Dec 8, 2023 · Faced with a recruiting shortfall, the Air Force is loosening its “up or out” rules, adding two years to the maximum time in service at every enlisted grade up to E-8. The new High Year of Tenure (HYT) limits go into effect immediately, although Airmen have been able to ask for extensions for the past year.

This publication implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-32, Military Retirements and Separations. This publication was written through collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE), the Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), the

Dec 21, 2023 · The Air Force high year of tenure extensions apply to enlisted grades of airman basic through senior master sergeant to keep experienced service members in the ranks and keep the Air Force...

Dec 6, 2023 · Enlisted airmen ranging from airman basic to senior master sergeant — the grades of E-1 to E-8 — will become eligible to remain in the service for up to two more years per rank, according to a...

High Year Tenure (HYT) is a term used by the United States Armed Forces to describe the maximum number of years enlisted members may serve at a given rank without achieving promotion, after which they must separate or retire. [1]

Oct 22, 2018 · Senior airmen through technical sergeants with an HYT of Feb 1, 2019, and later, will automatically have their HYT adjusted by AFPC in accordance with this policy. Those hitting HYT prior to Feb. 1 can request an extension via the virtual manpower and personnel flight.

The Air Force Personnel Center released a new set of Frequently Asked Questions about changes to the High Year of Tenure system. These changes are designed to ensure that younger Airmen are given every opportunity to advance.

Nov 28, 2016 · High Year of Tenure is a year point when the Air Force determines if an enlisted Airman is ineligible for reenlistment and extension of enlistment due to grade and length of service. This program was

Apr 11, 2019 · The Air Force is offering high year of tenure extensions to active-duty Airmen in certain shortage Air Force Specialty Codes and grades effective Aug. 1. High year of tenure, or HYT, refers to the maximum number of years enlisted Airmen in …

Jul 31, 2017 · The HYT program allows eligible senior airmen, staff sergeants, technical sergeants and master sergeants in targeted AFSCs and grades to apply for a high year of tenure extension between 12 and 24 months in order for the Air Force to retain experience and enhance mission effectiveness and readiness.