Conditional Release

Requesting Transfer:
Reserve Enlisted desiring interservice transfer (Army, Air Force, USPHS, etc.) or intraservice transfer (RC2AC, commissioning) must have the gaining service submit a Conditional Release request (DD Form 368) to Navy Personnel Command (PERS-913) for approval. 

Submission Requirements:
1. Required documents:

a. IRR applicants:
DD form 368 with section I completed.

b. Drilling SELRES applicants:
DD form 368 with section I completed.
Navy Reserve Activity (NRA) Endorsement Letter 

c. Drilling SELRES applicants with IW ratings (IS, IT, CTT, CTR, CWT, CTI, AG):
DD form 368 with section I completed.
Unit Endorsement Letter
NRA Endorsement Letter 
REDCEN Endorsement Letter
CNIFR Endorsement Letter

2. Endorsement letters must be dated within 12 months to be considered valid.

3. Submit requests to pers-913-dd368@us.navy.mil. 

4. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing. The approved/disapproved DD368 will be returned via email to the original sender. (After this is received, no further action is needed from PERS-913).

5. Conditional releases will be approved for 6 months from the date of approval or until the member’s EOS, whichever comes first.

6. Once conditional release is approved, the member may then join the prospective program/service branch. The certifying official must sign Section III of the DD Form 368. The completed DD Form 368 and Oath/Contract (DD4, etc.) should be sent to the member’s NRC to process his/her loss. For IRR members, send these documents to pers-93-irr@us.navy.mil. PAY ISSUES CAN RESULT IF THIS STEP IS MISSED.

7. (You may submit requests via mail, though this is discouraged. Mail is slower, less reliable, and harder to track for backup and reference purposes than electronic submission.) PERS-913 mailing address:

Navy Personnel Command    
PERS-913
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055


FAQ:
What are common mistakes to avoid?

• Leaving block 4.a. blank: This is by far the most frequent error encountered during the submission process and can lead to unnecessary processing delays. Ensure this field is thoroughly reviewed and completed prior to routing. 

• Section II Signatures: The Commanding Officer's (CO) signature in Section II of the DD Form 368 must be left blank upon initial submission.

• Missing NRA endorsement letter for drilling SELRES members. 

• Unit endorsement submitted instead of NRA endorsement. IAW MPM 1910-102, NRA endorsement is required.

• Incomplete or Unreadable information in DD Form 368 Section I.

• Applicants requesting a conditional release immediately following active duty must wait until they are officially gained into the USN Reserve. While this is typically processed without delay, an audit hold may occasionally occur before the Transaction Service Center (TSC) officially releases a member from active duty status. PERS-913 must wait for this transition transaction to be fully completed in the system before final approval for a conditional release can be granted.

What are a few key eligibility factors?

• Must not be mobilized or tagged for mobilization. 

• Must have at least 2 years of service in the Navy, unless commissioning or staying Navy (RC2AC/RC2TAR/etc).

• See MILPERSMAN 1910-102 and BUPERSINST 1001.39F, fig 7-1 for complete eligibility requirements.        

Who is allowed to complete and sign items 5 & 6 on the DD Form 368? 

• NRC and Unit Commanding Officers are not authorized to sign the DD Form 368. The only authorizing authority for the DD Form 368 is PERS-913.

I am in the IRR and don’t know the address of my command. What do I write in Section I of the DD Form 368?

• PERS-93 / 5720 Integrity Dr / Millington / TN / 38055

My transfer has been delayed and now my DD Form 368 approval is going to expire before I join. How do I get more time?

• DD Form 368 approval cannot be extended, however you may submit a new request accompanied by updated signatures, the approval of which will establish a new six months window.

I am a participant in the Career Intermission Program (CIP). Can I request conditional release from PERS-913?

• No. PERS-913 does not possess conditional release authority over Career Intermission Program (CIP) participants, as these members remain obligated to return to active duty following the completion of their CIP period. To initiate a conditional release, members must submit a request to their Enlisted Community Manager (ECM) using NAVPERS 1306/7. Upon receiving ECM approval, the approved NAVPERS 1306/7 should be submitted alongside a DD Form 368 to pers-93-cip@us.navy.mil, where the CIP manager will sign as the authorizing official to grant the conditional release. 

I am TAR. Can I request conditional release from PERS-913?

• No. PERS-913 does not possess conditional release authority over Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) members. Members must request a conditional release from their Enlisted Community Manager (ECM) using NAVPERS 1306/7. Upon receiving ECM approval, the Commanding Officer (CO) serves as the authorizing official to approve the DD Form 368. Following enrollment in the gaining program, submit the completed contract and approved DD Form 368 to PERS-832 to process the loss from the TAR program. For the most accurate and up-to-date guidance, direct any questions to PERS-832 at PERS832@us.navy.mil.