AF begins Phase II of the NCO retraining program

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Two deadlines are quickly approaching for Airmen identified for retraining under Phase II of the Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program.

These Airmen must submit a retraining request by April 6. They must also complete a retraining package by April 29 for the Air Force Specialty Code selected by the Air Force Personnel Center here.

Phase II began March 26 and will end when retraining quotas are met, but not later than May 31.

Airmen identified for retraining and who fail to submit the initial retraining application by April 29 will be determined to have officially declined retraining and will be separated from the Air Force on their current date of separation. Airmen selected for retraining who have the necessary retainability cannot decline retraining.

More than 100 active-duty Airmen have been identified for involuntary retraining into another Air Force specialty. To determine if you have been identified for retraining, log on to the virtual Military Personnel Flight.

"Phase II retraining is necessary to help meet the needs of the Air Force by putting Airmen where they are needed most," said Master Sgt. Deitra Mathis, superintendent of Air Force Enlisted Retraining. "We will work with those Airmen who are selected for retraining, as we would any retraining case, in order to make the transition as smooth as possible for Airmen and their families."

For more information, Airmen should contact their Military Personnel Section, their base career assistance advisor or the Total Force Service Center at (800) 525-0102 or DSN 665-5000.