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Show May 27, 1993 Qs drawdown game plan? As Continental U.S. bases which have been publicly announced for closure in fiscal 1994 are eligible. Also, the following CONUS bases scheduled for closure in fiscal 1993 are eligible: Bergstrom AFB, Texas; Carswell AFB, Texas; Mather AFB, Calif.; Chanute AFB, 111.; Williams AFB, Ariz.; and Wurtsmith AFB, Mich. CONUS units closing in fiscal 1994 are also eligible. More information is available from local personnel flights. G Recoupment ent A" You are unlikely to be offered the option to voluntarily separate under the VSI or SSB programs if you are still under an SRB contract becontract is a cause the Air Force the indication that strong needs your skills. However, if you apply and are approved for VSI or SSB, federal law requires you to forfeit part of the bonus for the unexpired part of your obligated service. come eligible for disability payments, the annual VSI payment will be reduced by an amount equal to the disability compensation received. Once Q: Is VSISSB subject Security withholding? A: No. Qs I heard the criteria for the fiscal 1994 drawdown game plan are different for people stationed at closing bases. What are the expanded Q: VSI payments stop, disability compensation continues in full. If you select SSB, disability payments are withheld until the full amount of SSB is recouped, after which disability payments continue in full. Base closure to Social criteria at these bases? am getting aviation continuation pay ana apply for VSISSB, will there be a recoupment? A Yes, but only for the unearned portion of your payment. If I As E-4- s and above, except chief master sergeants, in an AFSC which is eligible and who have a Total Active Federal Military Service Date of Dec. 31, 1983, and earlier may apply. ' obligation beyond any existing Reserve obligation. If you select VSI, you incur an obligation to serve in a reserve component for twice the number of years of completed active duty. You may, if desired, request assignment to the Selected Reserve, which requires periodic tours of duty or drill. More information is available from local reserve recruiters. Qs Except for selection for Officer Training Squadron, Airman EducaCommissioning Program, or Qs I heard people assigned to tion for what other reasons closing units may be able to apply promotion, I request withdrawal of my for VSISSB under the same criteria may VSISSB application or approved used for those who are at closing bases. I'm not sure if my unit quali- separation date? fies for this category. Where do I get As The personnel center will not apmore information? prove withdrawal requests except for As Your personnel flight will be very unusual circumstances or exable to determine if your unit is deac- treme hardships. It would be impossible to define all the situations that tivating during fiscal 1994. meet this criteria. Generally, however, lost job opportunities, changes of Other heart, divorce, and others, do not Qs How will my releaseI be viewed suffice. Neither will the opportunity to by the civilian sector? Will be at a dis- accept a unique job in the Air Force; advantage when applying for a job? for example, selection for a previousAs The military has always allowed ly requested special duty. voluntary separations, and it is safe to assume you would have the same advantages as others leaving the service QS Can I get VSI, be in the IRR, have had in the past. and take an overseas job? of either VSI or As Yes. What obligation do I incur when SSB will notReceipt Qs you from acceptpreclude I sign the ready reserve agreement? ing overseas employment. You may As Members normally will serve in lose eligibility for some TAMP the Individual Ready Reserve, which benefits such as commissary and exdoes not require weekend or annual change privileges due to the Status of drills, but the member remains subject Forces Agreement between the United States and host country. to recall in a national emergency. Qs Are disability payments going bonus, will I have to pay to be deducted from my VSISSB anything back if separated with payment? VSISSB? As If you select VSI and later beIf I am drawing a selective Q 17 The length of time you serve deSpecifically, what closing bases are eligible for the expanded pends on which option you elect. 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