The Non-EAD (Extended Active Duty) Airman Commissioning Program is designed to commission the highest qualified enlisted Airmen to fill valid non-line and line officer unit vacancies. Airmen who have obtained a qualifying college degree and are 40 years of age or younger may pursue an Air Force Reserve commission. To ensure quality candidates are being nominated for the IMA Non-EAD ACP, a board interview process is in effect.
 
This board process allows the Det commanders and Det SELs an opportunity to collaborate with the Active Duty hiring authority to evaluate applicants and their packages to ensure the member is the best fit for the AD position and the IMA program, as a whole.
 
The Board will consist of three voting members: Detachment commander, Detachment superintendent, and the Active Duty hiring authority or any officer of any status.
 
The HQ RIO Group SEL is the board president and will schedule interviews. 
 
The Interview Evaluation Sheet must be included with the package when submitted.  Please contact your detachment for more information or to apply.

COMPLETING THE NON-EAD ACP APPLICATION IS TIME CONSUMING! DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. PLEASE GET WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR/MENTOR TO HELP YOU COMPLETE IT BEFORE THE DEADLINE.


Document Links

• Policy for Interview Requirements
• Interview Evaluation Sheet
• Non-EAD ACP Policy Memo for CY2024
• AF Form 1034
• AF Form 56
• ARPC Initial LAF Commission Checklist
• MFRs

First Cycle of Current Calendar Year
January: HQ RIO/TMC coordinate with CFM for vacant IR positions – NLT the first week of the month
February: HQ RIO/TMC verify with RIO Dets on RMVS accuracy – NLT 10th day of the month
April: Nomination packages due to detachment – NLT 7th day of the month
April: Nominations packages due to HQ RIO Operations Support – NLT 15th day of the month
April: Nomination packages due to HQ RIO/CCC - NLT 17th day of the month
April: Board convenes – Last week of the month
May: Results presented to HQ RIO/CC for review and endorsement – NLT 5th day of the month
May: Results presented to HQ ARPC/CC review and endorsement – NLT 10th day of the month
May: Results released – NLT 15th day of the month

Second Cycle of Current Calendar Year
July: HQ RIO/TMC coordinate with CFM for vacant IR positions – NLT the first week of the month 
August: HQ RIO/TMC verify with RIO Dets on RMVS accuracy – NLT 15th day of the month
September: Nomination packages due to detachment – NLT 15th day of the month
September: Nominations packages due to HQ RIO Operations Support – NLT 30th day of the month
October: Nomination packages due to HQ RIO/CCC – NLT 15th day of the month
October: Board convenes – Last week of the month
November: Results presented to HQ RIO/CC for review and endorsement – NLT 5th day of the month
November: Results presented to HQ ARPC/CC review and endorsement - NLT 10th day of the month
November: Results released – NLT 15th day of the month