HYT extension waivers may be requested when in the best interest of the Air Force.
Waiver requests may not be used as a substitute for inadequate force development and sustainment planning.
A waiver request may be appropriate if significant mission degradation or failure will occur once the position becomes vacated.
Extensions are granted in one-year increments not to exceed a combined total of 3 years or to one day prior to age 62, whichever occurs first. Waivers may be disapproved by any G-series commander.
Waivers will not be processed if any of the following conditions exist:
- Airman currently has unsatisfactory participation or current fitness failure
- Documented Unfavorable Information File (UIF) or Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) action pending
- Airmen pending approval for selected position (must attach official approval memo)
HYT extension waiver requests are initiated by the Airman and endorsed by the Active Component CC, Det CC and HQ RIO CC.
Please see attached HYT waiver template and ensure that you complete the template per the instructions. HYT Template
If you plan to submit a HYT waiver request, you must submit your Det via myFSS no earlier than 12 months and no later than six months prior to the Airman's HYT date.
Additional guidance pertaining to HYT extension waiver request is available in DAFI 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension of Enlistment in the United States Air Force.