Air Force Reverts to 2003 HYT Limits

Week of February 08, 2010

The Air Force has announced a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels. High year of tenure is the maximum years of service a member may remain on active duty in relation to his or her enlisted grade. The HYT for senior master sergeant, master sergeant, technical sergeant and senior airman will return to 26, 24, 22 and 10 years, respectively. The new HYT effective date for master sergeant is April 1, 2011; for technical sergeant is Aug. 1, 2011; and, for senior airman is Sept. 1, 2011. The effective date for senior master sergeant is Jan. 1, 2012. Individuals who have questions regarding this policy change or any personnel issue can contact the 24/7 Total Force Service Center toll-free at 800-525-0102.