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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call toll free by using a toll-free AT&T direct access number from the country you are in, then<br />
800-616-3775, option 1. AT&T direct access numbers can be obtained from<br />
http://www.business.att.com/bt/dial_guide.jsp to update your assignment preferences.<br />
c. <strong>Returnee</strong> Assignment Priority. To give you a better understanding on your assignment<br />
priority, the following information is provided: Before CONUS assignments are matched,<br />
overseas returnees are aligned into three groups within each grade and AFSC, and then further<br />
grouped by number of short-tours and extensions. This grouping determines your selection<br />
priority.<br />
(1) Group one (highest priority) are those returning from overseas tours of 17 months or<br />
less where dependents are restricted.<br />
(2) Group two are those returning from overseas tours of 17 months or less where<br />
dependents are authorized, but the member served unaccompanied.<br />
(3) Group three (lowest priority) are those returning from overseas tours of 18 months or<br />
more, regardless of accompanied status.<br />
Each returnee is aligned within these three groupings based on the number of short tours<br />
previously served (this doesn’t count your current tour). Those having the most short tours<br />
receive higher priority.<br />
When the number of short tours is equal for two or more returnees, higher priority within each<br />
group is given to those who extended at least six months in a short tour area or 12 months in a<br />
long tour area. Additionally, each month you extend beyond the 6 or 12 month minimum raises<br />
your priority. If ties still exist within a group, they are broken down by Date of Rank and Total<br />
Active Federal Military Service Date. After the grouping is complete, the assignment match<br />
process begins accordingly. For officers (Lt Cols and below), a combination of factors such as<br />
the ADP, DT vectors, and current PCS location determine an officer’s next PCS. The returnee<br />
assignment priority does not apply to colonels and selectees.<br />
6. Special Duty Assignment Consideration (EQUAL-Plus) (Enlisted Only).<br />
EQUAL-Plus is a listing containing requirements by grade and AFSC for special duty<br />
assignments, Joint/Departmental assignments, chief master sergeant assignments, and short<br />
notice requirements. The EQUAL-Plus Listing is updated daily and may be accessed in the<br />
Assignment Management System (AMS) via the AFPC Secure website:<br />
https://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/afpcsecure. If you wish to apply for a special duty, you may<br />
apply after your ASD; however, you will only be considered if there are no other qualified<br />
volunteers. Assignment selection will be after the volunteer-by date has expired. You may<br />
volunteer for another assignment if the MPS has not notified you of selection within 45 days after<br />
the volunteer-by date. You may volunteer for only one special duty at a time.<br />
Eligibility requirements are listed in AFI 36-2110 and specific qualifications are shown in the<br />
advertisement or on the Special Duty Catalog (SPECAT) Assignment Guide located at the MPS or<br />
online at<br />
https:/afpc.randolph.af.mil/Docs/DPA/AssignProc/SPECAT/SPECATASSIGNMENTGUIDE.DO<br />
C. Overseas personnel may apply for special duties if the reporting date is during the DER<strong>OS</strong>