Officials announce plans for third DOS rollback

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  • By Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez
  • 15th Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii --  Air Force officials announced June 8 plans for a third enlisted date of separation rollback with a mandatory DOS of Aug. 31, 2010. This program is part of an overall effort by the Air Force to maintain a quality enlisted force and meet the congressionally mandated end strength.

Under the third DOS rollback, Airmen with fewer than 14 or more than 20 years of service must separate no later than Aug. 31 or retire no later than Sept. 1 if they possess a code preventing their re-enlistment.

"They are adverse action codes Airmen received by the commander for not complying with Air Force core values." said Master Sgt. Ben Jefferson, 647th Force Support Squadron military personnel flight superintendent. "Rosters were provided to commanders by close of business on June 8 and those affected should have been notified by the commander." he said.

These codes include but are not limited to Airmen awaiting retraining, awaiting discharge, denied reenlistment, declined a permanent change of station retainability, declined training, article 15 punishment and control roster.

Airmen separated or retired under the DOS rollback are authorized transition assistance benefits that include 180 days of extended medical care for themselves and their families and an ID card permitting base commissary and exchange privileges for two years.

Those separated with more than six years but less than 20 years total active service are eligible for one-half the amount of separation pay but must sign an Individual Ready Reserve agreement to serve for a minimum three years. Those declining to serve in the IRR will be ineligible for separation pay.

The Air Force will not recoup unearned portions of education assistance funds special pay, bonuses or other monetary incentives under the DOS Rollback Program. Additionally, most Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits will not be impacted; however, the transferability of benefits to dependents may be affected. Airmen should consult their local education centers or the VA concerning transferability.

Airmen with more than 20 years of service who are affected by the DOS rollback must request a retirement date via the virtual Military Personnel Flight.

Air Force officials said the third enlisted DOS rollback will allow leaders to manage the force and strategically balance skills and abilities in the midst of a 15-year high for retention.

"This rollback is another force management tool that is being used to shape the enlisted force and reduce the inventory while maintaining a quality enlisted force." said Chief Master Sgt. Craig Recker, 15th Wing Command Chief.

"The program targets those airman in certain categories who have been denied reenlistment or had other quality issues. The numbers impacted here at Hickam are minimal... I encourage everyone to take a moment to review the DOS rollback guidance on the Air Force Personnel Center webpage so they are familiar with this program and its impacts." he said.

In November, officials announced plans to conduct an April 30 DOS rollback for enlisted members. A second rollback was announced in March with a mandatory DOS rollback of June 30. The third rollback will also accelerate the date of separation for Airmen based on their years of service and re-enlistment eligibility or assignment availability codes.

As with the June 30 rollback, AFPC officials said commanders are allowed to conduct early consideration under the Selective Re-enlistment Program for Airmen who possess select re-enlistment codes and meet the rollback program criteria. Any personnel actions by commanders must be accomplished before June 24, when the roster of Airmen affected will be pulled by the AFPC Separations Branch.

For more information visit the Air Force Personnel Center personnel services Web site and enter "DOS rollback" in the search engine or call the Total Force Service Center at (800) 525-0102 or DSN 665-5000.

(Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs contributed to this report)