EIELSONAFBI36-2502 — Senior Airman (sra) Below-the-zone (btz) Program

EIELSONAFBI36-2502 governs Senior Airman Below-The-Zone promotion selection and processing procedures for personnel assigned to Eielson Air Force Base.

Search EIELSONAFBI36-2502

  • Publication number: EIELSONAFBI36-2502
  • Title: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) BELOW-THE-ZONE (BTZ) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2017-04-13

View EIELSONAFBI36-2502 on armypubs.army.mil


EIELSONAFBI36-2502 establishes procedures for Central Base Board and large unit board selections, including scheduled boards and documented consideration. It addresses eligibility, quota distribution, promotion authority, and personnel data verification.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all host, associate, and Temporary Duty (TDY) organizations serviced by the 354th Force Support Squadron (FSS) Military Personnel Section (MPS).

Topics covered

  • Senior Airman Below-The-Zone promotion
  • Central Base Board selections
  • Large unit boards
  • Promotion eligibility
  • TIG and TIS requirements
  • Selection quotas
  • Promotion ineligibility conditions

Questions and answers

When are Eielson Air Force Base SrA BTZ selection boards usually held?

The 354th Fighter Wing (FW) will conduct regularly scheduled selection boards. These boards are usually held during the first week of the following months: March, June, September, and December. (paragraph 1)

How many Airmen can receive SrA BTZ promotion consideration?

Selection opportunity is 15 percent of the eligible population based on total time-in-grade (TIG) and time-in-service (TIS) and quality factors. (paragraph 2)

What are the fully qualified minimum requirements for SrA?

Fully qualified minimum requirements for SrA are 36 months TIS and 20 months TIG, or 28 months TIG, whichever occurs first (sample of timeline provided at Attachment 2). (paragraph 4)

What additional promotion requirements must a member meet for SrA BTZ?

The member must meet promotion requirements established in AFI 36-2502, Table 1. (paragraph 4)

How are SrA BTZ quotas determined?

Quotas are based on 15 percent of the total TIG and TIS eligible population, regardless of normal ineligibility conditions. (paragraph 5)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about EIELSONAFBI36-2502