Period of Service
Officer
You will be appointed for an Initial Minimum Period of Service
(IMPS) of six 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.
Officer (Reserve)
All candidates who are appointed or enlisted into the Air Force
Reserve serve an initial period of volunteer service for
five years, or until age 65 (Compulsory Retiring Age), whichever
occurs earlier. Members may transfer out of an active element
of the Air Force Reserve at any time.
