How does Air Force initiate separation?

Airmen can access vMPF on the AFPC secure Web site within six months of DOS and select “Initiate my DOS Separation.” Once they receive confirmation, they complete a vMPF initial separation briefing and pre-separation order worksheet, initiate a DD Form 214 and accomplish all base out-processing items including unit and …

When does separation occur in the US military?

Separation (United States military) Separation typically occurs when someone reaches the date of their Expiration of Term of Service (ETS) and are released from active duty, but still must complete their military reserve obligations. Upon separation, they receive form DD214, which indicates their former and future status.

How to file for separation from the Air Force?

Just file for separation like everybody else, with your desired date of separation after your active duty service commitment. The Air Force will need to decide if they want to move you with your little commitment left (moving is expensive), or to just keep you in your current assignment until separation. Again, read the AFIs and become an expert.

How to separate from the Air Force 7 day option?

This is available on the Assignment Management System (AMS) The AFIs governing separation under the 7-day option are AFI 36-2110 “Assignments” and AFI 36-3207 “Separating Commissioned Officers.” The latest versions of these AFIs can be found in ePubs: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

When do you get out of the Air Force?

Several out-processing dates will be generated based on your “final out-processing date” For those of you unfamiliar with terminal leave, this is leave that you take after your final out-processing date with the Air Force, but before your separation date.

When to request separation from the Air Force?

You will request for separation on your DOS, NOT your terminal leave date. Terminal Leave can be requested via LeaveWeb 60 days prior to your FIRST day of leave. Make sure you DO NOT list your commander as the supervisor or backup approver, because it will first go to your supervisors for a “Concur” or “Non-Concur.”

How long does it take to outprocess the USAF?

If you get TAPS and your separation physical done early, you can outprocess the USAF in less than a week. I got my Virtual Outprocessing checklist loaded around 0930 on a Tuesday and was effectively done with the checklist by CoB the next day.

Is there a way to request separation from AFPC?

You can click the “Initiate my DOS Separation” button, but it won’t notify AFPC because it’s broken. Instead, you have to manually request separation by emailing AFPC using MyPers. Go to MyPers and click the Separation link.

When do I need to request separation from vmpf?

You can apply for separation through vMPF once you are within 180 days of your DOS. You can click the “Initiate my DOS Separation” button, but it won’t notify AFPC because it’s broken. Instead, you have to manually request separation by emailing AFPC using MyPers. Go to MyPers and click the Separation link.