


“Our office asks that once people receive this e-mail notification, please complete and return these to us within the noted suspense date,” said Sweatt. If the office does not receive the member’s intent letter, the member will be automatically projected for separation. Very often, the re-enlistment office will not receive a reply from someone. Intent letters are sent as reminders via e-mail every month to individuals that are within six months of their date of separation. We are also asking for members to complete their intent letters.” “We suggest members discuss the decision with their family and weigh all options. Another option is to receive counseling and make a decision regarding the possibility of transferring education benefits to an eligible dependent.įinally, individuals need to be aware that once a re-enlistment has been executed, the action is final. If the member is a first-term Airman, seeking counseling on utilizing their base of preference and retraining options is advised. “You can select any commissioned officer to administer the Oath of Enlistment,” said Sweatt. The final step is the actual re-enlistment ceremony. The second is for the individual to attend the Article 137 Uniform Code of Military Justice briefing, hosted by the legal office. The first is the re-enlistment eligibility validation by the commander. The re-enlistment process consists of three parts. Career Airmen, those already signed on for a second term, must be within 90 days of their expiration term of service. “During the initial appointment, we outline the administrative portion of the process, discuss potential selective re-enlistment bonus considerations, leave settlement options and set up a re-enlistment date.”įirst-term Airmen wishing to re-enlist must be within 12 months of their date of separation and have an approved career job reservation. Catherine Sweatt, 341st Force Support Squadron relocations specialist. “Once an individual enters his or her eligibility window, we contact them and set up an appointment to begin the process of re-enlistment,” said Staff Sgt. The Air Force does its best to make the re-enlistment process as easy as possible. If the decision to re-enlist becomes the right course of action, it is a relatively quick process.
