HURLBURTFIELDI36-2502 — Senior Airman (sra) Below-the-zone (btz) Program

HURLBURTFIELDI36-2502 governs the Senior Airman Below-the-Zone Promotion Program at Hurlburt Field.

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  • Publication number: HURLBURTFIELDI36-2502
  • Title: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) BELOW-THE-ZONE (BTZ) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-03-12

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It establishes a one-time early-promotion consideration for exceptionally well-qualified Airmen First Class and sets a 15 percent selection opportunity. It covers eligibility, quotas, nomination folders, board procedures, scoring, selection announcements, and supplemental consideration.

Applies to: This instruction implements AFPD 36-25, Military Promotion and Demotion and establishes procedures, policy, and responsibilities that apply to all squadrons, to include tenant units, assigned to Hurlburt Field.

Topics covered

  • Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion
  • Promotion eligibility
  • BTZ quotas
  • Nomination procedures
  • Selection and nomination folders
  • Face-to-face boards
  • Nominee scoring
  • Supplemental consideration

Questions and answers

What percentage of eligible Airmen can be selected for SrA BTZ?

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

What must commanders do before nominating Airmen for SrA BTZ?

Commanders will “pre-screen” all eligible members for negative “quality force” indicators. (paragraph 2)

How many members can serve on the CBB?

Selects a minimum of four, but no more than five, CBB members. (paragraph 3)

When must a large-unit BTZ board be held?

The board will be held no later than the last day of the selection month. (paragraph 7)

What happens if a nominee cannot attend a face-to-face BTZ board?

If a nominee is unable to physically meet the board, arrangements for a videoconference, teleconference or other means will be made to allow the nominee the opportunity to speak with the board. (paragraph 7)

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