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Show April 22. 1993 Hilltop Times 11 EQUAL helps enlisted members find assignments RANDOLPH AFB, Texas (AFNS) To help people better understand and use the Enlisted Quarterly Assignments Listing system, the Air Force Military Personnel Center recently answered some frequently asked EQUAL questions. Q. Why is EQUAL better than the old program? A EQUAL provides a clear picture of what assignments are available so you will know where the openings are and you can list your choices accordingly. It also expands your eligibility window for COT from two months to three months, bettering your chances of selection. This system gives enlisted people a more active role in the assignments process. Q Should I use base, state or area codes for my stateside preferences? A If you use a base code, the center will only consider you for that particular base. If the requirements listing shows more than one base in a state and you would like any base in that state, use the state code. The same applies for area preferences. If the requirements listing shows more than one base in a certain area, and you would like any location in that area, use the area preference code. By using a state or area code, you increase your chances of getting a preference, and it enables you to volunteer for more locations. Q Can I volunteer for a specific base a country, use the country code. If you want to be considered for a base in another theater, you must list the country code. The reason most people cannot list specific bases when volunteering for overseas is the numerous changes occurring in the Air Force now. Force structure changes and base closures may ree perquire an overseas command to make sonnel changes. By restricting volunteers to only list last-minut- country codes, major commands maintain the flexibility to make changes, as. needed, to meet mission requirements and still maintain the member's preference. Q When should I update my preference? A If you are in the continental United States, it is a good idea always to have your updated preference on file. Once you become eligible for reassignment, you should update your preference as soon as possible after the requirements listing is available. Your personnel flight will establish a cutoff date for submission to give them time to update your preferences and for the information to flow to headquarters AFMPC. Be sure to check with your base personnel flight to determine the cutoff date. The center only keeps the preferences submitted on your latest update in overseas? A If you are currently in the overseas area, you our computerofand erases all earlier data when you your preferences. can list specific bases in the same overseas theater. change any I am on leave or if What Q selectemporary duty However, you limit yourself for assignment the during advertising? tion by listing specific bases. A You can contact your personnel office or the If you'd like to be considered for any location in SINCE 1949 If you decide to change your preferences, you should complete a new AF Form 392 at that location. The personnel flight should then send a message indicating your desired preferences to HQ AFMPCDPMRAS2. A copy of the AF Form 392 should be maintained in that MPF's transitory file for 90 days. Q. What if I get selected for promotion after submit my preferences? A AFMPC tries to coordinate the timing of most promotion cycles with the assignment selecI tion cycles to prevent unnecessary changes. If you are selected for promotion, the assignments NCO will review your assignment to ensure you can be used in your new grade. While diversions and cancellations are kept to a minimum, Air Force needs must come first. Q Where can I get more information about EQUAL? A Customer service and outbound assignments units at the local personnel flight should have the information. 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