Can you cancel an Ipcot?
Ordinary leave taken along with the IPCOT transportation entitlement is chargeable leave. Airmen desiring to cancel their IPCOT must request cancellation prior to entering the IPCOT. Upon entering the IPCOT it is considered a new tour and any change to the DEROS requires a curtailment of overseas tour.
How often do Airmen change bases?
every three years
The Air Force will assign you to a base that can best utilize your skills, so Airmen can change base locations as frequently as every three years. While you may find yourself living anywhere around the world, Air Force bases provide consistent amenities and support that you and your family can depend on.
Can Air Force officers choose where they are stationed?
There are also rumors that you can choose where you are stationed. Unfortunately, the simple answer is no, you don’t get to simply choose where you are stationed in the Air Force. Instead, Airman are given a chance to communicate their “preferences” and the Air Force decides where you will be stationed.
Is Ipcot leave chargeable?
No, leave granted in conjunction with COT is ordinary (chargeable) leave. Travel is the only entitlement that is free, IAW Title 37, US Code, and (Reference AR 600-8-10 4-8).
Do officers get a dream sheet?
For example, newly commissioned officers are provided a “dream sheet” (or “nightmare” later) on places they want to be assigned. Some get what they want & others don’t. They end up at places they did not request/expect.
How do I update my Air Force education records?
If your CCAF degree is missing from your official records, email the Education Office at [email protected]. Certification needs to be updated in MILPDS, please email the Education Office at [email protected]. We will verify and update.
What does G series orders mean?
G-Series orders are used to announce and record command succession, unless precluded by military agencies. Commanders, including those appointed on a temporary basis, must be identified on G-Series orders to exercise the legal authority granted to them based on their role.
What is a permanent change of station in the Air Force?
Active duty Airmen who make a Permanent Change of Station are entitled to receive permanent change of station services and allowances to help manage the move. A Permanent Change of Station much like everything else in the Air Force is a process.
What is a permanent change of station (PCS)?
A permanent change of station (PCS) is an assignment of a new appointee to an official station or the transfer of an employee from one official station to another on a permanent basis. §302-4.2 – Am I eligible for subsistence and transportation allowances for PCS travel under this part?
Where do I get a permanent change of station order?
1) Notification of Move – Most permanent change of station orders, AF Form 899, Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of Station – Military, are produced in the Orders Processing Application (OPA).
How are relocation orders sent to the Air Force personnel center?
The MPS OPA Technician/Approving Official publishes orders not later than 60 days prior to departure per Air Force Manual 36-2102, Base-Level Relocation Procedures. The orders are then sent to Air Force Personnel Center’s (AFPC) Total Force Service Center (TFSC) Assignments Section via OPA for authentication.