MEMORANDUM FOR UNIT COMMANDER      (date)

MPF/(office symbol)

IN TURN

 FROM:        (Functional address symbol)

 SUBJECT:  BOP Application - AFSC

 1.  Please consider me for a BOP assignment to one of the bases listed below or Please consider me for an in-place BOP.  The bases listed below were not my last assignment.  If it was my last assignment, I was not assigned there under any BOP provision.  Note:  Use CONUS bases only when indicating a preference.  Do not use regions or states as preferences.

 2.  (For airmen married to other military members only.)  I have been counseled on BOP and join-spouse assignment criteria.  I understand if I request a BOP, I will first be considered for assignment to my spouse’s location unless join spouse assignment is not desired (intent code H).  If I receive an approved PCS BOP, then join spouse assignment to the BOP location for my spouse is not authorized.  If I proceed on a PCS BOP I understand I am responsible for the family separation created.  I understand we may each request a BOP in our own right to the same location (including in-place), if we are both eligible.  I understand approval of a PCS or in-place BOP does not result in deferment for my spouse.  For FTA retraining under QRP:  I understand I will have my BOP application considered in preference order and my spouse will be considered for a join spouse assignment unless join spouse assignment is not desired (intent code H).  However, I understand that manning at the requested locations must support both my self and my spouse in order for the assignments to be approved. 

 3.  I understand I will be required to have or obtain the necessary 24 months retainability  (computed from the RNLTD (Year and month) within 30 days of approval and if I am a FTA I must reenlist to suffice this retainability requirement.  I also understand that voluntary cancellation of this request on my behalf or refusal to obtain the necessary retainability constitutes use of my BOP option.

                                                (signature of applicant)

                                                (typed name, grade, USAF, SSN)

 1st Ind, (unit commander)                                (date)

TO:  MPF/(office symbol)

 1.  (For in-place only.)  Recommend (approval) (disapproval).  Deferment of this airman from PCS under the BOP program (is) (is not) in the best interests of the Air Force.  (Disapproval recommendation requires specific justification.)

 2.  (For in-place and PCS .)  Recommend (approval) (disapproval) of in-place BOP.  Deferment of this airman from PCS under the BOP program (is) (is not) in the best interests of the Air Force.  (Disapproval recommendation requires specific justification.)

 Note:  (For PCS BOP only, commander recommendation is not required.)

                                                                                      (signature)

                                                                                    (typed name, grade, USAF)

                                                                                     Commander