AFRCMAN36-2004 — Air Force Reserve Recruiting And Accessions

AFRCMAN36-2004 governs Air Force Reserve recruiting and accessions, including eligibility, enlistment, waivers, and applicant processing.

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  • Publication number: AFRCMAN36-2004
  • Title: AIR FORCE RESERVE RECRUITING AND ACCESSIONS
  • Date: 2021-03-26

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AFRCMAN36-2004 covers professional conduct, recruiter management, basic eligibility, medical standards, education credentials, family care, drugs, and required forms. It requires specified documentation, physical profiles, waiver processing, retesting limits, and enlistment conditions.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all of Air Force Reserve Command.

Topics covered

  • Professional conduct
  • Recruiter management
  • Applicant eligibility
  • Medical standards
  • Education credentials
  • Family care
  • Drug and alcohol eligibility
  • Enlistment documentation

Questions and answers

What orthodontic documentation is required before military training?

Applicants may be scheduled for physical examination and enlistment only if they provide a letter from their orthodontist stating active treatment is complete and all orthodontic appliances (except retainers) will be removed at the applicant's expense before IADT. (paragraph 3)

How many ASVAB retests are allowed before a six-month wait?

Two retests may be authorized before 6 months have elapsed from the initial test. (paragraph 3)

When is a six-month ASVAB retesting wait mandatory?

After the second retest, a 6-month wait for any further retesting is mandatory. (paragraph 3)

What education credentials qualify an applicant for enlistment?

Applicants must be a high school graduate, covered graduate (non-traditional high school graduate), or alternate credential holder, to include holder of General Education Development (GED) or completion of one semester of college credit (15 semester hours or 22.5 quarter hours). (paragraph 5)

What happens when a MEPS physical shows an applicant does not meet medical standards?

When a disqualified (DQ) MEPS physical shows the applicant does not meet medical standards for accession, the applicant cannot take a new physical at an RMU. (paragraph 6)

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