PATRICKAFBI36-2502 — The 45th Space Wing/patrick Afb/cape Canaveral Afs Senior Airman Below-the-zone (btz) Promotion Program

PATRICKAFBI36-2502 governs the 45th Space Wing and Patrick AFB/Cape CanaveralAFS Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion program.

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  • Publication number: PATRICKAFBI36-2502
  • Title: THE 45TH SPACE WING/PATRICK AFB/CAPE CANAVERAL AFS SENIOR AIRMAN BELOW-THE-ZONE (BTZ) PROMOTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-08-05

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It covers program elements, quotas, processing cycles, board composition, selection folders, boarding instructions, and notification processes. It requires records to be maintained and disposed of under specified Air Force records requirements.

Applies to: It is applicable to the 45th Wing Staff/Staff Agencies, 45th Operations Group (45 OG), 45th Medical Group (45 MDG), 45th Mission Support Group (45 MSG), and participating mission partners.

Topics covered

  • Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotions
  • BTZ quotas
  • BTZ processing cycles
  • BTZ boarding process
  • Selection folders
  • Board composition
  • BTZ eligibility criteria

Questions and answers

What is the objective of the Senior Airman BTZ Promotion Program?

The Senior Airman BTZ Promotion Program is designed to provide exceptionally well-qualified Airman First Class (A1C) a one-time opportunity to be considered for promotion to Senior Airman 6 months prior to the fully qualified phase point.

How many eligible Airmen can receive the BTZ selection opportunity?

The selection opportunity is 15 percent of the eligible population based on total time-in-grade (TIG), time-inservice (TIS) and quality factors.

What records must be maintained for processes under PATRICKAFBI36-2502?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS).

Who serves as the promotion authority for the BTZ program?

Serves as the promotion authority for both wing and participating mission partners.

When must the board report be returned to 45 FSS/FSPD?

The board report will be returned to 45 FSS/FSPD within 10 business days of BTZ board.

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