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

TSgt Melissa Post — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 09:16:43 -0500

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

SGM Erik Marquez — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 10:27:19 -0500

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

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 10:56:54 -0500

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

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 11:03:40 -0500

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

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 11:06:02 -0500

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 20:20:27 -0500

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 21:32:19 -0500

Thanks for the informative post!

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

PFC Thomas Pendley — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 07:15:40 -0500

Was about 3 weeks for me