Overview  Policy  Responsibilities  Consideration Criteria  Board Preparation  Board Appointment / Composition  Board Process  Post Board Action  Impact

MP 1: Policy  Purpose  To avoid loss of combat readiness from a maturing force  Applies to all Members who are Retirement Eligible  Exception: General Officers

MP 2: Responsibilities  Director of the Air National Guard  Develop & oversight of the program  National Guard Bureau (NGB)/A1  Monitors program and provides procedural guidance  The Adjutant General (TAG)  Implement policies  Establish an effective state personnel force management program

 Force Support Squadron (FSS)  Function as Wing OPR for program  Squadron Commander  Receive roster from FSS  Review roster  Comply with instructions and return to FSS  Give strong consideration to personnel force management MP 2: Responsibilities

MP 3: Consideration Criteria  Retirement Eligible On or Before 31 December of the Year the Board Convenes  Are Not Otherwise Scheduled to be Separated between 1 Jan - 31 Dec  Mandatory separation/discharge date  Maximum age  Medical disqualification  Retirement  Denied reenlistment  Serving on a Title 10 tour/Extended Active Duty

MP 4: Board Preparation  State Headquarters  Furnish list to FSS and squadron commanders NLT 20 February  Determine board dates (May or June)  Commanders  Brief members of selective retention recommendation NLT 31 March  Have members initial next to name on list and commander signs the bottom of list  Ensure NGB FM 27’s are accomplished on members to be recommended for non-retention

MP 5: Board Appointment / Composition  Appointed by Special Order  Members appointed NLT 20 April  Three to five members  President of board is senior in rank to board members  Voting members senior in rank to individuals being considered  Separate officers and enlisted boards

MP 6: Board Process  Board meets every May or June  Oath or Affirmation is Administered  Board Reviews:  NGB FM 27 (as required)  Records review RIP  Individual letter  Board Makes Recommendation to TAG  NLT 15 July

MP 7: Post Board Action  TAG Reviews Recommendations  Approves / Disapproves  Informs member in writing NLT 15 Aug  Non-retained members may submit for reconsideration  Submit NLT 15 September  Must reach TAG by 30 September  No appeal beyond the TAG  TAG decision on reconsideration is final  Member informed of final decision NLT 31 October

MP 8: Impact To ensure a quality force, stable promotions, and maintain a viable force for mobilization

Summary Policy Responsibilities Consideration Criteria Board Preparation Board Appointment / Composition Board Process Post Board Action Impact