What is a follow-on assignment?

The Follow-On assignment program allows Airmen who are selected for a short, dependent-restricted tour to apply for advanced consideration of a CONUS assignment or overseas tour BEFORE the Airman’s departure. Airmen apply for Follow-On assignments via vMPF after their initial relocation briefing.

How do I get a follow-on assignment?

In order to apply for follow-on consideration, Airmen need to submit their applications on the virtual Military Personnel Flight webpage within 15 days of receiving their assignment notification and more than 150 days prior to their departure date.

What is DSD in the Air Force?

Air Force officials filled 770 positions across nine developmental special duties, or DSDs, for spring 2017. The DSD nomination process occurs twice each year and is designed to fill specific special duties the Air Force has acknowledged as developmental due to their unique requirements.

How do I update my air force base of preferences?

If a member desires to change their BOP preference order or location, they must use the “withdraw/cancel voluntary assignment application” option in vMPF to request cancellation. Member may then submit a new BOP application with updated preferences.

What is a special duty assignment?

Military.com. If you are an enlisted member who is performing duties which have been designated as extremely difficult or involving an unusual degree of responsibility in a military skill, you may be entitled to Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP).

What are the duties of Air Force?

The Air Force is primarily responsible for:

• Transportation and logistics.
• Maritime surveillance.
• Search and Rescue.
• Disaster Relief.
• Peacekeeping.
• Civil Assistance.
• Antarctic Support.

How does base of preference work?

The Base of Preference (BOP) program is intended for enlisted Regular Air Force (RegAF) Airmen on active duty in the grades of Senior Master Sergeant and below. The career Airman BOP program, (Airmen on their second or subsequent enlistment) provides an incentive to continue their Air Force career.

When can I apply for base of preference?

The Base of Preference (BOP) program will expand to all Air Force specialty codes (AFSC) starting next month, providing airmen who have 48 months’ time on station as of May 2019, “the opportunity to apply for available permanent change-of-station assignments,” according to an Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) release.