Noncommissioned Officer Career Status Program
What It Does
The Noncommissioned Officer Career Status Program extends the length of reenlistments for RegAF Airmen.
Who Qualifies
Eligibility Criteria
All Airmen who:
- Have been selected for continued service by their commander/civilian director (to include those with approved waivers)
- Have at least 12 years total active federal military service on date of discharge (day prior to reenlistment)
…will be reenlisted for an unspecified period.
How Long the Service Continues
These Airmen will serve up to their High Year of Tenure based on:
- Current grade, or
- If promoted, projected grade
…unless sooner separated by USAF policy or law under the NCO Career Status Program.
Retirement Option
Airmen who serve 20 or more years of TAFMS may retire, if otherwise eligible, no later than the first day of the month following High Year of Tenure.
Why It Exists
The program streamlines the reenlistment and extension process and alleviates unnecessary administrative actions for Airmen, supervisor chains, and military personnel flights.