DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

WASHINGTON DC

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

DAFI36-2110_DAFGM2023-01

5 October 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION C

MAJCOMs-FLDCOMs-FOAs-DRUs

FROM: SAF/MR

1660 Air Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330-1040

SUBJECT: Department of the Air Force Guidance Memorandum (DAFGM) to Department of the

Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 36-2110, Total Force Assignments

By order of the Secretary of the Air Force, this Department of the Air Force Guidance

Memorandum (DAFGM) immediately implements changes to DAFI 36-2110, Total Force

Assignments. Compliance with this guidance memorandum is mandatory. To the extent the

guidance memorandum’s directions are inconsistent with other Department of the Air Force

publications, the information herein prevails, in accordance with DAFMAN 90-161, Publishing

Processes and Procedures. This guidance memorandum is applicable to Regular Air Force, United

States Space Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.

This memorandum updates the exceptions to policy provision in paragraph 5.5. See

Attachment 1 for changes. If you have questions, please contact AFPC Contact Center at 800-525-

0102/DSN 665-5000.

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are

maintained in accordance with AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance

Program, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in

the Air Force Records Management System.

This memorandum becomes void after one year has elapsed from the date of this

memorandum, or upon incorporation by interim change to, or rewrite of, DAFI 36-2110,

whichever is earlier.

ALEX WAGNER

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force

(Manpower and Reserve Affairs)

Attachment:

Attachment 1

*5.5. Exceptions. Changed. Exceptions to policies, procedures, or other provisions of this

instruction may be considered when an action is prohibited; is not addressed; a criterion is not

met and there are no waiver provisions established; or, there are waiver provisions but that

criteria is not met. Use this paragraph as the basic guidance for processing a request for

exception, unless a paragraph, table, or attachment contains specific instructions for exceptions.

There is no mandatory format, but all requests require detailed explanation of facts and

circumstances warranting assignment reconsideration, submitted as a memorandum (word

document) addressed to AFPC/DP3AM or USSF/ETMO and documentation to substantiate the

exception (e.g., AFOSI, Security Forces, local enforcement agency reports, medical

documentation, etc).

*5.5.1. Changed. Exceptions will be considered based upon administrative issues, personal

hardship, operational necessity, or if deemed in the best interests of the DAF.

*5.5.1.1. Changed. Administrative Requests: For requests that are administrative in nature (e.g.

incurred due to delay of dependent(s) assignment clearance requirements, such as awaiting return

of AF Form 1466 from gaining location; delay of No-Fee Passport and/or Visa from the State

Department or Consulate, provided the service member initiated application to the MPF Passport

Agent no later than 15 days after initial relocation briefing; or pregnant civilian spouse unable to

travel during third trimester); or

*5.5.1.2. Changed. Personal Hardship: When a member can provide factual evidence that they

or their dependents will experience, or have experienced, a personal hardship significantly

greater than what other service members encounter in similar circumstances, an injustice, or a

severe inequity and that the actual injustice, inequity, or hardship can not/could not be mitigated

or resolved by installation command team actions short of reassignment at the assigned location

or prior to reporting to the projected assignment location, the service member may request an

exception to policy for early reassignment or may request cancellation upon notification of their

next assignment; or

*5.5.1.3. Changed. When evidence demonstrates an exception serves the overall best interests

of DAF, to include operational necessity.

*5.5.3. Changed. Commander Actions. Unit commanders must concur or non-concur on all

exception to policy requests to determine if the required justification exists. (T-1). All requests

must be forwarded through command channels (T-1). AFPC/DP3A or USSF/ETMO will

adjudicate (approve/disapprove) all exception to policy requests. When a unit commander, or

higher level commander, non-concurs on a Service Member’s request, they will provide the

reasons for the non-concurrence to AFPC/DP3A or USSF/ETMO. When concurring,

commanders may address the impact the approval may have on their local mission. Exception to

policy requests submitted by other than the Airman should indicate whether or not the Airman

has been advised and include volunteer status, if determined. The installation commander (or

ABG/CC at non-Air Force led joint bases) may not request a PCS exception to policy until all

other means of remediating the need for early reassignment are exhausted, and if a request for

early reassignment is made, it must be based upon an actual injustice, inequity, or hardship that

could not be mitigated or resolved by actions short of reassignment.

BY ORDER OF THE

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

INSTRUCTION 36-2110

15 NOVEMBER 2021

Incorporating Change 1, 16 November 2022

Certified Current 16 November 2022

Personnel

TOTAL FORCE ASSIGNMENTS

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at

www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: AF/A1P Certified by: SAF/MR

Supersedes: AFI36-2110, 5 October 2018

AFI36-2131, 27 July 2011

AFI36-2123, 8 November 2018

Pages: 538

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-21, Utilization and

Classification of Military Personnel, and DAFPD 36-26, Total Force Development and

Management, for administering the provisions of Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI)

1205.18, Full Time Support (FTS) to the Reserve Components, DoDI 1315.09, Utilization of

Enlisted Aides (EAs) on Personal Staffs of General and Flag Officers (G/FOs). Additional

underlying guidance can be found under references in Attachment 1. This instruction applies to

all Department of the Air Force civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air

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

Guard (ANG). This instruction requires the collection and or maintenance of information

protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI)

5400.11, DoD Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs, and Executive Order 9397 as amended (E.O.

13478). The applicable SORN F036 AF PC C, Military Personnel Records System is available at

https://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNs/.

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air

Force Instruction 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 has been developed in

collaboration between the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1),

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Office of the Chief of Space Operations, Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital

(SF/S1), the Chief of the Air Force Reserve (AF/RE), and the Director of the Air National Guard

(NGB/CF). Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of

primary responsibility (OPR), using DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication;

route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. This

DAFI may be supplemented at any level; all Major Command (MAJCOM) or Field Command

(FLDCOM)-level supplements must be approved by the Human Resource Management Strategic

Board prior to certification and approval. The authorities to waive wing, unit, or delta 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 of the 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. The use

of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity or service in

this publication does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Air Force. This instruction

has been reviewed by the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee in

accordance with DoDI 5154.31, Volume 5, Commercial Travel Management: the Per Diem,

Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee (PDTATAC), as PDTATAC Case RR19008.

References to the United States Air Force (USAF) in this publication will apply to the Department

of the Air Force, including the United States Space Force, when appropriate. References to USAF-

specific terminology, units, and positions will also apply to the equivalent in the United States

Space Force (USSF), as appropriate. For example, references to RegAF will also apply to USSF

members. References to Airmen will also apply to Guardians. References to MAJCOMs or

Numbered Air Forces (NAF) will also apply to field commands. References to wings will also

apply to deltas. Air Staff roles and responsibilities (i.e. AF/A1) will also apply to the equivalent

Office of the Chief of Space Operations (Space Staff) office (i.e., SF/S1), as appropriate. Any

conflict between this instruction and the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) is resolved based on the

JTR, not this instruction. Compliance with the attachments is mandatory.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

DAFI 36-2110, Total Force Assignments, has been revised. Significant revisions were made to the

diverse slate requirement for Key Developmental Assignments. Additionally, diverse slate policy

and reporting procedures for Non-statutory Boards are now codified in this instruction.

Attachments 18 and Attachment 19 in this instruction should be reviewed completely. Moreover,

updates to Air Force Reserve roles, responsibilities, and program guidance to include SNCO

position management and sanctuary has been made. Other revisions to this instruction include

updates to Assignment Availability Codes and Assignment Limitation Codes reducing the use of

acronyms, limiting the scope of this publication to the Department of the Air Force guidance, and

lowering compliance tiers where possible. A margin bar (|) indicates newly revised material.

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Chapter 1—OVERVIEW 14

1.1. Overview.............................................................................................................. 14

Table 1.1. Component-Specific Guidance and Procedures. .................................................... 14

1.2. Assignment Authority........................................................................................... 14

Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 15

2.1. Roles and Responsibilities. ................................................................................... 15

2.2. Air Force (RegAF). .............................................................................................. 15

2.3. Air Force Reserve (AFR). ..................................................................................... 15

2.4. National Guard Bureau (NGB). ............................................................................ 16

2.5. Installation/Wing/Group/Unit Commanders. ......................................................... 17

2.6. The Force Support Squadron (FSS)/Military Personnel Flight (MPF). ................... 18

2.7. Other Assignment Authority. ................................................................................ 18

Table 2.1. (RegAF only) Designated Assignment Authority and Office of Primary

Responsibility (OPR) for Assignment Actions. ..................................................... 19

Chapter 3—GENERAL GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURES 21

3.1. General Information. ............................................................................................ 21

3.2. Equal Opportunity ................................................................................................ 21

3.3. General Volunteer Status and PCS Eligibility. ...................................................... 21

3.4. PCS/Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA)...................................................... 21

3.5. Minimum Age for Assignment to a Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Area. .............. 22

3.6. Assignment Limitation Codes. .............................................................................. 23

3.7. Medical Deferment or Limitation.......................................................................... 23

3.8. Dependent Care. ................................................................................................... 24

3.9. High Year of Tenure (Enlisted Only) (Does not apply to ANG ............................. 25

3.10. Assignment of Enlisted Aircrew. .......................................................................... 25

3.11. Assignment of Rated Personnel. ........................................................................... 25

3.12. Assignment of Chaplains. ..................................................................................... 25

3.13. (ARC Only) Assignment to Senior Master Sergeant and Chief Master Sergeant

Positions............................................................................................................... 25

3.14. Assignment of Family Members to Command or Supervisory Positions. ............... 25

3.15. Assignment of Former Members of the Peace Corps. ............................................ 27

3.16. Assignment of Airmen Who Were Previously Designated as “Missing”

(Including Prisoners of War/Missing In Action). ................................................... 27

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3.17. (ARC only) Assignment of Members of the Retired Reserve................................. 28

3.18. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). .................................................... 29

3.19. Expedited Transfer. .............................................................................................. 38

3.20. (RegAF only) Court-Ordered Child Custody Assignment (CCCA) or Deferment

(CCCD) Consideration Program. .......................................................................... 44

Table 3.1. Assignment Availability Codes. ............................................................................ 52

Table 3.2. Assignment Limitation Codes. .............................................................................. 84

3.21. (Added) Diverse Slates For Key Developmental Assignments and Non-Statutory

Boards. ................................................................................................................. 91

Chapter 4—TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) ASSIGNMENT 92

4.1. Purpose of TDY. .................................................................................................. 92

4.2. Delegation of Temporary Duty (TDY) Assignment Authority. .............................. 92

4.3. TDY Allowances and Orders. ............................................................................... 93

4.4. When to Request PCS or Authorize TDY. ............................................................ 93

4.5. Determining TDY or PCS to Attend a Course of Instruction. ................................ 93

4.6. TDY Restrictions.................................................................................................. 93

4.7. TDY Cost Chargeable to Military Personnel (MILPERS) PCS Account. ............... 97

4.8. TDY Orders. ........................................................................................................ 97

4.9. TDY to HQ USAF. ............................................................................................... 98

4.10. Country Clearance for Overseas TDY. .................................................................. 98

4.11. Variation in Itinerary. ........................................................................................... 98

4.12. Funding of TDY. .................................................................................................. 98

4.13. TDY “Hold” for Airmen Enroute PCS. ................................................................. 98

4.14. Manning Assistance TDY. .................................................................................... 99

Table 4.1. (RegAF Only) TDY To Attend Courses of Instruction in Conjunction With PCS. . 101

Table 4.2. Time-on-Station, PCS, and Date of Separation Minimums for Selecting Airmen

for TDY. .............................................................................................................. 104

Chapter 5—ASSIGNMENT AUTHORITY 106

5.1. General Information. ............................................................................................ 106

5.2. Assignment Requests. ........................................................................................... 106

5.3. Distribution of Personnel. ..................................................................................... 107

5.4. Waivers. ............................................................................................................... 108

5.5. Exceptions. ........................................................................................................... 109

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5.6. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Budget Authority. ......................................... 111

Chapter 6—POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PROGRAMS 115

6.1. Primary PCS Selection Factor. .............................................................................. 115

6.2. Grade, AFSC and Skill Level Relationship for Assignments. ................................ 117

6.3. Manpower Authorization Changes. ....................................................................... 118

6.4. Position Numbers Bypass Routine. ....................................................................... 118

6.5. Time-on-Station Requirements. ............................................................................ 119

6.6. Soliciting an Assignment. ..................................................................................... 119

6.7. Assignment Recommendations. ............................................................................ 120

6.8. Volunteer Status and PCS Eligibility. ................................................................... 120

6.9. Volunteers Replacing Non-volunteers Selected for PCS. ....................................... 120

6.10. Change of Volunteer Status/Request for Assignment Cancellation after PCS

Selection. ............................................................................................................. 120

6.11. Assignment Deferment and Availability. .............................................................. 121

6.12. Assignment Limitation Code (ALC). .................................................................... 131

6.13. Non-career Officers and First-Term Airmen. ........................................................ 131

6.14. Officers Not Selected for Promotion. .................................................................... 132

6.15. Utilization Standards and Assignment of Rated Officers. ...................................... 133

6.16. Assignment of Former Officers............................................................................. 134

6.17. First Assignment after Commissioning (From Enlisted Status). ............................. 135

6.18. Pregnant Service Member. .................................................................................... 135

6.19. Pregnant Civilian Wife. ........................................................................................ 136

6.20. Assignment Quality Control. ................................................................................ 137

6.21. Reporting of Disqualified Officers/Enlisted and Officers Eliminated from Flying

or Technical Training. .......................................................................................... 141

6.22. Assignment Preferences........................................................................................ 141

6.23. Assignment Selection Date. Table 6.7 .................................................................. 143

6.29. 6. .......................................................................................................................... 161

6.24. PCS Notification. ................................................................................................. 145

6.25. Personnel Processing Codes (PPCs). ..................................................................... 149

6.26. Security Access Requirements for PCS. ................................................................ 149

6.27. Active Duty Service Commitment. ....................................................................... 150

6.28. Retainability. ........................................................................................................ 151

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6.29. Seven Day Option. ............................................................................................... 161

6.30. Change in Assignment or Assignment Data. ......................................................... 171

6.31. Projected Departure Date and Port Call Date......................................................... 172

6.32. Report Not Later Than Date (RNLTD)/Report Not Earlier Than Date (RNETD). .. 175

6.33. Reclama of Assignment. ....................................................................................... 176

6.34. PCS Cancellation.................................................................................................. 177

6.35. Diversion of an Airman EnRoute PCS. ................................................................. 177

6.36. PCS Orders. ......................................................................................................... 179

6.37. PCS Orders in Hand Minimums............................................................................ 179

6.38. Assignment Action Number (AAN). ..................................................................... 180

6.39. PCS Cost Identifier Code. ..................................................................................... 180

6.40. No-Cost (No Allowance) Moves. .......................................................................... 181

6.41. Low-Cost PCS...................................................................................................... 181

6.42. PCS Allowances. .................................................................................................. 183

6.43. Air Travel of Airmen. ........................................................................................... 183

6.44. Second PCS and Second Dislocation Allowance, Same Fiscal Year (FY). ............. 184

6.45. Overage and Surplus Management. ....................................................................... 185

6.46. Enlisted Non-career Aviators and Operational Support Flyers. .............................. 190

6.47. Officer Mandatory Utilization Requirement. ......................................................... 191

6.48. Officer Duty Changes (Lieutenant Colonel and below). ........................................ 192

6.49. Advance Academic Degree Assignment (Officers). .............................................. 193

6.50. Nonrated Line (NRL) Officer Crossflow Program................................................. 195

6.51. Contingency Deployment Assignment Consideration/Contingency Deployment

Home Station Assignment Deferment. .................................................................. 195

6.52. Controlled Duty Assignment. ............................................................................... 196

6.53. Relieved Commanders. ......................................................................................... 196

6.54. Threatened Person Assignment. ............................................................................ 197

6.55. Officers Desiring to Recore. ................................................................................. 198

6.56. Joint Qualification System (JQS). ......................................................................... 199

6.57. Assignment Incentive Pay. ................................................................................... 200

Table 6.1. Time-on-Station Requirements. ............................................................................ 201

Table 6.2. Priority for Overseas Short Tour Selection. ........................................................... 205

Table 6.3. Priority for Overseas Long Tour Selection. ........................................................... 206

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Table 6.4. PCS Retainability Requirements. .......................................................................... 208

Table 6.5. Enlisted Airman Retainability Suspense Delay...................................................... 211

Table 6.6. Separation and Retirement Date Minimums for Overseas PCS Selection. .............. 213

Table 6.7. Determining Assignment Selection Date. .............................................................. 217

Table 6.8. Seven-Day Option Separation and Retirement Dates for CONUS Based Airmen... 219

Table 6.9. De-Conflicting PCS Assignment and AEF Contingency Deployment Selection. ... 230

Table 6.10. Determining Projected Departure Date and RNLTD. ............................................ 232

Table 6.11. Officer Mandatory Utilization Requirements. ....................................................... 233

Chapter 7—REGAF AND EAD OVERSEAS DUTY 234

7.1. Overseas General Information. ............................................................................. 234

7.2. Overseas Tour Lengths. ........................................................................................ 234

7.3. Credit for Overseas Service. ................................................................................. 241

7.4. Overseas Duty Selection Date (ODSD) and Short Tour Return Date. .................... 243

7.5. Date Eligible for Return from overseas (DEROS) Management. ........................... 244

7.6. Involuntary DEROS Extension. ............................................................................ 257

7.7. Emergency Leave, Airmen Assigned Overseas. .................................................... 259

7.8. Tour Proration Based on PCS or Tour Length Change. ......................................... 260

7.9. Medal of Honor Recipients and Candidates........................................................... 261

7.10. Citizenship Considerations (Non-U.S. Citizens and Dual Citizenship)................... 261

7.11. Overseas Tour Election, Command Sponsorship, Individually Sponsored

Dependents, Acquired Dependents, and Dependents OS. ...................................... 263

Table 7.1. Determining Type of Overseas Tour. .................................................................... 273

Table 7.2. Tour Election Changes Prior to Departing Losing Base. ........................................ 275

Table 7.3. Tour Election Changes After Arrival Overseas. .................................................... 276

Table 7.4. Award and Adjustment of DEROS. ...................................................................... 277

Table 7.5. Award or Adjustment of ODSD and Short Tour Return Date Based on PCS. ........ 279

Table 7.6. Award or Adjustment of ODSD and Short Tour Return Date for TDY. ................. 282

Table 7.7. Voluntary Extension of Overseas Tour. ................................................................ 285

Table 7.8. Curtailment of Overseas Tours. ............................................................................ 286

Table 7.9. Involuntary Extension of Overseas Tour. ............................................................. 289

Table 7.10. Overseas Tour Proration. ...................................................................................... 290

Table 7.11. Assignment Priority Groups For Airmen Completing Overseas or CONUS

Stabilized Tours (AAC 50). .................................................................................. 291

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Chapter 8—REGAF AND EAD 365-DAY EXTENDED DEPLOYMENTS 294

8.1. General Information. ............................................................................................ 294

8.2. Eligibility. ............................................................................................................ 294

8.3. Ineligibility........................................................................................................... 295

8.4. Application Procedures. ........................................................................................ 295

8.5. Selection Procedures. ........................................................................................... 295

8.6. Notifications. ........................................................................................................ 297

8.7. 365-day Extended Deployment and AEF Contingency Deployment

Deconfliction. ....................................................................................................... 297

8.8. Declinations. ........................................................................................................ 297

8.9. Extended Deployment Advance Assignment/Assignment Deferment Program

Incentives. ............................................................................................................ 299

8.10. Short Tour Credit. ................................................................................................ 299

8.11. Joint Duty Assignment Credit. .............................................................................. 299

8.12. Post Deployment Stand-Down Period. .................................................................. 299

8.13. Post Deployment Deferment Period. ..................................................................... 299

8.14. Training. .............................................................................................................. 299

8.15. Voluntary Extensions. .......................................................................................... 299

8.16. Functional Elements. ............................................................................................ 300

Table 8.1. De-Conflicting 365-day Extended Deployment and AEF Contingency

Deployment. ......................................................................................................... 300

Table 8.2. 365 day Extended Deployment Declination/3-Day Option. ................................... 301

Chapter 9—AIR FORCE RESERVE (AFR) SELECTED RESERVE ASSIGNMENTS

THROUGH THE GRADE OF COLONEL 310

Section 9A—Overall Policies and Responsibilities for Ready Reserve Assignments. 310

9.1. Assignments and Reassignments within the Ready Reserve. ................................. 310

9.2. Assignment and Waiver Authorities...................................................................... 312

9.3. Relocation (Unit/IR). ............................................................................................ 312

9.4. Reserve Assignment Branch (ARPC/DPAAA). .................................................... 313

9.5. IR Assignments. ................................................................................................... 314

9.6. Assignment Priorities. .......................................................................................... 314

9.7. Undergrades, Overgrades and Overages. ............................................................... 314

9.8. AFSC Criteria. ..................................................................................................... 321

9.9. Changes in a Member’s Medical Profile. .............................................................. 322

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Section 9B—Assignments for Specific Kinds of Positions. 324

9.10. Rated Assignments. .............................................................................................. 324

9.11. Professional Specialty Assignments (Chaplain, Legal, International Affairs and

Medical). .............................................................................................................. 325

9.12. AFR CMSgt Assignments. ................................................................................... 328

9.13. Overseas Assignments. ......................................................................................... 330

9.14. AFR Unit Commander Assignments. .................................................................... 330

9.15. ART Assignments. ............................................................................................... 330

Section 9C—Assignments for Individual Circumstances. 331

9.16. Individuals in Key (or Emergency/Mission-Essential) Civilian Positions. ............. 331

9.17. AFR Key, Command and Joint Duty Assignment List (JDAL) Assignments. ........ 333

9.18. AFR Key and Strategic Assignments (AFR Enlisted). ........................................... 334

9.19. Assignments for Officers Selected to Attend PME In-Residence. .......................... 334

9.20. Assignment of Twice Deferred Officers. ............................................................... 334

9.21. Assignment of RegAF Retired Members to IMA, Reserve Units, or ART

positions. .............................................................................................................. 335

9.22. Assignment of Members for Unsatisfactory Participation. ..................................... 337

9.23. Assignment of Members Involuntarily Reassigned for Failure to Meet the

Requirements of the Air Force Fitness Program. ................................................... 338

Section 9D—Assignment Processing. 338

9.24. DAF Form 1288. .................................................................................................. 338

9.25. Voluntary Assignments. ....................................................................................... 339

9.26. Accession Assignment Actions. ............................................................................ 340

9.27. IR Applications. ................................................................................................... 340

9.28. AFR CFM Applications. ....................................................................................... 341

9.29. Reserve Management Vacancy System. ................................................................ 341

Table 9.1. Assignment and Waiver Authorities...................................................................... 342

Table 9.2. Assignment Restrictions. ...................................................................................... 342

Table 9.3. Grade Considerations/UMD Codes. ...................................................................... 346

Table 9.4. Overage Codes. .................................................................................................... 350

Chapter 10—AFR SELECTED RESERVE GENERAL OFFICER ASSIGNMENTS 353

10.1. Assignment Approval. .......................................................................................... 353

10.2. The Reserve Brigadier General Qualification Board. ............................................. 353

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10.3. Initial Assignment to a General Officer Position. .................................................. 356

10.4. Reassignment Out of a General Officer Position. .................................................. 356

Chapter 11—AFR INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR), REASSIGNMENTS AND

TEMPORARY RELEASES 357

11.1. Propriety of Assignments...................................................................................... 357

11.2. Reassignment for Medical Reasons. ...................................................................... 358

11.3. Responsibilities for Medical Reassignment from the Ready to the Standby

Reserve. ............................................................................................................... 358

11.4. PALACE CHASE. ............................................................................................... 360

11.5. Involuntary Reassignments to ARPC. ................................................................... 360

11.6. Voluntary Reassignments Within or from the Ready Reserve. ............................... 363

11.7. Temporary Release from Participating in Reserve Training. .................................. 363

Chapter 12—IRR AND STANDBY ASSIGNMENTS 365

12.1. Military Service Obligation (MSO). ...................................................................... 365

12.2. Individuals Reassigned to the IRR and Standby Reserve. ...................................... 365

12.3. Classification of IRR Sections. ............................................................................. 365

12.4. Classification of Standby Reserve Sections. .......................................................... 368

Table 12.1. Military Service Obligation (MSO). ...................................................................... 371

Table 12.2. Reassignments to the Ready Reserve and Standby Reserve (Use Rule 1 if the

reason for reassignment is not precisely defined in another rule). .......................... 372

Table 12.3. Involuntary Reassignments to ARPC. ................................................................... 381

Chapter 13—ANG ASSIGNMENT AUTHORITY 388

13.1. Authority. ............................................................................................................. 388

13.2. Purpose and Responsibilities. ............................................................................... 388

Chapter 14—ANG ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND PROGRAMS 389

14.1. General Instruction. .............................................................................................. 389

14.2. UMD Assignment. ............................................................................................... 389

14.3. Special Category Assignments. ............................................................................. 389

14.4. Grade Manning Levels for Enlisted Personnel. ..................................................... 397

14.5. Retention of Members Released from ANG Statutory Tour, Title 10 United

States Code (USC)................................................................................................ 398

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Chapter 15—ANG REASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES 399

15.1. Reassignment of Personnel Serviced by the FSS or Between Units Located in the

Same State............................................................................................................ 399

15.2. Reassignment of Airmen Subject to Demotion. ..................................................... 399

15.3. Retention of Persons Employed by Foreign Governments. .................................... 399

15.4. Command Chief Master Sergeant Tour Completion. ............................................. 399

Chapter 16—ANG OVERGRADE AND EXCESS ASSIGNMENT 401

16.1. Assignment as Overgrade or Excess. .................................................................... 401

16.2. Excess Due to NGB Directed Realignment. .......................................................... 403

16.3. Retention in an Overgrade Status. ......................................................................... 405

Table 16.1. Overgrade/Excess Approval Authority. ................................................................. 407

Table 16.2. Excess Codes for Officer and Enlisted. ................................................................. 408

Table 16.3. Overgrade Codes for Officer and Enlisted. ............................................................ 409

Chapter 17—ADMINISTRATION OF SANCTUARY IN THE AIR RESERVE

COMPONENT 412

17.1. Purpose. ............................................................................................................... 412

17.2. Definition. ............................................................................................................ 412

17.3. Guidance. ............................................................................................................. 412

17.4. Management of Active Duty Sanctuary................................................................. 412

17.5. Air Reserve Component Members Performing Active Duty for Operational

Support, Reserve Personnel Appropriation, Military Personnel Appropriation,

Active Duty for Training, and ANG Special Training. .......................................... 414

17.6. Sanctuary Processes.............................................................................................. 415

17.7. Continuation for Medical Evaluation: ................................................................... 415

17.8. Processing Active Duty Sanctuary Waivers. ......................................................... 416

17.9. Final Tour Approval. ............................................................................................ 416

17.10. Demobilization and Active Duty Sanctuary. ......................................................... 417

17.11. Reassignment to RegAF. ...................................................................................... 418

17.12. Options at 20 Years Total Active Federal Military Service (TAFMS) ................... 418

17.13. Reserve Sanctuary. ............................................................................................... 418

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Chapter 18—ENLISTED AIDE SPECIAL DUTY IDENTIFIER (SDI) MANAGEMENT 421

18.1. Program Roles and Responsibilities. ..................................................................... 421

18.2. Enlisted Aide Special Duty Identifier (SDI) Management. .................................... 423

18.3. Enlisted Aide Duties and Responsibilities. ............................................................ 425

18.4. Clothing Entitlements and Uniform Guidance. ...................................................... 426

18.5. Enlisted Aide Recognition. ................................................................................... 429

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 430

Attachment 2—BASE OF PREFERENCE PROGRAM (REGAF ENLISTED ONLY) 460

Attachment 3—HOME-BASING (HB) AND FOLLOW-ON (FO) ASSIGNMENT

PROGRAMS (REGAF AND REG SPACE FORCE ONLY) 465

Attachment 4—HOSTILE FIRE AND IMMINENT DANGER AREA REASSIGNMENT

OR DEFERMENT 472

Attachment 5—SOLE SURVIVING SON OR DAUGHTER ASSIGNMENT

RESTRICTION (REGAF ONLY) 474

Attachment 6—AIRCREW FAMILY MEMBER ASSIGNMENT (REGAF ONLY) 476

Attachment 7—CONTINGENCY DEPLOYMENT ASSIGNMENT CONSIDERATION

AND CONTINGENCY DEPLOYMENT HOME STATION

ASSIGNMENT DEFERMENT PROGRAM (REGAF ONLY) 477

Attachment 8—ASSIGNMENT OF MILITARY COUPLES – JOIN SPOUSE

ASSIGNMENT PROGRAM (REGAF ONLY) 479

Attachment 9—AIR FORCE OFFICER ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM (OFFICERS - LT COL

AND BELOW) (REGAF ONLY) 488

Attachment 10—SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT – EQUAL-PLUS (ENLISTED ONLY)

(REGAF ONLY) 491

Attachment 11—VOLUNTARY STABILIZED BASE ASSIGNMENT PROGRAM

(VSBAP) (REGAF ENLISTED ONLY) 499

Attachment 12—OVERSEAS TOUR EXTENSION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (OTEIP)

(REGAF ENLISTED ONLY) 501

Attachment 13—ENLISTED QUARTERLY ASSIGNMENTS LISTING (EQUAL) AND

CONUS MANDATORY MOVER (CMM) (REGAF ONLY) 505

Attachment 14—365-DAY EXTENDED DEPLOYMENT ADVANCE

ASSIGNMENT/ASSIGNMENT DEFERMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

(REGAF ONLY) 508

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Attachment 15—HUMANITARIAN REASSIGNMENT AND DEFERMENT (REGAF

ONLY) 510

Attachment 16—ASSIGNMENT OF NON-PRIOR SERVICE PIPELINE STUDENTS

(REGAF ENLISTED ONLY) 517

Attachment 17—PCS OF AIRMEN DIRECTED UNDER AUTHORITY OF ANOTHER

PRESCRIBING INSTRUCTION (LIEUTENANT COLONEL AND

BELOW AND ALL ENLISTED) 526

Attachment 18—(Added) DIVERSE SLATES FOR KEY DEVELOPMENTAL

ASSIGNMENTS 528

Attachment 19—(Added) *(ADDED) DIVERSE SLATES FOR NON-STATUTORY

SELECTION BOARDS (NOT APPLICABLE TO AFR) 530

Attachment 20—(Added) WAIVER OF ACTIVE DUTY SANCTUARY (UNIT /

INDIVIDUAL RESERVIST / MOBILIZATION ASSISTANT [MA])

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING 532

Attachment 21—(Added) (ADDED) WAIVER OF ACTIVE DUTY SANCTUARY (ANG)

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING 534

Attachment 22—(Added) (ADDED) ANG CLAIM FOR SANCTUARY PROTECTION 536

Attachment 23—(Added) (ADDED) ANG REQUEST TO INVOKE SANCTUARY 537

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Chapter 1

OVERVIEW

1.1. Overview. This instruction contains the Total Force, authority, guidance, and procedures to

select personnel and directs their temporary or permanent assignment or reassignment to satisfy

national security requirements. It also contains authority for administration of sanctuary in the Air

Reserve Component and authority for Enlisted Aide Specialty Duty Identifier management. This

instruction contains five Parts. The first four Parts provide component-specific guidance and

procedures (see Table 1.1). Part 1 includes overall guidance and procedures that apply to more

than one component of the Air Force. If a paragraph only applies to a specific component, the

paragraph will identify the component, i.e., RegAF only, AFR only or ANG only. Part 5 includes

guidance and procedures on special programs: Administration of sanctuary in the Air Reserve

Component and Enlisted Aide Special Duty Identifier (SDI) management.

Table 1.1. Component-Specific Guidance and Procedures.

Part/Chapters

Area of Responsibility

Part 1, Chapters 2 - 4

General Guidance and Procedures (Applies to more than one or

all components [RegAF, AFR, and ANG])

Part 2, Chapters 5 - 8

RegAF and Extended Active Duty (EAD)

Part 3, Chapters 9 - 12

AFR

Part 4, Chapters 13 - 16

ANG

1.2. Assignment Authority. The DoD allocates funds, delegates authority and directs policies

for temporary duty (TDY) assignment and permanent change of station (PCS) assignment of

RegAF, AFR, and ANG military personnel. The Air Force will assign Airmen with the necessary

skills to valid manpower requirements in order to meet Air Force mission objectives. PCS may

also be ordered to ensure equitable treatment of Airmen. This instruction must be cited as the

assignment authority only for operational (including rotational), training (including formal

education and professional military education), and force structure assignments. (T-1). PCS

assignment authority cannot be further delegated.

PART 1 GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (APPLIES TO MORE THAN ONE

OR ALL COMPONENTS [REGAF, AFR, AND ANG])

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Chapter 2

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. Roles and Responsibilities. This chapter describes the overall roles and responsibilities of

assignment actions for the Total Force. Additional roles and responsibilities unique to the

component and the assignment programs may be included and listed within the respective sections

throughout this publication.

2.2. Air Force (RegAF).

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

serve as an agent of the Secretary and provide guidance, direction and oversight for all matters

pertaining to the formulation, review and execution of plans, policies, and budgets addressing

assignments.

2.2.2. Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1) will serve as

functional authority and is responsible for policy oversight and advisory services related to the

Air Force assignment program.

2.2.3. Chief of Military Force Policy Division (AF/A1PP) will provide functional

management of the Air Force assignment program and:

2.2.3.1. Develop, coordinate and enforce Air Force assignment policy.

2.2.3.2. Issue departmental level program guidance to implement Air Force assignment

policy.

2.2.4. Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center, Director, Personnel Programs (AFPC/DP3)

and Director, Personnel Operations (AFPC/DP2) will manage the Air Force assignment

program by establishing eligibility criteria, and processing requirements. This includes

establishing qualitative standards and guidelines for program implementation and evaluating

the quality of assignment decisions. In addition AFPC/DP3 will:

2.2.4.1. Interpret and enforce Department of the Air Force policy.

2.2.4.2. Provide guidance and implementation instructions to the Military Personnel Flight

(MPF).

2.2.4.3. Provide operational oversight for standardization and evaluation of the Air Force

assignment program.

2.2.4.4. Review/approve/disapprove exception to policy and waivers for assignment

requests.

2.2.4.5. Act as required on behalf of the AFPC Commander (AFPC/CC), when delegated.

2.2.4.6. Serve as Designated Assignment Authority and OPR for Assignment Actions (see

Table 2.1).

2.3. Air Force Reserve (AFR).

2.3.1. Director of Personnel, Office of Air Force Reserve (AF/REP) will serve as the

functional authority and is responsible for policy oversight and advisory services related to the

AFR assignment program and:

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2.3.1.1. Develop, coordinate, and enforce assignment policies.

2.3.1.2. Issue program guidance to implement AFR assignment policy.

2.3.1.3. Serve as decision authority for all AFR assignment requests that are not addressed

within this instruction.

2.3.2. Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), Chief, Military Personnel Division

(A1K) is the OPR for Assignment of Personnel Assigned to AFR and will:

2.3.2.1. Interpret AF/A1 policy as it relates to AFR personnel.

2.3.2.2. Provide guidance and implementation instructions to the MPF for unit program.

2.3.2.3. Provide operational oversight for standardization and evaluation of the AFR

assignment program.

2.3.2.4. Coordinate with Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) on Active Guard and

Reserve (AGR) career management matters and with Headquarters (HQ), Individual

Reservist (IR) Readiness and Integration Organization (RIO) on IR matters.

2.3.3. Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) will:

2.3.3.1. Be responsible for the AGR program, IR program and maintaining the Individual

Ready Reserve (IRR).

2.3.3.2. Review and forward requests for assignment that are not addressed within this

instruction to the appropriate approval authority for consideration.

2.3.4. Headquarters Individual Reservists Readiness and Integration Organization (HQ RIO)

(IR only).

2.3.4.1. RIO and subordinate detachments will provide oversight and assistance to

component commanders for retention and career counseling.

2.3.4.2. Commander will:

2.3.4.2.1. Administer the assignment program for IRs, which is inclusive of the

Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMAs) and Participating Individual Ready

Reservists. (T-2).

2.3.4.2.2. Be responsible for personnel, manpower, and programming issues relating

to assigned IRs. (T-2).

2.3.4.2.3. Review and forward requests for assignment that are not addressed within

this instruction to the appropriate approval authority for consideration.

2.4. National Guard Bureau (NGB).

2.4.1. Director, Manpower, Personnel, Recruiting, and Services (NGB/A1) will:

2.4.1.1. Have overall responsibility for providing ANG policy and guidance.

2.4.1.2. Serve as approval authority for ANG assignment waivers and exceptions not

authorized in this instruction.

2.4.1.3. Be responsible for monitoring and managing overall ANG assignment statistics

and data.

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2.4.2. Director, Human Resources (NGB/HR) will maintain overall responsibility for policy

oversight and management of the ANG Statutory Tour Program in accordance with Air

National Guard Instruction (ANGI) 36-6, The Air National Guard Statutory Tour Program

Policies and Procedures.

2.4.3. The Adjutant General (TAG) or CG will be responsible for implementing, monitoring,

and enforcing the policies and procedures within their state or territory as outlined in this

instruction, and NGB Guidance Messages, as applicable.

2.4.4. The State Human Resources Office will be responsible for monitoring the assignment

of AGR members and military technicians.

2.4.5. Military Personnel Management Officer will:

2.4.5.1. Ensure compliance with this directive across all ANG wings within their

state/territory. (T-2).

2.4.5.2. Review and forward requests for assignment that are not addressed within this

instruction to the appropriate approval authority for consideration. (T-2).

2.4.5.3. Coordinate policy guidance and issue resolution as a liaison between NGB/A1 and

wing Force Support Squadron (FSS). Advise wing program managers on issues affecting

assignment. (T-2).

2.4.5.4. Process assignment appeal cases requiring TAG consideration. (T-2).

2.4.5.5. Maintain oversight of ANG Wing Assignment Programs. (T-2).

2.4.5.6. Be responsible for coordinating the assignment of members returned to state

control upon completion of the ANG Statutory Tour Program.

2.4.5.7. Monitor assignments of officers and enlisted personnel, master sergeants and

above.

2.5. Installation/Wing/Group/Unit Commanders. Commanders will:

2.5.1. (RegAF Only) Develop an assignment program with the MPF to ensure organizations

are staffed to authorized positions based on world-wide averages as established by the Air

Force Personnel Center (AFPC) and unit members are briefed on career impacting assignment

issues. (T-2).

2.5.2. (RegAF Only) Initiate (as required), review and coordinate on all requests for action

and recommend approval/disapproval of assignment program actions.

2.5.2.1. Ensure requests that are not addressed within this instruction are thoroughly

reviewed and considered, and in the best interest of the Department of the Air Force.

2.5.2.2. Forward their approved requests to MPF for processing and tracking. (T-1).

2.5.3. (ANG Only) A viable personnel force management plan must be in place to meet the

best interest of the ANG. (T-3).

2.5.4. (Added-AFR Only) Manage assigned Reserve personnel in accordance with the full-

time and part time support programs assignment programs IAW DAFMAN 36-2114,

Management of the Air Force Reserve Individual Reserve (IR) and Full-Time Support (FTS)

Programs, and DAFMAN 36-2032, Military Recruiting and Accessions.

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2.5.4.1. (Added) All AFR personnel are accessed to fill a valid AFR vacancy or as an

overgrade in accordance with the unit’s approved manning plan. Thus, initial assignment

actions occur at the point of accession. See DAFMAN 36-2032 and AFI 36-2008,

Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty (VLPAD) for Air Reserve Component (ARC)

Service Members and the Career Intermission Program, for additional guidance on

accessing members into the AFR.

2.5.4.2. (Added) In collaboration with ARPC/DPA, initiate, coordinate, and approve

requests for initial and reassignment of Active Guard Reserve, Traditional Reserve, and

when appropriate, Air Reserve Technicians.

2.5.4.3. (Added) In collaboration with HQ RIO detachments and unit reserve

coordinators, initiate, coordinate, and approve requests for initial and reassignment of

Individual Mobilization Augmentees.

2.6. The Force Support Squadron (FSS)/Military Personnel Flight (MPF). The FSS and MPF

will:

2.6.1. Provide unit commanders with guidance and assistance in developing force

management plans, ensuring all assignment actions comply with this instruction, and updating

all assignment actions in the Personnel Data System (PDS) in a timely manner.

2.6.2. Act as principal advisor to commanders and Airmen on all assignment issues. (T-3).

2.6.3. Provide a structured assignments management program in compliance with this chapter.

(T-1).

2.6.4. Coordinate assignment issues with applicable base agencies as situation warrants. (T-

1).

2.6.5. Review and forward approved requests for assignment that are not addressed within this

instruction to AFPC Assignment (RegAF), ARPC (AFR) or the state Military Personnel

Management Office (ANG), as appropriate. (T-1).

2.6.6. Implement all applicable Personnel Services Delivery Memorandums relating to

implementation and MPF management/responsibilities on various assignment programs. (T-

1). See current execution guidance in the My Personnel Services (MyPers) website.

2.6.7. (Air Reserve Component (ARC) only) Oversee the wing assignment program.

Provide reports to wing leadership (AFR) and state headquarters (ANG) as required. (T-3).

2.6.8. (ANG only) Operate assignment programs within NGB-directed guidelines. (T-2).

2.7. Other Assignment Authority.

2.7.1. (RegAF) The General Officer Management Office (AF/A1LG) manages assignments

of all RegAF general officers, including O-7 selects.

2.7.2. (AFR only) In collaboration with HQ ARPC/DPA and HQ RIO, the DAF, Air Force

Reserve Senior Leader Management Directorate (AF/REG) manages assignments of all AFR

general officers, colonels, and chief master sergeants.

2.7.3. (ANG) The NGB, Senior Management Office (NGB-SL) manages assignments of all

ANG general officers.

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2.7.4. (RegAF) The Colonel Management Office (AF/A1LO) manages assignments of all

RegAF colonels, including colonel selects, of any competitive category assignment, except

judge advocates (see paragraph 2.7.6).

2.7.5. (RegAF) The Chief Master Sergeant Management Office (AF/A1LE) manages

assignments for all RegAF E-9s, including E-9 selects.

2.7.6. (RegAF) The Office of the Judge Advocate General, Professional Development

Directorate (AF/JAX) manages judge advocate assignments.

2.7.7. (ARC only) The Office of TJAG, Total Force Advisor to TJAG manages judge

advocate assignments.

2.7.8. (Added-AFR) The Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force for International Affairs,

International Airman and Guardians Division (SAF/IAPA) manages foreign area officer

(FAO) and political-military affairs strategist assignments.

Table 2.1. (RegAF only) Designated Assignment Authority and Office of Primary

Responsibility (OPR) for Assignment Actions.

Line

Office and Area of Responsibility

Section A. Designated Assignment Authority

General Officer Management Office (AF/A1LG)

General officers, including selectees (except Judge Advocates) (see note 1)

Colonel Management Office (AF/A1LO)

Colonels, including selectees (except Judge Advocates) (see note 1)

Chiefs’ Group (AF/A1LE)

CMSgts and CMSgt selects (see note 1)

The Judge Advocate General (AF/JA)

Judge Advocates (see notes 1 and 2)

Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)

Lt Col and below (including chaplains and medical officers) and SMSgt and below (see note

Section B. OPR for Assignments

Line

Office and Area of Responsibility

General Officer Management Office (AF/A1LG)

General officers, including selectees (except judge advocates) (see note 1)

Colonel Management Office (AF/A1LO)

Colonels, including selectees (except judge advocates) (see note 1)

Chiefs’ Group (AF/A1LE)

CMSgts and CMSgt selects (see note 1)

Judge Advocate General, Professional Development Directorate (AF/JAX)

judge advocates, lieutenant colonel and below (see notes 1 and 2)

AFPC Directorate of Personnel Operations (AFPC/DP2) Lt Col and below (except Judge

Advocates) & SMSgt and below

Logistics and Support Airmen Career Management Division (AFPC/DP2L)

Acquisition Airmen Career Management Branch (AFPC/DP2LA)

Logistics and Maintenance Airman Career Management Branch (AFPC/DP2LL)

Logistics Airmen Career Management Section (AFPC/DP2LLL)

Maintenance Airmen Career Management Section (AFPC/DP2LLM)

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Line

Office and Area of Responsibility

Support Airmen Career Management Branch (AFPC/DP2LS)

Civil Engineer Career Management Section (AFPC/DP2LSE)

Mission Support, Services and Public Affairs (PA) Career Management Section

(AFPC/DP2LSP)

Security Airmen Career Management Section (AFPC/DP2LSS)

Military Accessions Branch (AFPC/DP2LT)

Assignment & Workforce Development Support Branch (AFPC/DP2LW)

Assignment Support Section (AFPC/DP2LWA)

Workforce Development Section (AFPC/DP2LWD)

Medical and Chaplain Career Management Division (AFPC/DP2N)

Dental, Medical Career Management Medical Deployment, Developmental

Branch (AFPC/DP2ND)

Chaplain Career Management Branch (AFPC/DP2NH)

Nurse Medical Career Management Branch (AFPC/DP2NN)

Physician Career Management Branch (AFPC/DP2NP)

Biomedical Science and Enlisted Medical Assignments Branch (AFPC/DP2NW)

Operations and Special Duty Airmen Career Management Division (AFPC/DP2O)

Nonrated Operations Airmen Career Management Branch (AFPC/DP2OA)

Nonrated Operations and Command and Control Airmen Career Management Section

(AFPC/DP2OAA)

Cyber Airmen Career Management Section (AFPC/DP2OAC)

Intel Operations Airmen Career Management Section (AFPC/DP2OAI)

Rated Operations Airmen Career Management Branch (AFPC/DP2OR)

Combat Air Forces Operations Airmen Career Management Section (AFPC/DP2ORC)

Mobility Air Forces Operations Airmen Career Management Section (AFPC/DP2ORM)

Operations Staff and Special Duty Career Management Branch (AFPC/DP2OS)

Operations Staff and Development Career Management Section (AFPC/DP2OSD)

Special Duty Career Management Section (AFPC/DP2OSS)

Special Programs Assignments Office (AFPC/DP2X)

Programs managed for all Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) for Lt Col and below &

SMSgt and below

AFPC Directorate of Personnel Programs (AFPC/DP3)

Policy/Procedures for Lt Col and below & SMSgt and below

Assignments and Aerospace Expeditionary Force (AEF) Programs Division (AFPC/DP3A)

Military Assignments Programs Branch (AFPC/DP3AM)

Exceptional Assignment Programs Branch (AFPC/DP3XAA)

Notes:

1. Assignment authorities other than AFPC must obtain appropriate level approval for assignment actions

according to DoDI 1315.18, Procedures for Military Personnel Assignments. (T-0).

2. Per 10 USC § 806, Judge Advocates and Legal Officers, the Air Force Judge Advocate General is the

designated assignment authority for all judge advocates. (T-0).

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Chapter 3

GENERAL GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURES

3.1. General Information. There are a number of policies and procedures which apply to

assignment actions and programs. When necessary, in the national interests or the best interests

of the AF, waivers, exceptions and/or deviations from guidance and procedures in this instruction

may be authorized by proper authority.

3.2. Equal Opportunity . The Air Force manages and assigns Airmen without regard to color,

race, religious preference (except chaplains), national origin, ethnic background, age, marital

status (except military couples), spouse’s employment, educational or volunteer service activities

of a spouse, gender (except as provided for by statute or DoD policy) or sexual orientation. (T-0).

The objective is to ensure fair, equitable, and nondiscriminatory treatment of all based on merit,

fitness, capability, and potential.

3.3. General Volunteer Status and PCS Eligibility. Airmen will not be assigned to active duty

on land outside the U.S. and its territories or possessions until they have completed Air Force basic

training requirements. (T-1). In time of war or national emergency declared by Congress or the

President, the period of required basic training (to include specialty training immediately following

basic training) or its equivalent is not less than 12 weeks.

3.4. PCS/Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA).

3.4.1. Normally, a service member is assigned to a unit to fill a manpower position and

perform duty at the same location as the unit. As a general assignment policy, Airmen are not

permanently assigned (including detailed, attached, etc.) to a location unless an Air Force unit

(or Air Force element for DoD organizations) has officially been established at that location.

Assignment of Airmen overseas without proper establishment of an Air Force unit at the

location where the service member will actually perform duty can create severe problems (i.e.,

if no Status of Forces Agreement exists or an existing agreement does not cover a service

member and/or their dependents, the member may encounter pay discrepancies when the rate

of pay and allowances is different at the actual duty station in relation to the location of the

manpower authorization to which the service member may be assigned, etc.). Assignments

contrary to this guidance circumvent the Air Force manpower, personnel assignment, and

accountability systems, which can affect an service member’s pay and allowances and have

other serious consequences.

3.4.2. Other PCSs. Airmen may be ordered or authorized a PCS for which this instruction is

not the authority. This includes Airmen PCSing upon accession, separation or retirement, as a

patient, as a prisoner, for administrative actions or boards in connection with judicial

proceedings or for reasons other than those cited in paragraph 3.4.1 When this happens, the

PCS authority, funding authorization, policies, and procedures to be followed should be within

the instruction which requires the PCS. To assist in determining whether or not to request a

PCS in accordance with this instruction or another Air Force instruction, use this general test:

If the purpose of the PCS is for a service member to fill a funded vacant manpower

authorization and to perform duty in their Air Force Specialty (AFS), the selection was based

on individual qualifications, and the PCS eligibility policies and procedures prescribed in this

instruction, then the PCS is within the authority of this instruction. When a PCS is necessary

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and no Air Force instruction authorizes the move, then a request for PCS may be submitted as

outlined in paragraph 5.5. Exceptions: In one way or another, the MPF provides support for

all PCSs. Attachment 17 lists reasons, with applicable authorities, for PCS that are outside

the authority of this instruction.

3.4.2.1. PCA with PCS. A PCA with concurrent PCS is when Airmen physically perform

duty at a location which is the same as the organization to which they are assigned, and

upon reassignment physically perform duty at a new location.

3.4.2.2. PCA without PCS.

3.4.2.2.1. A PCA without PCS is when a service member is permanently reassigned

from one organization to another organization with no change of permanent duty

station.

3.4.2.2.2. When a service member is permanently reassigned from one permanent duty

station to another (that is, the duty location [codes] are different) this is normally a

PCS, except when both locations are within the corporate limits of the same city or

town, then both locations are considered to be within the same permanent duty station

for PCS allowance purposes (reference paragraph 6.41). In such cases,

notwithstanding the change of permanent duty stations, the move is still managed as a

PCA without PCS. The rules for management of PCSs, such as time-on-station and

retainability requirements, do not apply if it is a PCS without PCS allowances.

3.4.3. PCS without PCA. There are times when it may be necessary to direct Airmen to

physically change stations, but it may not be appropriate to change the unit to which they are

assigned. Example: a service member returning from overseas for normal retirement may be

assigned PCS without PCA to a retirement processing base; the PCS of prisoners to a

confinement facility or between confinement facilities; or PCS or TDY related to judicial

proceedings. Note: In cases of PCS without PCA due to retirement from an overseas location,

the time between departure from the overseas area and actual retirement date, the service

member remains assigned for manning, accountability and other purposes to their last unit of

assignment overseas.

3.4.3.1. (RegAF Only) While the term “assignments” is frequently used to describe all

PCSs, the fact is there are various types of PCS moves directed by OPRs not within the

AFPC/DP3 or the AFPC/DP2, which are made under the authority of another prescribing

instruction. As a reminder, with the exception of patient assignments, assignment OPRs

within the AFPC/DP3 or AFPC/DP2 are responsible for only operational, rotational, force

structure, and training PCSs. Refer to Attachment 17.

3.4.3.2. (ARC only) ARC Airmen at a duty location (other than their Base of

Assignment) in excess of 180 days are assigned PCS without PCA unless approved by

SAF/MR or designated representative. (T-1).

3.5. Minimum Age for Assignment to a Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Area. Airmen must

be at least 18 years of age to be assigned (PCS or TDY) to a hostile fire or imminent danger area

as stated in 22 USC § 2370c-1, Prohibition. (T-0). (See Table 3.2, Assignment Limitation Codes,

line 20, for associated code.). The DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoD FMR), DoD

7000.14, Vol. 7a, Military Pay Policy-Active Duty and Reserve Pay lists those areas which are

hostile fire or imminent danger areas.

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3.6. Assignment Limitation Codes. Assignment limitations alert personnel managers of long

term constraints on utilization of Airmen. These codes limit the selection of Airmen to or from

certain duties or areas and may be permanent or semi-permanent. An Assignment Availability

Code (2910) limits a service member’s duty during an assignment or duty location, although an

assignment limitation code may be used by exception. Table 3.2 lists the various types of

assignment limitations and corresponding system update codes.

3.7. Medical Deferment or Limitation. Worldwide commitments require every service member

to be physically qualified for immediate global reassignment, except as indicated below.

3.7.1. Temporary Medical Deferment. A service member may be deferred from PCS or TDY

when a temporary medical condition (expected to last less than 12 months) prevents worldwide

service. When an authorized medical official updates a temporary medical deferment, the PDS

automatically processes an AAC 31 (Table 3.1) if the date of availability is 30 calendar days

or more from the date of the AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report. If the date of

availability is less than 30 calendar days, an AAC 31 is not authorized. (T-1). The date of

availability cannot be extended beyond 12 months from the date when the underlying defect

was deemed, or clearly should have been deemed, disqualifying for worldwide duty. (T-1).

When a service member, who is temporarily medically deferred from PCS, is scheduled for a

mandatory PCS, medical officials determine if the service member may proceed on PCS and

be treated at the next duty station or whether the service member should remain at the current

station for continuing medical treatment. If the medical official determines the service member

should remain at the current location, the MPF will reclama the assignment (see paragraph

6.33) upon written notification. (T-1). The assignment OPR will request assistance from the

Medical Standards and Evaluations Branch to determine the appropriate assignment action

based on the medical circumstances (AFPC/DP2NP (RegAF); AFRC/Chief of Aerospace

Medicine (SGP) (AFR); NGB/SGP (ANG)). (T-1).

3.7.2. Medical Evaluation Board and Physical Evaluation Board Deferment. Medical

treatment facilities (MTFs) submit an AF Form 469 on Airmen with physical limitations not

of a temporary nature, that interfere with worldwide assignability, to indicate a medical

evaluation board is being processed. The automatic PDS interface updates an AAC 37. If the

service member’s personnel record reflects an AAC 31, Temporary Medical Deferment, the

AAC is automatically removed and replaced with AAC 37, Medical Evaluation Board or

Physical Evaluation Board (see Table 3.1). Per AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for

Retention, Retirement and Separation, a service member pending a Medical Evaluation Board

or Physical Evaluation Board may not be reassigned PCS or TDY (or granted leave outside the

local area, separated or retired) until the MTF determines the medical disposition.

3.7.2.1. (RegAF) If circumstances arise regarding the assignment status of a service

member pending a medical evaluation board or physical evaluation board, the MPF will

advise the assignment OPR via email and provide complete details (i.e., for a service

member serving overseas, it appears the date eligible for return from overseas (DEROS)

expires before a final determination is made). (T-1). The MPF will provide an information

copy to AFPC/DP2NP and AFPC/DP3AM. (T-1). Guidance is provided as appropriate.

Note: An AAC 31 or 37 does not preclude a service member from separating or retiring,

therefore these personnel actions should be monitored by other means. The DEROS is not

involuntarily extended for medical reasons. When appropriate medical authority

determines a service member is not medically cleared for PCS and AAC 31 or 37 is

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updated, the service member is ordered to remain in place and the DEROS is allowed to

expire. When service members are medically cleared for PCS near or after their DEROS,

the MPF advises the assignment OPR, with information copy to AFPC/DP2NP and

AFPC/DP3AM, of the circumstances and requests assignment disposition.

3.7.2.2. (ARC only) Reserve component members cannot be involuntarily retained on

orders; however, they may receive Medical Continuation (MEDCON) orders or receive

incapacitation pay as specified in AFI 36-2910, Line of Duty (Misconduct) Determination.

(T-0). Note: AGR members are not eligible for MEDCON and will (with member’s

consent) remain on orders until medical issue is satisfactorily resolved or final disposition

of the Disability Evaluation System. Reference DoDI 1332.18, Disability Evaluation

System (DES) and DoDI 1241.01, Reserve Component (RC) Line of Duty Determination

for Medical and Dental Treatments and Incapacitation Pay Entitlements.

3.8. Dependent Care. All Airmen must ensure care of their dependents when separated due to

TDY or PCS. (T-0). Airmen who cannot or will not meet military commitments due to family

needs are considered for separation or, if eligible, may be given an opportunity to apply for

immediate retirement.

3.8.1. Military Couples with Dependents and Single Airmen Sponsors. Dependent care plan

requirements are prescribed by DoDI 1342.19_AFI36-2908, Family Care Plans. When a

service member has a questionable dependent care plan, commanders require the service

member man to develop a workable plan. To assist, commanders may consider approving

leave for the service member and, as necessary, direct the service member an to receive

counseling on the criteria for humanitarian reassignment or deferment or hardship discharge

depending on the duration and severity of the problem. If the service member cannot or does

not develop an adequate dependent care plan, the commander will process the service member

for discharge in accordance with applicable directives or, if eligible, may be given an

opportunity to apply for immediate retirement. (T-1).

3.8.2. Service Member Adopting Children.

3.8.2.1. Service members may be authorized deferment from PCS or TDY after a child is

officially placed in the home as part of the official adoption process. A single service

member sponsor or one service member of a military couple may request up to a six-month

deferment from assignment to an overseas location if concurrent travel is denied

(regardless of the tour length) or where the unaccompanied tour length is less than 18

months and the service member is not permitted to serve the accompanied-by-dependents

tour. The intent is to avoid involuntary separation of the service member and child to

facilitate bonding. When a child has been in the service member’s home for some time

prior to the official adoption process or a bonding period is not necessary for other reasons,

the service member an may decide not to request a six-month deferment. As necessary,

Commanders, First Sergeants and/or Military Personnel Section personnel counsel the

service member on humanitarian assignment or deferment options as outlined in

Attachment 15. This six-month deferment is separate from any other humanitarian

deferment the service member may be granted in connection with adoption.

3.8.2.2. Airmen who qualify for and desire the six-month deferment must provide a

statement from adoption authorities, endorsed by the unit commander, confirming the date

the Airman initiated formal adoption proceedings and the date the child was officially

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placed in the Airman’s home incident to the adoption application. (T-1). Commanders

may request assistance from the servicing legal office if any question exists on the

adequacy of the statement or eligibility of an Airman under this paragraph. Deferments

are not approved in advance of placement of a child in the Airman’s home as described

above.

3.8.2.3. The MPF updates assignment limitation code “S,” Adoption Deferment (see

Table 3.2, Assignment Limitation Codes), upon Commander (or designated

representative) approval.

3.9. High Year of Tenure (Enlisted Only) (Does not apply to ANG ). Reenlistment or

extension of enlistment beyond the limits established in AFI 36-3203, Service Retirements, are not

authorized except for documented cases of hardship. (T-1).

3.10. Assignment of Enlisted Aircrew. Enlisted Airmen who are career aviators are selected and

reassigned in their aircrew AFSC only. Career aviators are those AFSCs that require aviation

service as a mandatory specialty qualification according to the Air Force Enlisted Classification

Directory (AFECD), DAFMAN 11-401, Aviation Management, and Air Force Manual (AFMAN)

11-402, Aviation and Parachutist Service. Career aviators are those aircrew Airmen who perform

full-time aircrew duties in AFSCs 1AX/1UX or Special Duty Identifiers (SDI) in accordance with

AFI 11-412, Aircrew Management. The same requirements apply for IMA members that are in

non-flying 1AX/1UX assignments.

3.11. Assignment of Rated Personnel. All officers assigned to rated positions must hold the

aeronautical rating required for the position to which assigned in accordance with DAFMAN 11-

401. (T-3).

3.12. Assignment of Chaplains. Officers assigned as chaplains must hold 52X AFSC, possess

ecclesiastical endorsements listed in Department of Defense DoDI 1304.28, The Appointment and

Service of Chaplains,” published 12 May 2021, and be accepted by United States Air Force, Chief

of Air Force Chaplains (AF/HC). (T-0). ANG-specific chaplain assignments can be found in

DAFMAN 36-2032.

3.13. (ARC Only) Assignment to Senior Master Sergeant and Chief Master Sergeant

Positions.

3.13.1. Any member assigned to a SMSgt position must complete the USAF Senior Non-

Commissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA) in-residence or by correspondence prior to

assignment to the next higher graded position. (T-2).

3.13.2. Any member assigned to a CMSgt position must have already completed the USAF

SNCOA in-residence or by correspondence prior to the assignment action. (T-2).

3.13.3. (ANG Only) Prior to the assignment action, TAG or CG must approve the assignment

of a member to a SMSgt or CMSgt position who is two or more grades below that authorized.

(T-2).

3.14. Assignment of Family Members to Command or Supervisory Positions. All involved

in the assignment of personnel should watch for perceptions of preferential treatment or loss of

impartiality, thereby compromising the integrity of the command and supervisory functions. Such

assignments can also have a negative impact on mission readiness.

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3.14.1. (RegAF Only) Assignment of family members to the same duty location or unit is

not prohibited, however, family members will not be assigned where one Airman holds or

potentially holds a command or supervisory position over another family member. (T-3).

Resolve situations at base level, if possible. When both Airmen hold an AFSC requiring

placement in the same unit or function, the unit commander working with the assignment OPR

initiates action to reassign one Airman to another unit or function on base in an additional

AFSC. If neither Airman possesses an additional AFSC, submit a request for assignment

disposition as outlined below. When a question of propriety of assignment in circumstances

other than those outlined herein exists, the case may be forwarded for consideration as an

exception. Send the case to AFPC/DP3AM and include the following information:

3.14.1.1. Grade, name, and Social Security Number (SSN) (last 4) of Airmen involved.

3.14.1.2. Family relationship.

3.14.1.3. Circumstances that resulted in the command or supervision of one family

member by another (i.e., marriage, join spouse, humanitarian/Exceptional Family Member

Program (EFMP) assignment, school assignment, etc.).

3.14.1.4. Efforts to resolve the case at base level.

3.14.1.5. Recommendation of local commander.

3.14.1.6. Each Airman’s PCS volunteer status and location preferences.

3.14.2. (AFR Only) Do not create a situation in which one family member holds a command

or supervisory position over another family member. Within subordinate levels of an

organization, no supervisor will have a family member in the direct chain of

command/supervision. (T-1). There will be no waivers to accommodate any assignment that

would result in a possible conflict of command/supervision.

3.14.2.1. Unit Program. If an individual is a Numbered Air Force (NAF) commander or

vice commander, no family member will be assigned to that NAF. Likewise, no family

member will be assigned to a wing, group or squadron where a family member is the

commander or vice/deputy commander. (T-2).

3.14.2.2. When these situations occur, the Career Development Element reassigns one

member to another unit or function on base in the same or a higher skill level AFSC or

additional AFSC, if possible. If units are unable to resolve situations, forward requests for

review through command channels to Air Force Reserve Command, Military Personnel

Programs Branch (AFRC/A1KK) for final resolution.

3.14.3. (ANG Only) Family members must be separated by at least two levels of supervision

within their unit (as defined by their Personnel Accounting Symbol (PAS)). (T-2). This does

not preclude family members from being assigned within a subordinate organization.

Example: a state Command Chief Master Sergeant with a family member assigned within the

state is acceptable as it meets the rule for two levels of supervision between them.

3.14.3.1. Prior to assignment, the unit commander must conclude there is neither a

potential conflict of interest nor the possibility of preferential treatment on the part of either

family member. (T-2). One family member cannot be in another family member’s rating

chain as first or second level rater/reviewer. (T-2). Reference DAFI 36-2406, Officer and

Enlisted Evaluations Systems, when establishing rater/reviewer.

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3.14.3.2. Commanders are considered within the first level of supervision for all members

within their respective units.

3.14.3.3. Command Chief Master Sergeants and first sergeants are considered within the

first level of supervision for all enlisted members within their respective units.

3.14.3.4. A first sergeant at the group level must also meet the requirement of two levels

of supervision between the first sergeant and family member. (T-3).

3.15. Assignment of Former Members of the Peace Corps. Former members of the Peace

Corps are not assigned permanent or temporary duty in the military intelligence field for a period

of four years following service with the Peace Corps. Members who later acquire an intelligence

specialty are not assigned in an intelligence capacity to any foreign country in which they

previously served as Peace Corps members. This limitation on the use of former Peace Corps

members cannot be waived. The term "former members of the Peace Corps" includes former

Peace Corps volunteers, volunteer leaders, and staff members of the Peace Corps. The term does

not include persons who attended Peace Corps training but never went overseas with the Peace

Corps. These persons are restricted from being assigned duties in an intelligence capacity only to

foreign countries for which they received Peace Corps training. (T-0). Reference Table 3.2 for

assignment limitation code.

3.16. Assignment of Airmen Who Were Previously Designated as “Missing” (Including

Prisoners of War/Missing In Action). Airmen placed in a “missing” casualty status as the result

of hostilities, either armed conflict or terrorist activities, are normally given an assignment

limitation upon their return to U.S. control. This limitation applies only to Airmen who subsequent

to being declared missing are officially categorized as Missing, Missing in Action, Captured

(Prisoner of War), Beleaguered, Besieged, Detained (Hostage) or Interned as defined in DAFI 36-

3002, Casualty Services.

3.16.1. The purpose of this provision is to limit assignment, TDY or PCS to areas where

Airmen are not accessible to the same combatants, terrorists or nations sympathetic with the

combatants or terrorists. This limitation is void in the event of general mobilization. Airmen

may request the assignment limitation be removed; however, the limitation is not automatically

removed based solely on the Airman’s request. A request for removal may be disapproved

and the assignment limitation continued when the limitation is considered to be in the best

interest of the AF (i.e., based on security considerations). When an Airman submits a request

for removal, the Department of the Air Force will staff the request to determine if removal is

appropriate and advise the Airman and the Airman’s commander of approval or disapproval.

(T-1).

3.16.1.1. RegAF staffs requests to AFPC/DP3AM.

3.16.1.2. AFR staffs requests to AFRC/A1K.

3.16.1.3. ANG staffs requests to NGB/A1.

3.16.2. (RegAF) The AFPC relocations office (AFPC/DP3AM), in conjunction with the

AFPC Casualty Services Branch (AFPC/DPFCS) and other activities, when necessary,

determines when action should be taken or continued in conjunction with this paragraph to

limit future assignment. Upon Airman’s return to U.S. control, AFPC/DPFCS provides

AFPC/DP3AM a copy of DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty. In turn, AFPC/DP3AM will

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issue a memorandum as a source document, with the DD Form 1300 as an attachment, to the

Airman’s unit commander and the Airman, directing update of assignment limitation code “7”

in the PDS. (T-1). The memorandum instructs the commander to contact and brief the Airman

on the assignment limitation. Unless the Airman requests, in writing, to AFPC/DP3AM that

the limitation be removed and the removal request is approved, then the Airman is restricted

from PCS and/or TDY as stated above. Scan the correspondence in the Airman’s electronic

Automated Records Management System record. (T-1).

3.17. (ARC only) Assignment of Members of the Retired Reserve. Members of the Retired

Reserve, who have not reached maximum service may request a Drill Status Guardsman, unit, or

IMA assignment. If the gaining commander can define the unusual or unique circumstances that

may make the Secretary of the Air Force (or delegated authority) find the member’s service in the

Ready Reserve to be indispensable (10 USC § 10145, Ready Reserve: Placement In), and show

they have no other options available to fill a particular assignment, then the commander can have

the member initiate a request for assignment to the Ready Reserve to be submitted for AF/RE

approval.

3.17.1. Eligibility Requirements. Members must hold and be qualified in the AFSC, and

regular component retirees are required to be appointed into the ARC. (T-2). Members are

also not eligible for retraining, should be within five years of retiring, and members approved

for assignment in the AFR will be placed initially on a two year contract with periodic reviews

for continuation unless AFR dictates otherwise. (T-2). Officers cannot have exceeded their

Mandatory Separation Date or age restrictions, and enlisted members cannot have exceeded

their High Year Tenure (HYT) date.

3.17.2. Application Process. The member applies by submitting an application package to the

recruiter (AFR/ANG as applicable). An AFR recruiter will forward the application through

the gaining MPF to the unit commander for unit program assignment or the Readiness and

Integration Organization (RIO) Det/CC for the IMA program. (T-2). The Career Development

Element or RIO Det/CC will then forward the application through the NAF to Air Reserve

Personnel Center Assignments Division (ARPC/DPAA). (T-2). Requests to assign retired

colonels to Selective Reserve (SelRes) positions must be approved by AF/REG and through

RIO Det 5 for AFRC central managers for their IRs. An ANG recruiter will forward the

application through the gaining FSS and on to National Guard Bureau, Force Management

Branch (NGB/A1PP) after the request package has received an endorsement from The

Adjutant General (TAG), Commanding General (CG) or delegated authority (no lower than

the Director of Staff). (T-2). NGB/A1PP will forward the application through the ANG

Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services (NGB/A1) to NGB/CF for final

determination. The application package consists of the following:

3.17.2.1. DAF Form 1288, Application for Ready Reserve Assignment.

3.17.2.2. Copy of the member’s retirement order.

3.17.2.3. Statement from gaining commander that the member is qualified for the AFSC.

3.17.2.4. Copies of the member’s last three Officer Performance Reports/Enlisted

Performance Reports.

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3.17.2.5. (ANG only) Copies of the signed letter from the gaining commander justifying

the assignment with manning statistics and TAG, CG, or delegated authority’s

endorsement.

3.17.2.6. (ANG only) Record of current physical examination.

3.17.2.7. (ANG only) NGB Form 22, National Guard Report of Separation and Record

of Service, and DD Form 214, Certificate of Uniformed Service (if applicable).

3.17.3. Removal Process Authority. ARPC/DPT is the authority for processing the removal

of a member of the Retired Reserve whose request to apply for Ready Reserve assignment has

been approved. See AFI 36-3203 for additional guidance. Approved requests are submitted

to ARPC/DPT for execution of the member’s removal from the Retired Reserve.

3.18. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).

3.18.1. EFMP Reassignment/Deferment General Provisions/Guidance.

3.18.1.1. Waivers and exceptions to policy to these provisions require prior approval of

AFPC/DP3XAA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AFR), or NGB/A1 (ANG). The Air Force is

committed to meeting the needs of this unique segment of our Air Force community and

must be informed of the special needs of the Airmen’s families. While dependent

parents/parents-in-law are not eligible for EFMP enrollment, member may request a

“courtesy clearance” for Continental United States (CONUS) assignment by contacting the

Special Needs Coordinator in the MTF.

3.18.1.2. All Airmen must be able to respond to any contingency wherever and whenever

called upon to do so. (T-2). The Air Force is also committed to equal distribution of

overseas assignments. As a result, permanent or prolonged deferment from reassignment

cannot be considered. If an EFMP reassignment or temporary period of deferment is

approved, the Airman must thereafter revert to worldwide assignable status. (T-2).

3.18.1.3. The EFMP reassignment or deferment request must be initiated by the Airman

concerned. (T-3). A request initiated/submitted by one person on behalf of another is not

accepted. (T-3).

3.18.1.4. An EFMP request is approved on its own merit, and will not be disapproved

based solely on the Airman’s substandard performance and (or) conduct. Airmen are only

delayed from departing PCS when the Airman is required to remain for completion of

investigation and trial by U.S. military or civil authorities or administrative actions under

the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or DAFI 36-3211, Military Separations.

When a reassignment request has been approved and administrative separation is not

deemed appropriate, the losing unit commander should formally notify the gaining unit

commander, in writing, of any incomplete administrative or disciplinary actions and

provide a comprehensive analysis of the Airman’s job related or personal problems.

3.18.1.5. For RegAF colonels and below (except those attending initial technical training),

requests must be submitted with supporting documentation via the virtual Military

Personnel Flight (vMPF). (T-2). For Cols (including Col selects), and CMSgts (including

CMSgt selects) while requests are submitted initially to AFPC, the final approval authority

is AF/A1LO and AF/A1LE, respectively. Requests will be provided to the appropriate

OPR for consideration once the required medical or legal review is obtained. Concerning

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RegAF, when AFPC/DP3XAA is referred to, substitute AF/A1LO for RegAF colonels or

colonel selectees, and AF/A1LE for CMSgts and CMSgt selects. For AFR Airmen requests

are submitted to ARPC/DPA (lieutenant colonel and below) or AF/REG (Col and above).

For ANG Airmen submit requests to NGB/A1P.

3.18.1.6. RegAF Airmen desiring EFMP deferment must submit their requests through

vMPF within 30 calendar days from PCS notification or nomination for reassignment. (T-

2). ARC Airmen desiring EFMP deferment must submit their requests to their assignment

authority prior to volunteering for an assignment. (T-3).

3.18.2. Considerations for the purpose of EFMP.

3.18.2.1. Exceptional Family Member: Limited to the Airman’s spouse, child, or other

person actually residing in the Airman’s household who is dependent on the Airman for

over half of their financial support, and who meets DoDI 1315.19, The Exceptional Family

Member Program, criteria for enrollment in the EFMP.

3.18.2.2. Special Needs Coordinator (SNC): A medical officer assigned to the MTF who

is appointed as the SNC by the MTF Commander.

3.18.2.3. Family Member Relocation Clearance Coordinator: A medical technician or

civilian assigned to the MTF who is appointed as the Family Member Relocation Clearance

Coordinator by the MTF Commander.

3.18.2.4. General Medical Services: Encompasses all types of physiological,

psychological, or social conditions of a chronic nature that have been medically diagnosed

and that require specialized treatment.

3.18.2.5. Special Educational Services: Specially designed instruction to meet the unique

educational needs of a child with special needs or disabilities, including education provided

in school, at home, in a hospital or in an institution, physical education programs, and

vocational educational programs.

3.18.2.6. Early Intervention and/or Related Services: DoDI 1342.12, Provision of Early

Intervention and Special Education Services to Eligible DoD Dependents, provides

guidance for early intervention and related services. Transportation and such

developmental, corrective, and other supportive services as required to assist a child, from

birth to 21 years, inclusive, with a disability to benefit from special education under the

child's Individualized Family Service Plan or Individualized Education Plan. Early

intervention and related services can include speech-language pathology and audiology,

psychological services, physical and occupational therapy, recreation including therapeutic

recreation, early identification and assessment of disabilities in children, counseling

services including rehabilitation counseling, orientation and mobility services, and medical

services for diagnostic or evaluative purposes. Special Education Services can also include:

school health services, social work services, parent counseling and training. The sources

for these services are the home or community (natural setting), school (least restrictive

environment), and MTFs.

3.18.2.7. Structural Accessibility: Encompasses design modification and enhancements

that permit safe access to or from military housing in accordance with the provisions of the

Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 USC § 4151, Building Defined). The immediate

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non-availability of structural accessibility requirements at a projected location will not be

a limiting factor for assignment purposes. (T-3).

3.18.2.8. Courtesy Clearance. A check of available medical services at the gaining

location MTF. Availability does not guarantee access to dependent parents/parents-in-law.

3.18.3. Identifying and Reporting EFMP Conditions. Enrollment in the EFMP is mandatory

and requires the identification of all family members requiring long term general medical,

special educational, early intervention and related services, or modified housing. Airmen with

family members who require general medical, special educational, early intervention and

related services, or modified housing must contact the Special Needs Coordinator in the MTF

for a complete evaluation, assessment, and possible enrollment. (T-3). Likewise, the Special

Needs Coordinator must be advised immediately following the identification of a family

member who has a long-term condition requiring general medical, special educational, early

intervention and related services, or modified housing. (T-3). The Air Force is committed to

meeting the needs of this unique segment of our Air Force community and must be informed

of the special needs of the Airmen’s families. While dependent parents/parents-in-law are not

eligible for EFMP enrollment, member may request a “courtesy clearance” for CONUS

assignment by contacting the Special Needs Coordinator in the MTF.

3.18.3.1. Should EFMP conditions arise after PCS notification or other event notification,

the Airman must report them to the Special Needs Coordinator and MPF immediately. If

appropriate, the Airman must submit their request within 30 calendar days of learning of

the condition (or a diagnosis). (T-3).

3.18.3.2. If the circumstances of the situation change and the request is still pending, or a

reassignment has been approved but the Airman has not departed, the Airman must notify

his MPF immediately. (T-3). An approved EFMP reassignment is normally canceled if

the situation for which granted ceases to exist before the Airman’s departure. In this

instance the Airman must provide information and supporting documentation to show what

actions have been taken regarding the reassignment. (T-3). The MPF will provide this

information AFPC/DP3XAA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AFR), or NGB/A1 (ANG) who will

make the final decision and provide a response by message. (T-2).

3.18.3.3. An Airman must notify the MPF when the EFMP condition ceases to exist for

removal from the program. Once notified the MPF deletes the AAC, assignment limitation

code, and deployment availability code. (T-3).

3.18.4. Spirit and Intent of the EFMP. EFMP actions are designed to help an Airman who has

a family member with special needs that meet DoD enrollment criteria. These problems are

usually permanent or long term, and the family may need continued assistance. An Airman

may need EFMP assignment consideration throughout an entire Air Force career.

3.18.4.1. The EFMP is distinct from the humanitarian program and is based on the

personnel (manning) requirements of the Air Force. The two programs are not

interchangeable and the EFMP should not be interpreted as a base of choice program. The

intent of the EFMP assignment guidelines are to use the Airman, based on current or

projected manning requirements, at locations where required medical, educational, early

intervention, or related services are available either through the military medical system,

through civilian resources utilizing TRICARE®, or a combination thereof and local

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resources. AFPC/DP3XAA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AGR only), or NGB/A1 (ANG), in

coordination with the AFPC Medical Staff, assignment OPR, and base level Special Needs

Coordinator, determines a suitable assignment.

3.18.4.2. The EFMP provides an initial 12-month deferment for a newly diagnosed

condition when the Airman’s presence is essential in establishing and/or participating in

the treatment program. Deferment from reassignment may also be appropriate if a

treatment program is at a critical juncture and the Airman’s continued presence is

absolutely essential to continuing the treatment program. The EFMP also provides

reassignment when an Airman is assigned to an area and a new medical, special education,

related service, or early intervention need arises for which the needed services are not

available within the assignment locale. Once a treatment program is established, whether

formally through the EFMP or on the Airman’s own initiative, the Airman is then

considered worldwide assignable.

3.18.4.3. Enrolling a family member in the EFMP does not negate the Airman’s

responsibility to serve their share of overseas duty or in meeting deployment requirements.

3.18.5. Basic Eligibility Criteria for EFMP Reassignment/Deferment. Airmen may be

provided an EFMP reassignment or deferment if (any) or (all) of the criteria are met:

3.18.5.1. The Airman has a family member with a medical or educational requirement that

meets the DoD criteria for enrollment in the EFMP (assignment limitation code “Q” in the

PDS).

3.18.5.2. The Special Needs Coordinator has determined that adequate facilities/resources

to meet the family member’s medical, educational, related service, or early intervention

requirements do not exist and cannot be reasonably provided within the current assignment

locale.

3.18.5.3. The Airman’s presence is determined to be essential in establishing, participating

in, or continuing a medical regimen or educational program in the present area of

assignment. Normally, only one deferment for the continuing condition of the same family

member is permitted and a TDY deferment (when determined necessary) is normally only

provided during the initial assignment deferment period.

3.18.5.4. The Airman was denied family member travel by the gaining MTF based on

processing the AF Form 1466, Request for Family Member’s Medical and Educational

Clearance for Travel, and other documentation. A facility determination inquiry must be

completed to the gaining location and a copy of the denial document must accompany the

EFMP request. (T-1). Deferment is not normally granted for this situation; however,

cancellation of assignment may be provided or if the Airman is in a mandatory PCS move

status (reference Attachment 15), an alternate assignment provided.

3.18.6. Assignment Considerations for Airmen with Exceptional Family Members. Requests

for EFMP consideration are submitted in the following circumstances:

3.18.6.1. The Airman was denied family member travel (Airmen projected to PCS

Continental United States (CONUS) to CONUS or overseas to CONUS) by the gaining

MTF based on processing the AF Form 1466 and other documentation. A facility

determination inquiry must be completed to the gaining location and a copy of the denial

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document must accompany the request. (T-1). Deferment is not normally granted for this

situation; however, cancellation of assignment is provided or, if the Airman is in a

mandatory move status, an alternate assignment will be provided.

3.18.6.2. If serving overseas accompanied by command sponsored family members, an

Airman may request reassignment within the overseas theater if an unforeseen medical or

educational requirement arises after arrival at the overseas base. For an EFMP

reassignment within the same overseas theater, the Airman must agree to serve the full

prescribed tour length at the gaining location or a tour equal to the combined

unaccompanied tour lengths, whichever is greater, prior to being reassigned from the

theater. (T-0). Example: if serving on a 30/18 month overseas tour and approval is

received for assignment to a 36/24 month overseas tour, the Airman must serve the full

prescribed tour at the gaining location (36 months), or not less than a tour equal to the

combined unaccompanied tour lengths (18 plus 24, or 42 months) between the two

locations before reassignment from the theater, whichever is greater. The computation

resulting in the greatest combined overseas tour period being served is the required

minimum. The variable is the amount of time the Airman has been assigned to the current

location.

3.18.6.3. If serving overseas accompanied by command sponsored family members, an

Airman may request reassignment to the CONUS before DEROS if an unforeseen medical

or educational requirement arises after arrival at the overseas base and reassignment under

paragraph 3.18.6.2 is impractical. If the reassignment request is based on inadequate

medical or educational resources, the request must include the AF Form 1466 and the

document, if other than the AF Form 1466, that approved family member travel to the

present location. (T-2).

3.18.6.4. If selected for a long tour regardless of volunteer status, and family member

travel is disapproved based on the unavailability of early intervention or related services

and/or special educational services, the Airman may seek release from the assignment. To

do this, the Airman must submit the appropriate vMPF (RegAF) EFMP application within

7 calendar days of receipt of the disapproval of family member travel. (T-3). ARC Airmen

should consult with their assignment authority in this situation. A copy of the AF Form

1466, Major Command Surgeon General (MAJCOM/SG) determination, and other

supporting documentation disapproving family member travel must be included as

attachments to the request for assignment cancellation. (T-3). However, if a pinpointed

assignment (a location with the required services) is identified by the MAJCOM/SG, and

a manning requirement exists at that location, an Airman selected as the most eligible non-

volunteer will be required to proceed to the pinpointed assignment. (T-3).

3.18.6.5. If selected for an overseas long tour as a non-volunteer and family member travel

is disapproved based on the unavailability of general medical services (see paragraph

3.18.2), an Airman may volunteer through the Total Force Service Center for an

unaccompanied short tour in an effort to minimize family separation. Use the appropriate

vMPF EFMP application. ARC Airmen should consult with their FSS authority in this

situation. If there are no current or projected short tour requirements available, the

unaccompanied long tour length must be served at the projected overseas location. (T-2).

After arrival overseas, the existing condition will not be considered in support of a

curtailment and early return to the CONUS unless the condition significantly worsens and

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the Airman’s presence is considered essential as determined by the appropriate EFMP

official (e.g., medical or educational personnel).

3.18.6.6. If selected as a volunteer for an overseas long tour and family member travel is

disapproved for any reason, use the appropriate vMPF EFMP application. The request

must include the documentation that denied family member travel. (T-3). Although

approval of the request is not automatic, every effort will be made and consideration given

to approve such requests consistent with the needs of the Air Force. ARC Airmen should

consult with their assignment authority in this situation.

3.18.6.7. If selected as a non-volunteer for an overseas short tour to an area where family

members are authorized, an Airman is required to serve the unaccompanied tour length

when family member overseas travel is denied, regardless of the reason.

3.18.6.8. If selected for an overseas unaccompanied short tour (15 months or less), Airmen

may and are encouraged to apply for a home-basing (HB) assignment (Attachment 3) to

effect continuation of the established EFMP. The request for HB should include trailer

remarks that state the Airman is applying to effect continuation of an established EFMP.

Those not selected for HB assignment may request EFMP reassignment through

AFPC/DP3XAA to the same location as an overseas returnee for continuation of the

established EFMP. Such a request must be submitted no earlier than the 10th month and

no later than the 8th month before DEROS. (T-3).

3.18.6.9. For Airmen enroute PCS, they may discuss a potential EFMP issue with the

nearest MPF Chief, AFPC/DP3XXA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AFR), or NGB/A1 (ANG)

personnel to assist in deciding whether or not to submit a request. There is no

reimbursement authorized if the Airman decides to travel to the nearest base with an MPF

and an Airman's status remains unchanged (example: leave) if they decide to submit a

request. The Airman must comply with current reporting instructions if the Assignment

authority denies suspension of movement; however, a request still can be submitted. (T-

2).

3.18.7. Reasons EFMP Requests are Usually Disapproved. AFPC/DP3XAA may disapprove

requests for reassignment/deferment under the following circumstances:

3.18.7.1. If the Airman caused or contributed to the commission of an AF Form 1466

violation, either by falsifying or omitting information which led to the approval of family

member travel. Unless the Airman’s presence is absolutely essential, the family member

should be returned to the CONUS and the Airman must complete the overseas tour length

prescribed based on their status. (T-3).

3.18.7.2. Reassignment when the Airman initially elects and proceeds on the

unaccompanied overseas tour at a location where family members are allowed and then,

after arrival, desires to change to an accompanied tour and the required medical or

educational resources are not available to meet his family member’s previously identified

special needs.

3.18.7.3. Reassignment when the Airman circumvents or disregards the family member

clearance process by bringing non-command sponsored family members, at personal

expense, to an overseas location where the required medical resources do not exist to meet

their known needs.

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3.18.7.4. Reassignment in order to establish a treatment program based on the availability

of a preferred or optimal program in an area other than where currently assigned when

adequate facilities or services can be, or are, provided within the current locale. Also,

EFMP deferments are not granted for family members to remain in a preferred or optimal

program when adequate services are available within the projected assignment locale.

3.18.7.5. Reassignment for the purpose of obtaining extended family support.

3.18.7.6. Reassignment based on the availability of a free or lower cost program in an area

other than where currently assigned when the current duty location can provide adequate

services on base or through the local community. Exception: When required services are

being received off base and are causing a significant financial hardship, an Airman can

apply for reassignment as an exception to policy. Documentation provided with such a

request must clearly document the hardship. (T-3). This provision does not apply to a

dependent parent/parent-in-law since they are not eligible for coverage under TRICARE®.

3.18.7.7. Reassignment based on the climatic conditions or geographical area adversely

affecting a family member’s health, and the problem is of a recurring nature (such as

asthma, allergies, eczema, etc.). Exception: Reassignment as an exception to policy can

be requested if the continued presence of the family member in such a climate/environment

is medically determined to be clearly life threatening.

3.18.7.8. The request is based on mental disorders (i.e., anxieties, compulsions,

obsessions, phobias, and motor or sensory manifestations or combinations thereof)

resulting from family separation incident to military assignment.

3.18.7.9. A request based on an intellectually or athletically gifted child. Intellectually or

athletically gifted children do not qualify under the provisions of Public Law 95-561,

Defense Dependents’ Education Act of 1978, DoD instructions, and EFMP procedures.

3.18.7.10. The family member is in an institution, unless institution officials certify

frequent and regular visits will be medically beneficial to the family member, or if

admittance to or retention in the institution requires establishing, continuing, or renewing

state residency.

3.18.7.11. The disability is due to a short-term illness or injury, or when the prognosis for

complete recovery is satisfactory without the benefit of reassignment or deferment.

3.18.7.12. Reassignment from the CONUS to overseas for the sole purpose of establishing

a treatment program.

3.18.7.13. A request for reassignment to a location with a greater capability to provide

space available care in a MTF for an Airman with a dependent parent/parent-in-law when

the required care is available within the current assignment locale.

3.18.7.14. A request based on the medical condition of the Airman. Assignment for this

reason is initiated by local medical authorities when it is determined the situation warrants

such action.

3.18.7.15. Requests for deferment will not be considered for Airmen who have not been

selected and notified of reassignment or TDY in excess of 30 days. A deferment request

for an officer can be considered based on the Airman’s appearance on the Vulnerable

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Mover List if coordination with the appropriate assignment officer confirms assignment

selection is highly likely.

3.18.7.16. Deferment from reassignment when the required resources are available within

the projected assignment locale.

3.18.8. Processing EFMP Requests. Requests are submitted via vMPF in accordance with the

execution guidance in the MyPers website, Voluntary Assignments: EFMP Reassignment.

(T-3).

3.18.8.1. Airmen should attach required documentation based on their reason for request.

3.18.8.2. Recommendation by commander to include additional information or evidence

of material value. If the commander recommends disapproval, complete justification must

be provided. If the request is based on a spouse’s inability to manage the household in the

Airman’s absence due to unique family situations (as defined in DoDI 1342.19_AFI 36-

2908), the commander’s endorsement must include information about the existence (or

lack thereof) of the documented family care plan required by DoDI 1342.19_AFI 36-2908.

(T-3).

3.18.8.3. Requests for reassignment from Airmen serving accompanied overseas

assignments that are based on a lack of the medical, educational, related services, or early

intervention services required by the family member must include a copy of the AF Form

1466 and the document approving/disapproving family member travel. (T-3).

3.18.8.4. Both members of a military couple must submit a request if the same assignment

consideration is desired. When both apply, respective commander endorsements are

required. (T-3).

3.18.8.5. The local Special Needs Coordinator must review and provide input on all EFMP

requests. Input must address the availability of required resources within the current

assignment locale. (T-3).

3.18.8.6. The final approval/disapproval authority is AFPC/DP3XAA (RegAF),

ARPC/DPA (AGR only), or NGB/A1 (ANG). (T-2).

3.18.9. Available Options When a Request is Disapproved. When a request is disapproved,

the MPF must counsel the Airman on the following options: Airmen may apply (if eligible)

for retirement, retirement under hardship conditions, hardship discharge, or (for officers)

resignation or release from active duty. For those who are pending reassignment, an EFMP

request must be submitted within 7 calendar days following receipt of the correspondence

disapproving the deferment or reassignment request. (T-3).

3.18.10. Withdrawing a Request. If an Airman wants to withdraw their request before a final

decision or departure on reassignment, the request must be submitted in writing to either the

MPF or AFPC/DP3XAA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AGR only), or NGB/A1 (ANG) immediately.

Once an Airman has departed on an EFMP reassignment, the request can no longer be

withdrawn. (T-2). A request to withdraw an approved EFMP reassignment that was provided

based on either a lack of required medical resources within the current locale or on

environmental factors that were having a life threatening effect on a family member will not

be favorably considered unless the situation has significantly changed since initial approval.

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For this type withdrawal request, input from the senior non-commissioned officer/Chief of

Medical Staff is required along with the Airman’s request.

3.18.11. EFMP Assignment/TDY Restrictions. If an Airman is granted a reassignment or

deferment under the EFMP (AAC 34, Table 3.1), the Airman will not PCS during deferment

period for a maximum of 12 months from their Date Arrived Station, or date of approval not

to exceed 12 months.

3.18.11.1. TDY restriction does not automatically apply to EFMP requests unless

specifically addressed in approval correspondence from AFPC/DP3XAA (RegAF),

ARPC/DPA (AGR only), or NGB/A1 (ANG). An Airman subject to TDY and requesting

a restriction must obtain a statement from the attending medical or therapy provider. The

statement must specify the need for the Airman’s presence and the duration of the

requirement. This statement must be submitted at the time of the request. A TDY

restriction request is normally approved only on an initial EFMP request. When a TDY

restriction is requested and approved, the MPF will place the Airman in deployment

availability code “44” as directed by AFPC/DP3XAA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AGR only),

or NGB/A1PP (ANG). (T-2).

3.18.11.2. If an Airman’s parent organization is relocated or deactivated before expiration

of the assignment restriction, the Airman is considered for intra-command reassignment to

another organization on the same base. If no authorization for their specialty exists on

base, or if the base is being deactivated, reassignment instructions will be provided by

AFPC/DP3XAA (RegAF), ARPC/DPA (AGR only), or NGB/A1 (ANG).

3.18.12. AF Form 1466. All Airmen who have a family member enrolled in the EFMP must

complete an AF Form 1466 within 30 calendar days of assignment notification for any PCS to

a location family members are allowed. (T-3). The AF Form 1466 and other required

documentation will be forwarded by the Special Needs Coordinator or Family Member

Relocation Clearance Coordinator at the Airman’s current duty location to the Special Needs

Coordinator/Family Member Relocation Clearance Coordinator at the projected assignment

location to determine if adequate facilities will be available for the Airman’s exceptional

family members. If family member travel is denied, see paragraph 3.18.6.1.

3.18.12.1. As mandated by Public Law (Free Appropriate Public Education – FAPE),

public schools and early intervention services are required to provide appropriate

educational services. While mandated by FAPE, the Air Force requires an Airman to

process the AF Form 1466 for a CONUS assignment even though the only need may be

for special educational, early intervention, or related services. A non-recommendation for

family member travel from the gaining location’s Chief of Medical Staff will not result in

cancellation of the assignment unless requested by the Airman. However, if the Airman

elects to continue with a CONUS assignment in this situation, the Airman may not later

request EFMP reassignment based on a lack of services (unless the request is based on a

newly identified need).

3.18.12.2. All requests for reassignment or tour curtailment will normally be disapproved

when it is determined the Airman caused or contributed to the commission of an AF Form

1466 violation, either by falsifying or omitting information. Unless the Airman’s presence

is deemed essential, their family members should be returned to the CONUS and the

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Airman will be required to complete the remainder of the overseas tour established by the

original tour election.

3.18.12.3. If it was determined that an Airman falsified an AF Form 1466, the

investigation results will be provided to the losing and gaining commanders by message

for possible disciplinary action against an Airman who caused or contributed to the

commission of an AF Form 1466 violation.

3.19. Expedited Transfer.

3.19.1. Expedited Transfer General Provisions/Guidance.

3.19.1.1. The Air Force offers expedited transfers to eligible Airmen who file an

unrestricted report for sexual assault, stalking, or other sexual misconduct with the Sexual

Assault Prevention and Response Office or the Family Advocacy Program. Airmen may

request an expedited transfer with assistance from the Sexual Assault Prevention and

Response Office, the Victim and Witness Assistance Program in the installation’s Legal

Office, or their commander. Additional guidance is available in DoDI 6495.02, Volume

1, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program Procedures, and DAFI 90-

6001, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program. An expedited transfer

request initiated on behalf of another will not be accepted.

3.19.1.2. The Air Force offers expedited transfers to Airmen who are victims of stalking

or other sexual misconduct (i.e., indecent viewing, visual recording, or broadcasting;

forcible pandering; indecent exposure) and make a report to law enforcement. Airmen may

request an expedited transfer with assistance from the Sexual Assault Prevention and

Response Office, the Victim and Witness Assistance Program in the installation’s Legal

Office, or their commander. An expedited transfer request initiated on behalf of another

will not be accepted.

3.19.1.3. The Air Force offers expedited transfers to Airmen whose adult military

dependent makes an allegation of non-domestic abuse sexual assault with the Sexual

Assault Prevention and Response Office if the victim has filed an unrestricted report and

the alleged sexual assault offender is a Service member or if the alleged offender or alleged

sexual assault has a military nexus (e.g., adult military dependent, works for DoD as a

civilian employee (appropriated and non-appropriated fund employees, or is a government

contractor)), or the alleged sexual assault occurred on a DoD installation or facility.

Airmen may request an expedited transfer with assistance from the Sexual Assault

Prevention and Response Office, the Victim and Witness Assistance Program in the

installation’s Legal Office, or their commander. Additional guidance is available in DoDI

6495.02, Under Secretary of Defense (USD) (Personnel and Readiness (P&R))

Memorandum, Revisions to the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program’s

Expedited Transfer Policy, and DAFI 90-6001. An expedited transfer request initiated on

behalf of another will not be accepted.

3.19.1.4. The Air Force offers expedited transfers to eligible Airmen who are victims of

physical domestic violence committed by the spouse or intimate partner of the victim.

Airmen may request an expedited transfer with assistance from the installation Family

Advocacy Program Office, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, the Victim

and Witness Assistance Program in the installation’s Legal Office, or their commander.

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Additional guidance is available in Section 536 of Public Law 115-232, National Defense

Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019; DoDI 6495.02; and DAFI 90-6001. An expedited

transfer request initiated on behalf of another will not be accepted.

3.19.1.5. Waivers and exceptions to policy to these provisions require prior approval of

the assignment authority (RegAF: AFPC/DP3XAA, ANG: NGB/A1PP, AFR: ARPC/DPA

(AGR), HQ RIO (IMA), AFRC/A1K (Traditional Reserve [TR])). (T-1).

3.19.1.6. Airmen who were sexually assaulted and request transfer following threats of

bodily harm or death, should be encouraged to immediately report the threat to their

commander, law enforcement authorities, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

Coordinator, Victim Advocate or Special Victims’ Counsel. The office receiving a request

for transfer based on threats of bodily harm or death must also immediately report the threat

to the Airman’s commander and law enforcement authorities. (T-0). Requests to transfer

under these circumstances for RegAF will be handled in accordance with paragraph 6.54,

Threatened Person Assignment Program.

3.19.1.7. If the sexual assault of a civilian dependent occurred within the family or with

an intimate partner, reassignment requests will be considered under the Humanitarian

Assignments program (Attachment 15) when it is essential in establishing or operating an

effective Family Advocacy program according to DAFI 40-301, Family Advocacy

Program, DoDI 6400.01, Family Advocacy Program (FAP), and DoDI 6400.06, DoD

Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Abuse Involving DoD Military and Certain

Affiliated Personnel. (T-0). The Family Advocacy Program covers adult military

dependent sexual assault victims who are assaulted by a spouse or intimate partner and

military dependent sexual assault victims who are 17 years of age and younger. The

installation Family Advocacy Program and domestic violence intervention and prevention

staff shall direct coordination when a sexual assault occurs within a domestic relationship

or involves child abuse.

Note: Reassignment requests by RegAF Airmen who are sexually assaulted by a family member

or intimate partner, will be processed as an expedited transfer pursuant to DAFI 40-301. Note:

An Airman’s commander can request assignment or assignment cancellation via humanitarian

deferment if the Airman needs to continue or obtain treatment for family advocacy issues or

when the Airman does not desire assignment or assignment cancellation, whichever applies. The

request must be fully documented and endorsed by the local Family Advocacy Officer (see

paragraph 7.5.9.2 for personnel assigned overseas). (T-3).

3.19.1.8. Ordinarily only one expedited transfer may be approved for each qualifying

report. Subsequent expedited transfer requests will only be considered when the alleged

offender is later assigned to the same duty location as the Airman who filed the qualifying

report or when the victim is being retaliated against at the new duty station. (T-1).

3.19.2. Expedited transfer for Airmen in RegAF.

3.19.2.1. Requests are submitted and processed in accordance to DAFI 90-6001; see

execution guidance on Voluntary Assignments: Humanitarian Reassignment and

Deferment Program/Expedited Transfer Application in MyPers. Airmen are required to

meet normal assignment eligibility requirements as defined in this instruction.

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3.19.2.2. AFPC/DP3XAA will evaluate the Airman’s location preferences listed on the

installation or host wing commander’s memo and facilitate the reassignment. (T-2). If

preferences cannot be met based on Air Force requirements, manpower utilization, an

exceptional family member’s needs, or Airman’s retainability per paragraph 6.28.3,

AFPC/DP3XAA will coordinate with the installation or host wing commander on viable

alternatives to prevent negative impact on the Airman’s career and an exceptional family

member, if applicable. (T-2). If the installation or host Wing commander, Sexual Assault

Response Coordinator, Victim Witness Assistance Program or Family Advocacy Program

are aware the requester has a Special Victims' Counsel, they will notify the Special Victims'

Counsel of the Expedited Transfer decision and duty assignment. (T-2). If location

resolution cannot be obtained, the discussion will be resolved between Air Force, Sexual

Assault Prevention and Response (AF/CVS) and AFPC/CC. (T-1). For colonels

(including selectees), and CMSgts (including CMSgt selects) while requests are submitted

initially to AFPC, the final authority in determining reassignment location is AF/A1LO

and AF/A1LE, respectively.

3.19.2.3. Reassignment from CONUS to an overseas location, or between/within overseas

theaters, should not be considered unless it has been documented that family members or

other identified support network reside in the overseas area and the requester has expressed

a preference for transfer to the overseas location. Family members can be defined as

mother, father, siblings, and in loco parentis. Requests to relocate to locations where

family members other than those defined reside will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If a request for assignment is to a dependent-restricted area and the Airman’s foreign-born

spouse will be traveling to the native country, such information must be included in the

expedited transfer request. If reassignment can be facilitated, a request for a designated

location move to the native country must be processed per AFI 36-3012, Military

Entitlements. (T-3).

3.19.2.4. When an Airman is married to another Airman and desires join spouse

consideration, a join spouse intent letter must accompany the Airman's application in order

for the military spouse to also be considered for assignment action.

3.19.2.5. An Airman desiring expedited transfer who has a spouse or children enrolled in

the EFMP must include appropriate medical or educational documentation concerning the

EFMP situation with the expedited transfer request (i.e., DD Form 2792, Family Member

Medical Summary, plus addendums, DD Form 2792-1, Early Intervention/Special

Education Summary individualized education program (IEP), AF Form 1466, AF Form

1466D, Dental Health Summary, etc.). An expedited transfer reassignment cannot be

approved unless the projected assignment location can meet the needs of the exceptional

family member in accordance with paragraph 3.18. (T-3).

3.19.2.6. An Airman will generally only be delayed from departing PCS when the Airman

is required to remain for completion of a criminal or disciplinary investigation or action in

which the Airman is the subject, including investigation and trial by U.S. military or civil

authorities or administrative actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice or DAFI

36-3211. If an Airman who has been approved for an expedited transfer has also undergone

past disciplinary action, but the commander does not deem a separation appropriate, the

losing unit commander must formally notify the gaining unit commander, in writing, of

any incomplete administrative or disciplinary actions and provide a comprehensive

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analysis of the Airman’s duty related or personal problems related to the administrative or

disciplinary action. (T-3).

3.19.2.7. If an Airman’s parent organization is relocated or deactivated after an Airman is

reassigned there due to an expedited transfer request, the Airman should be considered for

intra-command reassignment to another organization on the same base. If no authorization

for their specialty exists on base, or if the base is being deactivated, reassignment

instructions will be provided by AFPC/DP3XAA.

3.19.2.8. Retraining or crossflow actions will be considered on a case-by-case basis as a

last resort, but the goal is timely reassignment actions with minimal disruption to an

Airman’s career. All retraining actions will be coordinated through the AFPC Transitions,

Retention and Skills Management Branch (AFPC/DP3ST). As a general rule,

reassignment into a special duty position is not considered since the selection process is

under a nominative process and requires additional training. Additionally, when an Airman

requires reclassification prior to expedited transfer assignment, AFPC/DP3XAA will

coordinate with Air Force Accession and Training Division (AF/A1PT). (T-3).

3.19.2.9. If an Airman submits a request for reassignment and the circumstances change

prior to a final decision or the Airman’s departure on assignment, the Airman must

immediately inform either the MPF or AFPC/DP3XAA. A message reply will be provided

with final disposition instructions. Once an Airman has departed on an expedited transfer

reassignment, the request can no longer be withdrawn. (T-3).

3.19.3. Expedited transfer for AFR and ANG.

3.19.3.1. The victim will forward the vice wing commander’s (or equivalent) memo (the

RegAF vice wing commander for IR), along with the expedited transfer application and all

documents related to the expedited transfer (to include the EFMP and other applicable PCS

documentation) to their unit commander or RIO Det/CC. (T-3). Upon receipt of an

expedited transfer request from the victim whose qualifying event occurred in the line of

duty, the member’s current unit commander will assist in fulfilling the Airman’s

reassignment request. (T-3). Reassignments within the ANG are subject to provisions of

Chief National Guard Manual CNGBM 1300.04, National Guard Expedited Transfer

Program for Members with Unrestricted Reports of Sexual Assault. ARC members

assigned on temporary active duty orders away from home station who desire expedited

transfer from their temporary duty location will submit their request to the commander of

the unit to which they are providing support. (T-3).

3.19.3.2. Depending on the type of reassignment requested, in addition to the losing unit

commander, other parties involved in the reassignment process may include gaining

commander, recruiter, Wing AGR Program Manager, RIO Det CCs, AFPC, ARPC, Host

Aviation Resource Management, Functional Area Manager (FAM)/Career Functional

Manager (CFM), Senior Officer and Special Programs Support Branch, TAG etc. For

Guard general officers or colonels assigned to general officer positions, expedited transfer

reassignment location will be determined by NGB-SL and for Reserve general officers or

colonels assigned to general officer positions, expedited transfer reassignment location will

be determined by AF/REG.

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3.19.3.3. Unit Commanders, or RIO Det/CC, will assist Airmen electing reassignment

with the following options:

3.19.3.3.1. Reassignment of the Airman by USAF to another location if the qualifying

event occurred while the victim was performing Active Duty Other than for Training.

(T-3). The Airman may also be returned to the home unit of assignment with the

Airman’s consent.

3.19.3.3.2. Rescheduling or Excusal from Training. A unit commander may approve

rescheduling or excusal from training, allow training with a different unit in the home

duty location, or consider allowing temporarily or permanently separate training on

different weekends or times (where possible) from the alleged offender if the wing is

capable to support and provide training with proper staffing, i.e., fulltime AGR or

technician assigned within the work center.

3.19.3.3.3. Reassignment within the Airman’s unit. Unit Commander may approve

reassignment action. Assignment outside of an awarded AFSC will require entry into

retraining. Excess or overgrade assignment is authorized for up to 24 months. (T-3).

3.19.3.3.4. Reassignment within assigned wing. Reassignment of a member between

units serviced by the same FSS must have the concurrence of both gaining and losing

unit commanders. (T-3). Airman’s Commander contacts the Wing Recruiting office

for assistance in locating available positions. Gaining commander initiates

reassignment documentation in accordance with FSS requirements. Excess or

overgrade assignment is authorized for up to 24 months. (T-3).

3.19.3.3.5. Reassignment within Current State (ANG only). Reassignment of a

member between units located within the same State must have the concurrence of both

gaining and losing unit commanders. Unit Commander will contact the Wing Recruiter

for assistance. (T-3). Wing Recruiter will locate an available position and coordinate

reassignment actions with the gaining Wing’s Recruiter. (T-3).

3.19.3.3.6. Reassignment to Another State (ANG only). Unit Commander will contact

the Wing Recruiting office for assistance. (T-3). Wing Recruiter will locate an

available position and assist in coordinating reassignment actions between the losing

and gaining organizations. (T-3). For ANG, State-to-State transfers are subject to the

provisions of AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension of Enlistment in the United

States Air Force.

3.19.3.3.7. Reassignment for military technicians and AGRs must be assigned as

position incumbents to unit manning document (UMD) positions compatible with their

full-time positions. (T-3).

3.19.3.3.7.1. Reassignment for AGR must also be coordinated with the Wing AGR

Program Manager. (T-3).

3.19.3.3.7.2. Reassignment of Military Technicians should not be attempted

without guidance from the Airmen’s Wing Civilian Human Resources Office.

Military reassignment action may impact the member’s civil service status to

include involuntary termination.

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3.19.3.3.8. NGB Statutory Tour Reassignment. All Airmen in the ANG assigned to

the statutory program are subject to the provisions of ANGI 36-6 regardless of duty

location. Contact Human Resources (NGB/HR) for assistance with reassignment or

voluntary tour curtailment actions.

3.19.4. Expedited Transfer for an Alleged Offender.

3.19.4.1. To enhance protection for the sexual assault victim, potential reassignment of the

alleged offender shall be considered by the vice wing commander (or equivalent),

balancing interests of the sexual assault victim and the alleged offender. (T-2). The Vice

Wing Commander (or equivalent) is required to consult with the servicing Staff Judge

Advocate and Military Criminal Investigative Organization in making this decision when

there is an open investigation. (T-2). Reassignment options include a temporary or PCA

or PCS to a location determined by Air Force needs and if applicable, the EFMP

requirements of the alleged offender’s spouse or children.

3.19.4.2. The Vice Wing Commander (or equivalent) will notify an alleged offender who

has been selected for expedited transfer. (T-2). The alleged offender will then have an

opportunity to submit through their unit commander, location preferences for inclusion in

the Vice Wing Commander’s (or equivalent) memorandum. (T-3). The alleged offender

will also have the opportunity to submit documentation of family member’s enrollment in

the EFMP, as well as any other circumstances relating to the reassignment that the alleged

offender desires to bring to the Vice Wing Commander’s (or equivalent) consideration.

(T-3). The alleged offender shall be notified that they have the right to consult with an

Area Defense Counsel prior to submitting these matters. (T-3).

3.19.4.3. The alleged offender’s unit commander will complete the vMPF expedited

transfer application on behalf of the alleged offender and will submit it and all documents

related to the expedited transfer (to include Vice Wing Commander’s (or equivalent) memo

of approved Expedited Transfer decision, EFMP documentation and other applicable PCS

documentation) to the Total Force Service Center, for RegAF, or to the appropriate parties

involved in the reassignment process, for ARC. (T-3). For RegAF, upon receipt of a Vice

Wing Commander’s (or equivalent) Expedited Transfer from the alleged offender’s

commander through vMPF, the Total Force Service Center will forward to

AFPC/DP3XAA for execution of reassignment location. (T-3). For ARC, parties involved

in the reassignment process will execute reassignment. (T-3).

3.19.4.3.1. (RegAF only) AFPC/DP3XAA will evaluate the Airman’s location

preferences listed on the Vice Wing Commander’s (or equivalent) memo and facilitate

the reassignment. (T-2).

3.19.4.3.1.1. If preferences cannot be met based upon Air Force requirements,

manpower utilization, or an exceptional family member’s needs, AFPC will

coordinate with the Vice Wing Commander (or equivalent) on viable alternatives

to prevent negative impact on the Airman’s career and exceptional family member

if applicable. (T-2).

3.19.4.3.1.2. If the Vice Wing Commander (or equivalent) is aware that the

requester has an Area Defense Counsel, they will also notify the Area Defense

Counsel. If location resolution cannot be obtained, AFPC/DP3XAA is the final

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authority in determining location of reassignment. (T-3).

3.19.4.3.1.3. When an Airman is married to another Airman and desires join

spouse consideration, a join spouse intent letter must accompany the Airman's

application in order for the military spouse to also be considered for assignment

action. (T-2).

3.19.4.3.2. (ARC only) Parties involved in the reassignment process will execute

reassignment. (T-3).

3.19.4.4. An alleged offender who has a spouse or children enrolled in the EFMP shall

provide appropriate medical or educational documentation concerning the EFMP situation

upon notification that their Vice Wing Commander (or equivalent) has selected them for

an expedited transfer (ET) (i.e., DD Form 2792, plus addendums, DD Form 2792-1, IEP,

AF Form 1466, AF Form 1466D, etc.). An ET reassignment cannot be approved unless

the projected assignment location can meet the needs of the exceptional family member in

accordance with paragraph 3.18.

3.19.4.5. Reassignment from a CONUS to overseas location, or within/between overseas