Anyone seen the latest FY12 PSDM regarding Force Shaping? Very similar language restricting 11X's from the Palace Chase program. Indy or anyone else in the know: Does the unwritten case-by-case still apply? I'll be putting my paperwork in shortly requesting PC at the end of my UPT ADSC but with about 6 months of my PCS ADSC remaining. Justification being that it's more convenient for the unit that hired me and myself to arrive sooner rather than later. Any insights into chances for approval?
I'm a pilot at Randolph. Been to the PC office a 1/2 dozen times to talk w/ them face-face. Here is the real info you seek:
PC / PF are programs defined by 36-3205. Think of them as the "normal" ones. The Force Shaping Palace Chase pgrm is a seperate deal all-together, that does not allow 11X's, etc.
My UPT ADSC expires 6/2012. I just requested PC for 3/2012. Here is what the PC office told me, to better help my request (before I applied).
Have a letter of intent to hire from a USAFR/ANG unit
Get an In Service Recruiter (ISR)
Write a good personal memo explaining why it is in the best interest of all involved to approve your request
Fully completed FM1288
Note: 1st endors (WG/CC) Just put all the info in. They DO NOT need to sign the 1288. When they get your vMPF Palace Chase app via email, they will see, review and digitally coord it (this constitutes their sig).
2nd endors: gaining unit info/sig
3rd endors: ISR info/sig
FM2631: statement of understanding
You and witness both sign.
90 days min for requested DOS.
That's all I know so far. ~1 yr from UPT ADSC is a good rule of thumb....from what rumors i've heard.
Good luck all.