ACCI36-2502 — Enlisted Professional Military Education

ACCI36-2502 governs Air Combat Command requirements and processing actions for T-1 Enlisted Professional Military Education waivers.

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• Publication number: ACCI36-2502
• Title: ENLISTED PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
• Date: 2026-06-02

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It addresses in-residence EPME, distance-learning exceptions, deferments, promotion effects, and waiver routing. It also covers Airman Leadership School temporary duty procedures, including travel, lodging, transportation, and release from ALS.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all ACC Wings, Numbered Air Forces (NAF) Directorates and Staff.

Topics covered

• T-1 EPME waivers
• EPME attendance deferments
• Promotion holds and date-of-rank adjustments
• Airman Leadership School TDY procedures
• DTS authorization submission
• Lodging guidance
• Transportation guidelines

Questions and answers

Which Airmen must complete in-residence EPME for promotion?

All Airmen selected for promotion to Staff Sergeant, Master Sergeant, and Senior Master Sergeant are required to complete their Enlisted Professional Military Education (EPME) in a traditional, in-residence classroom setting.

When can distance learning replace in-residence EPME?

Distance Learning may be authorized as an alternative by exception only.

What happens to a promotion while EPME is incomplete?

Members’ promotion will be on hold until they complete EPME.

When will an EPME waiver not be approved?

Note if the member is already scheduled for any form of EPME, a waiver will not be approved, and their promotion will be delayed until the course is complete.

Where must approved EPME waivers be submitted?

Approved waivers must be submitted by the member's servicing MPF via CMS case to AFPC/DPMSPP.

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