Orders for volunteering?

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 00:13:29 -0400

My Civil Air Patrol Wing Commander mentioned a type of orders I could be put on as a member of the Air Guard while volunteering for a Civil Air Patrol activity since CAP falls under command of the USAF. He mentioned he has known some members who have done it. Apparently you don't get paid so I guess you just get credit or something? Does anyone know what type of orders that would be and how they work?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2015 3:11 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 May 2015 03:11:41 -0400

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal?

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made May 20 at 2015 8:42 AM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Wed, 20 May 2015 08:42:02 -0400

I don't know if there is a more technical name, but I have always referred to them as "Points Only" Orders. Way back in the day, I would put people on them to come in for off-drill meetings & etc.

Again, not a personnel type, but you get actual orders, and somewhere on them they will state "for points only" or some such. You get NO net pay or allowances for the period, but it does count as retirement points for figuring good years as well as for calculating eventual retirement compensation. The other thing you gain from it is that you are in an "on orders" status should you get injured at the duty or traveling to/from.