EDWARDSAFBI36-2502 — Senior Airman Below-the-zone Promotion Program

EDWARDSAFBI36-2502 governs the Senior Airman Below-the-Zone Promotion Program at Edwards Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: EDWARDSAFBI36-2502
  • Title: SENIOR AIRMAN BELOW-THE-ZONE PROMOTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2017-07-18

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The publication establishes procedures for Central Base Board and large unit selection boards. It addresses eligibility, quotas, nominations, selection folders, interviews, scoring, results, alternates, and supplemental consideration.

Topics covered

  • Below-the-Zone promotion eligibility
  • Promotion quotas
  • Board composition
  • Nomination methods
  • Selection folders
  • Personal interview scoring
  • Alternate selection
  • Supplemental consideration

Questions and answers

What are the normal effective promotion date requirements for BTZ consideration?

Normal effective promotion date would be: 36 months TIS and 20 months TIG, or 28 months TIG, whichever occurs first. (paragraph 1)

What fitness and conduct standards apply to BTZ nominees?

The unit commander will ensure that the nominee meets fitness standards and exemplifies the standards for appearance and conduct. (paragraph 1)

How many voting members must a large unit BTZ board have?

When a large unit board convenes, it must consist of at least three voting members in the grade of MSgt or higher, a non-voting recorder in the grade of SrA or higher, and a board president in the grade of CMSgt. (paragraph 3)

What happens if a BTZ nominee cannot attend the selection board?

Individual exceptions will be granted for de-ployments or similar circumstances (i.e., emergency leave). (paragraph 5)

How long is the AF Form 1206 nomination limited to?

The AF Form 1206 is limited to 15 lines. (paragraph 5)

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