AFI36-2502_JBANDREWSAFBSUP — Senior Airman Below-the-zone Promotion Program

AFI36-2502_JBANDREWSAFBSUP governs the Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion program at Joint Base Andrews.

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  • Publication number: AFI36-2502_JBANDREWSAFBSUP
  • Title: SENIOR AIRMAN BELOW-THE-ZONE PROMOTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2013-07-11

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The publication covers eligibility, BTZ timelines, quotas, unit selection procedures, and Central Base Board processing. It requires commander recommendations, signed eligibility rosters, nomination materials, and timely submissions.

Topics covered

  • Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion
  • BTZ eligibility
  • BTZ schedule timelines
  • BTZ quotas
  • Unit selection procedures
  • Central Base Board processing
  • AF IMT 1206 nomination format

Questions and answers

How early can an exceptionally qualified A1C be promoted through BTZ?

The program provides exceptionally well-qualified Airman First Class (A1C) to be considered for promotion 6 months prior to the fully qualified point of promotion. (paragraph 1)

What percentage of eligible Airmen can be selected for BTZ?

Selection opportunity is 15 percent of the total time-in-grade (TIG) and time-in-service (TIS) eligible population. (paragraph 1)

When are BTZ rosters due back to MPS?

NLT 2nd week of the second processing month (Feb/May/Aug/Nov): Rosters are due back to MPS with commander’s signatures identifying eligibles or non-eligibles. (paragraph 4)

What happens when a unit has six or fewer BTZ-eligible Airmen?

Small Units (squadrons with 6 or less eligible) are combined into one pool of eligibles for each wing to form the CBB population. (paragraph 6)

What must commanders provide after identifying unit BTZ selectees?

Upon identifying the unit selectees, the commander must provide the board minutes (Attachment 5), a written promotion recommendation, and the signed unit BTZ eligibility listing to the MPS Career Development by the suspense date established on the BTZ cover letter (Attachment 2). (paragraph 6)

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