Pilots Palace Chase???
11-07-2011, 07:07 PM
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Pilots Palace Chase???
Ever heard of a waiver granted so a pilot can palace chase if he's once passed over with a QFI? I'm thinking "not" for pilots, but thought I'd poll the crowd to see if it's ever been done before.
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11-08-2011, 03:14 AM
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With a QFI, Big Blue more than likely will not approve someone for Palace Chase. However, I have heard of guys conducting a "Palace Front", i.e. go guard/reserve upon ETS. Here's a link to the AFI regarding Palace Chase/Front: http://www.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFI36-3205.pdf
11-08-2011, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by CAFB 04-12
What's a QFI?
12-03-2011, 09:02 PM
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If anyone was following this, here's the answer...straight from the Palace Chase shop at AFPC. Pilots are not permitted by the AFI to Palace Chase. However, with the AF continuing to get smaller, AFPC has authorization to Palace Chase pilots this fiscal year. If a reserve/guard unit CC and current Sq/CC makes the case for why this is the right thing for the total force, it's possible.
In fact, AFPC just approved a pilot for a 2.5 year early release from AD service commitment. They are not likely to approve, however, unless the pilot is in danger of a RIF or 2nd pass over & non-continuation. Therefore this practically only applies to late rated guys or those who picked up a late or long additional ADSC for some reason.
Great news for one of my guys....
In fact, AFPC just approved a pilot for a 2.5 year early release from AD service commitment. They are not likely to approve, however, unless the pilot is in danger of a RIF or 2nd pass over & non-continuation. Therefore this practically only applies to late rated guys or those who picked up a late or long additional ADSC for some reason.
Great news for one of my guys....
12-04-2011, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Indy
If anyone was following this, here's the answer...straight from the Palace Chase shop at AFPC. Pilots are not permitted by the AFI to Palace Chase. However, with the AF continuing to get smaller, AFPC has authorization to Palace Chase pilots this fiscal year. If a reserve/guard unit CC and current Sq/CC makes the case for why this is the right thing for the total force, it's possible.
In fact, AFPC just approved a pilot for a 2.5 year early release from AD service commitment. They are not likely to approve, however, unless the pilot is in danger of a RIF or 2nd pass over & non-continuation. Therefore this practically only applies to late rated guys or those who picked up a late or long additional ADSC for some reason.
Great news for one of my guys....
In fact, AFPC just approved a pilot for a 2.5 year early release from AD service commitment. They are not likely to approve, however, unless the pilot is in danger of a RIF or 2nd pass over & non-continuation. Therefore this practically only applies to late rated guys or those who picked up a late or long additional ADSC for some reason.
Great news for one of my guys....
12-10-2011, 09:03 AM
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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?
12-10-2011, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Tanker-driver
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?
PM if you need the number. I've got it on my computer at the squadron and can send it to you on Monday. Good luck! I've got 7 years left on my ADSC and looking for any chance I can find to PC!
12-11-2011, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by FLY6584
I've got 7 years left on my ADSC and looking for any chance I can find to PC!
Pi$$ poor showing.
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