ANGI36-2505 — Federal Recognition Examining Boards For Appointment Or Promotion In The Ang Below General Officer

ANGI36-2505 governs Federal Recognition Examining Boards for appointment or promotion in the Air National Guard below general officer.

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  • Publication number: ANGI36-2505
  • Title: FEDERAL RECOGNITION EXAMINING BOARDS FOR APPOINTMENT OR PROMOTION IN THE ANG BELOW GENERAL OFFICER
  • Date: 2025-05-20

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It covers board objectives, policies, appointments, composition, proceedings, reviews, reports, recognition, disclosures, and documentation. It requires candidates to meet applicable appointment or promotion requirements and boards to conduct fair, impartial examinations.

Topics covered

  • Federal Recognition Examining Board objectives
  • Board appointment and composition
  • Candidate examination criteria
  • Board proceedings
  • Colonel Federal Recognition Review Board proceedings
  • Federal recognition of appointments and promotions
  • Board reports and disclosures

Questions and answers

What is the objective of the Federal Recognition Examining Board process?

The objective of the Federal Recognition Examining Board process is to review the qualifications of officers for appointment, reappointment, or promotion through a fair and impartial review process. (paragraph 4)

What standards are used to examine candidates for appointment or promotion?

Each candidate for appointment or promotion will be examined without regard to race, religion, sex, color, creed, or national origin to determine their general, physical, moral, and professional fitness for the grade and position for which they are being considered. (paragraph 4)

What must individuals do before meeting a Federal Recognition Examining Board?

Individuals can not meet a Federal Recognition Examining Board until they have met all of the requirements for promotion or appointment IAW Air Force Instruction 36-2504, Officer Promotion, Continuation, and Selective Early Removal in the Reserve of the Air Force, Air National Guard Instruction (ANGI) 36-2504, Federal Recognition of Promotion in the Air National Guard and as a Reserve of the Air Force Below the Grade of General Officer or DAFMAN 36-2032, Military Recruiting and Accessions. (paragraph 4)

When must an authorized waiver be approved?

Any waiver authorized by the preceding instructions must be approved prior to holding a Federal Recognition Examining Board. (paragraph 4)

How are colonel promotions handled for federal recognition?

For federal recognition in the grade of colonel, officers must be selected by the Federal Recognition Review Board and subsequently confirmed by the Senate. (paragraph 4)

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