BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

BY ORDER OF THE

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

MANUAL 36-2136

15 DECEMBER 2023

Personnel

RESERVE PERSONNEL

PARTICIPATION

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: This publication is available for downloading or ordering on the

e-Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: AF/REP Certified by: SAF/MR

Supersedes: AFMAN36-2136, 6 September 2019 Pages: 111

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

Classification of Air Force Military Personnel, and is consistent with Department of the Air Force

Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations. It provides guidance and

procedures on reservist participation and how to determine federal service points for promotion

and retirement purposes and applies to civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular

Air Force (RegAF) and the Air Force Reserve (AFR), and to all reserve members participating

with the AFR, Federal Emergency Management Agency, RegAF, United States Space Force, and

Selective Service System. This publication does not apply to the Air National Guard (ANG). In

collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) and the Director of Air National Guard

(NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, Services (AF/A1) develops policy

for reserve personnel participation. This publication requires the collection and or maintenance of

information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by Title 10 United States Code,

Section 9013, Secretary of the Air Force. The applicable System of Record Notices (SORNs) F036

AFPC H, Application for Appointment and Extended Active Duty Files; F036 AF PC C, Military

Personnel Records System; F036 AF PC Q, Personnel Data System; and F036 AETC R, Air Force

Recruiting Information Support System (AFRISS) Records are available at:

https://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNs/. Maintain and dispose of all records created by

processes prescribed by this manual in accordance with Department of the Air Force Instruction

(DAFI) 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System. Ensure all records generated as a result of

processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and

Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records

Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary

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responsibility (OPR) using the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Form 847, Recommendation 
for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional 
chain of command.  This publication may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements must 
be routed to the OPR of this publication for coordination 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.  Submit requests for 
waivers through  the  chain  of  command to  the  appropriate Tier waiver  approval authority,  or 
alternately, to the publication OPR 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 DAF. 
SUMMARY OF CHANGES 
This document has been revised and should be completely reviewed.  It adjusts guidance to reflect 
the  change  per the  FY2022  National Defense  Authorization  Act,  Section  415,  Accounting  of 
Reserve Component Members Performing Active Duty or Full-time National Guard Duty Towards 
Authorized End Strengths, which was amended from ‘‘1095 days in the previous 1460 days’’ to 
‘‘1825 days in the previous 2190 days”.  The previous restrictions to the use of Additional Training 
Periods have been removed in accordance with DoDI 1215.06, Uniform Reserve, Training and 
Retirement.  Additional Ground Training Periods have been included as a subset of Additional 
Flying  and  Flight  Training  Periods,  and  flying  training  information  has  been  updated.    The 
authorized use of Desktop Anywhere on personal computers to access privacy act information has 
been added.  Obsolete references to Chaplain Candidates as Category J have been removed and 
updated.  Current Military Parental Leave Program and Reserve Component Maternity Leave 
guidance has been added in accordance with updates to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, 
and the Under Secretary of Defense Memorandum regarding Changes to Command Notification 
of  Pregnancy  Policy,  dated  16  February  2023.    Retirement  points  for  completion  of  Joint 
Knowledge Online courses have been added. 
 
Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OVERVIEW    7 
1.1.  Roles and Responsibilities. ......................................................................................   7 
1.2.  General Requirements. .............................................................................................   7 
1.3.  Satisfactory Participation. ........................................................................................   8 
1.4.  Unsatisfactory Participation. ....................................................................................   9 
1.5.  Involuntary Order to Active Duty. ...........................................................................   9 
1.6.  Excusing Reservists for Failure to Perform Minimum Prescribed Duties. ..............   10 
1.7.  Medical Qualifications. ............................................................................................   11 
1.8.  Civil Service Status When Performing Military Duty. ............................................   12 
1.9.  Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Jurisdiction. .........................................   12 
1.10.  Leave Entitlement. ...................................................................................................   13 
Table  1.1.  AFR Training and Retirement Categories (Inactive Duty Training). ......................   13 

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Table  1.2.  Excusing Reservists for Failure to Perform Minimum Prescribed Training Duties.   20 
Chapter 2—ALLOWABLE FEDERAL SERVICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE AFR    21 
1.  Definition of Points. .................................................................................................   21 
2.  Crediting Points and Satisfactory Federal Service. ..................................................   21 
3.  Maximum Points Creditable. ...................................................................................   21 
4.  Active Duty Points. ..................................................................................................   22 
5.  Training, Pay, and Point Activities. .........................................................................   22 
6.  Active Duty for Points Only (44 Military Leave Days). ..........................................   24 
7.  Establishment of Retention/Retirement Date. ..........................................................   24 
8.  Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program (HPS/FAP). ....   24 
Table  2.1.  Training, Pay, and Point Activities (Selected Reserve). ..........................................   25 
Table  2.2.  Training, Pay, and Point Activities (Individual Ready Reserve). ............................   28 
Table  2.3.  Training, Pay, and Point Activities (Standby and Retired). .....................................   30 
Table  2.4.  Establishment of Retention/Retirement Year or Anniversary Year. ........................   32 
Chapter 3—INITIAL ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING    33 
1.  IADT. .......................................................................................................................   33 
2.  Responsibilities for IADT. .......................................................................................   34 
3.  Personal Hardship While on IADT. .........................................................................   35 
4.  Retention on IADT. .................................................................................................   35 
5.  Hospitalization and Disability..................................................................................   35 
6.  Master Personnel Record. ........................................................................................   35 
7.  Procedures for Catastrophic or other Extreme Events. Refer to Chapter 8 of this 
DAFMAN. ...............................................................................................................   36 
8.  Release From IADT. ................................................................................................   36 
Chapter 4—INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING    37 
1.  Crediting IDT. ..........................................................................................................   37 
2.  IDT Authorization. ...................................................................................................   38 
3.  Constructively Present. ............................................................................................   40 
4.  Authorizing Official. ................................................................................................   40 
5.  Scheduling IDT. .......................................................................................................   40 
6.  UTA Schedule Reports. ...........................................................................................   41 
7.  Rescheduling IDT. ...................................................................................................   41 
8.  Training Attachments. .............................................................................................   42 

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9.  IDT Period Duration. ...............................................................................................   43 
10.  ET. ...........................................................................................................................   43 
11.  Flying Training. .......................................................................................................   44 
12.  Documenting IDT Participation. ..............................................................................   46 
13.  Reserve Personnel Actions for Involuntary Reassignment or Administrative 
Discharge of Unsatisfactory Participants. ................................................................   47 
14.  Reservist Nonparticipation (see also paragraph 1.3). ..............................................   47 
15.  PALACE CHASE Obligators. .................................................................................   48 
16.  Illness or Injury During IDT. ...................................................................................   48 
Chapter 5—ANNUAL TOUR/TRAINING    49 
1.  Annual Tour/Training. .............................................................................................   49 
2.  Eligibility for AT. ....................................................................................................   49 
3.  Ineligibility for AT. ..................................................................................................   49 
4.  Travel Restrictions. ..................................................................................................   49 
5.  Travel Limitations. ...................................................................................................   49 
6.  Approval Authority for AT. .....................................................................................   49 
7.  Requesting AT. ........................................................................................................   49 
8.  School Substitution of AT. ......................................................................................   50 
9.  Air and Space Expeditionary Force Substitution of AT. .........................................   50 
10.  Ordering a Reservist to AT. .....................................................................................   51 
11.  Split AT....................................................................................................................   51 
Table  5.1.  OTD, ADOS and AT Travel Restrictions. ...............................................................   51 
Chapter 6—ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT    54 
1.  Definition of ADOS. ................................................................................................   54 
2.  Active Duty Sanctuary. ............................................................................................   54 
3.  Eligibility ADOS. ....................................................................................................   54 
4.  Training Category Code (TCC). ..............................................................................   57 
5.  Scheduling ADOS. ...................................................................................................   57 
6.  Specific ADOS Exceptions. .....................................................................................   58 
7.  Action Taken on Completion of ADOS. ..................................................................   58 
Chapter 7—MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS AND FUNERAL HONORS DUTY    59 
1.  Military Funeral Honors. .........................................................................................   59 
2.  Definition of Funeral Honors Duty. .........................................................................   59 

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3.  Eligibility to Perform Funeral Honors Duty. ...........................................................   59 
4.  Use of Funeral Honors Duty Status. ........................................................................   59 
5.  Authorization for Funeral Honors Duty Status. .......................................................   60 
6.  Status of Reservists Conducting Military Funeral Honors Section in Other Than 
Funeral Honors Duty Status. ....................................................................................   60 
Chapter 8—OTHER TRAINING DUTY    62 
1.  Definition of OTD. ..................................................................................................   62 
2.  Eligibility for OTD. .................................................................................................   62 
3.  General Guidelines for OTD. ...................................................................................   62 
4.  Guidelines for Providing Formal School Training. .................................................   63 
5.  OTD (School) Eligibility. ........................................................................................   64 
6.  Scheduling OTD. .....................................................................................................   64 
7.  Travel. ......................................................................................................................   65 
8.  Application Procedures. ...........................................................................................   65 
9.  OTD Orders. ............................................................................................................   66 
10.  Catastrophic or other Events. ...................................................................................   68 
11.  Contracted Civilian Acquired Training. ..................................................................   69 
Chapter 9—PROGRESSION ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING    70 
1.  Progression Active Duty for Training. .....................................................................   70 
2.  Progression Active Duty for Training Funding. ......................................................   71 
3.  Ineligibility for Progression Active Duty for Training. ...........................................   71 
4.  Student Progression in Training...............................................................................   71 
5.  Breaks in Training. ..................................................................................................   71 
6.  Unsatisfactory Student Performance. .......................................................................   72 
7.  Seasoning/AMRT. ...................................................................................................   72 
8.  Mission Qualification Training. ...............................................................................   72 
Chapter 10—ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING    73 
1.  Definition of Advanced Distributed Learning. ........................................................   73 
2.  Eligibility. ................................................................................................................   73 
Chapter 11—TELEWORK    74 
1.  Background. .............................................................................................................   74 
2.  Definition. ................................................................................................................   74 
3.  Percentage of Use. ...................................................................................................   75 

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11.4.  Roles and Responsibilities. ......................................................................................   75 
11.5.  Dual Compensation for Federal Employees. ...........................................................   77 
11.6.  Safety. ......................................................................................................................   77 
11.7.  General Obligations. ................................................................................................   77 
11.8.  Funding. ...................................................................................................................   77 
11.9.  Agreement. ...............................................................................................................   78 
11.10.  Government Equipment. ..........................................................................................   78 
11.11.  Privately Owned Equipment. ...................................................................................   79 
11.12.  Equipment Related Funding and Office Supplies. ...................................................   79 
11.13.  Equipment Obligations. ...........................................................................................   79 
11.14.  Security. ...................................................................................................................   80 
11.15.  Documentation. ........................................................................................................   80 
Chapter 12—AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN SCHOOL ATTENDANCE    81 
12.1.  ART School Attendance. Note ................................................................................   81 
12.2.  AETC Funded Quotas. .............................................................................................   83 
12.3.  Funding Guidance. ...................................................................................................   83 
12.4.  Tuition Assistance (TA) (ARTs only). ....................................................................   83 
Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION    84 
Attachment 2—USAFA LIAISON POINT CREDIT    95 
Attachment 3—TRAINING CATEGORY CODE DEFINITIONS    97 
Attachment 4—AFR TELEWORK AGREEMENT    104 
Attachment 5—AFR TELEWORK CHECKLIST    107 
Attachment 6—SAMPLE MEMORANDUM DENIAL OF PARTICIPATION (MEDICAL)   109 
Attachment 7—SAMPLE MEMORANDUM RETURN FROM RESTRICTED 
PARTICIPATION (MEDICAL)    110 
Attachment 8—SAMPLE MEMORANDUM FOR RESTRICTED PARTICIPATION 
(MEDICAL)    111 
 

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Chapter 1

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OVERVIEW

1.1. Roles and Responsibilities.

1.1.1. The AF/RE prepares, justifies, and executes the personnel, operations and maintenance,

and construction budgets for the AFR to include responsibility as the director and functional

manager of appropriations made for the AFR in those budget areas under Headquarters Air

Force Mission Directive (HAFMD) 1-42, Chief of Air Force Reserve.

1.1.2. The Directorate of Personnel (AF/REP) is responsible for providing the AFR Human

Capital Management enterprise and the Total Force with perspectives and information that

ensure integrated strategy, policy management, resource management and oversight across the

Human Capital Management domain. Also, AF/REP is responsible for AFR advocacy and

Total Force integration related to the Total Force Human Resource Management Domain

governance. AF/REP influences the Total Force centralization, standardization and integration

of human resource laws, policies, business processes, structures, and information technologies

as outlined in HAFMD 1-42.

1.1.3. The Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) shall:

1.1.3.1. Execute AFR personnel programs, plans, policies, and procedures.

1.1.3.2. Execute Total Force processes for personnel and financial program management

services to Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) and Participating Individual Ready

Reserve members.

1.1.4. The ARPC Reserve Assignment Branch (ARPC/DPAAA) shall:

1.1.4.1. Act as the OPR for reclassifying reservists into another Air Force Specialty Code

(AFSC).

1.1.5. The Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), Education and Training Operations and

Support Branch (AFRC/A1KE), in concert with the 367th Recruiting Group (367 RCG) and

AFRC Functional Managers (FMs), shall:

1.1.5.1. Determine the program requirements and student flow for Basic Military Training

and Technical Training.

1.1.5.2. Organize, train, and equip combat-ready forces.

1.1.5.3. Coordinate and maintain liaison with Headquarters (HQ) USAF and other major

commands (MAJCOMs) to ensure reserve training standards and qualification levels meet

mobilization requirements.

1.1.5.4. Establish necessary priorities to ensure accelerated training programs and quotas

for reserve individuals, especially in areas of skill shortages, in support of Air Force

requirements.

1.2. General Requirements. In accordance with AFPD 36-21, the Air Force shall ensure

qualified Airmen with the needed skills are in the right job at the right time to meet the AF mission.

Whenever possible, to the maximum extent possible, assign individuals on a voluntary basis and

in the most equitable manner feasible while meeting mission and commander needs. In order to do

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so, reservists must meet the following requirements when taking part in a pay or points gaining

activity:

1.2.1. Dress and appearance standards. (T-1) See DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal

Appearance of United States Air Force and United States Space Force Personnel, for details.

1.2.2. Fitness currency requirements. (T-1) See DAFMAN 36-2905, Department of the Air

Force Physical Fitness Program, for details.

1.2.3. Medical standards and qualifications. (T-1) See DAFMAN 48-123, Medical

Examinations and Standards, and AFI 10-250, Individual Medical Readiness,for details.

1.2.4. Contact information requirements. (T-2) Reservists are responsible for using the virtual

Military Personnel Flight suite of applications at the Air Force Portal website

(https://www.my.af.mil/) to maintain up-to-date contact information (e.g., address, telephone

number) in the Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS).

1.3. Satisfactory Participation. Satisfactory participation pertains to members of the Ready

Reserve and their responsibility to fulfill directed levels of training and meet statutory active duty

for training (i.e., annual training (AT), initial active duty for training (IADT), and other training

duty (OTD)) requirements as identified in 10 USC § 10147, Ready Reserve: Training

Requirements, and further defined in DoDI 1215.06. Each reservist must ensure that all general

requirements and category requirements in Table 1.1 are met. (T-0)

1.3.1. Reservists must contact their unit commander or supervisor upon becoming aware of an

inability to attend a scheduled requirement. (T-3)

1.3.2. The reservist’s unit or Readiness and Integration Organization (RIO) detachment

commander (or designee) is the approval authority for substitution of non-AT, active duty for

annual participation (i.e., AT and inactive duty training (IDT)) and must ensure there is a plan

to execute Reserve Personnel Appropriation (RPA) funds associated with Selected Reserve

manpower authorizations before approving a substitution request. (T-2) Submit substitution

requests for approval or disapproval at least 30 calendar days in advance to allow a

determination prior to scheduled participation requirements. If the requested tour is outside

the Individual Reservist’s (IR) assigned unit, the commander will not approve the waiver

without the concurrence of the IR’s active duty commander. (T-2) Note: The waiver approval

for IRs is a part of non-AT, active duty order processing.

1.3.3. The supervisors of reservists (as determined by the applicable commander) will track

all training and participation needs. (T-1) Supervisors may use any documentation method that

best meets their needs and the needs of their reservists.

1.3.4. With the exception of a United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Admissions

Liaison Officer (ALO), all IDT must be scheduled and approved in advance by the reservist’s

approval authority. (T-3)

1.3.5. Prorate the required IDT periods in a fiscal year (FY) for reservists who move between

Selected Reserve categories. Every month the reservist is projected to be a Traditional

Reservist (TR) (i.e., unit reservist) or IR (i.e., IMA, Mobilization Assistant, Participating

Individual Ready Reserve member) in Reserve Section codes MB, ME, or MR establishes a

four-period requirement. Every month the reservist is projected to be an IMA in Reserve

Section code MA establishes a four-period requirement. However, twenty-five percent of the

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required periods must be in a non-paid (i.e., points-only) status and every month the reservist 
is projected to be an IMA in Reserve Section codes MC, MD, or MH establishes a two-period 
requirement. The reservist cannot exceed the allowable maximum paid IDT periods per FY for 
their current Reserve Section code (e.g., IMA in Reserve Section code MC cannot have more 
than twenty-four paid IDT periods in a FY). (T-2) 
1.3.6.  Reservists  assigned  after  31  March  (except  those  gained  from  non-Active 
Guard/Reserve (AGR), Selected Reserve manpower authorizations) may prorate the number 
of required IDT periods for the remainder of that FY.  Note: All FY requirements must be met 
the following FY and thereafter. 
1.4.  Unsatisfactory  Participation.  Unsatisfactory  participation  is  a  failure  to  meet  statutory 
training requirements as outlined in 10 USC §10147 and further defined in DoDI 1215.06. A 
reservist may have a good year for retirement (i.e., 50 points or more in retention/retirement year 
in accordance with DoDI 1215.07, Service Credit for Non-Regular Retirement) and may still be 
an unsatisfactory participant if they did not satisfy the FY requirement based on Reserve Section 
Code identifying number of AT and IDT requirements. 
1.4.1.  IR unsatisfactory participation. An IR who has not completed IDT and AT requirements 
in a FY as outlined for their applicable Reserve Section Code in Table 1.1 and who has not 
otherwise received appropriate command excusal or substitution for those requirements as 
specified in this DAFMAN is an unsatisfactory participant. 
1.4.2.  An IR required to perform 24 paid IDT periods per FY who has not completed scheduled 
AT in a FY (unless substituted or excused by the IR’s unit or RIO detachment commander) is 
considered an unsatisfactory participant. Refer to Table 1.1 for additional information. An IR 
required to perform 48 paid IDT periods per FY who has not completed scheduled AT in a FY 
(unless substituted or excused by the IR’s unit or RIO detachment commander) is considered 
an unsatisfactory participant. Refer to Table 1.1 for additional information. 
1.4.3.  Disposition of Unsatisfactory Participants. A RIO detachment commander is authorized 
to take the following actions: 
1.4.3.1.  Demotion action in accordance with DAFI 36-2502, Enlisted Airman Promotion 
and Demotion Programs. 
1.4.3.2.  Reassignment in accordance with DAFI 36-2110, Total Force Assignments. 
1.4.3.3.  Terminate bonus(es) and/or incentive(s) (e.g., enlistment bonuses or incentives in 
accordance with DAFI 36-3012, Military Entitlements). 
1.4.3.4.  Discharge in accordance with DAFI 36-3211, Military Separations. 
1.4.3.5.  Order to active duty in accordance with paragraph 1.5. or paragraph 4.15. 
1.4.3.6.  Deny reenlistment in accordance with AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension 
of Enlistment in the United States Air Force.  
1.5.  Involuntary Order to Active Duty.  Reservists who have not fulfilled their military service 
obligation  and/or  participation  requirements  in  accordance  with  10  USC  §  651,  Members: 
Required Service, and 10 USC § 10147, may be ordered to active duty in accordance with 10 USC 
§  10147  and  10  USC  § 10148,  Ready  Reserve:  Failure  to  Satisfactorily  Perform  Prescribed 
Training. 

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1.5.1. Reservists assigned to the Selected Reserve who have not fulfilled their military service

obligation and have not served on active duty for a total of 24 months may be ordered to active

duty in accordance with 10 USC § 12303, Ready Reserve: Members Not Assigned to, or

Participating Satisfactorily In, Units. The Reservist’s appointment or enlistment may be

involuntarily extended until the reservist has accumulated 24 months of active duty.

1.5.2. A reservist, who fails in any year to perform satisfactorily the training duty prescribed,

may be ordered without consent to perform additional active duty for training for no more than

45 calendar days pursuant to 10 USC § 10148. The reservist’s Ready Reserve affiliation will

be involuntarily extended until that additional active duty for training is performed but not for

more than 6 months pursuant to 10 USC § 10147. (T-0) Note: A reservist who has served on

active duty for one year or longer may not be required to perform a period of active duty for

training if the first day of that period falls during the last 120 calendar days of the required

Ready Reserve affiliation.

1.5.3. An involuntary order to active duty due to unsatisfactory participation is RPA-funded

active duty for training and must be performed with a unit that the reservist’s unit or RIO

detachment commander has coordinated the availability of training. (T-2) Note: See DAFI 36-

3211 for PALACE CHASE obligator recall procedures, if applicable.

1.6. Excusing Reservists for Failure to Perform Minimum Prescribed Duties.

1.6.1. Minimum retention/retirement requirements. Reservists, qualified for retirement in

accordance with DAFI 36-3211 (except for having reached age 60), may be involuntarily

reassigned to the Retired Reserve by an AFR commander for failing to accrue 50 total

retirement points (including up to 15 membership points) during the last full

retention/retirement year. Note: Regardless of retention determination, anything less than 50

points in a retention/retirement year will not count as a satisfactory year of service for

promotion and retirement purposes in accordance with DoDI 1215.07. (T-0)

1.6.2. Minimum FY requirements.

1.6.2.1. Reservists must obtain excusals for AT or IDT periods by 1 June each FY and

prior to the scheduled start of training. (T-3) For an IR, excusal approval authority rests

with the IR’s RIO detachment commander for the first four submissions; thereafter, it is

with the Headquarters RIO Commander (HQ RIO/CC). For centrally managed IMAs, the

RIO Detachment 5 Commander must obtain concurrence of the AFRC Functional Manager

if IMA is in the Legal or Chaplain career field. For a TR, the TR’s commander may excuse

any part of AT or IDT.

1.6.2.2. HQ RIO distributes a list annually of unsatisfactory IMA FY participants to

detachment commanders. Detachment commanders have the authority to approve the first

and second time waivers in accordance with paragraph 4.14.2. For centrally managed

IMAs, RIO Detachment 5 commander must obtain concurrence from the reservist’s AFR

Career Field or MAJCOM Functional Manager. HQ RIO/CC is the authority for all

subsequent waivers. RIO detachment commanders must provide HQ RIO written feedback

on the status of each within 90 calendar days in order to retain the reservist(s). (T-2)

1.6.3. Authority to Excuse Reservist to Perform Prescribed Training. Table 1.2 shows

approval authority to excuse reservists for failure to perform the minimum prescribed training.

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1.7.  Medical Qualifications. 
1.7.1.  All reservists must meet the medical standards in DAFMAN 48-123 and the associated 
Medical Standards Directory (MSD) to be considered medically qualified to fully participate 
in the AFR. (T-2) Note: AFR commanders may initiate involuntary transfer to the Individual 
Ready Reserve for failing to meet medical standards. 
1.7.2.  Reservists with any expired individual medical readiness (IMR) requirement will not 
participate in any point-gaining activities other than a military medical/dental evaluation or 
examination consistent  with  DoDI 1215.06.  (T-0)  This  also  includes  reservist’s  failing  to 
provide required medical records from private providers to facilitate a determination of the 
reservist’s  fitness  for  duty.  Exception:  A  RIO  detachment  commander  may  authorize 
participation for other than medical/dental evaluation or examination if the expiration was 
caused by the availability of medical provider(s) rather than delinquency of the reservist. 
1.7.3.  A member placed on a Duty (DR), Mobility (MR) or Fitness (FR) restrictions via an 
Air  Force  (AF)  Form  469,  Duty  Limiting  Condition  Report,  issued  by  any  Air  Reserve 
Component (ARC) or active duty (AD) medical squadron should be permitted to participate 
for  pay  and  points  within  the  restrictions  outlined  on  the  member’s  AF  Form  469.  The 
commander will carefully consider the member’s documented physical limitations, safety (to 
include travel to and from duty location) and mission requirements and allow the member to 
participate within the restrictions outlined on the member’s AF Form 469. (T-2) Commanders 
choosing to  restrict  a  member’s participation will  formally  notify  them  in writing.  (T-2) A 
copy of the notification letter restricting the member from participation must be sent to the 
servicing Force Support Squadron (FSS) who will update the member’s Duty Status Code to 
14  in  MILPDS.  (T-2)  The  commander  must  formally  notify  the  FSS  in  writing  when  a 
member’s previous restriction is removed or finalized. (T-2) Additionally, any IDT which is 
missed  due  to  medical  limitations  will  be  considered  excused  by  the  unit.  (T-2)  If  the 
commander determines a member may safely perform any duties, a letter outlining these duties 
and  restrictions  must  be  presented  to  and  acknowledged  by  the  member.  (T-2)  When 
applicable, the MILPDS will be updated by the unit to reflect the member as excused. (T-2)  
See Attachment 6, Attachment 7 and Attachment 8 for sample memos. 
1.7.4.  Pregnant reservists (other than those on active duty for operational support (ADOS) or 
AGR orders) may not participate in any status during the 34th week of pregnancy to term and 
12 weeks immediately after delivery unless the following criteria are met: 
1.7.4.1.  The reservist volunteers and her decision is supported by the unit commander, 
obstetric care provider, and, if different, military medical authorities. 
1.7.4.2.  Pregnant reservists may be approved to telework in accordance with Chapter 11 
or  be  approved  to  participate  at  an  alternate duty  location  (that can  provide  adequate 
training) in  order  to  comply with  the  obstetric  care  provider’s  travel  recommendations. 
Regardless, pregnant reservists must be able to commute home safely every day or have 
access to birthing facilities approved by the obstetric care provider if lodged at the duty 
location. (T-2) Note: Chapter 6 includes ADOS policies for pregnant reservists. 
1.7.4.3.  Additional rules regarding pregnant reservists can be found in DAFI 36-2110 and 
DAFMAN 36-2905. 

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1.7.5. Reservists may be ordered to active duty for the purpose of receiving military

medical/dental evaluation, or examination as identified in DAFMAN 48-123 or AFMAN 47-

101, Managing Dental Services, or treatment for in line of duty (LOD) conditions. This does

not apply to the Periodic Health Assessment. Active duty reservists receiving medical/dental

care may be voluntarily retained on active duty to continue treatment as identified in DoDI

1241.01, Reserve Component (RC) Line of Duty Determination for Medical and Dental

Treatments and Incapacitation Pay Entitlements.

1.7.5.1. Reservists not on active duty may be given invitational travel orders when directed

by appropriate military medical authority to receive an examination or evaluation by

military medical/dental facilities to meet military requirements. Invitational travel orders

may also be issued to those reservists receiving military medical/dental care at military

medical treatment facilities for the purpose of medical/dental appointments.

1.7.5.2. ARC or RegAF medical providers do not extend, authorize the extension of, or

issue active duty or invitational travel orders. Order issuance or an extension is the

responsibility of the applicable commander.

1.8. Civil Service Status When Performing Military Duty. Many reservists, to include ARTs,

hold separate positions as federal civil servants. A civil servant must be in an off duty or official

leave status from their civil service position when they are performing military duty. (T-2) Note:

"Official leave" includes annual leave, military leave, time off award, leave without pay, accrued

compensatory time off, accrued travel compensatory time, or accrued credit hours, and may be

used to cover the civilian work hours. A reservist performing days of active duty, even if such

duty transpires after the completion of the civilian workday, will result in a full workday charged

to leave from the federal civilian employment. (T-2)

1.9. Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Jurisdiction.

1.9.1. The UCMJ applies to reservists during any point-gaining activity excluding

membership and education course points (reference paragraphs 2.2.1 and 2.2.2.). A reservist

subject to 10 USC § 802, Art. 2, Persons Subject to this Chapter, may be placed or extended

in an active duty status without the consent of the reservist for UCMJ action related to conduct

that occurred during a point-gaining activity in accordance with DAFI 51-201, Administration

of Military Justice.

1.9.2. Determining the appropriate court-martial convening authority for exercise of UCMJ

jurisdiction over AFR members is explained in DAFI 51-201.

1.9.3. When a reservist is suspected of committing a UCMJ offense, the reservist’s AFR unit

or RIO detachment commander must notify the AFRC Directorate of Manpower, Personnel

and Services (AFRC/A1) or ARPC Directorate of Assignments (ARPC/DPA) so that “under

investigation or pending separation” is updated in the reservist’s MILPDS record. (T-2) The

reservist’s AFR unit or RIO detachment commander must notify the reservist. (T-1)

1.9.4. When a reservist is in an active duty status supporting a unit other than the permanent

unit, the supported commander exercising UCMJ authority must inform the member’s

assigned/attached organization upon initiating an investigation. (T-1)

1.9.5. A reservist pending investigation or court-martial may remain on the existing active

duty order through completion of the investigation and/or court-martial up until expiration of

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the order. The reservist may be released at that time pending recall at a later time. If it is

determined the reservist should be retained in an active duty status involuntarily under 10 USC

§ 802, the current active duty order must be amended to reflect “disciplinary action against

member” with the appropriate fund cite. (T-0)

1.9.6. Reservists who are being court–martialed for conduct from a previous point-gaining

activity are to be involuntarily called to active duty under 10 USC § 802 using the applicable

fund cite. Involuntary active duty authority for this type of action rests with the Secretary of

the Air Force and must be processed in accordance with DAFI 51-201. Processing will route

through the chain of command to AFRC Judge Advocate (AFRC/JA).

1.10. Leave Entitlement. Leave for members serving on active duty tours is governed by DAFI

36-3003, Military Leave Program. Reservists accrue ordinary leave for all periods of active duty

exceeding 30 calendar days and are strongly encouraged to use leave accrued during each period

of active duty. However, operational requirements sometimes require reservists to carry over leave

earned to a future period of active duty (other than AT). In accordance with DAFI 36-3003,

reservists must request gaining/supported commander approval for carryover leave usage prior to

any active duty so approval can be included in the applicable order to active duty. (T-0) If the

member withdraws the request that led to the approval, or the supported commander cancels

previously approved carryover leave, the unused carryover leave will be credited back to the

member’s leave balance and the tour length may be adjusted. Note: Reservists transferring to or

from an extended active duty (EAD) (i.e., Limited EAD, Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty

(VLPAD), AGR) status must coordinate with the applicable Reserve Pay Office (RPO) or

Financial Services Office to request accrued leave be transferred to the reservist’s new pay record.

Personnel being activated in support of contingency operation must have leave carry-over

approved and added to the mobilization authorization / E49. (T-2)

1.10.1. For Military Parental Leave Program, see paragraph 6.3.1.2.

Table 1.1. AFR Training and Retirement Categories (Inactive Duty Training).

Then the Inactive Duty Training

(see note 1)

and the Annual Training (1)

If a reservist is

assigned to

in training

and

retirement

category

requires

(2)

training

period

maximum

is (2)

and training

will be

conducted

requires

and pay is

and training

will be

conducted by

Air Force

48 paid

48 per

HQ AFRC

Not less

authorized

HQ AFRC

Reserve Unit

Training

FY (4)

than 14

(except Rule

Periods

training

6 or 7) with

(TPs) (3)

days

Reserve

(exclusiv

Section code

of travel

AA-AZ, A0-

time) (5)

A9, BA-BZ,

or B0-B9A1-

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Selective

36 paid

48 per

Selective

authorized

Selective

Service

TPs and

FY (4)

Service

training

Service

System in

System

days

System

Reserve

points-

(exclusiv

Section code

only TPs

of travel

time) per

FY (6)

Individual

Mobilization

Augmentee

position

requiring

continuity and

frequent

proficiency

training (7) with

Reserve Section

code MB, ME,

or MR

48 paid

TPs

48 per FY

MAJCOM

(8)

N/A

Individual

Mobilization

Augmentee

position

(including

Judge Advocate

and Chaplain)

allocated to

various levels of

command to

maintain

mobilization

proficiency with

Reserve Section

code MC

24 paid

TPs

24 per FY

(9)

training

days

(exclusiv

e of

travel

time) per

FY (6)

authorized

MAJCOM (9)

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Individual

Mobilization

Augmentee

position in the

Critical Medical

Skill Program

with Reserve

Section code

MC (10)

N/A

calendar

days

(exclusiv

e of

travel

time) per

N/A

Individual

Mobilization

Augmentee

position in

Selective

Service System

with Reserve

Section code

24 unpaid

N/A

Selective

Service

System

training

days

(exclusiv

e of

travel

time) per

FY (6)

N/A

Selective

Service

System

Selected

Reserve (but is a

non-prior

service member

in an IADT

status) with

Reserve Section

code CC or CD

N/A

Selected

Reserve (but is a

non-prior

service member

awaiting IADT)

with Reserve

Section code

CE, CF, CG, or

1 paid

training

period (11)

48 TPs

unit

training

not

authorized

N/A

Participating

Individual

Ready Reserve

with Reserve

Section code

MX (8 and 12)

(13)

N/A

HQ RIO or

training

attachment

training

(13)

not

authorized

(13)

N/A

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HQ RIO Ready

Reinforcement

Personnel

Section with

Reserve Section

code MT

N/A

(13)

N/A

training

attachment

N/A

Nonobligated

Non-

participating

Reserve

Personnel

Section with

Reserve Section

code RD

1 day

muster

duty per

FY (14)

1 day

muster pay

nearest

selected

active duty

base

2-3

training

days per

FY as

directed

(15)

authorized

nearest

selected

active base

Obligated

Reserve Section

with Reserve

Section code RA

N/A

1 day

muster

duty per

FY (14)

1 day

muster pay

nearest

selected

active duty

base

2-3

training

days per

FY as

directed

(15)

authorized

nearest

selected

active base

Individual

Ready Reserve

with Reserve

Section code

TC, TD, TE

N/A

Obligated

Reserve Section

(with an

Extended active

duty)

commitment)

with Reserve

Section code RC

N/A

Ready Reserve

and undergoing

training as a

legal intern

N/A

authorized

training

attachment

or ARPC

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Ready Reserve

and participating

in the Armed

Forces Health

Professions

Scholarship

Program

no TPs

N/A

calendar

days of

Special

Tour

authorized

Air Force

medical

training

activities

Nonaffiliated

Reserve Section

with Reserve

Section code

NA or NB

N/A

not

authorize

N/A

Nonaffiliated

Reserve Section

(as an obligator)

with Reserve

Section code

N/A

training

not

authorized

N/A

Nonaffiliated

Reserve Section

(in sanctuary)

with Reserve

Section code

N/A

training

attachment

N/A

training

attachment

Nonaffiliated

Reserve Section

(as a key

civilian) with

Reserve Section

ND (16)

N/A

Inactive Status

List Reserve

Section with

Reserve Section

code RB

no TPs

N/A

not

authorize

N/A

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Retired Reserve

Section

N/A

NUMBERS IN PARENTHESIS REFERENCE NOTES

NOTES:

1. Do not credit active duty as IDT. The commander of an AFR medical unit or AFRC Surgeon

General (AFRC/SG) may permit an assigned health service officer to attend one continuing health

education activity each year in place of a portion of the AT requirement with concurrence of the

unit of assignment but should not authorize if the action would have a negative impact to the

member's primary mission.

2. Prorate IDT periods for the remainder of the FY if a reservist moves between Selected Reserve

categories or is a mid-FY gain to the Selected Reserve in accordance with paragraph 1.3.6.

3. Each AFR unit should schedule at least one unit training assembly (UTA) a month that consists

of four IDT periods of at least 4 hours in length (preferably during a non-holiday weekend). When

the unit's AT precludes scheduling a UTA within the same month, the commander may schedule

two UTAs in the month prior to or after the AT. Wing commanders, or group commanders who

report directly to an AFR Numbered Air Force (NAF) commander, may approve split UTAs when a

unit deploys to an alternate training location; approve deviations from the monthly UTA

requirement to conduct a staff assistance visit, prepare for, or participate in, an inspection; or cancel

scheduled Unit Training Assembly Participation System (UTAPS) events because of severe weather

conditions.

4. An Additional Flying and Flight Training Period does not count toward the maximum paid TPs

for the FY.

5. Unit reservists must perform at least 14 training days of AT. However, the maximum they can

earn in a FY is 15 training days. An AFR NAF commander may authorize AT up to 20 training

days if funding is available (excluding authorized travel time) to support training requirements. If

the deployment is less than 20 calendar days, AT approval is for that specific deployment time.

However, due to departing/returning transportation delays, the Deployment Review Board approval

letter serves as the approval waiver request for the additional unscheduled AT days, not to exceed

20 training days. For example, if a deployment is approved for 16 calendar days of AT and due to

transportation delays the deployment lasted 19 calendar days, the additional 3 calendar days do not

require a separate AT waiver. The approved Deployment Review Board letter serves as the

approval waiver request. Any deployment exceeding 20 calendar days requires an approved AT

waiver from AFRC Deputy Commander (AFRC/CD). The Military Personnel Section (MPS) will

update MILPDS accordingly. (T-2)

6. If funding is available, an IMA in Reserve Section codes MA, MB, ME, or MR, may perform up

to 15 calendar days of AT in a FY with approval of the IMA’S AFR commander. IMAs in Reserve

Section codes MC or MD normally perform 12 calendar days of AT in a FY, unless a waiver is

obtained in advance from the IMA’s AFR commander. If training opportunities are available, a

member may perform up to 14 calendar days of AT if funding is available. Provide justification in

the "Remarks" section of the order request.

7. Frequent proficiency training for the purpose of this manual applies to weapons controllers,

ground radar operation, base disaster preparedness/air base operability officers, members assigned

to rated positions not requiring active flying, and federal and state preparedness liaison officers as

well as critical medical specialties. For purposes of this DAFMAN only, the term “aircrew” will

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encompass all Airmen operating manned or unmanned aerial vehicles or participating in Guardian

Angel, aeromedical, and space missions.

8. Members accomplish their training at the unit of attachment.

9. This block includes the chaplain, legal, and medical IMAs who are assigned to centrally

managed programs and participate in training with a unit of attachment.

10. Reservists are awarded 24 optional Air University/Air Force Career Development Agency

courses points for maintaining current license and Continuing Health Education requirements.

These Reservists are required to attend AT at their unit of attachment and may only perform paid

IDT periods at their unit of attachment.

11. Non-prior service awaiting IADT (i.e., Category P) reservists must be scheduled for at least one

and may be scheduled for additional paid TPs for the purpose of enlisting, in-processing, and

preparing for IADT. (T-2) The first training period should be in conjunction with the oath of

enlistment in order to establish a pay date commensurate to the date of initial entry to military

service. At a minimum, Category P reservists must have a training period within 30 calendar days

of departure for IADT for a fitness assessment in accordance with paragraph 3.2.2.2. (T-2)

Uniform requirements are waived while performing these TPs.

12. The reservist is selected to take part in special training such as the Civil Air Patrol Reserve

Assistance Program and USAFA ALO.

13. Reservists assigned to the Participating Individual Ready Reserve must earn a minimum of 50

total retirement points per retention/retirement year (including 15 membership points). (T-2)

Reservists must accrue a minimum of 35 points through IDT periods, active duty, or a combination.

(T-2) RIO detachment commanders can waive the 35-point requirement. Reservists should accrue

16 points through IDT periods at their unit of attachment.

14. 10 USC § 12319 Ready Reserve: Muster Duty, sets guidelines for these reservists to perform 1

day of muster duty each FY to accomplish the annual screening requirements outlined in 10 USC

§§ 10149 Ready Reserve: Continuous Screening, 10204 Personnel Records, 10205 Members of

Ready Reserve: Requirement of Notification of Change of Status, and 10206 Members: Physical

Examinations. Exemptions from Individual Ready Reserve screening during a FY are for reservists

who: 1) served in an active duty status during the FY; 2) are scheduled for discharge during the FY;

3) are in a grade of O-4 and higher or E-8 and higher and have no remaining military service

obligation, or 4) were successfully screened in the preceding FY.

15. 10 USC § 12301(b) Reserve Components Generally, sets guidelines for these reservists to

perform 2 to 3 calendar days of AT each FY (up to a maximum of 15 calendar days each FY) to

accomplish the annual screening requirements outlined in 10 USC §§ 10149, 10204, 10205, and

10206. The only exemptions from Individual Ready Reserve screening during a FY are for

reservists who: 1) served in an active duty status during the FY; 2) are scheduled for discharge

during the FY; 3) are in grade of O-4 and higher or E-8 and higher and have no remaining military

service obligation; or 4) were successfully screened in the preceding FY.

16. Officers in sanctuary who were not retained in a position are assigned to the Active Standby

Reserve Section (i.e., Reserve Section code NC). A twice-deferred officer without a military

service obligation or an officer who has reached maximum service, but not maximum age, is

assigned to Reserve Section code NC.

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Table 1.2. Excusing Reservists for Failure to Perform Minimum Prescribed Training

Duties.

ITEM

If excusal

concerns

and reservist is

assigned to

then approval

authority is

the requirements

Table 1.1.

a general officer position

Mobilization Assistant to AF/RE

(see note 1).

non-General Officer,

Traditional Reservist

position

the immediate commander or an

official delegated this

responsibility in writing (2).

non-General Officer,

Individual Reservist

position

the Individual Reservist’s

detachment commander (including

centrally managed) for the first

four excusals, thereafter HQ

RIO/CC (2).

50 total

retirement point

minimum

requirement as

explained in

paragraph 1.5.1.

a General Officer position

Director of AFR Senior Leader

Management Office

(AF/REG) (1).

non-General Officer

Selected Reserve positions

or other Ready Reserve

sections

Commander for Traditional

Reservists or HQ RIO/CC for

Individual Reservists (2 and 3).

NUMBERS IN PARENTHESIS REFERENCE NOTES

NOTES:

1. Request excusal in writing for all reservists assigned to General Officer positions. Send a copy

of the approved request for file to ARPC/DPA.

2. Waiver requests must be accomplished for each reservist, to include the type of waiver (e.g.,

Substitution, Excusal, or 4th Quarter AT waiver). Retain the approved FY waiver in Automated

Records Management System. For centrally managed IRs, the IR’s detachment commander

obtains concurrence of the reservist’s AFRC Career Field or MAJCOM Functional Manager.

3. HQ RIO/CC and a TR’s commander have the authority to excuse or deny a reservist to take

part in point-gaining activities if the reservist is being processed for involuntary reassignment to

an appropriate subcategory of the Individual Ready Reserve or the Standby Reserve according to

DAFI 36-2110 or if the member is being processed for involuntary discharge action according to

DAFI 36-3211, or court-martial charges have been preferred against a reservist.

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Chapter 2

ALLOWABLE FEDERAL SERVICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE AFR

2.1. Definition of Points. Points are a unit of measurement for tracking a reservist’s participation.

They are also used to calculate the amount of participation for retirement purposes. The number

of earned points determine a reservist's eligibility for retention both in Ready Reserve programs

and in an active reserve status. Active reserve status means any status other than an assignment to

the Temporary Disability Retired List, Inactive National Guard, or Inactive Status List Reserve or

Retired Reserve Sections. Reference DAFI 36-3211 to calculate the minimum amount of service

required for retired pay for non-regular service.

2.2. Crediting Points and Satisfactory Federal Service. Award one point for each day of active

duty. Award one point for each IDT period (reference paragraph 4.1.1), not to exceed two IDT

periods per calendar day. Points may only be credited to the date a reservist actually performed

the duty, except in those activities where the cumulative method is authorized (e.g., ALO,

teleworking, etc.).

2.2.1. Air University and Air Force Career Development Agency determines the number of

study hours awarded for their courses, and normally awards one point for each 4 study hours

and a maximum of two retirement points in one calendar day. Joint Knowledge Online courses

(reference paragraph 10.2) will be awarded one point for each 4 study hours and a maximum

of two retirement points in 1 calendar day. A period of non-resident training and education

using electronic-based distributed learning methodologies must last at least 4 hours in

accordance with DoDI 1215.07.

2.2.2. Membership points are credited, 15 points per retention/retirement year or prorated

amount for each retention/retirement year with less than a year in active reserve status.

2.3. Maximum Points Creditable.

2.3.1. No more than 365 points are creditable in one retention/retirement year with the

exception of 366 points in a leap year. In accordance with 10 USC § 12733 Computation of

Retired Pay: Computation of Years of Service, combined total credit of no more than 130

retirement points for activities other than active service or Funeral Honors Duty for reservists

whose retention/retirement year ended on or after 30 October 2007. For reservists whose

retention/retirement year ended between 30 October 2000 and 29 October 2007, no more than

90 retirement points may be credited. For reservists whose retention/retirement year ended

between 23 September 1996 and 29 October 2000, no more than 75 retirement points may be

credited. For reservists whose retention/retirement year ended prior to 23 September 1996, no

more than 60 retirement points may be credited.

2.3.2. Satisfactory federal service cannot exceed the actual number of calendar days. A year

of satisfactory federal service for retirement is awarded when a reservist earns a minimum of

50 points (including membership points) in their full retention/retirement year in accordance

with DoDI 1215.07. A partial year of satisfactory federal service for retirement is awarded

when the reservist earns the minimum number of required points (including prorated

membership points) during a partial retention/retirement year (see AFI 36-3203, Service

Retirements).

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2.4.  Active Duty Points.  Points may be earned for serving in any active duty status. 
2.5.  Training, Pay, and Point Activities. 
2.5.1.  IDT points may be earned as shown in Table 2.1., Table 2.2, and Table 2.3. 
2.5.1.1.  Additional Training Period (ATP). ATPs are another category of additional IDT 
that is intended for use by units, components of units, and individuals, and are also intended 
for accomplishing additional required training.  The number of those training periods will 
not exceed 36 each FY for any member in accordance with DoDI 1215.06.  Additional 
guidance provided in paragraph 4.1.4.1. 
2.5.1.2.  Additional Flying and Flight Training Period (AFTPs) are authorized for primary 
aircrew members for conducting aircrew training and combat crew qualification training 
to attain and maintain aircrew flying proficiency and sustain required readiness. ATFP may 
also be for the performance of or to support required ground and flying training, simulator 
training, and other MAJCOM required readiness training. ATFP will not be in addition to 
the ATPs in paragraph 2.5.1.1. (T-0) Additional guidance provided in paragraph 4.1.4.2. 
2.5.1.3.  In accordance  with  DoDI 1215.06  a Readiness Management Period (RMP) is 
intended for use by drilling Reserve Service members who are not dual status military 
technicians (in AFR, Air Reserve Technicians (ARTs)) to support the following functions 
in  preparing  their  unit  for  training:  the  ongoing  day-to-day  operation  of  the  unit, 
accomplishing  unit  administration,  training  preparation,  support  activities,  and 
maintenance functions. Additional guidance provided in paragraph 4.1.4.3. 
2.5.1.3.1.  The number of RMPs performed in a FY by any member will not exceed 36, 
and not more than one RMP will be performed by an individual in one calendar day. 
(T-0) Only use these training periods where sufficient full-time support personnel are 
not available or specifically assigned to accomplish those duties pursuant to  DoDI 
1215.06. 
2.5.1.3.2.  Priority for the performance of RMPs will be given to unit members who are 
not ARTs. (T-0)  An ART may not be placed in a leave status to enable them to perform 
duty in a RMP status. (T-0) Additionally, an ART may not perform duty in an RMP 
status to accomplish activities that are within the normal requirements and workload of 
the ART’s job description pursuant to DoDI 1215.06. (T-0) 
2.5.1.4.  Equivalent  training  (ET)  is  training  conducted  in  lieu  of  a  missed  regularly 
scheduled drill. There is no obligation to authorize ET periods. When an ET period is 
authorized, the approving official will ensure that the training is of equivalent value to the 
regularly scheduled of that member and available on the date(s) scheduled. (T-0) An RC 
Service member may not be paid for more than 4 periods of ET during any FY pursuant to 
37 USC § 206, Reserves; Members of National Guard: Inactive-Duty Training. (T-0)  
2.5.1.5.  Special Projects and Training. AFR unit or RIO detachment commanders and 
supervisors  of  MAJCOM  assigned  IR  may  authorize  other  point-gaining  activities. 
Reservists  must  obtain  written  authorization  in  advance  for  such  activities.  (T-2)  For 
centrally  managed  IRs,  the  IR’s  unit  or  RIO  detachment  commander  must  obtain 
concurrence of the IR’s AFRC Career Field Manager or MAJCOM Functional Manager. 
(T-2) The following are examples that may earn additional IDT point credit: 

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2.5.1.5.1. Liaison and Counseling. This entails face-to-face contact with the individual

for whom a specific program is planned. Reservists must be in an appropriate uniform

to take part in the liaison and counseling pay and/or point-gaining activities. (T-3)

Examples: a meeting with an applicant for the Air Force Reserve Officer Training

Corps (AFROTC) Program; the ALO Program activities authorized in Attachment 2;

or the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program.

2.5.1.5.1.1. Primary duty ALOs must earn at least 50 points annually (including

the 15 membership points) for performing ALO-related duties. (T-2)

Documentation requirements:

2.5.1.5.1.1.1. ALOs document activity on the Admissions Liaison Officer Web

activity log or its equivalent.

2.5.1.5.1.1.2. A Liaison Officer Director must certify performance and

authorization of credit claimed on ALO’s activity log. (T-2)

2.5.1.5.1.2. Additional Duty ALOs may also earn non-paid points. Liaison Officer

Directors may set a minimum requirement for effective participation within their

respective areas. See paragraph 2.5.1.5.1.1.1 and paragraph 2.5.1.5.1.1.2 for

documentation requirements.

2.5.1.5.2. Public Information. Activities in this category bring favorable publicity to

the Air Force. Examples include a presentation about the Air Force to a civic group or

taking part in an Armed Forces Day activity.

2.5.1.5.3. Administration and Management. A reservist may earn points by preparing

approved correspondence (e.g., studies, charts, analyses) that supports the mission of

the individual program; writing or processing performance reports; coordinating or

supervising personnel who support MAJCOM, ARPC; or unit or RIO detachment

commander directed activities.

2.5.1.5.4. Reserve Recruiting. A reservist may earn points for recruiting activities

supporting the 367 RCG. Send report results of the recruiting effort to the applicable

AFR Commander.

2.5.1.5.5. Routine periodic medical examinations (required per DAFMAN 48-123)

made at a military facility at a time other than during a scheduled training period.

2.5.1.5.6. Funeral Honors Duty (see Chapter 7).

2.5.1.5.7. Reservist may receive Equivalent Reserve Instruction non-pay points for

attending a professional or trade convention that increase the reservist’s professional

development or mobilization readiness. Reservists must obtain prior approval of their

AFR unit or RIO detachment commander to perform Equivalent Reserve Instruction.

(T-2) Equivalent Reserve Instruction point eligibility requests should be sent in

advance through the reservist's unit of assignment for approval. Award points when:

2.5.1.5.7.1. The reservist signs in with a designated military monitor or conference

official.

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2.5.1.5.7.2. The meeting is at least 4 hours in duration or 6 hours if for continuing

medical education. Note: Award a maximum of one point per day for these

activities.

2.5.2. Points are not awarded to a reservist for:

2.5.2.1. Social function (e.g., dining-in, military ball).

2.5.2.2. Attending sports events.

2.5.2.3. Attending a meeting of a non-federal organization (e.g., Air Force Association,

Reserve Officers Association).

2.5.2.4. Purchasing Air Force uniform items or getting an official photograph or

identification card.

2.5.2.5. Taking part in non-federal (e.g., Boy Scouts of America) activities.

2.5.2.6. Travel to and from IDT.

2.5.2.7. Taking part in physical fitness exercise for the purpose of meeting and maintaining

Air Force fitness standards, unless as part of a mandatory unit formation while already in

an active or inactive duty status.

2.6. Active Duty for Points Only (44 Military Leave Days). An ART may earn one retirement

point per day of non-paid, ADOS for participation in operations outside the United States, its

territories, and possessions. Orders are published as Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) or

RPA tours for the length of the tour, but convert to pay status to cover weekends, holidays, or

scheduled day off. Orders may be used for travel to and from theater if performed on normal duty

days.

2.7. Establishment of Retention/Retirement Date. To establish a retention/retirement date see

Table 2.4.

2.8. Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program

(HPS/FAP). Reservists assigned to the Selected Reserve who previously satisfied the

requirements of the HPS/FAP for active service pursuant to 10 USC § 2126, Members of the

Program: Service Credit, and DoDI 6000.13, Accession and Retention Policies, Programs, and

Incentives for Military Health Professions Officers (HPOs), may receive retroactive retirement

point credit for each year of participation in a course of study.

2.8.1. In accordance with DoDI 1215.07, members of the Selected Reserve who satisfy the

requirements of the HPS/FAP for active service pursuant 10 USC § 2126 will be credited with

50 retirement points for each year of participation in a course of study. (T-0) The points will

be credited to the member at the end of each year after the completion of the course of study

that the member serves in the Selected Reserve and is credited with at least 50 retirement

points. (T-2) The points will be recorded as having been earned in the year of the participation

in the course of study. (T-2) The award of service credit will be limited to 4 years of

participation in a course of study under the HSP/FAP. (T-1)

2.8.2. The points credited for HPS/FAP participation with any uniformed service will be

recorded in the reservist’s records as having been earned in the year of the HPS/FAP

participation in the course of study regardless of whether the Selected Reserve assignment was

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with a different uniformed service; however, the reservist’s former and/or latter uniformed

service must have been in a critical wartime skill. (T-2)

2.8.3. The award of service credit is limited to 4 years of participation in a course of study

under the HPS/FAP; however, it will not be credited retroactively, or be the basis of an increase

in pay or allowances for Selected Reserve service that was performed before 23 September

1996. (T-2)

2.8.4. Service credited to an HPS/FAP participant counts only for the award of retirement

points for computation of years of service in accordance with 10 USC § 12732, Entitlement to

Retired Pay: Computation of Years of Service and for computation of retired pay in accordance

with section 10 USC § 12733.

Table 2.1. Training, Pay, and Point Activities (Selected Reserve).

Training Category

Designators

TYPES OF TRAINING

UNITS AND PROGRAMS

Unit

Individual Mobilization

Augmentee

Selective Service System

(Mobilization Assistant)

Chaplain (MC)

Medical (MC)

Judge Advocate (MC)

Selective Service System (MD)

Emergency Prep Liaison Officer

(MR)

Non-Prior Service Enlisted on

IADT

Non-Prior Service Enlisted

Awaiting IADT

Training

Activities

ACTIVE DUTY (see note 1)

Initial Active

Duty for

Training

Other

Training

Duty

Annual

Training

Active Duty

for

Operational

Support (2)

B (3)

INACTIV

E DUTY

Inactive Duty

Training/

Equivalent

Training

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Additional

Training

Period

Training

Period

Readiness

Management

Periods

Equivalent

Reserve

Instruction

Teaching

Activities

(4)

Additional

Flying and

Flight

Training

Period

Professional

and

Trade

Meetings

(5)

Instructor

Duty and

Preparation

(6)

Special

Project/

Training

(7)

EDUCATION

Professional

Military

Education

Seminar

Advanced

Distributed

Learning

Courses

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FUNERAL HONORS

DUTY

B (8)

OTHER

Member

Points

ANY

Training

Attachment

Authorized

(9)

LEGEND:

A = POINTS ONLY

B = PAY AND POINTS

Y = YES

N = NO

NUMBERS IN PARENTHESIS REFERENCE NOTES

NOTES:

1.Teleworking is authorized as a method to perform AT, ADOS and Inactive Training; however,

this method must receive prior approval from the reservist’s unit or RIO detachment commander

(or designee). (T-2) Place the statement "Training to be accomplished by teleworking" in the

remarks section of the AF Form 40A, Record of Individual Inactive Duty Training, or AF Form

938, Request and Authorization for Active Duty Training/Active Tour.

2. Approval authorities must approve RPA funded ADOS requiring travel, only when the tour is

absolutely necessary. (T-2)

3. Reservists providing ADOS through Limited EAD or VLPAD programs in accordance with

DAFMAN 36-2032, Military Recruiting and Accessions, or DAFI 36-2008, Voluntary Limited

Period of Active Duty (VLPAD) For Air Reserve Component (ARC) Service Members and the

Career Intermission Program, are assigned to RegAF Personnel Accounting Symbol codes and

manpower positions based on an application (i.e., AF Form 125, Application for Extended Active

Duty with the United States Air Force), and active duty agreement in accordance with 10 USC §

12311, Active Duty Agreements; however, these members have active duty service commitments

in accordance with AFMAN 36-2100, Military Utilization and Classification, Chapter 4, and are

reported to the Defense Manpower Data Center as IMAs.

4. Must be approved in advance by centrally managed IR’s unit or RIO detachment commander

(as appropriate). (T-2)

5. Must be approved in advance by their unit of attachment and AFRC/SG. (T-2)

6. Members may earn pay and points while preparing or presenting an aerospace instructional or

educational course for Civil Air Patrol.

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7. Special projects and training aid in completing a mission; however, they must be approved by

a reservist’s AFR commander. (T-2) Teleworking may be approved.

8. When a reservist is authorized Funeral Honors Duty (see Chapter 7), it can be accomplished

via MPA funded active duty or points-only status using an AF Form 40B, Record of Individual

Military Funeral Honor Duty.

9. The commanders of the units of assignment and attachment must approve. (T-2)

Table 2.2. Training, Pay, and Point Activities (Individual Ready Reserve).

Training Category

Designators

TYPES OF TRAINING

UNITS AND PROGRAMS

Nonobligated

Nonparticipating Reserve

Personnel Section

ARPC Operating Location

(OL) RA

RRPS

Chaplain

Civil Air Patrol Reserve

Assistance Program

USAF Academy (USAFA)

Admissions Liaison Officer

Medical

Judge Advocate

Ready Reinforcement

Personnel Section

ARPC OL RC

Legal Intern

Health Professions

Scholarship Program

Training

Activities

ACTIVE DUTY

Initial Active

Duty for

Training

Other Training

Duty

(see note

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(2)

(1)

(3)

Annual

Training

(4)

(2)

(5)

Active Duty

for

Operational

Support

Push/Pull

Exercises

Teaching

Activities

INACTIV

E DUTY

Inactive Duty

Training/Equi

valent

Training

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Additional

Flying and

Flight Training

Period

Training

Period

Teaching

Activities

Flight

Training

Instructor

Duty and

Preparation

Special

Projects/

Training (6)

EDUCATION

Professional

Military

Education

Seminar

Programs

Advanced

Distributed

Learning

Courses

FUNERAL

HONORS (7)

OTHE

Member

ANY

Training

Attachment

Authorized (8)

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LEGEND:

A = POINTS ONLY

B = PAY AND POINTS

C = PAY ONLY

Y = YES

N = NO

NUMBERS IN PARENTHESIS REFERENCE NOTES

NOTES:

1. Category E reservists may earn pay and points for serving as members of Nonparticipating

and Participating Reserve promotion boards.

2. Members in Reserve Section codes MT and MX may perform up to a maximum of 12

calendar days of non-paid Other Training Day (Special Tours), ADOS, AT, or a combination

of these per retention/retirement year. The reservist must reside within the corporate limits of

the training site; no travel pay or per diem is authorized. (T-2)

3. Officers commissioned via the AFROTC and assigned to the Obligated Reserve Section -

RC who participate in the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers military competition

receive pay, points, and credit towards their Total Active Federal Military Service date.

ARPC’s Points Management Branch (ARPC/DPTSP) will prepare an ARPC Form 168,

Computation for Points and Satisfactory Service Credit Summary. (T-1)

4. These members perform 1-day muster duty or 2 to 3 calendar days of AT to accomplish

their annual screening requirements. Members performing the 2 or 3 calendar days of AT may

earn active duty pay and points. Until 30 September 1991, reservists performing 1-day muster

duty were authorized active duty pay and points. Reservists performing 1-day muster duty on

or after 1 October 1991 are authorized muster pay, but no points.

5. Mandatory 5-day AT for half stipend program candidates electing Reserve Service

Obligation payback in Individual Ready Reserve. No more than a total of 12 calendar days of

active duty per FY.

6. Special projects and training aid in completing a mission; however, reservists assigned to

the Participating Individual Ready Reserve require approval of their AFR Commander.

Teleworking can also be authorized.

7. Reservists assigned to the Participating Individual Ready Reserve document Funeral Honors

Duty (see Chapter 7) via ADOS order or AF Form 40B.

8. The commanders of the units of assignment and attachment must approve. (T-2)

Table 2.3. Training, Pay, and Point Activities (Standby and Retired).

Training Category

Designators

RETIRED

TYPES OF

TRAINING

UNITS AND

PROGRAMS

Nonaffiliated

Reserve Section

NONOBLIGATO

Nonaffiliated

Reserve Section

OBLIGATOR

Nonaffiliated

Reserve Section

NC (see note 1)

SANCTUARY

Nonaffiliated

Reserve Section

ND (1) KEY

EMPLOYEE

Inactive Status

List Reserve

Section

INACTIVE

STATUS LIST

RETIRED

RESERVE

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Training

Activities

ACTIVE DUTY

Active Duty for

Training/Active

Duty for

Operational Support

(School and RPA

Tours)

A (1)

Annual Training

A (1)

INACTIVE DUTY

Training Period

Instructor Duty and

Preparation (2)

Special

Projects/Training

(3)

EDUCATION

Professional

Military Education

Seminar Programs

Advanced

Distributed

Learning Courses

A (4)

OTHER

Membership Points

ANY

Training

Attachment

Authorized (5)

LEGEND:

A = POINTS ONLY

B = PAY AND POINTS

C = PAY ONLY

Y = YES

N = NO

NUMBERS IN PARENTHESIS REFERENCE NOTES

NOTES:

1. Reservists assigned to Reserve Section codes NC and ND may perform up to a maximum of

12 calendar days of non-paid active duty for training, ADOS, AT, or a combination of these per

calendar year. The reservist must reside within the corporate limits of the training site (i.e., no

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travel or per diem can be authorized). (T-2) However, for a member to earn a good year for

retirement they must earn 50 points. (T-2)

2. Reservists may earn points while preparing or presenting an aerospace instructional or

educational course for Civil Air Patrol.

3. Special projects and training aid in completing a mission; however, IRs must obtain their unit

or RIO detachment commander’s approval. (T-2)

4. An officer retained beyond the mandatory separation date, who has 18, but fewer than 20

satisfactory years of service, may earn retirement points for Advanced Distributed Learning

courses.

5. The commanders of the units of assignment and attachment must approve. (T-2)

Table 2.4. Establishment of Retention/Retirement Year or Anniversary Year.

RULE

If reservist is

assigned

and assignment is from

then retention/retirement year

begins (see notes 1, 2, and 3)

on or before 1 July

1949

an active Reserve status

on 1 July 1949.

on or between 2

July 1949

and 30 September

1995

an active Reserve status (3)

the date member is placed on

active Reserve status.

an active component or

inactive status (4)

the date member returns to an

active Reserve status.

after 1 October

1995

initial entry into uniform

service

upon initial entry into uniform

service.

NUMBERS IN PARENTHESIS REFERENCE NOTES

NOTES:

1. If a retention/retirement date is incorrect, ARPC/DPTSP corrects the error by changing the

date and realigning points.

2. The year of service for retention/retirement begins on 1 day of 1 year and ends on the day

before the anniversary of the next year (both dates inclusive). EXAMPLE: 1 July to 30 June.

3. The MPS should contact ARPC/DPTSP for assistance to establish the new

retention/retirement date.

4. For the purposes of this table, inactive status consists of: Inactive Status List Reserve

Section, Inactive National Guard, Retired Reserve, temporary disability retirement list, and

Obligated Reserve Section (RC) assignments, discharge (i.e., civilian status), and service

academy appointments. Any of these statuses constitutes a break in service.

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Chapter 3

INITIAL ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING

3.1. IADT.

3.1.1. For non-prior service persons who are qualified for induction for active duty (generally

male citizens and resident aliens between the ages of 18 1/2 and 26 years of age) and who are

not under orders to report for induction under the Military Selective Service Act, IADT will

be for a period as provided in 10 USC § 671, Members Not to be Assigned Outside United

States Before Completing Training, to commence, insofar as practical, within 270 calendar

days after the date of enlistment pursuant to 10 USC § 12103, Reserve Components: Terms.

For all other enlistees and inductees, the period of IADT will commence, insofar as practical,

within 360 calendar days after entry into the service, except that in time of war or national

emergency declared by Congress or the President, basic training (or its equivalent) will be for

a period of not less than 12 weeks pursuant to 10 USC § 671(b). (T-0)

3.1.1.1. A non-prior service enlistee will perform IADT of no less than 12 weeks. (T-2)

This may take place over consecutive calendar days or there may be a split training option

where the reservist may be returned home and removed from IADT after completion of

Basic Military Training or Total Force Officer Training. Note: For the purpose of this

manual, non-prior service is defined as any reservist who has no prior military service, who

has not completed IADT or its equivalent, and enlisted directly into a military service.

3.1.1.2. Periods of basic training or equivalent training shorter than 12 weeks may also be

established for members who have been credentialed in a medical profession or occupation

and are serving in a healthcare occupational specialty pursuant to 10 USC § 671(c).

3.1.2. The MPS will publish an IADT order as early as the time of enlistment but not later

than 60 calendar days before the reporting date. (T-1) The MPS must cite 10 USC § 12103 as

the authority. (T-0) The 60 calendar days are for publication of an IADT order, not for

accessing the reservist. The MPS must establish the reservist’s MILPDS record within 5

working days after enlistment and the non-prior service reservist’s pay date will equal the first

day of participation (e.g., training period) for pay. (T-1)

3.1.3. Enlistment Options:

3.1.3.1. Non-commissioning program Split Training Option is available to meet AFR’s

end strength goals when sufficient amount of Basic Military Training quotas are available

but without immediate follow-on technical training class dates; or, when in the best interest

of applicant and AFR (e.g., member attending college, or work/personal conflicts with

long-term IADT). The approval authority is wing commander.

3.1.3.2. Non-commissioning program enlistments without Basic Military Training option

is authorized only when there are insufficient Basic Military Training and/or Technical

Training quotas and will be administered with AFRC/A1 coordination and AFRC/CD

approval. (T-2)

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3.2. Responsibilities for IADT.

3.2.1. The AFRC/A1KE, in concert with 367 RCG and AFRC FMs, determines the program

requirements and student flow for Basic Military Training and Technical Training. Only

AFRC, not subordinate units, may communicate directly with course owners (e.g., Air

Education and Training Command (AETC), Air Combat Command). Annually, AFRC verifies

and projects trained personnel requirements by AFSC, for the current and following 2 years,

and identifies and processes requirements by AFSC according to guidance received from the

AETC Director of Operations (AETC/DO) and/or AF/A1.

3.2.2. The Enlisting Unit must:

3.2.2.1. Not enlist an applicant if the training outlined above is not possible. (T-2) Send

the recruiting quotas back to AFRC with a letter of explanation.

3.2.2.2. Place reservists awaiting IADT in IDT status in accordance with Table 2.1 to

validate they meet the applicable fitness standards within 30 calendar days of being ordered

to active duty. (T-2) For new enlistees projected to attend Basic Military Training, the

enlisting unit must delay IADT if a reservist fails to meet standards. (T-2) Reference

DAFMAN 36-2905 Chapter 3 for fitness assessment standards. Enlistees failing to meet

those standards upon arrival may result in immediately being processed for entry-level

separation in accordance with DAFI 36-3211, Military Separations. For new enlistees

projected to attend Total Force Officer Training, the enlisting unit must conduct a fitness

assessment and delay IADT if reservists fail to meet standards. (T-2)

3.2.2.3. Immediately upon enlistment, begin processing the reservist for the appropriate

security clearance required for training and/or unit of assignment. (T-2)

3.2.2.4. Accomplish uniform item issue. (T-2) Reference DAFI 36-3012 for further

guidance.

3.2.3. Substandard Performance While on IADT.

3.2.3.1. Reservists will be released and processed for court martial or discharge from

Technical Training but retained in an IADT status and returned to their designated unit for

discharge processing. (T-2) Reference DAFI 36-3211 and DAFI 51-201 for court martial

or discharge processing.

3.2.3.2. If a reservist commits an offense that demonstrates substandard performance, the

reservist’s commander may initiate UCMJ or administrative discharge action in accordance

with DAFI 36-3211 and DAFI 51-201. If UCMJ or discharge action is initiated, the unit of

attachment will notify the unit of assignment and conclude UCMJ or discharge processing.

(T-1) If the unit of attachment returns the reservist to the unit of assignment for processing

and action, the unit of attachment must publish orders relieving the reservist from

attachment and directs her or him to the assigned servicing MPS, at which time the reservist

reverts to inactive status. (T-1)

3.2.3.3. Upon a reservist's elimination from Technical Training, the commander's options

are:

3.2.3.3.1. Reclassification. AFRC/A1KE is the OPR for reclassifying reservists into

another AFSC. The commander can request a training line number (TLN) for the new

AFSC, if AETC concurs. When possible, accomplish reclassification actions before the

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reservist leaves the Technical Training location. The AFRC Technical Training liaison

assists in this situation.

3.2.3.3.2. Administrative Discharge. Commanders should contact the applicable

Career Development Element (FSMPD) when discharging reservists in accordance

with DAFI 36-3211.

3.3. Personal Hardship While on IADT. The unit and/or RIO detachment commander may

initiate action to relieve reservists from IADT and discharge them for personal hardship. The

commander may also relieve the reservist from Technical Training without relieving them from

IADT and return them to their designated unit. Upon resolution of the personal hardship, the

applicable Education and Training Testing Element coordinates with AFRC/A1KE to facilitate the

return of the reservist to the appropriate Technical Training. If return to the appropriate Technical

Training is not possible, the reservist must undergo reclassification or be discharged. (T-2)

3.4. Retention on IADT. The unit of attachment commander may involuntarily retain the

reservist on IADT beyond the planned time span without the reservist's consent.

3.4.1. Unit must retain reservists on IADT when scheduled for a later Technical Training start

date through no fault of their own, AETC is unable to provide training on some 3-level tasks,

or for other reasons required by law. (T-2)

3.4.2. When retaining a reservist beyond the end date specified on the IADT order, the MPS

at the unit of assignment will amend the order to extend the IADT. An IADT order cannot be

extended once the enlisted reservist has been awarded a 3-skill level. (T-2)

3.4.3. Unit will retain reservists in an IADT status when they are undergoing disability

evaluation, are receiving ongoing medical treatment, or identified as having a disqualifying

condition that is notated on an AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification

Status, or AF Form 469 in accordance with DAFMAN 48-123 and the associated MSD. (T-2)

Unit will retain reservists in an IADT status until final disposition of their medical condition,

disability evaluation, or the disqualifying condition has been cleared by appropriate medical

authority. (T-2)

3.5. Hospitalization and Disability. Reservists receive the same medical care as active

component (AC) Airmen during IADT. A reservist receives pay and allowances while undergoing

medical treatment or hospitalization, including processing in accordance with AFI 36-3212,

Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, and Separation. AFI 36-3212 contains

requirements for evaluating a reservist on IADT who may have a physical defect that interferes

with their availability for worldwide service (refer to DAFI 36-2910, Line of Duty (LOD)

Determination, Medical Continuation (MEDCON), and Incapacitation Pay (INCAP) Pay.

3.6. Master Personnel Record.

3.6.1. ARPC will electronically maintain the Master Personnel Record for reservists in an

IADT status. (T-1)

3.6.2. The unit of assignment will electronically maintain the field personnel record. (T-2)

When the reservist is in an IADT status, the unit of assignment will send the field personnel

record and 25 copies of the IADT order to the MPS at the unit of attachment. (T-2) DAFI 36-

2608 covers distribution of records.

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3.7. Procedures for Catastrophic or other Extreme Events. Refer to Chapter 8 of this

DAFMAN.

3.8. Release From IADT.

3.8.1. Unit will release enlisted reservists after award of the 3-skill level. (T-2) Do not release

reservists from IADT unless they meet medical standards for retention in accordance with

DAFMAN 48-123 and the associated Mission Design Specific, have a Department of Defense

Form (DD Form) 2697, Report of Medical Assessment, completed in accordance with

DAFMAN 48-123, and have no ongoing medical conditions which would interfere with

performance of their duties. (T-2) Reservists completing Basic Military Training and

Technical Training with:

3.8.1.1. More than 6 calendar days to complete the minimum 84 calendar days of IADT,

will return to their unit of assignment unless otherwise specified in the tour order, for on-

the-job training. Release reservists upon IADT completion. (T-2)

3.8.1.2. Less than 7 calendar days to complete the minimum 84 calendar days of IADT,

will be held at the unit of attachment and released after completion of the IADT. (T-2)

3.8.2. The servicing MPS of the unit of attachment must publish an order in accordance with

AF Form 938 for reservists released from their IADT for reasons other than the normal

completion. (T-2) Send five copies to the servicing MPS at the unit of assignment.

3.8.3. The MPS servicing the unit that ends the IADT must either complete or arrange for the

entire separation processing of the reservist. (T-2) Before release of the reservist from IADT,

ensure a thorough review of the reservist's health records.

3.8.4. The servicing MPS for the unit of assignment issues the DD Form 214, Certificate of

Release or Discharge From Active Duty, in accordance with this chapter, DAFI 36-3211, and

AFI 36-3202, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214/5 Series).

The completion date for the IADT is when the reservist returns to the place of entry. Note: For

reservists performing IADT via Split Training Option, the DD Form 214 is completed upon

award of 3-level or release from IADT after 90 calendar days or more. The DD Form 214

should reflect time spent in Basic Military Training within the Remarks section of the form.

Include all active duty (e.g., authorized travel days) on the DD Form 214. The 802d Force

Support Squadron accomplishes the DD Form 214 for reservists who fail to complete Basic

Military Training.

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Chapter 4

INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING

4.1. Crediting IDT. A reservist may not perform inactive duty and active duty on the same day.

(T-0) Reference the Joint Travel Regulations for IDT travel entitlements outside normal

commuting distance. The types of IDT are:

4.1.1. Training Period (TP). A period of training, duty, or instruction. A paid TP must be at

least 4 hours but can be longer based on the discretion of a reservist’s unit or RIO detachment

commander (or designee). (T-0) A non-paid (i.e., points-only) TP is typically 4 hours in

duration but no less than 2 hours if training is interrupted for unusual (e.g., inclement weather)

circumstances. This exception is only to be used for unusual circumstances (not for reservist’s

needs) and is not to be used indiscriminately. The waiver cannot be authorized when

accumulation of time is used for a points-only TP. (T-0)

4.1.2. Unit Training Assembly (UTA). A planned period of training, duty, instruction, or test

alert completed by an AFR unit.

4.1.3. Equivalent Training (ET). A TP accomplished in place of a missed UTA or TP. A

reservist may not be paid for more than 4 periods of ET performed during a FY. (T-0)

4.1.4. Additional IDT periods (as specified by DoDI 1215.06) are authorized training in excess

of statutorily prescribed training.

4.1.4.1. An ATP is another category of IDT that is intended for use by units, components

of units, and individual reservists and is also intended for accomplishing additional

required training. Commanders need to consider statutory funding requirements prior to

approving ATPs. Each FY a reservist cannot exceed 36 ATPs and no more than a

combination of 72 ATPs and RMP in accordance with DoDI 1215.06. (T-0)

4.1.4.2. An AFTP can only be authorized for an aircrew member with an active flying

aeronautical order, to conduct aircrew training and combat crew qualification training to

attain and maintain aircrew flying proficiency and sustain required readiness. AFTPs may

also be authorized for an aircrew member with an active flying aeronautical order, to

perform or support required ground and flying training, simulator training, and other

MAJCOM required readiness training.

4.1.4.2.1. AFTPs will not be in addition to the ATPs described in paragraph 4.1.4.1

of this manual.

4.1.4.2.2. The number of AFTPs will not exceed 72 each FY for any aircrew member,

unless specifically authorized by the Secretary of the Air Force in accordance with

DoDI 1215.06. (T-0) The combination of ATPs, AFTPs and RMPs for aircrew

members will not exceed 84 in a FY. (T-0)

Training periods authorized in excess of the unit’s training will not be used for augmenting

missions and must provide legitimate training opportunities required to meet readiness levels;

however, the Secretary of the Air Force must provide a waiver to permit up to 96 additional IDT

periods for an aircrew member in a FY. (T-0)

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4.1.4.2.3. An Additional Ground Training Period (AGTP) is a subset of AFTP and

counts against the 72 AFTP limitation. AGTPs are authorized to conduct aircrew

specific ground training to attain and maintain aircrew currencies and sustain required

readiness. Some examples include, but not limited to, flight physicals, aircraft systems

training, physiological training, periodic testing, and supervisor of flying.

4.1.4.3. Readiness Management Period (RMP). An RMP is intended for use by a drilling

reservist who is not an ART to support the following functions in preparing their unit for

training: the ongoing day-to-day operation of the unit, accomplishing unit administration,

training preparation, support activities, and maintenance functions. RMPs are not to be

used to satisfy a reservist’s training requirements. (T-0)

4.1.4.3.1. Priority for the performance of RMP will be given to reservists who are not

ARTs. (T-0) An ART may not be placed in a civil service leave status in order to

perform duty in RMP status. (T-0) Additionally, an ART may not perform in an RMP

status to accomplish activities that are within the normal requirements and workload of

the ART’s civil service job description. (T-0)

4.1.4.3.2. The number of RMPs performed in a FY by any reservist will not exceed 36

and not more than one RMP (with a minimum 4-hour duration) will be performed by

an individual in 1 calendar day in accordance with DoDI 1215.06. (T-0) RMPs cannot

be performed in conjunction with other additional IDT periods (e.g., ATPs, AFTPs).

Except for aircrew members, the combination of additional IDT periods cannot exceed

72 in a FY for each reservist. (T-0)

4.1.4.3.3. RMPs may not be used as a substitute for completion of FY statutory IDT

requirements. (T-0)

4.1.4.3.4. Missed RMPs are not coded as excused or unexcused.

4.1.4.3.5. Travel days are not authorized for an RMP.

4.2. IDT Authorization.

4.2.1. All IDT must comply with the below items:

4.2.1.1. Supervisors must ensure IDT periods have advance written authorization from the

reservist’s AFR unit or RIO detachment commander or designated representatives. (T-2)

Block III of the AF Form 40A, requires a signature. AFTP advanced authorization will be

accomplished via the flight authorization or automated systems (i.e., Air Reserve

Component Network (ARCNet) or UTAPS). (T-2)

4.2.1.2. Supervisors must ensure appropriate and adequate training is provided. (T-2)

Supervisors will work with IRs to develop and approve a schedule of IDT periods no later

than 15 August for the upcoming FY, taking into consideration the training period

limitations for the reservist’s category as stated in Table 1.1. (T-2) This projected schedule

serves two purposes: 1) to allow obligation of RPA funding against annual IDT schedule;

and 2) to facilitate tracking of satisfactory/unsatisfactory participation. Supervisors must

approve all IDT periods for IRs in advance and in writing, with an information copy to the

applicable commander or Unit Reserve Coordinator, prior to the IR performing any IDT

period. (T-2)

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4.2.1.3. Supervisors must ensure IDT periods are performed for pay and points or points-

only as a reservist without pay from another United States (US) government source (i.e.,

no dual compensation). (T-1) Dual compensation doesn’t include a member of the federal

civil service on paid leave.

4.2.2. IDT performed for pay must prepare a reservist for mobilization. Authorized IDT

activities are shown in Table 2.1., Table 2.2, and Table 2.3. The certifying official will

document all IDT on a mechanized AF Form 40, Authorization for Inactive Duty Training, or

an AF Form 40A. (T-2)

4.2.2.1. IDT while on Reserve Component Maternity Leave (RCML). A covered Service

member is entitled to compensation at the rate of 1/30 of the basic pay authorized for a

Service member entitled to basic pay in accordance with 37 USC § 204, Entitlement, of a

corresponding grade and longevity (as computed for purposes of entitlement to basic pay)

for each period, not to exceed 12 periods, during which the covered member is on RCML

(reference DAFI 36-3003).

4.2.3. Generally, travel pay and other entitlements are not authorized for travel to or from the

place of IDT except under specific authorization by AFRC.

4.2.3.1. AFRC must publish IDT outside normal commute distance guidance on or about

1 January every year which authorizes limited travel reimbursement for specific reservists

on a year-by-year basis. (T-1) Travel entitlements authorized for IDT being performed at

“Other Than Home Station” should be rare and only when mission dictates.

4.2.3.2. Reservists, except for aircrew performing flight duty, are not authorized to

perform travel (to include contingency, exercise, and deployment orders) while in IDT

status.

4.2.4. Only reservists in authorized flying positions will take part in aircrew flying training

activities. (T-1)

4.2.5. IDT can be performed in conjunction (separate but consecutive/“back-to-back”) with

AT, OTD or ADOS. However, under no circumstances should active duty be in conjunction

with IDT for the sole purpose of providing travel expenses to the IDT location. Commanders

and supervisors must ensure all active duty performed in conjunction with IDT can be

substantiated by a valid support or training requirement. (T-1)

4.2.6. Overseas IDT. Reservists assigned/attached to continental United States units may not

perform IDT outside Continental United States and its territories, states, and possessions or

Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba. (T-2)

4.2.6.1. Reservists who reside within the US and its territories and possessions may not

perform IDT Outside the Continental United States and its territories and possessions or

Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba, unless assigned/attached to a unit that is outside the

US and its territories and possessions or Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba. (T-2)

4.2.6.2. A reservist who resides Outside the Continental United States will perform IDT

in the US and its territories and possessions or the country in which they are

assigned/attached or in the country in which they reside. (T-2)

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4.2.6.3. Reservists must be in a duty status during the entire period at the Outside the

Continental United States location. (T-2) IDT periods must not be performed in areas of

hostile fire or imminent danger in accordance with DoDI 1215.06. (T-0)

4.2.6.4. If departing Continental United States in IDT status, the reservist must convert to

civilian status (ARTs only) or active duty status prior to landing outside the Continental

United States anywhere other than US territories, states, and possessions. (T-2) In-flight

duty status conversions to active duty status are permitted in accordance with scheduling

documents (e.g., AF Form 938). Aircrew personnel will not have more than one duty status

conversion in 1 crew duty day or 1 calendar day for non-aircrew personnel. (T-2) Complete

AFTO Form 781, ARMS Aircrew/Mission Flight Data Document, in accordance with

applicable AF and local directives. Include separate lines to record the flying time

accomplished in each duty status.

4.3. Constructively Present. Reservists assigned to the Selected Reserve and in an ADOS status

will be considered constructively present for scheduled training, regardless of whether they are

physically present or not. (T-2) If agreed upon by both the AFR commander and RegAF

commander as a condition of approving a reservist for non-contingency ADOS tour, reservists

may attend unit support mission training, and/or unit mission certification training. The RegAF

unit and the functional manager must maintain approved documentation prior to the start of the

ADOS-AC tour. These members will not receive additional pay, points, or other compensation for

supporting unit mission training requirements, participating in mission certification training while

on long term ADOS. (T-2) Reservists receive credits for being in an active duty status so the

reservists cannot receive additional compensation or retirement point credit for participating in

training when they ordinarily would have been in an IDT status during a period of ADOS. (T-2)

If the supporting and supported commander (or equivalent) do not reach an agreement prior to

beginning the tour, the AFR commander will decide if they will allow the member to be placed on

an ADOS status. (T-2) Reservists assigned to the Selected Reserve must be released by the

AFRC/CD to provide ADOS through Limited EAD or VLPAD programs, and they cannot be

required to attend IDT while assigned to RegAF positions. (T-2) Reference DAFI 36-2008 and

DAFMAN 36-2032 for details on ADOS and VLPAD.

4.4. Authorizing Official. The authorizing official for IDT is the commander or a representative

designated in writing.

4.5. Scheduling IDT.

4.5.1. No later than 15 March, unit commanders will prepare a schedule of UTA for the next

FY. (T-2) Commanders may authorize up to a maximum of 16 training periods per quarter (or

48 TPs per quarter if rescheduling due to pregnancy), not to exceed 48 TPs per FY. AFRC

NAF commanders may approve an exception to this policy. The commander may extend an

IDT period beyond the normally scheduled time to meet mission needs.

4.5.2. Training Flight or Team. Unit commanders must approve an alternate training location

for a flight or team and publish a training order or rescheduling memorandum before the date

of the UTA. (T-2) The order or memorandum must list every member on the flight or team,

specify who is supervising the training, and specify who is certifying attendance.

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4.6. UTA Schedule Reports. AFRC Wing, or Group as applicable, commanders must submit a

consolidated schedule for their assigned units, through the servicing MPS to their NAF commander

for approval no later than 15 May for the next FY. (T-2)

4.6.1. A Wing or separate unit organized and trained to serve as a unit when mobilized may

be divided into flights or teams. The flight commander or Airman in charge of a team may

schedule a UTA to permit better use of equipment or facilities, or to train with another unit.

4.6.2. The wing, or group as applicable, commander must submit notification of changes to

the master schedule to the MPS, for applicable NAF commander approval no later than 90

calendar days before the proposed date. (T-2) Forward an information copy of all changes

involving AFRC airlift to the functional OPR.

4.7. Rescheduling IDT. Unit commanders may reschedule IDT for the entire unit, team, or a

reservist. Commanders should use discretion and sound judgment in employing this option and

cannot use rescheduled training as a substitute for ET (reference paragraph 4.10). (T-2) Training

performed during the rescheduled IDT should benefit individual and unit training as well as unit

readiness to the same extent as the originally scheduled IDT. At a minimum, Commanders must

clearly document the rescheduled training is as effective for the reservist and unit readiness as the

originally scheduled training. (T-2) The training flight order or the remarks section of the Form 40

or Form 40A must contain the statement, "Rescheduled IDT provides the same type and quality of

training as the originally scheduled IDT.” (T-2) Each commander will keep all related participation

documents to support excused and unexcused absences and rescheduled IDT. (T-1)

4.7.1. Requests to reschedule IDT must be approved in advance (i.e., not after the fact) and

documented on a training flight order or Form 40A. (T-2) Rescheduling should be in the best

interest of mission accomplishment. Its primary purpose is not for personal convenience. A

decision to reschedule may be based on mission needs, training opportunities, and the

reservist’s availability. Rescheduled training may be performed at any time during the same

FY within the limitations of paragraph 4.5.1. AFR unit or RIO detachment commanders (or

designee) may approve the rescheduling of an IDT period based on the reservist’s submission

of adequate justification at least 30 calendar days prior to the originally scheduled IDT period.

Note: Commanders may excuse missed IDT or approve ET in accordance with paragraph

4.14.2.

4.7.2. A unit cannot reschedule a reservist’s IDT after a reservist is no longer assigned to the

unit. (T-2) Example 1: UTA is scheduled for 2-3 October, and a member’s reassignment,

retirement, or separation is projected to be effective 2 October. The member requests to

reschedule 3 October IDT period to 1 October; this is not authorized. Example 2:

Reassignment, retirement, or separation of a member is projected to be effective 21 June. The

member wants to reschedule July, August, and/or September IDT periods to be performed prior

to 21 June; this is not authorized.

4.7.3. A unit cannot reschedule a reservist’s UTA that were scheduled before a reservist was

assigned to the Selected Reserve (i.e., a Reservist is not authorized participation privileges

before their effective assignment date). (T-2) Example: A reservist assigned in December is

not allowed to reschedule October and November UTAs, which were prior to effective gain

date to the unit.

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4.8. Training Attachments. To best meet training goals, a reservist (other than one assigned to

a General Officer position) may be attached for duty to other than the unit of assignment, provided

the reservist can be trained in the applicable duty AFSC. For centrally managed IRs, the applicable

AFR unit or RIO detachment commander (or designee) implements the decision of the AFRC

FMs.

4.8.1. In most cases, IDT takes place at the unit of assignment or attachment. To enhance unit

readiness or support a mission need, a unit or part of a unit (e.g., individuals) may be sent to

an alternate training site, if adequate facilities or equipment are not available at either the unit

of assignment or unit of attachment. Assign most IRs to a single training location where all

training (e.g., AT, IDT) is conducted. Regardless of training location, the reservist may be

mobilized to the position to which they are assigned. The Single Training Location may be

within the same command that has the manpower need or within another command. The

applicable AFR unit or RIO detachment commander (or designee) makes the final decision as

to the location of the Single Training Location. In those cases where the Single Training

Location policy is not feasible, IRs may, at the discretion of the applicable AFR commander,

perform IDT at an attached location, and perform AT and mobilization requirements at the

assigned location.

4.8.2. The unit of assignment gives the unit of attachment sufficient information about the

reservist's mobilization duties so that training may be structured to allow for the performance

of those types of tasks. The commander of the unit in which training is desired approves the

request for such training in writing. The memorandum should describe available training and

state whether there is any objection to the reservist’s training with the unit. The memorandum

is then sent to the reservist’s immediate commander who approves or disapproves the request.

If a reservist is attached to another unit for training, the unit of assignment authorizes the unit

of attachment to prepare an AF Form 40A. In this case, the “Authorizing Activity” shown on

the form is the unit of attachment, and the “Organization” is the unit of assignment. Write

“Training Attachment” in parenthesis in Item 10, Training Unit of Activity. Units must include

three signatures on the AF Form 40A; the reservist taking part in the training, the official

authorizing the training, and the certifying official (commander or person, military or civilian)

who supervised the training for the dates and periods accomplished), and must send a copy of

the AF Form 40A to the unit of assignment after the training is performed for appropriate

action. (T-2)

4.8.3. Approval Authority for Training Attachments.

4.8.3.1. The unit commander must approve a training attachment before the training

begins. (T-1) The unit of assignment must publish an assignment/attachment order to

include reporting official, unit of attachment and unit of assignment, and duration of

attachment. (T-1) Attachment cannot normally exceed 6 months.

4.8.3.2. For IRs, the IR’s RIO detachment commander and the unit of attachment

commander must approve training attachment before the training begins. (T-1) For

centrally managed IRs, the IR’s RIO detachment commander must obtain concurrence of

the reservist’s AFRC Career Field or MAJCOM Functional Manager. (T-1)

4.8.4. If a reservist is attached to a non-AF agency, the reservist's unit of assignment provides

the attached unit with instructions for preparing AF Form 40A.

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4.8.5. Reserve component members of other US armed services will be attached for training

with an AFR unit, under the following conditions:

4.8.5.1. Proper training is not reasonably available in their own component but is available

in an AFR unit. (T-3)

4.8.5.2. The commander of the unit in which training is desired approves a request for the

training in writing. The commander must include a statement relative to the type of

available training for requests that are approved. (T-1) Process approved applications

according to the requirements of the individual's service.

4.8.6. With the concurrence of both commanders, a member of an AFR unit may be attached

to another AF unit that is equipped with similar aircraft or performs a similar mission.

4.8.7. Centrally managed IRs must be attached for training to an AF unit upon the AFRC

Career Field or MAJCOM Functional Manager’s approval and IR’s AFR unit or RIO

detachment commander implementation. (T-2)

4.8.8. Do not designate a Military Advisory Assistance Group as a unit of attachment.

4.9. IDT Period Duration. The length of each IDT period should coincide with the local duty

hours. A paid IDT period is based on a 4-hour minimum for the award of one point, not to exceed

two points per calendar day. Each reservist must be present for duty at the start of each training

period. (T-1) The 4-hour period does not include meal breaks. Points-only IDT periods should not

be less than 4 hours but can be as little as 2 hours if training is interrupted for unusual (e.g.,

inclement weather) circumstances.

4.9.1. AFR unit or RIO detachment commanders may designate activities for which reservists

may accumulate time spent (over 1 or more calendar days) until reaching the 4-hour standard

for one point. However, the cumulative method of time accounting can only be used for a

maximum of 16 paid TPs per retention/retirement year.

4.9.2. Reservists performing IDT on a mid-shift basis (shift starts 1 calendar day and ends on

the next calendar day) will earn two points for completing 8 or more consecutive hours of IDT

in a 24-hour period. (T-2) Firefighters and others performing 24-hour shifts are an exception.

Shifts exceeding 12 hours must have unit commander approval. (T-2)

4.9.3. Reservists will earn one non-pay point for completing a routine physical examination

during other than regularly scheduled IDT. (T-2) Reservist found not qualified for duty under

a special physical examination given during a scheduled IDT period will earn credit for one

training period. (T-2)

4.10. ET. Commanders may approve ET for individuals to make up training missed due to an

excused absence from a scheduled IDT period. The following policies apply to ET:

4.10.1. ET is appropriate when the criteria specified for rescheduled training cannot be met.

Commanders must ensure ET is performed after the missed IDT period. (T-2)

4.10.2. The training furnished during ET should meet at least the minimum standards set up

for the reservist's AFSC and duty position. The training should be relevant to the reservist's

assigned duties.

4.10.3. In accordance with 37 USC § 206, paid ET is subject to the following limitations:

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4.10.3.1. A maximum of four paid ET periods may be performed in a FY. (T-0)

4.10.3.2. ET is performed in the same FY as the missed IDT period. ET not performed

remains excused.

4.10.3.3. Commanders must set up local procedures to track the number of ET periods to

prevent a reservist from exceeding the maximum of four paid ET periods in a FY. (T-0)

4.11. Flying Training. AFTPs and AGTPs are entered in UTAPS by the aircrew member. If

entered by another person, an AF Form 3956, Report of Inactive Duty Training Performance –

AGTP/AFTP (USAFR), with the aircrew member’s signature, will be used and maintained as

source documentation. (T-2) Units must ensure:

4.11.1. AFTP is limited to reservists on active flying status (e.g., non-flying Medical Service

Corps officers may not perform AFTPs). (T-2) Note: Inactive flight surgeons may be

authorized to fly and log time without Aviation Incentive Pay (AvIP) on a noninterference

basis with unit training and flying schedules in accordance with DAFMAN 11-401, Aviation

Management.

4.11.2. Each period must be at least 4 hours in duration and cannot be used in place of an IDT

period or ET. (T-2) Training must be completed after 4 hours or upon completion of mission,

whichever occurs later. (T-2)

4.11.3. No more than one half of the authorized AFTP per FY may be for the performance of

AGTP. (T-2) Exception: Formal Training Units may perform no more than three quarters of

the authorized AFTP per FY as AGTP. (T-2)

4.11.4. Training mission is confined to US territories and possessions. In-flight duty status

conversions to active duty are permitted in accordance with scheduling documents such as an

AF Form 938. No more than one duty status conversion may be made in one crew duty day.

(T-2) Note: See AFRCMAN 36-104, Air Reserve Technician Time and Attendance, for

additional requirements for ARTs.

4.11.5. Pay for more than two training periods in one-calendar day is not authorized. (T-2)

4.11.6. Except as noted below, flight time for each AFTP must be logged in an aircraft or

simulator in which the member is obtaining or maintaining qualification. (T-2) Flying or

simulator/Flight Training Device time must be logged within each 4-hour period. (T-1)

4.11.6.1. Flight Surgeons, aeromedical evacuation crewmembers, combat rescue officers,

and pararescue aircrew universally qualified in multiple aircraft will perform AFTP in any

aircraft in which they maintain qualification. (T-2)

4.11.6.2. Aircrew certified and performing flight examiner duties may perform AFTP.

4.11.6.3. while administering flight/ground evaluations in aircraft they are not qualified.

4.11.6.4. Aircrew members assigned to unit tactics offices may perform AFTPs on any

aircraft when required to perform observation flights as part of a MAJCOM tactics

program.

4.11.6.5. Key supervisors, identified by DAFMAN 11-401 (e.g., wing and group

commanders), who are qualified in and maintain currency in one type of aircraft are

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allowed to log AFTP while flying in observer status or in a primary crew position in other

aircraft under their command.

4.11.7. Dual or consecutive AFTPs may be authorized. Total time, including operating

instructions, preflight, flight, simulator/flight training device and post flight duties, will

encompass a minimum of eight hours, and flying activities must take place during both AFTPs

logged. (T-2)

4.11.7.1. The first AFTP must be completed before the second is started. (T-2)

Consecutive AFTPs must be 3 hours of scheduled flight time. (T-2) Exception: Aircrew

assigned to AETC/AFRC Associate Instructor Program positions must have at least 2.5

hours of scheduled flight time.

4.11.7.2. Consecutive or dual AGTP are not authorized.

4.11.8. TRs who are civil servants must be in an official leave status from civil service in

accordance with paragraph 1.8 when performing preflight, flight, or post flight duties in

connection with an AFTP. (T-2)

4.11.9. All AFTPs will be logged in reference to home station time, date, and location that the

crew duty day begins. (T-2) There is no requirement to average AFTP flying time to qualify

for payment.

4.11.10. Operations Group (OG) commanders will establish written local procedures for the

management of AFTP to include certifying and approving payment. (T-2)

4.11.11. Reservists who are away from home station in IDT status and who experience an

uncontrolled mission delay are authorized a pay status until home station return. If IDT would

not apply during the delay, OTD orders are initiated. (T-2)

4.11.12. TRs are not allowed to perform IDT outside the Continental United States with the

exception of US possessions, states, and territories; however, if applicable, will perform duty

in civil service status overseas under any of the following conditions:

4.11.12.1. On single ship routine support missions overseas. Exception: Reservists must

be in active duty military status in all missions flown in designated hostile fire areas. (T-2)

4.11.12.2. Performing hurricane support missions overseas. (T-2)

4.11.12.3. Attending conferences or conducting site visits overseas with wing commander

approval. (T-2)

4.11.13. Some examples of AFTP include simulator training required for a primary aircrew

member; ground training activities directly related to the aeromedical evacuation crewmember;

physiological, aircrew flight equipment, aircraft systems, weapons and tactics, and threat

awareness training. (T-2)

4.11.14. Squadron Aviation Resource Management offices will manage the flying units

AFTP/AGTP program to include verification of periods prior to certification and member

utilization for each quarter and FY. (T-3)

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4.12. Documenting IDT Participation.

4.12.1. Units must use UTAPS or an AF Form 40A to certify all types of IDT except

correspondence courses or AFTPs. (T-3)

4.12.1.1. Complete (in advance) part I, II, and III of the AF Form 40A to authorize billeting

and/or subsistence, as required.

4.12.1.2. Type the AF Form 40A or print clearly in ink. Units will encourage digital

signatures; however, all non-digital signatures will be in ink. (T-2) Units will ensure all

certification dates will be on or after the last date of training. (T-2)

4.12.1.3. In section I, Personal Data, in the RPO/Unit block: IMAs enter RPO only and

other IRs leave this item blank. TRs enter their unit of assignment only.

4.12.1.4. Document IDT periods during mid-shift (over midnight) on a single AF Form

40A, for award of two points only for completing at least 8 hours of IDT in a 24-hour

period.

4.12.1.5. Reservist requests for non-paid points must be processed into UTAPS or by their

servicing personnel office into their Point Credit Accounting and Reporting System

(PCARS) within MILPDS no later than two months after the member’s

retention/retirement closeout to be credited for satisfactory service. (T-2)

4.12.2. TRs.

4.12.2.1. At the beginning of a UTA, each reservist attending the UTA signs in using

UTAPS. Units must consolidate all sign-in and sign-out at the completion of the UTAPS

and deliver to the RPO for preparation of the pay transactions. (T-2)

4.12.2.2. AF Form 40 and AF Form 40A may be utilized for an offsite UTA with no

automated sign-in capability; however, the unit must load the data into UTAPS. (T-1)

4.12.2.3. All UTA exceptions (excusals, reschedules, unexcused, etc.) must be resolved

daily by the commander appointed UTA monitor in the exact manner of a UTA. (T-2)

4.12.2.4. The sign-in station monitor backs up the database, generates the mechanized AF

Form 40, and transmits data to the intermediate or master station. All exceptions require a

completion of an AF Form 40A; however, an AF Form 938 or other active duty order can

be utilized as the source document to update “constructively present” in UTAPS. Both the

mechanized AF Form 40 and transmittals are signed by an approved certifying official.

The unit must retain the mechanized AF Form 40 in accordance with its records disposition

schedule. (T-2)

4.12.2.5. The commander will be solely responsible for the tracking and documentation of

UTA participation. (T-2) Upon completion of the IDT period(s), the unit will forward the

UTAPS data to the applicable RPO and MPS for participation update. (T-2) Any

corrections to participation data, once updated in MILPDS, require a copy of the AF Form

40A.

4.12.2.6. Civil servants must document civilian duty day hours in “Remarks” of the AF

Form 40A or AF Form 3956, for IDT performed on a civilian workday and are certified by

the applicable civilian timekeeper. (T-2)

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4.12.3. For IRs, HQ RIO is the OPR for all questions relating to participation requirements

and procedures. It must manage the overall administration of the participation program. (T-2)

4.12.4. For TRs, the commander support staff must process participation documents. (T-3)

4.12.4.1. The MPS must conduct visits to review/audit participation documents to ensure

compliance with this manual. (T-1)

4.12.4.2. The MPS is the OPR for all questions relating to participation requirements and

procedures. It must manage the overall administration of the participation program. (T-3)

4.13. Reserve Personnel Actions for Involuntary Reassignment or Administrative Discharge

of Unsatisfactory Participants.

4.13.1. After the reservist has been deemed an unsatisfactory participant, units must process

involuntary reassignment or administrative discharge. (T-2) Reference DAFI 36-2110 and

DAFI 36-3211 respectively for details.

4.13.2. ARPC/DPA must terminate bonus participation prior to the MPS projecting an

approved involuntary reassignment. (T-1) The MPS will maintain a copy of the bonus

termination report of individual personnel in the reservist’s reassignment folder. (T-1)

4.13.3. For TRs, file documents in the commander's Personnel Information File. Such

documents include letters, medical certificates, orders, memorandums for record, etc.

Retention of participation documents could become critical for some administrative actions

(e.g., discharges, demotions). The unit must retain documentation at least for the current and

previous FY and in accordance with its records disposition schedule. (T-2)

4.13.4. For IRs, every month HQ RIO will furnish detachment commanders a list of reservists

who failed to meet the minimum training category requirements outlined in Table 1.1, and

reservists who are qualified for retirement, but did not earn the required 50 points in their

retention/retirement year. (T-1) AFR unit or RIO detachment commanders must submit

appropriate waivers as outlined in Table 1.2. (T-1) The AFR unit or RIO detachment

commander will determine what action to take in accordance with DAFI 36-2110.

4.14. Reservist Nonparticipation (see also paragraph 1.3).

4.14.1. For TRs, the commander or designated representative must exercise sound judgment

in authorizing excusal, ET, or rescheduling actions. (T-3) A commander or supervisor needs

to consider the impact on training readiness and mission effectiveness when considering

requests for excusals.

4.14.2. If for any reason the reservist fails to notify their unit commander or supervisor of the

circumstances regarding the absence, the reservist’s commander or supervisor will contact the

reservist, documenting such effort with a memorandum for record or electronic mail. (T-2)

Every effort is made to make personal contact during the IDT period (or at least the first period

if multiple IDTs are scheduled) but no later than the end of the IDT period(s). If contact is

made anytime during the IDT period(s), the commander may excuse, unexcuse, or authorize

other training as appropriate based upon the merits of the case. AFR unit or RIO detachment

commanders may deem the absence as excused based on the reservist's submission of adequate

justification within 30 calendar days of the missed IDT(s). Do not authorize excusals outside

that 30-day period. An unexcused absence for a fourth IDT period will generate an automated

participation status report. (T-2) The AFR unit or RIO detachment commander has 30 calendar

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days from the date of the unexcused absence for a ninth IDT period to excuse an absence,

authorize ET, retain as a mobilization resource, initiate involuntary reassignment in accordance

with DAFI 36-2110, or administrative discharge in accordance with DAFI 36-3211. Note: It

is possible to retain reservists as a mobilization resource only under the conditions authorized

by DAFI 36-2110.

4.15. PALACE CHASE Obligators. A PALACE CHASE obligator who fails to satisfactorily

participate must be reported to Air Force Personnel Center for possible activation and reassignment

to a RegAF position in accordance with the original PALACE CHASE (i.e., voluntary active duty)

agreement in Automated Records Management System. (T-1) See DAFI 36-3211 for details.

4.16. Illness or Injury During IDT. If a reservist is injured or becomes ill during IDT, there is

no need to report to the Reserve Medical Unit (RMU) or RegAF Military Treatment Facility

(MTF). Sick call is not provided by RMUs because their mission is to train and provide physical

exam support. Commanders should excuse the remaining portion of IDT period(s) which the

reservist is incapable of performing. The reservist doesn’t receive pay but does receive points-only

credit for the IDT period provided the duration of training has met or exceeded 2 hours in duration

(reference paragraph 4.9.). A change to a reservist’s physical profile is not necessary unless the

medical/dental condition is disqualifying for continued military duty beyond the IDT period(s).

However, all medical records should be submitted by the member to the RMUs within 5 duty days

so consideration of a Duty Limiting Condition IAW AFI 48-133, Duty Limiting Conditions, can

be made. If warranted, initiate a LOD determination IAW DAFI 36-2910. Urgent/emergent care

bill issues should be coordinated between member, the RMU, and TRICARE.

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Chapter 5 
ANNUAL TOUR/TRAINING 
5.1.  Annual Tour/Training.  AT is a category of active duty for training and is used to provide 
structured individual and/or unit training to reservists. AT is the minimal period of training a 
reservist  must  perform  each  year  to  satisfy  the  training  requirements  associated  with  their 
assignment. The primary purpose of AT is to provide individual and/or unit readiness training, but 
AT may support AC missions and requirements. AT may provide support to RegAF missions and 
requirements but may not be performed in an imminent danger area. AT may be required for all 
members of the Ready Reserve, excluding AGRs. Members of the Selected Reserve will perform 
AT. (T-2) For all members of Selected Reserve units AT will not be for less than 14 calendar days 
(exclusive of travel time) each year pursuant to requirements in 10 USC § 10147. (T-0) IMAs must 
perform a minimum of 12 calendar days of AT each year in accordance with DoDI 1235.11, 
Management  of  Individual  Mobilization  Augmentees  (IMAs).  (T-0)  Support  to  mission 
requirements,  (i.e.,  Operational  Support)  may  occur  as  a  consequence  of  performing  AT.  
Participating Individual Ready Reserve members and ALOs are allowed to complete 12 AT days 
if they choose for points only. 
5.2.  Eligibility for AT.  See Table 1.1 for the AT authorizations and requirements and Table 
2.1., Table 2.2, and Table 2.3 for pay eligibility. A reservist does not have to perform AT in a FY 
if gained to the Selected Reserve after 31 March.  AFR unit or RIO detachment commanders 
determine AT schedules and may also excuse a TR gained to the unit after it has already conducted 
all of  its  AT.  For  IRs, the  supervisor  determines their  AT  schedule in  coordination with  the 
applicable commander or Unit Reserve Coordinator. 
5.3.  Ineligibility for AT.  Reservists are not eligible for AT if their mandatory separation date or 
the end of their term of enlistment is before the scheduled end of the AT. 
5.4.  Travel Restrictions.  Travel restrictions are contained in Table 5.1. 
5.5.  Travel Limitations.  When required, a maximum of 4 travel days may be authorized per FY. 
To save travel days, supervisors may permit reporting as late as 1159 hours on the first duty day 
and release as early as 1201 hours on the last duty day. 
5.6.  Approval Authority for AT.  Approval authority for AT is the reservist’s AFR commander; 
however, for centrally managed IRs, the applicable AFR unit or RIO detachment commander must 
obtain the concurrence of the applicable AFRC Career Field or MAJCOM Functional Manager. 
(T-2) Routine AT is limited to normal expenses incurred to send the IR to their authorized training 
location.  AT funding  management is  still the responsibility of AFR unit or RIO detachment 
commanders and they can be held accountable for misuse. 
5.7.  Requesting AT. 
5.7.1.  All  reservists  must  have  their  AT  order(s)  published  by  30  June  each  FY  unless 
otherwise directed by AFRC’s Financial Management Board. (T-1) 
5.7.2.  IRs request AT through the Air Reserve Orders Writing System-Reserve (AROWS-R). 
Final approval is by ARPC’s Financial Analysis Division (ARPC/FMA). AROWS-R requests 
input after 31 May must include justification/explanation for the late request for approval from 
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end at 2400 hours, with reporting time to conform with the duty hours of the unit involved and

be scheduled to maximize productivity (i.e., avoid regularly scheduled (e.g., federal holiday)

passes).

5.7.3. If a reservist completes AT but later in the same year is reassigned to a category A

(traditional) unit that would serve as a mobilized unit, and that unit has not yet had its AT, the

applicable AFRC NAF may waive the 15-day FY limitation so the reservist may train with the

new unit. AT, including travel, may not extend from one FY to the next FY.

5.7.4. Direct a reservist to perform AT prior to the issuance of an AROWS-R order only in

unusual circumstances. A reservist’s AFR unit or RIO detachment commander must give

verbal approval prior to performance of AT without an AROWS-R order. (T-2)

5.8. School Substitution of AT. Reservists cannot attend formal schools in AT status. (T-2) It is

not recommended to substitute other active duty for training for AT; however, there are

circumstances when it may be warranted. Substitutions must be approved in advance. To substitute

an entire AT (exclusive of travel days), the active duty for training must be for the same

consecutive length of time or longer than the reservist’s AT requirement. Partial AT substitutions

are authorized; however, the remainder of the AT requirement still must be performed. Approval

authority for substitution rests with the HQ RIO/CC, or designated representative, for IRs;

however, for centrally managed IRs, the applicable detachment commander must obtain

concurrence of the applicable AFRC Career Field or MAJCOM Functional Manager. For TRs,

approval will rest with the wing commander or higher. (T-2)

5.9. Air and Space Expeditionary Force Substitution of AT.

5.9.1. Substitutions are approved in advance by the TR’s commander. IRs obtain approval

from their detachment commander for the first and second substitution and thereafter HQ

RIO/CC; however, for centrally managed IRs, the applicable detachment commander must

obtain concurrence of the applicable AFRC Career Field or MAJCOM Functional Manager.

(T-2) The excusal process may be used for after-the-fact submissions in accordance with

paragraph 1.4.

5.9.2. ADOS in support of Aerospace Expeditionary Force missions may be substituted for

the AT requirement if approved in advance. Commanders having a need for reservists to

perform AT in addition to ADOS for an Aerospace Expeditionary Force mission, may do so

only if the member volunteers.

5.9.3. ADOS in support of an Aerospace Expeditionary Force mission is defined as any tour

of duty in which a reservist deploys in support of a contingency operation. The reservist may

augment base support operations for an Airman that is forward deployed for an Aerospace

Expeditionary Force and this is called home station support. Home station (or backfill) support

for an Aerospace Expeditionary Force occurs when the RegAF, ANG or AFRC requests an

augmentee for base support operations to replace an assigned RegAF or ARC Airman who is

deployed forward in support of an Aerospace Expeditionary Force. Whenever low density/high

demand assets (e.g., Rivet Joint) participate with an Aerospace Expeditionary Force, this active

duty falls under the definition of an Aerospace Expeditionary Force tour. Any reservist

fulfilling the above criteria will be credited with an Aerospace Expeditionary Force tour. (T-2)

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5.10. Ordering a Reservist to AT. The reservist is encouraged to volunteer for AT; however,

pursuant to 10 USC § 12301(b), AT may be ordered involuntarily by a commander. In such cases,

the reservist must receive at least 30-calendar days advance notification. (T-1)

5.11. Split AT. Splitting AT is an option for AFR unit or RIO detachment commanders when it

is in the best interest of the AF. Use split AT only to accommodate special mission or training

requirements.

5.11.1. Units must not schedule OTD, ADOS, or AT with IDT solely for the purpose of

funding a reservist’s travel to or from the place of IDT. (T-2) For IRs, the supervisor must

provide justification for the split AT in the remarks section of the order request (for travel

limitations see paragraph 5.4). (T-2) However, IDT will only be performed in conjunction

with AT a maximum of two times per FY, when travel is involved. (T-2)

5.11.2. An IR must not split AT when travel overseas is involved (except Hawaii, Alaska, and

US territories and possessions). (T-2) The assigned/attached unit commander must request an

exception by submitting full justification to the IR’s detachment commander who forwards it

to HQ RIO/CC for approval; however, for centrally managed IRs, the applicable AFR unit or

RIO detachment commander must obtain concurrence of the applicable AFRC Career Field or

MAJCOM Functional Manager. (T-2)

5.11.3. AT for TRs is the responsibility of the unit commander. AFR unit or RIO detachment

commanders will establish and maintain a written method for tracking each TR who splits their

AT. (T-1) Commanders may delegate down to section chiefs the authorization to monitor,

project, and report any discrepancies to the unit commander for waiver approval/disapproval.

Table 5.1. OTD, ADOS and AT Travel Restrictions.

RULE

If a reservist

and the training

requirement

then the reservist may (see note 1)

is assigned to an

AFR unit and

resides within the

Continental United

States

is programmed and approved in

advance according to current

programming

cycles (2)

train outside the Continental

United States.

authorizes the member to

participate in over water training

flights and approved exercises or

maneuvers, which are conducted in

whole or in part within

Continental United States

is assigned to an

AFR unit and

resides outside the

50 states or non-

is programmed and approved in

advance according to current

programming

cycles (2)

train within the Continental United

States.

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foreign Outside the

Continental United

States area

authorizes the reservist to

participate in over water training

flights and approved exercises or

maneuvers, which are conducted in

whole or in part within Continental

United States

is assigned to an

AFR unit

is located at a station other than

their unit of assignment

be ordered to active duty at the

station where training is to be

performed. For multiple

locations, the reservist is ordered

to the first duty location with an

itinerary showing other training

locations (3).

is an Individual

Reservist

requires travel overseas (including

Hawaii and

Alaska)

train at the overseas location with

the concurrence of the applicable

commander and approved waiver

(4).

is at a location other than the unit

of assignment or

attachment

train at the alternate site if

approved by the applicable

commander.

involves duty at various locations

that are known in advance

be ordered to active duty at the

first duty location with an

itinerary showing the other

training locations, if approved by

the applicable AFR unit or RIO

detachment commander (5).

NUMBERS IN PARENTHESIS REFERENCE NOTES

NOTES:

1.Except when this table authorizes, a commander may not order a reservist to duty and then

place the reservist on temporary duty at another location for the full period of OTD, ADOS or

AT. When a reservist reports to a location for the sole purpose of transportation to an OTD,

ADOS or AT site, the active duty order must contain reporting instructions in the "Remarks"

section (see note 3 for the deployment of a unit for AT). (T-2)

2.A training requirement programmed in advance is primarily mission related and independent

of the reservist who is to receive the training. Also, program travel funds in advance (included in

the current year appropriation) to support such a requirement. For an IR assigned to a General

Officer position, a request for advanced approval must be sent to AF/REG through ARPC/DPA.

(T-2)

3.Include time required for unit deployments in the duration of AT and credit toward the 14-day

requirement.

4.Waiver Authority: IRs assigned/attached to overseas locations do not require a waiver to travel

to their unit. For AT at a location other than the assigned/attached unit, a waiver is required. For

IRs not assigned to overseas locations, the applicable commander must provide justification to

HQ RIO/CC for approval, unless the agency requesting overseas training uses military air space

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available travel or otherwise funds the overseas travel and per diem. (T-2). Justifications include

unique nature of training and reasons why similar training cannot be provided at unit of

assignment/attachment or without incurring overseas travel.

5.Variations in itinerary are not to be used in lieu of adequate planning, nor is it interpreted as

granting blanket travel authorization. They should be authorized only when essential for

training or the success of the mission. Units must not authorize variations in an order when the

purpose is to attend a school or course of instruction except when unspecified field trips or flight

training courses are necessary and authorized by the Education and Training Course

Announcement (ETCA) website (https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/app10-etca/sitepages/home.aspx).

(T-2) The approval authority cited in the Air Force Form 1289, Application for Active Duty

Training (Reserve Personnel Appropriations Tour), section IV, and web orders transaction

system request has to provide justification for "Variations in Itinerary" or travel to more than one

location and forward with the AT application. Variations required after publication of orders are

the responsibility of the unit and are accomplished using DD Form 1610, Request and

Authorization for Temporary Duty Travel of DoD Personnel.

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Chapter 6

ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

6.1. Definition of ADOS. In accordance with DoDI 1215.06, ADOS includes all voluntary active

duty performed pursuant to 10 USC § 12301(d) other than AGR duty. This includes all 1-year or

multi-year voluntary periods of active duty service by reservists. ADOS may be funded by RPA

for projects that directly support reserve component programs in which training for the reservist

itself is not the primary objective, but a significant outcome. ADOS projects include annual

screening, unit conversion to new weapons systems, projects supporting study groups, training

sites and exercises, short-term mission projects, administrative support functions, conferences,

staff visits, and counter drug missions.

6.2. Active Duty Sanctuary. “Sanctuary” means that any reservist who attains 18 (but less than

20) years of active duty while serving on active duty (other than for training) must be retained on

active duty unless voluntarily separated, is medically disqualified for continued service, or is

discharged for cause. (T-2) Reservists must waive sanctuary entitlement prior to the beginning of

active duty (other than for training) of less than 180 calendar days, or the reservist will not be

authorized to perform the active duty. (T-2) A reservist cannot waive sanctuary entitlement for an

active duty order greater than 179 calendar days so the reservist may not be authorized to perform

the active duty or may be required to have consecutive orders with a waiver for each order under

180 calendar days. (T-2) To provide oversight, AROWS-R will initiate a commander’s hard hold

for approval of active duty order(s) if the reservist has more than 16 years of total active federal

military service. (T-2) Sanctuary statements of understanding are required for reservists

performing ADOS (other than for training) if the reservists have accrued 16.5 years of Total Active

Federal Military Service. See DAFI 36-2110, Total Force Assignments.

6.3. Eligibility ADOS.

6.3.1. Only reservists in certain training categories (see Table 2.1 and Table 2.2) are

authorized to perform ADOS.

6.3.1.1. FY requirements (see Table 1.1) will be performed, scheduled, substituted, or

waived by a unit prior to a reservist performing ADOS for less than an entire FY. (T-2) On

each ADOS order request, the requester will place the statement “All FY participation

requirements have been performed, scheduled, substituted, or waived. I understand all

leave actions must be processed in accordance with DAFI 36-3003 and an ADOS order

will not be extended beyond the original termination date for leave purposes.” (T-2)

6.3.1.2. Pregnancy and the Military Parental Leave Program (MPLP). The MPLP grants

AFR service members, who have been on active duty orders for more than 12 consecutive

months, up to 12 weeks of non-chargeable leave following the birth, placement of a minor

child for adoption (if adopted, only one 12-week period), or placement of a minor child

with the member for long-term foster care. Reservists with a confirmed pregnancy while

in an ADOS status can request curtailment of the order through the supported unit

commander or director. Reservists with a confirmed pregnancy can continue serving in an

ADOS status as long as there is a valid requirement and the reservist's AF Form 469 does

not prohibit the reservist from performing the particular ADOS duty required. ADOS

orders will not be extended beyond the original termination date for pregnancy or any leave

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purposes; however, ADOS orders may be extended if there is a valid requirement, if

funding is available, and with applicable (i.e., permanent, supported) commander(s) and/or

director(s) approval. (T-2)

6.3.1.2.1. Reservists who have confirmed their pregnancy and intend to carry the

pregnancy to term must make every effort to meet with a DoD health care provider at

a military medical treatment facility, Reserve or Guard medical unit, or with a

TRICARE authorized provider, no later than 12 weeks gestation. (T-3) Reservists

intending to carry pregnancy to term are encouraged to notify appropriate command

authorities upon confirmation of pregnancy, validated through a DoD health care

provider or licensed non-DoD health care provider from whom the Reservist is

receiving care. Reservists who have confirmed their pregnancy and choose to delay

pregnancy notification to appropriate command authorities will notify the appropriate

command authorities no later than 20 weeks gestation, unless notification must be made

prior to 20 weeks gestation in circumstances such as duties, hazards, and conditions;

required pregnancy testing; or deployed or underway. (T-3) Activation and/or

continued ADOS is contingent upon the reservist's ability to maintain access to

obstetric care. Provisions for obstetric care should be arranged within a reasonable

travel distance of the duty location, as determined by a military medical provider. The

supported commander or director will curtail the ADOS order, notwithstanding

whether the reservist is able to perform the duties of the order, if obstetric care is not

available, if medical personnel are not capable of managing early complications of

pregnancy, or if the pregnancy is "high risk". (T-2)

6.3.1.2.1.1. If the supported commander or director determines the reservist’s duty

limitation(s) do not prevent performance of the ADOS order’s expected duties, the

reservist may be activated or continued on the ADOS order.

6.3.1.2.1.2. Costs normally associated with maternity and infant care (i.e., medical

and surgical care incident to pregnancy, including prenatal care, delivery, postnatal

care, treatment of complications of pregnancy, inpatient newborn) and post-natal

convalescent leave shall not be considered when making a duty determination. If

the supported commander or director determines the reservist’s duty limitation(s)

interfere or are not consistent with the duties to be performed during the ADOS

order, the supported commander or director may curtail the reservist’s order or, at

the reservist’s request, seek other ADOS opportunities for which the reservist may

be qualified to perform. If the ADOS order is curtailed, the effective date will be

45 calendar days after receipt of the limitation notification.

6.3.1.2.2. Leave. See DAFI 36-3003 for leave processing requirements.

6.3.1.2.2.1. If the reservist meets the Department of Defense’s (DoD) parental

leave threshold of a call or order(s) to active duty for a continuous period of more

than 12 months, the reservist will be entitled to 12 weeks non-chargeable parental

leave or as much as the ADOS order termination date permits. (T-0) Parental leave

will be granted in all cases when eligible reservists apply for it. (T-0) Unused

parental leave at the end of the ADOS order can be converted into the RCML for

the birthing parent but will be forfeited for the non-birthing parent. (T-1) Note: An

interruption of a call or order(s) to active duty for a continuous period of at least 12

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months (e.g., change to an IDT status) constitutes a break and negate the 12-month

continuous period (i.e., eligibility for maternity leave).

6.3.1.2.2.2. If the reservist does not meet the DoD’s parental leave threshold, the

reservist may use accrued ordinary leave after the date of birth. If the reservist wants

to use all or some accrued ordinary leave, the unit will curtail the order to that date.

(T-2) If the reservist does not have any ordinary leave or does not want to use

ordinary leave after the Date of Birth, the unit will curtail the ADOS order to the

Date of Birth. (T-2)

6.3.1.2.3. Continuity of Medical Care.

6.3.1.2.3.1. Transition Assistance Medical Program (TAMP). Reservists being

deactivated from a contingency related ADOS order of more than 30 calendar days

may be eligible for 180 calendar days of transitional health care.

6.3.1.2.3.2. TRICARE Reserve Select. Reservists that are not eligible for Federal

Employees Health Benefits may use TRICARE Reserve Select for healthcare

coverage between periods of active duty.

6.3.1.2.3.3. Secretarial Designee Status. A pregnant reservist being deactivated

after more than 30 calendar days of ADOS, may apply for Secretarial Designee

status at her nearest military hospital or clinic for care. If awarded, they would be

able to get care at a military hospital or clinic as a Secretarial Designee, but not in

the purchased care sector. Since all three armed services support the Secretarial

Designee program, the pregnant reservist could use another service’s MTF through

reciprocity. This program is covered in AFMAN 41-210, TRICARE Operations and

Patient Administration.

6.3.2. Reservists assigned to the Obligated Reserve, Nonaffiliated Reserve Section, Inactive

Status List Reserve Section, Retired Reserve, or Nonobligated Nonparticipating Reserve

Personnel Section may not perform ADOS. Exception: Reservists assigned to the

Nonaffiliated Reserve Section due to being a key employee may take part in active duty for

training and ADOS as long as it is at no cost to the government.

6.3.3. End-strength accounting laws limit reservists serving in an ADOS status. In accordance

with 10 USC § 115, Personnel Strengths: Requirement for Annual Authorization, and DoDI

1215.06, reservists with ADOS order(s) totaling more than three consecutive years must be

accounted for in the AF’s active duty end-strength on the first day of active duty. (T-0) Also,

reservists in an ADOS status and with more than 1,825 calendar days of active duty and full-

time National Guard duty in the previous 2,190-day period must be accounted for in the AF’s

active duty end-strength. (T-0)

6.3.3.1. The 2,190-day period is a revolving time frame and the same as that used for

Personnel Tempo accounting; however, in accordance with 10 USC § 115(i), all active

duty for training, IADT, Presidential recalls, and mobilization are exempt from the count.

6.3.3.2. The cumulative periods of active duty performed by the member exceeding 1,825

calendar days in the previous 2,190-day period, are accountable against active duty

strengths (i.e., AC or AGR) consistent with pay appropriations when the 1,825-day

threshold is crossed, pursuant to 10 USC § 115(b)(2)(B).

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6.4. Training Category Code (TCC). Commanders or their designated representatives have the

authority to determine the appropriate TCC to be used for ADOS and must make sure appropriate

TCCs are placed on all ADOS orders. (T-1) The TCCs are listed in Attachment 3.

6.5. Scheduling ADOS.

6.5.1. Schedule ADOS orders to start at 0001 hour and end at 2400 hours, with reporting time

to conform with the local duty hours. ADOS is usually planned to coincide with the availability

of training supervisors, aircraft, or equipment. Reservists on ADOS for a period of time for

which the requirement overlaps holidays or weekends, must be on continuous orders until

completion of training or requirement. (T-1) This does not negate the requirement for any

necessary man-day waiver authority. Under no circumstances are reservists performing ADOS

to be released during holidays or weekends and ordered to active duty again the following duty

day to resume augmentation for the same duty/project. This is to protect the reservist and

dependents (i.e., ensure no disruption of associated benefits and entitlements).

6.5.2. Under no circumstances should ADOS be in conjunction (separate but

consecutive/“back-to-back”) with IDT for the sole purpose of providing travel expenses to the

IDT location. Commanders and supervisors must ensure all ADOS performed in conjunction

with IDT can be substantiated by a valid support or training requirement. (T-2)

6.5.3. RPA-funded non-AGR active duty cannot be used in combination with any MPA-

funded ADOS and cannot be used for the same mission. (T-1) In other words, Air Force

MAJCOMs, units, or agencies cannot circumvent manpower authorization levels by using a

combination of different types of active duty. DAFI 36-2619, Active Duty Operational Support

(ADOS) – Active Component (AC) Man-Day Program, provides further guidance.

6.5.4. ADOS orders must be processed via AROWS-R. (T-1) DAFMAN 36-2032 or DAFI

36-2008 provides further guidance. IRs will submit an order request electronically through

AROWS-R at least 30 calendar days before the start date for publication of an order. (T-1)

6.5.4.1. For reservists assigned to the Selected Reserve, units must not approve ADOS

order for the last quarter of the FY if the reservist’s FY participation requirements have not

been met, not scheduled to be met or not waived by the appropriate authority. (T-2)

6.5.4.2. Send a copy of all ADOS orders for TRs assigned to General Officer positions to

AF/REG.

6.5.5. Procedures for Officers in Mobilization Assistant positions.

6.5.5.1. A Mobilization Assistant who is assigned to a General Officer position must

process a request for an ADOS order to HQ RIO for action at least 30 calendar days before

the start date for publication of an order. (T-1)

6.5.5.2. An AF Form 1289, a memorandum, or electronic mail containing all the same

pertinent data, including the primary point of contact (name and telephone number), may

be used to request an ADOS order.

6.5.5.3. Send a copy of all active duty orders for MAs who are in commander and general

officer positions to AF/REG.

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6.6. Specific ADOS Exceptions.

6.6.1. Counterdrug Support. AFRC Directorate of Operations, Strategic Deterrence and

Nuclear Integration (AFRC/A3/10), Current Operations Division’s Counterdrug Support

Branch (AFRC/A3OH), is responsible for the coordination, advertising, and selection process

of counterdrug ADOS requirements. Application packages are vetted through AFRC/A3OH to

the respective hiring agency for selection. Once a reservist is identified to fill a position,

AFRC/A3OH drafts and transmits an order authorization memorandum containing work center

and training code information to the reservist’s unit. The ADOS is charged to the AROWS-R

counterdrug work center code specified in the order authorization memorandum. AFRC/A3/10

approves the release of funds to the unit for the ADOS.

6.6.2. Special Restrictions on Utilization of RPA funded Active Duty for Training in

conjunction with commercial or contract activities. When on-the-job training or proficiency

training is available only through participation with a commercial, contract activity:

6.6.2.1. Conduct the training under the supervision of a qualified trainer designated by the

applicable performance work statement.

6.6.2.2. The reservist's military or DAF civilian supervisor certifies duty pay.

6.7. Action Taken on Completion of ADOS. The AF Form 938 (computer-generated or hard

copy) must be signed by the reservist, certified by the approving official or individual who

supervised the training, and sent to the reservist's designated RPO within 5 workdays after the

ADOS is completed. (T-1)

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Chapter 7

MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS AND FUNERAL HONORS DUTY

7.1. Military Funeral Honors. This ceremonial paying of respect is the final demonstration a

grateful nation can provide to the veteran's family.

7.2. Definition of Funeral Honors Duty. Funeral Honors Duty is the term used for inactive duty

or training associated with the performance/provision of Military Funeral Honors. Funeral Honors

Duty includes both the preparation for and the actual performance of funeral honors functions at

the funeral of a veteran as defined in 10 USC § 1491, Funeral Honors Functions at Funerals for

Veterans. Although Funeral Honors Duty status is inactive duty in accordance with 10 USC §

12503, Ready Reserve: Funeral Honors Duty, it does not count towards the minimum training

period requirements in Table 1.1. Members of the Ready Reserve may perform Funeral Honors

Duty in a voluntary status pursuant to the provisions of DoDI 1215.06. No more than one Funeral

Honors Duty period will be performed in a day. Funeral Honors Duty will include a minimum of

2 hours of duty during a day, including travel, for the performance of duty or preparation or training

for duty. Service credit for this duty will be pursuant to 10 USC § 12732(a)(2)(E), Entitlement to

Retired Pay: Computation of Years of Service. This duty may be performed in either a pay or non-

pay status. If in a pay status, the member will be paid an allowance for Funeral Honors Duty

pursuant to DoDI 1215.06. (T-0) In no case may the performance of funeral honors or the

preparation for such honors be considered a period of IDT.

7.2.1. Responsibility for Military Funeral Honors Section/Funeral Honors Duty. AFRC/A1

provides AFRC overall oversight and program management; however, the Reserve Advisor to

AF Services Agency (AFSVA/CCR) provides centralized MPA funding for Military Funeral

Honors Section/Funeral Honors Duty related ADOS.

7.2.2. Program management and procedures for conducting Funeral Honors Duty can be found

in DAFI 34-160, Mortuary Affairs Program.

7.3. Eligibility to Perform Funeral Honors Duty. Only reservists in training categories A, B,

and E are authorized to perform Funeral Honors Duty.

7.3.1. Funeral Honors Duty and/or preparation for Funeral Honors Duty by reservists must be

no less than 2 hours to receive credit. (T-2)

7.3.2. Funeral Honors Duty is limited to those who reside within 50 miles of the Funeral

Honors Duty and/or preparation location(s). Note: Reservists can support Military Funeral

Honors Section or training 50 miles or beyond their residence via MPA-funded ADOS through

AFSVA/CCR.

7.4. Use of Funeral Honors Duty Status.

7.4.1. Use of Funeral Honors Duty status is for the purpose of providing Funeral Honors Duty

support and is strictly voluntary and may be paid or points-only participation.

7.4.2. Election of performing Funeral Honors Duty in paid status entitles the reservist to a day

of base pay for each day of Funeral Honors Duty and/or preparation for Funeral Honors Duty.

7.4.3. Use of Funeral Honors Duty status entitles a reservist to one retirement point for each

day of Funeral Honors Duty and/or preparation for Funeral Honors Duty. Retirement points

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earned in support of Funeral Honors Duty can result in the reservist exceeding the 130 inactive

duty points per retention/retirement year limitation (reference paragraph 2.3.). Note: For

accounting purposes, Funeral Honors Duty retirement points are tracked separately under the

PCARS.

7.5. Authorization for Funeral Honors Duty Status.

7.5.1. Reservists must be authorized to perform Funeral Honors Duty via an AF Form 40B.

(T-2)

7.5.2. AF Form 40B will be used to submit for pay (if authorized) and points. (T-2)

7.5.2.1. AF Form 40B should be submitted to the reservist’s respective Reserve Pay, with

copy to the reservist’s AFR commander. A copy of this form should be provided to

AFSVA/CCR for accounting purposes as well.

7.5.2.2. A single AF Form 40B may be used for Funeral Honors Duty performed on

consecutive calendar days.

7.5.3. There is no limitation (other than fiscal constraints) on the amount of Funeral Honors

Duty performed by any reservist.

7.5.4. Funeral Honors Duty status cannot be used to substitute for any statutory participation

requirement.

7.5.5. Optional Form (OF) 1164, Claim for Reimbursement for Expenditures on Official

Business, may be submitted for reimbursement for travel in conjunction with Funeral Honors

Duty.

7.6. Status of Reservists Conducting Military Funeral Honors Section in Other Than

Funeral Honors Duty Status. Military Funeral Honors Section and preparation for Military

Funeral Honors Section may be performed in a variety of military status. ARTs are permitted to

perform Funeral Honors Duty; however, cannot do so in a civil service capacity (i.e., must do so

in their Traditional Reserve capacity and in a military status other than IDT or active duty for

training). All statuses listed below are permitted to perform Military Funeral Honors Section. Note:

While ANG members also serve in the AGR program, the statuses below refer only to members

of the AFR.

7.6.1. AGR. AGRs may perform Military Funeral Honors Section in the same manner as

RegAF Airmen (e.g., additional duty).

7.6.1.1. AGRs are not entitled additional compensation for Funeral Honors Duty. They

draw their normal pay and allowances for the duty day in which Funeral Honors Duty is

performed.

7.6.1.2. AGRs are entitled to travel (unless government transportation is provided) and per

diem expenses in support of Funeral Honors Duty or preparation for Funeral Honors Duty.

7.6.1.3. AGRs must have a travel order to support Funeral Honors Duty if lodging and per

diem is authorized. (T-2) Lodging and per diem is authorized if overnight travel is

necessary to pre-position member for Funeral Honors Duty or if Funeral Honors Duty

extends beyond normal duty hours (including travel to and from Funeral Honors Duty site).

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7.6.2. ADOS. Only reservists in training categories A, B, and E (see Table 2.1 and Table 2.2)

are authorized to take part in ADOS. Therefore, only reservists in these training categories may

perform ADOS to support Military Funeral Honors Section. Furthermore, ADOS for Military

Funeral Honors Section is limited to MPA-funded orders through AFSVA/CCR.

7.6.3. MPA order authority is subject to limitations outlined in DAFI 36-2619.

7.6.3.1. Reservists on MPA-funded ADOS are not entitled to additional Funeral Honors

Duty compensation. They draw their normal ADOS pay and allowances for the duty day

in which Military Funeral Honors Section are performed.

7.6.3.2. Reservists on MPA-funded ADOS to support Military Funeral Honors Section are

entitled to travel (unless government transportation is provided) and per diem expenses.

Lodging and per diem is authorized if overnight travel is necessary to preposition member

for Military Funeral Honors Section or if Military Funeral Honors Section extend beyond

normal duty hours (including travel to and from the location of Military Funeral Honors

Section).

7.6.3.3. Active duty sanctuary provisions apply.

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Chapter 8

OTHER TRAINING DUTY

8.1. Definition of OTD. OTD is authorized to provide for full-time attendance at organized and

planned specialized skill training, refresher and proficiency training, and professional development

education programs.

8.1.1. Use OTD to supplement AT, IADT, and IDT when the reservist requires additional

training to achieve or maintain a required skill or skill level in their assigned AFSC. Note: Use

ADOS to provide direct staff support to ARC programs.

8.1.2. OTD may be used to maintain or increase the reservist's mobilization readiness in

support of AFR needs. Authorized OTD must provide a primary training content involving

organized and planned specialized skill training, flight training, combat crew training, unit

conversion training, refresher and proficiency training, officer acquisition training,

professional development education programs, etc.

8.2. Eligibility for OTD.

8.2.1. Only reservists in training categories A, B, F, J, and P (see Table 2.1 and Table 2.2)

are authorized to take part in OTD. On OTD (special) order requests, the requester must place

the statement ― “All fiscal year participation requirements have been performed, scheduled,

substituted, or waived”. (T-1)

8.2.2. A reservist is not eligible to take part in OTD (other than formal schools) if:

8.2.2.1. Reservist possesses 1-level control AFSC.

8.2.2.2. Reservist is within 6 months of mandatory discharge or retirement.

8.2.2.3. Reservist does not have retainability prescribed by the ETCA.

8.2.2.4. Reservist’s FY requirements have not been met or are not scheduled to be met and

reservist is assigned to the Selected Reserve and the OTD order would be in the last quarter

of the FY.

8.3. General Guidelines for OTD.

8.3.1. Commanders or their designated representatives have the authority to determine the

appropriate TCC to be used for OTD and must make sure appropriate TCC are placed on all

OTD orders. The TCCs are listed in Attachment 3.

8.3.2. Reservists are allowed to participate in AFRC-level or higher morale, welfare, and

recreation events sanctioned by the Air Force. Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) orders

will be issued to reservists in a non-pay, points-only OTD status at no appropriated fund cost

to the government for events which do not require selection by the Air Force or a national

governing body but require an active duty status to participate. (T-2)

8.3.2.1. PTDY, while at no appropriated fund cost to the government, will allow standby

military travel and non-reimbursable lodging support. Travel from the reservist’s unit to

the participation site is at the reservist’s expense and is not reimbursable. For reservists

who wish to participate in these programs, orders to OTD in non-pay, points-only status

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must be approved by AFRC/CD. (T-2) TCC “HA” applies. For athlete submission

instructions, contact AFRC/A1. Selection will be on a case-by-case basis.

8.3.2.2. It is also possible to place a reservist on OTD with pay status if that reservist is

selected to represent AFRC in an Armed Forces National or International competition. For

athlete submission instructions, contact AFRC/A1. Selection will be on a case-by-case

basis.

8.3.2.3. Reservists will be selected to attend the Interallied Confederation of Reserve

Officers/Interallied Confederation of Reserve Medical Officers military competition

through the Reserve School Selection Board process. TCC “HB” applies. AFRC/A1 will

notify the reservist’s AFR unit or RIO detachment commander for coordination and to have

orders published for paid and Permissive Temporary Duty.

8.3.3. OTD will not be used in combination with ADOS for the same event. (T-2) In other

words, a MAJCOM, unit, or agency cannot circumvent manpower authorization levels through

continuous ADOS application, using a combination of OTD and ADOS. (T-2) Note:

Reservists performing ADOS in accordance with DAFI 36-2619 may not attend upgrade

training (e.g., AFSC training (officer or enlisted), formal schools, Professional Military

Education seminars, technical training, contractor course (e.g., Franklin Quest), or courses

offered at universities or high schools). However, reservists may attend training when

specifically required for the MPA tour. For waiver process of MPA-funded ADOS see DAFI

36-2619.

8.3.4. Reservists on OTD for a period of time for which the training or requirement will

overlap holidays or weekends, or includes mandated technical phase training, must be on

continuous orders until completion of training or requirement. (T-2) This does not negate the

requirement for any necessary ADOS Support waiver authority.

8.4. Guidelines for Providing Formal School Training. The following are responsibilities for

providing formal school training and is applicable to all reservists and civil servants:

8.4.1. AFRC formal training requirements are supported by RegAF and other service schools.

Unless specified by a course owner, a reservist is eligible to attend the same classes as a RegAF

Airman.

8.4.2. AFR quotas for schools conducted by AETC, other MAJCOMs, services, and

government agencies are processed by AFRC/A1KE with the exception of Total Force Officer

Training quotas which are processed by ARPC’s Accessions Division (ARPC/DPAR).

Individuals and units will NOT contact schools directly regarding availability of quotas, class

dates, or other school information. (T-2) The applicable FSS or equivalent, must contact

AFRC/A1KE or ARPC’s Education and Incentives Division (ARPC/DPAT) for school

information. (T-2) For IRs, contact RIO Detachment and/or ARPC/DPAT for school

information. Any course which requires the potential obligation of AFRC central funding must

be approved by AFRC/A1KE prior to attendance. (T-2) Any student allowed to proceed to a

course of instruction without prior approval or a valid TLN will not be centrally funded. (T-2)

8.4.3. AFRC may also conduct selected courses from within its own resources, provided that

validated and funded manpower authorizations are available to support these courses.

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8.5. OTD (School) Eligibility. A reservist may take part in OTD for school to keep or increase

proficiency in the duty AFSC or wartime tasking. A reservist must:

8.5.1. Meet all prerequisites for the course. (T-2) Note: When unqualified students are allowed

to proceed to a centrally funded formal course and subsequently returned to home station, the

respective unit will pay all costs. (T-2) A student is unqualified if failing to meet specific

course prerequisites, fitness or physical requirements, Armed Service Vocational Aptitude

Battery qualification scores, or any other requirements set by the Education and Training

Course Announcement or additional course announcements. All central funds previously

disbursed should be returned.

8.5.2. Meet the medical standards. (T-2) DAFMAN 48-123 provides further guidance.

Physical examinations for flying courses must be certified by AFRC/SG before requesting a

school allocation. (T-2)

8.5.3. Have a current fitness assessment and meet DAF fitness standards as a prerequisite to

an in-resident formal training course. (T-2) DAFMAN 36-2905 provides further guidance. If

the reservist does not meet fitness requirements for the school, a reservist’s AFR unit or RIO

detachment commander must request approval to attend from the respective school’s

commander. (T-2) Therefore, it is possible that a reservist may not be allowed to attend formal

training until such time as fitness requirements for the school are met.

8.5.4. Have retainability for a course. (T-2) Retainability is governed by the Education and

Training Course Announcement and AFRCI 36-2102, Air Force Reserve Service Commitment

Date Program. For developmental education, see DAFI 36-2670, Total Force Development.

In the event the Education and Training Course Announcement or applicable course guidance

does not prescribe a specific retainability requirement, reservists must acknowledge a 1-year

Reserve Service Commitment for all courses that are 15 calendar days or less. (T-2) For

courses longer than 15 calendar days, reservists must acknowledge a 2-year Reserve Service

Commitment. (T-2)

8.6. Scheduling OTD. Under no circumstances should OTD be combined with IDT solely for

the purpose of providing travel expenses to the IDT location. Commanders and supervisors must

ensure all OTD performed in conjunction with IDT can be substantiated by a valid support or

training requirement. (T-2) Schedule OTD based on the applicable unit’s duty hours. OTD is

usually planned to coincide with the availability of training supervisors, aircraft, or equipment.

OTD is not authorized for the primary purpose of a physical examination unless directed by a

medical examination board.

8.6.1. Reservists attending schools that are closed during the holiday season will remain in

OTD status during the closed period. Reservists may be granted passes by the applicable

training organization authorities or approved for leave in accordance with DAFI 36-3003 or

remain at the duty location to perform duties as required by the training organization. Travel

orders will not be published by the unit for the purpose of a reservist to take leave or a pass.

(T-2) All reservists, regardless of status, will abide by specific guidance provided by the

respective schools concerning dates of departure/return. (T-2)

8.6.2. Authorization for a reservist to return to home unit must be on the original order or an

amendment must be accomplished by the unit. (T-2) Note: Correspondence from the technical

school liaisons will not suffice.

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8.6.2.1. Reservists may request to return voluntarily to the Permanent Duty Station (PDS)

to perform duty during the down time, if the PDS commander agrees and certifies there is

suitable work for the reservist to perform at the PDS. Units should not recall any reservist.

A recall action terminates enrollment and precludes the reservist’s return after the holiday

period. Under these circumstances, commanders must not direct the reservist to return

home. (T-2)

8.6.2.2. Reservists must coordinate their absence with the appropriate school officials and

provide a copy of the order. (T-2) Reservists must not depart earlier, nor return later, than

the time authorized by school officials for their respective course. (T-2) Reservists must

be aware of the limitation on travel allowances which are dependent upon individual

circumstances. (T-2)

8.6.2.3. It is the reservist's responsibility to seek clarification from the school travel pay

office if unsure about his/her specific circumstances.

8.7. Travel. Travel restrictions are in Table 5.1.

8.8. Application Procedures. Application procedures for requesting formal training including

OTD. AF Form 101, Reserve Requirements for School Tours of Active Duty for Training, will be

submitted through the applicable training office for the reservist. (T-2) Application procedures are

dependent upon student status. Note: AGRs and civil servants use Standard Form 182, Request,

Authorization, Agreement and Certification of Training, to attend formal training.

8.8.1. OTD student status must be determined prior to application. (T-2) Note: The Education

and Training Course Announcement or specific course guidance may predetermine status.

Other factors to consider may include military/civilian pay and entitlements, leave, course

funding and/or bonuses.

8.8.2. AF Form 101 overprints are authorized to facilitate local coordination processes and

ensure qualifications are met prior to the course request.

8.8.3. Requester will obtain unit verification that funds are available to support the request

only if the course is not identified as centrally funded by AFRC. (T-2) Follow established

AFRC Comptroller Financial Management (AFRC/FM) procedures if additional funding is

required for those courses not centrally funded.

8.8.4. Servicing training office will:

8.8.4.1. Establish processes to ensure reservists meet all course prerequisites and

eligibility requirements, to include appropriate level of security clearance and physical

exam requirements prior to submission of a training request. (T-2)

8.8.4.2. Request training courses through MILPDS utilizing Oracle Training

Announcement applications. (T-2) Note: Training offices must establish a Base Training

Request Line Number accounting system to track/suspense requests. (T-2)

8.8.4.3. Ensure skill level waivers are processed with final disposition (i.e., approval) prior

to a school seat request. (T-2) Training offices must coordinate “block/prerequisite”

waivers with AFRC/A1KE in conjunction with school seat requests. (T-2)

8.8.4.4. Establish procedures to ensure training report of individual personnel are properly

coordinated and returned for confirmation. (T-2) All TLNs must be confirmed in-system

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no later than 30 calendar days prior to class start date to prevent potential loss of funding

and class seat. (T-2) Coordination of Training RIPs for non-prior service students will

include the Development and Training Flight and servicing recruiters prior to confirmation.

(T-2)

8.8.4.5. Use the following guidelines when making school requests:

8.8.4.5.1. Include the appropriate priority (i.e., available quota with class dates or

unavailable quota with window of availability). (T-2) Note: Requests with incorrect

priorities will be cancelled and must be re-input by requesting training office. (T-2)

8.8.4.5.2. Verify applicant is assigned to the corresponding duty/manpower position

before school seat request. (T-2) In the case of pending assignments, coordination is

required from the losing and hiring commanders prior to request.

8.8.4.6. Follow established procedures when substitutions are necessary. (T-2)

8.9. OTD Orders. Units must send a copy of all OTD orders on AFR commanders assigned to

general officer positions to AF/REG. (T-2)

8.9.1. OTD (Non-School).

8.9.1.1. Consider travel time and accrued leave when determining the duration of the OTD.

8.9.1.2. For MAs, the limit is determined by AF/RE each FY. Requests to exceed the

limitation must be sent to AF/REG.

8.9.2. OTD (School).

8.9.2.1. Course length, travel time, and accrued leave determines the duration of the OTD.

8.9.2.2. The frequency of attending school courses will be consistent with the need to

maintain job proficiency in a reservist's duty AFSC or with an approved retraining action.

(T-2) Exception: A reservist selected by an approved school selection board to attend

resident Developmental Education.

8.9.2.3. Reservists can request a waiver of the FY limitation on course attendance if a

school course is needed to keep or improve a reservist's mobilization readiness. The

reservist’s waiver request must have the concurrence of a reservist’s detachment

commander. (T-2) It must be forwarded prior to selection to AFRC/A1 or HQ RIO/CC, or

their designated representative, for approval. (T-2)

8.9.2.4. Central funding will be limited to covering a gap of 30 calendar days or less

between graduation date of the current course and class start date of the next course. (T-2)

Any gap totaling 31 calendar days or more will be completely unit funded at the discretion

of the unit commander. (T-2) The purpose of gap funding is to allow a reservist to proceed

to the follow-on course location to prepare for class attendance and perhaps admitted for

an earlier class.

8.9.2.5. Rental cars are not authorized using AFRC’s central funds. If a unit commander

funds, the authorization/funding must be clearly annotated on the OTD order. (T-2) There

will be no additional funding provided during reconciliation to cover rental car costs. (T-2)

8.9.2.6. For students not attending IADT, school orders will not be extended past the

original class graduation date for a reservist to undergo disability evaluation, medical

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treatment, etc. (T-2) If needed, upon expiration of school orders, reservists must be placed

on medical continuation special tour orders (select order type: Medical Hold with TCC

“LI” or “LQ”). (T-2) If injured while in IADT status, students must be retained on school

orders. (T-2)

8.9.2.7. When reservists are eliminated from a formal course of instruction, they will

immediately return to home station and be removed from centrally funded school tour

orders. (T-2) All excess funding provided will be returned to AFRC. (T-2)

8.9.2.8. Extensions of school orders past the class graduation date will be validated by the

wing/unit training office or the military training liaison. (T-2)

8.9.2.8.1. Electronic mail or a memorandum with the new Class Graduation Date will

be the source-funding document provided to AFRC/FM’s Reserve Personnel

Appropriations Branch (AFRC/FMAR) prior to certification of the order modification

in AROWS-R. (T-2)

8.9.2.8.2. In the event of flying training, schoolhouses will forward late graduation

reports to AFRC/A3/10 Operations Resource Division (AFRC/A3R). (T-2)

AFRC/A3R will forward these changes via electronic mail to the applicable flying

unit’s training office. (T-2)

8.9.2.9. Priorities for OTD (School).

8.9.2.9.1. Centralized school funding is dependent upon the availability of RPA funds.

RPA funds are only for use by IMAs, TRs and ARTs in military status attending

courses. Note: AGRs and ARTs in civilian status are funded through operations and

maintenance (O&M) funds. Course and funding status is published by AFRC/A1KE.

Training courses not centrally funded will be considered unit funded. Periodic review

will be conducted to identify additional courses for central funding. Course and funding

status is determined by priority. Current priorities are:

8.9.2.9.1.1. Officer and enlisted initial skills training; officer basic courses; aircrew

schools (including survival).

8.9.2.9.1.2. Required courses as determined by law or other published directive

which are needed for reservists to perform their primary duties and responsibilities.

Also included are lateral AFSC-awarding courses.

8.9.2.9.1.3. Professional Military Education and AFRC-boarded force

development courses.

8.9.2.9.1.4. Supplemental and advanced courses. Although not required to perform

primary duties, these courses are needed for career value.

8.9.2.9.1.5. Miscellaneous and other MAJCOM courses.

8.9.2.9.1.6. Unfunded courses include distance learning; AETC Type 4 (Field

Training Detachment); Type 6 (Job Site Training); and Type 7 (Mobile Training

Team). Exception: Training required for initial/full operating capability for

emerging missions. Training requirements must be identified prior to class

scheduling for availability. (T-2)

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8.9.2.9.2. To help establish local unit funded school request priorities, commanders

should establish an informal school committee to review and prioritize known training

requirements. Review this list frequently to realign requirements based on available

school funds.

8.9.2.9.3. OTD (School) requests will not to be turned down or canceled for lack of

unit funds until all efforts have been exhausted to obtain additional funding. (T-2)

AFRC Functional Managers (FMs) must have established procedures for requesting

unfunded requirements. (T-2) Only when AFRC/FM verifies funding is not available

will training requests be denied. (T-2)

8.9.2.9.4. Prior to contacting AFRC/A1KE for quota cancellation, these procedures

must be initiated. (T-2) Written documentation, signed by the budget officer and the

commander, will be submitted to AFRC/A1KE if a quota is canceled for lack of

funding. (T-2)

8.9.2.10. Programming Requirements for OTD (School). Out-year forecasts will consider

future years defense program end-strength projections, Selected Reserve AFSC manning

levels, course utilization history, AFSC hiring trends, and mission changes in determining

requirements. (T-2)

8.9.2.10.1. AFRC FMs must stay fully engaged with status of out-year requirements

and contact the AFRC/A1KE course program manager as events arise (e.g., mission

changes, overage hiring). (T-2)

8.9.2.10.2. AFRC/A1KE will ensure that all requirements are input into the automated

system. (T-2)

8.9.2.10.3. OTD (School) directly supporting a unit activation or conversion may

precede the programmed activation or conversion date by 6 months or as class

availability permits.

8.9.3. OTD (Seasoning, also known as Accelerated Missions Readiness Training (AMRT)).

See AFRCI 36-2603, Air Force Reserve Seasoning Training Program (STP).

8.10. Catastrophic or other Events.

8.10.1. Non-Prior Service. Respective training squadrons will maintain training integrity, to

include continuation of reservist’s orders. Generally speaking, there will be no interruption in

pipeline training; however, should an interruption occur, pipeline students will remain in an

IADT status to complete the required 84 calendar days of training. AFRC/A1KE will work

with the applicable unit and AETC or the respective course owner to ensure the reservist’s

reentry into formal course of instruction.

8.10.2. Prior Service. Generally, prior service reservists will be returned to their home unit

with sufficient time to transition through the MPS and will then be removed from OTD status.

(T-3) AFRC/A1KE, in concert with AETC or the respective course owner, will provide timely

instruction and updates to the unit or HQ RIO on formal disposition of reservists, to include

identification of processes for reentry into formal course. (T-2)

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8.11. Contracted Civilian Acquired Training. Contracted Civilian Acquired Training is

designed to increase the number of mission-qualified reservists in the AFR. It is an alternative to

proficiency training and must be directly related to specific individual mobilization skill

requirements. (T-2) Contracted Civilian Acquired Training applies to both to AFSC awarding

training and sustainment training. Contracted Civilian Acquired Training is an option for a formal

school request.

8.11.1. Contract training is authorized when it is demonstrated that such training fulfills all

military requirements, is less costly, and military service school quotas have been requested,

but are not available to satisfy an identified training requirement specified by the military

service concerned.

8.11.2. Only fully accredited civilian institutions and industries may be used for Contracted

Civilian Acquired Training. Observe all existing laws and policies on contracting from non-

DoD sources.

8.11.3. AFRC FMs will initiate requests to establish Contracted Civilian Acquired Training,

when warranted. (T-2) As a minimum, the AFRC Career Field or MAJCOM Functional

Manager should define the size and type of the population to be trained, the skills to be

obtained, and the proposed source of the training.

8.11.4. AFRC FMs will maintain records reflecting cost per student hour, name of institution,

and number of students trained per FY for each of their Contracted Civilian Acquired Training

programs.

8.11.5. Special Restrictions on Utilization of RPA Special Tours in Conjunction with

Commercial or Contract Activities. When On-the-Job-Training or proficiency training is

available only through participation with a commercial, contract activity:

8.11.5.1. The training must be conducted under the supervision of a qualified trainer

designated by the applicable performance work statement. (T-2)

8.11.5.2. The appropriate military organization responsible for the functional area

supported by the performance work statement will request special tours. (T-2)

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Chapter 9

PROGRESSION ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING

9.1. Progression Active Duty for Training. Progression Active Duty for Training outlines the

training an aircrew requires to become mission ready. Progression Active Duty for Training

includes initial qualification/re-qualification (as appropriate) training, mission qualification

training, and AMRT. The intent of Progression Active Duty for Training is to allow an aircrew to

be placed on continuous orders and ensure they are mission ready. Progression Active Duty for

Training also allows an AFR unit to forecast funding in their financial plan or through an unfunded

requirement as appropriate.

9.1.1. Direct all questions concerning Progression Active Duty for Training to AFRC/A3/10.

9.1.2. As the training class days change frequently with new/deleted syllabus requirements,

Progression Active Duty for Training tables for all qualifying aircrew are located on the

AFRC/A3/10’s restricted Aircrew Management Microsoft SharePoint site

(https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/AFRC-A3/A3R/A3RB/SitePages/Home.aspx?mobile=0).

9.1.3. The order of the courses listed in the tables is an outline for planning purposes only.

Units may prefer a certain order of course attendance concerning survival schools and weapons

systems specific school. This should be clearly identified on the unit training request. Units

should remain flexible in their expectations of course alignment. It may not be possible to

accommodate all requests due to the lack of availability of training slots. Additionally, units

should plan for the possibility of short breaks between courses to make the most efficient use

of their days allocated.

9.1.4. The reservist’s unit of assignment will prepare one Progression Active Duty for

Training order after submitting a single AF Form 101. (T-2) Upon completion of each

school/training, a new DD Form 1610 will be cut for the next training. (T-1) The total

combined length of the orders should not exceed the time identified in the table listed in the

tables on the AFRC/A3/10 Aircrew Management SharePoint site unless there are breaks in

training that need to be addressed.

9.1.5. Progression Active Duty for Training is authorized for in-unit training. In-unit training

should only be used when formal training is unavailable. Units should have reservists complete

academic training at a formal school if a formal school can accommodate only this portion of

the training. Utilize the applicable training days authorized for the specific training in the tables

listed on the AFRC/A3/10 Aircrew Management SharePoint site when forecasting for

progression tour unit funding for in-unit training. Units will ensure they will be authorized to

allow a reservist to accomplish in-unit training before requesting progression tour funding.

(T-2)

9.1.6. If the number of training days for a particular training course listed on a table on the

AFRC/A3/10 Aircrew Management SharePoint site is different from the number of days listed

in Education and Training Course Announcement, the days listed in the Education and

Training Course Announcement take precedence.

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9.2. Progression Active Duty for Training Funding. Progression active duty for training is a

combination of school tour funds for formal schools that are issued a TLN and special tour funds

for all other training to include AMRT. Orders are identified using TCC "FA" for the formal

Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) portion and TCC “FD” for the unit funded continuation

portion.

9.2.1. Units must submit Progression Active Duty for Training requirements to their unit’s

Financial Management Office in their annual financial plan for special tour funds. (T-3) Units

use the applicable table and aircrew position located on the AFRC/A3/10 Aircrew

Management SharePoint site to determine the number of days authorized for Progression

Active Duty for Training.

9.2.2. When requirements occur outside of the normal financial planning process and cannot

be forecasted in the unit’s financial plan, wings must submit an unfunded requirement to the

appropriate NAF. (T-2) The NAF Financial Management Office reviews the unfunded

requirement for possible realignment of funds within the NAF. If the NAF Financial

Management Office cannot fund the requirement, an out of cycle unfunded requirement may

be submitted to AFRC/FMAR for consideration.

9.3. Ineligibility for Progression Active Duty for Training. Progression Active Duty for

Training is not authorized for aircrew who are upgrading to instructor, flight examiner, or flight

lead status. Upgrade training to an instructor, evaluator, or flight lead is not part of the flying

transition training school tour and thus not authorized Progression Active Duty for Training.

Exception: An aircrew member joining a Flight Training Unit can be authorized Progression

Active Duty for Training funding for required instructor training.

9.4. Student Progression in Training. Each unit is responsible for monitoring the reservists

training progression. Progression Active Duty for Training should be accomplished on a

continuing basis. If an aircrew member is unable to complete the required training within the

number of calendar days identified on the AFRC/A3/10 Aircrew Management SharePoint site, the

unit contacts AFRC/FMAR for the additional expense. Units must report a reservist's progress in

the unit's Training Review Panel. (T-3)

9.4.1. Any time a reservist’s formal school training is extended for any reason, the respective

unit training office must be notified. (T-2)

9.4.2. The applicable training office then coordinates with AFRC/A1 on any required

additional school tour funding to cover the extended period. Units must ensure reservists

completing formal training earlier than anticipated notify the applicable training office who

will then notify AFRC/A1. (T-1)

9.5. Breaks in Training. If there is a large break (30 calendar days or more) between

Undergraduate Flight Training courses, the unit, at the discretion of the wing commander, may

elect to have the reservist begin training at home station. Breaks in training may require a reservist

to remain in-place to ensure perishable skills are not lost and facilitate refresher training until the

next training course becomes available. This period of training is in excess of the Progression

Active Duty for Training requirements and is therefore an additional expense to the unit.

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9.6. Unsatisfactory Student Performance. If a reservist is not progressing satisfactorily or

meeting the required milestones while on Progression Active Duty for Training, a review board

from the unit must be convened to review that individual’s training. (T-3) If it is decided that there

are no mitigating factors that have led to the unsatisfactory progression, the individual is dropped

from Progression Active Duty for Training.

9.7. Seasoning/AMRT. Units are allowed to season an aircrew after completing formal

qualification courses.

9.7.1. An aircrew member who is assigned to an ART or AGR position after initial

qualification or re-qualification training while in mission qualification are not authorized

AMRT days.

9.7.2. Information on AMRT and each weapon system’s authorized Progression Active Duty

for Training can be found on the AFRC/A3/10 Aircrew Management SharePoint site.

9.7.3. The number of AMRT days referenced on the AFRC/A3/10 Aircrew Management

SharePoint site is the maximum number of AMRT days authorized. An aircrew member does

not have to utilize all of the AMRT days. Commanders may split AMRT into manageable

blocks to maximize training.

9.7.4. The unit’s training monitor ensures AMRT days are well utilized to ensure the reservist

becomes mission qualified.

9.8. Mission Qualification Training. Mission Qualification Training encompasses the calendar

days required to complete all ground, flying, and simulator training. It also covers all unit

indoctrination training. Mission Qualification Training is normally conducted by the unit of

assignment after the aircrew has completed their initial formal training. Mission Qualification

Training ensures the aircrew is fully mission capable to accomplish the mission unsupervised.

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Chapter 10

ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING

10.1. Definition of Advanced Distributed Learning. Advanced Distributed Learning is defined

as structured learning that takes place without the physical presence of the instructor but may

require mentors/factors to be physically present. Advanced Distributed Learning is enhanced with

technology, which may include the use of one or more of the following media – correspondence

course materials, audio/videotapes, CD-ROMs, audio/video tele-training, interactive television,

web-based instruction, and video conferencing.

10.2. Eligibility. Credit for Advanced Distributed Learning is confined to reservists in duty status

and enrolled in qualified Air University or Air Force Career Development Agency courses. After

successful completion of the course, the reservist will receive the appropriate points. Exception:

Completion of Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (EJPME) I and II on Joint

Knowledge Online (JKO) will result in credit of the appropriate points (reference paragraph 2.2.)

The effective date of this exception is 6 September 2019. Compensation will be determined

according to DoDI 1215.21, Reserve Component (RC) Use of Electronic-Based Distributed

Learning Methods for Training. (T-0)

10.2.1. An officer will not earn points in a course specified for enlisted reservists. (T-2)

Likewise, enlisted reservists will not earn points in a course specified for officers. (T-2)

10.2.2. Reservists who complete Developmental Education via Advanced Distributed

Learning must register for the course through their servicing FSS or equivalent in order to

receive point credit. (T-1) Reservists are only authorized to complete other service

Developmental Education via Advanced Distributed Learning after first completing the

comparable level of AF Developmental Education. Reservists are not authorized to enroll

directly with other service schools offering Developmental Education, and any Developmental

Education completed by using such means will not be creditable for points. (T-2)

10.2.3. Enlisted reservists are authorized to self-register for EJPME I and EJPME II on JKO

and are not required to complete service Developmental Education via Advanced Distributed

Learning prior to receiving credit for completion of either of these two courses.

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Chapter 11

TELEWORK

11.1. Background.

11.1.1. Though telework as a management tool that leverages human capital strategies, the AF

can authorize its reservists to work remotely or by teleworking. Teleworking arrangements are

flexible work arrangements in which reserve personnel can perform their duties,

responsibilities, and authorized activities from a different location from where they would

normally work. A culture that supports and facilitates effective telework arrangements will

require deliberate effort to create a supportive culture that values transparency,

communication, trust, use of technology, and results-oriented performance management if

teleworkers are to successfully meet unit mission and operational requirements. The most

common technologies used for teleworking are the telephone, computer, and internet

connection for electronic mail, etc. Telework is a discretionary workplace flexibility, not an

entitlement. Telework eligibility for Service members is discretionary and determined by the

relevant Commander or supervisor. Additional information regarding telework is found in

DoDI 1035.01_DAFI 36-143, Telework Program.

11.1.2. Telework arrangements can present new challenges and require new skills for

individuals and their supervisors. Consequently, not every position nor every individual is

suited for such arrangements. Supervisors should carefully review DODI 1035.01_DAFI 36-

143 eligibility requirements, and may want to consider multiple factors, including individual

work characteristics, team dynamics, and job characteristics when making decisions regarding

these arrangements. Similarly, reservists are advised to conduct an honest self-evaluation when

determining if they are suited for these arrangements. Eligibility criteria must be applied

impartially and consistently without prohibited factors being considered.

11.1.2.1. The approval authority should grant teleworking only when it is in the best

interest of the AF. Travel in connection with this type of duty is not authorized.

11.1.2.2. Telework for civilian employees is a discretionary workplace flexibility, not an

entitlement. Note: ARTs who are coded in the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System as

“Telework Ineligible” should not be allowed to telework while performing military duty to

maintain parity between the dual nature of the position.

11.1.2.3. Telework eligibility for Service members is discretionary and determined by the

relevant commander or supervisor.

11.1.3. This manual requires that reservists who telework must complete a DD Form 2946,

Department of Defense Telework Agreement. (T-2) Commanders and supervisors will also

require an AFR agreement (Attachment 4) and checklist (Attachment 5) be included with the

DD Form 2946 for additional accountability. (T-3)

11.2. Definition. Telework is a work arrangement where a reservist performs assigned official

duties and other authorized activities at an approved alternate duty location on a regular, recurring,

or a situational basis. Telework requires written pre-authorization by a reservist’s AFR unit or RIO

detachment commander (or designee) for reservists to work/train in an official capacity for pay

and/or points away from the official duty location in either active duty or IDT status. The alternate

work locations must have the necessary tools and environment to enable reservists to accomplish

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assigned duties. All data, documents, or products developed are the sole property of the United

States government and will be prepared for filing in accordance with command guidance if it is to

be a permanent record. (T-0)

11.3. Percentage of Use. The approval authority and the supervisor determine the percentage of

teleworking work for each reservist. Under no circumstances should a reservist perform all their

duty by teleworking. (T-2) It is the intent that every reservist will participate in a military

environment by performing duty in uniform at their official duty location.

11.4. Roles and Responsibilities.

11.4.1. The reservist’s AFR unit or RIO detachment commander (or designee) are approval

authorities for telework agreements. The AFR unit or RIO detachment commander (or

designee) must:

11.4.1.1. Designate positions eligible for telework. (T-3)

11.4.1.2. Approve changes to an employee’s official worksite, and any telework

arrangement outside of the local commuting area. (T-3)

11.4.1.3. Ensure supervisors review and document employee eligibility to telework at least

annually and more frequently as needed, or upon request by an employee. (T-3)

11.4.2. The immediate supervisor must:

11.4.2.1. Review assigned positions and advise commanders in determinations of telework

position eligibility. (T-3)

11.4.2.2. Determine reservist telework eligibility. (T-3)

11.4.2.3. Review and document employee eligibility to telework at least annually and

more frequently as needed, or upon request by an employee. (T-3)

11.4.2.4. Ensure all telework eligible reservists are fully trained on telework procedures

including information technology, data security, and safety requirements. (T-3)

11.4.2.5. Participate in OPM telework training for employees and managers

(www.telework.gov) prior to approving reservists’ telework agreements. (T-3)

11.4.2.6. Participate with reservists in completing DD Form 2946 ensuring all appropriate

factors are included according to the circumstances of each telework arrangement. (T-3)

11.4.2.7. Document in writing the basis for denial or termination of telework on the DD

Form 2946. (T-3)

11.4.2.8. Maintain appropriate telework documentation and provide a copy to the reservist

(including training documentation and telework agreement). Supervisors are responsible

for maintaining reservist telework documentation. (T-3)

11.4.2.9. Ensure necessary physical worksite coverage such that mission operations

continue efficiently and effectively. (T-3)

11.4.2.10. Ensure teleworkers and onsite reservists are treated equitably. (T-3)

11.4.2.11. Ensure teleworkers are held accountable for government furnished equipment

(GFE) and adhere to applicable maintenance requirements (e.g., scheduled software

updates). (T-3)

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11.4.2.12. Ensure GFE is returned to the unit/organization when telework agreement ends.

11.4.2.13. Promptly report any work-related accident or injury occurring at an alternative

worksite. (T-3)

11.4.2.14. Ensure teleworking employees adhere to time and attendance guidance and

requirements. (T-3)

11.4.2.15. Immediately address teleworker conduct or performance concerns, including

terminating telework arrangements if appropriate. (T-3)

11.4.2.16. Regularly evaluate whether telework continues to meet organizational needs

and make appropriate adjustments to telework arrangements as appropriate, including

terminating arrangements or expanding telework opportunities, where appropriate.

11.4.2.17. Recommend the teleworking project to the approval authority. (T-3)

11.4.2.18. Prepare required documentation and obtaining any necessary signatures from

the teleworker. (T-3)

11.4.2.19. Ensure project details (e.g., scope of work, deliverables) are mutually agreed

upon before beginning work. (T-3)

11.4.2.20. Quality control the teleworker’s completed product. (T-3)

11.4.2.21. Ensure reservists participate in telework training prior to approving employee

telework agreements. (T-3)

11.4.3. The reservist must:

11.4.3.1. Request review of telework eligibility if so desired. If determined telework

eligible, complete OPM telework training for employees and any additional training

required by supervisor on telework procedures including information technology, data

security, and safety requirements prior to entering into a written telework agreement. (T-3)

11.4.3.2. Complete, with supervisor, DD Form 2946 ensuring all appropriate factors are

included according to the circumstances of each telework arrangement, including specific

details regarding alternate duty location. (T-3) If alternate duty location is the home,

maintain a safe work environment and designate one section of the home as the telework

station.

11.4.3.3. Safeguard, maintain accountability, and ensure appropriate use of GFE and

adhere to applicable maintenance requirements (e.g., scheduled software updates). (T-3)

11.4.3.4. Return GFE to organization when telework agreement ends. (T-3)

11.4.3.5. Promptly report any work-related accident or injury occurring at an alternate duty

location to supervisor and provide documentation related to the incident when requested.

(T-3)

11.4.3.6. Adhere to time and attendance guidance and requirements. (T-3)

11.4.3.7. Protect all official, sensitive, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) data

and comply with all criteria and guidelines for information and electronic security

consistent with DoDI 1035.01_DAFI36-143. (T-0)

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11.4.3.8. Work at the regular worksite on scheduled telework days as directed by

supervisors/Commanders. (T-3)

11.4.3.9. Meet required performance standards at fully successful level (or equivalent) or

higher and meet any additional duty requirements as documented on telework agreement.

(T-3)

11.4.4. The supervisor must approve government owned equipment and related supplies for

use by the teleworker. (T-0) The decision to use appropriated funds to pay for equipment,

services, or supplies for the purposes of teleworking, rests solely with the applicable

commander. Refer to DoDI 1035.01_DAFI 36-143 for details.

11.5. Dual Compensation for Federal Employees. Many reservists, to include ARTs, hold

separate positions as federal civil servants. To telework as a reservist to perform IDT, a civil

servant must be in an off duty or official leave status from their civil service position when they

are performing military duty (reference Paragraph 1.8). (T-2) Note: A reservist performing days

of active duty, even if such duty transpires after the completion of the civilian workday, will result

in a full workday charged to leave from the federal civilian employment. (T-2)

11.6. Safety. Teleworkers are responsible for ensuring that alternate work locations are safe

environments. The reservist will report any injuries while teleworking to their supervisor as soon

as possible. The supervisor will follow LOD reporting procedures for accidents or injuries. (T-3)

11.7. General Obligations.

11.7.1. Reservists are subject to the UCMJ while teleworking (see 10 USC § 802; DAFI 51-

201) whether on active duty orders or performing inactive duty.

11.7.2. Reservists must meet requirements outlined in this manual in order to telework. (T-3)

11.7.3. Reservists must provide teleworking equipment requirements to the supervisor. (T-3)

11.7.4. Reservists should obtain the approval authority’s concurrence before performing

teleworking that exceeds the agreed upon hours.

11.7.5. The approval authority of the teleworking agreement may terminate participation in

teleworking at any time.

11.7.6. Reservists should not use teleworking for formal training purposes; however, IDT

credit is permissible if teleworking is used to satisfy sustainment or supplemental types of

activities typically satisfied in an IDT status. Enlisted members may not engage in teleworking

on projects within their AFSC area unless they are in training status code D or R. Officers

should have a qualified level AFSC (e.g., 38P3 or 38P4 rather than 38P1) to telework on

projects in their AFSC area. Projects unrelated to AFSC areas may be approved if the

supervisor knows the member to be capable of completing the project.

11.8. Funding.

11.8.1. The approval authority will not authorize travel or per diem for teleworking. (T-2)

11.8.2. Before beginning a project, approval authorities must authorize reimbursement for

incidental and minor out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., postage, long distance telephone calls,

consumable supplies). (T-3) They should include a statement in the teleworking agreement

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allowing the reservist to use the OF 1164. The normal procedures and dollar limits associated

with the OF 1164 apply.

11.9. Agreement.

11.9.1. The reservist and supervisor should sign an agreement before starting the teleworking

project specifying all terms for the project and before receiving approval authority’s signature.

11.9.1.1. The reservist and supervisor must complete DD Form 2946 prior to participation

in telework or remote work programs. (T-2) Commanders and supervisors will require an

AFR agreement (Attachment 4) and telework checklist (Attachment 5) with DD Form

2946. (T-3)

11.9.1.2. Telework agreements shall be revalidated and signed by the supervisor and

reservist at least every 2 years, but must be reviewed annually (recommend review occur

in conjunction with annual performance assessment). (T-3) Agreements may be

reviewed/revalidated more frequently if changes in position duties or other circumstances

necessitate. When substantive changes are needed, including any change in the alternative

worksite or the assignment of a new supervisor, a new agreement must be completed. (T-2)

11.9.2. The approval authority may authorize a general agreement for the performance of

teleworking projects in 4-hour increments; however, before each project, the approval

authority should document specified project details (e.g., scope of work/training, deliverables,

project completion times, type of participation, resource requirements, reimbursable expenses,

and progress report requirements).

11.9.2.1. The approval authority must require the reservist to sign a separate assignment

report or an addendum to the agreement to acknowledge receipt and understanding of

project details. (T-2)

11.9.2.2. The approval authority must give a copy of the agreement, with any addendum

or assignment reports, to the reservist and supervisor. (T-2)

11.10. Government Equipment.

11.10.1. Subject to AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management, DAFMAN 17-1203,

Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) and Accountability, and other prescribed

rules and limitations, a commander may approve the installation of government-owned

computers, computer software, and telecommunications equipment (hereafter referred to as

equipment) in alternate work locations.

11.10.2. The commander or designated representative retains ownership and control of all

hardware, software, and data associated with, or generated by, government-owned systems.

The commander must account for equipment on a hand receipt and inventory annually. The

commander must notify the Equipment Control Officer of the relocation of the equipment.

(T-3)

11.10.3. Government equipment can only be used for official use. Commanders may authorize

installation, repair, and/or maintenance of equipment at their discretion and direction. The

equipment is for authorized use by the reservist only.

11.10.4. The reservist agrees to protect any government-owned equipment from damage, loss,

theft, and infection with computer viruses.

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11.10.5. Reservists may not install hardware or software on a government system; only unit

Client Support Administrators have that authority and only with the permission of their unit

commander. (T-3)

11.10.6. Reservists must follow Report of Survey procedures for damaged, lost, or stolen

government equipment. (T-3) DAFMAN 17-1203 provides further guidance.

11.10.7. Government information must be protected from modification, destruction, or

inappropriate release. (T-2)

11.10.8. Classified equipment and data will only be handled in an area specifically authorized

for that classification. (T-3)

11.10.9. Users of government provided telecommunications in alternative work locations are

subject to the monitoring requirements of AFI 10-701, Operations Security (OPSEC).

11.11. Privately Owned Equipment.

11.11.1. Subject to AFI 17-130, DAFMAN 17-1203, and AFRC Directorate of

Communications (AFRC/A6) permissions and limitations, a commander may authorize

reservists to use privately owned computers, computer software, and telecommunications

equipment (hereafter referred to as equipment) in alternative work locations.

11.11.2. Reservists must agree to install, service, and maintain (at their own risk and expense)

any privately owned equipment. (T-1)

11.11.3. The government does not incur any liability or assume costs resulting from the use,

misuse, loss, theft, or destruction (to include computer viruses) of privately owned computer

equipment resources (DAFMAN 17-1203).

11.11.4. Government information must be protected from modification, destruction, or

inappropriate release. (T-1)

11.11.5. Private equipment may not be used to access or view classified material or privacy

act data (AFI 17-130). Exception: Desktop Anywhere, a US government system, may be used

to securely access privacy act data on personal computers.

11.12. Equipment Related Funding and Office Supplies. In accordance with DoDI

1035.01_DAFI 36-143, commanders must consider the propriety of providing necessary

communications and computer systems services before allowing personnel to work from an

alternate work location. (T-2)

11.13. Equipment Obligations.

11.13.1. Reservists using privately owned or government owned equipment must sign an

agreement outlining the required equipment, software, hardware, data, and telecommunication

services. (T-2)

11.13.2. Reservists must ensure that software use conforms with copyright law and any

contractual agreements. (T-2)

11.13.3. If teleworking requirements terminate, the reservist must immediately return

government owned hardware, software, data, and cancel all telecommunication services that

the government provided. (T-2) Reference DAFI 23-101, Materiel Management, DoDI

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5000.64_DAFI 23-111, Accountability and Management of DoD Equipment and Other

Accountable Property, and DAFMAN 17-1203, for more information.

11.14. Security. Access to sensitive (e.g., Privacy Act) documents, data, records, etc. on

government equipment by reservists must be consistent with DoD, Air Force, and MAJCOM

directives and instructions. (T-0) Private equipment may not be used to access or view classified

material or privacy act data (See AFI 17-130 and DAFMAN 17-1203). Exception: Privacy Act

data can be securely accessed on a privately-owned computer if Desktop Anywhere, a US

government system, is used.

11.15. Documentation.

11.15.1. The approval authority must sign the agreement as the approval documentation

before the reservist starts the teleworking project. (T-3)

11.15.2. The approval authority must document approval. (T-3)

11.15.2.1. For active duty, the publication of the active duty order by the unit must be

accomplished. (T-2)

11.15.2.2. For IDT, supervisors must sign Block III of the AF Form 40A and must annotate

in the remarks section:

11.15.2.2.1. The number of anticipated hours of work for the teleworking project.

(T-2)

11.15.2.2.2. The specified time period for the project. (T-2)

11.15.2.2.3. The statement “Training to be accomplished by teleworking.” (T-2) This

statement will also be reflected on the order or AF Form 40A.

11.15.3. Upon project completion, the reservist verifies the project time. The certifying

authority must indicate agreement by signing Block IV of the AF Form 40A or Block 45 of

the AF Form 938. (T-2)

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Chapter 12

AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

12.1. ART School Attendance. Note : Primarily pertains to ARTs in their non-TR capacity;

however, guidance will pertain to all TRs, AGRs, non-ART civilians, and IR when annotated with

“*”).

12.1.1. Each ART position is associated with a TR position and an identical or closely related

civilian position, that requires substantially the same basic knowledge and skills in either

position. Student status must be determined prior to the training request. (T-2)

12.1.2. As determined by the Civilian Personnel Section in conjunction with AFRC policy and

union agreements, ARTs may be required to wear their military uniform to training while in

civilian status. Some courses may require the wearing of “special” equipment and, regardless

of status, all attendees will abide by these requirements, to include physical fitness

requirements. (* also applicable to all TRs, AGRs, non-ART civilians, and IRs)

12.1.3. ARTs traveling in a civilian capacity, must include both the military rank and civilian

grade on their orders. ARTs will be provided lodging according to their military rank. (T-2)

12.1.4. A statement addressing the reservist’s compliance with fitness requirements, with

specified date, must be included in the remarks section of the travel order. (T-2)

12.1.5. AFRC FMs will identify those courses requiring mandatory attendance in military

status. (T-2)

12.1.6. Reservists requesting attendance in civilian status will complete Standard Form 182,

Request, Authorization, Agreement and Certification of Training, and according to local

procedures, will forward through the servicing FSS Education and Training Office Section, if

applicable, to the appropriate servicing Civilian Personnel Section for processing. Only

requests coordinated through the servicing Civilian Personnel Section will be accepted by

AFRC/A1KE. Request received directly from units or reservists will not be processed. The

reservist’s duty status will be determined prior to submission of the training request. Note:

*AGRs must also submit the Standard Form 182, not the AF Form 101, through appropriate

channels for further submission to AFRC/A1KE. (T-2)

12.1.6.1. Reservists will not attend formal schools in AT status. (T-2) All commanders

must consider the following prior to approval of any training event while in AT status.

(T-2)

12.1.6.1.1. Formal training can best be described as training in an environment with a

defined set of intentional, measured, learning objectives. In the AF, most formal

training is conducted by organizations whose primary mission is training or education

(e.g., AETC). Informal training is by experience in nature (i.e., on-the-job training).

Informal training can also be accomplished through other forums such as workshops,

conventions, conferences, or meetings where information is presented and discussed

but not evaluated for a pass/fail result.

12.1.6.1.2. The Education and Training Course Announcement contains course

announcements for active courses conducted to support Total Force requirements. Each

course announcement contains relevant information used to facilitate attendance to

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include prerequisites as well as course descriptions and reporting information.

Individual course owners are responsible for the update of information within the

Education and Training Course Announcement. As a central source for course

information for student attendance, the Education and Training Course Announcement

has evolved to include formal as well as informal course announcements to ensure

students have the most up-to-date information for all types of training events.

Additionally, the Education and Training Course Announcement has become the

source of course information for training contained in the Oracle Training

Announcement quota management system.

12.1.6.1.3. Oracle Training Announcement is the AF system of record for student

accounting for a myriad of training events. AETC as well as MAJCOMs and other

agencies use Oracle Training Announcement and other subsystems to track

requirements, quota management, student attendance, and course completion

information. Oracle Training Announcement has become an essential tool to provide

the capability to reach back and compile statistics on utilization, graduations,

eliminations, etc. Tracking of students within Oracle Training Announcement is

accomplished through quota management and student accounting using TLNs.

12.1.6.1.4. To clarify the definition of a formal school in terms of AT for AFR use

only, a formal school can be defined as a course within a controlled environment with

a defined set of intentional, measured, learning objectives coupled with a pass/fail

result.

12.1.6.1.5. By AFR definition, reservists will not attend formal schools in AT status.

(T-2) Also, this AFR definition of a formal school should never be used to replace the

spirit and intent of AT. As a statutory requirement, AT is specifically designed for unit-

based structured training. All commanders remain charged to exercise AT to the full

benefit of providing individual or unit mission readiness training.

12.1.6.2. The servicing FSS or equivalent is responsible for reviewing and approving all

requests for training according to regulatory, statutory, and legal requirements.

12.1.6.3. AF Form 101 will not be used to request courses for civilian status. (T-2)

12.1.6.4. ARTs will not use a civilian training quota/TLN to attend in military status or

use a military quota to attend in civilian status. (T-2)

12.1.6.5. ARTs will not submit duplicate requests through military channels requesting

the same course/class. The duty status will be determined prior to submission of the training

request. (T-2)

12.1.7. While ARTs cannot attend formal training in AT status, formal training may be

substituted for the AT requirement.

12.1.8. ARTs attending courses in civilian status will begin and remain in that status during

the duration of the training. (T-2) Switching status is not authorized (e.g., civilian status 1

week and military status the next).

12.1.9. ARTs, regardless of status (military or civilian), will not continue to meet flying

operations requirements while they are attending resident formal training, including ARTs

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attending courses co-located with unit of assignment. (T-2) This restriction will allow ARTs

to remain focused on the academic rigors of the institution they are attending.

12.2. AETC Funded Quotas. Each FY, AFRC is given a number of AETC funded quotas

(bogeys). AETC fund cites are used for travel/per diem; there is no tuition cost for formal schools.

However, the number of bogeys available each year does not remain constant. Bogeys are not used

for flying, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Air University, Medical, Survival, or

MAJCOM (e.g., Air Mobility Command) specific training courses.

12.2.1. Prior to determining status and school request, training offices must coordinate with

AFRC/A1KE on bogey availability. When bogeys are available, ARTs must attend formal

schools in civilian status. (T-2)

12.2.1.1. A commander must approve an exception to attend in military status. (T-2) The

AFRC unit command section (AFRC/CSS) will approve all requests for ARTs assigned to

AFRC. (T-2)

12.2.1.2. ARTs attending school in civilian status will abide by all appropriate

guidelines/rules established by the school and required of all students. (T-2)

12.2.2. AFIT normally funds the travel/per diem for civilian students, therefore ARTs will

also be required to attend their courses in civilian status. (T-2)

12.2.3. Short notice cancellations (those turned in within 10 calendar days or less) and no-

shows will be documented in writing, signed by the commander, and forwarded through the

FSS or equivalent to AFRC/A1KE (* also applicable to all TRs, AGRs, and non-ART

civilians). (T-2)

12.3. Funding Guidance. When ARTs attend schools in civilian status, O&M funds are utilized.

If military status, then Active Duty for Training funds (i.e., project 726) are used. Note: There are

no tuition costs associated with formal schools.

12.4. Tuition Assistance (TA) (ARTs only).

12.4.1. As a civilian employee, tuition assistance may be available under the local tuition

assistance policy at each respective location. Local O&M (unit) funds are used. Where an AFR

unit is a tenant, the funding remains an AFR unit responsibility; however, TA is not provided,

in whole or part, for courses which the employee is receiving other federal or state tuition

subsidies such as Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits, scholarships or grants,

etc.

12.4.2. For those ARTs registered in an AF civilian career program other than the ART Officer

Career Program, it may be possible to obtain tuition assistance through that means.

ALEX WAGNER

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force

Manpower and Reserve Affairs

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Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

10 USC § 115, Personnel Strengths: Requirement for Annual Authorization

10 USC § 651, Members: Required Service

10 USC § 671, Members Not to be Assigned Outside United States Before Completing Training

10 USC § 802, Art. 2, Persons Subject to this Chapter

10 USC § 1491, Funeral Honors Functions at Funerals for Veterans

10 USC § 2126, Members of the Program: Service Credit

10 USC § 10147, Ready Reserve: Training Requirements

10 USC § 10148, Ready Reserve: Failure to Satisfactorily Perform Prescribed Training

10 USC § 10149, Ready Reserve: Continuous Screening

10 USC § 10204, Personnel Records

10 USC § 10205, Members of Ready Reserve: Requirement of Notification of Change of Status

10 USC § 10206, Members: Physical Examinations

10 USC § 12103, Reserve Components: Terms

10 USC § 12301, Reserve Components Generally

10 USC § 12303, Ready Reserve: Members Not Assigned to, or Participating Satisfactorily In,

Units

10 USC § 12311, Active Duty Agreements

10 USC § 12319, Ready Reserve: Muster Duty

10 USC § 12503, Ready Reserve: Funeral Honors Duty

10 USC § 12732, Entitlement to Retired Pay: Computation of Years of Service

10 USC § 12733, Computation of Retired Pay: Computation of Years of Service

37 USC § 204, Entitlement

37 USC § 206, Reserves; Members of National Guard: Inactive-Duty Training

FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act, Section 415, Accounting of Reserve Component

Members Performing Active Duty or Full-time National Guard Duty Towards Authorized End

Strengths

DoDI 1035.01_DAFI 36-143, Telework Program, 4 April 2012

DoDI 1215.06, Uniform Reserve, Training, and Retirement Categories for the Reserve

Components, 11 March 11, 2014

DoDI 1215.07, Service Credit for Non-Regular Retirement, 30 July 2019

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DoDI 1215.21, Reserve Component (RC) Use of Electronic-Based Distributed Learning Methods

for Training, 10 October 2014

DoDI 1235.11, Management of Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMAs), 10 July 2015

DoDI 1241.01, Reserve Component (RC) Line of Duty Determination for Medical and Dental

Treatments and Incapacitation Pay Entitlements, 19 April 2016

DoDI 5000.64_DAFI 23-111, Accountability and Management of DoD Equipment and Other

Accountable Property, 6 December 2021

DoDI 6000.13, Accession and Retention Policies, Programs, and Incentives for Military Health

Professions Officers (HPOs), 30 December 2015

DAFPD 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations, 11 October 2022

DAFI 23-101, Materiel Management, 22 October 2020

DAFI 34-160, Mortuary Affairs Program, 3 March 2022

DAFI 36-2008, Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty (VLPAD) For Air Reserve Component

(ARC) Service Members and the Career Intermission Program, 3 March 2023

DAFI 36-2110, Total Force Assignments, 15 November 2021

DAFI 36-2502, Enlisted Airman Promotion and Demotion Programs, 16 April 2021

DAFI 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System, 16 April 2021

DAFI 36-2619, Active Duty Operational Support (ADOS) – Active Component (AC) Man-Day

Program, 25 November 2019

DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of United States Air Force and United States

Space Force Personnel, 7 February 2020

DAFI 36-2670, Total Force Development, 25 June 2020

DAFI 36-2910, Line of Duty (LOD) Determination, Medical Continuation (MEDCON), and

Incapacitation (INCAP) Pay, 3 September 2021

DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, 24 August 2020

DAFI 36-3012, Military Entitlements, 6 April 2023

DAFI 36-3211, Military Separations; 24 June 2022

DAFI 51-201, Administration of Military Justice, 14 April 2022

DAFMAN 11-401, Aviation Management, 27 October 2020

DAFMAN 17-1203, Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) and Accountability, 13

September 2022

DAFMAN 36-2032, Military Recruiting and Accessions, 27 September 2019, DAFGM 2023-02

23 April 2023

DAFMAN 36-2905, Department of the Air Force Physical Fitness Program, 21 April 2022

DAFMAN 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards, 8 December 2020

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HAFMD 1-42, Chief of Air Force Reserve, 27 April 2021

AFPD 36-21, Utilization and Classification of Military Personnel, 22 August 2019

AFI 10-250, Individual Medical Readiness, 22 July 2020

AFI 10-701, Operations Security (OPSEC), 24 July 2019

AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management, 13 February 2020

AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, 23 March 2020

AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension of Enlistment in the United States Air Force, 20

September 2019

AFI 36-3202, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214/5 Series), 24

June 2020

AFI 36-3203, Service Retirements, 29 January 2021

AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, and Separation, 15 July 2019

AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension of Enlistment in the United States Air Force, 20

September 2019

AFI 48-133, Duty Limiting Conditions, 7 August 2020

AFMAN 11-2 Mission Design Specific Aircrew Training, Aircrew Evaluation, and Aircrew

Operations, Various Dates

AFMAN 36-2100, Military Utilization and Classification, 7 April 2021

AFMAN 41-210 TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration, 10 September 2019

AFMAN 47-101, Managing Dental Services, 25 July 2018

AFRCI 36-2102, Air Force Reserve Service Commitment Date Program, 26 March 2004

AFRCI 36-2603, Air Force Reserve Seasoning Training Program (STP), 28 January 2021

AFRCMAN 36-104, Air Force Reserve Technician Time and Attendance, 25 January 2023

AF Information Management Tool

Medical Standards Directory

Prescribed Forms

AF Form 40, Authorization for Inactive Duty Training

AF Form 40A, Record of Individual Inactive Duty Training

AF Form 40B, Record of Individual Military Funeral Honor Duty

AF Form 101, Reserve Requirement for School Tours of Active Duty for Training

AF Form 1289, Application for Active Duty Training (RPA Tour), 01 September 1995

AF Form 3956, Report of Inactive Duty Training Performance – AGTP/AFTP (USAFR)

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Adopted Forms

OF 1164, Claim for Reimbursement for Expenditures on Official Business

SF 182, Request, Authorization, Agreement and Certification of Training

DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty

DD Form 1610, Request and Authorization for Temporary Duty Travel of DoD Personnel

DD Form 2697, Report of Medical Assessment

DD Form 2946, Department of Defense Telework Agreement

DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication

AF Form 125, Application for Extended Active Duty with the United States Air Force

AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Member’s Qualification Status

AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report

AF Form 938, Request and Authorization for Active Duty Training/Active Tour

AFTO Form 781, ARMS Aircrew/Mission Flight Data Document

ARPC Form 168, Computation for Points and Satisfactory Service Credit Summary

Abbreviations and Acronyms

367 RCG—367th Recruiting Group

AC—Active Component

AD—Active Duty

ADOS—Active Duty for Operational Support

AETC—Air Education and Training Command

AF—Air Force

AFI—Air Force Instruction

AFIT—Air Force Institute of Technology

AFPC—Air Force Personnel Center

AFPD—Air Force Policy Directive

AFR—Air Force Reserve

AFRC—Air Force Reserve Command

AFROTC—Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps

AFSC—Air Force Specialty Code

AFTP—Additional Flying and Flight Training Period

AGR—Active Guard/Reserve

AGTP—Additional Ground Training Period

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ALO—Admissions Liaison Officer

AMRT—Accelerated Mission Readiness Training

ANG—Air National Guard

ARC—Air Reserve Component

ARCNet—Air Reserve Component Network

AROWS-R—Air Reserve Orders Writing System-Reserve

ARPC—Air Reserve Personnel Center

ART—Air Reserve Technician

AT—Annual Training

ATP—Additional Training Period

AvIP—Aviation Incentive Pay

CC—Commander

CUI—Controlled Unclassified Information

DAF—Department of the Air Force

DAFGM—Department of the Air Force Guidance Memorandum

DAFI—Department of the Air Force Instruction

DAFMAN—Department of the Air Force Manual

DAFPD—Department of the Air Force Policy Directive

DD Form—Department of Defense Form

DoD—Department of Defense

DR—Duty Restriction

EAD—Extended Active Duty

EJPME—Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education

ET—Equivalent Training

ETCA—Education and Training Course Announcement

FM—Functional Manager

FR—Fitness Restriction

FSS—Force Support Squadron

FY—Fiscal Year

GFE—Government Furnished Equipment

GM—Guidance Memorandum

HAFMD—Headquarters Air Force Mission Directive

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HPS/FAP—Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program

HQ—Headquarters

HQ RIO—Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization

IADT—Initial Active Duty for Training

IDT—Inactive Duty Training

IMA—Individual Mobilization Augmentee

IMR—Individual Medical Readiness

IR—Individual Reservist (Individual Mobilization Augmentee, Mobilization Assistant,

Participating Individual Ready Reserve) (for the purpose of this DAFMAN)

JKO—Joint Knowledge Online

LOD—Line of Duty

MAJCOM—Major Command

MILPDS—Military Personnel Data System

MPA—Military Personnel Appropriation

MPLP—Military Parental Leave Program

MPS—Military Personnel Section

MSD—Medical Standards Directory

MTF—Military Treatment Facility

NAF—Numbered Air Force

O&M—Operations and Maintenance

OF—Optional Form

OL—Operating Location

OPR—Office of Primary Responsibility

OTD—Other Training Duty

PCARS—Point Credit Accounting and Reporting System

RC—Reserve Component

RCML—Reserve Component Maternity Leave

RegAF—Regular Air Force

RMP—Readiness Management Period

RMU—Reserve Medical Unit

RPA—Reserve Personnel Appropriation

RPO—Reserve Pay Office

SORN—System of Record Notices

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TAMP—Transition Assistance Medical Program

TCC—Training Category Code

TLN—Training Line Number

TP—Training Period

TR—Traditional Reservist

UCMJ—Uniform Code of Military Justice

UFT—Undergraduate Flying Training

USC—United States Code

USAF—United States Air Force

USAFA—United States Air Force Academy

UTA—Unit Training Assembly

UTAPS—Unit Training Assembly Participation System

VLPAD—Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty

Office Symbols

AETC/DO—Director of Operations, Air Education and Training Command

AF/RE—Air Force Reserve

AF/REG—Air Force Reserve, Reserve Senior Leader Management Office

AF/REP—Air Force Reserve, Directorate of Personnel

AFSVA/CCR—Reserve Advisor, Air Force Services Agency

AFRC/A1—Air Force Reserve Command, Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services

AFRC/A1KE—Air Force Reserve Command, Education and Training Operations and Support

Branch

AFRC/A3/10—Air Force Reserve Command, Directorate of Operations, Strategic Deterrence and

Nuclear Integration

AFRC/A3R—Air Force Reserve Command, Operations Resource Division

AFRC/A3OH—Air Force Reserve Command, Current Operations Division, Counterdrug Support

Branch

AFRC/A6—Air Force Reserve Command, Directorate of Communications

AFRC/CD—Deputy Commander, Air Force Reserve Command

AFRC/CSS—Air Force Reserve Command, Unit Command Section

AFRC/FM—Air Force Reserve Command, Directorate of Financial Management

AFRC/FMAR—Air Force Reserve Command, FM Reserve Personnel Appropriations Branch

AFRC/JA—Air Force Reserve Command, Directorate of the Judge Advocate

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AFRC/SG—Air Force Reserve Command, Directorate of the Surgeon General

ARPC/DPA—Air Reserve Personnel Center, Directorate of Assignments

ARPC/DPAR—Air Reserve Personnel Center, Accessions Division

ARPC/DPAT—Air Reserve Personnel Center, Education and Incentives Division

ARPC/DPAAA—Air Reserve Personnel Center, Reserve Assignment Branch

ARPC/DPTSP—Air Reserve Personnel Center, Points Management Branch

ARPC/FMA—Air Reserve Personnel Center, Financial Analysis Division

HQ RIO/CC—Commander, Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration

Organization

NGB/CF—Director, Air National Guard

SAF/MR—Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Manpower and Reserve Affairs

Terms

Activation—Order to active duty (other than for training) in the federal service.

Active Duty (AD)—Full-time duty in the active military service of the United States, including

active duty or full-time training duty in the Reserve Component.

Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS)—All voluntary active duty performed pursuant

to 10 USC § 12301(d) other than AGR duty.

Active Duty for Training—A tour of active duty (i.e., AT, IADT, or OTD) that is used for training

members of the Reserve Component to provide trained units and qualified persons to fill the needs

of the Armed Forces in time of war or national emergency and such other times as the national

security requires.

Active Guard/Reserve (AGR)—National Guard and Reserve members who are on voluntary

active duty providing full-time support to National Guard, Reserve, and Active Component

organizations for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the

Reserve Components.

Additional Flying and Flight Training Period (AFTP)—Training periods authorized for

primary aircrew members for conducting aircrew training and combat crew qualification training

to attain and maintain aircrew flying proficiency and sustain required readiness.

Additional Ground Training Period (AGTP)—Training periods authorized for primary aircrew

members for conducting aircrew specific ground training to attain and maintain aircrew currencies

and sustain required readiness.

Additional Training Period (ATP)—Training periods designed to improve readiness by

providing for individuals and units the required and necessary training to attain and maintain

designated readiness levels.

Alternative Worksite (Civilian Employees)—A location away from the regular worksite that has

been approved for the performance of assigned official duties and other approved activities. It may

be an employee’s home, a telework center, or other approved worksite, and for the purposes of

tele/remote work, must be codified on the completed DD Form 2946 and/or any other applicable

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document deemed necessary by the unit. The alternative worksite must be identified with sufficient

specificity (e.g., area of the home to be used for government work) to allow for analysis of civilian

employee workplace injury claims.

Alternate Duty Location (Service Members)—A location away from the permanent duty station

that has been approved for the performance of assigned official duties and other approved

activities. It may be a service member’s home, a telework center, or other approved worksite, and

for the purposes of tele/remote work, must be codified on the completed DD Form 2946 and/or

any other applicable document deemed necessary by the unit. The alternate duty location must be

identified with sufficient specificity to allow for analysis of service member line-of-duty

determinations.

Air Reserve Technician (ART)—Department of the AF civilian employee providing full-time

support to the AF for administration, training, and maintenance of the AFR and required to be a

Traditional Reservist (“dual-status”) as a condition of employment. Also known as “Military

Technicians” (MilTechs) in other service branches.

Consecutive Additional Flying and Flight Training Period—Two separate, but back-to-back

Additional Flying and Flight Training Periods, performed in a single calendar day. The consecutive

Additional Flying and Flight Training Periods must be performed on distinctly separate

flights/missions and have separate flight authorizations.

Dual Additional Flying and Flight Training Period—Two continuous Additional Flying and

Flight Training Periods recorded as a single (i.e., 8-hour or longer) event. Dual Additional Flying

and Flight Training Periods may be accomplished on a single flight/mission or on several

flights/missions within the same flight duty period.

Functional Manager (FM)—(Career Field or MAJCOM) Senior leaders who provide day-to- day

management responsibility over specific functional communities for AFRC. While they should

maintain an institutional focus regarding resource development and distribution, FMs are

responsible for ensuring their specialties are equipped, developed, and sustained to meet the

functional community’s mission as well as encourage force development opportunities in order to

meet future needs of the total Air Force mission.

Funeral Honors Duty—Inactive duty used to prepare for and provide honors at funerals of

military members and veterans.

Inactive Duty Training (IDT)—Authorized training performed by a member of a Reserve

Component not on active duty or active duty for training and consisting of regularly scheduled unit

training assemblies, additional training assemblies, periods of appropriate duty or equivalent

training, and any special additional duties authorized for Reserve Component personnel by the

Secretary concerned, and performed by them in connection with the prescribed activities of the

organization in which they are assigned with or without pay.

Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA)—An individual reservist attending drills who

receives training and is preassigned to an Active Component organization, a Selective Service

System, or a Federal Emergency Management Agency billet that must be filled on, or shortly after,

mobilization.

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Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)—A manpower pool consisting of individuals who have had

some training or who have served previously in the Active Component or in the Selected Reserve

or have some period of their military service obligation remaining.

Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT)—A category of active duty for training that includes

basic military training and technical skill training.

Other Training Duty (OTD)—Authorized active duty for training, other than IADT or AT, that

provides all other structured training, to include on the job training, for individuals or units to

enhance proficiency.

Reserve Unit Training Assembly (UTA)—Two or more consecutive IDT periods scheduled by

a unit (preferably during a non-holiday weekend) for an assembly of Airmen to get training.

Telework (Civilian Employees)—A voluntary work arrangement where an employee performs

assigned official duties and other authorized activities during any part of the employee’s regular,

paid hours, at an approved alternative worksite (e.g., home, telework center) on a regular,

recurring, or a situational basis. Telework does not include any part of work done while on official

travel or mobile work, that is, work characterized by routine and regular travel to customer or other

worksites instead of a single agency worksite (e.g., site audits, inspections, investigations, and

property management).

Telework (Service Members)—A work arrangement where a service member performs assigned

official duties and other authorized activities at an approved alternate duty location on a regular,

recurring, or a situational basis. Telework does not include any part of work done while on official

travel or mobile work, that is, work characterized by routine and regular travel to customer or other

worksites instead of a single agency worksite (e.g., site audits, inspections, investigations, and

property management).

Telework Agreement—A written agreement, completed and signed by an employee/service

member and the authorized management official(s)/commander, via the DD Form 2946, which

outlines the terms, conditions, obligations, and responsibilities of the telework arrangement.

Telework Eligible Employee/Service Member—An employee/service member whose position

is deemed telework eligible, and whose performance, conduct, assignment, mission, and other

relevant personnel factors are suitable to allow telework participation, even though participation

may only be situational, temporary, or on an emergency basis. Supervisors are responsible for

determining an employee/service member’s telework eligibility. The individual employee/service

member’s eligibility is separate and distinct from the position eligibility.

Telework Eligible Position—Characteristics of the position that identify suitability for

tele/remote work as determined by the squadron commander (or equivalent), with input and advice

from the supervisor, who has authority to manage the position. Civilian positions are identified as

either: eligible for regular/recurring telework; or eligible for situational telework; or not eligible

for telework. (Upon release of applicable DoD guidance, positions may also be identified as remote

work eligible.) Typically, positions with telework eligibility involve at least some tasks and work

activities that are portable and do not depend on the employee/Service Member being physically

present at the regular worksite. The position eligibility is separate and distinct from the

employee/service member’s eligibility.

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Training Period—An authorized and scheduled regular IDT period. A training period must be at

least 4 hours. The term was previously used interchangeably with other common terms such as

“drills,” “drill period,” “assemblies,” “periods of instruction,” etc.

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Attachment 2

USAFA LIAISON POINT CREDIT

A2.1. Activities Authorized for Point Credit. Admissions Liaison Officers should use Table

A2.1 to identify and report authorized ALO activities.

Table A2.1. Activities Authorized for Point Credit.

RULE

Activity Title

Definition

School Contact

Contact with school personnel (e.g., personal visit, phone

call, preparation of a letter, newsletter to a school).

Individual Contact

Counseling or other contact on an individual basis with

students, parents, cadets, or other persons concerning USAFA

and AFROTC.

Student Group Contact

Presentation to a group of students (e.g., scouts, social studies

class, Civil Air Patrol, student body assembly) to provide

general information about USAFA or AFROTC.

Adult Group Contact

Presentation to a group of adults (e.g., religious group) to

provide general information about USAFA or AFROTC.

Recruiter Contact

Presentation of USAFA and AFROTC information to an Air

Force recruiter. Also, attendance at recruiter meetings.

Career Day Convention

Participation in Career Day, College Day, or in other types of

fairs or conventions to hand out USAFA and AFROTC

information.

Candidate Evaluation

Preparation of a candidate evaluation to include both the

writing of an evaluation and obtaining necessary data from

teachers, guidance personnel, coaches, and other individuals.

Proficiency Maintenance

Participation in USAFA or AFROTC-directed activities to

maintain ALO proficiency. Includes individual testing,

meetings, and conferences.

Candidate Fitness

Assessment (Candidate

Fitness Assessment).

See note.

Activity associated with Candidate Fitness Assessment.

Grass Roots. See note.

Activity associated with the Grass Roots program.

Educator Visit

Activity associated with the Educator Visit program.

Parents Club

Activity associated with the Parents Club program.

Orientation Meeting

Activity associated with an orientation meeting or other

programs especially for pre-candidates, candidates, and

appointees to USAFA, and for individuals in the AFROTC

scholarship application process.

Summer Seminar

Activity associated with the Summer Scientific Seminar

program.

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Public Information

Activity to maintain public awareness of USAFA and AFROTC

through media (scholarship or appointment

presentation).

Congressional

Assistance provided to a Member of Congress or congressional

staff by providing information regarding USAFA and AFROTC

or serving on a selection committee.

Supply Management

Activity to maintain supply program (for use by supply

officers only).

ALO Program

Management

Activity associated with overall management of the ALO

Program (for use by Liaison Officer Directors and/or Deputy

Liaison Officer Directors only).

Note: Include time spent preparing for an event such as Candidate Fitness Assessment or

Grass Roots.

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Attachment 3

TRAINING CATEGORY CODE DEFINITIONS

A3.1. ADOS and OTD are divided into categories based on the type of active duty being

accomplished. ADOS is used to provide direct staff support to Active or Reserve component

programs in which training for the member itself is not the primary objective, but a significant

outcome. OTD is used to supplement AT, IADT, and IDT when the member needs extra training

to achieve a required skill or skill level in the assigned AFSC. The TCC headers are designated as

XZ. TCCs ending in "Z" are category headers only and will be used for cost rollups at the AF/RE

level. Only the TCCs listed below a given "Z" category are valid. Listed below is a brief definition

for each TCC except SCHOOL TOURS (PROJECT 726) and Career Development Training (i.e.,

AZ).

Section A3A—. AZ—Career Development Training

A3.2. AA—Officer Professional Military Education. Identifies officers attending Professional

Military Education to include Squadron Officer School, Intermediate Developmental Education

(e.g., Air Command and Staff College), and Senior Developmental Education (e.g., Air War

College). This is general type training that is not specifically AFSC oriented.

A3.3. AB—Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Military Education. Identifies

enlisted members attending Professional Military Education (e.g., Senior Non-Commissioned

Officer Academy). This is general type training that is not specifically AFSC oriented.

A3.4. AC—Professional Continuing Education. Identifies officers or enlisted members

attending short military education courses designed to provide professional development and Air

Force recognized professional continuing education courses for professional AFSCs (e.g., medical,

legal, chaplain, engineer, acquisition). Includes but not limited to Squadron Commander Course,

Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Development Seminar, etc.

A3.5. AD —Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL). Identifies officers and enlisted members

participating in education and training events that are delivered by an Advanced Distributed

Learning media that takes place without the physical presence of the instructor.

Section A3B—. BZ—Initial Skill Acquisition Training.

A3.6. BA—Initial Skill Training for Nonrated Officers. Identifies those officers attending the

initial skills training for award of their AFSC.

A3.7. BB—Initial Skill Training for Enlisted Members. Identifies those enlisted members

attending the initial technical training for award of their AFSC.

Section A3C—. Officer Training

A3.8. CA—Officer Training School. Identifies enlisted attending Officer Training School.

A3.9. CB—Academy of Military Science. Identifies officers attending the Academy of Military

Science course.

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A3.10. CC—Commissioned Officer Training (COT). Identifies officers attending the

Commissioned Officer Training course or the Reserve Commissioned Officer Orientation course.

A3.11. CZ—Total Force Officer Training (TFOT). Identifies those enlisted members

attending Total Force Officer Training in order to be appointed as Line of the Air Force officers.

Section A3D—. DZ—Recruiter Training

A3.12. DA—Air Force Reserve Recruiter School. Identifies personnel attending the Air Force

Reserve Recruiter School.

Section A3E—. EZ—Refresher and Proficiency Training

A3.13. EA—Enlisted 7-Level Upgrade Courses. Identifies enlisted members attending a 7-

level upgrade course.

A3.14. EB—Officer Field Upgrade Courses. Identifies officers attending field upgrade courses

(e.g., Advanced Personnel Officer Course).

A3.15. EC—Survival Training. Identifies personnel attending survival-training courses.

A3.16. ED—Other Advanced Skill Courses. Identifies personnel attending advanced skill

courses other than those included as officer field grade upgrade courses, survival training, and post

Undergraduate Flight Training courses.

A3.17. EF—Post Undergraduate Flight Training Flying Courses. Identifies personnel

attending post Undergraduate Flight Training flying courses.

Section A3F—. FZ—Undergraduate Flying Training

A3.18. FA—Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT). Identifies personnel attending

Undergraduate Pilot Training.

A3.19. FB—Undergraduate Navigator Training (UNT). Identifies personnel attending

Undergraduate Navigator Training.

A3.20. FC—Flight Screening. Identifies personnel who are attending Flight Screening course

prior to attending Undergraduate Pilot Training or Undergraduate Navigator Training.

A3.21. FD—Progression Active Duty for Training. Identifies personnel on Progression Active

Duty for Training, initial aircrew qualification up to, but including instructor or flight examiner

status by crew position.

Section A3G—. GZ—Unit Conversion Training

A3.22. GA—All Formal Courses for Retraining Aircrew. Identifies aircrew personnel

attending Initial Skill Acquisition Training or Refresher and Proficiency Training as a result of the

unit undergoing mission/aircraft changes. This TCC would be used instead of TCCs in the BZ

category or EZ category when a conversion is ongoing.

A3.23. GB—All Formal Courses for Retraining Nonflying Members. Identifies nonflying

personnel attending Initial Skill Acquisition Training or Refresher and Proficiency Training as a

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result of the unit undergoing mission/aircraft changes. This TCC would be used instead of TCCs

in the BZ category or EZ category when a conversion is ongoing. SPECIAL TOURS (PROJECT

727).

Section A3H—. HZ—Competitive Events

A3.24. HA—All DoD Sponsored/Sanctioned Athletic Events. Identifies personnel

participating in a DoD sponsored/sanctioned athletic event (excluding Interallied Confederation of

Reserve Officers). Is to be used only for actual participants in the competition, not for coaches,

judges, assistants, or individuals attending planning meetings, etc.

A3.25. HB—Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competitors. Identifies

selected individuals participating and providing logistical support of Interallied Confederation of

Reserve Officers /CIOMR activities as approved by AF/RE. The US team competes with those of

other NATO nations each year. It is to be used for actual participants in the competition and for

individuals giving logistical support.

Section A3I—. JZ—Command/Staff Supervision

A3.26. JA—Audits/inspections/Staff Assistance Visit to Subordinate Reserve Units and

Other Air Force Reserve-Directed Investigations. Identifies personnel providing realistic and

practical experience in augmenting evaluation teams conducting audits, inspections, QAFA teams,

or investigations and in rendering assistance to subordinate Reserve units.

A3.27. JB—Conferences, Workshops, Meetings, Command-Directed Interviews,

etc. Identifies personnel attending conferences, workshops, meetings, command-directed

interviews.

A3.28. JC—Membership on Selection/Review Boards, Policy Councils, and Similar

Activities. Identifies personnel selected to participate on selection/review boards (e.g.,

promotions, awards), policy councils, and related activities.

A3.29. JD—Quality Initiatives or Teams. Identifies personnel participating in quality teams

(e.g., problem solving process teams, process action teams, process improvement teams) or other

meetings for quality initiatives. This includes individuals serving as instructors for quality schools.

Emergency and Special Program code QS should be used for quality related instruction.

Section A3J—. KZ—Exercises (Active Duty for Operational Support/Active Duty for

Training)

A3.30. KA—Wargame Support. Identifies Reserve personnel participating in simulated and

computer-aided war games and exercises.

A3.31. KB—Participation in Joint Training Exercises. Identifies Reserve personnel

participating in joint and command-directed training exercises. Reserve members are integrated

with the AC forces and provide required expertise. These personnel may function in command

positions as aircrew members, or specialists in any field.

A3.32. KC—Other Worldwide Missions. Identifies personnel participating in deployments,

missions, humanitarian relief efforts, and peacekeeping efforts not specifically identified by

another TCC.

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A3.33. KD—Haiti Support. Identifies personnel participating in Haitian relief efforts. This TCC

should be used in conjunction with Emergency and Special Program code HA, XF, or DT.

A3.34. KE—Iraq/Saudi/Kuwait Support. Identifies personnel participating in military

missions in the areas of Iraq/Saudi/Kuwait. For tours requiring Emergency Essential and Special

Program codes check with the local financial management office for the appropriate code.

Section A3K—. LZ—Management Support (Active Duty for Operational Support/Active Duty

for Training)

A3.35. LA—Day-to-Day Support of Reserve Unit Training Functions. Identifies personnel

participating in a normal day-to-day activity at the Reserve unit (e.g., administrative support,

backfilling an Air Reserve Technician's duties, flight examiners/instructors).

A3.36. LB—Short-Term Augmentation of Air Force Reserve Management Headquarters

(Base/NAF/FOA/RE) During Surge Periods, Temporary Shortfalls or When Expertise Not

Available on Staff is Required. Identifies personnel participating in higher headquarters

support/or headquarters directed support tours.

A3.37. LC—Short Term Augmentation of Air Force Reserve Activities in SAF/DoD/Joint

Staff in Support of Reserve Projects/Issues. Identifies personnel participating in support tours

for Secretary of the Air Force, Department of Defense, or Joint Staff level in support of Reserve

projects or issues.

A3.38. LD—Short-Term Augmentation of Statutory Representative Offices Outside

AFRC. Identifies personnel participating in support tours for offices outside of the Air Force

Reserves.

A3.39. LE—Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Development Training Instructor

Facilitation. Identifies personnel serving as facilitators for the Non-Commissioned Officer

Leadership Development Training course. Use in conjunction with Emergency and Special

Program code LS.

A3.40. LF—Air Force Reserves Course Curriculum Development. Identifies personnel

participating in curriculum development for courses offered by the Air Force Reserves.

A3.41. LG—Instructor Augmentation at AFRC School Locations. Identifies personnel who

are serving in an instructor capacity for Air Force Reserves schools. (Do not include Non-

Commissioned Officer Leadership Development Training facilitators in this category. Use TCC

LE for them.)

A3.42. LH—Disciplinary Action Against Member. Identifies individuals who have been

called to active duty for the purpose of disciplinary action against the member.

A3.43. LI—Retain Sick/Injured Member on Active Duty Upon Expiration of Original

ADOS Order.

A3.44. LJ—STARBASE KELLY. Identifies individuals participating in the STARBASE

KELLY program. This is a program designed to be an innovative approach to addressing three

critical problems facing today’s American children. These are: poor preparation in science and

math, lack of personal direction, and substance abuse. It targets minority and socio-economic

children in grades four, five and six.

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A3.45. LK—Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Support. Identifies individuals

participating in project Innovative Readiness Training. This is a Health and Human Services Civil-

Military Project, under the guidance of the Indian Health Service. This includes members who are

providing training during the project.

A3.46. LN—Base Realignment and Closure Activities (BRAC) Charged to Reserve

Personnel Appropriations. Identifies individuals who are performing a tour in support of a base

identified for closure. If you use Air Force Reserves Reserve Personnel Appropriations funds that

will not be reimbursed by AFRC, use this TCC. If you have been authorized to Air Force Reserves

Reserve Personnel Appropriations funds and get reimbursement from AFRC/FMAR from HQ

Support, use TCC LO. If you charge the Base Realignment and Closure appropriation (rather than

AFRC funds), use TCC SA.

A3.47. LO—Base Realignment and Closure Activities Performed as HQ Directed

Support. Identifies individuals who are performing an approved HQ directed support tour in

support of a base identified for closure. If your funds will be reimbursed by AFRC, use this TCC.

A3.48. LP—Medical Evaluation. Identifies individuals placed on active duty solely for medical

purposes. Does not include duty associated with "LI" and "LQ".

A3.49. LQ—Retain/Place Sick/Injured Member on Active Duty Upon Expiration of

Original Active Duty for Training Order or IDT Duty Status.

Section A3L—. MZ— Operational Training

A3.50. MA—ON-THE-JOB TRAINING to Achieve AFSC Upgrade

Requirements. Identifies personnel who are doing on-the-job training to achieve AFSC upgrade

requirements. All hands-on skill training at the unit will be in ADOS status in this TCC.

A3.51. MB—Short Orientation Tours for Members New to Unit/Activity, or for

Familiarization Training When Unit Receives New Equipment, Software, Tech Orders,

etc. Identifies personnel who are doing training as a result of being new to the unit or activity, or

as a result of the unit receiving new equipment, software, etc. Should be used only when AT is not

available for this purpose.

A3.52. MC—Mission/Mobility Qualification Training. Identifies personnel doing either

flying or non-flying training needed to qualify for the duty position or Unit Type Code (UTC) that

cannot be satisfied during scheduled IDTs and AT. This is typically training of a recurring nature,

not related to AFSC upgrade. This TCC will also be used when normal qualification milestones

required extensive continuous training (i.e., Progression Active Duty for Training) subsequent to

the initial formal school.

A3.53. MD—Skill-Oriented Competitions. Identifies personnel participating in skill-oriented

types of competitions (e.g., Airlift Rodeo, Peacekeeper Challenge, Gunsmoke).

A3.54. ME—Intelligence Refresher and Proficiency Training. Identifies personnel who are

participating in intelligence training that cannot be completed during scheduled IDT periods and/or

AT. This training, normally of a recurring/refresher nature, is required for satisfactory qualification

in the assigned duty position. It may also be required by contingency status and/or command

directives as appropriate.

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A3.55. MF—Instructor Training for the Transportation Proficiency Center. Identifies

individuals training to qualify them to serve as instructors at the Transportation Proficiency Center.

A3.56. MH—Innovative Readiness Training Participation. A member who is participating in

an Innovative Readiness Training project for the purpose of valid unit or individual currency,

sustainment and/or upgrade training.

Section A3M—. NZ—Recruiting/Retention

A3.57. NA—Assistance to 367 RCG, AFR Recruiting Group, From Members Having

Specialized Skills/AFSCs, Who Can Help Attract New Accessions in Those Skills. Identifies

personnel who have specialized skills/AFSCs and are on active duty to provide assistance to AFRC

Recruiting Service in attracting new accessions in their area of expertise.

Section A3N—. PZ—Unit Conversion Training

A3.58. PA—Aircrew Mission/Mobility Qualification Training Through ON-THE-JOB

TRAINING Required Due to Change of Mission or Aircraft. Identifies members who are

doing on-the-job training of an aircrew mission/ mobility qualification nature due to a change of

mission or aircraft. This TCC should be used instead of the MZ or RZ categories until the unit

completes conversion.

A3.59. PB—Non-Flying Mission/Mobility Qualification Training Through ON-THE-JOB

TRAINING Required Due to Change of Mission or Aircraft. Identifies members doing non-

flying mission/mobility qualification training through on-the-job training due to a change of

mission or aircraft. This TCC should be used instead of the MZ or RZ categories until the unit

completes conversion.

Section A3O—. QZ—Drug Interdiction/Counterdrug Activities

A3.60. QB—Interdiction/Counterdrug Support. In support of detection/monitoring

identifying personnel who are participating in drug interdiction/counterdrug activities that support

the detection/ monitoring effort.

A3.61. QC—Interdiction/Counterdrug Efforts in Support of Demand Reduction. Identifies

personnel who are participating in drug interdiction counterdrug support activities that are in

support of the demand reduction effort. This TCC will be used in conjunction with Emergency and

Special Program code “MA”.

Section A3P—. RZ—Service Mission/Mission Support

A3.62. RA—Direct Support for Air Force Reserve Air Operations or Flying Unit Projects

Performed in Conjunction with AC Forces and as a Part of Sustainment Training for

Aircrews. Identifies personnel participating in AFR air operations or flying unit projects being

done in conjunction with active forces and as a part of sustainment training for aircrews. This TCC

should be used when aircrew and related support staff have no other upgrade or mission

qualification milestones to meet under Operational Training (TCC MZ). It is not authorized for

IMAs.

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A3.63. RB—Aeromedical Crew Mission Support and Sustainment Training. Identifies

aeromedical personnel participating in mission support or sustainment training. This TCC should

be used only when the aeromedical crew have no other upgrade or mission qualification milestones

to meet under Operational Training (TCC MZ). It is not authorized for IMAs.

A3.64. RC—BOSNIA Support Activities Charged to Reserve Personnel

Appropriations. Identifies all Air Force Reserves personnel used in conjunction with JOINT

ENDEAVOR or any other BOSNIA Support activities.

A3.65. RE—Alert Mission. Identifies personnel supporting alert missions (e.g., Joint Chiefs of

Staff directed Single Integrated Operational Plan, refueling airborne command post, and Take

Charge and Move Out air refueling support).

A3.66. RD—Reserve Participation in Directed Activities. Identifies all Air Force Reserves

personnel used in conjunction with centrally directed missions for real world situations and AC

missions. Missions will be directed and funded by functional points of contact.

Section A3Q—. SZ—Costs Charged to Other Appropriations (Active Duty for Training/Active

Duty for Operational Support)

A3.67. SA—Unit Conversion Costs to be Charged to Base Realignment and Closure

Appropriation as Authorized by AFRC/FMAR and Used in Conjunction with Emergency

and Special Program Code BR. Identifies personnel participating in activities related to unit

conversion and being funded out of the Base Realignment and Closure appropriation. Use of this

TCC and Base Realignment and Closure funds must be authorized by AFRC/FMAR. This TCC

should be used in conjunction with TCC BR.

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Attachment 4

AFR TELEWORK AGREEMENT

Figure A4.1. AFR Telework Agreement.

The following constitutes an agreement between: ____________________ (Reservist) and

______________________ (Supervisor).

The reservist and supervisor agree: Telework schedule is ___Fixed__ General.

1. Reservist agrees to adhere to the applicable pamphlet, guidelines, policies, and

procedures of the teleworking program. Reservist recognizes that the teleworking

arrangement is not a right, but a complementary tool the Air Force Reserve may use to

accomplish work.

2. The reservist will meet with the supervisor to develop and/or amend performance

agreements for work performed away from the official duty station. See paragraph 11 of

this agreement for a list of elements to consider while developing performance agreements.

The reservist will complete all assigned work according to work procedures mutually agreed

upon by the reservist and the supervisor in the agreement.

3. Participation in teleworking does not change the reservist’s official duty work location.

Air Force Instructions and the teleworking pamphlet govern all pay and reimbursements.

4. Where applicable, the reservist agrees to document and submit to the supervisor for

endorsement, any changes in the agreement.

5. The reservist must ensure a safe and healthy work environment exists. If required by

the supervisor, the reservist agrees to sign a self-certification checklist (Attachment 5) that

proclaims the alternative work site is free of work-related safety and health hazards.

6. Any data, document or work product developed in reservist teleworking is the sole

property of the US Government.

7. During teleworking, the supervisor/approval authority may check progress via

telephone calls, electronic mail or other available means.

8. The reservist agrees not to conduct personal business while in official duty status at

the teleworking workplace (e.g., caring for dependents, making home repairs, etc.).

9. The reservist acknowledges that while teleworking, he is subject to the Uniform Code

of Military Justice during the duty hours specified in his active duty order, or the

inactive duty hours reflected on his AF Form 40A.

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10. Equipment.

a. The Government retains ownership and control of all hardware, software, and data

associated with Government owned systems.

b. Government equipment is for official use only. Installation, repair, and maintenance are

at the sole discretion and direction of the issuing organization.

c. Reservist agrees to protect any government owned equipment, to prevent the use by

others, and to use the equipment only for official purposes.

d. Reservist must have Designated Approval Authority approval before installing any

hardware or software on Government systems.

e. Reservist agrees to install, service, and maintain any privately owned equipment at the

reservist’s sole risk and responsibility.

f. The government does not incur any cost or liability resulting from the use, misuse, loss,

theft, or destruction of privately owned computer equipment or resources.

g. The Air Force Reserve strongly encourages use of base toll-free numbers for remote

network access and long-distance phone calls.

h. Reservists must comply with DoD and Air Force security procedures and ensure

security measures are in place to protect the equipment from damage, theft, or access by

unauthorized individuals.

i. Access to sensitive (e.g., Privacy Act, CUI, and classified) documents, data, records, etc.

on government equipment must be consistent with all DoD and Department of the Air

Force directives and instructions. Private equipment may not be used to access or view

classified information or Privacy Act data. Exception: Desktop Anywhere, a US

government system, may be used to securely access privacy act data on personal

computers.

j. Reservist is responsible for providing security against loss due to malicious logic and

physical or virus loss, theft, or damage. Anti-virus software is available for both

government and privately owned computers.

k. If teleworking requirements terminate, the reservist must immediately return

government owned hardware, software, data, and cancel all telecommunication services

that the government provided.

11. Specific teleworking project details:

a. Scope of work (description of project/training-certification).

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b. Projected deliverables.

c. Estimated amount of time to complete the project.

d. Projected start and end dates.

e. Duty status and estimated number of hours/days.

f. Reservist resource requirements.

g. Reimbursable expense type and estimate, if required (i.e., OF 1164).

h. Progress report requirements.

i. Additional remarks.

________________________________________ ____________________

(Reservist’s Supervisor’s Signature) (Date)

________________________________________ ____________________

(Supervisor’s Signature) (Date)

________________________________________ ____________________

(Approval Authority’s Signature) (Date)

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Attachment 5

AFR TELEWORK CHECKLIST

Figure A5.1. AFR Telework Checklist.

(To be completed by the supervisor)

The following checklist is to ensure proper orientation of your teleworker with the policies and

procedures of the teleworking program. Questions 4, 5, and 6 may not be applicable to your

teleworker, if this is the case, simply state non-applicable or N/A.

NAME OF RESERVIST (TELEWORKER):

NAME OF SUPERVISOR:

Date Completed: (To be completed by teleworker)

1. Reservist has read and understood the teleworking guideline instruction and all local

policy (if applicable) concerning teleworking.

2. Reservist received a copy of agreement.

3. Reservist is issued/not issued government equipment.

4. Document any equipment issued by the supervisor/approval authority, by placing an

X after each applicable item. All Government equipment (hardware and software) must be

accounted for on hand receipt.

Check as applicable: Yes No Serial Number

computer

modem

fax machine

other (state)

5. Policies and procedures for care of equipment issued by the supervisor/approval

authority have been explained and are clearly understood.

6. Policies and procedures covering classified, secure, or privacy act data have been

discussed, and are clearly understood.

7. Requirements for a safe office space and/or area have been discussed, and the

Reservist certifies those requirements are met.

8. Performance expectations have been discussed and are clearly understood.

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9. Reservist understands that the approval authority may terminate reservist

participation at any time, in accordance with supervisor/approval authority established

administrative procedures.

10. Reservist consents to monitoring.

________________________________________ ____________________

(Reservist’s Supervisor’s Signature) (Date)

________________________________________ ____________________

(Supervisor’s Signature) (Date)

________________________________________ ____________________

(Approval Authority’s Signature) (Date)

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Attachment 6

SAMPLE MEMORANDUM DENIAL OF PARTICIPATION (MEDICAL)

Figure A6.1. Sample Memorandum Denial of Participation (Medical).

(Date)

MEMORANDUM FOR (Member’s Rank, Full Name)

(Member’s Full Mailing Address)

FROM: (Unit Commander)

SUBJECT: Denial of Participation for Pay and Points

This is to notify you that I have elected to place you in a restricted participation status due to

medical limitations. Under the provisions of DAFMAN 36-2136, Reserve Personnel

Participation, paragraph 1.7.3, you may not participate in any pay or point activity pending

resolution of medical limitations.

Unit Commander Signature

Unit Commander Signature Block

1st Ind, (Member’s Rank and Full Name)

Memorandum for (Commander’s Organization and Office Symbol)

I acknowledge receipt of this notification. This acknowledgement constitutes neither my

agreement nor disagreement with this action.

Member’s Signature

Member’s Full Name, Rank

Cc:

(Member’s Servicing FSS)

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Attachment 7

SAMPLE MEMORANDUM RETURN FROM RESTRICTED PARTICIPATION

(MEDICAL)

Figure A7.1. SAMPLE MEMORANDUM RETURN FROM RESTRICTED

PARTICIPATION (MEDICAL).

(Date)

MEMORANDUM FOR (Member’s Rank, Full Name)

(Member’s Full Mailing Address)

FROM: (Unit Commander)

SUBJECT: Return from Restricted Participation Status

This is to notify you that I have elected to remove restrictions on your participation status due

to medical limitations. Under the provisions of DAFMAN 36-2136, Reserve Personnel

Participation, paragraph 1.7.3, you may resume participating in pay or point activity.

Unit Commander Signature

Unit Commander Signature Block

1st Ind, (Member’s Rank and Full Name)

Memorandum for (Commander’s Organization and Office Symbol)

I acknowledge receipt of this notification. This acknowledgement constitutes neither my

agreement nor disagreement with this action.

Member’s Signature

Member’s Full Name, Rank

Cc:

(Member’s Servicing FSS)

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Attachment 8

SAMPLE MEMORANDUM FOR RESTRICTED PARTICIPATION (MEDICAL)

Figure A8.1. SAMPLE MEMORANDUM FOR RESTRICTED PARTICIPATION

(MEDICAL).

(Date)

MEMORANDUM FOR (Member’s Rank, Full Name)

(Member’s Full Mailing Address)

FROM: (Unit Commander)

SUBJECT: Restricted Participation Status

This is to notify you that I have elected to remove some/all restrictions on your participation

status due to medical limitations as documented on an AF Form 469. Under the authority of

the Participation Determinations for Members of the Air Force Reserve memo, signed by the

AFRC/CC dated 08 February 2019, you may participate in pay or point activities with the

following restrictions: (specifically list those duties a member may participate in, and give

consideration whether they should be restricted to home station only, or permitted to go TDY

in CONUS). Returning to duty under these restrictions will remain until your profile is

finalized by AFRC/SG, removed, or your ability to participate in your primary duties change.

Unit Commander Signature

Unit Commander Signature Block

1st Ind, (Member’s Rank and Full Name)

Memorandum for (Commander’s Organization and Office Symbol)

I acknowledge receipt of this notification. This acknowledgement constitutes neither my

agreement nor disagreement with this action.

Member’s Signature

Member’s Full Name, Rank

Cc:

(Member’s Servicing FSS)