WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI36-2502 — Senior Airman Below-The-Zone(BTZ) Program

WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI36-2502 governs the Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion program at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI36-2502
  • Title: Senior Airman Below-The-Zone(BTZ) Program
  • Date: 2023-06-28

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It establishes procedures for eligibility, quotas, Central Base Boards, large unit boards, selection folders, scoring, notifications, and supplemental consideration. It requires documented nomination packages, board scoring, processing of board minutes, and procedures for correcting errors.

Applies to: As defined within, this instruction is applicable to large and small units.

Topics covered

  • Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotions
  • BTZ eligibility timelines
  • Central Base Board procedures
  • Large unit board procedures
  • Selection folder contents
  • Face-to-face interview boards
  • BTZ quota distribution
  • Supplemental BTZ consideration

Questions and answers

How early can an Airman First Class be considered for Senior Airman Below-the-Zone promotion under WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI36-2502?

The SrA BTZ Program is designed to provide exceptionally wellqualified Airmen First Class (A1C) a one-time consideration for promotion to SrA six (6) months prior to the fixed fully qualified phase point. (paragraph 1)

What determines an Airman First Class's normal effective promotion date for BTZ consideration?

Normal effective promotion date would be: 36 months TIS and 20 months TIG, or 28 months TIG, whichever occurs first. (paragraph 1)

When are WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI36-2502 BTZ promotion boards held?

BTZ Promotion boards are held the last month of each quarter (Mar, Jun, Sep, and Dec). (paragraph 1)

Is a BTZ board required to use its full quota?

There is no requirement for any board to use its full quota. (paragraph 1)

How are Airmen and Guardians separated during BTZ promotion competition?

Airmen and Guardians will no longer compete against each other for promotion under the Senior Airmen Below-the-Zone (BTZ) program. (paragraph 2)

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