AF Form 1288 – Application for Ready Reserve Assignment PDF

Enter the Member's Name (Last, First, Middle) in Box 1, the Grade in Box 2, the DoD ID in Box 3 and the Primary Phone in Box 4.

Use of the member's DoD ID number is necessary to make positive identification of the individual and his or her records.

Enter the Address in Box 5; if a future address is known, provide both. Enter the Military E-mail (if applicable) in Box 6, the Personal Preferred E-mail in Box 7, the Member's Status in Box 8 and the PAFSC/2AFSC/3AFSC in Box 9.

Enter the Current Unit of Assignment (Unit/MAJCOM/FLDCOM/Location) in Box 10, the Desired Unit of Assignment (Unit/MAJCOM/FIELDCOM/Location) in Box 11 and the Duty AFSC/SFSC in Box 12.

Enter the Security Clearance in Box 13 and the Date of Clearance in Box 14.

Yes, No or N/A for Box 15, Rated: FHR & IDS Provided?, and for Box 16, Current Bonus Recipient?

Enter the Last Fitness Assessment Date in Box 17, the Last Health Assessment Date in Box 18 and the Last Dental Assessment Date in Box 19.

Any 'Yes' response in A of the CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS will require further evaluation by the losing organization or recruiter. Do you have a Medical Evaluation Board Pending Review? YES or NO.

Are you aware of any physical conditions preventing you from performing the duties of the assignment to which you are applying without an AF Form 469 and associated waiver? YES or NO. This is applicable only to a Selected Reserve assignment application.

Is your Government Travel Card (GTC) delinquent or not in good standing? YES or NO. Answer No, if you do not have a GTC.

Do you have a referral performance report, adverse action, or had an Unfavorable Information File established (or a similar derogatory information file which may include an Article 15, Captain's Mast, or Court Martial action) within the past 2 years for enlisted members or 5 years for officers? YES or NO. NOTE: If derogatory information is later discovered and not disclosed you may be subject to disciplinary action.

Are you currently serving as a Key or Emergency Essential Civilian Employee per your Position Description or MyBiz+ Position Details? YES or NO.

Do you have a Reserve or Active Duty Service Commitment? YES or NO.

Any 'No' response in B of the CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS will require further evaluation by the losing organization or recruiter. By checking YES you certify you will be required to maintain all readiness and participation standards in order to remain assigned to the Ready Reserve.

If this assignment requires retraining, you will attend the applicable technical school within 12 months (subject to quota availability), submit a school waiver within 6 months of your approved retraining date or be discharged/re-assigned to the Inactive Ready Reserve.

By checking YES you certify you understand that if you are receiving VA compensation you may have to waive military pay using VA Form 21-8951-2.

You assume responsibility for travel costs to your approved duty location/station of assignment unless otherwise noted in Reserve Component Inactive Duty for Training Travel Reimbursement guidance.

If you are currently on a MPA tour or expecting to start a MPA tour within 30 days of this assignment, you will adhere to DAFI 36-2619, para 2.22 to prevent use of Verbal Orders of the Commander (VOCO). Answer Yes, if N/A.

Upon your assignment to the Ready Reserve, you are responsible to notify your employer of your Ready Reserve status and as a Ready Reservist, you shall be subject to involuntary order to active duty in time of war or national emergency declared by the Congress, a national emergency declared by the President, or when otherwise authorized by law.

By checking YES you certify the data contained herein are true and correct to the best of your knowledge.

Sign in Box 20, the Member's Signature, and enter the Date in Box 21.