Not to divert attention away from the OP but I didn't want to start a whole new thread about the same subject. My commitment is up in Nov '17 and my DEROS is May '17. I'll be able to 7-day opt and would then likely extend my DEROS to Nov and get out. I'll be applying for Palace Chase but IAW the AFI I can't apply until 6 months prior to my DEROS which is this Nov. What I hope will happen is that my PC application will be approved and I'll be able to get out 6 months early at my DEROS next May. What should I put as my availability? March (DEROS minus 60 days of terminal) or September (commitment minus 60 days of terminal)?