AR 350-100 — Officer Active Duty Service Obligations
AR 350-100 governs active duty service obligations for commissioned officers and warrant officers serving on the active duty list.
- Publication number: AR 350-100
- Title: OFFICER ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE OBLIGATIONS
- Date: 07/21/2023
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 350-100 covers commissioning, promotion, permanent change of station, military and civilian schooling, and Army National Guard officer obligations. It establishes methods for computing, notifying, serving, and requesting waivers of active duty service obligations.
Applies to: This regulation governs all service obligations incurred on or after the effective date of this regulation.
Topics covered
- Officer service obligations
- Commissioning ADSOs
- Promotion ADSOs
- Permanent change of station
- Civil schooling obligations
- Military schooling obligations
- Army National Guard officer obligations
Questions and answers
How many years of military service must officers entering military service complete?
Officers entering military service must complete a total of 8 years military service obligation. Service will be on active duty or in the Reserve Components, in either enlisted or officer status (see 10 USC 651). (paragraph 2-1)
What active duty service obligation applies to a USMA graduate appointed in the Regular Army?
USMA graduates accepting an appointment in the Regular Army incur a 5-year ADSO (see 10 USC 7448). (paragraph 2)
What active duty service obligation applies after completing the Warrant Officer Basic Course?
Individuals appointed as warrant officers, with a concurrent call to active duty, incur a 6-year ADSO upon completion of the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC). (paragraph 2-3)
Does a commissioned officer incur an active duty service obligation for accepting a promotion?
A commissioned officer who accepts a promotion does not incur an ADSO. (paragraph 2-4)
When may statutory active duty service obligations be waived?
Statutory service obligations will not be waived except for the convenience of the Government or personal hardship. (paragraph 4-1)