Warren's in-service recruiter is here to help

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  • By Senior Airman Mike Tryon
  • 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs
F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. --  Warren's resident in-service recruiter is here to help those wishing to continue their Air Force career in the Reserve by providing them information to make the best decision possible.

The two programs Master Sgt. Bradley Grimmett utilizes in aiding those making the transition into the Reserve are Palace Chase and Palace Front.

The Palace Chase program is an early release program which allows active-duty Air Force members to request transfer from active service to an Air Reserve Component at a one-for-two year commitment for enlisted personnel and a one-for-three year commitment for officers. A Reserve commitment consists of one weekend a month, two weeks a year, and at least 39 days of service per year; however, Reservists are able to request to work more.

"What the one-for-two year commitment means is if you have two years as an enlisted member left on your contract and you wish to Palace Chase, your ARC commitment would be four years," Grimmett said. "Likewise, for officers with two years left on their contract, they would be committed to six years in an ARC."

A Palace Front is a transfer program that allows active-duty members, both officer and enlisted, to transfer from active duty into an ARC. This is done normally after the member reaches his or her date of separation.

"Basically, the difference between the two programs is a Palace Chase allows one to transition during their current enlistment, and a Palace Front is for those wishing to finish their current enlistment and then transition into the Reserve," Grimmett said.

Regardless of which option Airmen choose, both programs are available to Airmen of all ranks, officers included.

Both programs take time to come to fruition, so members thinking about utilizing either should start planning at least six months prior to completing either process.

To be eligible for either program, members must not be on a profile, they must have a current physical health assessment, passing fitness scores and preferably no derogatory remarks such as being on a control roster, having an Article 15 or having an unfavorable information file.

"Everyone's situation is different, which is why I work with people on a one-on-one basis," Grimmett said. "My goal is quite simply to help those wishing to continue their Air Force career to do so in the Reserve. The Reserve is a great way for military members to keep most of their benefits as well."

For more information about a Palace Chase or a Palace Front, or to schedule an appointment with the in-service recruiter, email Grimmett at bradley.grimmett@us.af.mil, or call 773-1983.