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USAF Force Management Programs AFMS Enlisted Corps Brief

USAF Force Management Programs AFMS Enlisted Corps Brief. Background. Generally, Airmen in projected overage populations by COMCAT, Grade and Year Group will be eligible for voluntary and/or involuntary programs. Situation Retention of highly qualified Airmen in our AF remains high

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USAF Force Management Programs AFMS Enlisted Corps Brief

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  1. USAF Force Management ProgramsAFMS Enlisted Corps Brief

  2. Background Generally, Airmen in projected overage populations by COMCAT, Grade and Year Group will be eligible for voluntary and/or involuntary programs • Situation • Retention of highly qualified Airmen in our AF remains high • Current fiscal environment creates number of uncertainties for the DoD • Budget constraints led to personnel reductions & force structure changes • Goals • Provide Airmen information and time to make informed decisions • Operate within funding constraints and authorized end strength • Strategy • Size and shape the force for today and the future • Modernize personnel policies via performance-based emphasis • Approach • Voluntary programs to the maximum extent possible • Focus on retaining high performing Airmen while reducing overages

  3. Background (Continued) • Fiscal constraints create uncertainty for AF; however, AF must empower our Airmen to make informed decisions • Job performance is and will continue to be priority #1 • As AF becomes smaller, it is even more important to retain high-performing Airmen • AF shifting force management programs from longevity to performance-based • AF will use all available force management tools • Voluntary programs first • Airmen in projected overage populations by AFSC and year group will be eligible for voluntary programs • Monetary incentives available for non-retirement eligible Airmen w/6+ yrs of service • Airmen notified ~ 6 months prior to involuntary consideration • Transitional benefits afforded to separating/retiring Airmen

  4. AFMS Enlisted Reductions • All AFSCs will be impacted by Force Management Programs • Non-Participating Population: 0-3 YoS and 18-19 YoS(except Airmen with NQIs); end strength not increased to cover these populations • Exclusions/Conditions: Reference PSDMs • Must determine “right” number & AFSC/grade distribution (ORR, manning shortages, etc.) • “Smoothing” will be applied to overages to fill underages • “Estimated Overages” for retention boards calculated based on: • Sustainment for SrA grade • Lesser of sustainment vs. authorizations for SSgt grade • Authorizations for TSgt – CMSgt grades • Final reduction targets should be available early Feb 14 • Majority of voluntary retirement/separation applications submitted will be held until new numbers are calculated

  5. FY14 Force Management Enlisted Programs Enlisted • Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) Waivers • Time in Grade (TIG) Waivers • PALACE CHASE • Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) • DOS Rollback (eligibility not based on AFSCs) • Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) • Quality Force Review Board (eligibility not based on AFSCs) • SrA – SMSgt Enlisted Retention Boards • CMSgt Retention Board • * Previously announced • * Additional programs For Questions on the Enlisted Programs, Please Contact the Enlisted AFSC Career Field Managers

  6. Enlisted Voluntary Programs Only Airmen in Projected Overage Populations by Grade and AFSC will be Eligible for any Voluntary Program • Active Duty Service Commitment & Time in Grade Waivers • PCS • Tuition Assistance • Technical Training • Promotion ADSC • PALACE CHASE (1-for-1) • ARC commitment is equal to the DOS (min 1 year, max 6 years) • Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) • Airmen with 15 but less than 20 years of service • Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) • Airmen with more than 6 but less than 20 years of service

  7. Enlisted InvoluntaryPrograms • DOS Rollback (not based on AFSCs) • Accelerates DOS for any Airman who has declined retainability • Less than 15 or more than 20 years of service • ETS within 12 months • Quality Force Review Board (not based on AFSCs) – New • Utilized by Army and Navy • Reviews records of Airmen w/specified negative: • Reporting identifiers • Reenlistment eligibility codes • Assignment availability codes • Grade status reasons • Enlisted Retention Boards – New • Reviews records of Airmen in overage career fields • Reduce overages projected in AFSCs by grade

  8. Force Management Program Initial Timelines * * * * * * * * * * * * * = Retirement/Separation Dates = Eligibles Identified = Airmen notified = Pgm Dates/Board Windows As of 9 Dec 13

  9. Officer Force Management ProgramsTimelines • VSP & TERA application period opens: 14 Jan 14 • RIF RRF and ESERB Accounting Date: 17 Jan 14 • FSB RRF Accounting Date: 14 Feb 14 • TERA application window closes: 26 Mar 14 • VSP application window closes: 1 May 14 • RIF and ESERB RRF provided to officer: NLT 2 Jun 14 • FSB RRF provided to officer: NLT 1 Jul 14 • RIF and ESERB Board Convenes: 16 Jun 14 • FSB Board Convenes: 14 Jul 14 • TERA retirement date: 1 Aug 14 • Officer notified of FSB and RIF results: Aug 14 • VSP separation date: 29 Sep 14 (except 6 YOS by 30 Sep 14 – 31 Jan 15) • ESERB Mandatory Retirement Date: 1 Dec 14 • FSB Date of Separation: 31 Dec 14 • RIF Date of Separation: 31 Jan 15

  10. Enlisted Force Management ProgramsTimelines • CMSgt Retention Force Management Program (Phase I & II) • Phase I, Voluntary Retirement: Immediately – 14 Mar 14 • Phase I, Application Approval Date: 4 Apr 14 • Phase I, Voluntary Retirement Date: NLT 1 Jan 15 • Phase II, Notification Sent to CMSgt & Senior Rater: 18 Apr 14 • Phase II, Senior Rater Narratives Due: 16 May 14 • Phase II, CMSgt Retention Board: 10-13 Jun 14 • Phase II, Involuntary Retirement Selection Announcement: 22 Jun 14 • Phase II, Involuntary Retirement Date: NLT 1 Nov 14 • DOS Rollback Program • DOS Rollback Roster Released to Field: 17 Dec 13 • Rosters Distributed to CCs: NLT 19 Dec 13 • CCs Notifies Identified Airmen: NLT 20 Dec 13 • AFPC MilPDS Update of DOS for Identified Airmen: 23 Dec 13 • Cutoff Date for Application for Retirement-Eligible Airmen: NLT 31 Jan 14 • AFPC MilPDS Update of Retirement Date: NLT 5 Feb 14

  11. Enlisted Force Management ProgramsTimelines (Cont’d) • SrA – SMSgt Retention Board & VSP • Voluntary Retirement/Separation Application Window: 14 Jan – 11 May 14 • ERFF Accounting Date: 17 Jan 14 • ERB Available for Review on AF Portal: Jan-Feb 14 • ERFF Available to CC/Senior Rater via E-Publishing Website: Jan-Feb 14 • ERRF Cutoff Date: 11 Apr 14 • Completed EFFRs due to HQ AFPC/DPSIDEB and Airmen: 17 May 14 • Airman Letter to the Board Cutoff: 5 Jun 14/before 2359 hrs (CST) • Retention Board Convenes: 16 Jun – 4 Jul 14 (SNCOs);16 Jun – 25 Jul 14 (SrA-TSgts) • Members Not Selected Notified: Jul 14 (SNCOs); Aug 14 (SrA-TSgts) • VSP Date: 29 Sep 14 • SNCOs TDY Not Selected for Retention Return to Outprocess: 1 Oct 14 • TSgts & Below Not Selected for Retention Return to Outprocess: 1 Dec 14 • SNCO Mandatory Retirement Date: 1 Dec 14 • TSgt & Below Mandatory Separation Date: 31 Jan 15 • SNCO Retirement in Lieu of Meeting Retention Board Date: 1 Feb 15 (Latest Date)

  12. Enlisted Force Management ProgramsTimelines (Cont’d) • Quality Force Review Board (QFRB) • AFPC Identifies QFRB-Eligible Airmen: 18 Dec 13 • RRF Accounting Date: 19 Dec 13 • List of QFRB-Eligible Airmen Forwarded to CCs: 19 Dec 13 • AFPC/DPSOR Notifies QFRB-Eligible Airmen: 6 Jan 14 • Voluntary Retirement/Separation Applications: 14 Jan – 26 Mar 14 • ERBs Available on the AF Portal: Jan-Feb 14 • ERFF Available to CCs/Senior Raters via E-Publishing Website: 31 Jan 14 • RRF Cuttoff Date: 28 Feb 14 • CCs/Senior Raters Provide RFF to Airmen; RFF due to AFPC/DPSIDEB: 4 Apr 14 • Cutoff Date for Letters to the Board/before 2359 hrs (CST): 25 Apr 14 • QFRB Convenes: 5-16 May 14 • Airmen Not Selected for Retention Notified: May-Jun 14 • CCs/Senior Raters Notify Airmen of QFRB Results: May-Jun 14 • Airmen TDY not Selected for Retention Return to Outprocess: 1 Jul 14 • Mandatory Retirement Date under TERA (In Lieu of Board): 1 Aug 14 • Latest Separation & Retirement Dates: 29 Sep 14 & 1 Oct 14 Respectively

  13. Enlisted Force Management ProgramsTimelines (Cont’d) • TERA Program • List of Eligible Airmen on Secured COP: On/about 18 Dec 13 • Eligible Airmen Receive Personal Email: On/about 19 Dec 13 • Window for Applying for Retirement: 14 Jan – 26 Mar 14 [Effective 1 Aug 14] • Final Approval/Disapproval: 1 Apr 14 • Additional Information: • Personnel serving in Special Duty/Reporting Identifiers are not considered under Force Management Programs (unless Airmen with NQIs) • Approximately 7,500 Airmen AF-wide with NQIs • Steady-state QFRB may become normal practice

  14. TERA Payout Percentages Multiplier for Airman Who Did Take Career Status Bonus (CSB) Multiplier for Airmen Who Did Not Take Career Status Bonus (CSB)

  15. Transition Program: All Members Separating • Transition counseling services including • Relocation assistance • Job search for self and spouse • Financial matters • Transition support for K-12 students • Personal and work life issues • Unemployment compensation (varies by state) • Permissive TDY for TAP employment workshops • AFPC Transition Assistance Program Website

  16. Additional Benefits for Members Separating Involuntarily • 2 years Commissary and Base Exchange privileges • 180 days of extended medical care for self and family • Same as active duty Tricare benefits • Dental not included • Opportunity to enroll in the Post 9/11 GI Bill • Air Force Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Hiring preference for self and family members • Permissive TDY • Up to 20 days CONUS / 30 days OCONUS • Job search and house hunting • TAP employment workshops

  17. Eligibility and Program Questions Don’t be afraid to ask questions! This is your career and future! • SMSgt and Below • Total Force Service Center • Comm 210-565-0102, DSN 665-0102 or 800-525-0102 (option 4) • CMSgts • Total Force Service Center • Comm 210-565-0102, DSN 665-0102 or 800-525-0102 (option 4) • Link: AF Chiefs Group • Comm: (703) 571-3309, DSN: 671-3309 • Respective AFPC Personnel Services Delivery Memorandums (PSDMs) source document for all programs

  18. Parting Thoughts Don’t be afraid to ask questions! This is your career and future! • Each Airman should: • Know and fully understand the program(s) impacting them • Seek guidance from supervisors, CCs and FSS • Consider all options; discuss with family to make best decision • Start TAP when notified of eligibility….don’t wait for board results • Check records in Personnel Record Display Application (PRDA) and make corrections through your Military Personnel Section (MPS) • PRDA records accessible 24/7 via AF Portal https://www.my.af.mil • Click on AFPC Secure applications then click on PRDA • AF Leaders working hard to minimize impact on Airmen • Utilize Resources • AF Portal https://www.my.af.mil • AFPC myPers https://mypers.af.mil • Airman & Family Readiness Center and Work/Life Consultants • Transition Assistance Programs • Seek help from your Wingman, leadership and MPS

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