Air Force Personnel Center Additional Force Management Programs

Air Force Personnel Center Additional Force Management Programs Executive Brief 100 FSS/CC 16 Dec 13

Setting the Stage n Situation Retention of highly qualified Airmen in our AF remains high n Current fiscal environment creates number of uncertainties for the Do. D n Budget constraints led to personnel reductions & force structure changes n n Goals Provide Airmen information and time to make informed decisions n Operate within funding constraints and authorized end strength n n Strategy Size and shape the force for today and the future n Modernize personnel policies via performance-based emphasis n n Approach Voluntary programs to the maximum extent possible n Focus on retaining high performing Airmen while reducing overages n Generally, Airmen in projected overage populations by AFSC and grade or year group will be eligible for voluntary and/or involuntary programs Right Person, Right Place, Right Time 2

Strategic Messaging n Fiscal constraints create uncertainty for AF, however we must empower our Airmen to make informed decisions n Job performance is and will continue to be priority #1 n As AF becomes smaller, it is even more important to retain high performing Airmen n We are shifting force mgmt programs from longevity- to performance-based n We will use all available force management tools n Voluntary programs first n Airmen in projected overage populations by AFSC and grade or year group will be eligible for voluntary programs n Monetary incentives available for non-retirement eligible Airmen w/6+ years of service n Airmen notified 6 months prior to involuntary consideration n Ret/Sep on 1 st day of 4 th month after involuntary board results released n Transitional benefits afforded to separating/retiring Airmen Right Person, Right Place, Right Time 3

FY 14 Force Management Programs Officer Enlisted n Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) Waivers Time in Grade (TIG) Waivers n PALACE CHASE n Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) n DOS Rollback (eligibility not based on AFSCs) n n ADSC and TIG Waivers n PALACE CHASE 8 vs 10 -yr commissioned service for retirement TERA Selective Early Retirement Board Voluntary Separation Pay Force Shaping Board Reduction in Force Board Enhanced Selective Early Retirement Board n n n n Voluntary Separation Pay (VSP) n Quality Force Review Board n (eligibility not based on AFSCs) n Enlisted Retention Boards (Sr. A - TSgt) n SNCO Retention Boards (MSgt - SMSgt) n CMSgt Retention Board * Previously announced * Additional programs Right Person, Right Place, Right Time 4

Force Management Program Initial Timelines 2013 PROGRAM DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL CMSgt/SNCO Voluntary Phase CMSgt Retention Board Quality Force Review Bd TERA (Enlisted) DOS Rollback II Enlisted VSP SNCO Retention Board TSgt Retention Board Sr. A Retention Board SERB E-SERB Vol Phase E-SERB TERA II (Officer) Officer VSP RIF Force Shaping Board = Eligibles Identified ** ** ** * * 2014 = Pgm Dates/Board Windows Right Person, Right * 2015 = Airmen notified Place, Right Time AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC = Retirement/Separation Dates JAN 5 As of 9 Dec 13

What We Need From Commanders & Senior Leaders n Difficult challenges require hard decisions Equip Airmen with information and time to make informed decisions n Dedicate time to discuss options with each affected Airman n Conduct records review and provide honest feedback n Clearly communicate CC retention recommendations to boards via Retention Recommendation Form n Robust requirement for Board Members (Chiefs, Cols, & GOs) n 180+ board members needed Jun – Aug 2014 n Requests for relief should be the exception n n Not an easy decision for anyone Wingman support is paramount n Encourage eligible Airmen to start TAP now…don’t wait for board results n n Use resources Leverage Air Force, FSS & Installation resources n my. PERS website: https: //mypers. af. mil n Right Person, Right Place, Right Time 6

Way Ahead Mandatory base-level Force Management Town Halls n Specific program criteria published in PSDMs as soon as final n FSSs, commanders and eligible members notified when program eligibility and board details are announced n Right Person, Right Place, Right Time 7

Initial Town Hall Meetings Wednesday, 18 Dec 13, Base Theater n 0800 Enlisted n 0900 Officers n 1100 Enlisted n 1400 Officers n 1500 Enlisted n Civilian Briefings forthcoming n After initial briefings, we will provide additional briefings to fit your unit needs n Right Person, Right Place, Right Time 8

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