BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

BY ORDER OF THE

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

INSTRUCTION 36-3012

6 APRIL 2023

Incorporating Change 1, 24 October 2023

Certified Current 24 October 2023

Personnel

MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and 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: HQ USAF/A1P Certified by: SAF/MR

Supersedes: AFI36-3012, 23 August 2019 Pages: 99

This instruction is re-designated as a Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) and

implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-26, Total Force

Development and Management, and AFPD 36-30, Military Entitlements. It provides guidance and

procedures to ensure the Department of the Air Force (DAF) has the necessary mix of quality

benefits and entitlements to recruit and retain high-quality people to meet DAF requirements. This

publication applies to DAF civilian employees and all uniformed members of the Regular Air

Force (RegAF), United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve (AFR), and Air National

Guard (ANG) and dependents except where noted otherwise. Chapter 7 applies to all officers and

enlisted personnel on extended active duty but does not apply to members of the AFR or ANG

even when brought on active duty to fill a specific AFR or ANG manpower authorization at a

predetermined location for a specified period of time (with the exception of paragraph 7.3.9.,

Secretarial Housing Allowance Waivers). In collaboration with the Chief of the Air Force Reserve

(AF/RE), the Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), and the Deputy Chief of Space

Operations for Human Capital (SF/S1), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and

Services (AF/A1) develops personnel policy for military entitlements. This publication may be

supplemented at any level; all Major Command/Field Command (MAJCOM/FLDCOM) level

supplements must be approved by the Human Resources Management Strategic Board, which

manages total force integration for the Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF), Manpower and Reserve

Affairs, prior to certification and approval. Refer recommended changes and questions about this

publication to the office of primary responsibility (OPR) using the DAF Form 847,

Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the

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appropriate  functional  chain  of  command.  The  authorities  to  waive  wing/delta/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 Department Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) 90-161, Publishing 
Processes and Procedures, Table A10.1 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 requestor’s commander for non-tiered compliance 
items. Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to 
Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, 
and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located 
in the Air Force Records Information Management System. This instruction requires the collection 
and or maintenance of information protected by 5 United States Code (USC) Section (§) 552a, 
Records maintained on individuals (Privacy Act of 1974) authorized by 10 U.S.C. 9013, Secretary 
of the Air Force and E.O. 9397 (SSN) as amended. The applicable system of records notices 
(SORN)  F036  AFPC  C,  Military  Personnel  Records  Systems;  F036  AFPC  J,  Promotions 
Document and Records Tracking System; F036 AFPC K, Enlisted Promotion Testing Record; 
F033 AFB, Privacy Act Request File; F036 AFPC Q, Personnel Data Systems (PDS); T7333, 
Travel  Payment  System;  and  F023  AF  IL  C,  Personal  Clothing  and  Equipment  Record  are 
available at: 
https://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNsIndex/DOD-Component-Notices/ 
SUMMARY OF CHANGES 
This document has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. This interim 
change revises DAFI 36-3012, Military Entitlements, by (1) clarifying and updating the Strategic 
level roles and responsibilities for United States Space Force (USSF), (2) updating the Special 
Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) roles and responsibilities and board membership for USAF and 
USSF, (3) adding USSF to Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) roles and responsibilities, (4) updating 
continuation pay roles and responsibilities for AFPC Commander, (5) updating clothing allowance 
and roles and responsibilities to reflect USSF, (6) updating Transitional Compensation (TC) for 
Abused  Dependents  Roles  and  Responsibilities,  Exceptional  Eligibility  and  adding  USSF 
references to Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents, (7) updating SDAP guidance 
and procedure to reflect USSF, (8) updating Table 3.1. Conditions affecting eligibility for SDAP, 
(9) updating Air Reserve Component (ARC) incentive pay program, (10) updating administrative 
fixes to align with updated publishing guidance.  A margin bar (|) indicates newly revised material. 
 
Chapter 1—OVERVIEW    5 
1.1.  Overview. .................................................................................................................   5 
Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES    6 
2.1.  Strategic Level Roles and Responsibilities. .............................................................   6 
2.2.  Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) Roles and Responsibilities.........................   7 
2.3.  Assignment Incentive Pay Roles and Responsibilities. ...........................................   11 
2.4.  Continuation Pay Roles and Responsibilities. .........................................................   12 

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5.  AFR Incentive Program Roles and Responsibilities. ...............................................   13 
6.  ANG Incentive Program Roles and Responsibilities. ..............................................   14 
7.  Air Force and Space Force Clothing Allowance Roles and Responsibilities. .........   16 
8.  Family Member Travel Roles and Responsibilities. ................................................   16 
9.  Transitional Compensation (TC) for Abused Dependents Roles and 
Responsibilities. .......................................................................................................   19 
Chapter 3—ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE PAY AND SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT 
PAY (SDAP)    21 
1.  SDAP. ......................................................................................................................   21 
2.  SDAP Guidance and Procedures. ............................................................................   22 
Table  3.1.  Conditions Affecting Eligibility for SDAP (applies to all service components). ....   23 
3.  Assignment Incentive Pay........................................................................................   25 
Chapter 4—CONTINUATION PAY    30 
1.  Continuation Pay. .....................................................................................................   30 
2.  Program. ...................................................................................................................   30 
3.  Policy. ......................................................................................................................   30 
Chapter 5—AIR RESERVE COMPONENT (ARC) INCENTIVE PROGRAM    32 
1.  ARC Incentive Program. ..........................................................................................   32 
2.  AFR Incentive Program. ..........................................................................................   32 
3.  Obligation, Participation, and Agreement. (T-2) .....................................................   32 
4.  Enlisted Incentive Types and Eligibility Criteria. (T-2) ..........................................   33 
5.  Officer Accession Incentive. (T-2) ..........................................................................   36 
6.  Officer Affiliation Incentive. (T-2) ..........................................................................   36 
7.  Processing Incentive Applications. (T-2) ................................................................   37 
8.  Processing Incentive Payments. (T-2) .....................................................................   37 
9.  Bonus Incentive Continuation Request. (T-2) .........................................................   37 
10.  No availability. (T-2) ...............................................................................................   38 
11.  Withholding Incentives. ...........................................................................................   38 
12.  Incentive Recoupment. ............................................................................................   39 
13.  Incentive Terminations. (T-2) ..................................................................................   39 
14.  Incentive Reinstatement. (T-2) ................................................................................   40 
15.  ANG Incentive Program Overview. ........................................................................   40 
16.  Incentive Program Guidance....................................................................................   40 

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5.17.  Incentive Program Exceptions to Policy. .................................................................   41 
5.18.  ANG Incentives and Program Administration. ........................................................   41 
5.19.  ANG Termination and Recoupment. .......................................................................   42 
Chapter 6—CLOTHING ALLOWANCES FOR AIR FORCE AND SPACE FORCE 
PERSONNEL    46 
6.1.  Clothing Allowances for Air Force and Space Force Personnel. ............................   46 
6.2.  Principles and Special Considerations of Clothing Allowance Programs. ..............   46 
6.3.  Military Clothing Allowance Program. ...................................................................   47 
6.4.  Civilian Clothing Allowance (CCA) Program. ........................................................   52 
Chapter 7—FAMILY MEMBER TRAVEL    56 
7.1.  Family Member Travel. ...........................................................................................   56 
7.2.  Waivers and Recommended Changes. .....................................................................   56 
7.3.  Family Member Travel Program Elements. .............................................................   56 
Chapter 8—TRANSITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR ABUSED DEPENDENTS    64 
8.1.  Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents. ..............................................   64 
8.2.  Applicability and Scope. ..........................................................................................   64 
8.3.  Exceptional Eligibility. ............................................................................................   64 
8.4.  Policy. ......................................................................................................................   65 
8.5.  Procedures:...............................................................................................................   65 
8.6.  Non-Payment. ..........................................................................................................   68 
8.7.  Application Procedures. ...........................................................................................   68 
Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION    70 
Attachment 2—REGAF CLOTHING ALLOWANCE    82 
Attachment 3—AIR NATIONAL GUARD AND USAF RESERVE CLOTHING 
ALLOWANCE    91 
 

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Chapter 1

OVERVIEW

1.1. Overview. This publication is a one-stop shop for guidance to members and dependents on

certain military entitlements. It is divided into eight chapters.

1.1.1. Chapter 2 provides the roles and responsibilities.

1.1.2. Chapter 3 , Assignment Incentive Pay and Special Duty Assignment Pay, provides

guidance to Airmen and Guardians who qualify for a monetary incentive award as

compensation for assignment to duties designated as extremely difficult or involving an

unusual degree of military skill.

1.1.3. Chapter 4 , Continuation Pay, provides policy for Continuation Pay eligibility.

1.1.4. Chapter 5 , Air Reserve Component (ARC) Incentive Program, provides guidance and

establishes procedures for the AFR and ANG component incentive programs. The AFR is

authorized to utilize incentive programs to attract and retain quality Airmen. The ANG

Incentive Program is designed to attract and retain members into critical skills to meet mission

manning requirements.

1.1.5. Chapter 6 , Clothing Allowance for Air Force Personnel, provides guidance on

military and civilian clothing allowances (CCA).

1.1.6. Chapter 7 , Family Member Travel, provides policy and procedures for members and

their families when required to travel for military service.

1.1.7. Chapter 8 , Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents, provides policy and

procedures for dependents to apply for monthly transitional compensation payments and other

benefits when separated for dependent abuse.

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Chapter 2

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. Strategic Level Roles and Responsibilities.

2.1.1. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (SAF/MR) will:

2.1.1.1. Approve assignment incentive pay policies and procedures that are designed to

retain currently assigned personnel and quickly fill personnel shortfalls in designated

difficult-to-fill assignments or locations.

2.1.1.2. When implementing or extending any assignment incentive pay, approve

strategies to lessen critical manning and assignment-based personnel shortfalls to limit the

prolonged use of assignment incentive pay.

2.1.1.3. Determine and publish the parameters of continuation pay to include, but not

limited to changing individual parameters or creating combinations (i.e., timing, multiplier,

and obligation) to achieve retention requirements.

2.1.1.4. When necessary, identify multiple options of parameter combinations and or

redefine the population groups to which they apply to affect retention across the force.

2.1.1.5. Review and make a recommendation for SecAF decision regarding Transitional

Compensation Exceptional Eligibility packages.

2.1.2. Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1).

2.1.2.1. Recommend changes to continuation pay for certain populations to SAF/MR.

2.1.2.2. Responsible for administering and managing the civilian, initial issue, partial

initial issue, and supplemental clothing allowance programs for Air Force and Space Force

military members by developing and disseminating policy, plans, and program guidance.

Approval authority for the quantity and kind of clothing to be furnished annually to enlisted

members and the amount of cash allowances that may otherwise be payable (DoDI

1338.18, Armed Force Clothing Monetary Allowance Procedures).

2.1.2.3. Approve annual SDAP communities and levels.

2.1.2.4. Coordinate on Transitional Compensation Exceptional Eligibility packages for

SecAF decision.

2.1.2.5. Chief of Human Capital Officer (CHCO/S1) is equivalent office to AF/A1 and

responsible for those items identified in paragraphs 2.1.2.1 through 2.1.2.4 for USSF.

2.1.3. Military Force Management Policy (AF/A1P).

2.1.3.1. Ensure all assignment incentive pay payments are consistent and comply with 37

USC § 352, Assignment Pay or Special Duty Pay.

2.1.3.2. Inform Air Force Personnel Center Assignments and Air Expeditionary Force

Program Division (AFPC/DP3A), National Guard Bureau, Force Management Programs

Branch (NGB/A1PP), Chief, Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) of continued assignment

incentive pay authorization or termination at least 90 calendar days prior to implementation

date, whenever possible.

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2.1.3.3. Coordinate assignment incentive pay packages with appropriate stakeholders and

functional community for SecAF approval.

2.1.3.4. Submit annual update to Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military

Personnel Policy (DASD (MPP)) of each assignment incentive pay program, per guidelines

in DoDI 1340.26, Assignment and Special Duty Pays, paragraph 3.4, no later than 15

January of each year.

2.1.3.5. Staff Fiscal Year (FY) budget to Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for

Financial Management Budget Operations and Personnel (SAF/FMBOP).

2.1.3.6. Coordinates on Transitional Compensation Exceptional Eligibility packages for

SecAF decision.

2.2. Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) Roles and Responsibilities.

2.2.1. Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) will oversee annual audit to validate proper SDAP

payments and provide results to Headquarters Air Force Military Compensation Policy

Division (AF/A1PA) and Headquarters Space Force Military Compensation and Benefits

Policy (S1PA).

2.2.2. AFPC, Airman Support Branch (AFPC/DP3SA).

2.2.2.1. Publish SDAP personnel services delivery guide and table to myFSS website

https://myfss.us.af.mil as necessary to reflect updated changes.

2.2.2.2. Submit system change requests to meet the new designation demands and ensure

the information needed for PDS updates is current and compatible with the Defense Joint

Military Pay System.

2.2.3. AFPC, Military Sustainment Operation Section (AFPC/DPSSM).

2.2.3.1. Execute procedural guidance and validate the qualification of personnel for

SDAP.

2.2.3.2. Review and process Case Management System (CMS) cases.

2.2.4. AFPC, Benefits and Entitlement Section (AFPC/DPSTSB).

2.2.4.1. Review and process CMS cases submitted by base-level.

2.2.4.2. Process system rejects from the unit using DAF Form 2096, Classification/On-

the-Job Training Action, and pertinent source documents.

2.2.5. Headquarters Air Force Military Compensation Policy Division (AF/A1PA).

2.2.5.1. Project and submit FY budget to SAF/FMBOP.

2.2.5.2. Track SDAP-related expenses.

2.2.5.3. Submit an annual update to DASD (MPP) of SDAP, per guidelines in DoDI

1340.26, paragraph 3.4, no later than 15 January of each year.

2.2.5.4. Solicit SDAP points of contact from Regular Air Force (RegAF) and ARC for

recertification of duties.

2.2.5.5. Recertify previously approved SDAP duties.

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2.2.5.6. Conduct annual reviews of all SDAP designated duties.

2.2.5.7. Oversee and solicit members for the SDAP review board consisting of one general

officer, two MAJCOM command chiefs, and at least three career field managers.

2.2.5.7.1. The review board will also have at least one representative each from the

AFR and ANG. AF/A1P will designate review board president. (T-1)

2.2.5.7.2. AF/A1 approves/disapproves board requests for designating an Air Force

SDAP duty.

2.2.5.8. Solicit input of any changes to SDAP policy and eligibility with ARC personnel

and assignment policy branches (NGB/A1PP and AF/REP).

2.2.5.9. SF/S1P is the equivalent organization that executes USSF SDAP policy functions

identified in identified in paragraphs 2.2.5.1 - 3, 5, and 6.

2.2.5.9.1. SF/S1 approves/disapproves board requests for designating an USSF SDAP

duty.

2.2.5.9.2. Oversee and solicit members for the SDAP review board consisting of at

least two (FLDCOM) command chiefs, three career field managers, one special duty

representative, additional members and a board president as designated by SF/S1P.

2.2.6. Unit Commanders/Directors (RegAF and USSF).

2.2.6.1. Identify members who are qualified and eligible for special duty assignment pay

as designated by the table posted on myFSS, and initiate source documents to begin special

duty assignment pay. Unit commanders or next military member in chain of command on

G-Series orders may delegate this authority in writing to an officer on G-Series orders.

2.2.6.2. Certify eligibility of SDAP on the monthly Military Personnel Data System

(MilPDS)-generated SDAP roster.

2.2.6.3. Council members on changes in SDAP ratings, terminations, and initiate and

certify these changes.

2.2.6.4. Submit DAF Form 2096 for actions affecting an Airman or Guardian's SDAP.

2.2.6.5. Direct Commander’s Support Staff (CSS) to serve as the unit point of contact for

SDAP, monitor the myFSS SDAP home page and the SDAP Personnel Service Delivery

Guide (PSDG) to be apprised of the current SDAP table and prepared to serve those in the

unit impacted by the SDAP program.

2.2.6.6. Ensure unit CSS responds to CMS case requests from the FSS/MPF within 5

calendar days.

2.2.7. Military Personnel Flights (MPF) (RegAF and USSF).

2.2.7.1. Using source documents, update all SDAP requests into MilPDS within 90 days

of the effective date. Submit any request with an effective date backdated into a previous

FY to AFPC via the CMS.

2.2.7.2. Refer to the myFSS website https://myfss.us.af.mil for the current designated

SDAP duties and pay ratings.

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2.2.7.3. For units with no CSS, produce the monthly MilPDS-generated SDAP roster, send

it to unit commanders for certification, and make any changes required.

2.2.7.4. Report any transaction code errors or MilPDS problems that interfere with

updating special duty assignment pay status or paying individuals to AFPC/DP1SSB.

2.2.7.5. Resolve differences between the installation level, Headquarters Air Force (HAF),

and Defense Joint Military Pay System data files using the Defense Joint Military Pay

System data reconciliation.

2.2.7.6. Announce the date when SDAP decreases or terminates, at a minimum of 60 days

in advance. Table 3.1 lists the conditions affecting SDAP eligibility. SDAP terminates at

the time periods listed in Table 3.1 unless the commander/director designates an earlier

date.

2.2.8. AFR Personnel Policy (AF/REP).

2.2.8.1. Provide AF/A1PA with impact analysis of and recommended changes to SDAP.

2.2.8.2. Coordinate any changes or proposed changes to SDAP rates with specific AFR

Career Field Managers.

2.2.8.3. Provide voting member to all AF/A1PA and SF/S1P-directed SDAP review

boards.

2.2.8.4. Provide AFR military personnel sections with any required SDAP guidance.

2.2.9. Military Units (AFR).

2.2.9.1. AFR units establish a manual file system and maintain a copy of all SDAP actions

to include copies of initiated DAF Forms 2096. Computer programs (e.g., spreadsheets)

are encouraged to assist in program management.

2.2.9.2. At present, MilPDS does not support the SDAP program for the Reserve. In lieu

of the monthly SDAP roster produced by MilPDS, military personnel sections initiate a

similar product requiring commander certification. It is the unit’s responsibility to work

closely with the military personnel section to ensure accuracy and program compliance.

2.2.9.3. When a Reserve Personnel Appropriation or Military Personnel Appropriation

order is initiated, or upon completion of unit training assemblies (UTA) (or other duty

involving inactive duty training (IDT) where orders are not initiated), units initiate a

military pay order or DAF Form 2096 identifying all SDAP participants. Forward the

military pay record to the servicing Reserve pay office for completion of payment. (T-1)

2.2.10. MPF, Force Management (AFR Unit Program).

2.2.10.1. Closely monitor eligibility and SDAP effective dates (Table 3.1) and associated

Reserve guidance. After review and certification, forward a copy of the DAF Form 2096

to the Reserve pay office. (T-1)

2.2.10.2. Establish a manual system to identify program participants. In lieu of the

monthly SDAP certification roster produced by MilPDS, MPFs are expected to initiate

other products necessary to ensure program compliance. Computer programs (i.e.,

spreadsheets) are encouraged to assist in program management. MPFs work closely with

all units to ensure accurate and up-to-date information. (T-1)

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2.2.10.3. Ensure availability of up-to-date program guidance and resolve any SDAP

discrepancies between the unit and Reserve pay office. (T-1)

2.2.11. Headquarters Readiness Integration Organization Detachment Commander (RIO

Det/CC), Individual Mobilized Augmentee (IMA) Program.

2.2.11.1. Identify members who are qualified and eligible for SDAP. Complete the DAF

Form 2096 to start, stop, or change the pay. The RIO Det/CC may not delegate this

authority. (T-1)

2.2.11.2. Certify eligibility for members on the monthly SDAP roster and return the roster

to HQ Individual Reserve Readiness & Integration Organization (HQ RIO) noting

additions, deletions, or errors. A new DAF Form 2096 is initiated for each SDAP change.

(T-1)

2.2.11.3. Counsel IMAs on SDAP rate changes to include terminations. Initiate and certify

these changes via DAF Form 2096. (T-1)

2.2.12. National Guard Bureau, Force Management Programs Branch (NGB/A1PP).

2.2.12.1. Provide AF/A1PA with impact analysis of, and recommended changes to SDAP.

(T-1)

2.2.12.2. Coordinate any changes or proposed changes to SDAP rates with specific ANG

Career Field Managers. (T-1)

2.2.12.3. Provide voting member to all AF/A1PA directed SDAP review boards. (T-1)

2.2.12.4. Provide ANG MPFs with any required SDAP guidance.

2.2.13. Military Units (ANG).

2.2.13.1. In collaboration with the MPF, establish a manual file system and maintain a

copy of all SDAP actions to include copies of initiated DAF Forms 2096. Computer

programs (i.e., spreadsheets) are encouraged to assist in program management.

2.2.13.2. It is the unit’s responsibility to work closely with the MPF to ensure accuracy

and program compliance. When Reserve Personnel Appropriation or Military Personnel

Appropriation orders are initiated, or upon completion of a regularly scheduled drill (RSD)

(or other duty involving IDT where orders are not initiated), units initiate a military pay

order or DAF Form 2096 identifying all SDAP participants. Forward the military pay

record to the servicing finance office for completion of payment. Note: At present, MilPDS

does not support the SDAP program for the ANG. In lieu of the monthly SDAP roster

produced by MilPDS, MPFs initiate a similar product requiring commander certification.

2.2.14. Military Personnel Section (ANG).

2.2.14.1. Closely monitor eligibility and SDAP effective dates. Reference the SDAP tables

located on the myFSS website at https://myfss.us.af.mil for the most up-to-date

information.

2.2.14.2. After review and certification, forward a copy of the DAF Forms 2096 to the

local finance office.

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2.2.14.3. Establish a manual system to identify program participants. In lieu of the

monthly SDAP certification roster produced by MilPDS, MPFs are expected to initiate

other products necessary to ensure program compliance. Computer programs (i.e.,

spreadsheets) are encouraged to assist in program management. MPFs work closely with

all units to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.

2.2.14.4. Ensure availability of up-to-date program guidance and resolve any SDAP

discrepancies between the member, unit commander, and local finance office.

2.3. Assignment Incentive Pay Roles and Responsibilities.

2.3.1. MAJCOM/A1 and FLDCOM/S1.

2.3.1.1. Review, advise, and process assignment incentive pay requests received from

units for MAJCOM/FLDCOM CC/CV recommendation of approval. Return disapproved

requests to the originating unit. Forward recommendations of approval to AF/A1P or

SF/S1P for staffing and SecAF determination.

2.3.1.2. Provide oversight and management of MAJCOM/FLDCOM-specific assignment

incentive pay programs.

2.3.1.3. Assist the unit with approved assignment incentive pay implementation and

provide program oversight.

2.3.1.4. Provide AF/A1PA or SF/S1PA for USSF, a monthly report of the number of

members receiving assignment incentive pay, recouped assignment incentive pays, and

increases of assignment incentive pay by grade, Air Force or Space Force specialty code,

and the total amount of assignment incentive pay payment.

2.3.1.5. Provide AF/A1PA or SF/S1PA for USSF, information for the assignment

incentive pay annual report. Guidelines can be found in DoDI 1340.26.

2.3.2. MAJCOM/FLDCOM CC/CV:

2.3.2.1. Review assignment incentive requests for recommendation to AF/A1P or SF/S1P.

2.3.2.2. Provide coordination on functional assignment incentive pay requests.

2.3.2.3. Develop assignment incentive pay policies and procedures that are designed to

retain currently assigned personnel and quickly fill personnel shortfalls in designated

difficult-to-fill assignments or locations.

2.3.3. AFPC.

2.3.3.1. In coordination with affected MAJCOM/FLDCOMs and Defense Finance and

Accounting Services (DFAS), develop and announce procedures and implementation

guidance for assignment incentive pay programs.

2.3.3.2. Assist the CSS, DFAS, and MAJCOM/FLDCOM with assignment incentive pay

procedures and issues, as needed.

2.3.4. Unit Commander/Director.

2.3.4.1. Identify and verify the eligibility of Airmen and Guardians for assignment

incentive pay and provide program oversight.

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2.3.4.2. Identify, verify, and counsel eligible Airmen and Guardians on the assignment

incentive pay program.

2.3.4.3. Ensure timely action to start, recoup, increase, or terminate assignment incentive

pay for eligible Airmen and Guardians.

2.3.4.4. Assist and counsel Airmen and Guardians on assignment incentive pay as needed.

2.3.5. Unit Commander’s/Director’s Support Staff.

2.3.5.1. Verify Airmen and Guardian eligibility.

2.3.5.2. Initiate the assignment incentive pay start, recoup, increase, or termination request

using the CMS.

2.3.5.3. Upon initial eligibility/award of assignment incentive pay, update Assignment

Availability Code to AP.

2.3.5.4. Provide MAJCOM/ FLDCOM/higher headquarters a monthly report of the

number of Airmen and Guardians receiving assignment incentive pay and/or recouped

assignment incentive pay actions by grade, Air Force specialty code (AFSC) or Space

Force specialty code (SFSC), the total amount of assignment incentive payments and other

requested program data on a monthly basis for reporting purposes.

2.4. Continuation Pay Roles and Responsibilities.

2.4.1. Director of the ANG.

2.4.1.1. Recommend changes in any of the three parameters for certain populations within

the ANG to SAF/MR.

2.4.1.2. Supplement this guidance as necessary to administer continuation pay in the ANG

and coordinate the proposed supplement with SAF/MR.

2.4.1.3. Provide oversight and guidance on the execution of continuation pay to Airmen

and Guardians affiliated with the respective command.

2.4.1.4. Initiate system change requests for personnel data systems.

2.4.1.5. Publish continuation pay parameters to myFSS as necessary to reflect updates or

changes with the ANG.

2.4.2. Chief of the Air Force Reserve (AF/RE).

2.4.2.1. Recommend changes in any of the three parameters for certain populations within

the RES to SAF/MR.

2.4.2.2. Supplement this guidance as necessary to administer continuation pay in the RES

and coordinates the proposed supplement with SAF/MR.

2.4.2.3. Provide oversight and guidance on the execution of continuation pay to Airmen

and Guardians affiliated with the respective command.

2.4.2.4. Initiate system change requests for personnel data systems.

2.4.2.5. Publish continuation pay parameters to my Force Support (myFSS) as necessary

to reflect updates or changes with the RES.

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2.4.3. AFPC Commander (AFPC/CC).

2.4.3.1. Provide oversight and guidance on the execution of continuation pay to

commanders.

2.4.3.2. Initiate system change requests for personnel data systems.

2.4.3.3. Publish continuation pay parameters to myFSS as necessary to reflect updates or

changes.

2.4.3.4. Notify Airmen and Guardians of their eligibility for continuation pay at least 60

days prior to the member’s 12-year pay date.

2.4.3.5. Review and process myFSS cases submitted by members who are approved for

continuation pay.

2.4.4. Unit Commander (or Director).

2.4.4.1. Provide quality indicator reviews when a member is eligible for continuation pay.

2.4.4.2. Disapprove requests for service obligation/reenlistment or extension of enlistment

when retention is not appropriate.

2.4.4.3. Notify AFPC/DP1SSB, NGB/A1, or AFRC/A1, as appropriate, of quality review

outcomes.

2.4.4.4. Approve continuation pay when members meet eligibility requirements and can

fulfill the required service obligations.

2.4.5. Members.

2.4.5.1. Accept or decline continuation pay when offered.

2.4.5.2. Accept service obligation and obtain service retainability, if applicable, upon

accepting continuation pay.

2.5. AFR Incentive Program Roles and Responsibilities. This section assigns responsibilities

for the AFR Incentive Program.

2.5.1. Chief of AFR (AF/RE) is the functional authority and is responsible for policy oversight

and advisory services related to the AFR Incentive Program.

2.5.2. AF/REP develops personnel policy for Incentive Program policy.

2.5.3. Air Force Reserve Command, Force Management Branch (AFRC/A1KK).

2.5.3.1. Prepare and distribute a consolidated incentive-eligible list reflecting all

authorized incentive AFSCs. This list is effective for the periods of 1 October through 30

September of each FY. AF/RE is the final approval authority for the list. Note: AFR

Recruiting Service is authorized to use a 15 day overlap period, beginning the date the new

incentive listing is approved. This extension applies to members who meet non-prior

service, prior service, and affiliation incentive eligibility requirements and does not apply

to reenlistment or retraining members.

2.5.3.2. Coordinate with AF/REP, AFR Command Directorates, Numbered Air Forces,

and Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) to develop the incentive eligible AFSC list.

2.5.3.3. Establish incentive programs offered, criteria and payment amounts.

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2.5.3.4. Monitor the AFR Incentive Program and assess effectiveness, participation, and

budgetary requirements.

2.5.3.5. Manage and establish guidelines for the administration of the AFR incentive

programs.

2.5.3.6. Coordinate with Air Force Reserve Command, Financial Management

(AFRC/FM) on funding requirements and execution data.

2.5.3.7. Provide resources, training, policy, and guidance on AFR incentive programs.

2.5.3.8. Obtain annual retention and attrition goals to meet congressionally programmed

AFR end strength from AF/REP.

2.5.3.9. Is the waiver authority for the AFR incentive program and its requirements.

Waivers will be submitted in writing to ARPC/DPAT for consideration unless otherwise

specified in this instruction.

2.5.4. ARPC.

2.5.4.1. Process all AFR incentive applications.

2.5.4.2. Serve as the approval authority for all incentive eligibility.

2.5.4.3. Function as the OPR for executing the AFR Incentive Program and provides

procedural guidance to the field.

2.5.4.4. Process incentive payments for individual reservists.

2.5.5. Wing, Independent Group, and HQ RIO Commander. Disseminates incentive eligible

AFSC list (with the assistance of the MPF and recruiting functions) within their servicing

jurisdiction, to include geographically separated units).

2.5.6. ARPC/HQ RIO/Wing Career Assistance Advisors.

2.5.6.1. Notify members if they are within the six-month window of their expiration term

of service (ETS) and otherwise eligible to receive an incentive.

2.5.6.2. Process incentive applications and requests for continuation, periods of no

availability, withholding, termination, reinstatement, and recoupment; forward to ARPC

for final processing. Guidance can be found in the Personnel Delivery Services Guide.

2.5.6.3. Maintain incentive folders. Additional guidance can be found on myFSS

https://myfss.us.af.mil.

2.5.6.4. Process incentive payments and submit to reserve payroll office. Additional

guidance can be found on myFSS.

2.6. ANG Incentive Program Roles and Responsibilities.

2.6.1. ANG Retention Operations (NGB/A1YR) determines the National Incentive AFSC List

for the ANG Incentive Program.

2.6.2. Recruiting and Retention Superintendent (RRS).

2.6.2.1. Provide incentive program oversight and supervision.

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2.6.2.2. Ensure applicable NGB guidance and publications are distributed to state/wing

leadership and local Recruiting and Retention personnel.

2.6.2.3. Execute a state incentive AFSC letter.

2.6.2.4. Provide operational support to the Retention function as needed.

2.6.2.5. Act as point of contact for all incentive program exceptions to policy for the state.

2.6.3. Retention office manager (ROM) or recruiting and retention non-commissioned officer

(RRNCO).

2.6.3.1. Ensure appropriate enlistment, reenlistment and appointment documents are

accomplished for each applicant or member prior to initiating an incentive agreement.

Note: Enlisted members who extend are not authorized an incentive qualification; they

must reenlist.

2.6.3.2. Ensure members who become eligible for any of the incentive programs are

properly counseled regarding payment dates, amounts, requirements for maintaining

eligibility and procedures for termination and/or recoupment of incentives.

2.6.3.3. Execute the appropriate incentive written agreement on the date of enlistment

(DOE), reenlistment or appointment utilizing ANG Retention guidance located on myFSS.

2.6.3.4. Suspend payments for members being processed for unsatisfactory participation.

Prepare NGB Form 38-4, Incentive Payment Authorization for deferral or denial of

payment action. Ensure the member’s commander annotates the NGB Form 38-4 and

includes cause for termination or deferment, effective date, and any other pertinent

information. Suspend payments for members being processed for possible unsatisfactory

participation until a final determination of unsatisfactory participation is concluded by the

member’s commander. Additional information can be found in the ANG Retention

guidance located on myFSS.

2.6.3.5. Not less than 60 days prior to any anniversary date, the ROM will forward an

NGB Form 38-4 to the member’s immediate commander for authorization to pay the

installment. No later than 30 days before the payment date, the commander will approve

or deny payment and return the annotated form to the ROM. If approved, the ROM will

forward the form to the base finance office for payment.

2.6.3.6. Ensure substantiating documentation is annotated and maintained in the member’s

incentive case file for payments processed later than 60 days.

2.6.3.7. Update Air Force Recruiting Information Support System – Total Force (AFRISS-

TF) with the projected payment date as annotated on the NGB Form 38-4 by the finance

office and file the completed NGB Form 38-4 in the member’s incentive case file once the

finance office completes the payment certification.

2.6.3.8. Payment Notification Letter

2.6.3.8.1. Generate payment notification letter.

2.6.3.8.2. File a copy of the notification letter in the Airman or Guardian’s Incentive

Case File.

2.6.3.8.3. Mail the payment notification letter to the member.

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2.6.3.9. Terminate incentives at the end of the contract period or when otherwise required,

according to Department of Defense (DoD) 7000.14-R, Financial Management Regulation

(FMR), Volume 7, Part A, and applicable FY Incentives Operational Guidance. When a

member’s incentive is terminated for any reason, including completion of service

obligation, the ROM/RRNCO will retain the member's case file using the applicable

records disposition schedule.

2.6.4. ROM/RRNCO Guard to Guard Transfer of Incentive Participant. Processes incentive

records of Guard-to-Guard transfers. Additional information is found in the ANG Retention

guidance located on myFSS.

2.6.5. Additional responsibilities for health profession (HP) incentive recipients. Process

health professional incentives can be found in the current FY ANG incentive program

operational guidance and the ANG retention guidance located on myFSS.

2.7. Air Force and Space Force Clothing Allowance Roles and Responsibilities.

2.7.1. ANG and AFR Command Director of Manpower, Personnel, and Services. Responsible

for determining the initial issue clothing and supplemental clothing allowances for members

of their respective components (see Attachment 3).

2.7.2. MAJCOM/FLDCOM, Direct Reporting Unit (DRU), Field Operating Agency (FOA),

and Command Directors of Manpower, Personnel and Services. Supplement this DAFI as

needed; act as the final approval authority for all civilian clothing allowance (CCA) requests.

2.7.2.1. Approval authority may be delegated to a subordinate level within the

organization; however, the delegation of authority remains at the discretion of the parent

organization.

2.7.2.2. The Air Force District of Washington Director of Manpower, Personnel, and

Services will act as approval authority for military members assigned to the Secretariat,

Air Staff, and Joint Staff.

2.7.2.3. Directors of government agencies or equivalent within military organizations may

also establish requirements for civilian clothing.

2.7.3. United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) and Air Force Officer Accessions Training

School Director of Manpower, Personnel, and Services. Responsible for determining the initial

issue clothing bag items for students within their respective agencies (see Attachment 2 Tables

A2.5 and A2.6.). Initiates requirements and acts as the final approval authority for all CCA

requests within their respective agencies.

2.8. Family Member Travel Roles and Responsibilities.

2.8.1. AFPC, Chief, Military Assignments Programs Branch (AFPC/DP3AM) is responsible

for the management and oversight of all programs and processes addressed in Chapter 6.

AFPC/DP3AM provides oversight/guidance to AFPC Directorate for Total Force Service

Center (AFPC/DP1) and AFPC Directorate for Personnel (AFPC/DP2) for the processing of

applications for Airmen and Guardians requesting variations in their dependent(s)

travel/secretarial waiver as prescribed in the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and this

instruction. Direct policy questions to AFPC/DP3AM, DSN 312-665-3815, Commercial: (210)

565-3815 Email to: afpc.dp3am[email protected]. AFPC/DP3AM will coordinate with

MAJCOM/FLDCOMs as needed regarding Status of Forces Agreements, available individual

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logistical support as described in the benefits/entitlement’s fact sheets and any other command

specific, country unique requirements.

2.8.2. MAJCOM/FLDCOM Staff Judge Advocate (SJA). Review and coordinate, when

appropriate, on requests for early return of dependents from the overseas area in advance of

the member's permanent change of station (PCS) order issuance (an early return of dependents

must occur prior to the Airman or Guardian receiving an assignment from the overseas duty

station). Review and update, when applicable, Individual Logistical Support fact sheets of host

countries.

2.8.3. Installation. The Commander (or civilian equivalent) or Air Base Group Commander at

non-AF led joint bases acts on requests for an early return of command-sponsored dependents

from the overseas area (authority may be delegated to the Mission Support Group Commander

or USSF Installation Deputy Commander) and requests to relocate dependents in the

continental United States (CONUS) for personal safety.

2.8.4. Mission Support Group. The Commander (USSF Installation Deputy Commander or

civilian equivalent or) reviews, coordinates, and acts on (if delegated approval authority),

requests for an early return of dependents from the overseas area in advance of the member's

PCS order issuance and concurrent travel requests. Determines when automatic concurrent

travel should be suspended based on a lack of support facilities.

2.8.5. Force Support Squadron (FSS). The Commander (or civilian equivalent) oversees the

concurrent travel process for the overseas installation. Responsible for coordinating with base

agencies to ensure housing and other facilities are available when command-sponsored

dependents are authorized to accompany the Airman or Guardian to their overseas tour

(automatic concurrent travel). When concurrent travel is not automatic, the FSS Commander

may delegate concurrent travel approval or disapproval authority to the MPF chief or

superintendent.

2.8.6. Unit. The Commander (or civilian equivalent) interviews foreign-born spouses when an

Airman or Guardian submits a request to relocate dependents on a designated location move

while serving a dependent-restricted tour and makes an assessment on spouse’s capability to

cope without the sponsor. The Commander makes a recommendation based on assessment for

each designated location move request prior to submitting it to AFPC/DP3AM for a final

decision.

2.8.7. MPF. The Chiefs/Senior Enlisted Leader make a recommendation concerning base

facility support, endorse dependent travel requests, and forward to the appropriate approval

authority at AFPC Transition Division (AFPC/DP1T). Determine when automatic concurrent

travel should be suspended based on a lack of support facilities. Function as the approval

authority for dependent student travel and processes those approved cases. Additional guidance

is located on myFSS for student dependent travel.

2.8.8. MPF, Career Development Element (Assignments). The Non-commissioned Officer in

Charge, Career Development is the base-level action point of contact and will provide guidance

and administrative support to assigned personnel.

2.8.8.1. Counsel Airman or Guardian, or their dependents when member(s) are not

available, on dependent travel programs, determine the authorized transportation mode,

and process requests for transportation to traffic management offices who perform actual

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mode, route, and carrier selection. Guidance can be found in DAFMAN 36-2102, Base-

Level Relocation Procedures.

2.8.8.2. Process dependents remain overseas and dependent travel to a designated place

(to the follow-on location) applications to AFPC/DP1T. Direct DAF members to myFSS

to access application for designated location moves (travel of foreign-born spouses to their

native countries). Process advanced and delayed travel requests to AFPC/DP1T for those

Airmen and Guardians wishing to relocate or leave their dependents at the current location.

2.8.8.3. Process/approve applications for dependent travel to a designated place (non-

foreign outside continental United States (OCONUS)).

2.8.8.4. Counsel Airmen and Guardians, or their dependents when member(s) are not

available, using AF Form 1466, Request for Family Member’s Medical and Educational

Clearance for Travel and AF Form 4380, Special Needs Screener processing requirements.

Guidance can be found in DAFMAN 36-2102, and AFI 40-701, Medical Support to Family

Member Relocation and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).

2.8.8.5. Obtain and review family member travel request applications for completeness.

2.8.8.6. Determine whether concurrent travel is approved (when not automatic) to permit

the dependents to travel with the member to the overseas permanent duty station.

2.8.8.7. Approval authority for requests for use of more than two privately owned vehicles

in conjunction with a PCS. See JTR, paragraph. 050203-B2. Qualifying factors:

2.8.8.7.1. The number of family members, including their luggage, cannot be

transported in two vehicles.

2.8.8.7.2. Because of age or physical condition, a dependent needs special

accommodation in one vehicle and second and third vehicles are required for more than

five other family members.

2.8.8.7.3. A member reports to a new duty station in advance of travel by dependents

who delay travel for acceptable reasons (such as school term completion, property sale,

settlement of personal business affairs, household goods transportation, non-

availability of adequate housing at the new duty station) and more than four dependents

travel by privately owned vehicle later.

2.8.8.7.4. More than four dependents travel unaccompanied by privately owned

vehicle between authorized points other than those for the member’s travel (such as

travel to/from a designated place without the member or to the new permanent duty

station when the member has temporary duty (TDY) enroute).

2.8.8.7.5. More than four dependents travel unaccompanied to the new duty station in

advance of the member’s reporting date for acceptable reasons (such as to enroll

children in school at the beginning of the term or secure housing).

2.8.8.7.6. More than six family members travel together by privately owned vehicle,

including the member, over the “ALCAN Highway” (safety guidelines require extra

spare tires, parts, tools, etc.); or

2.8.8.7.7. Special circumstances not indicated must be authorized/approved by AFPC

and/or Secretarial process.

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2.8.8.8. Publish dependent travel orders for early return of dependents, dependents being

relocated for safety and dependent student transportation when approved. Guidance can be

found in AFI 65-103, Temporary Duty/Special Orders.

2.9. Transitional Compensation (TC) for Abused Dependents Roles and Responsibilities.

2.9.1. Air Force Personnel Center Commander (AFPC/CC)

2.9.1.1. AFPC/DP3SA provides oversight and guidance on the execution of continuation

pay to Commanders.

2.9.1.2. AFPC/DP3SA initiates system change requests for personnel data systems.

2.9.1.3. AFPC/DP3SA publishes TC pay parameters to myFSS as necessary to reflect

updates or changes.

2.9.1.4. AFPC/DPMSSM provides guidance to MPFs and SJA offices, as needed.

2.9.1.5. AFPC/DPMSSM processes TC cases and makes official notifications to base-

level on all TC determinations.

2.9.1.6. AFPC/DPMSSM sends Exceptional Eligibility packages to AFPC/DP3SA to be

forwarded to AF/A1PA for routing and adjudication.

2.9.2. Wing Commanders or equivalents.

2.9.2.1. Coordinate on responses to higher headquarters and congressional inquiries.

Assess cases or requests and render decisions based on the merits of the case involving

dependent abuse.

2.9.2.2. Determine whether the spouse was an active participant or actively aided or

abetted the member in abuse against the dependent child. Ensure the spouse is notified, in

writing, that the evidence shows his or her active participation or aiding or abetting, and

that he or she has 10 calendar days from the mailing of such notice to respond in writing.

If the 10-day suspense is met, the response will be considered in determining whether

transitional compensation is approved.

2.9.2.3. Approve requests for transitional compensation by completing Section II, block(s)

10 a-h of the Department of Defense (DD) Form 2698, Application for Transitional

Compensation, and return the case file to the MPF for disposition.

2.9.2.4. May delegate, in writing, the above duties to group commanders or equivalents.

2.9.3. Unit Commanders.

2.9.3.1. Ensure affected family members are informed of the program and assistance is

available.

2.9.3.2. Assist family members with the application process and ensure the DD Form 2698

is completed on members from their organization prior to referring the applicant to the

MPF for final processing. Coordinate actions with the SJA and MPF as required.

2.9.4. MPF Commanders.

2.9.4.1. Assign an element in the MPF to administer the program. Provide point of contact

information (i.e., office symbol, duty phone, and email address) to AFPC/DP2SSM at

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[email protected]. Update the point of contact information as

needed.

2.9.4.2. Ensure the DD Form 2698 is completed, and that the applicant has signed and

dated items 12c and d of Section I. Ensure there is no fund cite in Section IV, Item 2

(DFAS inserts the fund cite) and the MPF Commander verifies the content of Section II

prior to the approving official’s certification in item 10 (a-h) of the DD Form 2698.

2.9.4.3. Develop and coordinate responses with the installation commander on high-level

and congressional inquiries.

2.9.4.4. Inform unit commanders, First Sergeants, and detachment and operating location

chiefs of responsibilities under this program and the importance of proper counseling and

approval.

2.9.4.5. Assign local POCs to assist dependents approved for transitional compensation

obtain access to resources such as receipt of an identification card, access to base, medical,

commissary and exchange facilities and TRICARE benefits via signed letter. An example

letter is in the transitional compensation PSDG on myFSS.

2.9.5. Staff Judge Advocate.

2.9.5.1. Assist qualified dependent in gathering data required to complete the DD Form

2698. Coordinate the collection of information to determine the validity of the claim,

authorized recipients, and the duration of the payments (see paragraph 8.7) and unit

commanders for information.

2.9.5.2. When additional information is required, consult with SJAs or legal offices in

possession of relevant information.

2.9.5.3. Review claims (DD Form 2698) for legal sufficiency and provides written legal

reviews to installation commanders.

2.9.5.4. The Judge Advocate General is the Air Force responsible official for coordinating,

implementing, and managing the Air Force Victim and Witness Assistance Program and

for statutory notifications to the victims. Guidance can be found in DAFI 51-207, Victim

and Witness Rights and Procedures.

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Chapter 3

ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE PAY AND SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT PAY (SDAP)

3.1. SDAP. Program roles and responsibilities can be found at paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2.

3.1.1. General Information and Eligibility. SDAP is a monetary incentive awarded to Airmen

and Guardians as compensation for assignment to duties designated as extremely difficult or

involving an unusual degree of military skill. Air Force duties approved for SDAP are listed

in the SDAP table found on the myFSS website https://myfss.us.af.mil.

3.1.2. Eligibility. Active and ARC members entitled to basic pay or inactive-duty training

compensation are eligible to receive SDAP. SDAP is awarded when Airmen and Guardians,

who meet specified special duty assignment program eligibility criteria and enter into a written

agreement that assigns them against a special duty pay-approved position. Information on basic

pay and IDT compensation is in 37 USC §§ 204, Entitlement, and 206, Reserves; Members of

the National Guard: Inactive-Duty Training, respectively.

3.1.3. An Airman in the reserve component entitled to pay under 37 USC § 206 and authorized

for assignment incentive pay under this publication may be paid an amount of SDAP that is

proportionate to the compensation received by the Airman for inactive-duty training. The

Airman may be awarded an amount at 1/30th of the prescribed monthly rate of the assignment

incentive pay for the performance of each authorized period of IDT with pay.

3.1.4. Duties must meet one or more of the following criteria to be eligible for SDAP

designation:

3.1.4.1. Extremely demanding personal effort is necessary to ensure successful mission

accomplishment. (T-1)

3.1.4.2. A greater degree of responsibility or difficulty is required over and above what is

normally expected for a member’s grade and experience. (T-1)

3.1.4.3. Special qualifications met through rigorous screening and/or special schooling.

(T-1)

3.1.5. SDAP is awarded when an Airman or Guardian meets all of the following conditions:

3.1.5.1. Has completed special schooling or equivalent on-the-job training required for

qualification in the special duty assignment. The duration of the on-the-job training must

be at least as long as the equivalent formal training school and must fully qualify the

member for the special duty assignment. (T-1)

3.1.5.2. Performs the duties of an SDAP-designated specialty, is certified as qualified for

the duty, and meets all associated requirements as listed in the SDAP table located on the

myFSS website at https://myfss.us.af.mil. (T-1) Note: Commanders review and certify

each member’s entitlement to SDAP monthly and terminate SDAP for those individuals

who have not been or are no longer certified. (T-1)

3.1.6. Recoupment of Payment. An Airman or Guardian who receives SDAP who fails to

fulfill the eligibility requirements for receipt of such pay is subject to recoupment.

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3.2. SDAP Guidance and Procedures.

3.2.1. Designating a Duty for SDAP. (This applies to ARC members as applicable)

3.2.1.1. Air Force career or Space Force field managers, DRUs, FOAs, FLDCOM, and

MAJCOMs can request that a duty be part of the SDAP program.

3.2.1.2. SDAP requests must include:

3.2.1.2.1. The number of members impacted and how long they have been performing

the duty associated with a particular AFSC/SFSC, special duty identifier, or reporting

identifier.

3.2.1.2.2. Turnover and volunteer rates.

3.2.1.2.3. Whether the special duty assignment is part of the normal career progression

for the duty.

3.2.1.2.4. Special individual qualifications.

3.2.1.2.5. Other special pay received for the duty, (e.g., diving duty pay or hazardous

duty pay).

3.2.1.2.6. Proposed SDAP rate, an estimate of how long the designation is needed, the

number of members eligible, and the expected annual cost.

3.2.1.2.7. Special screening and schooling needed, other than a brief orientation.

3.2.1.2.8. Explanation of how positions are extremely demanding, highly responsible

in nature, require extraordinary physical effort or place a heavy personal burden on the

member (over and above what would reasonably be expected in other military

assignments for a member's grade and experience).

3.2.1.2.9. Do not include in your request any elements of a position or AFSC/SFSC

that are part of the justification for another approved form of special or incentive pay.

(T-0) For example, the fact that duty involves aerial flight is not justification for SDAP

if individuals performing the duty already receive hazardous duty incentive pay for

aerial flight.

3.2.1.3. Send SDAP requests to AF/A1PA or SF/S1PA for processing and approval

through AF/A1 or SF/S1. (T-1) Note: If an SDAP affects more than one

MAJCOM/FLDCOM, DRU, or FOA send it to the Air Force or Space Force career field

manager for consolidation and then forward to AF/A1PA or SF/S1PA.

3.2.2. Recertification. As initiators of approved requests, designation justification is required

every year, and the SDAP review will take place on an annual basis (AF/A1PA or SF/S1PA)

notifies all appropriate parties at the appropriate time). (T-1) If an annual pay review

submission is not received there is a possibility that actions could be taken to reduce or

eliminate the SDAP.

3.2.3. Processing Payment.

3.2.3.1. Unit Program. When Reserve Personnel Appropriation or Military Personnel

Appropriation orders are initiated or upon completion of a unit training assembly (or other

duty involving IDT where orders are not initiated), the unit initiates a military pay order or

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DAF Form 2096 identifying all SDAP participants (i.e., grade, name, and social security

number), number of days performed, and SDAP rate. The unit ensures all participants on

the military pay order or DAF Form 2096 have the appropriate completed documentation

(DAF Form 2096) on file. Forward the military pay order to the servicing Reserve pay

office for completion of payment. As necessary, the Reserve pay office or AFR Pay Office

– Functional Management Office - P for IMA cross-reference the military pay order with

the DAF Forms 2096 on file and authorize the appropriate payment.

3.2.3.2. IMA Program. The DAF Form 2096 submitted by the RIO Det/CC is forwarded

to ARPC, Assignments Division (ARPC/DPAA), pay office for update and payment to the

eligible IMA.

3.2.3.3. Additional AFR Guidance.

3.2.3.3.1. During contingency operations when Reservists are recalled/mobilized, the

member’s unit and the MPF or RIO Det/CC should work closely with finance to

facilitate the start/stop/adjustment of SDAP.

3.2.3.3.2. For reserve program process and procedural guidance, the office of primary

responsibility is Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC/A1KK), Personnel Support

Programs Branch. For policy guidance, the office of primary responsibility is Air Force

Reserve Personnel Policy (AF/REP).

3.2.3.4. ARPC. Provide SDAP monthly roster to Headquarters RIO Det/CCs.

3.2.3.5. Air National Guard (ANG). System limitations and unique requirements have

made it necessary to adopt a process distinctly different than the traditional process

described in this instruction for the ANG. MPFs, commanders, program managers, finance

offices, as well as higher headquarters, closely coordinate all SDAP actions to ensure

thorough identification, documentation, and payment for eligible ANG members. Clear

procedural and processing instructions can be found on myFSS.

Table 3.1. Conditions Affecting Eligibility for SDAP (applies to all service components).

If SDAP member

and

then eligibility for SDAP (note 1)

does not maintain the

qualifications to perform the

duties well

stops when the commander

determines qualifications are

inadequate (note 2).

leaves active duty and does

not reenlist immediately

stops when the member leaves.

performs temporary or other

special duty

skills used do not merit

SDAP

continues for up to 90 consecutive

days of TDY.

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skills used merit SDAP

continues through entire temporary

duty or special duty period.

performs an additional duty

that does not interfere with

performance of the special

duty assignment

continues.

is a patient, including on

convalescent leave

illness is the result of

alcohol or drug addiction

stops.

illness is not the result of

alcohol or drug addiction

continues for up to 12 months.

is reassigned to a unit,

Air Force or Space Force

specialty code, or special

duty that DOES NOT pay

SDAP

stops when SDAP duty ends.

is reassigned to a unit,

Air Force or Space Force

specialty code, or special

duty that DOES PAY SDAP

member remains qualified

and performs the special

duties

continues while member travels

between assignments and when

new duty begins.

is demoted

member remains qualified

and performs the special

duties

continues.

is absent without leave

stops.

is confined

is serving a court-martial

sentence or a non-judicial

punishment

stops on the date of confinement.

is reported missing

continues.

does not qualify for the Air

Force or Space Force

specialty code or

special duty identifier, or

special duty on which the

SDAP is based

stops when the Air Force or Space

Force specialty code / special duty

identifier is withdrawn.

goes on authorized leave

(includes terminal leave and

permissive TDY)

continues.

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Serves in an Air Force or

Space Force specialty code,

special duty identifier, or

special duty and the pay for

the duty has been reduced

continues at the reduced rate

effective on the date of reduction.

Serves in an Air Force or

Space Force specialty code,

special duty identifier, or

special duty and the job is

being eliminated

the member continues the

duty

continues at one-half rate for 1 year

from the effective date of the

elimination, then all payments

stop.

attends training

the course directly relates to

the SDAP duty, and the

member needs it to continue

the duty

continues.

the course does not directly

relate to the SDAP duty; the

member is returned to the

duty after the course

continues for no more than 90

days.

the course leads to a

commission

stops when the member leaves for

training.

Is in SkillBridge

Continues.

attends Air Force Institute of

Technology or participates in

Education with Industry

Program

stops when the member leaves for

the program.

Notes:

1. DoD Financial Management Regulation Table 8.2 gives further details and effective dates.

2. When termination is because of poor performance, withdraw the member's special duty Air

Force or Space Force specialty code or special duty identifier or reassign the member. If the

withdrawal or assignment is later disapproved, reinstate the member's SDAP, along with back

pay. Terminate the member from the special duty position when performance does not meet the

established standard.

3.3. Assignment Incentive Pay. Roles and responsibilities can be found at paragraphs 2.1 and

2.3.

3.3.1. General Information. AIP is a temporary compensation tool that provides a monetary

incentive to encourage Airmen and Guardians to volunteer for select difficult-to-fill or less

desirable assignments, locations, or units designated by, and under conditions of service

specified by the SecAF.

3.3.1.1. Eligibility. Active and ARC members who are entitled to basic pay or inactive-

duty training compensation are eligible to receive assignment incentive pay. Assignment

incentive pay is awarded when members, who meet specified assignment incentive pay

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program eligibility criteria, enter into a written agreement that assigns them against an

assignment incentive pay-approved position. Additional guidance on basic pay and IDT

compensation is in Title 37 USC § 204 and 206 respectively.

3.3.1.2. An Airman in the reserve component entitled to pay under 37 USC § 206 and

authorized for assignment incentive pay under this publication may be paid an amount of

AIP that is proportionate to the compensation received by the Airman for inactive-duty

training. The Airman may be awarded an amount at 1/30th of the prescribed monthly rate

of the assignment incentive pay for the performance of each authorized period of IDT with

pay.

3.3.1.3. Assignment incentive pay does not transfer from one assigned duty location or

position to another unless the new duty location or position is eligible for an established

assignment incentive pay program.

3.3.2. Establishing AIP. The approval authority to establish, increase, decrease or abolish

assignment incentive pay is the SecAF.

3.3.2.1. Organizations requesting assignment incentive pay must provide the following

information through the chain of command to their MAJCOM/A1 or FLDCOM/S1 for

consideration and to their MAJCOM/CC/CV for a recommendation of approval. Request

packages must include:

3.3.2.1.1. A memorandum with description and justification for the AIP program

addressed to AF/A1P or SF/S1P for USSF.

3.3.2.1.2. Eligibility rules (pay structure and service agreement terms) and the

specified pay period for which the assignment incentive pay is to be paid to Airmen

and Guardians. (T-0)

3.3.2.1.3. Payment methodology which will include: (T-0)

3.3.2.1.3.1. Monthly, lump sum or periodic installments.

3.3.2.1.3.2. Budgeted costs, and executed costs if renewed, for the next three FYs.

3.3.2.1.4. Current number of assigned and authorized billets including: (T-0)

3.3.2.1.4.1. By grade or skill level for each assignment incentive pay location.

3.3.2.1.4.2. Service-wide manning levels in the same grade or skill level.

3.3.2.1.5. Training and investment replacement costs. (T-0)

3.3.2.1.6. Other incentive pay earned by eligible recipients, to include specialty or skill

pay. (T-0)

3.3.2.1.7. Other influencing factors such as. (T-0)

3.3.2.1.7.1. Accessions and re-enlistments.

3.3.2.1.7.2. Quality of life issues.

3.3.2.1.7.3. Projected growth.

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3.3.2.2. Functional assignment incentive pays must be coordinated with all applicable

MAJCOM/FLDCOMs and the appropriate HAF Functional Manager prior to submission

to AF/A1P or SF/S1P.

3.3.3. Approval of AIP.

3.3.3.1. MAJCOM/FLDCOM CC/CV may disapprove unit AIP requests and HAF

Functional may disapprove functional assignment incentive pay requests.

Recommendations for approval will be forwarded to AF/A1P or SF/S1P for staffing and

approval by the SecAF. (T-1)

3.3.3.2. MAJCOM A1s or FLDCOM S1s must notify AF/A1P or SF/S1P of new

assignment incentive pay programs in review by 31 October of each year to allow time for

approval and inclusion in the President’s Budget Submission process. (T-1) Notification

should include a budgetary projection with the current number of assigned and authorized

billets, proposed dollar amount of the incentive pay, and the requested start date of the

potential AIP (Note: AIP requests received and approved during the process will be

effective in the next fiscal year; requested start dates must be established accordingly).

Requests to extend or continue current AIP programs must be submitted 160 days prior to

program expiration date. (T-1)

3.3.3.3. AF/A1P or SF/S1P coordinates assignment incentive pay packages with

appropriate stakeholders and functional community for SecAF approval. (T-1)

3.3.3.4. Upon approval AF/A1P or SF/S1P coordinates with AFPC, DFAS, NGB/A1P,

AF/RE, and the affected MAJCOM/FLDCOM to implement the approved program as

applicable.

3.3.4. Incentive Pay Rate. The maximum monthly average amount of AIP is $1,500.

3.3.5. Payment Method. AIP may be paid monthly, in a lump sum, or in periodic installments

other than monthly, as determined by SecAF. If paid monthly, the SecAF may prorate the

monthly amount of the assignment incentive pay for an Airman or Guardian who does not

satisfy the eligibility requirement for an entire month to reflect the duration of the member’s

actual qualifying service during the month.

3.3.5.1. The amount of a lump sum payment of assignment incentive pay payable to an

Airman or Guardian may not exceed the maximum monthly rate authorized at the time the

member enters into a written agreement multiplied by the number of continuous months in

the period for which assignment incentive pay is to be paid, pursuant to the agreement.

3.3.5.2. The amount of each installment payment of assignment incentive pay payable to

an Airman or Guardian on an installment basis may not exceed the amount equal to a

monthly rate specified in the written agreement (which may not exceed the maximum

monthly rate authorized at the time the service member enters into the agreement),

multiplied by the number of continuous months in the period for which the assignment

incentive pay is paid, divided by the number of installments over such period.

3.3.5.3. If an Airman or Guardian extends an assignment or performance of duty specified

in an agreement, assignment incentive pay for the period of the extension may be paid on

a monthly basis, in a lump sum, or in installments.

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3.3.5.4. Reserve component Members Performing IDT. Per 37 USC § 206, a member of a

reserve component entitled to compensation who is authorized assignment incentive pay

may be paid an amount of assignment incentive pay that is proportionate to the

compensation received by the member for inactive-duty training (see paragraph 3.3.1.2

for more detailed information).

3.3.6. Relationship to Other Pay and Allowance. AIP paid to an Airman or Guardian under

this section is in addition to any other pay and allowances to which the member is entitled.

However, members will not receive incentive pays for the same purpose and period of service.

(T-0) For example, a member may not receive both hardship duty pay (for location) and AIP

if the assignment incentive pay is based on location.

3.3.7. Recoupment of Payment. An Airman or Guardian who receives AIP in a lump sum or

installment and who fails to fulfill the eligibility requirements for receipt of such pay is subject

to recoupment. (T-0)

3.3.8. Temporary Duty or Leave.

3.3.8.1. An Airman or Guardian’s status in the AIP program shall not be discontinued

during any period that the member is not performing service in the assignment for which

AIP is being paid due to:

3.3.8.2. Temporary duty performed by the member pursuant to orders; or

3.3.8.3. Absence of the member for authorized leave, other than leave authorized for a

period ending upon the discharge of the member or the release of the member from active

duty.

3.3.9. Termination of AIP.

3.3.9.1. AIP is terminated immediately if an Airman or Guardian is absent without leave,

placed in confinement, or removed from duties by the commander for cause. (T-1)

3.3.9.2. AIP is terminated upon a member’s PCS or PCA to a billet other than a designated

AIP billet or location; or upon entering terminal leave status. (T-1)

3.3.9.3. No AIP is initially awarded after the specific assignment incentive pay program

termination date unless the program is officially extended/authorized. (T-0)

3.3.10. Termination of AIP Authority.

3.3.10.1. AIP authority is subject to annual congressional approval.

3.3.10.2. If at any time during an authorized period of assignment incentive pay, the annual

review of econometric data demonstrates that the AIP program is no longer required, the

program will be terminated by the SAF/MR. Termination of the assignment incentive pay

program will be announced at least 90 days in advance of termination.

3.3.11. Other Restrictions.

3.3.11.1. AIP shall not be utilized as an indefinite pay entitlement, a retention program

tool, a form of pay equity among Airmen or Guardians with similar skills, for good

performance or recognition, or to supplement basic or incentive pays for specialized skills.

(T-0)

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3.3.11.2. AIP targets specific populations based on measurable assignment shortfalls.

(T-0)

3.3.11.3. An Airman or Guardian is not authorized to receive more than one AIP

simultaneously for the same period of service.

3.3.11.4. If an Airman or Guardian is eligible for more than one AIP, he or she receives

the higher of these AIPs.

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Chapter 4

CONTINUATION PAY

4.1. Continuation Pay. Program roles and responsibilities can be found at paragraphs 2.1 and

2.4.

4.2. Program. As prescribed by 37 USC § 356, Continuation pay: full TSP members with 8 to

12 years of service, members enrolled in the Blended Retirement System (BRS) may receive a

one-time payment as a lump sum or installments not to exceed four payments in exchange for a

mid-career agreement to perform additional obligated service. The factors associated with the

completion of the agreement include: (T-0)

4.2.1. Timing. Continuation payment will be offered at 12 years of service as determined by

the pay date. (T-1)

4.2.2. Multiplier. The amount is determined by applying a multiplier to the member’s monthly

base pay. For RegAF Airmen and ARC Airmen on Active Guard, Reserve (AGR) duty, and

USSF Guardians, the multiplier is 2.5 and for traditional ANG or AFR Airmen (non-AGR),

the multiplier is 0.5.

4.2.3. Obligation. Eligible Airmen or Guardians must enter into an agreement to complete four

additional years of service. (T-1)

4.3. Policy.

4.3.1. Eligibility. Airmen and Guardians become eligible for continuation pay upon reaching

12 years of service. (T-0) Note: members who elect to opt-in the BRS after passing 12 years

of service are not eligible for continuation pay. Likewise, members must be able to enter into

a service obligation when continuation pay is offered as defined in 10 USC § 509, Voluntary

Extension of Enlistments; Periods and Benefits. (T-0) Enlisted retainability and officer service

requirements are defined as:

4.3.1.1. Enlisted. An Airman or Guardian may re-enlist, or extend an enlistment, for the

purpose of receiving continuation pay if the member is otherwise eligible pursuant to

reenlistment policy (AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the United States Air Force). (T-0) Unit

commanders (or directors) review all offers of continuation pay and retainability

compliance as defined in the Selective Reenlistment Program outlined in AFI 36-2606.

(T-3)

4.3.1.2. Officer. Unit commanders (or directors) may disapprove service obligations for

officers who are expected to be involuntarily separated during the required obligation time.

Guidance can be found in DAFI 36-3211, Military Separations. (T-3)

4.3.1.3. Wing Commanders (or equivalent) retain appeal authority for all

reenlistments/service obligation determinations when requesting continuation pay. (T-3)

The appeal authority’s decision is final.

4.3.2. Weighted Factors. Airmen and Guardians will be offered continuation pay when eligible

and the following factors (i.e., timing, multiplier calculations, and service obligations) are used

to establish continuation pay. (T-0)

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4.3.2.1. Timing. Continuation pay will be paid at 12 years of service, measured by the pay

date, and offers are provided no later than 60 days prior to scheduled payments. (T-0)

4.3.2.2. Multiplier. Continuation pay offers will specify the multiplier to be applied to a

member’s monthly base pay using the “over 12” column on the pay chart. ARC Airmen

are paid as if on active duty for computations when establishing base pay. (T-0)

4.3.2.2.1. RegAF and USSF. Current multiplier for RegAF and USSF is 2.5. (T-0)

4.3.2.2.2. Reserve Component. Multiplier for ANG and AFR Airmen, including

Airmen serving on man-day orders or voluntary limited periods of active duty

(VLPAD), is 0.5. The multiplier for Airmen on active guard and reserve duty (as

defined in 10 USC § 101(d) (6)) is 2.5. (T-0)

4.3.2.3. Service Obligation. DAF members will accept a service obligation of four years

that runs concurrently unless the Airman or Guardian has other service obligations that

preclude concurrent obligations. (T-0)

4.3.2.3.1. Members who received continuation pay but fail to complete the period of

service obligation or fail to maintain the skills for which an amount greater than the

minimum amount described in paragraph 4.3.2 is paid, are subject to full or partial

recoupment. Additional guidance is found in DoDFMR 7000 14-R, Volume 7A,

Military Pay Policy- Active Duty and Reserve Pay, Chapter 2, Repayment of Unearned

Portion of Bonuses and other Benefits. (T-0)

4.3.2.3.2. Members involuntarily separated solely for medical reasons (i.e., medical

discharge or combat injury that results in separation) or as part of a force management

program will be exempt from recoupment. Unpaid portions scheduled for future

installments will not be paid. (T-0)

4.3.2.3.3. Members who desire to waive recoupment should submit waiver requests to

SAF/MR for a determination through the respective chains of command: RegAF

(AFPC/CC); ANG (NGB/A1); and AFR (AFRC/A1). (T-0)

4.3.2.3.4. Members who incur a period of extended absence, subject to the approval of

SAF/MR, which precludes meeting the terms of a service obligation:

4.3.2.3.4.1. Payments are suspended during period of extended absence. (T-0)

4.3.2.3.4.2. If the member is subsequently re-assigned to the member’s previous

status or a new status at the discretion of SAF/MR, continuation installation

payments may resume, and the terms of the service obligation extends to ensure

fulfilment of the original agreement. (T-0)

4.3.2.3.4.3. Failure to comply with the terms of the reinstatement results in

continuation payment termination and repayment, as appropriate. (T-0)

4.3.2.3.5. Members who enter into a continuation payment service obligation may be

subject to involuntary retraining but are not eligible to voluntarily pursue retraining

during the continuation pay service obligation. (T-0)

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Chapter 5

AIR RESERVE COMPONENT (ARC) INCENTIVE PROGRAM

5.1. ARC Incentive Program. Program roles and responsibilities can be found at paragraphs 2.5

and 2.6.

5.2. AFR Incentive Program. The AFR is authorized to utilize incentive programs to attract and

retain quality Airmen.

5.2.1. Incentive Program Implementation.

5.2.2. FY guidance shall be published annually to establish incentive programs to be offered.

FY guidance messages shall also identify incentive amounts, payment schedules, incentive

eligible AFSCs, and program specifics as deemed necessary. (T-2)

5.2.3. The ARC may offer all, some or none of the incentive programs identified in DoDI

1304.31, Enlisted Bonus Program, and this AFI is dependent on AFR mission requirements

and funding constraints.

5.2.4. Incentive Program Considerations. The following should be considered when

establishing eligible AFSCs for incentives to be placed on the incentive eligible AFSC list:

5.2.4.1. Chronic and persistent shortages.

5.2.4.2. Projected losses based on history, eligible retirements, and eligible separations.

5.2.4.3. Projected unit manning document increases.

5.2.4.4. High replacement costs.

5.2.4.5. High Ops Tempo.

5.2.4.6. Historical difficulty in recruiting.

5.2.4.7. Unattractive specialty.

5.2.5. Incentive Program Procedures. Refer to HQ AFRC/A1KK and HQ ARPC/DPAT and

PSDG for specific, detailed procedures for incentive processes.

5.3. Obligation, Participation, and Agreement. (T-2)

5.3.1. To qualify for any incentive, a member is obligated contractually to serve satisfactorily

in the AFR for the full term of enlistment, reenlistment, accession, affiliation, or retraining

contract for which a bonus is paid. This individual is further obligated to continue serving in

the same bonus AFSC, unless ARPC approves a continuation waiver for the convenience of

the government.

5.3.2. Satisfactory participation for a Traditional Reservist is no more than four unexcused

absences based on a 12-month period within their anniversary year. Satisfactory participation

for an Individual Reservist is the completion of 24/48 IDT periods based on a 12-month

anniversary contract period. Traditional Reservist must satisfy UTA participation of 48 IDT

periods, and Individual Reservist must satisfy 24/48 IDTs, within their anniversary year to

receive a full anniversary incentive payment. Periods of active duty that occur during a

scheduled UTA are authorized substitutions for UTA requirements. (T-2)

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5.3.3. At the time of enlistment, reenlistment, accession, affiliation, or approval of retraining,

the member signs an incentive agreement to certify confirmation and understanding of the

conditions under which incremental payments are made. This agreement states the terms of the

contract which entitles the member to an incentive.

5.4. Enlisted Incentive Types and Eligibility Criteria. (T-2)

5.4.1. Overall Eligibility Criteria.

5.4.1.1. An enlistment bonus is authorized for individuals who enlist in an ARC for a

specific period and, if applicable, for service in an AFSC that is experiencing critical

personnel shortages as designated by the Secretary concerned.

5.4.1.2. Enlistment/Re-enlistment must be for a period of three, four, five, or six years.

(T-2)

Note: Air Reserve Technicians enlisting to qualify for a civilian position where

membership in the Reserve is a condition of employment and Active Guard Reservist are

not eligible for the incentive program.

5.4.2. Non-Prior Service Enlistment. An incentive granted to a person who is enlisting in the

AFR for a term of four or six years and meets the following criteria:

5.4.2.1. Has a total Reserve obligation of not less than eight years.

5.4.2.2. Successfully completes initial active duty for training.

5.4.2.3. Has a three-level control in the incentive AFSC.

5.4.2.4. Enlists in an incentive duty Air Force specialty code (DAFSC) in effect on the

DOE.

5.4.2.5. Has not previously served in any component of the Armed Forces of the United

States or has previously served but did not successfully complete initial active duty training

(IADT).

5.4.2.6. Is not enlisting for voluntary assignment to extended active duty in support of the

Reserve program (does not include individuals attending formal schools).

5.4.2.7. Is a graduate of a secondary school as outlined in the glossary of terms.

5.4.2.8. Possesses a general education development (GED) general equivalency certificate

or a secondary school diploma or certificate awarded by a state, based on certification by

a parent or legal guardian that an individual has completed his/her secondary school at

home.

5.4.3. Prior Service Enlistment. An incentive granted to former members of the armed forces

who enlist in the Selected Reserve for a period of three or six years and meet the following

criteria:

5.4.3.1. Has not previously received a prior service enlistment bonus that exceeds three

years.

5.4.3.2. Attained a level of qualification while on active duty commensurate with the grade

and years of service of the member or has completed training or retraining in the critical

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specialty for the position and attained a level of qualification that is commensurate with

the grade and years of service of the member.

5.4.3.3. Is not released or being released from active duty for the purpose of enlistment in

the reserve component.

5.4.3.4. Received an honorable discharge from previous military service.

5.4.3.5. Has completed any active service commitment and possesses not more than 16

years total service (based on Armed Forces enlistment contractual agreement on pay date)

at the time of enlistment.

5.4.3.6. Is not enlisting for voluntary assignment to extended active duty in support of the

Reserve program (does not include individuals attending formal schools).

5.4.4. Reenlistment. An incentive granted to a member who voluntarily reenlists in the AFR

and meets the following criteria:

5.4.4.1. Reenlists within six months of current ETS when not currently receiving an

incentive or reenlists within 30 days from current ETS when currently receiving an

incentive. CAUTION: When reenlisting a member who is potentially eligible to receive a

reenlistment incentive, ensure the reenlistment takes place “within” the six-month

timeframe and not one day “after” the ETS. Must have a minimum of 6 years of service

based on pay date to reenlist for three, four, or five years. Note: If a member has an

incentive, reenlistment more than 30 days before their ETS requires a waiver from

AFRC/A1KK prior to reenlistment unless they are reenlisting to transfer education

benefits. Although reenlistment for the G.I. Bill can take place at any time, it does not

automatically make a member eligible for a reenlistment bonus. (T-2)

5.4.4.2. Reenlists according to AFI 36-2606 in the United States Air Force.

5.4.4.3. Reenlists in a bonus AFSC in effect on the date of reenlistment.

5.4.4.4. Is not reenlisting for retainability under the Palace Chase Program.

5.4.4.5. Has no more than 20 years of total service based on pay date at the time of

reenlistment.

5.4.4.6. Is required to be a satisfactory participant in the AFR. A Traditional Reservist

cannot have more than four unexcused absences and must have performed three

consecutive authorized four-period UTAs. This requirement can be met in any

combination of UTA attendance immediately before or after the date of reenlistment. Two

four-period UTAs performed after the date of reenlistment would meet the participation

requirement. An Individual Reservist must have served satisfactorily during the prior FY

without an FY participation waiver (all 24/48 IDT periods must have been completed).

Once the participation requirement has been met, the date of entitlement for the incentive

is the date of reenlistment. (T-2)

5.4.5. Affiliation. An incentive granted to a qualified member who transfers directly from the

RegAF or Individual Ready Reserve without a break in service and meets the following

criteria:

5.4.5.1. Enlists for a period of three, four, five, or six years.

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5.4.5.2. Is being assigned duty in an incentive AFSC in effect on the member’s effective

date of change of strength accountability assignment and possesses at least a three-level

control Air Force specialty code (CAFSC) or second AFSC in that duty.

5.4.5.3. Has completed or was released early under honorable conditions from active-duty

obligation and has a Reserve obligation under 10 USC § 651, Members required service,

or 50 USC § 3806 6(d) (1) of the Military Selective Service Act.

5.4.5.4. Has not previously participated in any active Reserve program.

5.4.5.5. Is not affiliating under the Palace Chase Program.

5.4.5.6. Has less than six years of total military service.

5.4.5.7. Has not received an enlistment, retention, or transfer bonus for the same period of

time as an affiliation bonus.

5.4.6. Retraining. An incentive granted to a member already assigned to a unit in a non-

incentive AFSC to retrain and later reenlist into an incentive AFSC and meets the following

criteria:

5.4.6.1. Enlists for a period of three, four, five, or six years.

5.4.6.2. Is retraining into an incentive DAFSC in effect on the date retraining is approved,

that is, date entered Training Status Code M, E. Refer to Attachment 22 of DAFI 36-2670,

Total Force Development for Training Status Code definitions.

5.4.6.3. Has less than 20 years of total service (based on pay date) at the time of enlistment.

5.4.6.4. Is required to be a satisfactory participant in the AFR. A Traditional Reservist

cannot have more than four unexcused absences and must have performed three

consecutive authorized four-period UTAs. This requirement can be met in any combination

of UTA attendance immediately before or after the date of retraining application. Two four-

period UTAs performed after the date of retraining would meet the participation

requirement. Periods of active duty that occur during a scheduled UTA are authorized

substitutions for UTA requirements. An Individual Reservist must have served

satisfactorily during the prior FY without an FY participation waiver (all 24/48 IDT periods

must have been completed). Once the participation requirement has been met, the date of

entitlement for the incentive is the date retraining is approved. (T-2)

5.4.6.5. Is not requesting reenlistment more than 36 months before current ETS. This does

not include any extensions for retainability in retraining. Note: Follow normal retraining

approval requirements according to AFI 36-2100, Military Utilization and Classification.

Service retainability, if required, is obtained through an extension of the current

reenlistment.

5.4.7. Reclassification.

5.4.7.1. Any DAF member who joins with a non-incentive AFSC contract who is later

reclassified into an AFSC that is authorized an incentive is not entitled to a bonus since the

enlistment incentive was not part of the original contract. Example: Initial contract states

six years, 3F031 (no incentive), is reclassified into 3P031 (bonus), is not entitled to an

enlistment bonus.

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5.4.7.2. Any DAF member who is authorized an incentive for an AFSC on their initial

contract and is later reclassified into an AFSC not authorized an incentive, is no longer

entitled to an enlistment incentive. Example: Initial contract states six years, 1T031

(incentive), is reclassified into 2S031 (no incentive), is no longer entitled to an initial

enlistment incentive.

5.4.7.3. If a DAF member held a bonus AFSC on DOE and is reclassified, graduates

training, and obtains a 3-skill level for a different bonus qualifying AFSC (as of the

reclassification date), the member remains eligible for the incentive authorized from DOE.

Example: Initial contract is for 1T231 (incentive) and is reclassified and graduates as

3P031 (incentive), member receives the incentive for the 3P031 amount. The incentive for

1T231 is no longer applicable.

5.5. Officer Accession Incentive. (T-2) An incentive granted to a person who is newly appointed

in the AFR and meets the following criteria.

5.5.1. Is appointed to an incentive DAFSC in effect the date of appointment.

5.5.2. Successfully complete the required training to be awarded AFSC authorized for this

incentive.

5.5.3. Be fully qualified in the incentive eligible AFSC upon completion of training.

5.5.4. Serve in the incentive eligible AFSC for a period of not less than three years.

5.5.5. Be a non-prior service applicant or newly appointed prior enlisted service member.

Note: AFR prior service personnel who are commissioned into a designated incentive skill via

the non-extended active-duty DAF Commissioning Program or other commissioning programs

are eligible for accession incentive program participation. These personnel must have less than

20 years total service (based on pay date) at the time of appointment. (T-2)

5.6. Officer Affiliation Incentive. (T-2) An incentive granted to a member who transfers directly

from the RegAF or Individual Ready Reserve, without a break in service. Note: AFR does not

offer an affiliation incentive for personnel transferring from another ARC (i.e., ANG).

5.6.1. Is assigned to an incentive DAFSC in effect on the date of affiliation.

5.6.2. Be fully qualified in the incentive eligible AFSC.

5.6.3. Execute an agreement to serve as an officer in the Selected Reserve for a service

obligation of at least 3 years. Note: DoDI 1310.02, Original Appointment of Officers states

resigning Regular Officers are not required to accomplish an AF Form 133, Oath of Office for

(Military Personnel) a Reserve Commission regardless of an existing military service

obligation/other obligation. Officers still need to be scrolled with Secretary of Defense

approval before their separation date. If the officer is not scroll approved before their separation

date, a break in service will occur and the member will need to file for a Board Correction

Military Records in order to request a correction to remove the break in service.

5.6.4. Not be a Palace Chase participant.

5.6.5. Have fewer than 15 years of qualifying military service towards a regular or non-regular

retirement. Guidance can be found in DoDI 1215.07, Service Credit for Non-Regular

Retirement.

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5.7. Processing Incentive Applications. (T-2)

5.7.1. The Career Assistance Advisor (CAA) builds the incentive application and submits via

myFSS to ARPC for approval or disapproval. Obtain further guidance from HQ ARPC/DPAT.

5.7.2. ARPC approves the incentive by issuing an authorization number and updating MilPDS

for enlisted personnel; and by issuing an authorization number and signing AF Form 4021,

Application for Incentive Participation for officers. The CAA will use MilPDS for enlisted

personnel and the signed contract for officers as the authority to pay the bonus. (T-2)

5.7.3. ARPC will notify the CAA via myFSS when the application is approved/disapproved.

5.8. Processing Incentive Payments. (T-2)

5.8.1. Use a manual certification letter only when the computer-generated letter is not

produced. Certification letters must include information listed in the computer-generated letter

and are signed by the Career Assistance Advisor. Refer to guidance located on myFSS for

more instructions. (T-2)

5.8.2. Submit the request to the Reserve payroll office for payment upon completion of the

member’s anniversary date according to the appropriate pay schedule. (Include the amount and

date of the current and next payment due, if applicable). Obtain further guidance from HQ

ARPC/DPAT.

5.8.3. Base payment on the number of UTA/IDT periods performed during the anniversary

year, to include Individual Reservist specific requirements. Note: For Traditional Reserve non-

prior service members, initial payments should not be prorated for participation prior to IADT

but should be based on UTA for Traditional Reserve non-prior service participation and

satisfactory service (50 points) upon completion of IADT and prorated as appropriate after

IADT.

5.8.4. Grant credit for missed UTAs only when the member has been medically excused by

AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, as a result of an in line of duty determination

or performs a period of active duty that occurs during their scheduled UTA. Note: A member

does not receive bonus payments for excused absences (unless the member is on an AF Form

469 or active-duty orders).

5.8.5. Traditional Reservists are authorized payment for 52 scheduled UTA periods when the

previous anniversary year had 44 scheduled UTA periods to differentiate between Individual

Reservist specific requirements.

5.8.6. Make final bonus payment before requesting termination of member’s incentive file.

5.8.7. Members are only paid in three- or six-year increments. Example: If a member enlists

for four or five years, the member will only receive payments for three years.

5.9. Bonus Incentive Continuation Request. (T-2)

5.9.1. Incentive continuation occurs when an incentive which would otherwise be terminated

is continued throughout the remainder of the current enlistment. Continuations are event-

centered (i.e., relocation, retraining).

5.9.2. Continuation is not authorized without approval from ARPC. The CAA should submit

continuation requests electronically to ARPC for approval or disapproval. The request must

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contain the member’s incentive agreement, status of latest bonus payment, justification for

request, authorized/assigned data (all skill levels including gains/losses). ARPC will notify

the requesting agency via myFSS of the final decision. If the request is disapproved or if the

member does not meet the criteria for an incentive continuation, the gaining Retention Program

Manager pays the member a final payment, if necessary, and terminates the incentive. (T-2)

5.9.3. Members who move from one location to another may continue bonus eligibility if they

remain in the Selected Reserve of the USAFR and remain assigned to the same AFSC. The

member has 6 months to obtain a position in the Selected Reserve in the same AFSC. If the

member obtains a position within the 6 months, the time spent not actively participating in the

bonus AFSC is added to the member’s service requirement. If the member does not obtain a

position, their eligibility for a bonus will terminate. Members whose military specialty is

changed for the convenience of the government or whose unit is inactivated, relocated, or

converted (for example, weapons system conversion) may continue entitlement to bonus

payments provided they meet all other eligibility criteria, and are not separated from the

Selected Reserve.

5.10. No availability. (T-2)

5.10.1. Members of Selected Reserve may incur a period of authorized no availability, for a

period of no more than 1 year, for valid reasons as determined by the Secretary concerned and

reason listed below. These persons will be assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve during

this period of nonavailability and will have their incentive suspended and will not be entitled

to incentive payments. (T-2)

5.10.2. Personal Hardship.

5.10.3. Voluntary recall to active duty in direct support of the AFR.

5.10.4. Overseas Employment Obligation.

5.10.5. Temporary Overseas Residence.

5.10.6. Missionary Obligation.

5.10.7. If later assigned to a participating status in the skill previously contracted for, members

may be reinstated in the incentive program. The member must extend their term of service so

that they can serve the full original contract period. Entitlement to subsequent payment

resumes on the adjusted anniversary date computed by ARPC. The date shall be adjusted for

that period of no availability. Refer to Personnel Services Delivery Guide for further

instructions. (T-2)

5.10.8. The CAA electronically submits a request for a period of nonavailability to ARPC.

The request should contain the reason and duration of the nonavailability, the member’s

incentive agreement, and must be endorsed by the member’s unit commander. ARPC will

respond to the requesting agency with the final decision. The date shall be adjusted for that

period of nonavailability. Failure to meet reinstatement criteria for which previously contracted

shall result in termination of the incentive and recoupment, as appropriate. If approved, ARPC

will update the applicable code in MilPDS to withhold member’s incentive payments. If

disapproved, the CAA should pay the final incentive payment, if applicable, and terminate the

incentive. (T-2)

5.11. Withholding Incentives. (T-2)

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5.11.1. ARPC will take withholding actions when a member is approved for a period of

nonavailability. Refer to Personnel Services Delivery Guide for further instructions. (T-2)

5.11.2. Upon the member’s return from the period of nonavailability, the CAA prepares a

letter containing the member’s name, Social Security number, authorization number, date

nonavailability began and ended, and date last incentive payment was made. ARPC reactivates

the member’s incentive and advises the CAA of the adjusted anniversary date for future

incremental payments.

5.12. Incentive Recoupment. When conditions warrant, such as overpayments or entitlements

paid to ineligible members, an incentive may be recouped. (T-2)

5.12.1. Recoupment will be made for the following reasons:

5.12.1.1. Voluntarily reclassifies to a non-incentive eligible AFSC and has not completed

the full term of incentive contract. (T-2)

5.12.1.2. Reassigned to the IRR either voluntarily or involuntarily and has not completed

the full term of incentive contract. (T-2)

5.12.2. Recoupment Calculation Formula should be verified by the Reserve Pay Office:

5.12.2.1. The total amount of the bonus to be paid shall be divided by the total number of

months of the bonus contract to determine the amount the member would have received if

the bonus had been paid in monthly increments. (T-1)

5.12.2.2. The monthly increment amount is then multiplied by the number of months the

member satisfactorily served in the bonus program (earned incentive months).

5.12.2.3. The earned incentive is subtracted from the total amount the member has

received.

5.12.2.4. The remainder is determined to be the unearned portion of the incentive and is

the recoupment amount.

Example: A member completes 30 months of a six-year $15,000 reenlistment agreement.

The calculation would start as follows: six yrs. = 72 months; $15,000/72 = $208.33; $208.33 x

30 months = $6,249.90. This figure is the amount the member actually earned while in the bonus

program. Next, add the dollar amounts the member has already been paid (i.e., $7,500 + $1,500

= $9,000). Then, subtract the amount earned from the amount member has already been paid

($9,000 - $6,249.90 = $2,750.10). This final total is the amount to be recouped from the member.

5.12.3. (Added) Recoupment may be waived for conditions that meet the requirements of

DoD FMR 7000.14, Vol 7a, Table 2.1, such as when a member fails to complete their full term

of enlistment, reenlistment, accession, affiliation, or retraining contract for reasons beyond the

member’s control (i.e., death, injury, illness).

5.13. Incentive Terminations. (T-2)

5.13.1. If entitlement to an incentive is terminated for any reason before the fulfillment of the

service as specified in the written agreement, the member will not be eligible to receive any

further incentive payments except for service performed before the termination date. Ensure

the member has been paid a final bonus payment, if applicable, prior to terminating the bonus.

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5.13.2. The CAA completes the appropriate termination section on the incentive agreement,

updates MilPDS and forwards termination request to ARPC via myFSS.

5.13.3. Members incurring a period of nonavailability are not terminated but will have the

bonus payment suspended. (T-2)

5.13.4. Do not terminate a bonus prior to completion of the original incentive contract for

members who reenlist during the contract period for the purpose of GI Bill retainability.

5.14. Incentive Reinstatement. (T-2)

5.14.1. Request reinstatement only when a member has been terminated erroneously. For

example, unsatisfactory participation that has been excused by proper authority or the member

was terminated prior to receiving a final bonus payment.

5.14.2. When it has been determined that a member should be reinstated, the CAA prepares a

memo to ARPC for approval or disapproval.

5.15. ANG Incentive Program Overview. The ANG Incentive Program is designed to attract

and retain members into critical skills to meet mission manning requirements.

5.15.1. The National Incentive AFSC List is determined by NGB/A1YR and is reviewed

quarterly to ensure that the following are considered:

5.15.1.1. Chronic and persistent shortages.

5.15.1.2. Projected losses based on history, eligible retirements, and eligible separations.

5.15.1.3. Projected unit manning document increases.

5.15.1.4. High replacement costs.

5.15.1.5. High Ops Tempo.

5.15.1.6. Historical difficulty in recruiting.

5.15.1.7. Formal Training availability and cost.

5.15.2. The Local Incentive AFSC List is developed by each state Recruiting and Retention

Superintendent (RRS) and located in FY guidance provided and approved by NGB/A1YR.

Local List criteria will be determined at a minimum annually and reviewed quarterly.

5.15.3. The National Health Professional (HP) Critical War-time Specialties list for each

military service component is designated annually by Office of the Secretary of Defense Health

Affairs (OSD/HA).

5.16. Incentive Program Guidance.

5.16.1. The FY ANG Incentive Program Operational Guidance is produced annually by the

National Guard Bureau, Retention Division (NGB/A1Y) and it:

5.16.1.1. Identifies incentive eligible AFSCs, establishes incentive categories, programs

offered, and payment amounts within DOD limits.

5.16.1.2. Defines eligibility requirements, administrative procedures, and payment

schedules.

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5.16.1.3. Is the primary source document for incentive execution authority at State,

Wing/Geographically Separated Unit levels.

5.16.1.4. Is used by ROM and RRNCO for incentive eligibility determination for all

applicants.

5.16.2. Annual FY Recruiting and Retention Initiatives

5.16.2.1. Recruiting and Retention Initiatives are used to supplement authorized manning

percentage authorities and any other additional force management initiatives.

5.16.2.2. May be used in conjunction with the FY ANG Incentive Program Operational

Guidance to determine authorized manning levels for incentive eligible AFSCs at the local

unit level.

5.16.3. Annual personnel services delivery messages and procedural guidance will be

provided to recruiting and retention personnel as a supplement to this DAFI to identify specific

system instructions and processes.

5.17. Incentive Program Exceptions to Policy.

5.17.1. Exception to policy is initiated by the ROM or RRNCO and forwarded through State

Headquarters to NGB/A1Y for consideration.

5.17.2. Must be in memorandum format and identify specific policy, guidance, instruction,

and paragraph applicable to the exception to policy.

5.17.3. State Headquarters Review: Exception to policy requires the concurrence of both the

state RRS and the Director of Staff prior to submission to NGB/A1Y.

5.17.4. NGB/A1Y is the waiver authority for exceptions to policy and will provide the final

disposition to the state RRS, who in turn will forward to the submitting ROM/RRNCO.

5.18. ANG Incentives and Program Administration.

5.18.1. ANG Officer Incentives. Officer incentives are designed to attract and retain Officers

in critical specialties; available programs include:

5.18.1.1. Officer Affiliation Cash Bonus.

5.18.1.2. Officer Accession Cash Bonus.

5.18.1.3. Officer Retention Cash Bonus.

5.18.1.4. Health Professions Accession Cash Bonus.

5.18.1.5. Health Professions Retention Cash Bonus.

5.18.1.6. Health Professions Residency Stipend Program.

5.18.2. ANG Enlisted Incentives. Enlisted incentives are designed to attract and retain enlisted

Airmen in critical AFSCs. Programs include:

5.18.2.1. Enlistment Bonus for Non-Prior Service (NPS).

5.18.2.2. Prior Service (PS) Bonus.

5.18.2.3. Selective Retention Bonus.

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5.18.2.4. Affiliation Bonus for accessions with prior active-duty military service who enter

the ANG directly from an active component or after separation/discharge from active

component under honorable conditions into critical specialties.

5.19. ANG Termination and Recoupment.

5.19.1. Purpose. The purpose of the incentive program is to fill critical skills and Airmen must

participate satisfactorily in training, including maintenance of medical and dental readiness

during the entire period of the bonus contract. Higher standards will not be applied to members

participating in the incentive program. Members will not be terminated from the program

based on disciplinary, punitive action, or performance issues unless the member will be

separated from ANG service. Unsatisfactory participation is defined as a failure to meet

mission requirements and established guidance. Failure to meet these requirements will lead

to separation actions. (T-1) Additional guidance can be found in DAFI 36-3211.

5.19.2. Termination of entitlement. Entitlement to continued incentive program participation

may be terminated under any of the following conditions: (T-3)

5.19.2.1. Non prior service enlistee who fails to meet high school graduation requirements

before departure from Basic Military Training (BMT) or Technical Training School (TTS).

5.19.2.2. Unsatisfactory participation, unless the failure to participate satisfactorily was

due to reasons beyond the control of the member (i.e., death, injury, illness, or other

impairment).

5.19.2.2.1. Unsatisfactory Service is defined as a failure to fulfill the contractual

obligation or service agreement as a member of the Ready Reserve.

5.19.2.2.2. Participation is unsatisfactory when members of Selected Reserve units

acquire at least nine unexcused absences from scheduled training within a 12-month

period.

5.19.2.2.3. Participation is also unsatisfactory if members of the Ready Reserve fail to

meet the standards prescribed by Secretary concerned for annual screening, attendance

at Active Duty for Training (ADT), or training advancement.

5.19.2.2.4. It includes misconduct for military offenses or performance of duty.

5.19.2.2.5. Members being processed for unsatisfactory participation may have their

incentive payments suspended until a final determination of unsatisfactory

participation is made.

5.19.2.2.6. The member’s unit commander will provide the effective date of

suspension for unsatisfactory participation on the NGB Form 38-4. The effective date

of incentive program termination will be the date of the commander’s first letter

notifying the member of the unsatisfactory participation status. (T-2) ROM/ RRNCO

should coordinate with the servicing FSS or the unit commander and obtain a copy of

this letter.

5.19.2.3. Acceptance of a full-time position (Active Guard Reserve or Military

Technician) where membership in the ANG is a condition of employment. This includes

acceptance of a Temporary INDEFINITE position.

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5.19.2.3.1. Members serving in a temporary technician or Active Guard Reserve

capacity will not be terminated from the incentive program.

5.19.2.3.2. “Title 5 United States Code” competitive service and state employees may

participate in the ANG Incentive Program.

5.19.2.3.3. ROM/RRNCOs will refer to the current FY Incentive Program Operational

Guidance.

5.19.2.4. Separation or discharge from the ANG as an enlisted person for any reason,

including enlistment or voluntary call to active duty in the active forces, or appointment as

an officer.

5.19.2.5. Voluntarily transfers to a different AFSC (exceptions are identified in annual FY

Incentive Program Operational Guidance).

5.19.2.6. Completes a contracted period of training.

5.19.3. Recoupment of Unearned Enlisted and Officer Incentive Payments.

5.19.3.1. Recoupment of unearned incentive payments will not affect the member's period

of contracted service.

5.19.3.2. Recoupment will be made if the member: (T-3)

5.19.3.2.1. Fails to participate satisfactorily during the entire term of enlistment agreed

to unless the failure to participate satisfactorily was due to reasons beyond the control

of the member (i.e., death, injury, illness, or other impairment).

5.19.3.2.2. Separates from the ANG as an enlisted person. Except a member who is

discharged for immediate reenlistment or appointment in a Military Department for

which no bonus or special pay is paid. This member may be considered to have

completed the full term of service specified in the enlistment contract, provided the

term of the new reenlistment or appointment includes the remaining period of service

from the former enlistment bonus obligation.

5.19.3.2.3. Voluntarily moves to a non-incentive eligible AFSC.

5.19.3.2.4. Fails to extend the contracted term of service for a period of authorized

non- availability.

5.19.3.2.5. Fails to complete required training, to include correspondence courses, in

the time required for progression in the designated specialty.

5.19.4. Enlisted Cash Bonus Recoupment Calculation Formula. AFRISS-TF will calculate the

recoupment amount. However, ROMs and RRNCOs must use this formula to verify the

AFRISS-TF amount is correct. (T-3)

5.19.4.1. The total amount of the bonus to be paid shall be divided by the total number of

months of the bonus contract to determine the amount the member would have received if

the bonus had been paid in monthly increments. (T-1)

5.19.4.2. The monthly increment amount is then multiplied by the number of months the

member actually satisfactorily served in the bonus program (earned incentive months).

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5.19.4.3. The earned incentive is subtracted from the total amount the member has

received.

5.19.4.4. The remainder is determined to be the unearned portion of the incentive and is

the recoupment amount.

Example: A member completes 30 months of a six-year $15,000 reenlistment agreement.

The calculation would start as follows: six yrs. = 72 months; $15,000/72 = $208.33; $208.33 x

30 months = $6,249.90. This figure is the amount the member actually earned while in the bonus

program. Next, add the dollar amounts the member has already been paid (i.e., $7,500 + $1,500

= $9,000). Then, subtract the amount earned from the amount member has already been paid

($9,000 - $6,249.90 = $2,750.10). This final total is the amount to be recouped from the member.

5.19.5. ROM/RRNCO Recoupment Actions. Process recoupment of bonus incentives.

Additional information can be found in the ANG Retention guidance located on myFSS.

5.19.6. If the member fails to maintain a current, unrestricted valid medical, nursing, or

professional license, as required, and such additional medical certification and privileges as

may be required to practice as a health professional in the critical specialty for which Health

Professional HP Cash Bonus participation is authorized or fails to complete the contractual

obligation the member will be required to repay the government an amount equal to the total

amount paid for the incentive. Note: Program participants should remain in the billet position

to which the Incentive applies in order to receive annual installment payments. (T-1)

5.19.7. Exclusions from Termination – Applicable to all incentive programs. A member whose

service is satisfactory may continue to receive incentive payments under any of the following

conditions: (T-3)

5.19.7.1. Transfers to a different ANG unit and continues to serve in the original incentive

AFSC. Note: Inspector General Team members and First Sergeants may continue on a

current bonus contract while serving in these positions but cannot reenlist and receive a

new reenlistment incentive.

5.19.7.2. Changes AFSCs at the convenience of the government (i.e., accepts a drill-status

First Sergeant position) or AFSC is withdrawn due to NGB-directed reorganization or

conversion, or whose unit is inactivated, relocated, reorganized, or converted (e.g.,

weapons systems conversion), provided members meet all other eligibility criteria and are

not separated from the ANG. To retain incentives, the member has six months to find a

new critical AFSC.

5.19.7.2.1. For audit purposes, the ROM/RRNCO must obtain an official

memorandum from the commander which includes the following (at minimum): (T-2)

5.19.7.2.1.1. Move is involuntarily directed by NGB and at the convenience of the

government.

5.19.7.2.1.2. Identify unit that is inactivated, relocated, reorganized, or converted

(e.g., weapons systems conversion).

5.19.7.2.1.3. List of affected members' names, their respective AFSCs and position

numbers removed from manning document, and the members’ new AFSC.

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5.19.7.2.2. Submit a copy of the list of names to NGB/A1YR for uploading into each

member’s record in AFRISS-TF and to make the required updates to the system.

5.19.7.3. Incurs a period of authorized non-availability (i.e., temporary overseas residence,

missionary obligation, or overseas employment, etc.) and is assigned temporarily to the

Inactive Ready Reserve.

5.19.7.3.1. One year of non-availability is authorized for valid personal reasons or up

to three years in the case of a missionary obligation.

5.19.7.3.2. Suspend incentive for the period of non-availability.

5.19.7.3.2.1. If the members return to the ANG in the same AFSC that the member

had previously contracted, the member may be reinstated in the incentive program

provided they extend the term of enlistment or contract service for the period of

non-availability, to be able to serve the full original incentive contract period.

5.19.7.3.2.2. Entitlement to subsequent payments for the original contracted

amount will resume on the adjusted anniversary date of satisfactory and creditable

service following re-affiliation with the ANG. (T-2)

5.19.7.3.2.3. Failure to meet reinstatement criteria in a capacity for which the

incentive previously contracted shall result in termination of the incentive and

recoupment of any unearned portion. (T-2)

5.19.8. Questionable Circumstances. ROM/RRNCOs will refer questionable circumstances to

the state RRS for resolution.

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Chapter 6

CLOTHING ALLOWANCES FOR AIR FORCE AND SPACE FORCE PERSONNEL

6.1. Clothing Allowances for Air Force and Space Force Personnel. Program roles and

responsibilities can be found at paragraphs 2.1 and 2.7.

6.2. Principles and Special Considerations of Clothing Allowance Programs.

6.2.1. Current rates for Air Force and Space Force clothing allowances are listed in the

DoDFMR, Vol. 7A, Chapter 29 (enlisted) and Chapter 30 (officer).

6.2.1.1. Articles of outer clothing issued to the service member from government supply

shall be altered to fit the individual at government expense at the time of sale or issue. The

member must bear the cost of further alterations, except during initial basic or follow-on

training when the government may pay for alterations to outer clothing required due to

changes in physical profile. Replacement of the outer clothing is authorized during the

first six months of military service when physical profile changes are such that the cost of

alterations would exceed the replacement cost. The member’s commander must certify that

replacement issue is more economical than alterations. (T-1)

6.2.1.2. There are three types of clothing allowances that cover initial and replacement

uniform requirements:

6.2.1.2.1. Initial clothing allowances. In lieu of an initial uniform monetary allowance,

enlisted Air Force and Space Force members are issued required uniform items during

Basic Military Training (Table A2.1 and Table A2.2.).

6.2.1.2.2. Cash clothing replacement allowances. An annual cash clothing

replacement allowance is provided to eligible enlisted individuals to maintain the initial

clothing items throughout their career.

6.2.1.2.3. Supplemental clothing allowance.

6.2.2. Retention and Disposition of Clothing Obtained Under Clothing Monetary Allowance

System. Enlisted personnel must maintain seven complete sets of uniforms. (T-1) Uniform

clothing items, manufactured from approved optional-type fabrics, shades, and designs may

be substituted for like, standard issue items listed in Attachment 2 and Attachment 3 when

authorized for wear by DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air

Force and United States Space Force Personnel.

6.2.2.1. Enlisted military members of the Air Force and Space Force who are discharged

or released from active duty may keep all clothing items in their possession obtained under

the Clothing Monetary Allowance System, if any one of the following applies:

6.2.2.1.1. Required by law to perform further military service in the ARC.

6.2.2.1.2. Voluntarily enlists in ARC after discharge or release from active duty.

6.2.2.1.3. Service members who have served less than six months on active duty, after

last authorization to an initial clothing allowance, shall be allowed to keep one

complete uniform, appropriate to the season, to wear home. (T-3)

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6.2.2.1.4. In a national emergency, in time of war, or at such other times as recovery

of clothing is necessary, or in the government’s best interest, such clothing may be

recovered except for one uniform, appropriate to the season, to wear home.

6.2.2.1.5. Items of uniform clothing obtained under the Clothing Monetary Allowance

System and in the possession of an individual when discharged for reasons listed in

sections 5 through 13 of enclosure 3 to DoDI 1332.14, Enlisted Administrative

Separations or who is interned or discharged as an alien enemy, shall be taken from the

individual and retained for military use. Under conditions the appropriate official

prescribes, the individual may keep uniform items that are or can be rendered non-

distinctive, as an outfit of clothing suitable for civilian purposes to be worn home. Other

provisions are outlined in DoDI 1338.18. (T-3)

6.2.2.2. Upon approval of a sentence involving confinement and punitive discharge,

Airmen and Guardians shall have all outer articles of uniform clothing in their possession

taken from them. (T-3)

6.2.2.3. All recovered uniform clothing of enlisted military members of the Air Force and

Space Force shall be returned to stock for reissue or processed for disposal if in the

government’s best interest, as determined by local command. (T-3)

6.3. Military Clothing Allowance Program.

6.3.1. Current rates. Current rates and frequency of payment for these allowances can be found

in DoDFMR 7000. 14-R, Vol 7A, Chapter 29 (enlisted) and Chapter 30 (officer).

6.3.2. Standard Initial Clothing Allowance. The initial clothing allowance is provided to

military members of the Air Force and Space Force to either supplement or completely absorb

the initial cost of required clothing bag items. The initial clothing allowance can be paid in

cash or furnished in-kind. The initial clothing allowance includes the cost of alterations at the

time of sale or issue of a required clothing bag item. Except for the Initial Clothing Allowance

received at basic military training, Initial or Partial Initial Clothing Allowances are credited to

the member’s pay account.

6.3.2.1. Enlisted Air Force and Space Force personnel must receive a Standard Initial

Clothing Allowance (except those entitled to a Special Initial Clothing Allowance) under

the following circumstances:

6.3.2.1.1. Upon first enlistment in the Service enlisted personnel are furnished an in-

kind distribution of required uniforms in lieu of a cash standard initial clothing

allowance. (T-1)

6.3.2.1.1.1. The initial in-kind clothing bag content is approved by the AF/A1 or

SF/S1. Requested changes to the clothing bag must be submitted to AF/A1PA or

SF/S1PA for Space Force. If approved, AF/A1PA or SF/S1PA will notify the Air

Force Lifecycle Management Center who will provide Defense Logistics Agency

Troop Support the final initial clothing bag item list. An information copy will be

provided to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management

Policy) (ASD (FMP)) and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense

(Comptroller) (USD(C)). Changes in the content of the clothing bag made before

May 1 of a given year will be effective the following FY. (T-1)

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6.3.2.1.1.2. USAFA and Air Force Officer Accessions Training School will

provide updated lists (if appropriate) of initial clothing bag items issued to cadets

and accessions to AF/A1PA or SF/S1PA by August 1 of each year. (T-1)

6.3.2.1.1.3. The ANG (NGB/A4) and AFRC will provide updated lists of the initial

clothing bag items issued to AF/A1PA by August 1 of each year. (T-1)

6.3.2.1.2. If member reenlists in the same branch of the regular military service and

three months have passed from the date of discharge or release from active duty and

the member is not reporting from a reserve component that requires the member to

maintain uniform clothing. When a service member enlists from the AFR component

the member shall receive the Partial Initial Clothing Allowance. ANG or Reserve

personnel are not authorized an initial allowance when brought to active duty on a

statutory tour; uniforms will be issued by their unit prior to starting their statutory tour.

(T-1)

6.3.2.1.3. Retired or released enlisted personnel recalled to active duty after three

months have passed from the date of last release from active duty or retirement are

authorized a full initial allowance. Only one such allowance shall be authorized during

any period of four consecutive years. (T-0)

6.3.2.2. Commissioned officers are eligible for an initial uniform allowance, payable only

once in a career, under the following circumstances:

6.3.2.2.1. Upon first reporting for active duty (other than for training) for a period of

more than 90 days. A member entering active duty as an officer in a regular component,

upon Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) graduation, is considered to have entered

into active duty for more than 90 days.

6.3.2.2.2. Upon completing at least 14 days of active duty or active duty for training

as a member of a reserve component.

6.3.2.2.3. Upon completing 14 periods of IDT as a member of the Ready Reserve.

Each period of IDT must be of at least two-hours duration. (T-0)

6.3.2.2.4. Upon reporting for the first period of active duty required by 10 USC § 2121

(c), Establishment, as a member of the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship

Program. Exception: Upon transfer to another reserve component that requires a

different uniform, an Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program Reserve

officer may receive another initial uniform allowance.

6.3.2.2.5. Restrictions.

6.3.2.2.5.1. A member is not entitled to an initial uniform allowance if they have

previously received an initial uniform allowance in any amount as an officer under

conditions other than those listed in paragraphs 6.3.2.2.1 through 6.3.2.2.4.

6.3.2.2.5.2. Regular officers may not receive this allowance when transferring to

another Military Service.

6.3.2.2.5.3. Only periods of duty that require wearing of the uniform are counted

for entitlement to the initial uniform allowance.

6.3.2.2.5.4. An officer must be determined physically qualified for active duty

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before entitlement to an initial uniform allowance accrues. (T-0)

6.3.3. Partial Initial Clothing Allowance. The partial initial clothing allowance is provided to

enlisted Air Force members under the following circumstances:

6.3.3.1. When an enlisted member being recalled to active duty for more than six months,

after at least three months have passed from the date of last discharge or release from active

duty with the clothing required for service in an ARC or enlists from the reserve component

the member shall receive the Partial Initial Clothing Allowance. (T-0)

6.3.3.2. Commissioned officers under temporary appointments who enlisted or reenlisted,

or who reverted to service on active duty in an enlisted status, other than for the purposes

of retirement (ex: disenrolled ROTC or USAFA cadets) shall receive the Partial Initial

Clothing Allowance (Table A2.7 (men) or Table A2.8 (women)). Only one such allowance

shall be authorized during any period of four consecutive years. (T-0)

6.3.3.3. Upon being restored to duty after being sentenced to confinement and punitive

discharge.

6.3.4. Basic Cash Clothing Replacement Allowance. A basic cash clothing replacement

allowance is provided to enlisted Air Force members at 70 percent of the standard cash clothing

replacement allowance. This allowance begins accruing on the first day of month following

completion of six months of active-duty service through the end of the 36th month of active

duty. A pro-rated amount (one-half of the FY rate) will be paid upon completion of the 12th

month of uninterrupted military service. Current basic cash clothing replacement allowance

rates are in DoDFMR 7000. 14-R, Vol 7A, Chapter 29, Table 29-4. (T-0)

6.3.5. Standard Cash Clothing Replacement Allowance. The standard cash clothing

replacement allowance is provided to enlisted Air Force members to fund replacement of

military-unique items the appropriate official requires for wear. The standard clothing

replacement allowance shall begin accruing on the first day following 36 months of active duty

without regard to time lost. The 36-month period begins on the date of last authorization to

the initial clothing allowance and continues during the remaining period of continuous active-

duty service. The standard clothing replacement allowance is paid at the end of the member’s

anniversary month. Replacement allowances are not intended to totally fund a member’s

uniform or clothing purchases (ANG Title 32 members refer to paragraph 6.3.9). (T-1)

6.3.6. Establishing Cash Clothing Replacement Allowances. Initial and clothing allowances

and annual clothing replacement allowances are approved by the AF/A1 or SF/S1.

6.3.6.1. DLA Troop Support will provide firm prices of initial clothing bag items along

with supporting data to AF/A1PA and SF/S1PA by June 1 of each year. (T-0)

6.3.6.2. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center evaluates, determines, and provides a

useful wear life of individual items in the initial clothing bag to AF/A1PA and SF/S1PA

by June 1 of each year.

6.3.6.3. AF/A1PA and SF/S1PA determines applicable annual replacement rates using an

established formula and provides AF/A1 or SF/S1 the recommended rates for approval.

AF/A1PA and SF/S1PA provides DFAS the approved initial clothing and replacement

allowance rates for the next applicable FY. DFAS publishes rates in DoDFMR 7000.14-R,

Vol 7A, Chapter 29 (Enlisted) and Chapter 30 (Officers).

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6.3.7. Special Initial Clothing Allowance. The special initial clothing allowance is provided

to Air Force and Space Force members upon selection and acceptance for specified officer-

training programs and those assigned to a tour of duty, or status, requiring the wear of uniform

clothing (other than special dress uniforms) of a style different from uniforms customary for

most enlisted members of the Air Force and Space Force. Only one Special Initial Allowance

is authorized during any period of continuous active duty. The current qualifying assignments

and rates for the special initial clothing allowance are located in DoDFMR 7000.14-R, Vol 7A,

Chapter 29, Table 29-2.

6.3.8. Special Cash Clothing Replacement Allowance. The special cash clothing replacement

allowance is provided to enlisted Air Force members to fund replacement of uniform items

after receipt of any type of Special Initial Clothing Allowance. The special cash clothing

replacement allowance shall begin accruing on the first day following completion of 36 months

of active duty without regard to time lost. The 36-month period begins on the date of last

authorization to the initial clothing allowance and continues during the period for which the

special cash clothing replacement allowance is payable. During this period, no other cash

clothing replacement allowance is authorized. (T-1)

6.3.9. Supplementary Clothing Allowance. The supplementary clothing allowance is provided

to enlisted Air Force members when assigned to duty in a special organization or detail where

the nature of the duty necessitates that they have, as a military requirement, additional

quantities or special items of individual uniform clothing normally not required for most

enlisted members in the Air Force. Current rates for these allowances are in DoDFMR

7000.14-R, Vol 7A, Chapter 29, Table 29-6. Supplementary Clothing Allowances may not

exceed 30 percent of the current value of the Standard Initial Clothing Allowance (except for

the maternity supplementary clothing allowance). The unit commander determines the validity

of each enlisted member’s need for this extra allowance using the following criteria:

6.3.9.1. The clothing is needed for an exemplary (rather than acceptable) appearance based

on active military representation before groups of high-ranking militaries, civic,

educational, business, or foreign dignitaries. Note: Active, as used here, means giving

presentations, speeches, lectures, etc., or engaging in official business matters as the center

of attention. It does not include marching, taking part in social events, or being present

when high-ranking military or civilian dignitaries visit a facility or function.

6.3.9.2. The individual must wear the uniform(s) full-time under abnormal working

conditions or duty. (T-1)

6.3.9.3. The individual does not receive more than one such allowance for the same basic

uniform items during any period of continuous active duty unless:

6.3.9.3.1. The individual reenlists or is recalled after more than three months (from

date of discharge or release from active duty) and meets all other requirements for the

allowance.

6.3.9.3.2. At least 3 years have elapsed since the initial need for a maternity uniform,

and a new requirement exists.

6.3.9.3.3. An individual who transfers from one AFSC/SFSC or organization to

another, in which a supplemental clothing allowance is authorized, is entitled to any

additional items of the subsequent allowance.

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6.3.9.3.4. A member may be authorized an annual supplementary payment as outlined

in DoDFMR 7000.14-R, Vol 7A, chapter 29, Table 29-6. On the anniversary of the

initial supplementary clothing allowance payment, an annual payment may be

authorized, provided the member is projected to remain in the qualifying assignment

for at least an additional six months. The commander must verify in writing the member

is entitled to a supplementary clothing allowance, one year has passed since the last

payment, and the member is projected to remain in the qualifying assignment for an

additional six months. A member who has received a Supplementary Clothing

Allowance may not be authorized a subsequent supplementary allowance for the same

items upon reassignment to duty, if less than 12 months have elapsed since the last

payment.

6.3.9.4. The Maternity Supplemental Clothing Allowance. The maternity supplemental

clothing allowance is provided to pregnant enlisted RegAF, USSF, and ARC members

serving on a Title 10 or statutory tour who are projected to remain on active duty for 12-

months or more. Purchase of the maternity jumper and one long sleeve blue maternity

blouse is mandatory for those members who receive the supplemental clothing allowance.

This combination serves as their service dress uniform. Note: (Pregnant enlisted ARC

members who do not meet the criteria for maternity supplemental clothing allowance will

be issued maternity uniforms in-kind with the exception of the maternity jumper and long

sleeve blouse. Those enlisted members who are required to wear the service dress uniform

in the performance of their duties while pregnant will be reimbursed for the associated

costs of purchasing these items.

6.3.9.5. Requests for Approval of a New or Revised Supplemental Clothing Allowance.

Send requests for new or revised supplemental clothing allowances through your chain of

command to: AF A1PA Workflow [email protected] or SF/S1PA

[email protected]. The following information must be included: (T-1)

6.3.9.5.1. Statement of abnormal uniform clothing cost.

6.3.9.5.2. A list of the uniform items needed and quantities desired.

6.3.9.5.3. Statement describing how and why the initial uniform clothing allowance is

inadequate.

6.3.9.5.4. Average daily duty hours and the number of days a week the individual

performs duties. (This indicates how often regular duty uniforms are worn.)

6.3.9.5.5. Mandatory uniforms prescribed for wear.

6.3.9.5.6. Average number of days during the year each special/distinctive uniform is

worn.

6.3.9.5.7. Average number of days prescribed uniforms are worn between cleanings.

6.3.9.5.8. Extra uniform allowances authorized for enlisted members of other branches

of service involved in the same or similar duties (if any).

6.3.9.5.9. Any alternatives considered for reducing the impact of the uniform

requirements on the individual.

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6.3.9.5.10. Names or titles of specific dignitaries and high-ranking officials, and their

frequency of contact involved with the individual’s duties.

6.3.9.5.11. Number of personnel for which the allowance is desired.

6.3.10. Reserve Component Uniform Clothing Allowances. Items of individual clothing

required by ARC personnel on active duty for periods of less than 12-months or while on active

duty are furnished as in-kind issues. However, the prescribed cash portion of the Standard

Initial Clothing Allowance may be paid to the Reserve member at the time that their initial

allowance is issued for items designated to be personally purchased and not issued in-kind.

Initial issue clothing bag items for ARC personnel are listed in Attachment 3 of this

publication.

6.3.10.1. ANG or AFR enlisted members serving on a Title 10 or statutory tour who are

projected to remain on active duty for 12 months or more will receive an annual

replacement allowance one year from the date the member enters the active duty tour or

assignment. On completion of the 12th month of uninterrupted active duty, payment will

be made for one-half the annual rate and the full annual rate thereafter. If a member serves

on active duty less than 12-months or less than 12-months after the last annual payment

then a prorated amount will be paid, calculated at one-twelfth of the annual rate for each

whole month or a fractional month served. Issue in-kind of applicable uniform items is not

authorized while receiving a clothing replacement allowance. (T-1)

6.3.10.2. All officer personnel commissioned or appointed in the regular or reserve

components may be eligible for reimbursement for the purchase of required uniforms and

equipment. Current rates for this reimbursement, when payable, and applicable restrictions

that may prevent reimbursement are contained in DoDFMR 7000.14-R, Vol 7A, chapter

30. An AF Form 1969, Officer Uniform Allowance Certification, must be completed and

certified by the officer’s supervisor or commanding officer. (T-3)

6.3.11. Lost or Damaged Clothing. Military members of the Air Force or Space Force shall be

compensated for clothing items destroyed, damaged, lost, abandoned, captured, or otherwise

rendered unserviceable, incident to military training or service, if the loss was not caused by

any fault or negligence of the Airman or Guardian. The approval authority for replacement of

lost or damaged uniform items will be local command. (T-3)

6.3.12. Organizational Clothing. Special-purpose individual clothing required for support of

personnel to accomplish assigned duties shall be issued as organizational clothing.

Organizational clothing includes special distinctive uniforms such as those required for the Air

Force Band or the Air Force Honor Guard. No monetary credits or payments are provided to

Airmen or Guardians for obtaining or replacing these items; they are furnished under the issue-

in-kind system. (T-3)

6.4. Civilian Clothing Allowance (CCA) Program.

6.4.1. CCA for Officers and Enlisted Personnel. In addition to any other clothing allowance

authorized, an Air Force member directed by competent authority (paragraph 6.4.1.2) to dress

in civilian clothing more than half the time when performing official duty, as a military

requirement such as security or safety, may be authorized a CCA. During the period an enlisted

member is required to wear civilian clothing, the annual cash uniform clothing replacement

allowance continues to accrue as they are required to maintain seven full sets of current

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uniform items. Exception: ARC members on active duty for periods of less than 180 days or

on inactive duty are not entitled to CCAs. Also, all CCA entitlements for officers is limited to

those assigned to a permanent duty station at a location outside the United States.

6.4.1.1. The MPF will automatically authorize a CCA for enlisted personnel when: (T-1)

6.4.1.1.1. The Foreign Clearance Guide mandates civilian clothing at the member’s

duty location. (T-1)

6.4.1.1.2. The Joint U.S. Military Assistance Advisory Group certifies a requirement

for civilian clothing. (T-1)

6.4.1.1.3. A member is assigned to the White House Communications Agency. (T-1)

6.4.1.1.4. The Personnel Processing Code indicates civilian clothing must be worn.

(T-3)

6.4.1.1.5. Officers must meet one of the above criteria and have a permanent duty

station outside of the United States. (T-0)

6.4.1.2. Competent Authority for determining duty requiring the wear of civilian clothing

is:

6.4.1.2.1. MAJCOM/FLDCOM Chief of Staff.

6.4.1.2.2. Assistant Secretaries of the Air Force.

6.4.1.2.3. Deputy Chiefs of Staff or their Assistants, HQ USAF.

6.4.1.2.4. U.S. Ambassador or equivalent.

6.4.1.2.5. Director of Personnel, or equivalent, for U.S. government agency, the United

Nations, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

6.4.1.2.6. Headquarters, Defense Intelligence Agency Director of Personnel or

equivalent.

6.4.1.2.7. Commander, Air Force Office of Special Investigations.

6.4.1.2.8. United States Secret Service Director of Personnel or equivalent.

6.4.1.2.9. HQ USAF OPR. For projects, exercises, or training requirements the

applicable HQ USAF OPR must provide written authority (e.g., TDY instructions,

tasking) making the wear of civilian clothing mandatory, and reconfirm this

requirement every 12 months for continuing projects, exercises, or training

assignments. (T-2)

6.4.2. Types of CCAs. There are two types of CCA payments, permanent duty CCA and TDY

CCA. Current rates for all CCAs are listed in the Department of Defense Financial

Management Regulation 7000.14-R, Vol 7A, Chapter 29. Officer CCA is limited to those

that are assigned to a permanent duty station at a location outside the United States.

6.4.2.1. Permanent Duty CCA. The permanent duty CCA has two parts, the Initial CCA

and the Replacement CCA. The Initial CCA is payable upon assignment to a qualifying

permanent duty. When entitled, the Replacement CCA is payable annually at the end of

the service member’s anniversary month using the applicable rate then in effect. The rates

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payable for the Permanent Duty CCAs are in DoDFMR 7000.14-R, Vol 7A, chapter 29,

Table 29-8.

6.4.2.1.1. Initial CCA. Payable upon assignment to qualifying permanent duty when

authorized. An Initial CCA will not be paid more frequently than once in any 3-year

period, nor will it be paid if the member has been out of a qualifying assignment for

less than 12 months. If the member receives a follow-on permanent assignment

requiring the wear of civilian clothing within three years of receiving an Initial CCA,

or within 12 months of occupying a qualifying assignment, then they will receive the

Replacement CCA at the end of the original anniversary month. (T-1)

6.4.2.1.2. Replacement CCA. Payable annually at the end of the service member’s

anniversary month using the applicable rate then in effect. A Replacement CCA is

payable if it is projected that they will serve at least 6 additional months in a qualifying

assignment. If it is projected that the member will remain in the assignment less than

six months beyond the anniversary month, then no Replacement CCA will be

authorized. However, if the member then actually serves 6 or more months in the

assignment past the anniversary month, then the replacement allowance will be paid,

and the member’s anniversary date will be changed to the date the allowance was

actually paid. Commanders must certify in writing each time members are authorized

to receive the Replacement Permanent Duty CCA. Certification must include a

statement that the member is projected to remain in the assignment six months or more.

(T-1)

6.4.2.1.3. Lump Sum Payments. As an exception to policy, the office of the Assistant

Secretary of Defense for Force Management and Personnel may authorize payment of

the Initial CCA and up to two Replacement CCA payments in an up-front lump sum to

members projected to continue to meet the eligibility criteria for a CCA on a career

basis. Such a lump-sum payment will be made only one time in a member’s career and

that is when the member first becomes eligible for the CCA. On the first and second

anniversaries of a lump-sum initial payment, if it is determined the member will not

actually be remaining in a qualifying CCA position for at least the next six months; the

annual unearned portion for the year(s) not served in a qualifying assignment will be

recouped from the member. On the third and subsequent anniversaries of the member

being eligible for the allowance, the member will be paid the permanent duty

replacement CCA. Initial Lump-Sum payment requests should be forwarded to

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Management and Personnel, staffed through

the member’s MAJCOM, FLDCOM, or equivalent, AF/A1, SF/S1, Chief of Staff of

the Air Force (CSAF); and SAF/MR. Disapproval authority for the initial Lump-Sum

payment is any level in the member’s chain of command to include the Air Staff level.

(T-1) Note: Enlisted agents from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, upon

graduation from technical school, receive the initial permanent duty CCA and two

replacement allowance payments in an up-front lump sum. Such a lump-sum payment

is authorized only one time in a member’s career. On the third and subsequent duty

anniversaries, the member will be paid the permanent duty replacement CCA. (T-1)

6.4.2.2. TDY CCA. Generally, the TDY CCA is for use when the Permanent Duty CCA

is not applicable. The TDY CCA has two maximum rates, one for TDY of at least 15 days

within any 30-day period and one for TDY of at least 30 days within any 36-month period.

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The total amount of all TDY CCAs payable in any 36-month period will not exceed the

maximum allowed for temporary duty of at least 30 days. Exception: SAF/MR may make

an exception to the 36-month payment rule and authorize an additional TDY payment.

Requests for the exception to the 36-month payment rule should be routed through the

MAJCOM, FLDCOM, or equivalent, AF/A1P, SF/S1P, the appropriate Air Staff

functional DCS, to the SAF/MR. Disapproval authority is at any level in the chain of

command, to include the Air Staff level. Note: TDY clothing allowances are not granted

for entire squadrons or work sections; they are approved only on a case-by-case basis.

Officers’ eligibility for TDY CCA is limited to those that are assigned to a permanent duty

station at a location outside the United States. Compute entitlement for TDY allowance

using any of the following criteria: the date of first payment of a TDY allowance; the date

departed TDY; or the date of performance of duty requiring the wear of civilian clothing.

(T-1)

6.4.2.2.1. TDY of at least 15 Days. When competent authority determines the member

will be on TDY at least 15 cumulative days within a 30-day period. The 15-day

threshold requirement does not apply to Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Explosive

Detector Dog Personnel on United States Secret Service Support Duty, Defense

Courier Service couriers, or Defense Threat Reduction Agency military personnel.

These personnel may be authorized up to the maximum payment for TDY of at least

30 days, upon their initial TDY assignment, regardless of the length of their TDY. The

maximum amount payable shall be the amount located in DoDFMR 7000.14-R, Vol

7A, Chapter 29, Table 29-8. (T-2) Note: Do not authorize payment for in-flight

stopovers where civilian clothes must be worn. Member must present supporting

documentation (e.g., travel orders) for payment of the 15-day accumulative TDY in a

30-day period entitlement. (T-1)

6.4.2.2.2. TDY of at least 30 Days. When competent authority determines that a

member will be on TDY at least 30 cumulative days within a 36-month period, the

maximum amount payable is two-thirds the initial permanent duty CCA, less any

amount paid within the past 36-month period for TDY CCA. Current rates are in

DoDFMR 7000.14-R, Vol 7A, Chapter 29, Table 29-8. (T-2) Note: Do not authorize

payment for in-flight stopovers where civilian clothes must be worn. The member must

present supporting documentation (e.g., travel orders) for payment when claiming TDY

for 30 accumulative days in a 36-month period. (T-1)

6.4.3. Prior Civilian Clothing Payments. Members who received a TDY CCA within the

preceding 12 months of commencing an assignment authorizing a permanent duty CCA will

have the permanent duty CCA offset by the applicable prevailing TDY CCA. Likewise,

members who receive the permanent duty CCA are not authorized payment of a TDY CCA

within the next 12 months. Exception: if it can be clearly demonstrated the type of clothing

needed for the permanent duty and the TDY are entirely different. In this case Competent

Authority can authorize full payment of either allowance. Compute entitlement for prior

clothing payments by using the date of first payment of a TDY allowance. (T-1)

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Chapter 7

FAMILY MEMBER TRAVEL

7.1. Family Member Travel. Program roles and responsibilities can be found at paragraph 2.8.

7.2. Waivers and Recommended Changes.

7.2.1. AFPC/DP3AM is the waiver authority for non-tiered compliance items targeted for

functions above the wing or equivalent level.

7.2.2. Waiver Process.

7.2.2.1. Process waiver requests. Guidance can be found in DAFMAN 90-161, Publishing

Processes and Procedures.

7.2.2.2. If deemed necessary, submit additional data to substantiate the waiver request.

7.2.3. Waiver Period. Tier 1, 2, and 3 waivers will be approved on a case-by-case basis and

an effective timeframe will be based on each case individually.

7.2.4. Filing Process. A copy of approved waivers is required to become part of the approvers

and requestor’s official records.

7.2.5. Waivers and the Management Internal Control Toolset. The requesting

commander/director will ensure appropriate waiver information is entered in the toolset within

seven days of waiver approval notification. (T-3)

7.3. Family Member Travel Program Elements.

7.3.1. Dependent Travel to a Designated Place.

7.3.1.1. General Provisions. This program applies to DAF members who request to

relocate their dependents to a designated place OCONUS when the Airman or Guardian

will serve an unaccompanied overseas tour. (See JTR, Chapter 5, Standard Permanent

Duty Travel (PDT)). Specific process provisions for dependent relocation to a designated

place are:

7.3.1.1.1. CONUS (JTR, Appendix A, Definitions). This is a basic entitlement is

defined in the JTR. A DAF member does not need to make a formal request for

approval other than to inform the relocations counselor of their desire to move the

dependents to a CONUS location. The PCS order will annotate the location where

dependents will travel. (T-3)

7.3.1.1.2. Non-Foreign OCONUS locations include the states of AK and HI, the

Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the US

Virgin Islands, and US territories and possessions (excluding the former Trust

Territories of the Pacific Islands, which are foreign areas for JTR purposes). DAF

members may relocate dependents to a non-foreign OCONUS location if that location

was the Airman or Guardian’s place of legal residence before entering active duty; the

members spouse’s place of legal residence at time of marriage; it was

authorized/approved through the Secretarial Process; if an Airman or Guardian was

called to active duty from a non-foreign OCONUS location; or the area is the service

member’s home of record the member may relocate dependents to that place. Requests

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to relocate dependents to a non-foreign OCONUS location, who meet the above

criteria, do not require approval from AFPC. This is basic authorization is defined in

the JTR as it serves the same intent of moving dependents to a designated place in the

CONUS. For requests to relocate dependents to a non-foreign OCONUS location that

do not meet the above criteria must be submitted as an exception to AFPC/DP3AM,

[email protected], (T-3) The PCS order will annotate the location

where dependents will travel. (T-3)

7.3.1.1.3. Airmen and Guardians who make a request to relocate the dependent(s) to a

non-foreign OCONUS location based on the rationale provided in paragraph

7.3.1.1.2. Must provide proof of conditions (enlistment contract, marriage license,

etc.). (T-1) Once the proof has been provided to the MPF, the appropriate statement

may be annotated on orders depicting dependents residence. Additional guidance is in

DAFMAN 36-2102.

7.3.1.1.4. An OCONUS follow-on location. See paragraph 7.3.1.2.

7.3.1.1.5. A foreign-born spouse’s native country. See paragraph 7.3.2 (Only

authorized when the Airman or Guardian will serve a dependent-restricted tour).

7.3.1.2. An Airman or Guardian may request to relocate dependents to an approved

OCONUS follow-on location while the member serves a short, dependent-restricted, or

unaccompanied short tour and has a follow-on to an OCONUS location. Example: An

Airman or Guardian has an assignment to Osan AB, Korea with an approved follow-on

assignment to Eielson AFB, Alaska, and the member requests to relocate dependents to the

follow-on location.

7.3.1.2.1. It is possible that an Airman or Guardian may not be approved for the

relocation of a dependent to a foreign OCONUS location based on immigration

restrictions and Status of Forces Agreement. Even if travel and transportation

allowances are approved, the member's dependent(s) may not be authorized logistical

support at the overseas location. (T-1)

7.3.1.2.2. Guidance located on myFSS for Family Member Travel, provides specific

guidance on processing requests to include specific JTR references.

7.3.2. Designated Location Move.

7.3.2.1. General Provisions. This program applies to Airmen and Guardians with a

foreign-born spouse. It allows a DAF member with a foreign-born spouse

(spouse/dependents must be command sponsored if currently residing overseas with

sponsor serving an accompanied tour) to apply for government-funded travel to the

spouse’s native country while the member serves a dependent-restricted tour. (T-2) (Note:

If the request is approved and the Airman or Guardian relocates dependents to the same

country as that in which he or she will serve, then the member’s tour length will be extended

by 12 months. (T-2) The member will not receive short tour credit upon completion of the

overseas tour). (T-3)

7.3.2.2. Purpose. Designated Location Move applications are submitted to request

government-funded transportation of foreign-born dependents to the spouse’s native

country when Airmen and Guardians have been selected for short, dependent-restricted

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tour(s). (If being reassigned to Korea where an accompanied tour is authorized, and Korea

is the spouses’ native county, the member is required to first request for a Command

Sponsored Position). (T-2) If the Command Sponsored Position is disapproved, then the

DAF member may apply for a Designated Location Move. The Designated Location Move

application must clearly demonstrate the foreign-born spouse is unable to cope in the

CONUS or OCONUS area during the member’s absence due to language barriers, no

driver’s license, etc. (T-1) The following are Designated Location Move examples:

7.3.2.2.1. An Airman or Guardian has been selected to serve a dependent restricted

tour at Osan, AB Korea and has a Korean spouse. The spouse has been in the US less

than three years, cannot understand English enough to pay bills and conduct day-to-

day business without the help of the military sponsor. The member requested and was

disapproved for a Command Sponsored Position. The Commander interviewed the

member and spouse and assessed that the spouse will have difficulties coping. The

member applied for and received an approved Designated Location Move to Korea.

The Airman or Guardian’s tour length will be 24 months and the Date Eligible to Return

from Overseas will be updated accordingly. (T-3) The member does not receive short

tour credit.

7.3.2.2.2. An Airman or Guardian has been selected to serve a dependent-restricted

tour at Osan, AB Korea, has a foreign-born spouse from the Philippines. The spouse

has been in the US less than three years, cannot understand English enough to pay bills

and conduct day-to-day business without the help of the military sponsor. The

Commander interviewed the member and spouse and assessed that the spouse will have

difficulties coping. The member applied for and received an approved Designated

Location Move to the Philippines. The dependents relocate to the Philippines at

government expense while the member serves the 12-month dependent-restricted tour

in Korea. The Airman or Guardian receives short tour credit upon completion of the

overseas tour.

7.3.2.3. Designated Location Moves are not automatically approved simply because an

Airman or Guardian has a foreign-born spouse. In most cases, it is significantly more

expensive to relocate dependents to a foreign OCONUS location rather than relocating

them to, or remaining at, a U.S. location. Common reasons for disapproval are, the spouse

has resided in the U.S. for over three years, the spouse has become a naturalized US citizen

and does not have citizenship at their place of birth and the application does not

demonstrate the spouse cannot cope in the U.S. or current foreign OCONUS area without

the sponsor.

7.3.2.4. Guidance located on myFSS for Family Member Travel provides specific

guidance on processing requests to include specific JTR references.

7.3.3. Advance and Delayed Dependent Travel (includes dependents remaining overseas, after

the departure of the member).

7.3.3.1. Delayed Dependent Travel.

7.3.3.1.1. General Provisions. This program applies to Airmen and Guardians

currently assigned OCONUS. The program allows a member to request that their

command sponsored dependents remain OCONUS for a specific length of time after

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the member out-processes and departs the OCONUS duty station. If the request is

approved, the member will be authorized housing/station allowances at the

dependent(s) location rather than housing/station allowances at the member’s new

permanent duty station. However, when a member serves an unaccompanied OCONUS

tour, the member still receives a with-dependent housing allowance and may also be

authorized Family Separation Housing allowance based on the member’s OCONUS

location. (T-0)

7.3.3.1.2. Purpose. A Status of Forces Agreement between the host nation and the US

provide certain privileges for military dependents that reside in the host nation with the

military sponsor. When the military member departs and leaves dependents in the host

nation, some Status of Forces Agreements do not allow for continued privileges, such

as tax-free fuel, continued enrollment in DoD Dependents Schools, etc. The request

for delayed travel process addresses limitations of continued support and provides for

continuation of Cost-of-Living Allowance/Overseas Housing Allowance/Basic

Allowance for Housing for the dependent location unless the member is assigned

family quarters at the new permanent duty station, when command sponsored

dependents remain at the current OCONUS location. After an Airman or Guardian is

selected for assignment and prior to departure from the OCONUS duty location, the

member may submit a delayed dependent travel application. The following are

examples of delayed dependent travel:

7.3.3.1.2.1. An Airman or Guardian has an assignment from the OCONUS area,

and the member would like the dependent children to complete the current school

year.

7.3.3.1.2.2. An Airman or Guardian has been selected for Air Command and Staff

College and elects to leave dependent(s) in Hawaii pending subsequent PCS from

school.

7.3.3.1.2.3. An Airman or Guardian stationed at Eielson AFB, AK, has an

assignment to Altus AFB, OK with a 60-day temporary duty enroute at Little Rock

AFB, AR and requests dependents remain at Eielson while attending training at

Little Rock AFB, AR.

7.3.3.2. Advance Travel of Dependents.

7.3.3.2.1. General Provisions. When a PCS order has been issued, the Airman or

Guardian’s dependent(s) may perform PCS travel ahead of the member.

7.3.3.2.2. Purpose. This program applies to Airmen and Guardians that want to request

advance travel of dependents to an OCONUS permanent duty station. The member’s

dependents, listed on the orders, are authorized travel and transportation allowances to

the new OCONUS permanent duty station in advance of the member; however, the

member does not receive housing/station allowances for the dependent’s location at the

new OCONUS permanent duty station unless the advance travel is approved through

the Secretarial process.

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7.3.3.3. An Airman or Guardian may submit a waiver request for housing/station

allowances based on dependent’s location or old permanent duty station, whichever is more

equitable to the member.

7.3.3.4. Guidance located on myFSS for Family Member Travel provides specific

guidance on processing requests to include specific JTR references.

7.3.4. Relocating Dependents for Personal Safety.

7.3.4.1. General Provisions. A DAF member’s spouse may request relocation when safety

is at risk; a parent/court appointed guardian of a dependent child may request relocation

when the child's safety is at risk. If the request is approved, there would be an authorization

for travel and transportation allowances.

7.3.4.2. Purpose. To relocate dependents when an Airman or Guardian has committed a

dependent abuse offense against the member’s dependent.

7.3.4.3. Requirements. The following requirements must be met for approval:

7.3.4.3.1. The member has committed a dependent abuse offense (A dependent abuse

offense is conducted by a member (as defined in 10 USC § 1059[c], Dependents of

members separated for dependent abuse: transitional compensation; commissary and

exchange benefits) on active duty for more than 30 days that involves abuse of the

spouse/dependent child). (T- 1)

7.3.4.3.2. A safety plan and counseling have been provided to the dependent. (T-1)

7.3.4.3.3. Dependent’s safety is at risk. (T-1)

7.3.4.3.4. The Commander and/or other interested parties deem dependent relocation

is advisable. (T-1)

7.3.4.4. Former spouses are not authorized travel and transportation allowances under this

paragraph. All movement of dependents and/or household goods should be accomplished

before the current spouse becomes a former spouse.

7.3.4.5. Guidance located on myFSS for Relocating Dependents for Personal Safety

provides specific guidance on processing requests to include specific JTR references.

7.3.5. Early Return of Dependents.

7.3.5.1. General Provisions. If an Airman or Guardian resides at an OCONUS permanent

duty station with command-sponsored dependents, prior to the completion of the member’s

tour, the dependents may be relocated at government expense. If the dependents are

relocated prior to the end of the tour, the member’s overall tour length does not change,

and the member must complete the prescribed accompanied tour length. The Early Return

of Dependents must occur prior to the member receiving an assignment from the OCONUS

duty station. (T-2)

7.3.5.2. Purpose. Authorized locations are to a designated place in the CONUS, a non-

foreign OCONUS area, or if the dependent is foreign-born, to a designated place in the

dependent’s native country. The JTR, paragraph 050804 provides the circumstances for

authorization of travel and transportation allowances. Early Return of Dependents should

be approved judiciously and only as a last resort.

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7.3.5.3. Guidance located on myFSS for Early Return of Dependents, provides specific

guidance on processing requests to include specific JTR references.

7.3.6. Dependent Student Travel.

7.3.6.1. General Provisions. If command sponsored dependents, who reside with an

Airman or Guardian at an OCONUS permanent duty station, are eligible for student travel

and transportation allowances, the dependents may be authorized those allowances.

7.3.6.2. Purpose. Approval of student dependent travel authorizes travel and transportation

allowances for an eligible dependent.

7.3.6.3. Requirements.

7.3.6.3.1. A memorandum signed by the member certifying dependent student status.

7.3.6.3.2. Completed AF Form 1045, Request and Authorization for Student

Dependent Travel.

7.3.6.3.3. College/university registrar office letter indicating current enrollment status.

7.3.6.4. Guidance located on myFSS for Dependent Student Travel, provides specific

guidance on processing requests to include specific JTR references.

7.3.7. Concurrent Travel.

7.3.7.1. General Provisions. Concurrent Travel is the process by which an OCONUS

gaining installation commander (or civilian equivalent) (or ABG/CC at non-AF led joint

bases) authorizes concurrent travel of dependents with the Airman or Guardian. Concurrent

Travel is also appropriate for CONUS locations that do not have adequate support facilities

to accommodate families due to natural disasters/special circumstances [Example: Tyndall

AFB, FL in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael].

7.3.7.2. Purpose. Concurrent Travel identifies installation support facilities that can

support dependents upon arrival. A list of automatic Concurrent Travel locations can be

located on myFSS: (select a product should be “any” and then search automatic concurrent

travel). When Concurrent Travel is automatic, dependent travel and transportation

allowances are authorized for the duration of the time the PCS order is in effect (until a

subsequent PCS order is received). At least 12 months must remain on an overseas tour

upon dependents arrival. (T-1) This means that dependents are authorized to travel with,

or independently of, the member as long as they are listed as dependents on the PCS order

and the member will serve the accompanied by dependents tour length and 12 months

remain on the OCONUS tour when dependents arrive. Also, to ship household goods, the

member must have at least 12 months remaining on the current tour. (T-1)

7.3.7.3. Requirements. If Concurrent Travel is not automatic, the losing MPF, Career

Development Element Counselor must request Concurrent Travel through the gaining

MPF, Force Management Element, utilizing procedures outlined in the myFSS article,

Requesting Concurrent Travel When Automatic Concurrent Travel Is Not Authorized.

(T-1)

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7.3.8. Command Sponsored Position List and Key Billet Concurrent Travel.

7.3.8.1. General Provisions.

7.3.8.1.1. Command Sponsored Position List. The command sponsorship program

provides a systematic method for enhancing mission effectiveness in critical positions

that require continuity and stability. Under this program, military command-sponsored

positions are authorized only in those areas that have not been designated as dependent-

restricted. Current Command Sponsored Position List locations are Korea and Qatar.

7.3.8.1.2. Key Billet. An overseas position (officer, warrant officer, or senior enlisted

service member positions only) where it is determined that the continued presence of

the incumbent is essential to the mission of the activity or unit or to the United States’

presence in that area. Designation as a key billet requires the incumbent to serve a 24-

month tour, whether serving accompanied or unaccompanied.

7.3.8.2. Requirements. If an Airman or Guardian wants to fill a Command Sponsored

Position, the member should refer to the guidance located on myFSS for that country. (T-3)

7.3.9. Secretarial Housing Allowance Waivers.

7.3.9.1. Overview. Secretarial Housing Allowance Waivers provide temporary assistance

to DAF servicemembers and their dependents to ease the transition of a PCS move to a

new permanent duty station in limited situations when the members and dependents will

reside separately. If a waiver is approved, the Airman or Guardian will retain/obtain a with-

dependent housing allowance for a defined period based on the old permanent duty

station/primary residence, dependent’s designated location or new permanent duty station.

Guidance is found in the JTR; an Airman or Guardian may request a Secretarial Housing

Allowance Waiver. SecAF recognized the following circumstances as eligible for waiver

approval: low/no cost PCS move, PCS for training (such as professional military education

or technical training), Delayed/Advanced Dependent Travel, or assignment to CONUS-

Isolated tour with approved 15-month minimum tour length. Guidance is found in DAFI

36-2110, Total Force Assignments.

7.3.9.2. Eligibility.

7.3.9.2.1. Airmen and Guardians with dependents who resided with them at the prior

duty station (old permanent duty station) before departing for a new permanent duty

station unless the member was serving at a dependent-restricted/unaccompanied tour.

For ARC members, dependents must have resided with the Airman at the Airman's

home at the place entered/time called to active duty or current primary residence. (T-2)

7.3.9.2.2. Airmen and Guardians with dependents at a government-approved

designated location. “Designated place” is defined as the location to which the

government authorized the movement of dependents. Guidance is found in the JTR,

Appendix A, and applicable AF guidance.

7.3.9.2.3. Airmen and Guardians without dependents (only eligible for a waiver based

on low/no cost move as specified on PCS orders).

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7.3.9.3. Approval Authority. Individual requests are reviewed and considered on a case-

by-case basis. The JTR, Appendix A, defines Secretarial Process as, “Action by the Per

Diem, Travel, and Transportation Allowance Committee Principal member or a

subordinate level specified by the principal. AFPC/CC, or authorized delegate,

approves/disapproves housing allowance waiver requests based on the eligible

circumstances as defined by the Secretary concerned. Guidance located on myFSS for

Secretarial Housing Allowance Waivers provides additional details and specific JTR

references.

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Chapter 8

TRANSITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR ABUSED DEPENDENTS

8.1. Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents. Program roles and responsibilities

can be found at paragraph 2.9.

8.2. Applicability and Scope. This chapter applies to dependents of members of the RegAF,

USSF, AFR, and ANG, who have been on active duty (10 USC § 12602 (b) (2), Members of Army

National Guard of United States and Air National Guard of United States: credit for serve as

members of National Guard, applies) for more than 30 days when the alleged abuse occurred and

who after 29 November 1993 are:

8.2.1. Separated from RegAF, USSF, AFR, and ANG under the appropriate authorities for a

court-martial sentence resulting from a dependent-abuse offense.

8.2.2. Administratively separated from RegAF, USSF, AFR, and ANG under the appropriate

authorities if the basis for separation includes a dependent-abuse offense; or

8.2.3. Forfeiting all pay and allowances (adjudged or by operation of law) pursuant to a

sentence of a court-martial resulting in a conviction for a dependent-abuse offense.

8.2.4. Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act. A former spouse or legally

separated spouse may be entitled to a percentage of retirement pay designated by a court if the

member had 20 plus years of active service, even if the member was not eligible to receive the

retirement pay:

8.2.4.1. For applications, have the applicant contact: DFAS-CL/JFBACI (Retired and

Annuitant Pay, Account Audit team) P.O. Box 998011, Cleveland OH 44199-8002 or call

Commercial (216) 204-6470 or DSN: 580-6470, Right Fax: (216) 216-367-3625. DFAS-

CL/ JFBACI will correspond directly with the applicant in lieu of the MPF.

8.2.4.2. An applicant cannot receive both a percentage of retirement pay and transitional

compensation at the same time. If a spouse or former spouse is receiving transitional

compensation payments and later is determined to be eligible for and receives payments

under 10 USC § 1408(h), Payment of retired or retainer pay in compliance with court

orders, any amounts of transitional compensation received must be recouped. (T-0)

8.3. Exceptional Eligibility. 10 USC § 1059(m), Dependents of members separated for

dependent abuse; transitional compensation; commissary and exchange benefits, authorized the

SecAF to grant transitional compensation benefits to dependents and for dependents of former

members of the RegAF, USSF, AFR, and ANG, who are not otherwise authorized such benefits.

Such payments are subject to determination by the SecAF that the former member engaged in a

dependent-abuse offense, but was allowed to separate, voluntarily or involuntarily, under other

circumstances before a determination was made and/or documented. 10 USC 1059(m)(4)(A)”

stipulates that the SecAF’s authority to authorize eligibility for benefits cannot be delegated.

8.3.1. Exceptional Eligibility Applications. The approval authority is the SecAF; however,

such authority is delegated if authorized by statute. The MPF sends all applications for

Transitional Compensation under Exceptional Eligibility circumstances to AFPC/DP2SSM for

review before sending to AF/A1PA or SF/A1PA for USSF. Military Compensation Policy

Division for staffing for approval or disapproval.

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8.3.2. The MPF at the base level will retain a copy of the complete package until a final

determination is rendered. At that time, a record consisting of the final determination and DD

Form 2698 will be kept as a record and a courtesy copy will be sent to AFPC/DP2SSM.

8.4. Policy. It is DoD policy to provide monthly transitional compensation payments and other

benefits described herein for eligible dependents of members who are separated for dependent

abuse or for dependents who meet the criteria to receive Transitional Compensation benefits under

Exceptional Eligibility circumstances as described in paragraph 8.3.

8.5. Procedures:

8.5.1. Procedural guidance to accompany this publication is found on the myFSS website

https://myfss.us.af.mil.

8.5.2. Recipients of Payments. Payments will be made to eligible dependents as follows:

8.5.2.1. If the member was married when the offense occurred, payment will be made to

that spouse. The spouse will receive compensation for themselves and each dependent child

in their custody. A spouse can receive the child portion of the compensation even if the

child resides away from the home (e.g., non-physical custody) as long as the spouse has

legal custody. (T-0)

8.5.2.2. If the spouse is ineligible under paragraph 8.5.6 to receive payment because of

remarriage, cohabitation, or active participation, payments will be made to each dependent

child of the member not residing in the household of the member or the spouse. (T-0)

8.5.2.3. If there is no eligible spouse for reasons other than those listed in paragraph 8.5.6

(example: the member had no dependent spouse or spouse has died), payments will be

made to the dependent children of the member who do not reside in the household of the

member. (T-0)

8.5.2.4. For purposes of transitional compensation, “dependent child” is defined in 10

USC. § 1059(l), as well as in the DODI 1342.24 definitions section and in the definitions

section of this instruction. Status as “dependent child” is determined on the date in which

the member’s court-martial sentence is approved, or as of the date the Commander initiates

administrative separation of the member, voluntary or involuntary, whichever is

applicable. In cases where neither is applicable, the status of “dependent child” is

determined on the latest date in which the dependent abuse occurred. (T-0)

8.5.2.5. If recipients are incapable of handling their affairs, payment may be made only to

a civilian court-appointed guardian. For a dependent child under 18 years of age, payments

will be made only to a civilian court-appointed guardian or a natural parent (who is not a

spouse of the member), who has legal custody and who is not also the abuser. (T-0)

8.5.2.6. Children residing away from an eligible spouse are not entitled to apply for

compensation. (Example: A dependent child moves out of the home of the eligible spouse

and moves in with a grandparent. The child would not be able to apply for compensation

in their own right.) (T-0)

8.5.3. Payment Commencement and Duration.

8.5.3.1. Payment commencement dates

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8.5.3.1.1. Payment commences on the date (1) the court-martial sentence is adjudged

if the sentence, as adjudged, includes a dismissal, dishonorable discharge, bad conduct

discharge, or forfeiture of all pay and allowances; (2) if there is a pretrial agreement

that provides for disapproval or suspension of the dismissal, dishonorable discharge,

bad conduct discharge, or forfeiture of all pay and allowances, as of the date of entry

of judgment (EOJ) under section 860c of this title (Article 60c of the Uniform Code of

Military Justice) if the sentence includes an unsuspended dismissal, dishonorable

discharge, bad conduct discharge, or forfeiture of all pay and allowances; or (3) the

date the member’s commander starts administrative separation action if the basis for

separation includes a dependent-abuse offense. This date will be the date used in

Section II, Item 8 a-c of the DD Form 2698, and no payment will be made if the date

is prior to 30 November 1993. (T-0)

8.5.3.1.1.1. Suspension or Deferral of Total Forfeiture of Pay and Allowances

Pursuant to a Sentence of a Court-Martial. In the case of payment of transitional

compensation by reason of total forfeiture of pay and allowances pursuant to a

sentence of a court-martial, payment of transitional compensation will not be made

for any period for which an order defers or suspends, in whole or in part, that part

of a sentence that includes total forfeiture of the Service member’s pay and

allowance; or otherwise results in continuation, in whole or in part, of the Service

member’s pay and allowances, in accordance with DoDI 1342.24, para 3.2a(3).

8.5.3.1.2. In cases of Exceptional Eligibility, payments commence on the date set by

SecAF when it is determined a dependent is approved for transitional compensation.

(T-0)

8.5.3.2. The duration of payments will be 36 months as of 22 September 2014. This

applies to those cases with an effective date of payment (DATE OF APPROVAL OF THE

COURT-MARTIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION BLOCK 20) which is 22

September 2014 or thereafter pursuant to the authorities in 10 USC § 1059 and DoD

7000.14R, Financial Management Regulation, Vol. 7B Chapter 60 and DoDI 1342.24,

Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents. Note: For cases with effective dates

prior to 22 September 2014: if, as of the starting date of payment, the unserved portion of

the member’s obligated active-duty service is less than 36 months, the duration of payment

will be the greater of the unserved portion or 12 months.

8.5.4. Payment Amount:

8.5.4.1. Monthly payments to a spouse will be at the rate in effect for the payment of

dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 USC § 1311(a)(1), Dependency and

indemnity compensation to a surviving spouse. If the spouse has custody of a dependent

child or children of the member, the amount of monthly compensation to the spouse will

increase for each child by the amount in effect under 38 USC § 1311(b), Dependency and

indemnity compensation to children. If there is no eligible spouse, compensation paid to a

dependent child or children will be paid in equal shares at the rate in effect under 38 USC

§ 1313, Dependency and indemnity compensation to children.

8.5.4.2. Payments will be prorated for months when payments start or stop in the middle

of a month.

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8.5.4.3. For children, if the payment amount does not divide evenly, the youngest child

will get the odd cent.

8.5.5. Cessation of Payments. Payments will stop effective on the date established by SecAF,

upon death of the recipient, or on the 1st day of the 1st month following the month in which

the recipient is notified, in writing whichever occurs first. (T-0) Payment will cease for the

following reasons:

8.5.5.1. The member is sentenced by a court-martial to receive punishment that includes a

dismissal, dishonorable discharge, bad conduct discharge as a result of a conviction for a

dependent-abuse offense or forfeiture of all pay and allowances and the punishment is

remitted, set aside, or mitigated to a lesser punishment that does not include any such

punishment. (T-0)

8.5.5.2. The administrative separation of a member from active duty is proposed on a basis

that includes a dependent-abuse offense and the proposed administrative separation is

disapproved by a competent authority. (T-0)

8.5.5.3. The recipient will not be required to repay transitional compensation received

before the cessation effective date determined except as necessary to recoup any amount

that was erroneous when paid. (T-1)

8.5.6. Forfeiture Provisions.

8.5.6.1. Remarriage. If a spouse receiving payments remarries (enters a subsequent

marriage), payments terminate on the date of remarriage. Payments will not be restarted if

the remarriage is terminated. If payments to the spouse terminate due to remarriage and

there is a dependent child not living in the same household as the spouse or member,

payments will be made to the dependent child. (T-0)

8.5.6.2. Cohabitation. If the member lives in the same house as the spouse or dependent

child to whom compensation is payable under this instruction, payment will terminate on

the date the member begins living in the household. Once terminated, payments will not

be resumed. Compensation paid before the member resides in the household will not be

recouped. (T-0)

8.5.6.3. Active Participant. If the victim was a dependent child and the Installation

Commander finds the spouse actively participated in the conduct constituting the criminal

offense or actively aided or abetted the member in such conduct against the dependent

child, the spouse, or dependent child living with the spouse, will not be paid transitional

compensation. (T-0)

8.5.6.4. Annual Certification. Provide the spouse or applicant the DFAS address and

advise them they must notify DFAS within 30 days of the date of remarriage or the date

the member begins residing in the same household as the spouse or dependent child. (T-1)

8.5.6.4.1. The spouse (or other individual receiving compensation payments) will

annually certify to DFAS on a Certificate of Eligibility that they have not remarried

and has not been cohabiting with the member.

8.5.6.4.2. Dependent children (or the individual receiving payments) will annually

certify via the Certificate of Eligibility process that they are not cohabiting with the

member or ineligible spouse. (T-1)

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8.5.7. Coordination of Benefits. A spouse may not receive payments under 10 USC § 1059

and 1408(h)(1). For more information, see paragraph 8.5.2.1.

8.5.8. Source of Funds. Transitional compensation will be paid from a centralized Air Force

fund and will not be considered taxable income. (T-1)

8.5.9. Identification Cards. Issue an identification card with the authorized benefits. Guidance

can be found in AFI 36-3026V1, Identification Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services,

their Eligible Family Members, and Other Eligible Personnel.

8.5.9.1. Commissary and Exchange Benefits.

8.5.9.1.1. Recipients are entitled to use commissary and exchange stores while

receiving transition compensation payments, the same as dependents of members on

active duty for a period of more than 30 days.

8.5.9.1.2. If a recipient eligible to use commissary and exchange stores is also eligible

under another law, eligibility and entitlement will be determined under the other law

and not this instruction. (T-0)

8.5.9.2. When the sponsor is discharged or separated from service for dependent abuse,

the abused individuals or those affected by the knowledge of the abuse may request a

military identification card for medical care. The health care eligibility is determined by

the length of the abused family member’s transitional compensation benefits (10 USC §

1059 and DOD 7000.14R, Financial Management Regulation, Vol. 7B Chapter 60, AFI

41-210, Tricare Operations and Patient Administration Functions, which will define how

to apply DoDI 1342.24). (T-0)

8.5.9.2.1. Dependents receiving transitional compensation under 10 USC § 1059 are

eligible to receive medical benefits under the TRICARE Basic and Extended Care

Health Option.

8.5.9.2.2. Eligible dependents of a member who is retirement eligible may receive

medical and dental care under 10 USC § 1408[h]):

8.5.9.2.3. Contact the local Total Force Service Center about eligibility for transitional

compensation benefits and contact the TRICARE contractor for the region about health

care benefits (AFI 41-210).

8.6. Non-Payment. No payment will be made if the date on DD Form 2698, Section II, block 9

is before 30 November 1993. (T-0) In the case when the convening authority approved the court-

martial sentence on a date prior to 30 November 1993, but the execution of discharge was 30

November 1993 or after, use the later date in block 9 (Example: Convening authority approves

court-martial sentence on 25 August 1992, but the execution of discharge was on 6 January 1994,

then you would use 6 January 1994 in block 9).

8.7. Application Procedures.

8.7.1. Applicant initiates a request for transitional compensation through the member’s unit

commander or through the MPF at any Air Force or Space Force installation when the applicant

is no longer at the installation in which the member was assigned. Assist the applicant to

collect the documents necessary to complete all required information. Guidance on the

applicable TC or EE checklist can be found on myFSS. Applicants will provide documents

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(Example: DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, court

documents, medical proof of pregnancy (where applicable), proof of full-time enrollment in a

SECDEF approved institution of higher learning, etc.) to assist in the completion of the

application package. (T-1)

8.7.2. The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 also known as 31 USC § 3716,

Administrative Offset, requires all recurring payments issued by government agencies be issued

by direct deposit. (T-0) All applicants must submit an SF 1199A, Direct Deposit Sign-up Form

or submit a waiver “certifying the payee does not have a financial institution or authorized

payment agent” in order to receive their monthly payments. (T-1)

ALEX WAGNER

Assistant Secretary

(Manpower and Reserve Affairs)

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Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

5 USC, Government Organization and Employees

5 USC § 552a, Records maintained on individuals (Privacy Act of 1974)

10 USC § 101, Definitions

10 USC § 509, Voluntary Extension of Enlistments; Periods and Benefits

10 USC § 651, Members required service

10 USC § 860, Article 60. Post-trial processing in general and special courts-martial

10 USC § 1059(c), Dependents of members separated for dependent abuse: transitional

compensation; commissary and exchange benefits

10 USC § 1059(m), Dependents of members separated for dependent abuse; transitional

compensation; commissary and exchange benefits

10 USC § 1408(h), Payment of retired or retainer pay in compliance with court orders

10 USC § 2121(c), Establishment

10 USC § 12602 (b) (2), Members of Army National Guard of United States and Air National

Guard of United States: credit for serve as members of National Guard

Executive Order 9397, Numbering System for Federal Accounts Relating to Individual Persons

Executive Order 13478, Amendments to Executive Order 9397 Relating to Federal Agency Use

of Social Security Numbers

31 USC § 3716, Administrative Offset

37 USC § 204, Entitlement

37 USC § 206, Reserves; Members of the National Guard: Inactive-Duty Training

37 USC § 352, Assignment Pay or Special Duty Pay

37 USC § 356, Continuation pay: full TSP members with 8 to 12 years of service

38 USC § 1313, Dependency and indemnity compensation to children

38 USC § 1311(a)(1), Part II, Chapter 13, Subchapter II, Dependency and indemnity

compensation to a surviving spouse

38 USC § 1311(b), Part II, Chapter 13, Subchapter II, Dependency and indemnity compensation

to children

50 USC § 3806, Deferments and exemptions from training and service

Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm

DoD 7000.14-R, Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations (FMR)

DoDI 1215.07, Service Credit for Non-Regular Retirement, 30 July 2019

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DoDI 1304.31, Enlisted Bonus Program, 5 November 2020

DoDI 1310.02, Original Appointment of Officers, 26 March 2015

DoDI 1332.14, Enlisted Administrative Separations, 27 January 2014

DoDI 1338.18, Armed Force Clothing Monetary Allowance Procedures, 7 January 1998

DoDI 1340.26, Assignment and Special Duty Pays, 25 September 2017

DoDI 1342.24, Transition Compensation for Abused Dependents, 23 September 2019

DoDI 5154.31, Vol 5, Commercial Travel Management: the Per Diem, Travel and

Transportation Allowance Committee (PDTATAC), 16 October 2015

DAFPD 36-26, Total Force Development and Management, 15 April 2022

AFPD 36-30, Military Entitlements, 26 April 2023

AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, 23 March 2020

AFI 33-332, Air Force Privacy and Civil Liberties Program, 10 March 2020

DAFMAN 36-2102, Base Level Relocation Procedures, 16 December 2020

DAFI 36-2110, Total Force Assignments, 15 November 2021

AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension in the United States Air Force, 20 September 2019

DAFI 36-2670, Total Force Development, 25 June 2020

DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States

Space Force Personnel, 7 February 2020

AFI 36-3026V1, Identification Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their Eligible

Family Members, and Other Eligible Personnel, 1 June 2023

DAFI 36-3211, Military Separations, 24 June 2022

AFI 40-701, Medical Support to Family Member Relocation and Exceptional Family Member

Program (EFMP), 19 November 2014

DAFI 51-201, Administration of Military Justice, 14 April 2022

DAFI 51-207, Victim and Witness Rights and Procedures, 14 April 2022

AFI 65-103, Temporary Duty/Special Orders, 15 August 2019

AFMAN 36-2100, Military Utilization and Classification, 7 April 2021

AFMAN 41-210, Tricare Operations and Patient Administration Functions, 10 September 2019

DAFMAN 90-161, Publishing Processes and Procedures, 15 April 2022

Prescribed Forms

AF Form 1969, Officer Uniform Allowance Certification

AF Form 4010, Application for IMA Enlisted Bonus and Incentive

AF Form 4021, Application for Incentive Participation

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Adopted Forms

DD Form 2698, Application for Transitional Compensation

AF Form 133, Oath of Office (Military Personnel) for a Reserve Commission

AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report

AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication

AF Form 1045, Request and Authorization for Student Dependent Travel

AF Form 1466, Request for Family Member’s Medical and Education Clearance for Travel

AF Form 1969, Uniform Allowance Certification

DAF Form 2096, Classification/On-the-Job Training Action

AF Form 4021, Application for Incentive Participation

AF Form 4380, Air Force Special Needs Screener

NGB Form 38-4, Incentive Payment Authorization

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFI—Air Force Instruction

AFPC—Air Force Personnel Center

AFPD—Air Force Policy Directive

AFR—Air Force Reserve

AFRC—Air Force Reserve Command

AFRISS-TF—Air Force Recruiting Information Support System – Total Force

AFSC—Air Force Specialty Code

AIP—Assignment Incentive Pay

ANG—Air National Guard

ARC—Air Reserve Component

ARPC—Air Reserve Personnel Center

BMT—Basic Military Training

BOS—Branch of Service

CAFSC—Control Air Force Specialty Code

CCA—Civilian Clothing Allowance

CMS—Case Management System

CONUS—Continental United States

CSS—Commander Support Staff

DAF—Department of the Air Force

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DAFI—Department of the Air Force Instruction

DAFMAN—Department of the Air Force Manual

DAFPD—Department of the Air Force Policy Directive

DAFSC—Duty Air Force Specialty Code

DCS—Deputy Chief of Staff

DD—Department of Defense

DFAS—Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DLA—Defense Logistics Agency

DoD—Department of Defense

DoDD—Department of Defense Directive

DoDFMR—Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation

DoDI—Department of Defense Instruction

DOE—Date of Enlistment

DRU—Direct Reporting Unit

ETS—Expiration Term of Service

FLDCOM—Field Command

FSS—Force Support Squadron

FY—Fiscal Year

HAF—Headquarters Air Force

HP—Health Profession

IADT—Initial Active Duty Training

IC—Interim Change

IDT—Inactive Duty for Training

IMA—Individual Mobilization Augmentee

IRR—Individual Ready Reserve

L/S—Long Sleeve

MAJCOM—Major Command

MilPDS—Military Personnel Data System

myFSS—My Force Support

MPF—Military Personnel Flight

NGB—National Guard Bureau

NPS—Non Prior Service

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OCONUS—Outside Continental United States

OCP—Operational Camouflage Pattern

OG—Olive Green

OPR—Office of Primary Responsibility

PCS—Permanent Change of Station

PDS—Personnel Data System

PDTATAC—Per Diem, Travel, and Transportation Allowance Committee

PTG—Physical Training Gear

PS—Prior Service

RegAF—Regular Air Force

ROM—Retention Office Manager

ROTC—Reserve Officer Training Corps

RRNCO—Recruiting and Retention Non-commissioned Officer

RRS—Recruiting and Retention Superintendent

SAF—Secretariat Offices within the HAF (Headquarters Air Force)

SDAP—Special Duty Assignment Pay

SecAF—Secretary of the Air Force

SFSC—Space Force specialty code

SJA—Staff Judge Advocate

S/S—Short Sleeve

TDY—Temporary Duty

TTS—Technical Training School

USC—United States Code

USSF—United States Space Force

UTA—Unit Training Assemblies

VLPAD—Voluntary Limited Periods of Active Duty

Office Symbols

ABG/CC—Air Base Group Commander

AF/A1—Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), Manpower, Personnel, and Services

AF/A1P—Headquarters Air Force Military Force Management Policy Directorate

AF/A1PA—Headquarters Air Force Military Compensation Policy Division

AF/RE—Chief, Air Force Reserve

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AF/REP—Air Force Reserve Personnel Policy

AFPC—Air Force Personnel Center

AFPC/CC—Air Force Personnel Center Commander

AFPC/DP1—Total Force Service Center

AFPC/DP1T—Air Force Personnel Center, Transition Division

AFPC/DP1SSB—Air Force Personnel Center, Benefits and Entitlement Section

AFPC/DP2—Air Force Personnel Center, Directorate for Personnel

AFPC/DP2SSM—Air Force Personnel Center, Military Sustainment Operation Section

AFPC/DP3A—Air Force Personnel Center, Assignments and Air Expeditionary Force Program

Division

AFPC/DP3AM—Air Force Personnel Center, Military Assignments Programs Branch

AFPC/DP3SA—Air Force Personnel Center, Airman Support Branch

ARPC/A1—Air Force Reserve Command, Manpower, Personnel, and Services Directorate

AFRC/A1KK—Air Force Reserve Command, Force Management Branch

AFRC/FM—Air Force Reserve Command, Financial Management

ARPC/DPAA—Ai Reserve Personnel Center, Reserve Assignments Division

ARPC/DPAT—Air Reserve Personnel Center, Education and Incentives Division

ASD(FMP)—Assistance Secretary of Defense, Force Management Policy

CHCO/S1—Chief of Human Capital Officer

DASD (MPP)—Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Personnel Policy

DFAS-CL/JFBACI—Retired and Annuitant Pay, Account Audit Team

FLDCOM/S1—Field Command, Manpower, Personnel and Services Directorate

FLDCOM/CC—Field Command, Commander

FLDOM/CV—Field Commander, Vice Commander

MAJCOM/A1—Major Command, Manpower, Personnel and Services Directorate

MAJCOM/CC—Major Command, Commander

MAJCOM/CV—Major Commander, Vice Commander

NGB/A1—National Guard Bureau, Manpower, Personnel, Recruiting and Services Directorate

NGB/A1P—National Guard Bureau, Force Management Division

NGB/A1PP—National Guard Bureau, Force Management Programs Branch

NGB/A1Y—National Guard Bureau, Retention Division

NGB/A1YR—National Guard Bureau, Retention Operations

NGB/CF—Chief, National Guard Bureau

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OSD/HA—Office of the Secretary of Defense Health Affairs

RIO Det/CC—Headquarters Readiness Integration Organization Detachment Commander

RSD—Regularly Scheduled Drill

SAF/FMBOP—Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management Budget

Operations and Personnel

SAF/MR—Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs

SecAF—Secretary of the Air Force

SF/S1—Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital

SF/S1P—Space Force Military Policy and Management Directorate

SF/S1PA—Space Force Military Compensation and Benefits Policy Division

Terms

Accompanied—Any tour of overseas duty served with command sponsored dependents.

Active Duty for Training (ADT)—A tour of active duty used for training Airmen of the reserve

components to provide trained units and qualified persons to fill the needs of the Armed Forces in

time of war or national emergency and such other times as the national security requires. The

Airman is under orders that provide for return to non-active status upon completion of the period

of active duty for training. It includes annual training, special tours of active duty for training,

school tours, and the initial duty for training performed by non-prior service enlistees.

JTR, App A Definition—Full time training duty in the active military service training a Ready

Reserve member to acquire/maintain required military skills. It includes initial basic training,

advanced individual training, annual training (AT), and full time attendance at a school designated

as a Service school by law or by the Secretary concerned.

Air Reserve Component (ARC)—The air reserve components include the ANG and the AFR.

ALCAN Highway—Roadway which connects the contiguous United States to Alaska across

Canada.

Allowances—Pay or reimbursement to Airmen and Guardians for expenses incident to a PCS.

Consult the JTR to determine allowances to government-paid travel of dependents, movement of

household goods, and other payments associated with reassignment of DAF members.

Assigned—An Airman or Guardian counted as part of a unit’s strength.

Assignment—The permanent change of a person’s duty station from one location to another. Also

refers to duties performed. (Used alternately with the term ― reassignment).

Authorization—A funded and validated manpower requirement.

Authorized—Permission given before an act. The giving, through the JTR, of an allowance to an

eligible individual requiring no other action.

Command-Sponsored Dependent—A dependent residing with a member at an OCONUS

location at which an accompanied-by-dependents tour is authorized, the member is authorized to

serve that tour, and who is authorized by the appropriate authority to be at the member's permanent

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duty station. The member is authorized to receive station allowances cost of living allowance and

temporary lodging allowance at the with-dependents rate on behalf of command-sponsored

dependent(s) as a result of the dependents’ residence in the vicinity of the member's permanent

duty station. Command sponsorship is not required to receive Overseas Housing Allowance at the

with-dependent rate.

Concurrent Travel—Authorized move of dependents at government expense to an OCONUS

area at the same time as Airmen and Guardians (sponsor).

Continental United States—The 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia and for

assignment purposes, the adjacent territorial waters. Specifically excludes the states of Alaska and

Hawaii as they are not part of the contiguous states and are included in the definition of Non-

Foreign, OCONUS locations.

Delayed Dependent Travel—Travel of dependents after the departure of an Airman or Guardian

(military sponsor).

Department of the Air Force—The executive part of the Department 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 definition in JTR, Appendix A.

Dependent-Abuse Offenses—An offense by a military member on active duty for more than 30

days involving abuse against a current spouse or a dependent child of the member. This is a

criminal offense as defined by Title 10, USC., Sections 801-940 or other criminal code and is

applicable to the jurisdiction where the act of abuse is committed. Examples include crimes such

as sexual assault, rape, sodomy, battery, murder, and manslaughter.

Dependent Child—An unmarried child, including an adopted child or a stepchild, who was

residing with the military member at the time of the abuse offense, and who is:

Under 18 years of age.

Eighteen years of age or older and is incapable of self-support due to a mental or physical

incapacity that existed before the age of 18 and who is currently dependent on the member for

over one-half of the child's support or was dependent on the member for over one-half of the

child's support when a punitive or other adverse action was carried out on the member; or

Carried during a pregnancy at the time of the dependent-abuse offense and was subsequently

born alive to either the spouse or former spouse during or after the dependent-abuse offense.

See JTR, Appendix A for a complete definition.

Dependent Restricted Tour—A tour at any OCONUS permanent duty station that does not

permit command sponsored dependents. Also referred to as an unaccompanied hardship overseas

tour, or remote tour. Also describes a tour at a permanent duty station at which command sponsored

dependents may be authorized, but at which the member is not eligible to serve the accompanied

tour. See DoDI 1315.18, Glossary.

Designated Place—See definition in JTR, Appendix A.

Discharge—Termination of any enlistment or appointment resulting in complete separation from

military status.

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Entitlement—Describes conditions under which the United States government provides services

or support.

Effective Date of PCS Orders—The date the member is required to begin travel from the old

permanent duty station, the member’s home, primary residence, place from which entered (or

called) to active duty (PLEAD), last temporary duty station, safe haven location or designated

place, whichever applies, to arrive at the new permanent duty station, primary residence, home, or

PLEAD, on the date authorized by the transportation mode authorized and/or used. See JTR,

Appendix A for complete definition and examples.

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;

Deputy Chiefs of Staff; other members of the Air Force assigned or detailed; and the Department

of the Air Force civilians assigned or detailed.

Extended Active Duty—Tour of active duty (normally for more than 90 days) performed by a

member of the reserve components. Strength accountability for persons on extended active duty

shifts to the active force. Active duty for training and active duty in a service academy or armed

forces preparatory school are not creditable as extended active duty.

Family Member—See definition of DEPENDENT in JTR, Appendix A.

G-Series Orders—Used to announce and record command succession, unless precluded by

military agencies. Commanders, including those appointed on a temporary basis, must be

identified on G-Series orders to exercise the legal authority granted to them based on their role.

Immediate Family—See definition of DEPENDENT in JTR, Appendix A.

Inactive—Duty Training—Duty prescribed for members of a reserve component by the Secretary

concerned under Section 206 of Title 37, USC., or any other provision of law; and special

additional duties authorized for members of a reserve component by an authority designated by

the Secretary concerned. Such members perform these duties on a voluntary basis in connection

with the prescribed training or maintenance activities of the units to which they are assigned; and

includes those duties when performed by members of a reserve component in their status as

members of the National Guard, but (except as provided in Section 206(d) (2) of Title 37, USC.)

does not include work or study in connection with a correspondence course of a uniformed service.

JTR, Appendix A Definition: INACTIVE-DUTY TRAINING A. 1. Duty prescribed for an RC

member by the Secretary concerned, or 2. Special additional duty authorized for an RC member

by an authority designated by the Secretary concerned and performed by them on a voluntary basis

pursuant to prescribed training or maintenance activities of the units to which they are assigned.

B. Pursuant to the National Guard. When performed by a National Guard member IDT includes

the duties in paragraph A above and also includes: 1. Unit training assemblies; and 2. Training or

other duty the service member is required to perform, with or without the service member's

consent. This includes appropriate duty or equivalent training and additional flying training

periods, and similar duty and/or training. C. Correspondence Course. This term does not include

work/study for a correspondence course of a uniformed service. D. Pursuant to Pay. For pay

purposes, IDT must: 1. Be performed under an order, 2. Cover a specific assignment, and 3. Have

a prescribed time limit.

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Initial Active Duty Training (IADT)—The initial active duty training of a non-prior service

enlistee performed during a period of not less than 12 weeks and produces a trained member in a

military specialty.

Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA)—An individual reservist (Cat B) who attends drills,

receives training, and is reassigned to an active component organization, a selective service

system, or a Federal Emergency Management Agency billet that must be filled on or shortly after

mobilization. IMAs train on a part-time basis with these organizations to prepare for mobilization.

Inactive duty training (IDT) for IMAs is decided by component policy and can vary from none to

48 drills a year.

Mandatory Clothing Item(s)—Standard uniform clothing item(s) issued in the first uniform

clothing allowance or a like item available in any approved fabric. Each Air Force enlisted member

must have these uniforms and specified quantities at all times.

Medical or Educational Treatment Program—A program designed to provide special medical

or educational care to a military dependent. The military health care system, TRICARE, or a

combination of both can provide these services.

Member—Member serving in one of the uniformed services including a commissioned officer,

commissioned warrant officer, warrant officer, enlisted person, and a uniformed service retiree.

Also includes members of the Fleet Reserve and Fleet Marine Corps Reserve who are in receipt of

retainer pay.

Military Service Obligation—The time that a member must serve in a regular or reserve

component of the armed forces as required by the Military Selective Service Act of 1967 or Title

10 United States Code Section 651, as amended.

myFSS—The Air Force official online source and repository for personnel policy, information,

and day-to-day transactions. Website address is https://myfss.us.af.mil.

Non-command Sponsored Dependents—Dependents not authorized/approved to reside with a

member at an OCONUS location.

Non-Foreign OCONUS Area—The states of Alaska and Hawaii, the Commonwealths of Puerto

Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the US Virgin Islands, and US territories and

possessions (excluding the former Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands, which are foreign areas

for JTR purposes).

Optional Clothing Items—A uniform clothing item other than a mandatory clothing item

approved for wear by all Air Force personnel.

Organizational Clothing Item—Clothing item issued to an individual on loan and remains the

property of the organization. Two subclasses are distinctive and functional clothing items; JTR

Definition: ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING AND INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT 1. Is

accountable or issue in-kind property owned or purchased by the government/uniformed service;

2. Must be returned, using Service/Agency regulations, to the Service/Agency upon mission

completion or (in the case of a service member) release from active duty (discharge, separation, or

retirement); and/or 3. Is PBP&E, per Agency/Service regulations, when shipped as HHG.

Overseas—All locations, including Alaska and Hawaii, outside the contiguous states and

Washington DC.

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PALACE CHASE—An early release program which allows RegAF members to request to

transfer from active military service to an ARC.

PCS Notification—The notification of an assignment by commanders and officials authorized to

effect notification by requiring Airman or Guardian to sign the PCS notification report

acknowledging assignment selection. Note: When an Airman or Guardian is TDY or on leave,

notification is the date the member receives the notice.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)—In general, movement of an Airman or Guardian 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. See JTR, Appendix A for complete definition.

Prior duty station—The location of the last duty station to which shipment of household goods

at government expense was authorized.

Ready Reserve—The selected reserve and individual ready reserve liable for active duty as

prescribed by law (Title 10 USC. 12302, 12303).

Secondary School Graduate—Limited to the following:

High School Graduate—High School Diploma. A diploma is issued to an individual who has

attended and completed a 12-year or grade day program of instruction. That diploma must be

issued from the school where the individual is credited with the completion of program

requirements or:

High School Graduate—Adult Education Diploma. A secondary school diploma awarded for

attending and completing an adult education or "external" diploma program, regardless of whether

the diploma was issued by the State or by a secondary or post-secondary educational institute or:

Secretarial Determination—Decision made by the Secretary of the Military Service on a matter

not clearly authorized by a DoD directive.

Secretariat or SECAF and Assistant Secretaries—Includes the Secretary and the Assistant

Secretaries of the Air Force.

Short Overseas Tour—For the purpose of the overseas tour credit, a short tour is one that is not

authorized as an accompanied tour; or both the accompanied tour is 24 months, and the

unaccompanied tour is less than 18 months; or when HQ AFPC/DP3AM authorizes credit. See

Tour Lengths and Tours of Duty OCONUS on the DTMO website.

Spouse—The term “spouse” means a dependent spouse and, where appropriate, includes “former

spouse.”

State—Any of the 50 states. Puerto Rico, DC, and Guam are NOT States.

Unaccompanied Overseas Tour—A tour of overseas duty served without command sponsored

dependents. See JTR, Appendix A definition of UNACCOMPANIED TOUR.

Uniform Clothing Item—Wearing apparel, accessories, insignia, medals, ribbons, and

component material of these items. These are further classified into mandatory, optional, and

organizational clothing items.

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Unit of Assignment—The organization to which an individual is assigned and would report to

upon mobilization.

Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty (VLPAD)—Program that provides ARC members the

opportunity to apply for extended active duty to fill vacant active duty positions for a specific

period of time.

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Attachment 2

REGAF CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

Table A2.1. Initial Uniform Clothing Items and Allowance(s) - Men.

Item

Authorized

Bag, Duffel, Nylon, Olive Green (OG)

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue, w/Chromium Plate

Belt, Riggers, Tan 499

Boots, Combat, Temperate Coyote (pair)

Buckle

Cap, Garrison (Flight cap), AF Shade 1620

Cap, Patrol, Operational Camouflage Uniform (OCP)

Coat, All Weather w/Removable Liner

Coat, OCP

Coat, Service, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz, AF Shade 1620

Drawers, Cotton, Briefs, White

Gloves, Leather, Black, Unisex

Insignia, Branch of Service (BOS), US

Jacket, Man's, Lightweight w/Removable Liner

Jacket, Physical Training Gear (PTG)

Necktie, Men’s Four-in-Hand

Name tag, Metal

Name tag, plastic

Name tape, USAF/USSF

Name tape, (Last Name)

Pants, PTG

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, Long Sleeve (L/S), w/Epaulets

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, Short Sleeve (S/S)

Shoe, Men's Dress, Leather, Black

Sock, Boot, Green

Socks, Athletes, Crew, White (3 Pair Package)

Socks, Dress, Black

Towel, Bath, Cotton, White

Trousers, OCP

Trousers, Wool/Polyester, Serge, AF Shade 1620

Shorts, PTG

T-Shirt, PTG

T-Shirt, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

Undershirt, Man's, White, V-Neck

Athletic Shoes

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Table A2.1.1. Initial Uniform Bag Items Provided by AETC – Men.

Item

Authorized

Gen III, Level VI OCP Jacket

Boots, Combat, Men's, Safety-Toe, Coyote (pair)

Table A2.2. Initial Uniform Clothing Items and Allowance(s) – Women.

Item

Authorized

Bag, Duffel, Nylon, OG

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue, w/Chromium Plate

Belt, Riggers, Tan 499

Boots, Combat, Temperate Coyote, (pair)

Buckle

Cap, Garrison, Polyester/Wool, Serge, Blue, AF Shade 1620

Cap, Patrol, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

Coat, All Weather w/Removable Liner

Coat, Service, Wool/Pl, Serge, Blue, AF Shade 1620

Coat, Female, OCP

Gloves, Leather, Black, Unisex

Insignia, BOS, US

Insignia, Shoulder Sleeve (Tactical US Flag)

Jacket, Physical Training Gear (PTG)

Jacket, Woman's, Lightweight with Removable Liner

Neck Tab, Blue, AF Shade 1622

Name tag, Metal

Name tag, plastic

Name tape, USAF/USSF

Name tape, (Last Name)

Pants, PTG

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S, AF Shade 1550, (Tuck-in)

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, S/S, AF Shade 1550, (Tuck-in)

Shoes, Running, Women (pair)

Shoe, Women's, Oxford, Black

Skirt, Darted, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz., AF Shade 1620

Slacks, Darted, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz., AF Shade

1620

Sock, Boot, Green

Socks, Athletes, Crew, White (3 Pair Package)

Socks, Dress, Black

Towel, Bath, Cotton, White

Trousers, Women's OCP

Shorts, PTG

T-Shirt, Athlete's, PTG

T-Shirt, Athlete's, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

Cash Allowance (pumps, black dress)

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Cash Allowance (lingerie, stockings, and underwear)

Cash Allowance (handbag)

Table A2.2.1. Initial Uniform Bag Items Provided by AETC – Women.

Item

Authorized

Gen III, Level VI OCP Jacket

Boots, Combat, Women's, Safety-Toe, Coyote (pair)

Table A2.3. Officer Training School (OTS) Trainee Initial Item Clothing Allowance-Men.

Item

Authorized

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue w/ Chromium Plate Clip

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue w/ Black Clip

Boots, Combat, Temperate Coyote (pair)

Buckle, Belt, Nickel, Chromium Plated

Buckle, Belt, Brass

Cap, Garrison (Flight), AF Shade 1620

Cap, Patrol, Operational Camouflage Uniform (OCP)

Coat, All Weather w/Removable Line, Cotton/Polyester,

Blue

Coat, OCP

Coat, Service, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz., AF Shade

1620, w/ epaulets

Drawers, Cotton, White

Gloves, Leather, Black, Unisex

Insignia, BOS, US

Insignia, Distinguishing, USAF, Subdued

Jacket, Polyester/Wool Blue, AF Shade 1605, w/removable

liner

Necktie, Blue, AF Shade 1622

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, S/S, AF Shade 1550 Tapered, w/

regular collar

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S, w/Epaulets, Blue AF Shade

1550

Socks, Cotton/Nylon, Black

Socks, Cotton/Nylon/Wool, Black

Shoes, Patent leather, hi-Gloss Poromeric

Standard Air Force Name Tag, Individual, Blue, Plastic

Towel, Cotton/Polyester, White

Trousers, OCP

Trousers, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz., AF Shade 1620

T-Shirt, Athlete's, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

Undershirt, Cotton, White

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Table A2.4. Officer Training School Trainee Initial Item Clothing Allowance - Women.

Item

Authorized

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue, w/Black Clip

Belt, Trousers, Web, Blue, w/Chromium Plate

Boots, Combat, Temperate Coyote, (pair)

Buckle, Belt, Brass

Buckle, Belt Chromium Plated

Cap, Garrison (Flight) AF Shade 1620

Cap, Patrol, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

Coat, All weather w/Removable Liner, Cotton/Polyester,

Blue

Coat, Female, OCP

Coat, Service, AF Shade 1620, w/epaulets

Gloves, Leather, Black, Lined, Unisex

Insignia, BOS, US

Insignia, Distinguishing, USAF, Subdued

Jacket, Poly/Wool, Blue, AF Shade 1605, w/removable liner

Neck Tab, Blue, AF Shade 1622

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, S/S AF Shade 1550 w/Convertible

Collar, Tuck-in

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S AF Shade 1550 w/Convertible

Collar, Tuck-in

Skirt, Darted, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz., AF Shade 1620

Slacks, Darted, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz., AF Shade

1620

Socks, Cotton/Nylon, Black

Socks, Cotton/Nylon/Wool, Black

Standard Air Force Name Tag, Individual, Blue, Plastic

Towel, Cotton/Polyester, White

Trousers, Female, OCP

T-Shirt, Athlete's, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

Cash Allowance (includes pumps, undergarments, purses)

1ea

Table A2.5. US Air Force Academy Preparatory Student's Initial Item Uniform Clothing

Allowance – Men.

Item

Authorized

Boots, Combat, Temperate Coyote (pair)

Sock, Boot, Green

Trousers, OCP

Belt, Riggers, Tan 499

T-Shirt, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

Coat, OCP

Tapes, Name, and USAF/USSF (OCP)

3 sets

Cap, Patrol, Operational Camouflage Uniform (OCP)

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Knit Beanie Stocking Cap, Black and Sage Green Beanie

1ea

Shoes, Dress, Oxford, Black, Plain Toe Low Quarters,

Leather

Socks, Dress, Black

Trousers, Service

Belt, Blue, with Chrome buckle and tip

T-Shirt, V-neck, White

Shirt, S/S Blue w/Epaulet

Shirt, L/S Blue w/Epaulet

Name Tag, Blue, Plastic

Necktie, Blue

Cap, Flight, Blue, Enlisted

Insignia, US (for service coat)

Coat, Service

Name Tag, Service Coat, Metal

Jacket, Lightweight Blue w/ liner

Gloves, Leather, Black, Lined Unisex

Towel, White

Shoes, Athletic

Athletic Socks

Athletic Supporters

Compression Shorts

Athletic Shorts, Navy Mesh w/ Logo

T-Shirt, gray w/ Logo (2 L/S & 2 S/S)

Sweatshirt, Crew Heavy Cotton w/ Logo

Sweatpants, Heavy Cotton w/ Logo

Polo Shirt, L/S w/ Logo

Polo Shirt, S/S w/ Logo

Equipment Bag (Small gym bag)

Running Suit, (Pants, and Jacket)

1 set

Duffle Bag (Green military style)

Backpack (Black)

Thermo Top Crew Sand (L/S)

Thermo Bottom Sand

Mock Turtle T-Shirt (L/S)

Fleece Liner OCP

Velcro USAF/USSF

Velcro Name

Flip Flops (Shower Shoes)

Ribbon

Double Ribbon Bar

White Enforcer Name

Backer

Green Work Gloves

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Table A2.6. US Air Force Academy Preparatory Students’ Initial Item Uniform Clothing

Allowance – Women.

Item

Authorized

Boots, Combat, Temperate Coyote, (pair)

Socks, Wool, Black

Trousers, Female, OCP

Belt, Riggers, Tan 499

T-Shirt, Athlete's, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

Coat, Female, OCP

Tapes, Name, and USAF/USSF (OCP)

3 sets

Cap, Patrol, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

Knit Beanie Stocking Cap, Black and Sage Green (leach)

Shoes, Dress, Oxford, Black, Plain Toe Low Quarters,

Leather

Socks, Dress, Black

Slacks, Service

Belt, Blue, with chrome buckle and tip

Shirt, S/S Blue w/ Epaulet

Shirt, L/S Blue w/Epaulet

Name Tag, Blue, Plastic

Neck Tab, Blue

Cap, Flight, Blue, Enlisted

Insignia, US (for service coat)

Coat, Service

Name Tag, Service Coat, Metal

Jacket, Lightweight Blue w/liner

Gloves, Leather, Black, Lined Unisex

Towel, White

Green Work Gloves

Shoes, athletic

Athletic Socks

Compression Shorts

Athletic Shorts, Navy Mesh w/ Logo

T-Shirt, gray w/ Logo (2 L/S & 2 S/S)

Sweatpants, Heavy Cotton w/ Logo

Sweatshirt, Crew, Heavy Cotton w/ Logo

Polo Shirt, L/S w/ Logo

Polo Shirt, S/S w/ Logo

Equipment Bag, (Small gym bag)

Running Suit, (Pants, and Jacket)

1 set

White V-Neck T-Shirts

Duffle Bag (Green military style)

Backpack (Black)

Thermo Top Crew Sand (L/S)

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Thermo Bottom Sand

Mock Turtle T-Shirt (L/S)

Fleece Liner OCP

Velcro USAF/USSF

Velcro Name

Flip Flops (Shower Shoes)

Ribbon

Double Ribbon Bar

White Enforcer Name

Backer

Table A2.7. Partial Initial Uniform Clothing Allowance -Men.

Item

Authorized

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue w/Silver Clip

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue w/Black Clip

Boots, Combat, Temperate Coyote, (pair)

Buckle, Belt, Chromium Plated

Buckle, Belt, Brass

Cap, Garrison, (Flight Cap) w/Wool/Polyester Blue, AF

Shade 1620

Cap, Patrol, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

Coat, All Weather w/Removable Liner Cotton/Polyester,

Blue

Coat, Service, Wool/Polyester, Serge, Blue AF Shade 1620

Coat, OCP

Drawers, Cotton, White

Gloves, Leather, Black, Lined, Unisex

Insignia, BOS, Enlisted Personnel, US

Insignia, Distinguishing, USAF, Olive Green, Subdued

Jacket, Polyester/Wool Blue, AF Shade 1605 w/removable

liner

Necktie, Blue, AF Shade 1622

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, S/S, AF Shade 1550, Tapered, w/

regular collar

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S, w/Epaulet, Blue AF Shade 1550

Shoes, Dress, Oxford, Black, Plain Toe

Socks, Cotton/Nylon, Black

Socks, Cotton/Nylon/Wool, Black

Standard Air Force Name Tag, Individual, Blue, Plastic

Tape, Textile, Nylon, Plain Weave, Olive Drab, Subdued,

1"Wide

Trousers, OCP

Trousers, Wool/Polyester, Tropical, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade

1608

Trousers, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz., AF Shade 1620

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T-Shirt, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

Undershirt, Cotton, White

Table A2.8. Partial Initial Uniform Clothing Allowance-Women.

Item

Authorized

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue, w/ Black Clip

Belt, Trousers, Web, Blue, Chromium Plate

Boots, Combat, Temperate Coyote, (pair)

Buckle, Belt, Brass

Buckle, Belt, Chromium Plated

Cap Garrison, AF Shade Blue 1620

Cap, Patrol, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

Coat, All weather w/ Removable Liner, Cotton/Polyester, AF

Blue

Coat, Service, Wool/Polyester, Tropical, 10 oz, AF Shade

1620

Coat, Female, OCP

Gloves, Lea, Black, Lined, Unisex

Handbag, Black, Plastic

Insignia, BOS, Enlisted Personnel, US

Insignia, Distinguishing, USAF, Subdued

Jacket, Polyester/Wool, Blue, AF Shade 1605 w/ removable

liner

Neck Tab, Blue, AF Shade 1622

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, S/S, w/ Convertible Collar, AF

Shade 1550, Tuck-in

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S, w/ Convertible Collar, AF

Shade 1550, Tuck-in

Shoes, Oxford, Black

Skirt, Wool/Polyester, Tropical, 10 oz Blue, AF Shade 1608

Skirt, Darted, Wool/Polyester, Serge 10 oz., AF Shade 1620

Slacks, Wool/Polyester, Tropical, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade

1608

Slacks, Darted, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz., AF Shade

1620

Socks, Cotton/Nylon, Black

Socks, Cotton/Nylon/Wool, Black

Standard Air Force Name Tag, Individual, Blue, Plastic

Tape, Textile, Nylon, Plain Weave, Subdued, 1"Wide

Tape, Textile, Nylon, Plain Weave, Tan, Desert, 1"Wide

*Trousers, Female, OCP

*T-Shirt, Athlete's, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

Cash Allowance for Black Dress Pumps

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Table A2.9. Prior Enlisted Trainees at the Officer Training School (OTS) and Academy of

Military Sciences Officer Candidates – Men.

Item

Authorized

Coat, OCP

Coat, Service, Wool/Polyester, AF Shade 1620

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, S/S, AF Shade 1550, Tapered, w/

regular collar

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S, w/ Epaulet, Blue AF Shade

1550

Trousers, Wool/Polyester, Serg, 10 oz, AF Shade 1620

Cap, Garrison, AF Blue, Shade 1620

Shoes, Poromeric

Table A2.10. Prior Enlisted Trainees at the Officer Training School (OTS) and Academy

of Military Sciences Officer Candidates – Women.

Item

Authorized

Coat, Female, OCP

Coat, Service, Wool/Polyester, AF Shade 1620

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, S/S, w/ Convertible Collar, AF

Shade 1550, Tuck-in

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S, w/ Convertible Collar, AF

Shade 1550, Tuck-in

Slacks, Wool/Polyester, AF Shade 1620

Skirt, Wool/Polyester, AF Shade 1620

Cap, Garrison, AF Blue, Shade 1620

Shoes, Poromeric

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Attachment 3

AIR NATIONAL GUARD AND USAF RESERVE CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

Table A3.1. Initial Uniform Clothing Issue via Basic Military Training and other branch

Prior Service Transferred -Men.

Item

Authorized

Bag, Duffel

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue w/ Chromium Plate

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue w/ Black Clip

Boots, Combat, Green, Mildew & Water Resistant

Buckle, Belt, Chromium Plate

Buckle, Belt, Brass

Cap, Garrison (Flight Cap), Wool/Polyester, Serge, Blue, AF

Shade 1620

Cap, Patrol, Operational Camouflage Uniform (OCP)

Coat, All Weather w/ Removable liner, Cotton/Polyester,

Blue,

Coat, Service, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade

1620

Coat, OCP

Drawers, Cotton, White

Gloves, Leather, Black, Lined, Unisex

Insignia, BOS, Enlisted Personnel, US

Insignia, Distinguishing, USAF, Olive Green, Subdued

Jacket, PTG

Pants, PTG

T-Shirt, Athlete’s, PTG

Shorts, PTG

Jacket, Polyester/Wool, AF Shade 1605, w/ removable liner

Necktie, Blue, AF Shade 1622

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, S/S, AF Shade 1550 Tapered, w/

regular collar

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S, w/ Epaulets, Blue, AF Shade

1550

Shoes, Oxford, Black, Plain Toe

Socks, Cotton/Nylon, Black

Socks, Cotton/Nylon/Wool, Black

Standard Air Force Name Tag, Individual, Blue, Plastic

Tape, Textile, Nylon, Plain Weave, Subdued, 1"Wide

Towel, Cotton/Polyester, White

Trousers, OCP

Trousers, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz., Blue, AF Shade

1620

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Trousers, Wool/Polyester, Tropical, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade

1608

T-Shirt, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

Undershirt, Cotton, White

Athletic, running shoes

Table A3.2. Initial Uniform Clothing Issue and other branch Prior Service Transferred -

Women.

Item

Authorized

Bag, Duffel

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue w/ Black Clip

Belt, Trousers, Web, Blue, w/ Chromium Plate

Boots, Combat, Green, Mildew & Water Resistant

Buckle, Belt, Brass

Buckle, Belt, Chromium Plated

Cap Garrison, AF Shade 1620

Cap, Patrol, Operational Camouflage Uniform (OCP)

Coat, All Weather w/Removable Liner, Cotton/Polyester,

Blue

Coat, Service, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade

1620

Coat, Female, OCP

Gloves, Lea, Black, Lined, Unisex

Handbag, Black, Plastic

Insignia, BOS, Enlisted Personnel, US

Insignia, Distinguishing, USAF, Olive Green, Subdued

Jacket, PTG

Pants, PTG

T-Shirt, Athlete’s, PTG

Shorts, PTG

Jacket, Polyester/Wool, Blue, AF Shade 1605, w/ removable

liner

Neck Tab, Blue, AF Shade 1622

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, S/S, AF Shade 1550 w/ Convertible

Collar

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S, AF Shade 1550 w/ Convertible

Collar

Shoes, Oxford, Black

Skirt, Wool/Polyester, Tropical, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade 1608

Skirt, Wool/Polyester, Tropical, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade 1620

Slacks, Wool/Polyester, Tropical, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade

1608

Slacks, Wool/Polyester, Tropical, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade

1620

Socks, Cotton/Nylon, Black

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Socks, Cotton/Nylon/Wool, Black

Standard Air Force Name Tag Individual, Blue, Plastic

Tape, Textile, Nylon, Plain Weave, Subdued, 1"Wide

Towel, Cotton/Polyester, White

Trousers, Female, OCP

T-Shirt, Athlete's, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

Cash Allowance (includes pumps)

Table A3.3. ANG Academy of Military Science Officer Candidates Non-prior Service

Initial Items - Men.

Item

Authorized

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue w/ Chromium Clip

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue w/ Black Clip

Boots, Combat, Green, w/ Speed Lacing

Buckle, Belt, Chromium Plated

Buckle, Belt, Brass

Cap, Garrison, AF Shade 1620 (Officer)

Cap, Patrol, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

Coat, All Weather w/ Removable Liner, Cotton/Polyester,

Blue

Coat, Service, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz Blue, AF Shade

1620 w/ epaulets

Coat, OCP

Drawers, Cotton, White

Gloves, Leather, Black, Lined, Unisex

Insignia, BOS, US

Insignia, Distinguishing, USAF, Subdued

Jacket, Polyester/Wool, Blue AF Shade 1605, w/ removable

liner

Necktie, Blue, AF Shade 1622

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, S/S, AF Shade 1550 Tapered, w/

regular collar

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S, w/ Epaulet, Blue, AF Shade

1550

Shoes, Patent leather, hi-Gloss, poromeric

Socks, Cotton/Nylon, Black

Socks, Cotton/Nylon/Wool, Black

Standard Air Force Name Tag, Individual, Blue, Plastic

Towel, Cotton/Polyester, White

Trousers, OCP

Trousers, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade

1620

T-Shirt, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

Undershirt, Cotton, White

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Table A3.4. ANG Academy of Military Sciences Officer Candidates Non-prior Service

Initial Items - Women.

Item

Authorized

Belt, Cotton, Web, Blue w/ Black Clip

Belt, Trousers, Web, Blue, w/ Chromium Plate

Boots, Combat, Green w/ Speed Lacing

Buckle Belt, Brass

Buckle, Belt, Chromium Plated

Cap Garrison, (Flight), AF Shade 1620 (Officer)

Cap, Patrol, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

Coat, All Weather w/Removable Liner, Cotton/Polyester,

Blue

Coat, Service, Wool/Polyester, AF Shade 1620 w/ epaulets

Coat, Female, OCP

Gloves, Leather, Black, Lined, Unisex

Insignia, BOS, US

Insignia, Distinguishing, USAF, Subdued

Jacket, Polyester/Wool, Blue, AF Shade 1605, w/ removable

liner

Neck Tab, Blue, AF Shade 1622

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, S/S, AF Shade 1550 w/ Convertible

Collar

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S, AF Shade 1550 w/ Convertible

Collar

Shoes, Oxford, Black (pair)

Skirt, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade 1620

Slacks, Wool/Polyester, Serge, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade 1620

Socks, Cotton/Nylon, Black

Socks, Cotton/Nylon/Wool, Black

Standard Air Force Name Tag, Individual, Blue, Plastic

Towel, Cotton/Polyester, White

Trousers, Female, OCP

T-Shirt, Athlete's, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

Cash Allowance (includes pumps, undergarments, purses)

1ea

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Table A3.5. Prior Enlisted Academy of Military Science Officer Candidates Item Uniform

Clothing Issue - Men.

Item

Authorized

Coat, OCP

Coat, Service Wool/Polyester, AF Shade 1620

Shirt, Cotton /Polyester, S/S, AF Shade 1550, Tapered, w/

regular collar

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S, w/ Epaulet, Blue AF Shade

1550

Trousers, Wool/Polyester, Serg, 10 oz, AF Shade 1550

Cap, Garrison, AF Blue, Shade 1620

Shoes, Poromeric

Table A3.6. Prior Enlisted Academy of Military Science Officer Candidates Item Uniform

Clothing Issue - Women.

Item

Authorized

Coat, Female, OCP

Coat, Service, Wool/Polyester, AF Shade 1620

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, S/S, w/ Convertible Collar, AF

Shade 1550, Tuck-in

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S, w/ Convertible Collar, AF

Shade 1550, Tuck-in

Slacks, Wool/Polyester, AF Shade 1620

Skirt, Wool/Polyester, AF Shade 1620

Cap, Garrison, AF Blue, Shade 1620

Shoes, Poromeric

Table A3.7. Senior Enlisted Advisor of the US Air Force Reserve/National Guard.

Item

Authorized

Coat, Service, Wool/Polyester, Blue, AF Shade 1620

Trousers, Service, Wool/Polyester Blue, AF Shade 1620

Shirt, Cotton/Polyester, L/S or S/S, w/ epaulets, AF Shade

1550

Shoes, Black, Poromeric

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Table A3.8. ANG Normal Fair Wear & Tear Allowance(s) – Men (Effective only after 36

months have expired from the initial uniform issued at BMTS).

Item

Full-Time Technician,

Active Guard Reserve

Drill Status Guardsman

Bag, duffel, nylon, OG

N/A

Belt, cotton, web, blue,

w/chromium plate

1ea/annually

1ea/2 year

Belt, Riggers, Tan 499

1ea/3 year

1ea/4 year

Boots, Combat, Temperate

Coyote (pair)

1 pair/2 year

1 pair/3 year

Buckle

1ea/annually

1ea/2 year

Cap, garrison (flight cap),

AF Shade 1620

1ea/2 year

1ea/3 year

Cap, Patrol, Operational

Camouflage Uniform

(OCP)

1ea/annually

1ea/2 year

Coat, all weather,

w/removable liner

1ea/5 year

1ea/6 year

Coat, OCP

1ea/2 year

1ea/3 year

Coat, service, wool/poly,

serge, AF Shade 1620

1ea/4 year

Drawers, cotton briefs,

white

N/A

Gloves, leather, black,

unisex

1 pair/3 year

1 pair/4 year

Insignia, branch of service,

U.S.

1 set/3 year

1 set/4 year

Jacket, men’s lightweight

w/ removable liner

1 ea/4 year

Jacket, PTG

1 ea/4 year

Necktie, four-in-hand

1 ea/3 year

1 ea/4 year

Name tag, metal

1 ea/4 year

Name tag, plastic

1 ea/2 year

1 ea/3 year

Name tapes, USAF

1 ea/2 year

1 ea/3 year

Name tapes

1 ea/3 year

Pants, PTG

1 pair/3 year

Shirts cotton/poly, short

sleeve

1 ea/2 year

1 ea/3 year

Shoes, Oxford, men’s dress

black

1 pair/2 year

1 pair/4 year

Socks, boot, green

2 pair/2 year

2 pair/4 year

Socks, athletic, crew, white

N/A

Socks, dress

1 pair/annually

1 pair/2 year

Towels, bath, cotton, white

N/A

Trousers, OCP

1 pair/2 year

1 pair/3 year

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Trousers wool/poly, serge,

AF SH1620

1 pair/3 year

1 pair/4 year

Shorts, PTG

1 pair/3 year

T-Shirt, PTG

1 ea/2 year

1 ea/3 year

T-Shirt, Moisture-Wicking

Tan 499

1 ea/annually

1 ea/2 year

Running shoes

N/A

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Table A3.9. ANG Normal Fair Wear & Tear Allowance(s) – Women (Effective only after

36 months have expired from the initial uniform issued at BMTS).

Item

Full-Time Technician,

Active Guard Reserve

Drill Status Guardsman

Bag, duffel, nylon, OG

N/A

Belt, cotton, web, blue,

w/chromium plate

1 ea/annually

1 ea/2 year

Belt, Riggers, Tan 499

1 ea/3 year

1 ea/4 year

Boots, Combat, Temperate

Coyote, (pair)

1 pair/2 year

1 pair/3 year

Buckle

1 ea/annually

1 ea/2 year

Cap, garrison (flight cap),

AF SH 1620

1 ea/2 year

1 ea/3 year

Cap, Patrol, Operational

Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

1 ea/annually

1 ea/2 year

Coat, all weather,

w/removable liner

1 ea/5 year

1 ea/6 year

Coat, Female, OCP

1ea/2 year

1 ea/3 year

Coat, service, wool/poly,

serge, AF Shade 1620

1ea/4 year

1 ea/4 year

Gloves, leather, black,

unisex

1 pair/3 year

1 pair/4 year

Insignia, branch of service,

U.S.

1 set/3 year

1 set/4 year

Jacket, women’s

lightweight w/ removable

liner

1 ea/4 year

Jacket, PTG

1 ea/4 year

Neck tabs, blue, AF SH

1622

1 ea/3 year

1 ea/4 year

Name tag, metal

1 ea/4 year

Name tag, plastic

1 ea/2 year

1 ea/3 year

Name tapes, USAF

1 ea/2 year

1 ea/3 year

Name tapes

1 ea/3 year

Pants, PTG

1 pair/3 year

Shirts cotton/poly, long

sleeve, AF SH 1550 (tuck

in)

1 ea/2 year

1 ea/3 year

Shirts cotton/poly, short

sleeve, AF SH 1550 (tuck

in)

1 ea/2 year

1 ea/3 year

Slacks darted wool/poly

AF SH 1620

1 pair/3 year

1 pair/4 year

Skirt darted wool/poly AF

SH 1620

1 ea/3 year

1 ea/4 year

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Shoes, Oxford, Women’s

dress black

1 pair/2 year

1 pair/4 year

Socks, boot, green

2 pair/2 year

2 pair/4 year

Socks, athletic, crew, white

N/A

Socks, dress

1 pair/annually

1 pair/2 year

Towels, bath, cotton, white

N/A

Trousers, Female, OCP

1 pair/2 year

1 pair/3 year

Shorts, PTG

1 pair/3 year

T-Shirt, PTG

1 ea/2 year

1 ea/3 year

T-Shirt, Athlete's,

Moisture-Wicking Tan 499

1 ea/annually

1 ea/2 year

Running shoes

N/A

Pumps, black dress

N/A

Lingerie, Stockings,

underwear

N/A

Handbag

N/A