessary in the best interests of the Air Force, HQ
AFPC/DP2 may waive these provisions. Any PCS selection (voluntary or involuntary) while
TDY can at times impose a hardship on Airmen. Airmen who are TDY who have a hardship
as a result of PCS selection may request a change of RNLTD or assignment cancellation
through myPers or vMPF through their commander to the Total Force Service Center (TFSC).
The TFSC forwards the request to HQ AFPC/DP3AM. The request includes the specific
details of the hardship, date notified of PCS selection, the reason for TDY and duty status code,
location (if unclassified), and whether or not the duty status code was updated in the personnel
data system at the time of PCS selection. HQ AFPC/DP3AM evaluates the request and takes
action as appropriate. Approval of Airman’s request is not automatic. HQ AFPC/DP3AM
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may approve, disapprove or take action other than that requested by the Airman depending on
the circumstances.
5.2. Grade, AFSC and Skill Level Relationship for Assignments.
5.2.1. Officers. Officers are eligible for assignment in any AFSC they possess or are qualified
to be awarded. Officers are normally assigned to manpower authorizations associated with
their current grade; however, the needs of the AF may require assignment otherwise. Also see
paragraph 5.14 for assignment of officers not selected for promotion. Promotions through
the grade of lieutenant colonel may not be the sole basis for PCS. Lieutenant colonels may not
be assigned to colonel positions without the advance approval of AF/DPO.
5.2.2. Enlisted. Assignments are ordered by the assignment OPR in Table 1.2. Assignment
OPR may deviate when in the best interests of the AF.
5.2.2.1. Enlisted Airmen are selected to fill manpower requirement with the following
grade/skill combinations:
5.2.2.1.1. CMSgts (E-9) for Chief Enlisted Manager code positions.
5.2.2.1.2. SMSgts (E-8) for 9-level positions.
5.2.2.1.3. MSgt (E-7) and TSgt (E-6) for 7-level positions.
5.2.2.1.4. SSgt (E-5) and Senior Airman (SrA) for 5-level positions.
5.2.2.1.5. Airman First Class (A1C), Airman (Amn) and Airman Basic (AB) for 3-
level positions.
5.2.2.2. CMSgts (including CMSgt selects) may be assigned in any AFSC or Chief
Enlisted Manager code they possess or are qualified to be awarded.
5.2.2.3. Normally, Airmen in the grade of SMSgt and below are selected for assignment
in their Control Air Force Specialty Code (CAFSC), except when serving in a special duty
identifier (SDI) or reporting identifier (RI). Airmen serving in a SDI/RI are normally
selected based on their Primary AFSC (PAFSC).
5.2.2.3.1. Enlisted Airmen in a retraining/reclassification status (incompatible grade
and CAFSC skill level) are selected for assignment and allocated against requirements
commensurate with their grade, regardless of the skill level of their CAFSC. See Table
2.1, assignment availability code 29.
5.2.2.3.2. OS Imbalanced AFSCs (Enlisted only). Enlisted Airmen who have two or
more awarded AFSCs, one of which is an imbalanced AFSC, are selected and perform
duty OS only in the imbalanced AFSC. This applies to Airmen who attend enroute
training for award of the imbalanced AFSC and those who are already qualified
(reference the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory. Annually, AFPC/DP3STR
obtains a validated list of OS imbalanced AFSCs from HQ AFPC/DP2 assignment
teams and identifies them on the retraining advisory.
5.2.2.4. Enlisted Airmen are selected for assignment in their current grade (not one up or
one down, example: a SSgt will be assigned to advertised SSgt assignments). Enlisted
Airmen projected for promotion to the next higher grade are considered for assignment
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based on their projected grade. Promotion, up to the grade of MSgt, may not be the sole
basis for PCS. The needs of the AF may require assignment other than as shown below.
5.2.2.5. Enlisted Airmen selected for promotion with an approved separation or retirement
date and choose to accept the promotion IAW AFI 36-2502, remain administratively
assigned to their last permanent duty station. If an Airman has departed his or her last
permanent duty station to his or her home of record or home of selection when notified of
promotion selection, the Airman normally returns to his or her previous permanent duty
station. Utilization at his or her previous permanent duty station or a new permanent duty
station is determined on a case-by-case basis and the overall best interests of the Air Force.
If Airmen incur a hardship by returning to their previous permanent duty station, they
submit an exception to policy IAW paragraph 4.5.
5.2.2.6. Enlisted re-trainees may be assigned to OS long tour areas on their initial
assignment as volunteers; however, they are not normally assigned to short tour areas (as
a volunteer or non-volunteer).
5.3. Manpower Authorization Changes. Normally, assignments are not made nor manning
entitlements adjusted in response to increases in functional category “A” military manpower
authorizations when approved and made effective within the current or two succeeding fiscal
quarters. This timeline (a minimum of 6 months) allows the assignment process to react to the
increase and provide Airmen acceptable minimum assignment selection notice. A
MAJCOM/FOA/DRU (or equivalent) may request fill actions earlier than the above minimums
with specific justification. The assignment OPR evaluates and approves/disapproves such
requests. Assignment of Airmen incident to decreases in authorizations resulting in a surplus are
managed according to guidance in paragraph 5.45.
5.4. Position Numbers Bypass Routine. A bypass position number enables MPF to report
assignment data such as Aircrew Position Identifier, program element code , functional account
code , and so forth, when there is no valid manpower authorization in the unit to which assigned
for the officer’s DAFSC. When assigned to a valid position, most duty information is
automatically updated from the manpower position number. A bypass position number cannot be
used to circumvent assignment/utilization policies. Its intended use is to report duty assignment
data for an Airman who will fill an approved manpower authorization but the authorization has
not yet been updated through the manpower data system, or to record the temporary duty
assignment at the same duty station of an Airman.
5.4.1. If a manpower position number exists for an Airman’s DAFSC in the unit to which
assigned, regardless of where in the unit the Airman may be physically performing duty, the
Airman is assigned against a valid position as an alternate to the primary person assigned.
5.4.2. The assignment OPR may use the bypass position number to effect essential duty
change actions or to project an assignment when the specific position number has not been
determined or the assignment should occur despite the lack of an authorization.
5.4.3. Colonels (including selects) will not be assigned to bypass position numbers without
the advance approval of AF/DPO. (T-1)
5.4.4. Rated officers assigned a rated duty AFSC and required to perform operational flying
duty should be reported in Aircrew Position Indicator 1, 2, 6, or 8. Rated officers assigned to
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a rated duty AFSC but not required to perform operational flying duty should be report in
Aircrew Position Indicator 3 or 4.
5.5. Time-on-Station Requirements. The purpose of a minimum time-on-station requirement is
to enhance operational readiness by stabilizing Airmen at their current location, to reduce PCS
costs, and to improve the quality of life of Airmen and their dependents by reducing personal and
family turbulence. Table 5.1 reflects the minimum time-on-station requirements for PCS and
certain in-place actions. See paragraph 5.31 for guidance on Projected Departure Date.
5.5.1. Time-on-station is computed on a month-to-month basis; not on the number of days.
Compute time-on-station by adding the required period to the month and year of date arrived
station. Example: If date arrived station is any day of the month in Jan 2010 and the time-on-
station minimum is 4 years, then an Airman meets time-on-station requirements in Jan 2014.
For all PCS moves, the time-on-station requirement is met by the departure date, unless a
waiver or an exception has been approved. When an Airman has TDY enroute in conjunction
with a PCS, the minimum time-on-station requirement is met prior to departure on TDY.
EXCEPTION: For officer joint duty assignments, the minimum time-on-station to receive full
joint duty assignment tour credit is computed differently than normal time-on-station (joint
duty assignment time is computed to the exact day). Example: if date arrived station is 15 Jan
2010 and the time-on-station minimum is 3 years, then officer meets the minimum on 14 Jan
2013.
5.5.2. For CONUS to CONUS PCS, when multiple Airmen meet required assignment
qualifications, the Airman with the longest time-on-station should be selected when there are
no other overriding considerations. An example of an overriding consideration would be the
goal to equitably distribute OS assignments. When an Airman who has the longest time-on-
station is also vulnerable for involuntary OS assignment, then OS vulnerability would override
the fact the Airman also has the longest time-on-station. When an Airman assigned in the
CONUS is in a mandatory move PCS status and is vulnerable for OS PCS selection within 24
months, the OS selection priorities are as shown in Table 5.2 and Table 5.3 Also see
paragraphs 2.3 and 5.8.
5.5.3. Waivers may be requested on a case-by-case basis as prescribed in paragraph 4.4. A
time-on-station waiver can only be requested by a general or flag officer or equivalent Federal
civilian grade (including officers of the Foreign Service of the Department of State), or a
colonel in a wing commander position, or equivalent. (Equivalent is defined as a person,
military or civilian, designated as a senior rater and serving in the grade of colonel or higher,
or ABG/CC at non-AF led joint bases, or equivalent civilian grade.) Requesters can only be
serving in the prescribed military rank or civilian grade (example: the requester cannot be a
lieutenant colonel selected for colonel). Requests for exceptions, including those which
require a waiver, may be submitted on a case-by-case basis as prescribed in paragraph 4.5.
For colonel / colonel selects, time-on-station requirement waivers are managed by AF/DPO.
5.6. Soliciting an Assignment. Airmen should not solicit reassignment, other than via voluntary
PCS applications and requests authorized by this instruction or other AF instructions; such as an
Airman’s assignment preference statement; or response to a request for volunteers for a specific
requirement. This does not preclude an Airman’s leadership chain from inquiring about his or her
assignment status through authorized inquiry channels. Although a status may be provided, an
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Airman’s relative standing as a volunteer or non-volunteer among others is not given since it
changes daily.
5.7. Assignment Recommendations. Requirements for recommendations for assignments or
selection boards higher than officer’s senior rater or an Airman’s wing commander, or ABG/CC
at non-AF led Joint Bases, (or equivalent) cannot be established.
5.8. Volunteer Status and PCS Eligibility. Qualified volunteers should be considered for all
assignments. Within a group of qualified Airmen, volunteers meeting minimum eligibility criteria
for PCS selection are selected ahead of non-volunteers. Volunteers who have not met time-on-
station requirements may be considered before qualified non-volunteers who have met time-on-
station requirements, but shall require a time-on-station waiver. Example: using the PCS
eligibility criterion of time-on-station for a CONUS to CONUS PCS, qualified volunteers who
meet the minimum time-on-station requirements are considered first in order of longest time-on-
station, then qualified volunteers who do not meet the minimum time-on-station requirements and
require a waiver are considered second in order of longest time-on-station, and finally qualified
non-volunteers who meet the minimum time-on-station are considered last in order of longest time-
on-station. Stated another way, qualified volunteers who do not meet minimum time-on-station
requirements may be selected ahead of qualified non-volunteers who meet minimum time-on-
station requirements, but shall require a time-on-station waiver.
5.8.1. Distribution of OS duty is as equitable as possible considering both desirable and
undesirable locations among Airmen similarly qualified. As an example, if by using only the
criteria of grade, AFSC, previous OS duty history, date arrived station, etc., two Airmen might
be prioritized on a non-volunteer OS short or long eligibility roster as numbers 18 and 34.
However, when some other qualification is mandatory and these Airmen are the first two on
the eligibility roster who possess that qualification, then they would be prioritized as 1 and 2.
Airmen are considered by the assignment OPR separately for OS short tour locations and long
tour locations. (See Attachment 1 for definition of short and long OS tour). Selection of
Airmen for OS is based on the unaccompanied tour length. The OS duty selection date
(ODSD) and the short tour return date, along with the number of short tours and other
information shown in Table 5.2 and Table 5.3 on specific subjects (such as time-on-station,
retainability, quality control, etc.) should also be referenced in conjunction with OS PCS
selection. Guidance pertains to both volunteers and non-volunteers unless stated otherwise.
5.8.2. Within the OS selection priorities in Table 5.2 and Table 5.3 for non-volunteers, ties
are broken by arranging eligible members in the order shown in Table 6.11, note 2, with the
senior non-volunteer selected last. Ties for volunteers are broken using the same criteria and
arrangement except the senior volunteer is selected first. Airmen who have not been credited
with completion of an OS tour are selected before those who have been credited with
completion of an OS tour (whether credit was the result of PCS or TDY).
5.8.3. Airmen will not be assigned to active duty on land outside the US and its territories or
possessions until they have completed AF basic training requirements. (T-1) In time of war
or national emergency declared by Congress or the President, the period of required basic
training (to include specialty training immediately following basic training), or its equivalent,
is not less than 12 weeks.
5.9. Volunteers Replacing Non-volunteers Selected for PCS. Airmen who volunteer (or desire
to volunteer) for a specific assignment are not permitted to replace non-volunteers already selected
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for an assignment. If such replacements were permitted, the non-volunteer, in most instances,
would be reselected based on original eligibility. Airmen volunteering for an assignment are
selected, in turn, when they become the most eligible volunteer.
5.10. Change of Volunteer Status/Request for Assignment Cancellation after PCS
Selection. Airmen may change their volunteer status by withdrawing a pending voluntary
assignment application in vMPF or myPers. See Personnel Services Delivery Guide, Assignments:
Withdrawal of Voluntary Assignment Application or Cancellation of Voluntary Assignment
Program. Airmen selected as a volunteer for an assignment may request assignment cancellation
as an exception to policy IAW paragraph 4.5. The exception to policy must be based on hardship
that is greater than that experienced by other Airmen or in the best interest of the Air Force. For
Airmen that cannot access vMPF or myPers or were selected as non-volunteers, requests must be
submitted in memorandum format and endorsed by the Airman’s commander and are sent from
the MPF to the appropriate approval authority IAW paragraph 4.5. NOTE: A request under this
paragraph is different than an Airman requesting cancellation of an assignment based on denial of
dependent travel due to a lack of general medical services (see paragraph 2.18) or other reasons.
5.10.1. The assignment OPR considers the following: justification of hardship or best interest
of the Air Force provided by the Airman; commander’s recommendation, whether there are
other qualified, eligible volunteers from which to select; the amount of lead time to select and
notify another Airman to meet the same RNLTD (at least 90 days); training scheduled or
completed; and any other variables associated with the particular assignment.
5.10.2. When a request is disapproved, the Airman remains on assignment as a volunteer. The
Airman’s status is not changed to reflect “non-volunteer.” If a PCS cancellation request
submitted under this paragraph is disapproved, the Airman cannot request separation or
retirement under 7-day option provisions (unless he or she is still within 7 days of official
notification).
5.11. Assignment Deferment and Availability. Reasons to defer Airman for PCS reassignment
vary. The most common reasons for deferment are identified by assignment availability codes
shown in Table 2.1 An assignment availability code usually applies only to an Airman’s current
assignment.
5.11.1. Deferments may be based on a specific action applicable to only one Airman (such as
placement on the control roster, or operational deferment), or circumstances that apply to all
Airmen in a unit (such as assignment to a stabilized tour). Deferment or stabilized tour
assignment notwithstanding, all Airmen are subject to temporary or permanent assignment to
meet worldwide AF requirements. Generally, when an Airman may be vulnerable for PCS
selection during the period of a proposed deferment or stabilized tour, then a request for PCS
or deferment should not be approved.
5.11.1.1. To preclude assignment inequities or granting a deferment and subsequently
having to waive it, the AF carefully limits both the number of organizations/functions
authorized stabilized tour deferments and individual deferments. When a previously
granted deferment causes significant assignment inequities, then waiver of the deferment
may be considered depending on the reason deferred.
5.11.1.2. When a previously authorized deferment no longer serves the overall best interest
of the AF (example: the Airman is required to fill a higher priority manning need or
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assignment OS is necessary to ensure equitable distribution of OS assignments), a
deferment may be terminated (waived/curtailed) by either HQ AFPC/DP3AM or the
assignment OPR in Table 1.2. The deferment of a group may be removed or modified by
the authority which granted the original deferment.
5.11.1.3. Deferments may be authorized for the following reasons:
5.11.1.3.1. To provide stability in certain organizations or functions when it maintains
an equitable assignment system for all Airmen (i.e., stabilized tour, operational
continuity).
5.11.1.3.2. To preclude an Airman’s PCS while suitability to remain on active duty is
evaluated or during a period of observation or rehabilitation (i.e., medical evaluation,
Article 15).
5.11.1.3.3. To process or complete an action, recognize a temporary PCS ineligibility
condition, or other circumstance of a temporary nature (i.e., medical condition, control
roster, commander directed hold).
5.11.1.4. The specific reasons for deferment are addressed in paragraphs elsewhere in this
instruction or as ordered per another directive or instruction. Example: medical
instructions prescribe which injuries, illnesses, or diseases render an Airman ineligible for
PCS or TDY, and the duration of the deferment. Therefore, that medical instruction
authorizes temporary deferment for medical conditions. Even though this instruction
authorizes waiver of deferment, an assignment OPR may not waive a deferment or
assignment availability code for which assignments is not the OPR without coordination
with the OPR. Example: waiver of assignment availability code 14, Material Witness,
would require coordination with the Staff Judge Advocate which requested the code (or the
Staff Judge Advocate might agree to remove the code). Stabilized tour deferments are not
normally updated for Airmen serving OS; however, there are some exceptions (Example:
officers serving OS in joint activities filling positions designated as joint duty assignments
. See Table 2.1 to confirm which specific codes are updated when serving OS. The
following additional guidance applies.
5.11.2. Date of Availability. An Airman is considered available for reassignment on the first
day of the “availability” month. Availability for assignment in the personnel data system is
managed by month and year. The Date of Availability is computed in different ways depending
on the reason for the assignment availability code.
5.11.2.1. For stabilized tours, compute the Date of Availability by adding the stabilized
tour period to the date arrived station or date assigned to the tour. Example: an Airman is
assigned duty on a three year stabilized tour on 22 June 2007. The Airman’s Date of
Availability is Jun 2010 and because of the way stabilized tour Date of Availability are
computed, the Airman is shown as available on 1 June 2010. However, when selection for
PCS is made by computer, computer programming takes into account how stabilized tour
Date of Availability are computed and assignment selection is not normally to fill a
requirement which requires departure within the availability month. Example: an Airman
available in Jun would normally not be selected by the computer for an assignment with an
RNLTD earlier than 31 Aug. If the same Airman was selected to fill a requirement with a
10
th
of the month RNLTD, then the RNLTD for a person with a Jun Date of Availability
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would not be earlier than 10 Sep. When assignment selections are done manually,
assignment OPRs take into account how stabilized tour Date of Availability are computed
and make assignment selections accordingly. EXCEPTION: For officers, the joint duty
assignment Date of Availability is computed based on joint duty credit guidelines.
5.11.2.2. For assignment availability codes based on a quality control indicator (Table 2.1,
assignment availability codes 10 through 21, except 14) establish the Date of Availability
as the month following completion of the action. Example: an Airman receives an Article
15 on 22 June 2011 with a six month suspended reduction, or is placed on the control roster
22 June 2011 for a six month observation period. Although the actions expire 21 December
2011, the correct Date of Availability in each case is January 2012. This action ensures a
departure date (mo/yr) no earlier than the completion of disciplinary, rehabilitative, or
administrative action. As a rule, Airmen are matched to requirements and report no later
than dates (RNLTDs) are established so the departure date is not earlier than the first day
of the availability month and year. The MPF will reclama an assignment or request a
change of RNLTD for assignments not meeting this criteria. (T-2) EXCEPTION: A
reclama is not necessary to change the RNLTD nor is a waiver required when the Airman
desires to depart after the actual day punishment, or an observation period, etc., expires
and the commander concurs.
5.11.2.3. When multiple assignment availability codes apply to an Airman, the code with
the longest period of deferment is entered as the first assignment availability code, the
assignment availability code for the next longest deferment is second, and so forth.
5.11.2.4. The MPF is not authorized to update the following assignment availability codes
(these assignment availability codes are updated by the assignment OPR only): 36 (enlisted
only), 46, 48, 54 and 56.
5.11.2.5. The MPF may place Airmen in the following assignment availability codes when
they receive “by-name” deferment authority: 21 (for other reasons as shown in Table 2.1
and paragraph 5.20), 28, 30, 34, 39, 41, 51 (enlisted only), 52, 58, and 85. NOTE: MPF
may use the assignment action reason for an Airman’s PCS, assignment trailer remarks, or
other approval (such as a letter/memo, approved application, PCS orders, etc.) as authority
for deferment.
5.11.2.6. The MPF may place Airmen in the following assignment availability codes when
they receive “by-name” deferment authority, or when the MPF confirms the Airman is
authorized deferment as a result of being assigned to an organization, function, position,
etc., as shown in the Stabilized Tour Guide (see paragraph 5.11): 22, 36 (officers only),
42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 50, 51 (officers only), 55, 57 or 59. NOTE: MPF may use the
assignment action reason for an Airman’s PCS, assignment trailer remarks, or other
approval (such as a letter/memo, approved application, PCS orders, etc.) as authority for
deferment.
5.11.2.7. The MPF may place Airmen in the following assignment availability codes when
this instruction or some other instruction or directive requires or authorizes deferment: 02,
05, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 32, 38, 40, 52 (enlisted
only), 53, 65, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, and 77. NOTE: MPF may use the assignment
action reason for an Airman’s PCS, assignment trailer remarks, or other approval (such as
a letter/memo, approved application, PCS orders, etc.) as authority for deferment.
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5.11.3. Stabilized Tour Assignment, Deferment, Curtailment, Extension, and Completion.
The mission or function of some organizations require the AF to manage an Airman’s period
of assignment more closely than would be realized by normal attrition and time-on-station
requirements. A list of activities, organizations, or positions authorized stabilized tours is
maintained and continually updated by HQ AFPC/DP3AM in the Stabilized Tour Guide. The
Stabilized Tour Guide can be accessed on myPers by inputting Stabilized Tour Guide in the
search engine. The guide lists organizations authorized stabilized tours, the length of the tour,
AFSCs, and if the tour is designated as a minimum or maximum tour.
5.11.3.1. Stabilized Tour Assignment. A stabilized tour assignment and the
accompanying deferment begin on the date an Airman is assigned to the unit or function
authorized a stabilized tour. The date of assignment may or may not be the same as the
date arrived on station. See paragraph 5.11 when assignment to a stabilized tour is
proposed or requested after an Airman’s arrival on station. Training during a stabilized
tour, TDY, or other absences from duty do not change the tour completion date. TDY
enroute is not part of the tour.
5.11.3.1.1. For management purposes, stabilized tours are divided into two major
groups, maximum and minimum tours.
5.11.3.1.1.1. Maximum Tours. A maximum tour identifies the maximum period
of time an Airman is assigned to a particular duty and/or organization, unless an
extension is approved. The reasons vary why the period of assignment should not
exceed the initial deferment period. Example: the duty may be outside the
mainstream of an Airman’s primary career field and prolonged assignment is
undesirable or is a CMSgt assigned to CONUS MAJCOM headquarters and staff
elements are authorized three year maximum stabilized tour (assignment
availability code 50).
5.11.3.1.1.2. Minimum Tours. A minimum tour identifies the minimum period of
time an Airman is assigned to a particular duty and/or organization, but longer
assignment is authorized. Extension of a minimum tour deferment is not required.
After expiration of the initial deferment, an Airman remains assigned until selected
for another assignment. The reasons for a minimum tour vary. Example: to receive
pay back for special training (formal or on-the-job), for experience gained or
enlisted assigned to CONUS MAJCOM headquarters and staff elements are
authorized three year minimum stabilized tours (assignment availability code 44).
5.11.3.2. Stabilized Tour Deferment. Stabilized tour deferment is not authorized for
Airmen assigned OS. The stabilized tour deferment may be waived or an activity may be
terminated when it no longer serves the overall best interest of the AF. Deferment is not
authorized for Airmen assigned to units in excess of 100 percent of manpower
authorizations.
5.11.3.2.1. When an Airman is not initially assigned to a stabilized tour upon arrival
PCS and subsequent assignment to a stabilized tour at the same location is proposed,
the assignment OPR will ensure a specific period of deferment is proposed and the
deferment is approved at the same time the assignment is approved. (T-1) Airmen who
are vulnerable for OS assignment selection are not normally approved for placement in
an organizational deferment assignment availability code.
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5.11.3.2.2. Airmen arriving PCS for immediate assignment to an activity or function
are authorized deferment and if the reason for reassignment carries with it a deferment
upon completion of PCS (example: humanitarian reassignment, join spouse
assignment, and so on).
5.11.3.3. Stabilized Tour Curtailment. An Airman may submit stabilized tour curtailment
requests to the unit commander. If the unit commander recommends approval, it is
forwarded to the activity commander for consideration. If supported by the activity
commander, the request is sent through the appropriate assignment OPR for consideration.
Unit/activity commanders and MAJCOMs have disapproval authority for any curtailment
request initiated at a lower level. Airmen may not seek curtailment for the purpose of
applying for a specific job. Unit and activity commanders may also request curtailment of
stabilized tours (and reassignment) for Airmen assigned to organizations they command.
The request should contain the facts and circumstances and specify whether concurrent
PCS is requested in conjunction with tour curtailment. A request for PCS should include
any necessary waivers of PCS eligibility criteria and originate at the appropriate level. In
cases involving quality issues, curtailment and PCS are not effected until appropriate
administrative or disciplinary action has been taken (unless an exception to policy is
justified). When Airmen are curtailed (for any reason), they are subject to selection for
any assignment for which eligible. NOTE: Curtailment for cause or not for cause of
Airmen assigned to Headquarters Air Force (HAF), the Office of the Secretary of the Air
Force (SAF), the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the Department of Defense (DoD), the Office
of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) will process the request under the Return to Service
Program per Attachment 10.
5.11.3.4. Stabilized Tour Extension (Maximum Tours Only). An Airman may request
voluntary extension to a stabilized tour no earlier than 15 months prior to tour completion
and not later than an established assignment selection date, with the exception of
8F000/First Sergeants. The period of extension normally does not exceed 12 months. Unit
commanders and parent MAJCOMs (or equivalent) have disapproval authority.
Commanders of activities subordinate to a MAJCOM determine if their field commanders
may submit extension requests directly to the MAJCOM. When approval is recommended,
the request is sent to the assignment OPR for consideration. Tour extensions do not apply
to minimum tours, with the exception of 8F000/First Sergeants. First Sergeants assigned
in the CONUS must complete and submit their Second Tour Election form to HQ
AFPC/DP2OSS NLT the 24
th
month from the First Sergeant Academy graduation date.
First Sergeants assigned OS must complete and submit their Second Tour Election form
during their DEROS Option election window. The HQ AFPC/DP2OSS 8F000/First
Sergeant assignment NCO/ FAM will complete all required assignment availability code
updates.
5.11.3.5. Stabilized Tour Completion. Actions taken upon completion of a stabilized tour
vary depending on the type of tour served:
5.11.3.5.1. Upon Completion of a Minimum Tour. An Airman remains assigned until
selected for voluntary or involuntary reassignment. Reassignment is not justified based
on an arbitrary period of time. The local commander or parent MAJCOM should
establish procedures to periodically review the status of Airmen who have completed
their minimum tour to ensure continued assignment serves the overall best interest of
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the AF. Recommendations to reassign an Airman should be fully justified IAW
paragraph 4.5.
5.11.3.5.1.1. (Enlisted Only) Minimum Tours in a Special Duty Identifier . In most
cases, duties of a special duty identifier are unrelated to an enlisted Airman’s
PAFSC. Enlisted Airmen are not normally retained in these duties for an extended
period of time after completion of a minimum stabilized tour. To preclude loss of
AFSC proficiency, it is necessary to monitor the length of assignment in special
duty identifier tours and consecutive assignments in special duty identifiers are not
appropriate.
5.11.3.5.1.1.1. Enlisted Airmen performing duty in a special duty identifier
may be authorized assignment deferment if their special duty identifier and/or
unit of assignment is listed in the stabilized tour guide. Normally duty in a
special duty identifier does not, in itself, automatically involve deferment from
reassignment, although in some instances all authorizations in a particular
special duty identifier may be in units authorized stabilized tours. Example:
Career Assistance Advisors are special duty identifier 8A100, they will have
an assignment availability code of 44, and a tour length of 3 years per the
stabilized tour guide.
5.11.3.5.1.1.2. Approximately 12 months before their date of availability,
Airmen receive a system generated notification Report on Individual Personnel
(RIP) with two options: volunteer for reassignment to return to duty in their
PAFSC in conjunction with completion of the stabilized tour or continue
serving in the special duty identifier .
5.11.3.5.1.2. Airman Assigned to a MAJCOM Inspector General Travel Team. An
Airman performing inspection duty is normally assigned other duties after 24
months. Reassignment is first considered within the MAJCOM headquarters or to
another unit on the same base. PCS may be considered when there are no
authorizations for the Airman’s AFSC and he or she is the most eligible for PCS
among others assigned to the same unit or base. A request for extension of travel
team inspection duty is favorably considered unless there are overriding reasons
why extension does not serve the best overall interest of the AF. Airmen are not
normally assigned involuntarily to travel team inspection duty within the 3 year
period following a previous assignment to such duty. Exceptions are only approved
by HQ AFPC/DP3AM.
5.11.3.5.2. Upon Completion of a Maximum Tour. An Airman is considered to be in
a mandatory move status (either to another unit on the same station or PCS) and is
normally reassigned upon completion of the initial tour, unless extended. A request to
extend a maximum tour is submitted as provided in paragraph 5.11. Officers are
reassigned during the assignment cycle coinciding with their Date of Availability;
enlisted Airmen are considered CONUS mandatory movers and compete for
reassignment via the Enlisted Quarterly Assignment Listing (EQUAL) process (see
Attachment 13).
5.11.3.5.2.1. CONUS Mandatory Mover requirements are advertised on the
Overseas Returnee/ CONUS Mandatory Mover’s (CMM) EQUAL. Exemptions
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include Airmen assigned as aircrew Airmen (1AXXX AFSCs) 820
th
Security
Forces Group (3P0X1s only), and those assigned to the USAF Air Demonstration
Squadron (Nellis AFB NV). MPF will run a monthly assignment availability code
50 roster 13 months in advance of the projected Date of Availability expiration
dates and provide a copy of the Personnel Services Delivery Guide, Assignments:
Overseas Returnee/CONUS Mandatory Mover’s Counseling Handout to each
Airmen. (T-1) See Attachment 13 for program information.
5.11.4. CONUS-Isolated Tour. The purpose is to establish maximum tour (assignment
availability code 50) lengths and limit certain assignment combinations which involve a
CONUS-isolated station. Cavalier AFS, ND, is currently designated as a CONUS-isolated
location. This location is considered to be geographically separated from adequate personal
support facilities and services which may cause a significant degree of inconvenience, expense,
or hardship to Airmen and their families more so than other CONUS assignments.
5.11.4.1. Stations may be designated as CONUS-isolated when the one-way distance to
minimum adequate community support is more than 50 miles or over 1 and 1/2 hours’ drive
in normal weather conditions from the station and travel between duty station, residence,
and support facilities is determined to be complicated by hazardous weather, marginal
roads, or lack of commercial transportation which places the Airman in a greater risk.
Community support includes government or non-government facilities and services, such
as adequate family housing, medical and dental care, essential shopping facilities,
reasonable recreational facilities, and religious services.
5.11.4.2. Maximum tour lengths have been established as 15 months for single and
unaccompanied Airmen or 24 months for Airmen accompanied by dependents. Airmen
will serve the accompanied tour if they reside with dependents within 50 miles of the duty
station. (T-1) Distances are computed from the Defense Table of Official Distances
located at https://dtod.sddc.army.mil/default.aspx, this is the official source for
worldwide PCS and TDY distance information. (NOTE: If an Airman is assigned to a
CONUS-isolated station on a Base of Preference assignment, he or she must serve a 24
month Base of Preference.) (T-1) For officers who attend duty related training (example:
Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterizations System (PARCS) IQT course) after
arriving at Cavalier AFS; MPF will update assignment availability code 50 upon
completion of and return from all related training. (T-1) This will ensure Airmen receive
optimal operational experience and mission needs are met. NOTE: This applies only to
Cavalier AFS.
5.11.4.3. The PCS retainability requirements shown in Table 5.4 apply regardless of
whether the Airman serves a 15 month unaccompanied tour or 24 month accompanied tour.
Example: an Airman being reassigned CONUS to CONUS requires 24 months
retainability for the PCS, even though he or she may choose to serve the 15 month
unaccompanied tour. Further, in order to be reassigned upon completion of a 15 or 24
month tour, Airmen must have PCS retainability prescribed by Table 5.4 for their next
assignment. (T-1)
5.11.4.4. Airmen are not involuntarily assigned to a CONUS-isolated station from an
unaccompanied dependent-restricted OS short tour nor are they diverted to a CONUS-
isolated station if they receive one of their choices in the OS returnee match.
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5.11.4.5. Airmen assigned to a CONUS-isolated station are not selected for an involuntary
unaccompanied dependent-restricted OS short tour.
5.11.5. Date of Availability Deferments Waivers. If it becomes necessary to waive
deferments, the longest organizational (as opposed to by-name) deferments are waived first.
Example: a four year organizational deferment is normally waived before a three year
deferment, and both before waiving a one year individual (by-name) deferment. Deferments
not involving the expenditure of PCS funds are waived before those where the Airman made a
PCS move in conjunction with deferment. Example: an Airman with several years on station
moves to a stabilized unit at the same location and is subsequently deferred, will have
deferments waived before an Airman assigned to the location specifically to join a military
spouse. There may be exceptions as manning priorities, requirement for backfill, humanitarian
considerations, etc. may dictate otherwise.
5.11.6. Military Operational Deferment. At times, the continued assignment of a particular
Airman may be essential to accomplish a specific mission. In these rare circumstances, a
military operational deferment of an Airman may be requested and may be over and above an
existing unit or function deferment. Normally, only one operational deferment is granted and
the period cannot exceed one year. This period is adequate in most cases to train a replacement
or to make arrangements for project or program continuity. A military operational deferment
is appropriate only in support of units transitioning to a new or significantly different weapons
system or to support special projects generated by high-level tasking where duties and the
Airman’s qualifications are significantly different from those normally associated with the
Airman’s career field. A request for operational deferment contains complete details to include
cost factors, the mission impact, and why a particular Airman’s presence and qualifications are
essential to the mission. Requests are submitted to the assignment OPR for consideration
(Table 1.2). When waiver of deferments becomes necessary, operational deferments
(assignment availability code 58 for officers and assignment availability code 51 for enlisted)
are among the last to be waived because of the short duration and justification on an individual
basis.
5.11.7. Educational Deferment. It is the intent of the AF to support Airmen in achievement
of their personal education goals provided they satisfy their primary duties without significant
impact on “in-turn” assignments. Therefore, at key times in certain educational programs,
Airmen stationed in the CONUS may be authorized an assignment deferment for educational
reasons. Like other deferments, education deferments may be waived when they do not serve
the overall best interest of the AF. Educational deferments may be requested per AFI 36-2649.
The following criteria apply.
5.11.7.1. Officers. An officer enrolled in an off-duty graduate or doctorate degree program
may be deferred from PCS for the period necessary to complete the program, not to exceed
12 months. Officers with an assignment selection date are not eligible to apply for
deferment, nor is deferment authorized for the purpose of completing an additional degree
equal to or lower than is currently held unless it directly applies to the officer’s AFSC or
AF needs. The deferment period is terminated when studies are discontinued, or when the
degree requirements are completed, whichever occurs first. A deferment for the purpose
of completing a dissertation thesis or research paper is not authorized. NOTE: The
assignment OPR will update the assignment availability code 52. (T-3)
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5.11.7.2. Enlisted. Enlisted Airmen enrolled in a voluntary education program (local off-
duty study) may ask for deferment to preclude departure on an assignment before
completion of the specific education program. Airmen with an assignment selection date
are not eligible to apply for deferment; however, may request an RNLTD change (not to
exceed 3 months) to accommodate completion of a course presently enrolled in.
Educational deferment is terminated at the end of the specified period, when studies are
discontinued, or when degree or academic requirements are completed, whichever occurs
first. Eligibility criteria follow:
5.11.7.2.1. Vocational School Program. Enlisted enrolled in programs leading to
award of a vocational diploma may be delayed from PCS for a period not to exceed 3
months from the month of PCS notification.
5.11.7.2.2. Associate, Baccalaureate, and Graduate Degree Programs. Enlisted
Airmen enrolled in programs leading to award of a degree may be deferred from PCS
if they can complete the degree and any required academic residency in 12 months or
less. First term Airmen must be obligated for a total of six years active service to apply
for a 12 month deferment. (T-1) Airmen selected for an assignment may request a
change of RNLTD for a period not to exceed 3 months from the month of PCS
notification in order to complete a course in which presently enrolled. Deferments
approved under this provision are not to exceed the course completion date.
5.11.7.3. Officers and Enlisted. Airmen request deferment through the local Education
Services Officer. If approved, the Education Services Office sends the deferment request
to the MPF for update in the personnel data system. For officers, the MPF updates the
personnel data system and awaits decision by the assignment OPR. For enlisted, the MPF
approves requests meeting program guidelines and updates the educational deferment
assignment availability code 52 in the personnel data system. The MPF must not update
an availability code 52 for enlisted Airmen currently serving on an availability code 50
(maximum stabilized tour) without prior approval by the assignment OPR. (T-1)
Questionable cases should be forwarded to HQ AFPC/DP3AM for resolution. Consecutive
education deferments are not permitted nor is a subsequent deferment effective within 12
months of a previously completed program. An Airman is not granted additional deferment
time to retake tests or courses failed.
5.11.7.4. Educational Leave of Absence (ELA). Airmen must meet the criteria in AFI 36-
2649. (T-1) For approved requests, the TDY order is used as the source document for
update of availability code 52 and may be input by the MPF upon receipt. The deferment
period may not exceed the period of TDY authorized. Airmen with an assignment selection
date are ineligible.
5.11.8. High School Seniors Assignment Deferment Program. The High School Senior
Assignment Deferment program is intended to decrease turbulence and increase stability for
military families with dependent children entering their senior year of high school. This
guidance applies to active duty officers (Lt Col and below) and enlisted (SMSgt and below).
5.11.8.1. High School Seniors Assignment Deferment General Information.
5.11.8.1.1. High School Senior Assignment Deferment requests are considered on a
case-by-case basis with the goal of approving as many requests as possible while
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meeting mission needs. Consecutive deferments may be requested. If approved, an
Airman is deferred from reassignment while the high school dependent is in his or her
senior year.
5.11.8.1.2. Airmen approved for a High School Senior Assignment Deferment are
coded in the personnel data system with assignment availability code 85. The date of
availability is the first day of the second month after the dependent’s high school senior
graduation date or Airman’s DEROS. Example: if the graduation date is 31 May the
date of availability is 1 Jul or the DEROS date. Airmen may request cancellation of an
approved deferment through CMS.
5.11.8.1.3. The appropriate HQ AFPC assignment officer or NCO approves High
School Senior Assignment Deferment requests. The HQ AFPC assignment division
chief disapproves High School Senior Assignment Deferment requests that cannot be
supported due to mission needs.
5.11.8.1.4. Both Airmen of a military couple may apply for a High School Senior
Assignment Deferment if each meets the eligibility criteria, their join spouse intent
code is “A” or “B,” and they apply concurrently.
5.11.8.2. Eligibility Criteria.
5.11.8.2.1. Airmen with a dependent child who will begin or is in their senior year in
high school. Airmen must provide a memo from the dependent’s high school counselor
confirming the dependent’s current school grade and projected senior year graduation
date. (T-1) The MPF must verify the dependent child is enrolled in DEERS and residing
with the Airman requesting the deferment. (T-1)
5.11.8.2.2. Airmen selected for a dependent-restricted short tour or 365-day extended
deployment are not eligible to apply for a High School Senior Assignment Deferment.
Dependent-restricted includes Korea when not assigned to a key billet position (see
paragraph 4.2.11.). Airmen selected for a dependent-restricted tour must proceed on
assignment, but may request to return to the same duty station IAW Home-Basing
Assignment Program (see Attachment 3). (T-1)
5.11.8.3. Application Criteria. Airmen submit their High School Senior Assignment
Deferment application as outlined in the Personnel Services Delivery Guide, High School
Senior Assignment Deferment Online Application. Procedures and responsibilities for the
Airman, Commander, MPF, and HQ AFPC are also outlined in the Personnel Services
Delivery Guide. Because of differences in the officer and enlisted assignment systems,
differing High School Senior Assignment Deferment criteria and timelines are detailed
below:
5.11.8.3.1. Officers.
5.11.8.3.1.1. CONUS applicants. May apply for a High School Senior Assignment
Deferment before or after being placed on the Vulnerable Movers List (VML).
Officers are eligible for the program if they apply NET 1 Oct of the dependent’s
high school junior year and NLT 1 July between the dependent’s high school junior
and senior years.
5.11.8.3.1.2. OS applicants. May use the DEROS forecast procedures outlined in
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paragraph 6.5, or apply when placed on the initial VML. If applying under the
DEROS forecast program, officers must request a DEROS extension, which
accommodates the completion of their dependent’s high school senior year. (T-1)
5.11.8.3.1.3. Eligible officers who have been selected for Intermediate
Developmental Education (IDE) /Senior Developmental Education (SDE) who
would like to request a deferment under High School Senior Assignment Deferment
must follow deferment procedures outlined in the IDE/SDE selection Personnel
Services Delivery Memorandum published by HQ AFPC/DP2LWD. (T-1)
5.11.8.3.2. Enlisted Airmen.
5.11.8.3.2.1. CONUS applicants. May apply for a High School Senior Assignment
Deferment before or after selection for an assignment. If before selection, enlisted
Airmen must apply NET 1 Oct of the dependents high school junior year and NLT
1 Jul between the dependent’s junior and senior year. If after selection, must apply
within 30 calendar days of official assignment notification and are eligible if
RNLTD is 1 March or later of the dependent’s high school junior year or, the
dependent is currently in his or her high school senior year and RNLTD is prior to
graduation date. (T-1)
5.11.8.3.2.2. Airmen currently serving a CONUS maximum controlled tour are
eligible to apply for the program and must use the Completion of Maximum Tour
RIP and request High School Senior Assignment Deferment as their extension
option IAW the Personnel Services Delivery Guide, Assignments: Overseas
Returnee and CONUS Mandatory Mover (CMM) Counseling Handout. (T-1)
5.11.8.3.2.3. OS applicants. Must use the DEROS forecast procedures outlined in
paragraph 6.5. (T-1) Airmen must request a DEROS extension, which
accommodates the completion of their dependent’s high school senior year. (T-1)
5.12. Assignment Limitation Code (ALC). Assignment limitations, permanent or semi-
permanent, are used to alert personnel managers of long term constraints on assignment or
utilization of Airmen. They broadly restrict, or limit the selection of Airmen for assignment to or
from certain duties or areas and apply to a duration longer than just to the current duty assignment.
Normally, limitations applying only to a current assignment or location are managed by an
assignment availability code, although exceptions to use an assignment limitation code may be
made. An assignment limitation code may be permanent or semi-permanent. Table 2.2 lists the
various types of assignment limitations and corresponding system update codes. Assignment
limitation code waivers require the advance approval of HQ AFPC/DP3AM unless Table 1.2 lists
a specific OPR.
5.12.1. Medical Assignment Limitation Code “C” Stratification. When a PEB determines an
Airman to remain on active duty, who may not be fully qualified for worldwide service, the
AF carefully manages future assignments. In such cases, HQ AFPC/DP2NP will input and
manage assignment limitation code “X” for C1 stratification, “Y” for C2 stratification, or “C”
for C3 stratification (see Table 2.2) as appropriate for description, effective date and duration,
and limitation on PCS selection. (T-1) The assignment OPR may select Airmen with medical
assignment limitation codes for reassignment to locations permitted by their stratification as
specified in AFI 41-210. Assignments outside the designated geographic restrictions require
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a waiver. Waiver authority and procedures are also designated in AFI 41-210. If the Airman’s
medical circumstances preclude the assignment, the assignment OPR selects the next most
eligible Airman for the assignment.
5.13. Non-career Officers and First-Term Airmen. There are several assignment provisions
which apply only to non-career officers and first term Airmen. Unless a paragraph, table, or
attachment stipulates special guidance for non-career officers or first term Airmen, the guidance
is the same as for career enlisted Airmen.
5.13.1. First term Airmen serving an initial enlistment of 4 or more years is not given more
than two assignments to different locations following initial basic and skill training during their
first 4 years of service, regardless of tour length. First term Airmen are permitted additional
PCSs in conjunction with an approved humanitarian reassignment, a join spouse assignment,
as a volunteer, or when the PCS is a mandatory move. Low-cost moves are excluded from the
two-move count.
5.13.2. Non-career officers are not arbitrarily limited in the number of PCSs they may be
ordered to make. Compliance with time-on-station minimums, selecting Airmen in turn based
on longest on station, and other factors are adequate to limit the number of moves.
5.13.3. Non-career officers fall into two groups and are managed as follows:
5.13.3.1. Non-career officers with an established Date of Separation may decline to obtain
retainability for a PCS or training Active Duty Service Commitment, without prejudice.
NOTE: Expiration of an Active Duty Service Commitment is not the same as an
established Date of Separation.
5.13.3.2. Non-career officers with an indefinite Date of Separation have indefinite service
retainability for any Active Duty Service Commitment-incurring event such as PCS or
training. NOTE: Expiration of an Active Duty Service Commitment is not the same as
an established Date of Separation. A non-career officer who does not desire to participate
in an Active Duty Service Commitment-incurring event, such as PCS or training, must
exercise his or her option to establish a separation date under 7-day option provisions as
explained in paragraph 5.29. (T-1) However, to provide non-career officers adequate
time to acclimate to military service, to avoid forcing them to make a premature career
decision, and to the extent operational requirements permit, the following guidance applies.
As a non-volunteer, non-career officers with an indefinite Date of Separation may be
selected for an Active Duty Service Commitment-incurring event when:
5.13.3.2.1. The Active Duty Service Commitment can be completed before becoming
a career officer (for assignment purposes, a career officer is (both) a captain or higher
who has 4 or more years total active federal commissioned service [TAFCS]). For
eligibility for involuntary PCS OS, compute completion of the Active Duty Service
Commitment for the OS tour using the unaccompanied tour length. A non-career
officer who elects to serve the accompanied OS tour length voluntarily incurs the longer
accompanied Active Duty Service Commitment (which may result in becoming a
career officer), or
5.13.3.2.2. They are within 12 months of having 4 years TAFCS and have no Active
Duty Service Commitment beyond 4 years (Unless a waiver is approved by the
assignment authority). Within HQ AFPC, waiver authority is the assignment division
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chief. This allows a non-career officer who does not desire an additional Active Duty
Service Commitment beyond 4 years to request separation in lieu of an event, or
5.13.3.2.3. They already have an Active Duty Service Commitment beyond 4 years
TAFCS. In this instance, career officer procedures apply.
5.14. Officers Not Selected for Promotion.
5.14.1. Lieutenant Colonels Not Selected for Promotion to Colonel. Selection for promotion
to colonel is the result of an extremely competitive process. Non-selection for promotion to
colonel is normally not a basis for PCS ineligibility. Senior managers should use this highly
qualified resource to the best advantage of the AF in positions commensurate with their grade
and qualifications. Keep in mind, the mandatory retirement date a lieutenant colonel receives
based on grade may preclude consideration for some assignments (lack of the required
retainability for PCS and/or retainability to serve the associated Active Duty Service
Commitment).
5.14.2. Officers Not Selected for Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel or Major. Non-selection
for promotion to lieutenant colonel or major does not, in itself, render an officer ineligible for
PCS. However, non-selection for promotion can affect consideration for PCS or other events
as explained below.
5.14.2.1. Officers in the grade of major or captain with an established Date of Separation
or mandatory retirement date based on non-selection for promotion are ineligible for a PCS
if lacking required retainability for the assignment action. Approved waiver/exception to
policy action are mandatory for movement when an officer does not meet minimum PCS
retainability requirements. See paragraph 5.28 for additional guidance on retainability.
5.14.2.2. Officers in the grades of major or captain not selected for promotion to the next
higher grade may be considered for PCS or other events if they have the minimum
retainability (that is, have not had a mandatory Date of Separation or retirement date
established and still have an indefinite Date of Separation). However, when it cannot be
assured the AF can receive full return in terms of service for PCS funds, education or
training costs, etc., (example: in the event of a second non-selection for promotion
resulting in establishment of a mandatory Date of Separation or mandatory retirement
date), selection should be kept to an absolute minimum. Therefore, non-selection for
promotion can affect consideration for PCS or other events based on the resulting limit on
retainability or potential limit on retainability.
5.14.3. Officers Selected For or Enroute to an Event. When an officer is not selected for
promotion, the officer’s status should be quickly evaluated by the assignment OPR. This
includes officers scheduled for an event such as PCS, education or training (that is, officer has
a DEROS, is PCSing upon completion of training, etc.); those selected for PCS, education or
training (including those who have departed); and those attending such events (example: TDY
and return) in conjunction with PCS. The officer’s supervisor, losing/gaining commanders,
and MPF share the responsibility to assist the assignment OPR or selection authority in
identifying officers selected for PCS or other events when non-selected for promotion. The
losing commander will reclama (see paragraph 5.33) to the assignment OPR/selection
authority and request disposition instructions. (T-1) The reclama includes: (1) date notified of
non-selection, (2) if the officer has departed, (3) if cancellation creates a hardship, the basis for
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the hardship and how it is considered to be uncommon to others in similar circumstances, (4)
status of shipment of household goods, (5) location of dependents, (6) officer’s desires, and
(7) any other pertinent details. The assignment OPR/selection authority will review each case
and provide assignment disposition to the officer and MPF. (T-1) NOTE: Officers completing
an OS tour without the minimum PCS retainability for a CONUS assignment may be extended
in place depending on their accompanied status, their DEROS, and other factors.
5.14.4. Other Circumstances. Officers selected for PCS, formal education, or training who
subsequently have their promotion delayed (includes officers delayed pending removal from a
promotion list), and officers found not qualified for promotion to first lieutenant, require
reevaluation. The commander must reclama (see paragraph 5.33) the selection to the
assignment OPR providing all pertinent information. (T-1) The assignment OPR will provide
assignment disposition by email message. (T-1)
5.15. Utilization Standards and Assignment of Rated Officers.
5.15.1. Utilization Standards for Rated Officers. The Aviation Career Improvement Act of
1989 (ACIA), codified as 37 USC §301a, Incentive Pay: Hazardous Duty, imposes utilization
standards, commonly referred to as “gates,” for rated officers. AFI 11-401 explains these
requirements in detail. Compliance with the following guidance, in combination with
paragraph 5.48, Officer Duty Changes, is essential to effective rated officer management.
Waivers of the following policies require HQ AFPC/DP2O approval.
5.15.1.1. Graduates of undergraduate flying training are assigned to operational flying
duties until they have completed 96 months of flying to the maximum extent possible. Gate
credit accumulated during Undergraduate Flying Training counts toward this restriction.
5.15.1.2. Rated officers may be considered for duties other than operational flying upon
completion of 96 months of operational flying, if otherwise eligible and qualified.
5.15.1.3. The typical officer with over 12 years of aviation service requires completion of,
or the ability to complete at least 10 years, and preferably 12 years of operational flying
duty before the 18
th
year of aviation service before being assigned to duties other than
operational flying. In those cases where rated officers are currently assigned to stabilized
tours in duties other than operational flying and the possibility exists of the officers not
meeting the utilization standards, tour curtailments (or waiver of remaining stabilized tour
period) may be ordered by the assignment OPR according to the established policies in
paragraph 5.11. To the extent possible, tour curtailments (or waiver of remaining
stabilized tour period) are normally directed sufficiently in advance to provide adequate
and timely replacement.
5.15.2. Assignment of Rated Officers (Lieutenant Colonels and Below). Rated officers who
are not disqualified for aviation service IAW AFI 11-402 are assigned primarily to fill rated
requirements.
5.15.2.1. Rated officers may ask for a change to another rated AFSC or non-rated duty as
indicated in paragraph 5.48. In addition, a commander or MAJCOM may submit requests
to resolve manning problems or to provide career development opportunities.
5.15.2.2. Report officers disqualified from aviation service per AFI 11-402, for
assignment or other disposition according to paragraph 5.21. Rated officers disqualified
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from aviation service for medical reasons may continue to be assigned to duty in a rated
AFSC not involving operational flying upon approval of HQ AFPC/DP2O according to
AFI 36-2101.
5.15.2.3. Report officers eliminated from a flying training course being attended in PCS
status or TDY enroute PCS status, and officers eliminated from undergraduate flying
according to paragraph 5.21.
5.15.3. Voluntary Request for Disqualification from Aviation Service. Rated officers
applying for a commission change, legal, or medical education programs, must include a
voluntary request for disqualification for aviation service. Refer to AFI 11-402, Chapter 3 for
complete instructions. (T-1)
5.15.4. Assignment of Rated Officers to Non Flying Positions. Rated officers who volunteer
for a non-flying position (PCS or PCA), and will fail to meet their 1
st
or 2
nd
flying gate, when
a flying position is available, must complete the mandatory statement of understanding located
on myPers. (T-1) Similarly, when the assignment OPR selects a volunteer for a non-flying
position when a flying position is available, the assignment transaction must include the PPC
“GTW” in the assignment notification. (T-3) NOTE: Officers provide the original to HQ
AFPC/DP2O, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-6001 through the MPF before the assignment OPR
approves the assignment. Assignment OPRs submit the original to the Automated Records
Management System for filing in the officer’s Electronic Master Personnel Records Group as
a permanent document.
5.16. Assignment of Former Officers. Former officers who enlist may remain assigned to the
same permanent duty station to which they were assigned immediately prior to enlistment if there
is a requirement for their grade/AFSC, and other assignment considerations support continued
assignment.
5.17. First Assignment after Commissioning (From Enlisted Status). Officers commissioned
from enlisted status are not reassigned back to the base they departed from for their first
assignment. Such an assignment, however, is permitted when the Airman is in a formal student
status. Example: if an enlisted Airman stationed at Base A becomes a commissioned officer, he
or she will not be assigned back to Base A for his or her first permanent party assignment after
commissioning. This does not preclude assignment as a student if Base A also happens to be the
training location for initial skill training for the officer’s specialty.
5.18. Pregnant Airmen. An Airman who is medically confirmed as pregnant is not normally
reassigned PCS while pregnant, except as provided for below. On receipt of AF Form 469,
confirming pregnancy, the Medical Treatment Facility update interfaces with the personnel data
system to update assignment availability code 81 according to the instructions in Table 2.1, which
automatically update assignment limitation code “A” according to Table 2.2.
5.18.1. The MPF will reclama assignments as follows (T-1):
5.18.1.1. To any OS location (long or short tour location).
5.18.1.2. Within the CONUS when the RNLTD is after the sixth month (3rd trimester) of
pregnancy and the move is not a mandatory PCS.
5.18.1.3. To a CONUS-isolated station.
5.18.2. Airmen OS will be curtailed due to pregnancy as follows (T-1) (also see Table 6.8).
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5.18.2.1. When the child is to be placed out for adoption. Return of a single female Airman
to the CONUS is necessary to prevent possible problems of citizenship for the child in the
future. This provision does not apply to Airmen assigned to Alaska, Hawaii, or those other
locations outside the CONUS if a child of an Airman is a US citizen at birth.
5.18.2.2. Lack of obstetrical care or other medical considerations require the Airman be
returned to the CONUS before DEROS.
5.18.2.3. The Airman is assigned to a dependent-restricted location (that is, there is no
accompanied-by-dependents tour authorized at that location, see the PDTATAC AP-TL-
01, Tour Lengths and Tour of duty Outside the Continental United States,
https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/Docs/AP-TL-01.pdf.).
5.18.2.4. The Airman is assigned to a location where the unaccompanied tour length is
less than 18 months and even though there may be an accompanied tour length authorized
at the location, the Airman is not eligible, cannot qualify for, or is not permitted to serve
an accompanied tour. The considerations here are family quarters, command sponsorship,
and so on, not the availability of medical care.
5.18.3. Pregnant Airmen in a mandatory PCS status will not be reassigned (T-1):
5.18.3.1. To any OS location (long or short tour).
5.18.3.2. To any CONUS location during the 24-week closed period (12-weeks before or
12-weeks after expected delivery date).
5.18.4. During the 12-month period after the birth of a child to an Airman, deferment from
PCS is authorized (see Table 2.2, assignment limitation code “A”). The military mother will
be deferred from assignment to a dependent-restricted OS tour or an accompanied OS tour
when concurrent travel is denied. The military mother may waive this deferment. Unless the
military mother waives the deferment, she is not to depart on PCS to an OS short location
where the unaccompanied tour length is less than 18 months unless permission has been
granted to serve the accompanied by dependents tour (when an accompanied tour is
authorized). Regardless of the tour length of the OS location, concurrent travel must have been
granted so the mother and child could travel OS together. (T-1) The 12-month post-delivery
deferment is not authorized if approval has been granted for the mother and child to travel OS
concurrently. The 12-month deferment applies to any TDY
5.18.5. Requests from pregnant Airmen to proceed on PCS other than as permitted above may
be submitted as an exception according to paragraph 4.5. A medical statement from the
attending physician and gaining MTF is included supporting the Airman’s request.
Justification states if there are any complications, if it is a high-risk pregnancy, if there are any
restrictions to travel (factors that make travel non-recommended) and if treatment is available
at gaining location.
5.19. Pregnant Civilian Wife. An Airman may request consideration not to be enroute PCS
during the 12-week closed period during which his civilian wife is expected to give child birth.
The 12-week closed period is 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after the expected delivery date. This
provision applies only when the wife is actually relocating as a result of PCS and the Airman’s
movement at an alternate time is compatible with AF requirements. The intent, to the degree
practical, is to enable the Airman to accompany his wife and relocate her at a time of less difficulty,
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hardship, or risk. It is not intended to ensure the Airman’s presence at the time of birth. Sometimes
it may be necessary for an Airman to be enroute PCS during this 12-week closed period, for
example, when PCS involves TDY enroute for training which cannot be rescheduled. When an
Airman’s presence is medically essential during birth, the Airman may request consideration for
humanitarian deferment as outlined in Attachment 16.
5.19.1. A request not to be enroute PCS during the 12-week closed period must be submitted
by the Airman, in writing, to the assignment OPR through the MPF within 7 calendar days
after official assignment notification, or immediately after the date an Airman’s wife is
diagnosed as pregnant. (T-1) Include in the request the action the Airman desires and state
where the wife plans on moving from and to. Attach a statement from the attending physician
indicating the expected delivery date. Airmen receive consideration for change of PCS as
follows: First, an Airman serving OS and accompanied by his wife (regardless of command
sponsorship status) may request consideration of a voluntary extension of OS tour as outlined
in paragraph 6.5. Second, an Airman may request a curtailment when the attending physician
recommends curtailment, in writing, based on medical reasons (see Table 6.7). Extension or
curtailment requests are submitted without delay.
5.19.1.2. An Airman serving in the CONUS whose wife is expected to give birth during
the reporting month, the month before, or the month after, and the assignment is:
5.19.1.2.1. CONUS to CONUS. The Airman should first determine if adjustment of
personal travel or leave plans is possible to avoid relocation during the 12-week closed
period. However, if adjustment of departure date necessitates a change of RNLTD, the
Airman submits the request via myPers or vMPF and provides the estimated date of
delivery and the requested RNLTD. The assignment OPR will determine if the
assignment remains firm, if the RNLTD is accelerated or delayed, or if some other
action is necessary. (T-1)
5.19.1.2.2. CONUS to OS. The Airman submits request via myPers or vMPF and
provides the estimated date of delivery and the requested RNLTD. The assignment
OPR will determine if the assignment remains firm, if the RNLTD is accelerated or
delayed, or if some other action is necessary. (T-1)
5.19.1.3. Exceptions to the above provisions may be requested according to the criteria in
paragraph 4.5. Exceptions based on medical reasons contain a statement from the
attending physician supporting the Airman’s request.
5.20. Assignment Quality Control. All Airmen are responsible for meeting the AF quality
standards to remain on active duty. Commanders take appropriate rehabilitative, administrative,
or disciplinary action for substandard Airmen. The assignment quality control program establishes
the minimum AF standards Airmen meet to be eligible for PCS reassignment.
5.20.1. It is imperative commanders continuously monitor Airmen selected for reassignment
until they depart. If an act or event disqualifies an Airman from reassignment before departure
the commander must promptly request cancellation of the assignment to prevent personal
hardship on the Airman and detrimental impact on the AF mission. (T-1) Commanders should
prevent the reassignment of Airmen with known deficiencies and ensure action is initiated to
defer selection for assignment until the deficiencies have been corrected.
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5.20.2. Although an Airman may be in a mandatory PCS status or technically meet the
eligibility criteria for PCS reassignment prescribed in this instruction, there may be
performance, conduct, or other quality standards problems. All administrative (including
dismissal/discharge) and disciplinary action are considered and completed before an Airman
is allowed to depart on PCS. When all appropriate action could not be taken before departure,
then the losing unit commander formally notifies the gaining unit commander in writing of the
reason(s) why the assignment was not canceled or administrative (including
dismissal/discharge), disciplinary, or other action was not taken. This notification is made as
soon as possible and include a comprehensive analysis of the job-related or personal problems,
and what rehabilitative, administrative, or disciplinary action has been taken.
5.20.3. Assignment Ineligibility Criteria. Use this paragraph in conjunction with Table 2.1
Usually, exceptions are not considered except for approved humanitarian, EFMP, or expedited
transfer assignment or for severe personal hardships that develop as a direct result of a short
notice assignment cancellation. Requests for exceptions of quality control standards are
forwarded for final decision to HQ AFPC/DP3AM for Lt Cols and below and SMSgts and
below; AF/DPO for colonels and colonel selects; and AF/DPE for CMSgt and CMSgt selects.
5.20.3.1. Airmen in the following categories are ineligible for reassignment (to include
self-initiated assignment programs, as stated in paragraph 5.20.3.13) and an assignment is
canceled if the Date of Availability is after the Projected Departure Date. This applies to
all PCS moves, except a mandatory PCS, as indicated. Self-initiated assignments are not
mandatory PCS moves. When an Airman assigned OS, who has been selected for a self-
initiated assignment, falls in any of the PCS ineligible categories listed in paragraph
5.20.3, the assignment is canceled whenever the Date of Availability is after the current
DEROS. The Date of Availability is computed per paragraph 5.11. RNLTD change
cannot be requested nor (Date of Availability) changed to make an Airman eligible.
Assignments canceled will not normally be reinstated since the passage of time may have
resulted in selection of another Airman for the assignment.
5.20.3.1.1. Assignment availability code 10, enlisted Airmen non-selected for
reenlistment, except mandatory PCS.
5.20.3.1.2. Assignment availability code 12, Airmen who are serving Article 15,
UCMJ punishment.
5.20.3.1.3. Assignment availability code 15, Airmen pending charges or trial by court-
martial or civilian criminal court.
5.20.3.1.4. Assignment availability code 16, Airmen undergoing an observation period
on the control roster.
5.20.3.1.5. Assignment availability code 17, Airmen under Air Force Office of Special
Investigation or Security Forces investigation (excludes normal security clearance
investigations).
5.20.3.1.6. Assignment availability code 19, Airmen whose most recent performance
results in a referral OPR/EPR as defined in AFI 36-2406. Airmen are ineligible for
reassignment for 12 months following the close out date or until a subsequent report is
written that is not a referral report, except for mandatory PCS.
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5.20.3.1.7. Assignment availability code 21, Airmen with involuntary separation
action initiated or recommended against them; Airmen undergoing Article 32
investigations; pending completion of action for desertion; officers found not qualified
for promotion to first lieutenant; and enlisted with an administrative demotion action
initiated or planned. The MPF will update assignment availability code 21 once
authorized in writing by judge advocates (JA) and/or commander, citing one of these
reasons (T-1). If a commander is requesting for other reasons than those listed above,
specific justification is sent to HQ AFPC/DP3AM for Lt Cols and below and SMSgts
and below; AF/DPO for Cols and Col selects; and AF/DPE for CMSgts and CMSgt
selects. HQ AFPC/DP3AM, AF/DPO, or AF/DPE has approval/disapproval authority
for these requests and will update assignment availability code 21 if approved. (T-1)
NOTE: Assignment availability code 21 should not be submitted for referral
EPR/OPRs, fitness failure, CDC failure, and other actions that are governed by this or
other instructions.
5.20.3.1.8. Airmen failing to meet physical fitness standards. Failure to meet physical
fitness standards does not, in itself, impact an Airman’s assignment or assignment
selection. However, commander-directed disciplinary/rehabilitative actions such as
control roster, UIF, referral OPR/EPR, etc., due to failure to meet physical fitness
standards can preclude assignment or assignment selection. Recommended
administrative/personnel actions for failure to meet physical fitness standards are
addressed in AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program. Additional options not mentioned in AFI
36-2905 may be considered. These options include requesting RNLTD delays as an
exception to allow the Airman an opportunity to retest, as well as, requesting
Commander-Directed Hold (assignment availability code 21), providing specific
justification to HQ AFPC/DP3AM for consideration. If the commander elects to
request assignment cancellation due to administrative/personnel actions taken as a
result of fitness failure, an assignment quality control review must be accomplished
IAW paragraph 5.20. (T-1) If no commander-directed disciplinary/rehabilitative
actions will be taken then the Airman may proceed on the assignment.
5.20.3.1.9. Enlisted Airmen with an approved administrative discharge which has been
suspended for a period of probation and rehabilitation (separation ID Code “T,” AFI
36-3208).
5.20.3.1.10. Enlisted Airmen not recommended for further upgrade training or
removed from training for failure to progress (Training Status Code “T”), AFI 36-2201,
Air Force Training Program.
5.20.3.1.11. Airmen who are financially irresponsible. Assignment restriction is based
on the resultant administrative or disciplinary action and is not initiated as a direct result
of this paragraph.
5.20.3.1.12. Airmen are ineligible to apply for any of the following self-initiated
assignment programs while in assignment availability code 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, and
21, regardless of Date of Availability.
5.20.4. If at any time during an OS tour an Airman falls in any of the categories listed below,
cancellation of an approved self-initiated assignment should also be considered. When the
Airman’s commander determines it is appropriate to cancel the assignment based on any of
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these circumstances, the MPF will request cancellation of the assignment to HQ
AFPC/DP3AM with complete specifics, to include the commander’s recommendation and
comments. (T-1)
5.20.4.1. The Airman or dependents have been involved in an unfavorable incident with
foreign nationals during the current OS tour.
5.20.4.2. The Airman has family problems which could be aggravated by continued OS
assignment.
5.20.4.3. There is evidence of poor performance or conduct (substantiated by OPRs/EPRs
and/or a substantial and current unfavorable information file [UIF]) during the current OS
assignment that may negate productivity in another OS area.
5.20.4.4. There is evidence the Airman or dependents have medical problems to the degree
that continued OS assignment is not recommended by medical authorities. The appropriate
evidence should be provided by medical officers.
5.20.4.5. There are other factors that, in the opinion of the commander, are or may be
detrimental to the AF if the Airman is continued in an OS area.
5.20.5. Involuntary DEROS extensions. Involuntary DEROS extensions are explained in
paragraph 6.6. An assignment availability code update (other than 13, 31 or 37) does not
allow an Airman’s DEROS to expire; therefore if the commander elects to hold the Airman
beyond the DEROS month, the request must be processed from the commander through the
Special Court Martial to the approval authority (WG/CC or higher) to extend the DEROS (see
paragraph 6.6). (T-1) Involuntary DEROS extensions are only approved in 30-day
increments, and only up to 120 days total, without prior approval from HQ AFPC/DP3AM.
Commanders must submit 30-day, involuntary DEROS extension requests each month, with a
new letter from the WG/CC each month, until the pending action is complete or until the unit
commander elects to release the Airman. (T-1)
5.20.6. Mandatory PCS Assignment and Quality Control Actions. A permanent change of
duty station is mandatory for an Airman due to base closure or unit move; completion of or
elimination from training; completion of a CONUS maximum stabilized tour; returning to the
CONUS from an OS tour; or being surplus on a base/installation. Airmen disqualified to
remain at a special duty assignment; relieved from duty for cause; and students are also
mandatory movers, however they are not exempt from quality control actions required by
paragraph 5.20. Those administrative or disciplinary actions which are appropriate are taken
and should be completed before an Airman is reassigned. When all appropriate action has not
been taken or completed, HQ AFPC/DP3AM must approve the reassignment. (T-1)
5.20.7. Requests for Assignment Cancellation or Requests for Quality Reviews. A request
from a gaining commander, or MPF for cancellation of assignment or for an assignment quality
review is appropriate only if some new PCS disqualifying factor becomes known that was not
considered in the assignment selection process or by the losing commander. Current UIF
contents, previous OPRs/EPRs, and past rehabilitative, administrative, or disciplinary actions
are not a basis to challenge an assignment nor is the fact an Airman has a current quality control
assignment availability code, provided it expires before the departure date. The following
steps and procedures apply if a request for assignment cancellation or quality review becomes
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necessary. (Ensure an information copy of all correspondence is provided to the losing and
gaining commanders, the assignment OPR and HQ AFPC/DP3AM).
5.20.7.1. A request will be sent from the gaining FSS/CC or MPF Chief to the losing
FSS/CC or MPF Chief who should review the case with the losing commander to determine
if the Airman meets the minimum PCS standards. (T-1)
5.20.7.2. If the losing commander agrees that the assignment should be canceled, the
losing FSS/CC or MPF Chief requests cancellation from HQ AFPC/DP3AM and provides
the specific reasons for the disqualification and indicates the rehabilitative, administrative,
or disciplinary action taken by the commander (i.e., control roster, Article 15, etc.).
5.20.7.3. If the losing commander confirms the Airman is qualified for the assignment, the
losing FSS/CC or MPF Chief advises the gaining FSS/CC or MPF Chief. If the gaining
commander still does not agree, then the gaining FSS/CC or MPF Chief elevates the case
to HQ AFPC/DP3AM.
5.20.7.4. HQ AFPC/DP3AM will review the case and if assignment cancellation appears
appropriate, will cancel the assignment. The final decision as whether or not to cancel the
assignment rests with HQ AFPC/DP3AM.
5.20.8. Requests to Return Unqualified Airmen. Airmen who have departed PCS are not
returned to the losing unit except in those cases specifically authorized by HQ AFPC/DP3AM.
Based on PCS costs and personal hardships which may result, return is normally approved only
when the action for which the return is requested cannot be completed at the gaining unit.
Requests to return Airmen for the purpose of administering disciplinary actions such as Article
15, letters of reprimand, or control roster are usually not approved. Such actions can be
completed at the gaining location. When it is appropriate, the losing commander sends all
available information, including correspondence from the gaining commander, to HQ
AFPC/DP3AM for a final decision on the return request.
5.20.9. Compliance Responsibilities. Compliance with these procedures is the inherent
responsibility of both commanders and the personnel staff. Commanders have the ultimate
responsibility of ensuring only quality Airmen are retained in the AF and permitted to be
reassigned. Decisions to cancel, reassign, or return Airmen are based on the overall best
interest of the AF. The intent is to ensure that an Airman’s problems are resolved (through
rehabilitation, dismissal, or discharge) at the location where they arose. On an individual basis,
HQ AFPC/DP3AM for Lt Cols and below and SMSgts and below; AF/DPO for Cols and Col
selects; and AF/DPE for CMSgts and CMSgt selects, may direct the cancellation of an
assignment, diversion to another base, waiver of PCS disqualifying factors, or the return of an
Airman to the losing base when such action is clearly in the best interest of the AF.
5.21. Reporting of Disqualified Officers/Enlisted and Officers Eliminated from Flying or
Technical Training.
5.21.1. Disqualified Operations Officers (Rated and Nonrated). Within 5 duty days of a rated
officer being disqualified for aviation service according to the process shown in AFI 11-402,
the unit commander will notify the assignment OPR via encrypted email. (T-1) The
notification email to HQ AFPC/DP2OR contains the information required on myPers and the
assignment OPR will provide assignment instructions. (T-1)
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5.21.2. Disqualified Support Officers. Within 5 duty days of support officers being
disqualified from performing in their current DAFSC (example: permanently Personnel
Reliability Program decertified or medically disqualified) the unit commander will notify the
assignment OPR via encrypted email. (T-1) The notification email to HQ AFPC/DP2LS
contains the information on myPers and the assignment OPR will provide assignment
instructions. (T-1)
5.21.3. Disqualified Enlisted. Within 5 duty days of the enlisted Airman being disqualified,
per AFI 36-2101, the unit commander will notify the assignment OPR via encrypted email. (T-
1) The notification email includes all pertinent information of the disqualification and if there
are administrative or disciplinary actions pending. The assignment OPR will provide
assignment instructions. (T-1)
5.21.4. Officers Eliminated from Flying Training or Technical Training. When an officer is
attending flying training or technical training in PCS status, or TDY enroute PCS status, and
is formally eliminated from training, the unit commander will report the elimination to the HQ
AFPC/DP2OR assignment OPR for officers attending flying training OR the HQ
AFPC/DP2LS assignment OPR for officers attending technical training within 5 duty days of
elimination via encrypted email with the information on myPers. (T-1) If the training is
undergraduate flying training, include HQ AETC/A3RA and AETC/A1KO as addressees.
5.22. Assignment Preferences. For military couples, also see Attachment 8.
5.22.1. Colonels (including selects) make their personal assignment preferences known
primarily through their senior rater and chain of command. Officers should ask their senior
rater for advice on their next assignment and consider that advice carefully. Officers may also
call AF/DPO and/or MAJCOM (or equivalent) senior officer manager to express their
assignment preferences. While an officer’s preferences are considered, there is no guarantee
the next assignment or location is to a preference, ultimately the next assignment is determined
by the needs of the AF. (NOTE: Assignments for judge advocates are managed by AF/JAX.)
5.22.2. Lieutenant colonels and below (excluding judge advocate officers) make their personal
assignment preferences known through the use of the Airman Development Plan (ADP). The
officer’s commander also uses this Airman Development Plan to make recommendations for
the officer’s next assignment. Attachment 9 provides essential information to enable officers
to understand and participate in the Air Force Officer Assignment System.
5.22.3. CMSgts (including selects) volunteer for assignments advertised on EQUAL-Plus (see
Attachment 10) by notifying their AF/DPE assignment NCO. Notification can be via
telephone, email, data fax, or electronic message. CMSgts must courtesy copy their Command
Chief Master Sergeant and senior rater.
5.22.4. SMSgt and below assignments to and from OS (including consecutive overseas tours,
see paragraph 6.5.7) are made systematically at HQ AFPC. Requirements (assignments
which are filled) are identified on either the EQUAL or EQUAL-Plus (see Attachment 10 and
14). Use the self-service assignment preference application available through the vMPF to
record CONUS or OS assignment preferences. The Enlisted Assignment Preference Personnel
Services Delivery Guide located on myPers provides information on updating preferences. If
more than one preference is listed, all preferences are considered equally for assignment
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purposes. To enhance the chance for selection to a desired location, the EQUAL should be
used.
5.22.4.1. The following applies to enlisted volunteers for OS assignment:
5.22.4.1.1. Airmen should not volunteer for OS tours for which they are ineligible to
acquire required service retainability (see paragraph 5.28).
5.22.4.1.2. Unless a deviation is granted by HQ AFPC/DP2, enlisted Airmen
possessing more than one AFSC, one of which is imbalanced, are selected for OS
assignment in the imbalanced AFSC.
5.22.4.1.3. Volunteer preferences reflect tour lengths as short, long, or extended long.
Volunteers list their tour length preference based on the tour length prescribed for the
desired area as shown in the PDTATAC AP-TL-01. Volunteers who desire
consideration for any location which is OS should indicate “worldwide” in the first OS
country preference.
5.22.4.2. Volunteers are considered for selection as follows:
5.22.4.2.1. Volunteers for OS locations, countries, or areas are considered for the
specific preferences they state with unaccompanied tour lengths consistent with their
tour length preference.
5.22.4.2.2. Volunteers for worldwide OS duty are considered for assignment to any
location. (The actual tour length each Airman serves is determined by the tour length
preference (short or long), country, duty location, marital or dependency status, grade,
and availability of housing).
5.22.4.3. A volunteer is considered for assignment to a country/base of preference only
until his or her turn for involuntary OS selection is reached, at which time the enlisted
Airman is considered for OS assignment along with other eligible non-volunteers.
5.22.4.4. An enlisted Airman with an assignment availability code in the personnel data
system may volunteer for OS at any time. However, the Airman is not selected for an OS
assignment with a departure date prior to the expiration of the assignment availability code
(see paragraph 5.11) unless waived by HQ AFPC/DP3AM.
5.22.4.5. Career enlisted Airmen are not eligible for OS assignment selection if their High
Year Tenure precludes them from obtaining retainability to serve the full accompanied tour
length or the unaccompanied tour plus 12 months IAW Table 5.6 Reenlistment or
extension of enlistment beyond High Year Tenure for the purpose of obtaining PCS
retainability or to serve the accompanied tour length is not authorized.
5.22.4.6. Enlisted Airmen volunteer for Special Duty Assignments via AMS by update of
the Special Duty Assignment job number from the EQUAL-Plus ad (see Attachment 10).
Enlisted Airmen are limited in volunteering for only those Special Duty Assignments
which appear as ads on EQUAL-Plus. In addition to this electronic application some
Special Duty Assignments also require a hard copy application. The requirement for a hard
copy application is reflected in the EQUAL-Plus ad.
5.22.4.7. Each enlisted Airman is individually responsible for the currency and accuracy
of his or her assignment preferences in vMPF. When a change in status occurs (example:
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marriage, completion of a PCS, and so on), Airmen should update their preferences
accordingly. Outdated preferences or no preferences on file is not the basis for release of
an enlisted Airman from an assignment for which selected.
5.23. Assignment Selection Date (ASD). Table 5.7. Determining assignment selection date,
shows the reasons and specific dates when an assignment selection date is established.
5.23.1. The assignment selection date is used in several ways. It may be:
5.23.1.1. The date an officer or enlisted Airman is selected by name for assignment by the
assignment OPR, or
5.23.1.2. The date the assignment process begins in order to reassign an officer or enlisted
Airman on a scheduled future date (OS tour completion/DEROS, CONUS Maximum
stabilized tour completion/Date of Availability, the date Airman become surplus, and so
on), or
5.23.1.3. The date when an officer (only) is identified by the assignment OPR as
vulnerable for PCS selection.
5.23.2. When an Airman gets an automatic assignment selection date based on a schedule or
an officer (only) gets an assignment selection date based upon vulnerability for PCS selection,
that is the Airman’s official assignment selection date. For officers, an automated assignment
selection date is superseded by a vulnerability assignment selection date. When the assignment
OPR approves a change of DEROS, change of date of availability, etc., and an assignment
selection date was established, the assignment OPR must review and manually change or
cancel the assignment selection date, as appropriate. (T-1)
5.23.3. The following is a general example of how an automatic assignment selection date
works. For this example, we’ll use an enlisted Airman assigned OS; however, the concept is
similar for officers.
5.23.3.1. Approximately 9 months in advance, enlisted Airmen with a DEROS in a given
month are identified. An assignment selection date is automatically established based on
the DEROS (month and year). In this case, establishment of an assignment selection date
does not mean the enlisted Airman has been selected for a specific assignment. What it
means is, reassignment of an Airman occurs based on a firm future date and the assignment
selection date is the date the assignment process (or assignment “cycle”) begins. Once the
cycle begins, enlisted Airmen are limited in the actions they are allowed to take (such as,
extension or curtailment of DEROS, change of CONUS maximum tour completion date,
etc.) similar to enlisted Airmen actually selected for PCS.
5.23.3.2. Next, name selections are made to replace enlisted Airmen on their DEROS (or
maximum tour completion date, and so on). These selections are from enlisted Airmen
assigned in the CONUS or OS (for consecutive OS assignments).
5.23.3.3. Then, the projected vacancies created by these name selections are prioritized
(along with other existing vacancies) and OS returnees are then matched to fill all or a
percentage of the vacancies. In this example, the “cycle” is complete when the OS returnee
is matched to a specific assignment location; however, as you can see, it starts with the
assignment selection date.
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5.23.4. Airmen may not request an assignment, deferment from reassignment, separation,
retirement, or other action which would render them ineligible for assignment on or after
establishment of an assignment selection date, except as an exception to policy IAW
paragraph 4.5 and as follows:
5.23.4.1. Officers. Request for retirement or separation under 7-day option provisions per
paragraph 5.29.
5.23.4.2. Enlisted. Request for retirement under 7-day option provisions per paragraph
5.29.
5.23.4.3. Request for reassignment or deferment under humanitarian provisions or the
EFMP.
5.23.4.4. Request for separation for convenience of the government or hardship, including
pregnancy (see AFI 36-3207 for officers and AFI 36-3208 for enlisted).
5.23.4.5. Request based upon pregnancy per paragraph 5.18.
5.23.4.6. Request submitted under sole surviving son or daughter provisions per
Attachment 5.
5.23.4.7. Request submitted under hostile fire or imminent danger area deferment for
family members as authorized in Attachment 4.
5.23.4.8. Request based on a family member assigned to Airman’s unit per paragraphs
5.15 and 2.14.
5.23.4.9. Request based on conscientious objector status per AFI 36-3204.
5.23.4.10. Request from a commander for operational deferment per paragraph 5.11.
5.23.4.11. Request as a Medal of Honor recipient or candidate per paragraph 6.9.
5.23.4.12. Request based upon equal assignment opportunity provisions per paragraph
2.2.
5.23.4.13. Request to be released from voluntary OS PCS selection per paragraph 5.10.
5.23.4.14. Request to apply for an EQUAL-Plus advertised job no later than the day before
the Overseas Returnee/CMM EQUAL is advertised per Attachment 10, paragraph
A10.4.2.5.5.
5.24. PCS Notification. The AF needs to know as quickly as possible after selection if an Airmen
has accepted a PCS or exercised another option. Also see Personnel Services Delivery Guide,
Assignment Notification.
5.24.1. Notification Timelines. To allow sufficient time to plan movement of dependents,
household goods, and arrange other PCS-related actions, Airmen are normally selected for PCS
120 calendar days before the RNLTD so official notification can be effected at least 90
calendar days before the RNLTD. Paragraph 5.32 and Table 5.10 provides guidance in
determining the RNLTD. When initial PCS selection, change in assignment location, or
change in RNLTD is received with less than 90 calendar days until the RNLTD, MPF and unit
notification periods indicated below are reduced to 3 calendar days each. When an Airman is
absent from station, the additional procedures shown in paragraph 5.24.4.2.1 apply.
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5.24.2. Official Notification. The MPF, unit commanders, and AF officials authorized to
effect notifications ensure local procedures are established and followed so notifications are in
strict accordance with this instruction. Airmen may be told or become aware they have been
selected for PCS in a variety of ways. However, “official” PCS notification takes place when
one of the below notification instruments is initiated:
5.24.3. Notification Instruments. The three instruments used to notify an Airman that they
have been selected for reassignment are the Virtual Automated Assignment Notification RIP
from vMPF, the Assignment Notification RIP from the personnel data system (or manual
assignment notification), or email notification from the Assignment OPR. The prescribed
means to transmit notices of assignment selection from the assignment OPR to the Airman and
MPF is by the personnel data system, via the virtual automated assignment notification process.
5.24.3.1. Virtual Automated Assignment Notification. The virtual automated assignment
notification process replaced the manual Assignment Notification RIP process and unless
otherwise stated, is mandatory for Regular Air Force enlisted in all grades (excluding basic
trainees and pipeline students), and officers in the grades of lieutenant colonel and below
(excluding colonel selects). The Airman accesses the vMPF after receiving an email
advising they have been selected for an assignment which records his or her official
notification date to equal the date they access the vMPF. Airmen without access to vMPF
(assigned to a location without the capability) are exempt from the automated assignment
notification procedures and will follow the manual assignment notification procedures
outlined in the following paragraphs and in the Personnel Services Delivery Guide.
5.24.3.2. Manual Assignment Notification. The MPF receives the RIP via the personnel
data system and sends it to the Airman and the Airman’s unit commander. The Airman’s
unit commander or authorized official notifies the Airman in writing (electronic/digital
signature is acceptable) of PCS selection and the Airman acknowledges notification in
writing (electronic/digital signature is acceptable). NOTE: If an Airman acknowledges
notification, regardless of who provides the notification, the Airman’s written
(electronic/digital signature is acceptable) acknowledgment and election are still valid.
5.24.3.3. Email Assignment Notification. The MPF receives an email from the assignment
OPR and sends it to the Airman and the Airman’s unit commander. This method is only
used in the event of short notice assignment selection with short reporting time (30 days or
less). The AFPC assignment team will include the below information, as a minimum, in
the email (T-1):
5.24.3.3.1. The gaining location (unit, position number, and duty title are optional);
RNLTD; Active Duty Service Commitment (for officers) and retainability required (for
enlisted), including Active Duty Service Commitment/retainability for training, if
applicable; the minimum required unaccompanied tour length, if the assignment is OS
(the accompanied tour length may be provided, but not required) and the AFSC in
which selected.
5.24.3.3.2. The signature and date the unit commander or authorized official effected
notification; the signature and date the Airman acknowledged notification (date Airman
acknowledges notification is the same as the date officially notified in paragraph
5.24.3.3.1 above).
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5.24.3.3.3. A statement directing the Airman to elect one of the two options below by
initialing in the blank space (or block) in front of that option. After making an election,
but not later than 7 calendar days from the date of official notification, direct the
Airman to report to the MPF Career Development Element. Include the guidance in
paragraph 5.24.4.3.
5.24.3.3.3.1. I accept the PCS (and training, if applicable) and the associated
Active Duty Service Commitment.
5.24.3.3.3.2. Statements indicating: I do not desire the PCS and/or training; and/or
I do not desire to incur the associated Active Duty Service Commitment; and/or I
do not desire to obtain the required retainability. I understand within 7 calendar
days of notification, if eligible, I must sign and submit a request to separate (officers
only); or a request to retire (officers/enlisted); or I must decline, in writing to obtain
additional retainability (enlisted and only those officers who already have an
established Date of Separation). I also understand if within 7 calendar days of
notification I am ineligible, or I fail to submit a request to separate (officers only)
or retire (officers/enlisted), or I do not decline, in writing, to obtain retainability
(enlisted only), then I will be considered to have accepted the PCS (and training, if
applicable) and the associated Active Duty Service Commitment.
5.24.3.3.3.3. Optional statements may be added by the AFPC assignment OPR; for
example, asking if the Airman desires counseling on humanitarian
assignment/deferment or if the Airman requests a “courtesy clearance” for
dependent parents/parent-in-law, or any other circumstances. Be sure to advise the
Airman that, even though the or she may desire additional counseling, he or she
must still choose one of the above options within 7 calendar days after notification.
5.24.4. Notification Procedures. The MPF, unit commanders, and Airmen will follow
notification procedures as outlined in the Personnel Services Delivery Guide.
5.24.4.1. MPF Procedures. Upon receipt of the assignment notification RIP, and no later
than the next duty day, the MPF will forward it to the Airman’s commander. (T-1) The
MPF refers the commander to paragraph 5.20 to help determine the Airman’s suitability
for the assignment. After forwarding the RIP, the MPF determines the Airman’s eligibility
for the assignment and complete one of the following actions:
5.24.4.1.2. If any of the conditions in paragraphs 5.20 exist, or the MPF believes the
assignment should be canceled (UIF is substantial and current, etc.), the MPF notifies
the Airman’s commander of the need to request cancellation of the assignment and the
reasons for such action. When the Airman’s commander confirms the assignment
should be canceled, the MPF will reclama the assignment to the assignment OPR. (T-
1)
5.24.4.1.3. When the MPF review indicates the Airman appears to meet quality
standards, the MPF begins the relocation processing IAW AFI 36-2102, Base-Level
Relocation Procedures.
5.24.4.1.4. If there is a disagreement on a Airman’s assignment eligibility it is resolved
at the next higher level of command.
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5.24.4.2. Commander Procedures. The unit commander or authorized official must
determine if the Airman is eligible for the assignment within 3 calendar days of receipt of
the email from the MPF. (T-1) The commander should coordinate with the Airman’s
immediate supervisor and appropriate base agencies as necessary to confirm assignment
eligibility. If there is evidence of substandard performance or conduct (not previously
recorded) which would disqualify the Airman for PCS, the commander notifies the MPF
via email requesting the assignment be canceled providing the specific reasons and the
corrective or disciplinary action that has or will be taken. If this notification is based on
data not already part of the UIF, or is based on contemplated action, it is filed in the
Airman’s PIF until eligibility is restored.
5.24.4.2.1. The fact an Airman is on leave or TDY cannot delay the notification
process. The Airman must make a decision to accept the PCS or exercise an authorized
alternative within the prescribed timeframe. (T-1) When an Airman cannot be notified
in writing and is advised by the unit commander by telephone, a second official should
witness the call (conference call). A written record of what the Airman was told should
be made and both officials should sign the document. They ensure the Airman
understands the instructions and provide a contact point at the MPF (grade, name, duty
title, telephone number), and instruct the Airman to call to obtain the actions necessary
to accept the assignment (example: extension of enlistment), or exercise another option
(request separation or retirement). Require the Airman to acknowledge the telephone
conversation via email within 48 hours of the call and send the acknowledgment to the
MPF. When Airmen are absent from station and are notified of PCS selection, then
use the date the Airman acknowledges receipt of notification via vMPF, email or use
the date Airman is personally contacted by phone. See paragraph 5.23 for actions
permitted after establishment of an assignment selection date.
5.24.4.3. Airmen Procedures. The 7 calendar day count begins the day after the date an
Airman is officially notified via vMPF, or by his or her commander and ends at the close
of MPF business hours on the seventh calendar day following official notification. If the
seventh calendar day is a weekend or holiday, then the official notification period is
extended to the first duty day thereafter. The MPF and unit suspenses are computed
similarly. Example: An Airman acknowledges notification by logging into vMPF at 0700
hours, 13 Aug 2011 (a Saturday) has until the close of business on 22 Aug 2011 (since the
7
th
calendar day falls on a Saturday they have until Monday). Example: An Airman
acknowledges notification by the unit commander at 0930 hours, 15 Aug 2011 (a Monday)
has until the close of business on 22 Aug 2011 (7 full calendar days), to accept the
assignment or take some other authorized action.
5.24.4.3.1. Airmen take one of the following actions, or contact the MPF within the
same 7 calendar day period to request counseling or assistance after acknowledging
notification:
5.24.4.3.1.1. Officers and Enlisted. Airmen must sign and date the notification
showing their acceptance of the assignment and Active Duty Service Commitment
and return the notification to the MPF within 7 calendar days. (T-1)
5.24.4.3.1.2. Officers only. Officers who have the required retainability (see
paragraph 5.28) but who do not want to participate in the event and/or do not want
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the associated Active Duty Service Commitment, must submit retirement or
separation application through the vMPF within 7 calendar days of notification , if
eligible, under 7-day option provisions as outlined in paragraph 5.29. (T-1)
5.24.4.3.1.3. Enlisted only. Enlisted Airmen who have the required retainability
(see paragraph 5.28) but want to retire in lieu of the PCS and/or Active Duty
Service Commitment, must submit retirement application through the vMPF within
7 calendar days of notification, if eligible, under 7-day option provisions as required
in paragraph 5.29. (T-1) Enlisted Airmen who have the required retainability are
not eligible under 7-day option provisions to request separation in lieu of PCS.
5.24.4.3.1.4. Enlisted only. Enlisted Airmen who do not have the required
retainability and who do not want the assignment and/or Active Duty Service
Commitment, must report, in person, to the MPF within 7 calendar days of
notification and sign a formal retainability declination statement when required by
paragraph 5.28. (T-1)
5.24.4.3.1.5. Enlisted only. Enlisted Airmen who do not have the required
retainability (see paragraph 5.28) and want to accept the assignment and/or Active
Duty Service Commitment and wants to obtain retainability must sign and return
the notification in person to the MPF within 7 calendar days. (T-1) The MPF will
suspense enlisted Airmen to obtain retainability at the earliest possible date, but not
later than 30 calendar days after the date enlisted Airmen acknowledged selection.
(T-1) If the Airman fails to obtain the required retainability within 30 calendar
days from notification, the MPF will take action according to paragraph 5.28. (T-
1)
5.24.4.3.1.6. Enlisted only. Enlisted Airmen assigned OCONUS who, during their
DEROS forecast, elect to maintain their current DEROS and return to the CONUS
on an OS returnee assignment and do not have the required retainability (12 months
from DEROS month) must obtain it within 30 days of the date of the RIP. (T-1) If
the Airman declines or refuses to obtain the required retainability within 30 days,
the MPF will take action according to paragraph 5.28. (T-1)
5.24.4.4. Sometimes Airmen want to request or submit some other action for consideration
(humanitarian, High School Senior Assignment Deferment, cancellation, deferment, etc.)
when notified of selection for an event and wait on a decision of their request before making
a binding decision. Such delays are not authorized.
5.24.4.4.1. If an Airman is willing to be bound by the AF’s decision of approval or
disapproval after due process of any request they submit, then advise the Airman to
accept the event and associated Active Duty Service Commitment within 7 calendar
days and proceed with submission of the request. If the request is approved, the
assignment may be changed or canceled as appropriate.
5.24.4.4.2. However, when an Airman does not desire to accept an event or Active
Duty Service Commitment within 7 calendar days, in the event a request he or she
submits is disapproved, and instead desires to process his or her request before making
a binding decision, the Airman should be advised he or she will not be given another
opportunity under 7-day option provisions when advised of disapproval.
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5.25. Personnel Processing Codes (PPCs). Codes included in assignment instructions which
refer to PCS-related processing requirements or post-selection assignment actions. The literal
translation of a personnel processing code is located on the personnel processing code listing
available on myPers. MAJCOMs request establishment of personnel processing codes from HQ
AFPC/DP3AM. HQ AFPC/DP3AM reviews to ensure compliance with assignment policies or
procedures and approves/disapproves. (T-1) MAJCOMs should review their personnel processing
codes at least quarterly to ensure the requirements are valid and current.
5.26. Security Access Requirements for PCS. AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program
Management, is the prescribing instruction for the AF Personnel Security Program and takes
precedence in the event of a conflict with this instruction regarding personnel security access or
individual security investigation processing. A PCS may require an Airman to have access to a
higher level of classified information. Each PCS selection specifies the level of security access
for that assignment. Airmen should have at least 12 months service retainability remaining from
the date of assignment to a position requiring sensitive compartmental information access unless
they are already SCI access eligible or have a current favorable Special Background Investigation.
Normally the investigation requester is the base Security Forces function serving the Airman’s
current unit, except when assignment instructions or AFI 31-501 stipulate some other activity is
the requester.
5.26.1. The personnel data system transaction, assignment trailer remarks, a personnel
processing code or email message advises the losing commander, MPF and Airman of the
security access requirement for the assignment.
5.26.2. Losing commanders ensure unit procedures exist so that assignment selections are
expeditiously reviewed to determine if an individual security investigation, reinvestigation, or
other action is needed. The unit provides the Airman’s administrative support. The unit
commander and security manager (or other unit official designated by the commander) ensure
the Airman reports to the local Security Forces for quality review of security documents
(usually within 10 days of PCS notification), and that completed personnel security forms are
given to the Security Forces (usually not more than 30 days after PCS notification) or according
to locally established procedures.
5.26.3. When the commander identifies circumstances as outlined in AFI 31-501 that preclude
a favorable recommendation for access or submission or update of an investigation, the MPF
will reclama to the assignment OPR (see paragraph 5.33) and explain the circumstances. (T-
1)
5.26.4. The MPF will include security data in the PCS orders. (T-1)
5.26.5. The MPF may publish PCS orders and allow Airmen to depart on PCS without a
security determination in the following instances:
5.26.5.1. For mandatory PCS moves, or
5.26.5.2. Access required is Top Secret (TS) or lower, or
5.26.5.3. For SCI access, if the assignment OPR authorizes issuance of PCS orders IAW
the criteria in paragraph 5.26.6.
5.26.6. The MPF must monitor assignments requiring SCI access and obtain the status of SCI
eligibility from the MAJCOM Special Security Office. (T-1) As soon as determined, but not
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later than 90 calendar days before RNLTD, the MAJCOM Special Security Office advises the
MPF whether Airman is eligible for SCI access. As an exception, the assignment OPR may
approve departure of an Airman without an SCI eligibility determination. The decision to
permit an Airman to proceed without an SCI eligibility determination is based on whether or
not the Airman can be effectively used within the gaining unit permanently in a manpower
position that does not require SCI access. If an SCI eligibility determination cannot be made
or an exception approved 90 calendar days prior to RNLTD, the MPF will contact the
assignment OPR, with information to the losing unit, to delay the RNLTD, or change the end
assignment (with or without change of RNLTD), or cancel the assignment. (T-1)
5.26.7. Graduates of technical training schools selected for assignments requiring SCI access
may proceed to the new unit upon graduation without a completed investigation if
recommended for SCI access by their commander according to AFI 31-501 and when they
have a “1” under “S” in the PULHES profile. The Air Force Central Adjudication Facility
(AFCAF) is responsible for determining SCI eligibility for all students attending technical
training schools.
5.26.8. Airman (Enlisted) Basic Training Graduates. The base personnel processing group
does the tasks required by the authorized investigation requester. If the enlisted Airman is
deemed acceptable by the 319 TRS, Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, TX for SCI, then the
Airman may be assigned to the appropriate AF Military Training Center.
5.27. Active Duty Service Commitment. The Active Duty Service Commitment serves as a
personnel management and control system to help maintain a trained and experienced force. It
helps ensure the AF receives a return in terms of active service for training, education, or PCS
movement of Airmen. The Active Duty Service Commitment is a key element in personal and
career plans. The MPF will advise Airmen when they are selected for an Active Duty Service
Commitment incurring event as prescribed in AFI 36-2107, Active Duty Service Commitments
(ADSC). (T-1) See paragraph 5.28 on retainability. Accordingly, officers acknowledge or
decline Active Duty Service Commitment(s) on AF Form 63, Active Duty Service Commitment
Acknowledgment Statement, unless otherwise prescribed in AFI 36-2107. The AF Form 63 is
required for officer and enlisted Airmen moving CONUS-to-CONUS only if they are or will
become eligible for retirement before completing the associated Active Duty Service
Commitment. In these cases, the AF Form 63 is not to be used as the official assignment
notification but should be signed by the Airman within 7 calendar days of official notification.
Enlisted acknowledge Active Duty Service Commitments on AF Form 63, but decline to obtain
retainability for an Active Duty Service Commitment on AF Form 964. A DEROS is used to
manage service commitments for Airmen stationed OS in much the same way an Active Duty
Service Commitment is used to manage CONUS assignments in ensuring the AF receives a return
for the cost of a PCS move.
5.27.1. Enlisted Airmen extending or reenlisting under the Enlisted Critical Skills Retention
Bonus are obligated to serve in the selective reenlistment bonus skill for the full period of
extension or reenlistment. See AFI 36-2606. As such, they have assignment availability code
“CS” placed on their records to preclude assignment outside of the critical skill. See Table
2.1.
5.28. Retainability. Retainability is obligated active military service. DoDI 1315.18 prescribes
minimum retainability requirements for PCS to ensure the AF receives repayment for the costs
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associated with PCS, training, or other action; to provide mission continuity at the gaining unit; to
provide stability to Airmen and their families after PCS; or to satisfy some other AF requirement.
In addition, the AF has established retainability requirements for approval of certain voluntary
actions which allow Airmen to remain in place.
5.28.1. Retainability and PCS Allowances. Airmen are not permitted to use PCS allowances
without the full prescribed PCS retainability, unless an individual retainability waiver or
exception to policy is approved. (NOTE: As an exception, first term Airmen retraining in
conjunction with Career Airmen Reenlistment Reservation System (CAREERS) attending
retraining in a TDY enroute status may depart on PCS and use allowances provided they
reenlist prior to departing the training site according to the procedures outlined in Table 5.5,
Rule 3). MPFs are encouraged to withhold issuance of PCS orders to prevent use of PCS
allowances until the Airman satisfies the retainability requirement; other ways are acceptable
as long as he or she is effective. Following are some examples of how Airmen may be affected.
5.28.1.1. Officers who request a follow-on PCS agree to the PCS Active Duty Service
Commitment when advised of selection for the follow-on PCS; however, the follow-on
PCS Active Duty Service Commitment is not normally updated in the personnel data
system until an officer arrives at the follow-on location. When officers use any allowances
associated with a follow-on PCS, they incur the follow-on PCS Active Duty Service
Commitment, regardless of when the Active Duty Service Commitment is actually updated
in the personnel data system.
5.28.1.2. Enlisted Airmen who desire to use PCS allowances (example: for a consecutive
overseas tour), must have the full required retainability for the consecutive overseas tour
and incur the PCS Active Duty Service Commitment at the time they use allowances,
regardless of when the Active Duty Service Commitment is actually updated in the
personnel data system. (T-1)
5.28.1.3. Enlisted Airmen (only) may request a delay in obtaining PCS retainability as
authorized in paragraph 5.28 and Table 5.5. However, a delay may be granted only up
to the point in time when Airmen desire to use PCS allowances. Airmen may have to
choose or compromise between the benefit they accrue from a delay in obtaining
retainability and their desire to use PCS allowances for which they require full retainability.
5.28.2. Computing Retainability. Compute retainability on a month-to-month basis, not the
actual number of days. For PCS CONUS to CONUS, CONUS to OS, and OS to OS, add the
number of months retainability required to the RNLTD (month and year only). Example: if a
RNLTD is any day in Jun 2008 and the retainability requirement is 24 months, then the person
requires retainability of at least 1 Jun 2010. For PCS OS to CONUS, add the number of months
retainability required to the Airman’s DEROS (month and year only). Example: if the
Airman’s DEROS is any day in Sep 2008 and the retainability required is 12 months, the
Airman requires retainability of 1 Sep 2009, or later.
5.28.3. Retainability Requirements. Use this and the following paragraphs in conjunction with
Table 5.4, which establishes the minimum retainability required for most PCSs and in-place
actions, and Table 5.6, which establishes the minimum PCS retainability normally required in
conjunction with OS assignments.
5.28.3.1. The following paragraphs apply to both officer and enlisted Airmen.
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5.28.3.1.1. Some officer and enlisted assignments require longer retainability than the
normal PCS minimum. Example: when an officer is assigned to a stabilized tour, the
service retainability requirement is equal to the stabilized tour length. Consult the
Stabilized Tour Guide (see paragraph 5.11) to determine if assignment is to a
stabilized tour. In other instances, for both officers and enlisted, assignment
instructions or a PPC identifies when a longer retainability requirement applies.
Establishment of a minimum retainability requirement longer than normal PCS
retainability requires advance approval by HQ AFPC/DP3AM. Airmen who refuse to
satisfy the longer retainability requirement may still be assigned if the longer
requirement is waived by the AFPC/DP3AM, the assignment OPR, or gaining unit. If
the longer requirement is not waived, the Airman may be ordered to proceed on the
assignment with the normal PCS minimum or the amount the Airman currently
possesses or the assignment is canceled. In these instances, the gaining MPF updates
the appropriate assignment availability code to equal the length of the stabilized tour.
An AF Form 964 is not required if the Airman refuses to obtain more than the normal
PCS minimum.
5.28.3.1.2. The amount of retainability an Airman has or is eligible to obtain after
completion of a particular OS tour is, in certain cases, a factor in determining eligibility
for OS PCS selection. The particular OS tour length, volunteer status, and the specific
reason for an Airman’s actual or projected separation or retirement date have a bearing
on whether or not the Airman is eligible for OS PCS selection. These considerations
are reflected in Table 5.6, but may be waived. The intent is to not subject Airmen
selected as non-volunteers to involuntary OS tour extension after completion of the
prescribed tour when it is known in advance they are ineligible to obtain sufficient
retainability for a CONUS assignment. Therefore, officers approaching or who have
an established mandatory separation or mandatory retirement date (a date prescribed
by law, non-selection for promotion, etc.), and career enlisted Airmen approaching a
mandatory High Year Tenure date (age or years of service), are eligible for OS PCS
selection within the parameters established in Table 5.6 which must be verified prior
to and upon OS PCS selection.
5.28.3.1.3. Officers and enlisted Airmen who have a separation or retirement date
which is not a mandatory date (example: officers who 7-day opted or Airmen who
formally declined to obtain PCS retainability and so on) and/or Airmen who are eligible
to request withdrawal of their separation or retirement date, are not restricted by
guidance in Table 5.6 from OS PCS selection on the basis of insufficient retainability
for CONUS PCS upon tour completion.
5.28.3.1.4. Non-career officers and first term Airmen may not refuse or decline an OS
PCS based solely on their non-career officer or first term Airmen status (see
paragraphs 5.13 and 5.28.3.2 for officers and paragraph 5.28.3.3 for enlisted). The
retainability policies and procedures for officers and enlisted have many similarities,
but there are significant differences. The differences are addressed below in separate
paragraphs for officers and enlisted Airmen.
5.28.3.2. Officers. Upon selection for an event such as PCS which requires an Active
Duty Service Commitment (see AFI 36-2107 for Active Duty Service Commitment
incurring events), the MPF will determine whether or not officers have or can obtain the
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minimum retainability. (T-1) For PCS selection, see Table 5.4 and/or Table 5.6, and/or
the Active Duty Service Commitment(s) requirement stated in the event or PCS
notification. Officers (including non-career officers) who have an indefinite Date of
Separation are considered as having indefinite retainability. (See paragraph 5.14 for
officers non-selected for promotion.) When officers have an established Date of Separation
or approved retirement date, use that date to compute retainability. NOTE: Expiration of
an Active Duty Service Commitment is not a Date of Separation. Having or nearing 20 or
more years total active federal military service (TAFMS) is not the same as an approved
retirement date. The assignment OPR (or other authority depending on the event) will
include the length of Active Duty Service Commitment in the assignment transaction trailer
remarks or in email notification, or may reference the applicable table and rule in AFI 36-
2107 for computation of the Active Duty Service Commitment by HQ AFPC. (T-1)
Officers must be informed of the Active Duty Service Commitment for an event or PCS
(see paragraph 5.24, PCS Notification). (T-1)
5.28.3.2.1. When officers have retainability (either because they have an indefinite
Date of Separation, or when they have an established Date of Separation or retirement
date which satisfies the minimum retainability) and accept the PCS, event and/or
associated Active Duty Service Commitment, then officers acknowledge selection and
the MPF advises the assignment OPR of PCS notification (see paragraph 5.24, PCS
Notification).
5.28.3.2.2. When officers have retainability (either because they have an indefinite
Date of Separation, or when they have an established Date of Separation or retirement
date which satisfies the minimum retainability) and want to decline the PCS, event
and/or associated Active Duty Service Commitment, and:
5.28.3.2.2.1. Have an indefinite Date of Separation. Then the MPF will advise the
officer, and ensure that he or she signs and submits a request to establish a Date of
Separation or retirement date, if eligible, according to the 7-day option provisions
in paragraph 5.29. (T-1) Officers who have retainability (including non-career
officers) cannot simply decline a PCS, an event, and/or the associated Active Duty
Service Commitment, and take no other action. Officers who do not sign and
submit an application requesting to establish a separation or retirement date within
the prescribed timeframe according to paragraph 5.29 are considered to have
accepted the PCS or event and the associated Active Duty Service Commitment.
An officer who receives an approved Date of Separation or retirement date under
7-day option provisions may be ordered to PCS or participate in any event for which
they have the minimum retainability, or if the minimum retainability is waived, or
5.28.3.2.2.2. Have an established Date of Separation or retirement date which is
greater than the retainability required, then they may, if eligible, request an earlier
separation date or retirement date. Officers must submit a request for earlier
separation or retirement within 7 days of official notification of a PCS or event. (T-
1) The MPF will submit a reclama to the assignment OPR or event selection
authority when an officer requests an earlier separation or retirement date. (T-1)
Officers who are ineligible for earlier separation or retirement may be unable to
avoid proceeding on PCS or participating in the event. When an officer with an
established Date of Separation or retirement date makes a mandatory PCS or
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participates in an event which has an Active Duty Service Commitment, then the
Active Duty Service Commitment updates to the officer’s records, but he or she is
not made to serve any Active Duty Service Commitment which extends beyond his
or her established Date of Separation or approved retirement date. These officers
would separate or retire on the established Date of Separation or approved
retirement date with a portion of an Active Duty Service Commitment unserved.
5.28.3.2.3. When officers do not have retainability and accept the PCS, event, and/or
Active Duty Service Commitment but have an established voluntary Date of Separation
or voluntary retirement date (not a mandatory or involuntary Date of Separation or
retirement date) and do not have the minimum retainability, the Total Force Service
Center assists the officer in determining if he or she is eligible to request withdrawal of
his or her Date of Separation according to AFI 36-3207, or eligible to request
withdrawal of his or her retirement according to AFI 36-3203. (T-1)
5.28.3.2.4. When officers do not have retainability and want to decline the PCS, event,
and/or associated Active Duty Service Commitment. When officers (career or non-
career) have an established Date of Separation or retirement date and do not have the
minimum required retainability for PCS or event, and/or do not want the associated
Active Duty Service Commitment, they may refuse to obtain additional retainability
(without prejudice) and the MPF will reclama the selection. (T-1) When an officer
with an established Date of Separation or retirement date makes a mandatory PCS or
participates in an event which has an Active Duty Service Commitment, then the Active
Duty Service Commitment updates to the officer’s records, but he or she is not made
to serve any Active Duty Service Commitment which extends beyond his or her
established Date of Separation or approved retirement date. These officers would
separate or retire on the established Date of Separation or approved retirement date
with a portion of an Active Duty Service Commitment unserved.
5.28.3.3. Enlisted. There are a number of actions prescribed by this instruction which have
a retainability requirement. The MPF will determine if enlisted Airmen do or do not have
the prescribed retainability; whether or not enlisted Airmen want to accept the action; their
eligibility to obtain additional retainability or decline to obtain retainability; what actions
enlisted Airmen take in connection with acceptance or declination; schedule enlisted
Airmen for completion of those actions; and follow-up to ensure completion within the
timeframe established for a particular action. (T-1) Enlisted Airmen who are eligible and
desire to reenlist on their Expiration of Term of Service (ETS) cannot be enroute PCS.
Enlisted Airmen who want to accept a PCS but want to delay obtaining PCS retainability
are processed according to paragraph 5.28.8.
5.28.3.3.1. Enlisted Airmen (including first term Airmen) who have retainability
cannot refuse a PCS or other action, except:
5.28.3.3.1.1. Enlisted Airmen eligible to request retirement under 7-day option
provisions (see paragraph 5.29). Enlisted Airmen who request and receive an
approved retirement date under 7-day option provisions may still be required to
make a PCS, perform TDY, or participate in some other action depending on the
amount of retainability they have remaining up to their actual retirement date.
5.28.3.3.1.2. When provisions exist to allow an enlisted Airman who has
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retainability to refuse a specific action. Example: an enlisted Airman requests a
voluntary extension of OS tour and has the retainability to serve it, but after
approval requests the extension be canceled.
5.28.3.3.2. For enlisted Airmen who do not have retainability and want to obtain it, the
MPF will determine if they are eligible and assist them with their reenlistment or
extension of enlistment according to AFI 36-2606. (T-1) Airmen must obtain
retainability within the time prescribed for the action. (T-1) When Airmen are
temporarily ineligible or are eligible but want to delay obtaining retainability, the MPF
will determine if the enlisted Airman meets any of the delay conditions outlined in
paragraph 5.28.8 and Table 5.5. (T-1) When enlisted Airmen need additional
retainability, but are ineligible to obtain it and/or when they do not meet the criteria for
approval of a delay, then the MPF will reclama the assignment. (T-1)
5.28.3.3.3. For enlisted Airmen who do not have the retainability and do not want to
obtain it, the MPF will take required actions in paragraph 5.28.3.3.4 and paragraph
5.28.6 (if applicable) for career Airmen and paragraph 5.28.3.3.5 for first term
Airmen. (T-1)
5.28.3.3.4. Career Enlisted Airmen. When career enlisted Airmen need additional
retainability and do not want to obtain it or fail to obtain it, the MPF will formally
record their declination as outlined in this paragraph, unless they are eligible and desire
to request retirement as shown in paragraph 5.29. (T-1)
5.28.3.3.4.1. When an Airman is assigned in the CONUS (only) and has 19 or more
years of total active federal military service (TAFMS) and is eligible to request
retirement, but instead chooses to decline to obtain retainability, see paragraph
5.28.6. Have these Airmen read the portions of AFI 36-2606 and AFI 36-2502
pertaining to ineligibility for reenlistment or extension of enlistment and promotion
ineligibility, and sign an AF Form 964 within 7 calendar days of being notified of
the need for retainability (for PCS, also see paragraph 5.24). (T-1)
5.28.3.3.4.2. If a career enlisted Airman declines to extend his or her enlistment or
reenlist, the Airman signs the AF Form 964, the MPF representative (who
counseled the enlisted Airman) will sign Section III, and send to Automated
Records Management System to be filed in the electronic Unit Personnel Records
Group (UPRG) IAW AFI 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System and
Personnel Services Delivery Guide, Automated Records Management System
Residual (Loose) Records. (T-1)
5.28.3.3.4.3. If a career enlisted Airman refuses to sign the AF Form 964, the MPF
representative (who counseled the enlisted Airman) will select the drop down
option, “Airman Refused to Sign” on the AF Form 964, Section II, Signature of
Airman block, then sign Section III, and send to Automated Records Management
System to be filed in the electronic UPRG IAW AFI 36-2608 and Personnel
Services Delivery Guide, Automated Records Management System Residual
(Loose) Records. (T-1)
5.28.3.3.4.4. If a career enlisted Airman does not get the required retainability by
the established date (30 days from notification date), the MPF will notify the
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Airman and his or her commander via email that an AF Form 964 will be executed
to reflect that the Airman failed to obtain retainability in 10 calendar days. (T-1) If
after the 10 calendar days the Airman did not get the required retainability, the MPF
representative (who counseled the enlisted Airman) will select the drop down
option, “Airman Refused to Sign” on the AF Form 964, Section II, Signature of
Airman block, then sign Section III, and send to Automated Records Management
System to be filed in the electronic UPRG IAW AFI 36-2608 and Personnel
Services Delivery Guide, Automated Records Management System Residual
(Loose) Records. (T-1)
5.28.3.3.4.5. A career enlisted Airmen who declines or fails to obtain the minimum
prescribed retainability may be ordered to participate in the event when the required
retainability is waived or in any event for which they have retainability (from
assignment selection to current Date of Separation). If the AFPC assignment team
determines a waiver of retainability will be processed, the team will contact the
Airman to provide them an opportunity to obtain the retainability. (T-1) If the
Airman obtains the retainability, the assignment availability code 09 and AF Form
964 will be removed and the Airman will proceed on the assignment. (T-1) If the
Airman does not obtain the retainability, the assignment availability code 09 and
AF Form 964 will remain on file and the Airman will proceed on the assignment.
(T-1) NOTE: Enlisted Airmen who are not eligible to request retirement at the
time of PCS notification and who decline to obtain retainability (which renders
them ineligible for promotion, reenlistment, or extension of enlistment) may still
be permitted to retire if they reach retirement eligibility before the Date of
Separation they have as of the date of declination and they are otherwise eligible
IAW AFI 36-3203. If not eligible to retire, they separate on their established Date
of Separation.
5.28.3.3.4.6. The MPF will update assignment availability code 09 once the AF
Form 964 has been completed. (T-1) Requests to withdraw a retainability
declination are processed IAW paragraph 5.28.7. Career enlisted Airmen who are
ineligible to obtain retainability because of High Year of Tenure restriction (see
AFI 36-3203) are not required to complete an AF Form 964 and are not coded as
having declined to obtain retainability. When PCS is a mandatory move, see
paragraph 5.28.5.
5.28.3.3.5. First Term Airmen. When first term Airmen need additional retainability
and do not want to obtain it or fail to obtain it, the MPF will formally record their
declination as outlined in this paragraph. (T-1) First term Airmen who decline to obtain
retainability are required to sign an AF Form 964 (except Section II, paragraph b does
not apply to first term Airmen, and Section III, Career Motivation counseling is not
required). (T-1) This declination does not render the enlisted Airman ineligible for
reenlistment or promotion; however it renders them ineligible to apply for any self-
initiated assignment programs.
5.28.3.3.5.1. If a first term Airman declines to extend his or her enlistment or
reenlist, the Airman signs the AF Form 964, the MPF representative (who
counseled the enlisted Airman) will sign Section III, and send to Automated
Records Management System to be filed in the electronic UPRG IAW AFI 36-2608
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and Personnel Services Delivery Guide, Automated Records Management System
Residual (Loose) Records. (T-1)
5.28.3.3.5.2. If a first term Airman refuses to sign the AF Form 964, the MPF
representative (who counseled the enlisted Airman) will select the drop down
option, “Airman Refused to Sign” on the AF Form 964, Section II, Signature of
Airman block, then sign Section III, and send to Automated Records Management
System to be filed in the electronic UPRG IAW AFI 36-2608 and Personnel
Services Delivery Guide, Automated Records Management System Residual
(Loose) Records. (T-1)
5.28.3.3.5.3. If a first term Airman does not get the required retainability by the
established date (30 days from notification date), the MPF will notify the Airman
and his or her commander via email that an AF Form 964 will be executed to reflect
that the Airman failed to obtain retainability in 10 calendar days. (T-1) If after the
10 calendar days the Airman did not obtain the required retainability, the MPF
representative (who counseled the enlisted Airman) will select the drop down
option, “Airman Refused to Sign” on the AF Form 964, Section II, Signature of
Airman block, then sign Section III, and send to Automated Records Management
System to be filed in the electronic UPRG IAW AFI 36-2608 and Personnel
Services Delivery Guide, Automated Records Management System Residual
(Loose) Records. (T-1)
5.28.3.3.5.4. The MPF will update assignment limitation code L or 8, as
appropriate, (See Table 2.2), with a Date of Availability as the Date of Separation
prior to reenlistment (expires upon reenlistment only). (T-1) See paragraph 5.28.9
for limitations on withdrawal of declination statement. Airmen with assignment
limitation code L or 8 are not authorized to extend their enlistment, they may only
reenlist. When PCS is a mandatory move, see paragraph 5.28.7.
5.28.4. Retainability Events. The following events require retainability and prescribe action
to be taken. For PCS retainability and certain in-place actions, the MPF will refer to Table 5.4
and/or Table 5.6 (T-1) Remember, do not require enlisted Airmen who are restricted from
obtaining minimum retainability due to High Year of Tenure (see AFI 36-3203) to formally
decline to obtain retainability.
5.28.4.1. PCS CONUS to CONUS. The MPF will conduct a retainability interview and
require Airmen to obtain retainability no later than 30 calendar days after official PCS
notification. (T-1) The 30 calendar day suspense is intended to give the MPF flexibility in
scheduling the retainability interview, not to allow enlisted Airmen 30 days to decide if
they want to obtain retainability or not.
5.28.4.2. PCS CONUS to OS. The MPF will conduct a retainability interview and require
enlisted Airmen to obtain retainability no later than 30 calendar days after official PCS
notification. (T-1) When PCS is OS (either from the CONUS or from OS), enlisted Airmen
must have or obtain the retainability for at least the unaccompanied tour length within 30
calendar days of PCS notification. (T-1) Having accepted the PCS and obtained
retainability for the unaccompanied tour length, then enlisted Airmen who subsequently
elect and are approved to serve an accompanied tour, may require additional retainability
for the longer accompanied tour length. Do not allow enlisted Airmen to delay obtaining
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retainability for the unaccompanied tour while awaiting processing for an accompanied
tour. Enlisted Airmen have 15 calendar days after concurrent travel approval to obtain
retainability for the accompanied tour length or to formally decline. NOTE: See
Attachment 3 for follow-on or home-basing retainability requirements.
5.28.4.3. PCS OS to CONUS. Enlisted Airmen must have retainability required by Table
5.4 before they are provided an assignment from the OS area. (T-1) Enlisted Airmen must
have or obtain retainability (including enlisted Airmen who reenlist or extend) or complete
their declination within 30 calendar days of the date they sign their DEROS Option RIP
(unless a delay is requested and approved to allow for voluntary retirement application [not
7 day option], or reenlistment in a selective reenlistment bonus AFSC according to Table
5.5, rules 1 and 7) (see paragraph 5.28.8). T-1) Enlisted Airmen who do not have the
retainability required for an assignment are involuntarily extended at their OS location until
their Date of Separation as shown in paragraph 6.6.1, Table 6.9, and the PDTATAC AP-
TL-01. Enlisted Airmen eligible to obtain retainability do not receive an assignment under
the retainability exception provisions in Table 5.4 until declination action has been
completed. For enlisted Airmen who decline to obtain retainability follow the procedures
in paragraph 5.28.3.3.3. Career enlisted Airmen ineligible to obtain retainability because
of High Year Tenure restrictions (see AFI 36-3203) are not required to complete AF Form
964 and are not placed in assignment availability code 09, but are provided an assignment
when they have retainability as outlined in Table 5.4.
5.28.4.4. PCS OS to OS (COT). Enlisted Airmen must have or obtain at least 12 months
retainability within 30 calendar days of the date they sign their DEROS Option RIP to
receive PCS consideration. (T-1) Delay in obtaining these 12 months retainability cannot
be granted. Upon selection for a COT, enlisted Airmen must have or obtain the
retainability for at least the unaccompanied tour length within 30 calendar days of PCS
notification. T-1) Having accepted the PCS and obtained retainability for at least the
unaccompanied tour length, enlisted Airmen who elect and are approved to serve an
accompanied tour, may require additional retainability for the longer accompanied OS tour
length. Enlisted Airmen have 15 calendar days after concurrent travel approval to obtain
retainability to serve the accompanied tour length, or formally decline per paragraph
5.28.3.3.3 and serve the unaccompanied tour length. Also see paragraph 6.5 and
paragraph 6.5.7.
5.28.4.5. In-Place COT (IPCOT). Enlisted Airmen must have or obtain at least 12 months
retainability within 30 calendar days of the date they sign their DEROS Option RIP to
receive in-place consecutive overseas tour consideration. (T-1) Enlisted Airmen must have
or obtain the retainability for at least the unaccompanied tour length within 30 calendar
days after being advised of approval of the IPCOT. (T-1) Enlisted Airmen who are
currently serving an unaccompanied tour who elect to serve an accompanied IPCOT may
require additional retainability for the longer accompanied OS tour length and have 15
calendar days after approval of an accompanied tour to obtain retainability to serve the
accompanied tour length. Enlisted Airmen who receive an approved IPCOT who refuse to
obtain retainability are not required to formally decline. The MPF will request the
assignment OPR cancel the IPCOT when enlisted Airmen refuse to obtain retainability.
(T-1) Airmen must have at least 12 months retainability to be considered for a CONUS
PCS. (T-1) Airmen’s DEROS will be extended to match Date of Separation if Airman
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refuses to obtain retainability (within 30 calendar days) to meet the 12 month requirement.
(T-1) Also see paragraph 6.5.7.
5.28.4.6. OS Tour Extension. Enlisted Airmen must obtain retainability required for
voluntary extension of an OS tour within 30 calendar days after being advised of approval
of their extension request. (T-1) Do not require enlisted Airmen who fail to or refuse to
obtain retainability to formally decline. The MPF will request the assignment OPR cancel
the OS tour extension when enlisted Airmen fail to or refuse to obtain retainability. (T-1)
5.28.4.7. Indefinite DEROS. Enlisted Airmen must maintain at least 8 months service
retainability in order to keep an indefinite DEROS. (T-1) Enlisted Airmen who fail to
maintain at least 8 months service retainability will have a DEROS established which
equals their Date of Separation. (T-1)
5.28.4.8. Other Actions. For other actions which may require retainability (e.g., TDY,
training, enlisted Airmen erroneously assigned with less than the minimum retainability,
change in OS tour length, etc.), the paragraph, attachment, or instruction which describes
the action or program indicates the timeframe within which retainability is obtained and
specify action to be taken in the event an enlisted Airman refuses. Enlisted Airmen who
refuse to obtain the full prescribed retainability for an action may, in many instances, be
ordered to complete the action with the amount of retainability they have. Example: An
enlisted Airman is selected for a manning assistance TDY of 120 days in length, but only
has 90 days retainability and declines to obtain additional retainability. After the enlisted
Airman has formally declined to obtain the additional retainability, they can be ordered to
perform TDY with the amount of retainability they do have.
5.28.5. Involuntary Separation of Enlisted Airmen Who Lack PCS Retainability. Enlisted
Airmen in a mandatory move PCS status (such as due to a force structure drawdown) are
subject to separation Prior to Expiration of Term of Service (PETS) in lieu of PCS when the
enlisted Airman is ineligible, refuses, or fails to obtain the prescribed amount of PCS
retainability and the enlisted Airman currently possesses less than 12 months service
retainability (computed from RNLTD to current Date of Separation). Commanders may
establish an earlier separation date (by memorandum to Separations), under the provisions of
AFI 36-3208 when the enlisted Airman can no longer be used effectively based on the mission
drawdown.
5.28.6. Retainability Declination, Enlisted Airmen With 19 Years TAFMS or More. When
CONUS-assigned enlisted Airmen have 19 years or more TAFMS as of the month and year of
PCS notification, and lack the minimum required PCS retainability and decline to obtain it,
then the AF establishes an involuntary Date of Separation for them. Withdrawal of
declinations are not considered after an involuntary Date of Separation has been established.
This provision is not intended to deny enlisted Airmen retirement. The intent is to preclude
enlisted Airmen who were eligible to elect retirement in lieu of PCS, but who declined instead
to obtain PCS retainability, from remaining on active duty for a prolonged period of time
waiting to retire upon their normal Date of Separation. An involuntary Date of Separation
established under this provision is not an approved retirement date and Airmen must still apply
for and receive approval to retire. (T-1) Failure to request retirement may result in separation
upon Date of Separation without benefit of retirement. An involuntary Date of Separation is
not established when declination of retainability is other than for PCS, such as TDY, training,
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or some other reason. This process does not apply when enlisted Airmen have less than 19
years TAFMS as of PCS notification month and year (see paragraph 5.28.3.3.4). When the
Airman’s normal Date of Separation exceeds the following conditions, an involuntary Date of
Separation is established and the Airman’s normal Date of Separation is curtailed to either the
last day of the 6th month following PCS notification, or the latest date among the following:
5.28.6.1. The last day of the month in which enlisted Airman completes 20 years’ TAFMS
(but not less than 6 months from PCS notification).
5.28.6.2. The last day of the month in which an Active Duty Service Commitment expires.
5.28.6.3. When assigned to a CONUS maximum tour, the last day of the month of the Date
of Availability.
5.28.6.4. When enlisted Airmen are surplus due to base closure, unit deactivation, AFSC
overage, or similar circumstances, the Date of Separation is the last day of the month
Airmen can be effectively used at their current station. The assignment OPR determines
this date considering such factors as whether or not the enlisted Airman is filling a valid
manpower authorization, etc.
5.28.6.5. When enlisted Airmen meet the criteria outlined above, the MPF will record
declination as outlined in paragraph 5.28.3.3.4 and update the personnel data system with
assignment availability code 09. (T-1) Reclama the assignment in the personnel data
system using reclama reason code “09” and provide the following remarks, “Enlisted
Airman has 19 or more Years’ TAFMS and has declined retainability per paragraph
5.28.6.” Do not to use any other reclama code reason. When reclama cannot be
accomplished in the personnel data system, then send reclama by email. The email subject
line should read “PCS Retainability Declination, Enlisted Airman, 19 or more Years
TAFMS–(Grade, Name, SSN (last 4), AFSC).” Address the email to the assignment OPR
with an information copy to HQ AFPC/DP3AM for SMSgt and below. For CMSgts
(including selects), address the reclama email to AF/DPE. AF/DPE or AFPC/DP2STM in
coordination with AFPC/DP3AM, will determine and update the involuntary Date of
Separation, and notify the MPF by email. (T-1)
5.28.7. Enlisted Airmen Requests to Withdraw Retainability Declination Statement.
5.28.7.1. Career Enlisted Airmen with More than 19 Years TAFMS. Declinations by
career enlisted Airmen described in paragraph 5.28.6 may not be withdrawn.
5.28.7.2. Career Enlisted Airmen with Less than 19 Years TAFMS. The MPF will send
the Airman’s request, as an exception to policy per paragraph 4.5, which include the unit
commander’s recommendation, to AFPC/DP3AM for approval/disapproval. (T-1) If the
request is approved, the Airman is subject to immediate reassignment based on the needs
of the Air Force, manning, and/or PCS vulnerability. Requests for withdrawal submitted
in conjunction with retraining are processed according to AFI 36-2626.
5.28.7.3. First Term Airmen. Declinations by first term Airmen may not be withdrawn;
however, first term Airmen may reenlist without obtaining approval to withdraw their
declination statement. After reenlistment only, the record of previous declination by first
term Airmen is deleted.
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5.28.8. Enlisted Airmen Retainability Delays. The MPF Chief may authorize an extension of
the suspense date by which enlisted Airmen obtain additional retainability for the reasons
shown in Table 5.5, Enlisted Airman PCS Retainability Suspense Delay. The MPF Chief may
delegate authority to approve authorized delays to the MPF Superintendent. Pay particular
attention to the notes to Table 5.5 as they contain additional special instructions and limitations
for each category of delay. Delay in obtaining retainability is intended as a tool to
accommodate enlisted Airmen who have accepted an assignment (within certain limits).
Approval of delays should be judiciously applied since they can have a negative impact on a
gaining unit if the Airman granted a delay later declines to obtain retainability. Delays cannot
expose the government to the risk of PCS allowances being used for which Airmen do not have
sufficient retainability. Delay is not authorized for the purpose of allowing enlisted Airmen
more time to consider accepting a PCS. Delay for any other reason or period of time requires
approval of an exception to policy per paragraph 4.5. Any delay is approved within the
original retainability suspense period established for a particular kind of PCS or action. A
delay of the retainability suspense is not a waiver to the amount (length) of retainability
required.
5.28.9. Retainability Waiver or Exception. A waiver (see paragraph 4.4) or an exception
(see paragraph 4.5) to the minimum required retainability may be requested on a case-by-
case basis. Group or blanket waivers or exceptions are not considered. When necessary,
assignment OPRs may originate waivers or exceptions in order to direct the PCS of Airmen
with less than the normal minimum required retainability. Assignment OPRs must include
approved retainability waiver or exception to policy information in the PCS instructions. (T-
1) Failure to include this approval information in PCS instructions can delay the assignment
process (the MPF would reclama selection of Airmen with insufficient retainability). Enlisted
Airmen may request a delay in obtaining retainability according to paragraph 5.28.8.
5.29. Seven Day Option. Subject to restrictions in AFI 36-3203 and AFI 36-3207, Airmen
selected for certain Active Duty Service Commitment-incurring events (PCS, formal education, or
TDY) are given 7 calendar days, after receipt of formal assignment selection or notification, to
apply for a retirement or separation date via vMPF, provided they meet applicable eligibility
criteria. Airmen requesting retirement must submit their retirement eligibility check via vMPF
within 7 calendar days and then upon confirmation of eligibility must submit the retirement
application via vMPF. (T-1) Use the following subparagraphs and Table 5.8 to determine 7-day
option eligibility for officer and enlisted Airmen. The options extended to officers (to request
retirement or separation) and for enlisted (to request retirement), in connection with selection for
certain Active Duty Service Commitment-incurring events, are not the same. There are some
similarities and certain special provisions and restrictions apply to both. The areas which are
similar are addressed below followed by separate paragraphs explaining the options for officers
and enlisted.
5.29.1. Special Provisions and Restrictions. The following applies to both officers and
enlisted:
5.29.1.1. Normal separation and retirement criteria apply when a signed request for
separation or retirement is dated before an assignment selection date for PCS or selection
date for training. When an Airman’s request for voluntary separation or retirement was
before the assignment selection date for PCS or selection date for training and the Airman
does not accept the assignment or training, the MPF will reclama (per paragraph 5.33)
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and advise the assignment OPR the Airman applied for separation or retirement prior to
selection. (T-1) However, if the Airman wants to accept the PCS or training, then they
must submit a request to withdraw his or her separation or retirement request within 7
calendar days of official notification of selection for PCS or training. (T-1) The decision
to approve or disapprove the withdrawal request is based upon the best interest of the Air
Force.
5.29.1.2. Any request for separation (officers only) or retirement (officers and enlisted) is
under 7-day option when a signed request for separation or retirement is the same date or
after an assignment selection date for PCS or selection date for training. When an Airman’s
request for separation or retirement was submitted under normal voluntary provisions, but
they had an assignment selection date prior to the date of his or her request, then the reason
for his or her separation or retirement request is changed by HQ AFPC retirements or
separations office to reflect it as being submitted under 7-day option provisions (7-day
option rules apply in determining the separation or retirement date in this case). The fact
an Airman was not aware or had not been officially notified of selection does not change
the fact they had been selected on or before the date of his or her separation or retirement
request.
5.29.1.3. An Airman is not required to request separation or retirement under 7-day option
provisions if they do not desire to participate in the event or incur the associated Active
Duty Service Commitment when the instruction or announcement notification governing
an education or training event contains a provision to allow Airmen to decline attendance
(with or without prejudice). If there are no provisions in the prescribing instruction or
announcement notification allowing an Airman to decline (with or without prejudice), then
7-day option provisions apply.
5.29.1.4. Airmen who elect separation or retirement remain eligible for any PCS, TDY, or
training for which they have sufficient retainability and may be ordered to participate in
the original event, or may be selected for another event for which they have retainability
or when the retainability requirement is waived, even though a Date of Separation or
retirement date is requested or established under 7-day options provisions. The Active
Duty Service Commitment for an event is updated in the personnel data system if they
participate, but in some cases, such as when a requested Date of Separation or retirement
date is approved and Airmen are ordered to participate in the event anyway, they would
separate or retire on the approved date with a portion of the Active Duty Service
Commitment not served (Airmen are not made to serve beyond their Date of Separation or
retirement date). An Active Duty Service Commitment does not involuntarily extend an
established Date of Separation or retirement date.
5.29.1.5. Airmen applying for separation or retirement under 7-day option provisions may
not request a separation or retirement date earlier than the minimum dates allowed for
normal voluntary separation or retirement requests. Similarly, if the AF seeks to establish
a separation or retirement date earlier than the Airman requests, the date is not normally
earlier than the minimum authorized by separation or retirement instructions. Airmen
selected for PCS, TDY, or training who have an established Date of Separation or
retirement date may request an earlier Date of Separation or retirement date under 7-day
option provisions, if eligible, but not earlier than the minimum authorized by separation or
retirement instructions. Refer to AFI 36-3203 for retirement instructions.
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5.29.1.6. Airmen who establish a separation or retirement date under 7-day option
provisions who later decide they do not want to separate or retire may request withdrawal
of the approved date through separation or retirement channels. HQ AFPC separation or
retirement office will route the request to the assignment OPR for consideration. (T-1)
Requests for withdrawal are not automatically approved. The assignment OPR will make
a recommendation of approval or disapproval based on manning and the overall best
interests of the AF. (T-1) See paragraph 5.29.1.8.2 for guidance on 7-day option
subsequent to withdrawal.
5.29.1.6.1. Colonel and Colonel-Selects are not eligible to withdraw their retirement if
they retire in-lieu of assignment.
5.29.1.7. During the period of time between establishment of an assignment selection date
and notification of actual PCS selection, if an Airman desires to request separation or
retirement, 7-day option provisions apply. Normally, notification of establishment of an
assignment selection date or notification of nomination for assignment does not require an
Airman to request separation or retirement within 7 calendar days, unless the assignment
selection date or nomination notification states otherwise.
5.29.1.8. The 7-day option provisions do not apply in the following circumstances:
5.29.1.8.1. The move is in conjunction with an Airman being accessed for entry on
active duty or an Airman recalled to active duty.
5.29.1.8.2. An Airman with a Date of Separation or retirement date established per 7-
day option provisions who then requests and receives approval to withdraw his or her
7-day option Date of Separation or retirement date, and is subsequently selected for
PCS, TDY, or training within 12 months of the date of the withdrawal approval, is not
authorized a 7-day option. When selection for a subsequent PCS, TDY, or training is
more than 12 months following the date of approval of withdrawal, the Airman may
exercise 7-day option provisions, if eligible.
5.29.1.8.3. An Airman has departed on PCS whether or not they have arrived at the
new duty station.
5.29.1.8.4. The move is under authority of an instruction other than this one, example:
PCS in a patient status, prisoner status, for court martial, for administrative
proceedings, etc., (see Attachment 18).
5.29.1.8.5. Airmen restored to active duty, or reinstated on active duty following action
under the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) process.
Airmen reinstated will be assigned to their previous CONUS permanent duty station,
the closest CONUS permanent duty station to their current location, or a CONUS
permanent duty station determined by AFPC/DP3AM. Airmen will not incur an Active
Duty Service Commitment, therefore 7-day options provisions are not authorized.
5.29.1.8.6. Officer declines developmental education assignment prior to arrival at the
developmental education duty station.
5.29.2. Special Provisions and Restrictions which applies to officers only:
5.29.2.1. Officers with an indefinite Date of Separation selected for an Active Duty
Service Commitment-incurring event (PCS or training), or who have an assignment
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selection date, who do not want to participate in the event and/or do not want the associated
Active Duty Service Commitment, if eligible as outlined below and in Table 5.8, must
submit a request for separation IAW AFI 36-3207, or request for retirement IAW AFI 36-
3203. (T-1) Officers will submit separation requests or retirement eligibility request via
vMPF within 7 calendar days of official PCS notification or event notification date. (T-1)
5.29.2.2. Officers notified of an assignment selection date are not required to request
separation or retirement within 7 calendar days of the event notification date; however, the
rest of the 7-day option provisions apply during the period between establishment of an
assignment selection date and up to 7 calendar days following official notification of
selection for PCS. Officers who fail to submit a request to establish a Date of Separation
or retirement eligibility request within 7 calendar days via vMPF are considered as having
accepted the event and the associated Active Duty Service Commitment.
5.29.2.3. Officers who have an established Date of Separation or retirement date at the
time of official PCS notification or event notification, if eligible, may request an earlier
Date of Separation or retirement date.
5.29.2.4. Officers who have an established Date of Separation or retirement date based on
expiration of an Active Duty Service Commitment and their current Date of Separation or
retirement date is greater than the Active Duty Service Commitment they would incur for
the event for which selected, have no options under the 7-day option provisions.
5.29.2.5. Officers who have 19 or more years TAFMS as of the event notification date
(mo/yr) or establishment of an assignment selection date, may apply for retirement.
5.29.2.6. Officers in the grade of Lt Col and below with less than 19 years TAFMS with
no Active Duty Service Commitment or an Active Duty Service Commitment that expires
after they reach 20 years TAFMS, but does not take them beyond the Active Duty Service
Commitment they would incur for the event for which selected are authorized to request a
retirement date, in lieu of an additional Active Duty Service Commitment, which is not
later than the date they complete 20 years TAFMS, or their longest Active Duty Service
Commitment (if current Active Duty Service Commitment takes them beyond 20 years
TAFMS).
5.29.2.7. The date of separation or date of retirement officers are eligible to request under
7-day option provisions varies depending on their grade, whether serving OS or in the
CONUS, if they have been notified of establishment of an assignment selection date based
on vulnerability for PCS selection and whether or not they have an unserved Active Duty
Service Commitment on the requested separation or retirement date. Officers may not
request a separation or retirement date which is before the expiration of an Active Duty
Service Commitment, except as an exception to policy IAW paragraph 4.5. Officers with
no Active Duty Service Commitment (and those with an Active Duty Service Commitment
which expires before the requested date of separation or retirement) may, depending on the
individual circumstances, request a separation or retirement date which is either no later
than the first day of the 12
th
month following their placement on the final vulnerable mover
list assignment selection date (mo/yr) or 1
st
day of the 7
th
month following official event
notification (mo/yr), except:
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5.29.2.7.1. Officers with an indefinite Date of Separation selected for PCS, training,
an Active Duty Service Commitment-incurring event, and those who have an
assignment selection date who are assigned in the CONUS who have an Active Duty
Service Commitment greater than that which they would incur for the event which
selected are not eligible to execute a 7-day option.
5.29.2.7.2. Officers assigned OS must request a separation date to coincide with their
DEROS (mo/yr) or request a retirement date which is the first day of the month
following DEROS, if otherwise eligible to separate per AFI 36-3207, or retire per AFI
36-3203. (T-1)
5.29.2.7.2.1. Officers who want to separate or retire after present assignment but
the date they desire is after their current DEROS, must request a voluntary
extension of OS tour to satisfy the requirement to separate upon DEROS (mo/yr),
or retire on the first day of the month following DEROS (as extended). (T-1)
Officers must complete this extension request before establishment of an
assignment selection date as shown in Table 5.7 and paragraph 5.23. (T-1) Once
an assignment selection date has been established, officers who desire to separate
or retire on a date other than authorized above must request an exception to policy
per paragraph 4.5. (T-1) This includes requests for curtailment to facilitate
retirement prior to the first day of the month following the original DEROS month.
5.29.2.7.2.2. Officers who have an Active Duty Service Commitment beyond their
DEROS either request an extension of DEROS as outlined in paragraph
5.29.2.7.2.1 so their Active Duty Service Commitment is completed as of the
requested separation or retirement date, or they may request an exception to policy.
Approval of a Date of Separation beyond current DEROS may result in involuntary
extension of DEROS to match the established Date of Separation if the officer lacks
retainability to receive a CONUS assignment (see Table 5.4).
5.29.2.7.2.3. Officers are not required to request separation or retirement within 7
calendar days of being notified of an assignment selection date; however, the rest
of the 7-day option provisions apply during the period between establishment of an
assignment selection date and up to 7 calendar days following official notification
of end assignment. Requests submitted more than 7 calendar days after official
notification of end assignment are submitted as an exception to policy per
paragraph 4.5. Because officers separate or retire in conjunction with their
DEROS, officers who have an indefinite DEROS who want to separate or retire
after present assignment must request a specific DEROS be established as outlined
in paragraph 6.5.5. (T-1) The request to establish a DEROS and the separation or
retirement request should be submitted together when the requested DEROS results
in an assignment selection date being established.
5.29.2.7.3. Officers serving on a CONUS maximum stabilized tour (assignment
availability code 46 and 50), cannot request a separation or retirement date earlier than
the minimum authorized in AFI 36-3207, for separation, and AFI 36-3203, for
retirement. Upon completion of a CONUS maximum stabilized tour, an assignment
selection date is established as shown in paragraph 5.23 and Table 5.7.
5.29.2.7.3.1. Officers are not required to request separation or retirement within 7
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calendar days of being notified of establishment of an assignment selection date;
however, 7-day option provisions apply during the period between establishment
of an assignment selection date and up to 7 calendar days following official
notification of end assignment.
5.29.2.7.3.2. After establishment of an assignment selection date, officers are
limited with regard to the latest separation or retirement date they may request. If
otherwise eligible per AFI 36-3207 and AFI 36-3203, officers may request a
separation or retirement date which is no earlier than the first day of the month
following completion of their longest Active Duty Service Commitment or no
greater than the first day of the month following their date of availability (mo/yr).
5.29.2.7.3.3. Officers who want to separate or retire after present assignment but
the date they desire is after their Date of Availability, must request a voluntary
extension of stabilized tour to satisfy the requirement to separate upon Date of
Availability (month/year), or retire on the first day of the month following Date of
Availability (as extended). (T-1) This extension must be completed before
establishment of an assignment selection date as shown in Table 5.7 and
paragraph 5.23. Once an assignment selection date has been established, officers
who desire to separate or retire on a date other than authorized above must request
an exception to policy per paragraph 4.5. (T-1)
5.29.2.7.3.4. Officers who have an Active Duty Service Commitment beyond their
Date of Availability must either request an extension of Date of Availability as
outlined in paragraph 5.29.2.7.3.3 so their Active Duty Service Commitment is
completed as of the requested separation or retirement date, or they may request an
exception to policy. (T-1) Prior to establishment of an assignment selection date,
officers who desire to separate or retire, may request according to AFI 36-3207 or
AFI 36-3203.
5.29.2.7.4. Officers currently assigned in the CONUS, when notified of establishment
of an assignment selection date according to paragraph 5.23 and Table 5.7, based on
vulnerability for PCS selection, are not required to request separation or retirement
within 7 calendar days of being notified of an assignment selection date. However, the
rest of the 7-day option provisions apply during the period between establishment of
an assignment selection date and up to 7 calendar days following official notification
of end assignment. After establishment of an assignment selection date, officers are
limited with regard to the latest separation or retirement date they may request.
5.29.2.7.4.1. Officers may not request a separation or retirement date which is
before the expiration of an Active Duty Service Commitment, except as an
exception to policy IAW paragraph 4.5.
5.29.2.7.4.2. Officers with no Active Duty Service Commitment (and those with
an Active Duty Service Commitment which will expire before the requested date
of separation or retirement) may request a separation or retirement date which is no
later than the first day of the 12
th
month following establishment of the assignment
selection date (placement on final vulnerable mover list).
5.29.2.7.4.3. Officers who have an Active Duty Service Commitment greater than
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the one they would incur for an event for which selected are not eligible to execute
a 7-day option. Once an assignment selection date has been established, officers
who desire to separate or retire on a date other than the first day of the 12
th
month
following establishment of the assignment selection date must request an exception
to policy per paragraph 4.5. (T-1) Prior to establishment of an assignment
selection date, officers who desire to separate or retire, may request separation
according to AFI 36-3207, or retirement according to AFI 36-3203.
5.29.2.8. Officers are authorized a second 7-day option period (an additional opportunity
in which to request separation or retirement), if eligible, when a change in assignment data
results in a greater Active Duty Service Commitment (greater meaning an Active Duty
Service Commitment of longer length than originally accepted), or whenever the end
assignment changes before the officer departs on PCS. The following are some examples:
Example A: An officer originally accepted a PCS Active Duty Service Commitment of 24
months but then training is added, increasing the length of the Active Duty Service Commitment
from 24 months to 30 months, this is a greater Active Duty Service Commitment. In this
example this officer would be afforded a second 7-day option period.
Example B: An officer originally accepted an Active Duty Service Commitment for PCS of
24 months but then the RNLTD is delayed by 3 months. Based on paragraph 5.29.2.8.1 below,
this officer would not be afforded an additional 7-day option opportunity because the 24 month
Active Duty Service Commitment for PCS was not greater than the original length of the Active
Duty Service Commitment. (It is true, however, that the 3 month delay of RNLTD would delay
when the 24 month Active Duty Service Commitment would start and when it would be
completed.)
Example C: An officer accepted a CONUS to CONUS PCS to Randolph AFB and the
associated Active Duty Service Commitment for a PCS. Then the assignment was changed to
Washington, D.C. (but the length of the PCS Active Duty Service Commitment was the same).
This officer would be afforded a second 7-day option because of the change of end location
(even though the length of the PCS Active Duty Service Commitment was the same).
5.29.2.8.1. Normally, a second 7-day option period is not authorized when the event
start date or RNLTD is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances and the length of the
Active Duty Service Commitment originally accepted (as explained above) is not
greater (longer in length). However, such delays, in turn, can cause delay in the Active
Duty Service Commitment completion date. Therefore, when the start date or RNLTD
is delayed 181 days or more, an officer may request a second 7-day option period as an
exception to policy per paragraph 4.5. The decision whether or not to approve the
second 7-day option request is made on a case-by-case basis.
5.29.2.8.2. A second 7-day option period is not authorized when a change of
assignment data or change of end assignment is the result of approval of an officer’s
request for the change.
5.29.2.9. An officer signs and submits a separation application or retirement eligibility
request under 7-day option provisions via the vMPF. If an exception to policy is being
requested, HQ AFPC/DP2STM notifies HQ AFPC/DP3AM and indicate what exception
is being requested. For colonels (including selects), HQ AFPC/DP2STM notifies AF/DPO
only. AF/DPO will process exception to policy requests. If an exception to policy is also
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being requested, that exception is also stated in the notification. Upon receipt of the
retirement or separation request, HQ AFPC/DP3AM will coordinate with the assignment
OPR and make a recommendation to HQ AFPC/DP2STM. (T-1)
5.29.3. Special Provisions and Restrictions which apply to enlisted only:
5.29.3.1. Enlisted serving an enlistment contract may not establish a separation date earlier
than the expiration date of their contract (unless authorized under an announced AF Force
Management program), however, enlisted Airmen may establish an earlier retirement date,
if eligible.
5.29.3.2. Enlisted who elect retirement under 7-day option provisions are ineligible for
extension of enlistment or reenlistment, except as authorized per AFI 36-2606 in
conjunction with a request for retirement.
5.29.3.3. Enlisted who elect retirement under 7-day option provisions are not eligible for
promotion. Enlisted selected for promotion (have a line number) before they submit a
retirement application under 7-day option may not withdraw the retirement to accept
promotion.
5.29.3.4. Enlisted, aside from 7-day option provisions, who do not have the minimum
required retainability for the event or the associated Active Duty Service Commitment may
be eligible to decline to obtain retainability as outlined in paragraph 5.28.
5.29.3.5. Enlisted who have an Active Duty Service Commitment beyond 6 months and
have the retainability must go on the assignment as they are ineligible to decline under 7-
day option provisions. If they have an Active Duty Service Commitment beyond 6 months
and do not have full retainability, they are ineligible to decline under 7-day option
provisions but instead decline retainability as outlined in paragraph 5.28.
5.29.3.6. Enlisted fall into four major categories as shown below:
5.29.3.6.1. Enlisted who have retainability and are not eligible to request retirement
IAW the criteria in paragraph 5.29.3.7 and Table 5.8, have no options (under 7-day
option provisions) which allow them to refuse or decline to participate in an event.
5.29.3.6.2. Enlisted who do not have retainability and are not eligible to request
retirement IAW the criteria in paragraph 5.28.3.7. and Table 5.8, are not eligible under
7-day option provisions, but can decline to obtain retainability as outlined in
paragraph 5.28.
5.29.3.6.3. Enlisted who do not have retainability and are eligible to request retirement
IAW the criteria in paragraph 5.29.3.7 and in Table 5.8 (specifically, those who meet
the criterion of having 19 or more years TAFMS as of official PCS notification and are
assigned in the CONUS [only]) but who decline to obtain PCS retainability instead of
requesting retirement, will be processed as outlined in paragraph 5.28.3.3.4, and an
involuntary Date of Separation established according to paragraph 5.28.6. (T-1) After
establishment of an involuntary Date of Separation, Airmen may elect to retire earlier
than the involuntary Date of Separation, if otherwise eligible, but may not retire later
than their involuntary Date of Separation. An involuntary Date of Separation is not an
approved retirement date. Airmen must still apply for retirement and meet the
retirement eligibility requirements as shown in AFI 36-3203. (T-1)
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5.29.3.6.4. Enlisted who do, or do not, have retainability and are eligible to request
retirement IAW the criteria in paragraph 5.29.3.7 and in Table 5.8, within 7 calendar
days of official PCS notification (mo/yr) and want to request retirement must submit a
retirement eligibility request, if otherwise eligible IAW AFI 36-3203. (T-1) Airmen
must ask for a retirement date that is within their current enlistment, or current
enlistment as extended. (T-1) When an Airman’s current Date of Separation is before
a requested retirement date authorized by 7-day option provisions, enlisted Airmen may
submit a request for extension of enlistment along with their retirement request. IAW
AFI 36-2606, the period of extension may not be longer than necessary to allow
retirement on the requested date authorized by 7-day option provisions as authorized
in paragraph 5.29.
5.29.3.7. The following additional criteria apply as determined by the location/assignment
the Airman is currently serving:
5.29.3.7.1. Enlisted assigned in CONUS. Enlisted who are eligible to retire (20 years
TAFMS or more), or who reach retirement eligibility within 6 months following
notification, may request a retirement date not later than the 1
st
day of the 7
th
month
following PCS notification. Do not count the notification month. If eligible, an earlier
retirement date may be requested as authorized in AFI 36-3203. As an exception to the
latest retirement date permitted above, enlisted who reach retirement eligibility within
the 7 to 12 month period following PCS notification may also request retirement, but
are restricted to requesting a date which is not later than the 1
st
day of the month
following the month in which retirement eligibility is reached.
The following are some examples:
Example A: Enlisted who has 19 years and 6 months TAFMS, (TAFMSD is Aug 1991),
as of PCS notification in Feb 2011 may request a retirement date not later than 1 Sep 2011.
Example B: Enlisted who has 19 years and 3 months TAFMS, (Total Active Federal
Military Service Date (TAFMSD) is Nov 1991), as of PCS notification in Feb 2011 may request
a retirement date not later than 1 Dec 2011. In this instance, the TAFMSD and retirement
eligibility is reached in Nov 2011 and he or she must retire on the 1
st
day of the month following
the month in which retirement eligibility is reached.
Example C: Enlisted with 19 years TAFMS, (TAFMSD is Feb 1991), as of PCS
notification in Feb 2010 who reach retirement eligibility in the 12
th
month following PCS
notification, may request a retirement date not later than 1 Mar 2011. In this instance only, since
he or she retires on the 1
st
day of the month following the month in which retirement eligibility is
reached, retirement is authorized on the 1
st
day of the 13
th
month following PCS notification.
5.29.3.7.2. Enlisted assigned OS. Enlisted must request a retirement date which is the
1
st
day of the month following DEROS, if otherwise eligible to retire on that date per
AFI 36-3203. (T-1) Enlisted who want to retire after present assignment but the date
they desire is after their current DEROS, must request a voluntary extension of OS tour
to satisfy the requirement of retiring on the 1
st
day of the month following DEROS (as
extended). (T-1) Enlisted must complete this extension during their DEROS Option
window and before establishment of an assignment selection date as shown in Table
5.7 and paragraph 5.23. (T-1) Once an assignment selection date has been
established, enlisted who desire to retire on a date other than the 1
st
day of the month
following DEROS must request an exception to policy per paragraph 4.5. (T-1)
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Enlisted who have an Active Duty Service Commitment beyond their DEROS must
either request an extension of DEROS as outlined above so their Active Duty Service
Commitment is completed as of the requested separation or retirement date, or they
may request an exception to policy (with waiver of Active Duty Service Commitment).
(T-1) Seven day option provisions apply during the period between establishment of
an assignment selection date and up to 7 calendar days following official notification
of end assignment. Requests submitted more than 7 calendar days after official
notification of end assignment or requests from enlisted who do not meet the eligibility
criteria are submitted as an exception to policy per paragraph 4.5. Because enlisted
retire in conjunction with their DEROS, those who have an indefinite DEROS who
want to retire after present assignment must request a specific DEROS be established
as outlined in paragraph 6.5.5. (T-1) The request to establish a DEROS and the
retirement request should be submitted together when the requested DEROS results in
an assignment selection date being established.
5.29.3.7.3. Enlisted completing a CONUS Maximum Stabilized Tour. Enlisted
completing a CONUS maximum stabilized tour (assignment availability code 50) who
desire to retire after present assignment and who are otherwise eligible to retire per AFI
36-3203, must request a retirement date which is no later than the 1
st
day of the month
following the maximum tour date of availability. (T-1) Retirement eligible enlisted
may apply for retirement while serving a maximum tour as long as requested retirement
date is on or after the 1
st
day of the month in which their longest Active Duty Service
Commitment is completed. An assignment selection date is established as shown in
Table 5.7 and enlisted are limited, after receiving an assignment selection date, in the
retirement date they may request unless they request an exception to policy. Enlisted
who are not eligible to retire on the tour completion date, but are eligible for retirement
within the 12-month period following official PCS notification, may apply for
retirement if the requested date is not later than the 1
st
day of the month following the
month in which retirement eligibility is reached. Enlisted reaching retirement
eligibility within 12 months after Date of Availability must request an extension of the
maximum tour to coincide with requested retirement approximately 12 months prior to
current Date of Availability (see paragraph 5.11.3.5.2.1 and Attachment 13). (T-1)
A request of an extension of Date of Availability to coincide with requested retirement
date outside the CONUS Mandatory Mover time-line is processed as an exception to
policy IAW paragraph 4.5.
5.29.3.8. Second 7-Day Option. Enlisted are authorized an additional opportunity (second
7-day option period) in which to request retirement, if eligible, when notified of a change
of end assignment before departure on PCS, or when a change of assignment data requires
additional retainability. When change of end assignment requires additional retainability
and the Airmen is not eligible to request retirement, enlisted who do not have the additional
retainability may be eligible to decline to obtain retainability per paragraph 5.28. Enlisted
who are not eligible to request retirement and have the additional retainability have no
options under 7-day option provisions. An additional 7-day option period is not authorized
when the change of end assignment or change in assignment data was the result of an
enlisted Airman’s request for the change. The following are some examples:
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Example A: Enlisted was not eligible to retire in-lieu of PCS when originally selected. If
the end assignment location changes and since original selection they have become eligible to
retire in lieu of PCS, then they may request retirement under 7-day option provisions when
notified of the change of end assignment. Whether or not they have retainability for the change
is not a factor.
Example B: Enlisted had or obtained retainability when originally selected for PCS and
was not then and is not now eligible to request retirement under 7-day option provisions. The
RNLTD is delayed for 3 months and they do not have the additional retainability required and
refuse to obtain it. They could decline to obtain retainability and then a decision would have to
be made by the AFPC assignment OPR if the RNLTD should revert back, waive the
retainability, or the cancel the assignment.
5.29.3.9. Enlisted applying for retirement under 7-day option provisions via the vMPF
self-service applications do not have to complete a declination nor is a reclama of the
assignment required. The in-system retirement application (with the reason for retirement
as special program ID code “72”) serves as the reclama and automatically updates
assignment availability code 09. HQ AFPC/DP2STM will separate the exception request
and forwarded it to HQ AFPC/DP3AM or AF/DPE for a recommendation on the exception
to policy. (T-1) If the retirement request is disapproved, the Airman complies with the
assignment instructions. If the retirement request is approved, an assignment cancellation
is automatically generated to the Total Force Service Center, the MPF, the Airman, and the
assignment OPR.
5.29.3.10. The eventual cancellation of a PCS requirement is not the basis for allowing an
Airman to withdraw an action taken under 7-day option provisions or removal of a formal
retainability declination statement, provided the requirement was valid at the time the
Airman was notified of selection.
5.30. Change in Assignment or Assignment Data. Once an Airman has accepted an
assignment, the assignment OPR should exercise caution in approving changes to the original
assignment, especially any change after an Airman has departed on PCS (if the Airman has
departed, see paragraph 5.35). Example: a later RNLTD or change which adds training may
require additional retainability and/or greater Active Duty Service Commitment, or a change in
gaining OS location may involve a longer OS tour length. When a change is ordered prior to an
Airman’s departure on PCS, MPF and commanders will use the 3 calendar day notification period,
the procedures in paragraph 5.24, and the MPF takes the actions shown below (T-1):
5.30.1. Change in gaining location (only). Once PCS orders are issued, a change in the gaining
location could create a hardship on the Airman or, if they were a volunteer, they may not want
an assignment to a different location. When the projected gaining location is changed, the
MPF will authorize the Airman a second 7-day option period (see paragraph 5.29). (T-1)
This may result in Airmen exercising an authorized option for which the Airman was not
eligible at the time of initial notification. Example: when originally selected an Airman may
not have been eligible to retire in-lieu of PCS, but since then they have become eligible. When
notified of the change of gaining location, they may opt at that time to retire in lieu of the
change.
5.30.2. Assignment data (other than gaining location) is changed requiring additional
retainability or increase in the length of Active Duty Service Commitment. Normally, changes
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in assignment data such as change of gaining unit, requirement for a security clearance, or even
changes requiring additional retainability (when the Airman already possesses the retainability
or already has a greater Active Duty Service Commitment), do not warrant a second 7-day
option opportunity. However, when the change requires additional retainability or increase in
the length of Active Duty Service Commitment, the MPF will afford the Airman a second 7-
day option period (see paragraph 5.29) in which to accept or decline the change, if eligible.
(T-1) Example: enlisted Airman required to extend his or her enlistment or reenlist to satisfy
the additional retainability requirement; or officers with an indefinite Date of Separation who
will incur a greater Active Duty Service Commitment would require a second 7-day option
period. This includes exercising any options the Airman was not eligible for at the time of
initial notification.
5.31. Projected Departure Date and Port Call Date. An Airman’s Projected Departure Date is
determined according to Table 5.10 and the instructions below. For planning purposes only, the
assignment OPR includes in each PCS selection a Projected Departure Date. When the actual
Projected Departure Date is determined and approved by the Airman’s commander (or designated
official), the date is entered into the personnel data system and overrides the original Projected
Departure Date. The timing of PCS departure in relation to the RNLTD, a TDY enroute reporting
date, training class start date, port reporting date (if applicable) and the amount of travel time
authorized or used determines how much leave an Airman is charged in connection with the PCS.
When a course of instruction is involved, see paragraph 5.31.5 and Table 3.1. Compliance with
the RNLTD, port reporting date, or other reporting dates (whether they are not later than dates or
not earlier than dates) is mandatory. Airmen should carefully plan their departure date, travel and
leave so they are not charged with unwanted leave or incur unexpected expenses while waiting to
report. Airmen reporting contrary to instructions may be allowed to terminate their leave status;
however, could be subject to disciplinary action for failure to comply with their reporting
instructions.
5.31.1. For CONUS to CONUS PCS. To determine the Projected Departure Date, subtract
the number of days leave the commander approves, maximum allowable travel time, and any
other period the Airman may be authorized enroute from the RNLTD. When an Airman has
TDY enroute, also subtract the number of days TDY. Airmen must meet the minimum time-
on-station for PCS before the departure date. (T-1) When TDY enroute is involved, then the
minimum time-on-station is met before departure on TDY. At the commander’s discretion, an
Airman may be allowed to depart up to a maximum of 60 days prior to RNLTD, provided the
Airman meets the minimum time-on-station for PCS. Airmen are not permitted to depart
earlier than 60 days prior to the RNLTD without prior approval of the assignment OPR (except
as authorized in Table 5.10, rule 7). Approval by the assignment OPR will be in the form of
a change to the RNLTD which, in turn, changes the earliest date the Airman can depart. (T-1)
The change of RNLTD also resets PCS-related suspense flags and assists the MPF in
monitoring processing for PCS.
Example: If an RNLTD is 31 Dec 2011 (Julian date of 365) and the Airman requests 30
days leave enroute and is authorized 7 days travel time, then subtract 37 from 365 which equals a
Julian date of 328 (or 24 Nov 2011). The Projected Departure Date is 24 Nov 2011.
Commanders may permit Airmen to depart up to 60 days prior to the RNLTD provided on that
date the Airman meets the minimum time-on-station for PCS. To compute the maximum earliest
departure date authorized without an RNLTD change, subtract 60 from the Julian date of 365 (31
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Dec 2011) which is Julian date 305, or 1 Nov 2011. However, in this example, if the Airman
had a date arrived station in Dec 2007 then he or she would be restricted to a departure date of
not earlier than 1 Dec 2011, the date minimum time-on-station is satisfied.
5.31.2. For CONUS to OS PCS. Use the procedure in paragraph 5.31.1 to initially determine
the departure date and confirm the Airman meets the minimum time-on-station requirement.
Airmen are not permitted to depart on PCS without a firm port call. The Airman requests flight
reservations (port call) from the Transportation Management Office (TMO) as outlined in AFI
36-2102. A firm port call date can be used (in lieu of the RNLTD) to compute a more accurate
departure date. The 60 day maximum window before the RNLTD is normally adequate to
accommodate the departure date the Airman desires in relation to the port call date received.
Airmen may not request, and TMOs will not schedule, an Airman’s port call earlier than the
first day of the RNLTD month, unless the Airman has leave in an OS area approved by the
commander per AFI 36-3003 and the leave authorization and leave address are included in
PCS orders. (T-1) Flight reservations ensure the Airman is in place at the OS duty station on
or before the RNLTD. Flight reservations where an Airman departs on the RNLTD are
acceptable if the scheduled transportation provides for the Airman’s arrival at the OS duty
station on the RNLTD. The Traffic Management Office may schedule an Airman’s port call
on any day during the reporting month which meets the RNLTD.
Example: If an RNLTD is 10 Jun 2008 a port call date of 31 May 2008 is not acceptable
(earlier than the first day of the RNLTD month) nor reservations departing on 10 Jun and
arriving on 11 Jun (Airman would arrive later than required reporting date). If an RNLTD is 30
Jun 2008, the Airman may state a preference for movement during the 10 day window of 21-30
Jun 2008; however, it may not be possible to provide transportation during the preferred period.
The Traffic Management Office may provide a port call date such as 12 Jun 2008 to satisfy
transportation schedules and reporting date policies.
5.31.3. For PCS OS to CONUS. The Projected Departure Date is within the Airman’s DEROS
month (unless the DEROS was allowed to expire due to the Airman being on international
hold, in confinement, or not being medically qualified for assignment). A departure date prior
to the DEROS month requires an approved OS tour curtailment; departure after the DEROS
month requires an extension of OS tour, unless the Airman is authorized leave in the OS area
and the leave is authorized in PCS orders. With a unit commander’s concurrence, MPF may
schedule an Airman for departure on any day during the DEROS month to ensure maximum
use of transportation. Commanders may retain an Airman at the OS duty station up to the last
day of the DEROS month for operational reasons. When PCS is to a course of instruction, see
paragraph 5.31.5.
5.31.4. For PCS OS to OS. The Projected Departure Date is within the Airman’s DEROS
month. A departure date prior to the DEROS month requires an approved OS tour curtailment;
departure after the DEROS month requires an approved extension of OS tour, unless the
Airman is authorized leave in the OS area and the leave is authorized in PCS orders. The port
call for PCS travel to the new OS duty station cannot be earlier than the first day of the RNLTD
month unless the Airman has leave approved in the OS area, consecutive overseas tour leave
in the CONUS, or has approval to defer consecutive overseas tour leave IAW AFI 36-3003.
This allows Airmen stationed OS to depart within their DEROS month and report to the new
OS location any time prior to the RNLTD without having to request an official change to their
RNLTD. To comply with these requirements may require adjustment of departure within their
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DEROS month and depends on the amount of leave the Airman desires enroute and other
variables. MPFs use Table 6.4 to establish an Airman’s DEROS. MPF may request extension
or curtailment of DEROS in such cases directly to the assignment OPR and include the gaining
MPF. With the losing unit commander’s concurrence, MPF may schedule an Airman for
departure on any day during the DEROS month to ensure maximum use of transportation.
Commanders may retain Airmen at the current OS duty station up to the last day of the DEROS
month for operational reasons. When TDY enroute to a course of instruction is involved, see
paragraph 5.31.5.
5.31.5. For PCS Involving a Course of Instruction. Also see paragraph 3.5 and Table 3.1.
PCS or TDY enroute to courses of instruction may stipulate a “report not earlier than date,” or
a requirement to “depart not later than one day after graduation.” Either of these requirements
along with the limitations associated with the Airman’s DEROS, port call date, and/or RNLTD
can result in a conflict of mandatory reporting requirements or the potential for an Airman
having to take unwanted leave. When requirements conflict or it appears an Airman may be
forced to take unwanted leave, the MPF reviews Table 3.1 with special attention to the notes
and, when necessary, advise the assignment OPR and include the Airman’s desired travel/leave
arrangements and any other pertinent information. The assignment OPR reviews the
circumstances and makes changes as appropriate.
5.31.6. For PCS involving joint duty assignment for officers. Also see Table 5.10. A
departure date prior to completion of the full joint duty assignment tour (to the day) is not
authorized unless the request is coordinated through the joint organization (Director, J-1 or
equivalent) and HQ AFPC/DP2LWA. AF/DPG will coordinate early departure for general
officers on O-7 and above joint duty assignment list billets. Failure to coordinate could result
in the officer not receiving joint duty credit. If the officer is serving on a 3-year joint duty
assignment list billet and early departure necessitates a joint tour length waiver, the losing
command/agency will forward an early release memorandum signed by a General Officer or
Senior Executive Service (SES) equivalent stating the Projected Departure Date, departure
reason, and type of joint duty credit to be awarded. (T-0) Assignment actions or expenditure
of funds cannot take place until the waiver is approved.
5.32. Report Not Later Than Date (RNLTD)/Report Not Earlier Than Date (RNETD).
5.32.1. RNLTD. The RNLTD is established as outlined in Table 5.10 and IAW the following
additional instructions. Do not deviate from these instructions or Table 5.10 without specific
approval of the assignment OPR or approval of an exception per paragraph 4.5.
5.32.1.1. RNLTDs are established primarily based on manning requirements. For the
majority of assignments within the CONUS or to OS, the RNLTD is the last day of the
requirement month. When mission essential, a reporting date earlier than the last day of
the requirement month may be directed by the assignment OPR. For assignments OS, a
reporting date of the 10
th
of the month is authorized when overlap with key or supervisory
personnel is mission essential and incumbents are retained until the end of their DEROS
month. A 10
th
of the month RNLTD is not established arbitrarily as a requirement for all
Airmen being assigned to an OS location, unless an exception has been approved by HQ
AFPC/DP3AM. See Table 6.4, note 3 for computation of DEROS if Airman reports prior
to the RNLTD month. An RNLTD earlier than the 10
th
of the month is not established for
PCS OS unless an exception has been approved by HQ AFPC/DP3AM. NOTE: An
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RNLTD earlier than the 10
th
of the month for an OS assignment does not allow sufficient
flexibility in transportation scheduling and may result in having to schedule Airmen at
commercial airline rates when a less costly military contract passenger flight a few days
later could have been used.
5.32.1.2. TMOs schedule Airmen so they are in place at their OS duty station by the
established RNLTD. See paragraph 5.31.
5.32.1.3. OS RNLTDs are not established between 20 Dec and 5 Jan of the following year,
unless there are overriding military considerations. The fact that an Airman does not object
or wants to travel during this period is not a factor. A fewer than normal number of military
passenger flights are scheduled during this period increasing the likelihood of having to
support PCS travel via civilian commercial airlines. In addition to being more costly, it is
often difficult to obtain civilian reservations as flights during this period are booked so far
in advance. Airmen can also encounter severe problems in securing civilian air travel to
their port of departure.
5.32.1.4. Changes to RNLTDs impact the losing and gaining unit and may affect the
departure of the Airman being replaced. Requesting changes should only be requested
when a hardship exists or when in the best interest of the Air Force. See Personnel Services
Delivery Guide, RNLTD Change Request for procedures on requesting a change via
myPers or vMPF.
5.32.2. RNETD. An RNETD may be ordered and is included by the MPF in PCS orders when
it is essential that an Airman not arrive at a TDY or PCS location earlier than the established
date. An RNETD may be necessary for a variety of reasons such as quarters may not exist
sooner, or unnecessary costs to the government and/or Airman may result when Airmen arrive
early. Similar to an RNLTD, Airmen who arrive earlier than the established RNETD are not
in compliance with their written orders. Therefore, it is important for Airmen, commanders,
and MPFs to carefully manage departure from current station. To avoid unwanted leave and/or
personal expense or hardship, Airmen should carefully plan their departure from current station
and arrange to meet other personal and dependent requirements consistent with the RNETD.
When Airmen indicate compliance with a RNETD constitutes an undue hardship or for some
other reasons they desire a change or deletion of the RNETD, they should submit a request for
change through their unit commander to the MPF. See Personnel Services Delivery Guide,
RNETD Change Request for procedures on requesting a change via myPers or vMPF. The
MPF will use the reclama procedures shown in paragraph 5.33 to advise the assignment OPR
and request resolution. (T-1)
5.33. Reclama of Assignment. A reclama (see Attachment 1) of an assignment is a request to
the assignment OPR to change or cancel a proposed or ordered action. A reclama may be
submitted in-system or out-of-system via encrypted email for actions which are time sensitive or
when a paragraph or attachment specifies a reclama email be submitted. Email reclamas will
include the following in the subject line: Airman’s identification data, the projected assignment
shipping AFSC (for officers) and CAFSC (for enlisted), AAN, GPAS, and RNLTD with courtesy
copy to the gaining unit. Example: SUBJ: Assignment Reclama: TSgt (4R071) Bowes, Julie R.,
XXX-XX-1234, AAN: 1234NZ1234, GPAS: RF0DFLBY, RNLTD: 31 Dec 2012.
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5.33.1. In-system reclamas are usually submitted when the RNLTD is more than 120 calendar
days from the date of the reclama using the appropriate reclama reason codes. Ensure narrative
remarks are included to fully explain the circumstances.
5.33.2. Out-of-system reclamas are usually submitted when the RNLTD is 120 days or less
from the date of the reclama and should contain a complete explanation of the circumstances.
Also submit out-of-system reclamas via encrypted email for actions involving:
5.33.2.1. AEF contingency deployments, or
5.33.2.2. Unit or base activation or deactivation, or
5.33.2.3. Weapons systems conversions, or
5.33.2.4. Assignment was a short-notice assignment as shown in paragraph 5.24.
5.33.3. Enlisted only. Reclamas are not submitted when Assignment Action Reason (AAR)
is E2 or has a “P” series assignment action reason (except P7).
5.33.4. Enlisted Aircrew Airmen. The MPF must reclama if enlisted aircrew Airmen receive
less than 120 calendar days advance notification for involuntary assignment to duty that does
not require flying status. (T-1) Use reclama reason code “AM” with trailer remarks that state:
“Aircrew Airman provided less than 120 calendar days notification. Airman notified (date).
Projected departure date is (date).” If Airman waives the 120 calendar day notice requirement,
then a reclama is not submitted.
5.34. PCS Cancellation. Once an Airman is selected for PCS and orders are published,
cancellation of the assignment could impose a hardship on the Airman. A PCS should not normally
be canceled within 60 days of the Projected Departure Date unless the Airman cannot be
effectively used at the projected location. Cancellation of a PCS may be authorized only by the
assignment OPR. The following actions are taken upon receipt of PCS cancellation:
5.34.1. If an Airman has not departed on PCS, then the MPF advises the commander of the
cancellation within 48 hours of receipt of the cancellation notice. If the Airman indicates a
hardship exists as a result of cancellation, then the MPF will direct the Airman to prepare a
written statement without delay containing the details of the hardship. The statement should
be expeditiously processed through the unit commander to the MPF. Upon receipt of the
statement, the MPF will advise the assignment OPR by email. (T-1) As a minimum, the email
should contain the Airman’s grade, name, SSN (last 4), selected AFSC, AAN, RNLTD,
gaining PAS, CONUS and OS assignment preferences, and specifics of the hardship. The
assignment OPR will consider reinstatement of original assignment, provide an alternate
assignment, or confirm cancellation and provide the reasons Airman remains at the present
base (T-1).
5.34.2. If an Airman has departed on PCS, within 48 hours of receipt of the cancellation notice,
the MPF will inform the unit commander and effect notification to the enroute Airman at the
contact information he or she provided or at his or her leave or TDY address (see paragraph
5.24), and direct the Airman to return to his or her previous duty station unless they desire to
use leave. (T-1) The MPF will request the Airman to provide written acknowledgment within
72 hours and state whether a hardship does or does not exist. (T-1) If the Airman indicates a
hardship, they must include the details. (T-1) The MPF will then advise the assignment OPR
by email with the information shown in paragraph 5.35.1 (T-1). If the Airman cannot be
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reached, the MPF advises the assignment OPR of the circumstances and additional guidance
is provided. As information, when a PCS is canceled while the Airman is enroute, his or her
date arrived station does not change and availability for reselection for assignment does not
change.
5.35. Diversion of an Airman EnRoute PCS. When a change of projected gaining location is
required and the Airman is enroute PCS (and has not arrived at the original gaining location),
change of assignment at this time is a “diversion.” (Also see paragraph 5.35.3 and 5.35.4 for
continuation of PCS.) Use of the term diversion should signal a high degree of urgency to all who
are responsible for processing the change. A diversion can impose a severe personal and/or
financial hardship on the Airman, unfairly place an Airman at a disadvantage, and result in
excessive PCS costs to the government. Before directing a diversion, the assignment OPR should
carefully weigh the circumstances and alternatives. (See paragraph 3.13 for requests to place an
Airman in a “TDY Hold” status when a temporary situation dictates an Airman not return to his
or her previous permanent duty station, nor proceed to the original gaining location, and a decision
is pending regarding a new gaining permanent duty station.) An Airman who is diverted enroute
is not afforded a 7-day option period to take action in lieu of PCS since they have already departed
on PCS. A diversion might be necessary due to announcement of inactivation or movement of a
unit, announcement of weapon system conversion, or unforeseen urgent and essential changes in
manning requirements. The assignment OPR makes a determination on a diversion after the
following considerations have been made:
5.35.1. Whether or not the Airman was contacted and, if known, Airman’s volunteer status,
present location, phone number where Airman can be reached, and any other pertinent
information (location of dependents if different than Airman’s location, status of household
goods, status of family member’s medical and educational clearance, etc.).
5.35.2. When assignment involves an OS location, the following general guidelines apply.
5.35.2.1. Whenever possible, Airmen selected for assignment OS as volunteers who are
not vulnerable for involuntary OS selection are diverted within the same country to a
location with the same tour length.
5.35.2.2. Airmen selected for assignment OS as non-volunteers are diverted within the
same OS theater and to a location with the same OS selection criteria (i.e., short tour, long
tour), whenever possible.
5.35.2.3. If dependents have been authorized concurrent travel, diversion of an Airman is
rarely justified to a location where concurrent travel is not authorized.
5.35.2.4. Airmen assigned to an unaccompanied dependent-restricted OS short tour are not
involuntarily diverted to a CONUS-isolated station if they receive one of their choices in
the OS returnee match (see paragraph 5.11.4). Airmen assigned to a CONUS-isolated
station are not involuntarily diverted to an unaccompanied dependent-restricted OS tour
(see paragraph 5.11.5)
5.35.3. Upon approval by the assignment OPR to change an Airman’s assignment, the losing
MPF is advised. If the Airman has departed on PCS, the losing MPF will normally contact the
Airman enroute and effect notification. (T-1) After the Airman has been notified, the losing
MPF will immediately amend the original PCS orders and send copies to the Airman, the
original gaining location, and the new gaining location. (T-1) When the losing MPF cannot
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contact the Airman enroute, then before amending orders, the losing MPF will immediately
advise the assignment OPR, the original gaining MPF, and the new MPF of the circumstances.
(T-1) The assignment OPR then considers the probability that the Airman may arrive at the
original PCS location before being advised of the change of assignment. In view of this, the
assignment OPR reviews the urgency of the requirement and other factors and may decide to
cancel the change of assignment. However, if the circumstances still justify the change, the
assignment OPR will contact the original gaining MPF and, provided the Airman has not yet
arrived in the area, direct the original gaining MPF to issue amendments to PCS orders
“continuing” the Airman’s PCS. (T-1) Include the following statement in the amended orders,
“This is a continuation of original assignment from [fill in previous permanent duty station]
and Airman may be entitled to an additional dislocation allowance as authorized by the JTR.”
With the assistance of the original gaining unit commander and sponsor, the Airman is
immediately informed upon arrival in the area of the change of assignment, given copies of the
orders directing continuation of PCS, and ordered to proceed to the new location without delay.
If the Airman states continuation change of PCS creates a personal or financial hardship or
protests the change of assignment for other reasons, the MPF will obtain the details in a written
statement from the Airman and immediately contact the assignment OPR and request guidance.
(T-1)
5.35.4. If, after an Airman arrives in the local area of the gaining base, it is decided to request
the Airman be assigned elsewhere (whether or not they have signed in), then a new PCS is
accomplished. The fact an Airman has not signed in simply means accountability for the
Airman has not transferred to the gaining base. For assignment purposes, completion of the
travel portion of the PCS before approval of further assignment requires a new PCS. See
paragraph 5.5 for time-on-station waivers and paragraph 5.44 for waiver of second
dislocation allowance in the same fiscal year (FY). Intent to move or not move dependents or
not to claim dislocation allowance is not a factor. A PCS cannot be continued nor a PCS order
amended to change the permanent duty station after the RNLTD. In either of these instances
a new PCS is accomplished.
5.36. PCS Orders. PCS orders are issued IAW AFI 36-2102. The MPF may publish PCS orders
only after receipt of written assignment instructions via the personnel data system or email from
the assignment OPR directing a PCS or approving a PCS request.
5.37. PCS Orders in Hand Minimums. To allow sufficient time to plan movement of
dependents, household goods, and arrange other PCS-related actions, Airmen are normally
selected for PCS at least 120 calendar days before the RNLTD so official notification can be
effected at least 90 calendar days before the RNLTD. In addition, Airmen normally should have
PCS orders in hand at least 60 calendar days before the Projected Departure Date shown in the
assignment instructions. However, there are numerous exceptions listed in paragraph 5.37.1
when it is not practical or necessary to adhere to the minimums or an Airman can anticipate he or
she may be reassigned at a certain time (even though they may not know where). There are also
times when military requirements dictate less than 90 calendar days’ notice and/or when orders
cannot be given to the Airman within 60 calendar days of departure. When military requirements
preclude meeting these goals, the assignment OPR may waive the minimums and will indicate in
the assignment instructions that the minimums are waived. (T-1) For PCS movement to or from
OS, orders may be issued prior to receipt of flight reservations.
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5.37.1. The minimum notice and orders in hand minimums do not apply to the following (no
waiver requirement):
5.37.1.1. Flying, technical training, or other school graduate or eliminee assignments.
5.37.1.2. When the Airman is being reassigned from OS.
5.37.1.3. First assignment after basic or initial skill training.
5.37.1.4. Assignment to training or education when necessary to avoid a quota going
unfilled.
5.37.1.5. Assignments which require SCI access.
5.37.1.6. Low-cost PCS.
5.37.1.7. When the Airman voluntarily waives the minimums.
5.37.1.8. When Airman is surplus as outlined in paragraph 5.45.
5.37.1.9. General officer or colonel (including selectee) assignments.
5.37.1.10. Upon accession (officers) or enlistment (enlisted) including assignment of
former officer upon enlistment.
5.37.1.11. When the PCS is for reasons other than prescribed by this instruction (such as
upon accession or enlistment, to a hospital as a patient, prisoners to confinement, upon
separation/retirement, and so on (see Attachment 18).
5.37.1.12. When requirements according to AFI 36-2102, have not been met.
5.37.2. Orders directing an Airman who is TDY or on leave to PCS are not normally published
before the Airman’s return to current duty station, except:
5.37.2.1. When the orders publishing function confirms the Airman is not incurring a
personal financial loss.
5.37.2.2. The Airman’s unit or base is being inactivated.
5.37.2.3. For humanitarian or EFMP assignment and the Airman signs a statement that he
or she is willing to accept a financial loss if prompt reassignment is elected.
5.38. Assignment Action Number (AAN). The assignment action number is used by the
assignment OPR to control assignments and for other purposes. Budget managers use the
assignment action number for budget purposes to determine the fiscal year (FY) to which a PCS
is charged based on the Transfer Effective Date. The Transfer Effective Date is the month and
year of the assignment action number and corresponds to the original requirement month. The
Transfer Effective Date (and FY to which a PCS is charged) can only be changed by cancellation
of the assignment action number and issuance of a new assignment action number. A change in
Projected Departure Date or RNLTD does not change the FY to which a PCS is charged.
Assignment action numbers are necessary only for those permanent changes of station (PCS) and
inter-command permanent changes of assignments (PCA without PCS) prescribed by this
instruction. The assignment action number is determined at the time an allocation to fill a manning
requirement is made, or at the time a name is applied to a manning requirement. Assignment action
numbers are constructed IAW AFMAN 65-604. PCS moves which are not made under the
authority of this instruction (see paragraph 4.6 and Attachment 18) do not require an assignment
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action number. Note: Orders cut before 1 Oct 2008 should charge dislocation allowance to the
FY consistent with the Transfer Effective Date. Orders cut on or after 1 October 2008 should
charge all costs to the FY in which the orders were cut.
5.39. PCS Cost Identifier Code. The PCS Cost Identifier Code represents the fund cite shown
in AFMAN 65-604. It is used primarily by budget managers for accounting purposes. This code,
to which the cost of a PCS is charged, is provided by the assignment OPR in the assignment
instructions to the MPF, and is included in PCS orders. If the MPF or base FSO determines a PCS
cost code is not correct, they should advise the assignment OPR. However, base FSOs may
authorize charges against a correct account when an incorrect PCS Cost Identifier Code is cited in
PCS orders without amendment of PCS orders and without authorization for change of the code in
assignment data by the assignment OPR. Airmen accrue PCS allowances based on the relationship
of the losing and gaining permanent (duty) stations according to the JTR, Chapter 5. Assignment
OPRs must ensure the PCS Cost Identifier Code provided in assignment instructions is compatible
with the allowances an Airman accrues according to the JTR. (T-0) Whether or not Airmen accrue
PCS allowances per the JTR dictates whether a PCS move is funded or unfunded.
5.39.1. A PCS Cost Identifier Code of “unfunded” cannot be the basis for denying an Airman
PCS allowances or reimbursement for use of allowances authorized by the JTR. Example: if
a PCS cost identifier code of “M-Reassignment Without Fund Allocation” is erroneously
applied to a PCS from Travis AFB, CA to McGuire AFB, NJ, the Airman cannot be denied
use of, or reimbursement for, PCS allowances he or she accrues per the JTR. The corrective
action in this instance is to change the PCS cost identifier code to a funded move.
5.39.2. Conversely, a PCS cost identifier code for a “funded” move cannot be the basis for an
Airman moving at government expense if the JTR authorizes no PCS allowances. If the
assignment instructions or PCS orders cite a funded PCS cost identifier code, then the code is
without effect.
5.40. No-Cost (No Allowance) Moves. No-cost moves are those where no PCS allowances
accrue to Airmen (reassignment between activities at the same permanent duty station NOT a
PCS). As a no-cost move, an Airman can be moved between units at the same base, or between
bases or addresses when both bases or addresses are within the corporate limits of the same city or
town, but are not authorized to move household goods. Large metropolitan areas or large military
reservations are often comprised of a number of individual duty stations each having corporate
city limits or installation/base boundaries. The Assignment OPR must determine if a move results
in PCS allowances accruing to the Airman when a change of duty station is being considered. (T-
1) The assignment OPR must approve requests from activities authorized to request PCS moves
for moves where Airmen accrue PCS allowances or are changing permanent duty stations between
two installations within the same corporate city limits must be requested by the MPF or MAJCOM
(activity authorized to request PCS moves) (also see paragraph 5.41 for low-cost moves). (T-1)
5.40.1. In some cases it is required to use some of the PCS procedures in managing no-cost
moves in order to project manning requirements to reflect correct manning figures (which are
used when considering follow-on, home-basing, and Base of Preference assignments). When
an Airman changes MAJCOMs, his or her permanent duty station when in close proximity
(such as in Joint Base installations [Lackland AFB and Ft Sam Houston]), or for other reasons
as directed by the assignment OPR, an AAN and projection of the assignment in the personnel
data system is appropriate. In these cases the MPF or MAJCOM requests the no-cost PCS
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move. PCS orders assist in recording some no-cost moves, such as those from one base to
another. Include this statement in the remarks section when PCS orders are issued: “This is a
No-Cost Move IAW AFI 36-2110, paragraph 5.40. No PCS allowances authorized. Date
Departed Last Duty Station, Date Arrived Station, and Date Eligible for Return from Overseas
(DEROS) (for those assigned OS) will not change. Airman (officer or enlisted) WILL NOT
incur an additional Active Duty Service Commitment.” The PCS Cost Identifier Code is “M,”
Reassignment Without Fund Allocation.
5.40.2. There may be a requirement for the Airman to vacate government quarters in
connection with a no-cost move. Example: if an Airman resides in government quarters at his
or her current duty location, but is not authorized to remain in those quarters upon assignment
to another location, the move and dislocation allowance are funded with O&M funds using
“local move” procedures outlined in the JTR, Chapter 5, subsection A5F, when no PCS
allowances exist but relocation of residence is required.
5.41. Low-Cost PCS. Low-cost moves are PCSs between duty locations in proximity (daily
commute is common by the civilian public between either location and Airman’s current
residence) and it is determined in advance of approval of the PCS that there is no requirement for
the Airman to relocate his or her household in conjunction with the PCS being considered. The
fact that an Airman could be moved under low-cost PCS provisions is not the primary
consideration in the assignment selection process. An Airman is still considered for PCS based
upon qualifications, eligibility for PCS, and assignment selection priorities. One consideration for
a low-cost PCS should be if an additional funded PCS is required to backfill. Another
consideration is how vulnerable the Airman is for subsequent reassignment (i.e., OS tour history
and/or time-on-station) given that the Date Departed Last Duty Station, date arrived station and
DEROS do not change as a result of a low-cost PCS. Furthermore, the assignment OPR, in
conjunction with the gaining commander, weighs whether or not the Airman is likely to remain in
the position long enough to become productive and proficient.
5.41.1. PCS allowances accrue to Airmen whenever they are assigned between permanent
duty stations which are not within the corporate limits of the same city or town, or between
stations, reservations, or established areas having defined boundaries. NOTE: Designating
metropolitan areas which are in many instances comprised of individual cities/towns as one
duty station for the purpose of PCS allowances, called “clustering,” is prohibited by
Comptroller General decision. Accordingly, when Airmen accrue PCS allowances, they
cannot be reassigned under no-cost (no allowance) provisions. The fact that an Airman’s
servicing MPF, parent unit, or commander does not change has no bearing on accrual of PCS
allowances. PCS allowances accrue based on the relationship of the duty stations and not
where an Airman resides. However, if relocation of household is mandatory and authorized,
it does affect whether or not a move can be made under low-cost PCS provisions. A low-cost
PCS between permanent duty stations in proximity may be considered if all of the following
criteria are met:
5.41.1.1. Before the PCS can be approved, the Airman must complete a low-cost
memorandum provided by the assignment OPR certifying he or she is not relocating his or
her household as a result of PCS. (T-1) The Airman’s certification includes the commuting
distance and time from current residence to present duty station, and the expected
commuting distance and time from current residence to the new duty station. The fact an
Airman does not intend to relocate his or her household or does not intend to claim
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reimbursement for PCS allowances cannot be the primary basis or sole justification for
approval of a low-cost PCS. The assignment OPR must coordinate proposed low-cost
PCSs with HQ AFPC/DP3AM in advance of approval and provide the Airman’s
memorandum. (T-1)
5.41.1.2. IAW the JTR, Chapter 5, Airmen making PCS moves accrue allowances for
travel, transportation, shipment of household goods, etc. Use of these allowances may be
restricted based on the lack of governmental interest in the use of the allowances. In the
case of a low-cost move, Airmen voluntarily agree not to use the normal PCS allowances
(see paragraph 5.42). Mileage and per diem allowances are not authorized if Airman does
not relocate his or her household (as is the case with a low-cost move). Household goods
transportation and dislocation allowance are not authorized under low-cost move
provisions. Airmen, however, are authorized reimbursement, as prescribed in DoDI
1315.18, in connection with transportation of Professional Books, Papers, and Equipment
(PBP&E) IAW AFMAN 65-604. If Airman resides in government quarters at his or her
current duty location, but is not authorized to remain in those quarters upon assignment to
a duty location in proximity, then the requirement to vacate quarters precludes the PCS
being affected as low-cost PCS. The following applies:
5.41.1.2.1. Before making any commitments, Airmen should request counseling based
on their specific circumstances and Joint Travel Regulation allowances associated with
moves between locations in proximity.
5.41.1.2.2. All normal PCS eligibility and selection policies and procedures apply,
except there is no minimum time-on-station requirement and no PCS retainability
requirement.
5.41.1.2.3. Airmen do not incur a PCS Active Duty Service Commitment.
5.41.1.2.4. Low-cost PCS is considered only for CONUS to CONUS and OS to OS
PCS when the duty stations are in proximity as described in paragraph 5.41.
5.41.1.2.5. Curtailment of OS tour is not authorized, original tour completion date is
retained and Airmen are not authorized COT leave/travel allowances.
5.41.1.2.6. No enroute training or TDY is authorized in conjunction with a low-cost
PCS.
5.41.1.2.7. The PCS Cost Identifier Code for a low-cost PCS is “V,” Low-cost Move.
5.41.1.2.8. The Airman’s Date Departed Last Duty Station/ date arrived station/
DEROS is not changed in conjunction with a low-cost PCS. In the event the Date
Departed Last Duty Station/ date arrived station/ DEROS changes in the personnel data
system as a result of processing the Airman’s PCS travel voucher, then the MPF must
restore the previous Date Departed Last Duty Station/ date arrived station. (T-1)
5.41.1.2.9. Include this statement in the remarks section of the PCS orders issued:
“This is a Low-Cost Move in accordance with paragraph 5.41. Date arrived station
and Date departed last duty station, and date eligible for return from overseas (DEROS)
(for those assigned OS) will not change. Airman (officer or enlisted) WILL NOT incur
an Active Duty Service Commitment. Airman has provided a statement certifying he
or she agreed not to relocate household goods and is only authorized reimbursement in
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connection with transportation of professional books, papers, and equipment in
accordance with AFMAN 65-604.”
5.41.2. PCS moves originally approved using normal time-on-station, retainability, Active
Duty Service Commitment criteria, and so on, which could have been made under low-cost
provisions but were not approved in advance as low-cost moves cannot be changed after the
fact, nor can PCS orders be amended later to show the PCS was made under low-cost
provisions. Example: an Airman selected for PCS who met the minimum time-on-station, had
or acquired retainability, accepted the PCS Active Duty Service Commitment, had Date
Departed Last Duty Station/ date arrived station/ DEROS changed upon PCS, etc., but who did
not relocate his or her household incident to PCS, may not subsequently have that PCS changed
(Date Departed Last Duty Station/ date arrived station/ DEROS restored, Active Duty Service
Commitment removed, etc.) to reflect the PCS was made under low-cost move provisions.
Conversely HQ AFPC/DP3AM must approve changing PCS moves originally approved as
low-cost PCSs to fully funded moves. (T-1) Administrative relief can be provided only when
justification clearly shows that the Airman was miscounseled or that the orders were unclear,
incomplete, or invalid. Otherwise, all requests for retroactive amendments are submitted via
the Board for Correction of Military Records process.
5.42. PCS Allowances. When an Airman is ordered to make a PCS, the AF may not deny the
Airman any travel and transportation allowances associated with the PCS. Airman cannot waive
his or her PCS allowances in return for PCS consideration. The government is obligated to pay
PCS allowance costs should the Airman claim reimbursement. Airmen are not afforded special
assignment consideration on the basis of PCS allowances they may or may not use, other than as
authorized in conjunction with an approved program (example: the Home-Basing and Follow-On
Assignment Programs, as outlined in Attachment 3).
5.43. Air Travel of Airmen. Air transportation is the primary mode of travel for movement of
Airmen to, from, and between OS areas. The inability of an Airman to accept this concept is
considered incompatible with an AF career (see AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and
Standards).
5.44. Second PCS and Second Dislocation Allowance, Same Fiscal Year (FY). This paragraph
applies to all Airmen regardless of marital or dependent status and is to be used in conjunction
with the JTR, Chapter 5, Section A10, which governs the allowance of dislocation allowance.
Except as authorized below, only one PCS involving dislocation allowance is authorized in a FY
unless the SAF determines the needs of the AF require an additional PCS. Approval for a second
PCS (or more) in the same FY and approval of a second dislocation allowance (or more) involves
two separate considerations: one is time-on-station; and the other is whether or not the PCS
involves a dislocation allowance and requires a Secretarial Process determination. As explained
below, depending on the reason for PCS, an Airman may not be entitled to dislocation allowance,
or an additional dislocation allowance in the same FY may be excluded from the FY dislocation
allowance count. Whether an Airman does not use a dislocation allowance (actual movement of
dependents is not a prerequisite to dislocation allowance in the case of Airmen with dependents),
or does not intend to claim reimbursement for movement of dependents are not factors in the
requirement to obtain a determination through the Secretarial Process. Neither the Airman nor the
AF can waive a dislocation allowance. Further, neither a change of end assignment, diversion of
an Airman enroute, nor a TDY followed by PCS results in a second dislocation allowance.
However, for a continuation of PCS, see paragraph 5.44.6 which may entitle an Airman to an
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additional dislocation allowance. The personnel data system normally shows when an Airman has
had a PCS with dislocation allowance in the current FY.
5.44.1. Second PCS in Same FY. Table 5.1 shows the minimum time-on-station requirements
for PCS. Based on time-on-station only, sometimes more than one PCS in the same FY may
be permitted, but that in itself does not preclude the need for approval through the Secretarial
Process of an additional dislocation allowance, unless there is no dislocation allowance for the
PCS reason, or the allowance may be excluded from the FY dislocation allowance count as
explained below. When Table 5.1 shows a time-on-station minimum waiver requirement, in
addition to a request for second dislocation allowance, the waiver and second dislocation
allowance requests are combined. MPF must ensure time-on-station waiver requests are
originated and processed according to paragraph 5.31 and paragraph 4.4. (T-1)
5.44.2. Second Dislocation Allowance in Same FY. The date an Airman departs the last
permanent duty station, whether TDY enroute, delay enroute, or direct, etc., determines the FY
to which the dislocation allowance is charged. Airmen may not waive their dislocation
allowance to avoid the requirement for a determination through the Secretarial Process.
Requests for determinations through the Secretarial Process (dislocation allowance waiver) are
sent to the assignment OPR (see paragraph 5.31 and paragraph 4.4). The assignment OPR
then forwards as necessary for additional processing and approval. Time-on-station waivers
are approved before the dislocation allowance waiver is requested. If the time-on-station
waiver is disapproved, the dislocation allowance waiver is not submitted and the requester is
advised. Requests for a dislocation allowance waiver through the Secretarial Process should
be submitted 90 calendar days before the Airman’s scheduled PCS departure or as quickly as
possible thereafter. Requests include:
5.44.2.1. Grade, name, SSN (last 4), and pertinent AFSC information.
5.44.2.2. Proposed unit of assignment (if known).
5.44.2.3. Full justification and proposed departure date. Ensure alternatives considered
are addressed and why alternative action is not feasible. Example: why another Airman
cannot be moved in the same grade and specialty who would not need a second dislocation
allowance, or why an Airman cannot be used at a nearby base to possibly avoid the move
of Airman’s household.
5.44.2.4. When an “after the fact” determination is requested, include reasons for not
sending the request before the PCS.
5.44.2.5. Departure date for each PCS during the current FY, if dislocation allowance was
authorized, and if dependents relocated as a result of PCS. In the case of an Airman without
dependents, indicate if the Airman was assigned government quarters as a result of PCS.
5.44.3. When a request is approved, cite in PCS orders the document granting the dislocation
allowance waiver and include the appropriate dislocation allowance category. Assignment
instructions should include this information if not furnished to the MPF previously.
5.44.4. As information, either Airmen do not have a dislocation allowance in connection with
PCS, or Airmen do have a dislocation allowance, but it is excluded from the fiscal year count,
as follows (recommend confirmation by consulting the JTR):
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5.44.4.1. Upon PCS to the first duty station upon entry on active duty if dependents do not
relocate to the new permanent duty station.
5.44.4.2. Upon separation or retirement.
5.44.4.3. For no-cost/no allowance PCS moves as explained in paragraph 5.40.
5.44.4.4. When an Airman, with or without dependents, who is not entitled to
transportation of dependents at government expense, is assigned to government quarters at
the new permanent duty station.
5.44.4.5. Between bases in an OS area where dependents are not authorized, another
designated move is not authorized by the Secretary concerned and Airman is assigned to
government quarters at the new base.
5.44.5. When the PCS is to, from, or between schools (only of 20 weeks or more in duration)
conducted at a military base or conducted, controlled, and managed by a Uniformed Service at
a civilian education institution or elsewhere is excluded from dislocation allowance entitlement
computations in a fiscal year and a Secretarial determination is not required for more than one
PCS.
5.44.6. In very limited circumstances, a continuation of PCS (see paragraph 5.35.3.) may
result in an additional dislocation allowance; however, the allowance is excluded from second
dislocation allowance computation. For reimbursement of an additional dislocation allowance,
Airmen must have actually established a household at the original gaining duty station and
actually relocate that household again as a result of the continuation of PCS. (T-0)
5.45. Overage and Surplus Management. Commanders and MAJCOM A1 staffs should
continuously monitor the number of Airmen assigned versus authorized and immediately report
Airmen who are projected to become surplus based on 6-month projected manning levels to the
assignment OPR with an explanation of the reason for surplus. Commanders and MAJCOM A1
staffs will not wait until Airmen actually become surplus to report them. (T-1) Commanders and
MAJCOM A1 staffs may request approval to retain surplus Airmen with special qualifications,
training, or for other special circumstances, either at the current location (as approved overages)
or they may make recommendations for intra-command reassignment. The assignment OPR
considers the request along with the requirements of other MAJCOMs at the same location and in-
theater (if OS) and other appropriate factors and direct PCA or PCS as appropriate. Assignment
OPRs are also responsible to continuously monitor and identify surpluses and should coordinate
PCA or PCS actions with the functional assignment manager. Airmen may not declare themselves
surplus.
5.45.1. Overage Management. An overage describes a surplus which does not require
reassignment action (PCA or PCS) since there are authorizations for the career field at the
Airman’s location and the manning at that location, as well as overall manning in the career
field, allows them to remain.
Example: A MSgt 3P0X1 is selected for promotion to SMSgt. The location the Airman is
assigned to has 2 SMSgt 3P0X1 authorizations with 2 SMSgt 3P0X1s assigned making that
location 100% manned in SMSgts. Upon selection for promotion the assignment system counts
the Airman in his or her promoted grade, therefore this location would then be 150% manned in
SMSgts. The overall career field manning is 113%. In this instance, the Airman would not be
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reassigned since there are authorizations for his grade and career field.. An overage is authorized
when it is impractical or unnecessary to resolve by reassignment when it is the result of
intentional action (possible plus up, change in mission, overall career field manning) which has
been approved by the AFPC assignment OPR and functional assignment manager.
Example: an OS returnee is a mandatory mover; however, if the CONUS is manned at over
100 percent at all locations, then the reassignment of an Airman to a location as surplus is
described as an overage. The term overage is sometimes used in reference to other situations
which do not involve a surplus as defined in Attachment 1. While no surplus may exist, use of
the term refers to a condition of more assigned than authorized.
5.45.2. Surplus Management. A surplus exists when there are Airmen assigned to a location
that has zero manpower authorizations in grade and AFSC for officers, or in a career field
ladder for enlisted; (in most cases, for enlisted manning purposes, a career field ladder includes
manpower authorizations in grades AB through SMSgt in an AFS. However, when the duties
in a particular AFSC are significantly different than others within the AFS or in cases where
AFSCs merge at certain skill levels, then, with concurrence of the assignment OPR, ladder
manning may be based on specific AFSCs); manning at that location will not support the
Airman to remain due to manning/requirements at other locations; or he or she has been
disqualified for duties. The fact that a condition meets the definition of surplus, in itself, does
not mean that PCA or PCS reassignment action is taken to resolve it. The AFPC assignment
OPR works with the AFPC functional assignment managers to resolve surplus issues. When
authorizations are deleted, commanders and MAJCOM A1 staffs will report the surplus to the
assignment OPR. (T-1) The assignment OPR will determine whether or not the surplus
Airmen can fill another local position. (T-1) When local positions do not exist, the assignment
OPR determines appropriate disposition. As a general guideline, PCS action is not normally
justified when a surplus is projected to be resolved in 6 months or less, such as by attrition.
5.45.3. Per DoD direction, PCS eligibility exceptions based on surplus (example: no waiver
of minimum time-on-station required) are authorized for use only when the reason for surplus
is one of those listed below. MAJCOMs have a key advisory role and identify and assist with
force structure moves. MAJCOM A1 staffs communicate projected force structure actions,
develop straw-man manning documents, identify the timing and movement of the Airmen and
act as the liaison between the force structure location and HQ AFPC/DP2 assignment OPRs.
Reassignment for other reasons which meet the definition of surplus may be considered on a
case-by-case or group basis according to paragraph 4.5.
5.45.3.1. Unit deactivation, or
5.45.3.2. Base closure or consolidation, or
5.45.3.3. Organization or staffing changes, or
5.45.3.4. Reclassification or loss of AFSC, or
5.45.3.5. Promotion to the grade of colonel, CMSgt, or SMSgt only, or
5.45.3.6. Disqualification for duty without reclassification or loss of AFSC, example: loss
of security clearance, SCI access, professional certification, nuclear certification , medical
qualification, or relief from duty for cause. An Airman who loses qualification to perform
the duties of a particular manpower position may still possess the mandatory qualifications
to hold an AFSC. In itself, loss of a qualification does not necessarily result in an Airman
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being surplus. Commanders will identify surplus Airmen to the assignment OPR. (T-1)
Whenever possible, these Airmen are reassigned to positions in their AFSC for which they
are still qualified at the same location. However, there are times when all positions at a
location require a particular qualification, or assignment to another position at the same
location is not practical for some reason. In such cases, assignment requests may be
submitted as exceptions with justification IAW paragraph 4.5.
5.45.4. In keeping with DoD guidelines, surpluses are managed by duty location.
Reassignment to resolve a surplus is considered in the following order:
5.45.4.1. PCA (without PCS) intra-command, then inter-command, for duty in:
5.45.4.1.1. Current DAFSC (officers) or CAFSC skill level (enlisted); and then
5.45.4.1.2. For duty in any awarded AFSC.
5.45.4.2. When PCS is necessary to resolve a surplus, then:
5.45.4.2.1. For Airmen assigned in the CONUS, see paragraph 5.45.6.3.1, or
5.45.4.2.2. If currently assigned OS, see paragraph 5.45.6.3.2.
5.45.4.3. Exceptions to this order may be requested IAW paragraph 4.5. (Example: while
one duty location may have a surplus there may be shortages at other duty locations in
close proximity. Instead of directing the PCA of Airmen for duty in any awarded AFSC,
the best interests of the AF might be served to direct PCS of an Airman in his or her current
DAFSC for officers or CAFSC for enlisted.)
5.45.5. Officers. Surpluses at a location in one grade and AFSC are sometimes offset by
shortages in other grades and such circumstances may be acceptable without assignment
action. However, sometimes the overall experience level, the particular grades in which
surpluses exist, or other factors may warrant considering reassignment action to effect a more
acceptable balance. Availability of PCS funds, length of time the surplus is projected to exist,
and other pertinent factors determine if grade and AFSC mismatches are resolved by
reassignment action. Because of the variables, it is not possible to specify all of the
circumstances when reassignment action may or may not be authorized to resolve a surplus.
Commanders will submit a surplus request to the assignment OPR. (T-1) The assignment OPR
works with the functional assignment managers to resolve these issues.
5.45.6. Enlisted. A mismatch exists when the number assigned is greater than the number
authorized at a location in various grades and/or skill levels of a career field ladder which does
not technically meet the definition of surplus. Therefore, assignment action is not normally
necessary to resolve these mismatches. However, the overall experience level, the particular
grades and/or skill levels of the mismatches, or other factors may warrant considering
reassignment action (PCA or PCS) to effect a more acceptable grade and/or skill level balance.
Availability of PCS funds, length of time the surplus is projected to exist, and other factors
determine the extent to which grade and/or skill level mismatches are resolved by reassignment
action. Because of the variables, it is not possible to specify all of the circumstances when
reassignment action may or may not be authorized to resolve a surplus or grade and/or skill
level mismatch when there is no surplus. The assignment OPR works with the functional
assignment managers to resolve these issues.
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5.45.6.1. Enlisted Reclassified/Disqualified: Airmen removed or disqualified from their
primary duties may be declared surplus if local manning requirements do not exist in their
secondary AFSC. Upon removal, commanders contact the assignment OPR for assistance
in placing the Airman into a local position. NOTE: Many special duty identifiers (such
as MTI, MTL, recruiter, First Sergeant) have specific disqualification/removal processes
and procedures which must be utilized.
5.45.6.2. Enlisted Aircrew. The assignment OPRs will monitor enlisted aircrew Airmen
surplus to requirements at their current duty station and determine if PCS as indicated
above is appropriate. (T-1) However, they are not removed from flying status at the same
time they are assigned to duty in other than their primary aircrew AFSC, nor are they to be
retrained, without approval of the assignment OPR in conjunction with their surplus status.
In cases where primary aircrew Airmen cannot be effectively used in their aircrew skill, a
Date of Availability is established that is 120 calendar days after the date the Airmen are
told of involuntary removal from flying status. Disposition instructions cannot be effective
earlier than the Date of Availability.
5.45.6.3. When PCS is necessary to resolve surpluses (or when PCS is requested as an
exception to resolve enlisted grade and/or skill level mismatches), the following process is
used to identify the order in which Airmen should be reassigned. Note that deletion of an
authorization in one squadron resulting in a surplus could result in an Airman elsewhere at
the same location (example: at wing level, in another MAJCOM, etc.) actually being the
Airman (by-name) who is surplus to that location’s total requirements. When
authorizations are deleted, commanders contact the assignment OPR for assistance in
placing the surplus Airmen into another local position. A PCS may be appropriate, if a
local position is not available. It is not necessarily the incumbent of the position which is
deleted who is most eligible to be declared surplus to a duty station’s total requirements.
Airmen who are surplus who have insufficient retainability for PCS, those required to
remain at a location for disciplinary action, Airmen assigned OS not recommended for
further OS assignment, etc., are reported to the assignment OPR for disposition.
Exceptions to the order prescribed below may be requested IAW paragraph 4.5 on a group
or case-by-case basis.
5.45.6.3.1. At a CONUS location, when a surplus exists (or, for enlisted, when PCS is
requested as an exception to resolve grade and/or skill level mismatches) the AFPC
assignment OPR will arrange all Airmen assigned to a location (without regard to
MAJCOM) in a specific grade and AFSC for officers, and grade, and/or skill level and
AFSC for enlisted, in order of time-on-station (without regard to assignment
availability codes, volunteer status for PCS, organizational level, MAJCOM, etc.) with
longest time-on-station being the most eligible. (T-1) Airmen do not volunteer to be
surplus. Assignment preferences are considered after an Airman has been identified
for PCS. The assignment OPR considers commanders’ request to retain individual
Airmen as exceptions. Airmen vulnerable for OS PCS selection within 24 months are
selected on a priority basis for OS assignments as shown in Table 5.2 and Table 5.3
Airmen not vulnerable for OS PCS selection, or when no OS requirements exist, are
allocated for CONUS assignment according to the guidance in paragraph 4.3.
5.45.6.3.2. At an OS location, when a surplus exists (or, for enlisted, when PCS is
requested as an exception to resolve grade and/or skill level imbalances) the assignment
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OPR will arrange all Airmen assigned to a location (without regard to MAJCOM) in a
specific grade and AFSC for officers, and grade, and/or skill level and AFSC for
enlisted, as shown below. (T-1) Airmen do not volunteer to be surplus. Assignment
preferences are considered after an Airman has been identified for PCS according to
the following process:
5.45.6.3.2.1. First, sequence Airmen in order of least time remaining from date
they become surplus to current DEROS, those with the least number of months
remaining to DEROS being most eligible. Compute time remaining to DEROS
from date entered current in-place consecutive overseas tour, not total time-on-
station for Airmen currently serving in-place consecutive overseas tours. Use time
remaining to DEROS as extended, not total time-on-station for Airmen who have
approved extensions of OS tour. Airmen who have voluntary extensions of OS
tours who have not entered the extension may request cancellation IAW Table 6.8,
rule 25. Every Airman on this list is offered the opportunity to volunteer for a COT
according to the guidelines in paragraph 6.5.7. For those Airmen ineligible for a
consecutive overseas tour, those who do not volunteer for consecutive overseas
tour, or those not selected for a consecutive overseas tour, then proceed with the
next step below.
5.45.6.3.2.2. Second, Airmen accompanied by command sponsored dependents
(long or short tour) with less than 12 months remaining who are ineligible or do not
volunteer for a consecutive overseas tour, and those not selected for a consecutive
overseas tour, will be curtailed and reassigned to the CONUS. (T-1) Similarly,
Airmen serving unaccompanied tours (long or short tour) with less than 7 months
remaining who do not receive a consecutive overseas tour will be curtailed and
reassigned to the CONUS. (T-1) In lieu of a waiver of PCS retainability, enlisted
Airmen may also be separated if they lack retainability for a CONUS PCS (see
paragraph 5.28.5).
5.45.6.3.2.3. Third, re-sequence the remaining Airmen in order of most time
remaining to DEROS. These Airmen are considered for intra-theater (not inter-
theater) PCS regardless of volunteer status for continuation of OS tour as follows.
Continuation of OS tour (that is, PCS to another OS location to serve until their
current DEROS or prorated DEROS) is not authorized for Airmen serving a tour of
18 months or more who have less than 12 months remaining to current or prorated
DEROS. Further, Airmen accompanied by command sponsored dependents at their
current OS location must satisfy all of the eligibility criteria for travel of dependents
and be authorized concurrent travel to the continuation location. (T-1)
Continuation of tour is not directed if concurrent travel cannot be approved.
Continuation of OS tour is not authorized for unaccompanied Airmen serving a tour
of 15 months or less, if they have less than 7 months remaining to current or
prorated DEROS. Any remaining surplus Airmen will be curtailed and reassigned
to the CONUS when all intra-theater requirements have been filled. (T-1) In lieu
of a waiver of PCS retainability, enlisted Airmen may also be separated if they lack
retainability for a CONUS PCS (see paragraph 5.28.5).
5.46. Enlisted Non-career Aviators and Operational Support Flyers. Authorized Crew
Composition-Active Forces. Non-career aviators and operational support flyers may be reassigned
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to non-flying duties if it is in the best interest of the AF and if they are told of removal from flying
duties at least 120 calendar days in advance. In those cases where assignment instructions are
received that do not give 120 day notice of removal from flying status, the unit MPF will reclama
the assignment according to paragraph 5.33. (T-1) The 120 calendar day notice of involuntary
removal from flying status can be waived by the Airman to accept the assignment. NOTE: IAW
AFI 11-402, enlisted Airmen must volunteer to enter training that qualifies them to perform in-
flight duties as aircrew Airmen (career and non-career) or operational support flyers. Unless
permanently disqualified under the provisions of AFI 11-402, enlisted Airmen who complete
initial training remain available for flying duties and may be ordered to perform such duties at any
time.
5.46.1. Aircrew Evaluation Board (AEB). The convening authority will ensure HQ
AFPC/DP2OR is advised when an Aircrew Evaluation Board is to be convened on an enlisted
Airman who has been selected for PCS. (T-1) HQ AFPC/DP2OR will determine disposition
of the Airman and direct appropriate action when an enlisted Airman is TDY (either TDY
enroute PCS, or TDY and return with PCS afterwards). (T-1)
5.46.2. Airmen use the assignment preference listing through the vMPF self-service
applications to volunteer for flying duties as a non-career aviator or operational support flyer.
5.46.3. The MPF will arrange for completion of a Class III flying physical, and schedule initial
physiological training within 30 calendar days of PCS notification or nomination on receipt of
an assignment levy with the prefix “X” on the projected CAFSC, when required by a personnel
processing code, example: personnel processing code “9JB,” or a nomination to flying duty.
(T-1) Schedule only enlisted Airmen who are volunteers for flying duty unless otherwise
ordered.
5.46.4. When an enlisted Airman is not medically qualified for flying duty per AF Form 469
(or other correspondence from medical authorities such as AF Form 1042, Medical
Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty), the MPF will reclama the
assignment or request release from nomination and place the enlisted Airman in assignment
limitation code “N” per Table 2.2. (T-1) The assignment limitation code may be repeated if,
after expiration, the enlisted Airman is again selected and again found not medically qualified.
If the specific medical condition requires update of another assignment action code or
assignment limitation code that limits assignment selection, then update of assignment
limitation code “N” is not required.
5.47. Officer Mandatory Utilization Requirement. A mandatory utilization requirement is a
tool to ensure assignment of an officer in a utilization field (AF specialty) for a prescribed period
consistent with AF funded training or education received, or other reasons as shown in Table 5.11.
A mandatory utilization requirement is separate from an Active Duty Service Commitment or the
requirement to be assigned to a manpower position which requires an Advance Academic Degree
(see paragraph 5.49). An officer may begin to satisfy an Active Duty Service Commitment
associated with training immediately upon graduation, but the mandatory utilization requirement
is not satisfied until an officer is assigned in the mandatory utilization AFS for the period
prescribed, or an exception to the utilization requirement is approved. Activities which have
mandatory utilization requirements approved by HQ AFPC/DP2 will ensure the MPF servicing
their functions are advised to include the mandatory utilization requirement in PCS orders;
certificate of completion; or other similar source documents. (T-1) The assignment OPR and unit
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commanders are responsible for ensuring an officer’s utilization complies with mandatory
utilization requirements. Exception requests to assign officers out of their mandatory utilization
specialty (locally or in conjunction with PCS) are submitted in advance of the requested
assignment through the unit commander. Unit commanders may disapprove exception requests or
recommend approval and forward to the assignment OPR. Exception requests may be submitted
requesting to defer utilization or release the officer from the utilization requirement. Requests
should contain justification which shows how the requested utilization is in the overall long term
best interests of the AF versus temporary local requirements or an officer’s personal desires.
Exception requests may be disapproved by the assignment OPR, or when approval is
recommended, forwarded to HQ AFPC/DP3AM which may approve or forward as necessary for
approval/disapproval to the AF OPR which established the mandatory utilization requirement. HQ
AFPC/DP2 is the exception authority for the mandatory utilization requirement in conjunction
with Air Force Institute of Technology-sponsored Advance Academic Degree assignments. The
requester is advised of approval or disapproval. The following education or training does not
require approval of an exception of an existing mandatory utilization requirement for application
or selection:
5.47.1. Professional military education.
5.47.2. Air Force Institute of Technology education.
5.47.3. Undergraduate flying training.
5.48. Officer Duty Changes (Lieutenant Colonel and below). Duty changes are centrally
managed by the assignment OPR via the DAFSC change request process. All levels of command,
all supervisors, and all Airmen and assignment managers share responsibility and accountability
for utilization and assignment of officers in the most efficient and cost effective manner possible.
However, the assignment OPR is primarily responsible and accountable for inventory control of
the number of officers serving in each AFSC and ensuring officers are utilized consistent with law;
Congressional, DoD, and HQ USAF functional area OPR directions; AF directives and
instructions; and other guidance.
5.48.1. The following general rules apply to duty change requests:
5.48.1.1. Any level of command may initiate a DAFSC change request for operational
reasons.
5.48.1.2. Approval of a duty change in itself does not guarantee an officer continues
permanently to serve in the new duty or for a specified period of time. Commanders may
request deferment (assignment availability code 39) not to exceed 12 months for officers
who receive an approved duty change from one utilization field to another based on
operational needs.
5.48.1.3. Only career officers may request a change of duty to a different utilization field.
Officers with a Date of Separation within 90 days of the date of a request and those with
an assignment selection date are not eligible to request a duty change. Airmen may request
a change of utilization field by submitting a duty (DAFSC) change request if they believe
the change results in better utilization of their qualifications to meet AF requirements. Duty
changes for professional development may be disapproved when an officer’s performance
in current duty is unsatisfactory, when they do not meet the prerequisites for entry into the
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requested AFSC, when the duty requested would not be economical use of their training
and/or experience, or when overall manning in their current duty precludes release.
5.48.1.4. For officers (operations (rated or nonrated) or support) disqualified from duty in
their DAFSC and officers eliminated from flying training or technical training who are
attending in PCS status or TDY enroute PCS status, see paragraph 5.21.
5.48.1.5. Duty change requests involving assignment/utilization (PCA or PCS) of officers
in a different competitive category may be considered as an exception to policy as outlined
in paragraph 4.5. Normally, PCS of officers in conjunction with such assignments are
not approved. (NOTE: Change of an Airman’s DAFSC to match the DAFSC of a
manpower authorization or change of the manpower authorization DAFSC to match an
officer does not resolve the competitive category mismatch.) To change competitive
categories officers may submit a request for competitive category transfer per AFI 36-2005,
Officer Accessions.
5.48.2. To ensure compliance with these requirements and to provide all officers fair and
equitable opportunities, the assignment OPR is the approval authority for the following officer
duty changes:
5.48.2.1. From one utilization field to another (example: from AFSC 11XX to 36XX).
5.48.2.2. From the staff level to the director and commander level.
5.48.2.3. Involving waiver of the specialty eligibility requirements. Officers must meet
the specialty eligibility requirements shown in the Air Force Officer Classification
Directory, unless a waiver of the requirements has been requested and approved. (T-1) The
assignment OPR must be advised of any approved waivers when a duty change is
requested. (T-1) Approval of a waiver of the specialty eligibility requirements does not
necessarily mean the duty change being requested is approved.
5.48.2.4. When it is proposed a rated officer attend a command-sponsored formal training
course. Send proposed changes in advance to HQ AFPC/DP2O by email for approval.
5.48.2.5. DAFSC change resulting from classification actions per AFI 36-2101.
5.48.3. Assignment OPR approval is not required for the following duty changes:
5.48.3.1. Normal upgrade of the DAFSC to the fully qualified level.
5.48.3.2. Change directed by the assignment OPR incident to assignments.
5.48.3.3. Changes as a result of completion of formal education and/or training courses.
5.48.4. Duty change (DAFSC) requests are submitted to the MPF on AF Form 2096,
Classification/On-the-Job-Training Action or via in-system requests. Requests from officers
must include “Self-initiated” in Section V and include the unit commander’s recommendation
in Section VI. (T-1) Using data from the AF Form 2096, the MPF updates the personnel data
system. Include the following in the remarks section (abbreviate to the degree the request is
understandable). If necessary, submit out of system.
5.48.4.1. State the reason for the request and how the best interests of the AF are served.
5.48.4.2. Indicate if officer and commander concur or nonconcur. Concurrence is not
required, but should be solicited.
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5.48.4.3. Indicate if operational deferment is also requested.
5.49. Advance Academic Degree Assignment (Officers). This paragraph contains additional
guidance associated with DoD Instruction 1322.10, Policy on Graduate Education for Military
Officers. Officers who receive advance degrees (Masters or Doctors of Philosophy [Ph.D.])
through fully funded programs, must be assigned for a minimum of 3 years to a manpower
authorization which requires their specific degree and academic discipline (that is, an Advance
Academic Degree position). (T-1) It is the intent that officers be assigned to an Advance Academic
Degree position initially following graduation. When, for operational reasons, immediate
assignment upon graduation to an Advance Academic Degree position is not possible, the officer
may delay fulfilling the 3 year Advance Academic Degree assignment requirement until the second
assignment after graduation. Assignment OPRs and commanders are responsible for ensuring
proper utilization and assignment of officers who receive Advance Academic Degrees. Therefore,
during the 3 year period following graduation, or in instances where a delay to an Advance
Academic Degree assignment has been granted, any change in duty position of the officer requires
the advance approval of the functional assignment team. Additionally, HQ AFPC/DP2LWD must
coordinate on assignments of officers awarded an Air Force Institute of Technology-sponsored
Advance Academic Degree. (T-1) When assignment to an Advance Academic Degree position is
not possible as the second assignment following graduation, then consideration may be given to
permanently waive the requirement to serve 3 years in an Advance Academic Degree position and
is at the discretion of the respective HQ AFPC Officer Assignment Division Chief after
consultation with Air University Registrar Office (AU/CFR). However this should be done only
as a last resort. The requirement to serve 3 years in an Advance Academic Degree position is in
addition to an Active Duty Service Commitment requirement (see AFI 36-2107, Table 1.1), or
mandatory utilization requirement (see paragraph 5.47). Example: an officer graduates from a
Master's degree program sponsored by Air Force Institute of Technology but because of
vulnerability for an OS involuntary short tour assignment, the officer is not assigned immediately
upon graduation to an Advance Academic Degree position. The officer must be granted relief to
delay assignment to an Advance Academic Degree position until the officer completes the OS tour.
(T-1) Upon return from OS, a requirement still exists to assign the officer to an Advance Academic
Degree position for 3 years (even though a portion of the Active Duty Service Commitment for
the master's degree has been served). When upon return from OS, for operational reasons the
officer still cannot be assigned to an Advance Academic Degree position, then the officer must
again be granted relief from fulfilling the Advance Academic Degree requirement. (T-1) As stated
above, at this time consideration should be given to permanently waiving the requirement to be
assigned to an Advance Academic Degree position.
5.49.1. HQ AFPC/DP2 is responsible for the management of PhDs and master’s degree
candidates in Advance Academic Degree training programs. Execution of the process is
delegated to each functional assignment team, while oversight is provided by HQ
AFPC/DP3AM. Oversight consists of adherence to paragraph 5.49, applicable timelines and
assignment procedures. Officers self-nominate through their functional assignment team,
which in turn, prepares nominations for review during one of their functional community’s
Development Team meetings. Once selected, HQ AFPC/DP2LWD matches officers to
requirements at specific colleges/universities and processes assignment actions to the Advance
Academic Degree program. HQ AFPC/DP2LWD updates assignment availability code 48
(See Table 2.1) in the personnel data system. Each functional assignment team, in
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coordination with HQ AFPC/DP2LWD, will process the subsequent assignment upon
graduation from school. (T-1)
5.49.2. When, due to operational requirements, an officer cannot fill an Advance Academic
Degree position after graduation, or at any subsequent time if the initial immediate requirement
is waived, the assignment OPR will coordinate through Air University Registrar Office
(AU/CFR) for the Advance Academic Degree payback delay or permanent waiver. (T-1)
5.49.3. Assignment OPRs give priority assignment consideration to officers who have
obtained Advance Academic Degrees through fully-funded programs when filling Advance
Academic Degree positions; however, officers possessing Advance Academic Degrees earned
by other means are also used to fill Advance Academic Degree requirements whenever
possible.
5.49.4. If the pool of available and qualified officers for a given academic cycle is such that
not all Air Force Educational Requirement Board Advance Academic Degree requirements
can be filled, the Advance Academic Degree program requirement, and thus the follow-on
position, can be changed by the functional assignment team, if approved by Air University
Registrar Office (AU/CFR).
5.49.5. If the subsequent Advance Academic Degree position for an Air Force Educational
Requirement Board Advance Academic Degree requirement is such that it cannot be supported
due to operational and /or force development requirements, the subsequent Advance Academic
Degree position may be substituted with another valid Advance Academic Degree position by
the functional assignment team, if approved by Air University Registrar Office (AU/CFR).
5.50. Nonrated Line (NRL) Officer Crossflow Program. AFI 36-2626, implements the
Nonrated Line Officer Crossflow program. The Nonrated Line Officer Crossflow Panel is selected
by AFPC/DP2. The Panel competitively select volunteers and non-volunteers from career fields
with overages for crossflow/retraining into shortage AFSCs. While the Panel considers the career
development of nonrated line officers, it is not the function as a Development Team. AFPC/DP2
will (T-1):
5.50.1. Develop announcement message, application guidelines and Panel instructions; select
Crossflow Panel members; convene the Panel; announce timeline; and notify officers of their
eligibility.
5.50.2. Provide briefing slides to FSS/CCs prior to the application deadline to explain the
purpose and process. The goal is to communicate AF needs at the strategic level and afford
officers opportunities to consider options.
5.50.3. Prepare results package for HQ AFPC/CC approval, with courtesy copy to HQ
USAF/A1P. When immediate crossflow actions are necessary, HQ AFPC/DP2, in
coordination with HQ USAF/A1P, is the approval authority and does not require a Crossflow
Panel.
5.51. Extended Deployment Assignment Consideration/Extended Deployment Home
Station (CONUS only) Assignment Deferment. This program is designed to allow all Airmen
(enlisted and officer) who qualify to request an extended deployment assignment or an in-place 24
month assignment deferment after serving an extended deployment (contingency or 365-day
Extended Deployment) tour of duty for the required number of days for award of short tour credit
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IAW Table 6.6, Rule 2, 5, or 6. See Attachment 7 and Personnel Services Delivery Guide,
Assignments: Extended Deployment Assignment Consideration/ Extended Deployment Home
Station Assignment Deferment Program for Deployed Airmen.
5.52. Controlled Duty Assignment (Airmen). The Controlled Duty Assignment is a tool to
ensure effective utilization of trained Airmen and requires assignment of Airmen for a minimum
specified period of time in the career field in which he or she received training, or for enlisted
aircrews, requires assignment within a career field or AFSC to the specific major weapon system
in which training is received. The Controlled Duty Assignment is in addition to the Active Duty
Service Commitment for training. The Active Duty Service Commitment obligates the Airman to
serve on active duty for a specified period while the Controlled Duty Assignment controls the duty
assignment.
5.52.1. Airmen with Controlled Duty Assignment reasons code G (technical training) or E
(aircrew training) may be assigned to any job or activity in the normal progression career field
ladder for their AFSC. Airmen must not be scheduled for retraining or be assigned out of the
Controlled Duty Assignment AFSC and Major Weapon System for aircrews before completing
the Controlled Duty Assignment for which obligated. The Controlled Duty Assignments for
training normally are provided by a training allocation (TNGALC) RIP. In those cases where
the Controlled Duty Assignment is not included with notification, the MPF will immediately
contact the selection authority to obtain the Controlled Duty Assignment data.
5.52.2. Airmen who decline to obtain service retainability to fulfill Controlled Duty
Assignment requirements are processed according to paragraph 5.28.3.3.4 for career Airmen
or paragraph 5.28.3.3.5 for first term Airmen. The MPF will update assignment availability
code 08 for these Airmen. Airmen who decline to obtain retainability are still eligible for any
training or assignment for which they have service retainability, or the Controlled Duty
Assignment retainability may be waived.
5.52.3. Waivers of Controlled Duty Assignment may be considered on a case-by-case basis to
permit an Airman with insufficient Controlled Duty Assignment retainability to attend training.
Controlled Duty Assignment waiver must be approved by the appropriate assignment OPR.
5.52.4. Normally the responsible technical training center will update the personnel data
system with the Controlled Duty Assignment reason and expiration date.
5.53. Relieved Commanders. The assignment authority will track any officer on "G" series
orders who is removed for cause (fired, rotated early, forced retirement, etc.) due to UCMJ
violations, impropriety, investigations of impropriety, lost faith, etc. and report to AF/A1P
quarterly.
5.53.1. The commander taking action must report the following information via an official
memorandum to AFPC/DP3AM as the assignment authority as quickly as possible:
5.53.1.1. Specific reason the Airman was relieved from command. If there was any sexual
misconduct, it must be reported in this notice.
5.53.1.2. Immediate and short-term plan for relieved commander. Include the officer's
interim assignment and the short-term plan; such as reassignment off the installation
because local utilization is not possible, a local move (provide unit, DAFSC, duty title), or
that the relieved commander’s retirement request be expedited.
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5.53.1.3. Investigation and Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) status: Is the officer
under investigation for misconduct and/or subject to prosecution under the UCMJ.
5.53.1.4. If a referral OPR will/will not be accomplished.
5.53.1.5. Interim commander's name and rank and if he/she is on G-Series orders.
5.53.1.6. Requested command assumption date for the replacement commander.
(Additional justification: i.e., "This allows approximately 2 months and 2 exercises prior
to the Operational Readiness Inspection re-look.").
5.53.2. For relieved commanders in the grade of colonel and colonel select, the commanders
taking action must notify the assignment authority (AF/DPO) with required documentation, as
directed.
5.53.3. The commander notifies the FSS or MPF Commander so appropriate personnel
updates can be made (Duty Title, DAFSC, Position Number) and an AF Form 2096 is prepared
to reflect PCA action to the temporary position until assignment disposition is received.
5.53.3.1. The MPF will complete all personnel data system updates (removal of C prefix,
DAFSC, duty title) based on the temporary PCA action reflected on the AF Form 2096.
5.54. Threatened Person Assignment (TPA)
5.54.1. General Information. This assignment rapidly removes the Airman and dependents
from a life threatening situation. An Airman or dependents must have received threats of
bodily harm or death made against them and be of such severity that military and civilian
authorities are unable to provide for the family's continued safety. (T-1) Per DoDI 1315.18,
the local Air Force Office of Special Investigations and judge advocate offices must verify the
threats and circumstances before a request can be submitted. (T-1)
5.54.1.2. Threatened Person Assignment is not an MPF, unit commander, or Airman-
initiated assignment request. The decision to request a Threatened Person Assignment
rests with the installation commander or the ABG/CC at non-AF led joint bases.
5.54.1.3. The installation commander or ABG/CC at non-AF led joint bases:
5.54.1.3.1. Convenes a meeting with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations
representative, FSS/CC or MPF Chief, Security Forces Commander, the Staff Judge
Advocate, the Airman’s immediate commander, and other agencies as related to the
situation to assess the case and determine appropriate action.
5.54.1.3.2. Decides whether to move the Airman immediately to ensure personal
safety by sending the Airman TDY or moving them onto the installation, until the threat
is resolved. Do not use permissive travel.
5.54.1.3.3. Does not request PCS until all other means of providing safety are
exhausted.
5.54.1.3.4. Decides if reassignment is necessary and if so, prepares a memorandum
with the specific facts, circumstances, and information required in paragraph 5.54.2.
The memorandum is sent to HQ AFPC/DP3AM through the FSS/CC or MPF Chief
using encrypted email for assignment determination.
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5.54.2. Information Required for Threatened Person Assignment Requests. A memorandum
of request, endorsed by the installation commander or ABG/CC at non-AF led joint bases,
includes the following information:
5.54.2.1. Name, grade, SSN (last 4), AFSC, and unit of assignment.
5.54.2.2. Detailed explanation of facts and circumstances of confirmed threats warranting
assignment as verified by Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Include Air Force
Office of Special Investigations, SF, local enforcement agency reports, etc., as attachments
to the memorandum. If confirmed threats are being made by a spouse or an ex-spouse and
there are children from the marriage, include custody and visitation information and
decision by the court which granted the divorce. If the Airman has custody of a child and
the spouse or ex-spouse (parent) has a court order (example: visitation rights), consult with
local Staff Judge Advocate to determine whether request can be granted under AFI 51-301,
Civil Litigation.
5.54.2.3. Information relative to actions taken to safeguard the Airman and dependents
(Airman and dependents were moved onto the installation, Airman was sent TDY, person
making the threat is banned from the installation, etc.).
5.54.2.4. (For Airmen stationed OS) Recommendation of the local Staff Judge Advocate,
who determines whether local (host country) authorities and the American Embassy or
other US Military authorities object to the Airman’s reassignment.
5.54.2.5. Details regarding jurisdiction over the offense and if the Airman is required to
provide testimony, if appropriate.
5.54.2.6. Synopsis of pending administrative or disciplinary action, if appropriate.
5.54.2.7. Any factors that could disqualify or restrict Airman from performing duty in the
AFSC or other awarded AFSCs, or being Personnel Reliability Program certified.
5.54.2.8. Military spouse's name and SSN (last 4), if appropriate.
5.54.2.9. Airman’s assignment preferences in CONUS. Because assignments to OS
locations require significantly longer processing time (medical clearance, concurrent
travel, passport/visa, etc.) normally, only CONUS locations are considered.
5.54.3. HQ AFPC/DP3AM Actions.
5.54.3.1. Upon receipt of request, evaluates content and approves or disapproves the
reassignment request.
5.54.3.2. When approved, determines final assignment, updates assignment information
in the personnel data system, and notifies requesting FSS/CC or MPF Chief. (T-1)
5.54.3.3. When disapproved, notifies requesting FSS/CC or MPF Chief. (T-1)
5.54.4. Losing Installation Actions.
5.54.4.1. The FSS/CC or MPF Chief forwards the memorandum signed by the installation
commander or ABG/CC at non-AF led joint bases to HQ AFPC/DP3AM using encrypted
email. (T-1)
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5.54.4.2. At a minimum the Unit Commander, Air Force Office Special Investigation
(AFOSI), and Judge Advocate (JA) contacts the gaining Unit Commander, AFOSI, and JA
to advise of his or her inbound TPA Airman. It is highly recommended the WG/CC notify
the gaining WG/CC and WG/CCC for enlisted TPA Airmen.
5.55. Officers Desiring to Recore: AFPC will hold a crossflow board at a minimum once a year
to select officers in overage AFSCs for crossflow into shortage AFSCs. This applies to Mission
Support and Non-Rated Operations Officers only. Officers must satisfy (at minimum) the
educational and medical requirements for the AFSC in which they desire to crossflow.
Additionally, the officer must have (via email or memorandum), a statement from their current
AFSC assignment functional stating they agree to release the officer for crossflow consideration.
Officers must have at least three years time-in-service to be considered. The crossflow board will
be the only avenue by which officers may recore (crossflow) voluntarily into a new AFSC. This
helps ensure fairness, equity, and balanced AFSC manning. AFPC/DP2OSS will announce the
application procedures and board timelines via 8106 message.
5.56. Joint Qualification System (JQS). Statutory changes in the John Warner National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2007 (NDAA 07) directed the Secretary of Defense (SecDef)
to establish different levels of joint qualification, as well as, criteria for qualification at each level.
The new Joint Qualification System meets this direction by acknowledging joint experiences and
establishing two paths for joint credit. The standard path for an officer to acquire joint credit points
toward Joint Qualified Officer status is the standard-joint duty assignment path. Joint credit
points are based on validated joint experiences captured when assigned to a standard-joint duty
assignment position. Joint credit points are accrued based on time served in a joint duty assignment
list position in accordance with SecDef’s time in position rules.
5.56.1. Non-joint duty assignment list positions or venues through which an officer
demonstrates attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities in “joint matters” are considered
experienced-based joint duty assignments. Experienced-based joint duty assignment credit is
accrued via a self-nomination process that an officer must complete after they leave the
position. (T-1) Experienced-based joint duty assignment credit takes into account the intensity
of where an officer works in the joint environment. Effective 1 October 2010, all active duty
experience-based joint duty assignment requests must be submitted in the Joint Qualification
System within one year of completion. (Refer to AFI 36-2135, Joint Officer Management, or
the Joint Officer Management (JOM) Personnel Services Delivery Guide located on the
myPers website for joint assignment credit, rules and procedures).
5.56.2. Standard-Joint Duty Assignment joint credit is still the primary means of achieving
joint experience and joint duty credit points. HQ AFPC/DP3AM executes policy and guidance,
as established by JCS/J1, and AF/A1PP on joint officer matters. This office is the liaison
between the officer assignment teams, Joint Chiefs of Staff J1 offices, the Air Staff, and the
Office of the Secretary of Defense. The functional assignment officers are responsible for
ensuring quality force standards are applied when nominating officers to be assigned to
standard-joint duty assignments on the joint duty assignment list. Only officers possessing
demonstrated qualities of high personal and professional competence are assigned to a
designated standard-joint duty assignment position. Selection for standard-joint duty
assignments will be determined by qualifications the officer possesses to perform the required
duty. Only joint qualified officers will be assigned to critical joint duty assignment positions,
unless waived by OSD. (T-0)
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5.56.3. The tour of duty for officers assigned to standard-joint duty assignment positions, as
designated by SecDef, for general officers is two years and three years for all other officers.
Officers are eligible to receive full Joint Tour credit after two years (24 months), if approved
for an early release by their Joint Organization and HQ AFPC/DP3AM, unless otherwise
specified by Department of Defense policy.
5.56.4. Overseas Tours. Officers are expected to serve the full OSD prescribed tour length.
Officers who serve a 24-month unaccompanied-by-dependents tour length are also eligible to
receive full Joint Tour credit.
5.56.5. Early departure from a standard-joint duty assignment position by an officer may be
authorized when an officer is selected for a command assignment, career milestone assignment
or professional military education. Officers selected for Command assignments (defined as
boarded squadron or group command level, not including deputy positions) and officers
selected for Intermediate or Senior Developmental Education who need to be released early
can be submitted for bulk waivers. All other early release requests to include releases for a
career milestone assignment from a designated standard-joint duty assignment position are
requested on a case-by-case basis and need to be fully justified, coordinated with the joint
organization, the functional assignment team and HQ AFPC/DP3AM. NOTE: Early release
waivers for any officer serving less than 22 months will only be eligible to receive accrued
joint credit and must follow procedures outlined in the Joint Officer Management Personnel
Services Delivery Guide. (T-0)
5.56.6. National Defense University Procedures. AFPC develops procedures to ensure that,
for the Active Component (AC), more than 50 percent of those officers be assigned to a
standard-joint duty assignment as their immediate assignment following graduation from
National Defense University JPME Phase II-awarding schools. One half of the officers subject
to that requirement for each school, may be assigned to a standard-joint duty assignment as
their second assignment following graduation. For officers graduating from the Joint
Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS), 100% must be out-placed to Joint Staff designated
planner positions. Specific positions are approved by the Joint Staff/J7 on an annual basis. All
JQOs must be assigned to a standard-joint duty assignment as their next duty assignment
following graduation unless waived on a case-by-case basis by DUSD (MPP). (T-1)
5.56.7. Accrued Joint Duty Credit. Officers may combine awarded accrued joint credit, not
previously used, to accumulate a full tour of duty to a current joint duty assignment list tour in
order to achieve enough time for award of a full tour.
5.57. Assignment Incentive Pay. Assignment Incentive Pay is a temporary compensation tool
to provide an additional monetary incentive to encourage Airmen to volunteer for select difficult-
to-fill or less desirable assignments, locations, or units designated by, and under the conditions of
the service specified by the Secretary of the Air Force or approved by Deputy Assistance Secretary
of Defense for Military Personnel Policy, DASD in accordance with AFI 36-3017, Assignment
Incentive and Special Duty Assignment Pay.
5.57.1. Assignment Incentive Pay is awarded to service members (Active or Reserve
Component) who enter into a written agreement volunteering to be assigned against positions
approved for Assignment Incentive Pay and who meet specified Assignment Incentive Pay
program eligibility criteria as outlined in the Personnel Services Delivery Guide.
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5.57.2. For additional guidance and information including application procedures, update
procedures, and responsibilities, refer to AFI 36-3017 and applicable Personnel Services
Delivery Guide, Assignments in myPers for each Secretary of the Air Force approved
Assignment Incentive Pay programs.
Table 5.1. Time-on-Station Requirements.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
If the reason for
PCS is (See
note 1)
And is a
Career
Officer or
Career
Enlisted
Airman
(See note
2)
Or Airman
is a Non-
career
officer or
First-Term
Airman
(See note 2)
Then the minimum time-on-station (in months) for
the PCS type shown below is:
CONUS
-to-
CONUS
CONUS
-to-
OS
OS
-to-
CONUS
OS
-to-
OS
1
Operational
(See note 3)
X
48
N/A
N/A
Completion
of OS Tour
2
X
48 – First
Term
Airman
36 – LTs
3
Rotational
(See note 4)
X
N/A
24
Completion
of OS Tour
4
X
12
5
Career Enlisted
Airman Base of
Preference (in-
place or PCS)
X
48
N/A
N/A
N/A
6
first term Airman
(in-place or PCS
Base of Preference
in conjunction
with reenlistment
and CAREERS
retraining)
X
12
N/A
N/A
N/A
7
first term Airman
(in-place Base of
Preference only in
conjunction with
reenlistment)
X
No
Minimum
N/A
N/A
N/A
8
Join Spouse
X
X
12
12
Completion
of OS Tour
Completion
of OS Tour
9
Humanitarian/
Exceptional
Family Member
(EFMP)
X
X
No
Minimum
Humi-No
Minimu
m;
EFMP-
N/A
No
Minimum
No
Minimum
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10
To or From
training, retraining
or (officers only)
education
X
X
No
Minimum
N/A
N/A
N/A
11
PCS solely for
training or
educational
purposes (DE, Air
Force Institute of
Technology,
ACSC, etc.)
X
X
24
24
N/A
N/A
12
Surplus (as limited
in note 5)
X
X
No
Minimum
N/A
N/A
N/A
13
Voluntary
Stabilized Base
Assignment
Program (Enlisted
Airmen only)
X
X
48
N/A
N/A
N/A
14
Voluntary
Stabilized Base
Assignment
Program – In-
place (Enlisted
Airmen only)
X
X
No
Minimum
N/A
N/A
N/A
15
From CONUS-
Isolated Station
X
X
See note 6
See note 6
N/A
N/A
16
Threatened Person
Assignment
X
X
No
Minimum
No
Minimum
No
Minimum
No
Minimum
17
A direct result of a
major weapons
change (example:
F-15 to F-22)
X
X
No
Minimum
N/A
N/A
N/A
18
Under authority of
a DoD directive,
statute, or
stabilized tour that
prescribes a
different period
X
X
As
specified
As
specified
As
specified
As
specified
19
Disqualified for
continued duty as
limited in note 7
X
X
No
Minimum
N/A
No
Minimum
No
Minimum
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20
Upon release from
a hospital patient
squadron as a
patient or release
from confinement
as a prisoner
X
X
No
Minimum
No
Minimum
No
Minimum
No
Minimum
21
An officer (only)
in a professional
skill, such as
doctor or lawyer,
serving an
assignment
designated by the
Secretary of the
Air Force, for the
purpose of
validating
professional
credentials or
developing
expertise in
selected
specialized skills
before assigning to
independent duty
without
supervision
X
X
No
Minimum
N/A
N/A
N/A
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 5.5 Do not use this as a stand-alone table.
2. See Attachment 1 for definition of non-career officer and first term Airmen. The minimum
time-on-station for a non-career officer or first term Airman is based on the specific reason for
PCS shown in Column A, and not on the fact an Airman is a non-career officer or first term
Airman.
3. Operational PCS is defined as moves between permanent duty stations that are not within the
same corporate city limit; are within the same OS country but do not cross the border of a
country in which currently assigned; or move is not to/from a school which is 20 weeks or
longer in duration. DOES NOT include base closure or force structure related moves.
Examples:
CONUS to CONUS move: Randolph AFB to Hill AFB
OS to OS (within same country) move: Osan AB, Korea to Kunsan AB, Korea; and
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska to Eielson AFB, Alaska
4. Rotational PCS is defined as moves between permanent duty stations CONUS to OS and OS
to CONUS, or move is not within the same OS country and does cross the border of the country
in which assigned to another OS country. DOES NOT include base closure or force structure
related moves.
Examples:
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CONUS to OS move: Keesler AFB to Andersen AFB, Guam; and Scott AFB to Canada
OS to CONUS move: Ramstein AB, Germany to Columbus AFB
OS to OS move: Aviano AB, Italy to Ramstein AB, Germany; and Osan AB, Korea to
Incirlik AB, Turkey
5. May be used only when the reason for surplus is one of those reasons listed in paragraph
5.45 If an Airman is surplus for a reason other than those listed, then an exception must be
requested according to paragraph 4.5 (to include a waiver of time-on-station). Also see Rule
19. (T-1)
6. Airmen accompanied by dependents require 24 months time-on-station before PCS. Single or
unaccompanied Airmen require 15 months time-on-station before PCS. Airmen are assigned to a
maximum tour and upon expiration of assignment action code 50, they will PCS.
7. Applies only to Airmen disqualified for duty due to loss of AFSC, security clearance or
access to sensitive compartmental information, professional certification, nuclear certification or
medical qualification, or relief from duty for cause and where no vacant position exists at the
same duty station in which Airmen may serve pending requalification.
Table 5.2. Priority for OS Short Tour Selection.
P
R
I
O
R
I
T
Y
A
B
C
If Airmen are (see note
1)
And assigned to a duty
location
Then, select for short tours in
order of (see note 2)
(Airmen with an established
DEROS will be selected
ahead of Airmen with an
indefinite DEROS)
1
In-place consecutive
overseas tour
volunteers
OS
Short tour returnees by
greatest number of previous
OS tours.
2
Consecutive overseas
tour volunteers
Short tour returnees by
greatest number of previous
OS short tours.
3
Long tour returnees by
greatest number of previous
OS tours.
4
CONUS mandatory
mover (CMM)
volunteers
In CONUS
Date arrived station.
5
CONUS mandatory
mover non-volunteers
In CONUS and are
vulnerable for involuntary
OS PCS selection as of
their Date of Availability
No previous OS tours, by
overseas duty selection date,
by date arrived station.
6
Fewest previous OS short
tours, by short tour return
date, by date arrived station.
7
Volunteers
In CONUS
Date arrived station.
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8
Non-volunteers
In CONUS
No previous OS tours, by
overseas duty selection date,
by date arrived station.
9
No previous OS short tours,
by overseas duty selection
date, by date arrived station.
10
Fewest previous OS short
tours, by short tour return
date, by date arrived station.
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraphs 2.3 and 5.8.
2. To break a tie within a priority group, use the guidance in paragraphs 2.3 and 5.8 and Table
6.11, note 2.
Table 5.3. Priority for OS Long Tour Selection.
P
R
I
O
R
I
T
Y
A
B
C
If Airmen are (see note 1)
And assigned to a duty
location
Then, select for long tours in
order of (see note 2)
(Airmen with an established
DEROS will be selected ahead of
Airmen with an indefinite
DEROS)
1
In-place consecutive
overseas tour volunteers
for extended tour (see note
3)
OS (Airmen with an
established DEROS
will be prioritized
before Airmen with an
indefinite DEROS
within each of the OS
priorities)
Unaccompanied short tour
returnees by greatest number of
previous short tours; long tour
returnees and accompanied
Airmen (regardless of tour length)
by greatest number of previous
short tours.
2
In-place consecutive
overseas tour volunteers
for standard tour
Short-tour returnees (see note 4)
by greatest number of previous
short tours; long tour returnees by
greatest number of previous short
tours.
3
Consecutive overseas tour
volunteers for extended
tour (see note 3)
4
Consecutive overseas tour
volunteers for standard
tour
5
CONUS mandatory mover
volunteers for extended
tour (see note 3)
In CONUS
Date arrived station.
6
CONUS mandatory mover
volunteers for standard
tour
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7
CONUS mandatory mover
non-volunteers
In CONUS, vulnerable
for involuntary OS
PCS selection as of
their Date of
Availability
No previous OS tours, by overseas
duty selection date ; one or more
previous OS tours, by overseas
duty selection date ; by date
arrived station.
8
Volunteers for extended
tour (see note 3)
In CONUS
Date arrived station.
9
Volunteers for standard
tour
10
Non-volunteers
In CONUS
No previous OS tours, by overseas
duty selection date , by date
arrived station; one or more
previous OS tours, by overseas
duty selection date , by date
arrived station.
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraphs 2.3 and 5.8.
2. To break a tie within a priority group, use the guidance in paragraphs 2.3, 5.8 and Table
6.11, note 2.
3. Extended long tour priorities apply to enlisted only.
4. For additional guidance on match priority within short tour returnees category, use the
guidance in Table 6.11, note 2.
Table 5.4. PCS Retainability Requirements.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
If PCS is
And
Then the minimum
service retainability is
(see notes 1 and 2)
1
Any
The Airman is ineligible to obtain
retainability, declines to obtain
retainability, or exercises 7-day option
As directed by the
assignment OPR.
2
CONUS to
CONUS (including
in-place actions for
enlisted)
Rule 3,4,or 5 does not apply
24 months.
3
AFSC is changing as a result of change
of DAFSC (officer) or retraining (first
term Airman)
12 months.
4
Is approved in advance as a low-cost
PCS
Not applicable.
5
Is a humanitarian PCS or expedited
transfer; upon completion of
hospitalization in PCS status, or upon
release from confinement
24 months. (see note 7)
6
CONUS to OS
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7
OS to OS
(including in-place
consecutive OS
tour
Is not approved in advance as a low-
cost PCS
The unaccompanied tour
length (see PDTATAC
AP-TL-01) and meet the
separation and retirement
date minimums.
8
Is approved in advance as a low-cost
PCS
Not applicable
9
OS to CONUS
Is a Voluntary Stabilized Base
Assignment Program (enlisted only)
24 months
10
An accompanied tour is authorized
according to the PDTATAC AP-TL-01,
regardless if serving an accompanied or
unaccompanied tour. See Rule 11 if
serving an unaccompanied tour at a
location managed by a Command
Sponsored Position List
12 months (see note 3)
11
Or
An accompanied tour is not authorized
according to PDTATAC AP-TL-01, or
if serving an unaccompanied tour at a
location managed by a Command
Sponsored Position List
12 months (see notes 4,
5, and 6)
12
To a stabilized tour
For officers, the length
of the stabilized tour; for
enlisted, the normal PCS
retainability unless the
assignment OPR
specifies a longer period.
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraphs 5.28 When PCS is to an OS location, see
Table 5.6
2. Certain assignments require service retainability greater than the minimum. When applicable,
assignment OPRs state the retainability required in assignment remarks, additional assignment
instructions, or a PPC.
3. When the Airman is ineligible to obtain 12 months retainability (example: an officer has an
established Date of Separation or retirement date, an Airmen is High Year Tenure restricted, or is
ineligible due to quality control or some other reason) or declines to obtain the retainability
(example: an enlisted Airman signs an AF Form 964, or an officer elects to 7-day opt), the
DEROS is extended to equal the Date of Separation/retirement date. Normally this involuntary
OS tour extension is accomplished automatically by the personnel data system.
4. When an Airman is ineligible or declines to obtain 12 months retainability (see note 3 above),
and has less than 7 months from DEROS to Date of Separation/retirement date, the DEROS is
extended to equal Date of Separation/retirement date. When an Airman, who is ineligible or
declines to obtain 12 months retainability, has at least 7 months from DEROS to Date of
Separation, assignment OPRs provide an assignment (as an exception to the requirement that
Airmen have 12 months service retainability).
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5. An Airman eligible to obtain 12 months retainability must do so. (T-1) Airmen may not
extend or agree to obligated service just long enough to qualify for the 7 month retainability
exception in note 4. Example: An officer with an indefinite Date of Separation will incur a 12
month Active Duty Service Commitment upon PCS. He/she may not agree to incur only a 7
month PCS Active Duty Service Commitment. An enlisted Airman eligible to extend to meet
the full 12 month retainability requirement must do so. (T-1) He/she cannot extend just enough
to be eligible for the 7 month exception.
6. An Airman who cannot obtain the full 12 months retainability, but can obtain at least 7 (or
more) months retainability, must obtain the maximum retainability for which he or she is eligible
before they can receive an assignment under the 7 month retainability exception. (T-1)
Example: An enlisted Airman with 5 months service retainability from DEROS to Date of
Separation who is eligible to extend for only an additional 5 months (his or her maximum
allowable), must extend the full 5 months (total 10 months retainability), or decline in writing.
The enlisted Airman will not be permitted to extend just 2 months to be eligible for PCS under
the 7 month retainability exception.
7. Minimum retainability requirement is 6 months. However, the expectation that Airmen
obtain maximum authorized per High Year Tenure up to 24 months retainability, if otherwise
eligible, remains. If due to short notice assignment, and retainability cannot be obtained at losing
location, the Airmen will be required to obtain retainability at gaining location within 30 days
from date arrived station. There is no minimum retainability required for Airmen being
reassigned as a patient or prisoner.
Table 5.5. Enlisted Airman Retainability Suspense Delay.
R
U
L
E
A
B
If an enlisted Airman requests a delay
in obtaining retainability and the
reason is:
Then, the MPF Chief or designated
authority may grant an extension of
suspense to (see notes 1, 2 and 3):
1
To reduce obligated service which
would be deducted from a Selective
Reenlistment Bonus
Not later than the 25th day of the 7th month
before DEROS for enlisted Airman
assigned OS who will not serve an in-place
consecutive overseas tour, or not later than
15 calendar days before enlisted Airman
departs on PCS or enters an in-place
consecutive overseas tour, or the last day of
selective reenlistment bonus eligibility,
whichever is earlier (see note 4).
2
For quality control reasons (see note
5)
Not later than 15 calendar days after the
enlisted Airman becomes eligible for PCS
but not later than 60 days prior to the
Projected Departure Date, or the effective
date of an in-place consecutive overseas
tour, whichever is earlier.
3
For a first-term Airman with
CAREERS retraining
The date of award of the 3-skill level (see
note 6).
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4
The enlisted Airman is on TDY or
leave
Not later than 15 calendar days after return
to his or her permanent duty station (for
TDY of more than 60 days, forward
documents and require the Airman to obtain
retainability at the TDY location).
5
For an extended long OS tour (first-
term Airman only)
Allow retainability for a portion of the
extended tour (only) to be obtained after
arrival OS (see note 7).
6
Sell leave in conjunction with
reenlistment (career enlisted Airmen
only)
90 days before expiration of term of service
but not later than 120 calendar days before
RNLTD or effective date of in-place
consecutive overseas tour, whichever is
earlier.
7
To apply for voluntary retirement
which coincides with the Airman’s
current DEROS (see note 8)
Not later than the 25th day of the 7th month
before current DEROS or not later than 15
days after denial of the request, whichever
is earlier.
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 5.28.8
2. Do not grant a delay:
a. Beyond the date an enlisted Airman desires to use allowances;
b. For enlisted Airmen permanently ineligible to obtain full retainability;
c. For circumstances not shown above (example: Airmen who are High Year Tenure restricted,
etc.).
3. Enlisted Airmen assigned OS must have or obtain at least 12 months retainability within 30
days of receipt of their DEROS Option and Forecast Notification RIP. (T-1) Delays to this
requirement are not considered unless rule 1 or 7 applies (see notes 4 and 8). A delay may be
granted in obtaining full consecutive overseas tour or in-place consecutive overseas tour
retainability only for one of the reasons shown in the table.
4. A delay may be granted to reduce selective reenlistment bonus impact, but it may not be
possible within the parameters authorized for delays to eliminate impact entirely. See AFI 36-
2606 when assignment is in an additionally awarded selective reenlistment bonus AFSC and the
enlisted Airman desires to reenlist in the selective reenlistment bonus AFSC for PCS
retainability. Example: An Airman is assigned to Randolph AFB and is selected for
reassignment to Osan AB and has an approved Follow On assignment to Hickam AFB. The
Airman has the 12 months retainability. This amount satisfies the requirement for Osan but he
needs 36 months retainability for Hickam. The Airman has a selective reenlistment bonus. The
Airman can request a delay up to 15 days before departing Randolph but must have the 36
months retainability before departing or the Follow On will be canceled.
5. A delay for quality control reasons can only be granted if the enlisted Airman already had an
assignment prior to the quality control conditions.
6. Enlisted Airmen assigned OS must have or obtain at least 12 months retainability within 30
days of receipt of their DEROS Option and Forecast Notification RIP. (T-1) Delays to this
requirement are not considered. Enlisted Airmen must extend their enlistment the maximum
IAW AFI 36-2606 if they either cannot reenlist in their present AFSC or desire to reenlist in their
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retraining AFSC (which is a selective reenlistment bonus skill). (T-1) For reenlistment at an
enroute TDY training site, the losing unit commander must obtain concurrence of the TDY unit
commander to reenlist the enlisted Airman at the training site (last training site when there are
more than one). (T-1) Do not permit departure from the last training site without the full
prescribed PCS retainability. If an enlisted Airman does not reenlist upon completion of a
training course, hold the enlisted Airman at the training site and notify the assignment OPR
responsible for the training into AFSC, HQ AFPC/DP3AM, and the losing MPF within 3
calendar days after course completion and provide a report of the circumstances. Disposition
instructions are provided by the assignment OPR within 5 calendar days.
7. Grant first-term Airman ineligible to reenlist because of insufficient time in service to request
a Career Job Reservation (CJR), a delay to obtain retainability for a portion of the Extended
Long Overseas Tour length. At the time of initial PCS notification, he or she must extend the
maximum IAW AFI 36-2606 and, having extended, then have at least the required service
retainability to serve the minimum prescribed DoD standard tour length (see the JTR Appendix
Q). (T-0) The AF Form 899, which orders reassignment of Airmen selected under this program,
must reflect both the correct total number of months the Airman will serve as an extended long
tour volunteer, and the fact that the Airman was selected as an extended tour volunteer.
Example: a first term Airman selected as an extended long tour volunteer for reassignment to
Ramstein, Germany, who elects the accompanied tour, is required to serve a total of 48 months.
Even though the PDTATAC AP-TL-01 reflects a tour length of 36 months for an accompanied
tour to Germany, the correct entry for block 11 on the AF Form 899 is “48” (JTR tour length of
36 plus the 12 months as an ELT volunteer). In addition, item 12, (Extended long tour
volunteer) will reflect an “X” to indicate the Airman volunteered for, was selected for, and will
serve the ELT (assignment action reason is “AO, extended tour volunteer”). Also include the
following statement in item 24 (Remarks) of the AF Form 899, "Approval granted to delay
obtaining (indicate number) months service retainability for a portion of the extended (indicate
accompanied or unaccompanied) tour according to AFI 36-2110, paragraph 5.28" Upon
approval of the delay, the losing MPF updates assignment limitation code "8" with an expiration
date equal to the projected tour completion date for the full prescribed tour. The gaining MPF
verifies this update upon the Airman's arrival and corrects as necessary. When the Airman's
Date of Separation is updated as a result of reenlistment, the DEROS automatically changes to
reflect the full prescribed extended tour length. This is important as the gaining MPF uses the
AF Form 899 as the source document to award initial DEROS (standard (accompanied or
unaccompanied) tour length plus 12 months). See AFI 36-2102 and the Orders Processing
Application Personnel Services Delivery Guide for further guidance in accomplishing the AF
Form 899.
8. Airman’s request for voluntary retirement should be submitted within 30 days of DEROS
forecast. The MPF does not need to report delays approved under this rule as they do not purge
until the Airman is within 8 months of current DEROS. Once an Airman has an assignment
selection date any retirement request is submitted under 7-day option rules.
Table 5.6. Separation and Retirement Date Minimums for OS PCS Selection.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
D
E
If the
Airman
is
And the OS tour
is
And the
status is
volunteer
Or the
status is
Then, the Airman is eligible
for selection if the (see notes
1 and 2)
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non-
volunteer
1
An
officer
Short dependent-
restricted (when
the officer is not
being assigned to
a Command
Sponsored
Position)
X
Mandatory Date of
Separation or mandatory
retirement date is the
projected DEROS plus 7
months or more.
2
X
Mandatory Date of
Separation or mandatory
retirement date is equal to or
greater than the projected
DEROS.
3
Short, not
dependent-
restricted
(includes when
the officer is
being assigned to
a Command
Sponsored
Position)
X
Mandatory Date of
Separation or mandatory
retirement date is not less
than projected DEROS for
the accompanied tour length
plus 12 months or more.
4
Standard long
5
A career
enlisted
Airman
Short dependent-
restricted (when
the enlisted
Airman is not
being assigned to
a Command
Sponsored
Position)
X
X
High Year Tenure is equal to
projected DEROS, or High
Year Tenure must be 7
months or more after
projected DEROS (see note
4).
6
Short, not
dependent-
restricted
(includes when
the Airman is
being assigned to
a Command
Sponsored
Position)
High Year Tenure is equal to
or greater than projected
DEROS for the accompanied
tour (24/12 tours), or the
unaccompanied tour plus 12
months (24/15 tours), or
more (see note 5).
7
Standard long
High Year Tenure is equal to
or greater than projected
DEROS for the accompanied
tour (see note 6).
8
Extended long
N/A
9
A first-
term
enlisted
Short dependent-
restricted (when
the Airman is not
X
Initial expiration of term of
service is equal to projected
DEROS, or initial ETS must
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Airman
(see note
7)
being assigned to
a Command
Sponsored
Position)
be 7 or more months after
projected DEROS (see notes
8 and 9).
10
X
Maximum obtainable Date of
Separation (extension of
initial enlistment of up to 48
months) is equal to projected
DEROS or 7 months or more
after projected DEROS.
11
Short, not
dependent-
restricted
(includes when
the Airman is
being assigned to
a Command
Sponsored
Position)
X
Initial expiration of term of
service is equal or greater
than projected DEROS for
the unaccompanied tour
length (see note 8).
12
X
Maximum obtainable Date of
Separation (extension of
initial enlistment up to 48
months) is equal or greater
than projected DEROS for
the unaccompanied tour
length plus 12 months.
13
Standard long
X
Initial expiration of term of
service is equal or greater
than projected DEROS for
the unaccompanied tour
length (see note 8).
14
X
Maximum obtainable Date of
Separation (extension of
initial enlistment of up to 48
months) is equal or greater
than the accompanied tour
length. (see note 10).
15
Extended long
X
N/A
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 5.28 and Table 5.4
2. Assignment OPRs will obtain waivers of this requirement from HQ AFPC/DP2 for Lt Cols
and below and SMSgts and below; AF/DPO for Cols and selects, and AF/DPE for CMSgts and
CMSgt selects. (T-1)
3. For officers, as an exception, select a volunteer if he or she provides a written statement
indicating understanding that their DEROS is involuntarily extended to match their mandatory
Date of Separation or mandatory retirement date. In this case, the or she separates or retires
upon completion of the involuntarily extended OS tour.
4. Career enlisted Airmen, regardless of volunteer status, are ineligible for PCS selection if upon
completion of an unaccompanied short tour, they are subject to involuntary DEROS extension
due to High Year Tenure restriction. HQ AFPC/DP2 is the waiver authority for PCS selection.
5. Career enlisted Airmen, regardless of volunteer status, marital status or whether or not the
enlisted Airman has dependents, must have or be eligible to obtain retainability indicated to be
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eligible for selection. (T-1) HQ AFPC/DP2 is the waiver authority. The intent of a retainability
requirement beyond completion of the unaccompanied OS tour length is: either to ensure the
enlisted Airman can obtain the required retainability to receive a CONUS PCS after an
unaccompanied OS tour and preclude involuntary extension of an unaccompanied tour due to
lack of PCS retainability, or to ensure adequate retainability to allow election of an accompanied
tour. The retainability requirement beyond tour completion is not intended to preclude an
involuntary DEROS extension due to lack of PCS retainability for enlisted Airmen who are
serving an accompanied tour. The accompanied tour length is not always 12 months more than
the unaccompanied tour (e.g. 24/15 month tours), so eligibility for selection uses the
accompanied tour length for 24/12 tours, OR the unaccompanied tour length plus 12 months for
24/15 tours. Example: for a 24/15 tour, the accompanied tour is 9 months longer than the
unaccompanied tour, but CONUS PCS retainability required is 12 months. Therefore, in order to
be eligible for selection without knowing which tour a person will elect, they must have or be
able to obtain 27 months total retainability.
6. Career enlisted Airmen, regardless of volunteer status, marital status or whether or not the
enlisted Airman has dependents, must have or be eligible to obtain retainability indicated to be
eligible for selection. (T-1) HQ AFPC/DP2 is the waiver authority.
7. Consider a first-term Airman with an approved career job reservation as a career enlisted
Airman for retainability for OS PCS selection.
8. Initial expiration of term of service is the completion of the enlisted Airman’s initial
enlistment with no extensions.
9. HQ AFPC/DP2 must approve selection for PCS of an enlisted Airman when, upon
completion of an unaccompanied OS short tour the enlisted Airman would have less than 7
months PCS retainability. (T-1)
10. Airmen must be able to obtain retainability, regardless of marital status or whether or not
Airmen have dependents, to allow Airmen to elect the accompanied tour length or to request
command sponsorship if they acquire dependents. (T-1) Also see Table 5.5, Rule 5.
Table 5.7. Determining Assignment Selection Date (ASD).
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
D
E
When an Airman is
(see note 1)
And is an
officer
Or, is
enlisted
Then, the
assignment
selection
date is (see
note 2)
And the date is
1
Selected for PCS by
the assignment OPR
and a prior assignment
selection date has not
been established per
rules 2, 3 or 4
X
X (see note
3)
Established
by the
assignment
OPR (see
note 4)
When Airman is
selected to fill a
specific
requirement (see
note 5).
2
Scheduled to complete
an OS tour or CONUS
maximum stabilized
tour
Automatic
(see note 4)
The last day of
the 10th
calendar month
before the
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DEROS or
maximum tour
availability
month (see note
5).
3
X
The 25th day of
the 8th month
before the
DEROS or
maximum tour
availability
month
4
Vulnerable for PCS
selection
X
Established
by the
assignment
OPR (see
note 4)
Approximately 8
to 10 months
prior to
projected PCS
selection (see
note 5).
5
Identified by the
MAJCOM or lower
level
X
The date a
name was
applied to
the
requirement
Approved by the
assignment
OPR, or the
assignment OPR
may specify a
different date.
6
Nominated for
possible reassignment
X
X
The date a
name was
applied to
the
requirement
Approved by
the assignment
OPR, or the
assignment OPR
may specify a
different date
7
Selected for a training
or education course
X
X
As determined
by the event
selection
authority.
8
Assigned to a unit
which is moving or
deactivating; a base
which is closing; or
unit/base undergoing
other realignment
action
Established
by the
assignment
OPR
As directed by
HQ US AF or
as authorized by
HQ
AFPC/DP3AM
(officers) or HQ
AFPC/DP2LWA
(enlisted).
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9
Reported as available
for reassignment
Established
by the
MAJCOM
Approved by
the assignment
OPR, or the
assignment OPR
may specify a
different date.
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraphs 5.29 and 5.23. Besides PCS selection by the
assignment OPR, this rule includes selection by the selection authority for training (whether or
not listed in the Air Education and Training Course Announcement (ETCA) located at
(http://etca.randolph.af.mil)) or an education course, whether the Airman attends training or
education course in PCS or TDY status (including TDY on the same base).
2. AF/DPG (for general officers, including brigadier general selects), AF/DPO (for colonels,
including colonel selects), AF/DPE (for CMSgts and CMSgt selects) or HQ AFPC/DP3AM (for
Lt Col and below and SMSgt and below) may authorize the use of an assignment selection date
other than as shown (example: a permanent change of assignment (PCA) on the same station).
3. For enlisted Airmen retraining, the assignment selection date is the date of the letter from HQ
AFPC which approves or directs retraining.
4. When the assignment selection date is based on a schedule (officers and enlisted) or
vulnerability for PCS selection (officers only), that is an official assignment selection date for his
or her next assignment. As of the assignment selection date and thereafter, 7-day option
provisions apply to the date of separation or retirement an Airman can request as described in
paragraph 5.29, however, Airmen are not required to apply for separation or retirement within 7
days of being notified of the establishment of an assignment selection date. The 7 day suspense
requirement applies later when the Airman is officially notified of actual PCS selection with end
location, RNLTD, and so on. When the assignment selection date is established based on a
schedule or vulnerability for PCS selection, then the assignment selection date which appears in
an assignment transaction received through the personnel data system is the date the assignment
OPR updated the personnel data system with the end assignment information. An automatic
assignment selection date is not established for an officer or enlisted Airman based on scheduled
completion of a CONUS minimum stabilized tour.
5. For officers, the assignment selection date is the date an officer is selected by name by the
assignment OPR; OR the assignment selection date is the date the assignment process begins in
order to reassign an officer on a scheduled future date (such as upon DEROS, tour completion
date from a CONUS maximum stabilized tour, the date an Airman becomes surplus, and so on);
OR, the date an officer is identified by the assignment OPR as vulnerable for PCS selection.
6. The 7-day option period per paragraph 5.29 begins when officially notified of selection with
end assignment location and counseled on the Active Duty Service Commitment incurred.
7. Enlisted Airmen nominated do not have to exercise the 7-day option or decline to obtain
service retainability until the assignment OPR determines them to be a firm selectee and they are
officially notified of selection. After final selection of nominees, the assignment selection date
of nominees not selected are canceled.
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Table 5.8. Seven-Day Option Separation and Retirement Dates for CONUS Based Airmen
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
D
E
F
If the
Airman is
(see note 1
and 2)
And is a
And has 19
yrs
TAFMS or
more as of
the event
notification
date
(mo/yr)
Or does not
have 19 yrs
TAFMS or
more as of
the event
notification
date (mo/yr)
And has
And is serving in the
CONUS, (see note 1)
1
An officer
who has
been
officially
notified of
selection
for PCS, or
training,
or, who has
an
assignment
selection
date but has
not been
notified of
actual PCS
selection
Colonel,
including
colonel
select
X
No Active Duty
Service
Commitment,
or,
an Active Duty
Service
Commitment
that expires
within 3 months
after the event
notification date
(mo/yr)
Request a retirement
date which is not later
than the 1st day of the
4th month after the
event notification date
(mo/yr), however, the
actual retirement date
approved will be
based on the needs of
the AF. (See note 3)
2
X
Request a separation
date which is not later
than the 1st day of the
4th month after the
event notification date
(mo/yr), however, the
actual separation date
approved will be
based on the needs of
the AF.
3
X
An Active Duty
Service
Commitment
that expires
more than 3
months after the
event
notification date
(mo/yr)
Is not eligible to
request retirement or
separation under
7-day option
provisions. See para
4.5. for exceptions
4
An officer
who has an
assignment
selection
date (based
on
placement
Lt Col or
below
X
(See note
4)
No Active Duty
Service
Commitment,
or,
an Active Duty
Service
Commitment
Request a retirement
date which is not later
than the 1st day of the
12th month after
assignment selection
date establishment
(mo/yr), however, the
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on the final
VML) but
has not
been
officially
notified of
actual PCS
selection
that expires
within 12
months after the
assignment
selection date
(mo/yr)
actual retirement date
approved will be
based on the needs of
the AF.
5
An officer
officially
notified of
selection
for PCS or
training
X
(See note
5)
No Active Duty
Service
Commitment,
or,
an Active Duty
Service
Commitment
that expires
within 6 months
after the event
notification date
(mo/yr), or, has
an Active Duty
Service
Commitment
that does not
exceed the
Active Duty
Service
Commitment he
or she would
incur for the
event for which
selected
Request a retirement
date which is not later
than the 1st day of the
7th month after event
notification date
(mo/yr) (refer to
paragraph 5.29), or,
the 1st day of the
month after
completion of 20
years TAFMS or
Active Duty Service
Commitment,
whichever is latest.
The actual retirement
date approved will be
based on the needs of
the AF.
6
An officer
officially
notified of
selection
for PCS or
training
Lt Col or
below
X
(See note
6)
An existing
Active Duty
Service
Commitment
that expires
after the Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that will be
incurred from
event for which
selected
is not eligible to
request retirement or
separation under 7-
day option provisions.
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7
An officer
who has an
assignment
selection
date (based
on
placement
on the final
VML) but
has not
been
officially
notified of
actual PCS
selection
Lt Col or
below
X
(See note 7)
No Active Duty
Service
Commitment,
or an Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that expires
within 12
months after the
ASD
Request a separation
date which is not later
the 1st day of the 12th
month after
assignment selection
date establishment,
however, the actual
separation date
approved will be
based on the needs of
the AF.
8
An officer
officially
notified of
selection
for PCS or
training
Lt Col or
below
X
(See note 8)
No Active Duty
Service
Commitment,
or an Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that expires
within 6 months
after the event
notification date
(mo/yr), or, has
an Active Duty
Service
Commitment
that does not
exceed the
Active Duty
Service
Commitment he
or she would
incur for the
event for which
selected and the
Active Duty
Service
Commitment he
or she would
incur for the
event for which
selected will not
take them over
Request a separation
date which is not later
than the 1
st
day of the
7th month after event
notification date
(mo/yr) (refer to
paragraph 5.29.), or
the day after
completion of the
current Active Duty
Service Commitment,
whichever is latest.
The actual separation
date approved will be
based on the needs of
the AF.
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20 years
TAFMSD
9
An officer
officially
notified of
selection
for PCS or
training
Lt Col or
below
X
(See note 9)
No Active Duty
Service
Commitment,
or an Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that will expire
before he or she
reaches 20
years TAFMS
and the Active
Duty Service
Commitment he
or she would
incur for the
event for which
selected extends
beyond the date
they reach 20
years TAFMS
Request a retirement
date which is no later
than the 1st day of the
month after the month
he or she completes
20 years TAFMS.
10
An officer
officially
notified of
selection
for PCS or
training
Lt Col or
below
X
(See note
10)
X
(See note
11)
No Active Duty
Service
Commitment,
or an Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that will expire
after he or she
reaches 20
years TAFMS,
but will not take
him or her
beyond the
Active Duty
Service
Commitment he
or she would
incur for event
for which
selected
Request a retirement
date which is not later
than the date he or
she completes 20
years TAFMS, or his
or her longest Active
Duty Service
Commitment (if
current Active Duty
Service Commitment
takes him or her
beyond 20 years
TAFMS).
11
Enlisted
officially
CMSgt or
below
X
The required
retainability and
Request a retirement
date which is not later
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notified of
selection
for PCS,
TDY, or
training, or
who has an
assignment
selection
date but has
not been
notified of
actual PCS
selection
(See note
12)
no Active Duty
Service
Commitment,
or an Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that expires
within 6 months
after the event
notification date
(mo/yr)
than the 1st day of the
7th month after the
event notification date
(mo/yr) if he or she
reaches 20 years
TAFMS on or before
the 1st day of the 7th
month in current
enlistment.
12
X
(See note
13)
Insufficient
retainability and
refuses to
obtain it and no
Active Duty
Service
Commitment,
or an Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that expires
within 6 months
after the event
notification date
(mo/yr)
Request a retirement
date which is not later
than the 1st day of the
7th month after the
event notification date
(mo/yr) if he or she
reaches 20 years
TAFMS on or before
the 1st day of the 7th
month in current
enlistment, or current
enlistment as
extended as outlined
in paragraphs
5.29.3.6.4 and
5.29.3.7; or may
decline to obtain PCS
retainability as
outlined in paragraph
5.28.
13
Enlisted
officially
notified of
selection
for PCS,
TDY, or
training, or
who has an
assignment
selection
date but
has not
been
notified of
CMSgt or
below
X
(See note
14)
Insufficient
retainability and
refuses to
obtain it
Is not eligible to
request retirement
under 7-day option
provisions, but may
decline to obtain
retainability as
outlined in paragraph
5.29.
14
X
(See note
15)
The required
retainability and
an Active Duty
Service
Commitment
that expires
more than 6
Is not eligible to
request retirement
under 7-day option
provisions.
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actual PCS
selection
months after the
event
notification date
(mo/yr)
15
X
(See note
16)
The required
retainability and
no Active Duty
Service
Commitment,
or an Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that expires
more than 6
months after the
event
notification date
(mo/yr)
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 5.29 DO NOT use this table alone to determine
eligibility or effective dates. DO NOT use this table when Airmen are serving OS or on a
CONUS maximum stabilized tour, instead use paragraphs 5.29.2.7.2, or 5.29.2.7.3 (for officers)
or paragraphs 5.29.3.6.2 or 5.29.3.6.3 (for enlisted). Also see paragraph 5.28 and AFI 36-
3203 for officer and enlisted Airmen retirements, and AFI 36-3207 for officer separations.
2. Establishment of an assignment selection date is addressed in paragraph 5.23 and Table 5.7
During the time between establishment of an assignment selection date and notification of actual
PCS selection (with an end location, etc.), if an Airman requests separation or retirement, the
request must be according to 7-day option provisions. (T-1)
3. If a colonel or colonel select has 19 years TAFMS or more and will not reach 20 years
TAFMS as of the 1st day of the 4th month following event notification (mo/yr) the officer may
request a retirement date through AF/DPO for the first day of the month upon completion of 20
years TAFMS. (T-1)
4. The following is an example to clarify Rule 4:
Member: Lt Col Schuler
Assignment selection date: 10 Nov 2010 (placement on final Vulnerable Mover List)
TAFMSD: 26 Feb 1991 (19 years, 9 months as of assignment selection date)
Current Active Duty Service Commitment: 11 Mar 2011 (expires within 12 months after the
assignment selection date)
Lt Col Schuler may request a retirement date which is no later than 1 Nov 2011 (1st day of the
12
th
month after assignment selection date establishment) but no earlier than 1 Apr 2011 (1st day
of the month following completion of an existing Active Duty Service Commitment)
5. The following is an example to clarify Rule 5:
Member: Maj Lewis
Assignment selection date: 1 Mar 2010
Assignment Notification Date: 4 Mar 2010
TAFMSD: 28 Dec 1987 (over 20 years as of assignment notification date)
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Current Active Duty Service Commitment: N/A
Incurring Active Duty Service Commitment: 24 months from 31 Aug 2010 RNLTD
New Active Duty Service Commitment: 31 Aug 2012
Maj Lewis may request a retirement date which is no later than 1 Oct 2010 (1st day of the 7
th
month after event notification date) but no earlier than 1 Jul 2010 (minimum 120 days)
6. The following is an example to clarify Rule 6:
Member: Lt Col Hunter
Assignment selection date: 1 Mar 2011
Assignment Notification Date: 6 Mar 2011
TAFMSD: 26 Feb 1991 (19 years, 9 months as of assignment notification date)
Current Active Duty Service Commitment: 11 Mar 2014 (expires beyond the incurring Active
Duty Service Commitment for PCS)
Incurring Active Duty Service Commitment: 24 months from 30 Apr 2011 RNLTD
New Active Duty Service Commitment: 30 Apr 2013
Lt Col Hunter is ineligible for retirement under the 7-day option
7. The following is an example to clarify Rule 7:
Member: Capt Thomas
Assignment selection date: 10 Nov 2010 (placement on final VML)
TAFMSD : 9 Aug 2004 (6 years, 3 months as of assignment selection date)
Current Active Duty Service Commitment: 12 Aug 2011 (expires within 12 months after the
assignment selection date)
Incurring Active Duty Service Commitment: 24 months from 20 Jun 2011 RNLTD
New Active Duty Service Commitment: 20 Jun 2013
Capt Thomas may request a separation date which is no later than 1 Nov 2011 (1st day of the
12
th
month after assignment selection date establishment) but no earlier than 13 Aug 2011 (day
after completion of the current Active Duty Service Commitment)
8. The following is an example to clarify Rule 8:
Member: Capt Galluci
Assignment selection date: 10 Feb 2011
Assignment Notification Date: 14 Feb 2011
TAFMSD: 17 Dec 2003 (7 years, 2 month as of assignment notification date)
Current Active Duty Service Commitment: 1 Jan 2013
Incurring Active Duty Service Commitment: 24 months from 10 Jul 2011 RNLTD
New Active Duty Service Commitment: 10 Jul 2013
Capt Galluci may only request a separation date of 2 Jan 2013 (date following completion of the
current Active Duty Service Commitment)
9. The following is an example to clarify Rule 9:
Member: Maj Houston
Assignment selection date: 3 Mar 2010
Assignment Notification Date: 4 Mar 2010 (to Hawaii)
TAFMSD: 15 Oct 1992 (18 years, 5 months TAFMS as of assignment notification date)
Current Active Duty Service Commitment: 30 Sep 2011 (won’t take her beyond 20 yrs TAFMS
or beyond the incurring Active Duty Service Commitment for PCS)
Incurring Active Duty Service Commitment: 36 months from 31 Aug 2011 RNLTD
New Active Duty Service Commitment: 31 Aug 2014
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Maj Houston may only request a retirement date of 1 Nov 2012 (1st day of the month following
completion of 20 years TAFMS).
10. The following is an example to clarify Rule 10:
Member: Lt Col Floyd
Assignment selection date: 15 Mar 2010
Assignment Notification Date: 18 Mar 2010
TAFMSD: 20 Jun 1991 (19 years, 3 months as of assignment notification date)
Current Active Duty Service Commitment: 30 Nov 2011 (takes her beyond 20 yrs TAFMS but
not beyond the incurring Active Duty Service Commitment for PCS)
Incurring Active Duty Service Commitment: 24 Months from 1 Jun 2010 RNLTD
New Active Duty Service Commitment: 1 Jun 2012
Lt Col Floyd may only request a retirement date of 1 Dec 2011 (1st day of the month following
completion of current Active Duty Service Commitment that takes her beyond 20 years
TAFMS).
11. The following is an example to clarify Rule 10
Member: Lt Col Bowes
Assignment selection date: 15 Mar 2010
Assignment Notification Date: 18 Mar 2010
TAFMSD: 20 Sep 1991 (18 years, 6 months as of notification date)
Current Active Duty Service Commitment: N/A
Incurring Active Duty Service Commitment: 24 Months from 1 Jun 2010 RNLTD
New Active Duty Service Commitment: 1 Jun 2012
Lt Col Bowes may only request a retirement date of 1 Oct 2011 (1st day of the month following
completion of 20 yrs TAFMS).
12. The following is an example to clarify Rule 11 when Airman is assigned in the CONUS,
who is over 19 years TAFMS or more, has an Active Duty Service Commitment expiring within
6 months, does have full retainability, and can retire on the 1
st
day of the 7
th
month following
event notification.
Member: MSgt Escobar
Assignment selection date: 15 Sep 2016
Assignment Notification Date: 16 Sep 2016
TAFMSD: 2 Jan 1997 (19 years, 8 months as of notification date)
Date of Separation: 31 Dec 2018 (24 months retainability from 15 Dec 2016 RNLTD)
ETS: 31 Dec 2018 (24 months retainability from 15 Dec 2016 RNLTD)
Current Active Duty Service Commitment: 18 Jan 2017 (expires 4 months after event
notification date)
MSgt Escobar may request a retirement date of 1 Feb 2017 (earliest date/completion of Active
Duty Service Commitment) or 1 Apr 2017 (latest date/1st day of the 7
th
month after notification).
13. The following is an example to clarify Rule 12 when Airman is assigned in the CONUS,
who has 19 years TAFMS or more, has an Active Duty Service Commitment expiring within 6
months, does not have full retainability and is requesting to retire in lieu of, will not complete an
AF Form 964, but may retire on a date as extended as outlined in paragraph 5.29.3.6.4 and
5.29.3.7.
Member: MSgt Culley
Assignment selection date: 15 Sep 2016
Assignment Notification Date: 16 Sep 2016
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TAFMSD: 5 Sep 1997 (19 years as of notification date)
Date of Separation: 12 Jul 2017 (6 months retainability from 15 Jan 2017 RNLTD)
ETS: 12 Jul 2017 (6 months retainability from 15 Jan 2017 RNLTD)
Current Active Duty Service Commitment: 18 Feb 2017 (expires 5 months after event
notification date)
MSgt Culley may request a retirement date of 1 Oct 2017 ONLY; which is the 1st day of the
month following the month he reaches retirement eligibility; however is required to request for
extension of enlistment with his retirement application and will not complete an AF Form 964.
14. The following is an example to clarify Rule 13 when Airman is assigned in the CONUS,
does not have full retainability and refuses to obtain it, and are not eligible to request retirement.
Member: MSgt Miller
Assignment selection date: 15 Sep 2016
Assignment Notification Date: 16 Sep 2016
TAFMSD: 24 Oct 1998 (17 years, 11 months as of notification date)
Date of Separation: 14 May 2017 (5 months retainability from 31 Dec 2016 RNLTD)
ETS: 14 May 2017 (5 months retainability from 31 Dec 2016 RNLTD)
MSgt Miller is not retirement eligible and is ineligible to 7-day opt, he does not have full
retainability and refuses to obtain it, then he must decline retainability on an AF Form 964, as
outlined in paragraph 5.28
15. The following is an example to clarify Rule 14 when Airman is assigned in the CONUS,
does have full retainability, has an Active Duty Service Commitment beyond 6 months, and is
not eligible to request retirement.
Member: CMSgt Alejandro
Assignment selection date: 15 Sep 2016
Assignment Notification Date: 16 Sep 2016
TAFMSD: 2 May 1997 (19 years, 4 months as of notification date)
Date of Separation: 31 Dec 2018 (24 months retainability from 15 Dec 2016 RNLTD)
ETS: 31 Dec 2018 (24 months retainability from 15 Dec 2016 RNLTD)
Current Active Duty Service Commitment: 18 May 2017 (more than 6 months)
CMSgt Alejandro has an Active Duty Service Commitment beyond 6 months and has the
retainability for the assignment, therefore she is ineligible for retirement under the 7-day option
program and must go on assignment. Declination is not an option.
16. The following is an example to clarify Rule 14 when Airman is assigned in the CONUS,
does have full retainability, does not have an Active Duty Service Commitment, and are not
retirement eligible.
Member: SMSgt Haines
Assignment selection date: 15 Sep 2016
Assignment Notification Date: 16 Sep 2016
TAFMSD: 2 Nov 1999 (16 years, 10 months as of notification date)
Date of Separation: 31 Dec 2018 (24 months retainability from 15 Dec 2016 RNLTD)
ETS: 31 Dec 2018 (24 months retainability from 15 Dec 2016 RNLTD)
SMSgt Haines has no Active Duty Service Commitment and has the retainability for the
assignment, and is not retirement eligible; therefore she is ineligible for retirement under the 7-
day option program and must go on assignment. Declination is not an option.
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Table 5.9. De-Conflicting PCS Assignment and AEF Contingency Deployment Selection.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
D
If the AEF contingency
deployment vulnerability
window & PCS
assignment RNLTD
overlap and assignment
selection was: (see notes
1 and 4)
And the
Airman is a
volunteer for
the
assignment
And the
Airman is a
non-volunteer
for the
assignment
Then the commander in
priority order will:
1
Prior to AEF contingency
deployment selection
X
X
1. Select another Airman to
deploy.
2. If no other Airmen are
available, request an RNLTD
extension with justification.
(see notes 2 and 4)
2
After AEF contingency
deployment selection and
is within 60 days of
departure for the AEF
contingency deployment
or required associated
training (see note 4)
X
X
1. Request an RNLTD
extension (see note 2).
2. Request assignment
cancellation (see note 3).
3
After AEF contingency
deployment selection, and
has more than 60 days till
departure for the AEF
contingency deployment
or required associated
training
(see note 4)
X
1. Select another Airman to
deploy.
2. Request an RNLTD
extension with justification
(see notes 2 and 4).
3. Request assignment
cancellation (see note 3).
4
X
Reselect for AEF
contingency deployment as
non-volunteer PCS selection
remains firm.
5
After AEF contingency
deployment departure
(see note 4)
X
1. Request an RNLTD
extension (see note 5).
2. Request assignment
cancellation (see note 3).
6
X
1. Request an RNLTD
extension.
2. Request assignment
cancellation.
NOTES: (The mission ultimately dictates if a RNLTD adjustment or assignment cancellation is
most appropriate. The gaining CC, losing CC, HQ AFPC/DP2, work closely together to
determine what action is in the best interest of the Air Force and the Airman.)
1. Placement in an AEF contingency deployment vulnerability window (i.e. association) is not
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the same as being identified to actually deploy. Being identified to deploy is defined as being
tasked (selected by name) and/or training for the deployment has already started.
2. Requests are forwarded to HQ AFPC/DP3AM as an exception to policy and are considered
on a case-by-case basis. Commander must justify why the Airman cannot be replaced on
deployment. In case of short notice assignment, a later RNLTD may be appropriate. (T-1)
3. Upon CC request, HQ AFPC/DP2 assignment teams will cancel the PCS regardless of the
Airman’s volunteer status.
4. Updating the proper duty status code (20, 21 or 25), AEF Indicator, and accurately reporting
departure dates in the personnel data system, prevents the assignment system from selecting
Airmen for OS assignments with a RNLTD within the deployment period plus 30-days upon
return.
5. The CC must request a RNLTD extension as the only option if the Airman was a volunteer
for the assignment. (T-1) Returning the Airman from deployment is not an option unless the
deployed CC, Command Chief Master Sergeant, MAJCOM/A1R, HQ AFPC/DP2, and HQ
AFPC/DP3AM agree it is in the best interest of the Air Force.
Table 5.10. Determining Projected Departure Date and RNLTD.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
If PCS is
Then the Projected Departure
Date is determined IAW
paragraph 5.31 and
And the RNLTD is determined IAW
paragraph 5.32 and is
1
CONUS to OS
The commander and Airman
The last day of the requirement
month, or as directed by the
assignment OPR.
2
Consecutive
overseas tour
The commander and Airman and
departure must be within the
DEROS month
3
OS to CONUS
The DEROS plus 45 calendar days,
or as directed by the assignment
OPR.
4
CONUS to CONUS
(unless rule 5, 6, or 7
applies)
The commander and Airman
The last day of the requirement
month, or as directed by the
assignment OPR.
5
From training or
education (does not
apply to non-prior
service (NPS)
enlisted pipeline
students, refer to
Attachment 17 to
determine Projected
Departure Date and
RNLTD)
The commander and the
graduation date (see note)
45 calendar days after the graduation
date (see note).
6
To training or
education
The commander and Airman,
and if current assignment is OS,
departure must be within
DEROS month
1 day before the class starting date,
or as required by the Air Force
Education and Training Course
Announcements.
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7
Due to base or unit
deactivation or
closure (CONUS-to-
CONUS, OS-to-OS
only); (for CONUS-
to-OS, use rule 1; for
OS to CONUS, use
rule 3)
By the commander based on
mission requirements and, as an
exception, the departure date
may exceed 60 days before
RNLTD without approval of the
assignment OPR
As directed by the assignment OPR.
8
From a joint duty
assignment tour
(officer only)
Departure before expiration of
assignment availability code 46
is not authorized except per
paragraph 5.11.
NOTE: When the PCS is OS, the Airman’s port call may be earlier than the RNLTD month as
determined by the actual departure date, and leave and travel time authorized. This will preclude
a requirement to request a change to the RNLTD and Airman to not use more leave than desired.
Under such circumstances, reporting OS prior to the RNLTD month does not result in a Category
1 PCS Processing Discrepancy.
Table 5.11. Officer Mandatory Utilization Requirements.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
If the officer (see note 1)
Then utilization is (see note
1)
And the utilization field or AFS is
(see note 1)
1
Is a 2Lt accession (not
scheduled for
undergraduate pilot or
navigator training)
In the AFS in which
accessed for 4 years from
date of entry on active duty
Determined by HQ AFPC/DP2.
2
Graduates from USAF
Test Pilot School
3 years, effective the day
after graduation
Determined by assignment OPR.
3
Is in the 13BX career field
and completes MAJCOM
specialized training
leading to fully qualified
AFS
2 years, effective the day
after completion of training
13BX.
4
Is a rated officer
completing formal flying
training
2 years, effective the day
after completion of training
(see note 2)
In aircraft for which the officer
trained or as directed by HQ
AFPC/DP2O.
5
Completes formal or
special technical training
Equal to Active Duty
Service Commitment
incurred under AFI 36-2107
but not exceed 4 years,
effective the day after
completion of training (see
The AFS for which the officer
trained.
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note 3)
6
Graduates from the Air
Force Institute of
Technology education
program (including
Airmen Education and
Commissioning Program,
except Minute Man
Education Program after 1
Feb 80)
3 years effective the day
after completion of the
education program. For
AECP, 3 years, effective on
Extended Active Duty date
The same as held while assigned
to Air Force Institute of
Technology, and the assignment
OPR will assign the Airman to an
Advance Academic Degree
position per paragraph 5.49. (does
not apply to Airmen Education
and Commissioning Program).
7
Must remain in a specific
AFS for other reasons
approved by the
assignment OPR.
Period determined by the
assignment OPR
Determined by the assignment
OPR.
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 5.47 The mandatory utilization requirements
apply whether or not the personnel data system reflects the requirement. Submit requests for
exception to the assignment OPR.
2. EXCEPTION: USAF Weapons Instructor Course is 3 years.
3. EXCEPTION: Department of Defense Equal Opportunity Management Course is 2 years.
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Chapter 6
OVERSEA (OS) DUTY
6.1. OS General Information. Mission sensitivities, coupled with the OS environment, require
assignment of Airmen whose qualifications, performance, and conduct meet established AF
standards. This chapter supplements the general policies and procedures prescribed elsewhere in
this instruction and contains guidance applicable to OS tour lengths, management of Airmen while
assigned OS, and actions in conjunction with OS tour completion. Airmen will not be assigned to
active duty on land outside the US and its territories or possessions until they have completed AF
basic training requirements. In time of war or national emergency declared by Congress or the
President, the period of required basic training (to include specialty training immediately following
basic training), or its equivalent, shall not be less than 12 weeks. Airmen must be at least 18 years
of age to be assigned to a hostile fire or imminent danger area (See Table 2.2). The DoD Financial
Management Regulation (DoD FMR), Volume 7A designates those areas which are hostile fire or
imminent danger areas.
6.2. OS Tour Lengths. OS tour lengths prescribed by DoD are normally based on quality of life
conditions with long tour locations usually comparing favorably to U.S. standards. Normally all
Airmen assigned to a location serve the prescribed tour length, regardless of the military Service
in which they serve. However, there are exceptions and most of these are shown below or are
listed by location in the PDTATAC AP-TL-01. Also, OS tour lengths Airmen serve can be
affected by choices Airmen are authorized to make as outlined in paragraph 6.11. Airmen
performing duty at a permanent duty station which has a different tour length than that of their
parent organization or a different tour length than the location of the manpower authorization to
which assigned (see paragraph 1.2 and 2.4 for additional guidance), will serve the tour length
applicable to their permanent duty station. (T-1) Per Congressional guidance, the standard tour
length for Airmen stationed outside the CONUS is 36 months accompanied and 24 months
unaccompanied (except for Alaska and Hawaii), unless the AF provides conclusive evidence to
the DoD that tours at specific locations should be shorter because of the lack of support facilities.
The tour length (for assignment planning purposes) is 36 months accompanied and 24 months
unaccompanied if the PDTATAC AP-TL-01 does not specify a tour length for a location.
Accompanied by dependent tours and command sponsorship of dependents are permitted only
when government family quarters or government approved family quarters and support facilities
are available to the Airman. When a tour length of less than 36/24 is requested, before selection
of Airmen for PCS, the Assignment OPR must obtain tour length approval from DoD according
to paragraph 6.2.1 below, or by SAF when the guidance in paragraph 6.2.3 applies. (T-0)
6.2.1. Request to Establish or Change OS Tour Lengths. The DoD is the approval authority
for establishment of, or changes to, OS tour lengths, except those described in paragraph
6.2.3. Requests to establish a tour length or change to the DoD prescribed tour lengths reflected
in the PDTATAC AP-TL-01, require the coordination of the Services affected and are
submitted by the Unified Commander concerned, through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, to the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), for final decision. DoDI
1315.18 contains specific site survey data and other information required as justification for
the requested tour length. Tour lengths based on factors other than quality of life conditions
are requested as an exception according to paragraph 6.2.2 and approved by DoD.
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6.2.1.1. Whenever possible, the effective date of a change of OS tour length should be far
enough in advance (approximately 12 months or more) that the fewest number of Airmen
projected for assignment are affected, or a sufficient amount of time exists to cancel
Airmen selected for PCS and reselect, if appropriate, without undue hardship to Airmen or
waste of PCS funds. This is very important when the OS PCS selection criteria changes
from long to short, or vice versa. Because of commitments to follow-on assignments, etc.,
it may not be possible in all cases to preclude any impact on Airmen who are projected for
assignment. Similarly, whenever possible, a tour length change should exclude those
Airmen currently assigned unless it is clearly appropriate to include them. Establishing a
tour length change effective date which affects Airmen already selected for assignment or
currently assigned can create turmoil, hardship, stress on families and Airmen, and generate
additional PCS costs.
6.2.1.2. When an OS tour length change requires an immediate or near-term effective date
affecting Airmen projected with an assignment or currently assigned, specific guidance is
provided when the tour length change is announced.
6.2.2. Tour Length Exceptions. In some instances tour lengths are specified by DoD based on
duty to be performed or category of Airmen rather than being based on the normal tour length
criteria which is quality of life conditions. Also, for some assignments, DoD has approved an
AF request for exception to the normal prescribed tour length. The assignment instructions or
other guidance identifies the tour length to be served in conjunction with the assignment. When
a tour length is based on criteria other than normal quality of life criteria (such as duty to be
performed, category of Airmen, or the tour length for AF Airmen is an exception), such tours
are not prorated (also see paragraph 6.8). Requests for tour length exceptions (those which
are not based on quality of life conditions at a location, such as, for Professional Military
Education (PME), formal education, in conjunction with training, a school, scholarship,
fellowship or grant, and so on) may be submitted per paragraph 4.5 for consideration and
approval by the appropriate level. Adequate time should be allowed to permit the exception
request to be submitted to DoD for consideration. When it is known that the duration of an
assignment is less than the normal prescribed tour length for an OS location, then either a
request for OS tour length exception is requested and approved in advance, or curtailment of
the tour length prescribed for the location is requested and approved as an exception per
paragraph 4.5. Documentation on approved OS tour length exceptions, including some
circumstances not listed in this instruction, is maintained by HQ AFPC/DP3AM.
6.2.3. "AF Only" Tour Lengths. The SAF may establish the tour length for a location or
country not listed in the PDTATAC AP-TL-01 provided only AF Airmen (fewer than 25) are
assigned and it does not involve introducing command-sponsored dependents into an area
where dependents currently are not authorized. The documentation required in support of these
requests is the same as that to establish or change a tour length as explained in paragraph
6.2.1, but does not require DoD approval.
6.2.4. Alaska and Hawaii Tour Lengths. Assignment to a major military installation in Alaska
and Hawaii is, in many respects, similar to duty within the CONUS (customs, laws, language,
etc.). However, some aspects are similar to duty OS, that is, geographically separated from
the CONUS, Airmen receive OS allowances, and so on. For these reasons, personnel
management for most locations in Alaska and Hawaii is a combination of both CONUS and
OS policies and procedures. Unless the PDTATAC AP-TL-01 indicates otherwise, both the
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accompanied and unaccompanied minimum tour lengths are 36 months. Airmen who desire
to remain assigned beyond completion of the minimum tour may opt to keep their automatic
indefinite DEROS (see paragraph 6.5.5.1.1), request extension of tour, or an IPCOT.
6.2.5. Officer joint duty assignment (JDA) OS Tour Length. See paragraph 5.56. To receive
credit for completion of a JDA tour, the period of time an officer must serve OS may differ
from the normal DoD prescribed tour length (tour length published on joint duty assignment
listing). (T-0) A joint duty assignment tour is not subject to tour proration.
6.2.6. Air Liaison Officer and Air Mobility Liaison Officer Duty Tour Length.
6.2.6.1. Officers assigned from the CONUS to OS for Air Liaison Officer/Air Mobility
Liaison Officer duty must serve a minimum of 24 months, accompanied or unaccompanied,
at the Air Liaison Officer/Air Mobility Liaison Officer location. (T-1) Upon completion
of the 24 month Air Liaison Officer/Air Mobility Liaison Officer tour, officers may be
reassigned on a consecutive overseas tour to serve the full prescribed tour at the gaining
location, for which they receive COT leave travel allowances, or they may be reassigned
to the CONUS. An Air Liaison Officer/Air Mobility Liaison Officer tour is not subject to
proration.
6.2.6.2. Officers reassigned intra-theater to serve an Air Liaison Officer/Air Mobility
Liaison Officer tour serve a minimum of 18 months of a 36 month tour at the initial OS
location. Then they must serve the remaining 18 months at the Air Liaison Officer/Air
Mobility Liaison Officer location. (T-1) Consecutive overseas tour leave travel allowances
are not authorized as this move is a continuation of OS tour. An Air Liaison Officer/Air
Mobility Liaison Officer tour is not subject to proration.
6.2.7. Contract Tours. Airmen assigned to locations where the tour length is specified by
government-to-government contract will serve the specified contract tour. (T-0) The fact that
a foreign government may be reimbursing the US government for costs associated with a
mission does not exempt the AF from complying with DoD and AF assignment policies.
Contract tours cannot be prorated.
6.2.8. Medical Service Officer Shortage Specialty Accompanied OS Tour Length. Two and
three year obligated medical service officers serving in shortage specialties as determined by
the SAF in consultation with the AF Surgeon General, are allowed to serve two year
accompanied tours in long tour areas. Travel of dependents OS, shipment of household goods,
etc., at government expense is contingent upon the officer meeting all other allowance criteria
except the normal accompanied long tour retainability requirement.
6.2.9. Defense Attaché Tour Lengths. The Director, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA),
determines the tour lengths and whether the tours will be accompanied or unaccompanied for
Airmen assigned to the Defense Attaché System. Assignment instructions stipulate the tour
length to be served. Attaché tours are not subject to proration.
6.2.10. Command Sponsored Position List Tour Lengths. A command sponsored position is
a position established as such because of a direct supporting role to the warfighter or life
support, mission essential to maintain the armistice and/or support the warfighter. These
positions require duties where continuity is essential to mission effectiveness and a list of
positions is maintained by the installation. At locations where election of the accompanied by
dependents tour is restricted by a command sponsored position, a limited number of Airmen
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selected to serve what is otherwise a dependent-restricted unaccompanied tour may be given
the opportunity to elect an accompanied by dependents tour and receive command sponsorship
of dependents. The criteria used to determine who may be authorized to elect an accompanied
tour may vary. Not all Airmen are eligible to serve an accompanied tour in those locations
where such tours are authorized. Eligibility is contingent upon the Airman’s actual duty
assignment. Airmen identified to fill or offered a command sponsored position, but who elect
instead to serve the unaccompanied tour length, are not required to serve the accompanied tour
length and are considered to be serving a dependent-restricted unaccompanied tour.
6.2.11. Key Billet Tour Length. Certain manpower positions may be formally designated and
approved as "key billets" in OS units or activities where the presence of the Airman is of such
unusual responsibility that continued presence for at least 24 months is determined to be
absolutely essential to the mission of the activity of the unit or to the US presence in that area.
The key billet designation applies only to those OS locations where the accompanied tour is at
least 24 months. Airmen filling key billets, whether accompanied or unaccompanied, will
serve a 24 month tour. (T-0) Key billet tours are not subject to proration.
6.2.11.1. Since it is mandatory that Airmen filling approved key billets serve the 24 month
tour, requests for key billet designations must be submitted, in writing, by the requester
through the unified commander (USPACOM, USCENTCOM, USCINCLANT, etc. when
joint positions are involved), or for Service-specific positions through the parent MAJCOM
to the approval authority with an information copy to HQ AF/A1PPA and HQ
AFPC/DP3AM. (T-1) The approval authority, as reflected in DoDI 1315.18, is as follows:
6.2.11.1.1. The Joint Chiefs of Staff for the Joint Staff and other activities under its
cognizance.
6.2.11.1.2. The Principal Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel & Readiness) for
joint staffs and activities under OSD cognizance.
6.2.11.1.3. The Secretary concerned, when subparagraphs 6.2.11.1.1. or 6.2.11.1.2. do
not apply.
6.2.11.2. Key billet requests include:
6.2.11.2.1. Specific duty location, MAJCOM, AFSC, grade, duty title, and position
number.
6.2.11.2.2. Position description and justification for a 24 month tour based on the
unusual responsibility and need for continuity in the position.
6.2.11.2.3. Statement that government-furnished quarters are available for the Airman
and that concurrent travel of dependents is authorized.
6.2.11.2.4. Statement that key billet is at a location where command sponsorship of
family members is authorized.
6.2.11.3. Once the approval authority makes a decision, the requester, AF/A1PPA, and
HQ AFPC/ DP3AM is notified. The approval authority and HQ AFPC/DP3AM will
maintain a master listing of all approved AF key billets. (T-1) When a position no longer
requires key billet designation or the designated position changes, the original requesting
activity will notify HQ AFPC/DP3AM, in writing, so the master list can be kept current.
(T-1)
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6.2.12. Designated Location Move Tour Length. Airmen selected for assignment to a
dependent-restricted location who request and receive approval for a Designated Location
Move according to AFI 36-3020 serve an unaccompanied tour of 24 months when the OS
country where the Airman will serve is the same as the native country of his or her civilian
spouse (see Table 6.1). (T-1) Airmen do not receive short tour credit. A Designated Location
Move tour is not subject to proration. For award of ODSD based on a 24 month
unaccompanied Designated Location Move tour refer to Table 6.5.
6.2.13. (Enlisted Only) Extended Long OS Tour (ELT) Length. The AF extended long OS
tour length is the prescribed long accompanied or unaccompanied tour shown in the
PDTATAC AP-TL-01, plus 12 additional months. This voluntary program affords enlisted
Airmen special assignment selection consideration ahead of volunteers for the DoD prescribed
OS tour length according to the priorities shown in Table 5.3. Example: an enlisted Airman
with dependents who volunteers and is selected as an extended long tour volunteer for a
location with a 36 month accompanied and 24 month unaccompanied tour length would be
required to serve 48 months accompanied or 36 months unaccompanied. NOTE: This
program does not apply to short tour locations, that is, the PDTATAC AP-TL-01 lists the tour
lengths as NA/12, 24/12, or 24/15. Enlisted Airmen who are selected for an extended long
tour , but do not have, do not desire, or are ineligible to obtain retainability will not be permitted
to retain an assignment and change to the standard tour length (accompanied or
unaccompanied). (T-1) Allowing such action would result in enlisted Airmen receiving special
assignment selection priority without serving the longer tour. First term Airmen who have
extended their enlistment the maximum IAW AFI 36-2606 may request a delay in obtaining
the service retainability for a portion of the extended long OS tour if they have retainability for
the prescribed standard (unaccompanied or accompanied) tour length, until arrival OS as
outlined in paragraph 5.28 and Table 5.5, Rule 5 and note 7. See paragraph 6.2.13.3 and
Attachment 8 for ELT requirements in conjunction with join spouse assignment.
6.2.13.1. The AF Form 899 which directs reassignment of Airmen selected under this
program must reflect that the Airman was selected for and will serve as an extended long
tour volunteer. Example: an Airman selected as an extended long tour volunteer for
reassignment to Ramstein, Germany, who elects the accompanied tour, is required to serve
a total of 48 months. Even though the PDTATAC AP-TL-01, reflects a tour length of 36
months for an accompanied tour to Germany, the correct entry for block 11 on the AF Form
899 is “48” (JTR tour length of 36 plus the 12 months as an extended long tour volunteer).
In addition, item 12, (Extended long tour volunteer) will reflect an “X” to indicate the
Airman volunteered for, was selected for, and will serve the extended long tour
(assignment action reason is “AO, extended tour volunteer”). Finally, item 24 (Remarks)
of the AF Form 899 will reflect the correct Active Duty Service Commitment of “48”
months (tour length plus 12) and the statement, “Airman has obtained the full 48 months
retainability for the standard accompanied extended long tour .” Retainability must be
obtained before authentication of orders. This is important as the gaining MPF uses the
AF Form 899 as the source document to award initial DEROS (standard (accompanied or
unaccompanied) tour length plus 12 months). See AFI 36-2102 and the Orders Processing
Application Personnel Services Delivery Guide for further guidance in accomplishing the
AF Form 899.
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6.2.13.2. An enlisted Airman serving an extended OS tour is not usually reassigned
involuntarily from the country for which initially selected. When involuntary reassignment
to another country is necessary, the tour length is prorated on request of the enlisted Airman
according to Table 6.10, rule 1, and paragraph 6.8. On PCS notification the enlisted
Airman is required to sign a statement indicating whether or not he or she desires DEROS
proration. (T-1) When an enlisted Airman desires DEROS proration and the prorated
DEROS would result in the Airman serving less than 12 months at the gaining location,
the MPF will reclama the assignment. (T-1) The enlisted Airman is not allowed to depart
until a response to the reclama is received. (T-1)
6.2.13.3. When one Airman of an enlisted military couple is selected as an extended tour
volunteer, the joining spouse (regardless of the assignment action reason shown in the
assignment) will also serve the extended long tour (see paragraph 6.2.13 and Attachment
8, paragraph A8.8.3) unless waived by HQ AFPC/DP3AM. Waivers to less than the
prescribed accompanied standard tour length are not authorized. (T-3)
6.2.14. (Officers Only) Accompanied Equivalent Tour Length Program. The officer
accompanied equivalent tour length program affords a single officer with no dependents an
opportunity to choose to serve an OS tour equal to the accompanied tour length. NOTE: This
option does not apply to officers with a military spouse and it does not require officers who
have no dependents to complete a tour election statement. The following procedures apply:
6.2.14.1. During the initial relocation briefing, the MPF will counsel single officers with
no dependents of the option to choose an accompanied equivalent tour length when an
accompanied tour is authorized by the PDTATAC AP-TL-01. (T-1) Example: a single
captain with no dependents selected for reassignment to Ramstein AB would normally
serve a 24 month unaccompanied tour. Under this program, he or she may choose instead
to serve a 36 month accompanied equivalent tour length. The officer sends an email to his
or her MPF Assignment Counselor, Subject: (FOUO)–Officer Accompanied Equivalent
Tour Length Volunteer Statement with the following information: “I [last name, first
name, MI], [grade], [SSN], have a projected assignment to [location] and I volunteer to
serve the accompanied equivalent tour length at this location. I understand as a result of
this volunteer statement I am obligated to serve the prescribed unaccompanied tour length
of [# of months] PLUS an additional [# of months], which makes the total OS tour length
I agree to serve equal to the prescribed accompanied tour length shown in the PDTATAC
AP-TL-01. I understand and agree that my Active Duty Service Commitment will be equal
to my DEROS which will be based on the accompanied tour length. I further understand
after arrival OS that my OS tour extension opportunities and procedures for curtailment of
my OS tour will be the same as others who were required to serve the accompanied by
dependents tour length.” The MPF uses this email to record an officer’s choice and is the
source document for the entry in the Remarks section of the PCS orders as required below.
The email is filed in the Airman’s relocation folder.
6.2.14.2. Include in the officer's PCS orders the total number of months to be served in
item 11 of the AF Form 899 and include the following statement in the Remarks area when
an officer chooses to serve the accompanied equivalent tour length, "Airman elected to
serve the accompanied equivalent tour length which was approved by and corresponding
DEROS will be updated upon in-processing at gaining location."
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6.2.14.3. An officer's request to change back to the unaccompanied tour length prior to
departure may be approved by the assignment OPR and requires amendments to the PCS
orders, if previously published, to delete the officer's choice to serve the accompanied
equivalent tour length.
6.2.14.4. DEROS extension requests for officers serving the accompanied equivalent tour
length may still be requested as outlined in paragraph 6.5.6.
6.2.14.5. Any request to change back to the unaccompanied tour length after departure on
the OS PCS are processed as a DEROS curtailment as provided in paragraph 6.5.8.
6.2.15. Lask, Poland Tour Length. Airmen assigned to Lask, Poland, serve a 12-month
unaccompanied, dependent-restricted tour (NA/12) to support the aviation detachment at this
OS location. This location will not be referenced in the PDTATAC AP-TL-01, since it is an
“AF Only” tour, per paragraph 6.2.3, as authorized and approved by Secretary of the Air
Force.
6.3. Credit for OS Service. Credit is given for OS service performed in any of the Armed Forces
of the U.S. within the guidelines below. OS duty begins on the date of departure from the CONUS,
for assignment purposes, unless an Airman has leave approved in an OS area. Credit for OS
service begins on Airman’s date of arrival at the new OS station for an Airman with approved
leave in an OS area prior to reporting to a new OS duty station. Credit for OS service ends on the
date of arrival at the CONUS port of entry, unless an Airman has leave approved in an OS area
after completion of an OS tour. When an Airman has leave approved in an OS area after
completion of an OS tour, then credit for OS service ends upon departure from the current OS duty
station. As explained below, “award” of an OS service date means to give the Airman a new date
equal to the completion date of the last TDY performed in a cumulative TDY period which
qualifies for award of a new date. Example: an Airman who has never served OS has a TAFMSD
and ODSD of 10 Sep 2000. Upon completion of an OS TDY, that qualifies for credit of a
completed short tour per Table 6.6, on 25 Oct 2009; the Airman would be awarded a new ODSD
of 25 Oct 2009 and awarded short tour credit. An “adjustment” of an OS service date is adding
the number of days an Airman was in TDY status to a previously awarded date. Example: an
Airman serving in the CONUS last returned from PCS OS on 25 Sep 2003 (ODSD is 25 Sep 2003)
and he or she performs 5 days TDY OS from 1 Feb 2005 through 5 Feb 2005. Upon completion
of the OS TDY the Airman’s ODSD would be adjusted by 5 days to 30 Sep 2003.
6.3.1. In cases where the OS tour completion dates are earlier than the TAFMSD, the ODSD
and short tour return date (see paragraph 6.4.1.2 and 6.4.2.2) are updated to match the
TAFMSD (the ODSD and short tour return date cannot be before an Airman’s TAFMSD).
6.3.2. Non-CONUS residents of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the Canal Zone receive credit for
OS service performed in their home state or area since 1 May 1985. No OS credit was awarded
prior to this date.
6.3.3. AF Airmen performing duty with the Navy (such as officer Navy exchange tours) when
assigned to AF units in the CONUS (which are collocated with Navy facilities) and who are
deployed to sea are considered to be performing CONUS to OS TDY and are credited for TDY
according to the rules in Table 6.6. Airmen assigned OS and are performing duty with the
Navy are assigned PCS to land-based AF units OS (which are collocated with Navy facilities).
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These Airmen when deployed to sea are considered performing OS to OS TDY and are credited
for TDY according to the rules in Table 6.6.
6.3.4. Update of OS Service.
6.3.4.1. OS Credit for PCS. The ODSD, short tour return date, and number of short tours,
if applicable, are automatically updated in the personnel data system when the Airman
completes or is curtailed from an OS tour. The appropriate tour credit automatically
updates once the Airman in-processes at the new location and the MPF gains the Airman
to file. Tours starting prior to Jan 2000 that are missing from Airman’s record cannot be
updated by the MPF, however tours starting after Jan 2000 that are missing can be updated
by the MPF. Submit a correction request IAW paragraph 6.3.4.3 for missing tours that
started prior to Jan 2000. Table 6.5 provides the rules for award or adjustment of the
ODSD and/or short tour return date based on PCS.
6.3.4.2. OS Credit for TDY. The ODSD, short tour return date, and number of short tours,
if applicable, is automatically updated in PDS when an Airman completes 2 or more
consecutive days TDY in an OS location. This day-for-day credit is automatic when travel
vouchers are filed. The interface between the AF Military Personnel Data System and the
Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) makes it possible for Airmen to receive
automatic OS TDY credit for his or her OS service. NOTE: Airmen who perform OS
TDYs and who file their travel voucher through other than Air Force FSO (i.e., Army,
Navy) must provide a copy of their paid travel voucher to their MPF for individual update
of the OS TDY to receive credit (an automatic system interface does not exist between
Army, Navy FSOs and AF FSOs). (T-1) MPF must ensure that all data fields are updated,
using information from the travel voucher, to document the TDY. (T-1) The 43F data
documents the date the travel voucher was processed by FSO. Table 6.6 provides the rules
for award or adjustment of the ODSD and/or short tour return date based on TDY.
6.3.4.3. Errors discovered by the Airman or MPF on OS dates (ODSD, short tour return
date, OS tour dates, and/or number of short tours) must be thoroughly researched and
verified prior to submitting a correction of record request to HQ AFPC/DP3AM. (T-1) The
MPF must conduct a records audit and use a combination of the following documents to
verify OS tours or completed TDYs: travel vouchers, PCS orders, decoration citations,
EPRs/OPRs, IDA’s, records review RIP. (T-1) Requests for corrections include the start
and stop dates (day, month, and year) of the OS tour or TDY, specific country and location,
OS tour length or number of days TDY, previous ODSD and short tour return date, and
what the ODSD and short tour return date should be based on the information provided. If
the dates for the TDY tour award overlaps with another OS TDY accumulation award, the
Airman decides what type of tour they want to receive credit for IAW Table 6.6. Airmen
cannot receive dual credit for overlapping TDY tours. Tours correction requests are sent
via CMS to HQ AFPC/DP3AM IAW Personnel Services Delivery Guide, OS Credit for
PCS and TDY.
6.3.5. Credit for OS service prior to the date of this publication cannot be corrected or
otherwise changed by the MPF because policies, definitions, tour lengths, and so on are subject
to change over time. Send unusual cases, such as those based on prior service or service in
another branch of the US Armed Forces, via CMS to HQ AFPC/DP3AM (to AF/DPG for
generals and general selects, AF/DPO for colonel and colonel selectees, and AF/DPE for
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CMSgts and CMSgt selects) for review and final decision. All requests for OS duty credit for
prior service in the US Armed Forces include the documentation listed in paragraph 6.3.4.3.
It is the Airman’s responsibility to provide the documentation. Do not send cases to HQ
AFPC/DP3AM for review without the appropriate documentation to make a decision. In the
case of prior service in which an Airman claims service at sea, include special orders assigning
the Airman to and from the ship, copies of the ship's logs for the period of time sea service
claimed, reports of separation verifying the Airman’s prior service, and any other
documentation that substantiates the Airman’s request. In addition, see paragraph 6.3.4 for
the guidance on AF Airmen who perform sea duty.
6.4. Overseas Duty Selection Date (ODSD) and Short Tour Return Date. The ODSD and
short tour return date are awarded and adjusted according to Tables 6.5 and 6.6, and the following
guidelines below. HQ AFPC/DP3AM may authorize award or adjustment of ODSD/short tour
return date as an exception to the guidance in this instruction. A source document validated by
HQ AFPC/DP3AM or this instruction authorizes such credit.
6.4.1. ODSD. The ODSD is used along with other factors to place Airmen in the proper
sequence for selection for an OS tour (long or short) as shown below and in Tables 5.2 and
5.3 For selection for an OS short tour, the ODSD is used as shown below and in Table 5.2.
The ODSD is the most recent of the following:
6.4.1.1. Non-prior service Airmen are awarded an initial ODSD equal to their TAFMSD;
or
6.4.1.2. For prior service Airmen who have completed a prior OS tour, the ODSD is either
the TAFMSD or date Airmen completed the OS tour, whichever is most recent. If the stop
date of a prior service OS long tour is before the adjusted TAFMSD then the OS tour
information may be input in the personnel data system under the OS tour history area for
historical purposes, but this data does not adjust the ODSD. The ODSD remains the same
as the adjusted TAFMSD if more recent; or
6.4.1.3. The ODSD is the date an Airman arrives in the CONUS after completing a long
or short OS tour; or
6.4.1.4. The date which is 1 day before arrival at a new permanent duty station on a
consecutive overseas tour when there is no travel through the CONUS; or
6.4.1.5. On completion of the current tour for an in-place consecutive overseas tour (see
paragraph 6.5.7); or
6.4.1.6. The date of return from the last TDY when a new ODSD is awarded (see Table
6.6); or
6.4.1.7. The total number of days served on an OS TDY(s) which are added day-for-day
to the ODSD upon completion of the TDY (only TDYs of two or more consecutive days
are creditable for TDY performed after 5 Jan 1995).
6.4.2. Short Tour Return Date and Number of Short Tours Completed. The short tour return
date and number of short tours completed are used in combination with the ODSD and other
factors to place Airmen in the proper sequence for selection for OS short tours as shown in
Table 5.2. The short tour return date is the most recent of the following:
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6.4.2.1. Non-prior service Airmen are awarded an initial short tour return date equal to
their TAFMSD; or
6.4.2.2. For prior service Airmen who have completed a prior OS short tour, the short tour
return date is either the TAFMSD or date Airman completed the OS short tour, whichever
is most recent. If the stop date of a prior service OS short tour is before the adjusted
TAFMSD, then the OS tour information may be input in the personnel data system under
the OS tour history area for historical purposes, but this data does not adjust the short tour
return date. However, it is credited to the short tour counter. The short tour return date
remains the same as the adjusted TAFMSD if more recent; or
6.4.2.3. The short tour return date is the date the Airman arrives in the CONUS after
completing a short OS tour; or
6.4.2.4. The date which is 1 day before arrival at a new permanent duty station on a COT
when there is no travel through the CONUS; or
6.4.2.5. On completion of the current tour when it is a short tour for an IPCOT (see
paragraph 6.5.7); or
6.4.2.6. The date of return from the last TDY when a new short tour return date is awarded
(see Table 6.6); or
6.4.2.7. The total number of days served on an OS TDY(s) which are added day-for-day
to the short tour return date upon completion (only TDYs or two or more consecutive days
are creditable for TDY performed after 5 Jan 1995).
6.5. Date Eligible for Return from OS (DEROS) Management. The following paragraphs
provide guidance on initial establishment and computation of DEROS, adjustment of DEROS, the
OS Returnee Counseling Program, DEROS options (such as, indefinite DEROS, extension,
IPCOT), DEROS curtailments, and DEROS proration. Any request that might result in a change
of DEROS for an officer serving in a JDA position is coordinated with the joint organization
(Director, J-1, or equivalent) and HQ AFPC/DP2LWA. See Personnel Services Delivery Guide,
DEROS Management for procedural guidance.
6.5.1. Initial DEROS Establishment and Computation. The tour length for the initial DEROS
is established according to Table 6.4, an Airman’s tour election, remarks in PCS orders, the
Assignment Action Reason or instructions from the assignment OPR. The DEROS is
computed by adding the OS tour length (in months) to the date departed CONUS (or date
arrived station when applicable). Example: an Airman with an RNLTD of 30 Jun 2008 who
departs the CONUS on 20 Jun 2008 to serve a 36 month tour would have a DEROS of 20 Jun
2011. An Airman with an RNLTD of 10 Sep 2008 who departs the CONUS on 1 Sep 2008 to
serve a 12 month tour would have a DEROS of 1 Sep 2009. An Airman with an RNLTD of
10 Feb 2008 who departs the CONUS on 31 Jan 2008 and arrives on 1 Feb 2008 to serve a 12
month tour would have a DEROS of 1 Feb 2009 (this Airman should not have departed the
CONUS prior to the DEROS month according to Table 6.4 and paragraphs 5.31 and 5.32.
No other method is used to compute the DEROS except when Airman is authorized to report
prior to his or her RNLTD month. In those instances DEROS is computed by adding the OS
tour length to the RNLTD month. The DEROS is updated per the Personnel Services Delivery
Guide. The DEROS for general officers (and selectees) is established or adjusted at the
discretion of the SAF. On arrival of a general officer or selectee at the OS duty station, the
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DEROS is established as shown in Table 6.4, or based on assignment instructions from the
assignment OPR. HQ AFPC does not change the DEROS of general officers (or selectees)
once initially established. Send DEROS change requests out of system to AF/DPG for
approval and reentry into the personnel data system. For all Airmen, when PCS orders show
the Airman elected the accompanied tour, the initial DEROS is based on the accompanied tour
length, whether or not the Airman arrives with dependents. If the Airman desires to change
his or her tour election after arrival at the OS duty station, see Table 6.3 and/or paragraph
6.11.
6.5.2. Adjustment of DEROS. An adjustment of DEROS is a change (extension, curtailment,
proration, tour election change, etc.) after initial award. Table 6.4 describes those events
which necessitate adjustment of DEROS.
6.5.3. DEROS Election Option or Forecast Notification. All enlisted Airmen assigned OS and
all officers assigned to Korea only will receive a DEROS Election Option or Forecast
Notification which reflects several DEROS Options. (T-1) Officers indicate their DEROS
elections at the time they are placed on the VML for all OS locations other than Korea. The
DEROS Election Option is automated through the vMPF at short tour locations (for officers
[Korea only] and enlisted) and for enlisted Airmen (only) who are eligible to make an OS Tour
Extension Incentive Program (OTEIP) election (see Attachment 12) at long tour locations.
The DEROS Forecast Notification is automated through the vMPF at all other locations (that
is enlisted at long tour locations, except for Airmen eligible to make an OTEIP election). The
automation of the DEROS election Option and Forecast Notification, its purpose, and DEROS
options are explained below.
6.5.3.1. At locations where the unaccompanied tour length is 18 months or more, the
DEROS Election Option or Forecast Notification is automated through the vMPF between
13 to 15 months prior to an Airman’s DEROS.
6.5.3.2. At locations where the unaccompanied tour length is less than 18 months, the
DEROS Election Option or Forecast Notification is automated through the vMPF 10
months prior to DEROS.
6.5.3.3. Both the DEROS Election Option and Forecast Notification require an Airman to
elect one of the DEROS management options listed in paragraphs 6.5.5. Depending on
which option the Airman elects, additional actions may be required, such as obtaining the
required retainability.
6.5.3.3.1. Airmen who are notified of a DEROS Election Option must review it, initial
next to their preference, sign the RIP, and have their supervisor and commander sign
it. (T-1) Airmen must return the RIP to the MPF NLT 30 calendar days from date it
was produced. (T-1)
6.5.3.3.2. Airmen who are notified of a DEROS Forecast Notification must review
their options and elect a DEROS option. (T-1) The Airman must submit the RIP to the
MPF with the elected DEROS option NLT 30 calendar days from the date it was
produced. (T-1) The MPF will update the DEROS option. (T-1) This update
automatically flows the request to the commander for coordination. Once the
commander coordinates, it automatically flows to the MPF. The MPF forwards to HQ
AFPC. HQ AFPC is the final approval authority for all DEROS option requests.
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6.5.4. OS Returnee Counseling Program. All Airmen assigned OS must be advised of the
specific options available to them. (T-1) To accomplish this, the MPF must give enlisted the
Personnel Services Delivery Guide, Assignments: Overseas Returnee/CMM Counseling
Handout and must give officers the Air Force Officer Assignment System Guide. (T-1) The
MPF is responsible for providing up-to-date handouts to each Airman at the same time in which
they receive his or her DEROS Election Option or Forecast Notification RIP. Airmen are
responsible for reading the contents of the Personnel Services Delivery Guide or Air Force
Officer Assignment System Guide and ensuring they understand all their DEROS options or
seek assistance from their MPF. See Attachments 9 and 14 for program information. The
minimum OS returnee counseling requirements are satisfied when the MPF provides the
Airman a copy of the Personnel Services Delivery Guide or Air Force Officer Assignment
System Guide and confirms the Airman’s acknowledgement of receipt. An Airman’s receipt
of the handout or guide is the primary proof that counseling has been provided. The MPF is
encouraged to conduct face-to-face OS returnee counseling briefings either individually or by
group to supplement the information in the guide. MPF arranges individual counseling upon
request.
6.5.5. DEROS Options. Most DEROS options are intended to increase the stability of the
Airman and family, save PCS costs by deferring or eliminating the move of the Airman and
his or her replacement, and provide continuity to the unit of assignment. Each DEROS Option
is reviewed on its individual merits and a recommendation for approval or disapproval is based
on a combination of factors. These factors include eligibility, duty performance, conduct,
adaptability, medical suitability, the impact of continued OS duty on the Airman and family,
and opportunities for continued local career progression. A recommendation for disapproval
may not be based solely on the passage of time.
6.5.5.1. Indefinite DEROS. Airmen who desire to remain at the OS duty location beyond
their minimum prescribed tour length may elect the indefinite DEROS option. The
commander may recommend approval or disapprove the Indefinite DEROS request as long
as it is consistent with DoD and AF policy. Commanders and Airmen must comply with
procedures outlined in paragraph 6.5.3.3 to request an Indefinite DEROS. (T-1)
6.5.5.1.1. For Alaska or Hawaii, Airmen assigned to a long tour location have their
DEROS automatically changed to indefinite at the time their DEROS Election Option
or DEROS Forecast is automated in the vMPF. Airmen’s options are: confirming and
accepting the indefinite DEROS with their commander’s concurrence; requesting
reinstatement of the original DEROS; or electing any other option available as
referenced through the vMPF.
6.5.5.1.2. Enlisted Airmen with an indefinite DEROS who have OS preferences
reflected in the personnel data system receive continuous consideration for consecutive
overseas tour selection.
6.5.5.1.3. Enlisted Airmen with an indefinite DEROS must maintain at least 8 months
service retainability to maintain the indefinite DEROS and receive continuous
consecutive overseas tour consideration. (T-1) Once an enlisted Airman is within 8
months of Date of Separation, he or she is no longer considered for a consecutive
overseas tour and his or her DEROS is automatically established to match his or her
Date of Separation. This, in turn, causes the enlisted Airman to be identified for
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separation. Enlisted Airmen must obtain and maintain sufficient service retainability
to avoid establishment of an involuntary DEROS as outlined in paragraph 5.28 and
Table 6.9. (T-1)
6.5.5.1.4. Eligible enlisted Airmen who want to participate in the Overseas Tour
Extension Incentive Program cannot also elect an indefinite DEROS, and vice versa.
Participation in the Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program requires enlisted
Airmen to make an entitlement election and agree to a specific period (12 month
extension), and the period requires a specific start and stop date.
6.5.5.1.5. To establish a DEROS from an indefinite DEROS, Airmen request a
DEROS through the vMPF, self-service actions. The requested DEROS cannot be
more than 15 months, nor less than 12 months from the date of request. To allow for
systematic rotation the unit commander or the assignment OPR may approve an
alternate DEROS that is not more than 15 months or less than 9 months from the date
selected via the vMPF. Officers with an indefinite Date of Separation who want to
separate or retire upon completion of their OS tour must request establishment of a
DEROS which coincides with the date of separation or date of retirement requested.
(T-1) Enlisted Airmen who desire to retire should request establishment of a DEROS
to coincide with their retirement application. Enlisted Airmen who desire to separate
automatically have a DEROS established when they get within 8 months of Date of
Separation.
6.5.5.1.6. An Airman’s unit commander can request a DEROS be established from an
indefinite DEROS for the reasons listed in paragraph 6.5.5, or when such action serves
the best interest of the AF. In addition, the assignment OPR may also initiate such
action. Final decision on any request submitted under this paragraph is the assignment
OPR.
6.5.5.2. Airmen within 60 days of DEROS. When an Airman is within 60 days of the first
day of the DEROS month (OS returnees are considered mandatory movers) and has not
received an assignment, the MPF sends an email message to the assignment OPR. The
assignment OPR determines assignment and updates the personnel data system. The
assignment OPR will notify the MPF via return email. (T-1) The email message from the
MPF includes:
6.5.5.2.1. Grade, name, SSN (last 4), CAFSC.
6.5.5.2.2. DEROS, SEIs, CONUS and OS preferences.
6.5.5.2.3. All assignment availability codes and assignment limitation codes with date
of availability/expiration date, if applicable.
6.5.5.2.4. Date of separation. Include statement to show whether Airman extended or
reenlisted, and date of action.
6.5.5.2.5. If there are any personnel actions, assignment actions, or requests for
assignment pending that could conflict with the short-notice assignment. If so, state
the kind of action and the status. If none, so state.
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6.5.5.2.6. If Airman previously declined retainability for an assignment, was
declination statement signed, and date signed? Was the Airman a career Airman or a
first-term Airman when declination was signed?
6.5.5.2.7. CMSgts. OS selections and returnee assignment match processes for
CMSgts are managed by AF/DPE.
6.5.6. Voluntary DEROS Extension. Airmen may request a DEROS extension not to exceed
the standard accompanied tour length at the current location in a single increment. Upon
deciding how long to extend, Airmen should consider if he or she is eligible to obtain at least
12 months retainability after the requested DEROS in order to be eligible for a CONUS PCS.
Also, enlisted Airmen in a selective reenlistment bonus AFSC requesting a DEROS extension
should be counseled in regards to the effect on their Selective Reenlistment Bonus due to
retainability requirements for the DEROS extension. Selective reenlistment bonus eligible
Airmen should consider requesting a retainability suspense delay as outlined in Table 5.5. All
other enlisted Airmen must obtain the appropriate retainability as outlined in paragraph 5.28.
(T-1) To request a voluntary DEROS extension, Airmen must comply with procedures as
outlined in paragraph 6.5.6.6. (T-1) Enlisted Airmen serving in short tour areas who extend
their OS tour for a period of 6 or more months and those in long tour areas who extend for a
period of 12 months are given higher assignment priority within their returnee match group as
outlined in Table 6.11. This is done to encourage enlisted Airmen to request voluntary OS
DEROS extension during their DEROS Option window.
6.5.6.1. Approval/Disapproval Authority. Unit commanders may recommend approval or
disapprove extension requests as outlined in Table 6.7. Approval recommendations are
forwarded to the assignment OPR. Assignment OPRs approve or disapprove extension
requests submitted for consideration.
6.5.6.2. Enlisted Airmen not recommended for reenlistment or promotion are not eligible
for voluntary extension of OS tour.
6.5.6.3. Enlisted Airmen eligible for the Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program must
apply using their DEROS Election Option and ensure their extension request is directly
processed and submitted/updated. (T-1) An Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program
extension is different than other voluntary DEROS extensions. Refer to Attachment 12
for further Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program guidance.
6.5.6.4. DEROS extensions for Airmen of military couples (who marry during current OS
tour) at an OS area without government approved accompanied housing are not authorized,
except for the purpose of establishing a common DEROS in order to facilitate join spouse
assignment consideration according to Attachment 8.
6.5.6.5. Airmen ineligible to obtain CONUS PCS service retainability computed IAW
Table 5.4 (example: enlisted Airmen who decline to obtain retainability) have their
DEROS involuntarily extended to match their Date of Separation (see Table 6.9).
6.5.6.6. A DEROS extension request submitted later than 30 days from the day the
DEROS Election Option or DEROS Forecast Notification is produced is submitted and
considered as an exception to paragraph 6.5.3.3.1. This type of request requires full
justification and may be disapproved by the commander. When the unit commander
recommends approval, the request is forwarded to the assignment OPR for a final decision.
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6.5.6.7. Airmen surplus to current unit authorizations may request a DEROS extension
and may be approved if they can be utilized within another MAJCOM at the same location.
The MPF forwards this type request, along with recommendations of both commanders
concerned, to the assignment OPR for a final determination. If approved, appropriate PCA
instructions and DEROS change are flowed via the personnel data system.
6.5.6.8. Airmen may request cancellation of any part of an approved voluntary DEROS
extension provided:
6.5.6.8.1. The new DEROS does not place an enlisted Airman within the OS allocation
cycle as outlined in Attachment 13, or an officer does not have an assignment selection
date according to Table 5.7.
6.5.6.8.2. Airmen have or obtain the full minimum service retainability for a CONUS
assignment as outlined in Table 5.4.
6.5.6.8.3. Airmen who have voluntarily extended their OS tour are not involuntarily
reassigned during the period of extension to any other location without the approval of
HQ AFPC/DP3AM. If reassignment is mandatory, these Airmen are reported to the
appropriate assignment OPR as available for CONUS assignment.
6.5.6.8.4. OS DEROS extension is viewed as a commitment to the Airman. Requests
for cancellation of all or part of a DEROS extension by the Airman’s commander is an
exception to procedures and requires full justification to the assignment OPR.
Cancellation of an approved voluntary extension should not be taken in lieu of
appropriate administrative or disciplinary action. Cancellation due to force structure
changes or authorization deletions does not require additional justification.
6.5.7. Consecutive OS Tour , In-Place Consecutive OS Tour, and Involuntary Consecutive OS
Tour (ICOT).
6.5.7.1. Consecutive Overseas Tour. The objective of the voluntary consecutive overseas
tour program is twofold: conserve PCS funds by encouraging eligible Airmen to serve
consecutive OS tours and reduce PCS turbulence. Since OS returnees require rotation from
OS, a move from the CONUS to the OS location is eliminated when an OS returnee fills
another OS requirement. Consecutive overseas tours are authorized for any combination
of OS assignments (short to long, long to long, etc.).
6.5.7.1.1. General Information. All PCS assignments between OS duty stations are
accomplished as consecutive overseas tours except when an Airman is reassigned on a
continuation of tour due to being surplus (paragraph 5.45). Do not use the
abbreviation COT in reference to a continuation of tour.
6.5.7.1.1.1. Airmen reassigned on a consecutive overseas tour must serve the full
prescribed tour at their current location and serve the full prescribed tour at the
gaining location. (T-1) Exceptions involving curtailment of current OS tour and
reassignment on a consecutive overseas tour may be requested according to
paragraph 4.5 and are considered on a case-by-case basis.
6.5.7.1.1.2. The Airman’s overseas duty selection date and short tour return date
(if applicable) are updated after completion of the original tour, plus any approved
DEROS extension.
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6.5.7.1.1.3. For consecutive overseas tours, no priority travel of dependents or
guarantee of government quarters is given over Airmen being assigned from the
CONUS.
6.5.7.1.2. Consecutive Overseas Tour Consideration. To receive consideration for a
consecutive overseas tour, Airmen must be eligible for PCS to include having at least
12 months PCS retainability from current DEROS, and meet consecutive overseas tour
eligibility requirements. (T-1) See paragraph 5.28, Table 5.4 and Table 5.6 for
further information concerning retainability requirements and separation and
retirement date minimums for OS PCS selection. Officers (except judge advocates)
volunteer for a consecutive overseas tour using the Airman Development Plan.
Enlisted Airmen volunteer for a consecutive overseas tour by updating OS preferences
in vMPF as advertised during their OS EQUAL Cycle.
6.5.7.1.3. Consecutive Overseas Tour Selection Priorities/Procedures and
Retainability Requirements. Consecutive overseas tour volunteers receive assignment
consideration according to the priorities in Table 5.2 and Table 5.3.
6.5.7.1.3.1. Enlisted volunteers for consecutive overseas tours receive
consideration for requirements (reporting) during their DEROS month plus the
following 2 months (example: a consecutive overseas tour volunteer with a June
DEROS receive consideration for requirements with reporting during June, July, or
August). Airmen with an indefinite DEROS receive continuous consideration for
consecutive overseas tours provided their DEROS remains indefinite, they maintain
OS preferences in the personnel data system, they remain eligible for PCS, and they
are not within 8 months of their Date of Separation. Once an Airman is within 8
months of his or her Date of Separation, the DEROS is automatically established
to equal the Date of Separation and consecutive overseas tour consideration stops.
6.5.7.1.3.2. Airmen with an indefinite DEROS selected for a consecutive overseas
tour will not depart before completing the full current tour, plus any previously
approved DEROS extensions. (T-1)
6.5.7.1.3.3. Airmen are considered for consecutive overseas tours in their CAFSC;
however may request consideration in an additionally awarded AFSC through the
MPF to the assignment OPR. Such a request is submitted prior to assignment
selection date and the needs of the AF determine if selection is approved in an
additional AFSC. Airmen possessing an OS imbalance AFSC normally are
considered only in that AFSC. However, if a consecutive overseas tour cannot be
approved in the imbalance AFSC, Airmen may be considered in an additional
AFSC. The assignment OPR has final approval/disapproval authority.
6.5.7.1.3.4. Airmen notified of consecutive overseas tour approval have 30
calendar days from notification in which to take one of the following actions as
outlined in paragraph 5.28: 1) obtain the full required retainability for the elected
OS tour (AF Form 965, Overseas Tour Election Statement); 2) decline in writing
(AF Form 964) to obtain the additional consecutive overseas tour retainability; or
3) request a delay in obtaining the retainability from the MPF Chief IAW Table
5.5.
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6.5.7.1.4. Release From/Cancellation of an Approved Consecutive Overseas Tour.
The requirement to request Concurrent Travel still exists when a consecutive overseas
tour assignment is to an OS location where Concurrent Travel is not automatic. If for
some reason Concurrent Travel cannot be approved for a consecutive overseas tour
from one accompanied long tour to another, the MPF reclamas the assignment upon
receiving the denial of Concurrent Travel. Airmen may submit a request for release
from a consecutive overseas tour based on a change of volunteer status IAW
paragraph 5.10 for best interest of the Air Force or hardship reasons only (this does
not delay the requirement for enlisted Airmen to obtain consecutive overseas tour
retainability). The MPF submits the reclama request via the Case Management System.
Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
6.5.7.1.5. Consecutive Overseas Tour Allowances. Airmen who serve a consecutive
overseas tour, and in certain circumstances their command sponsored dependents, may
be entitled to consecutive overseas tour travel and transportation allowances as
provided in the JTR, par.5069. In no instance can these allowances be used prior to
completion of the Airman’s current tour. Leave taken in conjunction with consecutive
overseas tour travel and transportation allowance is chargeable leave IAW AFI 36-
3003.
6.5.7.2. In-Place Consecutive Overseas Tour. The objective of the in-place consecutive
overseas tour program is the same as for consecutive overseas tour.
6.5.7.2.1. General Information. The in-place consecutive overseas tour length shall be
equal to or greater than the tour length currently being served. Example: an Airman
serving a 36 month accompanied tour may not serve a 24 month (unaccompanied) in-
place consecutive overseas tour. An in-place consecutive overseas tour is a new tour,
not an extension. The date arrived station does not change because there is no change
in duty station. (EXCEPTIONS: An Airman serving an accompanied tour who has a
change in dependent status and is no longer accompanied by dependents may request
an unaccompanied in-place consecutive overseas tour. In addition, enlisted Airmen
may request a standard tour length in-place consecutive overseas tour if currently
serving the extended long tour and single officers with no dependents may request a
standard unaccompanied tour length in-place consecutive overseas tour if serving the
accompanied equivalent tour length).
6.5.7.2.1.1. Airmen serving the unaccompanied tour at a location where an
accompanied tour is authorized may serve an accompanied in-place consecutive
overseas tour, if desired, provided they have, or are able to obtain, retainability to
serve the full accompanied tour (plus, for enlisted, 12 additional months if selected
as an extended long tour volunteer). Airmen should understand that this change of
tour is effective on completion of the current unaccompanied tour, and any
previously approved DEROS extension. The use of allowances associated with the
accompanied in-place consecutive overseas tour (transportation of dependents,
shipment of household goods, etc.) is not authorized until completion of the full
unaccompanied tour, plus any extensions.
6.5.7.2.1.2. For Airmen with an established DEROS, the in-place consecutive
overseas tour is effective on completion of the current tour, and any previously
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approved DEROS extension. The in-place consecutive overseas tour DEROS is
computed by adding the full length of the tour the Airman elects to the current
DEROS. For Airmen with an indefinite DEROS, the in-place consecutive overseas
tour DEROS is effective upon completion of either the initial full prescribed tour,
plus any previously approved DEROS extensions, or upon approval by the
assignment OPR if the original tour, plus extensions, has been completed.
6.5.7.2.1.3. The Airman’s overseas duty selection date and short tour return date
(if applicable) are updated after completion of the original tour, plus any approved
DEROS extension. date arrived station does not change.
6.5.7.2.1.4. For in-place consecutive overseas tours, no priority travel of
dependents or guarantee of government quarters is given over Airmen being
assigned from the CONUS.
6.5.7.2.1.5. In-place consecutive overseas tour approval is based on manning by
location, not unit, so the possibility exists that the Airman may be reassigned to
another unit or command at the same OS location.
6.5.7.2.2. In-place Consecutive Overseas Tour Consideration. To receive
consideration for an IPCOT, Airmen must be eligible for PCS to include having at least
12 months PCS retainability from current DEROS, and meet IPCOT eligibility
requirements. (T-1) Airmen that do not have at least 12 months PCS retainability from
current DEROS must obtain retainability within 30 days of requesting in-place
consecutive overseas tour consideration on their DEROS option RIP. Example: An
Airman who receives his or her DEROS Option RIP on 1 June 2012 and has 9 months
PCS retainability from current DEROS must extend for 3 months by 1 July 2012 in
order to be considered for an in-place consecutive overseas tour.
6.5.7.2.2.1. Officers (except judge advocates) volunteer for an in-place
consecutive overseas tour using the Vulnerable Mover List reclama process through
their commander. Enlisted Airmen with an established DEROS, or those assigned
to long tour locations in Alaska and Hawaii, request an in-place consecutive
overseas tour at the time of DEROS forecasting by using the DEROS Option RIP.
Airmen with an indefinite DEROS may request an in-place consecutive overseas
tour at any time through their MPF.
6.5.7.2.2.2. The unit commander must certify Airman’s eligibility, including
quality control, and recommend approval or disapproval on the DEROS Option
RIP. (T-1) The unit commander has disapproval authority, however; approval
authority is the AFPC assignment officer/NCO.
6.5.7.2.3. In-place Consecutive Overseas Tour Selection Priorities/Procedures and
Retainability Requirements. An Airman’s in-place consecutive overseas tour
preference is considered ahead of all consecutive overseas tour preferences.
6.5.7.2.3.1. Airmen are considered for an in-place consecutive overseas tour in
their CAFSC; however may request consideration in an additionally awarded AFSC
through the MPF to the assignment OPR. Such a request is submitted prior to
assignment selection date and the needs of the AF determine if selection is approved
in an additional AFSC. Airmen possessing an OS imbalance AFSC normally are
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considered only in that AFSC. However, if an in-place consecutive overseas tour
cannot be approved in the imbalance AFSC, Airmen may be considered in an
additional AFSC. The assignment OPR has final approval/disapproval authority.
6.5.7.2.3.2. Airmen notified of in-place consecutive overseas tour approval have
30 calendar days from notification in which to take one of the following actions as
outlined in paragraph 5.28: 1) obtain the full required retainability; 2) decline to
obtain the additional in-place consecutive overseas tour retainability; or 3) request
a delay in obtaining the retainability from the MPF Chief IAW Table 5.5. MPF
only needs to reclama the in-place consecutive overseas tour, do not have the
Airman complete an AF Form 964.
6.5.7.2.4. Release From, Cancellation of, or Curtailment of an Approved in-place
consecutive overseas tour. While every effort is made to honor the full length of an
approved in-place consecutive overseas tour, the MPF should advise Airmen that
curtailment and reassignment prior to the IPCOT DEROS may become necessary due
to loss of authorizations, base or unit closure, promotion, and so on.
6.5.7.2.4.1. In limited situations, officers may request an exception IAW
paragraph 4.5, and if a replacement is available who can meet the same reporting
date, an in-place consecutive overseas tour may be canceled by the assignment OPR
provided the officer has not entered into the in-place consecutive overseas tour.
6.5.7.2.4.2. Enlisted Airmen may request release from an in-place consecutive
overseas tour provided they have not entered into it. The new DEROS is
established as either the original DEROS or 10 months from the date of
cancellation, whichever is greater, unless manning supports an earlier DEROS if
the cancellation request is approved. An Airman must complete at least the initial
full prescribed tour, plus any previously approved DEROS extension. (T-1) If an
Airman fails to obtain the required retainability for the in-place consecutive
overseas tour within 30 calendar days from approval notification, reclama the
assignment but do not have the Airman complete a PCS declination statement (AF
Form 964).
6.5.7.2.5. In-place Consecutive Overseas Tour Allowances. Airmen who serve an in-
place consecutive overseas tour, and in certain circumstances their command sponsored
dependents, may be entitled to travel and transportation allowances as provided in the
JTR, par.5150. In no instance can these allowances be used prior to completion of the
Airman’s current tour. Leave taken in conjunction with in-place consecutive overseas
tour travel and transportation allowance is chargeable leave IAW AFI 36-3003.
6.5.7.3. Involuntary consecutive overseas tour selection of Airmen may be directed by the
AFPC assignment OPR, with advance approval of HQ AFPC/DP3AM, for Lt Col and
below and SMSgt and below when necessary to satisfy OS requirements. ICOTs are only
used after less objectionable alternatives have been exhausted. Selection for ICOT is
accomplished according to the selection order prescribed in Table 5.2 and Table 5.3.
Selection for colonels, including selectees, is done by AF/DPO; by AF/DPE for CMSgts
and CMSgt selects, and AF/JAX for judge advocates.
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6.5.8. Curtailment of OS Tour. To offset the costs associated with OS assignments, provide
operational continuity, and reduce the frequency of PCS, Airmen serve the full prescribed tour
length for which they are assigned. Reassignment of Airmen that involve PCS earlier than the
DEROS month is a curtailment, except when the Airman requests cancellation of all or part of
a previously approved voluntary DEROS extension (see paragraph 6.5.6.8 and PDTATAC
AP-TL-01). This includes an in-place consecutive overseas tour, which is a new tour, not an
extension. The needs of the AF may require curtailment and reassignment before completion
of the prescribed tour; however, such decisions are kept to an absolute minimum.
6.5.8.1. Curtailments may be granted on an individual case-by-case basis if that is the only
recourse available, and the action is clearly in the best interest of the AF. Requests for
curtailment must be endorsed by the Airman’s unit commander. Table 6.8 lists those
reasons for which curtailment of an OS tour may be considered, who originates requests,
and who is the approval authority.
6.5.8.2. A curtailment request for a reason other than those listed in Table 6.8 is an
exception and is processed IAW paragraph 4.5 with full justification. Exception
curtailment can only originate from a general officer or colonel in a wing commander
position, or ABG/CC at non-AF led Joint bases, or equivalent. In addition, curtailment
exception requests should clearly show that the Airman is experiencing an unusual
situation in comparison to other Airmen in similar circumstances, or that the Airman is
being adversely affected more severely than other Airmen in similar circumstances, and
that the desire to be curtailed does not stem from factors over which the Airman had (or
should have had) reasonable control or which they caused by his or her own actions.
Requests for curtailment as an exception based solely on personal reasons are not
considered.
6.5.8.3. Airman-initiated exception requests for OS tour curtailment may be disapproved
at any level (unit/group commander, installation commander or ABG/CC at non-AF led
Joint bases, or assignment OPR). If denied locally, the request is returned to the Airman
with the rationale for disapproval. HQ AFPC/DP3AM is the approval authority for
curtailment exception requests or forwards to the appropriate level as necessary.
6.5.8.4. Changes to DEROS for authorized reasons such as proration or an Airman’s
request to cancel part of voluntary DEROS extension do not constitute a curtailment of OS
tour (for enlisted Airmen serving an extended long OS tour, cancellation only applies to a
DEROS extension over and above the full extended tour). However, the adjusted DEROS
cannot be within the enlisted Airman’s OS or Overseas Returnee allocation cycle as
outlined in Attachment 13, and for officers the adjusted DEROS cannot result in the
officer receiving an assignment selection date which is past, unless an exception is
requested and approved by the assignment OPR (see Table 5.7, for the assignment
selection date schedule).
6.5.8.5. In limited circumstances, Airmen may be curtailed and reassigned on consecutive
overseas tours without having completed the full tour lengths at both the losing and gaining
locations. Such curtailment/reassignment requests are exceptions and can only be
originated by a general or flag officer (except for humanitarian/EFMP/expedited transfer
requests and Force Structure/ Base Realignment and Closure actions). Reassignment can
only be within the same theater. Further, only those exceptions that result in the Airman
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serving at least the equivalent of two unaccompanied tours can be considered for approval
by HQ AFPC/CC. A request that an Airman serve less than the equivalent of two
unaccompanied tours can only be authorized by the SAF. Computation of the equivalent
of two unaccompanied tours is as follows: If an Airman is assigned from a 36/24 month
tour area within the same theater to a 36/24 month tour area, the Airman cannot serve less
than 48 months total between the two locations before being reassigned from the theater.
Refer to paragraph 6.5.7 for further information on consecutive overseas tour
assignments.
6.5.8.6. Terminal leave taken before the DEROS does not result in tour curtailment or
accelerated replacement action. Ordinary leave taken before DEROS begins and ends in
the local area; therefore, it may not be taken as a means of accelerating the departure before
DEROS.
6.5.9. Curtailment of OS Tour or Restriction from OS Duty for Cause. If an Airman and/or
his or her dependents are involved in a serious incident in the host country which has resulted,
or could result, in significant adverse publicity to the United States, prompt, positive action is
to be taken. However, curtailment and reassignment is not to be used in lieu of appropriate
administrative or disciplinary action, and should be used only as a last resort.
6.5.9.1. In most situations misconduct on the part of dependents, in itself, is not an
appropriate reason to curtail and reassign the Airman. Normally, early return of dependents
due to misconduct is processed under AFI 36-3020 and the JTR, par. 5096, without
curtailment of the Airman. The exception is when the severity of the incident(s) is such
that senior installation leadership believes curtailment and reassignment of the Airman is
justified due to the strong likelihood of adverse publicity to the United States that can only
be prevented by removal of the Airman and family from the OS area.
6.5.9.2. Where there is evidence of spousal or child abuse or neglect, involuntary
curtailment and reassignment may be requested if an effective family advocacy program
cannot be established locally, or the family's needs exceed local capabilities. In addition,
these are sensitive issues which could lead to criminal, administrative, or other actions that
may cause embarrassment or adverse publicity to the United States government. If senior
installation leadership believes an Airman should be reassigned and the Airman does not
choose to apply for reassignment under humanitarian provisions, (see Attachment 16),
then the commander may request curtailment and reassignment of the Airman under this
provision. The commander must comply with AFI 40-301 and the following paragraphs.
(T-1)
6.5.9.3. Requesting Curtailment for Cause. When curtailment for cause is necessary, the
request can only originate or be endorsed by the installation commander or ABG/CC at
non-AF led Joint bases. Requests are processed through the host OS MAJCOM judge
advocate for recommendation to HQ AFPC/DP3AM, with information copies to the parent
MAJCOM if applicable. NOTE: If the curtailment request is based on incidents which
have resulted, or could result in significant adverse publicity to the United States, also
forward a copy of the request to: HQ USAF/JAO, 1420 Air Force Pentagon, Washington
DC 20330-1420. All requests include:
6.5.9.3.1. Airman’s name, grade, SSN (last 4), CAFSC (enlisted) or DAFSC (officers),
DEROS, and unit.
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6.5.9.3.2. Full facts and circumstances warranting curtailment and reassignment or
other restriction.
6.5.9.3.3. Details on involvement of host country to include what, if any, adverse
publicity has occurred.
6.5.9.3.4. Details regarding jurisdiction over the offense, if appropriate.
6.5.9.3.5. Administrative or disciplinary action taken or pending against the Airman,
or why these actions were not deemed appropriate.
6.5.9.3.6. Installation judge advocate recommendation, to include if any objection
exists to the reassignment from the area by the host country, the American Embassy,
or United States military authorities in the country concerned.
6.5.9.3.7. The number of dependents and whether or not they are command sponsored.
6.5.9.3.8. Reasons why curtailment and reassignment within the theater would not be
a better solution than reassignment to the CONUS.
6.5.9.3.9. CONUS assignment preferences.
6.5.9.3.10. Recommendation whether or not Airman should be restricted from a return
assignment to the same OS area. Indicate whether this restriction should be temporary
or permanent.
6.5.10. If the curtailment and reassignment request is based on dependent misconduct include
the following in addition to the above required information:
6.5.10.1. Actions taken by the Airman to correct the problem and reasons why the Airman
cannot, or chooses not to, solve the problem.
6.5.10.2. Actions taken by the commander to solve the problem to include administrative
or disciplinary actions taken against the Airman when it is within his or her capability to
solve the problem. NOTE: While the Airman cannot be held directly responsible for the
misconduct of his or her dependents, lack of action or refusal by the Airman without
justifiable hardship, humanitarian, or medical reasons, to influence the dependents to
return, presumptively indicates an attitude that is incompatible with the maintenance of
good order and discipline. Commanders should take appropriate administrative or
disciplinary action before requesting curtailment of the Airman.
6.5.11. Requests to Restrict Future OS Assignments Without Curtailment. On occasion while
assigned OS, Airmen or their dependents may establish an unfavorable record of misconduct
(that is, on or off base incidents, black-marketing, and so forth) which may indicate they should
be restricted from specific future OS assignments. Although there may be insufficient
justification to warrant a curtailment for cause, an intervening length of time in the CONUS
may be appropriate before the Airman is allowed to return to a specific OS base, country, or
area. If the installation commander or ABG/CC at non-AF led Joint bases, determines that a
restriction would be in the best interests of the AF, process the request before the departure of
the Airman from the OS area. Requests, including installation judge advocate
recommendation, are processed through the host OS MAJCOM /JA to HQ AFPC/DP3AM and
include the information listed in paragraph 6.5.9.3.
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6.6. Involuntary DEROS Extension. Involuntarily extension of an Airman’s OS tour beyond
the DEROS month is authorized only for those reasons shown in Table 6.9 and IAW this
paragraph. Also refer to paragraph 6.6.6 for situations where the Airman is retained OS beyond
DEROS with no involuntary DEROS extension (and the DEROS is allowed to expire).
6.6.1. Insufficient Retainability for CONUS Assignment. Airmen are not returned to the
CONUS with less than the minimum service retainability as provided in paragraph 5.28 and
Table 5.4. Airmen who do not have the required retainability are given the opportunity to
obtain it (except officers with a mandatory Date of Separation or retirement date and enlisted
Airmen not eligible due to quality reasons or High Year Tenure) as part of the OS returnee
counseling requirements or DEROS option election. Airmen who do not have or are ineligible
to obtain the required retainability have their DEROS automatically extended involuntarily to
match their Date of Separation (see Table 6.9). Airmen who have had their DEROS
involuntarily extended to match their Date of Separation because of insufficient retainability
for PCS do not have their original DEROS reinstated solely as the result of acquiring
retainability after the established cutoff. The DEROS change selection (vMPF) is used as the
source document for involuntary OS tour extension.
6.6.2. Involuntary Extension of OS Tour for Cause. DoD and, in turn, the AF permit
involuntary extension of Airmen in the OS area for limited specific reasons. This paragraph
provides the losing commander the opportunity to involuntarily extend Airmen in order to take
appropriate action to rehabilitate, discipline, or separate those Airmen, who by their actions or
performance, have demonstrated they are unwilling or unable to meet minimum AF standards.
Involuntary extension is a function of command and the decision to extend rests solely with
the losing commander. Airmen may be involuntarily extended as indicated below, in
increments of 30 days, not to exceed a total of 120 days. For reasons not specifically listed
below, or when the reason in combination with an Airman’s accompanied/unaccompanied
status is other than shown, or for periods longer than 120 days, an involuntary extension request
must be submitted to, and approved in advance by, HQ AFPC/DP3AM. (T-1) Requests
submitted to HQ AFPC/DP3AM may require further processing to DoD for approval as
exceptions.
6.6.2.1. The reasons and authority for involuntary OS tour extensions are limited and
specific. For the purpose of PCS assignments the term "admin hold" is too general in
nature; all involuntary extensions are based on one of the specific reasons authorized or
approval of the extension received as an exception. Unit commanders take prompt
administrative or disciplinary action to reduce the need for involuntary OS extension.
When more time is necessary to complete an administrative or disciplinary action, they
may request involuntary DEROS extension. The commander exercising Special Court
Martial Convening Authority (or HQ AFPC/CC) may approve a unit commander’s request
for involuntary DEROS extension of an Airman serving any OS tour (accompanied or
unaccompanied, short or long), for the following reasons. (Approval authority may not be
delegated). When the Special Court Martial Convening Authority approves an involuntary
extension, the MPF must take personnel data system update action as prescribed in
paragraph 6.6.4. (T-1) NOTE: Airmen serving an unaccompanied short tour can be
involuntarily extended for only the following reasons.
6.6.2.1.1. Air Force Office of Special Investigations or Security Forces investigation
(assignment action code 17).
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6.6.2.1.2. Court Martial or civil charges preferred (assignment action code 15).
6.6.2.1.3. Key and essential (material witness) at courts-martial (assignment action
code 14).
6.6.2.1.4. Completion of Article 15 action (assignment action code 12). Does not
include suspended punishment period.
6.6.2.1.5. Completion of Administrative Discharge Actions and/or Article 32
investigations (assignment availability code 21).
6.6.2.1.6. Compliance with the host country’s customs regulations.
6.6.3. In addition to the reasons listed above, a unit commander may request, and the
commander exercising Special Court Martial Convening Authority (or HQ AFPC/CC) may
approve, involuntary DEROS extension of an Airman serving accompanied, short or long tour,
or accompanied or unaccompanied at a long tour (see Attachment 1) location for the following
reasons. (Approval authority may not be delegated). Upon approval, the MPF must take
personnel data system update action as prescribed in paragraph 6.6.4. (T-1)
6.6.3.1. Enlisted Airmen non-selected for reenlistment (assignment availability code 10,
authorized only in conjunction with rehabilitative, administrative, or disciplinary action
also being taken).
6.6.3.2. Control Roster (assignment availability code 16).
6.6.3.3. Enlisted only. Administrative Demotion (assignment availability code 21).
6.6.3.5. Failure to meet Fitness Standards only authorized if rehabilitative, administrative,
or disciplinary action is also being taken.
6.6.3.6. Mandatory retraining action (authorized only if reporting identifier 9A100,
9A200, or 9A300 applies).
6.6.4. Involuntary extension requires a change in DEROS. If an Airman is involuntarily
extended, the servicing MPF updates the personnel data system to reflect the appropriate
assignment availability code from Table 2.1, and assignment limitation code from Table 2.2,
and then updates the DEROS according to Air Force Communication System Manual
(AFCSM) 36-699, Volume 1, Military Personnel Flight (MPF) Management and Military
Personnel Data System (MilPDS) User Guide and the Personnel Services Delivery Guide,
DEROS Management. Local updates to involuntarily extend the DEROS are accomplished
prior to the current DEROS date reflected in the personnel data system. If the personnel data
system action to involuntarily extend the DEROS is taken after the DEROS date on file, the
update rejects. In these situations, an email request to the assignment OPR, with an information
copy to HQ AFPC/DP3AM, is necessary. The email includes full facts and circumstances, to
include date action was approved by Special Court Martial Convening Authority. Assignments
on file are not normally changed or canceled unless the Airman is pending assignment on a
consecutive overseas tour, OS follow-on, or is otherwise disqualified according to the
assignment instructions, or cancellation is in the best interests of the AF. The assignment
RNLTD is adjusted by the assignment OPR as necessary.
6.6.5. Involuntary extension of OS Tour for Operational Requirements, Training, Education,
Unit Deactivation, or Base Closure. Involuntary extension of an OS tour may be requested for
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up to 180 days by an Airman's commander or ordered by HQ AFPC/CC, for only the following
reasons: to meet immediate and critical operational needs (example: to meet contingency
requirements of such urgency that STOP-LOSS has been implemented); to attend training or
education when class start date does not reasonably coincide with the Airman's tour completion
date; when the Airman is currently assigned to a unit being deactivated; or due to base closure.
Requests are initiated at least 90 days prior to the current DEROS and contain justification for
the action requested including alternatives considered and why the alternatives are
unsatisfactory. Include all pertinent information on Airman's status (selected for assignment
or pending separation/retirement; status of dependents; household goods, etc.). Involuntary
extension of DEROS does not extend a Date of Separation or retirement date. Requests
initiated by commanders are submitted to the assignment OPR for final decision by HQ
AFPC/CC. Voluntary extension should be solicited before involuntary extension.
6.6.6. Retention OS Without Involuntary DEROS Extension. For the following reasons,
Airmen who are retained in place as ineligible, not qualified, or prohibited from departing on
PCS, do not require involuntary DEROS extension. The current DEROS is allowed to expire,
unless the Airman voluntarily extends his or her DEROS according to paragraph 6.5.6.
6.6.6.1. Airman is not medically cleared for PCS (assignment availability code 31 or 37),
or has no awarded AFSC due to disqualification action (RI 9A000, 9A100, 9A200, 9A300,
9A400, and 9A500 for enlisted and Report Identifier (RI) 96U0 for officers).
6.6.6.2. Airman has been placed on International Hold (assignment availability code 13).
6.6.6.3. Airman is serving a confinement sentence OS as a result of court-martial, or civil
court action (duty status code 04, 05, 16, 17, 56, and 59), or desertion (duty status code
06).
6.7. Emergency Leave, Airmen Assigned OS. The criteria for granting emergency leave are in
AFI 36-3003. An Airman granted emergency leave must return OS to complete his or her OS tour
unless the Airman requests and is granted a curtailment according to Table 6.8. (T-1) Unit
commanders carefully assess their manning requirements when considering these curtailment
requests. Curtailment approval is with the understanding that TDY manning assistance or
accelerated replacement is not provided. If the immediate commander concurs with the request,
he or she may approve the curtailment if, upon completion of emergency leave, the Airman has 60
calendar days or less remaining to DEROS. Notify the assignment OPR once curtailment is
approved. If the requested curtailment is more than 60 days, then the request is processed as an
exception IAW paragraph 4.5.
6.7.1. If an Airman is granted emergency leave after the Airman has received his or her
CONUS assignment based on the original DEROS, that assignment usually remains firm. The
MPF advises the assignment OPR, via the Change Management System, of the Airman’s
departure date from the OS area on leave, number of days leave the commander approved, date
to which the OS tour is being curtailed by the commander, and the Airman’s leave address and
phone number. If a second PCS dislocation allowance in the same fiscal year occurs, refer to
paragraph 5.44.
6.7.2. When an Airman is granted emergency leave during the OS returnee assignment cycle,
but before receipt of a CONUS assignment, and curtailment of OS tour is requested, the MPF
advises the assignment OPR, via the Change Management System, and provides, DAFSC
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(Officers) or CAFSC (Enlisted), and additional AFSCs; Date Departed CONUS; Date
Departed on Emergency Leave; Current DEROS; Updated Assignment Preferences, if
possible; Reason for Emergency Leave; Leave Address and Phone Number; and whether this
is the second PCS during the current fiscal year.
6.7.2.1. Upon receipt in the Change Management System, the assignment OPR processes
the curtailment request and, if approved, provides the CONUS assignment information in
the Change Management System to the gaining and losing MPF. The losing MPF will
notify Airman at his or her leave address. (T-1) At the same time, the assignment OPR
updates the DEROS and projects the assignment in the personnel data system. The losing
MPF issues orders unless the assignment OPR authorizes another MPF to issue orders.
Copies of the orders are forwarded to the Airman at the leave address and the gaining MPF.
6.7.2.2. If the Airman has a Date of Separation or an approved retirement date within 60
calendar days of the date departing on emergency leave, he or she is given the opportunity
to choose early separation or retirement. Before the Airman leaves the OS area, the MPF
gets a signed statement of the Airman’s desires. If separation is requested and the
commander concurs, the HQ AFPC Total Force Service Center issues orders assigning the
Airman PCS without PCA to the MPF nearest the emergency leave address for
accountability while Airman is accomplishing separation processing. These orders include
the remarks: "Emergency leave OS returnee with insufficient retainability for PCS." If
curtailment is approved and adjustment of an approved retirement or separation date is
needed, ensure compliance with AFI 36-3203, AFI 36-3208, or AFI 36-3207.
6.7.2.3. If the Airman does not request and receive approval of curtailment before
departure on emergency leave, leave orders indicate that the Airman is to return to the OS
unit on completion of emergency leave.
6.8. Tour Proration Based on PCS or Tour Length Change. OS tour proration recognizes OS
service at one location in proportion to OS service at another location with a different tour length.
Proration in conjunction with PCS is an AF policy, except DoD may authorize or direct proration
in some instances in conjunction with a change of OS tour length affecting Airmen currently
assigned. When proration is authorized (and not prohibited, see paragraph 6.2), an Airman’s
current OS tour (DEROS) could either be lengthened or shortened depending on the circumstances.
Proration may be based on when reassigned PCS to another OS location with a different tour length
before completing the full prescribed OS tour at the initial location; when a tour length is changed
at the Airman’s duty station during a Airman’s OS tour; or as determined by HQ AFPC/DP3AM.
Proration may be suspended or an individual request disapproved when approval does not serve
the best interests of the AF. Enlisted Airmen serving an overseas tour extension incentive program
extension (assignment availability code 77) are not eligible for tour proration. When an Airman
is reassigned to an OS location with a different tour length than the one currently being served, or
a tour length is changed and the implementation date affects Airmen currently assigned, then the
OS tour is not normally prorated (longer or shorter) unless the individual assignment instructions
or tour length implementation guidance affords the Airman options or prohibits proration.
Example: implementation guidance for a change of current tour from a shorter to longer tour may
contain the option for Airmen currently assigned to retain the current (shorter) tour or voluntarily
serve the longer tour, or it may require serving the longer tour as mandatory, or may stipulate
proration from the shorter to the longer tour. Usually, a tour length change effective date is far
enough in advance to allow Airmen already assigned, or enroute, to serve the existing tour length.
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Airmen who are to serve the new tour length are selected for PCS based on their eligibility for the
new tour length. Proration of DEROS to less than 6 months remaining is not authorized when a
tour length change occurs and the Airman is remaining in place, unless an exception is granted by
HQ AFPC/DP3AM. This allows adequate time for all action related to PCS to occur in a timely
manner. When tour length changes due to PCS, the Airman cannot be reassigned OS if serving a
tour of 18 months or more. The procedure to determine the amount of proration for these reasons
is outlined in Table 6.10.
6.9. Medal of Honor Recipients and Candidates. Airmen who are recipients, or who have been
recommended for award of the Medal of Honor by their group or higher command cannot be
assigned to duty OS in a hostile fire or imminent danger area without the Airman’s consent. On
receipt of the directive awarding, or correspondence recommending award of the Medal of Honor
to an Airman, the MPF advises the assignment OPR via the Case Management System for
assignment disposition. Include the Airman's assignment preferences. The assignment OPR
immediately issues instructions reassigning the Airman, or takes action to cancel a projected
assignment to a designated hostile fire or imminent danger area as shown in the DoD Financial
Management Regulation, Volume 7A. Recipients of the Medal of Honor have assignment
limitation code "E" entered in the personnel data system. An Airman may request waiver of this
assignment restriction via the Case Management System request to HQ AFPC/DP3AM. File
approved waivers in ARMs until separation or retirement.
6.10. Citizenship Considerations (Non-US Citizens and Dual Citizenship).
6.10.1. Security Access for Non-US Citizens. In general, an Airman who is a non-US citizen
is ineligible to be granted security access. Accordingly, these Airmen may not be selected for
assignment to any position in the CONUS or OS requiring security access.
6.10.2. OS Assignment Eligibility of Non-US or Dual Citizens.
6.10.2.1. Officers. All commissioned officers must be US citizens. (T-0) However, for
OS assignment of officers who hold dual citizenship or if their dependents are non-US
citizens, then comply with paragraph 6.10.3.1.
6.10.2.2. Enlisted. Non-US citizens with a TAFMSD of 1 Nov 82 or later are not assigned
OS (except to Alaska and Hawaii). In addition to the considerations in paragraph 6.10.3,
not assigning non-US citizens OS allows these enlisted Airmen the opportunity to obtain
US naturalization which is mandatory for reenlistment eligibility. Further, a non-US
citizen may not be eligible for entry into a third country because of agreements between
the Airman's native country and the third country. Notwithstanding paragraph 6.10.3 and
the concern for reenlistment eligibility, should assignment OS be deemed essential,
regardless of TAFMSD, then comply with paragraph 6.10.3. Also, before authorizing
any non-US citizen or his or her dependents to proceed OS, the provisions of DoD
Regulation 1000.21-R, DoD Passport and Passport Agent Services, are to be met.
6.10.2.3. To preserve the best interest of the AF and to protect its Airmen and their
dependents, Airmen may request release from assignment to a foreign country of which
they are citizens or are former citizens, or to a country where their dependents are citizens
or former citizens. The request is submitted to the MPF after official notification of
assignment and the MPF will immediately reclama the assignment. (T-1) The decision to
cancel an assignment under these circumstances is made by the assignment OPR and be
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based on various factors (volunteer status, sufficient time to select replacement, and so on).
When a request based on dependents is disapproved, the Airman may be required to remain
on assignment to serve the unaccompanied tour depending on the individual circumstances.
6.10.3. OS Assignment of Persons Holding Dual Citizenship. Citizenship is the relationship
between a person and a country under which the person owes allegiance and is entitled to
protection by the country. The laws of each nation determine who are its citizens. Differences
in the citizenship and nationality laws of the nations of the world can result in dual citizenship;
that is, two or more nations claiming the same person as its citizen. Dual citizenship most
frequently occurs when a person changes his or her citizenship by naturalization or is born in
one country of parents who are citizens of another country. Persons possessing dual citizenship
may have legal obligations to both countries and persons who are non-US citizens may have
legal obligations to their native country, including the obligation to pay foreign income taxes,
serve in a foreign military service, liability for import taxes on household goods or privately
owned vehicles, they might be restricted from departure by emigration laws, and so on. In
most cases, enforcement of these obligations is attempted only if the Airman enters the
territorial boundaries of the other country. In the absence of an agreement, the US government
cannot assert a legal objection to a foreign government applying, within its own territorial
boundaries, its internal laws to persons qualifying as citizens under its laws. This is true even
though the Airman may also be a US citizen under US law and be serving in the US Armed
Forces. The Airman and the assignment OPRs should be aware of those circumstances,
especially when humanitarian assignment is being requested.
6.10.3.1. Actions Required. An Airman who is a US citizen and also holds citizenship in
another country (dual citizenship) or an Airman who is not a US citizen, cannot be assigned
to the foreign country where citizenship is held unless approval is granted by the
MAJCOM/JA having OS jurisdiction. A request for approval of assignment is mandatory
to allow review of the Status of Forces Agreement and to determine other legal
ramifications (such as, would the foreign government choose to hold the Airman to any of
the obligations mentioned above). A request is also processed when an Airman is selected
for reassignment to a location where an accompanied tour is authorized and his or her
dependents are non-US or dual citizens. Failure to obtain approval may have serious
consequences and the requirement for this review and approval cannot be waived. The
request includes the following information and is forwarded by the Airman’s servicing
MPF via the Case Management System to the assignment OPR:
6.10.3.1.1. Name, grade, SSN (last 4), and AFSC.
6.10.3.1.2. Gaining unit, assignment action number, and RNLTD.
6.10.3.1.3. Country of citizenship.
6.10.3.1.4. Whether or not Airman has applied for US citizenship.
6.10.3.1.5. Date and point of entry into the US.
6.10.3.1.6. Alien dependents of Airman and relationship.
6.10.3.1.7. Record of any courts-martial.
6.10.3.1.8. Previous assignment to country of which Airman holds citizenship.
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6.10.3.1.9. Names and addresses of relatives residing in the country the Airman is a
citizen.
6.10.3.1.10. Country of citizenship of Airman's natural parents.
6.10.4. Assignment OPR Actions. On receipt of a request via CMS, the assignment OPR
consults with the AFPC Staff Judge Advocate to determine whether any legal or community
relations problems exist that could make the assignment objectionable. In particular, whether
the Airman (or dependents) would be subject to the draft laws of the country, restricted from
departure by immigration laws, or if factors exist that would present a high risk to continued
AF service. The assignment OPR will approve or disapprove the request. When assignment
of an Airman is disapproved, the assignment OPR immediately reassesses the selection using
justification for assignment disqualification. When the denial is based on an Airman’s
dependents, the Airman may remain on the assignment to serve the unaccompanied tour.
6.11. OS Tour Election, Command Sponsorship, Individually Sponsored Dependents,
Acquired Dependents, and Dependents OS.
6.11.1. OS Tour Election. An Airman with dependents must elect to serve an OS tour either
accompanied by dependents or unaccompanied when he or she has accepted a PCS to an OS
location where an accompanied tour is authorized (as shown in the PDTATAC AP-TL-01),
and election of such a tour is not restricted (example: by grade or by a Command Sponsored
Position List). (T-1)
6.11.1.1. The Airman accomplishes this election by completing and signing AF Form 965.
A copy of the form is scanned and sent to ARMs and filed in the assignment relocation
folder. The purpose of the form is to record the Airman’s choice of OS tour and his or her
understanding of the entitlements associated with his or her choice.
6.11.1.1.1. Choosing an accompanied tour requires the Airman serve the usually
longer accompanied tour length which, in turn, affects the amount of service
retainability and/or Active Duty Service Commitment associated with his or her
election. Airmen must obtain any additional service retainability or accept the
associated Active Duty Service Commitment upon signing the AF Form 965 when:
approval of Concurrent Travel is automatic, when command sponsorship (and change
of tour election to an accompanied tour) is being requested after arrival OS, or within
15 calendar days of the reply to an advance application for Concurrent Travel. (T-1)
Airmen must not be permitted to receive or use any of the allowances associated with
travel of dependents (or command sponsorship) without the full prescribed
retainability. (T-1) Airmen are not authorized to depart their losing base without the
full prescribed retainability.
6.11.1.1.2. Airmen who have dependents must be briefed they should not elect the
unaccompanied tour at the time of PCS notification unless they are certain they do not,
and will not at any time during their OS tour, desire to be accompanied by dependents.
(T-1) Airmen undecided or uncertain whether or not they want to be accompanied by
dependents should be advised to elect the accompanied tour. Airmen can change their
tour from accompanied to unaccompanied before departure on PCS or after arrival OS
as shown below, and may request cancellation of an extension of enlistment, or Active
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Duty Service Commitment accepted for the purpose of serving an accompanied tour as
authorized in the prescribing instruction for these actions.
6.11.1.2. Completion of a tour election is not required for Airmen who do not have
dependents, or when there is no accompanied tour length authorized at the OS location (see
the PDTATAC AP-TL-01), or when there is an accompanied tour length authorized at the
location but the Airman is restricted from electing the accompanied tour (example: when
election of the accompanied tour is restricted by a command sponsored position, by grade,
etc.).
6.11.1.3. Travel of dependents at government expense may be authorized concurrently
with the Airman’s PCS travel when “automatic” Concurrent Travel is authorized. NOTE:
If dependents delay Concurrent Travel for personal reasons, they may travel later to the OS
location under authority of the initial PCS order, (valid until subsequent PCS orders are
published) provided Airman has 12 months remaining at the OS location upon arrival of
dependents to the OS location and have a valid approval of family member travel (AF Form
1466, completed not more than 6 months from date dependents will travel).
6.11.1.4. When Concurrent Travel of dependents is not automatic, the losing MPF will
send an advance application requesting Concurrent Travel to the gaining MPF. (T-1) The
MPF briefs the Airman upon receipt of approval/disapproval to make a tour election. The
Airman must not sign the AF Form 965 until a reply to the advance application is received.
(T-1) This advance request and reply does not take the place of the AF Form 1466, which
requires processing before OS travel of dependents is authorized. The AF Form 1466 is
used to advise the gaining MTF of any medical or educational problems the dependents
have so a determination can be made if proper medical care or school needs are available.
Gaining MTFs reply to advance applications as soon as possible to ensure Airmen have the
needed information to make a tour election. If the dependents are not cleared for travel,
the MPF will counsel the Airman on options outlined in Attachment 16 and paragraph
2.18. (T-1) If travel of dependents OS is approved but travel is not authorized concurrent
with the Airman's PCS travel, then the reply to the advance application indicates the length
of delay for dependent travel. (This type of delay is when travel is delayed by a military
authority, not for personal reasons or for delays in processing dependent relocation actions,
i.e., passports, AF Form 1466, etc.). The length of delay is either:
6.11.1.4.1. Less than 20 weeks, in which case the Airman is entitled to move
dependents at government expense only to the OS location. When it is determined at
what time dependents are actually authorized to travel, Airman and/or dependents can
arrange transportation with the local Traffic Management Office utilizing orders, or
6.11.1.4.2. Twenty weeks or more, in which case the Airman is entitled to move
dependents at government expense to a designated place while waiting authorization to
move to the OS location. When it is determined at what time dependents are actually
authorized to travel, the gaining MPF amends the original PCS orders stating that travel
of dependents is authorized. (T-1) The Airman must have 12 months remaining on his
or her DEROS at the time of the arrival of dependents to the OS location. The MPF
must ensure the AF Form 1466 is current (within 6 months from approval date and
dependents Projected Departure Date for the OS location). (T-1) If the dependents
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moved to a designated place awaiting further travel, they may move again at
government expense to the OS location.
6.11.1.5. Change of Tour Election Before departure on PCS. An Airman who had
dependents but initially elected an unaccompanied tour and wants to change his or her OS
tour election to the accompanied tour, is afforded the opportunity to change or make an
election prior to departure. This also applies to an Airman who acquires dependents before
departure on PCS. See Table 6.2 for approval authority. An Airman who delays notifying
the MPF of a change in status or when the change occurs too close to Airman’s PCS
departure to complete routine dependent OS relocation processing actions (obtaining shots,
passport/visa processing, dependent medical clearance, etc.) may have to proceed on PCS
without dependents in order to comply with the RNLTD. In such cases, dependents may
have to travel later to join the Airman after his or her arrival OS and only after dependent
OS relocation processing has been completed. The AF Form 899 PCS order will not be
annotated with delayed dependent travel in these instances. An Airman may request a
change to his or her Projected Departure Date /RNLTD to await medical clearance and
Concurrent Travel approval; however requests based solely on the receipt of a passport/visa
may not be supported. NOTE: If an Airman is considering moving dependents at personal
expense (including to the OS area), he or she should be counseled by the FSO to determine
if, per the JTR, he or she is entitled to reimbursement for expenses before issuance of
written orders authorizing movement of dependents at government expense.
6.11.1.6. Change of Tour Election After departure on PCS, but before arrival OS. If a
change occurs affecting an Airman’s previous tour election or requiring the Airman make
an election (example: the Airman gets married to a civilian spouse), the Airman must
contact the nearest MPF to initiate the acquired dependent’s clearance for OS travel. (T-1)
The MPF will assist Airmen who are enroute PCS as follows: complete a tour election
change, request approval from the OS duty station for travel of dependents (unless
Concurrent Travel is automatic), process dependents for OS travel (obtaining shots,
dependent medical clearance, passport/visa processing, etc.), obtain additional service
retainability or additional Active Duty Service Commitment, if necessary, and other actions
required for an OS assignment normally completed at the losing base prior to departure.
(T-1) Airmen who marry another military member (with or without dependents) and the
military couple wants to be assigned to the same location, do not wait until arrival at their
next duty station (see Attachment 8). An Airman may request a change to his or her
Projected Departure Date /RNLTD to await medical clearance and Concurrent Travel
approval, however requests based solely on the receipt of a passport/visa may not be
supported. NOTE: If an Airman is considering moving dependents at personal expense
(including to the OS area), he or she should be counseled by the FSO to determine if, per
the JTR, he or she is entitled to reimbursement for expenses before issuance of written
orders authorizing the movement of dependents at government expense.
6.11.1.7. Change of Tour Election After arrival OS. A request for change of tour election
from accompanied to unaccompanied is approved according to the guidelines in Table 6.3.
Normally the MPF can approve a request when dependents and/or household goods have
not joined the Airman in the OS area at government expense. A request for change of tour
election from unaccompanied to accompanied for the purpose of securing command
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sponsorship is included as a part of a Airman’s request for command sponsorship as shown
in paragraph 6.11.2.
6.11.2. Command Sponsorship. Command sponsorship is approval of the OS installation
commander, ABG/CC at non-AF led joint bases, or designated representative for dependents
to reside with the Airman at the OS duty station. See Attachment 1 and the JTR, Appendix
A, for definitions of dependents. Provided they meet the eligibility criteria, Airmen are given
every opportunity to be granted command sponsorship. While an Airman is not entitled by
statute to command sponsorship or to serve an accompanied tour, there are statutory
entitlements associated with approval of command sponsorship. Normally, for an Airman who
has dependents at the time of initial PCS notification and who elects the accompanied tour,
approval of command sponsorship entitles an Airman to receive OS station allowances at the
"with dependents" rate, shipment of household goods and/or travel of dependents to and from
the OS duty station at government expense, and authorizes dependents to receive other benefits
and privileges associated with command sponsorship. When dependents are not entitled to
travel and/or shipment of household goods to the OS duty station at government expense
(example: acquired dependents), or when dependents travel to the OS duty station at the
Airman’s personal expense, then command sponsorship (with concurrent tour status change)
is requested and approved according to paragraph 6.11.2.4.
6.11.2.1. An OS installation commander, ABG/CC at non-AF led joint bases, or
designated representative evaluates requests from eligible Airmen and approves command
sponsorship.
6.11.2.1.1. Command sponsorship is approved when the Airman satisfies all of the
following eligibility criteria:
6.11.2.1.1.1. The Airman is projected to be assigned (or is currently assigned) to a
duty location where an accompanied by dependents tour is authorized (see the
PDTATAC AP-TL-01), election of the accompanied tour is not restricted (such as
by a command sponsored position, by grade, etc.), and the Airman has completed
an AF Form 965 electing to serve the accompanied tour (may be either a change to
a previous election or an initial election). EXCEPTION: Airmen assigned to
Alaska, Hawaii, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of
the United States, who marry a civilian spouse or adopt a person who is a bona fide
resident of the state, commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States,
are authorized station allowances as Airmen "with dependents" upon effective date
of the marriage or adoption. A bona fide resident is defined as a person who, before
becoming a military dependent, made his or her actual and legal domicile in the
state, commonwealth, territory, or possession. Transportation of dependents is paid
at government expense incident to PCS upon Airmen completing at least the
unaccompanied OS tour length. This also applies to an employee of the United
States stationed in the respective area. These allowances apply whether or not the
Airman elects to serve the accompanied tour length.
6.11.2.1.1.2. Travel of dependents to the OS duty station at government expense
has not been prohibited or suspended by appropriate authority for any of the reasons
listed in paragraph 6.11.4.3.
6.11.2.1.1.3. Adequate dependent support can be provided by local facilities if
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travel of dependents at government expense is involved. When an Airman has
dependents (prior to the effective date of PCS orders as defined in the JTR,
Appendix A) and requests travel at government expense to the OS duty station, an
AF Form 1466 and all supporting documentation must be processed according to
AFI 40-701, Medical Support to Family Member Relocation and Exceptional
Family Member Program (EFMP). (T-1)
Example: MSgt Hammond is single when issued orders on 12 Jan 2013. Her RNLTD is 30
April 2013. She gets married on 14 Feb 2013. Her dependent spouse is authorized government
funded travel since he became her dependent prior to the effective date of PCS orders (provided
all other requirements are met).
6.11.2.1.1.3.1. When travel of dependents at government expense is not
requested (example: travel was at the Airman’s expense), or the Airman is not
entitled to travel of dependents at government expense (example: dependents
were acquired after Airman’s arrival OS, or were not initially medically cleared
for travel but traveled at Airman’s expense), then an AF Form 1466 for the
purpose of approving travel of dependents at government expense is not a
prerequisite for approval of command sponsorship.
6.11.2.1.1.3.2. For command sponsorship requests, not involving travel of
dependents at government expense (acquired dependents or those that were not
initially medically cleared for travel but traveled at Airman’s expense), include
the AF Form 4380, Special Needs Screener, and a statement of
support/clearance from the local medical and education activity. The purpose
of the statement of support/clearance is to enable local officials to identify a
dependent with special educational needs to include related services incident to
an individualized education program, or early intervention services incident to
an individualized family service plan.
6.11.2.1.1.3.3. Identification of dependents who qualify under the EFMP
ensures the Airman receives counseling on the availability or lack of availability
of facilities and permits EFMP consideration in conjunction with his or her next
assignment. Similarly, the statement of support/clearance is to enable local
medical officials to identify dependents who may have special medical needs
which cannot be treated locally. Identification of dependents with medical
problems which cannot be treated locally allows medical officials to
recommend to the installation commander or the ABG/CC at non-AF led joint
bases to deny command sponsorship and counsel Airmen in advance of
independently sponsoring dependents on what they can anticipate in the event
of a medical emergency. Installation commanders or the ABG/CC at non-AF
led joint bases use the information and recommendations received to form the
basis for approving or disapproving an Airman’s request. (NOTE: Command
sponsorship can only be denied by the installation commander or the ABG/CC
at non-AF led joint bases when special medical needs cannot be accommodated
at the OS location as determined by the medical authorities.) If the installation
commander or the ABG/CC at non-AF led joint bases does not want to grant
command sponsorship for reasons other than inability to accommodate special
needs, he/she must forward to the appropriate authority (see paragraph
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6.11.2.3) (T-1)
6.11.2.1.1.4. The Airman possesses or is eligible to obtain the required service
retainability and serve the Active Duty Service Commitment associated with the
accompanied tour length. Airmen who are ineligible to obtain retainability are
ineligible for command sponsorship. It is not considered denial of command
sponsorship when an Airman cannot satisfy the retainability requirements for
approval of command sponsorship. This includes Airmen that are not permitted to
extend their tour to the equivalent of the accompanied tour length due to critical
impact of the Air Force mission.
6.11.2.1.2. The MPF forwards the approval memorandum to Automated Records
Management System to be included in the Airman’s Master Personnel Record IAW
AFI 36-2608.
6.11.2.2. After arrival OS, approval of a Airman’s request for command sponsorship
normally results in an adjustment of DEROS as shown in Table 6.4. A tour election change
is not an extension of OS tour (although many of the extension procedures are used), and
is therefore not subject to disapproval for the same reasons as a request for extension of
OS tour. However, the tour change request can be denied by the HQ AFPC assignment
OPR for critical impact of Air Force mission. Airmen serving an unaccompanied extended
long tour who request and receive command sponsorship must serve the accompanied tour
plus 12 months. (T-1) The intent is to maintain equity and fairness for the selection priority
of those who volunteered and were selected for an extended long tour over those that
volunteered for a standard tour.) Example: a single Airman serving a 36-month
unaccompanied extended long tour at Ramstein AB, Germany would have to serve a total
of 48 months (36-month accompanied tour plus 12 months) if command sponsorship was
approved.
6.11.2.3. Revoking or denying command sponsorship to an Airman who meets all of the
eligibility requirements may only be authorized by the SAF (this does not include denial
due to lack of special medical services, see paragraph 6.11.2.1.1.3). Command
sponsorship may not be disapproved due to quality control problems of either the Airman
or dependents or based on the criteria normally considered for OS tour extension requests.
(EXCEPTION: Command sponsorship may be disapproved if an Airman is unable, due to
critical impact of AF mission, to extend his or her tour to serve at least the accompanied
tour length required to grant command sponsorship.) A request to revoke or deny
command sponsorship is originated by the installation commander or the ABG/CC at non-
AF led joint bases with information copy to the MPF. Requests contain a complete
description of the situation and address why approval of command sponsorship would not
be in the best interests of the AF, the Airman, and/or dependents. Requests are forwarded
to HQ AFPC/DP3AM. HQ AFPC/DP3AM will make a recommendation and forward to
AF/A1, who makes a recommendation and forwards to SAF for a final decision. (T-1)
6.11.2.4. Airmen serving OS on an unaccompanied tour must request and receive approval
of command sponsorship. (T-1) Approval of command sponsorship is also approval of an
accompanied tour election. An Airman’s request must be submitted to the installation
commander, ABG/CC at non-AF led joint bases, or designated representative and includes:
(T-1)
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6.11.2.4.1. Reason for request and justification.
6.11.2.4.2. Date departed last duty station and date departed CONUS.
6.11.2.4.3. If applicable, address to which dependents and household goods were
moved incident to Airman’s PCS to current location.
6.11.2.4.4. Name of civilian spouse and name, age, sex, and relationship of all
dependents for whom command sponsorship is requested.
6.11.2.4.5. Location of dependents and household goods at the present time, and
whether dependents and/or household goods were shipped to present location at
government expense or Airman’s expense.
6.11.2.4.6. If applicable, place to which the government last paid for movement of
dependents and/or HHG if other than as shown in paragraph 6.11.2.4.3 or 6.11.2.4.4,
and include why movement from that place to current location was made.
6.11.2.4.7. Copy of PCS orders directing PCS to current OS duty station including all
amendments.
6.11.2.4.8. If applicable, the waiting period for move of dependents to the OS area.
Attach a copy of the reply to the Airman’s advance application for Concurrent Travel.
6.11.2.4.9. If applicable, copy of previous AF Forms 965 executed and a signed copy
of AF Form 965 with new election.
6.11.2.4.10. Copy of any previous AF Forms 1466 (approved or disapproved)
executed in connection with PCS to current location, if applicable. Requests which do
not include an AF Form 1466 or AF Form 4380 with medical statement of availability
of services preclude the installation commander, ABG/CC at non-AF led joint bases,
or designated representative from making a determination on the Airman’s request.
6.11.2.5. The MPF forwards the approval memorandum to Automated Records
Management System to be included in the Airman’s Master Personnel Record IAW AFI
36-2608.
6.11.2.6. When an Airman, who has dependents who were dependents as of the effective
date of PCS orders, requests command sponsorship (and changes tour status from
unaccompanied to accompanied) and as outlined in Table 6.3 has used the government
transportation allowance for his or her family and/or HHG, then the Airman must submit a
request through the installation commander, ABG/CC at non-AF led joint bases, or
designated representative with the information required by paragraph 6.11.2.4 to HQ
AFPC/DP3AM. (T-1) HQ AFPC/DP3AM will approve or disapprove, or it may be
necessary to process the request to a higher level. (T-1) The intent is to grant a change of
tour only in cases where it is proven that the main reason the Airman chose the
unaccompanied tour and/or moved either dependents or HHG at government expense, was
due to official AF actions. The Airman must show that an official AF action caused the
use of transportation allowances and, had it not been for the AF's action, it would clearly
have been the Airman’s intent to have dependents accompany him or her at the OS duty
station. (T-1) Official AF actions are written directions from AF officials responsible to
issue such directions as part of their official duty that caused an Airman to use his or her
transportation allowances.
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6.11.2.7. If one spouse of a military couple separates or retires from an OS station and
remains in the vicinity of the duty station of the spouse who is serving the accompanied
tour length, the separating or retiring spouse may be command sponsored effective the day
following the last day of active duty. If the spouse is not serving an accompanied tour, he
or she must be eligible to request and obtain approval of command sponsorship to receive
the associated allowances. (T-1) An AF Form 1466 or statement of support/clearance is
needed to ensure adequate dependent medical support can be provided by local facilities.
6.11.2.8. Command sponsorship of a dependent may be transferred to another military
sponsor provided the acquired dependent has been command sponsored at least 12 months
preceding transfer. Example: a command sponsored dependent marries an Airman who is
serving an unaccompanied tour. The new sponsor does not have to serve an accompanied
tour in order for the dependent to receive travel at government expense upon completion
of the new sponsor's tour.
6.11.2.9. Children born to command-sponsored dependent spouses are command-
sponsored at birth. Children born to command-sponsored dependents that are not the
spouse of the Airman (example: grandchildren) are not eligible for command sponsorship,
unless they become legal dependents through separate action.
6.11.2.10. An Airman who was accompanied at the current duty station by command
sponsored dependents and returns dependents early at government expense and is later
joined by those same dependents at the Airman’s expense, may again have the dependents
command sponsored provided the sponsor (Airman) does not have an assignment selection
date for PCS from the current duty station and has at least 24 months remaining on his or
her OS tour after approval of command sponsorship.
6.11.2.11. An Airman who early returns command sponsored dependents as a result of
divorce may have newly acquired dependents command sponsored. It is not necessary for
the Airman to obtain additional theater retainability. Command sponsorship carries over
to the new spouse and/or dependents (as long as he or she is medically cleared); however,
government funded travel to the OS location is not authorized as there are no travel and
transportation allowances for acquired dependents since they were not dependents on the
effective date of orders to the OS duty station.
6.11.2.12. The effective date of approval of command sponsorship is the date signed by
the installation commander, ABG/CC at non-AF led Joint bases, or designated
representative; or the date of approval for requests forwarded to a higher headquarters; or
the date of arrival of dependents in the OS area in instances where movement at
government expense is involved, whichever is later. (Except for children born to command
sponsored spouses, IAW paragraph 6.11.2.9, or when one Airman of a military couple
separates or retires IAW paragraph 6.11.2.7).
6.11.2.13. Airmen with dependents, who were dependents as of the effective date of PCS
orders, who initially elect an unaccompanied tour and later want to bring their dependents
to the OS location, must apply for command sponsorship IAW 6.11.2.4 above. (T-1) These
requests are sent to HQ AFPC/DP3AM for approval/disapproval. Airmen must serve the
accompanied tour length for that location and have 12 months left on the tour after arrival
of dependents or approval date of command-sponsorship, whichever is later. (T-1) This
time is to off-set the cost to the government to move the family to the OS location.
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6.11.2.14. Airmen who do not have dependents as of the effective date of PCS orders and
later acquire dependents and wish to have them command-sponsored are not authorized
government travel and transportation allowances (includes household goods shipment) to
the OS location. However, the dependents are authorized travel and transportation
allowances (including household goods) on their subsequent PCS, if they are command
sponsored. The Airman must agree to serve the prescribed accompanied tour length and
have the required service retainability. (T-1) If the Airman is already serving the
equivalent of the accompanied tour, command sponsorship shall be effective as stated in
6.11.2.1. Airmen must still submit the command-sponsorship request IAW paragraph
6.11.2.4 above. (T-1) (NOTE: Airmen initially serving an unaccompanied tour who elect
and have entered an overseas tour extension incentive program extension, and subsequently
acquire dependents and apply for command sponsorship, keep their overseas tour extension
incentive program entitlement. However, Airmen initially serving an unaccompanied tour
who elect but have NOT entered an overseas tour extension incentive program extension
at the time of acquiring dependents and applying for command sponsorship have their
overseas tour extension incentive program canceled (see A12.6.3) but still have to extend
to fulfill the requirement to serve the equivalent of the accompanied tour length for
approval of command sponsorship.)
6.11.3. Individually Sponsored Dependents and Acquired Dependents. An individually
sponsored dependent (sometimes referred to as non-command sponsored dependent) is one
who either was not entitled to travel to a Airman’s OS duty station at government expense, or
who may have been entitled to travel at government expense but travels to the OS duty station
without approval of the OS installation commander or the ABG/CC at non-AF led Joint bases.
An acquired dependent is one who became a dependent after the start of a Airman’s current
OS tour (such as by marriage, adoption, etc.). See the JTR, Appendix A, for definition of
acquired dependents. This term does not include persons dependent upon the Airman before
the start of Airman’s current OS tour. The tour status of Airmen with individually sponsored
dependents or acquired dependents is not automatically changed from unaccompanied to
accompanied, nor are dependents automatically granted command sponsorship. When an
Airman wants command sponsorship of individually sponsored or acquired dependents, he or
she must submit a request IAW paragraph 6.11.2 and receive approval. (T-1)
6.11.3.1. A change of tour election or command sponsorship is not required when
dependents are vacationing or visiting OS in a tourist status.
6.11.3.2. See paragraph 6.11.2.1.1 for Airmen assigned to Alaska, Hawaii, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States, who marry
a civilian spouse or adopt a person who is a bona fide resident of the state, commonwealth,
territory, or possession of the United States.
6.11.4. Dependents OS. Military dependents are citizens of the United States or foreign nation
in theirr own right, so the AF is limited in what it may prohibit or direct with regard to
dependent travel.
6.11.4.1. Unless travel OS is prohibited by the Department of State or the host country
denies entry, military dependents may travel at their own expense to any foreign country.
When they do, both the dependents and the Airman should understand that the dependents
may not be protected by existing Status of Forces Agreements, may require entry/exit
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VISA and may not permit the dependent to remain for the entire length of the Airman’s
tour.
6.11.4.2. Any dependent residing OS may be requested by an installation commander to
depart the OS location. However, neither the commander nor the AF may require
dependents to leave a foreign country. Requiring that dependents leave a foreign country
is an action which may only be taken by the government of the host nation under normal
diplomatic protocol. However, the AF may take steps within its authority, including
Secretarial denial or revocation of command sponsorship (which would, in turn, terminate
OS station allowances), restricting dependents' access to the installation and/or facilities,
denial of privileges such as use of exchange, commissary, and so on.
6.11.4.3. The decision to authorize dependent travel OS at government expense is based
on the standard of living, general desirability of the location, adequacy of dependent
support facilities, political climate in the foreign country, possible adverse effect the
presence of dependents may have on mission accomplishment, operational readiness, or
combat capability. Normally, dependent travel at government expense is not authorized to
any OS location where one or more of the above factors is significantly unfavorable.
6.11.4.4. All dependents in an OS area are furnished medical care. Medical care is based
on dependency status, not on command sponsorship; however, not all OS locations have
adequate medical facilities to care for all medical conditions. Accordingly, medical care
for dependents who are not command sponsored is provided according to medical
guidelines and priorities.
Table 6.1. Determining Type of OS Tour.
R
U
L
E
A
B
If the Airman is to serve, or is serving, a tour of duty OS, and
is
Then the Airman serves the
(see note 2)
1
Accompanied upon arrival by dependents transported at
government expense or joined after arrival by dependents
transported at government expense (see note 1)
Accompanied tour length
shown in the PDTATAC AP-
TL-01.
2
Married while OS, acquires dependents, or joined by
individually sponsored dependents, and command-
sponsorship is approved (see note 1)
3
Married (prior to PCS departure) to a member of the Armed
Forces assigned to the same or an adjacent base where an
accompanied tour is authorized
4
Married (after arrival OS) to a member of the Armed Forces
assigned to the same or an adjacent base (see note 3)
Unaccompanied tour length
shown in the PDTATAC AP-
TL-01.
5
Married while OS, or joined by individually sponsored
dependents, and command-sponsorship of dependents is not
requested or Airman is ineligible to receive approval of
command-sponsorship
6
Married or unmarried, and unaccompanied
Unaccompanied tour length
shown in the PDTATAC AP-
TL-01 (see note 4).
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7
Married and assigned to a dependent-restricted location and a
Designated Location Move is approved to the native country
of the Airman's foreign-born civilian spouse, which is
different from the country where the Airman is serving
Unaccompanied tour length
shown in the PDTATAC AP-
TL-01.
8
Married and assigned to a dependent-restricted location and a
Designated Location Move is approved to the native country
of the Airman's foreign-born civilian spouse which is the
same country in which the Airman is serving
Unaccompanied tour of 24
months (see note 5).
9
Assigned to position formally designated and approved as a
"key-billet" (see Attachment 1) and is unaccompanied
Unaccompanied tour of 24
months (see note 6).
NOTES: Use this table in conjunction with paragraphs 6.2 and 6.11.
1. Includes Airmen who return dependents to the CONUS for personal reasons.
2. If an Airman is to serve or is serving an extended long OS tour, then the tour length becomes
the type tour indicated plus 12 months. When one Airman of an enlisted military couple is
selected as an extended long tour volunteer, both must serve the accompanied tour plus 12
months. (T-0)
3. If Airmen have or acquire dependents and desire government paid travel or dependents,
shipment of household goods, etc., upon PCS, then the Airman claiming the dependents must
request command sponsorship and serve the accompanied tour length. (T-1)
4. An exception to rule 6 is a single officer with no dependents who elects to serve the
accompanied equivalent tour length as provided in paragraph 6.2.14
5. Do not give short tour credit to Airmen for Designated Location Move approved on or after 1
November 1985.
6. See paragraph 6.2.12 and Table 6.6, note 2.
Table 6.2. Tour Election Changes Prior to Departing Losing Base.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
If the Airman has (see
note)
And submits a request to
change his or her OS tour
status to
Then the MPF
1
Not relocated dependents
or HHG at government
expense
Accompanied
Approves the request.
2
Unaccompanied
3
Relocated dependents or
household goods at
government expense
Accompanied
Approves only when the
anticipated delay of the OS
movement of dependents was 20
weeks or more as determined by
the OS installation commander
or ABG/CC at non-AF led Joint
bases.
4
Unaccompanied
Approves, provided dependents
and (or) household goods were
not relocated OS.
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NOTE: Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 6.2 and paragraph 6.11
Table 6.3. Tour Election Changes After Arrival OS.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
D
If the Airman (see note)
And submits a
request to
change his or
her OS tour
status to
accompanied
Or submits a
request to
change his or
her OS tour
status to
unaccompanied
Then the installation
commander, ABG/CC at
non-AF led Joint bases, or
designated representative
1
Has not relocated dependents
or household goods at
government expense
X
X
Approves, unless rule 6 or
7 applies.
2
Relocated dependents or
HHG at government expense
to a designated location and
the anticipated delay for
moving dependents OS was
20 weeks or more based on
disapproved concurrent travel
request
X
X
3
Relocated dependents or
household goods at
government expense to a
designated location and the
anticipated delay for moving
dependents OS was less than
20 weeks
X
Sends the request to HQ
AFPC/DP3AM for
decision.
4
X
Approves.
5
Originally elected the
accompanied tour and
household goods were
shipped OS at government
expense but dependents never
joined OS
X
Sends the request to HQ
AFPC/DP3AM for
decision.
6
Is eligible for change under
rule 1 or 3, but current
DEROS is in the OS cycle
(Attachment 13, paragraph
A13.5., allocations column for
enlisted or officer has an
assignment selection date
according to Table 5.7).
X
Sends request for DEROS
adjustment to assignment
OPR for decision.
7
Is assigned to a position on
the Osan AB Korea
Command-Sponsored
X
Sends request to HQ
AFPC/ DP3AM for
decision.
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Position Listing
NOTE: Use this table in conjunction with paragraphs 6.2 and 6.11.
Table 6.4. Award and Adjustment of DEROS.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
If the Airman
Then (see notes 1 and 2)
And the MPF must
1
Is assigned CONUS to OS,
or on a consecutive
overseas tour with travel
through the CONUS
Add the OS tour length to the
last date departed CONUS (see
note 3)
Award the DEROS unless
rule 2 or 3 applies.
2
Is assigned CONUS to OS
and takes leave enroute in
any OS area; is assigned
on a consecutive overseas
tour without travel through
the CONUS; or is assigned
on a consecutive overseas
tour with travel through
the CONUS but takes
leave enroute after
departing the CONUS
Add the OS tour length to the
date arrived at the OS duty
station (see note 3)
Award the DEROS unless
rule 3 applies.
3
Arrives OS and for any
reason has insufficient
retainability to complete
the prescribed minimum
tour (without an approved
delay or waiver of
retainability), require the
Airman to obtain
retainability or decline,
and when the Airman
declines or is ineligible
Determine Date of Separation
Award a DEROS that
coincides with Date of
Separation and counsel the
Airman of action required by
rule 4.
4
Is awarded a DEROS
under rule 3 and for any
reason the Airman later
obtains additional
retainability
Adjust the DEROS to reflect
completion of the full OS tour
or adjust DEROS to equal the
new Date of Separation if less
than the full OS tour
completion date.
5
Requests extension,
curtailment, or proration of
DEROS according to
Tables 6.7, 6.8, or 6.10.
Adjust the DEROS when
authorized or submit a request
for DEROS change per
Tables 6.7, 6.8, or 6.10.
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6
Has his or her DEROS
involuntarily extended
according to Table 6.9.
(also see paragraph 6.6.)
Adjust the DEROS when
authorized or submit a request
for DEROS change when
required by Table 6.7., 6.8., or
6.9.
7
Has an approved
separation or retirement
date before DEROS month
Confirm date of separation or
retirement date
Adjust the DEROS.
8
Has tour election change
approved after arriving OS
Convert the tour to appropriate
tour length
9
Is married to a member of
the Armed Forces and
assigned to the same or
adjacent base
Determine type tour to be
served per Table 6.1 and
Attachment 8.
Award or adjust DEROS of
AF Airman or both Airmen
accordingly.
10
Is serving an extended OS
tour and is reassigned
involuntarily to another
country or area
Subtract 12 months from
current DEROS and prorate
DEROS if to a different tour
length (see Table 6.10.)
On request by the Airman,
adjust the DEROS according
to Table 6.10.
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraphs 6.3, 6.4, and 6.5, and Table 6.2
2. Airmen serving the extended long tour serve the standard tour length plus 12 months.
3. If the Airman reports to the gaining OS duty location before the RNLTD month, the DEROS
is awarded by adding the OS tour length to the RNLTD month (this includes Non-prior service
students PCSing from training or education per Table 5.10, rule 5 and Non-prior service students
PCSing from training or education per Attachment 17). If the Airman departs the CONUS on
the last day of the month prior to the RNLTD month and reports on the first day of the RNLTD
month then the DEROS will be awarded by adding the OS tour length to the RNLTD month.
This note does not apply if the Airman departs an OS duty location and reports to the gaining OS
duty location before the RNLTD month, who has leave approved in the OS area, consecutive
overseas tour leave in the CONUS, or has approval to defer his or her consecutive overseas tour
leave IAW AFI 36-3003 (also see paragraphs 5.31 and 5.32). This note includes Airmen who
travel to Alaska via the Alaskan Marine Highway System.
4. Aircrew Airmen (accompanied or unaccompanied) serve a 36-month tour plus the length of
in-country training if assignment is to the NATO AWACS E-3A Component as follows:
Officers in AFSC 11SX, 12RX, and 13BX and enlisted in AFSCs 1A1X1, 1A3X0, 1A4X0,
1A5X0, 1A5X2 and 1A5X3.Table 6.5 Award or Adjustment of ODSD and Short Tour Return
Date Based on PCS.
Table 6.5. Award or Adjustment of ODSD and Short Tour Return Date Based on PCS.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
Airman was assigned PCS OS and
Then
credit
with
And (see note 1)
1
Completed a tour of 18 months or more,
accompanied or unaccompanied, and rules 2, 20, or
21 do not apply
A long
tour
Award new ODSD (see
notes 4 and 7).
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2
Completed a tour, accompanied or unaccompanied,
where both the accompanied tour was 24 months and
the unaccompanied tour was less than 18 months
A short
tour (see
note 2)
Award new ODSD and
short tour return date (see
notes 4, 5 and 7).
3
Completed an unaccompanied tour of less than 18
months and no accompanied tour was authorized
A short
tour (see
note 3)
Award new ODSD and
short tour return date (see
notes 4 and 7).
4
Was curtailed after completing at least 365 days of an
18-month or longer tour, accompanied or
unaccompanied, and rule 5 does not apply
A long
tour
Award new ODSD.
5
Was curtailed after completing at least 365 days of an
accompanied tour where both the accompanied tour
was 24 months and the unaccompanied tour was less
than 18 months
A short
tour
Award new ODSD and
short tour return date (see
notes 4 and 5).
6
Was curtailed after completing at least 181 days of a
less than 18-month tour
Award new ODSD and
short tour return date.
7
Was curtailed before completing 365 days of an
18-month or longer tour, and rule 8 does not apply
Number
of days
served
Adjust ODSD by adding
the number of days served
to the existing ODSD.
8
Was curtailed before completing 365 days of an
accompanied tour where both the accompanied tour
was 24 months and the unaccompanied tour was less
than 18 months
Adjust overseas duty
selection date and short
tour return date by adding
the number of days served
to the existing overseas
duty selection date and
short tour return date.
9
Was curtailed before completing 181 days of a less
than 18-month tour
Adjust overseas duty
selection date and short
tour return date by adding
the number of days served
to the existing overseas
duty selection date and
short tour return date.
10
Served less than the prescribed tour for the location,
and the OS tour was not curtailed and an OS tour
length waiver was not approved prior to OS
assignment
Adjust overseas duty
selection date and (when
appropriate) short tour
return date by adding the
number of days served to
the existing overseas duty
selection date and (when
appropriate) short tour
return date.
11
Served in Saudi Arabia on or after 30 Apr 78, on an
accompanied tour and completed a tour, or was
curtailed and served at least 365 days of the
accompanied tour
A short
tour
Award new overseas duty
selection date and short
tour return date (see notes
2 and 4).
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12
Served in Turkey on or after 1 Jan 80 and completed
a tour, or was curtailed and served at least 181 days
of an unaccompanied tour or 365 days of an
accompanied tour
A short
tour
Award new overseas duty
selection date and short
tour return date (see notes
2 and 4).
13
Filled a position on a Command Sponsored Position
List, or is married to an Airman filling a position on
the Command Sponsored Position List and served at
least 365 days of an accompanied tour
14
Served in Iran on or after 1 Jan 79 and was evacuated
before completing the prescribed tour, or was held as
a hostage
15
Served in Pakistan on or after 9 Nov 79 and was
evacuated before completing the prescribed tour
16
Served at Adak, Alaska, and completed an
unaccompanied tour by 1 Oct 90, or was curtailed
after completing at least 181 days of an
unaccompanied tour
17
Served at Comiso, Sicily, prior to 1 Dec 89, and
completed the tour or was curtailed after completing
at least 181 days of the unaccompanied tour, or at
least 365 days of the accompanied tour (For those in
country after 1 Dec 89, see rule 2.)
18
Served in Panama on an unaccompanied tour and
arrived on or after 1 Mar 88 and before 1 Jun 90; or
arrived prior to 1 Mar 88 and served at least 181 days
after 1 Mar 88; or served an accompanied tour for
any period between 1 Dec 89 and 1 Jun 90
(regardless of tour start date)
19
Served in the Philippines on an unaccompanied tour
and served at least 181 days prior to departure, or
served an accompanied tour and served at least 365
days prior to departure, and in either instance,
departed on PCS on or after 1 Oct 90 (see rules 8 or 9
when time served was less than as shown)
20
Served at Naples, Italy, (date arrived station between
1 Mar 96 and 31 Dec 2005), accompanied or
unaccompanied, and served at least 365 days.
21
Completed a 24-month unaccompanied Designated
Location Move tour in same country as native
country of Airman's civilian spouse (see Table 6.1).
A long
tour
Award new overseas duty
selection date.
22
Was awarded or recommended for the award of the
Medal of Honor
A short
tour
Award new overseas duty
selection date and short
tour return date.
23
Was designated as missing, and subsequently
officially categorized as captured (Prisoner of War),
Missing In Action, beleaguered, besieged, detained
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(hostage), or interned as defined in AFI 36-3002 (see
note 6)
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 6.3 Award or adjustment of an Overseas Duty
Selection Date or short tour return date does not change an Airman’s date arrived station.
2. Give credit for additional short tours when the Airman extends for at least the accompanied
tour length (also give credit if later curtailed after serving at least 365 days of the extension).
Airmen serving a 24-month tour in a key billet or in a Command Sponsored Position List
position in a short tour area receive one short tour credit. If they extend their tour for 24 months
they receive an additional short tour credit (includes if curtailed after serving at least 365 days of
the tour extension).
3. Give credit for additional short tours when Airman extends for at least the unaccompanied
tour length and also give credit if later curtailed after serving at least 181 days of the extension.
4. Award new dates for Airmen with in-place consecutive overseas tours upon completion of
tour which precedes the in-place consecutive overseas tour.
5. Credit Airmen in country as of 1 December 1989 and those departing the CONUS or arriving
on a consecutive overseas tour after 1 December 1989 with a short tour upon completion of the
prescribed tour.
6. Airmen who are officially categorized via DD Form 1300 receive credit for at least one short
tour, regardless of the length of time served OS. Additional short tour credit is awarded in 12
month increments and for any portion thereof at the time of release/return to US control.
7. OS service in connection with a study program under a fellowship, scholarship, or grant is not
creditable for award or adjustment of an Overseas Duty Selection Date or Short Tour Return
Date.
Table 6.6. Award or Adjustment of ODSD and Short Tour Return Date for TDY.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
If Airman performed TDY
(see note 1)
And served (see
note 2)
Then (see note 3, 4 and 5)
1
From CONUS to OS,
including sea duty with the
US Navy
2 days or more
(see note 6)
Adjust current overseas duty
selection date and short tour return
date by adding number of days
served.
2
300 days or more
in a consecutive
18 month period
Give Airman credit for a completed
short tour and award a new
overseas duty selection date and
short tour return date to equal date
of return from last TDY.
548 days in a
consecutive 3 year
period
3
365 days or more
in a consecutive 3
year period
give Airman credit for a completed
long tour and award a new overseas
duty selection date to equal date of
return from last TDY.
4
From a OS long tour location
to any other OS location,
2 days or more
(see note 6)
Adjust current short tour return date
by adding number of days served.
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5
including sea duty with the
US Navy, on or after 1 Jul 72
300 days or more
in a consecutive
18 month period
Give Airman credit for a completed
short tour and award a new short
tour return date to equal date of
return from last TDY.
6
548 days in a
consecutive 3 year
period
7
From CONUS to the Trust
Territories of the Pacific
Islands as a Civic Action
Team Member, arriving prior
to 1 Jul 11
179 consecutive
days or more
Give Airman credit for a completed
short tour and award new overseas
duty selection date and short tour
return date as of date of return to
CONUS (see note 7).
8
At a Ground-Based Radar
site in South America (Plan
Identification Number (PID)
F117T), arriving prior to 1
Jul 11
172 consecutive
days or more on
site
Give Airman credit for a completed
short tour and award new overseas
duty selection date and short tour
return date to equal date of return
from TDY (see note 7).
9
And as a result was awarded
or recommended for award
of the Medal of Honor
Any amount
Give Airman credit for a completed
short tour and award new overseas
duty selection date and short tour
return date equal to date of
award/recommendation.
10
And as a result was
designated as missing, and
subsequently officially
categorized as captured,
Missing In Action,
beleaguered, besieged,
detained (hostage), or
interned as defined in AFI
36-3002 (see note 8)
Any amount
Give Airman credit for a completed
short tour and award new overseas
duty selection date and short tour
return date to equal date
released/returned to US control (see
note 8).
11
In the Area of Responsibility
(see note 9), arriving
between 1 Aug 90 and 10
Jun 91, in support of
Operation Desert
Shield/Storm
181 consecutive
days or more (see
note 10)
Give Airman credit for a completed
short tour and award new overseas
duty selection date and short tour
return date to equal date of return
from TDY (see note 7).
12
At Moron AB, Spain, in
direct support of Operation
Desert Storm arriving
between 1 Aug 90 and 10
Jun 91
13
At Diego Garcia as a crew
member is support of
Operation Desert Storm
arriving between 1 Aug 90
and 10 Jun 91
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14
At Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia or
Thumrait, Oman (PID
F089T) between 1 Dec 91
and 1 Apr 95
168 consecutive
days or more on
site
Give Airman credit for a completed
short tour and award new overseas
duty selection date and short tour
return date to equal date of return
from TDY (see note 7).
15
in support of Coronet Drake
or Coronet Aspen (PID
F079T) arriving prior to 16
May 95
16
Deployed to a hostile
fire/imminent danger pay
zone arriving between 11
Sep 01 through 30 Jun 11
181 consecutive
days or more (see
note 10)
Give Airman credit for a completed
short tour and award new overseas
duty selection date and short tour
return date to equal date of return
from TDY (see note 11).
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraphs 6.3 and 6.4.
2. Time creditable as OS duty for TDY begins the day of departure from the CONUS port
excluding all leave, hospitalization, and other non-mission periods (i.e. confinement, prisoner,
Absent without Leave periods).
3. Adjustment or award of the overseas duty selection date or short tour return date does not
change an Airman's date arrived station.
4. The number of days served in TDY status to qualify for award of a new overseas duty
selection date /short tour return date is not the same as an Airman in PCS status whose OS tour is
curtailed (see Table 6.5).
5. The only source document to be used to validate OS TDY is a copy of the paid travel voucher
for each TDY claimed.
6. Credit for 2 days or more TDY began on 5 Jan 95. For TDYs prior to this date Airmen
needed to serve a cumulative total or 90 or more days in a consecutive 3 year period to earn an
adjustment to the overseas duty selection date /short tour return date.
7. Use country code "ZT" with a tour length of number of days served for the personnel data
system update.
8. Airmen who are officially categorized via DD Form 1300 receive credit for at least one short
tour, regardless of the length of time served OS. Additional short tour credit is awarded in 12
month increments, and any portion thereof, at the time of release/ return to US control.
9. Use HQ AFPC/DP3AM correspondence as the source document. Countries comprising the
Area of Responsibility are: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman,
Bahrain, Qatar, Yemen, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Syria, and the airspace and adjacent
waters of these countries.
10. For OS tour crediting purposes, for this TDY only, begin credit with the day of arrival in the
Area of Responsibility and end with the day of departure from the Area of Responsibility.
11. OS tour length is updated to 12 months provided Airman meets minimum award criteria.
Those Airmen previously awarded short tour credit under the temporary 181-day guidelines keep
their short tour credit. Airmen arriving in the Area of Responsibility prior to 1 Jul 11 and
serving at least 181 days in a hostile fire or imminent danger pay area receive short tour credit
under the previous criteria. Those arriving in the Area of Responsibility on or after 1 Jul 11 do
not receive short tour credit under the 181-day guidelines.
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Table 6.7. Voluntary Extension of OS Tour.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
If the reason for
extension is (see notes 1
and 2)
Then the maximum period
of extension is (not to
exceed mandatory Date of
Separation/High Year
Tenure)
And process the request as
follows:
1
Airman’s request
Any increment not greater
than the standard
accompanied tour length in
a single increment
Use the DEROS Option RIP (or
letter) to request extension. Unit
commanders have disapproval
authority. When the commander
recommends approval, the MPF
sends to the assignment OPR.
Assignment OPR approves or
disapproves and advises the MPF.
2
Airman’s request for
DEROS to coincide with
Date of Separation or
desired retirement date
3
Airman’s request due to
pregnancy of civilian
spouse and the
recommendation of
attending physician
60 calendar days or less
Installation commander (may be
delegated to the Group or
Squadron Commander) or
ABG/CC at non-AF led Joint
bases may approve (see note 3).
4
More than 60 calendar days
See paragraph 4.5. (see note 3).
5
Airman’s request, female
Airman is pregnant and
the attending physician
recommends
60 calendar days of less
Installation commander (may be
delegated to the Group or
Squadron Commander) or
ABG/CC at non-AF led Joint
bases may approve (see note 3).
6
More than 60 calendar days
See paragraph 4.5 (see note 3).
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 6.5.6 Commanders may not disapprove a
voluntary extension request based solely on a Airmen’s assignment OS for an arbitrary
maximum period of time. However, commanders may disapprove extension requests based on a
requirement for fresh expertise or for reasons such as job stress, personal or family hardship, lack
of adequate medical or educational facilities, etc.
2. Normal voluntary DEROS extension criteria do not apply to an Airman’s request for change
of OS tour status from unaccompanied to accompanied. Approval of command sponsorship and
change of OS tour status requires the Airman to serve the accompanied tour length. Therefore,
the DEROS change action is an adjustment of DEROS as shown in Table 6.4 (not a voluntary
extension action), also see paragraph 6.11
3. Travel restriction date (TRD) is six weeks after estimated delivery date (EDD). Establish new
DEROS as one day after TRD. If new DEROS is 60 days or less from old DEROS, the
installation commander or ABG/CC at non-AF led Joint bases may approve extension. If new
DEROS exceeds 60 days from old DEROS, forward request to the assignment OPR. In the case
of military couples, the installation commander or ABG/CC at non-AF led Joint bases may
approve up to a 60 calendar day extension of tour for both Airmen as long as the new DEROS of
both Airmen is within the same month. The commander must notify the MPF immediately so
they can make the necessary changes to DEROS and other adjusted suspense. (T-1)
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Table 6.8. Curtailment of OS Tours.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
D
If request originator is and
reason for curtailment of an OS
tour is (see note 1)
And period
is more than
60 calendar
days
Or period
is less
than 60
calendar
days`
Then the authority shown
below may approve the
curtailment
1
Commander’s request to permit
systematic rotation (see note 2)
X
Assignment OPR
2
X
HQ AFPC/CC
3
Commander’s request for
Airmen selected for school,
special duty assignment,
approved separation, and so on,
and requires reporting earlier
than original DEROS
X
Assignment OPR
4
X
HQ AFPC/CC
5
Commander’s request when in
the best interests of the Air
Force (such as dormitory or
housing renovation)
X
Assignment OPR
6
X
HQ AFPC/CC
7
Curtailment of DEROS
extended/approved under Table
6.7
X
X
See Table 6.7, column C.
8
Airman’s or medical authority’s
request due to pregnancy of
Airman or civilian spouse and
medical authority recommends
return before DEROS
X
Installation commander
(may be delegated to the
Group or Squadron
Commander) or ABG/CC
at non-AF led Joint bases
(see note 3)
9
X
Assignment OPR
10
Airman’s request upon medical
evacuation of dependents to
CONUS
X
11
X
HQ AFPC/CC
12
Unmarried pregnant Airman
desires to place the child for
adoption
X
Assignment OPR
13
X
HQ AFPC/CC
14
Commander’s request when
Airman returns to CONUS on
emergency leave, and on
completion of leave will have
(number of days shown)
remaining before DEROS
X
Unit commander (see note
4)
15
X
HQ AFPC/CC
16
Airman’s request to accompany
a military spouse with an earlier
DEROS who cannot extend due
to manning or operational
necessity (see note 5)
X
Assignment OPR
17
X
HQ AFPC/CC
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18
To effect reassignment based on
an approved humanitarian or
EFMP request
X
Assignment OPR
19
X
HQ AFPC/CC
20
Commander’s request for
Airmen sentenced to a
dishonorable or bad conduct
discharge, or when General
Court Martial Convening
Authority (GCMCA) directs
Airmen to take involuntary
excess leave (see note 6)
X
X
HQ AFPC/DP3AM
21
Commander’s request for
Airmen surplus due to unit
deactivation, base closure or
consolidation, authorization
deletion, reclassification, or
other action resulting in loss of
Airman’s AFSC (see note 7)
Assignment OPR
22
Commander’s request for
Airmen or dependents involved
in unfavorable military or
civilian incident in host
community
HQ AFPC/CC or AF/JA
for Judge Advocates
23
Airman’s request to accompany
a military spouse reassigned on
a humanitarian or EFMP
assignment
X
Assignment OPR
24
X
HQ AFPC/CC
25
Airman’s request to cancel all or
part of an approved voluntary
OS tour extension
X
X
Assignment OPR (see note
8)
26
Threatened Person Assignment
X (see note
9)
X (see
note 8)
HQ AFPC/DP3AM
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 6.5 Requests for curtailment must be endorsed
by the Airman’s unit commander.
2. Systematic rotation is only for the purpose of spreading the rotation dates for Airmen
possessing like skills over a greater period of time to ensure continuity of operation.
3. Travel restriction date is six weeks prior to Estimated Delivery Date. Establish the RNLTD
to gaining unit as one day prior to TRD. Compute new DEROS by subtracting a maximum of 45
days (leave and travel time) from the new RNLTD. If new DEROS exceeds 60 days from old
DEROS, forward a curtailment request. In the case of military couples, the installation
commander or ABG/CC at non-AF led Joint bases may only approve curtailment of the pregnant
Airman. Submit a request to curtail the spouse, depending on period of curtailment. Enlisted
Airmen who have extension to OS tour approved under the OTEIP are not eligible for
curtailment (except for pregnant Airmen at dependent-restricted locations). These Airmen may
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extend their DEROS beyond the travel restriction date or request early return of civilian spouse.
IAW AFI 44-102, pregnant Airmen assigned to isolated or remote areas without appropriate
obstetrical care will have their assignment curtailed by the 24th week of pregnancy or earlier. If
local medical personnel are not capable of managing the early complications of pregnancy or the
pregnancy is complicated, the Airman's assignment shall be immediately curtailed. The
commander must immediately notify the MPF so they can make the necessary changes to
DEROS and other suspenses. (T-1)
4. See paragraph 6.7
5. When manning will not support extending the military spouse with the earlier DEROS in his
or her AFSC or when the military spouse was curtailed due to operational necessity such as force
closure action within the unit assigned. This rule does not apply when a change of DEROS was
the result of an Airman’s request for the change such as cancellation of all or partial voluntary
extensions of an OS tour.
6. Request for CONUS assignment is sent via CMS to the HQ AFPC OPR responsible for
Airman’s AFSC (see Table 1.2) with information copy to AFLSA/JAJM, Bolling AFB DC.
Request includes date confinement ends and home of record.
7. See paragraph 5.45 Curtailment as a result of surplus based on promotion permitted only
when the promotion is to the grade of CMSgt or Colonel.
8. The assignment OPR may approve cancellation (provided it is not an overseas tour extension
incentive program extension) if the new DEROS does not place the enlisted Airman in the OS or
Overseas Returnee cycle (see Attachment 13 paragraph A13.5 allocations column) and for
officers, the new DEROS cannot result in an assignment selection date which is past (see Table
5.7, rule 3 for assignment selection date schedule). This does not apply to an enlisted Airman
serving an extended long tour unless cancellation requested is to an extension of the ELT.
Requests involving overseas tour extension incentive program extensions are submitted to HQ
AFPC/DP3AM as exceptions according to paragraph 4.5
9. As requested by installation commander or ABG/CC at non-AF led Joint bases.
Table 6.9. Involuntary Extension of OS Tour.
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
If the reason for involuntary extension is (see
note 1)
Then the maximum period
of extension is (not to
exceed Date of Separation)
and
1
Airman does not have required retainability
for CONUS PCS
Airman’s Date of
Separation
DEROS update is
automatic.
2
Due to quality control reasons; to provide
testimony for a court-martial (material
witness); or, to comply with host country’s
customs regulations
120 days (see notes 2 and
3)
Comply with
paragraph 6.6.
3
To attend training or education and the class
start date does not reasonably coincide with
current DEROS
180 days
Submit requests a
shown in
paragraph 6.6.
HQ AFPC/CC is
the approval
authority.
4
To meet immediate and critical operational
needs
5
When assigned to a unit being deactivated or
due to base closure
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NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 6.6
2. Airmen placed on International Hold (assignment action code 13), Table 2.1, Airmen not
medically qualified for PCS (assignment action code 31 and 37), and Airmen serving a
confinement period as a result of court-martial or civil court action (duty status code 04, 05, 16,
17, 56, 59) do not have DEROS involuntarily extended. Allow the DEROS to expire even
though the Airman remains assigned OS.
3. Action to involuntarily extend an Airman OS for quality reasons meets the requirements
outlined in paragraph 6.6 Extend the Airman’s DEROS in 30 day increments only.
Table 6.10. OS Tour Proration.
R
U
L
E
A
B
If proration is for :
(see note 1)
Then follow the steps below to determine new DEROS
1
PCS to an OS
location with a
different prescribed
tour length
(PDTATAC AP-TL-
01),
or when the tour
length changes at the
current location
Step 1. Months on Current Tour (see note 2)
1
x New Tour Length (in months)
Current Tour Length (in months)
= Equivalent Months
Step 2. New Tour Length (in months)
- Equivalent Months
= Months remaining to be served on new tour
Step 3. Date New Tour Starts (see note 3)
+ Months remaining to be served on new tour
= New DEROS
NOTES:
1. Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 6.8
2. For one day or more service in a month, count the whole month.
3. Use date arrived station for PCS, or effective date of tour length change as new tour start date.
4. The following example is provided to illustrate how a tour would be prorated when the tour
length changes at an Airman’s current location. MSgt Smith is currently serving a 24 month
tour. Her date arrived station was 8 March 2010. Her current DEROS is 8 March 2012. The
tour length changed from a 24 month tour to a 36 month tour effective 3 June 2011. Below is the
calculation to determine MSgt Smith’s new DEROS:
Step 1. __16__ x __36__ = __576__ = 24 (equivalent months)
1 24 24
Step 2. 36 - 24 = 12 (months remaining to serve on new tour)
Step 3. 3 June 2011 + 12 months = 3 June 2012 (new DEROS)
Table 6.11. Assignment Priority Groups For Airmen Completing OS or CONUS Stabilized
Tours (Assignment Availability Code 50).
G
A
B
C
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R
O
U
P
I
N
G
If an Airman is serving an
(See note 1)
And is credited with
the number of short
tours shown
(excluding current
tour) (see note 2)
Then the match
priority
(considering
current tour) is
1
Unaccompanied and the unaccompanied
tour length is 17 months or less and
dependents are restricted or limited (per
PDTATAC AP-TL-01)
8 or more
1
7
2
6
3
5
4
4
5
3
6
2
7
1
8
0
9
2
Unaccompanied and the unaccompanied
tour length is 17 months or less and
dependents are not restricted or limited (per
PDTATAC AP-TL-01)
8 or more
10
7
11
6
12
5
13
4
14
3
15
2
16
1
17
0
18
3
Unaccompanied and the unaccompanied
tour length is 18 months or more, or
accompanied (regardless of the accompanied
tour length) (per PDTATAC AP-TL-01)
8 or more
19
7
20
6
21
5
22
4
23
3
24
2
25
1
26
0
27
4
Stabilized Tour and is a CONUS Mandatory
Mover (See note 3)
N/A
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NOTES:
1. Use this table for enlisted Airmen and in conjunction with Attachment 13, paragraph A13.3
and the Overseas Returnee/CMM Personnel Services Delivery Guide. Apply it to officers when
other eligibility and qualification factors are equal or similar enough and you need to determine
the order to match officers against requirements.
2. Each returnee is aligned within his or her grouping and within each grade and AFSC, and
further grouped by number of short tours previously served (this does not include the current
tour). Airmen possessing the most number of short tours receive higher priority. When the
number of short tours is equal for two or more returnees, higher priority within each group is
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given to Airmen who voluntarily extended their tour for a period of 6 or more months in a short
tour area or 12 months in a long tour area (overseas tour extension incentive program, extension
of tour). Higher priority is not given when an extension was for the purpose of command
sponsoring dependents (because this is a change in tour election and not an extension).
Additionally, each month extended beyond the 6 or 12 month minimum raises the Airman’s
priority. In the event of a tie within a priority group, Airmen are matched in the following order:
Grade (highest grade takes precedence) Example: a SSgt will receive higher priority over a
SSgt selectee.
Date of Rank (DOR) (earliest date takes precedence);
Total Active Federal Commissioned Service Date (TAFCSD) (Officers only, when applicable
per note 1) (earliest date takes precedence);
Total Active Federal Military Service Date (TAFMSD) (earliest date takes precedence);
Date of Birth (DOB) (earliest date takes precedence);
Reverse Social Security Number (SSN) order (use all 9 digits and lowest number takes
precedence). Example: if the SSN is 123-45-6789 as a normal number it would be 123,456,789,
and reversed it would 987,654,321.
3. CONUS Mandatory Movers are aligned into the fourth priority group after Overseas
Returnees within each grade and AFSC, and further grouped by Date Arrived Station, DOR,
TAFMSD, then DOB.
4. The following example is provided to illustrate how Airmen are prioritized:
Overseas Returnee/CMM Cycle for 3D0X2 SSgt’s with a DEROS/Date of Availability equal to
May, Jun, or Jul 2011. There are 7 Airmen identified with a DEROS/Date of Availability during
this cycle, therefore there will be 7 locations advertised on EQUAL. The following are the SSgts
competing in the cycle:
4a. SrA (SSgt select) Romer, DOR: 16 Sep 2009, assigned to Hickam AFB, Hawaii, serving a
36 month accompanied tour, DEROS: 2 May 2011, Number of Completed Short Tours: 0,
TAFMSD: 2 Oct 2007, Date of Birth: 22 Dec 1986, SSN: 111-22-5678.
4b. SSgt Knight, DOR: 1 Aug 2009, assigned to Ramstein AB, Germany, originally served a 24
month unaccompanied tour, elected an IPCOT to serve an additional 24 month unaccompanied
tour, then extended 12 months during her DEROS Option window, DEROS: 1 Jul 2011,
Number of Completed Short Tours: 1, TAFMSD: 24 Jan 2006, Date of Birth: 14 Apr 1987,
SSN: 111-22-4567.
4c. SSgt Izawa, DOR: 1 Aug 2005, assigned to Petersen AFB, CO, serving a stabilized tour,
Date of Availability: 1 Jul 2011, date arrived station: 28 May 2006, TAFMSD: 25 Jul 2001,
DOB: 8 Jun 1983.
4d. SrA (SSgt select) Tongson, DOR: 1 Aug 2009, assigned to Kunsan AB, Korea, serving a 12
month unaccompanied tour: DEROS 9 Jun 2011, Number of Completed Short Tours: 0,
TAFMSD: 23 Sep 2007, Date of Birth: 12 Mar 1987, SSN: 111-22-1234.
4e. SSgt Koenig, DOR: 1 Sep 2008, assigned to Yokota AB, Japan, originally served a 24
month unaccompanied tour and then extended 12 months for the purpose of command
sponsorship, DEROS: 9 May 2011, Number of Completed Short Tours: 1, TAFMSD: 12 Oct
2000, Date of Birth: 6 Sep 1978, SSN: 111-22-3456.
4f. SSgt Kirkpatrick, DOR: 1 Jan 2006, assigned to Bolling AFB, D.C., serving a stabilized
tour, Date of Availability: 1 May 2011, date arrived station: 28 May 2006, TAFMSD: 14 Aug
2001, DOB: 11 Feb 1982.
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4g. SSgt Hammond, DOR: 1 Sep 2003, assigned to Incirlik AB, Turkey, serving a 15 month
unaccompanied tour, DEROS: 3 Jun 2011, Number of Completed Short Tours: 1, TAFMSD:
20 Feb 1998, Date of Birth: 10 Dec 1976, SSN: 111-22-2345.
4h. The following will be the assignment selection priority for the SSgts:
#1: SrA Tongson (only Airman in Group 1 returning)
#2: SSgt Hammond (only Airman in Group 2 returning)
#3: SSgt Knight (Group 3, 1 short tour, voluntarily extended his 24 month in-place consecutive
overseas tour for 12 months which places him before SSgt Echo).
#4: SSgt Koenig (Group 3, 1 short tour, extended 12 months but was for command sponsorship
which places her after SSgt Bravo)
#5: SrA Romer (Group 3, 0 short tours and no extensions)
#6: SSgt Kirkpatrick (Group 4, date arrived station is before SSgt Charlie)
#7: SSgt Izawa (Group 4, date arrived station is after SSgt Foxtrot)
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Chapter 7
365-DAY EXTENDED DEPLOYMENTS
7.1. General Information. The following information applies to O-5/E-8 positions and below.
HQ AFPC/DP2 has the lead in advertising, identifying and notifying Airmen for OCONUS 365-
day extended deployments. AF/DPO has the lead in advertising, identifying and notifying for
colonels and colonel-selects. Certain key positions in the Area of Responsibility are required to
be filled by Airmen serving on 365-day tours. Each requirement is a CSAF approved, high
priority, mandatory fill position; therefore all Airmen should be prepared to depart home station
at a moment’s notice.
7.2. Eligibility. Airmen not already selected for an assignment or do not have an assignment
selection date, provided they meet the following criteria:
7.2.1. Airmen currently serving in the CONUS with a minimum of 12 months time-on-station
from Required Delivery Date. Includes Airmen serving on any stabilized tour (minimum or
maximum), to include, but not limited to assignment availability code 32, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44,
45, 47, 50, 51, 55, and 87 (see Table 2.1). Airmen currently serving a CONUS maximum
stabilized tour and categorized as a CONUS Mandatory Mover (CMM) (assignment
availability code 50), may only volunteer if their assignment availability code 50 expiration
date is equal to the Required Delivery Date or is within 2 months after the assignment
availability code expiration date. (Example: If assignment action code 50 expiration date
equals June 2011, Airman is eligible for 365-day extended deployment with Required Delivery
Dates of June, July, and August 2011.)
7.2.2. Enlisted Airmen currently serving OS with an established DEROS equal to or within 2
months after the required delivery date. (Example: If DEROS equals June 2011, Airman is
eligible for 365-day extended deployment with Required Delivery Dates of June, July, and
August 2011). Airmen with an indefinite DEROS may volunteer if original tour completion
date is on or after the Required Delivery Date.
7.2.3. Enlisted Airmen must have or be eligible to obtain 13 months retainability from
Required Delivery Date. (T-1)
7.3. Ineligibility. Airmen not meeting the eligibility criteria in paragraph 7.2, may volunteer as
an exception to policy, with commander concurrence and are only selected if there are no other
volunteers. Airmen are required to forward their commander’s concurrence to the HQ AFPC/DP2
assignment team at the time they volunteer. Airmen are not considered if the commander’s
concurrence is not on file at the time of selection.
7.4. Application Procedures. HQ AFPC/DP2 will solicit volunteers for all OCONUS 365-day
extended deployment requirements before selecting non-volunteers. Enlisted positions will be
advertised on EQUAL Plus for a minimum of 10 days and no more than 30 days. (T-1) Officers
should contact their appropriate HQ AFPC assignment team, or visit AEF Online on myPers.
Procedures and responsibilities for the Airman, Commander, MPF, Installation Personnel
Readiness (IPR), and HQ AFPC are outlined in the Personnel Services Delivery Guide,
Assignments: 365-Day Extended Deployments.
7.4.1. Airmen are encouraged to volunteer for any 365-day extended deployment for which
they are eligible and qualified. Eligible Airmen are not required to coordinate or obtain
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commander approval to volunteer for a 365-day extended deployment, unless required IAW
paragraph 7.3. Commanders will not establish policies, supplementing this instruction, that
direct prior approval for volunteering. Once an Airman is selected by HQ AFPC, commander
coordination is required on the official notification tasking memorandum. (T-1)
7.4.2. Withdrawal of Volunteer Statement. Airmen may request to withdraw their volunteer
statement prior to the close-out date of the advertisement. To withdraw a volunteer statement,
an Airman must contact his or her HQ AFPC assignment via email or delete the volunteer
request on EQUAL Plus (enlisted) prior to the close out of the ad. (T-1) Requests to withdraw
volunteer statements after selection are submitted IAW paragraph 5.10. If a cancellation
request is submitted under this paragraph and subsequently disapproved, an Airman is not
eligible to request separation or retirement if the 3-day option window has expired. See
paragraph 7.8 and Table 7.2.
7.5. Selection Procedures. Airmen volunteering for a 365-day extended deployment are selected
based on eligibility and qualifications. If there are no volunteers, selections are based on most
eligible and qualified non-volunteers.
7.5.1. Selection of Enlisted Eligible Volunteers (E-8 and below). Once the EQUAL Plus ad
closes, the appropriate HQ AFPC assignment team determines which volunteers meet
eligibility and qualification requirements IAW paragraph 7.2, then prioritizes all eligible
volunteers as follows:
7.5.1.1. CMM volunteers by date arrived station (prioritized longest to shortest time-on-
station). Upon selection, Airman’s assignment availability code 50 is extended 13 months
from Required Delivery Date to accommodate the 365-day extended deployment and out-
processing actions upon return.
7.5.1.2. CONUS volunteers with a minimum of 12 months time-on-station by date arrived
station (prioritized longest to shortest time-on-station).
7.5.1.3. OS volunteers only when their DEROS is equal to or 2 months following the
Required Delivery Date (prioritized IAW Table 5.2, Priority for OS Short Tour Selection,
Priority 2 for Airmen at short tour locations and Priority 3 for Airmen at long tour
locations). Upon selection, Airman’s DEROS is extended 13 months from Required
Delivery Date to accommodate the 365-day extended deployment and out-processing
actions upon return.
7.5.1.4. OS volunteers with an indefinite DEROS only if they have completed their
original tour by the Required Delivery Date (prioritized IAW Table 5.2, Priority for OS
Short Tour Selection, Priority 2 for Airmen at short tour locations and Priority 3 for Airmen
at long tour locations). Upon selection, Airman’s DEROS is extended 13 months from
Required Delivery Date to accommodate the 365-day extended deployment and out-
processing actions upon return.
7.5.1.5. CONUS volunteers who do not meet time-on-station eligibility by date arrived
station and have commander concurrence (prioritized longest to shortest time-on-station)
and whose volunteer statement has been accepted as an exception to policy.
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7.5.2. Officer Selection of Eligible Volunteers. AF/DPO (Cols and Col-selects) or the
appropriate HQ AFPC assignment team (Lt Cols and below) determines which volunteers meet
eligibility and qualification requirements IAW paragraph 7.2.
7.5.3. Selection of Non-Volunteers. A non-volunteer is selected if there were no volunteers
or qualified volunteers per paragraph 7.2.1 through 7.2.3. Established short tour selection
rules as outlined in paragraph 2.3 and 5.8, and Table 5.2, Priority 8, 9, and 10 are used.
Airmen OS at long tour locations may be used to fill a 365-day extended deployment. Airmen
must have 30 days left on their current tour (before DEROS) to be selected as a non-volunteer
(to allow reconstitution and out-processing time following the 365-day extended deployment).
(T-1)
7.5.3.1. Enlisted. Enlisted Airmen who are High Year Tenure restricted and otherwise not
eligible for 3-day option (as prescribed in Table 7.2), may only be selected as a non-
volunteer if they have at least 7 months retainability following the expected return date.
Vulnerability dates used to select enlisted Airmen for short tour requirements are also used
in non-volunteer selections for 365-day extended deployments.
7.5.3.2. Officers. Officers not selected for promotion that have a mandatory Date of
Separation established and are otherwise not eligible for 3-day option (see Table 7.2) are
not eligible for selection as a non-volunteer unless they have at least 7 months retainability
following the expected return date. Officers may contact their HQ AFPC/DP2 assignment
team for information on potential vulnerability for non-volunteer selection.
7.5.4. Selection of Airmen assigned to joint organizations. Regardless of volunteer status,
releasability of all Airman assigned to joint organizations is subject to the concurrence of the
respective J1 or personnel division chief. Requests for availability are coordinated with the
J1/personnel division staff prior to official notification.
7.5.5. Selection of Airmen assigned as students. Airmen who are assigned to a student
PASCODE (Air Force Institute of Technology, AFIP, Intermediate Development Education,
Senior Developmental Education, etc.) must PCS to a valid position at their next permanent
duty station assignment prior to departing on 365-day extended deployment and must return to
that same assignment for a tour of duty following their 365-day extended deployment. (T-1)
7.5.6. Airmen selected for a 365-day extended deployment receive an assignment availability
code “ET” (Extended Deployment) in the personnel data system. The expiration date is
Airman’s expected return date. The assignment availability code is deleted if Airman is
released from the requirement.
7.6. Notifications. A minimum of 120 days notification is provided to Airmen for 365-day
extended deployments, whenever possible. Advertisements are announced well in advance in an
effort to reduce the number of Airmen selected with less than 120 days notification. However,
there are occasions, when notification is short-notice. For instance, when an Airman is released
from a tasking at the last minute, the replacement gets very short notification. Additionally, new
missions may drive less notification time. Installation Personnel Readiness offices receive
notification of 365-day extended deployments via Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and
Execution Segments and email, and notify the Airman and his or her commander.
7.7. 365-day Extended Deployment and AEF Contingency Deployment
Deconfliction. AF/DPO has the lead for extended deployments for colonels/colonel-selects. A
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365-day extended deployment takes priority over an AEF contingency deployment if Airman
receives official selection/tasking prior to AEF contingency deployment notification. A 365-day
extended deployment selection/tasking is defined as when the notification tasking memorandum
is sent to the Installation Personnel Readiness office or the 365-day extended deployment is in
Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments, whichever is earlier. The Airman
is no longer eligible for selection for an AEF contingency deployment unless released from the
365-day extended deployment by the applicable HQ AFPC/DP2 Division Chief. If an Airman is
formally selected for an AEF contingency deployment and is within 60 days of departure for the
AEF contingency deployment/required associated training or has already attended required
training, the AEF contingency deployment takes priority. Use this paragraph in conjunction with
Table 7.1.
7.8. Declinations. 365-day extended deployments do not have an associated Active Duty Service
Commitment; however, there is a commitment (to include prior training preparation time plus 365-
day extended deployment duration) associated with the selection for 365-day extended
deployments. Therefore, Airmen may be eligible to decline that commitment under 3-day option
procedures. The time allotted for declining the 365-day extended deployment to separate or retire
is 3 days, hence “3-day option.”
7.8.1. Airmen selected for a 365-day extended deployment and want to decline should refer
to Table 7.2 to determine 3-day option eligibility. Airmen who do not have the retainability
and do not meet the criteria to 3-day opt should refer to paragraph 5.28 for retainability
declination information. Those who elect to decline retainability or initiate a 3-day option,
will be processed for separation/retirement. (T-1) While reclamas for 3-day
option/retainability declination requires Wing CC/equivalent or ABG/CC at non-AF led joint
bases approval in the Reclama Processing Tool, this action is for 365-day extended deployment
processing purposes only. The Wing CC/equivalent or ABG/CC at non-AF led joint bases
does not have approval/disapproval authority for 3-day opt/retainability declination. The
approval button in the Reclama Processing Tool represents Wing CC/equivalent or ABG/CC
at non-AF led joint bases acknowledgement of the Airman’s decision and keeps the
notification/ acknowledgement moving through the system.
7.8.2. Airmen must obtain retainability within 30 days of notification and acceptance of the
365-day extended deployment. (T-1) If the Airman does not possess and refuses to obtain the
required retainability, or if the Airman is eligible under 3-day option provisions, the MPF
counsels the Airman IAW paragraph 5.28, Table 7.2, and Personnel Services Delivery Guide,
Assignments: 365-Day Extended Deployments. (T-1)
7.8.2.1. Enlisted Airmen who are not retirement eligible and are declining retainability
must complete an AF Form 964. (T-1)
7.8.2.2. Reclamas are processed using the Reclama Processing Tool IAW AFI 10-401 and
must be initiated by the unit commander or equivalent. (T-1)
7.8.2.2.1. Reclama actions are only to occur after the Airman has completed his or her
portion of the notification memorandum and are not justification for an Airman to delay
his or her statement of intent to accept/decline the deployment. Reclama reasons may
be for:
7.8.2.2.1.1. Severe Mission Impact. SMI reclamas are only approved by the
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MAJCOM/CD or equivalent. Airmen with an approved reclama for severe mission
impact receive an assignment availability code 39. (Operational Continuity).
Assignment availability code 39 is a 6-month deferment from the Required
Delivery Date (IAW Table 2.1, Rule 29 and 30). Airmen are exempt from selection
for AEF contingency deployments, 365-day extended deployments, and PCSs for
the duration of the deferment period. This allows sufficient time for units to prepare
for an Airman’s potential departure once the assignment availability code expires.
Extensions to the deferment period are not permitted.
7.8.2.2.1.2. Medical. Airmen selected (volunteer or non-volunteer)with an
assignment availability code 31 or 37 and assignment limitation code “C,” “X,” or
“Y” in the Military Personnel Data System require a medical exception IAW AFI
41-210. A Reclama Processing Tool action must be submitted by the commander
when a medical exception is disapproved. (T-1) Airmen with an assignment
availability code 31 or 37 that expires prior to First Movement date of the tasking
are eligible to be selected.
7.8.2.2.1.3. Three day option and/or retainability declination.
7.8.2.2.1.4. Other. Reason(s) other than those in paragraphs 7.8.2.2.1.1 through
7.8.2.2.1.3, when the commander deems serious enough to prevent the Airman from
deploying.
7.8.2.2.2. Deployment availability codes in and of themselves may not be the sole
justification for a reclama, i.e. a deployment availability code 64 (Operational
Deferment) or 65 (Commander’s Option) do not disqualify an Airman from 365-day
extended deployment selection; however the underlying reasons for the deployment
availability code 64/65 may form the basis for an “Other” or SMI reclama.
7.8.2.2.3. The approval/disapproval authority for unsourcing a 365-day extended
deployment in Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments due to
reclama reasons is the Director of Personnel Operations (AFPC/DP2).
7.9. Extended Deployment Assignment Consideration and Extended Deployment Home
Station (CONUS only) Assignment Deferment. Eligibility is reviewed after completion of the
365-day extended deployment and processing of the travel voucher. Airmen request consideration
IAW Attachment 7.
7.10. Short Tour Credit. Award of short tour credit is IAW Table 6.6, Rules 2, 5, or 6.
Eligibility is reviewed after completion of the 365-day extended deployment and processing of the
travel voucher.
7.11. Joint Duty Assignment (JDA) Credit. There are no 365-day extended deployment joint
duty assignment billets. All temporary joint duty assignment positions were eliminated effective
1 Jan 2009. Officers with questions regarding qualifications for award of joint credit need to apply
for experience joint duty assignment credit (see para 5.56)
7.12. Post Deployment Stand-Down Period. Commanders will grant Airmen post-deployment
stand-down time upon return from the 365-day extended deployment. (T-1) This affords Airmen
time to reconstitute, unless otherwise established by home station MAJCOM guidance. Airmen
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must adhere to MAJCOM guidance and remain at the permanent duty station during reconstitution
time. (T-2)
7.13. Post Deployment Deferment Period. Airmen are exempt from 365-day extended
deployment selection if first movement will occur inside their one-to-one dwell. If an Airman
recently returned from an AEF contingency they cannot begin training for another deployment
until they have served an equal number of days since leaving the Area of Responsibility as spent
deployed in the Area of Responsibility, i.e., 1:1 SecDef Boots on Ground: dwell policy. Eligibility
is calculated from the date leaving the Area of Responsibility to the latest arrival date of the next
deployment. Airmen are only selected for a 365-day Extended Deployment before deferment
period expires when valid mission reasons exits. HQ AFPC/DP2 is the approval authority.
7.14. Training. Many 365-day extended deployments require additional TDYs for
associated/required training. TDYs can range from 1 week to 6 months, are usually enroute, and
are in addition to the 365-day extended deployment. Installation Personnel Readiness offices
process any associated training IAW AFI 10-403.
7.15. Voluntary Extensions. Airmen are expected to complete the entire duration of the 365-day
extended deployment. Airmen may voluntarily extend the length of the 365-day extended
deployment, but only with approval from the applicable Component Command/A1, HQ
AFPC/DP2LWA and Airman’s losing/gaining commander. No additional financial incentives are
offered by the Air Force for Airmen extending in the Area of Responsibility.
7.16. Functional Elements. Refer to the appropriate AFIs for all other functional actions
required in management of 365-day extended deployments (Personnel Readiness Functions: AFI
36-3802 and AFI 10-403. Career Enhancement Functions: AFI 36-2502, AFI 36-2501, Officer
Promotions and Selective Continuation, AFI 36-2406, AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Awards and
Decorations Program, and AFI 36-2905).
Table 7.1. De-Conflicting 365-day Extended Deployment and AEF Contingency
Deployment.
Rule
A
B
C
D
E
Airman
tasked for
365-day
Extended
Deployment
(Note 1)
Airman is
tasked for
AEF
contingency
deployment
(name in
Deliberate
and Crisis
Action
Planning and
Execution
Segments)
Is AEF
contingency
deployment
within 60
days? (Notes
2 & 3)
Then 365-day
Extended
Deployment
takes
precedence
Then AEF
contingency
deployment
takes
precedence
1
Yes
No (Note 4)
N/A
Yes
N/A
2
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
3
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
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No
Yes
No
NOTES: Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 7.7
1. Airmen are considered “tasked” based on the date of the formal notification memo sent to the
Installation Personnel Readiness Office or the date name was input into Deliberate and Crisis
Action Planning and Execution Segments, whichever is earlier.
2. If an Airman is tasked with a 365-day extended deployment after being tasked for an AEF
contingency deployment, the 365-day extended deployment takes precedence unless the
Required Delivery Date is less than 60 days.
3. If an Airman is tasked for an AEF contingency deployment after the 365-day extended
deployment has been tasked, the 365-day extended deployment takes precedence regardless of
AEF contingency deployment/365-day extended deployment Required Delivery Date.
4. Airmen tasked for a 365-day extended deployment are not eligible for selection for an AEF
contingency deployment regardless of the 365-day extended deployment Required Delivery
Date.
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Table 7.2. 365-day Extended Deployment Declination / 3-Day Option.
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R
U
L
E
A
B
C
D
E
F
If the
Airman is
And is
a
And has 19
or more yrs
TAFMS as
of event
notification
date (mo/yr)
or as of the
required
delivery
date (mo/yr)
Or does not
have 19 yrs
TAFMS as
of the event
notification
date (mo/yr)
or as of the
required
delivery
date (mo/yr)
And has
Then, if serving in the
CONUS,
(if serving OS, or on a
CONUS maximum
stabilized tour, see note)
1
An
officer
officially
notified
of
selection
for a 365-
day
extended
deployme
nt
Col
and/or
Col-
select
X
No Active
Duty Service
Commitment
Officers may request a
retirement date which is
not later than the first day
of the fourth month
following TDY notification
date (mo/yr), however the
actual retirement date
approved will be based on
the needs of the AF.
An Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that expires on
or before
completion of
365-day
required
delivery date
commitment
and associated
training plus
30 days
2
An
officer
officially
notified
of
selection
for a 365-
Col
and/or
Col-
select
X
No Active
Duty Service
Commitment
Officers may request a
separation date which is
not later than the first day
of the fourth month
following TDY notification
date (mo/yr), however the
actual Separation date
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day
required
delivery
date
an Active Duty
Service
Commitment
that expires on
or before
completion of
365-day
required
delivery date
commitment
and associated
training plus
30 days
approved will be based on
the needs of the AF.
3
An
officer
officially
notified
of
selection
for a 365-
day
extended
deployme
nt
Lt Col
or
below
X
No Active
Duty Service
Commitment
Airmen may request a
retirement date which is
not later than the first day
of the 7
th
month following
365-day extended
deployment notification
date (mo/yr), OR, the first
day of the month upon
completion of 20 years
TAFMS
An Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that expires on
or before
completion of
365-day
extended
deployment
commitment
and associated
training plus
30 days
Airmen may request a
retirement date which is
not later than the first day
of the 7
th
month following
365-day extended
deployment notification
date (mo/yr), OR, the first
day of the month upon
completion of 20 years
TAFMS, OR, the first day
of the month after
completion of Active Duty
Service Commitment,
whichever is later.
4
An
officer
officially
notified
of
selection
X
No Active
Duty Service
Commitment
Airmen may request a
separation date which is
not later than the first day
of the 7
th
month following
365-day extended
deployment notification
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for a 365-
day
extended
deployme
nt
An Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that expires on
or before
completion of
365-day
extended
deployment
commitment
and associated
training plus
30 days
A separation date which is
not later than the day they
complete their existing
Active Duty Service
Commitment.
5
An
officer
officially
notified
of
selection
for a 365-
day
extended
deployme
nt
Lt Col
or
below
X
X
An Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that expires
beyond
completion of
365-day
extended
deployment
commitment
and associated
training plus
30 days
Airmen are not eligible to
request retirement or
separation under 3-day
option provisions.
6
An
enlisted
Airman
officially
notified
of
selection
for a 365-
day
extended
CMSg
t or
below
X
The required
retainability
and no Active
Duty Service
Commitment
Airmen may request a
retirement date which is
not later than the first day
of the 7
th
month following
365-day extended
deployment notification
date (mo/yr), OR, the first
day of the month upon
completion of 20 years
TAFMS
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deployme
nt
The required
retainability
and an Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that expires on
or before
completion of
365-day
extended
deployment
commitment
and associated
training plus
30 days
A retirement date which is
not later than the first day
of the 7
th
month following
365-day extended
deployment notification
date (mo/yr), OR, the first
day of the month upon
completion of 20 years
TAFMS, OR, the first day
of the month after
completion of Active Duty
Service Commitment,
whichever is later.
7
An
enlisted
Airman
officially
notified
of
selection
for a 365-
day
extended
deployme
nt
CMSg
t or
below
X
Insufficient
retainability
and refuses to
obtain it, and
no Active Duty
Service
Commitment,
OR, an Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that expires on
or before
completion of
365-day
extended
deployment
commitment
and associated
training plus
30 days
Airmen may request a
retirement date which is
not later than the first day
of the 7
th
month following
365-day extended
deployment notification
date (mo/yr), OR, the first
day of the month upon
completion of 20 years
TAFMS, OR, the first day
of the month after
completion of Active Duty
Service Commitment,
whichever is later.
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8
An
enlisted
Airman
officially
notified
of
selection
for a 365-
day
extended
deployme
nt
CMSg
t or
below
X
Insufficient
retainability
and refuses to
obtain it and
no Active Duty
Service
Commitment,
OR
An Active
Duty Service
Commitment
that expires
within 6
months after
the 365-day
extended
deployment
notification
date (mo/yr)
Airmen may request a
retirement date which is
not later than the first day
of the 7th month following
365-day extended
deployment notification
date (mo/yr)
OR
request a retirement date
the first day of the month
after reaching 20 yrs
TAFMS, whichever is later
OR
decline to obtain
retainability as outlined in
paragraph 5.29.
9
X
The required
retainability
Airmen are not eligible to
request retirement or
separation under 3-day opt
provisions
Insufficient
retainability
and refuses to
obtain it
Airmen are not eligible to
request retirement or
separation under 3-day opt
provisions, but may decline
to obtain retainability as
outlined in paragraph 5.29.
NOTE: Use this table in conjunction with paragraph 7.8 DO NOT use this table alone to
determine eligibility or effective dates. Do not use column F for separation or retirement dates
Airmen may request if he or she is serving OS or on a CONUS maximum stabilized tour as they
must request a retirement or separation date which is the first day of the month following
DEROS or Date of Availability, if otherwise eligible to retire or separate on that date per AFI 36-
3203 for officer and enlisted Airmen retirements and AFI 36-3207 for officer separations. (T-1)
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Part 3
AIR FORCE RESERVE
Chapter 8
SELECTED RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS THROUGH THE GRADE OF COLONEL
Section 8A—Overall Policies and Responsibilities for Ready Reserve Assignments.
8.1. Assignments and Reassignments Within the Ready Reserve. The AFR, unlike active
duty, does not have a centralized assignment system to manage Lt Cols and below except for its
full-time support staff. AFRC/A1 manages assignments/reassignments for ARTs and ARPC/DPA
manages AGRs. For the part time force, assignments are driven by availability and member
qualifications.
8.1.1. Member Qualifications. Members must qualify for positions by grade and AFSC or
meet the retraining requirements for the AFSC of the position for which he or she is applying.
(T-2) Any personnel selected to fill E-8/E-9 authorizations are required to have completed the
SNCOA (in-residence or by correspondence) prior to assignment to the higher graded position.
This guidance is to be implemented without exception. Any enlisted member of the AFR
currently holding the grades of E-6, E-7 or E-8 will not be placed into or against positions
graded as E-8 and E-9 without prior successful completion of a Community College of the Air
Force degree. Any E-8 or E-9 in a valid position commensurate with his or her current grade
prior to the date of this publication is not required to have completed a Community College of
the Air Force degree and is deemed to have met requirements to retain his or her current
position. However, these members are highly encouraged to complete their Community
College of the Air Force degree enabling them to be promoted to E-9 and compete for higher
leadership position.
8.1.2. HQ IR RIO/CC and Recruiters.
8.1.2.1. HQ IR RIO/CC is responsible for personnel, manpower, and programming issues
relating to assigned IR. (T-2) However, AF/REG (Senior Officer and Specials Programs
Support Branch) provides centralized administrative management for IMAs assigned to
Air Force Elements except Joint Chiefs of Staff and Office of the Secretary of Defense. (T-
2)
8.1.2.2. HQ IR RIO/CC must:
8.1.2.2.1. Actively support the recruitment of qualified members without regard to
race, sex, creed, or ethnicity. (T-0)
8.1.2.2.2. Process assignment requests (AF Form 1288, Application for Ready Reserve
Assignment) in a timely fashion to prevent excessive processing times for applicants
applying/affiliating from other service components.
8.1.2.2.3. Review his or her decisions from a quality force standpoint. Reassignments
due to deactivation, relocation, or manpower authorization changes of unit and IR
positions may be voluntary or involuntary, in an appropriate AFSC or with retraining.
(T-2)
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8.1.2.2.4. Make every effort to reassign qualified overage members to a vacant
position. (T-2)
8.1.2.2.5. Reassign members to the non-participating individual ready reserve or
stand-by reserve managed by ARPC if they cannot locate a vacant position per Chapter
11 of this volume.
8.1.2.2.6. Consider TAFMS, the applicant's place of residence, future plans, and
possible conflicts with civilian occupation before approving an assignment or
reassignment to attract fully qualified willing members to service opportunities across
the AFR. (T-2)
8.1.2.3. Air Force Reserve Recruiters. Recruiters may recruit to projected vacancies 12
months in advance in grades of lieutenant colonel and below (see Table 8.2). Reserve
recruiters are responsible for qualifying and processing applicants to include the initiation
of necessary assignment waivers and physical requirements, as well as all non-pay
members requesting a position in the Selected Reserve (SelRes) or the individual
professional education and stipend programs. This includes:
8.1.2.3.1. Assignments from the ANG to the AFR SelRes, (T-2) or:
8.1.2.3.2. Assignments from a non-pay AFR program to the participating SelRes, (T-
2) or:
8.1.2.3.3. Assignments from a non-participating AFR status to the participating
SelRes, (T-2) or:
8.1.2.3.4. Members separating from AD for an AFR SelRes assignment (PALACE
FRONT, PALACE CHASE, etc.) with the exception of members in the AGR full-time
support program, (T-2) or:
8.1.2.3.5. Prior service enlistments and accessions to a points-only program outside
the CONUS. (T-2)
8.1.3. Officer Promotions/Assignments. Members promoted to grades above major are
required to serve satisfactorily in the SelRes or Individual Ready Reserve (See Title 10 USC
§101, Definitions) in that grade for a period of not less than 3 consecutive years in order to
retire at that higher grade, unless:
8.1.3.1. If the member has served satisfactorily a minimum of 6 months in the grade of
lieutenant colonel or above and is involuntarily separated for maximum age or length of
service, he or she may retire at that higher grade or be reassigned to the Inactive Status List
Reserve Section. Requirements for satisfactory participation are found in AFI 36-2254v1,
Reserve Personnel Participation. (T-2)
8.1.3.2. An officer in a points only program is removed from the program for failure to
earn the number of required points for a satisfactory year. A one-time, 1-year approved
waiver to accommodate unforeseen or uncontrollable circumstances may allow for an
additional year to qualify for retirement at the higher grade. RIO Det/CCs have the
authority to grant waivers for IR members. (T-2)
8.1.4. Active Duty Sanctuary. Active Duty sanctuary is a means to protect ARC members
who attain 18 but less than 20 years of TAFMS while serving on AD (other than for training).
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Unless they have waived the right, these members may invoke sanctuary and must be retained
on AD until 20 years TAFMS unless voluntarily separated, medically disqualified for
continued service, administratively discharged, or separated or discharged for cause.
Additional information and guidelines regarding both active duty and reserve sanctuary can be
found in AFI 36-2131, Administration of Sanctuary in the Air Reserve Components.
Additional guidelines can also be found in AFI 36-3206, AFI 36-3208, AFI 36-3209 and AFI
36-2254v1. (T-2)
8.1.5. Special Screening of the Ready Reserve. (T-2)
8.1.5.1. The SAF may direct a special screening of the Ready Reserve:
8.1.5.1.1. When the Ready Reserve has more members than required to meet
mobilization needs.
8.1.5.1.2. To make sure that members are within the maximum service or age limits,
and they meet standards for active force assignments.
8.1.5.2. The screening process determines if members:
8.1.5.2.1. Stay in the Ready Reserve.
8.1.5.2.2. Transfer to Retired Reserve if he or she is eligible.
8.1.5.2.3. Transfer to Standby Reserve or;
8.1.5.2.4. Are discharged.
8.2. Assignment and Waiver Authorities.
8.2.1. Unit Program. In peacetime AFRC manages unit assignments according to wartime
mission needs. Coordinate unit waivers not specifically addressed in this chapter through the
servicing Career Development Element to the appropriate NAF/A1 and on to AFRC/A1K or
AF/REG (for colonels) for final processing. Commanders coordinate on waiver and at any
level may non-concur. File completed waivers until the waiver's expiration date.
8.2.2. IR waivers. RIO Det/CCs, or their designated representatives must coordinate waivers
for lieutenant colonels and below to HQ IR RIO/CC. Approved waivers must be forwarded to
AFPC/DPSID to be filed in the members’ Automated Records Management System record.
Waivers for colonels require AFRC/CV approval to be coordinated by AF/REG. (T-2)
8.2.3. If member is being placed in an E8 or E9 position, the member must have completed
his or her Community College of the Air Force degree prior to placement into position. If the
current incumbent was grandfathered into position without a Community College of the Air
Force, they may remain in their current position; however they cannot be placed into another
E8 or E9 position without having a Community College of the Air Force degree. (T-2)
8.3. Relocation (Unit Program). AFR unit personnel who relocate. This guidance applies to
unit personnel who move their residence from one unit's commuting area to another unit's
commuting area. It applies to officers (lieutenant colonel and below) and enlisted members
(SMSgt and below) and seeks to prevent the loss of valuable personnel because of relocation. The
gaining NAF, Regional Support Group (RSG), wing, or detached group commander has approval
authority to accommodate the assignment of a relocating member, depending on the organization.
The following rules apply: (T-2)
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8.3.1. Personnel relocating within their prior commuting area or asking to change assignments
within their prior commuting area are ineligible.
8.3.2. Aircrew members must be reassigned to the same weapons system and not exceed C1
status requirements.
8.3.3. Do not assign personnel who impact the command or supervisory structure unless the
gaining commander agrees.
8.3.4. Relocation overages are not overgraded.
8.3.5. An enlisted member may accept a voluntary demotion (not below the grade of staff
sergeant) to qualify for a position.
8.3.6. Use unit manning document overage code 7 if no valid position is available with the
unit manning document expiration date equaling the members Military Service Obligation
(MSO) or 2 years from the Effective Date of Change of Strength Accountability, whichever is
greater. Any requests for revalidation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Commanders
may utilize this overage provision to place members transitioning from AGR (Headquarters or
Unit) tours, ART positions or the Retired Reserve. Approvals will be updated in 2-year
increments. See Table 8.3.
8.3.7. The losing commander recommends the member and certifies on AF Form 1288 that
the member meets all quality force standards.
8.3.8. The losing commander must advise the gaining commander via the AF Form 1288 if
the member has an assignment limitation code “C” (Medical Deferral). See paragraph 8.9.
8.3.9. The losing Career Development Element files a copy of the commander's certification
in the member’s relocation folder. Keep members in their present assignment if the losing
commander disapproves the reassignment and initiates appropriate discharge action or
reassigns to ARPC.
8.3.10. The losing Career Development Element sends the assignment application and the
commander's certification to the gaining Career Development Element for processing.
8.3.11. The gaining Career Development Element:
8.3.11.1. Processes the assignment application for gain within 10-working days after
receiving it, provided there are no requirements for interviews or waivers, and advise the
losing Career Development Element what the gaining commander decided, if required.
8.3.11.2. Ensures all mandatory information is provided in the second endorsement to
include reporting official.
8.3.11.3. Projects the assignment in the military personnel data system.
8.3.11.4. Maintains copies of the assignment order as well as the overage statement in the
member’s electronic record or in his or her local files.
8.4. Assignment Branch (ARPC/DPAA) is responsible for:
8.4.1. Processing assignment orders on personnel who are reassigned to:
8.4.1.1. IMA positions and the participating Individual Ready Reserve program.
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8.4.1.2. ANG and AFR units from the IRR, participating individual ready reservists or any
other points-only status.
8.4.2. Coordinating with MAJCOM and FOAs in cases involving:
8.4.2.1. AFSC determination.
8.4.2.2. Reclassification.
8.4.2.3. Retraining.
8.4.2.4. Predetermined special category assignments.
8.4.2.5. Assigning individuals to AFR units at the request of AFRC/A1 or an AFR MPF.
8.5. IR Assignments. Validation of IMA Requirements. All IMA requirements are validated in
accordance with (IAW) AFI 38-204, Programming AF Manpower. Fill IR positions based on
active force war-time manpower needs. Normally, attach IMAs to RegAF or AFR units for
inactive duty for training (IDT). For additional information on IR participation, reference AFI 36-
2254v1.
8.6. Assignment Priorities.
8.6.1. Volunteers for positions in the SelRes. Process volunteers for SelRes positions
according to these priorities (T-2):
8.6.1.1. Priority 1--Members of the SelRes who want to re-enlist.
8.6.1.2. Priority 2--Members without positions because of unit inactivation, relocation, or
manpower authorization changes.
8.6.1.3. Priority 3--Members of the SelRes who desire transfer to another SelRes
assignment.
8.6.1.4. Priority 4--Members applying under the PALACE CHASE program and members
involuntarily separated from RegAF because of force reductions.
8.6.1.5. Priority 5--Members of the IRR to include medical stipend graduates.
8.6.1.6. Priority 6--Other prior service individuals, to include PALACE FRONT.
8.6.1.7. Priority 7--Non-prior service individuals.
8.6.2. Do not reassign an obligor to make room for a volunteer.
8.7. Overgrades and Overages
8.7.1. Leveling Requirements. Make every effort to fill vacant positions with qualified
officers and enlisted personnel in the grade authorized. Make internal realignments to reduce
or eliminate overgrade or overage situations before making assignments. Strongly encourage
overgrade/overage incumbents to retrain to eliminate overgrade/overage conditions. When
manning situations develop that allow for elimination of overgrade/overage, the commanders
(unit program) or RIO Det/CCs (IR program) are expected to initiate necessary personnel
actions to eliminate the overgrade and/or overage. Senior raters should keep in mind that
approval of overgrade and overage conditions for officers and enlisted will impact future
promotion quotas. (T-2)
8.7.2. Overgrade Approvals. (Officers in Colonel positions and Colonels). (T-3)
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8.7.2.1. Unit Program. The NAF, RSG, wing, or detached group commander, via the
Career Development Element, sends waivers for AFR unit assigned officers in colonel
positions and colonels, through channels to AF/REG for AFRC/CV consideration.
8.7.2.2. IR Program. HQ IR RIO will send IR colonel waivers to AF/REG for AFRC/CV
consideration. For centrally managed career fields (JA, SG, Chaplains) forward
assignments and waivers to appropriate recommendation authority (JA- The Judge
Advocate General, SG-Career Manager, Chaplains- Career Manager).
8.7.3. Overgrade Approvals (Lieutenant Colonels and below). (T-3)
8.7.3.1. For the unit program, the appropriate commander will approve overgrade waivers
only when considered to be in the best interest of the AFR and leveling action cannot be
accomplished. Unit commanders will submit requests for overgrade waivers to the wing
or RSG commander for approval. Waivers requiring AFRC/CV approval may be
forwarded via TMT through command channels through AFRC/A1K workflow box.
8.7.3.2. For the IR program, RIO Det/CCs will process overgrade waivers as per Table
8.3.
8.7.4. Overgrade Waiver Requests.
8.7.4.1. As a minimum, overgrade waiver requests must contain the following
information: (T-3)
8.7.4.1.1. Member’s grade, name, and SSN (last 4).
8.7.4.1.2. Whether this is a one or two grades overgrade waiver condition.
8.7.4.1.3. Previous position number and authorized grade (If unknown or not
applicable, so state. Not applicable if the member is reassigned from ARPC or another
base).
8.7.4.1.4. Position number/authorized grade.
8.7.4.1.5. Member’s DAFSC; PASCODE; date overgrade condition originated.
8.7.4.1.6. Current overgrade expiration date, if applicable.
8.7.4.1.7. Desired expiration date.
8.7.4.1.8. Explanation of how the overgrade condition occurred.
8.7.4.1.9. Authorization change number for manpower changes.
8.7.4.1.10. Justification to warrant the overgrade waiver.
8.7.4.2. The approval document must contain the following statement; “This overgrade is
approved as being in the best interest of the Air Force Reserve, after consideration of the
guidance provided by this instruction, and AFI 36-2502 (enlisted only). Overgrade code
(code) with expiration date of (date) is approved.” (T-3)
8.7.4.3. The Career Development Element will notify the TR unit commander and the RIO
Det/CC will notify the IR supervisor of overgrade waiver approval. The Career
Development Element (TR) and ARPC/DPA (IR) will continue the assignment processing
on approved waivers. (T-3) NOTE: Overgrade/overage code M will be updated for unit
requests pending approval.
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8.7.5. Approval Provisions. Table 8.3 lists overgrade situations and approval authorities.
These additional provisions apply to approval authorities. (T-2)
8.7.5.1. Approve only the two-grade overgrade waivers resulting from a manpower change
the NAF, wing, RSG, group, or unit did not initiate.
8.7.5.2. Do not delegate the overgrade approval authority within the unit program.
8.7.6. Voluntary Demotion (Enlisted only). Voluntary demotion may be needed for a member
to qualify for a position. However, demotion below the grade of staff sergeant is not
authorized. (T-2)
8.7.7. Denied Waivers or Removals.
8.7.7.1. Denied waivers or removals by the appropriate assignment or waiver authority
must be in writing. (T-2)
8.7.7.2. The Airmen may accept voluntary demotion (see paragraph 8.7.6) or be assigned
to another position, if waiver was denied or removed, in order to qualify for assignment.
8.7.7.3. If the Airmen is being reassigned to ARPC, they will have an effective date of
change of strength accountability of no later than 180 calendar days from the date the
waiver was denied or removed.
8.7.8. Waiver Expiration or Withdrawal. The appropriate Career Development Element (Unit
Program) notifies unit commanders 240 calendar days before an overgrade waiver expires.
ARPC/DPAAA (IR Program) notifies the RIO Det/CC 90 calendar days before an overgrade
waiver expires. (T-2)
8.7.8.1. The unit commander or RIO Det/CC has 60 calendar days to send a revalidation;
otherwise, the appropriate Career Development Element or ARPC/DPA assigns the
member to:
8.7.8.1.1. A position consistent with the member’s grade and AFSC (using the
appropriate manning document within member’s current assigned unit).
8.7.8.1.2. ARPC in a non-participating status no later than the waiver’s expiration date.
8.7.8.2. If a unit commander or RIO Det/CC withdraws an overgrade waiver, the Career
Development Element will notify the Personnel Relocation Element (unit) or the RIO
Det/CC will notify ARPC/DPA (IMAs). The Personnel Relocation Element or
ARPC/DPA will ensure the member is reassigned IAW Table 11.3, Rule 16, to ARPC in
a non-participating status. The member will be reassigned with an effective date of change
of strength accountability of no later than 180 calendar days from the date the overgrade
waiver was withdrawn. (T-3)
8.7.8.3. The unit commander or RIO Det/CC provides written notification to the member
about changes in overgrade status. (T-3)
8.7.9. Promotions to Colonel.
8.7.9.1. A member promoted to the rank of colonel and not assigned against a colonel
position may voluntarily delay the promotion as outlined in AFI 36-2504, Officer
Promotion, Continuation and Selective Early Removal in the Reserve of the Air Force,
chapter 8. If the member does not voluntarily delay the promotion, the officer is placed
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in overage code M and projected for reassignment to the IRR, with an effective date of
change of strength accountability established as Promotion Effective Date plus 6 months.
8.7.9.2. If a vacant position is not located, allow the officer’s assignment to the IRR to
take effect. Reassign the member to the IRR in a surplus status (see Table 11.3, Rules 14
and 15). This also applies to a colonel who has been replaced or a colonel is no longer
qualified for position due to manpower change of position, or position is deleted, per
paragraph 8.7.14.
8.7.10. Enlisted Promotions: Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) I. An enlisted
member promoted under STEP I program authorizes promotion to the grade of TSgt (unit
members, IMAs, and IR) for members who meet the criteria in AFI 36-2502. (T-2)
8.7.11. STEP II Program. An enlisted member promoted under STEP II does not need the
overgrade waiver as described in paragraphs 8.7.1 through 8.7.4 The STEP II promotion
order is the source document for the waiver. Once the STEP II promotion has consummated
overgrade code L is updated by the Career Development Element (Unit Program) or
ARPC/DPAA (IR Program). (T-2)
8.7.11.1. STEP II members:
8.7.11.1.1. May be considered for normal overgrade assignment when STEP II
overgrade is lost due to transfer to another manpower position or their position is
downgraded or deleted.
8.7.11.1.2. May be two grades overgrade only as authorized IAW paragraph 8.7.5.1
of this AFI.
8.7.11.2. MPFs and HQ IR RIO Force Management Section are required to keep copies of
the authorization change number , unit manning document change, or associated
documentation to reflect the manpower change to the affected position as backup to the
STEP II promotion order.
8.7.11.3. Voluntary moves by the member to another position of equal or lower grade is
not authorized for the STEP II overgrade continuance.
8.7.11.4. If the STEP II individual is moved to a position equal to or greater than the STEP
II grade, remove the STEP II overgrade code L.
8.7.12. Professional Military Education (PME) Requirements. Enlisted members must meet
PME requirements for their grade as prescribed in AFI 36-2301, Developmental Education;
any AFR member selected to fill SMSgt/CMSgt authorizations must complete SNCOA and it
must be updated into the current personnel system prior to assignment to the higher graded
position. Members must sign a statement of understanding acknowledging the PME
requirements outlined in AFI 36-2502. If PME requirements are not met, commanders or RIO
Det/CCs will: (T-2)
8.7.12.1. Reassign members as directed in, Chapter 11. Table 11.3, Rule 5
8.7.12.2. Realign the individual to a lower graded position in his or her organization, or
8.7.12.3. Initiate a manpower request to realign the position with a lower graded position
on the organization manning document as prescribed in AFI 38-204.
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8.7.13. Overages for Lt Col and Below. Assignment of a reserve member to an occupied
position is an overage. An overage and overgrade situation cannot exist on an individual at
the same time. Members assigned as overages are not eligible for unit/position vacancy
promotions if the number of assigned in the members’ AFSC exceeds the number authorized
in the next higher grade. Only assign an overage if no other valid position is available. NAF,
RSG, wing, or detached group commander, or RIO Det/CC assign overages IAW Table 8.3
on a case-by-case basis. This includes training capability/readiness enhancement overages.
All approved unit-manning policies must be on file in the servicing Career Development
Element. The Chief, Career Development may finalize assignments authorized by the
Wing/Unit Manning Plan. An AFRC programming plan guides the disposition of overages in
the unit program. In the absence of a programming plan, keep overages in their present
assignment for up to 2 years from the date the position is deleted, unless identified in the
applicable manning guidance. Any request for continuance of overage will be processed as
exceptions to policy and if approved will be coded as overage code 4. (T-2)
8.7.13.1. Processing Overages. See Table 8.3 for guidance on the use of various overage
codes, unless overage condition is addressed in the manning guidance. Overage code dates
begin on the effective date of change of strength accountability, duty effective date, or date
member is assigned to the position. The appropriate commander or RIO Det/CC approving
an overage assignment includes this statement in the remarks section of AF Form 1288:
“Member is approved as an overage with an expiration date of (date).” The appropriate
commander or RIO Det/CC may withdraw this waiver at any time. In the unit program,
overgrade/overage code M will be updated for requests pending approval. (T-2)
8.7.13.1.1. Advise the member in writing of the overage status by the commander or
RIO Det/CC with the information in Attachment 19. For personnel in the unit
program, file a copy of the overage approval and the members’ acknowledgement in
the members’ personnel record or in the MPF Career Development Element files. For
personnel in the IMA program, the detachments must maintain a copy of the overage
approval and the members’ acknowledgement for the duration of the overage. (T-2)
8.7.13.1.2. In the unit program, revalidation of overages based upon the wing manning
plan or manning guidance does not require a new overage letter. The Career
Development Element will update all overages using the previous overage memo and
manning plan as a source document. Both the commander and the member will
acknowledge overage continuation by endorsing the previous overage memo. In the
IMA program, the member must sign an amended or new overage document.
ARPC/DPA will update the over-manning overage code 4 and expiration date to the
end of the current fiscal year (FY) (30 September). (T-2)
8.7.13.1.3. Requests for exception to policy should be submitted electronically to
streamline the process. Ensure all required information is provided within the request
to include: member’s name, grade, SSN (last 4), DAFSC, position number, PAS code,
date overage condition originated, desired expiration date, explanation of how
condition occurred, and justification to warrant approval of request. Each request will
be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. (T-2)
8.7.13.1.3.1. Requests in the unit program should be forwarded by the servicing
Career Development Element, with Wing/NAF CC recommendation, through the
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proper command channels to HQ AFRC/A1KK for AFRC/CV
approval/disapproval. Statistical data should be provided to support the request. If
a request is approved, the servicing Career Development Element will be notified
through command channels and update overage code 4. The headquarters approved
overage code will be updated by HQ AFRC/A1KK. (T-2)
8.7.13.1.3.2. Requests in the IMA program should be forwarded by Det/CC to the
overage approval authority for approval/disapproval. Statistical data should be
provided to support the request. If a request is approved, ARPC/DPA will notify
the program manager and update the appropriate overage code. The Det/CC need
not forward packages where either the requestor or Det/CC are the approval
authority. (T-2)
8.7.14. By-Pass Authorizations (PSEUDO 8). Any requests for by-pass positions are an
exception to policy and are to be temporary in nature to generate a “holding” place for members
whose funded manpower authorizations (positions) have been deleted from the unit manning
document, one deep officer overage authorizations, efficient facilities initiatives/force
reduction force structure announcements (paragraph 8.7.15), medical shortfall AFSCs
(8.7.17) or Professional Military Education.
8.7.14.1. One Deep Officer Overage Authorization. The appropriate commanders are
authorized to assign officers as overages in squadron/flights that have only one officer
authorization. The primary purpose of this authorization is to allow these overages to be
groomed/trained to assume leadership positions. (T-2) Approval authority is the Wing
Commander (or equivalent).
8.7.14.2. Positions pertaining to Undergraduate Flight Training and other such
requirements for members attending schools are approved by the Commander (or
equivalent).
8.7.14.3. For the IMA program, assignments to a by-pass position number (PSEUDO 8)
should be limited to a new or realigned position pending manpower update. A copy of the
manpower change request must be submitted with the assignment action to justify placing
an IMA in a by-pass position number with an overage code 3 and expiration date 6 months
from the effective date of change of strength accountability. (T-2)
8.7.14.4. By-Pass positions pertaining to overage of a SMSgt and above are considered
exception to policy and must be forwarded to AFRC/A1KK TMT workflow for AFRC/CV
approval.
8.7.14.5. AFRC/A1KK uses overage code 4 with an expiration date of 2 years from date
of approval after notification by the Career Development.
8.7.15. Efficient Facilities Initiatives (formerly Base Realignment and Closure)/Force
Reduction Force Structure Announcements, Overages (two grade overgrade). (T-2)
8.7.15.1. Enlisted. Commanders are allowed to assign displaced enlisted personnel to
other organizations for up to 2 years when there are no valid vacant positions as overage
code 8. Displaced enlisted members will not count against promotion opportunities of
incumbents for up to 2 years from the date assigned. Qualified members will be assigned
to a valid vacant position at the earliest opportunity.
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8.7.15.2. Officer. Commanders are allowed to assign displaced officers to other
organizations for up to 2 years when there are no valid vacant positions. However,
promotion relief is not possible due to Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act.
Officers will be tracked as or overgrade code T after overage code 4.
8.7.15.3. No Assignment Opportunities for Officer/Enlisted. In the unit program, for
individuals whose position and AFSC have been deleted from the wing and there are no
other placement opportunities within the command, the following provisions apply:
commanders are authorized to assign enlisted personnel overage code 8 and officers (Lt
Col & below) overage code 4 and overgrade code T, for up to 2 years from the date the
individual’s position was deleted, either through an efficient facilities initiatives, force
reduction, or force structure announcements. Commanders have the authority to withdraw
the overage code or overgrade at any time after determining the member has exhausted
priority placement opportunities. Once the overage code is withdrawn the member is
reassigned to the IRR, or retired if eligible. EFI/force reduction enlisted overages do not
affect promotion opportunities for incumbent members, however, officer overages do. For
those IMAs whose position and AFSC have been deleted or realigned and there are no
other placement opportunities within the Air Force Reserve, the following provisions
apply: RIO Det/CCs may assign individuals as overage code 8 for up to 2 years from the
date the individual’s position was deleted either through force reductions or manpower
realignments. Members must sign an overage document, which is maintained by the
detachment. These personnel will be updated with a by-pass (pseudo 8) position number.
RIO Det/CCs have the authority to withdraw the overage code at any time after determining
the member has exhausted placement opportunities. Once the overage code is withdrawn,
the member may be reassigned to ARPC. Members assigned as force reduction overages
are not eligible for unit vacancy promotion.
8.7.15.4. Commanders, supervisors and RIO Det/CCs are required to employ all means
possible to give Reserve members the opportunity to continue to be part of the AFR team.
Greater emphasis must be put on assignment to positions in other than primary AFSCs
(2AFSC, 3AFSC), authorized overages/overgrades, and retraining. In some instances the
commander may need to consider exceptions to standard policies to accommodate
retention. Commanders must retain all displaced personnel via priority placement
guidelines to assign displaced members in any awarded AFSC, authorized
overage/overgrade, and retraining.
8.7.15.4.1. For those IMAs whose position and AFSC have been deleted or realigned
and there are no other placement opportunities within the AFR, the following
provisions apply: RIO Det/CC’s may assign individuals as overage code 8 for up to 2
years from the date the individual’s position was deleted either through force reductions
or manpower realignments. Members must sign an overage document, which is
maintained by the program manager. These personnel will be updated with a by-pass
(pseudo 8) position number. RIO Det/CC’s have the authority to withdraw the overage
code at any time after determining the member has exhausted placement opportunities.
Once the overage code is withdrawn, the member may be reassigned to ARPC.
Members assigned as force reduction overages are not eligible for unit vacancy
promotion.
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8.7.16. Anticipated Losses. When an individual is a projected loss (retirement, separation,
reassignment, relocation, etc.) an overage can be established against his or her position not to
exceed 1 year prior to the effective loss date, i.e. retirement effective date, ETS expiration date,
or the anticipated relocation date. In such cases, the overage code applies to the member
projected as a loss. (T-2)
8.7.17. Medical squadron commanders may over-man (Lt Col and below) to fulfill mission
requirements. Use of the by-pass routine is authorized. Overage wartime medical and dental
shortfall AFSC officers should be coded in Military Personnel Data System. Authorized
AFSCs will be IAW Air Force Reserve Military Manning Policy and Strength Requirements.
(T-2)
8.7.17.1. Aircrew Position Indicator Code 5 is only assigned to authorized 48X3 positions
or those AFSCs for which a 48X3 is an authorized substitution IAW the UTC mission
capabilities statement. IAW WPM, Annex F, Wartime plans/UTC physician AFSCs
(44X3) may be offset to 48G3 as requested to allow attendance at the Flight Medicine
course and award of 48G1/3 AFSC as a secondary AFSC. This will allow the incumbent
to be trained and become fully qualified as a 48G3, but will not be put on Aircrew Position
Indicator-5 status (aircrew) nor draw flight pay. These individuals are permitted to fly on
a non-interference basis. All flying duties performed will be a duty status. In such cases,
AFRC Form 106, Manpower Change Request, action is required because the authorized
AFSCs in the Manpower Data System will not change. (T-2)
8.7.17.2. Once an AFSC has been removed from the wartime shortfall list, any request to
continue a member as an overage beyond the 2-year point period must be processed as an
exception to policy. The AFRC/SG functional representative will review requests for
continuance. (T-2)
8.8. AFSC Criteria.
8.8.1. Before accepting a member for an assignment, gaining unit commanders and RIO
Det/CCs must consider (T-3):
8.8.1.1. Assignment of a member to a position in the same or similar career field.
8.8.1.2. Assignment in an additional AFSC.
8.8.1.3. Classification actions that AFI 36-2101 authorizes.
8.8.1.4. Qualifications a member gains from civilian schooling or employment.
8.8.1.5. Assignment for retraining in a new Air Force specialty when possible.
8.8.1.6. Personal interviews are only conducted for the career fields listed below. These
positions should be reflected in the Reserve Management Vacancy System as code M,
multiple applicants. To ensure timely processing, a 30 calendar day timeline from receipt
of application has been established for the interview and approval/disapproval process. (T-
3) It is incumbent upon the hiring authority to meet this 30 calendar day suspense. Air
Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service is authorized to effect the accession if no
determination is made by the hiring authority after the 31st calendar day after AF Form
1288 has been submitted to the hiring authority.
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8.8.1.6.1. In the unit program, interviews are to be conducted for Aircrew Operations
(1AXXX); all X prefix AFSCs (Aircrew); Safety (1S0X1); Survival, Evasion,
Resistance, and Escape Operations (1T0X1); Command and Control (1C3X1);
Communications-Computer Systems Operations (3C0X1); Explosive Ordinance
Disposal (3E8X1); Education and Training (3S2X1) (unless member previously held
the AFSC); Chapel Management (5R0X1) (regardless of grade); Paralegal (5J0X1);
Family Readiness Technicians (8C000) (SSgt and above); all AFSCs requiring a Top
Secret security clearance eligibility; all members applying for Airlift Control Flight and
Functional Check Flight unit positions; and all senior NCO and commissioned officers.
Other interviews are not currently authorized.
8.8.1.6.2. In the IMA program, interviews are to be conducted for all positions in the
chapel, legal, and medical career fields regardless of grade; all HQ AF and Air Force
Office of Special Investigations positions regardless of grade; and all AFSCs requiring
a Top Secret, or above, security clearance. For all other E-7 or O-4 and above positions,
interviews may be requested by the hiring official but if no decision is rendered within
30 days, Recruiting Service is authorized to effect the accession if no determination is
made by the hiring authority after the 31st calendar day after AF Form 1288 has been
submitted to the hiring authority. Other interviews are not currently authorized.
8.8.1.7. In the unit program, substitutable AFSCs based on current Mission Capabilities
Statement.
8.8.2. Assignment of Only Fully-Qualified Persons to IMA Positions. The RIO Det/CC or
central manager should consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Members with approved
IMA assignments without required AFSC qualifications must adhere to mandatory school
attendance requirements. RIO Det/CCs must immediately program formal training attendance
with ARPC/DPAT IAW AFI 36-2254v1, and AFI 36-2201. (T-2)
8.8.3. Apprentice Skill Levels for ARTs. Immediately classify all new retrainee or enlisted
ARTs not possessing the required AFSC, at the entry level, if they satisfy the minimum Office
of Personnel Management (OPM) standards. (T-2)
8.8.3.1. The supervisor conducts an initial evaluation within 60 days of the date of hire,
using the current career field education and training plan and the Air Force Enlisted
Classification Directory.
8.8.3.2. AFRC functional managers must sanction awarding the 3-skill level if, after
completion of the initial evaluation, the supervisor determines the member does meet
mandatory requirements, but warrants the award of the 3-skill level based on exceptional
qualification. Waiver requests will be submitted through channels to AFRC/A1KK IAW
AFI 36-2101. Disapproval by the AFRC functional manager will require the ART to
remain at the entry level AFSC until satisfactory completion of technical school. (T-2)
8.9. Changes in a Member’s Medical Profile.
8.9.1. There are primarily two factors that determine the necessity for update of duty status
codes and deployment availability codes. The first factor for update is whether or not the
member is qualified for worldwide duty. The second factor is whether or not the member will
be allowed to participate. There may also be a requirement to update an assignment limitation
code to C status for members who have been determined to not be medically qualified for
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worldwide duty but fit for continued military duty. This must be based upon a fitness
determination by the appropriate authority for unit assigned members or by AFRC/SGO for IR
members. For any reassignment of these members with the selected reserve, the losing
commander must advise the gaining commander of the member’s assignment limitation code
C status. (T-2)
8.9.2. Processing of AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status.
The Career Development Element (unit program) will receive the AF Form 422 from the
servicing reserve medical unit or AFRC/SGO for IR and will be responsible for updating
Military Personnel Data System. The Career Development Element will also be responsible
for ensuring all other work centers are provided the AF Form 422 for their required
coordination and update. It is the responsibility of each MPF/CC to determine which sections
will be required to update the Military Personnel Data System with the following items: (T-2)
8.9.2.1. If the member is not qualified for worldwide duty and there are no allowances for
participation in the remarks of the AF Form 422.
8.9.2.2. Duty status code 14.
8.9.2.3. Duty Status Effective Date – date form is prepared.
8.9.2.4. Duty Status Expiration Date – date as indicated in remarks, cannot equal 888888.
Duty status expiration date will not exceed 1 year.
8.9.3. As directed by the MPF/CC, the appropriate work center must update the deployment
availability code to indicate Deferred Pregnancy or Medical Deferment. (T-3)
8.9.3.1. The deployment availability code expiration date will be updated as directed on
the AF Form 422.
8.9.3.2. If the member is not worldwide qualified and there are participatory allowances
stated in the remark section of the AF Form 422, there will only be a requirement to update
the appropriate deployment availability code and expiration date as listed in paragraph
8.9.2.1.4. When members are placed in assignment limitation code status C by AFRC/SGO
for both the unit and IR programs, the assignment limitation code must be updated to status
C with an expiration date as indicated on the AF Form 422.
8.9.4. Pregnancy. Pregnant members in the non-participating IRR, the Standby Reserve or on
AD with a remaining military service obligation may ask for an assignment to the Participating
Ready Reserve. The servicing recruiter must obtain a document from the member’s healthcare
provider which states that the member’s pregnancy is uncomplicated and allows for an
assignment. (T-2)
8.9.4.1. The recruiter provides the gaining Career Development Element or RIO Det/CC
the AF Form 1288 and the physician’s statement. Once the Career Development Element
or RIO Det/CC completes the second endorsement on the AF Form 1288, both documents
will be forwarded to AFRC/A1KK or ARPC/DPA for update of the required gain action.
(T-2) If the gaining activity choses to forward the application for additional review the AF
Form 1288 must be returned within the same timeframe.
8.9.4.2. Participating pregnant members who do not ask for reassignment keep their
present status. However, to prevent the members’ mobilization, the MPF or AFRC/SGO
updates Military Personnel Data System using assignment availability code 81 with a date
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of availability at least 12 weeks after the expected delivery date as determined by the
appropriate military physician. (T-2)
8.9.4.3. When reassigning pregnant members to the Standby Reserve, use guidelines in
Chapter 10.
8.9.5. Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Members who test Human Immunodeficiency Virus
positive may stay in a position that does not require overseas deployment. To do so, the
member must prove to be clinically well IAW AFI 48-123. Reassign members testing Human
Immunodeficiency Virus positive to the Standby Reserve, active section, only if the Ready
Reserve cannot effectively employ them. These reassignments are defined in paragraph 10.2.
(T-2)
8.9.6. Reentering the Ready Reserve. The member must contact a reserve recruiter to re-enter
the Ready Reserve following reassignment to Standby or Retired Reserve for “medical
disqualification” or “unfit for military duty” determination. The reserve recruiter will obtain
a copy of the member’s report of medical examination and a statement of the reasons for the
physical disqualification. (T-2)
8.9.6.1. The reserve recruiter will process a member for assignment to a unit or IMA
position if AFRC/SGO finds that the medical condition is no longer disqualifying, and the
individual is otherwise eligible for Ready Reserve. However, members with assignment
limitation code status C (medical deferral) require review and approval by AFRC/SGO
prior to assignment. Recruiters will work with the servicing reserve medical unit to provide
medical documentation required for processing through AFRC/SGO for final
approval/disapproval. If the assignment limitation code status C remains on the member’s
file, the recruiter must advise the gaining commander and the gaining Career Development
Element of the member’s medical restrictions. The member may only be assigned to a Non-
Mobility position. (T-2)
8.9.6.2. The gaining commander will need to provide comments on the AF Form 1288
stating that he/she is aware of member’s medical restrictions resulting in assignment
limitation code status C and agrees to assign the member to a Non-Mobility position. The
gaining MPF ensures the update of the deployment availability code 41, as well as,
assignment limitation code “C.” ARPC/DPA coordinates with AFRC/SGO on assignment
limitation code “C” and notifies the gaining RIO Det/CC. (T-2)
8.9.6.3. ARPC/DPA may assign a member who was assigned to the Retired Reserve
because of medical disqualification, if the individual is otherwise eligible for Ready
Reserve assignment and AFRC/SGO determines that the individual is medically qualified.
Section 8B—Assignments for Specific Kinds of Positions
8.10. Rated Assignments.
8.10.1. Rated Officer Assignment.
8.10.1.1. Assign only rated officers to rated positions. (T-2)
8.10.1.2. Do not assign a rated officer to be a chaplain or judge advocate unless the
member requests voluntary disqualification from aviation service. On approval of request
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by HQ AF/ HC or HQ AF/JA, ARPC/DPA appoints the member to the Chaplain Corps or
the Judge Advocate General's Corps.
8.10.1.3. Assign members chosen for Undergraduate Pilot Training or undergraduate
navigator training to vacant positions if at all possible. If unable to do so, overages are
permitted for up to 6 years from the member’s total federal commissioned service date
(TFCSD). Unit manning document overage Code 6 applies. If an overage Undergraduate
Pilot Training/Undergraduate Navigator Training candidate has over 6 years TFCSD, the
servicing MPF contacts AFRC/A1KK for Military Personnel Data System update
procedures.
8.10.2. For lieutenant colonel and below authorizations with an Aircrew Position Indicator 3
or 4, the Career Development Element or RIO Det/CC coordinates assignment actions with the
squadron commander or operations officer. For IMAs, detachments coordinate all aircrew
position actions with RIO Host Aviation Resource Management, Flight Management, prior to
vetting to ARPC/DPA to ensure that any member that has held or holds the 11XX, 12XX,
13BXX, and 48XX AFSCs qualifies for the requested assignment. This action is required for
colonels and below per AFI 11-402.
8.10.2.1. For lieutenant colonel and below authorizations with Aircrew Position Indicator
0, the Career Development Element or HQ RIO:
8.10.2.1.1. Verifies officer’s eligibility for new AFSC IAW Officer Classification
Directory.
8.10.2.1.2. Works in concert with the gaining and losing commander to confirm the
assignment to the new position.
8.10.3. Reassign members disqualified for aviation service the day after disqualification.
Members medically disqualified for aviation service may fill rated positions that do not require
flying certification or duties.
8.10.4. Commanders initiate involuntary reassignment action IAW paragraph 10.5 and
Table 11.3, Rule 8 for members disqualified from aviation service if no suitable position is
available. The RIO Det/CC assigns IR members to ARPC within 180 days of disqualification.
8.10.5. Enlisted Aircrew Assignments. Unit Program enlisted aircrew personnel must meet
the medical standards IAW AFI 48-123 and have a current class III flying physical. Individuals
attending a formal school must also comply with special medical requirements listed in
Education and Training Course Announcement. For IMAs, detachments coordinate with RIO
Host Aviation Resource Management, Flight Management, prior to vetting to ARPC/DPA to
ensure that any member that has held or holds the 1AXXX any X & J-prefixed AFSC, qualifies
for the requested assignment and that the appropriate disqualification action is accomplished,
if necessary per AFI 11-402.
8.11. Professional Specialty Assignments (Chaplain, Legal, and Medical).
8.11.1. AFRC Career Field Managers (CFM) (SG, HC, JA). CFMs will evaluate individuals
once a year for possible reassignment to another position. CFMs will review and approve all
applications for professional specialties to their IR programs.
8.11.2. Unit Assignments. Commanders recommend approval for chaplain, legal, and medical
professional specialty assignments for lieutenant colonel and below. They: (T-2)
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8.11.2.1. Coordinate with AFRC/HC before approving a chaplain assignment.
8.11.2.2. Must receive approval from AFRC/JA before approving a JAG assignment
including an assignment to fill a colonel position. Must also receive approval from HQ
AFRC/JA to fill a paralegal position IAW AFI 51-802, Management of the Judge Advocate
General’s Corps Reserve.
8.11.2.3. Send requests for professional specialty assignments to fill colonel positions
through command channels to AF/REG for AFRC/CV consideration. (T-2)
8.11.3. Medical Services Officer Career Area. Applicants for medical services must have the
AFSC of the position. If no qualified candidates are available, unit commanders or RIO
Det/CCs send requests for waivers through channels to AFRC/SG. Send waivers for officers
in colonel positions or colonel assignments through command channels to AF/REG for
AFRC/CV consideration. (T-2)
8.11.4. Flight Surgeon.
8.11.4.1. AFRC/SG, or the AF/SG certifies the required medical examinations.
8.11.4.2. Applicants for flight surgeon positions must qualify medically for flying duties
IAW AFI 48-123. (T-2)
8.11.4.3. Applicants for the Aerospace Medicine, Primary Course (B3OBY48G1-000)
must have completed all medical requirements and have a physical exam medically
certified for FC II duties prior to submitting a request for course attendance 120 days before
the course start date.
8.11.4.4. An applicant may already be rated as a flight surgeon, pending aeronautical
revalidation or re-qualification and medical qualification.
8.11.4.5. Reassign medical officers who do not meet medical requirements to a position
for which they qualify or to ARPC (non-participating status).
8.11.4.6. Unit commanders or AFRC/SG for IMAs may offer their assigned physicians in
clinical patient care specialties an opportunity to use an aeronautical rating as an aerospace
medicine physician, AFSC 48GX (Flight Surgeon). The following provisions apply:
8.11.4.6.1. The applicant must agree in writing to start the Aerospace Medicine,
Primary Course (B3OBY48G1-000) within 1 year of assignment.
8.11.4.6.2. The applicant must apply for and complete the 7-week Aerospace
Medicine, Primary Course (B3OBY48G1-000). This course may be attended in
increments; however, course completion is required within 3 years of
appointment/assignment.
8.11.4.7. Upon course completion, physicians able to satisfy the flying and ground training
to maintain “active flying status” will be designated a DAFSC of 48R1 and awarded
2AFSC or 3AFSC as 48R1. Concurrently, the medical unit commander should submit a
Manpower Change Request unfunding the wartime required physician position. This
should establish a position with AFSC 48R3 and Aircrew Position Indicator-5. This will
entitle the physician to aircrew incentive pay IAW AFI 11-401.
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8.11.4.8. Physicians completing the course but unable to meet active requirements (i.e.,
civilian practice limits Reserve participation) will be placed in inactive flying status. He or
she is nonetheless authorized to fly and log time without aircrew incentive pay on a
noninterference basis with unit training and flying schedules (AFI 11-401). Inactive flyers
must fly in a duty status to include MPA, Reserve Personnel Appropriation, or IDT.
Physicians in this category should not change their DAFSC but may be awarded 2AFSC
or 3AFSC as 48R1. Aircrew Position Indicator-5 codes are not applicable.
8.11.4.9. Commanders reassign officers who fail to complete this course to a position for
which they qualify or to ARPC in a non-participating status.
8.11.5. Nurses. Do not assign to the Reserve, or attach as a member of the IRR, a nurse who
does not actively practice nursing. This requirement is in addition to those in AFI 36-2254v1.
(T-2)
8.11.5.1. Actively practice in nursing is defined as a nurse who is employed or working
voluntarily in a position that requires a registered nurse. The minimum requirement for
actively practice nursing is 180 hours per calendar year. Documented verification of
actively practice nursing can be obtained from one of the following:
8.11.5.1.1. Employer.
8.11.5.1.2. If self-employed and affiliated with a hospital or other institution, that
institution can verify.
8.11.5.1.3. If self-employed without affiliation, verification can be determined by
another colleague or by Form 1040, US Individual Income Tax Return, with all
information blacked out except for name, SSN (last 4) and occupation.
8.11.5.2. The requirement for 180 hours of actively practice in nursing a year can also be
met by: (T-2)
8.11.5.2.1. Military Personnel Appropriation-funded AD tours that relieve critical AD
personnel shortages at a medical treatment facility.
8.11.5.2.2. Military Personnel Appropriation-funded AD tours for any operational
aeromedical evacuation (AE) mission.
8.11.5.2.3. Military Personnel Appropriation-funded AD tours that support specific
AD medical operations.
8.11.5.2.4. Points only volunteer nursing in AD Medical Treatment Facility.
8.11.5.2.5. Studying full time for a degree in nursing as defined by the educational
institution.
8.11.5.3. For assignment to IR positions within RIO/Det 5, a nurse must be employed full-
time (at least 32 hours a week) in a critical skill as defined by AF/SG or AF/REM. (T-2)
8.11.5.4. For unit assigned nurses:
8.11.5.4.1. The unit commander or approving officer verifies employment.
8.11.5.4.2. The unit chief nurse notifies the unit commander of noncompliance.
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8.11.5.4.3. The unit commander advises the officer, in writing 90 calendar days before
reassignment and sends an information copy to AFRC/SGN.
8.11.5.5. For IR nurses:
8.11.5.5.1. Unit of attachment verifies employment.
8.11.5.5.2. AFRC/SG monitors the program and notifies the individual that
noncompliance resulted in reassignment.
8.11.5.6. Commanders must make sure applicants (flight nurses) for positions in
Aeromedical Evacuation units meet the following requirements:
8.11.5.6.1. Meets AFI 48-123 medical requirements.
8.11.5.6.2. Obtains a flying Class III medical examination within 90 calendar days of
effective date of assignment.
8.11.5.6.3. Obtains Medical certification from AFRC/SG.
8.11.5.6.4. Completes all medical requirements and have a physical exam medically
certified for FC II duties prior to submitting a request for course attendance 120 days
before course start date.
8.11.5.6.5. Agrees in writing to attend Course OLY46F1 within 1 year after
assignment/ appointment.
8.11.5.6.6. Completion of the Flight Nurse Course is necessary for a Chief Nurse in
AE units.
8.11.5.6.7. Commanders may keep medically disqualified flight nurses in non-flying
positions for which they qualify or reassign them to ARPC in a non-participating status.
8.11.6. Legal Career Area. See AFI 51-802 for guidance on eligibility and processing
requirements for assignment to any Judge Advocate or paralegal position. Contact AFRC/ JA
for assistance. (T-2)
8.12. AFR CMSgt Assignments.
8.12.1. When filling CMSgt positions, all vacancies shall be screened by a panel before the
hiring official makes selection. (T-2)
8.12.1.1. This panel, at a minimum, shall consist of the following: hiring official,
Command Chief or a CMSgt designee, and an external stakeholder (may be within the
same organization, however at a minimum, they must be in different
directorate/group/squadron).
8.12.1.2. All CMSgt vacancies (excluding those outline in AFI 36-2109) will be advertised
through the established processes for each category outlined on myPers, ensuring every
Airman has visibility and equal opportunity to compete for these positions.
8.12.2. AFRC/CC will establish Command Chief Master Sergeant positions at each NAF and
at each AFRC Wing. (T-2)
8.12.2.1. AFRC/CCC will coordinate with owning/gaining senior raters as vacancies open.
See AFI 36-2109, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Senior Enlisted Leadership
Management and Air Force Association Enlisted Council, for guidance on eligibility.
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8.12.2.2. Do not reassign an individual into/from a Command Chief Master Sergeant
position who is within 6 months of his or her High Year Tenure Date or age 60.
8.12.3. Overage Assignment of Former Command Chief Master Sergeants.
8.12.3.1. Assignment of a former Command Chief Master Sergeant to a CMSgt position
(other than a Command Chief Master Sergeant position) as an overage:
8.12.3.1.1. Is authorized regardless whether the member completes a full tour of duty
as a Command Chief Master Sergeant. If less than a full tour has been completed in a
Command Chief Master Sergeant position, retention as an overage will be permitted
for up to 4 years from the date removed from the Command Chief Master Sergeant
position, unless removed for cause.
8.12.3.1.2. May be for only one former Command Chief Master Sergeant at a time
within a wing.
8.12.3.1.3. Is exempt from other wing or group non-commissioned officer promotion
accountability.
8.12.3.1.4. May be placed in any Chief Enlisted Manager position if the member meets
the prerequisites of the AFSC or retraining qualifications.
8.12.3.1.5. Will normally exist for a maximum of 4 years. Military Personnel Data
System will be updated in 2-year increments. If an extension is requested beyond the
allotted 4-year point it will fall under the FY manning guidance in effect at the time.
NAF/wing commanders who elect to extend the overage beyond the normal 4-year
period must submit an exception to policy to AFRC/A1KK for approval.
8.12.3.2. Priority placement fills vacancies first and keeps overages only if no other
positions are available. If there are no positions available and the NAF/Wing commander
elects not to retain the individual as an overage, they must assign the member to ARPC in
a non-participating status after he or she completes his or her Command Chief Master
Sergeant tour, provided there is sufficient cause.
8.12.3.3. A NAF/wing commander who approves a former Command Chief Master
Sergeant as an overage includes this statement in the assignment source document:
“Member approved as an overage per AFI 36-2110, Total Force Assignments. Overage
waiver expires______, wing commander may withdraw this waiver at any time.”
8.12.3.4. Send AFRC/A1KK a copy of the assignment source document for Military
Personnel Data System updating of the overage code or expiration date. Unit manning
document overage code 4 applies in all cases.
8.12.3.5. Assignment of a former Command Chief Master Sergeant against a by-pass
position number as an overage for a maximum of 4 years will be authorized if no positions
are available.
8.12.3.6. If an extension is requested beyond the allotted 4 year point it will fall under the
FY manning plan in affect at that time. All exceptions to policy will be forwarded to
AFRC/A1 for approval.
8.12.3.7. Overages against the Command Chief Master Sergeant position are not
authorized under any circumstances.
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8.13. Overseas Assignments.
8.13.1. Approval for Overseas Assignments. RIO Det/CCs may approve assignments for
individuals both inside and outside the CONUS regardless of where the individual resides.
RIO Det/CCs must recommend approval to RIO/CC for IRs living overseas who wish to be
assigned outside the theater in which they reside. Training requirements are explained in AFI
36-2254v1. Follow AFI 36-2017, Personnel Admissions Liaison Officer, guidelines for Air
Force Admission Liaison Officer assignments and AFI 52-101, Planning and Organizing,
guidelines for AF Chaplain assignments overseas.
8.13.2. MAJCOMs and units overseas may let members participate for points only if IMA
positions in the proper AFSCs are not available. Some of these individuals may be eligible for
MPA tours. Line personnel (other than JA) in this category may request assignment to the
Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section through RIO/CC. JA, SG, and HC personnel request
assignment through their appropriate central manager/career field manager.
8.13.3. In some situations, strictly enforcing these policies would not benefit the United States
Air Force. ARPC/DPA, RIO Det/CCs and AFRC central managers have waiver authority for
departing from these procedures. In all cases, the parent MAJCOM or Air Staff agency must
agree with waiver requests.
8.13.4. Prospective applicants must contact the nearest AFR recruiter for assistance in
processing their application for an IR position.
8.14. AFR Unit Commander Assignments. The grade of an officer appointed as an AFR unit
commander must equal or exceed the grades of all unit officers. A unit is a group with its own
PAS. RSG, wing and detached group commanders appoint all unit commanders in the grade of
lieutenant colonel and below who are not assigned against colonel authorizations. The Career
Development Element produces the appointment order for distribution. (T-3)
8.15. ART Assignments. Assign ARTs to the corresponding military and civilian position. The
Career Development Element coordinates on locally established method for documentation
(memo/letter, etc.), and notifies the losing Career Development Element for completion of AF
Form 1288 by the member and the losing commander. (T-2) NOTE: AF Form 1288 is not
required for ART officer management directed assignments. The AFRC/CV message is approval
authority.
8.15.1. Unit commanders may submit a waiver request on lieutenant colonels and below to
the RSG, detachment group, and wing or group commander to assign an ART to a TR position,
or a TR to the part B of the ART position. Waivers may not exceed 180 days. Both TR to
ART part B and ART to TR assignments are approved only to relieve temporary, adverse
manning situations and are not intended to be permanent in nature. Forward any extensions
beyond 180 days through command channels for approval by AFRC/A1KK. Forward waiver
requests on colonels or officers in colonel positions through command channels to AF/REG
for AFRC/CV consideration. Waiver packages must include:
8.15.1.1. Justification to warrant the temporary assignment. Include name, grade, SSN
(last 4), position numbers (both Part A and Part B).
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8.15.1.2. Information to explain if the position has been vacant; how long the position has
been unfilled, and what has been done to rectify the problem in lieu of this action. Unit
manning document overage code 1 applies in all approved cases.
8.15.2. RSG, Detachment Group, and wing or group commanders may revoke a waiver at any
time for officers in the grade of lieutenant colonel and below not assigned to a colonel position.
Members will acknowledge that they received revocation of the waiver, in writing, and that
the member will vacate the position immediately (30 days or less) if an ART fills the position.
8.15.3. The appropriate Career Development Element files a copy of the waiver and
acknowledgment in the member’s electronic record or local files.
Section 8C—Assignments for Individual Circumstances.
8.16. Individuals in Key Positions. (T-2)
8.16.1. Designated Key Positions. DoDD 1200.7 Screening the Ready Reserve, provides
guidance on the processing of key employees in both the Federal and non-Federal sector. AFI
36-507, Mobilization of the Civilian Work Force, provides additional guidance for Air Force
employees. Key positions are those that cannot be vacated during a national emergency or
mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal agency or office
to function effectively.
8.16.1.1. Those designated by name are:
8.16.1.1.1. The Vice President of the United States or any official specified in the order
of presidential succession.
8.16.1.1.2. Members of Congress and heads of Federal agencies appointed by the
President with the consent of the Senate (does not include persons appointed to a
Federal agency as a member of a board or commission).
8.16.1.1.3. The Federal judiciary and other Federal positions determined by Federal
agency heads, or their designees, to be key positions, require a case-by-case
determination and designation.
8.16.1.2. Individuals serving as a civilian employee who occupies a position that is
designated as a key position. That individual shall be designated as a key employee and
considered to be ineligible to serve in the Ready Reserve. Once an individual who has
received Special Separation Bonus /Variable Separation Incentive changes civilian status
to a position not designated as a key position, transfer them back to the Ready Reserve to
fulfill the military service commitment incurred based on receipt of Special Separation
Bonus /Variable Separation Incentive, or release from the Air Force.
8.16.2. Employers: (T-2)
8.16.2.1. Determine key employee status.
8.16.2.2. Inform ARPC/DPAM (for AFR members) that a member is a key employee.
8.16.3. ARPC reviews military mobilization manpower needs. ARPC/DPAR sends letters it
receives from members’ employers, to the members’ MPF or RIO Det/CC to determine the
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military mobilization manpower needs and decide whether a conflict exists which requires
negotiation. (T-2)
8.16.3.1. Upon determination of manpower needs and no conflict exists, ARPC/DPAR
instructs the personnel relocation element/RIO Det/CC to notify the member of pending
transfer to the standby reserve.
8.16.3.2. Transfer the member to the Standby Reserve as stated below, where they will
remain for the period in which they will fill a key position. The member may apply for an
assignment to the Non-Affiliated Reserve Section (NARS)-ND, of the Active Standby
Reserve, and if accepted, continue to earn retirement points. This also applies to appointed
or elected officials who want to earn points for retirement. The Personnel Relocation
Element/RIO Det/CC reassigns members to the Non-Affiliated Reserve Section /ND
within 30 calendar days from the date of members’ application.
8.16.4. If the member does not apply to the Non-Affiliated Reserve Section /ND within 45
calendar days after being named, the orders publishing agency assigns the member to (T-2):
8.16.4.1. The Non-Affiliated Reserve Section /NB if the member has a military service
obligation with assignment action reason assignment action reason RJ (key employees).
8.16.4.2. The Inactive Status List Reserve Section if the member has no military service
obligation with assignment action reason RJ (key employees).
8.16.5. Negotiation of designated key employee status:
8.16.5.1. Seeks to resolve conflicting civilian and mobilization manpower needs.
8.16.5.2. May not begin without the member’s written acknowledgment.
8.16.5.3. Takes place between the member’s commander and the civilian agency or
employer.
8.16.6. Resolution: If negotiations do not result in a solution, the commander documents the
case and sends it through channels to AF/REP. AF/REP sends the case to SAF/MR for
arbitration with the civilian agency or employer. If SAF/MR does not negotiate a mutually
acceptable solution with the civilian agency or employer, SAF/MR sends the case to Deputy
Secretary of Defense for final arbitration per DoDD 1200.7. (T-0)
8.16.7. Designated key employees (except for those positions designated by-name in
paragraph 1.16.3.) who want to stay in their current Reserve assignments may petition their
commanders to: (T-2)
8.16.7.1. Help resolve the matter with their employers.
8.16.7.2. Document their continued participation based on military needs.
8.16.8. After making a removal determination in response to a petition for such action, the
commanders must promptly notify the reservist and employer. (T-2)
8.16.9. All action must take place within 30 calendar days after the Air Force receives notice
that an individual is a key employee. (T-2)
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8.16.10. If negotiation between the commander and the employer does not resolve the matter
of the employee’s petition, then the commander sends the case through the resolution channels
(see paragraph 8.16.6) (T-2)
8.17. AFR Key, Command and Joint Assignments (AFR Officers).
8.17.1. Key, Command and Joint assignments offer career broadening and developmental
experiences as an element of Total Force Development. Citizen Airmen may apply for Key,
Command and Joint assignments via AF/REG's senior leader SharePoint for O-6 positions and
ARPC's assignments website for O-5 positions.
8.17.2. Only O-5 and O-6 authorized positions may be included on the Key, Command and
Joint manpower document and will be managed by AFRC/A1K and the appropriate Career
Field Manager (CFM).
8.17.3. CFMs in coordination with appropriate senior leaders in each career field determine
“key” positions within their portfolio which would provide the experiences necessary to
develop Citizen Airmen and equip them with the right capabilities to potentially become TF
senior leaders.
8.17.3.1. Command positions referenced on the Key, Command and Joint list are all O-6
commander positions determined by organization manpower requirements. CFMs, in
coordination with appropriate senior leaders, may identify O-5 squadron commander
billets as key and staff recommendations via the established process for key position
approval by AFRC/CV and /or AF/RE-D. Joint duty assignment list positions are
determined by the joint staff and are considered key experiences for development.
8.17.3.2. Eligible candidates for Key, Command and Joint positions include individuals
listed on Reserve Development Team (DT) Key Personnel Lists (KPL), High Potential
Officer (HPO) rosters, sitting O-6 commanders, Reserve Command Screening Board , and
Reserve Brigadier General Qualification Board selects.
8.17.4. Each CFM in coordination with career field senior leaders, must review his or her
career field Key, Command and Joint list bi-annually to determine if changes are needed.
8.17.5. Assignments into Key, Command and Joint positions will have a 3-year tour length to
ensure consistent rotational movement.
8.18. AFR Key and Strategic Assignments (AFR Enlisted).
8.18.1. Key and strategic assignments offer career broadening and developmental experiences
as an element of Total Force Development (TFD) and are managed by AF/REG in coordination
with AFRC/CC on behalf of CAFR. All Key and Strategic AGR position are announced via
the ARPC AGR assignments website, while IMA and TR positions via the Reserve
Management Vacancy System. Airmen may apply for Key and Strategic assignments via the
Reserve Management Vacancy System.
8.18.2. Assignments into Key and Strategic positions will have a 3-year tour length to ensure
consistent rotational movement.
8.19. Assignments for Officers Selected to Attend PME In-Residence. (NOTE: This does not
apply to AGRs, see Chapter 12 for Full-Time Support Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program.
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8.19.1. Overage. For lieutenant colonels and below, the unit commander, RIO/CC, or RIO
Det/CC may assign an overage to a position while the incumbent is in PME. The commander
or RIO Det/CC writes to the temporary replacement about the assignment’s temporary nature
and the lack of guaranteed continued participation. File a copy of the commander or RIO
Det/CCs letter in the member’s electronic record; local Career Development Element (Unit
Program) and RIO Det (IMA) have respective filing responsibility. (T-2)
8.19.1.1. Assign overage code 0 to the overage and code 4 to the student. The overage
expiration date equals the PME graduation date plus 60 days. Individuals may not be
reassigned while attending PME but may be projected for reassignment effective after
graduation. While member is attending PME, the Career Development Element (Unit
Program) or RIO Det (IMA) will update individual’s duty title to reflect “Student (AWC,
NWC, etc.).”
8.19.1.2. Graduation. After PME graduation, allow members to resume their previous
position. However, make every effort to place the individual in a position where they will
utilize his or her newly gained skills. As part of Force Development, ARPC/DPA heads a
student outplacement working group designed to facilitate this process for PME students.
8.20. Assignment of Twice Deferred Officers. (T-2)
8.20.1. Twice Deferred Officers. Officers applying for a position in the SelRes, separating
from AD or those coming out of the IRR, may request unit or IMA assignment through an Air
Force Reserve recruiter. The servicing recruiter will gather the required documentation and
submit for quality force review.
8.20.2. Required documentation includes:
8.20.2.1. AF Form 1288 to include any derogatory information.
8.20.2.2. Recommendation memo(s) from losing commander(s) – if available.
8.20.2.3. Copies of member’s OPRs (at least last five – if not available, losing
commander’s memo is required).
8.20.2.4. Statement from member concerning payback of severance upon retirement.
8.20.2.5. Gaining wing commander’s (for TRs) or RIO CC’s (for IMAs) endorsement on
the AF 1288 annotating quality force review of twice deferred officers.
8.20.2.6. Medical officers require credentials (the document that constitute evidence of
appropriate education, training, licensure, experience, and expertise of a healthcare
provider).
8.21. Assignment of RegAF Retired Members to IMA, Reserve Units, or ART positions. The
Secretary of the Air Force has delegated approval/disapproval authority to AF/RE to assign retired
AD members to Selected Reserve positions, per Title 10 USC §10145, Ready Reserve: Placement
In, based on indispensability. This also applies to retired Reserve members, to include those under
age 60, however, member’s effective retirement must not exceed 5 years from date of application.
8.21.1. Before requesting retirees, priority should be given to recruitment of personnel not in
a retired status. Commanders and RIO Det/CCs will ensure that assigned Airmen who are
available for training are used to the fullest extent possible before requesting the assignment
of retired personnel. Before requesting a retiree to fill a position, document proof that all other
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avenues to fill the position have been exhausted and provide supporting documentation to
highlight efforts taken to fill the position. All officers must be submitted to the President for
appointment (scrolled) and Colonels must subsequently be forwarded for Senate Confirmation.
Airmen currently on AD will not be encouraged to retire to apply for assignment to a Selected
Reserve position. Therefore, they may not apply before their retirement effective date.
Members will be restricted to 2-year contracts with an annual review thereafter to determine
continued service based on AFR needs.
8.21.1.1. Interested members must first identify a unit who’s exhausted all other avenues
to fill a valid requirement. Members requesting consideration for ART positions must first
obtain AF/RE approval for assignment in the Selected Reserve (unit, IMA, or AGR). If
the unit commander agrees to use a retiree to fill the position, then the member can apply
by submitting an application as identified in paragraph 8.21.1.2 and 8.21.1.3 through the
servicing Reserve Recruiter. Members approved for assignment will serve at the discretion
of the AFR and may be curtailed at any point based on the needs of the AFR. Members
requiring Reserve appointments may be processed IAW AFI 36-2005. Applications may
be disapproved at any level in the chain of command and there is no appeal once
disapproved.
8.21.1.2. For the unit program, once the wing commander has endorsed the AF Form 1288
it is returned to the Career Development for forwarding along with the other required
documentation to the NAF then to ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for O-6s or O-6 positions).
AF/REG will coordinate the package through AFRC/CV. (T-2)
8.21.1.3. For IMAs, the package is submitted through the recruiters to the Det/CC through
ARPC/DPAAA to ARPC/CC on to AF/REP for routing to AF/RE for final approval/
disapproval. The Det/CCs should coordinate with AF/REG on applications for assignments
to line IMA colonel positions. Members approved for assignment will serve at the
discretion of the AFR and may be curtailed at any point based on the needs of the AFR.
Members requiring Reserve appointments may be processed IAW AFI 36-2005. Assigning
retired members to ART positions is typically not allowed however, if the needs of the
AFR dictates the use of retirees are an option to fill an ART vacancy, the members must
first obtain AF/RE approval for assignment in the Selected Reserve (unit, IMA, or AGR)
before being assigned to the ART position. Applications may be disapproved at any level
in the chain of command and there is no appeal once disapproved.
8.21.1.4. Retirees must be current in the required AFSC and/or skill level or can become
current in time to meet the critical need. They must also be assigned to valid funded vacant
positions and overgrades are limited to one grade and code as overgrade code P (counts
towards promotions). Overages for retirees will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and
will not exceed authorized manning levels by AFSC within the Air Force Reserve based
upon annual guidance review. If the retiree is assigned as an overage, limit overages to Lt
Cols/SMSgt and below and update overage code R.
NOTE: These overages will not be eligible for promotion consideration for a period of 2 years
from date of assignment. However, promotion selection does not entitle a member to be
continued under this program but will be driven based on the needs of the AFR. Members who
are selected for promotion and must move to a higher graded position to pin on, will be required
to submit a new indispensability package to ensure the position meets the same requirements i.e.,
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unable to be filled by any other means. Members may not be assigned as both an overage and
overgrade. Overage personnel are not eligible for position or unit vacancy promotion.
Commanders and Det/CCs must make every effort to level overage and overgrade personnel.
8.21.2. Applicants:
8.21.2.1. Must not be within 1 year from their High Year Tenure Date (enlisted) or
Mandatory Separation Date (officers). For enlisted members wishing to request High Year
Tenure Date extensions, waivers must be requested in conjunction with the request for
assignment. Officers will be reappointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate and
execute an original Reserve Oath of Office IAW AFI 36-2005.
8.21.2.2. Members should be fully qualified for the AFSC, however, in some
circumstances retraining may be approved where short technical school requirements exist.
Technical school duration should be based on members’ retainability. Commanders at all
levels may approve/disapprove requests for retraining. Members must have 3 years
retainability from date of graduation from technical school.
8.21.3. Applications must include at a minimum:
8.21.3.1. AF Form 1288. Requires assignment blocking information in second
endorsement.
8.21.3.2. Copy of member’s retirement order, or an approved retirement in Military
Personnel Data System.
8.21.3.3. Statement from the recruiter stating member is qualified for the AFSC, unless
retraining is requested.
8.21.3.4. Statement of VA disability, if applicable, with concurrence from the reserve
medical unit that member is physically qualified. Members who are accessed and are later
found to be disabled pursuant to the above will be reassigned back to their Retired status.
8.21.3.5. Copies of EPRs/OPRs (last three).
8.21.3.6. Copies of other documents relevant to the request, such as an approved
overage/overgrade waiver if applicable.
8.21.3.7. Copy of DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
8.21.3.8. Supporting documentation on how long the positions has been vacant, when/how
many times the position was advertised, reason for not hiring any applicants, manning and
any other data/documents to support the request.
8.22. Assignment of Members for Unsatisfactory Participation. (T-2)
8.22.1. General Discharge from a Reserve Component: Unsatisfactory participation may
result in administrative discharge IAW AFI 36-3209, or an involuntary transfer to the IRR or
Standby Reserve as set out in Chapter 11. In some cases members processed for
administrative discharge will still be transferred to the non-participating IRR because they have
a remaining statutory MSO. These members will serve out their remaining MSO in the non-
participating IRR, unless otherwise transferred or discharged.
8.22.1.1. Former members with no current military assignment who have been discharged
for unsatisfactory participation, may be accessed into the Air Force Reserve upon receiving
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a waiver. AFRC/A1 has the waiver authority to allow for the accession of these members,
either by enlistment or through the commissioning process. This waiver authority only
applies to members discharged due to unsatisfactory participation. Recruiters will process
waiver requests (see paragraph 8.21.2) through the gaining Career Development (unit
program) to AFRC/A1KK for A1 approval/disapproval or directly to AFRC/A1 (IMA or
participating Individual Ready Reserve applicants) for approval/disapproval.
8.22.2. For members currently assigned to a non-participating status due to unsatisfactory
participation waiver package, contents is as follows:
8.22.2.1. AF Form 1288, (with gaining commander or RIO Det/CC comments stating he
or she is aware of member’s General Discharge due to non-participation). Requires
assignment information in the second endorsement.
8.22.2.2. Copy of member’s NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service
(former ANG only).
8.22.2.3. Discharge order.
8.22.2.4. Single Unit Retrieval Format (SURF)
8.22.2.5. Last three EPRs.
8.22.2.6. A detailed statement from the individual as to the circumstances surrounding the
incidents leading to the discharge.
8.22.2.7. Any other supporting documentation or recommendations.
8.22.3. When a waiver is approved/disapproved for the unit program, ARPC/DPAA will
provide the decision in writing to the gaining Career Development Element.
8.22.4. When a waiver is approved/disapproved for the IR program, AFRC/A1 will provide
the decision in writing to the gaining RIO Det/CC.
8.22.5. Notwithstanding paragraph 8.21.2, members previously involuntarily reassigned to
non-participating status due to unsatisfactory participation are eligible to return to the unit or
IMA program (excluding IR program), within 1 year of reassignment to non-participating
status. The AF Form 1288 will be forwarded by the recruiter through the Career Development
Element to the gaining commander for approval or through the detachment to the RIO Det/CC
for approval if IMA/participating Individual Ready Reservist. If the commander or the RIO
Det/CC approves the assignment, he/she will endorse with the following statement: “I am
aware of this member’s prior involuntary reassignment for failure to meet participation
requirements. I have reviewed the circumstances surrounding the member’s unsatisfactory
participation and concur with the assignment.” The Career Development Element or the RIO
Det will ensure all assignment information is included on the AF Form 1288. The Career
Development Element or RIO Det will forward the completed AF Form 1288 to AFRC/A1KK
or ARPC/DPA for update of the required action.
8.23. Assignment of Members Involuntarily Reassigned for Failure to Meet the
Requirements of the Air Force Fitness Program. Members previously involuntarily reassigned
to non-participating status based on unsatisfactory progress in the Air Force Fitness Program are
eligible to return to the unit or IR program, if they meet fitness standards. The recruiter, through
the Career Development Element will forward the AF Form 1288 to the gaining commander or
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RIO Det/CC for approval. The results for each of the components of the “Fit to Fight” test failed
must be included with the AF Form 1288. If the commander or RIO Det/CC approves the
assignment, he/she will endorse with the following statement: “I am aware of this member’s prior
reassignment for failure to meet the requirements of the Air Force Fitness Program and I have
verified that he/she is currently within the Air Force “Fit to Fight” standards and concur with the
assignment.” The Career Development Element or RIO Det/CCs will ensure all assignment
information is included on the AF Form 1288. The Career Development Element or RIO Det/CC
will forward the completed AF Form 1288 to AFRC/A1KK (unit program) or ARPC/DPA
(IMA/IR program) for update of the required gain action. (T-2)
Section 8D—Assignment Processing.
8.24. AF Form 1288.
8.24.1. The AF Form 1288 is not required for assignments to colonel positions. In addition,
the AF Form 1288 is not required for management directed assignments for ART officers.
8.24.2. The AF Form 1288 is used to obtain reassignment approval from:
8.24.2.1. The losing and gaining RIO Det/CC or designated representative.
8.24.2.2. The losing and gaining unit commander (if required).
8.24.2.3. The gaining Career Development Element.
8.24.3. The first endorsement includes the following:
8.24.3.1. The losing commander, RIO Det/CC, or recruiter is required to make mandatory
comments in the first endorsement of the AF Form 1288 advising the gaining commander,
Career Development Element (Unit Program assignments), or ARPC/DPA (IR
assignments) of any negative or questionable information, to include:
8.24.3.1.1. Fitness Program status.
8.24.3.1.2. All UIF actions within the last 2 (enlisted) or 5 (officers) years (see
paragraph 8.24.6).
8.24.3.1.3. Unexcused absences.
8.24.3.1.4. Assignment limitation code “C” (paragraph 8.9.1).
8.24.3.1.5. Referral EPR/OPR action within the last 2 (enlisted) or 5 (officers) years.
8.24.3.1.6. Any other information which may have an impact on assignment
consideration.
8.24.3.2. The second endorsement includes the following:
8.24.3.2.1. The gaining RIO Det/CC is required to make mandatory comments in the
second endorsement for IR assignments to include the member’s duty title and the
reporting official’s name and SSN (last 4).
8.24.3.2.2. For the unit program, the gaining Career Development Element completes
the second endorsement for unit assignments, however this information will not be
completed until all local waivers, documentation, and endorsements are obtained. The
AFRC/CV message is approval authority for ART officer assignments.
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8.24.4. Recruiters will forward the AF Form 1288 to the Career Development who will
process and return the AF Form 1288 within 10 calendar days of receipt indicating
approval/disapproval. If disapproval is indicated, remarks are mandatory (provided there are
no requirements for interviews or waivers). If the AF Form 1288 is not returned by the 11th
calendar day, Recruiting Service is authorized to effect the accession. If an interview is
permitted, the second endorsement of the AF Form 1288 will be completed and returned to the
Recruiter within 30 calendar days.
8.24.5. Disqualifying Factors. The gaining commander or RIO Det/CC may cancel or deny
the assignments if disqualifying factors are identified, after the assignment has been processed
or approved. Apply discretion when making these decisions.
8.24.6. UIF. Applicants requesting assignment to the Ready Reserve or Non-Affiliated
Reserve Section must certify that they have or have not received a UIF within the last 2
(enlisted) or 5 (officers) years. See AFI 36-2907. This certification will be accomplished using
the AF Form 1288. The gaining reserve MPF or RIO Det/CC will request a copy of the UIF or
AF Form 1137, Unfavorable Information File Summary, from the applicant’s current
commander (or ARPC/DPAMR if assigned to the IRR) prior to approval of the assignment,
and forward all documentation in relation to the UIF along with the AF Form 1288 for
assignment consideration. HQ ARPC/CC will be final approval authority for
assignment/accession action for personnel with a UIF within the last 2 (enlisted) or 5 (officers)
years into the Ready Reserve or Non-Affiliated Reserve Section. In addition, the last 5
EPR/OPRs must accompany the assignment/accession request for all personnel with a UIF
within the last 2 (enlisted) or 5 (officers) years.
8.25. Voluntary Assignments. See Chapter 9 for specific instructions for assignments to
general officer positions. (T-2)
8.25.1. Fully Qualified Members. When fully qualified members request a specific
assignment, not restricted by Table 8.2, assign or reassign them to the Ready Reserve. If a
decision to approve or disapprove an assignment on the AF Form 1288 is not made as required,
Recruiting Service is authorized to effect the accession.
8.25.1.1. A fully qualified IR Airman must have a 5-skill level or higher AFSC than the
assignment AFSC. A fully qualified IR officer must have a company grade level or higher
AFSC than the assignment AFSC or have completed a formal training course with an entry-
level AFSC.
8.25.1.2. Assign fully qualified IRs without MAJCOM review to positions that are not in
special categories, do not require interviews (TSgt/Capt and below), waivers, or are not
centrally managed.
8.25.1.3. Coordinate IR officers or air crew assignments solely on the basis of military and
civilian skills or retraining potential with the gaining MAJCOM.
8.25.1.4. RIO Det/CCs have 30-calendar days to approve or disapprove the assignment
action for those positions that meet the interview criteria. If decision to approve or
disapprove assignment on the AF Form 1288 is not made as required, Recruiting Service
is authorized to effect the accession.
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8.25.1.5. AFRC/RS approves recruiting of non-prior-service personnel except for specific
centrally managed IMA programs when no prior-service personnel are available.
8.25.1.6. Have losing commanders (unit program) or RIO Det/CCs (IR program) review
the members’ qualifications from a quality force viewpoint. Losing commanders (unit
program) or RIO Det/CCs (IR program) are required to include in the first endorsement of
the AF Form 1288 mandatory comments stating any negative or questionable information,
to include UIF actions within the last 2 (enlisted) or 5 (officers) years.
8.26. Accession Assignment Actions.
8.26.1. Recruiter. With the exception of judge advocates, colonels and general officers,
individuals not currently drawing Air Force Reserve pay who desire to enter a pay status in the
Air Force Reserve must work with a recruiter for accession processing. (T-2)
8.26.2. During accession processing, an Air Force Reserve recruiter may determine an
individual currently in Military Personnel Data System (ANG or non-participating IRR) to be
disqualified for a position in the SelRes. The recruiter will immediately inform ARPC/RSOO
upon this determination. ARPC/RSOO will forward this information to ARPC/DPAR within
24 hours. ARPC/DPAR will update the individual assigned to ARPC in a non-participating
status in the personnel data system with assignment availability code TD (indefinite). This
action precludes a disqualified individual from entering the SelRes by going elsewhere for
accession. Request for waivers for disqualifying conditions will be considered on a case-by-
case basis and routed through AFRC/A1KK for unit and ARPC/RSOO for IMA/participating
Individual Ready Reservists.
8.27. IR Applications. (T-2)
8.27.1. Applications are limited to the following:
8.27.1.1. AF Form 1288, military and civilian resumes, AFFMS-II report, and the last
three OPRs/EPRs for Reserve Management Vacancy System identified interview positions
only.
8.27.1.2. The losing Det/CC makes recommendations and quality control comments on
the reverse side of AF Form 1288.
8.27.2. Process AF Form 1288:
8.27.2.1. Through the losing commander (for unit) or RIO Det/CC (for IRs) to the gaining
unit/ RIO Det/CC.
8.27.2.2. Directly to the gaining organization through RIO Det/CC for Air Force
Intelligence Agency, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and AFR units.
8.27.2.3. Through RIO Det/CC responsible for IRs assigned to the Selective Service
System to ARPC/DPAA.
8.27.3. Recruiters have accession authority upon receipt of an approved AF Form 1288 from
the program manager/commander, or following respective timelines.
8.28. AFRC CFM Applications. Send applications directly to the POC for the central manager
concerned: (T-2)
8.28.1. AFRC/SG for medical assignments.
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8.28.2. AFRC/HC for chaplain/chaplain assistant assignments.
8.28.3. AFRC/JA for judge advocate/paralegal assignments.
8.28.4. HQ/RIO for Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section assignment.
8.29. AF Form 4007, Request and Authorization of Reassignment Orders. This form is used in
the absence of a Military Personnel Data System automated assignment order. Completion of this
form is self-explanatory, with the exception of the remarks section. When using this form to
accomplish a short notice gain, the following statement must be noted in the remarks section: “This
confirms the verbal order of the commander on (date). Circumstances precluded publication of
written orders in advance. Gaining Personnel Career Development Element will input the required
gain action. Records and orders will be forwarded to gaining Career Development Element/
Manpower and Personnel Flight (FSMPD) (Unit Program) or ARPC/DPA (IMAs). Assignment
action must be coordinated by the MPFs and ARPC/DPAA.” (T-2)
8.30. Reserve Management Vacancy System (RMVS). The Reserve Management Vacancy
System is an on-line interactive retrieval and job reservation system utilized to efficiently manage,
as well as recruit for, all funded unit and IMA positions. This is applicable for all lieutenant colonel
and below positions. Ensuring all requirements, vacancies and authorized overages are identified
in the Reserve Management Vacancy System will allow Reserve recruiters to facilitate meeting
the Air Force Reserve’s funded allocation. (T-2)
8.30.1. Requirements (codes A, C, M, B) must be input in the Reserve Management Vacancy
System within 30 days of change in status. E-5 and below positions may be moved by
ARPC/DPA to codes C status following the 30-day point. Additionally, identifying specific
position requirements in the Reserve Management Vacancy System “remarks” will ensure that
recruiters are recruiting qualified applicants for each program, i.e. “13SX position requires
missile ops experience versus space ops.” NOTE: (IMA program): During the semiannual
IMA Program Reviews (IPRs), each command’s FY vacancies, code 3 (unadvertised), are used
to determine numbers for possible manpower reallocation projects or initiatives.
8.31. Identified Key, Command, Joint Duty Assignment List [JDAL] positions. Key,
Command and Joint positions will be managed by the command and the appropriate CFM. Each
CFM must review his or her career field Key, Command and Joint list annually to determine if
changes are required. Along with the CFM, senior leaders in each career field determine the “key”
positions within their career field which would provide the experiences necessary to develop
Citizen Airmen and equip them with the right capabilities to potentially become strategic senior
leaders within the AFR. Squadron command positions may be identified as “key.” The command
billets referenced in Key, Command and Joint positions refers to command at the O-6 Group CC
level and above. Joint duty assignment list positions are determined by the joint staff and are
considered key experiences for development. Eligible candidates for Key, Command and Joint
positions include individuals listed on DT HPO rosters, sitting commanders, Reserve Command
Screening Board , and Reserve Brigadier General Qualification Board selects. (T-2)
8.31.1. Assignments into Key, Command and Joint positions will have established tour
lengths and focused rotational turnover for the identified Key, Command and Joint positions.
This turnover ensures required breadth in conjunction with the depth reservists obtain within
their core AFS. The combination of depth and breadth in education, training and experience
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will ensure the AFR has Citizen Airmen ready to take leadership roles at the
strategic/enterprise levels in the AFR, AF or DoD.
Table 8.1. Assignment and Waiver Authorities.
R U
L
E
A
B
If the member is to fill an AFR position
Assignments and waivers are approved by
1
Wing Commander position (colonel
authorization)
AF/REG routed to AFRC/CV
2
Detached Wing Commander Position
AF/REG routed to AFRC/CV
3
Line IR colonel position
AF/REG routed to AFRC/CV for approval
with the RIO Det/CC coordinating on IR
assignments
4
Non-Line IR colonel position
AF/REG routed to AFRC/CV for approval
with the RIO Det/CC coordinating on IR
assignments
5
Unit program lieutenant colonels and below
position
AFRC/A1 or CV (depending upon waiver
condition)
6
Unit program colonel position
AF/REG routed to AFRC/CV for approval
7
Officers other than colonels in unit colonel
positions
AF/REG routed to AFRC/CV
8
IR program lieutenant colonel and below
positions
RIO Det/CC or ARPC/DPA (depending on
waiver condition)
9
Command position (lieutenant colonel and
below)
NAF/ RSG/Wing Commanders
10
Unit assignments not requiring waivers
Unit/Wing/Group/RSG Commanders
Table 8.2. Assignment Restrictions. (T-2)
R U
L
E
A
If a member
then do not assign the member to
1
Is in the Standby Reserve and has met all service
requirements for Reserve retired pay except for
age and has 1 year or less before reaching
maximum age or length of service
The Ready Reserve
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2
Is an officer in the Standby Reserve who cannot
reach 18-20 satisfactory years for retirement
before reaching maximum age or length of
service
The Ready Reserve (see Note 1)
3
Is in the Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section
or the Non-obligated Non-participating Ready
Personnel Section and has met all requirements
for Reserve retired pay except for age and will
reach maximum age or length of service within a
year
Any other section of the Ready Reserve
4
Is an officer released from AD under AFI 36-
3207, Secretarial directive, or under sentence to
dismissal
The Ready Reserve
5
Is a dual-status member (Reserve commissioned
officer serving on AD as an enlisted member)
The Ready Reserve
6
Is an officer who has been assigned a second time
to Inactive Status List Reserve Section
The Ready Reserve without a waiver AFRC/
A1 (unit) or HQ RIO/CC (IR) (see Note 2)
7
Is an IR officer or enlisted member in the medical
services
The Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section,
Air Liaison Officer, or Civil Air Patrol
(CAP) Category E programs (see Note 3)
8
Is assigned to the Inactive Status List Reserve
Section and has met all requirements for Reserve
retired pay except is not age 60
The Ready Reserve without a waiver. AFRC/
A1 (unit), HQ RIO/CC (IR), AF/REG (line
0-6 IMAs), (see Note 2)
9
Does not meet medical standards for worldwide
military duty
The Ready Reserve
10
Is enrolled in the college scholarship or advanced
ROTC program of any Armed Force, or is an
AFROTC appointee
The Ready Reserve other than Obligated
Reserve Section (ORS)/RC.
11
Awaits Extended Active Duty orders, has been
granted a delay from entry on Extended Active
Duty
The Ready Reserve other than ORS/RC.
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12
Is a medical corps officer, an officer in the Legal
Intern Program , or other direct appointee with an
AD service commitment and an AFR commission
The Ready Reserve other than ORS/RC.
13
Is enlisted and has less than 3 months (2 years for
ARTs) left in the current enlistment or MSO
The Ready Reserve, other than ORS-RA,
unless the member elects discharge to
immediately re-enlist upon assignment to a
unit. (see Note 3)
14
Is an officer twice deferred promotion to the
Reserve grade of captain, major, or lieutenant
colonel
The SelRes or participating Individual Ready
Reserve with a commission. Officers with
past enlisted service may enlist if otherwise
qualified.
15
Is in the Retired Reserve (receiving pay or
Reserve Transition Assistance Program
payments)
The SelRes unless the SAF makes a special
finding that the members service is
indispensable (see paragraph 8.21.)
16
Is in the Retired Reserve (not receiving pay)
The Ready Reserve except as paragraph 8.21.
17
Is retired from AD under Title 10 USC §8914,
Twenty to Thirty Years: Enlisted Members
The Ready Reserve except as paragraph 8.21.
18
Is a twice-deferred regular officer applying for a
reserve commission and requesting a concurrent
assignment to a AFR paid position
An AFR position unless AFRC/A1 approves
the assignment. (see Notes 4 and 5) (see
paragraph 8.20.1.)
19
Has less than 24 months AD, including AD for
training and has a statutory participation
requirement or an MSO
A Ready Reserve position other than
category
A or B, or Ready Reinforcement Personnel
Section, or ORS/RA
20
Is an employee of the DoD (Non-ART)
A Ready Reserve position with the same
mobilization assignment as the civilian
employee position they fill, IAW DoDD
1200.7. Those Ready Reservists shall be
reassigned or transferred, as applicable.
Reserve component military technicians
(dual status), as members of Reserve units,
are excluded from this provision.
21
Receives a General Discharge from the National
Guard or any other services Reserve component
The Ready Reserve without a waiver (see
paragraph 8.22.)
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22
Has been involuntarily reassigned to a non-
participating status due to unsatisfactory fitness
program
The Ready Reserve without a waiver (see
paragraph 8.23. )
23
Has been reassigned to a non-participating status
due to unsatisfactory participation
The Ready Reserve without a waiver (see
paragraph 8.22. )
24
Is currently assigned to IRR with an assignment
limitation code C,G,K,N, or T
An AFR unit position without AFRC/A1
approval or to an IR position without HQ
RIO/CC approval
25
Is currently assigned to the IRR or separating
from AD holding a training status code “T,”
withdrawal of AFSC
An AFR unit position without AFRC/A1
approval or to an IR position without HQ
RIO/CC approval
26
Is currently assigned to the IRR or separating
from AD with an assignment availability code of
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20
An AFR unit position without AFRC/A1
approval or to an IR position without HQ
RIO/CC approval
27
Is currently assigned to the IRR or separating
from AD holding an assignment action reason of
Q1, QB, QC, QD, QG, QH, R4, RA, RC, RG, RI,
RJ, RK, RP, RR, RT, or RZ
An AFR unit position without AFRC/A1 or
SAF approval or to an IR position without
HQ RIO/CC approval
NOTES:
1. Have the officer state in writing acknowledging he or she will not be able to complete 20
satisfactory years for retirement purposes prior to reaching the Mandatory Separation Date and
submit with AF Form 1288. Assign Medical Service officers, who volunteer, to the Ready
Reserve if they have at least 2 years of retainability. Officer will submit the following statement
with the AF Form 1288: “I understand that I will not be able to complete 20 satisfactory years for
retirement purposes prior to reaching my mandatory separation date.”
2. AFRC/SG, HC, and JA have waiver authority for centrally managed programs.
3. AFR MPF or ARPC/DPA may approve assignment of such personnel provided they
immediately reenlist. Coordinate to accomplish assignment of members within 20 calendar days
of their ETS. If a member does not reenlist before ETS, the gaining MPF is responsible for
discharging the member.
4. See AFI 36-2005, for guidance on twice deferred regular officers applying for a Reserve
commission.
5. An officer who received severance, separation, or readjustment pay when released from AD
or discharged from any uniformed service (Variable Separation Incentive/Special Separation
Bonus recipients sign a separate statement of understanding for those programs) must sign an
acknowledgment of understanding of obligation to repay (Attachment 20). This note only
pertains to those officers who are being assigned to the Ready Reserve and require a waiver and
the statement of understanding to repay. Chapter 11, Non-Obligated Non-Participating Ready
Personnel Section, is for those officers with a Reserve commitment and no Ready Reserve
assignment.
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Table 8.3. Grade Considerations/Unit Manning Document Codes.
R U
L
E
A
B
C1
C2
D
E
If members
grade is
And auth.
grade is
Then approval
authority for Unit
Program is (see
paragraph 8.7.)
Then approval
authority for IR
Program is
(see paragraph
8.7.)
Unit manning
document
codes
With
expiration
date of
(see note 1)
1
Colonel
Lt Col
AFRC/CV
AFRC/CV
P
2 years
2
Lt Col
Colonel
AFRC/CV
AFRC /CV
V
2 years
Major
RSG, Det, GP, and
Wing Commander
RIO Det/CC
P (see note 2)
2 years (see
note 1)
Captain
RSG, Det, GP, and
Wing Commander
RIO/CC
T(see note 3)
(see note 1)
1st Lt
not authorized
not authorized
N/A
N/A
3
Major
Lt Col
RSG, Det, GP, and
Wing Commander
RIO Det/CC
N/A
N/A
Captain
RSG, Det, GP, and
Wing Commander
RIO Det/CC
P (see notes 1
and 2)
2 years
1st Lt.
AFRC/CV
RIO Det/CC
T (see note 3)
(See note 1)
4
Captain
Lt Col
RSG, Det, GP, and
Wing Commander
RIO Det/CC
V
Indefinite
Major
RSG, Det, GP, and
Wing Commander
RIO Det/CC
N/A
N/A
1st Lt
RSG, Det, GP, and
Wing Commander
RIO Det/CC
N/A
N/A
5
1st Lt or 2d
Lt
Lt Col
RSG, Det, GP, and
Wing Commander
RIO/CC
V
Indefinite
Major
RSG, Det, GP, and
Wing Commander
RIO Det/CC
N/A
N/A
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Captain
RSG, Det, GP, and
Wing Commander
RIO Det/CC
N/A
N/A
6
CMSgt
SMSgt
RSG, Wing/Group
Commander
RIO Det/CC
P
2 years
MSgt
RSG, Wing/Group
Commander
RIO Det/CC
T (see note 3)
2 years
TSgt an d
below
not authorized
not authorized
N/A
N/A
7
SMSgt
CMSgt (see
note 3)
RSG, Wing/Group
Commander
RIO Det/CC
N/A
N/A
MSgt (see
note 3)
RSG, Wing/Group
Commander
RIO Det/CC
P
2 years
TSgt
RSG, Wing/Group
Commander
RIO Det/CC
T (see note 3)
2 years
SSgt or
below
Not authorized
Not authorized
N/A
N/A
8
MSgt
CMSgt (see
note 3)
RSG, Wing/Group
Commander
RIO Det/CC
V
Indefinite
SMSgt (see
note 3)
RSG, Wing/Group
Commander
RIO Det/CC
N/A
N/A
TSgt
RSG, Wing/Group
Commander
RIO Det/CC
P
2 years
SSgt
RSG, Wing/Group
Commander
RIO Det/CC
T (see note 3)
2 years
SRA
or below
not authorized
not authorized
N/A
N/A
9
TSgt
CMSgt or
SMSgt (see
note 3)
Unit Commander
RIO Det/CC
V
Indefinite
MSgt (see
note 3)
RSG, Det, Group,
and Wing
Commander
RIO Det/CC
N/A
N/A
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SSgt
Unit Commander
RIO Det/CC
N/A
N/A
SRA
RSG, Wing/Group
Commander
RIO Det/CC
T (see note 3)
2 years
10
SSgt and
below
CMSgt,
SMSgt, or
MSgt
Unit Commander
RIO Det/CC
V
Indefinite
TSgt or
below
Unit Commander
RIO Det/CC
N/A
N/A
NOTES:
1. Overgrade expiration dates may not exceed 2 years from date the condition began or 2 years
from current expiration date for revalidated waivers except as specified in Column E. In the unit
program for Lt Colonel and Major where two grades overgrade conditions exist, AFRC/CV is
the approval authority and will determine the expiration date. Forward all waiver requests
through command channels to AFRC/A1K or AF/REG for colonels for staffing to AFRC/CV for
approval/disapproval. Waivers may be processed via TMT provided all required information is
provided. Any requirements for exception to policy must include all required information as
outlined in paragraph 8.7.4 If there are questions concerning processing requirements contact
AFRC/A1K for further processing instructions. Within the IR program HQ RIO/CC is the
approval authority.
2. Every effort must be made to assign Lt Cols and Majs to valid authorizations.
Line Officers: First-time single overgrade waivers may be approved by the RSG
, detached
group commander (unit program) or RIO Det/CC (IR program) not to exceed 2 years. The RSG,
NAF, Wing, detached group commander or RIO Det/CC may revalidate this waiver for an
additional 1 year based on critical mission needs. AFRC/CV (unit program) or RIO/CC (IR
program) approval is required for fourth year waivers based on critical mission needs. All
waivers requiring AFRC/CV approval must be processed as listed in note 1.
Non-Line Officers: Non-line officers may be initially placed in code P for 2 years if approved
by the wing commander. The wing commander may revalidate this waiver in 2-year increments.
The appropriate central manager (HC, JA, and SG) will approve IMAs.
ART Line Officers: ART line officers who have not attained civil service retirement eligibility
for an immediate annuity, require biannual waivers approved by their wing commander until
they are placed in a non-overgrade status, or attain retirement eligibility. Retention of an ART in
an overgrade status beyond his or her civil service retirement date requires an approved waiver
by AFRC/ CV the first year and AF/RE for subsequent years. All waivers requiring AFRC/CV
approval must be processed as listed in note 1.
3. Two grades overgrade. Two grades overgrade is only authorized IAW paragraph 8.7 and
Military Personnel Data System code T applies. Members may be initially placed in code T for 2
years if approved by the wing commander. All reevaluations for enlisted personnel for
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additional time must be approved by the appropriate commander in 2 year increments.
Additionally, any requirement to place Lt. Colonels or Majors against positions causing two
grades or more overgrade condition requires AFRC/CV or ARPC/DPA approval. All waivers
requiring AFRC/CV or ARPC/DPA approval must be processed as listed in note 1
4. If member is in the grades of E-6, E-7 or E-8 and being placed in a higher graded E-8 or E-9
position the member must have completed his or her Community College of the Air Force degree
and all requirements prior to placement in an E-8 or E-9 position. If the current incumbent as of
this AFI date is in the current grade of E-8 and in a valid E-8 position or current grade of E-9 and
in a valid E--9 position, but does not have his or her Community College of the Air Force
completed he or she can remain in his or her current grade but E-7s and E-8s cannot be placed
into a higher graded billet without having Community College of the Air Force completion prior
to placement into the higher graded position. E-7s selected to fill CMSgt/SMSgt authorizations
must complete Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy prior to assignment to the higher
graded position. The movement of E-8 or E-9 members without a Community College of the Air
Force degree requires a waiver, approval authority is AFRC/CV.
Table 8.4. Overage Codes.
R U
L
E
A
B
C
D
E
If Reason For
Overage Is
Use
Overage
Code
Grade
Update
Authority
Expiration Date
1
Training capability
enhancement
0
AB-MSgt, 2d
Lt-Maj
MPF ARPC/
DPA
2 years from date of
input (see note 1)
2
PME overage
0
2d Lt-Lt Col
MPF ARPC/
DPA
60 days from date of
graduation (see
paragraph 8.17.1.1.)
3
ART in non-ART and
non-ART in ART
1
Lt Col and
below
MPF
180 days (see paragraph
8.15.1.)
4
Anticipated loss within
12 months
2
Col and below
MPF ARPC/
DPA
1 year from date of input
(see notes 1 and
4) (see paragraph
8.7.16.)
5
Readiness enhancement
3
AB-MSgt; 2d
Lt-Lt Col
MPF ARPC/
DPA
2 years from date of
input (see note 5)
6
HQ approved or PME
student
4
All grades
AFRC ARPC/
DPA
60 days from date of
graduation (see note 6)
(see paragraphs 8.7.13.
and 8.17.1.1.)
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7
Specialized
Undergraduate Pilot
Training/Joint
Undergraduate
Navigator Training
trainee
6
2d Lt-Capt
MPF ARPC/
DPA
Not to exceed 6 years
from TFCSD
8
Residence relocation,
members transferred
from AGR, ART, and
Retired Reserve
7
AB-SMSgt; 2d
Lt-Lt Col
MPF ARPC/
DPA
Not to exceed MSO or 2
years from effective date
of change of strength
accountability,
whichever is greater (see
note 2)
9
Efficient facilities
initiatives/force
reductions
8
Lt Col and
below
MPF ARPC/
DPA
(See note 3)
10
Former Command Chief
Master Sergeants
4
CMSgt
ARPC/DPA
(See paragraph
8.12.3.1.)
11
AFROTC graduates
4
2d Lt
ARPC/DPA
6 years to be updated at
2 year increments
12
Retired AD accessions
R
SSgt-SMSgt
Capt-Lt Col
ARPC/DPA
2 years (see note 7) (see
paragraph 8.21.1.)
13
Request pending
approval
M
Lt Col and
below
MPF
6 months from date
initiated (see paragraph
8.7.14.1.)
14
Col not in Col position
projected to ARPC
M
Col
MPF AFRC,
AF/REG
ARPC/DPA
6 months from
Promotion Effective
Date or date became
overage (see paragraph
8.7.9.)
NOTES:
1. Overage code will be updated on the incumbent who is leaving the position. When used for
training mission enhancement reasons, this code is used for Unit Training Assembly (UTA)
induced workload overages as well as units with physical exam responsibilities.
2. Commanders may utilize this overage provision to place members transitioning from AGR
(Headquarters or Unit) tours, ART positions, or the Retired Reserve. It applies to officers (Lt
Col and below) and enlisted members (SMSgt and below) and seeks to prevent the loss of
valuable personnel because of relocation. The gaining NAF, RSG, wing, detached group
commander or RIO Det/CC has approval authority. Personnel relocating within a commuting
area or asking to change assignments within a commuting area are ineligible with the exception
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of AGR and ART personnel. During this period overages will not count towards promotion
opportunities. Overage periods are not to exceed the member’s MSO or 2 years from effective
date of change of strength accountability, whichever is greater. Additional information is located
in paragraph 8.3
3. Once the overage code is withdrawn the member is reassigned to ARPC, or retired, if eligible.
Efficient facilities initiatives/force reduction enlisted overages do not affect promotion
opportunities for incumbent members, however, officer overages do. Officers will be tracked as
overage code 4.
4. Approval of colonel actions will be routed through AF/REG and approved by AFRC/CV
(unit) or (line IMAs). The appropriate central manager (HC, JA, SG) will approve his or her
colonel actions. Rated positions may be included in this authority against anticipated losses as
long as the overage can be eliminated within a single 2-year increment.
5. This code is used during the period to attain/maintain C rating/wartime shortfall. HQ RIO
Det/CCs who have reached their FY funded allocation may assign an individual as an overage.
6. For the IR program, the code 4 will also be used to identify individuals that are hired when a
command has executed its FY DP authorization. This restricts these over-manning overages to
Maj/MSgt and below. Commands who wish to pursue an exception to this grade restriction must
submit justification to RIO/CC (see paragraph 8.7.13.1.4.).
7. Retirees approved in an overage position will be identified as an overage code R with an
expiration date of 2 years from date of assignment. Requests for extension of the 2-year overage
period will be reviewed and processed as an exception to policy. Within the IMA program, all
retirees will be identified as an overage code R regardless of overage status and this overage
condition will not exceed a total of 4 years from original date of assignment.
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Chapter 9
SELECTED RESERVE GENERAL OFFICER ASSIGNMENTS
9.1. Assignment Approval.
9.1.1. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services, AF/A1, approves the
assignment of all reserve general officers and colonels to general officer positions.
9.1.2. Chief of the Air Force Reserve (AF/RE). Before final approval, AF/RE consults with
the gaining and losing organizations and recommends officers for assignments.
9.1.3. AF/RE approves waivers for AFRC and Mobilization Assistant (MA) general officers
and AFRC and IMA colonel assignments to general officer positions.
9.2. The Reserve Brigadier General Qualification Board.
9.2.1. Convening a Board. The Chief of Air Force Reserve convenes a board yearly to identify
reserve colonels who have the potential to be assigned to reserve general officer positions.
Only colonels selected by the Reserve Brigadier General Qualification Board are eligible for a
reserve general officer position and subsequently to meet a reserve general officer vacancy
promotion board.
9.2.1.1. The Reserve Brigadier General Qualification Board is composed of at least:
9.2.1.1.1. Six general officers.
9.2.1.1.2. Minimum of three general officers not on Extended Active Duty.
9.2.1.2. The Chief of the Air Force Reserve issues a memorandum (serving as the board's
charge) to each board member.
9.2.1.3. The SAF is the approval authority for the board's report, which lists reserve
colonels best and fully qualified to serve in reserve general officer positions. Each
approved list is only valid until the next public release announcement.
9.2.1.4. AF/REG notifies the MAJCOMs of their selectees.
9.2.2. Criteria. All reserve colonels who meet these criteria are eligible for Reserve Brigadier
General Qualification Board consideration:
9.2.2.1. Projected to have 3 years’ time in grade at the time of the next reserve Brigadier
General (BG) promotion board.
9.2.2.2. Must be less than 55 years of age when the next reserve BG Promotion Board
meets.
9.2.2.3. Mandatory Separation Date no earlier than 90 days after the date of the next
reserve BG promotion board.
9.2.2.4. Be in a Selected Reserve position but not recalled from a retired status or on
Extended Active Duty IAW AFI 36-2008 and assigned to an Active Component position.
9.2.2.5. Have completed Senior Developmental Education not later than 90 days before
the board meets. Contact the Force Development Office for an inclusive list of applicable
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SDEs. NOTE: Completion of a 1 or 2 week orientation or a similar short course does not
satisfy this requirement.
9.2.2.6. Accrue at least 50 retirement points during the last 2 Retention/ Retirement years.
9.2.2.7. Must not be currently assigned to or previously assigned out of a general officer
position.
9.2.2.8. AF/RE is the waiver authority for all above criteria.
9.2.3. AF/REG sends each eligible officer a letter electronically approximately 180 days prior
to the board convening date. An officer can decline consideration by completing and sending
an enclosed response card via e-mail USAF.PENTAGON.AF-RE.MBX.RBGQB-
[email protected] no later than 60 days before the board meets.
9.2.4. Upon notification of eligibility, AGR officers are required to sign a statement of
understanding acknowledging he or she is a volunteer for reassignment out of the AGR
program if selected by the Reserve Brigadier General Qualification Board and placed into a
general officer position.
9.2.5. AF Form 3559, General Officer Qualification Recommendation, is mandatory and must
be prepared for all eligible colonels meeting the board. The AF 3559 is used for one board
only and removed from the individual's selection folder after the board adjourns. AF/REG
keeps a copy of all AF Form 3559s until no longer required for post-board inquiries and then
destroys them. Although not a promotion document, the 3559 is similar to AF Form 709,
Promotion Recommendation. The 3559 covers the member’s entire career and highlights
significant performances and accomplishments and is used to assist Reserve Brigadier General
Qualification Board members in determining those best and fully qualified to serve in general
officer positions.
9.2.5.1. Agencies with colonel positions are responsible for checking the Air Force
Promotions System to verify board eligible. Be advised that Promotion Recommendation
In-Board Support Management (PRISM) is updated daily and that current additions or
deletions can be determined by checking PRISM regularly.
9.2.5.2. An AF Form 3559 will be prepared no earlier than 90 days and no later than 60
days before the board meets. The first general officer or civilian equivalent with a Senior
Rater ID in the rating chain completes the form. For centrally managed individuals
assigned to ARPC, the first general officer or civilian equivalent with a senior rater id at
the unit of attachment completes the AF Form 3559. The organization the individual is
assigned to as of the accounting date is responsible for preparing the AF Form 3559. The
accounting date is established by AF/REG and published in the Reserve Brigadier General
Qualification Board convening notice.
9.2.5.3. A completed AF Form 3559 contains:
9.2.5.3.1. Sections I, II, III; Ratee Identification Data, Unit Mission Description, and
Job Description. Enter the same information as on AF Form 707, Officer Performance
Report.
9.2.5.3.2. Section IV, Qualification Recommendation. The first general officer or
civilian equivalent in the rating chain may seek advice and information from current
and past supervisors and commanders. Comments are required for a "Definitely
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Qualified" recommendation, and should be commensurate with the rank order provided
in Section V. Comments must substantiate, amplify and explain the "Definitely
Qualified" recommendation. Comments are not required for other recommendations..
9.2.5.3.3. Section V, Group Size. Rank officers by competitive category. For officers
who rated “Definitely Qualified,” show the officer's rank order among the number of
“Definitely Qualified” officer ratings out of the total number of eligible officers in the
management level and competitive category. EXAMPLE: for an officer, who ranks
second of the six “Definitely Qualified” ratings awarded in a competitive category with
25 total eligible officers, write 2/6/25. For officer ratings of “Qualified” or “Not
Qualified This Board,” leave this section blank or “NA” may be entered. If an officer
is given a “Definitely Qualified” ranking, only AF Form 3559 marked with a 3-digit
number will be accepted.
9.2.5.3.4. Section VI, Date of Rank. The service member’s date of rank
9.2.5.3.5. Section VII, Board ID. The Board ID will be identified in the Reserve
Brigadier General Qualification Board announcement message published by AF/REG.
9.2.5.3.6. Section VIII, Competitive Category. Use a 1-letter code:
9.2.5.3.6.1. Line of the Air Force--A
9.2.5.3.6.2. Judge Advocate--J
9.2.5.3.6.3. Chaplains--C
9.2.5.3.6.4. Dental Corps--D
9.2.5.3.6.5. Medical Corps--M
9.2.5.3.6.6. Nurse Corps--N
9.2.5.3.6.7. Medical Service Corps--S
9.2.5.3.6.8. Biomedical Sciences Corps--W
9.2.5.3.7. Section IX, Overall Recommendation. The first general officer or civilian
equivalent in the rating chain marks one of the three recommendations. This
recommendation does not carry over to future boards.
9.2.5.3.7.1. Definitely Qualified: The officer has demonstrated potential for
immediate assignment to a general officer positions.
9.2.5.3.7.2. Qualified: The officer makes valuable contributions to the mission and
has potential for assignment to a general officer position.
9.2.5.3.7.3. Not Qualified This Board: Do not recommend the officer for a general
officer position at this time.
9.2.5.3.8. Section X, Senior Rater / Head of Management Recommendation. The first
general officer or civilian equivalent in the rating chain must complete this section for
all reservists.
9.2.5.4. Send the completed AF Forms 3559 to AF/REG, via email to
[email protected], no later than 45 days
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before the board meets. Each organization is responsible for providing a copy of the
completed AF Form 3559 to its eligible officers.
9.3. Initial Assignment to a General Officer Position.
9.3.1. Eligibility. Only colonels selected by the Reserve Brigadier General Qualification
Board are eligible for a reserve general officer position.
9.3.2. Reporting Official. The Reporting Official is the official (usually the ratee’s immediate
supervisor) designated by management. Upon assignment to a general officer position the
reporting official will:
9.3.2.1. Closely monitor each newly assigned officer for 120 days after the reporting date.
9.3.2.2. Encourage the officer to maximize his or her annual tour and initial active duty
training (IADT) participation during the 120 day period.
9.3.2.3. Prepare an Air Force directed AF Form 707 at the end of 120 days of assignment
in new position. Include a mandatory statement in Section VI recommending the officer
continues in, or be reassigned out of the general officer position.
9.4. Reassignment Out of a General Officer Position. Individuals in the grades of Brigadier
General and Major General must serve satisfactorily in the SelRes in that grade for a period of not
less than 3 years in order to retire in grade (Title 10 USC §1370, Commissioned Officers: General
Rule; Exceptions). (T-0)
9.4.1. Reserve General Officer Cadre. Age, experience, and time in grade should balance the
reserve general officer cadre. The flow of officers through the general officer grades should
be relatively constant. When reassigning general officers to the Standby Reserve, the Chief of
the Air Force Reserve will consult with the senior rater and consider the following specific
criteria: time-in-grade, promotion eligibility, particular skill qualifications, the best interest of
the Air Force, any misconduct or inefficiency, ineligibility for promotion, and failure to report
information relating to fitness for promotion to include arrests, convictions other than minor
traffic offenses, and misconduct.
9.4.2. Approval of Reassignment. AF/A1 approves the reassignment of all Reserve general
officers and colonels in general officer positions.
9.4.3. Instructions for Reassignment. Reassign general officers, in grade, to Inactive Status
List Reserve Section of the Standby Reserve, within 30 days after they leave their position,
per Title 10 USC, §14314(a), Army and Air Force Commissioned Officers: Generals Ceasing
to Occupy Positions, and §12771, Reserve Officers: Grade on Transfer to Retired Reserve, or
if they become a key employee. Officers who qualify may request transfer, in grade, to the
Retired Reserve IAW AFI 36-3209, or may be appointed in the Reserve grade held before
appointment to a general officer grade.
Table 9.1. Distribution of OPRs for General Officers.
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If the ratee is an
And the document to be filed is
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IR
Original
AF/REG
Copy
AF/REG; MAJCOM
2
Unit Reservist
Original
AF/REG
Copy
AF/REG; MAJCOM; Servicing
MPF
3
AGR
Original
AF/REG
Copy
AF/REG; MAJCOM; Servicing
MPF
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Chapter 10
SELECTED RESERVE, REASSIGNMENTS AND TEMPORARY RELEASES
10.1. Propriety of Assignments. Involuntary reassignment from the Ready Reserve, including
ANG, for cause, is generally inappropriate. Use involuntary reassignment only as a last resort.
Initiate involuntary reassignment for cause or derogatory reasons only after all appropriate
disciplinary and/or administrative actions have been taken and documented. Consider exceptions
to these policies on a case-by-case basis. AFRC/A1 (for unit program), HQ RIO/CC (for IR
program), and Air National Guard Readiness Center NGB/A1 (for ANG members), must consider
the best interests of the Air Force before granting waivers to any of these policies. In some cases,
granting waivers will allow individuals to fall under other reserve programs, such as sanctuary.
See AFI 36-2131 and AFI 36-2612, United States Air Force Reserve (AFR) Reenlistment and
Retention Program, and AFI 36-3209 before allowing an individual to remain in a current
assignment if discharge or reassignment is more appropriate. Process all waiver requests through
the appropriate channels. In this part of this AFI, members of both ARC units will be referred to
as “unit members.” (T-2)
10.1.1. Denial of Reassignment Requests. Commanders must deny “voluntary” requests for
reassignment to ARPC resource pools (IRR, Standby Reserve, or Retired Reserve) when
discharge is more appropriate.
10.1.1.1. Keep these members in their unit or IR position during investigation.
10.1.1.2. If the investigation and/or information verifies an offense or disqualifying
condition exists, initiate action to discharge IAW AFI 36-3209 by initiating the involuntary
reassignment to ARPC for purposes of discharge (see paragraph 10.5 and Table 11.3,
Rule 9) or involuntarily reassign member to ARPC for another reason specified in Table
11.3, if discharge action is deemed inappropriate.
10.1.1.3. Debrief members with access to SCI.
10.1.2. Unexcused Absences (Unit Program). Commanders reassign or discharge members
who have 9 or more unexcused absences from scheduled training periods within a 12-month
period. Discharge members determined by the commander to have no further potential for
useful service if mobilized. Members eligible for retirement may request retirement in lieu of
involuntary reassignment or discharge. See paragraph 10.5 and Table 11.3 for involuntary
reassignment procedures and AFI 36-3209 for discharge procedures. PALACE CHASE
obligated members are processed IAW AFI 36-3205, Applying for PALACE CHASE and
PALACE FRONT Programs.
10.1.3. Unsatisfactory Participants. Unit commanders may only keep unsatisfactory
participants if the manning guidance permits. Commanders or RIO Det/CCs provide MPF or
ARPC/DPAPP with a written statement that the member is needed to achieve the unit’s
mobilization mission. Include the commander’s or RIO Det/CC’s justification letter in the
documentation filed in the member’s electronic record. The letter must explain why the
member failed to meet participation requirements.
10.1.4. Failure to Meet Fitness Standards. IRs maintaining an unsatisfactory fitness level after
a second 90-day period are referred to the commander of the unit of assignment or attachment
for appropriate action per AFI 36-2905 (see Table 11.3, Rule 4).
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10.1.5. Officers through the grade of major twice deferred for promotion.
10.1.5.1. These officers cannot be involuntarily transferred from an active status if he or
she is eligible for reserve or AD sanctuary, except for cause or physical disqualification
(see paragraph 8.1.3). They may also be retained in the SelRes if he or she is to be
considered for continuation; however, they may not be retained beyond the dates stated in
this AFI. Guidelines for continuation are found in AFI 36-2504.
10.1.5.2. RPC/DPT discharges or reassigns twice-deferred first lieutenants and captains,
who are not retained in the SelRes or who are not selected for continuation. Discharge or
reassignment must take place no later than the first day of the seventh month after the
month in which the President approves the report of the board that considered the officer
for the second time.
10.1.5.3. ARPC/DPT discharges or reassigns twice-deferred majors, who are not retained
in the SelRes or who are not selected for continuation. Discharge or reassignment must
take place no later than the first day of the month after the month in which the officer
completes 20 years of commissioned service or the first day of the seventh month after the
month in which the President signs the list, if the officer has already reached 20 years of
commissioned service. He or she is reassigned to:
10.1.5.3.1. The Non-Affiliated Reserve Section-NA, if the SAF determines that the
officer has skills, which may be required to meet the mobilization needs of the Air
Force.
10.1.5.3.2. The Non-Affiliated Reserve Section-NC, if the member is eligible for
sanctuary and elects not to be retained in the SelRes.
10.1.5.3.3. The Retired Reserve if he or she is eligible.
10.1.5.3.4. Twice deferred officers that are not transferred to the Non-Affiliated
Reserve Section or the Retired Reserve, or not considered or selected for continuation,
will be discharged.
10.2. Reassignment for Medical Reasons. To operate efficiently the Air Force must protect the
health and safety of its military personnel.
10.2.1. IRs with expired Reserve Component Physical Health Assessment requirements will
be restricted from participation (except for the purpose of obtaining their current exam).
Members with any expired Individual Medical Readiness requirements IAW AFI 48-123 are
subject to involuntary reassignment to a non-participating status, (see Table 11.3, Rule 7). (T-
2)
10.2.2. Expired Individual Medical Readiness Requirements. Unit Reservist should be
involuntarily discharged if they have any expired Individual Medical Readiness requirements,
IAW AFI 36-3209. However, if the commander, for good cause, declines to initiate
involuntary discharge, can initiate involuntary reassignment action IAW paragraph 10.5 and
Table 11.3, Rule 7 if a member fails to complete the Individual Medical Readiness
requirements or provide documentation as required or directed.
10.3. Responsibilities for Medical Reassignment from the Ready to the Standby Reserve. (T-
2)
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10.3.1. MPF commanders or RIO Det/CCs personally review all reassignments and send case
files through command channels via secure/properly marked communications
10.3.2. Each reviewing official ensures the confidentiality of the case file.
10.3.3. The appropriate MPF section updates assignment limitation code “C” and deployment
availability code 41 for members in Ready Reserve and in the active section of Standby
Reserve.
10.3.4. The unit commander coordinates these assignments with the medical unit commander
or Human Immunodeficiency Virus designated physician (Human Immunodeficiency Virus
cases only) at the medical unit responsible for providing medical support to the wing. The RIO
Det/CC coordinates IMA/IR assignments with AFRC/SG.
10.3.5. The unit commander (if member is in a unit program) or RIO Det/CC (if member is in
an IMA/IR program) pursues involuntary reassignment action in compliance with paragraph
10.5 and Table 11.3 Rule 7. The memorandum recommending involuntary reassignment to
ARPC (Attachment 21) must also state “no non-mobility positions are available.”
10.3.6. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus only) The medical facility memorandum should
include all correspondence telling the unit commander or RIO Det/CC of Human
Immunodeficiency Virus test results and letters advising the member to contact the medical
facility for counseling. If the member does not acknowledge receiving the medical facility
letter, provide a copy of the certified mail receipt.
10.3.7. Return disapproved requests from any level to the unit commander or RIO Det/CC for
further action.
10.3.8. The unit commander/RIO Det/CC sends the case file through the local Staff Judge
Advocate, wing, or RSG, servicing MPF, and NAF (officers only) to AFRC/A1L for unit
personnel and AFRC/SG for IMA/IR personnel.
10.3.8.1. Case files include:
10.3.8.1.1. The member’s grade, name, and SSN (last 4).
10.3.8.1.2. Statement that no non-mobility positions are available.
10.3.8.1.3. Commander’s or RIO Det/CC’s memorandum notifying the member of
initiation of involuntary reassignment (Attachment 21)
10.3.8.1.4. Member’s memorandum acknowledging notification of initiation of
involuntary reassignment (Attachment 22) or evidence of notification attempts in
compliance with paragraph 10.5.
10.3.8.1.5. Member’s rebuttal, if provided.
10.3.8.1.6. Commander’s/RIO Det/CC’s memorandum to the approval authority
recommending involuntary reassignment (Attachment 26).
10.3.8.1.7. AF Form 422.
10.3.8.1.8. All medical facility correspondence.
10.3.8.1.9. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus cases only) Copy of Human
Immunodeficiency Virus-positive test results.
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10.3.8.1.10. Any letters of counseling.
10.3.8.1.11. Any other pertinent documentation.
10.3.8.2. AFRC/A1 (unit) or AFRC/SG (IMAs/IR) sends final disposition instructions to
the members unit or RIO Det/CC. If AF Form 422 is in the unit participation folder,
excused absence requests are not needed.
10.3.9. Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
10.3.9.1. Reassign members testing Human Immunodeficiency Virus positive to the
Standby Reserve, active section, only if the Ready Reserve cannot effectively employ
them.
10.3.9.2. AFRC/A1 (for unit members) or the RIO Det/CC (for IR members) makes this
determination on a case-by-case basis.
10.3.9.3. AFRC/A1L (for unit) or ARPC/DPA (for IMA/IR) updates the assignment in the
personnel data system.
10.3.9.4. The losing MPF (unit program) or RIO Det/CC (IR program) tells the member
of the new assignment and publishes orders with the following statement: “Do not reassign
member to the unit program without AFRC/A1 approval.” For the IR program, the RIO
Det/CC will inform the member of the assignment and ARPC/DPAA will publish the
orders with the following statement “Do not reassign member to the IR program with
AFRC/A1 approval.” Process assignment requests quickly to ensure the member’s due
process.
10.3.9.5. Members assigned to Standby Reserve may apply for non-mobility positions if:
10.3.9.5.1. A requirement exists.
10.3.9.5.2. He or she is otherwise qualified.
10.3.9.5.3. AFRC/SG medically certifies them for unit or IMA/IR affiliation.
10.3.9.6. Direct individuals wishing to join the AFR to the nearest reserve recruiter for
processing.
10.4. PALACE CHASE. Do not reassign a PALACE CHASE obligated member from the
Selected Reserve to ARPC without approval from AFPC/DP2STM. See AFI 36-3205 for
processing procedures. (T-2)
10.5. Involuntary Reassignments to ARPC. The unit commander (if member is in a unit
program) or RIO/CC (if member is in an IMA/IR program) will determine whether the member
meets all position, unit, or individual program requirements by examining and evaluating any
information received that indicates a member should be considered for involuntary reassignment.
(T-2)
10.5.1. Notification of Initiation of Involuntary Reassignment. If the commander or RIO
Det/CC determines grounds exist to warrant initiation of involuntary reassignment action, a
Memorandum Of Notification of initiation of involuntary reassignment action is sent to the
member (Attachment 21). The Memorandum of Notification must include:
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10.5.1.1. A description of all reasons for such action, to include identification of the
applicable narrative reasons listed in Table 11.3.
10.5.1.2. A statement that if the involuntary reassignment is approved, it will result in the
member’s involuntary reassignment to the IRR or Standby Reserve, whichever is
applicable.
10.5.1.3. Copies of all supporting documents. See paragraph 10.5.6 for handling
instructions for certain types of information.
10.5.1.4. An explanation of the member’s right to consult with appointed military legal
counsel at no cost or consult with civilian counsel of his or her choice, but at his or her own
expense.
10.5.1.5. A statement of the member’s right to submit statements or documents to be
considered in the disposition of the case.
10.5.1.6. A statement that within 24 hours after receipt of the Memorandum of
Notification the member must execute and return the memorandum for acknowledging
receipt of the Memorandum of Notification (Attachment 22).
10.5.1.7. A statement that failure to acknowledge receipt of the Memorandum of
Notification or to respond within 15 calendar days after receipt of the Memorandum of
Notification will constitute a waiver of rights, with the result that the case will be processed
based on the information available, and without further notice to the member.
10.5.1.8. For ARTs. A statement advising member of removal from his or her ART
position if approved for involuntary reassignment.
10.5.1.9. For members eligible to transfer to Retired Reserve. A statement of member’s
right to apply for transfer to Retired Reserve in lieu of involuntary reassignment.
10.5.2. Delivery of the Memorandum of Notification. When feasible, the Memorandum of
Notification should be personally delivered to the member. The delivering official obtains a
written acknowledgment of receipt of the Memorandum of Notification (Attachment 22). If
the member refuses to acknowledge receipt, the delivery official makes an annotation to that
effect on the receipt, including date and approximate time of actual delivery of the
Memorandum of Notification. The receipt is placed in the case file.
10.5.2.1. When personal delivery is not feasible, the Memorandum of Notification is sent
by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the member’s last known address. The
Memorandum of Notification is also sent by first class mail when attempts to deliver the
Memorandum of Notification by certified mail are unsuccessful (Attachment 23). An
equivalent form of notice may be used if such service by US mail is not available for
delivery to an address outside the US.
10.5.2.2. If the postal service returns the Memorandum of Notification without indicating
a more current address, file the returned envelope in the case file and request verification
of last permanent mailing address from the postmaster (Attachment 24). If an address
correction is received from the postmaster or if a returned envelope discloses a more current
address, update the record and send the Memorandum of Notification to the member at that
address as set forth in paragraph 10.5.2.1. The Affidavit of Service by Mail (Attachment
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25) is completed and filed in the case file when attempts to deliver the Memorandum of
Notification by certified and first class mail are unsuccessful.
10.5.3. Processing the Case File to the Approval Authority. The member is notified of
involuntary reassignment action IAW paragraphs 10.5.1 through 10.5.2.2. Members are
provided the opportunity to consult with legal counsel and submit statements or documents on
their behalf. The unit commander (Unit Program) or RIO Det/CC (IR Program) reviews
statements or documents if submitted by the member or counsel to determine whether or not
to continue involuntary reassignment action. If the unit commander (Unit Program) or RIO
Det/CC (IR program) elects to continue involuntary reassignment action, the commander or
RIO Det/CC recommends involuntary reassignment to the approval authority (Attachment
26). The case file is processed through the servicing Staff Judge Advocate and appropriate
chain of command to the approval authority listed in Table 11.3.
10.5.3.1. Legal Review. The servicing Staff Judge Advocate reviews the case for legal
sufficiency and provides finding and recommendations to the approval authority.
10.5.3.2. Approval Authority. The approval authority reviews the case ensuring it
properly substantiates all facts and determines appropriate action.
10.5.3.2.1. If involuntary reassignment is warranted, approve the case and notify the
member.
10.5.3.2.2. When involuntary reassignment is not warranted, notify the member and
close the case.
10.5.3.2.3. If administrative discharge is warranted, process IAW AFI 36-3209.
10.5.4. Processing Time Goals. Once involuntary reassignment action has been initiated, it is
usually in the best interest of both the member and the Air Force Reserve to process the cases
as expeditiously as possible. Commanders should monitor the effectiveness of involuntary
reassignment programs under their control to ensure cases are processed without undue delay.
10.5.5. When reassigning an IMA or participating Individual Ready Reservist for cause:
10.5.5.1. The RIO Det/CC, not to be delegated to a lower level of authority, sends the
reassignment request to ARPC/DPA along with the completed case file.
10.5.5.2. ARPC/DPA informs ARPC OPRs and the Reserve Accounting and Finance
Office of reassignment action to the Non-Affiliated Reserve Section-(NA or NB) for
discharge action. Case file is forwarded to ARPC/ DPT to begin tracking the case for
separation.
10.5.6. Reports Requiring Special Handling:
10.5.6.1. Handle reports furnished through the Air Force Office of Special Investigations
channels according to instructions in AFI 71-101 V1, Criminal Investigations, AFI 71-101
V2, Protective Service Matters, and AFI 71-101 V4, Counterintelligence.
10.5.6.2. Comply with the procedures in AFI 41-210, in handling or releasing reports of
medical examinations and physical or psychiatric evaluation.
10.5.6.3. Hold Defense Security Service reports that contain unfavorable information in
the member’s special security file as required by AFI 31-501.
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10.5.6.4. Refer to AFI 31-501 for guidance on protecting and safeguarding classified
information that may become part of discharge proceedings.
10.5.6.5. Handle reports furnished through the Inspector General channels according to
the instructions in AFI 90-301, Inspector General Complaints Resolution.
10.6. Voluntary Reassignments Within or from the Ready Reserve. Members request
reassignment by AF Form 1288 or a personal letter to the unit commander (unit program) or RIO
Det/CC (IR programs). The wing commander or equivalent (unit program), or RIO Det/CC (IR
programs) is the approval authority for voluntary requests for reassignment from the unit, IR
program. Any commander in the chain of command (unit program) or the RIO Det/CC (IR
programs) can disapprove a request for reassignment and must notify the member with the reasons
for disapproving the request. (T-3)
10.6.1. Approved requests for voluntary reassignment from the unit or IMA program must
have an effective date of change of strength accountability not earlier than 6 months from the
date requests are approved. (NOTE: Does not apply to the participating Individual Ready
Reserve program.) The 6-month projected effective date of change of strength accountability
requirement does not apply to the following transfers:
10.6.1.1. Transfers to any AD component.
10.6.1.2. Transfers to any AGR or Extended Active Duty tour.
10.6.1.3. Transfers within the unit program.
10.6.1.4. Transfers from the unit program to the IMA program.
10.6.1.5. Transfers within the IMA program.
10.6.1.6. Transfers from the IMA program to the unit program.
10.6.1.7. Transfers to the IRR based on elapsed ETS with remaining MSO.
10.6.2. Waiver of 6 Month Effective Date of Change of Strength Accountability Requirement.
The wing commander or equivalent (unit program) or ARPC/DPR (IMA program), if delegated
the authority, can waive the 6 month projected effective date of change of strength
accountability requirement.
10.6.3. Line IMA Colonel Reassignments. AF/REG must coordinate on any line IMA colonel
reassignment. A line IMA colonel with less than 1 year of satisfactory service in a position
requesting voluntary reassignment to a new position will require written justification from the
current RIO Det/CC and approval by AF/REG. EXCEPTION: Position has been transferred
or downgraded. (T-2)
10.7. Temporary Release from Participating in Reserve Training. Unit commanders or HQ
RIO/CC may grant a one-time release from Reserve training to non-prior service Airmen who have
completed IADT and have an unexpired MSO. The release may be as long as 30 months if reserve
training conflicts with a temporary non-military delay, religious missionary obligation, or the
member serves in the Peace Corps. (see Table 11.2, Rule 20). (T-3)
10.7.1. Reenlistment. Members must reenlist for the total time of the temporary release plus
the time left on their MSO.
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10.7.2. Release Request. Members must ask their unit commander or RIO Det/CC for release.
The application must include certification by the member’s employer, sponsor, or recognized
religious denomination that the obligation is valid and essential to the individual's career
development. If the basis of the request is to pursue higher education, the application must
include a statement from the school about the type of degree and graduation date.
10.7.3. Approval or Denial. Unit commanders or RIO Det/CCs inform the servicing MPF
(unit program) or ARPC/ DPA (IR program) whether they approve or deny the request.
10.7.3.1. The MPF (unit program) or ARPC/DPTSC (IR program) reenlists applicants per
AFI 36-2612. Discharge does not end the MSO.
10.7.4. Statement of Understanding. Before reenlistment, the member signs a Statement of
Under- standing and Agreement, showing the same enlistment period as the DD Form 4,
Enlistment/Reenlistment Document-Armed Forces of the United States.
10.7.4.1. Permanently attach this statement to the DD Form 4.
10.7.4.2. The MPF sends the DD Form 4, orders, and the member’s field record group to
AFPC/DPSIR within 5 days after reenlistment, and the health records group to Department
of Veterans Affairs, Record Management Center, 4800 Goodfellow, Bldg. 3, 2nd Floor, St
Louis MO 63120.
10.7.4.3. Reassign members according to Table 11.2 Rule 20.
10.7.5. End of Temporary Release. When the temporary obligation ends, members:
10.7.5.1. Immediately notify ARPC/DPTSC and report their addresses.
10.7.5.2. Are subject to the same assignment, training, and rules as all other non-prior
service obligated members.
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Chapter 11
IRR AND STANDBY ASSIGNMENTS
11.1. Military Service Obligation (MSO). The MSO is a statutory service requirement and the
basis for which a member may be involuntarily ordered to AD. The MSO starts when an individual
first attains military status. (T-2)
11.1.1. End of MSO. Discharge or complete severance from military status ends the MSO.
Discharge immediately followed by enlistment, re-enlistment, appointment, or re-appointment
to the Armed Forces does not end the MSO. Additional service after such discharge is counted
towards completing the MSO.
11.1.2. Void Enlistment or Appointment. A person whose enlistment or appointment is void
because of minority (underage) does not get an MSO. Service deemed honorable by the SAF
under a voided minority enlistment earns credit toward completing a MSO later, but does not
change the terms of later enlistment.
11.1.3. Time Served Prior to Commissioning. Prior to commissioning, time served as a service
academy cadet or midshipman, in an AFROTC financial assistance program, or in AFROTC
advanced training, counts towards the MSO of members concurrently in a reserve component.
However, once commissioned, the member’s 8-year MSO is restarted. EXCEPTION: An
officer appointed from AFROTC advance training (non-scholarship) shall have an MSO of 8
years from date of appointment minus any prior enlisted service before entering into AFROTC
advance training.
11.2. Individuals Reassigned to the IRR and Standby Reserve. Reassign members released
from AD and the Ready Reserve (including ANG members) to the IRR or the Standby Reserve
per Table 11.2 or 11.3. Participation and training are allowed only under the guidelines of AFI 36-
2254v1. (T-2)
11.3. Classification of IRR Sections. Members of the IRR are divided into several training
categories. These categories are grouped into 4 IRR sections: the Obligated Reserve Section, the
Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section, the Non-obligated Non-participation Ready Personnel
Section, and Special Professional Education and Stipend Programs. (T-2)
11.3.1. Obligated Reserve Section. This section includes two categories:
11.3.1.1. Obligated Reserve Section-RA is for members who have a remaining MSO.
Qualified Obligated Reserve Section-RA members may volunteer for participating Ready
Reserve positions.
11.3.1.1.1. Members who request transfers because of pregnancy or personal reasons,
such as job or school conflicts, IRR bonus recipients, and PALACE CHASE members
are assigned to the Obligated Reserve Section-RA until their MSO ends.
11.3.1.1.2. Assign individuals to the Non-Obligated Non-Participating Ready
Personnel Section when they complete their MSO, or while they await reassignment to
a participating program, or ETS. Eligible PALACE CHASE members may be
involuntarily reassigned to participating positions per Expeditionary Manpower
Management.
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11.3.1.2. Obligated Reserve Section-RC is for members with Extended Active Duty
commitments. The Obligated Reserve Section-RC includes officers who are:
11.3.1.2.1. Graduates of professional training programs on approved educational
delays.
11.3.1.2.1.1. Physicians released from AD for specialty training.
11.3.1.2.1.2. Appointed to any chaplain, judge advocate, or health services
program and awaiting Extended Active Duty orders.
11.3.1.2.1.3. AFROTC graduates on approved educational delays awaiting
Extended Active Duty orders.
11.3.1.2.1.4. Graduates of the Health Professions Scholarship Program awaiting
Extended Active Duty orders.
11.3.1.2.2. Enlisted members assigned to the Obligated Reserve Section-RC are:
11.3.1.2.2.1. In the college scholarship program or the professional officer course
of the AFROTC per AFI 36-2011, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, and
Military Personnel Data System shows they belong to a specific AFROTC
detachment and school.
11.3.1.2.2.2. Enlisted to attend the United States Air Force Academy per AFI 36-
3504, Disenrollment of United States Air Force Academy Cadets.
11.3.1.3. Reassign officers assigned to the Obligated Reserve Section who complete their
MSO to the Non-Obligated Non-Participating Ready Personnel Section, unless they:
11.3.1.3.1. Qualify for, volunteer for, or accept assignment to another Ready Reserve
position.
11.3.1.3.2. Meet the criteria for assignment to the Standby Reserve, or
11.3.1.3.3. Resign their commission.
11.3.2. Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section-MT. The Ready Reinforcement Personnel
Section-MT is an IRR section made up of line members, including reserve component and
prior service individuals who applied for SelRes positions and found no vacancies or when
other assignment options are not available or acceptable. Access individuals with no current
air component status to the OCONUS Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section only.
Individuals promoted to grades above major who lose their SelRes position may serve their
remaining obligation (3 years after the promotion effective date) in the Ready Reinforcement
Personnel Section. Members seeking colonel positions must notify AF/REG. Individuals who
lose their unit or IMA positions through no fault of their own also qualify for an Ready
Reinforcement Personnel Section assignment, if RIO Det/CC determines member is eligible.
Personnel entering the Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section must have an approved
training attachment. Upon receipt of the application, ARPC/ DPA will notify the RIO Det/CC
of initial designation of attachment. Non-line members may be accepted in similar centrally
managed points only programs. For changes to a training attachment after the initial
assignment, the member must follow the provisions in AFI 36-2633, The Air Force Reserve
Pre-trained Individual Program--Management and Utilization, and ARPC/DPAA must be
notified of any change in attachment.
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11.3.2.1. Members may stay in the Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section for only 3
years. Once assigned and attached, members must earn a minimum of 35 non-paid points
per year, 16 of which must be Inactive Duty Training / Active Duty for Training (see AFI
36-2254v1 for participation requirements). ARPC/DPAA may extend the 3 year maximum
upon a favorable recommendation from the unit of attachment and/or RIO Det/CC. Assign
individuals who have reached the maximum time in the Ready Reinforcement Personnel
Section with no retention waiver to the Non-Obligated Non-Participating Ready Personnel
Section or Obligated Reserve Section, as appropriate. Officers promoted to grades above
major are eligible for retirement and are mandatorily reassigned to a non-participating
status after completion of 3 satisfactory years.
11.3.2.2. Do not reassign to the Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section members whose
performance is substandard, or who have unsatisfactory participation. Consider Ready
Reinforcement Personnel Section assignments for individuals in the Inactive Status List
Reserve Section for the first time, on a case-by-case basis. Do not consider individuals
twice assigned to Inactive Status List Reserve Section for Ready Reinforcement Personnel
Section assignments.
11.3.2.3. Members assigned to the Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section who refuse a
SelRes assignment must send written justification to ARPC/DPAA. ARPC/DPAA
requests reassignment of the member to the Non-Obligated Non-Participating Ready
Personnel Section or Obligated Reserve Section, as appropriate, if justification is
insufficient.
11.3.2.4. For personnel living overseas, assignment depends on host-country Status of
Forces Agreement that permit military training including:
11.3.2.4.1. Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning.
11.3.2.4.2. Training attachment.
11.3.2.4.3. Other military training courses.
11.3.3. The Non-Obligated Non-Participating Ready Personnel Section-RD is made up of
officers and enlisted personnel without a MSO who qualify for duty worldwide, are
mobilization filler resources and is defined in AFI 36-2633.
11.3.3.1. Assign officers to the Non-Obligated Non-Participating Ready Personnel Section
when:
11.3.3.1.1. They complete their MSO while in the Obligated Reserve Section and do
not apply for and obtain participating Reserve assignments.
11.3.3.1.2. Strength adjustments or non-selection for indefinite Reserve status occur.
11.3.3.1.3. They do not meet requirements of participating Reserve assignments.
11.3.3.1.4. They receive waivers after release from Extended Active Duty per AFI 36-
3207 and are in transition.
11.3.3.1.5. They refuse a SelRes assignment while in the Ready Reinforcement
Personnel Section without sufficient justification or complete 3 years in the Ready
Reinforcement Personnel Section without transferring to a participating program or
getting an extension.
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11.3.3.1.6. They request reassignment from a SelRes assignment because of pregnancy
or personal reasons, such as job or school conflict, and they expect to return to the
SelRes.
11.3.3.1.7. They are twice passed over for promotion and received separation pay as
an officer on active duty.
11.3.3.1.8. They are regular commissioned officers who received a separation pay
entitlement.
11.3.3.2. Assign enlisted members to the Non-Obligated Non-Participating Ready
Personnel Section when:
11.3.3.2.1. They do not meet requirements of participating Reserve assignments per
AFI 36-2254 v1, Reserve Personnel Participation.
11.3.3.2.2. They receive IRR bonuses and have no MSO.
11.3.3.2.3. Reassignment to non-participating status occurs for any reason that does
not require reassignment to Standby Reserve.
11.3.3.2.4. Member fails to enroll in the appropriate PME within 6 months after being
assigned to a higher graded position.
11.3.3.2.5. Member fails to complete PME within the time limits prescribed by Air
Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning.
11.3.3.3. Discharge officers from the Non-Obligated Non-Participating Ready Personnel
Section if they do not get a participating assignment after 2 years (Sep Pay recipients after
3 years) unless they are eligible for a reserve retirement. Members eligible for a reserve
retirement are reassigned if they fail to participate for 1 year. A one-time waiver of this
requirement may be made by the SAF. Enlisted members are discharged upon ETS.
11.3.4. Special Professional Education and Stipend Program are members with an MSO, a
portion of which will be an active duty service commitment (ADSC) that must be served before
any Reserve obligation can be repaid. (T-0) Refer to AFI 41-110, Medical Healthcare
Professions Scholarship Programs, for program eligibility criteria, application and
participation process.
11.4. Classification of Standby Reserve Sections. NARS and the Inactive Status List Reserve
Section make up the Standby Reserve. Table 11.1 explains how to make assignments to the
Standby Reserve. Standby Reserve members may apply for reassignment to participating Ready
Reserve status or be assigned to the Obligated Reserve Section or Non-Obligated Non-
Participating Ready Personnel Section when the reason for assignment to the Standby Reserve no
longer exists. (T-2)
11.4.1. NARS is the active Standby Reserve and includes four categories: NARS-NA, NARS-
NB, NARS-NC, and NARS-ND.
11.4.1.1. NARS-NA members have no MSO, and:
11.4.1.1.1. Have a hardship (personal/community).
11.4.1.1.2. Are twice deferred officers, not in sanctuary, or
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11.4.1.1.3. Are pending discharge for cause.
11.4.1.2. NARS-NB members with an MSO and:
11.4.1.2.1. Meet the same criteria as NARS-NA sub-paragraphs under 11.4.1.1.
11.4.1.2.2. Are Key Employees.
11.4.1.2.3. Have Non-Military Delays/Religious Obligations.
11.4.1.2.4. May have requested assignment to the Standby Reserve. When they
complete their MSO, individuals are assigned to the Inactive Status List Reserve
Section to await reassignment to a participating program or ETS.
11.4.1.3. Non-Affiliated Reserve Section-NC members:
11.4.1.3.1. Are eligible for Reserve sanctuary.
11.4.1.3.2. Have 18 satisfactory years for retirement and may stay up to 3 years after
their transfer from active status.
11.4.1.3.3. Have 19 satisfactory years for retirement and may stay up to 2 years after
their transfer from active status. NOTE: Do not keep members in NARS-NC, who
have 20 satisfactory years for paid retirement. Individuals may participate only for
non-pay points through Air Force Institute for Advanced Distributed Learning courses
or training attachments.
11.4.1.4. The Non-Affiliated Reserve Section-ND includes reservists with or without an
MSO who:
11.4.1.4.1. Are key employees, or appointed or elected officials.
11.4.1.4.2. Have requested assignment to continue participation. NOTE: These
reservists must participate for non-pay points through training attachments or be
reassigned.
11.4.2. The Inactive Status List Reserve Section-RB.
11.4.2.1. The Inactive Status List Reserve Section-RB, the Inactive Standby Reserve,
consists of:
11.4.2.1.1. Members without an MSO who live or work in foreign countries where the
Status of Forces Agreement prohibits Ready Reservists.
11.4.2.1.2. Dual Status officers.
11.4.2.1.3. Members who accepted separation pay from AD after 3 years in the Non-
Obligated Non-Participating Ready Personnel Section.
11.4.2.1.4. Members who have 20 satisfactory years for paid Reserve retirement but
did not meet AFI 36-2254 v1 participation requirements. Do not reassign these
members to a participating assignment without a waiver.
11.4.2.1.5. Members who are on the Active Duty List, twice passed over for promotion
and receive separation pay.
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11.4.2.2. Reserve officers generally remain assigned to the Inactive Status List Reserve
Section for 3 years after which time they should be discharged. The following is the criteria
used for screening:
11.4.2.2.1. 3 years in the Inactive Status List Reserve Section.
11.4.2.2.2. An officer’s AFSC on the Wartime Critical Military Skills List with the
date assigned to the MPF (DT-ASG-MPF) plus 7 years or effective date of change of
strength accountability to Inactive Status Reserve Section (ISLRS) plus 3 years
(whichever is latest).
11.4.2.2.3. The Mandatory Separation Date has expired.
11.4.2.3. Give officers who do not qualify for retention in the Inactive Status List Reserve
Section the following options:
11.4.2.3.1. Apply for transfer to the Retired Reserve if eligible. See AFI 36-3209.
11.4.2.3.2. Take a participating Ready Reserve assignment, if eligible.
11.4.2.3.3. Resign their commission.
Table 11.1. Military Service Obligation.
R U
L
E
A
B
C
If the member initially
became a member of an
Armed Force
And is a
Then the MSO is
1
On or after 10 August 1955 in
a Reserve component upon
completing an officer training
program and serving 3 to 6
months Active Duty for
Training in lieu of 2 or more
years Extended Active Duty
Male officer (before his 26th
birthday)
8 years.
2
On or after 1 February 1978 in
a Reserve component after
completing an officer training
program and serving 3 to 6
months Active Duty for
Training instead of 2 or more
years Extended Active Duty
Female officer (before her 26th
birthday)
8 years.
3
Between 10 August 1955 and
10 November 1979
EXCEPTIONS: those
members covered in block 1
Male, officer or enlisted
(before his 26th birthday)
6 years.
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4
Between 1 February 1978 and
10 November 1979
EXCEPTIONS: those
members covered in block 2
Female, officer or enlisted
(before her 26th birthday)
6 years.
5
On or after 11 November 1979
and through 31 May 1984
EXCEPTIONS: those
members covered in blocks 1
and 2 (see Note).
Male or female, officer or
enlisted, regardless of age
6 years.
6
On or after 1 June 1984
Male or female, officer or
enlisted, regardless of age
8 years.
NOTE: Between 1 October 1979 and 31 May 1984, if an enlisted member entered through the
Delayed Enlistment Program, MSO began upon entry on AD.
Table 11.2. Reassignments to the Ready Reserve and Standby Reserve. (Use Rule 1 if the
reason for reassignment is not precisely defined in another rule).
R
U L
E
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
If the reason for
reassignment is
And
member
is
obligated,
assign to
Reserve
Section
And
member
is non-
obligated,
assign to
Reserve
Section
Use AAR
And award
assignment
availability
code and
date
Approval
authority
unit
Approval
authority for
IR program
1
Volunteer for
reassignment to
ARPC
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
RU
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
2
Military skills not
utilized
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
3K
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
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3
Lack of skill
training
(hands on training)
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
SL
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
4
Conflict within unit
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
SM
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
5
Promotion
stagnation
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
SN
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
6
Lack of recognition
or awards
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
SO
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
7
Excessive outside
demands for
continued
participation
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
SP
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
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8
Quality of life in the
AF Reserve was not
what I expected
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
SQ
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
9
Misled about AFSC
responsibilities/duti
es
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
Specialized
Training
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
10
Excessive mission
demands
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
SU
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
11
Excessive ancillary
training
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
SV
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
12
Career
dissatisfaction
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
SW
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
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13
Lack of civilian
employer support
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
SX
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
14
Conflict with
civilian school
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
QI
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
15
Conflict with
civilian
employment
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
QJ
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
16
Conflict with family
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
QK
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
17
Civilian airline
industry
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
QL
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
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18
Personal or
community
hardship (see Note
1)
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
NB
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
NA
R6-personal
R9-
community
SP (24
months)
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
(IRR)
19
Ministry studies
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
NB
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
NA
RN
SS (1 year)
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
(IRR)
20
Temporary
nonmilitary delay,
religious obligation,
or Peace Corps
(enlisted only)
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
NB
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
NA
RX
SG (30
months)
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
(IRR)
21
Change of residence
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
R5
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
22
Pregnant member
requests
reassignment
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
R4
81
(determined
by delivery
date)
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
23
Sanctuary member
not retained in
SelRes assignment
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
NC
RR
ARPC/DPT
TS
ARPC/DPTT
S
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Member has 20
satisfactory years of
service for paid
Reserve retirement
but requested
reassignment
Inactive
Status List
Reserve
Section-
RB
SE
SQ
(indefinite)
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
25
Elected or
appointed official
(see paragraph
8.16.1.)
NB or ND
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section
RB
Inactive
Status List
Reserve
Section-
RB
Or
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
ND
RI
SN
(indefinite)
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
26
Key employee (see
paragraph 8.16.)
NB or ND
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section
RB
Inactive
Status List
Reserve
Section-
RB
Or
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
ND
RJ
SM
(indefinite)
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
27
Twice deferred for
Reserve promotion
awaiting discharge
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
NB
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
NA
RG
SE
(indefinite)
ARPC/DPT
TS
ARPC/DPTT
S
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28
Refused SelRes
assignment or
completed 3 years
in Ready
Reinforcement
Personnel Section
without transferring
to the SelRes or
getting a waiver
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
RC
NA
ARPC/DPA
29
Reassignment
within
ARPC
RO
ARPC use
only
NA
ARPC use
only
30
ETS expired,
member has
remaining MSO or
Air Reserve
commitment
Obligated
Reserve
Section-
RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
SJ
Wing CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
31a
General officer
moved out of
general officer billet
(see paragraph
9.4.3.)
Inactive
Status List
Reserve
Section-
RB
RE
AF/RE
AF/RE
31b
Colonel moved out
of general officer
billet (see paragraph
9.4.3.)
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
RE
AF/RE
AF/RE
32
Member completed
MSO and if
enlisted, has a
current contractual
agreement (for
example IRR Bonus
Program) or Air
Reserve
Commitment
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participati
ng Ready
Personnel
Section-
RD
RY
Wing/CC
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
NOTE:
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1. Member sends documentary evidence from at least two impartial sources that member’s
family or community would suffer hardships greater than those reservists called to Extended
Active Duty experience. On approval (if eligible and they apply), member transfers to the
Standby Reserve, Retired Reserve, or is discharged.
Table 11.3. Involuntary Reassignments to ARPC
R U
L
E
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
If the reason
for
reassignment
is
And
member is
obligated,
assign to
Reserve
Section
And
member is
non-
obligated,
assign to
Reserve
Section
Use
assignment
action
reason
And award
availability
code and
date
Approval
authority
unit
Approval
authority
IMA/IR
1
Failure to
report
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
Q1
Wing/CC
RIO Det/CC
2
Failure to
obtain unit of
attachment
agreement
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
R3
NA
RIO Det/CC
3
Failure to
meet Air
Force
Standards
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
RK
SQ
(indefinite)
AFRC/A1
RIO Det/CC
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4
Unsatisfactor
y fitness
program
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
SA
SQ
(indefinite)
(see Note 1)
Wing/CC
RIO Det/CC
(see Note 3)
5
Failure to
acquire
appropriate
skill level/
refuses
mandatory
tech schools,
refuses or
fails to
complete
required PME
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
SB
SQ
(indefinite)
Wing/CC
RIO Det/CC
6
Failure to
meet military
conduct
standards
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
SC
SQ
(indefinite)
(see Note 1)
AFRC/A1
RIO Det/CC
(see Note 1)
7
Failure to
comply with
requirement
for Reserve
Component
Physical
Health
Assessment
or Individual
Medical
Readiness
requirements
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
RZ
PE
(indefinite)
Wing/CC or
equivalent
AFRC/SG
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Disqualified
for aviation
service
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
SD
SQ
(indefinite)
Wing/CC or
equivalent
AFRC/SG
9
IMA in
process for or
under
consideration
for discharge
for negative
or security
reason
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-NB
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
NA
SI
RB (6
months)
NA
ARPC/DPA
10
Member has
20
satisfactory
years of
service for
paid
retirement
and fails to
earn points
needed for
retention
Inactive
Status List
Reserve
Section- RB
RT
SF
Wing
commander
or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
ARPC/
DPAPP
ARPC/ DPAR
(IRR)
11
Family care
not satisfied
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-NB
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
NA
RP
AFRC/A1
RIO Det/CC
12
Unsatisfactor
y participant
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
RA
R3
Wing/CC or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
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13
loss of or
failure to
obtain
security
clearance
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
SF
(see Note 1)
Wing/CC or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
(see Note 1)
14
Member has
been
promoted
above the
grade of
major and
loses SelRes
position (see
Note 2)
MT or MX
(see
paragraphs
11.3.2.)
MT or MX
(see
paragraphs
11.3.2.)
RU
TB
Wing CC or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
15
Unit
deactivated,
relocated, or
manpower
authorization
changed and
member
declines/fails
to accept
reassignment
or retraining
to a SelRes
position and
forfeits
Reserve
Transition
Assistance
Program
benefits.
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
RE
Wing/CC or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
16
Member is
surplus to
requirements
(overage) (see
Note 2)
(paragraph
8.7.8.2.)
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
RF
Wing/CC or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
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Reservist not
immediately
available
(whereabouts
unknown),
missing
person (not
Missing In
Action)
Obligated
Reserve
Section-RA
Non-
Obligated
Non-
Participatin
g Ready
Personnel
Section-RD
RL
SD
(indefinite)
Wing/CC or
equivalent
RIO Det/CC
18
Member
being
processed for
medical
reason
including
Human
Immunodefici
ency Virus
test
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section- NB
Non-
Affiliated
Reserve
Section-
NA
SH
RC (6
months)
AFRC/A1
AFRC/SG
NOTES:
1. See paragraph 10.1 for propriety of assignments to ARPC and paragraph 10.5 for
involuntary reassignment procedures. Use only when discharge is deemed inappropriate.
2. Use when overage/overgrade waiver is withdrawn or not renewed and member is surplus to
manning requirements.
3. See AFI 36-2905.
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Chapter 12
MANAGEMENT OF THE FULL-TIME SUPPORT PROGRAM
12.1. Full-Time Support Purpose. Assigns responsibilities, provides guidance, and establishes
procedures for developing and managing the Full-Time Support program to the AFR.
12.1.1. The AFR will maintain a cadre of Full-Time Support personnel consisting of RegAF
personnel, AGR personnel, ARTs (dual-status), and other Federal civilian employees.
12.1.2. The Full-Time Support personnel are responsible for preparation and administration
of policies and regulations to organize, administer, recruit, instruct, train or support the AFR
IAW Title 10 USC §10211, Authorized Strengths: Reserve Officers on Active Duty or on Full-
time national Guard Duty for Administration of the Reserves or the National Guard, §10216,
Military Technicians (dual status), §12310, Reserves: for Organizing, Administering, etc.,
Reserve Components, DoDI 1205.18, HAF MD 1-42, Chief of Air Force Reserve (CAFR), and
AFMD11, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC).
12.2. Full-Time Support General Information. There are a number of policies and procedures
which apply to Full-Time Support personnel management. Exceptions and/or deviations from
policies and procedures must be properly coordinated and may only be authorized by the Chief of
Air Force Reserve, the deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve, the Commander of Air Force
Reserve Command, or the Vice-Commander of Air Force Reserve Command. (T-2)
12.3. Functional Responsibilities.
12.3.1. The Chief of Air Force Reserve:
12.3.1.1. Manages an Full-Time Support program and structure which supports mission
requirements and provides the applicable allocation and mix of Full-Time Support
personnel to achieve readiness and meet deployment requirements.
12.3.1.2. Ensures all Full-Time Support positions that do not require military Full-Time
Support personnel are filled by Federal civilians.
12.3.1.3. Conducts an annual review of the utilization of Full-Time Support members and
accomplishes the reporting requirements established in 10 USC §8038(f), Office of Air
Force Reserve: Appointment of Chief, (T-0).
12.3.1.4. Ensures the skill requirements of the civilian and military positions of ARTs are
compatible, and ensures that AGR members are assigned to validated Reserve positions
that are compatible with their military grade and skill codes.
12.3.1.5. Ensures Full-Time Support personnel are provided career opportunities,
applicable to the category of employment, for promotion, career progression, retention,
education, and professional development consistent with this Instruction and strength
limitations.
12.3.2. Plans, Programs and Requirements Directorate (AF/REX):
12.3.2.1. Manages the manpower and programming of Full-Time Support end-strength
and ensures authorizations and requirements across all organizations are updated in the
Manpower Programming and Execution System (MPES).
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12.3.2.2. Ensures processing of new Full-Time Support requirements for validation,
approval, and funding. Supports gaining organizations in the development and
documentation of new Full-Time Support requirements.
12.3.2.3. Provides controlled grade allocations for each FY IAW congressional mandates.
12.3.2.4. Programs all Full-Time Support end-strength changes in the AF Future Years
Defense Program.
12.3.2.5. Provides AFR manpower validation (new and existing), oversight, and execution
to ensure Full-Time Support authorizations meet and sustain AFR force requirements.
12.3.3. Office of the Air Force Reserve Directorate of Personnel (AF/REP):
12.3.3.1. Develops AFR personnel policies to provide the strategic guidance to the
execution of Full-Time Support programs.
12.3.3.2. Coordinates with AFRC/A1 to provide personnel expertise on the interpretation
of AFR personnel policies.
12.3.4. Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and
Services (AFRC/A1):
12.3.4.1. Provides personnel expertise and support in integrating AFR personnel policies
into the Full-Time Support program.
12.3.4.2. Facilitates personnel actions impacting Full-Time Support personnel and
distribution of all A1 guidance and released to AFRC Manpower and Personnel Flights .
12.3.5. Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Civilian Personnel Division (AFRC/A1C)
provides oversight of civilian personnel policies, rules and regulations for the ART workforce
12.3.6. Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command Manpower, Organization and Resources
Division (AFRC/A1M) provides AFRC manpower validation (new and existing), oversight,
and execution of HQ AFRC and all AFRC DRUs/Primary Subordinate Units / FOAs.
12.3.7. Manpower and Personnel Flights and Commander’s Support Staff:
12.3.7.1. Provides personnel service to assigned Full-Time Support personnel.
12.3.7.2. Maintains and provides necessary administrative management of all personnel
source documents and disposition.
12.3.8. Commander or Equivalent (Equivalents = Directors of staff organizations):
12.3.8.1. Commanders, or equivalents, are responsible for, but not limited to: coordination
on curtailment actions; recommendation for promotion, demotion and continuation;
initiation of involuntary curtailments (see Attachment 28), Management Directed
Reassignments and manpower actions.
12.3.9. Members are responsible for maintaining a current security clearance; acquiring and/or
maintaining the skill level commensurate with assigned grade and AFSC for military and/or
civilian; and completing Professional Military Education/Development (PME/D)
commensurate with grade.
12.4. Determining the status requirement of Full-Time Support positions. (See Attachment
33) (T-2)
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12.4.1. Military Essential and Inherently Governmental: Military essential positions directly
contribute to the prosecution of war (combat or direct combat support), are military by law, or
are military by custom or tradition. Full-Time Support positions determined to be military
essential shall be AGRs, ARTs or AC personnel. Inherently governmental positions are those
that are so intimately related to the public interest as to mandate performance by government
personnel. These activities require the exercise of discretion in applying government authority,
the use of value judgment in making decisions on behalf of the government, or obligation of
funds/entitlements. Full-Time Support positions determined not to be military essential shall
generally be civilian if the work is inherently governmental and contractor if not inherently
governmental, in accordance with AF policy and guidance on using contractor personnel.
Military essential and inherently governmental activities are defined in AFI 38-203,
Commercial Activities Program and Office of the Management and Budget (OMB) Circular
No. A-76, Performance of Commercial Activities, dated 29 May 03.
12.4.1.1. RegAF: Military Full-Time Support shall be RegAF where RegAF expertise is
required. RegAF positions provide advice, liaison, management, administration, training,
and support to the Reserve. There is a ceiling and floor on RegAF end-strength so
additional positions cannot be created.
12.4.1.2. DoDI 1205.18, implements specific statutes concerning Federal Civilians,
Military Technicians (dual status) and AGRs. These statutes provide specific limitations
and permissions concerning the duties of ARTs and AGRs. ARTs also have the additional
primary duty of maintenance and repair of supplies or equipment issued to the Selected
Reserve or the armed forces. However, a significant array of additional duties may be
performed so long as they do not interfere with performance of primary duties. Planning
and validation of ART or AGR positions requires consultation with Title 10 USC §10216,
§10211, §12310, as applicable. Title 5 USC §§2101 to 11001.
12.4.1.2.1. ART/AGR Additional Duties: A non-inclusive list of ART and AGR
additional duties includes the following:
12.4.1.2.1.1. Supporting operations or missions assigned in whole or in part to their
unit.
12.4.1.2.1.2. Supporting operations or missions performed or to be performed by
a unit composed of elements from more than one component of the technician’s
armed force; or a joint forces unit that includes one or more units of the technician’s
component; or a member of the technician’s component whose reserve component
assignment is in a position in an element of the joint forces unit.
12.4.1.2.1.3. Instructing or training in the United States or the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico or possessions of the United States of active-duty members of the
armed forces.
12.4.1.2.2. If a military Full-Time Support position is outside the United States, or its
territories, it will in most cases be filled by an AGR. Status of Forces Agreements
should be reviewed to determine if an ART is allowed. Consult with the servicing Staff
Judge Advocate when determining whether it is appropriate to fill an overseas position
with an ART.
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12.4.1.2.3. Many Full-Time Support positions entail duties that could be undertaken
by either an AGR or an ART. The appropriate status for the Full-Time Support will be
determined by conducting a Business Case Analysis to review the requirements of the
position. (See Attachment 34)
12.4.1.3. ARTs are by definition Federal civilian employees who are required to maintain
membership in the Selected Reserve as a condition of employment. Therefore, reference
to an ART is normally a reference to a federal civilian employee in his or her civilian status.
ARTs in their military status are treated as any other Traditional Reservist.
12.4.1.3.1. ARTs shall be exempt from any requirement for reductions in DoD civilian
personnel and shall be reduced only as a direct result of military force structure
reductions. (Reference: DoDI 1205.18).
12.4.1.3.2. Unit Membership Requirement for ARTs. ARTs are required as a
condition of employment to maintain membership in the unit of the Selected Reserve
by which employed; or a unit of the Selected Reserve that the ART is employed to
support.
12.4.1.3.2.1. Exceptions:
12.4.1.3.2.1.1. ARTs who are employed in an area other than the AFR unit
program; however the number of these positions is limited by law.
12.4.1.3.2.1.2. ARTs can be discretionarily continued in their civilian position
for a period up to 12 months following the loss of membership in the Selected
Reserve if it is determined that the loss of membership was not due to the failure
of that individual to meet military standards.
12.4.1.3.3. An ART may be retained until no later than 30 days after becoming eligible
for an unreduced annuity and becoming 60 years of age, if Selected Reserve
membership is lost as the result of a combat-related disability (as defined in Title 10
USC §1413a, Combat-Related Special Compensation). Civil Service Retirement
System or Federal Employee Retirement System are inconsequential to being retained,
currently Federal Employee Retirement System is 1 year for non-dual status technician.
12.4.1.3.4. Deferral of Mandatory Separation. ARTs who continue to meet the
requirements for dual status are permitted to continue to serve beyond a mandatory
removal date for officers, and any applicable maximum years of service limitation, until
the military technician (dual status) reaches age 60 and attains eligibility for an
unreduced annuity (as defined in Title 10 USC §10218(c), Army and Air Force Reserve
technicians: conditions for retention; mandatory retirement under civil service laws).
12.4.1.4. AGRs. AGRs are members of the Selected Reserve that are ordered to extended
active duty at the seat of government (or office that exercises its authority to govern), and
at headquarters responsible for reserve affairs (Title 10 USC §10211 for officers, Title 10
USC §12310 for enlisted ) or elsewhere within the Air Force (Title 10 USC §12310) to
serve as advisors on AFR policy and guidance, or otherwise support the AFR.
12.4.1.4.1. While serving as an AGR, a member continues to be eligible for promotion
as a reservist, if otherwise qualified.
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12.4.1.4.2. Training. An AGR may be provided training consistent with training
provided to other members on active duty, as the Secretary of the Air Force sees fit.
12.4.1.4.3. Military Full-Time Support responsible for the recruitment of personnel for
the AFR having a SDI of 83R (officer) or 8R (enlisted) are required to be AGRs.
12.4.1.4.4. An AGR serves as an additional member of any staff with which he or she
is serving, subject to the limitations imposed by law.
12.4.1.4.5. AFR Full-Time Support Medical, JAG and Chaplain. Judge advocates,
chaplains, medical officers, dental officers, veterinary officers, medical service
officers, nurses and biomedical science officers providing full-time support shall be
AGR officers.
12.4.1.4.6. All AGR personnel shall be counted against authorized Selected Reserve
end-strengths as authorized by the Congress each year and against congressional
authorizations for the grades of E-8, E-9, O-4, O-5, and O-6.
12.4.2. Centralized administrative and operational headquarters and support functions shall
use Full-Time Support personnel consistent with Reserve readiness requirements, DoD
manpower determination requirements, applicable laws, and fiscal and manpower constraints
to ensure efficient and cost-effective manning levels while maximizing unit readiness.
12.4.3. Supervisory authority for Full-Time Support members shall correspond to military
operational lines of authority unless otherwise specified.
12.5. Exceptions to Status Determinations. Utilizing a Full-Time Support status other than
directed above requires approval of AF/RE through the Career Management Board. The requestor
shall prepare a business case analysis to justify exceptions. Justification shall include the mission
impact of not utilizing the directed status. (T-1)
12.5.1. Business cases shall be submitted to AF/REXX for any positions in RE or above the
MAJCOM and to AFRC/A1M for positions within AFRC and its subordinate units. More
details on developing a business case analysis while utilizing the Full-Time Support decision
tree are located at Attachment 34. An AGR, versus an ART, may be required if a position
requires a significant amount of time in a work week in military status for any of the following:
12.5.1.1. Law of Armed Conflict (Operational Law).
12.5.1.2. Active Component Command (Command and Doctrine).
12.5.1.3. Uniform Code of Military Justice Authority (Military Justice).
12.5.1.4. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Work Law (Labor Law).
12.5.1.5. Combatant Command (COCOM) requirements. NOTE: These compelling
reasons do not automatically require AGR status but require a legal and/or personnel office
review and opinion on a case-by-case basis that will be part of the business case analysis.
12.6. Special Categories of Full-Time Support Personnel.
12.6.1. Liaison Officers (LNOs). The AFR Liaison Officers are Subject Matter Experts
(SMEs) and the day-to-day link between AFR functionals and SMEs and the AC organization
for the purpose of facilitating SME communications between both organizations. Liaison
Officers work in organizations at the tactical or transactional levels. See Attachment 29 for
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communication roles and Attachment 34 on conducting a business case analysis to determine
appropriate Full-Time Support status for the position. (T-2)
12.6.1.1. Liaison Officers are assigned to and rated by an AFR organization, but seated
within an AC organization. If deemed appropriate by both organizations, the rating chain
may also follow guidance provided in AFI 36-2406 regarding different AF components.
12.6.1.2. Roles and Responsibilities of Liaison Officers include acting as a communication
conduit between AFR SMEs and Functional and the AC organization; educating AC
organization on functional specific reserve capabilities, concerns, and equities; advising
SMEs and Functionals on highlights and subject matter interest items from AC
organization; ensuring reach back to the AFR.
12.6.1.3. AFR and the AC organization will have a Memorandum of Agreement (see
Attachments 30 and 31) outlining how an LNO fits into the organization where he or she
is working while still being connected to the AFR. Liaison Officers may provide support,
as needed, to Mobilization Assistants MAs assigned to their AC organization.
12.6.1.4. If agreed to by both organizations involved, Liaison Officers may be utilized at
OSD, Joint Staff, HAF, SAF, MAJCOMs, COCOMs, NAFs, FOAs, DRUs, schools and
other agencies when deemed appropriate and approved by RE or AFRC.
12.6.1.5. Geographically separated Liaison Officers will fall into an operating location
structure as outlined in Attachment 32.
12.6.2. Reserve Advisors. The Reserve Advisor is the focal point for communication and
collaboration between AFR leadership, functional, and SMEs and the AC organization for the
purpose of facilitating corporate communication for both organizations. Reserve Advisors
work in organizations that have strategic vision or impact on the AFR. See Attachment 34 on
BCAs to determine appropriate Full-Time Support status for the position. (T-2)
12.6.2.1. Reserve Advisors are assigned to and rated by the AC organizations where they
are working.
12.6.2.2. Roles and responsibilities of Reserve Advisors include being a communication
conduit between AFR and AC leadership, AFR and AC functionals and SMEs; educating
AC organization on Reserve capabilities, needs, and equities; advising AFR on initiatives,
highlights and special interest items from AC organization; and ensuring reach back to
AFR.
12.6.2.3. If the requirement for an Reserve Advisor is agreed to by both AFR and AC,
Reserve Advisors may be utilized at OSD, Joint Staff, HAF, SAF, MAJCOMs, COCOMs,
NAFs, FOAs, DRUs, schools and other agencies when deemed appropriate and approved
by RE.
12.7. Managing Full-Time Support personnel.
12.7.1. Full-Time Support programs, applicable to the category of personnel concerned, shall
provide the opportunity for promotion, career progression, retention, education, and
professional development, consistent with DoD military and civilian personnel policies. (T-2)
12.7.2. Career programs should be structured to provide for both the civilian and military
career needs of Full-Time Support personnel, as applicable. (T-2)
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12.7.3. Senior Leadership Development. The AFR deliberately manages Key, Command and
Joint and Key Strategic positions. (T-2)
12.7.3.1. Deliberately Managed: Members agree to allow the Command to manage their
career based on the needs of the AFR with vectors provided by the Development Team
(DT) and mentor/senior leader’s/commander’s support. If identified on a Key Personnel
Listing, these members are given priority consideration for Key, Command and Joint
positions. They are also given priority consideration for core and developmental positions,
if not on Key Personnel Listing, and DE follow-on assignments. Members agree to
education, training, and experiential opportunities based on the needs of the AFR.
12.7.3.1.1. Assumptions. Member may receive a management-directed assignment.
If member declines management-directed assignment it may result in member no
longer being deliberately managed.
12.7.3.1.2. Key, Command and Joint, Key Strategic and Term AGR Positions:
Members who accept tours for Key, Command and Joint, or Key Strategic (O-5 and
below) positions will have orders approved for a term of 3 years, unless otherwise
specified. AGRs in these positions will not meet an AGR Review Board unless they
receive an approved extension to their order which takes them to 4 to 5 years of
continuous service in the AGR program.
12.7.3.1.3. Promotion. Being deliberately managed does not imply promotion.
12.7.3.1.4. Voluntarily Assigned: Officers manage their career through their Officer
Development Plan and vectors provided by the DT and mentors, senior leader and
commanders. Enlisted members manage their career through their Enlisted
Development Plan and subsequent vectors provided by their leadership/mentor and DT.
12.7.4. Senior Developmental Education and Legislative Fellowships. Follow-on
assignments for individuals selected for DE or Fellowships should be considered, and if
possible identified before an individual is selected for DE or a fellowship if the follow on
assignment must be full-time. The assignment must be to a valid position on the unit manning
document. (T-2)
12.8. The AGR Program. This section identifies the responsibilities for the AGR program and
establishes procedures for administering the program, identifies applicable Air Force directives
supporting it, specifies eligibility and selection criteria and provides career management direction.
It also provides guidance for developing and managing a career program for AFR AGR personnel.
The AGR program shall be administered as a career program that may lead to an AD retirement
after attaining the required years of active federal military service IAW DoDI 1205.18. (T-0)
12.8.1. Assignment and Requirement Guidance. AGRs are AFR members voluntarily ordered
to active duty to participate in preparing and administering policies and regulations as well as
assist in organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, training and support to the AFR as
governed by 10 USC §10211, §12301(d) and §12310. Agencies of assignment will submit
requests IAW AFI 38-201, Management of Manpower Requirements and Authorizations, AGR
Requirements, to establish or change positions, including number, grade, AFSC and
organizational placement through their appropriate organizational manpower channels.
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12.9. AGR Assignment Eligibility Requirements. An individual must meet all appropriate
medical standards as set out in AFI 48-123, AFI 36-2005, AFI 36-2101. Applicants should meet
the entry-level AFSC qualification criteria as outlined in Air Force Officer Classification Directory
and Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory, for the duty AFSC compatible with the position.
(T-2)
12.9.1. Grade, AFSC and Skill Level Relationship for AGR Assignments. Exceptions to
policy will be approved by AF/REP, ARPC/DPAA or AF/REG with coordination/concurrence
from the Career Field Manager.
12.9.1.1. Enlisted personnel must possess the advertised AFSC and be equal to or no less
than one grade and skill level below the advertised position as shown in Table 8.1.
12.9.1.2. Officer personnel will possess the AFSC and be equal to or not less than one
grade below the authorized grade of the advertised position.
12.9.2. Retraining. The intent of the AGR program is to assess fully qualified individuals.
Retraining will be considered on a case-by-case basis as the mission dictates pending AFRC
FAM concurrence. Failure to complete retraining IAW applicable regulatory guidance is
grounds for removal from the AGR program.
12.9.2.1. Members approved for retraining may incur an AFR service commitment IAW
Air Force Reserve Command Instruction (AFRCI) 36-2102, Air Force Reserve Service
Commitment Date Program upon completion of training.
12.9.2.2. Members who are retrained subsequent to an AGR assignment must complete an
AF Form 3920, Request for Reservist Voluntary Training, prior to assignment to a position
and before orders can be published. AFI 36-2101, provides additional guidance on AFSC
classification issues for all AF personnel.
12.9.3. Voluntary Enlisted Demotion. IAW AFI 36-2502, an enlisted member may accept a
voluntary grade demotion (not below the grade of Staff Sergeant) to qualify for a position with
an authorized grade below what they currently hold. Acceptance of demotion must be in
writing and included in the assignment application package.
12.9.4. Retainability for an AGR Assignment. Enlisted personnel must obtain sufficient
retainability to fulfill an AGR assignment.
12.9.5. Fitness Standards. Applicants must meet current AF fitness standards IAW AFI 36-
2905.
12.9.6. Security Clearance. Assigned organizations and individual AGRs are responsible for
maintaining current security clearances. As a minimum, a secret clearance, or the ability to
obtain a secret clearance, is required for entry into the AGR program.
12.9.6.1. AGRs who are selected for a follow-on AGR assignment must have a current
security clearance or have initiated a periodic reinvestigation prior to receiving new AGR
assignment order.
12.9.6.2. If an applicant is accepted for a position requiring a TS security clearance, but
does not hold a clearance at the TS level, the member must initiate a security clearance
update once they have been gained to the position requiring the higher level security
clearance.
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12.9.7. Medical Requirements. Applicants selected for an initial AGR assignment must meet
the medical standards as outlined in AFI 48-123, prior to assignment..
12.9.7.1. Applicants with exceptional family members should follow the guidance
outlined in Chapter 2. Applicants with dependents requiring EFMP services must contact
the EFMP coordinator at the losing location for coordination at the gaining location.
12.9.7.2. The appropriate reserve medical unit or AFRC/SGO in the absence of a gaining
reserve medical unit, will certify medical evaluations for active military or prior service
applicants applying for initial AGR positions as long as no disqualifying medical
conditions are present. The Chief, Aerospace Medicine of the supporting reserve medical
unit or AFRC/SGO will certify the appropriate medical documentation. If applicable, a
memorandum from the gaining commander or equivalent is required stating his or her
willingness to accept an individual’s physical restrictions.
12.9.7.3. AFRC/SG is the certification/waiver authority for all applicants with no service
affiliation, disqualifying medical conditions, or current/previous assignment limitation
code C status. All requests for waivers shall be included with the submitted package.
12.9.7.4. Applicants who are selected for an AGR assignment and are currently assigned
to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) will process through their local AFR recruiter. The
applicant shall be cleared by the reserve medical unit or Military Entrance Processing
Station prior to AGR assignment start date.
12.9.8. Funding and Accountability. The number of funded AGRs assigned should not exceed
the Congressional end-strength and grade authorization ceilings. The AFR Reserve Personnel
Appropriations funds all AGR assignments. Pay and allowances are chargeable to applicable
budget projects under Reserve Personnel Appropriation according to AFMAN 65-604. Do not
include incumbents of these assignments in the chargeable end-strength of the RegAF.
12.10. Functional Responsibilities for AGR Assignment.
12.10.1. Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE): (T-2)
12.10.1.1. Approves and provides overall resources and guidance for AGR program.
12.10.1.2. Manages the AGR program, its structure, and assists in the organization,
administration, recruitment, instruction, training and support of the AFR.
12.10.1.3. Ensures AGRs are provided career opportunities for promotion, career
progression, retention, education and professional development consistent with assigned
missions, strength limitations and policies.
12.10.2. Deputy Chief, Air Force Reserve (RED):
12.10.2.1. As appropriate, acts on behalf of Chief of Air Force Reserve on AGR issues.
12.10.2.2. Provides management oversight of National Capital Region NCR) AGR
authorizations.
12.10.2.3. Provides AGR strategic guidance, policy and oversight to AF/REX and
AF/REP.
12.10.2.4. Coordinates with AF/REX, AF/REP, ARPC/DPAA, and AF/REG (for Key
Strategic/Key, Command and Joint and Senior Officers) on National Capital Region AGR
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personnel actions, to include assignments, reassignments, personnel program waivers and
other personnel actions as required.
12.10.2.5. Co-chairs the AGR Review Board.
12.10.3. Vice Commander Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC/CV): (T-2)
12.10.3.1. Provides operational guidance, policy and oversight of AGR Management
(ARPC/DPAA).
12.10.3.2. Provides management oversight of HQ AFRC and Unit AGR authorizations.
12.10.3.3. Coordinates with ARPC/DPAA for lieutenant colonel and below and AF/REG
for colonel concerning AFRC and Unit AGR personnel actions, to include assignments,
reassignments, personnel program waivers and other personnel actions as required.
12.10.3.4. Co-Chairman of the AGR Review Board.
12.10.4. Plans, Programs and Requirements Directorate (AF/REX): (T-2)
12.10.4.1. Manages the manpower and programming of AGR end-strength and ensures
AGR authorizations and requirements external to AFRC are updated in the MPES.
Provides oversight, executes, and validates new and existing AGR positions external to
AFRC.
12.10.4.2. Provides file management of AGR position descriptions (PD) and requirements
outside of AFRC.
12.10.4.3. Provides ARPC/DPAA and AF/REG an accurate AGR unit manning document
that reflects approved funded and unfunded AGR positions.
12.10.4.4. Provides ARPC/DPAA and AF/REG notification when validated AGR
requirements change or become newly funded or unfunded so applicable personnel actions
can be initiated.
12.10.4.5. Provides ARPC/DPAA and AF/REG controlled grade allocations IAW
Congressional mandates.
12.10.4.6. Programs all AFR AGR end-strength changes in the AF Future Years Defense
Program.
12.10.4.7. Ensures HQ AGR requirements are revalidated as required to meet and to
sustain AFR force requirements.
12.10.5. Director of Personnel (AF/REP): (T-2)
12.10.5.1. Develops policy and guidance on AGR personnel matters and provides senior
leadership with long-term strategies in the management of AGR resources.
12.10.5.2. Monitors and reports AGR end-strength.
12.10.6. Air Force Reserve Command Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services
(AFRC/A1): (T-2)
12.10.6.1. Provides personnel expertise and support in integrating AFR personnel policies
into the AGR program.
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12.10.6.2. Provides assistance to ARPC/DPAA and AF/REG regarding personnel actions
impacting HQ AFRC and unit assigned AGRs
12.10.7. AGR Management by ARPC/DPAA and AF/REG: (T-2)
12.10.7.1. As directed by the Chief of Air Force Reserve, ARPC/DPAA for lieutenant
colonels and below, and AF/REG for colonels acts as lead agent and provides overall
personnel and program management of the AGR program IAW DoDI 1205.18.
12.10.7.2. Executes policy and guidance on AGR personnel matters and provides senior
leadership with feedback on the management of AGR resources.
12.10.7.3. Provides guidance and instruction to NAF, commanders, supervisors and
AGRs on matters related to career management, force development, assignments,
promotions, demotions, reassignments, sustainment, career status and other personnel
issues affecting the management of AGR resources.
12.10.7.4. Conducts AGR Review Board to effectively provide career management of
AGRs.
12.10.7.5. Coordinates on all AGR promotions within the controlled grades of E-8
(SMSgt), E-9 (CMSgt), O-4 (Maj), O-5 (Lt Col), and O-6 (Col) IAW 10 USC §12011 and
§12012.
12.10.7.6. Processes Military Personnel Data System assignment actions and CMS actions
on HQ level AGRs. Provides necessary assistance to Air Force Reserve Command
Recruiting Service (AFRC/RS), Manpower and Personnel Flight ) and Commander’s
Support Staff on Military Personnel Data System assignment actions and Case
Management System actions.
12.10.7.7. Publishes orders for AGRs assigned at the HQ level (except AFRC/RS).
12.10.7.8. Ensures AGRs are assigned to validated positions compatible with their military
grade, skill levels and specialties.
12.10.8. Air Force Reserve Command Manpower, Organization and Resources Division
(AFRC/A1M): (T-2)
12.10.8.1. Provides AFRC manpower validation (new and existing), oversight and
execution for HQ AFRC and all AFRC DRUs/Primary Subordinate Units/FOAs.
12.10.8.2. Provides review and validation of AGR PDs within AFRC.
12.10.8.3. Provides ARPC/DPAA and AF/REG an accurate AGR unit manning document
that reflects approved funded and unfunded AGR positions.
12.10.9. Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service (AFRCRS): (T-2)
12.10.9.1. Provides management oversight of AFRCRS AGRs.
12.10.9.2. Coordinates with ARPC/DPAA on AFRCRS personnel actions, to include
assignments, reassignments, personnel program waivers and other personnel actions as
required.
12.10.9.3. Serves as primary OPR on all 8R000 and 83R0 personnel actions to include
Military Personnel Data System updates, assignments/orders (copies are forwarded to
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ARPC/DPAA), time-on-station waivers (25 mos or higher), tour curtailments, promotions,
106 actions and other personnel/manpower actions as required to include CMS actions.
12.10.10. AFRC Numbered Air Forces (NAF): (T-2)
12.10.10.1. Provides operational and management oversight of assigned Unit AGRs.
12.10.10.2. Provides guidance and instruction to unit commanders, supervisors and
assigned AGRs on matters related to assignments, promotions, reassignments, career status
and other personnel issues affecting the management of Unit AGR resources.
12.10.10.3. Coordinates with ARPC/DPAA on Unit AGR management actions as
required.
12.10.11. Wing Commanders. Wing Commanders and/or assigned designee have overall
authority to manage and assign AGR assets. If this authority has been delegated, a letter must
be on file with ARPC/DPAA. (T-3)
12.10.12. Commander or Equivalent (Commander Equivalent see Attachment 1):
12.10.12.1. Commanders are responsible for, but not limited to: coordination on
curtailment actions; recommendation for promotion, demotion and continuation; initiation
of involuntary curtailments, Management Directed Reassignments and manpower actions.
12.10.12.2. Wing or equivalent commanders (see definition), authority to be delegated no
lower than group commander, will be the hiring authority for unit AGR positions of Lt Col
and below. If this authority is delegated, a letter must be on file with ARPC/DPAA or
AF/REG
12.10.13. Manpower and Personnel Flights and Commander’s Support Staff:
12.10.13.1. Provides assigned unit AGR personnel support for AGR personnel programs
and forwards copies of specific actions to ARPC/DPAA.
12.10.13.2. Updates and maintains personnel transactions in Military Personnel Data
System, CMS and other personnel systems on assigned unit AGR personnel.
12.10.13.3. Maintains and provides necessary administrative management of all personnel
source documents and disposition scheduled to Personnel Records Display Application.
12.10.14. Member Responsibilities: Individuals are responsible for maintaining a current
security clearance; acquiring and/or maintaining the skill level commensurate with assigned
grade and AFSC; completing DE commensurate with grade; Individual Medical Readiness;
coordinating with servicing Manpower and Personnel Flights and Commander’s Support Staff,
ARPC/DPAA or AF/REG (for colonel assignments) on all AGR related matters. (T-3)
12.11. AGR Application Procedures. Information regarding AGR application procedures may
be found on Air Force personnel websites, i.e. myPers.
12.12. AGR Assignment Program. Assignments in the AGR program are managed through an
assignment eligibility process that aligns under operational (required assignment fill actions) and
Management Directed Reassignment fill actions. All assignment actions are guided by selecting
the best-qualified individual to support AFR mission requirements, while additionally supporting
AGR career management and force development protocols. (T-2)
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12.13. AGR Vacancies.
12.13.1. AGR vacancies will be posted on Air Force personnel websites. Following the
closing date of the announcement, ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel positions) will screen
and forward qualified applicants to the selecting official. (T-2)
12.13.2. If none of the applicants meet the needs or qualifications as set out by the hiring
authority, the vacancy may be advertised again.
12.13.3. Key, Command, and Joint; Key/Strategic and Term AGR Positions (see paragraph
12.7.3.1.2):
12.13.4. Management Directed Reassignment. Senior leadership within the respective
organizational programs that have AGRs assigned can select qualified AGRs for Management
Directed Reassignments in the grades Lt Col and below for positions which are not considered
Key, Command, and Joint, or Key/Strategic. Senior leadership within the organization will
leverage the Management Directed Reassignment program to effectively integrate personnel
force development goals, operational requirements, and career management objectives that
sustain and support AFR requirements. (T-2)
12.13.4.1. Management Directed Reassignments which cross organizational command
chains or would result in a promotion, and Management Directed Reassignments in the
grade of Col and CMSgt are not permitted. Requests for exception to policy are reviewed
on a case-by-case basis and require MAJCOM FAM concurrence, AFRC/CV or AF/RE(D)
approval. Exceptions are permitted for officers who have been selected by a promotion
board and have not yet pinned on or currently occupying a higher graded position.
12.13.4.2. AGRs should serve at least 24 months in their present position to be considered
for a Management Directed Reassignment. Reassignment actions, for Management
Directed Reassignments with less than 24 months in current assignment, will be considered
on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, ARPC/DPAA will review other personnel program
policies to ensure an appropriate reassignment selection criterion is satisfied.
12.13.4.3. AFRC/DPA will be notified via official memorandum, initiated by the Wing
Commander or equivalent, of all Management Directed Reassignment actions.
AFRC/DPAA concurrence of Management Directed Reassignment action is required prior
to actual movement of AGR personnel. For all Management Directed Reassignment
actions which will result in a PCS assignment based on mission needs, concurrence from
member is required in writing, however declination could result in member being separated
from the AGR program.
12.13.4.4. ARPC/DPAA will publish Management Directed Reassignment orders for all
HQ assigned AGRs. AFR/ Manpower and Personnel Flight s will publish Management
Directed Reassignment orders for all unit assigned AGRs. AFRCRS/ Manpower and
Personnel Flight will publish orders for personnel assigned to recruiting service.
12.14. Assignment Type, Length and Extension. ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel
positions) and the assignment approval authorities manage assignment lengths and extensions.
Issues impacting assignment decisions are determined by career status, assignment location,
developmental education, force development, time-on-station, and other AGR program
considerations. Less than 30 months time-on-station requires ARPC/DPAA approval for
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lieutenant colonels and below (AF/REG for colonels) and less than 24 months time-on-station
requires AFRC/CV approval. (T-2)
12.14.1. Initial Assignment. Initial assignment tour length is for 3 years, however certain
assignments may be shorter in length. Extension(s) to the initial AGR tour may be granted by
authorized approval authority (See Table 12.4). The probationary period begins when the
member starts the initial AGR assignment and continues until the member is granted career
status by meeting an AGR Review Board (between the 4th and 5th year in the program or
prior to17 years of active service) and has obtained six years cumulative total active federal
military service (TAFMS) in AGR status. These members can apply for and be competitively
selected for a follow-on assignment but will not exceed 5 years total AGR service until
approved to do so by the aforementioned AGR Review Board process.
12.14.2. Joint Assignments. Assignments to the Joint Staff will comply with Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 1340.01A, Assignment of Officers (0-6 and Below)
And Enlisted Personnel to the Joint Staff. For career management purposes, joint assignments
will be term limited with initial AGR assignment established for a 3-year period. AGRs in
joint assignments on their initial AGR assignment will not meet an AGR Review Board for
consideration of career status.
12.14.3. Assignment to a Temporary Position. Temporary AGR positions may be created
based on special mission requirements or as directed. AGRs assigned to these positions are
term limited and will not meet an AGR Review Board for consideration of career status. Upon
completion of the temporary assignment, non-career AGRs may be released from the AGR
program or apply for another AGR position.
12.14.4. OCONUS Assignments. OCONUS assignments are an initial maximum of 3 years.
An option for a 1 year extension (not to exceed assignment to the OCONUS for more than 4
years total) is at the commander’s discretion. Requests for OCONUS 1 year extensions with
commanders signed concurrence will be submitted to ARPC/DPAA or AF/REG as applicable,
and routed to AFRC/CV. (T-2) AFRC/CV is the approval authority for all OCONUS extension
requests. Provisions of this AFI as it pertains to local nationals applies on a case-by-case basis.
12.14.5. Recruiter Assignments. All reserve personnel regardless of status are encouraged to
pursue career-broadening assignments within the AFRCRS. Personnel selected for a recruiting
position shall attend and successfully complete all required recruiter training while still
assigned to their current position and status. (T-2)
12.14.6. Assignment Extensions. Assignment extensions will be dependent upon operational
requirements, career management, funding requirements and AGR program requirements. See
Table 12.3 for extension approval authority and Table 12.4 for detailed tour extension
information (T-2)
12.14.6.1. ARPC/DPA has the authority to extend an AGR for administrative needs as
long as it does not exceed five months for O-5s and below (AF/REG for O-6s) and member
is not placed into career status or sanctuary.
12.14.7. Key, Command and Joint, Key Strategic AGR Positions: Members who accept tours
for Key, Command, Joint (O-5 and below), or Key Strategic (E-8/E-9) will have orders
approved for a term of 3 years, unless otherwise specified. AGRs in these positions will not
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meet an AGR Review Board unless they receive an approved extension to their order which
takes them to 4 to 5 years of continuous service in the AGR program.
12.15. Deployment of AGRs. AGRs are ordered to duty under the authority of Title 10 USC
§12301(d) which authorizes the Secretary of Defense , with the consent of the member, to call a
member of the Reserve to active duty. Title 10 USC §10211 establishes Headquarter officer AGRs
and places them at the seat of government (or office that exercises its authority to govern), and at
headquarters responsible for reserve affairs, to participate in preparing and administering the
policies and regulations affecting those reserve components. Title 10 USC §12310 allows all other
AGRs to perform Active Guard and Reserve duty organizing, administering, recruiting,
instructing, or training the reserve components. This duty could be at a headquarters or at the unit
level. Regardless of the role of an AGR, the law severely limits AGR deployments that are not in
direct support of reserve missions. The congressional intent in this law is clear and specifically
drives the following AGR deployment guidance. See AFI 10-401, AFRC Supplement 1, Air Force
Operation Planning and Execution, for AGR deployments.
12.15.1. Under no circumstances will a Headquarters AGR be involuntarily tasked to fulfill
an active duty deployment requirement. Voluntary AGR deployments will be considered on a
case-by-case basis when it is in the best interests of the AFR, provides a significant career
development opportunity for the AGR, and meets the requirements in the paragraph above.
12.16. Use of AGR Resources. AGRs must be assigned to validated unit manning document
positions compatible with their military grade and AFSC. AGR overgrades are not allowed and
overages are not permitted unless approved by AF/RE(D) and/or AFRC/CV.
12.16.1. New or changes to AGR requirements. AFI 38-201, will be utilized for
establishment/changes to AGR positions. ARPC/DPAA will be notified during initiation
process. Once positions are established or changed, the appropriate hiring authority may take
recruiting actions only when approved by ARPC/DPAA or AF/REG and authorized by
AFRC/CV. New accessions should not be authorized prior to new positions being funded,
validated, and placed on the appropriate unit manning document. (T-2)
12.16.2. Determining correct Title 10 Authority. All AGRs are placed on active duty under
Title 10 authority based on a combination of rank and location.
12.16.2.1. All enlisted personnel perform AGR duty under 10 USC §12310.
12.16.2.2. Officer personnel perform AGR duty under 10 USC §10211 and are assigned
to one of the following:
12.16.2.2.1. Units designated as “HQ AF Reserve,” “HQ USAF Direct Support
Element,” “Force Generation,” “US Air Force,” “AFRC Recruiting,” “AF Review
Board Agency,” “Air Reserve Personnel Center,” “AF Element Joint Chief of Staff
MCA,” “Office Secretary of Defense,” or
12.16.2.2.2. AFRC units generally designated as “Air Force,” or
12.16.2.2.3. Units designated as “IMA Readiness Management” or “Individual
Reservist Readiness and Integration” and the unit is not a detachment or operating
location.
12.16.2.3. All other AGR officers perform duty under 10 USC §12310.
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12.17. AGR Controlled Grades. AGRs are managed within the congressionally mandated end-
strength authorizations for senior master sergeant, chief master sergeant, major, lieutenant colonel,
and colonel. Assignment or promotion to these controlled grades cannot exceed the annually
established military duty end-strength or grade ceilings. Reserve Manpower and Personnel Flight
s, AFRC/A1K and AFRCRS must obtain control grade ceiling clearance from ARPC/DPAA prior
to requesting promotion authorization from the promotion authority. (T-2)
12.18. AGR Career Program. An AGR has career status upon being accepted into the career
AGR program. An AGR is accepted into the career program (1) when accepted by an AGR review
board or (2) when the AGR reaches sanctuary or (3) exceeds the 6-year probationary period
(cumulative) as an AGR. The career program provides an AGR with career opportunities for
promotion, career progression, retention, education and professional development. This program
may lead to a military retirement after attaining the required years of federal service. Career AGRs
may have the ability to serve to their High Year Tenure, Mandatory Separation Date, age 60 date
or 20-year TAFMS date, whichever occurs first. Retention in the AGR program depends upon
adhering to force utilization standards. Career AGRs will adhere to existing policy and guidance
impacting AGR programs and will accept PCS, training, developmental education, and force
development opportunities.
12.18.1. When career status is granted for officers, the Date of Separation will be extended to
the 20-year TAFMS date, Mandatory Separation Date, or age 60, whichever comes first.
Career status does not guarantee completion of 20-years TAFMS, or reaching Mandatory
Separation Date, or continuing to age 60.
12.18.2. When career status is granted for enlisted members, continuation is (for reenlistment
purposes) up to the 20-year TAFMS date, High Year Tenure date, or age 60 whichever comes
first. Members must obtain the necessary retainability to support continuation. With their
commander’s approval, enlisted AGRs who are granted continuation as a result of the AGR
Review Board are authorized to reenlist or extend to support the retainability requirement as
directed by the AGR Review Board regardless of current ETS. Career AGRs serving in a term
limited assignment will have their AGR orders limited to 3-year increments or less. Career
status does not guarantee completion of 20-years TAFMS, or reaching High Year Tenure, or
continuing to age 60
12.19. AGR Tour Expiration. Individuals who are not granted career status during the
probationary period may be separated on their Date of Separation. All AGRs, regardless of their
career status, are entitled to separate on their Date of Separation with applicable entitlements.
Individuals that are not granted career status and projected to separate may re-apply for their
current position pending approval from AFRC/CV or AF/RE-D. (T-2)
12.20. Release from AGR Assignment: Voluntary Curtailment.
12.20.1. AGRs may request early release from their AGR tour based on position realignment,
personal hardship, retirement or other valid reasons. AGRs must submit a curtailment request
through their chain of command to the appropriate approval authority as shown in Table 9.1
and must be received by ARPC/DPAA or AF/REG (for colonels) at least 120 days prior to and
no more than 365 days before requested Date of Separation.
12.20.2. AGRs must submit curtailment package using the AGR curtailment worksheet with
written justification to include any applicable waivers. An application for reserve assignment
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must be provided at the time curtailment is requested if member is remaining in the selected
reserve.
12.20.2.1. The supervisor and commander or commander equivalent must approve
curtailment packages and route IAW Table 12.5 prior to forwarding to ARPC/DPAA or
AF/REG.
12.20.2.2. Curtailment requests for the purpose of retirement must be received by
ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel positions) no later than 60 days prior to the requested
permissive TDY/terminal leave start date but not less than 120 days before retirement date
to allow for processing. Exceptions to the 60/120-day guidelines will require substantial
justification and will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by
ARPC/DPA or AF/REG as appropriate.
12.20.2.3. Tour curtailments that require an Aviator Continuation Pay or Aviation Bonus
waiver require AF/RE approval. Reserve Service Commitment (RSC) waivers require
AFRC/CV approval. Time-on-station waivers for less than 24 months require approval
from the first general officer in the HQ directing assignments; time-on-station waivers less
than 36 months require approval from the first 0-6 in the HQ directing assignments IAW
DoDI 1315.18.
12.20.2.4. For those individuals who request release or curtailment via the AGR Review
Board, the AGR Review Board decision will be binding. Decisions to reverse curtailment,
separation and retirement requests will be based on the needs of the AFR and will be
considered by AFRC/CV.
12.20.2.5. AGRs who have an approved tour curtailment or retirement application and
who later request to withdraw the curtailment or retirement action, must have approval
from the original approval authority for the curtailment or retirement action. Senior
leadership must consider the status of backfill or other force management actions before
approving withdrawal of a curtailment or retirement request. When a backfill action has
been completed, the owning organization must ensure placement actions into a valid vacant
position within their respective organization are possible. Senior leadership should not
approve withdrawal requests if a valid vacancy does not exist within their organization.
12.21. Involuntary Curtailment. Commanders considering involuntary curtailment should use
all quality force tools available i.e. referral OPRs/EPRs, Letter of Reprimands, Article 15 etc. prior
to initiating an involuntary curtailment. Depending on the nature of the involuntary curtailment,
commanders should consider discharge in lieu of involuntary curtailment. (T-2) Commanders
should initiate a preliminary inquiry with ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonels) to determine if an
involuntary curtailment is appropriate. The commander will notify the member, in writing, of the
proposed action.
12.21.1. Member’s actions. After acknowledging receipt, the member may submit a rebuttal
within 15 calendar days of notification. The rebuttal, along with any supporting
documentation, must be submitted with the commander’s recommendation to the appropriate
approval authority (see Table 12.6). A commander’s recommendation should be submitted
through the appropriate chain of command (Squadron, Wing, NAF, AFRC, as applicable), with
a legal review, to ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel). ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel)
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will notify the member of an approved curtailment and the member’s appeal rights. If member
is eligible for Active Duty Sanctuary, refer to AFI 36-2131.
12.21.2. Involuntary Curtailment Appeal. An approved curtailment may be appealed to the
involuntary curtailment appeal authority. Curtailment action will continue while pending
appeal. If a written request for appeal is not filed, appellate rights will be waived.
12.21.3. Documentation. Appeal memorandums, along with any supporting documentation,
shall be submitted directly to ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel) for staffing to the appeal
authority.
12.21.4. Notification. ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel) will notify the member of the
appeal outcome and notify the member’s chain of command of any further processing
requirements.
12.22. Involuntary Release. Mission realignments, Total Force initiatives, Base Realignment
and Closure, or other force management actions may require involuntary release of an AGR prior
to the tour end-date or Date of Separation. ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel) will manage the
involuntary release process and members will be notified of all actions and requirements associated
with this release. If member is eligible for Sanctuary (retirement), refer to AFI 36-2131. Members
may be eligible for separation pay based on length of service. See AFI 36-3207 and AFI 36-3208.
(T-2)
12.22.1. Involuntary Discharge. Commanders may initiate involuntary discharge actions for
officer and enlisted personnel IAW AFI 36-3206 and AFI 36-3208.
12.23. Mandatory Separation Date. Officers must be separated before or upon reaching their
maximum years of service (IAW Title 10 USC, §14515, Discharge or retirement for age, and AFI
36-3207), unless they have entered Sanctuary. (T-2)
12.23.1. For officers that have entered Sanctuary, ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel) will
notify ARPC/DPTTS of Mandatory Separation Date extension requirements and will also
adjust the Date of Separation when notified by ARPC that the Mandatory Separation Date
extension is approved. The member’s Mandatory Separation Date will be updated to the first
day of the month after the month in which he or she reaches active duty retirement eligibility
(20 years TAFMS), but not later than age 62.
12.24. High Year Tenure. Existing AFR High Year Tenure will apply to enlisted personnel
unless they have entered sanctuary IAW AFI 36-2612. ARPC/DPAA will adjust the High Year
Tenure date for enlisted AGRs who are in sanctuary when reaching their High Year Tenure date.
The High Year Tenure date will be adjusted until the first day of the month after the month in
which they reach active duty retirement eligibility (20 years TAFMS), but not later than age 60.
Waivers beyond High Year Tenure for members not in active duty sanctuary are based on the
needs of the AFR. (T-2)
12.25. AGR Reduction in Force or Requirement Change. ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for
colonel) administers and manages placement programs for AGRs in the event of force
reductions, requirements and/or mission change. ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel), in
coordination with AFRC/CV will assign displaced AGRs to available vacancies, at the same grade
(officers only) and AFSC for which they qualify, and in the timeliest manner possible. AGRs who
are involuntarily separated are authorized separation entitlements IAW with the JTR. (T-2)
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12.25.1. Career AGRs. Placement for career AGRs may take precedence over non-career
AGRs. Individual preferences will be considered to the maximum extent possible in keeping
with command mission requirements and availability of vacancies. However, the requirement
to support the AFR mission is paramount in the placement action.
12.25.2. Non-Career AGRs. Placement and future utilization of non-career AGRs will be
dependent on the needs of the AFR. ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel) will review and
consider all necessary actions to effectively utilize impacted non-career AGRs.
12.26. Retirements – Active Duty. Individuals may apply for an active duty retirement 1 year
prior to completion of at least 20 years of TAFMS. Application for retirement must be submitted
no earlier than 12 months and not later than 4 months prior to the effective date of retirement. If
the member’s Date of Separation is later than the requested retirement date, AGRs must apply for
and receive approval for curtailment of their AGR tour prior to submitting application for
retirement. Members requesting an active duty retirement must serve the required TIG in an active
duty status to be eligible for active duty retirement in highest grade held. AGR TIG waivers must
be submitted through member’s chain of command to AF/REP. AFPC will process all HQ AGR
retirements upon final TIG waiver approval by AF/RE. (T-2)
12.26.1. HQ AGRs. Members will apply for retirement via the virtual MPF (vMPF). AFPC
will issue retirement orders and process actions to DFAS. Member and member’s supervisor
will notify ARPC/DPAA and/or AF/REG of application for retirement within 15 days of
application.
12.26.2. Unit AGRs. Members will apply for retirement via the virtual Personnel Center
(vPC) Dashboard on the myPers website. ARPC will issue retirement orders and process
actions to DFAS. Member and member’s supervisor will notify ARPC/DPAA and/or AF/REG
of application for retirement within 15 days of application.
12.26.3. Officer AGRs with prior enlisted service must have at least 10 years of active duty
service as a commissioned officer to retire at the commissioned grade IAW AFI 36-3203,
Chapter 2.
12.27. Retirements – Reserve. AGRs may apply for a reserve retirement upon completion of 20
satisfactory years total federal military service. Application for reserve retirement is submitted via
the vPC Dashboard on the myPers website. If the member’s Date of Separation is later than the
requested retirement date, AGRs must apply for and receive approval for curtailment of their AGR
tour prior to submitting application for retirement. ARPC will issue retirement orders and process
actions to DFAS. Member and member’s supervisor will notify ARPC/DPAA and/or AF/REG of
application for retirement within 15 days of application. (T-2)
12.28. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act . Employees who
are away from their full-time civilian employment (to include ARTs) to enter into the AGR
program or other military active duty have restoration rights according to the provisions identified
in the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, 38 USC § 4301 -
4335. (See Attachment 27). (T-2)
12.28.1. The Secretary of the Air Force shall determine those periods of active duty designated
as a critical mission or critical requirement that could be exempt from the Uniformed Services
Employment and Reemployment Rights Act 5-year cumulative service limit. Voluntary AGR
tours do not qualify for this exemption.
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12.28.2. Orders to active duty or orders retaining members on active duty must specify the
secretarial authority for those orders.
12.29. Promotions. While serving in AGR status, existing AFR promotion policies with the
exceptions listed below will apply to both officer and enlisted personnel. The grades of senior
master sergeant, chief master sergeant, major, lieutenant colonel and colonel are congressionally
controlled. Promotion to these controlled grades cannot exceed the annually established military
duty end-strength or grade ceilings. (T-2)
12.29.1. Officer AGRs selected for promotion must be the sole occupant of a higher-grade
unit manning document position prior to assuming the new grade while serving in AGR status.
By law, officers not occupying a higher-grade position, or constrained by controlled grade
limitation may not assume the new grade.
12.29.1.1. Under these circumstances the promotion is considered involuntarily delayed
IAW Title 10 USC §14311, Delay of Promotion: Involuntary. If the controlled grade
limitation is lifted, or the officer obtains a position equal to the higher grade, the officer
may assume the higher grade.
12.29.1.2. Promotions for officers will automatically be delayed until the member
occupies a higher grade position or the member leaves the AGR program (AFI 36-2504).
Reserve unit Manpower and Personnel Flight s and AFRC/A1K must coordinate officer
promotion eligibility and grade ceiling clearance with ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel)
prior to requesting promotion authorization from ARPC. An AGR promotion letter
requesting accelerated promotion will be accomplished on an officer selected for
promotion to the next higher grade and being reassigned to an AGR position of the next
higher grade. The letter will be accomplished by the gaining commander or director
requesting a promotion effective date to coincide with the date of assignment to the AGR
position. The officer’s reassignment and promotion dates will be the same.
12.29.1.3. Officers promoted to Lt Col or Colonel who have career status will have orders
extended to meet 3-year TIG requirement to receive an active duty retirement at the
promoted grade. If member is in the probationary period, he/she will meet an AGR Review
Board for determination of extension.
12.29.2. Enlisted AGRs must be fully qualified and may not be promoted above the grade of
their unit manning document position. Enlisted AGRs may be promoted effective the 1st day
of month provided they are eligible and selected. AGRs are not eligible for the STEP 1
program.
12.29.2.1. Process enlisted promotions IAW AFI 36-2502. Promotions to SMSgt and
CMSgt for all enlisted AGRs must be coordinated with ARPC/DPAA for grade ceiling
clearance prior to processing promotion. Enlisted members may not be promoted more
than once while in retraining status without obtaining the appropriate skill level. SMSgts
occupying CMSgt positions will not be promoted before completing Chief Orientation
Course.
12.29.2.2. AGRs will incur a 24-month RSC for promotion to MSgt, SMSgt and CMSgt
IAW AFRCI 36-2102. Individuals will attain the 24-month retainability prior to the
promotion effective date.
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12.30. Reenlistments/Extensions. As directed by the AGR Review Board or ARPC/DPAA,
assigned Manpower and Personnel Flight s are authorized to reenlist or extend the member to
obtain the required retainability regardless of current ETS. AGRs must submit completed
reenlistment or extension paperwork to ARPC/DPAA. (T-2)
12.31. Training and Developmental Education. AGRs are afforded the opportunity to
enhance their military knowledge and career progression IAW AFI 36-2201. Units will fund
training and Developmental Education which is not centrally funded through ARPC/DPAA,
AFRC/A1K, AF/REG or AFRC/A1R (except SDE and IDE approved courses). (T-2)
12.31.1. Skills Training. Individuals must continue to progress in training IAW AFI 36-2201
to a skill level compatible with their unit manning document position. If a member fails to
successfully progress in upgrade training, the individual could be reassigned to a qualifying
vacant unit manning document position, involuntarily demoted IAW AFI 36-2502 (see
paragraph 9.4.3), or removed from the AGR program.
12.31.2. Formal Training. Formal training courses listed in the Education and Training
Course Announcements (ETCA) will be requested when the need for training is mission
essential. Training requests will be submitted through the assigned organizational training
monitor using SF 182, Authorization, Agreement, and Certification of Training.
12.31.3. Training Waivers. AGRs will use the training waiver procedures currently prescribed
by AFI 36-2201, Chapter 4 and AFI 36-2254 Volumes 1,2,3 Reserve Personnel Participation,
Reserve Personnel Training, and Reserve Personnel Telecommuting/Advanced Distributed
Learning (ADL) Guidelines respectively.
12.31.4. Developmental Education. AGRs are afforded the same opportunities for DE as other
members of the AFR. AGRs may apply for in-residence participation or elect completion
through distance learning. AGRs may incur an AFR service commitment IAW AFRCI 36-
2102 upon completion of training. Members selected for fellowships incur an active duty
service commitment IAW DoDI 1322.06, Fellowships, Scholarships, Training with Industry
(TWI), and Grants for DoD Personnel.
12.31.5. Retainability. AGRs will meet appropriate retainability requirements according to
the ETCA.
12.32. Standards of Conduct. DoDD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER) and AFI 51-
902, Political Activities by Members of the US Air Force, are applicable to AGRs. Personnel must
be briefed annually on these regulations. (T-2)
12.33. Outside Employment. All AGRs must ensure off-duty employment complies with
DoDD 5500.7-R. (T-2)
12.34. Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). All AGRs fall under the jurisdiction of the
UCMJ. (T-2)
12.35. AGR Review Board . The AGR Review Board, established by the Chief of Air Force
Reserve, provides AF/RE, AFRC and ARPC staffs, AFRCRS, NAF, Wing or Group, RSG and
unit Commanders, supervisors and individual AGRs an opportunity to participate in retention
decisions affecting assigned AGR personnel. AF/RE may appoint members to serve on the AGR
Review Board in addition to membership listed below. (T-2)
12.35.1. Co-Chairman, Vice Commander, Air Force Reserve Command.
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12.35.2. Co-Chairman, Deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve.
12.35.3. Directorate of Personnel, AF/REP.
12.35.4. Numbered Air Force Commander or designated representative (4AF, 10AF, and
22AF).
12.35.5. Commander, Air Reserve Personnel Center.
12.35.6. Director of Manpower, Personnel and Services, Air Force Reserve Command.
12.35.7. Commander, Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service.
12.35.8. Commander, RIO.
12.35.9. AFRC Command Chief
12.35.10. Board Advisor: Chief, AGR Management Office. Non-voting member.
12.35.11. Board Advisor: Chief, Senior Leader Management Division. Non-voting member.
12.35.12. Board Recorder: Designated ARPC/DPAA Staff member. Non-voting member.
12.36. AGR Review Board Process. The AGR Review Board reviews AGRs for continuation
in the AGR program to include entry into the AGR career program and retention beyond 20 years
TAFMS. (T-2)
12.36.1. Schedule. AGR Review Boards are normally scheduled in March and September of
each calendar year. The AGR Review Board will review all probationary AGRs between the
4th and 5th year of cumulative AGR service, who have 10 to 15 months prior to their Date of
Separation. For planning purposes, AGRs with a Date of Separation of 1 January through 30
June will meet the March AGR Review Board, and AGRs with a Date of Separation of 1 July
through 31 December will meet the September AGR Review Board.
12.36.2. AGR Review Board Pre-Board Process. ARPC/DPAA will identify AGRs to be
reviewed 10-15 months prior to their Date of Separation. At least three months prior to the
scheduled AGR Review Board individuals will receive an AGR Review Board Worksheet,
AGR Personnel Brief and AGR Review Board Fact Sheet. Individuals must complete and
return the endorsed AGR Review Board Worksheet through their appropriate chain of
command to reach ARPC/DPAA by the assigned suspense date.
12.36.3. AGR Review Board Worksheet Non-Concurrence. Written documentation shall be
provided to the board for consideration anytime there is non-concurrence in the reviewing
chain.
12.37. AGR Review Board Decision Criteria. AGR Review Board decisions are based on the
needs of the AFR. The AGR Review Board considers the individual’s request and leadership
recommendations. Leadership should consider the individual’s total background using the whole
person concept. This may include training, work experience, performance reports, awards and
decorations, and developmental education. Each individual’s service history is reviewed to
determine the individual’s ability to attain 20 years TAFMS and to determine if the member’s
participation in the career program will meet the needs of the AFR. Continuation is dependent on
continued performance, career progression, the needs of the AFR and career field requirements.
(T-2)
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12.37.1. AGRs who are granted career status will not meet another AGR Review Board until
10-15 months prior to the 20-year TAFMS date, at which time the AGR Review Board will
make a decision on continuation beyond 20 years TAFMS. AGR assignment lengths that
continue an individual beyond 20 years TAFMS will be determined by the AGR Review Board
, not to exceed 2 years from member’s current date of separation.
12.37.2. AGRs granted continuation for less than one year, will be separated on their extended
Date of Separation unless they apply and are selected to serve in another AGR position.
12.38. AGR Review Board Post-Board Process. ARPC/DPAA captures minutes of the AGR
Review Board proceedings and documents board decisions. Memorandums of notification will
be prepared and forwarded to each member and his or her leadership indicating the AGR Review
Board decision. Normally, notifications will be provided to each individual within 45 days
following the AGR Review Board . Assignments are then updated based on AGR Review Board
results. (T-2)
12.39. AGR Review Board Appeal Process. The final appeal authority for an AGR Review
Board decision is AF/RE. An AGR member may appeal an AGR Review Board decision by
forwarding his or her request with supporting documentation to ARPC/DPAA for staffing. (T-2)
12.39.1. Appeals must be signed and forwarded to the member’s supervisor within 60 days of
the date on the AGR Review Board decision memorandum.
12.39.2. Unit AGRs must have their NAF/CC endorsement, NCR AGRs must have
AF/RE(D) endorsement, and HQ AFRC AGRs must have AFRC/CV endorsement.
12.39.3. Non-concurrence at any level must still be routed to ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for
colonel) for AF/RE decision.
12.40. Out-of-Cycle AGR Review Board. An out-of-cycle AGR Review Board may be
requested by a member with the concurrence of his or her wing commander or equivalent if a
retention decision is required outside the normal AGR Review Board process. Out-of-cycle
approvals are rare and must be properly justified on why the member should not meet his or her
regularly scheduled AGR Review Board. Out-of-cycle requests are not appropriate for members
who would not normally meet an AGR Review Board (T-2)
12.41. Processing Procedures. An out-of-cycle AGR Review Board request should be
forwarded to ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonels) for staffing. ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for
colonels) will staff to AFRC/CV and AF RE(D) for decision. A notification memorandum will be
prepared and forwarded to the member and leadership indicating the out-of-cycle AGR Review
Board decision. If the request is denied, the normal appeal process will apply.
12.42. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Entitlements. AGRs and their authorized
dependents are entitled to PCS benefits provided by law IAW the JTR, Chapter 5, and DoD
Instructions. For pay and travel entitlements contact the servicing Financial Management Office
(FMO). (T-2)
12.43. Aviator Continuation Pay or Aviation Bonus Program. AGRs who may be eligible
shall review current guidance on the Air Force myPers website. (T-2)
12.44. Enlisted Bonuses, Medical Officer Special Pay, Special Duty Assignment Pay.
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12.44.1. Enlisted AGRs are not entitled to bonus incentives IAW AFI 36-2638, Air Force
Reserve Enlisted Incentives.
12.44.2. Medical officer AGRs are entitled to special pay IAW Title 37, USC §302, Special
Pay: Medical Officers of the Armed Forces, and DoDI 7000.14-R, Department of Defense
Financial Management Regulations (FMRs), Volume 7A, Chapter 5. Contact ARPC Medical
Incentives Branch for information and application process.
12.44.3. Other officer AGRs may be entitled to special pay IAW AFI 36-3017.
12.45. Clothing Allowance. The Air Force provides certain clothing allowances to officers and
enlisted members. Eligibility and amounts are found in the DoD FMR, Volume 7A, Chapter 29,
and AFI 36-3014, Clothing Allowances for Air Force Personnel, and are paid to the member. (T-
2)
12.46. The Provisions of the Military Retirement Reform Act of 1986 (REDUX)/Career
Status Bonus (CSB). The REDUX/CSB retirement system applies to those who entered Service
on or after August 1, 1986, and who elect to receive Career Status Bonus at their 15th year of
service. AFRC/A1RR will identify eligible members and notify the servicing Manpower and
Personnel Flight to obtain a Career Status Bonus election. (T-2)
12.46.1. General Eligibility Criteria. A member of a uniformed service is eligible to make a
REDUX/ Career Status Bonus election only if the member meets all of the following criteria:
12.46.1.1. Is serving on active duty.
12.46.1.2. Became a member of a Uniformed Service on or after August 1, 1986.
12.46.1.3. Meets quality standards and is recommended by the commander.
12.46.1.4. Is granted career status by an AGR Review Board and has completed 15 years
of active duty in the Uniformed Services and is eligible and selected to continue on active
duty until completion of 20 years of TAFMS.
12.46.1.5. Executes a written agreement to remain on continuous active duty until
completion of 20 years of TAFMS.
12.46.2. AGRs who have not been granted career status may request an out-of-cycle AGR
Review Board from ARPC/DPAA for consideration of career status pending application for
REDUX.
12.47. Education Services. AGRs may be eligible for education benefits under the active duty
Montgomery GI Bill program as a veteran or service member, if the member entered active duty
for the first time after June 30, 1985, and served continuously for 3 years. (Montgomery GI Bill-
Active Duty Educational Assistance Program, Chapter 30 of 38 USC, please refer to VA Pamphlet
22-90-2, revised 2005). Post 9-11 GI Bill may also be an option if an individual meets the
requirements. Contact AFRC/A1K for details. (T-2)
12.48. Tuition Assistance (TA). AGRs are eligible to receive college TA through their Regular
Air Force Education Services Office (ESO). AGRs are not eligible for AFR TA while on active
duty status. Reserve servicing Manpower and Personnel Flight /DPMT may coordinate a
Memorandum of Agreement with the servicing ESO location to establish AGR TA requirements.
(T-2)
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Table 12.1. Authorized Grades, Skill Level and Rank Requirements.
Authorized Position Grade
Skill Level Requirement
Rank Requirement
CMSgt (E-9) (See Note 1)
9-skill level
CMSgt/SMSgt
SMSgt (E-8) (See Note 1)
7 or 9-skill level
SMSgt/ MSgt
MSgt (E-7) (See Note 1)
5 or 7- skill level
MSgt/TSgt
TSgt (E-6) (See Note 1)
5 or 7-skill level
TSgt/SSgt
SSgt (E-5)
3 or 5- skill level
SSgt/SrA
NOTES:
1. Any personnel selected to fill SMSgt/CMSgt authorizations are required to have completed
the SNCOA (in-residence or by correspondence) prior to assignment and successful completion
of a Community College of the Air Force degree. Reference 8.1.1.
Table 12.2. AGR Deployment Approval Authority.
Rule
A
B
If AGR assignment is:
Deployment Approval Authority is: (Note 1)
1
HQ organization (other
than AFRC)
Organization commander or equivalent (Note 2)
2
AFRC
Organization commander or equivalent (Note 3)
3
ARPC
ARPC/CC (Note 3)
4
AFRCRS
AFRCRS/CC (Note 3)
5
AFR Unit
Wing commander or equivalent (Note 3, 4)
NOTES:
1. The member will provide ARPC/DPAA with a copy of the appropriate coordination and
contingency order.
2. AF/RE(D) is the approval authority for tours greater than 120 days.
3. AFRC/CV is the approval authority for tours greater than 120 days.
4. Wing commanders may delegate approval authority to Group commander or equivalent.
Table 12.3. AGR Assignment Actions/Tour Extensions.
Assignment Action
Tour
Extension
No Tour
Extension
Notes
Management Directed Reassignment without PCS
X
Management Directed Reassignment with PCS
X
1, 4
Competitive Assignment for Current, Non-Career AGRs
X
2, 4
3-year Competitive Assignment for Career AGRs with
more than 17 years TAFMS
X
3, 4
NOTES:
1. Extend member no more than 3 years from projected RNLTD.
2. Extend member maximum 3 years from the member’s RNLTD. Do not extend member
beyond 5 years in the AGR program. Member must meet an AGR Review Board to be granted
Career Status.
3. Extend member 3 years from the member’s projected RNLTD.
4. Extension may not go beyond member’s High Year Tenure, Mandatory Separation Date, or
60th birthday.
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5. APRC/DPAA has authority to extend AGR tours up to 5 months for administrative purposes.
Table 12.4. AGR Initial and Follow-On Tour Extension Approval Authority
If the member is a/an
Up to 1 year
Up to 2 year
Unit AGR
WG/CC or Equivalent
NAF/CC
AFRC AGR
Director or Equivalent
AFRC/CV
ARPC /RIO AGR
ARPC/CC or RIO/CC
AFRC/CV
AFRCRS AGR
AFRCRS/CC
AFRC/CV
All other HQ AGR
Director or Equivalent
AF/RE(D)
0-6
AF/RE(D) or AFRC/CV
AF/RE(D) or AFRC/CV
Table 12.5. Voluntary Tour Curtailment Approval Authorities (See Notes 1, 2 and 3).
A
B
RULE
If AGR assignment is with:
Curtailment Approval Authority is:
1
HQ Organization (other than AFRC)
Director or equivalent and AF/RE(D)
2
HQ AFRC
Director or equivalent and AFRC/CV
3
AFR Unit
WG/CC (note 3)
4
AFR Unit (Sq. reporting through an RSG)
RSG/CC
5
ARPC
ARPC/CC
6
AFRCRS
AFRCRS/CC
NOTES:
1. Tour curtailments that require an Active Duty Service Commitment Aviation Continuation
Pay waiver will be approved by AF/RE(D).
2. Tour curtailments that require a RSC waiver will be approved by AFRC/CV
3. Tour curtailments that require a time-on-station waiver will be approved by IAW DoDI
1315.18.
4. Wing CC may not delegate this authority below Group CC.
Table 12.6. AGR Involuntary Curtailment Approval and Appeal Authority (Notes 1, 2).
A
B
C
Rule
AGR is
assigned to:
Curtailment
approval authority is:
Curtailment appeal
authority is:
1
Unit or NAF
NAF/CC
AFRC/CC
AFRC or ARPC
AFRC/CV
AFRC/CC
other
Headquarters
organization
AF/RE(D)
AF/RE
NOTES:
1. All curtailment packages will be coordinated through ARPC/DPAA (AF/REG for colonel)
prior to forwarding to the curtailment approval authority.
2. ARPC/DPAA will receive a copy of all approved curtailment letters.
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3. If a member is involuntarily curtailed and is under a bonus contract (Aviation Continuation
Pay, Medical bonus, etc.), the bonus contract will be terminated on the Date of Separation
established by the involuntary curtailment. Repayment of any unearned portion of the bonus will
be determined by DFAS.
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Chapter 13
MANAGEMENT OF THE ART PROGRAM
13.1. ART Purpose. The ART workforce provides stable, continuous, full-time management,
administration, and training of the Selected Reserve and oversees their transition from a peacetime
force to wartime or national emergency situations to ensure mobilization readiness is maintained.
In addition to training Reservists, ARTs provide continuity within the Reserve unit of assignment,
and support to the COCOMs.
13.2. Functional Responsibilities.
13.2.1. Chief of Air Force Reserve:
13.2.1.1. Approves and provides overall resources and guidance for the ART program.
13.2.1.2. Manages the ART program, its structure, and assists in the organization,
administration, recruitment, instruction, training and support of the AFR.
13.2.1.3. Ensures ARTs are provided career opportunities for promotion, career
progression, retention, education and professional development consistent with assigned
missions, strength limitations and policies.
13.2.1.4. Provides operational guidance, policy and oversight of senior ART management
through the Senior Leader Management Division (AF/REG).
13.2.2. Plans, Programs and Requirements Directorate (AF/REX): Programs ART end-
strength and ensures ART authorizations and requirements across all organizations are updated
in the MPES. Provides AFRC manpower validation of new positions (existing positions
validated by AFRC/A1M), oversight, and execution.
13.2.3. Directorate of Personnel (AF/REP): Report manpower end-strengths, coordinate on
policies and advocates on issues affecting the ART program and review and verify requests for
ARTs external to AFRC.
13.2.4. Commander, Air Force Reserve Command: Provides operational guidance, policy and
oversight of ART management through the Civilian Personnel Division (AFRC/A1C).
13.2.5. AFRC/A1: Provides personnel expertise and support in integrating AFR personnel
policies into the ART program. (T-2)
13.2.5.1. AFRC/A1C:
13.2.5.1.1. Provides guidance and instructions to individual ART personnel,
supervisors, commanders, and personnel managers pertaining to assignments,
promotions, reassignment and management of ART personnel in the ART career
program.
13.2.5.1.2. Reviews consistency of the ART program vacancy announcement and
hiring procedures to ensure the ART program is in step with processes for other
Reserve work force categories.
13.2.5.1.3. Administers the centralized classification program for ART positions in
accordance with AFRCI 36-501, Position Management and Classification Program.
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13.2.5.1.4. Oversees the administration of the ART program using AF, DoD, and OPM
policy and guidance applicable to all civil service employees.
13.2.5.1.5. Central point of contact on all ART matters. Responsible for managing the
day-to-day administration of the overall ART program. Provides career management
to the ART force.
13.2.5.2. Air Force Reserve Special Examining Unit. The Special Examining Unit
operates under the support of the OPM. The Special Examining Unit conducts
examinations for competitive appointments to ART positions located nationwide. (T-2)
13.2.5.3. AFRC/A1M validates requirements and manages ARTs on the unit manning
document; executes ART end-strength on the unit manning document and ensures ART
authorizations and requirements across AFRC organizations are updated in the MPES;
provides AFRC manpower validation of new and existing positions. (T-2)
13.2.6. AFRC Numbered Air Forces.
13.2.6.1. Provides operational and management oversight of assigned unit ARTs.
13.2.6.2. Coordinates with AFRC/A1C on unit ART management actions as required.
13.2.7. Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) provides a range of support to ARTs with
regard to policy implementation, computer records, entitlements, mobilization, and master
records. (T-2)
13.2.8. Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC). Vacancies are filled through AFPC when
management requests candidates with special appointing authorities such as Veterans
Recruitment Appointment, Veterans Employment Opportunity Act, reinstatement, or would
like to consider promotion/internal (current federal civilian) candidates.
13.2.9. Manpower and Personnel Flights and servicing Civilian Personnel Sections (CPSs).
13.2.9.1. Provide accession, utilization, termination, retirement, promotion and
disciplinary services for assigned ART personnel.
13.2.9.2. Update and maintain personnel systems on assigned unit ART personnel.
13.2.9.3. Maintain and provide necessary administrative management of all personnel
source documents and disposition scheduled to Personnel Records Display Application.
13.2.10. Member Responsibilities. (T-3)
13.2.10.1. Individuals are responsible for maintaining a current security clearance;
acquiring and/or maintaining the skill level commensurate with assigned grade and AFSC;
completing DE commensurate with grade.
13.2.10.2. Individuals must maintain active Reserve membership within the applicable
Reserve unit or position of assignment (does not apply to those above the unit level such
as HQ or Air Staff).
13.3. Filling ART Positions.
13.3.1. Special Examining Unit and the ART Officer Career Management Program
(AOCMP). HQ AFRC/A1C, Civilian Personnel and Personnel Plans, manages the Special
Examining Unit and the AOCMP. All ART positions are administered in accordance with
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provisions and guidance of AFRC, HQ AF, DoD, and OPM. Refer to AFPD 36-6, Civilian
Career Field Management, AFI 36-601, Air Force Civilian Career Program Management,
AFMAN 36-606, Civilian Career Field Management and Development, AFRCI 36-111, Air
Reserve Technician (ART) Officer Career Management Program, and FPM 930-71,
Recruitment of Air Reserve Technicians Through Competitive Examination (ART Agreement)
for specific information concerning servicing responsibilities for ART officer positions. (T-2)
13.3.2. HQ AFRC/A1CS (Career Management, Staffing, and Affirmative Employment):
13.3.2.1. Fills all ART officer positions.
13.3.2.2. At management’s request, announces vacancies on USAJOBS to recruit internal
and external candidates. Requests certificate of external eligible from the ART Special
Examining Unit. Prepares and issues certificates of qualified candidates.
13.3.2.3. Manages the Relocation Services (RS) Program for the AFR. Employees eligible
for DoD National Relocation Program (DNRP), JTR par. 5924, and who are selected for
GS-13 and above positions through the AOCMP, will submit an application for relocation
services. New appointees are not eligible for the RS program.
13.3.2.4. Manages Mobility Agreement Information (ART Officers only): AFRC- wide
program which prescribes geographic mobility as a condition of employment. It applies
to all ART officer positions at all grade levels and to all ART organizations and Civilian
Personnel Sections servicing ART organizations.
13.3.2.5. Executes Management Directed Reassignment (ART Officers Only): Executes
the reassignment of current AFRC employees who are qualified, have the same civilian
grade as the vacancy, and whose management directs their reassignment to the vacancy.
Such reassignment may be involuntary (i.e., employee has not agreed to the assignment)
and is authorized under the mobility agreement.
13.3.3. The servicing Manpower and Personnel Flight verifies in writing the employee or
applicant meets all military requirements for the ART position. The recruiter (for all applicants
not currently in the Selected Reserve) or servicing Manpower and Personnel Flight (for
applicants currently in the Selected Reserve) verifies in writing the employee or applicant
meets all military requirements for the ART position. (T-2)
13.3.4. The servicing Civilian Personnel Sections:
13.3.4.1. Receives Reserve Personnel Appropriation from unit, accomplishes any
necessary base level Reserve Personnel Appropriation edits, clears local priorities, and
routes as appropriate.
13.3.4.2. Ensures all required or appropriate remarks on actions pertaining to ART
employees are included on the Standard Form (SF) 50, Notification of Personnel Action.
13.3.4.3. Promptly submits fill actions to AFPC on all vacancies in order to maintain high
staffing levels of ART positions in each unit, as required.
13.3.4.4. Establishes civilian employment plans for the unit, as needed.
13.3.4.5. Takes appropriate action, (e.g., reassignment, change-to-lower grade, medical
retirement, termination, etc.) when an ART fails to meet the medical requirements of the
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civilian position or loses active membership in the Reserve unit of assignment for reasons
considered to be within the member's control.
13.4. Reduction in Force (RIF). The servicing Civilian Personnel Sections:
13.4.1. Ensures an employee meets the military requirements (such as AFSC, physical) prior
to offering an ART position under RIF.
13.4.2. Puts similar ART and non-ART positions in separate competitive levels. (T-2)
13.5. Restoration Rights for Combat Related Injuries. The servicing Civilian Personnel
Sections extends restoration rights after a military tour of duty under 5 CFR Part 353, Restoration
To Duty From Military Service or Compensable Injury, only to those members still eligible for
Reserve assignment to the ART position vacated prior to entering on active duty or to an equivalent
ART position for which qualified.
13.6. Position Management and Classification.
13.6.1. HQ AFRC/A1CC (Position Management and Classification) will:
13.6.1.1. Administer a centralized classification program for ART positions.
13.6.1.2. Classify ART positions in accordance with classification standards/guides.
13.6.1.3. Maintain the ART PD/Standardized Position Description Library along with
master ART PD or Standardized Position Description files.
13.6.1.4. Provide ART civilian position information for input in the unit manning
document.
13.6.1.5. Audit selected ART positions as needed when conducting occupational studies
and/or applying new standards.
13.6.2. HQ AFRC/A1M, Manpower and Organization, will assign military designations and
ranks to ART positions. OPM does not review these designations.
13.6.3. The servicing Civilian Personnel Sections and/or Air Force Manpower Agency
(AFMA):
13.6.3.1. Processes minor changes or modifications to ART position descriptions which
do not impact the title, series, grade, pay plan, nature, purpose of the position, or career
progression.
13.6.3.2. Establishes positions in Defense Civilian Personnel Data System, ensuring data
include unit manning document line numbers for ART positions.
13.7. Labor-Management Relations ( (HQ AFRC/A1CE). Labor-Management Relations is
concerned with preventing and resolving problems involving workplace disputes, which arise out
of or affect work situations. (T-2)
13.7.1. Oversees the administration of the Labor-Management Relations program for ARTs
using the same AF, DoD, and OPM policy and guidance applicable to all civil service
employees.
13.7.2. Ensures the host civilian personnel flight/section provides reserve management
officials contract negotiator training and forward any agreement to AFRC/A1CE for legal
review.
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13.7.3. Processes grievances and appeals affecting ART employees and requiring involvement
of the AFRC Commander, Vice Commander, or as otherwise determined necessary by the
headquarters.
13.7.4. Provides representation as necessary in third party proceedings involving ART
employees or issues.
13.7.5. Reviews those aspects of the agreement that primarily affect ART employees.
13.8. Employee-Management Relations (HQ AFRC/A1CE). Employee Management
Relations refers to the rules and policies which govern and organize employment, how these are
established and implemented, and how they affect the needs and interests of employees and
employers. (T-2)
13.8.1. Oversees the administration of the Employee Management Relations program for
ARTs using the same AF, DoD, and OPM policy and guidance applicable to all civil service
employees.
13.8.2. Review disciplinary and adverse actions on ART employees for procedural
correctness, legal sufficiency, and appropriateness on merit.
13.8.3. Process appeals affecting ART employees and requiring involvement of the AFRC
Commander, Vice Commander, or Assistant Vice Commander, or as otherwise determined
necessary by the headquarters.
13.8.4. Provide representation as necessary in third party proceedings involving ART
employees or issues.
13.9. Conduct, Discipline, Appeals, and Grievances. The servicing Civilian Personnel
Sections:
13.9.1. Forwards requests to the appropriate NAF, wing, or group to conduct required
performance appraisals on ART wing, group, or squadron commanders, and senior ARTs as
appropriate.
13.9.2. Provides an advance copy of proposed notices of adverse action, replies, and decision
letters on ART employees to AFRC/A1CE before taking action.
13.9.3. Refers grievances of ARTs under AFI 36-706, Administrative Grievance System,
involving ART rules, guidelines, and/or procedures through AFRC channels.
13.9.4. Coordinates grievances filed under negotiated grievance procedures involving ART
rules, guidelines, and procedures with AFRC/A1CE.
13.9.5. Furnishes one copy of each appeal or grievance from an ART employee to include the
examiner’s report and arbitration or appeal decision to AFRC/A1CE.
13.9.6. Develops and provides local guidance on matters that pertain to the administration of
the ART Program.
13.9.7. Reviews disciplinary and adverse actions on ART employees for procedural
correctness and appropriateness on merit.
13.9.8. Ensures local review and coordination to include local legal review is accomplished
for disciplinary and adverse actions on ART employees.
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13.10. Employee and Career Development (HQ AFRC/AIKE). Employee and Career
Development oversees the employee and career development program for ARTs. (T-2)
13.10.1. For formal schools, servicing Civilian Personnel Sections are responsible for
submitting appropriate request to AFRC/A1KE for final processing and allocation of training
quotas.
13.10.2. ARTs, regardless of method of training, either resident/non-resident, must meet
military grade requirements to apply for PME. Refer to AFI 36-2254v2. ARTs will attend
schools and training courses in civilian status, except as otherwise noted in referenced AFI.
13.11. Defense Civilian Personnel Data System. AFRC command authorizations have unique
coding requirements for Defense Civilian Personnel Data System input such as 0M. Refer to
assigned ART ID data element List of Values to select correct ART code definition within
employee assignment applications. (T-2)
13.12. Benefits and Entitlements. ARTs receive benefits both as Air Force civilian employees
and as Air Force Reservists. (T-2)
13.12.1. Relocation Services. The Air Force Relocation Services program (for the sale of an
employee’s residence) is available to qualified employees in the ART Officer Career Program.
13.12.2. Priority Placement: HQ AFRC/A1CSA is the DoD Priority Placement Program
Registering Activity for ART officers who involuntary lose Reserve status. This includes
Mandatory Separation Date, as well as medical disqualification for Reserve assignment as long
as the employee still meets the medical requirements of the civilian position.
13.12.3. Retirements. ARTs receive service creditable for Air Force civilian retirement.
When performing military duty an individual, who is an ART in civilian life, receives
retirement points which serve as creditable service towards military retirement. Federal
employees can receive civilian retirement service credit for active duty service that is
terminated under honorable conditions. Creditable military service includes but is not limited
to: extended periods of active duty service as documented on a DD Form 214 and Reserve
service as documented on AF Form 1613, Statement of Service, and active duty Reserve service
during periods of Leave Without Pay in Uniformed Service.
13.13. Time and Attendance. Time and attendance are dependent upon the duty status of the
ART. See AFRCI36-803.
13.13.1. Flight Duty in Civilian Status. Reference AFI 11-401. (T-2)
13.14. Officer Mandatory Separation Date program and Enlisted High Year Tenure
Program. See AFRCI 36-114. (T-2)
13.15. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act. Employees who are away
from their full-time civilian employment (to include ARTs) to enter into the AGR program or other
military active duty have restoration rights according to the provisions identified in the Uniformed
Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, Title 38, USC §4301 - §4335. (See
Attachment 27). (T-2)
13.16. Deployment of ARTs. Deployment guidance is found in AFI 10-401 AFRC Supplement
1, Air Force Operations Planning and Execution. (T-2).
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Part 4
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Chapter 14
AIR NATIONAL GUARD ASSIGNMENT AUTHORITY
14.1. Authority. This instruction is the assignment authority only for operational, training
(including formal education and professional military education) and force structure assignments
of ANG members. Assignments must be part of a comprehensive personnel force management
plan.
14.2. Purpose and Responsibilities. The primary purpose of the Air National Guard (ANG)
assignment system is to assign ANG members to enhance unit effectiveness and meet the
personnel resource needs of each ANG unit while maintaining a healthy force structure and
ensuring legal trust.
14.2.1. The National Guard Bureau (NGB), ANG, Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and
Services (NGB/A1), has overall responsibility for providing policy and guidance for the
assignment of ANG members.
14.2.1.1. NGB/A1 is the approval authority for assignment waivers and exceptions not
authorized in this instruction.
14.2.1.2. NGB/A1 is responsible for monitoring and managing overall assignment
statistics and data.
14.2.2. The Adjutant General is responsible for implementing, monitoring and enforcing the
policies and procedures within his or her state as outlined in this instruction.
14.2.3. Unit commanders will ensure their personnel are assigned to authorized positions
within their unit, that they are adequately briefed on career impacting assignment issues, and
that a viable personnel force management plan is in place to meet the needs of the ANG. (T-3)
14.2.4. The FSS is responsible for providing unit commanders with guidance and assistance
in developing force management plans, ensuring all assignment actions comply with this
instruction, and updating all assignment actions in the personnel data system in a timely
manner.
14.2.5. The State Human Resource Office (State HRO) is responsible for monitoring the
assignment of Active Guard Reserve (AGR) members and military technicians.
14.2.6. The Military Personnel Management Office is responsible for coordinating the
assignment of members returned to state upon completion of their ANG Statutory Tour and for
monitoring assignments of officers and enlisted personnel, master sergeants and above.
14.2.7. The National Guard Bureau Human Resource office (NGB/HR) is responsible for
coordinating the assignment of members entering and/or continuing the ANG Statutory Tour
Program IAW ANGI 36-6.
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14.2.8. The Military Personnel Flight provides assignment guidance assistance to
commanders, establishes local procedures for units to submit requests, and enters approved
requests into the personnel data system.
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Chapter 15
ANG ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAMS
15.1. General Instruction. All ANG members will be awarded an Air Force Specialty Code
(AFSC), Specialty Duty Identifier (SDI) or Reporting Identifier (RI) and assigned against a valid
unit manpower document authorization. (T-3)
15.1.1. Assignments will be consistent with enlistment, appointment, promotion, demotion,
retention, and separation procedures outlined in applicable United States Air Force and ANG
directives.
15.1.2. For entry into an AFSC, SDI or Reporting Identifier , Airmen must meet entrance
requirements in the Air Force Officer Classification Directory, or Air Force Enlisted
Classification Directory. (T-2)
15.2. Unit manning document assignment.
15.2.1. Commanders ensure personnel are assigned to an authorized unit manning document
position commensurate with the individual’s AFSC, skill level, and grade.
15.2.2. The MPF establishes local procedures for assignment submissions, enters valid
assignments into the personnel data system, returns incompatible assignment requests to the
requestor, and provides necessary assistance.
15.2.3. Resource Identifier Code (RIC). Airmen are assigned to authorized unit manning
document positions based on RICs.
15.2.3.1. ANG Officers – Drill, Resource Identifier Code (RIC): 0028
15.2.3.2. ANG Officers – AGR Resource Identifier Code (RIC): 0034
15.2.3.3. ANG Officers – Student Resource Identifier Code (RIC): 0036
15.2.3.4. ANG Enlisted – Student Resource Identifier Code (RIC): 0127
15.2.3.5. ANG Enlisted – Drill Resource Identifier Code (RIC): 0128
15.2.3.6. ANG Enlisted – AGR Resource Identifier Code (RIC): 0148
15.2.3.7. ANG Civilian Technicians Resource Identifier Code (RIC): 0170
15.2.4. RIC changes must be requested through NGB/A1M, and finalized prior to assignment
of Airmen. (T-3)
15.2.5. Technician Personnel. MPF/HRO will ensure the member’s Tech-ID and Active Duty
Codes are updated correctly in the personnel data system. (T-3)
15.2.6. Force Management Plan. Assignments must be made in conjunction with state and
unit personnel force management plans. (T-3)
15.2.7. Excess/Overgrade Assignment. Except where noted in this instruction,
excess/overgrade assignments are not authorized.
15.3. Special Category Assignments.
15.3.1. Assignment to Student Flight.
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15.3.1.1. All members assigned to a Student Flight Personnel Accounting Symbol (PAS)
Code, are considered part of a unit’s total inventory strength for recruiting and effective
manning purposes, but not considered part of a unit's mission strength. Members assigned
to the Student Flight are counted when determining whether or not a vacancy, a projected
vacancy, or a unit manning document growth vacancy exists in a unit, but not considered
when determining overall mission readiness. Student Flight personnel are projected gains
to a unit, therefore these positions should not be considered for recruitment.
15.3.1.2. The training pipeline consists of the following categories of personnel who must
be assigned to the Student Flight.
15.3.1.2.1. Non-Prior Service personnel awaiting Initial Active Duty for Training or
who were enlisted for the purpose of processing for an appointment as an ANG officer.
(T-3)
15.3.1.2.2. Non-prior service personnel attending Initial Active Duty for Training, to
include Basic Military Training/technical school, flight-screening program, officer
commissioning program, leading to the award of a 3-skill level AFSC. (T-3)
15.3.1.2.3. Second and first lieutenants involved in initial flying training activities,
including Undergraduate Pilot Training, Undergraduate Navigator Training, and Air
Battle Manager survival training, initial mission aircraft training either at a Flying
Training Unit or home station, and home station checkout for mission qualification
following Flying Training Unit training. (T-3)
15.3.1.3. Only under extreme circumstances, to include school availability, should PS
personnel be assigned to the student flight for a period greater than 12 months. Members
unable or unwilling to attend technical training should be separated IAW AFI 36-3209.
15.3.1.4. AGR regardless of training status, will not be assigned to the Student Flight. (T-
3)
15.3.1.5. Prior Service (PS) enlistees with an awarded AFSC (3-skill level or higher) based
upon their prior service, but who are retraining into another career field with the ANG,
must be assigned to the unit manning document and a duty position within which retraining
is being completed. (T-3)
15.3.1.6. Grades and quantities for each type of the Reporting Identifier requirements are
reflected on the Student Flight unit manning document. There is no limit to the number,
nor to the grade of officers or enlisted personnel that may be assigned to a single Student
Flight authorization. Unit manning document excess/overgrade codes will not be entered
into the personnel data system for members assigned to the Student Flight. (T-3)
15.3.1.7. The appropriate training reporting identifiers must be updated as the member
progresses from awaiting training through completion of required training IAW AFI 36-
2101. (T-3)
15.3.1.8. Assignment of Student Flight Personnel upon Completion of Training. Upon
completion of formal training, a member will be assigned to the unit and the unit manning
document position for which they were originally recruited. Personnel who lack a security
clearance will be retained in the Student Flight when such clearance is identified in the Air
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Force Officer Classification Directory/Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory as being
required for 3-skill level upgrade. (T-3)
15.3.2. Assignment of Full-Time Personnel. Assign military technician personnel to a
military unit manning document position compatible with their full-time duties and
responsibilities.
15.3.3. Assignment of Active Guard/Reserve. Accession to AGR status will be made in
accordance with ANGI 36-101, The Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Program. AGRs will be
assigned as the sole incumbent on the unit manning document. (T-3)
15.3.4. Assignment of First Sergeants. Effective 1 January 2012, AGRs are not authorized
assignment against a first sergeant position unless there is a valid full-time requirement for a
first sergeant on the manning document. For those AGR members who were assigned against
the first sergeant RIC 128 prior to 1 January 2012, once they vacate the position, it will no
longer be filled by an AGR. Military technicians may be assigned to the first sergeant position
only once in their career, and this term will be no less than three years from the date of
assignment and no more than six years from date of graduation from the USAF First Sergeant
Academy (FSA) (AFI 36-2113, Chapter 7). (T-3)
15.3.4.1. Military technicians must obtain an exception to policy, prior to assignment to a
first sergeant 8F000 position. Exception to policies must be approved by The Adjutant
General and state HRO and then forwarded to the ANG First Sergeant Functional Manager
for final coordination. (T-3)
15.3.4.2. Waivers to vacate an 8F000 position prior to three years from the date of First
Sergeant Academy graduation must be processed through the ANG First Sergeant
Functional Manager for concurrence. (T-3)
15.3.4.3. Upon completion of their first sergeant assignment, military technicians and
those AGRs who were previously authorized assignment must be reassigned to a unit
manning document position with a compatible AFSC that will support the individual's
current grade. (T-3)
15.3.4.4. Maximum Assignment Period for First Sergeants. ANG members may serve a
maximum of six years assigned to an 8F000 Duty AFSC in their career. Only under
extreme circumstances may the ANG First Sergeant Functional Manager approve
extending a member’s maximum term beyond six years. (T-3)
15.3.4.4.1. The State Command Chief Master Sergeant may request a waiver for
overgrade reassignment. Requests must include a complete justification and a
favorable Adjutant General endorsement. NGB/A1P and the ANG First Sergeant
Functional Manager retain approval authority. Approved waivers will not exceed 24
months from the date of assignment or ETS, whichever is earlier. (T-3)
15.3.5. Assignment of State/Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant.
15.3.5.1. Airmen selected for assignment to a Command Chief Master Sergeant Position
(Reporting Identifier 9E000) must meet the entry requirements as listed in the Air Force
Enlisted Classification Directory. (T-3)
15.3.5.1.1. Assignment is open only to U.S. nationals, not non-U.S. citizens.
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15.3.5.1.2. Selectees must meet the minimum Physical Requirement: P3, U3, L3, H3,
E3, S3 (refer to AF Form 422). (T-2)
15.3.5.2. Assignment requests will be submitted to the NGB Senior Enlistment
Management Office (SELMO) for review prior to assignment. SELMO will review
assignment eligibility and complete actions IAW ANGI 36-2109, The ANG Command
Chief Master Sergeant Program. (T-3)
15.3.5.3. Upon assignment to a Command Chief Master Sergeant position, the Airman’s
awarded AFSC, CAFSC and DAFSC must be changed to reflect 9E000, Command Chief
Master Sergeant. Command Chief Master Sergeants are not permitted to perform duty
outside of the 9E000 reporting identifier. (T-3)
15.3.5.4. Command Chief Master Sergeant positions are not funded to support AGR
selection. The state Adjutant General may approve a local exception to unfund an existing
AGR position and reallocate the funding to the Command Chief Master Sergeant
authorization. For assistance with funding exceptions, contact NGB/A1M.
15.3.5.5. Upon assignment to a Command Chief Master Sergeant position, Airmen will no
longer occupy their previous position. Future reassignment to formerly held positions will
be subject to availability. (T-3)
15.3.6. Assignment of Group Superintendent
15.3.6.1. Airmen selected for assignment to a Group Superintendent Position (Reporting
Identifier 9G100) must meet the entry requirements as listed in the Air Force Enlisted
Classification Directory. (T-3)
15.3.6.2. Assignment is open only to U.S. nationals, not non-U.S. citizens.
15.3.6.3. Selectees must meet the minimum Physical Requirement: P3, U3, L3, H3, E3,
S3 (refer to AF Form 422). (T-2)
15.3.6.4. Drill Status Guardsmen (DSG), Military technicians, and/or AGR personnel are
authorized to occupy this position.
15.3.6.4.1. The Adjutant General may approve a local exception to the AFSC
compatibility criteria to allow a full-time military technician to serve as a Group
Superintendent.
15.3.6.4.2. Prior to assignment as a Group Superintendent, military technician and
AGR personnel must serve at least 12 months in a specialty that is compatible with
their full-time unit manning document position (i.e., immediately prior to appointment
as a Group Superintendent). This condition is not waiverable.
15.3.7. Assignment of Members with Physical Limitations. A member with physical
limitations is identified and promptly referred to a medical facility for evaluation IAW AFI 36-
3212 and AFI 48-123.
15.3.7.1. Medical Deferment. A member may be deferred from worldwide assignment
availability when a physical defect prevents worldwide service.
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15.3.7.2. The Wing Medical Group (MDG) issues temporary medical deferment via AF
Form 469 and transmits data to Military Personnel Data System through Physical Health
Assessment and Individual Medical Readiness.
15.3.7.2.1. AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Codes:
15.3.7.2.1.1. Code 31: Illness or injury will be resolved within 31-365 days.
15.3.7.2.1.2. Code 37: Pending Medical Evaluation/Physical Evaluation Board.
This signifies stop movement to MPF pending the MEB/PEB result.
15.3.7.2.1.3. Code 81: Pregnancy.
15.3.7.3. FSS validates the appropriate DEPLOYMENT STATUS PHYS code in the
personnel data system and ensures the date of availability is equal to the expiration date
shown on the AF Form 469. Thirty calendar days (30) before the deployment availability
expiration date, FSS verifies the date of availability with the medical facility. The date of
availability is extended or canceled based on issuance of a new AF Form 469. Deferments
must not extend beyond 12 months from the date when the underlying defect was deemed,
without the member’s entry into the Disability Evaluation System IAW AFI 36-3212. (T-
3)
15.3.7.4. Members with a condition that is not expected to be resolved within 12 months
from date of discovery are immediately referred to Disability Evaluation System IAW AFI
36-3212.
15.3.7.5. Movement of ANG Personnel. Air transportation is the primary mode of travel
for the movement of all ANG military personnel. Promptly refer all members who cannot
travel by air to a medical facility for evaluation under AFI 48-123.
15.3.7.6. Assignment of personnel who are found “Fit for Duty” by Disability Evaluation
System and subsequently determined non-mobility qualified. Continue assignment in their
current duty position and enter the appropriate assignment limitation code into the
personnel data system. NOTE: Commanders may reassign into non-deployable positions
provided a vacancy exists.
15.3.7.6.1. Assignment limitation codes . The following assignment limitation codes
are entered into Military Personnel Data System to identify personnel with medical
deployment limitations:
15.3.7.6.1.1. Assignment Limitation Code 1: Deployable/Assignable to Global
DoD locations with fixed MTF.
15.3.7.6.1.2. Assignment Limitation Code 2: Deployable/Assignable to CONUS
with fixed MTF, OCONUS installations w/ approval of gaining Major Command
(MAJCOM).
15.3.7.6.1.3. Assignment Limitation Code 3: Non-Deployable/Assignment
limited to specific installations medical need and availability of care (requires
NGB/SG waiver to deploy).
15.3.8. Assignment of Personnel in Retraining Status. Personnel in retraining status will be
assigned to a projected unit manning document vacancy or unit manning document growth
position in the retraining AFSC, SDI or RI. (T-3)
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15.3.8.1. If the retraining status is a result of an enlisted member's voluntary action, and
the position is not commensurate with the member’s current grade, a demotion will be
initiated to be effective with the date of transfer as outlined in AFI 36-2502. (T-3)
15.3.8.2. Personnel in retraining status who become overgrade as a result of an NGB
directed unit realignment, reorganization, or unit manning document change may be
retained in grade only under the provisions outlined in Chapter 17.
15.3.9. Assignment to State Headquarters. Officers being considered for appointment to
positions of Adjutant General (AG) or Assistant AG must be appointed IAW ANGI 36-2501,
Federal Recognition of General Officer Appointment and Promotion in the Air National Guard
of the United States and as a Reserve of the Air Force, or ANGI 36-2005, as appropriate. All
other assignment actions will be in accordance with this instruction. (T-3)
15.3.10. Assignment of Air Force Reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMAs) and
Category “E” Reservists. AF Reserve (AFRES) IMAs and Category “E” reservists may be
attached to ANG units for training with the approval of The Adjutant General. Such attachment
does not require these individuals to be reported in the unit's end-strength. (T-3)
15.3.11. Assignment of General Officers and Colonels Assigned to General Officer Positions.
NGB-General Officer (GO) Actions (NGB-GO) is the office of primary responsibility for all
general officer actions. The reassignment of a federally recognized general officer, or colonel,
or the assignment of any officer, regardless of grade, to a general officer position, should not
be finalized until prior coordination with NGB-GO is completed and The Adjutant General
reviews and approves the action. (T-3)
15.3.11.1. General officer personnel reassignments will not take place when positions
have a grade authorization below that of the member. (T-3)
15.3.11.2. An officer in an Adjutant General Corps (AGC) position must be re-appointed
under ANGI 36-2501 before he or she can be assigned to a line position. NGB-GO will
review the assignment status of general officers and colonels to general officer positions.
An officer who vacates a tenure of office position to revert to a line position will be
appointed at the highest grade previously held as a line officer. (T-3)
15.3.11.3. The ANG Special Assistant Program, managed by NGB-GO, includes positions
graded colonel and above. The program includes ANG officers selected to represent the
ANG at MAJCOM and Air Staff levels and ANG officers selected to represent all Reserve
Components at Combatant Command and Joint Staff levels.
15.3.11.4. General officers may only be assigned to flying positions authorized by the
Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
15.3.11.5. Prerequisites and procedures for federal recognition in general officer grades
are set forth in ANGI 36-2501.
15.3.12. Assignment of Additional Physicians.
15.3.12.1. If a unit identifies a prospective physician recruit for whom a vacancy does not
exist, the commander may assign the individual as excess to any existing physician position
other than a medical facility commander position upon approval of the appointment
application by NGB/A1. (T-3)
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15.3.12.1.1. The unit manning document excess code specified in Chapter 17 will be
used to identify the excess assignment. (T-3)
15.3.12.1.2. Applicants will be assigned as an excess to an existing Health Services
Administrator position, AFSC 41A1. This excess assignment will be used for persons
appointed under the program even if the existing Health Services Administrator
position is vacant. (T-3)
15.3.12.2. Excess flight surgeons will be limited to the number the commander of the
wing/group has determined can be supported with sufficient proficiency flights to maintain
currency. If flying support capability changes after this determination, excess flight
surgeons that cannot maintain currency must be reassigned to non-flying physician
positions. Flight surgeon requirements are outlined in AFI 11-202, Volume 1, Aircrew
Training. No exceptions will be considered.
15.3.12.3. The unit manning document excess code specified in Chapter 17 will be used
to identify the excess assignment of physicians. The excess assignment is authorized for
48 months or until the individual is reappointed as a Medical Corps officer, whichever is
less. (T-3)
15.3.12.4. If a unit identifies an individual qualified for appointment under the Early
Commissioning Program for Physicians, upon approval of the appointment application by
NGB/A1, the applicant will be assigned as an excess to an existing Health Services
Administrator position, AFSC 41A1. This excess assignment will be used for persons
appointed under the program even if the existing Health Services Administrator position is
vacant. (T-3)
15.3.13. Assignment to Excess or Overgrade Positions. Refer to Chapter 17.
15.3.14. Assignment of Lieutenant Colonel Inspector General (IG). The Special Duty
Identifier (SDI) 87G0 is assigned to the wing headquarters command section. Assignment to
this position is restricted to traditional members only, because of the potential conflict of
interest between full-time positions and the independence of the IG. Waivers to assign full-
time members to this position will not be approved.
15.3.15. Assignment Under the Lieutenant Colonel Augmentation Program (LCAP). The
Lieutenant Colonel Augmentation Program is used to free promotion opportunities for officers
selected for mandatory promotion to lieutenant colonel, and to retain those same officers, who
are overgrade, beyond current expiration dates.
15.3.15.1. States are authorized to augment a number of unit manning document O-4
positions commensurate with 3.5% of total officer authorizations in that state. Rounding
will be to the nearest number; as an example, a state authorized 152 officers will be
permitted five augmentations (5.32 rounded to 5).
15.3.15.2. States may use this grade augmentation authority to retain existing overgrade
lieutenant colonels beyond current expiration date or to promote officers mandatorily
selected for promotion to that grade. There is no limitation of this program to specific
specialties or promotion categories.
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15.3.15.3. ANG officers promoted or retained under this authority must be the sole
occupant of a unit manning document position in the grade of major (O-4) and must be
identified to the NGB, Officer Programs Section (NGB/A1PO). (T-1)
15.3.15.4. The expiration date will not exceed 6 years from the Reserve Officer Promotion
Management Act promotion effective date or Mandatory Separation Date, whichever is
earliest. Officers promoted under this authority will be promoted on their normal Reserve
Officer Personnel Management Act promotion effective date. (T-1)
15.3.15.5. Each State Headquarters must submit a request for input of the overgrade to
NGB/A1PO. An endorsement to the promotion recommendation and overgrade request
must clearly state the following: The Adjutant General approval under authority of this
paragraph, grade, name, social security number, DAFSC, and length of overgrade period
authorized by The Adjutant General . (T-1)
15.3.15.6. NGB/A1PO will update the overgrade code (4) in the personnel data system.
The overgrade expiration date will not exceed six years from the Reserve Officer Personnel
Management Act promotion effective date or Mandatory Separation Date, whichever is
earliest. (T-1)
15.3.15.7. Lieutenant Colonel Augmentation Program promotions will not be counted
against the authorized versus assigned when determining if a position vacancy exists. (T-
1)
15.3.15.8. The Adjutant General has full authority to specify utilization of the augmented
positions while adhering to the established limitations of this program and instruction. The
Lieutenant Colonel Augmentation Program is intended to provide total overgrade
management of augmented lieutenant colonel authorizations.
15.3.15.9. Lieutenant Colonel Augmentation Program will not exceed overall lieutenant
colonel grade authorizations, and it will not exceed statutory limitations on overall officer
grade strength. (T-1)
15.3.15.10. NGB/A1PO will monitor state utilization for effectiveness and ensure proper
utilization. (T-1)
15.3.16. Assignment of Non-Rated Vice Wing Commander. The NGB has the authority to
assign non-rated ANG colonels to vice wing commander positions. Each case is reviewed and
the needs of the service weighed accordingly. Assignment requests are to be submitted through
NGB/A1PP for approval by Commander, Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC/CC).
(T-1)
15.3.16.1. When submitting requests to NGB/A1PP, the following must be included:
15.3.16.1.1. Wing Commander memorandum justifying needs and special skills of
member. Justification should include why member is best suited to serve in this
position over current eligible rated officers. (T-3)
15.3.16.1.2. An endorsement from The Adjutant General (or delegated representative
not lower than the Director of Staff – Air). (T-1)
15.3.16.1.3. Unit manning document rating data to ensure the correct Aircrew Position
Indicator codes are accurately updated. (T-1)
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15.3.16.2. The full-time position description, since its revision in 2000, will remain the
same and will include the previously approved AFSC identified as compatible (Operations,
Maintenance, or Mission Support Group Commander). (T-1)
15.3.16.3. All grade inversion restrictions established by the Air Force or NGB-J1-TN still
apply.
15.3.17. Assignment of Non-Weapon System Qualified Wing Commander. NGB has the
authority to approve assignment of an officer to a wing commander position who is not, or
could not be, qualified in the weapon systems for that wing.
15.3.17.1. When submitting requests to NGB/A1PP, the following must be included:
15.3.17.1.1. Wing Commander memorandum justifying needs and special skills of
member. (T-3)
15.3.17.1.2. An endorsement from The Adjutant General (or delegated representative
not lower than the Director of Staff – Air). (T-3)
15.3.17.1.3. Endorsement from NGB/A3 stating that they will approve the assignment.
(T-3)
15.3.17.2. All grade inversion restrictions established by the Air Force or NGB-J1-TN still
apply.
15.3.18. Assignment Resulting From Unit Manning Document Change or Unit Manning
Document Growth. A unit manning document may change through the addition and/or
deletion of positions. Major changes to unit manning documents are identified to the states
and units as soon as possible: normally one year before the conversion or activation date.
15.3.18.1. Notification of unit manning document changes will be provided by written
correspondence from NGB Manpower (NGB/A1M) and will be followed by modification
of the affected units' unit manning document. (T-1)
15.3.18.2. Personnel will not be recruited or reassigned to positions being deleted from the
unit manning document in the 12 months prior to the through date. (T-1) The date the
position is to be deleted will be shown in the authorization through date column.
15.3.18.3. The date a new position is to be added will be shown in the authorization
effective date column. Individuals may be recruited/selected for assignment or
reassignment to these new positions as long as there is a current unit manning document
position with the same AFSC available. (T-1)
15.3.18.3.1. Non-prior service individuals enlisted or appointed against projected unit
manning document growth positions will be initially assigned to the Student Flight.
Upon completion of required training, members will be assigned to the unit manning
document growth position, if it is available. If the EFF date of the new position has not
consummated, the member will be assigned to a current unit manning document
position within the same AFSC. If another member already occupies this position, the
Non-prior service individual is authorized to be placed in an excess status, in
accordance with Chapter 17. (T-1)
15.3.18.3.2. PS personnel will be assigned to the unit manning document growth
position unless a Student Flight assignment is required. If the EFF date of the new
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position has not consummated, the member may be assigned to a current unit manning
document position within the same AFSC. If another member already occupies this
position, the PS individual is authorized to be placed in an excess status, in accordance
with Chapter 17. (T-1)
15.3.19. Statutory Tour Assignment. NGB Human Resources (NGB/HR) will provide an
active duty listing of members on an ANG Statutory Tour to each state annually for inclusion
in state force management plans. The Adjutant Generals should maintain regular contact with
these individuals while they are on active duty to determine if they plan to return to the state
ANG at the end of their active duty tours. The Adjutant Generals should include ANG
Statutory Tour members in the state force management plans. (T-1)
15.4. Grade Manning Levels for Enlisted Personnel. Maintaining Strength and Grade
Manning. States and units should manage personnel force management programs with the
objective of achieving and maintaining strength and grade manning at 100 percent of that
authorized on the unit manning document. Recognizing that grade manning levels may need to be
exceeded to accommodate deserving Airmen promotions and retention of overgrade members with
valuable skill requirements, an additional percentage is authorized to effectively manage a
personnel force management program. However, it will not be used as a goal for enlisted
promotion actions. (T-3)
15.4.2. States may not exceed 100 percent manning in the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt.
NGB/A1 may authorize temporarily overages due to unit realignment, reorganization, or unit
manning document change. Promotions to SMSgt and CMSgt will be accomplished under the
unit vacancy promotion program as outlined in AFI 36-2502 and will not exceed 100 percent.
Stripes for Exceptional Promotion Program promotions do not count against a state’s 100
percent manning. (T-1)
15.4.3. Specific Manning Levels. States should not exceed the manning levels specified for
each grade listed below. Reassignment of personnel, to include cross training, should be
encouraged to resolve overgrade assignments. Promotions to these grades may be
accomplished under either the Unit Vacancy Promotion Program or ANG Stripes for
Exceptional Performers Promotions Program (TSgt – MSgt) (STEP I) as outlined in AFI 36-
2502.
15.4.3.1. Master Sergeant - 120 percent
15.4.3.2. Technical Sergeant - 125 percent
15.4.3.3. Staff Sergeant and below - no restrictions
15.5. Retention of Members Released from ANG Statutory Tour, Title 10 United States
Code (USC). Upon completion of an ANG Statutory Tour, individuals may be assigned as excess
or overgrade to an existing position for 24 months with The Adjutant General approval (colonels
and below). This applies to traditional guardsman and AGRs outside of their 5-year restoration
period only. AGRs who remain within their 5-year restoration period will be managed IAW ANGI
36-101. Technicians will be managed IAW any applicable Uniformed Services Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act requirements. (See Attachment 27). (T-3)
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Chapter 16
ANG REASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES
16.1. Reassignment of Personnel Serviced by the Force Support Squadron or Between Units
Located in the Same State. Reassignment of a member between units serviced by the same FSS
or between units located in the same state must have the concurrence of both gaining and losing
unit commanders or be directed by higher authority. This action will normally be initiated by the
gaining unit IAW instructions contained in AFCSM 36-699, Volume 1. (T-3)
16.1.1. A voluntary change of assignment to a unit manning document position which has a
lower grade authorization than that currently held by an enlisted member will result in
demotion of the member to the lower unit manning document grade. Members will not be
retained in an overgrade condition. (T-3)
16.1.2. Only in mission unique situations, if approved by NGB/A1P, may enlisted members
in grades TSgt through CMSgt be reassigned to a unit manning document position that will
cause an excess condition for reasons not outlined elsewhere in this instruction. Such
assignments will last no longer than 12 months. (T-1)
16.1.3. Enlisted members who have received an incentive who elect to retrain into another
AFSC may be subject to recoupment IAW Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention
Programs/Policies.
16.1.4. Only in mission unique situations, as approved by NGB/A1P, will officers in grades
of colonel and below be reassigned to a unit manning document position that will cause an
excess or overgrade condition for reasons not outlined elsewhere in this instruction. Such
assignments will last no longer than 12 months. (T-1)
16.1.5. ANG members will not be reassigned from a lower graded unit manning document
position to a higher graded unit manning document position for the purpose of promotion,
with the intention of returning the member back to his or her previously held position which
will cause the member to become overgrade or excess. (T-3)
16.1.6. The FSS will monitor reassignment actions within their serviced units to ensure that
excess and overgrade situations do not occur as a result of reassignments, except as authorized
by this instruction. Unit commanders will exercise due care in making reassignments, giving
primary consideration to mission needs and ANG requirements. (T-3)
16.2. Reassignment of Airmen Subject to Demotion. An Airman who is demoted under failure
to maintain standards or is recommended for demotion but whose demotion is not yet approved,
may be reassigned to another organization at his or her request. Requests for reassignments are
granted by the demotion authority with the concurrence of the gaining commander, and are denied
only by the next higher commander in the chain of command or The Adjutant General if a
determination is made that the reassignment would not be in the best interest of the ANG.
16.3. Retention of Persons Employed by Foreign Governments. With the approval of the
Secretary of the Air Force, an individual may remain in a Reserve status while employed by a
foreign government or by a firm controlled in whole or in part by a foreign government. Requests
for such approval should be addressed to the Secretary of the Air Force and sent through the
individual’s chain of command to NGB/A1. The request should include the name of the country,
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the title of the position, and a brief description of the duties to be performed. A member so
employed who fails to get approval for the employment is subject to discharge under AFI 36-3209.
16.4. Command Chief Master Sergeant Tour Completion. Upon completion of their
Command Chief Master Sergeant term, DSG and military technicians must be reassigned to a
compatible unit manning document position commensurate with their grade. Commanders must
exercise sound force management practices to ensure reassignment complies with all provisions
outlined in this instruction. Only in mission unique situations and in the best interest of the ANG,
where this requirement cannot be met, The Adjutant General may allow Drill Status Guardsmen
personnel to be reassigned in an overgrade status. Reassignment in overgrade status will be to
positions with an authorized grade of SMSgt only. Reassignment in an excess status will be
permitted for Drill Status Guardsmen only. (T-3)
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Chapter 17
OVERGRADE AND EXCESS ASSIGNMENT
17.1. Assignment as Overgrade or Excess. If a member is assigned to a unit manning document
position that is already occupied, he or she will be considered excess to the incumbent, except in
situations identified in Table 17.2. If a member possesses a grade higher than the unit manning
document authorized grade, the incumbent is considered to be assigned as overgrade.
EXCEPTION: this is not applicable to the ANG Statutory Tour program. (T-3)
17.1.1. Any time a member of the ANG is placed in an excess or overgrade status, to include
initial enlistment or appointment, the member will be counseled by his or her commander as
to the reason why the condition occurred, the overgrade or excess code, effective date,
expiration date and what could happen as a result of this assignment. (T-3)
17.1.2. Unit commanders must exercise due care in making assignment/reassignment
decisions, giving primary considerations to mission need and ANG requirements. If a
commander places a member in an excess or overgrade condition, he or she is tasked with
having the member sign NGB Form 36-11, Statement of Understanding. This form identifies
the assignment condition and outlines what could take place prior to or upon reaching the
expiration date. (T-3)
17.1.2.1. During the counseling, the member will be briefed on the following possible
actions:
17.1.2.1.1. Reassignment to a valid position within the same AFSC. (T-3)
17.1.2.1.2. Retraining to another vacant position commensurate with the member’s
grade. (T-3)
17.1.2.1.3. Voluntary demotion (if overgrade) to the authorized grade of the current
position IAW AFI 36-2502 (for enlisted members only). (T-3)
17.1.2.1.4. Separation from the ANG IAW AFI 36-3209. (T-3)
17.1.2.2. A copy of the signed NGB Form 36-11 will be provided to the servicing FSS.
The commander and member must sign the form. If a member refuses to sign the form the
commander will write “Member Refused to Sign” in the member’s signature block. (T-3)
17.1.2.3. The servicing FSS will maintain the original NGB Form 36-11 until the
overgrade or excess condition is resolved through reassignment, demotion, or separation
of the excess/overgrade member. (Do not forward the form to ARPC for Automated
Records Management System inclusion). (T-3)
17.1.3. The FSS must monitor all actions within their serviced units to ensure that excess and
overgrade situations do not occur as a result of assignment/reassignments except as authorized
by this instruction and to ensure all overgrade/excess conditions are resolved in a timely
manner. (T-3)
17.1.3.1. Each FSS is charged with coding each excess or overgrade condition properly
within the personnel data system.
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17.1.3.2. The FSS will produce and provide a listing at least quarterly to each commander
identifying those currently assigned excess or overgrade and those whose condition will
expire within 12 months. (T-3)
17.1.3.3. Commanders will render force management decisions to resolve excess or
overgrade assignments/reassignments and return the listing to the FSS with a viable plan
for resolution. (T-3)
17.1.4. Retraining of personnel may be required to resolve excess or overgrade conditions.
17.1.5. No officer regardless of grade may be placed in an excess status against a general
officer authorization without prior coordination and approval by NGB-GO.
17.1.6. Overgrade status is not authorized in the general officer grades.
17.1.7. No officer regardless of grade may be placed in an excess status against a colonel
officer authorization. Only under mission unique situations and in the best interest of the ANG
will this be authorized by NGB/A1. If approved, the excess condition will not to exceed 12
months IAW paragraph 16.1.4 of this instruction. (T-3)
17.1.8. Senior officer (colonel and above) personnel reassignments will not take place to
positions which have a grade authorization below that of the member. Only under mission
unique situations and in the best interest of the ANG will this be considered by NGB/A1P for
colonel assignments in overgrade status. (T-3)
17.1.9. No officer regardless of grade may be placed in an excess status against a commander
position. Only under mission unique situations and in the best interest of the ANG will this be
authorized by NGB/A1P. (T-3)
17.1.10. The assignment of an ANG member in dual status (excess and overgrade) is not
authorized. Only under mission unique situations and in the best interest of the ANG will this
be authorized by NGB/A1P. (T-3)
17.1.11. Any member assigned in an excess or overgrade status must be reassigned to the first
available position commensurate with his or her grade and for which he or she is qualified.(T-
3)
17.1.12. No member regardless of his or her grade will be reassigned as an excess or overgrade
to create a vacancy to permit the promotion of another member. (T-3)
17.1.13. No member may be retained in an overgrade status if the member is assigned to a
unit manning document position with an authorized grade two or more grades below that of
the member. In unusual circumstances where no other assignment is possible and the member's
continued service is essential to mission accomplishment, The Adjutant General may approve
waivers of this provision; however, no waiver request for enlisted members serving in this
situation in the grades of SMSgt or CMSgt, or officer in the grades of Col or above, will be
approved.
17.1.14. Officers in excess or overgrade status must be counted in determining if a vacancy
exists. All officers must be assigned to positions commensurate with their grade and DAFSC
prior to promoting any other officer via position vacancy. Officers assigned to or retained in
excess or overgrade status in the following situations will not count in determining if a vacancy
exists:
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17.1.14.1. A military technician promoted via a mandatory board prior to attaining
eligibility for an immediate civil service annuity. Such cases will be excluded only when
the member is retained in a unit manning document position that is no less than one grade
below his or her current grade.
17.1.14.2. Overgrade officers promoted via the mandatory promotion system with 18 but
less than 20 satisfactory years of service or who have less than three years of promotion
service credit in their current grade. Upon completion of the satisfactory years of service
or time in grade, such officers will be retained, released or assigned IAW AFI 36-3209.
17.1.14.3. Other categories as may be announced by NGB/A1 to manage the officer force
within the ANG. Promotion category exceptions will be published in implementing
instructions.
17.2. Excess due to NGB Directed Realignment.
17.2.1. A DSG, who is in an excess status due to NGB-directed unit realignment,
reorganization, or unit manning document change may be retained as excess under one of the
following conditions:
17.2.1.1. Members with a military service obligation (MSO) will be retained until
completion of MSO or until ETS/Mandatory Separation Date, whichever is earliest. (T-3)
17.2.1.2. Members without an MSO will be retained for 24 months from the effective date
of the unit manning document change or until ETS/Mandatory Separation Date, whichever
is earliest. (T-3)
17.2.1.3. Military technicians and AGRs must be assigned as sole position incumbents to
unit manning document positions upon NGB-directed unit realignment, reorganization, or
unit manning document change. (T-3)
17.2.1.4. When an individual is assigned as an obligor and no unit manning document
vacancy, projected vacancy, or unit manning document growth position is available, the
obligated member will be assigned as excess to an authorized position in the AFSC and
grade for which the member is qualified until completion of his or her Military Service
Obligation. When the obligated member is an Incentive Program participant and is
assigned as an excess, the member must be processed in accordance with Air National
Guard Recruiting and Retention programs and policies. (T-3)
17.2.2. Commanders may authorize recruitment of replacements for Drill Status Guardsmen
up to 24 months prior to the separation or retirement of assigned members under the following
conditions:
17.2.2.1. The original incumbent will become excess immediately upon the assignment of
the replacement. (T-3)
17.2.2.2. The length of the excess condition will be established by the commander and will
not exceed 24 months. (T-3)
17.2.2.3. Promotions of the assigned replacement to the grades of SMSgt or CMSgt are
authorized provided the member meets all other criteria for promotion IAW AFI 36-2502.
The promotion will not cause the state to exceed authorized grade ceilings as identified in
AFI 36-2502, Attachment 2. (T-3)
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17.2.3. Members may be assigned in excess based on unit manning document growth as
referenced in paragraph 15.3.18. The length of the excess condition will not exceed the EFF
date of the unit manning document growth position. (T-3)
17.2.4. If a member has completed at least 18 years but less than 19 years of satisfactory
service for retirement, the length of the excess condition will not exceed his or her completion
of 20 years satisfactory service for retirement, third anniversary of established date of
separation, or age 62, whichever is earlier. (T-3)
17.2.4.1. If a member has completed at least 19 years but less than 20 years of satisfactory
service for retirement, the length of the excess condition will not exceed his or her
completion of 20 years satisfactory service for retirement, second anniversary of
established date of separation, or age 62, whichever is earlier. (T-3)
17.2.5. Exceptions to the objective of maintaining manning at 100 percent of unit manning
document authorizations, and ANGI 36-2005, and AFI 36-2002 are permitted as follows:
17.2.5.1. Undergraduate Flying Training. Individuals may be recruited to fill
Undergraduate Flying Training line numbers. A rated vacancy must exist at the time a
member is reassigned from the Student Flight. Multiple rated members cannot be assigned
to one unit manning document position and share allotted flying hours. (T-3)
17.2.5.2. Individuals recruited against AFSCs 41XX, 44XX, 45XX, or 48XX
authorizations under the Early Commissioning Program for Physicians IAW paragraph
15.3.12. NGB/A1 will announce selected AFSCs that units may fill to higher levels based
upon service needs. Announcements will be made each Fiscal Year through the Recruiting
and Retention Initiatives. Changes to the initiatives may be made by NGB/A1 at any time
based on the needs of the ANG. Approved excess periods will be defined in the Recruiting
and Retention Initiatives and will begin upon the date of enlistment into the ANG. (T-3)
17.2.5.3. States will not exceed the grade manning levels for enlisted personnel as outlined
in Chapter 15.(T-3)
17.2.6. Excess Assignments Approved at NGB Level.
17.2.6.1. NGB Approved Initial Excess Assignment. For excess assignments requiring
NGB approval as outlined in this instruction, the unit commander will submit a request
using the template found in Figure 17.1, Excess or Overgrade Assignment Requests. The
request must include a definitive plan for resolving the condition within 24 months, how
the excess condition occurred, and why the extension is in the best interest of the ANG.
The request must be routed through the FSS, State Headquarters, The Adjutant General
(this may be delegated down no further than the Director of Staff), and forwarded to
NGB/A1P. Disapproval to the assignment request may be made at any level. (T-1)
17.2.6.2. NGB Approved Excess Assignment Extension. If, after all factors have been
reviewed and a request for extension of an initial assignment to excess condition is
considered in the best interest of the ANG, the unit commander will submit a request for
extension using the template found in Figure 17.1, Excess or Overgrade Assignment
Requests. The request must include a definitive plan for resolving the condition within 24
months, how the excess condition occurred, and why the extension is in the best interest of
the ANG. The request must be routed through the FSS, State Headquarters, The Adjutant
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General (this may be delegated down no further than the Director of Staff), and forwarded
to NGB/A1PP. Disapproval of the assignment request may be made at any level. (T-1)
17.3. Retention in an Overgrade Status. Members may be retained in an overgrade status
under the following conditions. NOTE: All expiration dates are the maximum allowed, but
commanders may establish lesser dates as necessary to meet mission objectives.
17.3.1. Drill Status Guardsmen and AGR enlisted personnel and officers below the grade of
colonel, who become overgrade as a result of NGB-directed realignment, reorganization, or
unit manning document change may be retained for 24 months or 20 years of satisfactory
service (or TAFMS for AGRs), whichever occurs first.
17.3.2. Military technician enlisted personnel and officers below the grade of colonel, who
become overgrade as a result of NGB-directed realignment, reorganization, or unit manning
document change may be retained as follows:
17.3.2.1. If retiring under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), the member may
be retained until his or her 55th birthday or otherwise eligible for an immediate, unreduced
retirement annuity whichever occurs first. Human Resource Office coordination is
required.
17.3.2.2. If retiring under the Federal Employee Retirement System, the member may be
retained until his or her 57th birthday or otherwise eligible for an immediate, full retirement
annuity whichever occurs first. HRO coordination is required.
17.3.3. When an officer receives a mandatory promotion as defined by AFI 36-2504, and there
is no vacant position for a reassignment in the new grade, The Adjutant General may permit
retention of the individual as an overgrade IAW the following:
17.3.3.1. A Drill Status Guardsman may be retained until the member completes 20 years
plus 90 days satisfactory service, is qualified for retired pay, and has three years’ time in
grade (TIG) or reaches Mandatory Separation Date, whichever is earliest.
17.3.3.2. A military technician member may be retained until age 55 for Civil Service
Retirement System, or until age 57 for Federal Employee Retirement System.
17.3.3.3. An AGR member may be retained until the completion of 20 years of TAFMS
and has three years time-in-grade (TIG) or reaches Mandatory Separation Date, whichever
is earliest.
17.3.4. A member who becomes overgrade as a result of promotion under STEP I will be
retained until ETS or 24 months from the promotion effective date, whichever is earliest. (T-
3)
17.3.5. When a unit manning document position is required for the assignment of a military
technician or AGR, the incumbent Drill Status Guardsman may be reassigned as an overgrade.
The period of the overgrade condition for enlisted members will be the date of assignment plus
24 months or until the member reaches 20 years satisfactory service, whichever is earliest. For
officers, the period of overgrade condition will be the date of assignment plus 24 months unless
the officer has an unfulfilled Military Service Obligation . If the officer has an unfulfilled
Military Service Obligation , the expiration is the date the Military Service Obligation will be
completed or 24 months, whichever is less. (T-3)
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17.3.6. A member approved under the Lieutenant Colonel Augmentation Program, in
accordance with paragraph 15.3.15, may be retained for a period not to exceed six years from
the promotion effective date or until he or she reaches Mandatory Separation Date, whichever
is earliest.
17.3.7. A member promoted under STEP II may be retained in an overgrade status for three
years from the promotion effective date IAW AFI 36-2502. Under no circumstances will an
extension to this expiration date be considered.
17.3.8. The Adjutant General may permit individuals who were previously assigned to
Command Chief Master Sergeant positions to retain their grade for 24 months or ETS,
whichever is earliest.
17.3.9. If a member has completed at least 18 years but less than 19 years of satisfactory
service for retirement, the length of the overgrade condition will not exceed his or her
completion of 20 years satisfactory service for retirement, third anniversary of established date
of separation, or age 62, whichever is earlier. (T-3)
17.3.9.1. If a member has completed at least 19 years but less than 20 years of satisfactory
service for retirement, the length of the overgrade condition will not exceed his or her
completion of 20 years satisfactory service for retirement, second anniversary of
established date of separation, or age 62, whichever is earlier. (T-3)
17.3.9.2. Retention of AGRs in active duty sanctuary is outlined in ANGI 36-101.
17.3.10. Overgrade assignments are approved at NGB level.
17.3.10.1. NGB Approved Initial Overgrade Assignment. For overgrade assignments
requiring NGB approval, unit commanders will submit a request using the template found
in Figure 17.1. The request must include a definitive plan for resolving the condition
within 24 months, how the excess condition occurred, and why the extension is in the best
interest of the ANG. The request must be routed through the FSS, State Headquarters, The
Adjutant General (this may be delegated down no further than the Director of Staff), and
forwarded to NGB/A1PP. Disapproval of the assignment request may be made at any
level. (T-1)
17.3.10.2. NGB Approved Overgrade Assignment Extension. If, after all factors have been
reviewed and a request for extension of an initial assignment to overgrade condition is
considered in the best interest of the ANG, the unit commander will submit a request for
extension using the template found in Figure 17.1. The request must include a definitive
plan for resolving the condition within 24 months, how the excess condition occurred, and
why the extension is in the best interest of the ANG. The request must be routed through
the FSS, State Headquarters, The Adjutant General (this may be delegated down no further
than the Director of Staff), and forwarded to NGB/A1PP. Disapproval of the assignment
request may be made at any level. (T-1)
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Table 17.1. Overgrade/Excess Approval Authority
Reason
Rank
Approval Authority
Overgrade
TSgt - CMSgt
Unit Commander.
NOTE: Two or more grade differential requires The
Adjutant General approval. (Note 1)
Overgrade
Officer (all ranks)
NGB/A1PP
Overgrade
and Excess
Officer or Enlisted
(all ranks)
Not authorized
(See Mission Unique Situation)
Overgrade
due to
Lieutenant
Colonel
Augmentation
Program
Lt Col
NGB/A1PO
Overgrade
Commander
Assignment
All ranks
NGB/A1P
Overgrade
completion of
Stat Tour
All ranks
Unit Commander (Note 1)
Overgrade
due to
mandatory
promotion
Officer (all ranks)
The Adjutant General
Excess
TSgt-CMSgt
The Adjutant General
Excess
Colonel
NGB/A1P
Excess
Officer (Lt Col and
below)
NGB/A1PP
Excess
completion of
Stat Tour
All ranks
Unit Commander (Note 1)
Excess or
Overgrade
General officer
NGB-GO
Mission
Unique
Situation
All Ranks
NGB/A1PP
NOTE:
1. Cannot be updated locally for members with > 20 years of service. Submit NGB Form 36-11
via CMS to NGB/A1PP for personnel data system update.
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Table 17.2. Excess Codes for Officer and Enlisted
Rule
Status
Reason
Code
1
Drill Status
Guardsman
(Officer or
Enlisted)
NGB-directed unit realignment, reorganization, or unit
manning document change and the member has less than
18 years of satisfactory service for retirement
C
2
Drill Status
Guardsman
(Officer or
Enlisted)
A military technician or AGR was assigned to unit
manning document position occupied by Drill Status
Guardsman to accommodate compatible assignment with
unit manning document position
C
3
Drill Status
Guardsman
(Officer or
Enlisted)
The member was assigned as an obligor and no unit
manning document vacancy, projected vacancy, or unit
manning document growth position exists
C
4
Drill Status
Guardsman
(Officer or
Enlisted)
Member was enlisted or appointed in excess status in an
AFSC authorized manning above 100 percent
C
5
Drill Status
Guardsman
Enlisted
The member is a projected loss and a replacement has
been recruited or assigned
K
6
Drill Status
Guardsman Officer
The member is a projected loss and a replacement has
been recruited or assigned
C
7
Drill Status
Guardsman
(Officer or
Enlisted)
Enlisted, appointed, or reassigned for a unit manning
document growth position which has not been added to
the unit manning document
C
8
Drill Status
Guardsman
(Officer or
Enlisted)
Any reason and the member has completed 18 but less
than 20 years of satisfactory service
C
9
Drill Status
Guardsman,
Military
Technician, or
AGR
Any reason approved by NGB/A1
3
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Table 17.3. Overgrade Codes for Officer and Enlisted
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If the member’s
status is:
And the reason for the overgrade
condition is:
Code
is:
See
Note:
1.
Drill Status Guardsman
(Officer and Enlisted
Only)
NGB directed unit realignment, reorganization,
unit manning document change
P
1
1
2.
Military Technician
(Officer and Enlisted)
H
3.
AGR
(Officer and Enlisted)
L
4.
Drill Status Guardsman
(Officer Only)
The member received a mandatory promotion
P
1
1
5.
Military Technician
(Officer Only)
H
6.
AGR
(Officer Only)
L
7.
Drill Status Guardsman,
Military Technician,
or AGR Enlisted Only)
The member was promoted under the STEP I
D
1
8.
Drill Status Guardsman
(Officer or Enlisted)
The member became overgrade as a result of
reassignment to support the compatible assignment
of a military technician or AGR member
P
1
1
9.
Military Technician
(Officer or Enlisted)
H
10.
AGR
(Officer or Enlisted)
L
11
Drill Status Guardsman,
Military Technician,
or AGR (Officer Only)
Lieutenant Colonel Augmentation Program
4
1, 2
12.
Drill Status Guardsman
(Enlisted Only)
STEP II
5
2
13.
Drill Status Guardsman
(Enlisted Only)
The member’s immediate past assignment was a
Command Chief Master Sergeant and retention of
grade was authorized by The Adjutant General
upon reassignment
P
14.
Drill Status Guardsman
(Officer or Enlisted)
Any reason and the member has completed 18 but
less than 20 years of satisfactory service (for Drill
Status Guardsmen and military technicians) or
TAFMS (for AGRs)
P
15.
Military Technician
(Officer or Enlisted)
Any reason and the member has completed 18 but
less than 20 years of satisfactory service (for Drill
Status Guardsmen and military technicians) or
TAFMS (for AGRs)
H
1
16.
AGR
(Officer or Enlisted)
Any reason and the member has completed 18 but
less than 20 years of satisfactory service (for Drill
Status Guardsmen and military technicians) or
TAFMS (for AGRs)
L
1
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17.
Drill Status Guardsman,
Military Technician,
AGR (Officer or
Enlisted)
Any reason approved by NGB/A1
3
1, 2
NOTES:
1. Military Technician and AGR assignments must be coordinated through the Human Resource
Office.
2. This code can only be updated by NGB/A1PP.
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Figure 17.1. Excess or Overgrade Assignment Requests
410 AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018
DANIEL R. SITTERLY, SES, SAF/MR
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
(Manpower and Reserve Affairs)
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Attachment 1
GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION
References
Title 5 USC §2101: Civil Serve; Armed Forces; Uniformed Services
Title 5 USC §11001: Enhanced Personnel Security Programs
Title 10 USC §101: Definitions
Title 10 USC §688: Retired Members: Authority to order to Active Duty
Title 10 USC §806: Judge Advocates and Legal Officers
Title 10 USC §1370: Commissioned Officers: General Rule; Exceptions
Title 10 USC §1413a, Combat-Related Special Compensation
Title 10 USC §8013: Secretary of the Air Force
Title 10 USC §8038: Office of Air Force Reserve: Appointment of Chief
Title 10 USC §8914: Twenty to Thirty Years: Enlisted Members
Title 10 USC §10145: Ready Reserve: Placement In
Title 10 USC §10211: Policies and Regulations: Participation Reserve Officers in Preparation
and Administration
Title 10 USC §10216: Military Technicians (dual status)
Title 10 USC §10218(c), Army and Air Force Reserve technicians: conditions for retention;
mandatory retirement under civil service laws
Title 10 USC §12011: Authorized Strengths: Reserve Officers on Active Duty or on Full-time
national Guard Duty for Administration of the Reserves or the National Guard
Title 10 USC §12012: Authorized Strengths: Senior Enlisted Members on Active Duty or on
Full-time National Guard Duty for Administration of the Reserves or the National Guard
Title 10 USC §12301: Reserve Components Generally
Title 10 USC §12310: Reserves: for Organizing, Administering, etc., Reserve Components
Title 10 USC §12771: Reserve Officers: Grade on Transfer to Retired Reserve
Title 10 USC §14515: Discharge or retirement for age
Title 10 USC §14311: Delay of Promotion: Involuntary
Title 10 USC §14314: Army and Air Force Commissioned Officers: Generals Ceasing to
Occupy Positions
Title 10 USC §14505: Effect of Failure of Selection for Promotion: Reserve Captains of the
Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps and Reserve Lieutenants of the Navy
Title 10 USC §14506: Effect of failure of selection for promotion: Reserve Majors of the Army,
Air Force, and Marine Corps and Reserve Lieutenant Commanders of the Navy
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Title 10 USC §14507: Removal from the Reserve Active-Status List for Years of Service:
Reserve Lieutenant Colonels and Colonels of the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps and
Reserve Commanders and Captains of the Navy
Title 10 USC §14508: Removal from the Reserve Active-Status list for Years of Service:
Reserve General and Flag Officers
Title 10 USC §14509: Separation at Age 62: Reserve Officers in Grade Below Brigadier
General or Rear Admiral (lower half)
Title 37 USC §301: Incentive Pay: Hazardous Duty
Title 37 USC §302: Special Pay: Medical Officers of the Armed Forces
Title 37 USC §474: Travel and Transportation Allowances: General
Title 38 USC §4301: Purposes: Sense of Congress
Title 38 USC §4335: Training for Federal Executive Agency Human Resources Personnel on
Employment and Reemployment Rights and Limitations
Title 42 USC §4151: “Building” defined
DoD Directive 1000.21, DoD Passport and Passport Agent Services, 20 October 2009, CH2, 21
Jun 2017
DoD Directive 1100.4, Guidance for Manpower Management, 12 February 2005
DoD Directive 1200.7, Screening the Ready Reserve, 21 November 2003
DoD Directive 4500.54E, DoD Foreign Clearance Program (FCP), 28 December 2009
DoD Directive 5105.77, National Guard Bureau (NGB), 30 October 2015
DoD Directive 5105.83, National Guard Joint Force Headquarters – State (NG JFHQs-State), 5
January 2011
DoD Instruction 1205.18, Full-Time Support (FTS) to the Reserve Components, 12 May 2014
DoD Instruction 1235.13, Administration and Management of the Individual Ready Reserve
(IRR) and the Inactive National Guard (ING), 18 October 2013
DoD Instruction 1300.19, DoD Joint Officer Management Program, 3 April 2018
DoD Instruction 1315.18, Procedures for Military Personnel Assignments, 28 October 2015, CH
1, 14 April 2017
DoD Instruction 1322.06, Fellowships, Legislative Fellowships, Internships, Scholarships,
Training-With-Industry (TWI) and Grants Provided to DoD Or DoD Personnel for Education
and Training, 12 Oct 2016
DoD Instruction 1322.10, Policy on Graduate Education for Military Officers, 29 April 2008
DoD Instruction 1342.12, Provision of Early Intervention and Special Education Services to
Eligible DoD Dependents, 17 June 2015
DoD Instruction 5154.31 V5, Commercial Travel Management: The Per Diem, Travel and
Transportation Allowance Committee (PDTATAC), 16 October 2015
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DoD Instruction 6400.01, Family Advocacy Program (FAP), 13 February 2015
DoD Instruction 6400.06, Domestic Abuse Involving DoD Military and Certain Affiliated
Personnel, 21 August 2007CH4, 26 May 2017
DoD Instruction 7000.14-R, Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR), Volume 7A,
Military Pay Policy – Active Duty and Reserve Pay, April 2017
The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
AFCSM 36-699 V1, Military Personnel Flight (MPF) Management Data System (PDS) User
Guide, 15 October 2010
AFI 10-401, Air Force Operations Planning and Execution, 7 December 2006
AFI 10-401, AFRC Supplement 1, Air Force Operations Planning and Execution, 19 June 2012
AFI 10-403, Deployment Planning and Execution, 20 September 2012
AFI 11-202 V1, Aircrew Training, 22 November 2010
AFI 11-401, Aviation Management, 10 December 2010
AFI 11-402, Aviation and Parachutist Service, Aeronautical Ratings and Aviation Badges, 13
December 2010
AFI 11-412, Aircrew Management, 10 December 2009
AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, 27 January 2005
AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, 1 December 2015
AFI 36-507, Mobilization of the Civilian Work Force, 21 July 1994
AFI 36-601, Air Force Civilian Career Program Management, 25 July 1994
AFI 36-706, Administrative Grievance System, 22 May 2014
AFI 36-2005, Officer Accessions, 2 Aug 2017
AFI 36-2008, Voluntary Extended Active Duty (EAD) for Air Reserve Commissioned Officers, 5
Nov 2002
AFI 36-2011, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Program, 18 December
2006
AFI 36-2013, Officer Training School (OTS) and Enlisted Commissioning Programs (ECPS), 23
October 2008
AFI 36-2017, Admissions Liaison Officer Program, 27 February 1995
AFI 36-2101, Classifying Military Personnel (Officer and Enlisted), 25 June 2013
AFI 36-2102, Base-Level Relocation Procedures, 18 September 2006
AFI 36-2107, Active Duty Service Commitments (ADSC), 30 April 2012
AFI 36-2109, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Senior Enlisted Leadership Management
and Air Force Association Enlisted Council, 14 July 2016
AFI 36-2113, The First Sergeant, 18 November 2014
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AFI 36-2131, Administration of Sanctuary in the Air Reserve Components, 27 June 2011
AFI 36-2134, Air Force Duty Status Program, 4 August 2014
AFI 36-2135, Joint Officer Management, 10 January 2014
AFI 36-2201, Air Force Training Program, 15 September 2010
AFI 36-2254 V1, Reserve Personnel Participation, 26 May 2010
AFI 36-2254 V2, Reserve Personnel Training, 9 June 2010
AFI 36-2254 V3, Reserve Personnel Telecommuting/Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL)
Guidelines, 18 June 2010
AFI 36-2301, Developmental Education, 16 July 2010
AFI 36-2406, Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Systems, 8 November 2016
AFI 36-2501, Officer Promotions and Selective Continuation, 16 June 2004
AFI 36-2502, Airman Promotion/Demotion Programs, 12 December 2014
AFI 36-2504, Officer Promotion, Continuation and Selective Early Removal in the Reserve of
the Air Force, 9 January 2003
AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension of Enlistment in the United States Air Force, 27 July
2017
AFI 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System, 26 October 2015
AFI 36-2626, Airman Retraining Program, 3 June 2013
AFI 36-2633, The Air Force Reserve Pretrained Individual Manpower Programs—Management
and Utilization, 30 August 2004
AFI 36-2638, Air Force Reserve Enlisted Incentives, 26 January 2005
AFI 36-2649, Voluntary Education Program, 1 October 2014
AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Military Awards and Decorations Program, 18 December 2013
AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program, 21 October 2013
AFI 36-2907, Unfavorable Information File (UIF) Program, 26 November 2014
AFI 36-2908, Family Care Plans, 1 October 2014
AFI 36-2910, Line of Duty (Misconduct) Determination, 8 October 2015
AFI 36-2911, Desertion and Unauthorized Absence, 14 October 2016
AFI 36-3002, Casualty Services, 20 June 2017
AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, 11 May 2016
AFI 36-3014, Clothing Allowances for Air Force Personnel, 23 November 2015
AFI 36-3017, Assignment Incentive and Special Duty Assignment Pay, 8 January 2016
AFI 36-3020, Family Member Travel, 22 October 2009
AFI 36-3203, Service Retirements, 18 September 2015
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AFI 36-3204, Procedures for Applying as a Conscientious Objector, 6 April 2017
AFI 36-3205, Applying for the PALACE CHASE and PALACE FRONT Programs, 10 October
2003
AFI 36-3206, Administrative Discharge Procedures for Commissioned Officers, 9 June 2004
AFI 36-3207, Separating Commissioned Officers, 9 July 2004
AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, 9 July 2004
AFI 36-3209, Separation and Retirement Procedures for Air National Guard and Air Force
Reserve Members, 14 April 2005
AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement and Separation, 2 February 2006
AFI 36-3504, Disenrollment of United States Air Force Academy Cadets, 9 July 2013
AFI 36-3802, Personnel Readiness Operations, 23 February 2009
AFI 38-201, Management of Manpower Requirements and Authorizations, 30 January 2014
AFI 38-204, Programming USAF Manpower, 21 April 2015
AFI 40-301, Family Advocacy Program, 16 November 2015
AFI 40-701, Medical Support to Family Member Relocation and Exceptional Family Member
Program (EFMP), 19 November 2014
AFI 41-110, Medical Healthcare Professions Scholarship Programs, 3 March 2016
AFI 41-210, Tricare Operations and Patient Administration Functions, 6 June 2012
AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards, 5 November 2013
AFI 51-201, Administration of Military Justice, 8 December 2017
AFI 51-301, Civil Litigation, 20 June 2002
AFI 51-703, Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction, 21 May 2014
AFI 51-802, Management of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps Reserve, 16 June 2011
AFI 51-902, Political Activities by Members of the US Air Force, 27 August 2014
AFI 63-101/20-101, Integrated Life Cycle Management, 9 May 2017
AFI 65-103, Temporary Duty Orders, 5 August 2005
AFI 65-601 V1, Budget Guidance and Procedures, 16 August 2012
AFI 65-601 V2, Budget Management for Operations, 14 July 2017
AFI 65-601 V3, The Air Force Budget Corporate Process, 8 August 2011
AFI 71-101 V1, Criminal Investigations Program, 8 October 2015
AFI 71-101 V2, Protective Service Matters, 23 January 2015
AFI 71-101 V4, Counterintelligence, 26 January 2015
AFI 90-301, Inspector General Complaint Resolution, 8 July 2016
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AFI 90-6001, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program, 21 May 2015
AFI 91-106, Unauthorized Launch, Threat Mitigation and Launch Action Studies, 20 July 2017
AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, 1 March 2008
AFMAN 36-606, Civilian Career Field Management and Development, 2 May 2016
AFMAN 65-604, Appropriation Symbols and Budget Codes (Fiscal Year 2018), 1 October 2017
AFMD11, Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), 23 December 2015
AFPD 36-21, Utilization and Classification of Air Force Military Personnel, 20 June 2017
AFPD 36-6, Civilian Career Field Management, 7 March 2012
AFRCI 36-111, Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer Career Management Program, 8
November 1996
AFRCI 36-114, Procedures on Air Reserve Technicians (ART) Who Lose Active Membership in
the Reserve, 14 April 2016
AFRCI 36-501, AFRC Position Management and Classification Program, 30 August 2013
AFRCI 36-2102, Air Force Reserve Service Commitment Date Program, 26 March 2004
ANGI 36-6, The Air National Guard Statutory Tour Program Policies and Procedures, 9
November 2010
ANGI 36-101, The Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Program, 3 June 2010
ANGI 36-2002, Enlistment and Reenlistment in the Air National Guard and as a Reserve of the
Air Force, 1 October 2012
ANGI 36-2501, General Officer Federal Recognition Boards for General Officer Appointment
or Promotion in the Air National Guard, 24 January 2013
CNGBI 1303.01A, Expedited Transfer, Reassignment, or Removal of National Guard Members
Due to an Unrestricted Report of Sexual Assault, 6 August 2014
HAF MD 1-42, Chief of Air Force Reserve, 25 January 2016
CJCSI 1340.01A, Assignment of Officers (0-6 and Below) And Enlisted Personnel to the Joint
Staff, 16 September 2013
Office of the Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-76, Performance of Commercial
Activities, 29 May 03
Education and Training Course Announcement (ETCA)
(https://etca.randolph.af.mil/default1.asp)
Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD) (on-line/myPers)
Air Force Officer Classification Directory (AFOCD) (on-line/myPers)
Personnel Services Delivery (PSD) Guides (on-line/myPers)
Prescribed Forms
AF Form 964, PCS, TDY, Deployments, or Training Declination Statement, 24 June 2010
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AF Form 965, Overseas Tour Election Statement, 24 June 2010
AF Form 1288, Application for Ready Reserve Assignment, 03 August 2004
AF Form 3559, Reserve Assignment Recommendation, 06 April 2016
AF Form 4007, Request and Authorization of Reassignment Orders, 01 January 1998
Adopted Forms
AF Form 63, Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) Acknowledgement Statement, 30 October
2010
AF Form 100, Request and Authorization for Separation, 7 November 2012
AF Form 131, Application for Transfer to the Retired Reserve, 24 June 2010
AF Form 418, Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) Consideration, 1 August 2017
AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status, 25 October 2007
AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, 25 October 2007
AF Form 707, Officer Performance Report, 31 July 2015
AF Form 709, Promotion Recommendation, 10 February 2009
AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, 22 September 2009
AF Form 899, Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of Station – Military, 10
September 2010
AF Form 1137, Unfavorable Information File Summary, 10 April 2012
AF Form 1466, Request for Family Member’s Medical and Educational Clearance for Travel,
16 August 2017
AF Form 1613, Statement of Service, 9 May 2012
AF Form 2096, Classification/On-the-Job Training Action, 3 October 2017
AF Form 3920, Request for Reservist Voluntary Retraining, 1 December 1997
AF Form 4380, Air Force Special Needs Screener, 06 August 2015
AFRC Form 106, Manpower Change Request, 10 May 2017
DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document-Armed Forces of the United States, October
2007
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, 1 August 2009
DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty, 1 February 2011
DD Form 2792, Family Member Medical Summary, 1 August 2014
DD Form 2792-1, Special Education/Early Intervention Summary, August 2014
NGB Form 22, Report of Separation and Record of Service, 20 April 2012
Form 1040, US Individual Income Tax Return
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
AAC—Assignment Availability Code
AAN—Assignment Action Number
AAR—Assignment Action Reason
ADL—Advanced Distance Learning
ADSC—Active Duty Service Commitment
ADT—Active Duty for Training
AE—Aeromedical Evacuation
AEF—Aerospace Expeditionary Force
AFCSM—Air Force Communication Systems Manual
AFECD—Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory
AFDW—Air Force District of Washington
AFI—Air Force Instruction
AFMAN—Air Force Manual
AFOCD—Air Force Officer Classification Directory
AFOSI—Air Force Office of Special Investigations
AFR—Air Force Reserve
AFRCRS—Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service
AFRIMS—Air Force Records Information Management System
AFROTC—Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
AFS—Air Force Specialty
AFSC—Air Force Specialty Code
AGC—Adjutant General Corps
AGR—Active Guard Reserve
ALC—Assignment Limitation Code
ANG—Air National Guard
ANGUS—Air National Guard of the United States
AOCMP—ART Officer Career Management Program
ARC—Air Reserve Components (both Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve)
ARMS—Automated Records Management System
ART—Air Reserve Technician
ASD—Assignment Selection Date
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CAREERS—Career Airman Reenlistment Reservation System
CJCSI—Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction
CJR—Career Job Reservation
CMSGT—Chief Master Sergeant
COCOM—Combatant Command
CONUS—Continental United States
COT—Consecutive OS Tour
CSB—Career Status Bonus
CSRS—Civil Service Retirement System
DAFSC—Duty Air Force Specialty Code
DEROS—Date eligible for return from OS
DFAS—Defense Finance and Accounting System
DOD—Department of Defense
DoDD—DoD Directive
DoDI—Department of Defense Instruction
DRU—Direct Reporting Unit
DSG—Drill Status Guardsman
DSN—Defense Switching Network
EFMP—Exceptional Family Member Program
EPR—Enlisted Performance Report
EPP—Exceptional Promotion Program
EQUAL—Enlisted Quarterly Assignment Listing
ETCA—Education and Training Course Announcements
ETS—Expiration of Term of Service
FAM—Functional Area Manager
FMO—Financial Management Office
FOA—Field Operating Agency
FSO—Finance Services Office
FSS—Force Support Squadron
FY—Fiscal Year
GSU—Geographically Separated Units
HAF—Headquarters Air Force
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HIV—Human Immune-deficiency Virus
HQ AFPC—Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center
HQ AFRC—Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command
HRO—Human Resources Office
IADT—Initial Active Duty for Training
IAW—In Accordance With
IDE—Intermediate Development Education
IDT—Inactive Duty Training
IMA—Individual Mobilization Augmentees
IPCOT—In-Place Consecutive OS Tour
IPR—Installation Personnel Readiness
IR—Individual Reservist (includes Individual Mobilization Augmented (IMA)
IRR—Individual Ready Reserve
ISLRS—Inactive Status Reserve Section
JA—Judge Advocate
JCS—Joint Chiefs of Staff
JTR—Joint Travel Regulation
LCAP—Lieutenant Colonel Augmentation Program
LNO—Liaison Officer
MA—Mobilization Assistant
MAJCOM—Major Command
MEB—Medical Evaluation Board
MPA—military personnel appropriation
MPS—Military Personnel Flight
MPES—Manpower Programming and Execution System
MSO—Military Service Obligation
MTF—Medical Treatment Facility
MyPERS—My Personnel Services
NAF—Numbered Air Force
NARS—Non-Affiliated Reserve Section
NCO—Noncommissioned Officer
NCR—National Capital Region
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NDAA—National Defense Authorization Act
NGB—National Guard Bureau
NPS—Non-prior service
O&M—Operation and Maintenance
OCONUS—Outside CONUS
ODSD—OS Duty Selection Date
OPM—Office of Personnel Management
OPR—Office of Primary Responsibility
ORS—Obligated Reserve Section
OS—Oversea(s); outside CONUS
OSD—Office of the Secretary of Defense
OTEIP—OS Tour Extension Incentive Program
PAFSC—Primary Air Force Specialty Code
PAS—Personnel Accounting Symbol
PCA—Permanent Change of Assignment
PCS—Permanent Change of Station
PD—Position Description
PDS—Personnel Data System or Permanent Duty Station
PDTATAC—Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee
PID—Plan Identification Number
PIRR—Participating Individual Ready
PME—Professional Military Education
POC—Point of Contact
PPC—Personnel Processing Code
PRISM—Promotion Recommendation In-Board Support Management
PS—Prior Service
RBGQB—Reserve Brigadier General Qualification Board
REDUX—Provisions of the Military Retirement Reform Act of 1986
RI—Reporting Identifier
RIC—Resource Identifier Code
RIF—Reduction in Force
RIO—Readiness and Integration Organization
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RIP—Report on Individual Personnel
RMVS—Reserve Management Vacancy System
RN—Registered Nurse
RNETD—Report Not Earlier Than Date
RNLTD—Report Not Later Than Date
RSC—Reserve Service Commitment
RSG—Regional Support Group
SCI—Sensitive Compartmented Information
SDE—Senior Developmental Education
SDI—Special Duty Identifier
SEI—Special Experience Identifier
SelRes—Selected Reserve
SES—Special Educational Services/Senior Executive Service
SG—Surgeon General
SME—Subject Matter Expert
SNCOA—Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
SRA—Senior Airman
SSN—Social Security Number
STEP—Stripes for Exceptional Performers
SURF—Single Unit Retrieval Format
TA—Tuition Assistance
TAFMS—Total Active Federal Military Service
TAFMSD—Total Active Federal Military Service Date
TAG—The Adjutant General
TDY—Temporary Duty
TFCSD—Total Federal Commissioned Service Date
TIG—Time in Grade
TMO—Traffic Management Office(r)
TPA—Threatened Person Assignment
TR—Traditional Reserve
TS—Top Secret
UCMJ—Uniform Code of Military Justice
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UIF—Unfavorable Information File
UPRG—Unit Personnel Records Group
UMD—Unit Manpower Document
USAFA—United States Air Force Academy
USC—United States Code
UTC—Unit Tasking Code
vMPF—Virtual Military Personnel Flight
vPC—Virtual Personnel Center
VSBAP—Voluntary Stabilized Base Assignment Program
Terms
Accompanied Tour—Any tour of overseas duty served with command-sponsored dependents.
Also see DoDI 1315.18, Enclosure 2.
Active Guard and Reserve (AGR)—Members of a Reserve component on active duty under 10
USC §12301(d) to perform duties as described in 10 USC §101, 10211, and 12310. The Secretary
of the Air Force may order a member of the Air Force Reserve to active duty at any time, or retain
him/her on active duty, with the consent of that member, to perform Active Guard and Reserve
duty organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components.
Air Force Specialty (AFS)—A group of positions requiring common qualifications. Each AFS
has a title and a code.
Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC)—A combination of numbers and letters used to identify an
AFS. Officer AFSCs consist of four characters/digits. Airmen AFSCs consist of five
characters/digits. When more specific identification of position requirements and individual
qualifications is needed, alpha prefixes and suffixes are used with the numerical codes.
Airman or Airmen—A member or members of the US Air Force, both officer and enlisted
Air Reserve Technician (ART, Dual Status)—A Federal civilian employee who is employed
under Title 5 § 3101 and is required as a condition of that employment to maintain membership in
the Selected Reserve of the Air Force Reserve; and is assigned to a civilian position as a technician
in the organizing, administering, instructing, or training of the Selected Reserve or in the
maintenance and repair of supplies or equipment issued to the Selected Reserve or the armed
forces.
Air Reserve Technician Officer Career Management Program—A career management
program which provides standards and guidelines to enhance the intellectual and professional
growth of ART officers in both their civilian and military careers to ensure highly qualified ART
officers are available to assume positions of increased responsibility and scope throughout the Air
Force Reserve.
Air Force Reserve Special Examining Unit—A special unit operated by the Air Force Reserve
to which the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has delegated authority to conduct
examinations and referrals for ART positions under OPM rules and regulations
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Allocation—Notification to a MAJCOM/FOA/DRU that an Airman is available for assignment to
that command.
Assigned—An Airman counted as part of a unit's assigned strength.
Assignment—The permanent change of an Airman’s duty station from one location to another.
Also refers to duties performed. (Used alternately with the term “reassignment.”)
Assignment Action Number (AAN)—A sequential numbering system used to distinguish one
operational, rotational, unit, or training assignment action from another. It stays the same even if
there are changes in the movement month.
Assignment Instructions—Information, usually provided through the personnel data system, that
accompanies selection for PCS.
Assignment Selection Date (ASD)—The date an Airman is selected by name for assignment by
the assignment OPR; or the date the assignment process begins to reassign an Airman on a
scheduled future date (upon DEROS, tour completion date from a CONUS maximum stabilized
tour, the date an Airman becomes surplus, etc); or the date an officer (only) is identified by the
assignment OPR as vulnerable for PCS selection. (See paragraph 5.23. and Table 5.7)
Attached—Responsibility for an Airman for temporary administration or duty at other than his or
her permanent unit of assignment (and the unit of attachment is other than Airman’s permanent
duty station), for temporary command and control during the Airman’s absence similar to that
exercised at the Airman’s permanent duty station.
Authorization—A funded and validated manpower requirement.
Authorized Grade—The grade that appears on a manpower document for a particular unit
manning document position. Normally, the authorized grade is the highest grade that can be held
by the incumbent of the position.
Basic Military Training—Training provided to non-prior service Airmen to effect an orderly
transition from civilian to military life.
Cancellation of Permanent Change of Station (PCS)—Revoking or rescinding assignment
instructions.
Career Airman (Enlisted)—An enlisted Airman serving on his or her second or subsequent
enlistment.
Career Job Reservation (CJR)—An enlisted Airman's reenlistment quota.
Career Officer—For assignment purposes, officers serving in the grades of captain and above
and who have 4 or more years of commissioned active service on or before the official notification
date, or nomination for assignment, education or training. All other officers are non-career
officers.
Command/Commander—An inherent military status by which a member is designated as being
responsible for his or her subordinates or functions. In this AFI, unless otherwise specified,
‘Commander’ refers to the immediate commander of the Airman concerned and includes officially
appointed squadron section commanders.
Commander Equivalent—Directors of Directorates and Directors of Staff at HAF, MAJCOM,
and NAFs.
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Concurrent Travel—Authorized move of dependents at government expense to an overseas area
at the same time as sponsor.
Consecutive Overseas Tour (COT)—For assignment purposes, a new overseas tour that starts
after completing a previous overseas tour without an intervening assignment within the continental
United States. Also see JTR, Appendix A and DoDI 1315.18, Enclosure 4.
Continental United States (CONUS)—The 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia
and, for assignment purposes, the adjacent territorial waters. Also see JTR, Appendix A and DoDI
1315.18, Glossary.
CONUS-Isolated Station—Those locations where adequate community support facilities and
services do not exist within 50 miles or are over 1 1/2 hours drive, one way, in normal weather
conditions. Community support includes government or non-government facilities and services,
such as: adequate family housing, medical and dental care, essential shopping facilities,
reasonable recreation facilities, and religious services. During such assignments, the Airman and
his or her families may experience a significantly greater degree of inconvenience, expense, and
hardship when compared to assignment to other CONUS locations. Also, due to hazardous
weather, marginal roads or lack of commercial transportation, the person is at greater risk when
traveling between the duty station, residence, and support facilities.
Curtailment—Termination of an overseas tour before completion of the prescribed length,
including any extensions (except cancellation of a voluntary extension). Terminal leave taken
before DEROS is not a tour curtailment and is not a DEROS change. Ordinary leave begins and
ends in the local area; therefore, it is not a DEROS change or curtailment.
Date of Availability—The day, month, and year after which an Airman is available for
assignment. For assignment purposes, usually only the month and year are used to determine
availability.
Deferment—A personnel management tool used to preclude or delay assignment selection of an
Airman or group of Airmen when in the best interest of the Air Force. See Table 2.1. for
assignment availability codes for the deferment reasons and periods. When an Airman has an
assignment availability code he or she is ineligible for reassignment until his or her date of
availability except for a mandatory PCS or when the assignment OPR waives the deferment.
Denied Dependent Travel (For EFMP Only)—If there is no General Medical Services, the
overseas medical commander will deny dependent travel to the projected assignment location.
Department of the Air Force—The executive body of the Air Force at the seat of government
and all field headquarters, forces, Reserve components, installations, activities and functions under
the control or supervision of the Secretary of the Air Force.
Dependent—See the JTR, Appendix A: Definitions & Acronyms.
Dependent, Acquired—A dependent acquired through marriage, adoption or other action during
an Airman’s current tour of duty. Does not include persons dependent or children born of a
marriage that existed before the beginning of a current tour. Military couples shall not be
considered dependents of each other. Also see the JTR, Appendix A: Definitions & Acronyms.
Dependent, Command Sponsored—See the JTR, Appendix A: Definitions & Acronyms.
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Dependent, Individually Sponsored—A dependent not entitled to travel to or from an OCONUS
location at government expense, or who enters the command without endorsement of the
appropriate overseas commander. Also see JTR, Appendix A: Definitions & Acronyms.
Dependent, Non-command Sponsored—See the JTR, Appendix A: Definitions & Acronyms.
Dependent-Restricted Tour—An overseas tour that does not authorize an accompanied by
dependents tour. Also see the JTR, Appendix A and DoDI 1315.18, Glossary.
Directed Duty Assignment (DDA)—Enlisted basic trainees or technical training eliminees
assigned directly to their first permanent duty station for on-the-job training.
Diversion—A change of end assignment location that occurs after an Airman signs out from the
losing base and before arrival at the gaining base upon completion of his or her PCS travel.
Drill Status Guardsman (DSG)—A unit member who participates in unit training assemblies,
traditionally one weekend per month and a two-week annual training period. Member's status can
be verified through member's servicing personnel office. Also known as Traditional Guardsman.
Dual Qualified—An Airman possessing two or more awarded Air Force specialties, reporting
identifiers, or special duty identifiers.
Duty Station—The place where an Airman performs military duty. Also see the JTR, Appendix
A.
Dual Status—An individual simultaneously assigned to a position number in excess and
overgrade status.
Effective Manning—The utilization of personnel in a position most needed. Computed as:
number assigned minus the number in excess divided by the number authorized.
Enlisted Quarterly Assignment Listing (EQUAL)—Assignment OPRs advertise enlisted
requirements to and from overseas corresponding to the assignment cycles. This listing shows
projected requirements, by AFSC, grade, and location.
Enlisted Quarterly Assignment Listing-Plus (EQUAL-Plus)—Assignment OPRs advertise
assignments that require unique qualifications such as joint/departmental locations, special duty
assignments, short notice assignments, and CMSgt requirements.
Entitlement—As used in manning considerations, an alternate form of requirement.
Exception—A request involving guidance, procedures, or other actions in this instruction which
is prohibited; is not addressed; a criterion is not met and there are no waiver provisions established;
or, there are waiver provisions but that criteria is not met. A circumstance that does not conform
to the normal rules, standards, usual occurrences, general principles, or the like.
Excess—More than one individual assigned to the same position number.
Excess Code—Alpha or numeric code used in the PDS to designate an individual who is excess
to his or her unit manning document position. Table 17.2. lists excess codes for officer and enlisted
personnel.
Executive Part of the Department of the Air Force—The Office of the Secretary of the Air
Force and the Air Staff consisting of; Office of the Chief of Staff; Office of the Vice Chief of Staff;
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Deputy Chiefs of Staff; other members of the Air Force assigned or detailed; and Department of
the Air Force civilians assigned or detailed.
Extended Long Overseas Tour—A voluntary tour length equal to the standard long tour plus 12
additional months. This tour length applies to enlisted Airmen only.
Family/Extended Family Member—A family relationship to another military member, including
father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband,
wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister- in-law,
stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister.
Family Member—See JTR, Appendix A.
Federal Civilian Employees—Personnel hired under 5 USC §3101 to provide administration,
training, maintenance, and recruiting support to the Service components. The term civilian
employee, for the purposes of AFR, means all appointive positions in AFR (5 USC 105). It does
not refer to private contractors hired by the agencies.
First-Term Airman—An enlisted Airman serving on first enlistment (period of enlistment of 4
or more years) to include extensions of the first enlistment, and has less than 24 months prior active
service. Also see DoDI 1315.18, Glossary.
Force Management Plan—A tool used to assist State Headquarters and Force Support Squadron
personnel in force management of assigned members. This plan, at a minimum, should consider
such items for each unit as overall manning, skill level of assigned members versus skill levels
required, grade manning, specialty manning, mandatory separation dates, retirements, good years
for retirement of members, experience of assigned personnel versus that needed, unit manning
document changes, desired full-time versus drill status mix, desired PS versus Non-prior service
personnel mix, etc. Such analysis should lead to a program for the management of the personnel
force that provides the optimum career progression and promotion opportunity while keeping
personnel in excess and overgrade status to a minimum.
Forecast—The prediction of future manning requirements based on known factors and previously
established trends.
Full Time Support—Members of the Reserve component assigned to organize, administer,
instruct, recruit and train; maintain supplies, equipment and aircraft; and perform other functions
required on a daily basis in the execution of operational missions and readiness preparation as
authorized in Title 5 and Title 10. Collectively, Full Time Support personnel consist of five
categories that are AGR, MTs, ARTs, AC personnel and civilian employees.
General Medical Services—Encompasses specialized treatment of all types of physiological,
psychological, or social conditions of a chronic nature as diagnosed by competent medical
authority.
Headquarters Active Guard and Reserve—AGRs at the seat of government (or office that
exercises its authority to govern), and at headquarters responsible for reserve affairs, to participate
in preparing and administering the policies and regulations affecting those reserve components
High Year of Tenure—A year point at which the Air Force determines an enlisted Airman is
ineligible for reenlistment and extension of enlistment due to grade and length of service. See AFI
36-3203.
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Humanitarian Deferment—A temporary delay of PCS or TDY for humanitarian reasons.
Humanitarian Program—Program established to assist Airmen in resolving severe short-term
problems involving a family member. The spirit and intent of the program is to place an Airman
at the closest location where the problem exists. The Airman must be effectively used in his or
her duty (officer) or control (enlisted) AFSC. The Comptroller General ruled that the Air Force
must not make moves at government expense based solely on humanitarian reasons. As a result,
there must be a valid vacant Air Force authorization at the gaining base. See Attachment 16.
Humanitarian Reassignment—A permanent change of duty station to satisfy an Air Force
requirement wherein an Airman receives consideration because of severe personal problems as
outlined in Attachment 16.
Imbalanced Skill or Specialty—Enlisted specialty in which overseas requirements are
disproportionately large in comparison with continental United States requirements. Refer to AFI
36-2626.
Immediate Family—See Dependent. Also see DoDI 1315.18, Glossary.
Incentive—The money or equivalent authorized for enlisted Airmen who enlist or reenlist, and
officers who sign a commitment to serve in certain selected AFSCs and, or for specified periods
of obligated service.
Incumbent—An Airman currently assigned to an authorized position.
In-Place Consecutive Overseas Tour (IPCOT)—For assignment purposes, a new overseas tour
that starts after completing a previous overseas tour without an intervening assignment within the
CONUS and without a change of PDS. For assignment purposes, an Airman will be considered
to have entered the IPCOT on the first day of duty on the new tour (IPCOT effective date). Also
see JTR, Appendix A and DoDI 1315.18, Enclosure 4.
Intercommand—Between units of different MAJCOMs.
Intracommand—Between units within the same MAJCOM.
IPCOT Leave and Travel Allowances—See the JTR, DoDI 1315.18, Enclosure 4, Chapter 5,
and AFI 36-3003.
Join Military Couple Assignment—Assignments made expressly for allowing military couples,
who are both active duty Service members in any of the Armed Forces of the United States, to
establish a joint household.
Joint Duty Assignment—An assignment to a designated position in a multi-Service, joint or
multinational command or activity that involves the integrated employment or support of the land,
sea, air forces of at least two of the three Military Departments. Such involvement includes, but
is not limited to, matters relating to national military strategy, joint doctrine and policy, strategic
planning, contingency planning, and command and control of combat operations under a unified
or specified command.
Joint Duty Assignment Listing—Approved listing of all billets designated as a joint duty
assignment. In order to receive joint duty credit, an officer must be filling a joint duty assignment
list billet. Billets are coded as either JC (requires fill by a Joint Qualified Officer) or JD (normal
joint duty assignment).
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Joint Qualified Officer Nominee—An officer who completes a program of Joint Professional
Military Education (JPME), or an officer who has a critical occupational specialty tour. The
Military Department concerned designates the officer as a Joint Qualified Officer.
Joint Qualified Officer—An officer on the active duty list who has completed both phases of
Joint Professional Military Education, been awarded full joint tour credit, and been designated by
the Secretary of Defense as a joint qualified officer (joint qualified officers may fill a critical joint
duty assignment billets).
Key Billet (Reg AF)—For assignment purposes, an overseas manpower position of extremely
unusual responsibility where the presence of the incumbent is absolutely essential to the mission
of the unit or the United States presence in that area. The key billet tour length designation applies
only at overseas duty stations where the accompanied tour length is 24 months. Unaccompanied
Airmen also serve 24 months. Government furnished family housing must be available and
concurrent travel must be authorized. Also see JTR, Appendix A and DoDI 1315.18, Glossary.
Key Command and Joint / Key and Strategic (AFR)—AFRC Career Field Managers (CFM)
and MAJCOM Functional Managers (MFM) will identify developmental positions designated as
key billets, and the associated skills requirement within their AFSC/Special Duty. Qualifications
will be identified for key positions, and will be publicized to ensure that all Airmen have an
opportunity to develop skills and experience necessary to compete for these positions.
Levy—Tasking by personnel data system transaction or other means of a MAJCOM or Air Force
unit to fill a permanent change of station or temporary duty requirement.
Low-Cost PCS—As prescribed in DoDI 1315.18, moves where both duty stations are in
proximity, but not in the same corporate city limits. Airman’s Date Arrived Station and Date
Departed Last Duty Station do not change.
Mandatory PCS—A permanent change of duty station of an Airman due to base closure,
completion of or elimination from training, completion of a CONUS maximum stabilized tour, an
overseas tour, unit move, or being surplus on base/installation.
Mandatory Utilization—The requirement to assign an Airman to a designated AFS utilization
field for a specified period.
Manning Unit Group—Units grouped by type for manning purposes and statistical analysis.
Manpower and Personnel Flight—Provides the installation with Manpower and Organization
services and Personnel support for military and appropriated and non- appropriated fund civilians.
Maximum Tours—Tours where the intended initial deferment is the maximum period of time an
Airman is to serve in that duty or organization, unless the assignment OPR approves an extension.
The reasons vary why the period of assignment should not exceed the initial deferment period. For
example, the duty may be outside the mainstream of a Airman’s primary career field and prolonged
assignment is undesirable.
Medical Service Officer—Includes officers of the Medical Corps, Dental Corps, Medical Service
Corps, Nurse Corps and Biomedical Sciences Corps.
Military Couple—Members married to each other.
Military Technicians (Dual Status)—Air Reserve Technician and accepted Civil Service
employees who are members of the AFR or ANG (Title 32 USC §709) unit hired as technicians.
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Minimum Tours—Tours where the Airman should serve at least the initially prescribed tour
length. However, the Airman may serve a longer assignment. Airmen remain assigned until
selected for another assignment after expiration of the initial deferment. A minimum tour may be
necessary to receive pay back for special training (formal or on-the-job) or for experience gained.
Mission Support Duty—All non-aeronautically rated AFSCs except 10CX, 13BX, and 13SX.
No-Cost Move/No allowance payable—A move in which no allowances are authorized to the
Airman. This is a reassignment between activities at the same PDS (not a PCS) or to a new duty
station within the corporate limits of the same city or town. If required to vacate Government
Quarters use the local move procedures in the JTR and local O&M funds. Do not use an AAN,
unless you use the PCS ID Code "M." Do not use PCS orders unless you include the statement
that the Airman has no authorized PCS allowances. Airman’s Date Arrived Station and Date
Departed Last Duty Station do not change.
Nominated—The result of using the assignment selection process to identify the most eligible,
qualified Airman to fill a specific requirement, and submitting the Airman’s record for
consideration to the activity authorized to accept or decline the Airman for assignment.
Non-Air Force Activities—Office of the Secretary of Defense, organizations of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff, Department of State, White House staff and aides, National Guard Bureau, miscellaneous
boards and committees, and so forth, with which Airmen are performing duty.
Non-Career Officer—See career officer.
Non-foreign OCONUS Area—The states of Alaska and Hawaii, the Commonwealths of Puerto
Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. territories and
possessions (excluding the former Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands, which are foreign areas
for JTR purposes).
Non-volunteer—An Airman for whom there is no record of agreement to an assignment through
either omission or intent.
Obligors—Airmen have an MSO and a temporary deferral from recall to mobilization because of
key employee status, dual status (Reserve Officer/RegAF Enlisted), or nonmilitary
delays/religious obligations. Training is NOT authorized and Airmen are not eligible to take
correspondence courses for point credit.
Overgrade—A personnel assignment condition where an individual's grade is greater than the
authorized grade indicated for the unit manning document position to which assigned.
Overgrade Code—Alpha or numeric code used in the PDS to designate an individual whose grade
exceeds that of the unit manning document position to which he or she is assigned. Table 8.3. lists
overgrade codes for officer and enlisted personnel.
OCONUS—All locations, including Alaska and Hawaii, outside of the continental United States
(CONUS) (48 contiguous states and Washington, DC). Also see JTR, Appendix A and DoDI
1315.18, Glossary.
Operational PCS—A move between PDS’s that are outside the same corporate city limit, but
does not cross the border of the country in which currently assigned or move is not to/from a school
which is 20 weeks or longer in duration. Does not include base closure or force structure related
moves.
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Other Government Offices—Offices of the Federal Government other than the DoD, with which
Airmen are performing duty. Also includes Non-DoD Services–Coast Guard (DHS), NOAA
(Commerce) and Public Health Service (HHS) Commissioned Officer Corps.
Overseas Duty Selection Date (ODSD)—Date used to place Airmen in the proper sequence for
selection for long overseas tours and for short overseas tours for Airmen not credited with an
overseas tour. MPF initially establish this date as the Airman's TAFMSD or as determined by HQ
AFPC/DP3AM. MPF determine and update the ODSD as shown in Tables 6.5 and 6.6, or as
specified by HQ AFPC/DP3AM for approved exceptions.
Overseas—All locations, including Alaska and Hawaii, outside of the continental United States
(CONUS) (48 contiguous states and Washington, DC). Also see JTR, Appendix A and DoDI
1315.18, Glossary.
Overseas Duty—Any duty performed as an Airman of the United States Armed Forces outside
the CONUS. For the purpose of overseas tour credit, non-CONUS residents who complete
overseas tours in their home state or territory prior to 1 May 1985 do not receive overseas tour
credit. Time creditable as overseas duty for PCS begins with the day of departure from a CONUS
port and ends on the day of return excluding leave taken in the overseas area before arrival at the
permanent duty station or after DEROS. Also see DoDI 1315.18, Glossary.
Overseas Long Tour Credit—A long tour is one that authorizes (both) an accompanied tour and
the unaccompanied tour is 18 months or more; or, when HQ AFPC/DP3AM authorizes credit.
Overseas Short Tour Credit—A short tour is one that does not authorize an accompanied tour;
or both the accompanied tour is 24 months and the unaccompanied tour is less than 18 months.
Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program (OTEIP)—Special incentives in certain AFSCs
for enlisted Airmen who extend their tour of duty at designated overseas locations. HQ
AFPC/DP3AM publishes information on this program. (See DoDI 1315.18.)
Overseas Vulnerability—The relative standing of an Airman among his or her peers for overseas
PCS selection in comparison to projected personnel requirements in a particular period of time
(usually the next 24 months).
Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA)—The permanent change of assignment of an Airman
from one unit to another (with or without concurrent change of permanent duty station). Also see
the JTR, Appendix A.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS)—In general, movement of an Airman to a different duty
location for permanent duty, regardless of distance (with or without concurrent change in unit of
assignment) under competent orders that do not specify the duty as temporary, do not provide for
further assignment to a new permanent duty station, or do not direct return to the old permanent
duty station. Also see the JTR, Chapter 5 and Appendix A.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Allowance—Describes conditions under which the United
States government provides reimbursement for expenses incident to a permanent change of station.
Consult the JTR to determine government-paid travel of dependents, movement of household
goods, and other payments associated with reassignment of Airmen.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Associated Training—Training received before, during,
or after travel from one permanent duty station to another. Airmen may accomplish training after
the PCS only if directed in the assignment instructions.
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Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Notification—The Airman accesses the vMPF after
receiving an email advising they have been selected for an assignment, or commanders and
officials authorized to effect notification notify Airmen by requiring them to sign the PCS
notification report on individual personnel (RIP) notification message or notification
memorandum acknowledging assignment selection. When an Airman is TDY or on leave,
notification is the date the Airman receives the notice.
Permanent Duty Station (PDS)—See the JTR, Chapter 5 and Appendix A.
Permissive Travel—An administrative absence under DoDI 1327.6, Leave and Liberty
Procedures, for which funded TDY is not proper.
Personnel Accounting Symbol (PAS)—A data chain composed of FSS number, gaining major
command identification, and PAS number.
Personnel Data System (PDS)—A collective term encompassing the total vertical computerized
personnel data system. It does not refer to a specific subsystem. The system provides capability
for equitable, responsive, uniformly administered and cost effective management, and
administration of active duty military, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, retired, and civilian
personnel.
Personnel Processing Codes (PPCs)—Codes included in assignment instructions which refer to
PCS-related requirements.
Pinpointed Assignment—An alternate location identified to support the EFMP by the overseas
MAJCOM/SG or, for a CONUS assignment, HQ AFPC/DP2LWA, as having the capability of
providing the required services.
Pipeline—The strength accounting status of those members of the ANG assigned to a Student
Flight who are not qualified for mobilization and, or operational assignment because of training
not yet completed.
Plug Table—A computer program that adds coded requirements and instructions to an assignment
allocation.
Position Incumbent—The ANG member who is the official occupant of a unit manning document
position. Although circumstances (e.g., NGB-directed unit realignment, reorganization, unit
manning document change) may require more than one person to be assigned to the same unit
manning document position, only one individual can be the position incumbent. All others will be
coded excess.
Prescribed Tour Length—An established length of time an Airman will perform specific duty,
or specific period of time an Airman will remain assigned to a specific location or unit.
Priority Manning—Providing for the personnel resource needs of one Air Force organization at
the expense of other organizations.
Programmed Available—An Airman who is available for assignment on a scheduled basis such
as Overseas Returnee, completion of maximum stabilized tours, or school graduates.
Projected Known Loss/Projected Vacancy—A vacancy being created by an individual who has
submitted a letter of intent to separate from the ANG or who receives a mandatory separation and
whose loss will create a unit manning document vacancy as defined herein. Military technicians
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or AGRs with a projected ETS or tour completion date will not be considered as projected known
losses solely on the basis of their ETS or Date of Separation.
Projected Unit Manning Document Growth—These are new requirements (unit manning
document positions) that have been validated and have been added to the unit manning document
with an effective date in the future pending funds availability. The future effective date is reflected
by fiscal quarter (e.g., 02/3); however, units may begin recruiting for these future requirements in
that FY.
Realignment, Reorganization, or Unit Manning Document Change—To rearrange or regroup
the component elements and, or functions of a unit or establishment. The result may or may not
be a change in the capability of the unit or establishment. Such actions must be at the direction or
approval of NGB/A1M.
Reassignment or Reassign—Permanent change of duty station (PCS) or permanent change of
assignment (PCA) from one unit to another.
Relocation Services Program—A program designed to minimize the financial impact of
permanent change of station (PCS) moves, make transition from the former duty station to the new
duty station easier for the employee and the Air Force, and to provide an alternative to current
direct reimbursement of PCS expenses.
Reclama—A request to duly constituted authority to reconsider its decision or its proposed action.
Requirement (Enlisted)—A shortage that exists at a unit or location when the 7th month
projected manning level in the AFSC ladder, skill level, and grade under consideration is below
the world-wide level, or 100 percent, whichever is lower. When the ladder manning is adequate
only because of overmanning at the 3 or 5-skill level, you may identify requirements at the 7 or 9-
skill level.
Requirement (Officer)—An actual or projected vacancy of a funded manpower authorization.
Resource—Airmen who possess a required skill and who are available for assignment to meet
manning requirements.
Retainability—Obligated military service. Time remaining on an overseas tour (including any
extensions).
Retirement Eligible—For assignment purposes, refers to an Airman who completes 19 or more
years TAFMS (and the other retirement eligibility criteria outlined in AFI 36-3203).
Retrainee—A previously trained enlisted Airman in the process of gaining qualifications in a new
AF specialty under an approved retraining program.
Returnee—An Airman returned from a tour of overseas duty (does not include an Airman on
temporary duty).
Rotational PCS—A move CONUS to overseas, overseas to CONUS, or does cross the border of
the country in which assigned to another overseas country. Does not include base closure or force
structure related moves.
Second-Term Airman (Enlisted)—See Career Airmen.
Secretarial Determination—Decision made by the Secretary of a Military Service on a matter
not clearly authorized by a DoD directive.
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Secretarial Process—Action by the Per Diem Committee Principal member or a subordinate level
specified by the Principal. The Secretarial Process is (or the Processes are) an administrative
and/or procedural directive issued under the JTR. Also see JTR, Appendix A.
Self—Initiated Assignment Programs — The following assignments are self-initiated by an
Airman and are not considered a mandatory PCS: Base of Preference, Consecutive Overseas Tour,
CONUS-Isolated Station, Extended Deployment, Follow-On (FO), Home-basing (HB), In-place
Consecutive Overseas Tour, Join Spouse, or Voluntary Stabilized Base Assignment Program
(VSBAP).
Seven Day Option—An opportunity/option for eligible career Airmen to separate or retire in lieu
of operational or rotational PCS, formal education, a training course (regardless if it involves a
PCS) or TDY (Enlisted only) except when the event OPR allows declination (with or without
prejudice).
Short Tour Return Date—Date used to place Airmen in the proper sequence for selection for
short OS tours. MPF initially establishes this date as the Airman's TAFMSD or as determined by
HQ AFPC/DP3AM upon request. MPF determines and updates the short tour return date as shown
in Tables 6.5 and 6.6, or as specified by HQ AFPC/DP3AM for approved exceptions.
Single Member—An Airman who has no dependents in his or her household and is not married.
Single Member Parent—An Airman who has one or more dependent children, but does not have
a spouse.
Skill Level—The level of qualification within an awarded enlisted AFS, shown by the fourth
character of an enlisted AFSC.
Sole Surviving Son or Daughter—See Attachment 5.
Southeast Asia—North and South Vietnam, Thailand (except Bangkok and Don Muang Airport
because they were not authorized hostile fire pay areas), Laos, and Cambodia.
Southeast Asia Tour—A remote tour in Southeast Asia completed between l November 1961 and
l November 1973 and served without dependents. (Includes Airmen serving in Southeast Asia on
l November 1973 who completed 181 calendar days or more on a permanent change of station tour
by l November 1973.)
Special Experience Identifiers (SEI)—A three-character code that identifies special experience
and training not otherwise identified in the personnel data system. For assignment purposes, SEIs
are used as shown in paragraph 5.1.
Special Needs Coordinator (SNC)—A medical officer assigned to the medical treatment facility
(MTF) who is appointed as the SNC by the MTF Commander.
Special Requirement—An actual or projected vacancy of an authorized position with special
qualifications not identified by an AFSC specialty. The qualifications possessed by an Airman or
required for a specific job identified by an Air Force specialty code.
Stabilized Tour—An Air Force duty assignment with a prescribed amount of time.
State—The individual states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and District of
Columbia wherein ANG units are established.
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Student Flight—A separate federally recognized ANG flight established for the purpose of
administratively segregating those ANG members in the training pipeline from operationally ready
ANG members.
Surplus—When there are Airmen assigned to a location that has zero manpower authorizations in
a career field (example: SMSgt and below in 3S0X1). A surplus does require assignment action–
either there are no authorizations for the career field, manning at that location will not support
them to remain due to manning/requirements at other locations, or they have been disqualified for
duties. An overage does not require assignment action since there are authorizations for the career
field and the manning at that location, as well as overall manning in the career field, allows them
to remain. An overage or surplus situation may be impractical or unnecessary to resolve by
reassignment when it is the result of intentional action (possible plus up, change in mission, career
field manned at 133%) which has been approved by the assignment OPR and functional
assignment manager.
Temporary Duty (TDY)—For assignment purposes, non-contingency duty performed at a
location other than an Airman’s permanent duty station. Also see JTR, Appendix A and DoDI
1315.18, Glossary.
Theater Retainability—The period of time remaining on an Airman’s overseas tour. Theater
Retainability must take into account any proration authorized when reassignment is within theater
when a different tour length is proposed.
Transaction—Any computer action/process used to create/change Airman’s personnel data.
Transfer Effective Date—The Transfer Effective Date is the month and year of an AAN and is
based on the original requirement month. Transfer Effective Date can only be changed by
canceling the AAN and issuing a new AAN.
Unit Manpower Document (UMD)—A document containing all authorized wartime and pre or
post mobilization manpower positions and personnel assigned to those positions for an ANG unit.
Unit Manning Document Vacancy—An actual unit manning document position that is neither
occupied after all assignments are made IAW this instruction nor projected to be occupied by a
student flight member. Each ANG unit and authorization is considered separately in this regard.
Excesses in other AFSCs or units are not counted in determining vacancies.
Unaccompanied Overseas Tour—A tour of overseas duty served without command sponsored
dependents when dependents are authorized at that location. Also see the JTR, Appendix A and
DoDI 1315.18, Enclosure 2.
Unit—A separate and distinct functional organization. In most cases, a unit is defined in
manpower and personnel data systems by a PAS code. However, operating locations and
detachments, which have their own PAS codes are not separate units, but are integral parts of their
parent unit. Combat Readiness Training Centers (CRTC) will be treated as units
Unprogrammed Available—An Airman who is available for reassignment on an unprojected
basis such as Airman called or recalled to active duty, training eliminees, Airman declared surplus
to requirements of assignment and those returning from patient status.
Vacancy (Enlisted)—A shortage that exists at a unit or location when 7th month projected
manning in the AFSC skill level under consideration is less than 100 percent and one or more
manpower document authorizations exist in that grade.
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Volunteer—An Airman who formally states the desire to accept a defined assignment.
Vulnerability—The relative standing of an Airman among his or her contemporaries for
assignment selection.
Washington, DC Area—Officially titled National Capitol Region (NCR). (Use this definition
for assignment purposes only.) The area encompassing the District of Columbia; Montgomery
and Prince Georges Counties in Maryland; and Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William
Counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park in
Virginia.
Waive or Waiver—To refrain from insisting upon compliance, enforcement; voluntarily give up
or relinquish; put aside or put off for a time or permanently. To allow deviation from a policy,
procedure, provision, standard, requirement, limitation, minimum, maximum, etc.
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Attachment 2
(REGAF ENLISTED ONLY) BASE OF PREFERENCE PROGRAM
A2.1. Purpose. The Base of Preference program is intended for enlisted Regular Air Force
(RegAF) Airmen on active duty in the grades of SMSgt and below for those that have met the
program eligibility requirements and when manning at current and gaining location will support
reassignment action. It consists of two separate programs; the first-term Airman Base of
Preference program and the career Airman Base of Preference program. The first term Airman
Base of Preference program is a reenlistment incentive under the Career Airmen Reenlistment
Reservation System programs (see AFI 36-2606). The career Airman Base of Preference program
provides a voluntary assignment option to those who have met time-on-station requirements.
A2.2. First Term Airman Program.
A2.2.1. General Information. First term Airmen may request CONUS to CONUS PCS Base
of Preference; or overseas to CONUS PCS Base of Preference; or an In-Place Base of
Preference to remain at their current CONUS location in conjunction with reenlistment and
retraining (see AFI 36-2626). First term Airmen in the CONUS may apply for a CONUS to
CONUS Base of Preference and an In-Place Base of Preference at the same time. CONUS to
overseas, overseas to overseas, or in-place Base of Preference at overseas locations are not
authorized since these assignments are made IAW EQUAL overseas and Overseas Returnee
cycles and during the DEROS Forecast cycle. Preferences are considered in the exact order
listed. Manning at current location is not a factor; however manning at requested location must
remain below the CONUS average upon arrival.
A2.2.2. Eligibility Criteria and Restrictions. The following general eligibility criteria and
restrictions apply to all first term Airman Base of Preferences. Additional eligibility criteria
and restrictions may apply to a specific Base of Preference option as shown in paragraphs
A2.2.3 and A2.2.4.
A2.2.2.1. An Airman may not apply for CONUS to CONUS Base of Preference
consideration prior to having 8 months time-on-station and at least 12 months time-on-
station as of the Projected Departure Date. An Airman applies for overseas to CONUS
Base of Preference during his or her DEROS Forecast cycle. There is no time-on-station
minimum to apply for in-place Base of Preference.
A2.2.2.2. Airman has a category of enlistment of “1”; and never applied for a first term
Airman Base of Preference.
A2.2.2.3. Airman is selected under the Selective Reenlistment Program and has an
approved CJR.
A2.2.2.4. Airman has not been selected for PCS nor has an assignment selection date.
A2.2.2.5. Airman is not in assignment availability code 05, 08, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19,
21, 25, 27, or 37 as listed in Table 2.1 or assignment limitation code 02, or 08 as listed in
Table 2.2.
A2.2.2.6. Airman submits his or her application prior to reenlistment. Requests submitted
before reenlistment are processed even if the Airman reenlists before the Base of
Preference determination is made.
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A2.2.2.7. Consecutive Base of Preferences in any combination are not authorized. There
must be an intervening PCS. (T-1) Example: a first term Airman who receives an in-place
Base of Preference cannot then receive a career Airman PCS Base of Preference
immediately following.
EXCEPTION: If one Airman of a military couple receives a Base of Preference (assignment
action reason A1 or A2) and the spouse is moved as join spouse (assignment action reason A4),
then upon eligibility at the next permanent duty station, the Airman who PCS’d under join
spouse (assignment action reason A4) may apply for a Base of Preference, in his or her own right
and it would not constitute a consecutive Base of Preference.
A2.2.3. First Term Airmen Requests Without Retraining.
A2.2.3.1. CONUS to CONUS PCS (only). May be considered regardless of overseas
vulnerability or stabilized tour status and Airman with a CONUS/overseas imbalanced
AFSC may apply. If disapproved this constitutes use of the first term Airman Base of
Preference option, Airmen may apply for a Career Airman Base of Preference when he or
she is eligible.
A2.2.3.2. Overseas to CONUS PCS. PCS is upon completion of overseas tour (DEROS).
If disapproved this constitutes use of the first term Airman Base of Preference option,
Airmen may apply for a Career Airman Base of Preference when he or she is eligible.
A2.2.3.3. In-Place (CONUS only). Airmen list only their current base as the requested
Base of Preference location. May be considered regardless of overseas vulnerability or
stabilized tour status and Airmen with a CONUS/overseas imbalanced AFSC may apply.
If disapproved this constitutes use of the first term Airman Base of Preference option,
Airmen may apply for a Career Airman Base of Preference when they are eligible.
A2.2.4. First Term Airman Requests With Retraining.
A2.2.4.1. CONUS to CONUS PCS; or In-Place; or overseas to CONUS PCS.
A2.2.4.1.1. Airmen request Base of Preference consideration at the same time they
apply for a CJR and retraining as outlined in AFI 36-2606 and AFI 36-2626. Base of
Preference consideration is in the AFSC into which being retrained. When a Base of
Preference is not desired, Airmen enter the following in the Base of Preference
selection of the retraining application: “I have been briefed on Base of Preference
program for first term Airmen and do not desire to apply. I understand I will not be
given another opportunity to apply for a first term Airman Base of Preference.”
A2.2.4.1.2. PCS is upon completion of overseas tour. DEROS may be extended or
curtailed depending on retraining class start date.
A2.2.4.1.3. The action on a Airman’s request will vary depending on preferences
stated and whether retraining is accomplished by TDY or PCS. Example: if the
retraining is to a PCS course, then the Base of Preference consideration would be for
the first assignment after training is completed. If a Base of Preference cannot be
approved, then assignment is based on the needs of the Air Force.
A2.2.4.1.4. When retraining requests are approved, Airmen must reenlist (not extend)
to obtain the required retainability to accept the retraining action as outlined in AFI 36-
2626, Table 3.3. and described below (T-1):
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A2.2.4.1.4.1. The amount of retraining retainability is normally less than that
required for a CONUS to CONUS PCS (that is 24 months). Therefore, in order to
satisfy the PCS retainability requirement, Airmen must satisfactorily complete the
retraining course and then reenlist in the new AFSC before he or she is permitted
to depart from the training location, regardless whether training is attended in PCS
or TDY enroute status. (T-1) If an Airman attending training in PCS status refuses
to reenlist, then the MPF will reclama the retraining PCS assignment per
paragraph 5.33. (T-1) When an Airman is attending in TDY enroute status, a
delay in obtaining retainability for PCS until award of the 3-skill level is authorized
as outlined in Table 5.5, rule 3 and note 6.
A2.2.4.1.4.2. The amount of retraining retainability normally satisfies the
requirement for overseas to CONUS PCS retainability when course attendance is
TDY enroute. If an Airman is to attend a PCS training course they must reenlist
upon completion of the course and prior to departure on PCS. (T-1) If the Airman
refuses to reenlist, the MPF will not permit the Airman to depart the training
location and comply with the instructions in Table 5.5, note 6. (T-1)
A2.2.4.1.5. If the retraining request is disapproved then the Base of Preference request
is not considered and does not constitute use of the first term Airman Base of Preference
option. Airmen may request any of the Base of Preference options for which they
remain eligible.
A2.3. Career Airman Program.
A2.3.1. General Information. Career Airmen may request a CONUS to CONUS Base of
Preference to PCS; or an In-Place Base of Preference to remain at their current CONUS
location, or both. CONUS to overseas, overseas to overseas, overseas to CONUS, or in-place
Base of Preference at overseas locations are not authorized since these assignments are made
IAW EQUAL overseas and Overseas Returnee cycles and during the DEROS Forecast cycle.
Preferences are considered in the exact order listed. Manning at current location must remain
above the CONUS average after departure and manning at gaining location must remain below
the CONUS average upon arrival.
A2.3.2. Eligibility Criteria and Restrictions. Airmen must be eligible for PCS without
waivers. (T-1) The following general eligibility criteria and restrictions apply to all Career
Airmen Base of Preferences.
A2.3.2.1. Airman has at least 41 months time-on-station (3 years, 5 months) at the time of
application and at least 4 years time-on-station before PCS departure. There is no time-
on-station minimum to apply for in-place Base of Preference. EXCEPTION: If currently
serving on a maximum stabilized tour of at least 4 years, can apply no earlier than 12
months (36 months time-on-station) and no later than 9 months (39 months time-on-
station) before completing the stabilized tour.
A2.3.2.2. Airman has a category of enlistment code of “2” or “4” and has been selected
under the Selective Reenlistment Program.
A2.3.2.3. Airman has not been selected for PCS nor has an assignment selection date.
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A2.3.2.4. Airman is not in assignment availability code 05, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17,
19, 21, 25, 27, 31, or 37 as listed in Table 2.1.
A2.3.2.5. Airman has not been authorized Consecutive Base of Preferences in any
combination.
A2.3.2.6. Airman has or is eligible to obtain the required retainability.
A2.3.2.7. Airman is not an overseas volunteer nor has any other voluntary applications
pending. This does not include Humanitarian or EFMP assignment applications.
A2.3.2.8. Airmen vulnerable for overseas PCS selection may apply; however, overseas
vulnerability is a factor in approval or disapproval.
A2.3.2.9. Airmen may ask for a Base of Preference in an awarded AFSC other than
CAFSC; however, approval is based on the needs of the Air Force. A request for this
consideration should specifically be stated in the remarks of the in-system personnel data
system request. NOTE: If an Airman returns to his or her previously awarded AFSC the
Base of Preference is canceled and the assignment availability code 28 is removed from
PDS. Example: A MSgt First Sergeant (8F000) receives an In-Place Base of Preference
in June 2010 and then returns to her previously awarded AFSC (3P071) following her 3
year First Sergeant duty in February 2011. The Base of Preference does not transfer over
to the 3P071 AFSC.
A2.4. Military Couples. One or both Airmen of a military couple may request Base of
Preference consideration in their own right when Base of Preference eligible; however, they both
must be PCS eligible and have join spouse intent code “A” or “B.” (T-1) If only one Airman is
submitting then manning must support a join spouse assignment in order for the Base of Preference
to be approved. (T-1) A military couple could be comprised of two first term Airmen, one first
term Airman and one Career Airman, or two Career Airmen.
A2.4.1. The join spouse intent code is a major factor when considering the Base of Preference
request from an Airman. If the intent code is “A” or “B” and only one Airman of the couple
is submitting a Base of Preference application, then the spouse will automatically be
considered for join spouse assignment in conjunction with his or her spouse’s Base of
Preference request. If manning supports and the request is approved, the Base of Preference
eligible Airman will receive a Base of Preference assignment (assignment action reason A1
[first term Airman Base of Preference] or A2 [Career Airman Base of Preference]) and his or
her spouse will receive a join spouse assignment (assignment action reason A4 [join spouse]).
If manning does not support the Base of Preference or join spouse assignment, the Base of
Preference request is disapproved.
EXAMPLE: If one Airman of a military couple is currently serving a CONUS maximum tour
(assignment action code 50) and meets the eligibility criteria to apply, then they submit their
Base of Preference request during their eligibility window and their spouse (who does not meet
Base of Preference eligibility criteria) is considered for a join spouse assignment.
A2.4.2. When both Airman are eligible for Base of Preference consideration and submit
simultaneous Base of Preference applications the assignment preferences must match in the
same order. (T-1) When both applications are approved, then both Airmen are moved under
the Base of Preference program (AAR A1 or A2).
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A2.4.3. When one Airman of a military couple requests a Base of Preference and the join
spouse intent code is “H” the request will be considered for only that Airman. (T-1) Refer to
Attachment 8, paragraph A8.3.10 and A8.5.2 for information on how join spouse intent code
“H” will affect future join spouse assignment consideration.
A2.5. Application Procedures/Responsibilities. Airmen submit their Base of Preference
application through myPers. Procedures and responsibilities for the Airman, Commander, MPF,
and HQ AFPC are outlined in the PSD Guide, Voluntary Assignments: Base of Preference.
A2.6. Approval/Disapproval Guidance: HQ AFPC/DP2 assignment NCO will approve or
disapprove requests via PDS and update the assignment (for PCS Base of Preference approvals)
IAW the Active Duty Enlisted Voluntary Assignment Application Schedule located on myPers.
(T-1)
A2.6.1. If Airman’s request is approved, the MPF will ensure the Airman obtains 24 months
service retainability within 30 days of approval notification. (T-1) Airmen may only request
a delay in obtaining retainability as authorized in paragraph 5.28 and Table 5.5.
A2.6.2. When an in-place Base of Preference is approved, the assignment availability code 28
is automatically updated with an expiration date 24 months from date of approval. For PCS
Base of Preference, the gaining MPF updates an assignment availability code 28 upon in-
processing with an expiration date 24 months from date arrived station. A voluntary request
by an Airman to terminate the 2-year Base of Preference deferment is submitted through the
servicing MPF to the assignment OPR for consideration. If approved, the Airman cannot
request a subsequent Base of Preference deferment while assigned to that location.
A2.6.3. When an Airman’s request is disapproved, the Airman may resubmit 6 months from
the date of disapproval. There is no limit on the number of times an Airman may apply,
provided he or she is eligible.
A2.7. Withdrawal/Cancellation Guidance:
A2.7.1. Withdrawal or cancellation of an approved Base of Preference (PCS or in-place) due
to Airman declining retainability, failing to obtain retainability, or when requested by the
Airman constitutes usage of Base of Preference. No further Base of Preference consideration
is given. Voluntary withdrawal of a Base of Preference application (PCS or in-place) prior to
final decision by HQ AFPC does not constitute usage of Base of Preference.
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Attachment 3
(REGAF ONLY) HOME-BASING (HB) AND FOLLOW-ON (FO) ASSIGNMENT
PROGRAMS
A3.1. Purpose of the Home-Basing (HB) and Follow-On (FO) Program. The HB and FO
Assignment programs were established to reduce PCS costs and increase family stability. A HB
assignment may only be requested if assigned at a CONUS, Alaska, or Hawaii location. A FO
assignment may only be requested to a CONUS location or overseas long tour location (FO to
short tour locations are not authorized). The HB and FO program goals are met when Airmen
meet the criteria and agree to the conditions and limitations outlined in this attachment in exchange
for advance assignment consideration.
A3.2. HB/FO Program Criteria. To be eligible for the HB or FO program, officers in the grade
of Lt Col or below and enlisted in the grade of SMSgt or below must (T-1):
A3.2.1. Have been selected for or elected to serve the overseas unaccompanied short tour
length of 15 months or less, and
A3.2.1.1. (For HB only) If assigned in the CONUS, Alaska, or Hawaii, then can only
request for HB consideration back to the location currently assigned, or
A3.2.1.2. (For FO only) If assigned in the CONUS, Alaska, or Hawaii, then can request
for FO consideration to any CONUS location, Alaska, Hawaii, or any foreign overseas
long tour location, or
A3.2.1.3. (For FO only) If assigned at a foreign overseas location, then can only request
FO consideration to any CONUS location, Alaska or Hawaii, and
A3.2.1.3.1. Airmen who are assigned at a foreign overseas location and are requesting
a FO to a foreign overseas location do not meet the criteria of the program. Airman
requesting FO consideration outside the criteria of the program, must apply as an
exception to policy in accordance with paragraph A3.7 with full justification of why
they should be considered outside the parameters of the program. (T-1)
A3.2.2. Have or be eligible to obtain the PCS retainability for the overseas unaccompanied
short tour and HB or FO assignment required by Table 5.4 and separation and retirement date
minimums for overseas PCS selection required by Table 5.6. For requests for overseas
locations in Alaska or Hawaii, Airmen must be able to obtain 36 months retainability in order
to serve the full prescribed overseas tour. (T-1) Retainability for an approved HB assignments
is obtained during normal overseas DEROS Option Window (within 30 days after DEROS
Option notification/election), while retainability for approved FO assignments must be
obtained within 30 calendar days of approval notification, and
A3.2.3. Not be enroute to their first permanent duty station, and
A3.2.4. Not apply for a Designated Location Move.
A3.3. HB/FO Restrictions/Limitations. In exchange for advance assignment consideration,
Airmen participating in the HB/FO program must agree not to use their allowances to relocate
their dependents and/or HHG to a place other than the FO location; or relocate their dependents to
a designated place, such as Designated Location Move; or ship and/or store house hold goods
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(HHG) at government expense. (T-1) Any claim against the government for the relocation of
dependents, or shipment of HHG to other than the FO location, or for storage of HHG results in
cancellation of the HB/FO assignment (see paragraph 5.42).
A3.3.1. Airmen who want to participate in the HB/FO program must agree to the restrictions
and limitations of the program (T-1) EXCEPT:
A3.3.1.1. When the Airman is single, a single Airman parent, or is part of a military couple
who serves concurrent and separate unaccompanied short tours, and is assigned in the
CONUS, Alaska or Hawaii; these Airmen may store (not ship) household goods locally at
government expense by the most cost effective means (as determined by servicing TMO)
and still retain their HB/FO assignment without requesting an exception (Airmen not
assigned in the CONUS or Alaska or Hawaii submits their request as an exception).
However, any relocation of dependents to a designated location is done at personal
expense.
A3.3.1.2. Airmen denied continued occupancy of government-owned or controlled
quarters may move their dependents and household goods off base (out of government
quarters) only within the same city, town, or metropolitan area as prescribed by the JTR,
and still retain their HB/FO assignment without requesting an exception.
A3.3.1.3. When required to reside off-base at the overseas unaccompanied short tour
location, Airmen may ship household goods to the overseas unaccompanied short tour
location, if otherwise eligible as determined by TMO, and also receive single rate
dislocation allowance to assist them with establishing a household. When household goods
shipment is authorized, or they receive single rate dislocation allowance, Airmen may
retain the HB/FO assignment without requesting an exception. The losing MPF verifies
the requirement to live off-base via myPers (overseas furnishings and quarters availability
listing).
A3.3.2. (For FO only) Airmen may not ship household goods to the FO location at
government expense when they, or their dependents (if the Airman has dependents) do not
intend to establish a household within the FO vicinity (daily commuting distance from FO base
and household) since storage of household goods at government expense is not allowed under
the FO program. By not establishing a household, storage of the household goods will be
required, but is not authorized under the FO program. Doing so will result in cancellation of
the FO assignment.
A3.4. HB/FO Application Procedures. Airmen receive counseling on the HB or FO program
during the initial PCS relocation briefing, on line or by their MPF, when selected for a dependent-
restricted overseas tour and those who elect to serve a 15 month or less unaccompanied overseas
tour length. Airmen apply for HB and/or FO by using the self-service application on vMPF and
per the procedures in Personnel Services Delivery Guide, Voluntary Assignments: HB/FO
Assignment Program. Airmen should read the information very carefully as it thoroughly explains
conditions and restrictions of the HB/FO assignment program and to which they must agree. (T-
1) (NOTE: Airmen without access to the vMPF use the memorandum template in the Personnel
Service Delivery Guide. After all signatures and final action has been taken, the MPF sends the
application to HQ AFPC for filing in ARMs according to AFI 36-2608, Attachment 2.)
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A3.4.1. Airmen must either apply or decline to apply for a HB and/or FO assignment no later
than 150 calendar days prior to their RNLTD. (T-1) Example: An Airman who is selected for
reassignment on 8 Nov 2012 with an RNLTD of 31 Aug 2013 must make an election NLT 4
Apr 2013.
A3.4.1.1. If assignment notification is less than 150 days prior to the RNLTD, Airmen
must make an election within 15 calendar days of assignment notification. (T-1) An
Airman unable to submit an application within 15 calendar days from assignment
notification due to mission reasons or emergency leave only, may apply immediately upon
return with justification and commander’s concurrence. Late requests based on reasons
other than these are not accepted.
A3.4.2. If the Airman declines participation in the HB/FO program, the MPF will enter the
HB/FO declination statement from OPA in item 24 of the Airman’s PCS orders. (T-1)
A3.4.3. HQ AFPC considers HB/FO assignments once a month, approximately 120 calendar
days prior to RNLTD. The MPF Career Development Element should suspense all HB/FO
requests to ensure a reply is received from HQ AFPC. If a final decision on a HB/FO request
has not been received within 75 calendar days of the Airman’s RNLTD, the MPF should
immediately contact the assignment OPR via CMS.
A3.4.4. Airmen receive HB/FO consideration only once so it is in their best interest that they
provide the maximum number of choices in priority sequence. If an Airman requests both HB
and FO consideration on his or her application, the HB location takes priority over a FO
location and is considered first. Airmen may apply for up to 8 CONUS locations (either bases,
states, or locales) and up to 8 overseas locations (bases or countries). If both CONUS and
overseas locations are indicated, overseas preferences will be considered first (when HB is not
requested). For Airmen military couples, see paragraph A3.6.
A3.5. HB/FO Allowances. The MPF advises Airmen that a HB/FO application cannot be used
to deny an Airman PCS allowances. (T-1) The application is a voluntary agreement by the Airman
not to use PCS allowances in exchange for advance assignment consideration. If, after approval
of a HB/FO assignment, the Airman uses a PCS allowance he or she originally agreed not to use,
that allowance cannot be denied; however AFPC will cancel the HB/FO assignment. (T-1)
A3.5.1. Some Airmen have personal requirements which may preclude them from entering
into an agreement not to use PCS allowances. If participating in the HB/FO program would
cause a financial or personal hardship, Airmen are encouraged to use their PCS allowances and
not participate in this program. Exceptions to allow Airmen to use their allowances (other than
for relocation to the FO location) and receive HB/FO consideration are not considered. Such
exceptions to HB/FO criteria would give a few Airmen an unfair advantage over others who
abide by HB/FO criteria. In addition, HB/FO consideration for assignments also reduces the
available assignments to other overseas short tour returnees.
A3.6. Military Couples. When an Airman is married to another military Airman (or sister service
member) and serves a dependent-restricted tour or elects to serve the unaccompanied overseas tour
of 15 months or less, that Airman is considered for a return (join spouse) assignment to the location
of the spouse, unless join spouse intent code “H” (join spouse not desired) is reflected in the PDS
or the Airman requests FO consideration as outlined below:
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A3.6.1. If no requirement exists at the spouse’s location, the returning Airman’s FO
preferences are considered for both Airmen at that time. A requirement must exist for both
Airmen. (T-1)
A3.6.2. When both Airmen of a military couple (with join spouse intent codes “A” or “B”)
are selected to serve concurrent but separate unaccompanied short tours of 15 months or less
they may apply for FO assignments provided they each list the same preferences in the same
order on their respective FO applications.
A3.6.3. (Enlisted Only) Airmen selected for an overseas assignment, including when a
requirement exists at their current base upon completion of their unaccompanied overseas short
tour, may request follow-on consideration and join spouse assignment to another CONUS
location if the spouse who remains at the current CONUS base has 4 years time-on-station or
more as of the DEROS (month/year) of the Airman returning from overseas. The CONUS
spouse’s join spouse intent code reflects “A” or “B” and the PDS application update contains
in the remarks section: “CONUS Follow-On Join Spouse Request-4 Years time-on-station.”
A3.6.4. (Enlisted Only) Airmen selected for an overseas assignment, including when a
requirement exists at their current location upon completion of their unaccompanied overseas
short tour, may request follow-on and join spouse assignment consideration to an overseas
location. The CONUS spouse’s join spouse intent code reflects “A” or “B” and the PDS
application update contain in the remarks section: “Overseas Follow-On and Join Spouse
Request.”
A3.7. FO Exception to Policy (ETP). Airmen currently serving at a foreign overseas location,
(example: Ramstein AB, GE or Kadena AB, JA) and are requesting a FO to a foreign overseas
location are not eligible for FO consideration, however they may request consideration as an
exception to policy ONLY. Those that may request FO consideration as an exception to policy
are those Airmen whose civilian spouse is a citizen of the country they are requesting as the FO
location; is a DoD civilian or contractor that has Status of Forces Agreement entitlements in his or
her own right; or they are single, do not have dependents, and do not require storage of household
goods. The following are some examples:
Example 1: MSgt Leathers is currently assigned to Ramstein AB, GE, and is married to a
Japanese national. He is selected for an assignment to Kunsan AB, ROK, and wants to apply for
FO consideration to Kadena AB, JA. He is eligible to request for FO as an exception to policy
and if approved, will move his dependents under the Dependent Travel to Designated Place,
Follow-On (DTDP FO) program IAW AFI 36-3020.
Example 2: SSgt Alejandro is currently assigned to Ramstein AB, GE, and is married to DoD
civilian currently employed at Ramstein AB, GE, and has Status of Forces Agreement
entitlements in his own rights. She is selected for an assignment to Izmir AS, TU, and wants to
apply for FO consideration back to Ramstein AB, GE. She is eligible to request for FO as an
exception to policy because her DoD civilian spouse is authorized to remain behind based on his
Status of Forces Agreement entitlements.
Example 3: TSgt Lewis is currently assigned to Aviano AB, IT, and is single and has no
dependents. She is selected for an assignment to Osan AB, ROK. She will not require storage of
household goods since she lives in the dormitory and TMO has informed her that she will be able
to ship all her household goods to Osan based on her weight entitlement. She wants to apply for
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FO consideration to Ramstein AB, GE. She is eligible to request for FO as an exception to
policy since she will not utilize storage.
Example 4: Capt Tongson is currently assigned to Aviano AB, IT, and is married to a Korean
national. He is selected for an assignment to Incirlik AB, TU, and has elected to serve the
unaccompanied tour length of 15 months, and wants to apply for FO consideration back to
Aviano AB, IT. He is not eligible to request for FO as an exception to policy since his civilian
spouse is not a citizen of Italy. Capt Tongson would only be eligible to request FO consideration
for a CONUS location, Alaska or Hawaii.
A3.7.1. One of the main reasons such assignments are not permitted on a routine basis is that
Status of Forces Agreements seldom cover dependents once the Airman departs the overseas
country on PCS. Similarly, Status of Forces Agreement seldom cover dependents that arrive
in a foreign country in advance of the Airman’s arrival in PCS status. Example: Japan strictly
limits dependents residing without the military sponsor. Also, these dependents cannot retain
command sponsorship and the Airman can only receive the overseas station allowances upon
special approval of a request according to the procedures in AFI 36-3020. As a point of
interest, although the dependent may be eligible to remain at the current location or travel to
the FO location, the dependent(s) will not be command sponsored and military housing may
not be available. For these and related reasons, Airmen and dependents should acknowledge
these circumstances and demonstrate the capability to cope before submitting a request for an
exception.
A3.7.2. Requests for an exception to policy FO is completed by the Airman in vMPF under
the HB/FO application or by memorandum in the PSD Guide, if vMPF is not available. The
exception to policy will be sent via CMS by the MPF to the assignment OPR who will
coordinate the request with HQ AFPC/DP3AM for approval/disapproval. (T-1) The following
information must be included in the request:
A3.7.2.1. FO preferences. (T-1)
A3.7.2.2. Is Airman single? Is Airman married to a civilian spouse?
A3.7.2.3. Does Airman have dependents? (T-1)
A3.7.2.4. If married to a civilian spouse, or single with dependents, where is/are the
dependent(s) located? (T-1)
A3.7.2.5. If married, is civilian spouse a foreign born citizen? If so, what country does
the civilian spouse hold citizenship? (T-1)
A3.7.2.6. If married, is civilian spouse a U.S. government employee with housing and
Status of Forces Agreement entitlements in his or her own right? (T-1)
A3.7.2.7. If married to a civilian spouse, or single with dependents, will Airman request a
Dependents Remaining Overseas (DRO) or Dependent Travel to Designated Place (FO)
(DTDP/FO) application? The Airman should be counseled IAW AFI 36-3020, and be
provided the appropriate benefit entitlement fact sheet for overseas PCS for noncommand-
sponsored dependents found on myPers. A DRO or DTDP/FO application is not
mandatory for Airmen to apply; however, Airmen should be advised of all available
options. (T-1)
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A3.7.2.8. If the Airman is not requesting a DRO or DTDP/FO, where will the dependent(s)
reside? (T-1)
A3.7.2.9. In addition, submit any other pertinent information that supports the basis for
the exception to policy request. (T-1)
A3.8. Approved HB Assignment for Alaska or Hawaii. Airmen with an approved HB
assignment to Alaska or Hawaii who desire to have dependents remain in the overseas area must
submit a DRO application IAW AFI 36-3020. (T-1)
A3.9. Approved FO Assignment to any Overseas Location. Airmen with an approved FO
assignment to any overseas location who desire to have dependents remain in the overseas area or
relocate to the FO assignment location must submit a DRO or DTDP/FO application IAW AFI 36-
3020. (T-1) All dependents must be medically cleared for government funded travel prior to the
Airman’s departure to the unaccompanied short tour location. (T-1) In addition, Airmen who
desire to relocate dependents and/or ship household goods to an overseas FO location must be
counseled in detail by the MPF and TMO on how the Status of Forces Agreement may impact
unaccompanied dependents and household goods in the overseas area. (T-1)
A3.10. Notification of Approval or Disapproval of HB/FO Applications. Upon receipt of the
HQ AFPC decision, the MPF enters the appropriate HB/FO statement from OPA in item 24 of the
Airman’s PCS orders. The MPF will send the application to be filed in Automated Records
Management System IAW AFI 36-2608, Attachment 2. (T-1)
A3.11. PCS Orders. The MPF will not release PCS orders without a final decision on a HB/FO
application from the AFPC assignment OPR. (T-1) PCS orders reflect the appropriate HB/FO
information according to AFI 36-2102, Attachment 6. The proper assignment remark ensures the
FSO and TMO take actions consistent with the Airman’s HB/FO agreement or advises the MPF
to cancel if the Airman uses PCS allowances.
A3.12. Voluntary Cancellation of a HB/FO Assignment. Withdrawal or cancellation of an
approved HB/FO due to Airman declining retainability, failing to obtain retainability, or when
requested by the Airman constitutes usage of HB/FO. No further HB/FO consideration will be
given. A HB/FO assignment is considered to be voluntarily canceled by the Airman when:
A3.12.1. An Airman applies for a three month or longer extension of his or her overseas tour.
The MPF updates the extension request and in the transaction remarks indicates the Airman
has a HB/FO assignment which must be canceled to accept the extension. (T-1) If the
extension request is disapproved, the HB/FO assignment remains firm. A request for tour
extensions of 2 months or less indicates in the transaction remarks the Airman has a HB/FO
assignment which requires an adjustment to the RNLTD per paragraph 5.32. Also, Airmen
who extend their short overseas tour may require additional retainability for the HB/FO
assignment and MPF must verify retainability per paragraph 5.28. (T-1)
A3.12.2. An Airman applies for and receives approval of a request for Humanitarian or EFMP
assignment.
A3.12.3. (For HB only) An Airman who requests for voluntary cancellation of HB assignment
is submitted IAW paragraph 5.10, not later than 150 days prior to Airman’s DEROS.
Requests submitted within the 150 day time frame require humanitarian or hardship reason(s).
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A3.13. Involuntary Cancellation of a HB/FO Assignment. Unlike a “normal” assignment from
overseas, a HB/FO assignment is made 14 to 18 months before the reporting date. Although the
intent is that once a HB/FO assignment is provided it remains firm, the Airman’s qualifications
and AF requirements remain the primary determinants. When canceling a HB/FO assignment
becomes unavoidable (due to base closure, unit deactivation, High Year Tenure adjustments,
curtailment prior to meeting short tour credit criteria IAW Table 6.5, etc.) the Airman is given
priority consideration for other assignment preferences. In addition, there are other circumstances
when involuntary cancellation of a HB/FO assignment may also be appropriate. When
circumstances arise which may warrant involuntary cancellation of a HB/FO assignment, the MPF
must immediately notify HQ AFPC/DP3AM and the assignment OPR via CMS, with an
information copy to both the losing and gaining MPF. (T-1) An assignment made under the HB/FO
program will be involuntarily canceled by AFPC when:
A3.13.1. (For HB) An Airman relocates dependents and/or ships or stores household goods
at government expense (for reasons other than being denied continued occupancy of
government owned or controlled quarters), or (T-1)
A3.13.2. (For FO) An Airman relocates dependents and/or ships household goods to a
location other than the FO at government expense, receives dislocation allowance for
movement of dependents to a location other than the FO, or ships or stores household goods at
government expense (for reasons other than being denied continued occupancy of government
owned or controlled quarters), or (T-1)
A3.13.3. An Airman fails to comply with any of the provisions agreed to in the "Home-Basing
and/or Follow-on Assignment Application." (T-1)
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Attachment 4
HOSTILE FIRE AND IMMINENT DANGER AREA REASSIGNMENT OR
DEFERMENT
A4.1. Purpose. There are two separate assignment provisions addressed below.
A4.1.1. One is to allow one or more immediate family members to request reassignment from,
or deferment from assignment to, a hostile fire or imminent danger area when that family has
suffered a casualty incident to duty in a currently designated hostile fire or imminent danger
area.
A4.1.2. The other provision applies to assignment of Airmen hospitalized because of hostile
fire action.
A4.2. General Provisions for Immediate Family Members.
A4.2.1. Airmen must be at least 18 years of age to serve in a hostile fire or imminent danger
area.
A4.2.2. Hostile fire and imminent danger areas are designated by geographical area with a
beginning date and a termination date in the DoD Pay and Entitlements Manual.
A4.2.3. Assignment to duty in a designated hostile fire or imminent danger area is shared as
equitably as practical by all similarly qualified Airmen, except as indicated herein or in
Attachment 5, Sole Surviving Son or Daughter and Attachment 6, Aircrew Family Member
Assignment. Assignment of military couples, including assignment at the same time, to the
same or different hostile fire or imminent danger areas is not precluded.
A4.2.4. Assignment includes TDY or PCS.
A4.2.5. Only the Airman may initiate a request for deferment or reassignment. A request may
not be initiated by someone on behalf of an Airman.
A4.2.6. When a military member is killed or dies, is in a captured or missing status or has
been determined by the Veterans Administration (VA) or a military Service to be 100 percent
physically or mentally disabled as a result of an act committed by an individual, group, or
country hostile to the United States or in direct support of operations against such a hostile
force while serving in a currently designated hostile fire or imminent danger area, other
members of the same immediate family (as defined below) will be exempt, upon request, from
serving in the same or any currently designated hostile fire or imminent danger area, or if he
or she is already serving in such an area, they will be reassigned from that area. The intent is
when a family has suffered a casualty incident to service in a currently designated hostile fire
or imminent danger area, to not expose the remaining immediate family members to further
casualties in the same or any other currently designated hostile fire or imminent danger area.
However, when an area in which a family member became a casualty ceases to be designated
as a hostile fire or imminent danger area, then members of that family may again be assigned
to that location. It is not a requirement for the member who was a casualty to be living or to
still be on active duty, as long as the area in which the member became a casualty is still
currently designated.
A4.2.7. For this provision, an Airman’s immediate family members are:
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A4.2.7.1. Parents. This includes stepparents, parents by adoption, and those who stood in
the place of a parent for at least 5 years immediately preceding the initial entry on active
duty of the member who died, is missing or captured, or 100 percent disabled.
A4.2.7.2. Brothers and Sisters. This includes stepbrothers and stepsisters, brothers or
sisters by adoption, or half-brothers or half-sisters in the household at the time the member
who died, is missing or captured, or 100 percent disabled initially entered active duty.
A4.2.7.3. Spouse.
A4.2.7.4. Natural child.
A4.2.7.5. Legally adopted child.
A4.2.7.6. Stepchild, if the child was a member of the household at the time the member or
former member died, was missing or captured, or was determined to be 100 percent
disabled.
A4.2.7.7. An illegitimate child to whose support a male member or former member has
been ordered judicially to contribute, or of whom he has been decreed judicially to be the
father, or of whom he has acknowledged in writing under oath that he is the father.
A4.2.7.8. A person for whom the Airman stood in place of a parent for at least 5 years
immediately preceding the date on which the member or former member died, was missing
or captured, or determined to be 100 percent disabled.
A4.3. Application Procedures/Responsibilities. Applications should be submitted using the
PSD Guide: Hostile Fire and Imminent Danger Area Reassignment or Deferment, located on
myPers, within 15 calendar days of notification of selection for PCS or TDY, or as soon after
becoming eligible as practical. Airmen will submit requests to their unit commander (T-3).
A4.4. Exceptions. MPF may submit exception to policy requests they recommend be approved
to HQ assignment authority. The HQ assignment authority may disapprove requests for exception
or submit those which merit approval through channels to DoD for final approval/disapproval.
A4.5. General Provisions for Airmen Hospitalized. Airmen who have been hospitalized for
30 or more calendar days because of a specific hostile fire action resulting from combat service
will not be returned to the hostile fire area during the same tour in which they were wounded.
Airmen reassigned under this provision will be eligible for subsequent hostile fire tours. Airmen
may return voluntarily to a hostile fire area earlier if he or she is medically qualified. This
provision does not apply to Airmen hospitalized for injury, accident, or illness not attributable to
hostile fire action. Self-inflicted wounds and other non-combat causes are specifically excluded.
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Attachment 5
(REGAF ONLY) SOLE SURVIVING SON OR DAUGHTER ASSIGNMENT
RESTRICTION
A5.1. Purpose. The sole surviving son or daughter assignment restriction restricts an eligible
Airman from duties involving combat with the enemy and precludes assignment (including both
PCS and TDY) to any overseas hostile fire or imminent danger area as designated in the DoD
Military Pay and Allowances Entitlements Manual. This restriction does not preclude the
assignment of a sole surviving son or daughter to an overseas area where combat conditions are
nonexistent.
A5.2. Definition/Eligibility Criteria.
A5.2.1. A sole surviving son or daughter is an Airman who is the only surviving son or
daughter in a family where the father, or mother, or one or more sons or one or more daughters,
served in the U.S. Armed Forces, and as a direct result of the hazards of duty in the Service,
the father, or mother, or one or more sons or daughters:
A5.2.1.1. Was killed, or
A5.2.1.2. Died as a result of wounds, accident or disease, or
A5.2.1.3. Is in a captured or missing-in-action status, or
A5.2.1.4. Is permanently 100 percent physically disabled (including 100 percent mental
disability), as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs or one of the Military
Services.
A5.2.2. The requirement that death or disability be a direct result of the hazards of service
does not require that the family member's death or disability occur in combat or during
assignment to a designated hostile fire or imminent danger area, but does require that death be
determined as in the line of duty. (In general, in the line of duty means death or disability did
not occur while the person was in desertion status or voluntarily absent without authority for
more than 24 hours or voluntarily absent from a scheduled duty, a formation, a restriction, or
an arrest; by reason or a condition that existed before service; or as a result of his or her own
misconduct [the term "misconduct" includes both willful misconduct and gross negligence]).
A5.2.3. An Airman who is an only child (only son or only daughter), in itself, does not qualify
an Airman for the sole surviving son or daughter assignment restriction.
A5.2.4. The parent through whom an Airman seeks to qualify does not need to be living, but
the Airman must meet the criteria of sole surviving son or daughter, natural or adopted, of that
parent.
A5.2.5. Requests may be submitted on behalf of an Airman by his or her parent or spouse. In
this case the Airman can waive the parental/spousal request before further processing. If
waived, return the documentation to the Airman and file a copy of the waiver in the Airman’s
electronic Automated Records Management System record. No further processing is required.
A5.3. Situations which do meet the criteria to qualify as a sole surviving son or daughter:
A5.3.1. The only son and only daughter of a mother or father who meets the criteria in
paragraph A5.2, both qualify as a sole surviving son and a sole surviving daughter.
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A5.3.2. There are 3 children in a family; two boys and a girl. One of the boys meets the
criteria in paragraph A5.2, therefore, the two remaining children (one boy and one girl) both
qualify as a sole surviving son and a sole surviving daughter.
A5.3.3. An Airman is an only child and one parent is also on active duty. While on approved
leave, the active duty parent is killed while a passenger in the crash of a U.S. civilian
commercial passenger aircraft. The parent's death is determined by the Air Force to be in the
line of duty (see paragraph A5.2.5). Since the criteria in paragraph A5.2 is met, the child
qualifies as a sole surviving son/daughter. The finding that death was in the line of duty meets
the requirement that death was as a direct result of the hazards of service.
A5.4. Situations which do not meet the criteria of sole surviving son or daughter:
A5.4.1. A family has one child (boy or girl). The child is on active duty in the AF. The fact
that a child is an only child does not, in itself, qualify the child for the sole surviving son or
daughter assignment restriction.
A5.4.2. A family has one child (boy or girl). The child is on active duty in the AF. The father
(or mother) dies of natural causes. The child is not a sole surviving son or daughter since the
criteria in paragraph A5.2 is not met.
A5.4.3. There are 3 children in a family, two sons and a daughter. One son and the daughter
are Airmen. The son who is not in the AF is killed in a car accident. Neither the remaining
son nor the remaining daughter qualify as a sole surviving son or daughter since the criteria in
paragraph A5.2 is not met.
A5.5. Application Procedures. Applications should be submitted as outlined in the PSD Guide:
Sole Surviving Son or Daughter Assignment Restriction.
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Attachment 6
(REGAF ONLY) AIRCREW FAMILY MEMBER ASSIGNMENT (REGAF ONLY)
A6.1. Purpose. To provide aircrew members an avenue to apply for a PCA or PCS when another
member of the immediate family is in the same unit. For this program, an Airman’s immediate
family is defined as his or her:
A6.1.1. Parents, to include stepparents, parents by adoption, and those who stood in the place
of a parent for at least 5 years immediately preceding the initial entry on active duty of the
member who died, is missing or captured, or 100 percent disabled.
A6.1.2. Brothers and sisters, to include stepbrothers and stepsisters, brothers or sisters by
adoption, or half-brothers or half-sisters in the household at the time the member who died, is
missing or captured, or 100 percent disabled initially entered active duty.
A6.1.3. Spouse.
A6.1.4. Natural child.
A6.1.5. Legally adopted child.
A6.1.6. Stepchild, if the child was a member of the household at the time the member or
former member died, was missing or captured, or was determined to be 100 percent disabled.
A6.1.7. Illegitimate child to whose support a male member or former member has been
ordered judicially to contribute, or of whom he has been decreed judicially to be the father, or
of whom he has acknowledged in writing under oath that he is the father.
A6.1.8. Other person for whom the member stood in place of a parent for at least 5 years
immediately preceding the date on which the member or former member died, was missing or
captured, or determined to be 100 percent disabled.
A6.2. Aircrew Family Member Criteria. Exposure to a common danger represented by
serving as an aircrew member in the same unit is sufficient reason for all but one member of an
immediate family to request reassignment to a different unit or location. Only aircrew members
may request reassignment.
A6.3. Application Procedures. Applications should be submitted using the PSD Guide:
Aircrew Family Member Assignments, located on myPers.
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Attachment 7
(REGAF ONLY) EXTENDED DEPLOYMENT ASSIGNMENT CONSIDERATION AND
EXTENDED DEPLOYMENT HOME STATION (CONUS ONLY) ASSIGNMENT
DEFERMENT PROGRAM
A7.1. Purpose. The Extended Deployment assignment consideration and Extended Deployment
home station (CONUS only) assignment deferment program is designed to allow all Airmen (Lt
Col and below and SMSgt and below) to request one-time consideration for an assignment or an
in-place 24 month assignment deferment once they become eligible following the completion of
an Extended Deployment (365-day Extended Deployment or contingency deployment). The
program recognizes a commitment to our Airmen who have served an uncharacteristic Extended
Deployment in service to the United States of America.
A7.2. Eligibility Criteria.
A7.2.1. Airman must have served on the Extended Deployment (365-day Extended
Deployment or contingency deployment) tour of duty for the required number of days for
award of short tour credit IAW Table 6.6, Rule 2, 5, or 6. (T-1) The paid travel voucher for
the Extended Deployment is the only source document used to validate the Extended
Deployment. Time creditable as overseas duty begins the day of departure from the CONUS
port excluding all leave performed outside the Extended Deployment area, hospitalization, and
other non-mission periods.
A7.2.2. CONUS based Airmen must have a minimum of 36 months time-on-station as of
Projected Departure Date if assignment consideration is to another CONUS location or 24
months time-on-station as of Projected Departure Date if assignment consideration is to an
overseas location. (T-1)
A7.2.3. Overseas based Airmen must complete their current prescribed overseas tour prior to
departure. (T-1) If approved, the AFPC assignment OPR will update the RNLTD to be 45
days after DEROS. (T-1) Airmen approved for an assignment to another overseas area (COT
or IPCOT) may receive COT/IPCOT entitlements as eligible under the provisions of the
COT/IPCOT program outlined in paragraph 6.5.7.
A7.2.4. Airmen must be PCS eligible and have no quality force factors that would otherwise
make them ineligible (assignment only). (T-1)
A7.2.5. Join Spouse consideration, if applicable, should be processed IAW Attachment 8
(assignment only).
A7.2.6. Airmen must have sufficient retainability to serve the associated PCS Active Duty
Service Commitment (assignment only). (T-1) Airmen must obtain retainability within 30
days of assignment notification or the assignment OPR will cancel the assignment IAW
paragraph 5.28. (T-1)
A7.2.7. Participation in the program does not affect eligibility to participate in the First Term
Airman or Career Airman Base of Preference program at a later date provided eligibility
criteria is met.
A7.3. Application Timelines.
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A7.3.1. If an Airman has 24 months (if requesting overseas assignment consideration) or 36
months (if requesting CONUS assignment consideration) or more time-on-station as of return
from the ED, he or she must apply no later than 60 days upon return from the ED. (T-1)
A7.3.2. If an Airman has less than 24 months (if requesting overseas assignment
consideration) or 36 months (if requesting CONUS assignment consideration) time-on-station
as of return from the Extended Deployment, he or she must apply no later than 60 days upon
obtaining 24 or 36 month time-on-station. (T-1)
A7.4. Application Procedures. Airmen must apply upon return from their Extended
Deployment (or upon eligibility) within the application timelines stated in paragraph A7.3 and
per PSD Guide–Extended Deployment Assignment Consideration and Extended Deployment
Home Station (CONUS only) Assignment Deferment Program located on myPers. (T-1)
A7.5. Approval/Disapproval. Career field manning at Airmen’s preference locations, Airmen’s
overseas vulnerability, and needs of the Air Force are the deciding factor to approve or disapprove.
A7.5.1. Airmen electing consideration for a 24-month home station (CONUS only)
assignment deferment. If approved, the HQ AFPC assignment team will update assignment
availability code 39 with an expiration date of 24 months after the Extended Deployment return
date. (T-1) If disapproved, the HQ AFPC assignment team will notify the MPF of the
disapproval. (T-1) The MPF notifies the Airman of the disapproval.
A7.5.2. Airmen electing consideration for an assignment. If approved, the HQ AFPC
assignment team will update the assignment in the personnel data system with an RNLTD no
less than 120 days from the date of approval to allow sufficient time for outprocessing actions.
(T-1)
A7.5.3. Once an assignment or 24-month assignment deferment has been approved or
disapproved, this constitutes the Airman exercising his or her option under this program and
reconsideration is not authorized. Airman may request cancellation of his or her assignment
or deferment IAW paragraph 5.10.
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Attachment 8
(REGAF ONLY) ASSIGNMENT OF MILITARY COUPLES – JOIN SPOUSE
ASSIGNMENT PROGRAM
A8.1. General Guidance. Assignment authorities will attempt to facilitate the assignment of
dual-career military married couples to the same geographic area. Each Airman of a military
couple is serving in his or her own right. This means military couples fulfill the obligations
inherent to all Airmen and they are considered for assignments to fill valid manning requirements
and perform duties which require the skills in which they are trained and experienced subject to
their PCS eligibility. Provided this criteria is met, military couples may be considered for an
assignment where they can maintain a joint residence. The assignment of military couples is also
referred as a join spouse assignment. Military couples share the responsibility for reducing family
separation. They should not make decisions on future service, career development, or family
planning based on the assumption they can always be assigned to the same location or join spouse
assignment is guaranteed. Military couples, like Airmen with a civilian spouse, should expect
periods of separation during their careers. When a join spouse assignment is not in the best
interests of the AF, then, regardless of the provisions in this attachment, join spouse assignment is
not made.
A8.2. Who Is Eligible for Join Spouse Assignment Consideration. Airmen are eligible for join
spouse assignment consideration if:
A8.2.1. The Airman is on extended active duty with the AF and his or her spouse is also on
extended active duty with the AF or one of the other US military services (includes members
of the U.S. Coast Guard, but excludes military services of foreign countries) and the Airman
and his or her spouse are not ineligible for consideration for any of the reasons in paragraph
A8.3., and
A8.2.2. The Airman meets all PCS eligibility requirements established in this instruction (such
as time-on-station, retainability, quality control, etc.) and
A8.2.3. The Airman has join spouse intent code “A” or “B” and
A8.2.4. The Airman and his or her spouse are not scheduled for reassignment, separation,
retirement, or release from active duty within 12 months from the date the Airman is projected
to join the spouse at his or her location.
A8.2.5. Join spouse assignments are permitted along with assignment programs in this
instruction if the provisions above and the criteria for each assignment program are met.
A8.3. Who Is Not Eligible for Join Spouse Assignment Consideration. Airmen are not eligible
for join spouse assignment:
A8.3.1. If the Airman’s spouse is an Airman of Air Reserve Components (ARC) (see JTR
Appendix 1) or another Reserve or Guard component whether or not he or she is serving on
extended active duty.
A8.3.2. If the Airman’s spouse is an Airman in the ARC who is on active duty for training, or
on active duty to fill a specific manpower authorization or position at a predetermined location
for a specified period of time. In other words, if the spouse is not subject to the PCS criteria
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outlined in this instruction, then the Airman is ineligible for join spouse assignment
consideration.
A8.3.3. If the Airman’s spouse is a non-military employee of the US Government (example:
Civil Service).
A8.3.4. If the Airman does not meet all PCS eligibility criteria established in this instruction
(such as time-on-station, retainability, quality control, etc.).
A8.3.5. When join spouse intent code is "H." When one Airman is selected for assignment
with intent code "H," a join spouse assignment is not provided. Also, a join spouse assignment
request to that location at a later time is not authorized. Join spouse assignment is not
considered until the subsequent PCS of the Airman or his or her spouse, provided join spouse
intent code is "A" or "B." However, the Airman may receive an assignment to his or her
spouse’s location if the Airman is eligible under some other assignment program.
A8.3.5.1. Changing join spouse intent code to "H" after selection for join spouse
assignment does not result in automatic cancellation of the assignment. Normal reclama
procedures apply and the decision to cancel the join spouse assignment is made by the
assignment OPR based on the best interests of the AF. An Airman who requests and has a
join spouse assignment canceled as provided in this paragraph does so with the
understanding he or she created the family separation. A join spouse assignment to that
same location at a later time is not authorized. Join spouse assignment is not considered
until the subsequent PCS of the Airman or his or her spouse, provided join spouse intent
code is "A" or "B." However, the Airman may receive an assignment to his or her spouse’s
location if the Airman is eligible under some other assignment program. Assignment
availability code 32 is deleted when either updates intent code “H.”
A8.3.6. If the Airman or his or her spouse are projected for reassignment, separation,
retirement, or release from active duty within 12 months from the date the Airman is projected
to join the spouse at his or her location.
A8.3.7. To overseas locations where there is no government-approved accompanied housing
or where election of an accompanied tour is not an option for either Airman. NOTE: In the
event both Airmen should receive assignments (regardless of how it occurred) to the same or
adjacent dependent-restricted locations, the MPF will reclama the assignment of the Airman
selected last (includes when the marriage takes place after assignment selection). (T-1)
A8.3.8. To locations not considered in proximity for join spouse assignment purposes as
described in paragraph A8.7.2. Other options such as retraining (Enlisted, see AFI 36-2626)
or DAFSC changes (officers, see paragraph 5.48) are considered first as explained in
paragraph A8.7.1.
A8.3.9. Based on intended or planned marriages.
A8.3.10. If the Airman’s spouse is attending a training course and has less than 12 months
remaining until graduation (or has less than 12 months remaining upon the Airman’s arrival).
A8.3.11. If the Airman’s spouse is a member of the military service of a foreign country.
A8.4. Documenting Marriages of Military Couples. The MPF must verify the marriage from
the marriage certificate and update PDS and DEERS as prescribed in PSD Guide: Join Spouse
Assignment Program. (T-1) Airmen may update their join spouse intent code via the vMPF once
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the MPF has made the appropriate updates in PDS. Military couples must report any change in
marital or military status (divorce, legal separation, death of the spouse, or separation or retirement
of the spouse) to the MPF so join spouse assignment information and assignment availability code
32 (if applicable) is deleted from the personnel data system. (T-1)
A8.5. How Military Couples Receive Join Spouse Assignment Consideration. The
characteristics of the enlisted and officer assignment systems affect how join spouse assignment
consideration is provided. The enlisted assignment selection process makes extensive use of the
computer-match while officer assignment matches are a manual process. Example: the majority
of enlisted assignments to overseas locations (regardless of volunteer status) are computer-
matched based on PCS eligibility, grade, and AFSC, and then reviewed and validated by an
assignment NCO. For these computer-matched assignments, the computer automatically
considers the spouse for join spouse assignment, and provided the eligibility criteria are met,
selects the spouse. On the other hand, all officer assignments are manually-worked by HQ AFPC
assignment officers to identified requirements. However, the basic rule that a requirement exists
for the spouse’s AFSC does not differ in either system.
A8.5.1. Both Airmen are Officers. Officers indicate they desire join spouse consideration on
their ADP, have either join spouse intent code “A” or “B” updated in PDS, and ensure their
assignment preferences match. They should maintain periodic contact with their respective
assignment officers and ensure their join spouse intent code remains current. Judge advocates
indicate their join spouse consideration on their Personal Data Information (PDI).
A8.5.2. Both Airmen are Enlisted. When currently assigned to the same location (provided
neither has been selected for PCS), an accurate join spouse intent code (updated through
vMPF) provides continuous join spouse assignment consideration unless coded otherwise (see
paragraph A8.6.1 for those situations requiring an application). It is the couple's
responsibility to let it be known in advance they desire join spouse assignment consideration
by updating their intent code in vMPF. Improper or failure to update the intent code
jeopardizes join spouse assignment opportunities. Join spouse assignment desires indicated
via the vMPF take priority over any other individual assignment preferences listed in PDS (i.e.,
If an Airman’s intent code is "B," the main consideration is to try and keep the couple together,
not necessarily at a base of choice). While location preferences are considered, the join spouse
intent code takes priority.
A8.5.3. One Airman is an Officer and one Airman is Enlisted. Military couples consisting of
an officer and enlisted Airman receive assignment consideration primarily based on the
officer’s utilization.
A8.5.4. The update of join spouse intent codes in the vMPF allows Airmen to indicate the
extent of join spouse assignment consideration desired by use of one of the following join
spouse intent codes:
A8.5.4.1. Code "A" Desire join spouse to CONUS or any overseas tour (including
concurrent dependent-restricted short tours). The Airman and his or her spouse will be
considered for join spouse assignment to locations in the CONUS, at overseas accompanied
locations, overseas unaccompanied short tour locations, and overseas dependent-restricted
locations. By updating intent code "A," the military couple has stated that they want to be
considered for concurrent unaccompanied short tour locations and dependent-restricted
short tours. Both join spouse intent codes reflect “A” and both update dependent-restricted
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or unaccompanied short tour preferences. If one Airman of the military couple is selected
for reassignment to a dependent-restricted or unaccompanied short tour location, the other
Airman of the military couple are considered for a concurrent, but separate reassignment
to a dependent-restricted or unaccompanied short tour location. If one Airman of the
military couple cannot be supported for a concurrent but separate dependent-restricted or
unaccompanied short tour location then neither Airmen will be selected as a volunteer.
A8.5.4.2. Code "B" Desire join spouse to CONUS or any accompanied overseas tour
(including non-concurrent dependent-restricted short tours). The Airman and his or her
spouse will be considered for join spouse assignment to locations in the CONUS and at
overseas accompanied locations and only one Airman of the military couple will be
selected for a dependent-restricted short tour or unaccompanied short tour. Stated another
way, one Airman of the military couple serves the dependent-restricted or unaccompanied
short tour while the other Airman of the military couple remains at his or her current
location. By updating intent code “B,” the military couple has stated they do not desire to
be selected for concurrent dependent-restricted or unaccompanied short tours. Both join
spouse intent codes will reflect “B” and update of tour preferences are as follows:
A8.5.4.2.1. If only one Airman of a military couple desires to be considered to serve a
dependent-restricted or unaccompanied short tour while the other Airman of the
military couple remains at his or her current location, then both join spouse intent codes
reflect “B” but only one updates his or her dependent-restricted or unaccompanied short
tour preferences. The Airman that remains at his or her current location does not have
a dependent-restricted or unaccompanied short tour preference updated.
A8.5.4.2.2. If each Airman of a military couple desires to be considered to serve a
dependent-restricted or unaccompanied short tour while the other Airman of the
military couple remains at his or her current location, then both join spouse intent codes
reflect “B” and both update dependent-restricted or unaccompanied short tour
preferences. However, only one Airman is selected since his or her intent code is “B.”
A8.5.4.3. Code "H" Join spouse assignment not desired. Airmen should use caution when
updating their intent code to “H.” This should only be updated when a military couple is
filing for divorce and they no longer desire to be considered for join spouse assignments.
Additionally, Airmen may change their intent code to “H” when their spouse has an
approved retirement or separation date on file and the spouse is scheduled for release from
active duty within 12 months. Code “H” indicates to the assignment OPR that the military
couple no longer meets the criteria of join spouse assignment consideration per paragraph
A8.3.6, and assignment availability code 32 is deleted when intent code “H” is updated for
either Airman.
A8.5.5. When an Airman is selected as the most eligible non-volunteer for an overseas
assignment (where an accompanied tour is authorized) or as the most eligible non-volunteer
for a CONUS to CONUS assignment, and his or her join spouse intent code indicates join
spouse assignment is desired (codes "A" or "B"), then the spouse is provided an assignment to
the same or adjacent location if eligible for PCS and a vacancy exists. If a join spouse
assignment is not possible, narrative remarks in the assignment transaction are included for the
Airman originally selected giving the reasons why a join spouse assignment cannot be
approved so the Airmen can be counseled accordingly.
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A8.5.6. In order to be eligibile for selection for an overseas assignment as a volunteer, with
join spouse intent code "A" or "B," requirements for both Airmen need to be advertised on the
EQUAL for the same or adjacent locations or if either Airman is selected as the most eligible
volunteer, the spouse receives join spouse consideration based on manning over the next six-
month period from the RNLTD of the selected Airman. Approval is based on vacancies versus
requirements and both RNLTDs match. Because PDS only checks for requirements within the
cycle, the HQ AFPC assignment NCO must coordinate with the spouse’s assignment NCO to
determine if a vacancy exists to support a join spouse assignment. (T-1)
A8.5.7. While the EQUAL is used by join spouse couples volunteering for overseas
assignments, it is not used for Overseas Returnees. Requirements advertised on the EQUAL
are for single Airmen, Airmen with civilian spouses, and military couples Airmen with intent
code "H" returnees only. Return join spouse assignments are hand-matched because of the
many variables involved, such as unique grade and AFSC combinations. It is important
Airmen keep his or her assignment preferences updated in the event of changes in requirements
(but remember join spouse intent code ensures join spouse consideration and takes priority
over individual preferences).
A8.5.8. If an Airman is in the CONUS and the spouse is returning from overseas, the initial
join spouse consideration is to return to the spouse’s CONUS location. If there is no
requirement at the spouse’s CONUS location and the spouse in the CONUS meets PCS
eligibility criteria, then he or she is considered for join spouse assignment to the Overseas
Returnee’s projected CONUS location. Enlisted military couples who desire CONUS or
overseas assignment consideration in conjunction with the overseas follow-on program, see
paragraph A3.6.4.
A8.5.9. When an Airman is serving in a CONUS stabilized tour and his or her spouse is
selected for reassignment, the following options apply:
A8.5.9.1. If the spouse is selected as the most eligible non-volunteer for an overseas
assignment to an accompanied tour location or for a CONUS assignment, the Airman may
request release from the stabilized tour for join spouse assignment. If approved, reporting
date depends whether or not a replacement is necessary, reporting date of replacement, etc.
If disapproved, the Airman selected as the most eligible non-volunteer will proceed on the
assignment.
A8.5.9.2. If the spouse is selected as the most eligible non-volunteer for an overseas
assignment to a dependent-restricted location, then join spouse assignment is not
authorized. The spouse may request a home-basing assignment to return to the Airman’s
stabilized tour location.
A8.5.10. When Airmen marry while both are technical training students they should apply for
join spouse assignment as soon as possible to receive consideration for assignment together
upon graduation. If necessary, both Airmen are retained at the training center pending final
join spouse decision by the assignment OPR. When one Airman is a student, he or she may
apply to join the spouse at the spouse’s permanent duty location, or if the non-student spouse
is also selected or scheduled for PCS, join spouse assignment to the non-student's new duty
station may be requested.
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A8.5.11. When one Airman of an enlisted military couple serves an unaccompanied overseas
short tour and upon completion of the overseas tour a join spouse assignment is desired to a
location other than the spouse’s current location, assignment consideration in conjunction with
the assignment follow-on program to a location other than the spouse’s current location may
be requested in limited circumstances as outlined in paragraph A3.6.
A8.6. How Military Couples Request Join Spouse Assignment Consideration. There are
different ways to request join spouse assignment consideration. Officers follow procedures under
AFAS guidelines (judge advocates update their PDI to reflect the join spouse request). Updating
the join spouse intent code in vMPF (after the MPF updates the marriage in PDS and DEERS)
provides join spouse assignment consideration for enlisted Airman as provided in paragraph
A8.6.2. Some situations require Airmen to submit a letter application (see Join Spouse
Assignments Program PSD Guide) in order to receive join spouse assignment consideration.
A8.6.1. Application Procedures. A letter application must be submitted for the following
reasons to receive join spouse assignment consideration (T-1):
A8.6.1.1. Each time the Airman of an interservice military couple desires join spouse
assignment consideration. Also, when the interservice spouse is notified of assignment
and the Airman desires join spouse assignment. In addition, a statement from the
interservice spouse indicating concurrence for join spouse assignment must accompany
each application, (T-1) or
A8.6.1.2. When Airmen marry while assigned to separate locations. Provided both meet
PCS eligibility criteria, either Airman may apply. Regardless of who applies, military
requirements dictate which Airman is reassigned, or
A8.6.1.3. When the marriage occurs after the assignment selection of one or both Airmen,
or
A8.6.1.4. When Airmen marry while enroute to assignments at different locations.
Airmen should understand they cannot delay join spouse assignment application until
arrival at their respective locations. Airmen who marry enroute report to the nearest AF
installation and submit an application immediately after marriage. The MPF will contact
the assignment OPR by telephone to initiate the enroute join spouse request, then send an
email with documentation to request join spouse assignment consideration. (T-1) No
reimbursement for any travel in conjunction with such application is authorized and status
is leave (delay enroute) while the application is pending. A change in port call and/or
RNLTD may be appropriate. When an Airman arrives in the local area of assignment,
whether or not "signed in," for assignment purposes the PCS is complete and time-on-
station requirements and other PCS eligibility criteria must be met before a subsequent
move to join spouse, (T-1) or
A8.6.1.5. When military spouse information is incorrect in the PDS, or
A8.6.1.6. When vMPF is not available.
A8.6.2. Upon marriage and if the spouse is assigned to a separate location, the Airman
contacts the MPF for help in applying for join spouse assignment. The servicing MPF makes
sure that:
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A8.6.2.1. The Airman meets all PCS eligibility criteria and understands all assignment
conditions.
A8.6.2.2. The Airman is counseled on his or her allowance of dependent travel, shipment
of household goods, and any other information related to the PCS.
A8.6.2.3. The Airmen does not have a pending application for any self-initiated
assignment programs.
A8.6.2.4. The Airman provides a statement from the spouse indicating join spouse
assignment is desired which must accompany the Airman’s application in an interservice
marriage.
A8.6.3. In those situations for enlisted couples where the join spouse intent code is properly
updated but simultaneous assignments did not flow, the MPF should ensure Airman is fully
aware of join spouse eligibility requirements, and that, if eligible, spouse should immediately
submit a request for join spouse assignment.
A8.6.3.1. The MPF checks eligibility, suspenses a copy of the application, and transmits
the request through PDS to the assignment OPR (refer to the PSD Guide for update
procedures).
A8.6.3.2. The assignment OPR makes the assignment decision and establishes the
RNLTD based on manning requirements. Approval is transmitted to the MPF via PDS.
A8.7. Approval Guidelines. Join spouse assignments are usually approved when the eligibility
criteria are met by both Airmen and assignment is consistent with the needs of the AF (based
primarily on grade and AFSC). Officer join spouse assignments can be more difficult because of
variable qualification factors. Sometimes approval may not be possible, due to limitations and
restrictions involved in each case. Some situations inherently limit join spouse assignment
possibilities, such as when the spouse is in another US military service, is assigned to school for
training, special duty assignment, at a location where the spouse's AFSC is not authorized, on a
stabilized tour, etc.
A8.7.1. If the assignment OPR is unable to assign the military couple together based on their
current AFSCs, an Airman may request utilization in a previously awarded AFSC or apply for
retraining, if eligible, and an officer, if eligible, may apply for a DAFSC change to facilitate
join spouse assignment. Approval of this type of request depends on AF requirements.
However, retraining or a DAFSC change request while in technical training, or within 12
months following graduation, for the sole purpose of join spouse assignment is not authorized.
NOTE: Enlisted Airmen may request, as an exception, an AFSC change during technical
training when join spouse assignment opportunities are extremely limited or nonexistent
because of incompatible AFSCs between the couple. These requests may be considered based
on the relative need in both AFSCs when the training capability exists at the current location,
training already received for the requested AFSC, and no interruption in training occurs.
A8.7.2. In order to provide optimum consideration for join spouse assignment, CONUS
assignments to adjacent locations may be approved when the locations are close enough to
allow establishing a joint household (usually no more than 50 miles apart between duty
locations). Overseas locations have numerous variables involved, such as weather and road
conditions, cost of living, commute time, and availability of housing, etc. Because of these
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variables, HQ AFPC/DP3AM determines which overseas locations are within close proximity
to support a join spouse assignment.
A8.7.3. Involuntary separation of military couples, for Lt Col and below and SMSgt and below
assignments, outside the parameters authorized in Attachment 8, paragraph A8.3, will
require approval by the AFPC/CC. This authority will not be further delegated. (T-2)
A8.8. Miscellaneous Instructions.
A8.8.1. If the Airmen have dependents, when assignment is to an overseas location where an
accompanied tour is authorized, follow the dependent travel request procedures according to
AFI 36-3020. This is necessary to obtain a housing availability determination for the family,
for household goods shipment, and so forth. Where there are severe housing shortages, the
initial request for concurrent travel may be disapproved; however, there are categories of
exceptions, and one of these is usually military couples with dependents. A delay in RNLTD
for one Airman of the couple may be requested, but couples should be advised to make
arrangements for the care of their dependents in the event both proceed as scheduled. If
concurrent travel is authorized but later becomes impractical (for personal or official reasons),
a change of RNLTD may be requested from the assignment OPR. Include the specific reasons
the change is being requested.
A8.8.2. Military couples with dependents who have concurrent assignments to separate
dependent-restricted locations must make dependent care arrangements. (T-1) Refusal or
inability to arrange care for dependents may result in disciplinary action and (or) involuntary
separation (see AFI 36-2908).
A8.8.3. Military couples selected for reassignment (or assigned) to the same or adjacent
location are each deferred for 24 months (see Table 2.1). When assigned where an
accompanied tour is authorized (OS), each must serve the accompanied tour length (plus 12
months for enlisted couples if either was selected as an extended tour volunteer) regardless of
the AAR which applied to either assignment. (T-1) When assignment is to the same or adjacent
location and the couple are to reside jointly, ensure Block 14 is completed on both Airmen’s
PCS orders to document the join spouse assignment, regardless of the AAR. This ensures
proper household goods weight allowance and correct tour length when assignment is overseas.
When marriage occurs after both are assigned overseas at the same or adjacent location, each
may retain the original tour length or volunteer to serve the accompanied tour.
A8.8.4. Assignment OPRs make the assignment decision and establish the RNLTD based on
manning requirements. Normally, assignment approvals are transmitted to the MPF by PDS.
A8.8.5. If assigned overseas on a join spouse assignment and the DEROS month does not
match, the Airman with the earlier DEROS must extend his or her DEROS if he or she desires
to be reassigned at the same time. (T-1) Failing to match DEROS months reduces the chance
for join spouse assignment upon completion of the overseas tour. Curtailment of the later
arriving Airman’s DEROS for the purpose of reassignment at the same time is not authorized.
A8.9. Assignment Restrictions. Military couples who are assigned PCS to the same or adjacent
CONUS location, regardless of the AAR, are usually not reassigned for a period of 24 months
from the date arrived station of the latest arriving Airman. The MPF places both Airmen in
assignment availability code 32 according to Table 2.1 Any later availability date for other reasons
for either Airman remains in effect. If married while serving at the same location, the MPF will
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not update assignment availability code 32. (T-1) When Airmen are being assigned PCS to
separate locations in proximity and will establish a joint household, the losing MPF contacts the
gaining MPF at both spouse's location to verify location of assignment and coordinate whether or
not update of assignment availability code 32 is appropriate. (T-1) Assignment availability code
32 is not updated on couples assigned in excess of 50 miles apart unless specifically authorized by
HQ AFPC/DP3AM as an exception IAW paragraph 4.5.
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Attachment 9
(REGAF ONLY) AIR FORCE OFFICER ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM (OFFICERS - LT
COL AND BELOW)
A9.1. Purpose. The primary goal of the Air Force Officer Assignment System is to assign the
right officer to the right position at the right time to meet AF mission requirements. Other
considerations include an officer’s professional development, DT Vectors (when available),
commander’s recommendations and Airman’s personal preferences. Assignment of judge
advocates do not fall under the purview of Air Force Officer Assignment System.
A9.2. How Air Force Officer Assignment System Works. HQ AFPC Officer Assignment
Teams are comprised of officers who usually hold the same AFSC as the one they’re managing.
Having intel officers work intel officer assignments, fighter pilots work fighter pilot assignments,
and so on, allows for insight into the unique manning and qualification requirements for positions
in that specialty. The Air Force Officer Assignment System is managed through the Assignment
Management System (AMS) and by use of the Airman Development Plan (ADP). The components
of AMS are discussed in the following paragraphs.
A9.3. Personnel Requirements Display (PRD). The PRD provides officers a planning tool by
displaying assignment opportunities around the world. It is available through the AMS web page
and consists of two parts, the authorizations listing and the requirements listing.
A9.3.1. Authorizations Listing. This lists, by AFSC and location, all unclassified positions
within each specialty across the AF as reflected on AF manpower files, and provides officers
an idea of the different types of positions available throughout the AF. Officers may use this
listing to aid in long term career planning. This listing is updated monthly to reflect the latest
authorization changes.
A9.3.2. Requirements Listing. This lists projected requirements which HQ AFPC will work
to fill during the current Air Force Officer Assignment System cycle, and is available to help
officers who are eligible for reassignment. It is important to remember that not all requirements
will be listed, and some requirements listed may not be filled via a PCS move. Direct-hire
positions and short-notice fills are examples of requirements which may not receive visibility.
Remember this portion of the PRD is only a projection of the vacancies/positions that will be
worked for the current assignment cycle, and will only be visible during the established
visibility windows defined by the Air Force Officer Assignment System timeline located on
myPers.
A9.4. The Airman Development Plan (ADP). The ADP is the primary mechanism for an officer
to communicate career desires to the commander, senior rater, assignment officer, and
developmental team (DT). The Airmen Development Plan (ADP) is a web-based application
containing the Development Plan and other tools to support Force Development. When an officer
completes a Development Plan for command selection or developmental education, the document
can only be submitted to HQ AFPC by the senior rater.
A9.4.1. When to Submit a Development Plan. Officers should update their ADP annually. It
is very important to have a current ADP as an officer reaches developmental milestones such
as selection to major or lieutenant colonel, completion of Intermediate Developmental
Education (IDE), Senior Developmental Education (SDE), Command, or any time his or her
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record will be reviewed by his or her respective DT. Otherwise, Assignment Officers and DTs
will not have an officer’s most current input when trying to balance Air Force and career field
requirements with the officer’s desires.
A9.4.2. Types of Development Plans to be Completed. The officer has the option of selecting
from different purposes for completing a Development Plan. The officer may complete a
Development Plan for assignment consideration, vectoring, command selection (if eligible)
and/or career broadening consideration. Once the officer selects one or more purposes, the
document will be formatted to guide the officer through the completion of each applicable
section of the Development Plan. The Assignment Preference section will allow the officer to
communicate his or her desires for the next 1 to 3 years. The Development Preference section
permits the officer to define his or her career plans for the next 3 to 5 years and the next 5 to
10 years. The Leadership Opportunities section allows the officer to communicate his or her
desire to be considered for command, and should only be completed if the officer is eligible.
The Squadron Command eligibility criteria can be found on myPers. The Career Broadening
section allows the officer to volunteer for career broadening duties outside of his or her primary
AFSC when available. The Developmental Education section allows the officer to apply for
IDE or SDE, when he or she is eligible. Remember, the Development Plan is not designed to
create the officer’s next assignment. It is a tool that will be utilized to meet the development
needs of each officer and Air Force requirements.
A9.5. Officer Departmental Special Duty Assignments. The Air Force is tasked to fill high-
level and highly sensitive officer departmental positions within the CONUS and overseas.
Depending on the special duty activity, requirements fall into two categories; select and assign or
nominate and assign. For select and assign requirements, the AFPC officer assignment team will
identify the best qualified officer that meets mandatory requirements and processes assignment.
For nominate and assign positions, the AFPC officer assignment team will identify the best
qualified officer that meets mandatory requirements and nominate the officer to the special duty
activity for acceptability. Examples of officer special duties are: Interservice and International
Military Personnel Exchange Program (MPEP), Attaché, STARNOM/CAPNOM, Regional
Affairs Specialist (RAS)/Political Affairs Specialist (PAS), White House/Presidential Support,
United States Air Force Academy Instructor Duty, AFROTC Instructor Duty, Air University
Instructor Duty, Recruiting Service, Special Experience Exchange Duty (SPEED), Operational
Exchange (OPEX) Program.
A9.5.1. Nomination Process. Departmental agencies/organizations will receive one
nomination per requirement to review and determine acceptability. However, STARNOM
positions working directly for the POTUS or VPOTUS will receive two nominations per
requirement. Nomination packages are not accomplished for select and assign positions;
however are required for nominative positions. The basic nomination package will contain:
nomination memo/email, commander’s recommendation, SURF, and Airman’s last four
officer performance reports (OPRs). Nomination package requirements can vary depending
on needs of the special duty activity and the AFPC officer assignment team. If the special
duty activity determines the officer is not qualified they must provide, in writing, specific
rationale for unsuitability. The AFPC officer assignment team will review rationale to
determine officer’s release. If justified, officer will be removed from nomination and an
alternate officer will be nominated; if officers are available. If no officers are available that
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meet the mandatory qualifications, requirement will be placed into the next Air Force Officer
Assignment System assignment cycle for fill action.
A9.5.2. Advertisement. Air Force Officer Assignment System uses the assignment
management system (AMS), memorandums, PA releases and ROBOT emails to advertise
officer departmental special duty assignments. Normally, unless requirement is short notice,
the majority of officer special duties are advertised on AMS during one of the three officer
assignment cycles (spring, summer and fall). Similar to EQUAL-Plus, requirements advertise
the special qualifications an officer needs to be eligible for selection, the available locations,
reporting instructions, and POCs for additional information.
A9.5.3. How to Apply. Interested officers may volunteer by updating their ADP. If the special
duty is advertised by other means, the memorandum, PA release, or email will provide specific
instructions how to apply with appropriate POCs and suspense dates. Officers should always
update their ADP to reflect their desires regardless how officer special duty was advertised.
A9.5.4. The Air Force Officer Assignment System guide, located on myPers under AMS,
provides in-depth details on the officer assignment system/process from start to finish.
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Attachment 10
(REGAF ONLY) SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT – EQUAL-PLUS (ENLISTED ONLY)
A10.1. Special Duty Assignments. There are certain requirements throughout the AF which
cannot be satisfied by normal allocation and assignment selection criteria because the duties
require Airmen with unique qualifications. The requirement for unique qualifications, especially
when combined with other non-standard considerations, may warrant implementation of any of a
variety of special manning procedures different from those used to satisfy the majority of AF
requirements.
A10.1.1. Some agencies, MAJCOMs, organizations, departments, and activities have Special
Duty Assignments and are authorized to advertise Special Duty Assignment requirements on
the assignment management system (AMS) or EQUAL-Plus, and some may be authorized to
receive applications from Airmen. Assignment instructions are provided upon approval of
PCS by the assignment OPR. For other Special Duty Assignments, a formal routing
application process is neither feasible nor necessary. Because of the large number of Special
Duty Assignments, it is not economical or feasible to publish and maintain a grade, AFSC, and
location requirements list, mission statements, base support information, etc. Interested
Airmen may obtain such information on their own from the base library, by personal
correspondence to the activity, from the POC listed in the EQUAL-Plus advertisement, the
Airman and Family Readiness Center, from base OPRs for a subject, and so on, to assist them
in deciding whether or not to volunteer. Airmen volunteering for a specific Special Duty
Assignment are considered only for the type of special duty and locations requested unless
contacted and they expand or change their preferences or type of duty, or they are selected as
a non-volunteer. In addition to the minimum eligibility criteria listed in paragraph A10.4,
additional eligibility criteria for specific duties are listed in the Air Force Enlisted
Classification Directory, Special Category Guide, Stabilized Tour Guide and EQUAL-Plus
advertisement, as applicable. Waivers to eligibility criteria in the EQUAL-Plus advertisement,
to volunteer for Special Duty Assignment consideration, or actual PCS, may be requested from
the controlling command or activity for Special Duty Assignments or the assignment OPR.
After selection for PCS, there may be other factors which could render an Airman ineligible or
unqualified for PCS.
A10.1.2. Designation as a Special Duty Assignment, in itself, does NOT:
A10.1.2.1. Increase the manning priority of an activity (that is, its entitlement to personnel
resources), or
A10.1.2.2. Authorize a stabilized tour, or
A10.1.2.3. Affect the responsibility of the assignment OPR to distribute and manage
personnel resources to best serve the overall needs of the AF. While it is true activities
designated as Special Duty Assignments may have some similarities in manning
procedures, each special manning procedure is individually justified and approved as
essential. Designation as a Special Duty Assignment does not result in automatic
implementation of a standard set of special manning procedures.
A10.1.3. As with any PCS, an Airman's qualifications to perform the required duty is the
primary consideration. Most Special Duty Assignment requirements are filled by eligible
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volunteers and volunteers are preferred by most Special Duty Assignments. There are few
duties for which being a volunteer is a mandatory prerequisite by law or other directive. While
volunteer status is an important factor, it is not a substitute for meeting PCS eligibility criteria
(except when law or other directive requires a volunteer). Assignment of qualified non-
volunteers is sometimes necessary to avoid unfilled requirements in a Special Duty
Assignment.
A10.1.4. Some MAJCOMs and organizations are authorized to initiate assignment requests
on Airmen who have been nominated or applied for Special Duty Assignments (example:
AETC for Instructors); such requests require assignment OPR approval of PCS (example:
those requirements that an application is required). For other activities, the assignment OPR
both identifies and selects Airmen for PCS to the Special Duty Assignment.
A10.1.5. Management of stabilized tours is prescribed by paragraph 5.11 and the stabilized
tour guide that can be found in the myPers website.
A10.1.6. Activities authorized to requisition replacement personnel (that is, those not
automatically filled by either computer allocation or the assignment OPR), use either the
procedures below, EQUAL-Plus, and (or) those procedures agreed to when designated as a
Special Duty Assignment. Departmental and joint activities work with the assignment OPR to
write requisitions for publication on EQUAL-Plus. Requisitions show the identification data
of the incumbent and the reason for requisition, such as increase in authorization, incumbent
selected for reassignment, etc.
A10.1.6.1. For minimum tour activities authorized Special Duty Assignment manning,
requisitions are submitted only when the incumbent is a known loss such as when selected
for PCS, approved retirement, etc.
A10.1.6.2. For maximum tour activities, requisitions are submitted with the forecast loss
of the incumbent. Requisitions for replacement personnel for CONUS activities or those
overseas are submitted to arrive not later than the 25th day of the 12th month before the
required reporting month (if qualification in a foreign language is necessary for the
assignment, the length of the specific language course should be added to this submission
requirement).
A10.1.7. Whenever an Airman is relieved from a Special Duty Assignment for cause,
paragraph 5.12 applies to the curtailment of the stabilized tour, and paragraph 5.21, 5.45,
and A10.8 may also apply.
A10.1.8. Whenever an Airman is relieved of duty for cause or not for cause who are assigned
or attached to HAF, the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF), the Joint Chiefs of
Staff (JCS), the Department of Defense (DoD), or the Office of the Secretary of Defense
(OSD), a request is processed under the Return to Service (RTS) program per paragraph
A10.8. NOTE: While this attachment indicates it applies to enlisted only, the RTS and FORM
program applies to both officer and enlisted Airmen.
A10.1.9. A Special Duty Assignment may require longer service retainability than required
for a non-Special Duty Assignment PCS. If an Airman declines, he or she remains eligible for
any PCS for which he or she possesses sufficient retainability, and may still be assigned to the
Special Duty Assignment if the longer service retainability requirement is appropriately
waived (see paragraph 5.28).
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A10.2. EQUAL-Plus. EQUAL-Plus supplements EQUAL. It advertises requirements for
Special Duty Assignments, joint assignments, departmental assignments, short notice overseas
assignments, and all CMSgt assignments. The listing is updated weekly and is available on the
AMS. EQUAL-Plus advertises upcoming requirements, special qualifications an Airman needs to
be eligible for selection, the available locations, reporting instructions, minimum/maximum tour
information, and POCs for additional information. Airmen volunteer by clicking the volunteer
button in the advertisement. In addition, some Special Duty Assignments also require a hard copy
application. CMSgts volunteer for assignment via email to their AF/DPE assignment NCO.
A10.3. Requesting EQUAL-Plus Advertisement.
A10.3.1. The Special Duty Assignment unit or organization requests to advertise a unique
requirement through EQUAL-Plus by forwarding the request (with justification) to the AFPC
FAM NLT 9 months before the RNLTD. The FAM reviews and validates the request. If the
request is approved, it is advertised on EQUAL-Plus. If the request is disapproved, it is
returned to the originator with disapproval reason. If the requirement falls under HQ AETC,
HQ AIA, or Joint Staff, the request is sent to the MAJCOM/A1, HAF/A1, of JS/J1 for review
and validation. If validated, the MAJCOM/A1/J1 sends the request to the FAM.
A10.3.2. Units or organizations with authorizations requiring recurring advertising through
EQUAL-Plus not already approved, should submit their fully justified requests to the
MAJCOM Functional Manager of their servicing MAJCOM. After review and validation with
the MAJCOM/A1, the request is sent to the AFPC FAM for review and validation. Since
requests of this nature usually necessitate a manning change, the AFPC FAM must forward to
HQ AFPC/DP3AM for further processing and final approval/disapproval.
A10.4. Applying for a Special Duty Assignment. Waivers to the following general criteria to
permit an Airman to volunteer for a Special Duty Assignment are not considered. If it becomes
necessary to consider Airmen for an assignment who do not meet the general minimum criteria,
HQ AFPC/DP3AM (or the special duty activity when authorized by HQ AFPC/DP3AM),
stipulates the criterion which does not have to be met and solicits volunteers or identifies non-
volunteers for possible assignment or actual PCS. An Airman who does not meet the normal
minimum general criteria to volunteer for Special Duty Assignment consideration, but does meet
the modified criteria outlined in a solicitation message or EQUAL-Plus ad may volunteer at that
time, or could be selected as a non-volunteer when necessary.
A10.4.1. Airmen are not eligible to be selected for a Special Duty Assignment if they:
A10.4.1.1. Have any other self-initiated assignment programs request pending or
approved. Airmen in the CONUS may volunteer for normal overseas assignment and
volunteer for a Special Duty Assignment at the same time via updating their preferences
through the vMPF.
A10.4.1.2. Have an active UIF, are on the Control Roster, or other assignment quality
control reasons in paragraph 5.20.3.13.
A10.4.1.3. Are not recommended by their commander. The commander's unfavorable
recommendation indicates the Airman's past performance and other factors clearly show
he or she cannot be expected to perform the duties of the Special Duty Assignment.
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A10.4.1.4. Are requesting consideration for a HQ AFPC, MAJCOM or organization-
controlled Special Duty Assignment, and do not have an overall rating of at least 3 or V on
their last five EPRs. There can be no unfavorable comments regarding the Airman's
personal qualities or conduct, working relations, job knowledge, personal appearance, or
duty performance within the EPRs.
A10.4.1.5. Are pipeline trainees (except the Security Forces Academy for duty with the
USAF Honor Guard, or when HQ AFPC solicits trainee volunteers). Course supervisor
recommendation is an acceptable substitute for EPRs for pipeline trainees, but not
retrainees.
A10.4.2. The following additional prerequisites also apply:
A10.4.2.1. If Airmen currently have an assignment availability code listed in Table 2.1,
then the Date of Availability for reassignment cannot be more than 12 months from the
date of application.
A10.4.2.2. Airmen must possess a skill level commensurate with their grade. (T-1)
A10.4.2.3. Airmen who possess a CONUS/overseas imbalanced AFSC are considered for
an Overseas Special Duty Assignment in only the imbalanced AFSC.
A10.4.2.4. Airmen applying for duty in a Special Duty Identifier (SDI) must be qualified
for entry or award of the SDI according to the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory
or AF Officer Classification Directory or the prescribing directive for the SDI. (T-1)
A10.4.2.5. There is no minimum time-on-station required to apply for consideration for a
Special Duty Assignment. However, selection for Special Duty Assignment is dependent
on meeting required assignment eligibility criteria as specified in Chapter 4. When
volunteering for a Special Duty Assignment, Airmen must update their application through
AMS and submit a formal application, if required. (T-1) The EQUAL-Plus advertisement,
Special Category Guide, and Specialized Tour Guide, lists any unique application
requirements. Only one special duty application may be submitted for consideration at a
time. Airmen may submit applications for consideration for Special Duty Assignment as
follows:
A10.4.2.5.1. Airmen assigned overseas with an established DEROS can apply for
EQUAL-Plus ads if their DEROS coincides with the reporting date of the Special Duty
Assignment. Requests to curtail the DEROS to make an Airman eligible is not
authorized.
A10.4.2.5.2. Airmen assigned overseas with an indefinite DEROS can apply for
EQUAL-Plus ads provided the advertised RNLTD is after completion of the initial
prescribed tour. If selected, a DEROS is established which is consistent with the
RNLTD of the Special Duty Assignment but not prior to what the DEROS is based on
the original tour.
A10.4.2.5.3. Airmen serving a CONUS stabilized tour may apply for EQUAL-Plus
ads if their Date of Availability coincides with the reporting date of the Special Duty
Assignment. Requests to curtail the Date of Availability to make an Airman eligible is
not authorized.
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A10.4.2.5.4. Airmen who desire to apply for a HQ AFPC-controlled Special Duty
Assignment must meet the minimum eligibility criteria listed in paragraph A10.4, and
any additional eligibility criteria listed in the Air Force Enlisted Classification
Directory, Special Category Guide, Stabilized Tour Guide, and EQUAL-Plus
advertisement. (T-1) When an application for Special Duty Assignment requires only
an update in AMS (no hard copy application/documentation needed), the Airman’s
volunteer status remains valid until either selected for the Special Duty Assignment or
volunteer status is changed.
A10.4.2.5.5. Airmen assigned overseas or serving a CONUS maximum stabilized tour
who have entered their Overseas Returnee/CMM Cycle and have an assignment
selection date, may apply for an EQUAL-Plus advertised job no later than the day
before the Overseas Returnee/CMM EQUAL is advertised.
A10.5. Application Requirements for MAJCOM or Organization-Controlled Special Duty
Assignments. The following is required in addition to volunteering via AMS:
A10.5.1. The Airman provides any documentation required by the EQUAL-Plus
advertisement. If the Airman is married to another military member, include the spouse's
identification data (grade, name, SSN (last 4), CAFSC, organization, location, branch of
service) and any information which should be considered in conjunction with the application
for the Special Duty Assignment.
A10.5.2. The application contains the specific job number reflected in the EQUAL-Plus
advertisement.
A10.5.3. When photographs are submitted as part of the application process, write the name
and SSN (last 4) of the Airman on the reverse of the photograph with a permanent marker.
A10.5.4. When a controlling activity receives an application, they either initiate the
assignment request if a requirement exists, or return the application if the Airman is unqualified
(to include why the Airman is unqualified). Applications for professional military education
(PME) instructor, recruiter, or AETC instructor may be considered for 12 months.
A10.5.5. The controlling activity verifies the current status of the Airman before initiating an
assignment request. The assignment OPR may disapprove an activity's request if the Airman's
status has changed since the date of original application, or assignment is not in the overall
best interests of the AF.
A10.6. Selection Priority for Overseas Locations. The selection priority for EQUAL-Plus jobs
advertised for requirements at overseas locations is:
A10.6.1. First: Local overseas volunteers with at least 12 months left on DEROS and are able
to extend an additional 12 months. (Local is defined as currently stationed at the same duty
location of EQUAL-Plus location.)
A10.6.2. Second: Short tour Overseas Returnee/ COT volunteers with an established DEROS
(Intra-theater volunteers then inter-theater volunteers)
A10.6.3. Third: Long tour Overseas Returnee/COT volunteers with an established DEROS
(Intra-theater volunteers then inter-theater volunteers)
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A10.6.4. Fourth: Short tour Overseas Returnee/COT volunteers with an indefinite DEROS
(Intra-theater volunteers then inter-theater volunteers)
A10.6.5. Fifth: Long tour Overseas Returnee/COT volunteers with an indefinite DEROS
(Intra-theater volunteers then inter-theater volunteers)
A10.6.6. Sixth: CMM volunteers prioritized by Date of Availability then date arrived station.
A10.6.7. Seventh: All other CONUS volunteers prioritized by date arrived station.
A10.6.8. Eighth: CONUS Airmen who have an assignment preference updated for the
base/location of the EQUAL-Plus location prioritized by date arrived station.
A10.6.9. Ninth: CMM nonvolunteers prioritized by Date of Availability then date arrived
station.
A10.6.10. Tenth: CONUS nonvolunteers prioritized by date arrived station.
A10.7. Selection Priority for CONUS locations. The selection priority for EQUAL-Plus jobs
advertised for requirements at CONUS locations is:
A10.7.1. First: Overseas short tour returnee volunteers with an established DEROS.
A10.7.2. Second: Overseas long tour returnee volunteers with an established DEROS.
A10.7.3. Third: Overseas short tour returnee volunteers with an indefinite DEROS and will
complete the prescribed overseas tour by the departure date.
A10.7.4. Fourth: Overseas long tour returnee volunteers with an indefinite DEROS and will
complete the prescribed overseas tour by the departure date.
A10.7.5. Fifth: CMM volunteers prioritized by Date of Availability then date arrived station.
A10.7.6. Sixth: CONUS local volunteers prioritized by least time-on-station. A local
volunteer is an Airman who is currently stationed at the same duty location of EQUAL-Plus
ad location, who is not overseas vulnerable, and understands the reassignment will be a No
Cost PCA move; or is an Airman currently stationed in close proximity to the EQUAL-Plus ad
location, who is not overseas vulnerable, and agrees to low-cost PCS. NOTE: Local
volunteers require 12 months time-on-station as of departure date to be considered..
A10.7.7. Seventh: All other CONUS volunteers prioritized by date arrived station.
A10.7.8. Eighth: CONUS Airmen who have an assignment preference updated for the
base/location of the EQUAL-Plus location prioritized by date arrived station.
A10.7.9. Ninth: CMM nonvolunteers prioritized by Date of Availability then date arrived
station.
A10.7.10. Tenth: CONUS nonvolunteers prioritized by date arrived station.
A10.8. Developmental Special Duty Assignments. The Air Force has identified 10 Special
Duty Identifiers (SDIs) as enlisted developmental special duty positions due to their unique
leadership roles and the Airman’s responsibility to mentor and develop Airmen. To ensure the
right Airmen are selected and assigned to these positions, a nomination process was implemented
by the AF Chief of Staff and CMSgt of the AF. The process gives commanders, through their
respective MAJCOM, the authority to nominate their Airmen and deliberately influence a
developmental career path.
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A10.8.1. Airmen perform duties in an SDI on a semi-permanent or permanent duty basis.
These duties are unrelated to any specific career field and do not provide a normal career
progression pattern. Performance in an SDI developmental special duty position can range
from two to four years.
A10.8.2. The SDIs identified for developmental special duty are positions that produce and
develop the world’s greatest Airmen through oversight and leadership of multiple Airmen;
ensure the well-being of Airmen and their families; and represent the enlisted corps and AF on
a national stage involving supervision and mentorship of subordinates and peers.
A10.8.2.1. The developmental special duty SDIs are: 8A100, Career Assistance Advisor
(CAA); 8B000, Military Training Instructor (MTI); 8B100, Military Training Leader
(MTL); 8B200, Academy Military Training NCO (AMT); 8C000, Airman and Family
Readiness Center (A&FRC) Readiness Noncommissioned Officer (RNCO); 8H000,
Airman Dorm Leader (ADL); 8F000, First Sergeant; 8G000, Honor Guard; 8R000,
Recruiter; and 8T000, Professional Military Education (PME) Instructor.
A10.8.3. Eligibility Criteria. Commanders must ensure Airmen are PCS eligible and meet the
minimum eligibility criteria for the nominated developmental special duty position(s) as listed
in the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory, Special Category Guide, and Stabilized Tour
Guide. (T-1)
A10.8.4. Nomination Cycles. Nomination cycles occur bi-annually in March and September.
During each cycle, HQ AFPC/DP2OS releases instructions in a PSD Memorandum to the
MAJCOM/A1s. The intent of the nominative process is for commanders to identify and
nominate Airmen who have displayed the leadership skills capable to succeed in a
developmental special duty position. Nominations should not be based solely on an Airman’s
desire to fill a particular developmental special duty . Airmen are not selected for positions
outside commanders’ nomination.
A10.8.5. Assignment Selection. Airmen must be nominated by their commander and
respective MAJCOM and meet ALL eligibility criteria for selection. HQ AFPC/DP2OS
validates eligibility of MAJCOM nominations prior to placing them on assignment. Airmen
selected and hired for CONUS developmental special duty locations have an assignment
availability code 50 updated in MilPDS for the developmental special duty tour length
specified in the Stabilized Tour Guide.
A10.9. Return to Service and Interim Member Transfer (FORM) Programs. The return to
service program is for the permanent reassignment and the FORM program is for the interim
(temporary) reassignment of Airmen relieved of duty, for cause or not for cause, who are assigned
or attached to HAF, the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF), the JCS, the DoD, the
OSD, and to those whose organization is not subordinate to an Air Force MAJCOM and who are
not administratively assigned to an installation with an Air Force commander authorized to
exercise general or special court-martial convening authority.
A10.9.1. The Air Force Personnel Center, Directorate for Personnel Programs, Military
Assignments Program Branch (AFPC/DP3AM), is the Air Force OPR for return to service and
FORM programs.
A10.9.2. The AFDW, A1 Directorate (AFDW/A1) is designated as the National Capitol
Region (NCR) OPR on all matters relating to the return to service and FORM programs.
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AFDW/A1 is responsible for generating AFDW policy and procedures governing the return to
service and FORM programs, which includes supplements to this publication and forms.
AFDW/A1 coordinates with HQ AFPC/DP3AM regarding placement of Airmen, either on a
temporary or permanent basis, within the context of the program.
A10.9.3. Airmen eligible to PCS (do not have disciplinary or medical processing actions
pending) are reassigned under the return to service program to an Air Force unit in the CONUS
(based on the manning needs of the Air Force at the time the Airman is relieved). RNLTDs
are established as 60 days from the date the member is relieved of duty. The 60 days provides
ample time for the Airman to complete all out-processing actions and report to the designated
base since he or she is no longer performing duties based on being relieved.
A10.9.4. Airmen not eligible to PCS (have disciplinary or medical processing actions
pending) are reassigned under the FORM program to the Air Force District of Washington
(AFDW) as an interim measure in order to facilitate certain medical, administrative or
disciplinary actions. Upon completion of the disciplinary or medical processing action the
Airman is reassigned under the return to service program, if not separated from service.
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Attachment 11
(REGAF ONLY) VOLUNTARY STABILIZED BASE ASSIGNMENT PROGRAM
(VSBAP) (ENLISTED ONLY)
A11.1. Purpose. This program provides enlisted Airmen a stabilized tour in exchange for
volunteering for an assignment to a historically hard to fill location. The current locations used
for VSBAP are Cannon AFB, NM, Grand Forks AFB, ND, Minot AFB, ND, and Los Angeles
AFB, CA (including Fort MacArthur CA). Upon approval, Airmen assigned to Grand Forks or
Minot AFB will serve a 5-year stabilized tour while those assigned to Cannon AFB and Los
Angeles AFS (or Fort MacArthur) will serve a 4-year stabilized tour. (T-1)
A11.2. VSBAP Eligibility. Airmen must meet the below criteria to apply (T-1):
A11.2.1. Have at least 3 years, 5 months time-on-station to apply and at least 4 years time-on-
station before PCS departure if assigned in the CONUS (see paragraph A11.3.3 if currently
serving on a CONUS stabilized tour), and
A11.2.2. Not have an assignment selection date, and
A11.2.3. Not be in assignment availability code 05, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 25,
or 27 as listed in Table 2.1 Not be in assignment limitation code “L” or “8” as listed in Table
2.2, and
A11.2.4. Not have any quality control factors as listed in paragraph 5.20, and
A11.2.5. Not be an overseas volunteer or have any other voluntary assignment application
pending, and
A11.2.6. Have or be able to obtain at least 24 months retainability within 30 days of receipt
of approved applications.
A11.3. Application Procedures/Limitations:
A11.3.1. Airmen apply for VSBAP by filling out the application on the vMPF through the
self-service applications.
A11.3.2. Airmen assigned overseas may apply for VSBAP at the time of DEROS forecast.
Airmen assigned to a CONUS maximum stabilized tour may apply for VSBAP at the time of
completing their Maximum Tour RIP.
A11.3.3. Airmen serving on a CONUS stabilized tour may apply no earlier than 7 months
before Date of Availability. The Date of Availability is the expiration date of the assignment
availability code associated with the stabilized tour. If the VSBAP application is approved,
departure date is after the stabilized tour Date of Availability.
A11.3.4. Airmen assigned to a VSBAP location (but not serving on a VSBAP) may apply for
an in-place VSBAP. There is no time-on-station minimum to apply. The deferment is effective
upon approval of the application.
A11.3.5. Airmen assigned to a VSBAP location (and serving a VSBAP) may not receive a
consecutive VSBAP at the same location. They may apply for another VSBAP assignment to
a different location after completing 3 years, 5 months at 4 year locations or 4 years, 5 months
at 5 year locations of the current VSBAP assignment.
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A11.3.6. Career enlisted Airmen serving on a VSBAP may apply for an in-place Base of
Preference 7 months before the end of their VSBAP provided they meet all eligibility criteria
as outlined in Attachment 2. The Date of Availability for an in-place Base of Preference is 2
years from the completion date of the VSBAP or from the date of approval (whichever is later).
NOTE: A second VSBAP following an in-place Base of Preference is not authorized.
A11.3.7. Applications which cannot be immediately approved are continually considered for
6 months or until request is withdrawn by the Airman or he or she becomes ineligible through
such action as selection for a PCS other than the VSBAP.
A11.3.8. Exceptions may be considered for an assignment in an awarded AFSC (other than
CAFSC) only when worldwide and local manning supports.
A11.3.9. Airmen who have their VSBAP application approved are ineligible to later apply for
a first-term base of preference assignment. EXCEPTION: This limitation does not apply to
first-term Airmen retraining under Career Airmen Reenlistment Reservation System who will
attend a formal training course of over 20 weeks duration, or those who cannot be used at their
present base in the Career Airmen Reenlistment Reservation System retraining AFSC.
A11.4. Canceling/Curtailing an Approved VSBAP. An Airman may request cancellation of an
approved VSBAP assignment or curtailment of the 4-year or 5-year tour after completing 3 or 4
years on the VSBAP assignment. Requests for cancellation should be fully justified, endorsed by
the commander, and forwarded through the MPF to the assignment OPR.
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Attachment 12
(REGAF ONLY) OVERSEAS TOUR EXTENSION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (OTEIP)
(ENLISTED ONLY)
A12.1. Purpose. To save PCS funds by providing specific incentives, as authorized by Congress
and the SAF, to enlisted Airmen in certain skills who extend their overseas tour for 12 months.
A12.2. Who is Eligible. Airmen must meet the below criteria (T-1):
A12.2.1. Be serving in either:
A12.2.1.1. A CAFSC designated by the SAF that is:
A12.2.1.1.1. All five positions of DAFSC [skill level/suffix-specific] match all five
positions of the CAFSC [skill level/suffix-specific] on the OTEIP listing and
A12.2.1.1.2. Airmen with prefixes to designated AFSCs are eligible; however only
those suffixes indicated are eligible [if an AFSC is indicated only with a suffix then
Airmen possessing the AFSC without that particular suffix are not eligible), or
A12.2.1.2. Be serving at a short tour location (tour lengths of NA/12, 24/12, 24/15) where
all AFSCs are eligible, and
A12.2.2. Extend their overseas tour for a period of 12 months (no more, no less), and
A12.2.3. Have or be eligible to obtain the required PCS retainability.
A12.3. Who is Not Eligible.
A12.3.1. Officers.
A12.3.2. Airmen who cannot obtain the required retainability.
A12.3.3. Airmen at long tour locations who do not hold a specific CAFSC designated by the
SAF, or skill level, or suffix do not match designated CAFSC.
A12.3.4. Airmen who extend their DEROS for a period other than 12 months.
A12.3.5. Airmen whose DEROS is involuntarily extended (during the involuntary extension
period only).
A12.3.6. Airmen who have an indefinite DEROS (Airmen with an indefinite DEROS must
first establish a DEROS 12 months from the current date and then, if otherwise eligible, request
an OTEIP extension). (T-1)
A12.3.7. Airmen who are required to serve or agree to serve a prescribed tour length or period
of time in conjunction with an action or program other than OTEIP are not eligible to receive
the OTEIP tour extension incentive for the same period. (T-1) Example: an Airman serving
a 24 month unaccompanied tour who marries a civilian spouse and receives approval of
command sponsorship or receives a join spouse assignment is obligated to serve the
accompanied tour length. The Airman would not be eligible for OTEIP for the period of time
necessary to support the accompanied tour length.
A12.4. OTEIP Incentives/Restrictions.
A12.4.1. Eligible Airmen may elect one of the following incentive options:
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A12.4.1.1. Y1 option: special pay of $2,000 lump sum.
A12.4.1.2. Y2 option: 30 days nonchargeable leave.
A12.4.1.3. Y3 option: 15 days nonchargeable leave and government funded round trip
transportation from the overseas location to the nearest CONUS port (travel provided for
the Airman only).
A12.4.2. Airmen electing the $2,000 lump sum incentive receive it once they enter the 12
month OTEIP extension. If an Airman is curtailed before completing the entire extension
period, recoupment of the unearned portion of the incentive pay may be required as explained
in paragraph A12.6.
A12.4.3. Airmen electing either leave option (Y2 or Y3) must take the OTEIP leave incentive
within 6 months after entering the OTEIP extension. Refer to AFI 36-3003 for additional
guidance on leave, transportation incentives, exceptions and expiration time frame. (T-1)
A12.4.4. Once an OTEIP incentive has been approved, any request to change to a different
incentive requires full justification, to include commander’s recommendation. The same is
true if an election other than OTEIP was made, and the request is to change to OTEIP. Submit
these type of requests and attach the original DEROS RIP by email to HQ AFPC/DP3AM with
an information copy to the assignment OPR.
A12.5. Application Procedures.
A12.5.1. Airmen who are OTEIP eligible apply for OTEIP at the time of DEROS forecasting
by using the DEROS RIP. This RIP automatically reflects the OTEIP incentive options.
NOTE: MPF should not request DEROS RIPs for OTEIP eligible Airmen out-of-cycle
(manually). Manually requested DEROS RIPs do not pass the same PDS edits and do not
reflect the OTEIP options. The Airman and the Commander must sign the DEROS RIP and
forward it to the MPF within 30 days from the day it was produced. (T-1) The MPF must
update and process OTEIP requests through PDS. (T-1)
A12.5.2. Commanders and the assignment OPR evaluate each extension request and have
disapproval authority when such action is warranted (quality control, projected authorization
changes, projected over manning by grade and skill, etc.).
A12.6. Cancellation/Recoupment of OTEIP Incentives. Temporary/Permanent Withdrawal of
AFSC. When Airmen are removed from their incentive extension CAFSC/DAFSC for cause or
for other conditions over which they had control (as determined by the commander) and used their
incentive, the following apply:
A12.6.1. Recoupment of the unearned part of the incentive pay is taken based on a monthly
amount of $166.66, but the DEROS remains firm unless adjusted by HQ AFPC/DP3AM.
Example: an Airman serving an OTEIP extension until November 2011 has his AFSC
withdrawn for cause in May 2011. In this case, the DEROS will remain November 2011 and
the Airmen will have $999.96 recouped from his monthly pay ($166.66 for each month (Jun -
Nov) he does not serve in the OTEIP AFSC). The MPF must immediately notify HQ
AFPC/DP3AM via CMS, of the OTEIP AFSC withdrawal action, so recoupment action can
be initiated through DFAS. (T-1)
A12.6.2. Nonchargeable leave and/or transportation incentives used are charged to the
Airman. DEROS remains firm unless adjusted by HQ AFPC/DP3AM.
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A12.6.3. Airmen removed from their incentive extension CAFSC/DAFSC for reasons other
than for cause or conditions over which they had no control (as determined by the commander),
are not usually charged for used leave and transportation costs. Airmen who elected the
monetary incentive have the unearned portion recouped per paragraph A12.6.1.1. In all cases,
the DEROS remains firm unless adjusted by HQ AFPC/DP3AM. NOTE: All Airmen are
expected to perform duty in the incentive extension AFSC for the complete period of the
extension. Any temporary duty outside the CAFSC as ordered by the commander must first
be approved by HQ AFPC/DP3AM. (T-1)
A12.6.4. Incentive benefits are not withdrawn for those Airmen promoted to a grade that
results in a mandatory skill level change which may remove him or her from the OTEIP AFSC
eligibility list.
A12.7. Mandatory PCS. When Airmen are in a mandatory PCS, the following apply:
A12.7.1. When an Airman has entered the 12 month OTEIP extension and is curtailed due to
mission requirements or humanitarian reasons (mandatory PCS), any incentives already
received/used are not normally recouped; however, all unused incentives terminate upon
departure from the current station. HQ AFPC/DP3AM is the final approval authority for
determining if the Airman has to repay the government for any unearned incentives.
A12.7.2. When an Airman with an approved OTEIP extension has not entered his or her
extension and due to force structure changes, or other mission reasons, the OTEIP extension
can no longer be supported, the extension reverts to a normal extension. The Airman may then
request to reinstate his or her original DEROS or establish an earlier DEROS which includes
the reverted normal extension.
A12.7.3. Once a force structure change is announced, mission changes may preclude an
Airman’s use of OTEIP transportation and leave options. When this occurs, Airmen may
request, with commander's concurrence, to change their OTEIP incentive to Y1. Such requests
are submitted by the Airman to the MPF, to AFPC/DP3AM via CMS. If an announced
closure/inactivation date is subsequently delayed, Airmen who were OTEIP eligible but were
unable to extend the full 12 months (based on the initially announced closure/inactivation date)
who will now be able to complete a 12 month extension, may request OTEIP option Y1 as an
exception to policy. (T-1) This exception request may be processed even though the Airman
may have already served a portion of the extension that makes up the 12 month period. Airmen
in this situation are not authorized to apply for options Y2 or Y3. These exception requests
are submitted through the MPF to HQ AFPC/DP3AM for a final decision. Requests include
specific start and stop dates which clearly show the Airman can complete the required 12
month extension period.
A12.8. Command Sponsorship. Airmen initially serving an unaccompanied tour who elect and
have entered an OTEIP extension and subsequently acquire dependents and apply for command
sponsorship keep their OTEIP entitlement. However, Airmen initially serving an unaccompanied
tour who elect and have NOT entered an OTEIP at the time of acquiring dependents and applying
for command sponsorship, the OTEIP is canceled (see paragraph 6.11.2.13) but are still required
to extend to fulfil the requirement to serve the equivalent of the accompanied tour length for
approval of command sponsorship.
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A12.9. Cancellation Requests. Airmen with approved OTEIP extensions may apply for
cancellation of all or part of the extension prior to entering the extension when unique situations
apply. If approved, all OTEIP entitlements are lost upon approval of the cancellation request,
whether the extension was canceled in full or in part. Requests for cancellation of OTEIP
extensions after entry are normally disapproved unless extreme circumstances warrant the
curtailment. These circumstances include humanitarian or EFMP conditions or mission changes
that prevent completion of the extension. Requests for cancellation after entry is processed and
approved by HQ AFPC/DP3AM and indicate what incentive benefits have been used or received
by the Airman. If a cancellation request is approved, recoupment of the unearned portion of the
$2,000 lump sum or leave/transportation incentive is completed as outlined in paragraphs
A12.6.1.1. and A12.6.1.2.
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Attachment 13
(REGAF ONLY) ENLISTED QUARTERLY ASSIGNMENTS LISTING (EQUAL) AND
CONUS MANDATORY MOVER (CMM)
A13.1. What is the EQUAL? The EQUAL listing advertises those enlisted (SMSgt and
below) requirements (assignments) HQ AFPC intends to make to and from overseas. It
shows what is available by AFSC, grade, and location, and allows Airmen the opportunity to align
preferences to actual AF needs. Airmen can review the EQUAL on the AMS web page.
A13.2. When the EQUAL is not used. The EQUAL is not used to advertise special duty,
joint/departmental, short notice overseas requirements, CONUS to CONUS moves, CMSgt
requirements, or aircrew assignment that involve either training or military couples returning from
overseas who desire join spouse assignment. The EQUAL-Plus is used in these instances.
A13.3. How the EQUAL works. Assignments to and from overseas are worked in three month
cycles as shown in paragraphs A13.5 and A13.6. Using the selection criteria and priority
provided in this instruction, assignments are matched eight times a year, four cycles each going to
and returning from overseas and CONUS Mandatory Movers (CMM). CMM are those Airmen
with a maximum stabilized tour deferment (assignment availability code 50) whose codes are
expiring and are considered “mandatory movers.”
A13.3.1. The CONUS to overseas cycle is the first step in the assignment process. Generally,
overseas requirements (the number of positions to be filled) are determined based on the
number of Airmen currently overseas who have a DEROS falling within a given cycle who are
returning to the CONUS. HQ AFPC/DP2 uses this information to identify and advertise
overseas requirements on the EQUAL, allow Airmen to volunteer for, and finally, select
Airmen for overseas assignments.
A13.3.2. Once the overseas assignments have been matched to Airmen, HQ AFPC/DP2 then
works to identify those CONUS locations where manning requirements exist. There is one
CONUS requirement identified for each Overseas Returnee and CMM. These requirements
are then advertised on the Overseas Returnee/CMM EQUAL. Airmen prioritize and update
preferences based on the advertised requirements.
A13.3.3. The requirements are matched to the OS returnee or CMM Airmen according to the
selection priority listed in Table 5.11. This first step is to match enlisted Airmen with awarded
SEIs against allocations with SEI requirements, while satisfying the enlisted Airmen’s
preferences. The second step is an attempt to match SEI requirements while ignoring
preferences. The third step is an attempt to match preferences. If neither an SEI match nor a
preference match can be made, Airmen are matched to CONUS assignments based on AFSC,
grade, and skill level.
A13.4. How to Use the EQUAL.
A13.4.1. Review the OS EQUAL to see what OS assignments are being filled. Using that
information, Airmen can volunteer for up to eight preferences, using either individual base
codes or country codes from the advertised requirements. However, listing a specific base
limits selection as a volunteer to just that base. Example: if the EQUAL lists a requirement in
an Airman’s AFSC and grade at both Ramstein AB and Spangdahlem AB, he or she can
volunteer for both by listing each separately or by just listing Germany as an OS preference.
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However, if he or she lists only Ramstein AB as a preference and not Germany, HQ AFPC/DP2
does not consider him or her for voluntary assignment to Spangdahlem AB. If more than one
advertised EQUAL requirement is listed, all preferences are considered equally for assignment
purposes. Provided Airmen are eligible, selections are made according to the priorities listed
in Table 3.2 and Table 5.9.
A13.4.2. OS returnees and CMM should use the Overseas Returnee/CMM EQUAL to align
their CONUS assignment preferences to those locations listed (military couples see paragraph
A13.7) It's understood that the requirements advertised may not be true "personal assignment
preferences," as the EQUAL only reflects those assignments which are being matched.
However, ignoring or failing to prioritize the advertised requirements means Airmen receive
the remaining assignment after all those who aligned and provided preferences from the
EQUAL are matched (regardless of an Airman’s return priority). Overseas Returnees and
CONUS Mandatory Movers (CMM) must read the Overseas Returnee/CMM Counseling
Handout PSD Guide during their DEROS option window or tour completion decision window.
The MPF forwards the PSD Guide along with their DEROS Option RIP or Tour Completion
RIP to each Airman IAW with the PSD Guide. The PSD guide serves as the initial assignment
counseling for enlisted Airmen (SMSgt and below) and provides options, specified timelines
and the repercussions for failure to act on certain personnel actions. The minimum assignment
counseling requirements are satisfied when the MPF provides the Airman a copy of the
Overseas Returnee/CMM counseling handout. If additional counseling is not requested, and
the Airman has initialed the portion of his or her RIP indicating they have read and understood
the Overseas Returnee/CMM counseling handout and the options available, then it is assumed
they will comply with the specified timelines and required personnel actions. Receipt of the
handout constitutes formal assignment counseling.
A13.5. OS Cycle Schedule (for OS Requirements)
Reporting Months Allocations Advertising Match Cycle
Oct/Nov/Dec Jan Feb Mar
Jan/Feb/Mar Apr May Jun
Apr/May/Jun Jul Aug Sep
Jul/Aug/Sep Oct Nov Dec
A13.6. Overseas Returnee/CMM Cycle Schedule (for CONUS Requirements)
DEROS Months Allocations Advertising Match Cycle
Aug/Sep/Oct Mar Apr May
Nov/Dec/Jan Jun Jul Aug
Feb/Mar/Apr Sep Oct Nov
May/Jun/Jul Dec Jan Feb
A13.7. Military Couples, Join Spouse, and EQUAL. (Also refer to paragraph 2.14 and
Attachment 8)
A13.7.1. Military couples who desire to be assigned together OS (join spouse intent codes "A"
or "B") where an accompanied tour is authorized use the OS EQUAL to volunteer for OS
assignments. Military couples will be provided a join spouse assignment based on a
requirement existing for both Airmen. If either Airman is selected as the most eligible
volunteer, the spouse receives join spouse consideration based on manning over the next six-
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month period from the RNLTD of the selected Airman. Approval is based on requirements
versus vacancies. Upon approval, and provided the join spouse meets all other PCS criteria,
the join spouse assignment is updated with the same RNLTD as the selected Airman.
A13.7.2. Military couples who desire to be assigned together in the CONUS (with intent codes
"A" or "B") who are OS returnees or CMM do not use the Overseas Returnee/CMM EQUAL
as CONUS requirements for military couples are not advertised. Because of the unique grade
and AFSC make up of military couples, these assignments are hand-matched. Military couples
should maintain matching and current CONUS preferences which are considered during their
assignment match. Preferences along with current Air Force needs are used to determine join
spouse assignment approval.
A13.7.3. Military couples who do not desire to be assigned together, or when an Airman of
the military couple has an approved retirement or separation (with intent code “H”), may
participate in the Overseas Returnee/CMM EQUAL cycle, provided his or her intent code of
“H” was in PDS prior to their assignment selection date. If either Airman changes his or her
join spouse intent code to “H,” a join spouse assignment is not considered. If selected for an
assignment and the Airman’s intent code is “H” and later desires a join spouse assignment, the
Airman cannot have a join spouse move to that location at a later time unless he or she is
eligible under some other assignment program.
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Attachment 14
(REGAF ONLY) TOTAL TIME IN AREA ASSIGNMENT (OFFICERS ONLY)
NOTE: This program has been temporarily suspended until further notice.
A14.1. Total Time-In-Area Assignment (Officers Only). The total time an officer is assigned
to the same CONUS locale can have both positive and negative impact on the officer and the Air
Force. There is no arbitrary maximum period of time an officer may be assigned to duty stations
within a locale. This guidance is to ensure the overall best interests of the Air Force are served
when an officer is being considered for:
A14.1.1. PCS between duty stations within a locale, including PCA without PCS (No Cost
Move or a Low Cost PCS), or
A14.1.2. PCS to return to a locale in less than 2 years after PCS of short duration outside a
locale, such as after an unaccompanied OS short tour, PCS after completion of professional
military education (PME), PCS to attend formal education, and so on.
A14.2. Total More Than Four Years. When PCS is proposed as outlined in paragraphs
A14.1.1 or A14.1.2 above, and an officer’s total time assigned to a locale is projected to be more
than 4 years, then the PCS must be approved by AF/DPG for generals and AF/DPO colonels
(including selectees), HQ USAF/JAX for judge advocates, and HQ AFPC/DP2 for officers in the
grade of Lt Col and below.
A14.3. Computing Time. In computing total time assigned within a locale, use 24 months as the
projected time-on-station at the new location, or the projected stabilized tour length or deferment,
if applicable, whichever is longer. Example: if an officer will have 3 years time-on-station at the
time of PCS departure, then approval of 5 years total time assigned is required. If an officer will
have 3 years time-on-station at the time of PCS departure and the assignment is to a 3 year
stabilized tour, then approval of 6 years total time assigned is required.
A14.4. Coordination. In addition, coordination of the losing/gaining unit commanders at the two
duty stations within the locale is required prior to approval of a PCS meeting the criteria in
paragraph A14.1.1 or A14.1.2 above. (T-1) NOTE: Local instructions may require approval
higher than the losing and gaining unit commander level. Example: a request to PCS to the USAF
Academy from another base within the Colorado Springs area may require concurrence of the
Commandant of the USAF Academy.
A14.5. Locale Definition. For purposes of this assignment instruction only, a locale is:
A14.5.1. Separate cities, towns, or installations (to include detachments, operating locations)
adjacent or close to each other, between which the commuting public travels during normal
business hours on a daily basis; or a group of stations specified by the assignment authority.
A14.5.2. The following locales include the stations specified (and operating locations or
detachments which may be adjacent or close by):
A14.5.2.1. San Antonio: Brooks City Base, Joint Base-San Antonio Lackland, Joint Base-
San Antonio Randolph, Joint Base-San Antonio Fort Sam Houston, Joint Base-San
Antonio Camp Bullis.
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A14.5.2.2. Colorado Springs: Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, Cheyenne Mt., Buckley
Field, USAF Academy.
A14.6. Washington, DC Area. For PCS between duty stations within the Washington, DC area,
see Attachment 15.
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Attachment 15
(REGAF ONLY) WASHINGTON, DC AREA TOTAL TIME ASSIGNED
MANAGEMENT (OFFICERS ONLY)
NOTE: This program has been temporarily suspended until further notice.
A15.1. Washington, DC Area Total Time Assigned Management. Assignments of officers to,
from, and within the Washington, DC area serve to replenish staff positions with fresh expertise
from the field, provide timely return of officers with staff experience to the field, be in the best
interests of the AF and, to the degree possible, accommodate individual officer professional
development. It is recognized there are times when an extension of present assignment or
consecutive assignments within the Washington, DC area serve the best interests of the AF. There
is no arbitrary maximum period of time an officer may be assigned within the area. However,
continued assignment or consecutive assignment of officers (line and non-line) totaling more than
4 years within the Washington, DC area is carefully managed according to the guidance herein
and in the following paragraphs with approval level of extensions and reassignments as shown in
Table A15.1 and Table A15.2. Further, a 2-year intervening minimum period is mandatory
between assignments in the Washington, DC area as explained in paragraph A15.9 and Table
A15.3.
A15.2. Definition of Washington, DC Area. The Washington, DC area includes the following
locations (this definition does not necessarily coincide with the Washington, DC area as defined
for any other purpose):
A15.2.1. Washington, DC;
A15.2.2. In Virginia, the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William and the
cities of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park; and
A15.2.3. In Maryland, the counties of Prince George’s and Montgomery.
A15.3. When Total Time Restarts. The total time assigned to the Washington, DC area restarts
when an officer is assigned for 2 years or more outside the area. See paragraph A15.9.
A15.4. Time Assigned as a Student. Time assigned within the Washington, DC area as a student
(Air Force Institute of Technology, PME, formal training course) does not count towards total time
assigned. Example: an officer with no previous assignment in the area is assigned to a stabilized
tour in the Washington, DC area for 4 years and then is assigned to PME also within the area for
a period of 9 months. Approval to remain assigned as a student beyond 4 years is not required.
However, if a post-PME assignment is proposed which is within the Washington, DC area and the
assignment is to a 3 year stabilized tour, then total time assigned approval for a period of 7 years
is needed. See Table A15.2.
A15.5. Operational Assignments Within the Washington, DC Area. Operational assignments
(defined as assignment to a unit under the operational control of a MAJCOM) within the
Washington, DC area when no stabilized tour is authorized for the officer's organization or
position, are not within the purview of this instruction. Similarly, consecutive operational
assignments within the area are not within the purview of this instruction. Officers may remain
assigned in an operational assignment within the Washington, DC area beyond 4 years or be
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assigned to consecutive operational assignments without approval of an extension of total time
assigned.
A15.6. Extension of Total Time Assigned. An extension of stabilized tour and extension of total
time assigned in the Washington, DC area are separate and distinct considerations. Both
extensions may be included in the same request, but should address that both a current tour
extension and a total time assigned extension are requested, when applicable. An officer's date
arrived station is not always a true reflection of total time assigned to the area; therefore, the
assignment OPR will review an officer's Washington, DC assignment history whenever an
extension of current stabilized tour is requested to determine if a total time assigned extension is
also necessary. (T-1) Example: a 1 year extension of a current 3 year stabilized tour may, in fact,
be a fifth or sixth year extension of total time assigned to the area. Use Table A15.1 to determine
the approval level for extension of total time assigned.
A15.7. Stabilized Tour Extension. Stabilized tours are designated as either maximum or
minimum tours (see Attachment 1).
A15.7.1. Extensions of minimum tours are not appropriate. Upon expiration of the minimum
stabilized tour period, officers remain assigned until selected for reassignment based on normal
PCS selection criteria. Approval of an extension of total time assigned in the area is not
required for assignment for more than 4 years after minimum tour expiration.
A15.7.2. Maximum tours require either mandatory reassignment upon tour expiration or
approval of a tour extension and extension of total time assigned to Washington, DC area,
when applicable. Officers will not remain assigned to maximum tours after expiration of tour
without an approved extension of tour and extension of total time assigned. (T-1)
A15.8. Consecutive Assignments Within the Washington, DC Area. When consecutive
assignments within the Washington, DC area are proposed, the total time assigned upon projected
completion of the proposed assignment determines the approval level required. An officer's date
arrived station is not always a true reflection of total time assigned in the Washington, DC area;
therefore, the assignment OPR will review an officer's Washington, DC assignment history
whenever a consecutive assignment is proposed to determine if a total time assigned extension is
also necessary. (T-1) The total time computation is based upon any previous assignments in the
Washington, DC area, the current assignment (stabilized tour or operational assignment) in
combination with the kind of assignment proposed (stabilized tour or operational assignment)
according to guidance above and in Table A15.2.
A15.9. Interval Between Assignments Within the Washington, DC Area. Following an
assignment in the Washington, DC area, a minimum interval of 2 years is required before a return
assignment to the area. The intent is that officers serve an operational field assignment in an
awarded specialty during the intervening period. An assignment to a school tour where the Airman
is in a student status is not considered an operational field assignment. When an officer is being
considered for assignment to the Washington, DC area, the assignment OPR must conduct a review
of previous assignment history to determine if an officer has been assigned to the area within the
past 2 years. (T-1) The approval level required for return assignment with less than 2 years is
shown in Table A15.3.
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A15.10. Judge Advocates. AF/JAX is the approval authority for judge advocates for
Washington, DC area total time assigned requests to include extension of tours, consecutive
assignments and assignments with less than the 2 year interval.
Table A15.1. Officer Washington DC Area Total Time Assigned Extension Approval
Authority
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
When the request is
for extension of an
officer’s current
stabilized tour and
the tour is (see note 1)
And upon expiration of the
requested extension the total
time continuously assigned to
the Wash, DC area without an
intervening assignment is
projected to be
Then the approval authority for
extension of total time assigned is
1
Other than a Secretariat
or Air Staff tour
Up to 4 years
The assignment officer (see note 2)
2
More than 4 years
HQ AFPC/DP2 (see note 3)
3
A Secretariat or Air
Staff tour
According to note 4
NOTES:
1. Officers assigned to an organization which is not authorized a stabilized tour, an organization
under the operational control of a MAJCOM, or an organization authorized a minimum
stabilized tour but the officer's minimum stabilized tour assignment availability code has expired,
do not require an extension provided they remain assigned to their current organization and
remain in place.
2. When assignment is to a DoD activity, the extension also requires approved IAW the DoD
activity extension approval requirements. If the assignment officer disapproves the extension
request, it is not processed to the DoD approval authority.
3. For disapproval, HQ AFPC/DP2 may elevate the signature level for disapproval memo to a
level appropriate for reply to the requester.
4. For Secretariat and Air Staff tour extensions only, when HQ AFPC/DP2:
a. Recommends approval then the extension is finally approved as follows:
(1) Up to 5 years on current Secretariat tour: The two position office within the Secretariat
(Under Secretary, Assistant Secretary, or Director) must approve, with SAF/AAP coordination.
(2) Up to 5 years on current Air Staff tour: The DCS, ACS, or comparable staff level must
approve, with SAF/AAP coordination.
(3) For more than 5 years on current Secretariat or Air Staff tour: SAF/AAP will coordinate and
SAF/MRM must approve.
b. Recommends disapproval of the extension, the requester may accept the disapproval or
forward along with HQ AFPC/DP2 recommendation to the approval authority (same as shown in
note 4.1 above), with an information copy of the forwarding memo to HQ AFPC/DP2. If the
approval authority approves the request, HQ AFPC/DP2 may elevate the disagreement to
AF/CVA for Air Staff, or SAF/MR for the Secretariat, for resolution.
Table A15.2. Officer Wash DC Area Total Time Assigned Consecutive Assignment
Approval Authority.
R
A
B
C
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U
L
E
When both duty stations
are within the
Washington, DC area and
the losing/gaining
assignments are
And total time assigned to
the Washington, DC area
without an intervening
assignment is
Then the approval
authority for total time
assigned is
1
operational to operational
(see note 1)
Any length
The assignment officer
2
Operational to stabilized
tour
Up to 4 years
3
More than 4 years
HQ AFPC/DP2
4
Stabilized tour to
operational
Up to 4 years
The assignment officer
5
More than 4 years
HQ AFPC/DP2
6
Stabilized tour to stabilized
tour
Up to 4 years
The assignment officer
7
More than 4 years
HQ AFPC/DP2
8
Any tour to student status
Any length
The assignment officer
9
From student status to any
(see note 2)
Up to 4 years
The assignment officer
10
More than 4 years
HQ AFPC/DP2
NOTES:
1. An operational assignment is defined as an assignment to a unit under the operational control
of a MAJCOM and no stabilized tour is authorized for the organization or the Airman’s position.
If the current organization or Airman’s current position is authorized a stabilized tour or
projected organization or projected position is authorized a stabilized tour, then use the
appropriate stabilized tour rule.
2. Time assigned within the Washington, DC area as a student (Air Force Institute of
Technology, PME, formal training course) does not count towards the total time assigned.
Table A15.3. Officer Washington DC Area Assignment Interval Approval Authority
R
U
L
E
A
B
C
D
If an officer was
assigned to the Wash,
DC area
An
interval of
Is required before
return assignment to
the Washington, DC
area for
Unless an interval of less
than 2 years is approved
by
1
With duty on the Joint
Staff, JCS
2 years
Duty on the Joint Staff,
JCS
HQ AFPC/DP2 first; then
SecDef
2
On a Secretariat or Air
Staff tour
A Secretariat or Air
Staff tour
HQ AFPC/DP2 first; then
SAF/MR
3
On a stabilized tour other
than rules 1 or 2
A stabilized tour other
than rules 1 or 2
HQ AFPC/DP2
4
To an operational
assignment
None
An operational tour
The assignment officer
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Attachment 16
(REGAF ONLY) HUMANITARIAN REASSIGNMENT AND DEFERMENT
A16.1. Humanitarian Reassignment/Deferment General Provisions/Guidance.
A16.1.1. Waivers to these provisions require prior approval of HQ assignment authority of
AFPC/DP3AM.
A16.1.2. The Comptroller General has ruled that the move of Air Force Airmen from one
place to another may not be made at government expense based solely on humanitarian
reasons. The determining factor in the approval of a request for reassignment is the needs of
the Air Force.
A16.1.3. A request for humanitarian reassignment or deferment is considered based on
individual merit taking into account the human factors involved, the Airman’s skills and length
of service, and manning priorities and requirements. A request may be approved when it is
clearly in the best interest of the Air Force.
A16.1.4. A request for humanitarian reassignment may warrant giving assignment preference
to the Airman based on the facts presented. The fact that the move would increase the morale
and effectiveness of the Airman may be considered in authorizing PCS in these circumstances,
but assignment on this fact alone is not authorized.
A16.1.5. The reassignment or deferment request must be initiated by the Airman concerned.
A request initiated/submitted by one person on behalf of another is not accepted (T-3), except
for cases noted in paragraph A16.7.6 and A16.7.7.2.
A16.1.6. Emergency or ordinary leave is to be used first as a means of easing family hardships
or problems before applying for humanitarian reassignment.
A16.1.7. All Airmen must be able to respond to any contingency wherever and whenever
called upon to do so. The Air Force is also committed to equal distribution of OS assignments.
Therefore, permanent or prolonged deferment from reassignment cannot be considered. If a
reassignment or temporary period of deferment is approved, the Airman must thereafter revert
to worldwide assignable status.
A16.1.8. A humanitarian request is approved on its own merit, and will not be disapproved
based solely on the Airman’s substandard performance and (or) conduct. Airmen will only be
delayed from departing PCS when he or she is required to remain for completion of
investigation and trial by US military or civil authorities, administrative actions under the
Uniformed Code of Military Justice, or AFI 36-3206, or AFI 36-3208. When a reassignment
request has been approved and administrative separation is not deemed appropriate, the losing
commander must formally notify the gaining commander, in writing, of any incomplete
administrative or disciplinary actions and provide a comprehensive analysis of the Airman’s
job related or personal problems (T-3).
A16.1.9. A humanitarian reassignment or deferment is normally a one-time action to solve a
problem within a reasonable period of time.
A16.1.10. For RegAF colonels and below and CMSgt’s and below (except those attending
initial technical training), requests must be submitted via the virtual MPF (vMPF) with
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supporting documentation to the Total Force Service Center-San Antonio (TFSC), HQ
AFPC/DP1TAM. Once a request is complete it will be provided for consideration to HQ
AFPC/DP2LWA. Large volume requests may be mailed to HQ AFPC/DP1TAM, 550 C Street
West, Suite B111, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX 78150. For colonels (including
selectees), and chiefs (including selectees) while requests are submitted initially to HQ AFPC,
the final approval authority is AF/DPO and AF/DPE, respectively. Requests will be provided
to the appropriate OPR for consideration once the required medical or legal review is obtained.
Throughout this attachment when HQ AFPC/DP3AM is referred to, substitute AF/DPO if the
applicant is a colonel or colonel selectee, and AF/DPE if the applicant is a chief or chief
selectee. For Reserve Airmen submit requests to ARPC/DPA and for ANG Airmen submit
requests to NGB/A1PP.
A16.2. Terms (For the purpose of humanitarian consideration).
A16.2.1. Family Member: Limited to spouse, child, father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-
law, stepparent, person in loco parentis, or other persons actually residing in the household
who are dependent for over half of their financial support. While siblings (brothers and sisters
of the Airman or spouse) are not within the definition of family member, requests involving
the terminal illness of a sibling may be forwarded for consideration as an exception to policy.
A16.2.2. Person in Loco Parentis: Refers to one who exercised parental rights, duties, and
responsibilities and, in fact, raised an Airman or spouse for a minimum of 5 years in place of
a mother or father because of death of the parent, or in the parent’s continued absence from the
home before the Airman’s or spouse’s 21st birthday, or before the Airman’s entry on active
duty, whichever is earlier. The relationship must have been such that the Airman or spouse
looked upon the person as a parent, not merely as a temporary guardian. The mere presence
of a person in the home for a number of years, during which time they exercised a degree of
custodial, but not parental responsibility, does not constitute in loco parentis. Also, in order
for the child to have been in the care and control of one acting in place of the parent, the parent
cannot have resided in the same home (unless the parent was mentally incompetent).
A16.2.2.1. A request based on in loco parentis status must include affidavits from all
parties (to include other family members, neighbors, clergy, or family friends) involved
stating the details of the custody, control, care, and management of the Airman or his or
her spouse. In addition, submit copies of any documents that may have been created at the
time in loco parentis status was established relating to the custody, control, care, and
management of the Airman or spouse (court documents, tax returns, report cards signed by
the in loco parentis “parent,” etc.)
A16.3. Identifying and Reporting Humanitarian Conditions.
A16.3.1. An Airman desiring humanitarian deferment must submit his or her request through
vMPF within 30 calendar days from PCS notification, nomination for reassignment, or
selection for TDY in excess of 30 calendar days (T-3).
A16.3.2. Should humanitarian conditions arise after PCS notification or other event
notification, but before departure, the Airman must submit his or her request to the TFSC for
consideration within 30 calendar days of learning of the condition (or a diagnosis) (T-3).
A16.3.3. If the circumstances of the situation change and the request is still pending, or a
reassignment has been approved but the Airman has not departed, the Airman must notify his
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or her MPF. An approved humanitarian reassignment is normally canceled if the situation for
which granted ceases to exist before the Airman’s departure. In this instance, the Airman can
request for the assignment not to be canceled, but must provide supporting documentation to
show what outprocessing actions have been taken and the hardship they would incur if
canceled. The MPF will provide this information to the TFSC, who, in turn, provides it to the
HQ AFPC/ DP2LWA who will make the final decision and provide a response by email
message (T-3).
A16.3.4. Airman must notify the MPF when the humanitarian condition ceases to exist for
removal from the program. Once notified the MPF deletes the assignment availability code
and deployment availability code.
A16.4. Spirit and Intent of the Humanitarian Program. The Humanitarian Program was
established to assist Airmen in resolving severe short-term problems involving a family member.
Airmen must be effectively utilized in their duty (officer) or control (enlisted) AFSC. When a
request involves reassignment, it will normally be to the closest location to where the family
member concerned resides so the Airman can provide the family member maximum support,
consistent with the manning needs of the Air Force. As a general rule, reassignment into a special
duty position is not considered since the selection process for such duties can be quite involved
and often requires an application to the “hiring authority.” Also, utilization in a special duty
position is not considered due to the lack of training capability.
A16.5. Basic Eligibility Criteria for Humanitarian Reassignment/Deferment. The following
basic criteria must be met before a request can be approved.
A16.5.1. A vacancy must exist at the new duty station if a PCS is involved and the Airman
must meet service retainability requirements for PCS.
A16.5.2. The Airman must be experiencing a problem involving a family member (as defined
in paragraphs A16.2.1 and A16.2.2) that is more severe than usually encountered by other
Airmen with a similar problem.
A16.5.3. The Airman’s presence must be absolutely essential to alleviate the problem.
A16.5.4. The problem can be resolved within a reasonable period of time (normally 12
months).
A16.6. Assignment Considerations for Airmen with Humanitarian Conditions.
A16.6.1. An Airman stationed OS and requesting reassignment OS must agree to serve the
prescribed tour length at the new location or at least a tour length equal to the combined
unaccompanied tour lengths at the old and new locations, whichever is greater. Example: if
an Airman is serving on a 30/18-month OS tour and receives approval for reassignment to a
36/24-month OS tour, the Airman must serve the full prescribed tour at the gaining location
(36 months), or not less than a tour equal to the combined unaccompanied tour lengths (18 plus
24, or 42 months) between the two OS locations before reassignment from the theater,
whichever is greater. The computation resulting in the greatest combined OS tour period being
served is the required minimum. The variable is the amount of time the Airman has been
assigned to the current location.
A16.6.2. For Airmen enroute PCS or TDY, he or she may discuss the problem with the nearest
MPF Chief, the TFSC, HQ AFPC/DP2LWA, or his or her HQ assignment authority to assist
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in deciding whether or not to submit a request. There is no reimbursement authorized if the
Airman decides to travel to the nearest base with an MPF and the Airman's status remains
unchanged (example: leave) if he or she decides to submit a request. The Airman must comply
with current reporting instructions if the HQ assignment authority denies suspension of
movement; however, a request still can be submitted.
A16.6.3. If a request for assignment is to a dependent-restricted area and the Airman’s foreign-
born spouse will be traveling to the native country, such information must be included in the
humanitarian request. If reassignment is approved, a request for a Designated Location Move
to the native country must be processed per AFI 36-3020.
A16.7. Humanitarian Conditions Usually Warranting Approval. It is impractical to try to list
all the conditions for which a humanitarian reassignment or deferment may be approved. The
factors to be considered vary from case to case and the number of possible situations and
circumstances are almost infinite. However, requests substantiating problems arising from any of
the following circumstances usually warrant approval:
A16.7.1. The recent death (within 12 months) of the Airman’s spouse or child, including
miscarriages of 20 weeks or more gestation. Humanitarian reassignment is normally approved
on the death of a child or stepchild under the age of 18 who is living in the Airman’s home at
the time of death. A request based on a child or stepchild who is over the age of 18 will be
considered on a case-by-case basis. Reassignment made under this provision will normally be
considered to only one of two locations, either near extended family for support or to the closest
available base to the burial site.
A16.7.2. The Airman has a serious financial problem not the result of overextension of
personal military income (such as loss of primary home of residence where the Airman or
spouse and children currently reside, or loss of possessions through fire, theft, or natural
disaster), and the Airman will suffer a substantial financial loss unless his or her presence or
continued presence can be ensured. It must be shown that the problem cannot be resolved by
leave, correspondence, power of attorney, or by any other person or means.
A16.7.3. The Airman is serving an unaccompanied OS tour and his or her spouse abandons
his or her children. It must be shown it is not possible for the children to join the Airman at
the OS location when an accompanied tour is authorized and that the Airman’s presence is
necessary.
A16.7.4. The terminal illness of a family member (as defined in paragraph A16.2.1 and
A16.2.2) when death is imminent within 2 years. A doctor's prognosis of a terminal illness
must be fully supported and substantiated by clinical data. In such cases, the Airman’s
presence is considered essential regardless of the availability of other family members to assist.
A16.7.5. An authorized state or local agency places a child in the Airman’s home and
deferment is necessary to comply with state or local laws to complete final adoption.
Reassignment to pursue adoption is not normally authorized.
A16.7.6. Reassignment or deferment is essential in establishing or operating an effective
family advocacy program according to AFI 40-301. Documentation from the base Family
Advocacy Officer is required.
NOTE: While requests for humanitarian consideration must be initiated by the Airman, there
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are some instances involving family advocacy issues where the Airman does not desire
assignment or assignment cancellation and there are no quality control factors that would support
such action. In these situations, the Airman’s commander can request assignment or assignment
cancellation via humanitarian deferment when the basis is to continue or obtain treatment for
family advocacy issues. The request must be fully documented and endorsed by the local Family
Advocacy Officer (see paragraph 6.5.9.2 for Airmen assigned OS).
A16.7.7. Reassignment requests due to an Airman’s spouse or child who was sexually
assaulted will be considered for approval by HQ AFPC/DP2LWA when paragraph A16.7.7.2
does not apply. The request for reassignment must be fully substantiated by the appropriate
medical authority that remaining in the area where the incident occurred would be detrimental
to the welfare of the family member.
A16.7.7.1. Airmen may request a specific base for reassignment following a sexual assault
incident involving the spouse or child; however, manning must fully support the Airman's
desired location. The primary consideration is to relocate the Airman’s family away from
where the incident occurred. Retraining may be considered for this type of request on a
case-by-case basis.
A16.7.7.2. If the sexual assault occurred within the family or with an intimate partner,
reassignment requests will be under the Humanitarian Assignments program when it is
essential in establishing or operating an effective Family Advocacy program according to
AFI 40-301. The Family Advocacy Program (FAP), consistent with DoDI 6400.06, covers
adult military dependent sexual assault victims who are assaulted by a spouse or intimate
partner and military dependent sexual assault victims who are 17 years of age and younger.
The installation Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator, FAP and domestic
violence intervention and prevention staff shall direct coordination when a sexual assault
occurs within a domestic relationship or involves child abuse.
NOTE: While requests for humanitarian consideration must usually be initiated by the Airman,
there are some instances involving family advocacy issues where the Airman does not desire
assignment or assignment cancellation and there are no quality control factors that would support
such action. In these situations, the Airman’s commander can request assignment or assignment
cancellation via humanitarian deferment when the basis is to continue or obtain treatment for
family advocacy issues. The request must be fully documented and endorsed by the local Family
Advocacy Officer (see paragraph 6.5.9.2 for personnel assigned OS) (T-3).
A16.8. Reasons Humanitarian Requests are Usually Disapproved. Requests for reassignment
or deferment are usually disapproved when it is probable that the problem will exist for an
indefinite period of time, or the request is based on one of the following circumstances:
A16.8.1. A desire to provide physical, emotional, or other support to help with the activities
of daily living to a parent or parent-in-law due to age, non-terminal or chronic illness or
disability, or recent death in the family.
A16.8.2. Problems associated with child care arrangements, or a single parent’s desire to make
or facilitate either short or long term child care arrangements.
A16.8.3. Psychoneurosis (such as various psychic or mental disorders characterized by special
combinations of anxieties, compulsions, obsessions, phobias, and motor or sensory
manifestations) resulting from family separation incident to military assignment.
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A16.8.4. Normal pregnancy, threatened miscarriage, breech birth, Cesarean section, or RH
incompatibility.
A16.8.5. The existence of a housing shortage or home ownership problems.
A16.8.6. A financial problem, to include bankruptcy, resulting from over-extension of
military income.
A16.8.7. A financial or management problem related to off-duty employment, the spouse’s
employment, private business activities, or to settle an estate.
A16.8.8. Passport or visa problems involving newly acquired family members.
A16.8.9. Threatened separation, divorce action, or the desire to pursue child custody.
A16.8.10. The problem existed or was reasonably foreseeable at the time of latest entry on
active duty without a break in service, or prior to departure on PCS.
A16.8.11. For the purpose of seeking or providing family support except as outlined in
paragraphs A16.7.1 or A16.7.7.1.
A16.8.12. A consecutive PCS or deferment based on continuation of the same circumstances
(does not include a request to extend a current deferment--see paragraph A16.12).
A16.8.13. A request based on the medical condition of the Airman. (Assignment for this
reason is initiated by local medical authorities when it is determined the situation warrants such
action.)
A16.8.14. Requests for deferment will not be considered for Airmen who have not been
selected and notified of reassignment or TDY in excess of 30 days. A deferment request for
an officer can be considered based on the Airman’s appearance on the Vulnerable Mover List
(VML) if coordination with the assignment OPR confirms assignment selection is highly
likely.
A16.9. Processing Humanitarian Requests. Requests must be submitted via vMPF IAW PSD
Guide-Voluntary Assignments: Humanitarian Reassignment and Deferment Program
Reassignment that are located on MyPers (T-3).
A16.9.1. An Airman desiring humanitarian reassignment who also has a spouse or child(ren)
enrolled in the EFMP must include appropriate medical or educational documentation
concerning the EFMP situation with the humanitarian request (i.e., DD Form 2792, plus
addendums, DD Form 2792-1, IEP, etc.). A humanitarian reassignment cannot be approved
unless the projected assignment location can meet the needs of the exceptional family member.
A16.9.2. When an Airman is married to another Airman and desires join spouse consideration,
a join spouse intent letter must accompany the Airman’s application in order for the military
spouse to also be considered for assignment action.
A16.9.3. The final approval/disapproval authority is HQ AFPC/DP3AM. A request cannot be
approved or denied at a lower level.
A16.10. Available Options When a Request is Disapproved. When a request is disapproved
the MPF must counsel the Airman on the following options: Airman may apply (if eligible) for
retirement, retirement under hardship conditions, hardship discharge, or (for officers) resignation
or release from active duty. For those who are pending reassignment a request under this paragraph
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must be submitted within 7 calendar days following receipt of the correspondence disapproving
the request (T-3).
A16.11. Withdrawing a Request. If an Airman wants to withdraw his or her request before a
final decision or departure on reassignment, the request must be submitted in writing to either the
MPF or the TFSC, who in turn notifies HQ AFPC/DP2LWA immediately. Once an Airman has
departed on a humanitarian reassignment, the request can no longer be withdrawn (T-3).
A16.12. Humanitarian Assignment/TDY Restrictions. The TDY assignment authority will not
select an Airman for TDY exceeding 30 calendar days while in humanitarian deferment
(assignment availability code 30). If provided a humanitarian reassignment, Airmen will not be
reassigned PCS for at least 12 months from date arrived station. A deferment will initially restrict
Airmen from PCS or TDY for a maximum of 12 months. The initial period of assignment/TDY
restriction for humanitarian reasons may be extended at the Airman’s request provided the total
period does not exceed 18 months. If a terminal illness is involved, deferment may be extended
up to a total of 24 months (T-3).
A16.12.1. Requests for such extensions must substantiate that:
A16.12.1.1. Every possible effort has been made to overcome the problem.
A16.12.1.2. The condition warranting assignment/TDY restriction still exists.
A16.12.1.3. The problem can be resolved within the extended period of assignment/TDY
restriction.
A16.12.2. If an Airman’s parent organization is relocated or deactivated before expiration of
the assignment restriction, he or she is considered for intra-command reassignment to another
organization on the same base. If no authorization for his or her specialty exists on base, or if
the base is being deactivated, reassignment instructions will be provided by HQ
AFPC/DP2LWA.
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Attachment 17
(REGAF ONLY) ASSIGNMENT OF NON-PRIOR SERVICE PIPELINE STUDENTS
(ENLISTED ONLY)
A17.1. HQ AFPC/DP2LW Technical Training Graduates (TTG) Assignments Section
Processing and Procedures Responsibilities.
A17.1.1. Distributes available TTGs to the MAJCOMs on an equal basis by matching TTGs
to their end assignment and providing instructions to the Total Force Service Center (TFSC)
through either the PDS or by email. Projected Departure Date and RNLTD are based upon
graduation date plus 30 days for CONUS assignments and graduation date plus 45 days for OS
assignments.
A17.1.1.1. An Airman’s port call may be earlier than the RNLTD month as determined by
the actual departure date, and leave and travel time authorized. This will preclude a
requirement to request a change to the RNLTD and Airman to not use more leave than
desired. Under such circumstances, reporting OS prior to the RNLTD month will not result
in a Category 1 PCS Processing Discrepancy.
A17.1.1.2. Assignment selection criteria for CONUS and OS volunteers. Airmen who are
volunteers for CONUS or OS locations as recorded on their assignment preferences in
vMPF are matched to OS short/dependent-restricted OS requirements first, then standard
accompanied OS requirements second, then CONUS requirements and arranged in order
of grade (highest grade takes precedence), DOR (earliest date takes precedence), TAFMSD
(earliest date takes precedence), date of birth (DOB) (earliest date takes precedence) and
then, if necessary, in reverse SSN order (use all 9 digits and lowest number takes
precedence). Example: if the SSN is 123-45-6789 as a normal number it would be
123,456,789, and reversed it would be 987,654,321.
A17.1.1.3. Assignment selection criteria for CONUS and OS non-volunteers. Airmen,
whose assignment preferences could not be approved due to not matching requirements
and Airmen whose assignment preferences in vMPF were blank, are matched to OS
short/dependent-restricted OS requirements first, then standard accompanied OS
requirements second, then CONUS requirements and arranged in order of grade (lowest
grade takes precedence), DOR (latest date takes precedence), TAFMSD (latest date takes
precedence), date of birth (DOB) (latest date takes precedence) and then, if necessary, in
reverse SSN order (use all 9 digits and highest number takes precedence). Example: if the
SSN is 123-45-6789 as a normal number it would be 123,456,789, and reversed it would
be 987,654,321.
A17.2. Organizational Responsibilities.
A17.2.1. The TRW schedule students for wing-controlled follow-on training immediately
upon entry into the basic course at the training wing.
A17.2.2. The 319th Training Squadron at Lackland AFB will report Basic Military Training
students classification no later than the end of the fourth week of training. (T-2) Immediately
after classification, they will schedule and update in the Military Personnel Data System. (T-
2) Training Wing (TRW) registrars will report the students entry into operational training
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school, a change in technical training schedule, or completion of technical school to 2 AF, Det
1. (T-2)
A17.2.3. 2 AF, Det 1 reports any changes to course identification number to HQ
AFPC/DP2LWA by email as soon as possible after the class has been activated.
A17.3. TRW MPF Student Assignment Section.
A17.3.1. The MPF will notify the student, through the unit commander, of the assignment
within 5 duty days after receipt. (T-1) The MPF will also establish a relocation folder and
notify the training squadron of all required assignment actions for the assignment, according
to AFI 36-2102. (T-2)
A17.3.2. PCS orders should be accomplished and forwarded to the Airman as soon as possible
after receipt of the assignment if no special processing requirements exist (i.e., Personnel
Reliability Program/ SCI requirements, medical/dental clearances, AF Form 1466, AF Form
965, etc.).
A17.3.3. PCS orders for assignments with special requirements or Personnel Processing
Codes (PPC), such as those stated above, are accomplished upon completion of all mandatory
requirements. The chief of the student assignments section will establish local procedures to
ensure special requirements are accomplished in the most expedient manner. (T-3) The
process for requirements to be completed and orders processed for the student should be
completed within 15 duty days.
A17.4. Student SWAP Program. This voluntary program was established to afford non-prior
service student Airmen who are assigned in a PCS status at a TRW or Geographically Separated
Units (GSU) the chance to swap assignments with another student before they graduate from
technical training. Interested students are solely responsible for finding another student who wants
to swap assignments. A SWAP involves two or more Non-prior service students (AB through
A1C). NOTE: If a TTG has an approved follow-on assignment he/she is ineligible to swap,
unless extenuating circumstances apply.
A17.4.1. Eligibility Criteria. Airmen must meet the below criteria to apply(T-1):
A17.4.1.1. Not have been notified of pending elimination from training or reclassified into
the AFSC that he or she is swapping for.
A17.4.1.2. Be projected graduates of the same course.
A17.4.1.3. Meet or be able to satisfy all special requirements and PPC requirements before
graduation.
A17.4.1.4. Have the same Air Force specialty code (AFSC) including the same prefix
and/or suffix (this does not apply to Airmen who are attending the same phase I core course
that is common to more than one AFSC).
A17.4.1.5. Have a class graduation date within 30 calendar days of each other.
A17.4.1.6. Not have an assignment as a result of a SWAP [AAR 2-digit reason code: SS
(Student SWAP)]. NOTE: Only one approved swap is permitted.
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A17.4.1.7. Be a US citizen if assignment is to OS (with exception of Alaska and Hawaii).
Non-US citizens are ineligible for a SWAP to an OS assignment (other than Alaska or
Hawaii).
A17.4.1.8. Be a US citizen if the assignment requires access to classified information.
Non-US citizens are ineligible for a SWAP to an assignment requiring access to classified
information.
A17.4.1.9. Not have a UIF or have administrative action pending which results in the
establishment of a UIF, if the assignment is to an OS area.
A17.5. Grade Criteria. AB through A1C may swap assignments with each other. (There are no
grade restrictions for Non-prior service students).
A17.6. SWAP Procedures:
A17.6.1. Airmen must submit their SWAP request to the MPF student assignment section
NLT 5 workdays after the student is notified of his or her assignment. (T-1)
A17.6.2. The MPF reports SWAP requests by email within 3 duty days to AFPC/DP2LWA
for processing. The MPF ensures all pertinent information is contained in the reporting of
SWAPs. The following format is used: NAME/SSN (last 4)/OLD GPAS/NEW GPAS/AAN/
AFSC/GRAD DT/REMARKey Strategic.
A17.6.3. A change of either assignment after a SWAP has been approved does not cancel the
SWAP action (i.e., if either Airman’s assignment was changed the other would continue to the
swapped assignment). The Assignment action reason (SS) will remain.
A17.6.4. Within 3 duty days, AFPC/DP2LWA will process the request for a SWAP and either
approve and update the PDS, or contact the MPF/GSU notifying them of disapproval. (T-1)
A17.6.5. As an exception to the above, students attending Phase II medical training in AFSCs
4H0X1, 4J0X1, 4R0X1, 4T0X1 or 4T0X2 may apply for a SWAP NLT 60 days prior to
Projected Departure Date regardless of their training location. These Airmen must be reported
to AFPC/DP2LWA in the same manner described above by the MPF servicing the training
location. (T-1) (NOTE: Both MPFs will maintain a copy of the SWAP request of each
Airman and the MPF servicing the Airman whose last name occurs first in alphabetical order
will submit the requests to the assignment OPR.) (T-3)
A17.6.6. The Airmen involved must concur with the SWAP assignments in writing. (T-1)
A17.7. Follow-on (FO) Assignment Program.
A17.7.1. TRW’s refer to Attachment 3, for complete guidance on the FO assignment
program. Airmen selected for a dependent-restricted assignment (NA/12 locations), or who
elect an unaccompanied short tour (24/15 or 24/12 locations) will be briefed during their initial
assignment briefing. (T-1)
A17.7.2. TRW’s will allow Airmen 3 duty days to complete their application or decline
participation in writing. (T-3)
A17.7.3. Airmen may apply for up to 16 preferences (8 CONUS and 8 OS, which can reflect
specific bases, states, regions, locales, or countries).
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A17.7.4. Method of submitting requests from the technical training wing to HQ AFPC varies
based on the Airman’s Projected Departure Date. Airmen with a Projected Departure Date of
more than 150 days from the assignment selection date have their requests updated by the TRW
via PDS, utilizing the remarks area to identify requested state or region/locale areas, if desired.
The transaction generates an in-system request to the appropriate assignment OPR
approximately 120 days prior to the Airman’s Projected Departure Date. In-system approval
or disapproval from the assignment OPR takes place through PDS within 10 duty days after
receipt. Airmen with a Projected Departure Date within 150 days from assignment selection
date should have their preferences forwarded to the assignment OPR by email. The assignment
OPR will process these requests within 5 duty days and, if necessary, advise the TRW of
disapproval through return email. (T-1)
A17.7.5. Airmen must receive approval or disapproval prior to departure and those with
approved FO assignments have the pertinent information reflected in their PCS orders. (T-1)
A17.8. Deferment of Non-prior service Students. Basic Military Training Students. The
following deferments or conditions prohibit the personnel data system from automatically
classifying and matching Basic Military Training student assignments.
A17.8.1. Medical/Dental Hold. Deferred with assignment availability code 31, Table 2.1 and
Date of Availability as set by the Medical/Dental Facility.
A17.8.2. Recommended for Separation. Defer with assignment availability code 73 with Date
of Availability 6 months from date of recommendation. If previously classified, cancel
projected assignment to technical training wing and update the Primary, Control, and Duty
AFSC to 9T000.
A17.8.3. HQ USAF or MAJCOM Hold. Airmen identified by the Airman Classification
Squadron as having unique needs which has a bearing on their assignment. On approval from
2 AF, Det 1, the Airman is placed in assignment availability code 70 with a Date of
Availability equal to his or her graduation date from Basic Military Training. If not resolved
by that date, the Airman Classification Squadron Commander will place a statement on the DD
Form 4, waiving the problem. (T-1) The Date of Availability can never exceed the Basic
Military Training graduation date.
A17.8.4. Airman Classification Squadron Assessment Branch. Airmen identified for special
processing by the assessment branch will be placed in assignment availability code 25 with a
Date of Availability 1 workday before classification of the week group. (T-1) A later Date of
Availability may be input manually.
A17.8.5. Enlisted Under the Guarantee AFSC Program. Airmen are placed in assignment
availability code 71 with a Date of Availability equal to Basic Military Training graduation
date.
A17.8.6. Join Spouse Applicants. Airmen are placed in assignment availability code 69 with
a Date of Availability equal to Basic Military Training graduation date. The Airman
Classification Squadron will ensure a join spouse requirement is considered during
classification so that compatible AFSCs are selected. (T-1)
A17.8.7. Other. Airmen in a duty status code other than present for duty (code 00) are not
considered for classification or reassignment.
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A17.9. Delaying a PCS Move for a Non-prior service Student. PCS moves for Non-prior
service students may not be delayed except:
A17.9.1. When a humanitarian or Exceptional Family Member Program assignment request
is pending.
A17.9.2. When a join spouse application is pending.
A17.9.3. When PCS involves a female Airman who is pregnant or an Airman whose wife is
pregnant, consistent with pregnancy deferment procedures in this instruction (see paragraphs
5.18 and 5.19).
A17.9.4. When the student is under consideration for a selectively manned or special-duty
assignment.
A17.9.5. When pending completion of additional assignment processing actions required by
a PPC or awaiting approval to proceed on assignment.
A17.9.6. When pending a response to an application for concurrent travel.
A17.9.7. When the student is placed on Commander Directed Hold (assignment availability
code 21) or Under Air Force Office of Special Investigations/Security Forces Investigation
(assignment availability code 17). Commanders will validate the need to retain a student for
further observation or contemplated administrative action. (T-2) Once validated, the
commander must immediately initiate a request to place the Airman on hold. (T-2) The
commander’s request includes: grade, name, SSN (last 4), CAFSC, student status (projected
graduation date, date eliminated, and so forth), applicable assignment availability code from
Table 2.1 (if different than assignment availability code 21), rationale for action, and Date of
Availability. The request is hand-carried or electronically transmitted/faxed to the MPF
student assignment section to prevent student departure. If the commander determines the
Airman is about to depart the base, notify the MPF student assignment section telephonically
to prevent departure. In these cases, written confirmation as described above is completed
within 1 duty day. If there is a disagreement between the commander and the MPF regarding
a request, it is elevated to the next higher level of command until resolved.
A17.9.7.1. MPF must establish procedures to make sure action is taken to prevent
departure of an Airman upon receipt of a commander’s request. (T-2) In addition,
commanders will set up procedures to ensure the hold request is provided to the MPF
student assignment section. (T-2)
A17.9.7.2. When circumstances which required the Airman to be delayed cease to exist
and the Airman is qualified for reassignment, the commander takes immediate action to
release the Airman, in writing. This notification is provided to the MPF student assignment
section.
A17.10. Assignment of Military Couples Involving TTGs. (See Attachment 8 for complete
guidance on the join spouse assignment program).
A17.10.1. In those situations where the student was married to another military member prior
to Basic Military Training and intent code was updated via vMPF, no further action is needed
to affect join spouse consideration. However, when the marriage occurs at the training location
or after graduation, the following applies:
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A17.10.2. Airmen must update join spouse intent code and submit a “hard-copy” join spouse
application (see Join Spouse PSD Guide) to request join spouse assignment consideration as
soon as possible after the date of marriage. (T-1)
A17.10.2.1. The MPF verifies the Airman’s eligibility, update PDS, suspenses a copy of
the application, and notifies AFPC/DP2LWA via email (info spouse’s MPF, if applicable).
Notification should include the following information on each Airman:
A17.10.2.1.1. Name (Last, First, Middle Initial).
A17.10.2.1.2. Grade.
A17.10.2.1.3. SSN (last 4).
A17.10.2.1.4. CAFSC.
A17.10.2.1.5. Graduation Date.
A17.10.2.1.6. Current unit of assignment.
A17.10.2.1.7. Requested assignment location.
A17.10.2.1.8. Date of marriage and join spouse intent code.
A17.10.2.1.9. The following mandatory statement: “The marriage certificate has been
verified and join spouse application is on file in the MPF.”
A17.10.2.1.10. If one spouse is a member of another branch of the Armed Forces,
written confirmation from that member confirming join spouse is desired must be
submitted with the join spouse application. (T-1) Include the spouse’s rank, name,
SSN (last 4), AFSC or MOS, job title, current duty location, and the name, rank, and
DSN of spouse’s assignment clerk.
A17.10.3. HQ AFPC/DP2LWA provides the MPF the final decision via email. The MPF uses
this authority to reassign students. Students must not depart until the MPF receives the final
decision from the assignment OPR. (T-1) PDS notification confirming approval (PTI 517)
follows depending on proximity of graduation date (NOTE: Do not delay processing pending
PDS confirmation).
A17.10.4. Students indicating they are marrying enroute PCS must be counseled not to delay
applying for join spouse assignment until arrival at the new duty location. (T-1) Advise them
to report immediately to the nearest AF installation to apply. The Airman will not be
reimbursed for travel in conjunction with such application and remain in leave status (delay
enroute) while the application is pending. (T-1)
A17.10.5. Airmen will not be retrained for the sole purpose of making a join spouse
assignment for 12 months after graduation from technical training. (T-1) However, with
approval of 2 AF, Det 1, they may be transferred to another course before school entry or if
the training already received is applicable to the new course.
A17.11. Student Quality Control Procedures.
A17.11.1. Airmen (including graduates, eliminees, and unqualified students) who cannot or
will not meet acceptable standards of conduct or duty performance are identified and separated
from the Air Force. (T-1)
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A17.11.2. All administrative or judicial actions, initiated or contemplated, are completed
before the Airman is reassigned.
A17.11.3. Non-prior service student assignments are mandatory PCS moves, but only to
CONUS locations.
A17.11.4. The losing commander notifies the gaining commander, in writing, when a student
is recommended for assignment and administrative action has been established. Include an
explanation of the Airmen’s situation and the specific actions taken. If further action is
desirable, but impractical, the specific reason for precluding further action is fully explained.
A17.11.5. Airmen (including graduates, eliminees, and unqualified students) will not be
assigned to or allowed to leave for any OS or CONUS location when placed on assignment
availability code 10 through 21, excluding 14, where a quality-control-oriented personnel
processing code applies, without the approval of HQ AFPC/DP3AM.
A17.12. Security Clearance and Access to Classified Information.
A17.12.1. Only those TTGs requiring a security clearance for award of an AFSC should be
placed in involuntary hold status. MPFs must ensure that SCI nomination packages are
forwarded to the Defense Investigative Service (DIS) by the local Security Forces Investigative
Office. (T-2)
A17.12.2. MPF will establish procedures to ensure security clearance requests for
investigation are initiated no later than 3 duty days after receipt of the assignment notification.
(T-2) All initial clearance processing is completed no later than 30 days after receipt or the
graduation date, whichever is sooner.
A17.13. Return of Graduated Students Enroute PCS.
A17.13.1. Commanders have the ultimate responsibility of ensuring only quality Airmen are
retained in the AF and permitted to be reassigned. When an Airman has departed on PCS but
not arrived at the gaining location, the decision to cancel his or her assignment for the purpose
of returning to the previous duty station should serve the overall best interests of the AF. Due
to the PCS cost and personal hardship that may result, an Airman who has departed on PCS
will only be directed to return to the previous duty station upon approval of HQ AFPC/DP3AM
after it is determined the action for which return is requested cannot be completed at the gaining
unit. (T-1) Requests to return an Airman for the purpose of administering disciplinary actions
(Article 15, Letter of Reprimand, or Control Roster) are normally disapproved. The gaining
commander can administer these actions. Airmen may, however, be returned for involuntary
separation, court-martial, completion of an Office of Special Investigations investigation, etc.
It is the decision of HQ AFPC/DP3AM to cancel an Airman’s assignment that actually causes
the Airman’s return to the previous duty station.
A17.13.2. A commander considering requesting the return of an Airman who has departed
PCS but who has not arrived at the gaining location must complete the actions described below:
A17.13.2.1. Contact the local Staff Judge Advocate to determine the legal sufficiency and
determine if return is necessary. If determined to be legally sufficient, contact the MPF
Chief who provides HQ AFPC/DP3AM the specifics of the case for their
approval/disapproval. These actions are normally completed on the same day of the
request.
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A17.13.2.2. If return is approved, the commander notifies the Airman by telephone or
overnight express mail. Telephonic notification is recommended as long as the
conversation is witnessed and an appropriate memo for record is prepared. The
commander must give the Airman a specific RNLTD for his or her return. (T-1) If the
Airman lacks funds for the return trip, advise him or her to report to the nearest FSO with
original PCS orders to obtain necessary funds and/or commercial tickets for the return
travel.
A17.13.3. Airmen returning must in-process through the MPF. (T-1) If involuntary separation
or commander hold (assignment availability code 21) is being initiated, the Airman must be
notified in writing of the action and its ramifications prior to implementation. (T-1)
A17.13.4. Upon Airman’s return, the MPF will gain the Airman back to file. (T-1) The
original orders are rescinded with a statement in the remarks that the Airman was ordered to
return to the losing base (CONUS base) from his or her leave address (state location) by the
commander. The MPF will ensure the FSO receives a copy of the rescission orders. (T-1)
A17.14. Disposition of First Time Technical Training Eliminees.
A17.14.1. Non-prior service students who eliminate from their training course will be
evaluated for retention in the Air Force. (T-1) If the behavior or action that resulted in the
elimination from training is grounds for separation, proper action is taken. If, after evaluation,
it is decided to retain the Airman, then the following applies:
A17.14.1.1. The MPF sends an email to 2 AF, Det 1 with an information copy to HQ
AFPC/DP2LWA (AETC/SGPS with information copy to HQ AFPC/DP2LWA on Airmen
eliminated from medical training) within 3 duty days after the elimination is formally
approved, or 3 duty days after the decision to retain the Airman was made. Report
disqualified Airmen according to AFI 36-2101. Email includes the following:
A17.14.1.1.1. Grade, name, SSN (last 4), AFSC, physical profile (PULHESX -
Physical condition, upper extremity, lower extremity, hearing-ears, vision-eyes,
neuropsychiatric-stability, physical work capacity), color vision normal (yes or no),
depth perception normal (yes or no), and whether the Airman possesses a current state
driver’s license (yes or no).
A17.14.1.1.2. Course from which eliminated. Include the course length, start date, and
date of final elimination action. For unqualified students, indicate only the AFSC for
which Airman is unqualified.
A17.14.1.1.3. Reasons for elimination as stated in the counseling records. For
unqualified students, indicate the reasons for disqualification.
A17.14.1.1.4. Up to 6 AFSC preferences for which the Airman qualifies. If applicable,
include a summary of the Airman’s experience or interests that may assist in
reclassification.
A17.14.1.1.5. If further technical training is not recommended, give specific rationale
why administrative separation action was not taken.
A17.14.1.1.6. A complete account of all actions contained in the Airman’s UIF, if
applicable.
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A17.14.1.1.7. Any other facts, recommendations, or information that can assist in
determining a disposition that is in the best interest of the AF. Comments should
include whether the Airman is Personnel Reliability Program certifiable, Airman’s
attitude and motivation, along with any other pertinent factors. Also, include
commander’s recommendation.
A17.14.2. If reentry into another technical training course is decided, 2 AF advises the MPF
and HQ AFPC/DP2LWA of the reclassification AFSC and course data. HQ AFPC/DP2LWA
will update the PAFSC/CAFSC and the MPF will update the DAFSC to the new AFSC using
PDS. (T-1)
A17.14.3. To ensure prompt disposition, 2 AF and HQ AFPC/DP2LWA will complete their
required actions after receipt of eliminee or unqualified student reports. (T-1) Each level of
review must complete its action within 3 duty days after receipt. (T-1)
A17.14.4. Commanders should avoid multiple (more than once) reclassification of students
who clearly do not meet acceptable standards. This includes standards of academics,
performance, conduct, bearing and behavior, discipline, medical, or any characteristic that does
not promote accomplishment of the AF’s mission. When students are recommended for
reclassification more than once, the approval authority is the group commander.
A17.15. Technical Training Graduate Force Gain Procedures. The purpose is to alleviate the
excessive TDY funding being expended due to student course completion problems at the
Technical Training Center (TTC).
A17.15.1. TTC identifies and documents a valid extended delay in training with an estimated
completion date and Personnel Accounting Symbol (PAS) for the student and forwards via
email to 2 AF, Det 1 organizational email address ([email protected]) on the global
address listing (GAL). Valid documentation may pertain to medical hold, security clearance
delays, punitive actions, etc. Delays in training, because the Airman missed his or her class
seat and has to wait a couple weeks for the next class is not considered valid. However, if
there are extenuating circumstances, HQ AFPC/DP2LWA will consider them on a case-by-
case basis.
A17.15.2. 2 AF, Det 1 will evaluate the TTC documentation. If they concur, the request will
be sent to HQ AFPC/DP2LWA via email (address:
[email protected]) with courtesy copy to AETC/FMAT requesting the
Airman be PCS’d to the TTC as an exception to policy.
A17.15.3. HQ AFPC/DP2LWA will coordinate the exception to policy with HQ
AFPC/DP3AM.
A17.15.4. After approval or disapproval by HQ AFPC/DP3AM, HQ AFPC/DP2LWA will
notify 2 AF, Det 1. If approved, HQ AFPC/DP2LWA will load the assignment to the gaining
TTC. This assignment action will consummate the TDY status once the Airman is gained to
the TTC file. If disapproved, HQ AFPC/DP2LWA will notify 2 AF, Det 1 and provide final
assignment action instructions.
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Attachment 18
PCS OF AIRMEN DIRECTED UNDER AUTHORITY OF ANOTHER PRESCRIBING
INSTRUCTION (LIEUTENANT COLONEL AND BELOW AND ALL ENLISTED)
A18.1. Introduction. While the term “assignments” is frequently used to describe all PCSs, the
fact is there are various types of PCS moves directed by OPRs not within HQ AFPC which are
made under the authority of another prescribing instruction. As a reminder, with the exception of
patient assignments, assignment OPRs within HQ AFPC are responsible for only operational,
rotational, force structure, and training PCSs.
A18.2. PCS in Conjunction With Other Actions. The following PCSs, with the exception of
some patient assignments, are directed by OPRs outside HQ AFPC. The OPR for the action
concerned is the OPR for the PCS and is the PCS Authority.
A18.2.1. Accession PCSs (except for medical officers which is HQ AFPC/DP2NP). OPR is
HQ AFPC/DP2LT. With the exception of those designated at the discretion of the Secretary
and Chief of Staff, assignments of all USAF Academy graduate accessions or Airmen cross-
commissioning from other Service Academies are assigned at or below the wing level.
A18.2.2. PCS in conjunction with separation and retirement (includes for processing of
administrative separation/discharge). OPR is HQ AFPC/DP2ST.
A18.2.3. PCS of patients to a medical treatment facility (MTF) or between MTFs. OPR can
be either the gaining MTF Commander or HQ AFPC/DP2NP, Medical Retention Standards
Branch, IAW AFI 41-210. Upon release from assignment to the MTF, Airmen are reported to
HQ AFPC/DP2NP who, in turn, request the assignment OPR direct reassignment as
appropriate.
A18.2.4. PCS of prisoners to a confinement facility (including from OS to a CONUS facility)
or between confinement facilities. OPR is AFSFC, Air Force Security Forces Center, Lackland
AFB, Texas.
A18.2.5. PCS of Airmen to locations near their HOR who are placed in appellate leave status
incident to court-martial conviction. OPR is AFSFC, Air Force Security Forces Center,
Lackland AFB, Texas.
A18.2.6. PCS or TDY related to judicial proceedings (court-martial or other reasons when
directed by the MAJCOM/JA) according to AFI 51-201, Administration of Military Justice.
OPR is AF/JA.
A18.3. How PCSs Differ. The PCSs listed in paragraph A18.2 (frequently referred to as
assignments) differ from those authorized by this instruction in the following major ways:
A18.3.1. The selection process (qualifications, ODSD/short tour return date, date arrived
station, time-on-station, retainability, and so on) prescribed in this instruction to determine
which Airman is selected for PCS does not apply.
A18.3.2. The purpose of the PCS is not to fill a valid manpower authorization at the gaining
location and/or not to have the Airman perform duty in his or her AFSC.
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A18.3.3. The PCSs may or may not be projected in the PDS and do not use an operational,
rotational, or training AAN. The Airman is “assigned” using unprojected gain procedures or
as ordered by the OPR.
A18.3.4. It may not be appropriate for the cost of the PCS to be charged to the same PCS ID
codes used for operational, rotational, and training assignments.
A18.3.5. It is incorrect to cite AFI 36-2110 as the “authority” for the PCS.
A18.3.6. 7-day option procedures do not apply.
A18.4. Similarities of the PCSs. Similarities do exist between the PCSs listed in paragraph
A18.2 and those authorized by this instruction and directed by the assignment OPRs shown in
Table 1. They include:
A18.4.1. The Airman may change unit of assignment and/or make a permanent change of
station.
A18.4.2. Most of the moves involve an order directing the PCS.
A18.4.3. The PCS allowances Airmen may accrue may be different for each kind of PCS.
A18.4.4. Because relocation is involved, MPFs assist those agencies directing the PCS and in
processing the Airman for PCS.
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Attachment 19
(ARC ONLY) SAMPLE STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING (OVERAGE STATUS)
A19.1. Purpose. The following is an example of the information provided within a statement of
understanding advising the member in writing of the overage status by the commander or RIO
Det/CC:
PRIVACY
ACT
ST
A
TEMENT
;
AUTHORITY:
Title 10 USC, Section 275 and Executive Order 9397.
PRINCIPLE PURPOSES:
Request for Ready Reserve assignment must contain current
personnel information to complete processing. Use of the member’s social security number is
necessary to make positive identification of the individual and his or her records.
ROUTINE USE: This information may be disclosed, upon request, to Federal, State and local
agencies for law enforcement purposes or in pursuit of their official duties and to the Department
of Justice for litigation.
DISCLOSURE IS VOLUNTARY: An individual who chooses not to submit necessary
documentation will not be eligible for Ready Reserve assignment.
Member’s Name Member’s SSN
Member’s
Grade
Curr
ent
Overage
(yes)
(no)
Curr
ent
Position
Number
Curr
ent
Expiration
date
,
date
overage
originated
1. I acknowledge that I am being assigned in an overage status to position number
___________, with an authorized grade of ______, in AFSC ______ with an expiration date of
__________. While assigned as an overage, I understand the following conditions apply:
a. My overage status may be withdrawn at any time by the unit commander or Individual
Mobilization Augmentee Program Manager, and I must either be assigned to ARPC within 180
days or by the expiration date of my current overage waiver, whichever comes first.
b. During this overage period, I will make every effort to locate a vacant position for which I am
qualified.
c. There have been no promises or guarantees given allowing me to be retained indefinitely in an
overage status.
d. For TSgts Only: I cannot fill a SSgt or below position unless I accept a voluntary demotion to
SSgt
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e. For SSgts and TSgts: I am ineligible for promotion consideration.
f. For Captains: If I am selected for promotion to Major, I will vacate this position as an
overage within 180 days from the effective date of rank or by the expiration date of my current
overage waiver, whichever comes first.
g. EFI/Force Reduction Overages: Once declared surplus, I will be assigned to ARPC or retired.
2. I have been provided a copy of this statement of understanding for my personal file.
(Signature of Member) (Date)
1
st
Ind, Date
IAW the Air Force Reserve Manning Guidance this overage is approved. Overage code “___”
applies with an expiration date not to exceed ____________
(Date)
__________________________________________ __________________
(Employment Chief or RIO Detachment/ (Date)
CC Signature and Signature Block)
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Attachment 20
(AFR ONLY) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING OF OBLIGATION TO
REPAY SEPARATION/SEVERENCE PAY IN THE EVENT OF QUALIFICATION FOR
RETIRED OR RETAINER PAY UNDER TITLES 10 OR 14 OF THE USC
A20.1. Purpose. The following is an example of the information provided within an
acknowledgement of understanding advising a member who received severance, separation, or
readjustment pay when released from AD or discharged from any uniformed service (Variable
Separation Incentive/Special Separation Bonus recipients sign a separate statement of
understanding for those programs) his or her obligation to repay.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT;
AUTHORITY:
Title 10 USC, Section 275 and Executive Order 9397.
PRINCIPLE PURPOSES:
Request for Ready Reserve assignment must contain current
personnel information to complete processing. Use of the member’s social security number is
necessary to make positive identification of the individual and his or her records.
ROUTINE USE: This information may be disclosed, upon request, to Federal, State and local
agencies for law enforcement purposes or in pursuit of their official duties and to the Department
of Justice for litigation.
DISCLOSURE IS VOLUNTARY: An individual who chooses not to submit necessary
documentation will not be eligible for Ready Reserve assignment.
I, ____________________________________, _________________________
(Grade, Last Name, First, MI) (SSN)
Hereby acknowledge that I have been informed of and understand the requirement contained in
Title 10 USC §1174a, that if in the future I become qualified to receive military retired or
retainer pay under either Titles 10 or 14 of the USC, I am required to repay all of the separation/
severance pay I previously received upon my discharge from active duty. I further acknowledge
that I have been informed and understand that the manner of repayment prescribed by Title 10
USC §1174a that there shall be deducted from each payment of retired or retainer pay so much
of that pay as is based on the service for which I received separation/severance pay.
I further have been advised and understand that there presently is no authority in law permitting
any office or employee of the United States to waive or alter this requirement for recoupment of
separation/severance pay.
__________________________________________, ______________________
(Signature) (Date)
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Attachment 21
(ARC ONLY) FORMAT FOR MEMORANDUM OF NOTIFICATION OF INITIATION
OF INVOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT ACTION
A21.1. Purpose. The following is an example of a memorandum from the Commander or RIO
Det/CC notifying the member of initiation of involuntary reassignment.
MEMORANDUM FOR (member’s rank, name, and address)
FROM: (Unit Commander or RIO Detachment/CC)
SUBJECT: Notification of Initiation of Involuntary Reassignment to the Non-Participating
Individual Ready Reserve or the Standby Reserve (List
appropriate
Reserve
Section)
1. I am recommending you for involuntary reassignment to the (list the appropriate reserve
section, i.e., non-participating IRR or the Standby Reserve) IAW AFI 36-2110, Assignments,
Table 11.3, Rule (list applicable rule), and narrative reason. The specific reason for this
recommendation is based on (specific reason). (Any reason listed must be substantiated by
supporting documentation. Give specifics of the act(s) or conditions on which the
recommendation is based.) Documents supporting this involuntary reassignment action are
provided at Attachment 1.
2. If approved, this action will result in your involuntary reassignment to the (list the
appr
opria
t
e
Reserve Section of the IRR or the Standby Reserve) and may impact your ability to
obtain future assignments. In the interim, you are denied taking part in pay or point gaining
activities, i.e., unit training assemblies, annual tour, man days, etc., pending the approval
authority’s decision on your involuntary reassignment (denial of pay and points is
optional).
3. Within 24 hours after you receive this memorandum, you must complete and return the
attached acknowledgment of receipt
(
Attachment 2).
4. You are entitled to submit statements or documents which you desire to be considered in the
disposition of your case. These statements or documents must be submitted to this office within
15 calendar days after you receive this memorandum.
5. You should note that failure to acknowledge receipt of this memorandum or failure to submit
statements or documents within 15 calendar days after receipt of this memorandum constitutes a
waiver of your right to rebut this proposed involuntary reassignment and will result in your case
being processed based on the information available.
6. You may consult with military legal counsel who is qualified under Article 27(b)(1) of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) at no cost to you. An Area Defense Counsel is
available to represent you in connection with this action. You may contact the Area Defense
Counsel closest to you, or you may contact the Area Defense Counsel at Robins Air Force Base,
GA, at 478-926-5852 or DSN 468-5852 for assistance. You may also consult with civilian
counsel of your choice, but at your own expense.
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7. (Use this
statement
only if the member is an ART.) Approval of this recommendation will
result in your loss of active membership in your Reserve unit of assignment. This constitutes a
failure on your part to maintain a “condition of employment” for your ART position and, as such
will result in your removal from your ART position.
8. (Use this statement only if the member is eligible for transfer to Retired Reserve.) Our records
indicate you are eligible for transfer to the Retired Reserve. If you wish to apply for transfer to
the Retired Reserve in lieu of involuntary reassignment, complete and return the attached AF
Form 131, Application
for
Transfer
to the Retired Reserve,
(
Attachment 3) to this office,
within 15 calendar days after you receive this memorandum. You should note that failure to
return this application to this office within 15 days from the date of receipt of this memorandum
will constitute a waiver of this option. If you are reassigned to (list the appropriate Reserve
Section of the IRR or the Standby Reserve) in lieu of transfer to the Retired Reserve, you will
not be eligible for transfer to the Retired Reserve, allowed to reenter the Air Force Reserve for
the purpose of transfer to the Retired Reserve, and will only be entitled to retired pay and
medical care at age 60.
9. A return envelope
(
Attachment 4) is provided for your convenience.
____________________________________________________
(Unit Commander (if member is in a unit program ) Signature Block) or
(Det/CC (if member is in an IMA or IR program) Signature Block)
4 Attachments:
1. Supporting Documentation
2. Acknowledgment of Receipt
3. AF Form 131 (if eligible for transfer to the Retired Reserve)
4. Return Envelope(s)
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Attachment 22
(ARC ONLY) FORMAT FOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTIFICATION OF
INITIATION OF INVOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT ACTION
A22.1. Purpose: The following is an example of a memorandum from the member
acknowledging the notification of initiation of involuntary reassignment.
MEMORANDUM FOR (unit commander’s/RIO Detachment/CC’s organization, office symbol,
and address)
FROM: (member’s rank, name and address)
SUBJECT: Acknowledgment of Notification of Initiation of Involuntary Reassignment Action
1. I hereby acknowledge receipt of and understanding of your memorandum dated
____________ notifying
me that action has been initiated for my involuntary reassignment. I
understand that if I do not respond within 15 calendar days after receipt of notification of
initiation of involuntary reassignment action, involuntary reassignment action will continue on
the basis of available information.
2. I do/do not desire to submit rebuttal statements or documents for consideration. Rebuttal
statements or documents are/are not attached.
_____________________________________ __________________
(Signatur
e) (Date)
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Attachment 23
(ARC ONLY) FORMAT FOR SENDING MEMORANDUM OF NOTIFICATION BY
FIRST CLASS MAIL
A23.1. Purpose: The following is an example of a memorandum for the member when personal
delivery is not feasible. The Memorandum of Notification is sent by first class mail when attempts
to deliver the Memorandum of Notification by certified mail are unsuccessful.
MEMORANDUM FOR (member’s rank, name, and mailing address)
FROM: (commander's organization, office symbol, and address)
SUBJECT: Notification of Initiation of Involuntary Reassignment Action
1. The attached letter of notification of initiation of involuntary reassignment action was
previously mailed to you by certified mail. Since we were unable to verify your receipt of the
letter of notification sent by certified mail, we have sent it to you by first class mail.
2. We have established (specify date that is 21 days from date of this letter) as the suspense date
for your reply. Your failure to reply by (specify date that is 21 days from date of this letter) will
constitute a waiver of rights.
____________________________________________
(Commander's or designated representative's
signatur
e
)
_________________________________________
(Printed name and rank)
Attachment:
Letter of Notification of Initiation of Involuntary Reassignment Action w/Attachments
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Attachment 24
(ARC ONLY) FORMAT FOR REQUEST FOR ADDRESS INFORMATION
A24.1. Purpose: The following is an example of a request to the postmaster verifying the last
permanent mailing address if the postal service returns the Memorandum of Notification without
indicating a more current address.
TO: POSTMASTER (City, State, Zip Code of last known address)
ADDRESS
INFORMATION
RE
QUE
ST
Please furnish this agency with the new address, if available, for the following individual or
verify whether or not the address given below is one at which mail for this individual is currently
being delivered. If the following address is a post office box, please furnish the street address as
recorded on the box holder's application FORM.
Member’s name and mailing
addr
ess
I certify that the address information for this individual is required for the performance of this
agency's official duties.
________________________________________
(Requester's Signatur
e)
FOR POST
OFFICE
USE
ON
L
Y
( ) MAIL IS
DELIVERED
TO ADDRESS GIVEN NEW ADDRESS
( )
NOT
KNOWN
A
T
ADDRESS
GIVEN
( ) MOVED. LEFT NO
FORWARDING ADDRESS
( )
NO
SUCH
ADDRESS
( ) OTHER
(SPECIFY):
BOXHOLDER
ST ADDRESS
__________________________________________________
(Requester's organization,
office symbol,
and mailing
addr
ess)
Postmark/Date Stamp
__________________________________________________
Administrative Support
Manual 352.492
Exhibit 352.44b
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Attachment 25
(ARC ONLY) FORMAT FOR SWORN AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL
A25.1. Purpose: The following is the format for the Affidavit of Service by Mail when attempts
to deliver the Memorandum of Notification by certified and first class mail are unsuccessful.
State of (specify)
County of (specify)
(Name, rank, SSN of dispatcher), being duly sworn deposes and says:
1. That (he/she) is a (member) (employee) of the (AF) (AFR) (Department of Defense) (other) at
(specify AF base).
2. That on the ____ day of _______, 20__, in the performance of my official duties, mailed the
original letter
of notification of initiation of involuntary reassignment action, a true copy of
which is attached hereto, via certified mail, return receipt requested, and by first-class mail, to
(member’s rank, name, and SSN) at (address, street, city, ZIP) that being the last known address
given to the custodian of the electronic record as the one at which official mail would be
received or forwarded to the member by depositing the same in an official depository of the
United States Postal Service at (base or city and state) in a securely wrapped and sealed United
States postage and fees paid envelope addressed to the member at said address. Certified
mail
was returned as (i.e., unclaimed, undeliverable, address not known). Therefore, on the ____ day
of _______, I mailed the original Memorandum of Notification, via first class mail, to the
member at (address, street, city, ZIP).
_________________________________
(Signature of dispatcher)
Sworn to and subscribed to before me this day of , 20 .
__________________________________
(Signature of State Notary Public or of Person
Authorized
to Perform Notaries
IAW
Title 10 USC
§1044a)
NOTE: Swear to the affidavit before a Notary public or before a person authorized IAW Title
10 USC §1044a.
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Attachment 26
(ARC ONLY) FORMAT FOR RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVAL AUTHORITY
FOR INVOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT
A26.1. Purpose: The following is an example of a memorandum from the Commander or RIO
Det/CC to the approval authority if he or she elects to continue involuntary reassignment action.
MEMORANDUM FOR (Unit Program) Servicing Staff Judge Advocate Office
MPF/DPMSA RELOCATIONS
Wing Commander or Equivalent
AFRC/A1 (if auth is AFRC/A1)
IN TURN
MEMORANDUM FOR (IMA or IR program) Servicing Staff Judge Advocate Office
HQ ARPC/DPA
IN TURN
FROM: Unit Commander (if member is in a unit program) Det/CCs (if member is in an IMA or
IR program)
SUBJECT: Recommendation for Involuntary Reassignment, (Member’s rank, full name and
SSN)
1. I recommend (member’s rank, full name and SSN) be involuntarily reassigned to the
Individual Ready Reserve (or Standby Reserve if purpose of
transfer
is for discharge IAW AFI
36-2110, Table 11.3, Rule 9) (list specific rule). The reason for this recommendation is
contained in the memorandum notifying the member of my recommendation
(
Attachment 1).
2. Military personnel information:
a. Date and term of current enlistment.
b. Unit and PAS code of assignment.
c. Date assigned to unit.
d. Current grade and effective date.
e. Demotions (if any), reasons, and dates.
f. Record of disciplinary action (if any). Include action under Article 15, UCMJ, or state military
code listing specific offenses.
g. Overall ratings and close-out date on member’s performance reports. Attach copies of
performance reports.
h. Favorable communications, citations, or awards (if any).
i. Derogatory data, UIFs, other than action by court-martial or under Article 15, UCMJ or state
military code (attach documentation).
j. (Use only if member was previously served with discharge notification action or if
trans
ferring
for
reason
other than Table 11.3, Rule 9). Administrative discharge has been considered/
requested. (If discharge was requested, furnish date submitted, reason recommended for
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discharge, final disposition, level of disapproval and a copy of disapproval. If administrative
discharge was not requested, specify why discharge was not considered appropriate).
k. Member is/is not an Air Reserve Technician (ART)
_______________________________________________
(Unit Commander/ Det/CC Signature Block)
5 Attachments:
1. Notification to Member
2. Supporting Documentation (see note)
3. Member’s Rebuttal Statements/Documents (if submitted)
4. Performance Reports
5. Other Documentation
NOT
E:
Include a copy of Article(s) 15, Letter(s) of Counseling, Letter(s) of Reprimand, or any other
documentation pertinent to the case. Also include notification documents set forth in
paragraphs 10.5.2 through 10.5.2.2.
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Attachment 27
(ARC ONLY) THE UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND
REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT AND EMPLOYERS SUPPORT OF GUARD AND
RESERVE LEGAL PROTECTION.
A27.1. Employees who are away from their full-time civilian employment (to include ARTs) to
enter into the AGR program or other military active duty have restoration rights as described in
this Attachment
A27.2. The employment and reemployment rights of uniformed service members are provided by
the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (Title 38 USC,
Chapter 43, Section 4301-4333, Public Law 103-353). The Uniformed Services Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act:
A27.3. Entitles non-career uniformed service members to a leave of absence from their civilian
employment for the period necessary to perform military service, for up to 5 cumulative years of
service. Some specific types of duty are exempt from the 5-year limit. The exceptions can be
grouped in three broad categories: obligated service, required training/retraining, and duty
performed in crisis or emergency situations.
A27.4. Provides the right to continued company health insurance, pension credits, and other
employment benefits for qualifying periods of military service.
A27.5. Entitles non-career uniformed service members returning from military service to prompt
restoration/ reemployment with seniority status, and rate of pay as if continually employed, and
A27.6. Enables non-career uniformed service members to seek relief, through the Veterans’
Employment and Training Service, US Department of Labor, if a conflict cannot be worked out.
(www.dol.gov/dol/vets)
A27.7. Members’ Responsibilities. Members are responsible to:
A27.7.1. Advise their civilian employers of their military affiliation, training requirements,
projected assignments, and provide advanced notification to employers when entering an
active duty status.
A27.7.2. Advise commanders and military supervisor about changes that affect their
availability, such as, civilian employment, dependent status, or physical qualifications.
A27.8. Key Contacts. All organizations that utilize Guard and Reserve forces need to promote
and publicize the rights, protections, and responsibilities under the Uniformed Services
Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Military organizations should publicize the
designated Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act point of contact so
members will know where assistance can be solicited at the local level. Organizational key contacts
as well as members can best obtain detailed information on the Uniformed Services Employment
and Reemployment Rights Act through the National Committee for Employer Support of the
Guard and Reserve.
A27.9. National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve provides employers,
military points of contact and uniformed service members with information necessary to maintain
good relations between employers and service member employees. National Committee for
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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve also offers informal mediation services that are
available to either employers or uniformed service members who are experiencing problems
because of military duties. National Committee for Employer Support of teh Guard and Reserve
can be reached at (800) 336-4590, or www.ncesgr.org or email at [email protected].
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Attachment 28
(AFR ONLY) UNIT AGR INVOLUNTARY CURTAILMENT LETTER EXAMPLE
A28.1. Purpose: The following is an example of the information provided in a memorandum
regarding an AGR tour curtailment letter.
MEMORANDUM FOR Capt XXX X. XXXXX
WING/CC
NAF/CC
FROM: 123 FSS/CC Address
City State Zip
SUBJECT: Involuntary AGR Tour Curtailment
1. I recommend that Capt XXX X. XXXXX, 123-45-6789, be involuntarily curtailed from
his/her AGR tour under the provisions of AFI 36-2110, Part 2. The basis for my
recommendation is…
2. The specific actions that led to my decision are as follows:
3. Acknowledge receipt and understanding of this notification and return this notification, with
any statements and/or supporting documents within 7 calendar days from the date of this letter.
____________________________
(COMMANDER SIGNATURE)
Attachments:
1.
2.
3.
cc:
ARPC/DPAA
1
st
Ind, Capt XXX X. XXXXX, Involuntary AGR Tour Curtailment DATE
MEMORANDUM FOR 123 FSS/CC
I understand and acknowledge receipt of this memorandum and that I have seven days from its
date to submit a statement on my behalf. I intend / do not intend to submit a statement.
__________________________
__________
AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018 523
(MEMBER SIGNATURE)
(Date)
2
nd
Ind, WING/CC DATE
MEMORANDUM FOR NAF/CC
Recommend approval / disapproval.
________________________________
(WING COMMANDER SIGNATURE)
3
rd
Ind, NAF/CC DATE
MEMORANDUM FOR ARPC/DPAA
The involuntary AGR tour curtailment action on Capt XXX X. XXXXX is approved /
disapproved.
________________________________
(NAF COMMANDER SIGNATURE)
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Attachment 29
COMMUNICATION ROLES FOR RESERVE ADVISORS (RAS) AND LIAISON
OFFICERS (LNOS)
A29.1. The Reserve Advisor and AFR Liaison Officers are the focal point for communication and
the day-to-day linkage between AFR leadership, functional, and SMEs and the AC organization
for the purpose of facilitating corporate communication for both organizations. This attachment
provides the communication roles and the respective collaboration he or she provides.
A29.2. The only difference between Reserve Advisors and Liaison Officers is the rating chain.
Reserve Advisors are rated by their active component organization and Liaison Officers are rated
through the Reserve organization to which they are attached. These positions are intended to
facilitate communication between the components.
Table A29.1. Communication Roles for Reserve Advisors and Liaison Officers
Communication Roles
Provided to AFR
Provided to Active Component
Day-to-day link
Entry point/POC for relevant topics, taskers, etc.
Maintain Knowledge on AFR:
Priorities, Policy, Guidance
Facilitate staff to staff interaction with subject matter experts
Collaboration
Deliberate facilitation of staff-to-staff interaction
Communication
Info/Data/Updates on Active
Component’s:
Functional Information Subject
Matter Interest Items Highlights
New programs
Info/Data/Updates on AFR:
Capabilities
Concerns Equities
Reach
back to
AFR for positions
and/or decisions
Facilitate staff to staff interaction with subject matter experts
AFR positions and/or decisions should come from CAFR, AFRC/CC, MAJCOM Functionals/SMEs
AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018 525
Attachment 30
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR LIAISON OFFICERS AT AIR STAFF
A30.1. The following is an example of the information provided within a memorandum of
agreement between the Active and Reserve Component on how an LNO fits into the organization
and the roles and responsibilities of the participating parties:
1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this agreement is to establish a basic working relationship
between AF/(Appropriate RE Directorate here) personnel and AF/(Appropriate HAF
Organization here). This Memorandum of Agreement provides guidance and documentation of
both parties agreement to roles and responsibilities. Actions and agreements herein apply only
to the participating parties and are not intended to supersede existing regulations or agreements.
Use of AGRs under this agreement is in compliance with 10 USC §10211.
2. AUTHORITY: AFI 36-2110, Assignments, and other directives, as required.
3. SCOPE: This agreement addresses (number) positions at (list office(s) where AFR members
will serve). These AFR members will perform primary duties of: (Short description of each
type of position along with a statement about how the position benefits the AFR such as:
"Incumbent will provide expertise in Reserve capabilities and facilitate effective Reserve force
employment decisions).
4. CHAIN OF COMMAND AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES
a. The Director of (RE Directorate), AF/(RE Directorate), will retain administrative control over
AF/(RE Directorate) personnel working within AF/(HAF Organization). In this case
administrative control refers to administration and support, control of AFRC provided resources
and equipment, personnel management, readiness, mobilization, demobilization, discipline, and
other administrative matters pertaining to the management of these positions.
b. AF/(HAF Organization) will exercise day-to-day operational direction and authority over
the detailed individuals and, usually, local direction and control of activities necessary to
accomplish missions or tasks assigned. In other words, (HAF Organization here) will provide
day-to-day oversight of activities to the incumbents. AF/(HAF Organization) agrees to provide
appropriate workspace, computer, network access, and access to other office equipment and
supplies.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (Note 1)
a. The (identify how many positions are part of this agreement) funded Active Guard and
Reserve (AGR) authorizations/positions supporting this initiative will be retained in AF/RE. The
incumbents will be assigned to AF/(specific RE division) and attached to AF/(HAF
Organization). (Identify where these individuals will be seated on a daily basis and who these
individuals are by name). (RE Directorate) reserves the right, as owners of the authorizations, to
reassign the incumbents as needed.
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b. TDY funding for the incumbent will be provided by the organization for which the TDY is
requested and supports.
c. (In this section provide details on who will rate each individual to include his or her senior
raters, raters and senior raters will be within the AFRC chain of command).
6. UCMJ authority will remain with the Air Force District of Washington.
7. PERIODIC REVIEW BY DESIGNATED OFFICIALS: AF/(RE Directorate) and AF/(HAF
Organization) will provide periodic progress reviews of the activities associated with this
Memorandum of Agreement and shall conduct a comprehensive review at the six-month point
to determine status pursuant to this Memorandum of Agreement.
Signature block for Director of RE Signature block for Director of HAF
Directorate maintaining ADCON Organization
Note 1: If deemed appropriate by both organizations, the rating chain may also follow guidance
provided in AFI 36-2406, Officer/Enlisted Evaluation Systems, regarding different AF
components.
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Attachment 31
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR LIAISON OFFICERS AT MAJCOMS
A31.1. The following is an example of the information provided within a memorandum of
agreement between the Active and Reserve Component on how an LNO fits into the organization
and the roles and responsibilities of the participating parties:
1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this agreement is to establish a basic working relationship
between AFRC/(Appropriate AFRC Organization here) personnel and (Other
MAJCOM/Appropriate MAJCOM Organization here). This Memorandum of Agreement
provides guidance and documentation of both parties agreement to roles and responsibilities.
Actions and agreements herein apply only to the participating parties and are not intended to
supersede existing regulations or agreements. Use of AGRs under this agreement is in
compliance with 10 USC §12310.
2. AUTHORITY: AFI 36-2110, Assignments, and other directives, as required.
3. SCOPE: This agreement addresses (number) positions at (list office(s) where AFRC
members will serve). These AFRC members will perform primary duties of: (Short description
of each type of position along with a statement about how the position(s) benefits AFRC such
as: "Incumbent will provide expertise in Reserve capabilities and facilitate effective Reserve
force employment decisions.)
4. CHAIN OF COMMAND AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES
a. The AFRC/(Appropriate AFRC Organization here), will retain administrative control over
AFRC/(Appropriate AFRC Organization) personnel working within (Other
MAJCOM/Appropriate MAJCOM Organization here). In this case administrative control refers
to administration and support, control of AFRC provided resources and equipment, personnel
management, readiness, mobilization, demobilization, discipline, and other administrative
matters pertaining to the management of these positions.
b. (Other MAJCOM/Appropriate MAJCOM Organization here) will exercise day-to-day
operational direction and authority over the detailed individuals and, usually, local direction and
control of activities necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned. In other words, (Other
MAJCOM/Appropriate MAJCOM Organization here) will provide day-to-day oversight of
activities to the incumbents. (Other MAJCOM/Appropriate MAJCOM Organization here)
agrees to provide appropriate workspace, computer, network access, and access to other office
equipment and supplies.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (Note 1)
a. The (identify how many positions are part of this agreement) funded Active Guard and
Reserve (AGR) authorizations/positions supporting this initiative will be retained in
AFRC/(Appropriate AFRC Organization here). The incumbent(s) will be assigned to
AFRC/(Appropriate AFRC Organization here) and attached to (Other MAJCOM/Appropriate
528 AFI36-2110 5 OCTOBER 2018
MAJCOM Organization here). (Identify where these individuals will be seated on a daily basis
and who these individuals are by name). (AFRC Organization) reserves the right, as owners of
the authorizations, to reassign the incumbents as needed.
b. TDY funding for the incumbent will be provided by the organization for which the TDY is
requested and supports.
c. (In this section provide details on who will rate each individual to include his or her senior
raters, raters and senior raters will be within the AFRC chain of command.).
6. UCMJ authority will be concurrent, (state appropriate organization within AFRC or Other
MAJCOM) will have primary responsibility and consult with the (the organization not primary)
commander when contemplating UCMJ action.
7. PERIODIC REVIEW BY DESIGNATED OFFICIALS: AFRC/(AFRC Organization) and
(Other MAJCOM/Appropriate MAJCOM Organization here) will provide periodic progress
reviews of the activities associated with this Memorandum of Agreement and shall conduct a
comprehensive review at the six-month point to determine status pursuant to this Memorandum
of Agreement.
Signature block for Director of AFRC Signature block for Director of Other
Organization maintaining ADCON MAJCOM Organization
Note 1: If deemed appropriate by both organizations, the rating chain may also follow guidance
provided in AFI 36-2406, Officer/Enlisted Evaluation Systems, regarding different AF
components.
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Attachment 32
GEOGRAPHICALLY SEPARATED LIAISON OFFICERS (GSLNOS)
A32.1. Geographically Separated Liaison Officers will fall into an operating location structure as
outlined within this attachment
A32.2. Responsibility by organization is identified below.
A32.3. Create a checklist for in-processing Geographically Separated liaison Officers.
A32.3.1. AFRC: Develop Memorandum of Agreement to reflect the agreement between the
two organizations.
A32.3.2. Servicing Manpower and Personnel Flight will manually input the AFRC rater ID
into Military Personnel Data System.
A32.4. Create Operating Location codes: The Operating Location will be based on where the
Liaison Officer is physically located. For example if AFRC/A3 wants to have an Liaison Officer
at AMC/A3, then the Operating Location will be at AMC.
A32.5. The Operating Location and the PAS Code are linked. PAS Code is 8 digits: First two
digits ID the base/servicing Manpower and Personnel Flight. Second two digits ID the MAJCOM.
Last four digits ID the unit. Operating Location is required because the individual should be linked
back to AFRC.
A32.6. Liaison Officers’ raters will be at AFRC. The servicing Manpower and Personnel Flight
will be at the location where the Liaison Officer is physically located.
A32.7. Senior rater will be the first General Officer in the AFRC chain of command. This
automatically updates based on PAS code, so would need to be manually updated to reflect,
especially in Air Force Promotions System if the person is eligible for promotion. Use
Memorandum of Agreement to document this. AFRC Rater is manually input into Military
Personnel Data System when Liaison Officers in-processes to organization. Military Personnel
Data System automatically updates based on PAS code. If deemed appropriate by both
organizations, the rating chain may also follow guidance provided in AFI 36-2406 regarding
different AF components. Geographically separated Liaison Officers are AGRs and therefore
checklist applicable to AGRs only.
Table A32.1. Determine status of Full-Time Support positions as identified by Law or
Policy
Air Force Reserve Command
Active Component Unit
Create Operating Location
Is the Rater
Build Memorandum of Agreement(s)
Is the servicing Manpower and Personnel Flight
Manually inputs AFRC rater into Military
Personnel Data System at in-processing
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Attachment 33
DETERMINE STATUS OF FULL-TIME SUPPORT POSITIONS
A33.1. Table A33.1 is used to assist in the determination of Full-Time Support positions as
identified by Law or Policy
Table A33.1. Full-Time Support position determination flowchart
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Attachment 34
FULL-TIME SUPPORT DECISION TREE
A34.1. Utilizing a status other than directed by law or policy (see Attachment 33) requires
approval of AFRC/CC or AF/RE through the Corporate Structure process. The requestor shall
prepare a business case analysis to justify exceptions, reference paragraph 12.5.1. The Full-Time
Support decision tree below is used to assist in preparing the business case analysis.
Table A34.1. Full-Time Support Decision Tree