What does ARDP mean in DEVELOPMENT

The Air Reserve Development Plan (ARDP) is a program created by the United States Air Force to provide guidance to airmen on their career path. This includes eligibility criteria, potential career options, and special investments in order to ensure long-term success.

The ARDP is available to all active duty officers, warrant officers, enlisted personnel, reservists, retired members of the U.S. Air Force, eligible Guard personnel, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who were honorably discharged or released under honorable conditions from active service.

ARDP can help airmen make informed decisions about their service in the U.S. Air Force by providing them with information on career advancement opportunities as well as resources for professional development and continuing education options that may be beneficial throughout their career journey in the military or civilian sectors. Additionally, it offers financial assistance for approved specialty training courses related to an individual's roles within the United States Air Force and access to special investments which may help with long-term growth in one's chosen field of work after leaving service in the US Armed Forces.

It is best practice to review your plan regularly (at least annually), especially when there are significant changes in your personal life or career that might affect your goals or objectives outlined in your plan.. Additionally, review your financial progress periodically against the financial goals identified in your personal plan so you can adjust any course corrections necessary for achieving them over time.

For more information regarding planning with ARDP please visit http://www.afrc.af.mil/ARDP /index.aspwhere resources such as fact sheets outlining benefits associated with membership in each ranks category are located as well as information sheets on filing claims etc.