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Attended an AFPC brief yesterday. I actually knew what the Retired Return/Limited Recall message traffic said better than the briefer did.
Of note, "emerging rated requirements" exceed "normal" AFPC planned requirement by 1,666. Still a boatload of 365's to the desert. 365's are apparently the ONLY thing in the requirements list that'll be filled to 100%.

POC to call is Chris Johnson. DSN 665-4067 or comm. 210-565-4067.

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Originally Posted by Riddler (Post 545957)

Here's the kicker: you WILL NOT be eligible for promotion. That might not sound like a big deal, but being a passed over Capt/Maj definately puts you in the hot seat for a 1 year deployment.

You sure about that? What I saw said "retired" individuals weren't eligible...nothing about people who'd previously separated.

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Originally Posted by PittsDriver (Post 545958)

....mother AF does not forget anything. Those who bailed and went elsewhere, and then wanted to come back have for sure not got the dream assignments when they came back in. Hello UAV/ALO and all expense paid vacations to the beach with no ocean near by.

I think a betting man would be smart to guess as you do on the subject--but strictly speaking what you say isn't true. I've known many many guys who came back in after 9/11 who got exactly the airframe/location they wanted.

Does anyone know if they will give a waiver to seperated officers to return under the recall program?

Red

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Originally Posted by Sputnik (Post 546527)

You sure about that? What I saw said "retired" individuals weren't eligible...nothing about people who'd previously separated.

I thought I read in the message that although you are back on "Active Duty," you are still a reservist and still compete for promotion under the AF Reserve. Your PRF will still be written. That's a tricky situation regarding the OPR. But, if you are at Terminal Rank..then oh well..

Thanks from a few at the bottom of the list at purple! :cool:

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Originally Posted by Sputnik (Post 546530)

Yes, after 9/11 a lot of folks went to the good deals. But now, the need is for UAVs and ISR, and that is where folks are primarily going to go. I think a lot depends on your qualifications when you left. Someone who was a patch is probably going to where they can put that to use, where someone without is going elsewhere. Always exceptions to the rule.

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Originally Posted by Red Baron (Post 546603)

Does anyone know if they will give a waiver to seperated officers to return under the recall program?

Red

The recall message states that separated officers are eligible for return...

And it stated in the link to the ask website that you are still eligible for promotion through the reserve system, just not the active duty system. Think of this as getting 2-3 years of orders...thats all.

I sent an email telling them that if I could get orders to my active associate unit at my base then I would take them. I ain't holding my breath.
I am not interested in the all expenses paid trip to Indian Springs or Baghdad!

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Originally Posted by SoPinesHeel (Post 547985)

Be real careful. If you are sitting at 10-15 yrs of service and sign up for 24/36/48 months, then you might be risking your reserve job. I think you will relinquish your slot in your respective reserve squadron if you opt for the AD recall. However, if you are sitting at 16+ yrs of active service, then you can ride it out, claim sanctuary, and get the retirement. I would expect your reserve SQ/CC to hand you a 1288 on your way out the door. If they hold your slot for you, then that would be great. Just make sure you know exactly what is waiting for you at the end of your contracted service.

my humble $.02

C17D