If you had a five level AFSC years ago but have been separated for a long time, do you have to repeat tech school to go back in Air Guard?

SPC Steve Thomas — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:19:27 -0400

I was a 2w051 (ammo) in the Air Guard years ago. I have heard that I may need to repeat tech school if I want to come into an Air Guard ammo slot. Is that true? Is it the unit that decides, or is it Air Guard policy?

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2020 12:26 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:26:46 -0400

I forget the AFI off the top of my head but, yes, an AFSC “degrades” over time. After X amount of time a 5 level becomes a 3 level and eventually a 1 level.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2020 10:40 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:40:40 -0400

I had a 9 year break in service after I got off AD USAF. When I joined the army guard my air force AFSC (3E571) was used to grant me the Army 82C MOS. I didn't have to go back to basic or AIT.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2020 11:04 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:04:05 -0400

SPC Steve Thomas I held a 3-Level before I was medically separated. I no longer hold said 3-level in my prior AFSC because it 'expires' after 2 years. It can be 'reactivated' w/ training & the proper level to sign off on that training.

I was told that, if I were interested in going back in to Security Forces, I would need to go back through Tech School since I've been out for so long. I'm kind of an old man to be playing such a young man's game - especially at the rank I'm coming back in at. So I'm opting for a new AFSC...lol

Response by CMSgt Donald ONeill made Apr 13 at 2020 1:49 PM

CMSgt Donald ONeill — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:49:54 -0400

No , your tech school is good . May need some OJT now work towards that 7 level .