• IMA to IRR

    Applicable to: Air Force ReserveInvoluntaryInvoluntary assignments from the IMA program to the IRR are executed in accordance with AFI 36-2115, para 3.5. RIO Detachments will determine whether a member meets all position, unit, or individual program requirements by examining and evaluating any

  • IRR to IMA

    Applicable to: Air Force ReserveThe member is currently non-participating status in the IRR and desires to participate for pay and points in the IMA program. The member should contact an Air Force Reserve Recruiter to initiate processing. * Upon assignment approval, the Recruiter submits the

  • PIRR to IMA

    Applicable to: Air Force ReserveThe member is currently assigned as a Cat E IMA member (participating for points only) within the IMA program and desires to be reassigned to a Cat B position for pay and points. The member should contact an Air Force Reserve Recruiter to initiate processing.* Upon

  • Traditional Reservist (TR) Unit to IMA (Including assignment to Category E)

    Applicable to: Air Force ReserveThe member is currently assigned as a Cat A Reservist (TR) and desires to be reassigned to the IMA program. * The member will initiate an AF IMT 1288 and obtain approval recommendation from their losing TR unit. Upon losing unit approval, the member submits the

  • Palace Chase/Palace Front to IMA

    Applicable to: Air Force ReserveThe member is projected to separate from Active Duty and has an approved assignment to the AFR.* The member should contact an ANG or AFR Recruiter to initiate the assignment application/process. * Once an assignment is secured, the assignment is projected in MilPDS by

  • Assignment of a Twice Deferred Officer (Approval Waiver Request)

    Applicable to: Air Force ReserveAir Force Reserve appointed officers twice deferred while on Active Duty may request unit or IMA assignment by submitting a request for a twice deferred waiver. * The member should contact an Air Force Reserve Recruiter to process an application and route it through

  • Retiree Processing (Return to Retired Status)

    Applicable to: Air Force ReserveRetired members currently approved for participation back into the Air Force Reserve who no longer desire to participate should contact their servicing Force Support Squadron (FSS) or RIO Detachment and apply for reassignment back to the Retired Status (RegAF or

  • Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

    Applicable to: Air Force ReserveEmployees who are absent from a position of civilian employment by reason of service in the uniformed services for up to five years are eligible for reemployment under USERRA.* The member may request for USERRA with the concurrence from the Chain of Command supporting

  • USAF First Sergeant of the Year Award

    Applicable to: MilitaryEstablished by the Air Force, the award recognizes the important contributions and leadership qualities exhibited by Air Force members in the First Sergeant career field, special duty identifier (SDI) 8F000.Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their major

  • Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award

    Applicable to: Total ForceNomination AuthorityMAJCOM/FOA/DRU/COCOM SUSPENSE: 14 April 2017The BIG Military Meritorious Service Award honors military members and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees, men and women, who have supported the DoD mission, overseas contingency operations, or