Period of Service
Graduate
You will be appointed for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of three years. Subsequent periods of service may be offered subject to the requirements of the ADF and your suitability for further service. You may tender your resignation at any time provided you do not have an outstanding Initial Minimum Period of Service obligation and provide a minimum of three months notice.
Specialist Reserve
A person appointed as an officer in the Air Force Specialist Reserve serves an initial appointment of five years (including a probationary period of two years) followed by extensions (subject to approval) of five year periods.