SPANGDAHLEMABI36-2501 — The Senior Airman Below-the-zone Program

SPANGDAHLEMABI36-2501 governs the Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion program, including board procedures, eligibility, and selections.

Search SPANGDAHLEMABI36-2501

  • Publication number: SPANGDAHLEMABI36-2501
  • Title: THE SENIOR AIRMAN BELOW-THE-ZONE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-10-09

View SPANGDAHLEMABI36-2501 on armypubs.army.mil


It sets a one-time promotion consideration opportunity for exceptionally well qualified Airmen First Class and establishes a 15 percent selection opportunity. It also specifies eligibility listings, nomination packages, board timelines, quotas, alternates, removal procedures, and supplemental consideration.

Applies to: It establishes written procedures for conducting Below-theZone (BTZ) boards and applies to all organizations assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base (AB) and Geographically Separated Units (GSUs).

Topics covered

  • Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion
  • BTZ eligibility
  • Promotion quotas
  • Large unit selections
  • Central Base Board procedures
  • Tie-breaking procedures
  • Removal from the select list
  • Supplemental BTZ consideration

Questions and answers

How many times can an exceptionally well qualified A1C be considered for Senior Airman promotion?

To provide an opportunity for exceptionally well qualified Airmen First Class (A1C) a onetime consideration for promotion to Senior Airman (SrA), to be effective 6 months prior to the fully qualified phase point. (paragraph 1)

What percentage of the eligible population can be selected for BTZ promotion?

Selection opportunity is 15 percent of the eligible population based on total Time in Grade (TIG), Time in Service (TIS), and quality factors. (paragraph 1)

What must units include in each BTZ nomination package?

Units will prepare the nomination package to include the AF Form 1206, Nomination for Award, decoration citations (if applicable), and current fitness score sheet for each nominee. (paragraph 2)

What information can be used to consider a BTZ nominee?

The AF Form 1206 will cover accomplishments that occurred between the entry on active duty and board cutoff date. No other written information can be used for consideration. (paragraph 2)

What happens when there is a tie score at the BTZ selection cutoff?

In the event there is a tie score at the cut-off, the board president will discuss the affected records with board members to select a winner between the tie. (paragraph 8)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about SPANGDAHLEMABI36-2501