Air Force Instructions

AIR FORCE E-PUBLISHING  NUMBER LIST NAME AFI 10-402 Vol I Mobilization Planning and Personnel Readiness AFH 10-416 Personnel Readiness and Mobilization AFI 36-2002 Regular Air Force and Special Category

Accessions

Accession is the entry or re-entry into Active Duty, ARC or Air Force civilian status.The commissioning of every Air Force officer is predicated on an approved original appointment for the specific grade in which the nominee is accessed. To ensure only qualified applicants are nominated for original appointment, the Air Force implements a set of

Activation of Reserve Members

AvailabilityThere are two ways reservists can be recalled to active duty -- either voluntarily or involuntarily.Voluntary Activation - Airmen’s availability to support a contingency is considered as part of the selection criteria. Their commander or commander’s representative may call and ask if they are available and willing to be activated.

Reserve Force Development

ARPC is the execution agent for force development within the AFR. The Force Development Division is the office of primary responsibility. Force development is designed to improve the way Citizen Airmen are developed through education, training and career opportunities.The Reserve Development Plan is the vehicle that allows Reserve Airmen to