What is the maximum duration an airman can be utilized outside their CAFSC according to MPF/CSS regulations within 12 months?

The maximum duration an airman can be utilized outside their Current Air Force Specialty Code (CAFSC) according to Military Personnel Flight (MPF)/Customer Support Section (CSS) regulations is 130 days within a 12-month period. This regulation is established to ensure that airmen maintain proficiency and readiness in their primary duties while allowing some flexibility for temporary assignments or tasks outside their designated roles. Utilizing airmen for an extended period outside their CAFSC can lead to skill degradation in their primary responsibilities, which is why this limit is set. The specified duration also accounts for operational needs without compromising the core competencies that airmen must maintain for their assigned roles.