Once career Airmen have served beyond 20 years of total active federal military service, when do they receive selective reenlistment consideration?

• A. Only once after reaching 20 years
• B. Within 3 months of 20 years
• C. Each time they are within 13 months of their original expiration of term of service
• D. Never

Answer: (C)

Selective reenlistment review for career Airmen who have 20 or more years of total active federal service is ongoing and not a one-time event. The Air Force considers reenlistment each time a member reaches within 13 months of their original expiration of term of service. This window triggers the reevaluation of whether continued service fits manpower needs and the member’s performance and qualifications. So, as the EoS date approaches within that 13-month span, a reenlistment reconsideration occurs, rather than only happening once at 20 years, happening within a 3-month window, or never occurring.