JBCHARLESTONI36-2502 — Senior Airman Below- The-zone Promotion Program

JBCHARLESTONI36-2502 governs Joint Base Charleston’s Senior Airman Below-the-Zone Promotion Program and Central Base Board process.

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  • Publication number: JBCHARLESTONI36-2502
  • Title: SENIOR AIRMAN BELOW- THE-ZONE PROMOTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-03-21

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It establishes local procedures for one-time early promotion consideration for exceptionally well-qualified Airmen First Class. It addresses eligibility, quotas, nomination packages, unit boards, and Central Base Board composition and procedures.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all Active Duty Regular Air Force members assigned to Joint Base Charleston, including those assigned to tenant units.

Topics covered

  • Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion
  • Central Base Board process
  • Early promotion consideration
  • Eligibility and quotas
  • Unit nomination procedures
  • Selection board composition

Questions and answers

How many Airmen can be selected for Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion?

Selection opportunity is 15 percent for promotions that are effective 6 months prior to the fixed (fully qualified) phase point. (paragraph 1)

What requirements must Airmen meet for Below-the-Zone eligibility?

Eligible Airmen must meet time-in-grade (TIG) and time-in-service (TIS) requirements. (paragraph 2)

How are large and small units defined for the program?

Large units are those with seven or more eligibles; small units are those with six or less eligibles. (paragraph 2)

Can large units nominate directly to the Central Base Board instead of holding a board?

With the unit commander’s approval, large units may choose to nominate to the CBB in lieu of having a BTZ board. (paragraph 2)

What does a large unit selection folder have to include?

Large units are responsible for creating their own selection folder, and must include: AF Form 1206 nomination package, Career Data Brief, Decoration citations, and Fitness Report. (paragraph 2)

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