10/20/2011 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Enlisted Airmen will now have 78 Air Force specialties from which they can receive a selective reenlistment bonus.
Fiscal 2012's program continues emphasis on retaining Airmen with 17 months to six years of service as well as those from six to 10 years of service, Air Force officials said. While adjustments to the 10-14 years of service zones were also made, there were no adjustments in the 18-20 years of service zone.
"Our Airmen's commitment and dedication to duty is nothing short of amazing," said Chief Master Sgt. Shannon Parker, the chief of the Air Force skills management branch at the Air Force Personnel Center here. "In order to attract and retain these extraordinary men and women, the Air Force utilizes the SRB program."
"The SRB program is a premier retention tool that is vital to achieving Air Force retention goals," Parker said.
Three Air Force specialty codes were added to the list and 11 AFSCs increased in at least one zone, Parker said. Ten AFSCs had a zone eliminated or decreased and two AFSCs were removed from the program.
All increases and additions became effective Oct. 14, and all decreases and deletions will go into effect Nov. 14. Any re-enlistments or extensions of any length that have been completed prior to the official message release will remain valid. Airmen who are eligible for re-enlistment and are affected by decreases or removals should reenlist before Nov. 13 to receive the previously approved bonus.
These bonuses do not apply to Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard Airmen.
To determine eligibility for reenlistment with an SRB entitlement, members should contact the career development element at their local military personnel section.
