2.5.  Reinstating Air Force Warrants.

Warrant reinstatement applies to an individual who previously held an AF warrant which was subsequently terminated due to reassignment from the position requiring the warrant, termination of employment with the organization that originally issued the warrant, retirement, or unsatisfactory performance. Termination of employment with the organization that originally issued the warrant includes situations whereby an individual holding a warrant in an AF contracting office transfers to a non-AF agency or organization, and then returns to an AF contracting office. A request to reinstate a previously held AF warrant shall be submitted to the SCO/SCCO for approval through the SCO/SCCO's designated focal point using the Contracting Officer Appointment/Warrant Eligibility Transfer/Termination Request template. Warrant testing, and warrant board requirements in accordance with this MP are required prior to reinstating a warrant if: 1) termination of the warrant was for cause (candidate failed to maintain proficiency in an acquisition position within the AF); or, 2) if after review of the request, the SCO/SCCO determines that the significant time lapse since the warrant was terminated indicates that a reassessment of the candidate is prudent. In either of these instances, the reinstatement request will be disapproved and the package must be resubmitted as a new appointment in accordance with this MP.