What are the time on station criteria, after a PCS, before being tasked with a deployment?

2019-02-23T09:16:43-05:00

I was wondering how long is the time on station requirement after a PCS before you are tasked for a deployment? What is the AFI reference? And is it different for individuals who have EFMP dependents? Been searching and can’t seem to find it although I remember there being a TOS criteria.

Edit: I really appreciate the responses that I have gotten so far however unless you have a joint reference such as a DoD regulation I’m looking for Air Force knowledge with regulation. I know that there are some things that are across the branches but other things are branch specific.

And yes I have already used Google. Currently digging through multiple AFIs but if anyone knows a specific reference that would be helpful. Thanks.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Feb 23 at 2019 10:27 AM

2019-02-23T10:27:19-05:00

Zero
Once you are out of the reception unit and inside your duty station unit you’re fair game

local policy may dictate otherwise so check with commander Policies at the battalion and brigade and division level

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 10:56 AM

2019-02-23T10:56:54-05:00

My son had 2 weeks, only because they didn't leave for 2 weeks.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 11:03 AM

2019-02-23T11:03:40-05:00

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2110, 5 OCTOBER 2018, TOTAL FORCE ASSIGNMENTS

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 11:06 AM

2019-02-23T11:06:02-05:00

Used this Google search and found plenty of references: how much time on station after pcs before deployment air force AFI

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 8:20 PM

2019-02-23T20:20:27-05:00

I got sent to Afghanistan 45 days after arriving to my first duty station. What it comes down to is what the Army needs. I’m not aware of any regulatory guidance on whether having an EFMP enrolled family member can keep a service member from being put on deployment orders. The long and short of it is that A service member of any branch of service must prepare themselves and their families for deployments at any time. I know that sounds a little blunt, but that’s the truth of the matter.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 9:32 PM

2019-02-23T21:32:19-05:00

Thanks for the informative post!

Response by PFC Thomas Pendley made Feb 25 at 2019 7:15 AM

2019-02-25T07:15:40-05:00

Was about 3 weeks for me