PSDM 09-31 OS Returnee Counseling Handoout
PSDM 09-31 OS Returnee Counseling Handoout
PSDM 09-31 OS Returnee Counseling Handoout
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IPCOT can be considerably greater (12, 24, 36, or 48 months). As a result, IPCOT SRB<br />
recipients may have their service retainability delayed on a case-by-case basis by the MPS<br />
commander. Delays will only be considered for the reasons outlined in AFI 36-2110, Table 2.7.<br />
If you fail to obtain the required retainability within 30 days of receipt of approval, the MPS will<br />
request cancellation of your IPCOT. You are not required to sign a declination statement for<br />
refusing retainability if you have not entered the IPCOT. If you are an officer it is likely you<br />
have an indefinite D<strong>OS</strong> however, if you do have a D<strong>OS</strong>, you must obtain the additional<br />
retainability using a Specified Period of Time Contract (SPTC) during the same timelines above.<br />
f. Maintain Current DER<strong>OS</strong>. Electing to maintain your current DER<strong>OS</strong> means you desire<br />
to depart upon completion of your current tour to include previous extensions. Airmen electing<br />
to maintain their current DER<strong>OS</strong> do not require CC endorsement on the election RIP.<br />
NOTE: Retainability Requirements: In order for enlisted members to return to the CONUS,<br />
you must have or obtain 12 months retainability no later than the 25 th day of the 8 th month prior<br />
to your DER<strong>OS</strong>. (See Attachment 2 of this handout for suspense dates) Exception: If serving<br />
an unaccompanied, dependent restricted tour and you are ineligible to obtain the necessary<br />
retainability, or have officially declined to obtain additional retainability in writing (AF Form<br />
964, PCS, TDY or Training Declination Statement), but have between 7 and 11 months<br />
retainability, a CONUS assignment will be provided as an exception. It is important to<br />
remember that this is an exception intended to avoid prolonged involuntary extension of<br />
members serving an unaccompanied dependent-restricted tour. If you are eligible to obtain the<br />
retainability, you must do so. Officers must have 12 months retainability to return to the<br />
CONUS.<br />
g. First-Term Airman CONUS Base of Preference (BOP) (Enlisted only). This program<br />
is available to first-term airmen who have been selected for reenlistment and have an approved<br />
Career Job Reservation (CJR). If you desire BOP consideration, you must elect to maintain<br />
current DER<strong>OS</strong> and obtain 12 months PCS retainability as shown in paragraph 4 of this<br />
handout. Then you must immediately apply for a Base of Preference (BOP) by submitting<br />
Attachment 3 of this handout to your MPS. You may request up to eight CONUS bases in<br />
order of preference. Preferences are considered in the order listed. DO NOT use regions or<br />
states as preferences.<br />
If your request is approved, you will be required to re-enlist within 30 days after notification<br />
unless a delay is authorized for the reasons in AFI 36-2110, Table 2.7. First-term airmen<br />
(FTA) who do not have a CJR during the forecast window may want to extend their DER<strong>OS</strong> to<br />
be eligible for a BOP at a later date. If your BOP request is disapproved, you will be notified<br />
and matched for a CONUS assignment under the normal <strong>OS</strong> <strong>Returnee</strong> Process using EQUAL.<br />
AFI 36-2110, Attachment 2, “Base of Preference (BOP),” contains more information on the<br />
BOP program.<br />
Career Airmen coming from an <strong>OS</strong> location may only apply for BOP in conjunction with<br />
Retraining, outlined in paragraph 8 of this handout.<br />
h. Consecutive Overseas Tour (COT). While COT consideration is not a DER<strong>OS</strong> election