Is there an AFI that says whether or not you're supposed to be on day shift a certain amount of time before departure?

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:50:57 -0400

I have been told that airmen are supposed to be on day shift 45 days prior to a TDY, deployment, or separation to allow propper out-processing time. However, I cannot seem to find it in the AFI.

Response by MSgt Stephen Council made Jul 10 at 2017 9:15 AM

MSgt Stephen Council — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:15:29 -0400

SrA Private RallyPoint Member I have never been aware of this requirement. It may be a local unit policy, but as far as being in an AFI, I never saw it.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2017 9:58 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:58:44 -0400

I agree with previous comments on this subject. There may be a squadron, group or wing policy on it but Ive always gone by a tried and true method; show me the written policy or it doesn't exist. I never took the word of a fellow airman (or SNCO, NCO or Officer) without documentation.

Response by MSgt Jason McClish made Jul 10 at 2017 11:39 AM

MSgt Jason McClish — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 11:39:17 -0400

No, there is no AFI policy that governs this and probably never will be. Local policies from group down to perhaps element level may have it, but that's doubtful too. Hope this helps!

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Jul 10 at 2017 3:36 PM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:36:55 -0400

There is an emergency situation in Brussels. How long before you can leave? Lives depend on your being there.

Response by AB Blake Bowers made Jul 13 at 2017 12:36 PM

AB Blake Bowers — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:36:23 -0400

You did realize you are in the military correct?

Response by MSgt Jonathan Stump made Jul 13 at 2017 1:02 PM

MSgt Jonathan Stump — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:02:12 -0400

There is not a specific AFI, but if someone was forcing you to work nights up until the time you deploy, and making you do all out processing on your own time when you are preparing for a deployment, well, we have an asshole there. Who is going to take care of said night shift when you are gone? Are they going to just drop it in someones lap at the last second?

I can see the last two weeks. The 45 days might be a bit much, but not out of the realm. Are you just not wanting to do night shift? If it is a 24 hour shop, well, that is just one of the things you have to do. Welcome to life.

Response by SSgt Vanise Brandt made Jul 13 at 2017 3:17 PM

SSgt Vanise Brandt — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 15:17:17 -0400

Unfortunately there is not an AFI that says this. According to the AFI's you must be able to deploy within 24 hours for an emergency situation. If you look at the 10 series that covers all of the readiness and deployment procedures. If you have any in depth questions, refer to your UDM. That is what they are there for.

Response by Col Bret Klassen made Jul 14 at 2017 12:17 AM

Col Bret Klassen — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:17:10 -0400

Try looking in the AFIs that cover leave. There is usually a definition of what parts of a day wil constitute duty and what is leave.