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