BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2606 …

BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2606

20 SEPTEMBER 2019 Incorporating Change 1, 27 January 2021

Personnel

REENLISTMENT AND EXTENSION OF ENLISTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

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OPR: AF/A1P Supersedes: AFI36-2606, 27 July 2017

Certified by: SAF/MR (John A. Fedrigo)

Pages: 170

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-26, Total Force Development and Management. Specifically providing guidance on Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1304.02, Accession Processing Data Collection Forms; DoDI 1304.31, Enlisted Bonus Program; DoD Directive (DoDD) 1332.41, Boards for Correction of Military Records (BCMRs) and Discharge Review Boards (DRBs); and Department of Defense (DoD) 7000.14-R, DoD Financial Management Regulation (DoDFMR) Volume 7A, Military Pay Policy - Active Duty and Reserve Pay, Chapter 2, Repayment of Unearned Portion of Bonuses and Other Benefits. It provides guidance and procedures for reenlisting and extending enlistments in the United States Air Force. This publication applies to Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard personnel. In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE) and the Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1), develops policy for reenlistment and enlistment in the United States Air Force. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. This instruction requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) ? 552a, The Privacy Act of 1974. The authorities to collect or maintain the records prescribed in the publication are Title 10 United States Code ? 9013, Secretary of the Air Force; and Executive Order 13478, Amendments to Executive Order 9397 Relating to Federal Agency Use of Social Security Numbers. The applicable Systems of Records Notices F036 AF PC C, Military Personnel

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Records Systems, F036 AF PC G, Selective Reenlistment Consideration, F036 AFPC D, Selective Reenlistment Bonus and/or Advance Payment Request and F036 AFPC L, Unfavorable Information File (UIF) are available at: . Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. This manual may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements that directly implement this publication must be routed to AF/A1P for coordination prior to certification and approval. All Major Command (MAJCOM) level supplements must be approved by the Human Resource Management Strategic Board prior to certification and approval. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier ("T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3") number following the compliance statement. See AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestors commander for non-tiered compliance items. (T-1).

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This interim change revises AFI 36-2606 by incorporating the Non-Commissioned Officer Career Status Program (NCO CSP) and provides guidance and procedures for reenlisting and extending enlistments in the Regular Air Force (RegAF). The definition and eligibility for NCO CSP was added. Criteria for reenlistment of members with 12 or more years total active federal military service (TAFMS) was changed. This updates the timeline and the process for requesting separation under NCO CSP was added. Provides guidance and procedures for the AF Form 418, Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) Consideration for Airmen under the NCO CSP.

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. An asterisk (*) indicates newly revised material.

Chapter 1--ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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1.1. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs

(SAF/MR). ...............................................................................................................

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1.2. Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services (AF/A1) [RegAF

Only]. .......................................................................................................................

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1.3. Director of Personnel, Office of Air Force Reserve (AF/REP) (AFR Only). ..........

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1.4. Director, Manpower, Personnel and Services (NGB/A1) [ANG Only]...................

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1.5. Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), Director, Personnel Programs

(AFPC/DP3) [RegAF only]. ....................................................................................

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1.6. Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), Chief, Military Personnel Division (A1K) (AFR only)..................................................................................... 10

1.7. Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC), Directorate of Personnel and Total Force Services (DPT) (AFR only). .......................................................... 10

1.8. Military Personnel Management Officer (MPMO) [ANG Only]. ........................... 10

1.9. Commander, Readiness and Integration Organization (RIO/CC), which is inclusive of the IMA and PIRR and share Administrative Control with the Active Component Commander (AFR only)....................................................................... 11

1.10. Major Command (MAJCOM)/Direct Reporting Unit (DRU)/Field Operating Agency (FOA)/Numbered Air Force (NAF) A1...................................................... 11

1.11. Wing/Group Commanders (Unit Program Only) (AFR only). ................................ 11

1.12. Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Career Development Program Manager. ........... 11

1.13. Commander/Civilian Director. ................................................................................ 12

1.14. Commander Support Staff (CSS)............................................................................. 13

Chapter 2--REENLISTMENT AND EXTENSION OF ENLISTMENT IN THE

REGULAR AIR FORCE - SELECTIVE REENLISTMENT PROGRAM

(SRP) [REGAF ONLY]

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2.1. SRP Policy. .............................................................................................................. 15

2.2. SRP Program Objective. .......................................................................................... 15

2.3. SRP Authority.......................................................................................................... 15

2.4. SRP and Airman Promotion Program Relationship................................................. 16

2.5. SRP Process. ............................................................................................................ 16

2.6. SRP Process in the Regular Air Force [RegAF]. ..................................................... 16

Table 2.1. Reenlistment Appeal/Denied Continued Service Authority. ................................... 24

Chapter 3--CAREER JOB RESERVATION (CJR) PROGRAM

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3.1. CJR Program Eligibility........................................................................................... 27

Table 3.1. CJR Eligibility Window........................................................................................... 27

3.2. CJR. Selection Process. ........................................................................................... 28

3.3. CJR Consideration Factors. ..................................................................................... 28

3.4. Processing CJR Selection Requests. ........................................................................ 28

3.5. Actions on Receipt of Approved CJRs. ................................................................... 29

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3.6. Actions Involving Retraining and Special Duty CJRs. ............................................ 29

3.7. Re-allocation for CJR. ............................................................................................. 30

Chapter 4--SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS (SRB) PROGRAM

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4.1. Purpose and Application. ......................................................................................... 31

4.2. SRB-Eligible AFSCs. .............................................................................................. 31

4.3. General Eligibility Criteria. ..................................................................................... 32

4.4. SRBs when applying for Commission. .................................................................... 33

Table 4.1. SRB Eligibility Zones. ............................................................................................. 34

4.5. Special Conditions. .................................................................................................. 35

4.6. Eligibility for Retrainees (Voluntarily/Involuntarily) of SRB Skills and Developmental Special Duty. .................................................................................. 35

Table 4.2. SRB Eligibility for Retrainees (Voluntary/Involuntary), Developmental Special Duty and Duties Outside the CAFSC. ..................................................................... 36

4.7. Eligibility for Airmen in Additionally Awarded SRB Skills (Including Continental United States (CONUS)/Overseas Imbalanced SRB Skill into an Awarded SRB Skill). ............................................................................................... 37

4.8. Use of SRB Airmen. ................................................................................................ 38

4.9. Computing SRB Awards. ........................................................................................ 38

4.10. Method of Payment.................................................................................................. 39

Table 4.3. SRB TOE. ................................................................................................................ 39

4.11. SRB Reduction or Termination Actions. ................................................................. 39

4.12. Termination/Recoupment/Repayment of SRB. ....................................................... 40

4.13. SRB AFSC Disqualification. ................................................................................... 40

4.14. Combat Zone Tax Exclusion. .................................................................................. 41

4.15. Assignment Limitation Code - O and SRBs. ........................................................... 41

4.16. SRBs and Airmen Approved for Special Duty/Reporting Identifiers...................... 41

4.17. Eligible for SRB and Electing not to Accept an SRB.............................................. 41

4.18. SRB Roster. ............................................................................................................. 41

4.19. Documenting SRB ................................................................................................... 42

4.20. MPF Responsibility on SRBs. ................................................................................. 42

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Chapter 5--REENLISTMENTS [REGAF ONLY]

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5.1. General Instructions. ................................................................................................ 43

5.2. SRP Reconsideration. .............................................................................................. 43

5.3. Reenlistment Ceremony........................................................................................... 43

5.4. Who May Administer the Oath of Enlistment. ........................................................ 43

5.5. Processing and Place of Reenlistment. .................................................................... 44

5.6. Reenlistment of Non-U.S. Citizens.......................................................................... 44

5.7. Informed Decision Program..................................................................................... 44

5.8. Reenlistment of Sole Surviving Sons or Daughters. ................................................ 44

5.9. Erroneous Enlistment/Reenlistment Documents Returned for Correction. ............. 44

5.10. Oath of Enlistment. .................................................................................................. 46

5.11. Reenlistment Actions. .............................................................................................. 46

Table 5.1. FTA, Second-Term/Career Airmen Reenlistments.................................................. 47

5.12. RE Codes. ................................................................................................................ 55

Table 5.2. Applicants Eligible for Immediate Reenlistment (RE-1 Series). ............................. 56

Table 5.3. Conditions Barring Immediate Reenlistment (RE-2 Series). ................................... 57

Table 5.4. Conditions Barring Immediate Reenlistment (RE-3 Series). ................................... 59

Table 5.5. Conditions Barring Immediate Reenlistment (RE-4 Series). ................................... 61

Table 5.6. Conditions Requiring a Waiver to Reenlist. ............................................................ 63

Table 5.7. Terms of Reenlistment. ............................................................................................ 65

Table 5.8. Conditions Authorizing Reenlistment...................................................................... 66

Table 5.9. Disposition of Reenlistment/Extension Documents. ............................................... 67

Chapter 6--EXTENSIONS OF ENLISTMENT [REGAF ONLY]

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6.1. General Information................................................................................................. 68

6.2. Extension Limitations. ............................................................................................. 68

6.3. Leave Settlement...................................................................................................... 68

6.4. Erroneous Extension Documents. ............................................................................ 68

6.5. Extension Cancellation. ........................................................................................... 70

6.6. Extension Approval Authority. ................................................................................ 72

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