EGLINAFBI36-2502 — Team Eglin Senior Airman Below-the-zone Promotion Program

EGLINAFBI36-2502 governs the Team Eglin Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion program and its selection board procedures.

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  • Publication number: EGLINAFBI36-2502
  • Title: TEAM EGLIN SENIOR AIRMAN BELOW-THE-ZONE PROMOTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2015-08-27

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The publication covers eligibility, quotas, nominations, board composition, interviews, scoring, results, alternate selections, and supplemental consideration. It requires one-time consideration for exceptionally well-qualified Airmen First Class and sets procedures for Central Base Board and large unit selections.

Topics covered

  • Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion
  • Eligibility and quotas
  • Central Base Board composition
  • Nomination methods
  • Face-to-face interview boards
  • Selection scoring
  • Alternate selections
  • Supplemental consideration

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of the Senior Airman Below-the-Zone program?

The SrA BTZ Program provides one-time consideration for early promotion to exceptionally well-qualified Airmen First Class. (paragraph 1)

Who may be nominated for Below-the-Zone promotion?

Only our very best performers may be nominated for BTZ. (paragraph 1)

How are Below-the-Zone quotas determined?

The 96 FSS/FSMPD will determine quotas and distribution based on 15 percent of ALL Airmen who meet time-in-grade and time-in-service requirements. (paragraph 2)

How many members must a large unit 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 nonvoting recorder in the grade of SrA or higher, and a board president in the grade of CMSgt. (paragraph 3)

How many Airmen may a small unit nominate to the Central Base Board?

All small units are authorized to nominate one A1C to the CBB. (paragraph 4)

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