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BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 51-604 1 OCTOBER 2000 Law APPOINThlENT TO AND ASSUMPTION OF CO3"I3"IAND

COMPLIANCEWITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY NOTICE: publication is available digitally on die AFDPO site at: http://afpubs.hq.af.mil. This WWW

OPR: HQ USAF/JAG (Maj Doug Murdock) Supersedes AFI 51-604, 2 Jan 1997.

Certified by: HQ USAF/JAG (Mr. H. Gordon Wilder) Pages: 16 Distribution: F

This instruction implementsAFPD 51-6, Civil LawJbrOrganizational Activities. It explains appointment to and assumption of co~mnand tells howto determine co~mnand and responsibility of and for Air Force military persmmel.It applies to members organizations in the Regular Air Fome,Air Force Reserve, and and Air National Guard whenin federal service. This instruction requires maintaining information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by 10 U.S.C. § 8013 and Executive Order 9397. System of records notice F036 AF PC C, Military Personnel Records System, applies. SUMMARY OF REVISIONS This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed.

This revision clarifies the rules for and authority of active duty officers to co~ranand Force organizaAir tions; further explains that civilian employees not connnand;clarifies eligibility criteria for appointmay ment to and assumption of command; extends delegation of appointment auflaority to connnanders of Air Force components a joint force, and clarifies tile roles pertaining to appointment in authority within a joint force; reinstates provisions implementingstatutory restrictions on exercise of command authority by medical, dental, veterinary, and medical service officers and nurses; and provides revised guidanceon the completion of AF Form 35, Request and Authorization for Assumption of~Appointment to Command. Wordchanges and reordering and renumberingof certain paragraphs have been madeto clarify the text. A bar (I) indicates revisions (other than minor word changes or paragraph renumbering)from the previous edition.

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1.1. Command exercised by virtue of office and tbe special assignment of officers holding certain is military grades and whoare tbereby eligible by law to exercise comanand. 1.2. An officer maycorrunand an organization to whichbe or she is assigned or attached, in whicbbe or she is present for duty, and for wlficb he or she is otherwise eligible and authorized to command. 1.2. i. An officer is assigned to duty in an organization for considerations of connnandthrough permanent-change-of-station (PCS) orders or permanent change of assigmnent (PCA)orders, ma~vbe attached to an organization for considerations of COlnmand temporary duty (TDY) by orders or detail if such is specifically ordered by competent autbority. Temporary duty witb or detail to an organization does not entitle an officer to assumecommand unless competentauthority specifically appoints the officer to conunand. 1.2.2. Anofficer need not be physically present to be "present for duty" for the purposes of command. An officer maycormnandso long as the officer is assigned to the organization, has properly assumed or been appointed to command,and is in reasonable communication with the organization. Being in a leave status and/or temporarily awayfrom the unit cormnanded does not automatically result in loss of command authority. 1.3. Iu addition to the traditional principles governing appointmentto and assumptionofcormnand as established by law, regulation, custom, and policy, a basic responsibility exists for all officers to assume con~nandtemporarily in an emergency whenessential to good order and discipline. or 1.4. An officer whois assigned to duty in a unit wbich be or sbe is eligible to command whicb is but commanded another officer oftbe same grade, but of lower rank, is subject to tbe connnandauthorby ity of tbe officer of lower rank. However, officer cannot connnandanother officer of higher grade, an wbois otherwise eligible to con~nand, whether by assumption or appointment. 1.5. The Senior Air Force Officer (SAFO) a unified command, of combinedtask force, or activity outside the Air Force is a commander purposes of imposing nonjudicial punishment on those Air for Force lnembersassigned to that organization even if tbe Air Force elementof that organization has not been formally designated as a unit and the SAFO not formally assumedor been appointed to comhas inand. 1.6. The officer serving as the Conunander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) a given contingency for operation exercises command authority over those Air Force membersdeployed in support of that cnntingency, to include nonjudicial punislunent authority. 1.7. Enlisted memberscannot exercise command. 1.8. Althoughtbey mayhold supervisory positions and provide work direction, civilians cannot commandAir Force units. 1.9. A retired officer has no right to command except whenon active duty (I0 U.S.C. § 750). i. I0. With the exception of paragraph 5.1.1. below, only Air Force officers mayco~rmaand Force Air organizations. Tbis restriction addresses Air Force organizations only; it is not intended as a limitatinn on the rules governing joint service comnaands. 1.11. Frocked officers have no legal authority by virtue of their frocked grade (10 U.S.C. § 777). Connnand successinn questions must be resolved using tbe frocked officer's permanentgrade, not his or her frocked ~ade.

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AF151-604 1 OCTOBER 2000 3.2.2. The returning coimnander needs no new assumption or appointment orders.

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3.2.3. If, during the permanentcolranander's temporary absence, another officer senior in grade whois eligible to co,mnand assigned, or attached for purposes of command, the organization, is to then the returning commander not resume cmnmand may while the officer senior in grade remains assigned, or attached for purposes of command. 3.3. Assumptionof or Appointment to Cormnand Because of Death, Prolonged Absence, or Disability of Con~nander: 3.3.1. In the event of death, prolonged absence, or disability of the COlnmander, next senior the officer assumescommand until relieved by proper authority. Alternately, the appropriate superior competent authority can appoint an officer to command. 3.3.1.1. Prolonged Absenceor Disability. it is not possible to establish a rule or advance detm'mination as to what is a prolonged absence or disability justifying assumption of or appointmentto co~mnand another off~cer. The expected length of the absence or disability, of the types of cmnmand actions and decisions that will be necessary during the absence or disability, and the communication.vehiclesavailable for use during the commander's absence or disability are factors affecting the determination of whether an interim commander necesis sary. 3.3.2. An officer whosucceeds to command assumes responsibility for all orders in force at the time and for all public property and funds pertaining to tbat command duty. or 3.4. Command During Short Absences: 3.4.1. Absenceor disability of the conm~ander short periods of time does not incapacitate that for commander from discharging the functions of command and, except under unusual circumstances, does not warrant assumption of command another officer. by 3.4.2. During shorter absences or disability of the commander which, by common sense, do not warrant an assumption of conm~and,the commander's designated representative acts for the cmnmanderin the COlnmander's name, as is routinely done whenthe con~nanderis present, unless precluded by paragraph 6.4.2. 3.4.3. Except in urgent cases, an officer in temporary command not change or cancel the may standing orders of the permanent conm~ander,without authority from that permanent conm~ander or a higher level con~anander. 4. Special Rules and Limitations to Command: 4. i. Special rules exist for positions designated under 10 U.S.C. § 601 for the grade of lieutenant general or general. 4.1.1. Officers assigned to positions whichhave been designated by the President to be positions of importance and responsibility in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 601 become eligible to attain the grade of lieutenant general or general by virtue of their service in those positions (although they need not necessarily carry that grade to serve in that position). If the President nominates an officer to carry the three or four star grade associated with the particular position and the Senate consents to the nomination, then the officer mayassumethat grade. Becausethese officers retain fl~eir grade only as long as they serve in their appointed positions, any act removingthem frmn

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their position will effectively vacate their grade and they will revert to their former permanent grade unless one of three narrow exceptions applies. (See 10 U.S.C. § 601 for the list of exceptions). Consequently, three and four star generals serving in conm~and positions must always remain in command until relieved by superior competentauthority, even during lengthy absences. No other officer may temporarily assume or be appointed to command the absence of the in incumbentunless first authorized by the appropriate superior competentauthority and coordinated with AFGOMO, Air Force General Officer Matters Office. the 4.1.2. In the event a three or four star comanander disabled or will be absent for a prolonged is period, notify AFGOMO soon as possible. as 4.1.3. Until official instructions arrive, the commander's designated representative continues to act for the commander the con~-nander's name, as is routinely done when the commander in is present. 4.I.4. In the absence of a colmnanderappointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. § 601, command positions designated as positions in of importance and responsibility follow the normal rules for appointment to and assumption of connnand. Command an Air Force organization must continue. The conm~anderso succeeding of will carry the title of commander have the incidents of authority associated with command; and however, that commander will not be entitled to the increased grade bestowed by virtue of appointment under 10 U.S.C. § 601. 4.1.5. Officers assigned to three and four-star cormnand positions assumecormnandin the normal mannerif they are the senior officer in that command the time of accession to co~ranand, and at regular assumption of command orders will be published. If appointment orders will be required, contact AFGOMO guidance. for 4.2. Officers Restricted in Conamand: 4.2.1. Officers assigned to HQUSAF cannot assume COlranand of personnel, unless competent authority specifically directs. 4.2.2. Anofficer quartered on an Air Force installation, but assigned to another organization not charged with operating the installation, cannot assumecorranand of the installation by virtue of seniority. 4.2.3. Chaplains cannot exercise command U.S.C. § 3581). They do have the authority (10 give lawful orders and exercise functions of operational supervision, control, and direction. 4.2.4. Judge advocates can exercise conmaand only with the express authorization of The Judge AdvocateGeneral; or as the senior ranking member anaong a group of prisoners of war; or under emergency field conditions such as described in paragraph 1.7. 4.2.5. Anofficer designated as a medical, dental, veterinary, medical service, or biomedicalsciences officer, or as a nurse, cannot exercise command except of d~ose organizations and installations whoseprimary mission involves health care or the health professions (10 U.S.C. § 8579). 4.2.6. Onlyofficers designated as a medical, dental, veterinary, medical service, or biomedical sciences officer, or as a nurse, can connnandorganizations and installations whoseprimary mission involves health care or the health professions (i0 U.S.C. § 8067). 4.2.7. Students cannot command Air Force school or similar organization. an

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4.2.8. Reserve Component officers whoare not on extended active duty orders camaot command organizations of the Regular Air Force. For purposes of this instruction, extendedactive duty is defined as a period of 90 days or more during which the Reserve Component officer is on active duty (other than for training) orders. This meansonly that the officer's active duty orders be for period of 90 days or more, not that the officer have actually served for 90 days. Thus, an officer called to active duty for a 90-day period or more may be placed in command a Regular Air of Forceunit on the first day of his or her period of active duty service. 4.2.8.1. Exception: The COMAFFOR delegee may authorize Reserve Componentofficers or not on extended active duty to command Regular Air Force units operating under the COMAFFOR's authority. This authority maybe delegated to no lower than the commanders Aeroof space Expeditionary Wings(AEWs) expeditionary units operating under their authority. for 4.2.8.2. This restriction does not preclude Reserve Component officers froin exercising commandover Reserve Component units or personnel called to active duty under proper statutory authority. 4.2.9. Regular officers and Reserve officers on extended active duty cannot command organizations of the Air Force Reserve, unless HQUSAF/~ approves. 4.2. I0. Officers prohibited to command competent authority cannot assume con~nand. by 4.2.11. An officer whosucceeds to connnandassumesresponsibility for all orders in force at the time and for all public property and funds pertaining to that command duty. or 4.2.12. Officers restricted from connnandunder the above provisions retain the power to give lawful orders and to exemiseall the order normalincidents of officership. 5. Command Flying Organizations. Flying organizations have as their primary mission flying of manned aircraft, or planning and directing the employment mannedaircraft. of 5.1. Only Line of the Air Force crewmembers occupying active flying positions can connnandflying organizations. 5.1.1. Exception: Officers from other military departments whohave USAF-equivalent crewmember ratings or certifications can command consolidated flying training organizations in accordance with appropriate interservice agreements. For purposes of military justice administration, commanders consolidated flying training units are subject to the samerestrictions applicable to of joint commanders under the provisions of paragraph 2.2., AFI51-202. 5.2. These officers must hold a currently effective aeronautical rating or crewmember certification, and must be qualified for aviation service in the currently effective aeronautical rating or crewmember certification. 5.3. Organizations with Multiple Missions. Certain types of organizations, such as air base wings or groups, have multiple missions that include responsibility for controlling and directing flying activities or clearing aircraft for flight. These organizations are considered non-flying units; therefore, non-flying officers eligible to command command can such organizations provided that: 5.3. I. The commander a subordinate flying organization (such as a base operations squadron) of or a director of operations and training is delegated responsibility for the flying portion of the mission. If this authority is vested in a director of operations and training, that person must meetthe

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BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE MANUAL 36-8001 22 JANUARY 2004 Personnel RESERVE PERSONNEL PARTICIPATION AND TRAINING PROCEDURES

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS NOTICE: This publication is available digitally http://www.e-publishing.a f.mil.

MANDATORY

on the AFDPO site at: WWW

OPR: HQ ARPC/XP(Mr. James Jenkins) Supersedes AFMAN 36-8001, 25 August 2003

Certified by: USAF/REP (Colonel William Canny) Pages: 110 Distribution: F

This manual implements AFPD 36-80, Reserve Training and Education, DoDDirectives 1200.7, Screening the Ready Reserve; 1200.16, Contracted Civilian-Acquired Training (CCAT);1205.14, Enlistment, Appointment and Assignment of Individuals in Reserve Components;1215.5, Participation in Reserve Training Program; 1215.6, UniformReserve, Training and Retirement Categories; 1215.9, Initial Active Duty for Training in Reserve Component;1215.19, UniformReserve, Training and Retirement Category Administration; 1235.9, Managementand Mobilization of the Standby Reserve; DoDInstructions t200.15, Assignment To and Transfer between Reserve Categories, Discharge from Reserve Status, Transfer to the Retired Reserve and Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay; 1215.7, Service Credit for Reserve Retirement; and administers the DoD7000.14-R, Volume7, Department of Defense Financial ManagementRegulation (Milita~ T Pay Policy and Procedures Active Duty and Reserve Pay); DoDI 1215.18, Reserve ComponentMember Participation Requirements. It gives guidelines for training and education activities within an Air Force Reserve unit, the Individual Mobilization Augmentees(IMA) program, and the Individual ReadyReserve (IRR). It tells howto determine Federal service points for Air Force Reserve members. Review the referenced DoDand Air Force references cited in AFPD 36-80 before using this manual. Direct questions about unit Reservists to HQAFRC/DPM, 2nd Street, Rob155 ins AFB 31098-1635. Direct questions about the IMAor IRR programs to HQARPC/XP, GA 6760 E Irvington PI #7500, Denver CO80280-7500. This publication does not apply to the Air National Guard (ANG). SUMMARY OF REVISIONS This changerevises para 4.3.2.1. only and incorporates it into 4.3.2. Chapter 1---STANDARDS, TRAINING AND RETIRED CATEGORIES, AND PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

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AFMAN36-8001 22 JANUARY2004 Satisfactory Participation ........................................................................................... Unsatisfactory Participation ....................................................................................... ExcusingMembers Failure To Perform Minimum for Prescribed Duties ................. Excusable Authorityfor Failure ToPerform PrescribedTraining............................ Medical Qualifications ............................................................................................... Air Reserve Technician (ART) Status When PerformingMilitary Duty .................. Uniform of MilitaryJustice (UCMJ) Code Jurisdiction............................................ Leave Entitlement ...................................................................................................... USAFR Training Retired and Categories ................................................................. Excusing Members Failure to Perform Minimum for Prescribed Training Duties. 2--ALLOWABLE FEDERAL SERVICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE USAFR Definition ofPoints .................................................................................................... Crediting PointsandSatisfactory Federal Service .................................................... Maximum Creditable Points ...................................................................................... AD ................................................................................................................... Points Training, andPoint Pay, Activities ............................................................................ Telecommuting .......................................................................................................... AD PointsOnly Military for (44 Leave Days) .......................................................... Establishment Date ofR/R ........................................................................................ Point .................................................................................................................. Data Training, andPointActivities(SelectedReserve) Pay, ............................................ Training,Pay, andPoint Activities (IndividualReady Reserve).............................. Training,Pay,andPointActivities(Standby Retired)....................................... and Establishment of Retention/Retirement(R/R) Year or AnniversaryYear ............... ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING (IADT) 7 8 9 9 9 10 11 11 11 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 20 21 21 21 21 24 27 29 30 3O 3O 31 31 31 31

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IADT .......................................................................................................................... ResponsibilitiesIADT for .......................................................................................... Personal Hardship onIADT While ............................................................................ RetentionIADT on .................................................................................................... HospitalizationDisability and ................................................................................... Issning Uniforms ........................................................................................................

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AFMAN36-8001 22 JANUARY 2004 3.7. 3.8. 3.9. Chapter 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. 4.9. 4.10. 4.11. 4.12. 4.13. 4.14. 4.15. 4.16. Chapter MPerR ........................................................................................................................ Elimination Technical From Training ....................................................................... Release IADT From ................................................................................................... 4--INACTIVE DUTY TRAINING (IDT) Crediting ............................................................................................................. IDT IDT Authorization ...................................................................................................... Constructively ............................................................................................... Present Authorizing ................................................................................................... Official Scheduling ....................................................................................................... UTAs UTA Schedule .............................................................................................. Reports Rescheduling................................................................................................... UTAs Training Attachments ................................................................................................ IDT Duration .............................................................................................................. Equivalent ................................................................................................... Training 151yingTraining .......................................................................................................... Documenting IDT Participation ................................................................................. Reserve Unit Program Personnel Actions for Involuntary Reassignment or Administrative Discharge Unsatisfactory of Participants..................................... Reservist Nonparticipation ........................................................................................ Palace Obligators Chase ............................................................................................ Illness Injury or During ...................................................................................... IDT 5--ANNUAL TRAINING (AT) Eligibility AT for ....................................................................................................... Ineligibility AT for ..................................................................................................... Travel Restrictions ..................................................................................................... Travel Limitations ...................................................................................................... Approval Authority AT for ........................................................................................ Requesting AT ........................................................................................................... School SubstitutionAT of ......................................................................................... Other SubstitutionsAT of .......................................................................................... Orderinga Member AT................................................................. to

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AFMAN36-8001 22 JANUARY 2004 Split ...................................................................................................................... AT AT Without ......................................................................................................... Pay Action onCompletion .......................................................................... Taken of AT ADT, andAT ADSW, Travel Restrictions ............................................................... 6--SCHOOL AND SPECIAL TOURS OF ADT AND ACTIVE DUTY FOR SPECIAL WORK (ADSW) Definition ADT ADSW of and .................................................................................. AD Sanctuary ............................................................................................................. Eligibility ADT ADSW for and ................................................................................. General Guidelines ADT ADSW for and .................................................................. Scheduling andADSW .......................................................................... ADT Tours Travel ......................................................................................................................... Application Procedures ADT for (School Tours)Tours........................................... Requesting (Non ADT School) ADSW ...................................................... or tours: SpecialRestrictions Utilizationof RPA on SpecialTours ......................................... SchoolTour Eligibility .............................................................................................. WaiverPrerequisites of .............................................................................................. Duration Frequency School .................................................................. and of Tours Responsibilities Providing for Formal School Training ............................................ Establishing Requirements School for Quotas IMAs for .......................................... Programming ReserveRequirements SchoolTours of ADT for ............................... ActionTaken After Receiving SchoolProgram Approval ........................................ Procedures Filling, Deleting, or Changing for QuotaRequirements ......................... Submitting Unprogrammed Requirements SchoolTraining................................ for Action Taken on Completionof School or Special Tour of ADT ADSW or ............ CCAT ......................................................................................................................... ART Attendance to Schools ...................................................................................... 7 RESIDENT PME ATTENDANCEOF AIR FORCE SELECTED RESERVE MEMBERS Eligibility Resident ..................................................................................... for PME General forPME Policy ............................................................................................. Officer ............................................................................................................... PME 46 46 46 47

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AFMAN36-8001 22 JANUARY2004 7.4. 7.5. 7.6. Enlisted ............................................................................................................. PME Professional MilitaryDevelopment Courses Short ................................................... PME Attendance Agreement ..................................................................................... Service Commitment ................................................................................................. 7.8. Table 7.1. Chapter PME Credit for SchoolsAttended/Completed OtherServices .............................. in Reserve Resident Eligibility.................................................................. Basic PME 8---TH~ AIR FORCE RESERVE RETRAINING PROGRAM

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8.1. Air ForceReserve Retraining Program .................................................................... 8.2.
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Types Retraining UnitProgram of for ....................................................................... Retraining Process IMAs for ..................................................................................... IMA Retraining Request Processing ......................................................................... Contents Retraining of Application Package ............................................................ 9--FUNERAL HONORSDUTY (FH])) Military Funeral Honors ................................................................................ (MFH) DefinitionFHD of ...................................................................................................... Eligibility Perform ........................................................................................ to FHD Use FHD (Inactive ............................................................................ of Status Duty) AuthorizationFHD .................................................................................... for Status Statusof USAFR Members Conducting .......................................................... MFH Forms .......................................................................................................... Adopted Forms Prescribed ....................................................................................................... 1--GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION DEFINITIONS

Table 8.1. Table 8.2. Chapter 9.1. 9.2. 9.3. 9.4. 9.5. 9.6. 9.7. 9.8. Attachment Attachment Attachment

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1.1. General Requirements. Members must meet the following requirements, when taking part in pay or points gaining activity: 1.1.1. Dress and appearance standards of AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearanceof AirForce Personnel. Chaplains wishing to wear beards for religious reasons must submit their requests for waiver through their chain of command HQAFRC/HC, to for unit members, or HQARPC/HC, for individual reservists. The final approval authority is HQUSAF/RE. Beards mayonly be worn during tours of 30 days or less. 1.1.2. Weight standards requirements outlined in AFI 40-502, The Weight andBodyFat Management P~vgranl. 1.1.3. Medical standards and qualifications of AFI 48-123, Medical Exam&ations Standards. and

I. 1.4. This instruction requires collecting and maintaining information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. Privacy Act System notices F036 ARPC Point Credit Accounting Record System I, (PCARS); F036 ARPC Inactive Duty Training, Extension Course Institute K, (ECI) Training; and F036 ARPC Professional Military Education (PME)apply. Maintain and dispose of all records L, created by processes prescribed by this manual in accordance with AFMAN 37-139, Records Disposition Schedule. 1.2. Satisfactory Participation. Each member must ensure that all general requirements and category requirements in Table 1.1. are met. A unit member responsible for contacting their unit commander is or supervisor as soon as the member becomesaware that he or she will not be able to attend a unit training assembly (UTA) inactive duty training (IDT). A member also responsible for maintaining their or is rent address and telephone numberwith the unit and Military Personnel Flight (MPF). t.2.1. Members request the substitution of active duty (AD) (military personnel appropriations may (MPA) tours) participation that supports contingency operations (a code nameoperation which typically has a plan ID associated with it) for annual tour and IDTrequirements. Substitution requests must be done in advance, substitutions must be approvedprior to the start of the tour. Contingencies must be real-world; not exercises. For unit members substitution authority rests with the unit commander. For individual reservists send requests to assigned program managersfor approval. Program managermust send copy of the order to HQARPC/DPAF. periods of involuntary recall, substituFor tions maybe done after the fact. MPA tours in support of Aerospace Expeditionary Force (AEF)missions maybe substituted for annual tours, see paragraph 5.7. 1.2.2. Prorate the allowable paid points in a fiscal year for members movebetween categories. who Calculate as follows: Every monthas a unit reservist or IMA Reserve Section Codes MA,MB,ME, in or MRestablishes a four point requirement. Every month spent as an IMA Reserve Sections MC, in MD, or MHestablishes a two point monthly requirement. There remains an annual maximum of forty-eight points. 1.2.3. The supervisors of IMAsand the supervisors of unit program members (as determined by the commander) will track all training and participation needs. The supervisors mayuse any documenta-

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tion methodthat best meets their needs and the needs of their members.All training must be scheduled and approved in advance. 1.2.4. Reservists assigned to the IMAprogram after t April (except those gained from another Selected Reserve Program)mayprorate the numberof IDTs for the remainder of that fiscal year (FY). All FY requirements must be met the following FY. Prorate the numberof IDTs as follows: For IMAs assigned to reserve section MB,ME,and MRthere is a four paid IDT requirement per month. For IMAsassigned to reserve section MC,there is a two paid IDT requirement per month. For IMAs assigned to reserve section MA There is a Three paid and one nonpay IDT requirement per month. Prorated IDTs can be performed at any time prior to the end of the FY, with program managers approval. 1.3. Unsatisfactory Participation. Unsatisfactory participation is failure to meet requirements of Table 1.1., and all general requirements. t.3.l. A unit memberwhohas nine or more unexcused IDT absences, in a 12-month period with the first month missed as month one, or has not completed a scheduled Annual Tour (AT) tour in a (unless substituted or excused)is considered an unsatisfactory participant. t.3.2. For IMAs unsatisfactory participation is failure to meet requirements of Table 1.1. each FY. HQARPC/DPAF distributes a list annually of unsatisfactory IMAFY participants to the program managers. Managersmust provide written justification on each individual within 90 days in order to retain the member.Members will automatically be reassigned if written justification is not received within 90 days. Programmanagers have the authority to approve a first time waiver. HQARPC/DPA is the authority for all subsequentwaivers. 1.3.3. Command corrective action for unsatisfactory participation. When retention program(AFI the 36-2612, United States A#" Force Reserve (USAFR)Reenlistment and Retention Program) fails to return a member has potential for a useful service under conditions of full mobilization to a satiswho factory participation status, commanders authorized to take the following actions whennecessary: are 1.3.3.t. Delay or defer promotion. 1.3.3.2. Administrative demotion. 1.3.3.3. Involuntary 45 man-dayrecall. Members have not fulfilled their Military Service who Obligation (MSO) accordance with Title 10 U.S.C., Section 651, maybe ordered to active duty in for training (ADT),regardless of the length of prior AD ADT, a period of not morethan or for days under Title 10 U.S.C., Section 10148. Recall will be in a special Reserve Personnel Appropriation (RPA)tour status and must be performedat the unit of assignment/attachment. Enlisted membersassigned to the Selected Reserve who are ordered to ADor ADT may be returned to their previous unit of assignment or transferred to the IRR. The member's term of enlistment may be extended up to 6 months to permit completion of the designated period of ADin accordance with Title 10 U.S.C., Section 10148. 1.3.3.4. Ordered to AD. Members the Selected Reserve who have not fulfilled their MSO in in accordance with Title 10 U.S.C. Section 651, and have not served on AD,or ADT a total of 24 for months, for such period of time the Secretary deemsappropriate, maybe required to serve on AD until their ADor ADT equals 24 months (Title 10 U.S.C. Section 12303).

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1.3.4. Disposition of United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) Unsatisfactory Participants. Commanders and programmanagerswhohave determined that unit or individual Reserve service is not in the best interest of the USAFR, may: 1.3.4.1. Reassign unsatisfactory participants to the appropriate subcategory of IRR or Standby Reserve (with unit or program managerauthority respectively) in accordance with AFI 36-2115, Assignments Withh~ the Rese~a,e Components. 1.3.4. I. 1. Ensure that on transfer to the IRR, members understand their MSO a member as of the IRR, including the requirementfor satisfactory participation in the annual reporting (Muster Duty and/or Push/Pull) program. Failure to satisfactorily participate in annual screening requirements mayresult in an involuntary recall to ADT 45 days regardless of the length of for prior ADor ADT. 1.3.4.2. Initiate discharge action according to AFI 36-3209, Separation and Retirement Procedures for Air National Guard andAir Force Reserve Members. 1.4. Excusing Members for Failure To Perform Minimum Prescribed Duties. 1.4.1. Minimum Retention/Retirement (R/R) requirements. A memberqualified for retirement under the guidelines of AFI 36-3209, (except for having reached age 60) must accrue 50 total retirement points (including 15 membership points) during the R/R year to stay in the ReadyReserve. Membership points are prorated for periods less than I year. If the points are not accrued, an officer or an enlisted member transferred according to AFI 36-2115, or discharged according to AFI 36-3209. is The membermay only be excused once for failing to accrue the 50-point minimum to personal due hardship or other extraordinary circumstances. 1.4.2. MinimumFY requirements. A Reserve unit commander/program manager may excuse any part of ATor IDT. Excusals for IDT must be obtained before the scheduled training starts. Excusals for ATmust be obtained before the conclusion of the FY. 1.5. Excusable Authority for Failure To Perform Prescribed Training. Table 1.2. shows approval authority to excuse members failure to perform the minimum for prescribed training duties. 1.6. MedicalQualifications. 1.6.1. All members must meet the medical standards in AF148-123,and applicable Reserve medical guidanceto be considered medically qualified to participate in any pay or point gaining activity. 1.6.2. Members whose medical or dental requirements have expired do not meet the medical standards in AFI48-123, or applicable Reserve medical guidance and maynot participate in any pay or point gaining activities. 1.6.3. A memberassigned a "4" under any of the PULHES headings on AF Form422, Physical Profile Serial Report, or on SF 88, Report of Medical Examination, by any Air Reserve Component (ARC) ADmedical squadron will not be allowed to participate in any pay or point gaining activity or until the "4" has been removedIAW 48-123. AnyIDT which is missed due to this medical limiAFI tation will be considered excused. A member this status will be excused from any type of military in daty requirements until the profile has been removedand the member found fit for duty. The Personnel Data System (PDS) must be updated to reflect the member excused. as

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AFMAN36-8001 22 JANUARY 2004 1.6.4. No pregnant Reserve memberwill perform military duty beyond the 34th week of pregnancy. Member return to military duty after they have been cleared by their private care provider. Before may the 34th week: 1.6.4.1. A member must obtain a letter from her private physician showingher expected date of delivery, a workplaceevaluation from the Public Health Office, Bioenvironmental, or Industrial Hygienist offices, and an AFForm422, from the military physician prior to being scheduled for any type of military duty. All documentationwill be maintained in the member's military medical records. For individual reservists, the documentation will be sent to HQ ARPC/SG filing in the for medical records. 1.6.4.2. A member retrain or perform school tours if she meets the physical requirements for may the course of training and training is completedbefore the 35th weekof pregnancy. 1.6.4.3. Pregnant members maynot take part in transoceanic deploymentor training. An exception exists for Reservists whoreside outside the continental United States (CONUS). These Reservists may perform school tours or ADT within CONUS provided training is completed PRIOR the member's34th week of pregnancy. All travel must be completed before the beginto ning of the member's35th weekof pregnancy. A private physician's letter documentingexpected date of delivery, possible or actual medical complications, restrictions regarding physical activities, approval for travel, or any other factor that the attending physician deemsrelevant to the care of the patient will be reviewed by a military medical officer. The military medical officer will evaluate the member'sphysical/medical condition and will approve/disapprove via AFForm422. The medical unit will verbally notify the member's commander the disapproval. Verbal notifiof cations will be followed up with written documentation via the commander's portion of the AF Form422. This action will occur within 30 days of travel. 1.6.5. Reservists will not be placed on military orders solely for the purpose of receiving military medical/dental care, evaluation, or examinationexcept as identified in AFI48-123. Reservists receiving medical/dental care beginningduring a tour of duty will not have their orders extendedto continue treatment except as identified in DoDD 1241.1, Reserve Components Incapacitation Benefits. 1.6.5.1. Reservists not on military orders maybe placed on invitational travel orders when directed by appropriate military medical authority to receive an examination, evaluation by military medical/dental facilities to meet military requirements. Invitational travel orders mayalso be issued to those Reservists receiving military medical/dental care at military medical treatment facilities for the purposeof medical/dental appointments. 1.6.5.2. Reservemedical units do not extend, authorize the extension of, or issue military orders, or invitational travel orders. Orders issuance or extension is the responsibility of the member's commander.

1.7. Air Reserve Technician (ART) Status WhenPerforming Military Duty. An ARTmust be off duty or in an official leave or compensatorystatus from civil service whenthey are in a point-gaining activity. ("Official leave" includes annual leave, military leave, leave without pay, compensatory time or credit hours). 1.7.1. 44 Military Leave Days (352 hours). This status can only be used by ARTs during normal duty weekhours. Must be placed on regular annual, special, or MPA days to cover weekends, holidays or scheduled days off (SDO). The 44 Military leave days maybe used for travel to and from theater

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performed on normal duty days. Membersmay earn 1 retirement point per each day of active duty (no pay is attthorized for this type of tour). 1.8. Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)Jurisdiction.

1.8.1. Tile UCMJapplies to USAFR members during any inactive or AD. A USAFR member subject to Title 10 U.S.C, Section 802 may be placed on involuntary ADfor UCMJ action for activities that occurred during an AD tour or during IDTs. 1.8.2. It is possible to keep USAFR members on ADfor trial by court-martial.

1.9. Leave Entitlement. Whena member takes part in initial active duty for training (IADT), ADT, active duty for support (ADSW),or School tour, leave is accrued at the rate of 2 ½ days per month for tours of 30 consecutive days or more (see AF136-3003, Military Leave Program). The memberis entitled to be paid for unused leave. Payment is restricted to a career maximum 60 days of unused leave after 9 of February t976. Accrued leave must be included in tour orders of 30 days or more. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the membermust be afforded the opportunity to take tmused leave. Table 1.1. A USAFRTraining and Retired Categories. B C D E then the IDT(see note 1)

F G H and the Annual raining(AT)(see T note 1) and training will be conducted by HQ AFRC

R U L E Ifa member is assignedto 1

2

Maximum Paid training training and requires periods retired (TPs) are category (see note2) 48 paid TPs48 per FY An HQ AFRC A wing or separate (see note 3) (see note 4) unit organized and trained to serve as a unit if mobilized in ReserveSection (RS) AA-AZ, A 1 -A4 The Selective B 136 paid TPs 48 per FY Service System !and 12 i(see note 4) Non-paid (SSS) in RS FPs
m

and training will be conducted by HQ AFRC

requires

and pay is

Notless than authodzed 14training days (exclusive travel time) (see note 5)

Selective Service System

12 to 14 authorized training days (exclusive of ~raveltime) per FY(see note 6)

Selective Service System

3

B IMA position requiring continuity and frequent proficiency training (see note 7) in RS MB,ME, and MR

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B

C Then the IDT (see note 1)

H and tile AnnualTraining (AT) (see note 1) and training will be conducted by MAJCOM (see note 9)

R U L E

if a memberis assigned to

training and retired category

requires

Maxiraum Paid and training training ~eriods will be (TPs) are conducted (see note 2) by see note 9)

requires

and pay is

4

An IMA position B Iincluding JA and HC) allocated to various levels of command to maintain mobilization ~roficiency in RS MC An IMA position in the Critical dedieal Skill Program in RS MC

24 paid TPs 24 per FY

12-14

authorized

N/A

12 days exclusive of travel time) lerFY SSS 12 to 14 training days exclusive of travel time) )er FY(see note 6) 12 to 14 authorized training days exclusive of travel time) per FY (see I note II) no training ::tthorized SSS

5

An ARPC Air B Reserve Squadron IARS) IMA ~osition in or SSS in RS MD An HQ AFRC unit F non prior service member undergoing initial AD training (IADT) in RS or CD An HQ AFRC unit P non prior service nember awaiting IADT in RS CE or CF An ARPC ARS in E RS MX(see notes 8& 12) An ARPC Ready Reinforcement Personnel Section (RRPS) member RS MT

24 unpaid

N/A

6

48 paid

N/A

N/A

N/A

7

paid 2 TPs training mriod (TP) see note I 1) seenote 13) N/A

unit

N/A

8

ARPC or training attachment tmining attachment

no training not iN/A(see see notes 13 authorized notes 13 and and 14) see notes 13 14) and 14)

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[A

B Thenthe IDT(see note 1)

F

G

H

and tile Annual Training (AT) (see note 1) and training will be conducted by selected AD base

R U L E

lfamember is lassigned to

training an d retired category

requires

Maximum Paid and training [raining ~eriods will be (TPs) are conducted (see note 2) by

requires

and pay is

10

lAn ARPC E Nonobligated iNonparticipa-ting Reserve Personnel Section (NNRPS member in RS RD An ARPC Obligated Reserve Section (ORS) member in RS RA HQ ARPC Medical IRR in RS TC, TD, TE

day, muster day muster 2-3 days duty per FY pay selectcd AD training per see note 15) base FY as directed (see note 16) day muster~ day muster 2-3 days duty per FY pay selected AD training per seenote 15)i base FY as directed (see note 16)

authorized

I1

authorized selected base AD

13

An ARPC ORS member in RS RC with an extended AD commitment An ARPC ARS K member undergoing training as a legal intern An ARPC ARS 3fficer undergoing the chaplain candidate training program or the chaplain candidate continuation training program An ARPC ARS K officer undergoing the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program see note 17) training training as attachmentor program HQ A~C directs authorized training attachment or ARPC

14

15

16

no TPs

N/A

N/A

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B then the IDT (see note 1)

iF

G

H

and the Annual Training (AT) (see note I) land Itraining will be Iconducted [by not authorized and training will be conducted by N/A

R U L E

Ifa memberis assigned to The ARPC nonaffiliated Reserve section (NARS) in RS orNB

training and retired category D

requires

Maximum Paid training ~eriods ITPs) are Isee note 2)

and pay is

17

N/A

N/A

18 19

ARPCNARS an D as obligator in RSNB ARPCNARS in sanctua~in RS NC(note 18) C ARPC NARS in key civilian status in RS ND (note 19) ARPCinactive N status list Reserve section (ISLRS) RS RB ARPC retired Reserve section

N/A

N/A Lraining attachment

[no training

not authorized

N/A training attachment or ARPC

2O

21

no TPs

N/A

not authorized

N/A

22

NOTES: t. Do not credit AD as IDT. The commander of a Reserve medical unit or Directorate of Health Services Individual Reserve Programs (HQ ARPC/SG), may permit an assigned health service officer attend one continuing health education (CHE) activity each year in place of a portion the AT requirement with concurrence of the unit of assignment. would have a negative impact to the member's primary mission. 2. Do not authorize if the action

Prorate the maximum allowable paid points in a fiscal year for members who move between categories (to include accessions from active duty). Calculate as follows: Every month as a unit Reservist or IMA in Reserve Sections MA, MB, ME, or MRestablishes a four point requirement. Every month spent as an IMA in Reserve Sections MC, or MD, establishes requirement. There remains an annual maximum of 48 points. a two point monthly

3.

Each Reserve unit must schedule at least one UTA each month (a UTA consists of two 4-hour periods per day for 2 days). When the unit's AT precludes scheduling a UTA within the same month, the commander may schedule the UTA the month prior to or after the AT even though two UTAs are performed in the same month. Wing commanders may approve split UTAs when a unit deploys to an alternate training location or approve deviations from the monthly UTA requirement

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to conduct staff assistance visits (SAVs),prepare for, or participate in, an operational readiness inspection, or cancel a UTA because of severe weather conditions. 4. An additional flying training period (AFTP)does not count toward the maximum paid training periods for the fiscal year. 5. Unit Reservists must perform at least 14 training days. However,the maximum they can earn in an FY is t5 days. Numbered Air Force ~AF)/CCmay authorize AT up to 20 days (excluding authorized travel time) to support training requirements. If the deploymentis less than 20 days, ATapproval is for that specific deploymenttime. However,due to departing/returning transportation delays, the DeploymentReviewBoard (DRB)approval letter serves as the approval waiver request for the additional unscheduledATdays, not to exceed 20 days. For example, if a deployment is approved for 16 days of AT and due to transportation delays the deployment lasted 19 days, the additional 3 days do not require a separate ATwaiver. The approved DRB letter will serve as the approval waiver request. Any deployment exceeding 20 days will require an approved AT waiver from HQAFRC/CV. MPFwill update PDS accordingly. The 6. An IMAin Reserve Section MA,MB, ME, or MR,may perform up to 15 days AT in an FY with approval of the program manager. IMAs in Reserve section MC,or MD,normally perform 12 days ATin an FY, unless a waiver is obtained in advance from the program manager. If training opportunities are available, a member perform a 14 day tour. Provide justification in the may "Remarks" section of the orders request. 7. This block includes weaponscontrollers, ground radar operators, base disaster preparedness/air base operability officers, members assigned to rated positions not requiring active flying, and Federal and state preparedness liaison officers, Critical Medicalspecialties in 9026ARS. 8. Members the 9019 ARS of and 9026 ARS accomplish their training at the unit of attachment. 9. This block includes the chaplain, legal, and medical IMAswhoare assigned to HQARPC centrally managed programsand participate in training with a unit of attachment. 10. Personnel assigned to the 9026 ARS are awarded 24 optional Air Force Institute for Advanced Distriboted Learning (AFIADL) points for maintaining current licenser and CHErequirements. Members the 9026 ARS of are required to do AT at their unit of attachment. Members permay form nonpaid IDTsonly, at the unit of attachment. 1. Category P members will perform normally one, but not more than t~vo training periods (TPs) for the purpose of enlisting and inprocessing for pay and points prior to IADT.Uniformrequirements are waived while performing these TPs. 12. The member selected to take part in special training programsauthorized by regulation such as is the Civil Air Patrol Reserve Assistance Program (CAPRAP),Chaplain IRR, and Admissions Liaison Officer (ALO). 13. Participating IRR members must earn a minimum 50 total retirement points per R/R year of (including 15 membershippoints). Members,are required to perform a minimum 16 points of through IDT, AT/ADT/ADSW/MPA, combination. Waivers of the 16 point requirement may be or obtained from the program manager of assignment. Personnel assigned to the 9021 ARS, Medical, will perform 16 points of IDTat the unit of attachment.

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AFMAN36-8001 22 JANUARY 2004 14. Participating IRR membersmay perform up to a maximum t2 days of non-paid ADT,ADSW, of AT, or a combination of these per calendar year. The program managersapprove the training for RRPS, 9002 ARS- Chaplain, 9004 ARS- CAPRAP, 9001 ARS- ALO, 9021 ARS- Medical, and 9025 ARS Judge Advocate General's Department Reserve. 15. Title 10 U.S.C, Section 12319 sets guidelines for these members perform 1 day of muster duty to each FYto accomplish the annual screening requirements outlined in Title 10 U.S.C. Sections 10149(a), 10204(a), 10205, and 10206. Exemptions from IRR screening during a fiscal year for members: who served on ADduring the FY; are scheduled for discharge during the FY; in grade of O-4 and higher or E-8 and higher, and have no remaining MSO, successfully screened or in the preceding FY. 16. Title 10 U.S.C., Section 12301(b) sets guidelines for these members perform 2 to 3 days to annual training each FY(up to a maximum 15 days each FY) to accomplish the annual screenof ing requirements outlined in Title 10 U.S.C, Sections 10149(a), 10204(a), 10205, and 10206. only exemptions from IRR screening during an FY are for members: who served on ADduring the FY; are scheduled for discharge during the FY; in grade of O-4 and higher or E-8 and higher, and have no remaining MSO; successfully screened in the preceding FY. or 17. Chaplain candidates whohave completed the ADT requirements of the program and who are not yet qualified for re-appointment mayenter the Chaplain Candidate Continuation Training Program. Candidates in this continuation training status must earn a minimum 12 IDT points each of R/R year to remain in the program, unless the Directorate of Chaplain Individual Reserve Programs (HQ ARPC/HC) approves a waiver. 18. A twice deferred officer without an MSO an officer whohas reached maximum or service, but not maximum age, whois in the Active Standby in Reserve Section NC. 19. Volunteer membersof Congress or pre-identified key employees whoare in the Active Standby Reserve Section ND. Sanctuary officers not retained in position whoare in the Active Standby Reserve Section NC.

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AFMAN36-8001 22 JANUARY 2004 Table 1.2. Excusing Membersfor Failure to Perform MinimumPrescribed Training Duties. R A B C U L E If excusal concerns and member assigned is to then approval authority is HQUSAF/REPS (see note 1) the immediate commander an official or delegated this responsibility in writing. (see note 2) the program manager of assignment or their designatedofficial. (see para 1.3.) HQUSAF/REPS (see note 1)

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1 the requirements in Table a general officer position 1.1. unit positions

IMApositions 4 50 total retirement point a general officer position minimum requirement as explained in para 2.3. other Ready sections Reserve

the immediate commander/program managerof assignment (see notes 2 and 3)

NOTES: 1. Request excusat in writing for all officers filling general officer positions. Send a copy of the approved request for file to HQARPC/CVG, E Irvington Pl #3000, Denver CO80280-3000. 6760 2. Request waivers in memorandum format. Individual waiver letters are required for each member, to include the type of waiver (i.e. ATwaiver, IDT waiver,, or AT& IDT waiver.). Retain the approved FY waiver in the AF Form 10, Unit Personnel Record Groap, and on Master Personnel Record (MPerR) Group microfilm. 3. A commander/program manager has the authority to excuse or deny a memberto take part in pay or point gaining activities if the member being processed for involuntary reassignment to an is appropriate subcategory of the IRRor the Standby Reserve according to AFI 36-2115; or if the memberis being processed for involuntary separation action according to AFI 36-3209, or court-martial charges have been preferred against a member.For membersof the participating IRRworking on their 3 year time in grade requirement, only one waiver of an unsatisfactory R/R year is authorized.

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AFMAN36-8001 22 JANUARY 2004 Chapter 2 ALLOWABLE FEDERAL SERVICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE USAFR

2,1. Definition of Points. Points are a unit of measurement tracking a member'sparticipation. They of are also used to calculate the amountof participation for retirement purposes. The numberof earned points determine a member'seligibility for retention both in ReadyReserve programs and in an Active Reserve status. Active Reserve status means any status other than an assignment to the ISLRSor the Retired Reserve Section. See AFI 36-3203, Service Retirements, for the minimum amount of service required for retirement. 2.2. Crediting Points and Satisfactory Federal Service. Awardone point for each day of AD. Award one point for 4 hours of IDT, not to exceed two points per calendar day. AFIADL determines the number of study hours awarded for AFIADL courses. Awardone point for each three study hours. Membership points are credited, up to 15 points (prorate points for periods less than a year) for Active Reservestatus for each R/Ryear. Points mayonly be credited to the date a member actually performedthe duty, except in those activities wherethe cumulative methodis authorized. 2.3. Maximum Points Creditable. No more than 365 points (366 for a leap year) are creditable in 1 R/R year. Credit a combinedtotal of no more than 90 retirement points for IDT, Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL)courses, and membership points for memberswhose R/R year ends on or after 30 October 2000. For memberswhose R/R year ends on or after 23 September 1996 no more than 75 IDT retirement points maybe credited. For memberswhose R/R year ends prior to 23 September 1996 no more than 60 1DTretirement points maybe credited. Satisfactory Federal Service cannot exceed the actual numberof calendar days. A~varda year of satisfactory Federal service for retirement whena member earns a minimum 50 points (including membership of points) in their full R/Ryear. Awarda partial year of satisfactory Federal service for retirement when the memberearns the minimum number of required points (including prorated membership points) during a partial R/Ryear (see AFI 36-3203). 2.4. ADPoints. Points maybe earned for serving on ADduring peacetime or mobilization. These points are credited under other armedforces or uniformedservices directives and are creditable toward Reserve satisfactory service for retirement. 2.5. Training, Pay, andPoint Activities. Table 2.1., Table 2.2., and Table 2.3. specify the training and retired categories entitled to earn points. 2.5.1. IDTpoints maybe earned as shownin Table 2.1., Table 2.2., and Table 2.3. 2.5.1.1. Readiness Management Periods (RMPs)are additional IDT periods which are used improve unit readiness by providing the required and necessary training to attain and maintain designated readiness levels. RMPs authorized for unit personnel to accomplish Reserve unit are administration, training preparation, support activities, and maintenancefunctions. RMPs not are to be used in conjunction with distance learning, however, RMPs be completed via telecomcan muting provided all work agreed upon under telecommuting guidelines fall under the parameters previously described above. RMPs strictly voluntary and must be approved in advance by the are unit commander. 2.5.1.l.1. Members authorized to perform no more than 24 paid RMPs FY. are per

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2.5.1 .I.2. RMPs will not be performedin conjunction with another training period (i.e. IDT, Additional Training Periods, Additional GroundTraining Period (AGTP),or AFTP). 2.5. I. 1.3. Members authorized only one RMP calendar day (a minimum hours duraare per 4 tion for one point). 2.5.1.1.4. RMPs not be used as a substitute for completion of FYstatutory IDT requiremay ments. Missed RMPs will not be coded as excused or unexcused. 2.5.1.1.5. Travel days are not authorized for RMPs. 2.5.1.2. Equivalent Reserve Instruction (ERI). A USAFR membermay receive ERI non pay points for attending a professional or trade conventionthat will increase the member's professior~al developmentor mobilization readiness. 2.5.t.3. SendERI point eligibility requests, in advance, through the member's unit of assignment or IMAprogram manager for approval. Send all non-pay AF Forms 40A, Record of Individual Inactive Duty Training, fo