Period of Service
Other Ranks (Non Technical)
You will be enlisted for an Initial Minimum Period of Service (IMPS) of four 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.
