Period of Service
Other Ranks (Non Technical)
You will be enlisted 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 request discharge at any time provided you
do not have an outstanding Initial Minimum Period of Service
obligation and provide a minimum of three months notice.
Other Ranks (Non Technical) (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.