PSDM 09-31 OS Returnee Counseling Handoout

IPCOT can be considerably greater (12, 24, 36, or 48 months). As a result, IPCOT SRB
recipients may have their service retainability delayed on a case-by-case basis by the MPS
commander. Delays will only be considered for the reasons outlined in AFI 36-2110, Table 2.7.
If you fail to obtain the required retainability within 30 days of receipt of approval, the MPS will
request cancellation of your IPCOT. You are not required to sign a declination statement for
refusing retainability if you have not entered the IPCOT. If you are an officer it is likely you
have an indefinite DOS however, if you do have a DOS, you must obtain the additional
retainability using a Specified Period of Time Contract (SPTC) during the same timelines above.
f. Maintain Current DEROS. Electing to maintain your current DEROS means you desire
to depart upon completion of your current tour to include previous extensions. Airmen electing
to maintain their current DEROS do not require CC endorsement on the election RIP.
NOTE: Retainability Requirements: In order for enlisted members to return to the CONUS,
you must have or obtain 12 months retainability no later than the 25 th day of the 8 th month prior
to your DEROS. (See Attachment 2 of this handout for suspense dates) Exception: If serving
an unaccompanied, dependent restricted tour and you are ineligible to obtain the necessary
retainability, or have officially declined to obtain additional retainability in writing (AF Form
964, PCS, TDY or Training Declination Statement), but have between 7 and 11 months
retainability, a CONUS assignment will be provided as an exception. It is important to
remember that this is an exception intended to avoid prolonged involuntary extension of
members serving an unaccompanied dependent-restricted tour. If you are eligible to obtain the
retainability, you must do so. Officers must have 12 months retainability to return to the
CONUS.
g. First-Term Airman CONUS Base of Preference (BOP) (Enlisted only). This program
is available to first-term airmen who have been selected for reenlistment and have an approved
Career Job Reservation (CJR). If you desire BOP consideration, you must elect to maintain
current DEROS and obtain 12 months PCS retainability as shown in paragraph 4 of this
handout. Then you must immediately apply for a Base of Preference (BOP) by submitting
Attachment 3 of this handout to your MPS. You may request up to eight CONUS bases in
order of preference. Preferences are considered in the order listed. DO NOT use regions or
states as preferences.
If your request is approved, you will be required to re-enlist within 30 days after notification
unless a delay is authorized for the reasons in AFI 36-2110, Table 2.7. First-term airmen
(FTA) who do not have a CJR during the forecast window may want to extend their DEROS to
be eligible for a BOP at a later date. If your BOP request is disapproved, you will be notified
and matched for a CONUS assignment under the normal OS Returnee Process using EQUAL.
AFI 36-2110, Attachment 2, “Base of Preference (BOP),” contains more information on the
BOP program.
Career Airmen coming from an OS location may only apply for BOP in conjunction with
Retraining, outlined in paragraph 8 of this handout.
h. Consecutive Overseas Tour (COT). While COT consideration is not a DEROS election