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NAF HRO OFFICE
Torii BLDG. 656, Room 1460
226-3108
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The spouse of an active duty member of the Military Services, who relocates via a permanent change of station (PCS) move as a sponsored dependent, to the military sponsor’s new permanent duty station is entitled to military spouse preference (MSP) for all positions in the commuting area of the new duty station being filled under competitive procedures. Make sure to upload your PCS orders when you apply for a position.
How many times can you use the Military Spouse Preference?
You can apply with Military Spouse Preference without limit. Military Spouses will be referred using Military Spouse Preference until such time as they accept or decline a Regular category position, or fail to maintain eligibility, or are no longer interested in being referred.positions.
When do you lose your Military Spouse Preference?
You lose MSP when you accept or decline a Regular category position with NAF (Non appropriated funds), Appropriated funds (GS positions), or AAFES (BX). You also lose your MSP if you decline an invitation to the interview for regular category positions. However you DO NOT LOSE the Military Spouse Preference if you accept or decline FLEX positions.
Do I still have Military Spouse Preference if I got married after my spouse was already stationed in Misawa?
No. To be entitled for Military Spouse Preference the spouse must:
1. Have married the military sponsor prior to the date of the military sponsor’s orders authorizing a permanent change of station.
2. When applying for position, submit a copy of the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) order identifying a dependents-authorized move and the sponsor’s reporting date to the new duty location.
Who qualifies for Family Member Preference?
Family members are the spouse, or unmarried dependent children, including stepchildren, adopted children, and foster children not more than 23 years of age, residing with a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a U.S. citizen civilian employee of a U.S. Government Agency (APF employee, AAFES employees.)
