I’ve searched several posts and not one really helps my particular situation. I’m hoping someone here knows the answer and can assist.

    I’m a reservist with 21 good years. I commissioned at 18 years in. My goal is to retire with an active duty retirement. I currently have almost 17 active duty years.

    I know in order to retire with an active duty retirement as an officer I have to serve 10 active duty years; however, after reading 10 U.S. Code § 9318, I’m wondering if that is still the case with my situation. (Code referenced below)

    By the time I retire, I will have 31 or 32 years in. My specific question is….do I have to serve 10 years active duty as an officer or since I will have more than 30 years service, my retirement pay will remain my highest commissioned grade? Also, it’s important to note, I will have at least 10 years of “good years” as an officer, I was just hoping I wouldn’t have to do all of that time on orders.

    10 U.S. Code § 9318 – Thirty years or more: regular commissioned officers
    A regular commissioned officer of the Air Force or the Space Force who has at least 30 years of service computed under section 9326 of this title may be retired upon his request, in the discretion of the President.

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