Do you lose your prior enlisted AFSC once you commission or does it just go dormant?

2d Lt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:46:26 -0400

I have combed through AFI 36-2101 and It covers everything besides this situation. I have also gone through a few other AFIs looking for the answer. Does anyone know (not assume) what the answer is? Hopefully along with some reference. Thank you in advance.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2015 10:39 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:39:54 -0400

2d Lt Private RallyPoint Member, what is your concern about it? Obviously, we can't return to our enlisted career field, so it's somewhat of a moot point. I'm not trying to be rude with my response, I'm just curious as to what you're trying to accomplish. We don't "lose" it, it should still show up in our RIPs, but it's no longer going to be your PAFSC or DAFSC.

Response by 2d Lt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2015 12:13 AM

2d Lt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:13:16 -0400

I suppose I will further expand on the situation. When I was active duty I was an air traffic controller. I separated from the military and joined the FAA where I am still a controller. I joined the Air National Guard 4 years ago and became an enlisted space operator. I commissioned a year ago and became a space operations officer. My unit has been asked to help support the California National Guard JRSOI with the Army. My name was mentioned because I am an air traffic controller and they control planes at this JRSOI. When I commissioned most of my info was erased from my VMPF Rip. According to AFI 13-204, to be able to control air traffic in the military air traffic needs to be my primary or secondary AFSC. Which is why I am trying to find out if I still possess this AFSC.