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Prior Service

Is the Air Force taking Prior Service (PS)?

The US Air Force Prior Service program is currently open.

Prior Service is a direct duty assignment program, allowing a select number of separated individuals to return to active duty. You must hold an AFSC, MOS, or NEC, which will qualify, or directly convert to an Air Force Specialty. If not, the Air Force Prior Service program is not applicable to you.

Your Air Force Recruiter has a listing of jobs which we are currently looking for, based on years of service, and your successful qualifying.

The Air Force is accepting Prior Service Air Force Security Forces personnel who meet the requirements to retrain as Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (3P0X1B): First come, first served basis and can change without notice:

Applicant must not have a break in service exceeding 6 years.

Applicant must have performed duties in the requested return AFSC during their last term of enlistment.

Applicant must not require a waiver, Exception to Policy (ETP), or eligibility determination to re-enter.

Please contact a recruiter nearest you for all of the details.

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What are the qualifications for Prior Service enlistment?

First, we would need to see if your MOS/NEC or AFSC converts to an Air Force job we have available on our prior service skills listing for you to move into for this fiscal year. Secondly, your RE-Code must be a "1" to be eligible for the AF prior svc program, and lastly we are looking for specific year-groups of prior service members, for example: Someone who has prior service experience in Security Forces for 4, 5, 6, 12 or 15 years of "specific years in service". The Air Force recruiters should have this matrix available to them in order to qualify any member of any branch of service. You must have been separated at least 90-days to be eligible for this program. Please visit an AF recruiter with this information handy.

Please contact a recruiter nearest you for all of the details.

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Will I get a base of preference?

Prior Service applicants must list five bases where they'd like to be stationed. A prerequisite is there must be a need for your specialty at the base. Once you are qualified and there is an opening, you will be offered an assignment. Please keep in mind the needs of the Air Force come first.

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How do I transition into the Air Force from another branch?

For Officers: The first thing we recommend you do is to logon to this website, select CONTACT CENTER, and call the number listed and ask for interservice transfer:

http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil

For Enlisted: You must be completely separated from Active Duty service for a minimum of 90 days to qualify for the Air Force Prior Service Program

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Do Prior Service have a choice of job selection?

The US Air Force Prior Service program is currently open.

Prior Service is a direct duty assignment program, allowing a select number of separated individuals to return to active duty. You must hold an AFSC, MOS, or NEC, which will qualify, or directly convert to an Air Force Specialty. If not, the Air Force Prior Service program is not applicable to you.

Your Air Force Recruiter has a listing of jobs which we are currently looking for, based on years of service, and your successful qualifying.

The Air Force is accepting Prior Service Air Force Security Forces personnel who meet the requirements to retrain as Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (3P0X1B): First come, first served basis and can change without notice:

Applicant must not have a break in service exceeding 6 years.

Applicant must have performed duties in the requested return AFSC during their last term of enlistment.

Applicant must not require a waiver, Exception to Policy (ETP), or eligibility determination to re-enter.

Please contact a recruiter nearest you for all of the details.

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Do prior service attend Air Force Basic Training?

No. The Air Force honors the basic training successfully completed as a member of any branch of the US Armed Forces.

For more information on this subject, you can chat with one of our online advisers or click here to contact us and get in touch with your local recruiter.

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If I have Prior Service, will I keep my rank?

Your rank is determined by an Air Force Liaison Counselor at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) according to current Air Force Instruction.

For more information on this subject, you can chat with one of our online advisers or click here to contact us and get in touch with your local recruiter.

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I am prior service other than Air Force…can I join?

The US Air Force Prior Service program is currently open.

Prior Service is a direct duty assignment program, allowing a select number of separated individuals to return to active duty. You must hold an AFSC, MOS, or NEC, which will qualify, or directly convert to an Air Force Specialty. If not, the Air Force Prior Service program is not applicable to you.

Your Air Force Recruiter has a listing of jobs which we are currently looking for, based on years of service, and your successful qualifying.

The Air Force is accepting Prior Service Air Force Security Forces personnel who meet the requirements to retrain as Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (3P0X1B): First come, first served basis and can change without notice:

Applicant must not have a break in service exceeding 6 years.

Applicant must have performed duties in the requested return AFSC during their last term of enlistment.

Applicant must not require a waiver, Exception to Policy (ETP), or eligibility determination to re-enter.

Please contact a recruiter nearest you for all of the details.

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How can I obtain copies of my military records?

Individual military departments, including the Air Force do not maintain files or records pertaining to individuals no longer on active duty. When an individual is separated from military service (because of retirement, discharge from active duty, or death), his/her Field Personnel File (containing all military and health records) is forwarded for storage to the National Personnel Records Center (Military). The Records Center is under the jurisdiction of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) of the United States Government

National Personnel Record Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St Louis, MO 63132

http://www.archives.gov/

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