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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(1) Prior to departure to Korea and serve a 24/36 month unaccompanied or 36 month<br />
accompanied tour.<br />
(2) Upon arrival in Korea before DER<strong>OS</strong> forecast window/initial VML and serve a<br />
12/24 month DER<strong>OS</strong> extension.<br />
(3) Upon arrival in Korea during DER<strong>OS</strong> forecast window/initial VML and serve a<br />
subsequent 24 or 36 month tour.<br />
j. High School Seniors Assignment Deferment (HSSAD). The intent of the HSSAD<br />
program is to decrease PCS turbulence and increase stability for military families with<br />
dependent children entering their senior year of high school. As a member stationed overseas,<br />
you may apply for a DER<strong>OS</strong> extension to accommodate the completion of your dependent’s<br />
High School senior year. Enlisted members can apply for HSSAD during your DER<strong>OS</strong><br />
Forecast Cycle utilizing your DER<strong>OS</strong>O RIP. Officers stationed overseas may apply once you<br />
appear on the initial VML using the reclama procedure.<br />
Colonels and selectees who desire to apply for the HSSAD program should contact AF/DPO to<br />
discuss potential options. Each request will be handled on a case-by-case basis. AF/DPO is the<br />
final approval authority for the HSSAD program for colonels and selectees.<br />
3. Join Spouse Assignment.<br />
If you are married to another military member and you would like to be considered for a join<br />
spouse assignment upon completion of your overseas tour, you must both ensure your AF Form<br />
1048, Military Spouse Information, is current. You must have the same assignment preferences<br />
and your join spouse intent code must not be “H” (Join Spouse Not Desired). Contact your MPS<br />
Customer Service Element for verification of your current intent code. As an officer, you must<br />
ensure your join spouse intent is reflected in your ADP.<br />
If your spouse belongs to another military service, matching assignments will pose more of a<br />
challenge. However, HQ AFPC will work closely with you, your spouse, and your spouse’s<br />
service personnel office to consider a join spouse assignment. There are no guarantees join spouse<br />
assignments will be possible each and every time, but the HQ AFPC assignment teams will work<br />
to help military couples fulfill their obligations as service members while minimizing time away<br />
from their spouses. It is important to remember that in order for a join spouse assignment to be<br />
approved, there must be a valid requirement for each member to fill at the location selected.<br />
If your spouse is in the CONUS, initial join spouse consideration will be to return you to your<br />
spouse’s CONUS location. If there is no requirement at your spouse’s CONUS location and your<br />
spouse meets PCS eligibility criteria, then he or she will be considered for join spouse assignment<br />
to your projected location. It is in your best interest to review AFI 36-2110, Attachment 8,<br />
“Assignment of Military Couples,” to ensure a full understanding of this program.<br />
a. DER<strong>OS</strong> Extension to Match Spouse. If you and your spouse are both assigned overseas<br />
and you do not have the same DER<strong>OS</strong> month, the member with the earlier DER<strong>OS</strong> must extend<br />
his/her DER<strong>OS</strong> if you desire to be reassigned at the same time. Failing to match your DER<strong>OS</strong><br />
months reduces the chance for join spouse consideration upon completion of your overseas