AFRCI36-2603 governs the Air Force Reserve seasoning training program, including its purpose, eligibility, funding, and administration.
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The publication explains how seasoning training accelerates upgrade training through active duty for training and on-the-job training. It addresses core-task training, eligible skills, annual funding, participation limits, and program roles, and requires an AFRC Form 100 before a tour begins.
Applies to: It applies to all Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units to include direct reporting and geographically separated units as well as associate units.
The purpose of this program is to provide a means to accelerate upgrade training to become a fully qualified mobilization resource. (paragraph 1)
The program allows eligible Airmen to voluntarily remain in an active duty for training (ADT) status for the purpose of on-the-job training (OJT). (paragraph 1)
STP will be offered each fiscal year provided funding and training capability exists. (paragraph 1)
Airmen eligible for a progression tour are not eligible for STP. (paragraph 1)
STP funding is based upon command and local training requirements to support a mobilized force and authorized for core task training in support of this requirement. (paragraph 1)