CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast

045 - How and when to stop being an Air Force officer

July 22, 2020 Colin Slade & Reed Gann
CommissionED: The Air Force Officer Podcast
045 - How and when to stop being an Air Force officer
Show Notes

The time will come for every Air Force officer to leave the service. Like any good OPLAN, it's wise to have an exit strategy. Regardless of where you are in your career—or even if you haven't even entered the service—this episode will help you understand the how and when of separating from the Air Force.

03:40 - Important terminology and definitions
11:03 - Getting started on getting out
18:15 - When and where to "push the button"
19:45 - The all-important and inclusive outprocessing checklist
28:43 - Planning for what comes next
33:08 - Getting orders and what to do with your leave
37:25 - Your Date of Separation

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