How many AEF tempo bands are there?
five tempo bands
Air Force officials have created five tempo bands: A through E. Tempo Band A reflects the original AEF cycle of a 1:4 dwell ration based on 120-day deployments. Bands B through E are based on 179-day deployments.
What is Afforgen?
AFFORGEN, model ensures a sustainable force offering of Airmen and airpower to the Joint Force. ( U.S. Air Force graphic)
How are AEF bands assigned?
Airmen are assigned to one of five tempo bands based on their career fields. Each band is then broken into blocks that represent deployment and dwelling (or preparation) periods. Airmen’s unit type codes, or career fields, dictate the band they are assigned to, or, more specifically, the frequency of their deployments.
What is AEF Air Force?
Abstract: The USAF Air Expeditionary Force AEF is designed to provide CINCs with RAPID, RESPONSIVE, and RELIABLE airpower options that meet specific theater needs by providing a wide range of capabilities. These forces are used to augment existing landbased forces when necessary.
How long can an E9 stay in the Air Force?
30 years
Air Force “Up-or-Out Rules”
| Rank | Total Years Active Service |
|---|---|
| E6 | 22 years |
| E7 | 26 years |
| E8 | 28 years |
| E9 | 30 years |
What is RCP Air Force?
A RCP is a period of months that a Citizen Airman could be mobilized to support a Total Force Air Force tasking around the world. It enables Reservists to provide planning to their civilian employers and families, as well and arrange school and training schedules appropriately.
What are AEF indicators?
The AEF Indicator is a letter and number combination assigned to military members aligning them with an AEF cycle, which is used to identify when Airmen deploy.
What Air Force units are in Afghanistan?
There are four Afghan Air Force wings:
- Kabul (201st or 1st Wing): fixed-wing squadron, rotary-wing squadron, Presidential Airlift Squadron.
- Kandahar (202nd or 2nd Wing): rotary-wing squadron, fixed-wing squadron.
- Shindand (203rd or 3rd Wing): training squadron, rotary-wing squadron.
How long is deployment in the Air Force?
six to 12 months
While Air Force deployments still may follow the average durations of other branch deployments, typically six to 12 months, they may also do a series of two- to three-month deployments in quick succession.
How do I find my Air Force AEF indicator?
Upon login to vMPF, Airmen can view the initial page that shows a box containing their AEF deployment status. This includes their AEF indicator, rotation period and the date their commander assigned them to a specific AEF.