DAFI36-2110_JBSANANTONIOSUP — Total Force Assignments

DAFI36-2110_JBSANANTONIOSUP governs overseas assignment updates, mandatory PCS provisions, and extended long tour priorities for enlisted members.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-2110_JBSANANTONIOSUP
  • Title: TOTAL FORCE ASSIGNMENTS
  • Date: 2026-08-06

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The publication addresses deferments, self-initiated assignment eligibility, DEROS actions, retainability, and assignment approval requirements. It also sets rules for waivers, mandatory PCS actions, and minimum service retainability.

Topics covered

  • Overseas assignment updates
  • Mandatory PCS
  • Extended long tour priorities
  • Self-initiated assignment programs
  • DEROS deferments
  • PCS retainability
  • Assignment OPR approval

Questions and answers

Can a service member apply for self-initiated assignment programs during a deferment?

Service member is not eligible to apply for any self-initiated assignment programs until the deferment has expired. (paragraph 3)

Can an RNLTD be changed to let a deferment expire before departure?

An RNLTD cannot be changed for the sole purpose of allowing a service member’s deferment to expire before the departure date/DEROS (Includes when additional retainability is required due to change in PCS, TDY, or training requirement). (paragraph 3)

Which service members are excluded from automatic updates?

Does not apply to E-8s (USSF only), E-9s, O-6s and O-6 selects; do not update unless specifically authorized by AF/A1LE or AF/A1LO (for RegAF) or SF/S1L (for USSF). (paragraph 4)

What happens when an enlisted service member refuses required retainability?

If the enlisted service member refuses to obtain retainability to fulfill the Controlled Duty Assignment commitment or Active-Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) for directed training with a PCS, then the MPF will reclama the assignment. (paragraph 5)

Can a service member’s DEROS be involuntarily extended?

Do not involuntarily extend service member’s DEROS. (paragraph 51-402)

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