 Objective
 Promotion Authority
 Promotion Methods
 Promotion Procedures
 Promotion Actions
 First Sergeant Responsibilities

 “The Air Force must be able to identify those people with the highest potential to fill positions of increased grade and responsibility”
—AFPD 36-25

 For Promotion to: AB – MSgt
 Immediate Commander
 SMSgt/CMSgt Academy Commandants
 SMSgt/CMSgt Detachment Chiefs/GS-09- Above
 For Promotion to: SMSgt - CMSgt:
 Major Command CC (MAJCOM)
 Field Operating Agency (FOA)
 Direct Reporting Unit CC (DRU)
 Chief of Staff, USAF
 Enlisted –ONE grade

PROMOTION METHODS & PROCEDURES
 AB - SrA
 FULLY QUALIFIED
 BELOW-THE-ZONE
 SSgt– CMSgt
 WAPS (SSgt – MSgt)
 WAPS/BOARD (SMSgt/CMSgt)
 STEP
 SSGT – MSGT ONLY
 PME /TIG CANNOT BE WAIVED
 6 MONTHS TIG FOR PROMOTION TO SSgt
 12 MONTHS TIG FOR PROMOTION TO TSgt
 12 MONTHS TIG FOR PROMOTION TO MSgt

 UNIT PROMOTION ROSTER
 Amn - SrA
 BTZ ELIGIBLE ROSTER
 Part I – All eligible A1C’s, no quality indicators
 Part II – “Questionable”
 Part III – Ineligible
 PROMOTION ELIGIBLE/INELIGIBLE ROSTER
 Part I – Selected/Line numbers
 Part II – Ineligible

 Non-recommendation
 A1C’s and below up to 6 months at a time
 BTZ selectees removed from selection list
 Removal Action (EX: red-line a line number because they are no longer eligible to promote)
 SrA - SMSgt: for a specific cycle; must be in writing

 Deferral
 Only affects promotion to SSgt - CMSgt
 Delays promotion
 Promotion authority up to 3 months
 Deferral beyond 3 months
 Wing CC or equivalent for SSgt - MSgt
 Promotion authority for SMSgt and CMSgt
 Appropriate when: Reason is within member’s control (AWOL, DUI…)

 Withhold
 Promotion “on hold” pending some action
 Immediate CC may withhold for 1 year (all ranks)
 Withhold beyond one year
 Wing CC or equivalent for SSgt - MSgt
 Promotion authority for SMSgt and CMSgt
 Appropriate when: Reason is outside member’s control (has not attended PME)

 Reinstatement
 Use when
 For only the most deserving cases
 Removal from Control Roster/Completion of Art 15 suspended reduction (allow to test, score test, previous selects)
 Facts determine an injustice has occurred
 Ineligibility conditions no longer exist
 The individual or the commander can request promotion reinstatement

 PROMOTION CEREMONIES
 Commanders may conduct ceremonies on the last duty day before the promotion effective date and inform the member that ceremonies do not affect pay, seniority,or entitlements
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 Objective
 Promotion Authority
 Promotion Methods
 Promotion Procedures
 Promotion Actions
 First Sergeant Responsibilities

• Purpose
• Demotion Authority
• Reasons To Demote
• Demotion Procedures
• Appeals

Ensure personnel are fully qualified to serve in their current grade and position.

• Group Commander
– E-7 And Below
• MAJCOM/FOA/DRU Commander (can delegate to MAJCOM Vice)
– E-8 And E-9
• Secretary Of The Air Force
– Anyone

•
Failure To Complete Training
• Failure To Maintain Grade/Skill
• Failure To Fulfill Responsibilities (Amn, NCO,
SNCO)
• Failure To Keep Fit
• Failure To Perform (Premier Bandsman Only)

• Notification
• Airman’s Decision
• Commander’s Decision
• Demotion Authority’s Decision

• Every Airman’s Right
• Demotion Authority Actions
• Appellate Authority Actions

 Purpose
 Demotion Authority
 Reasons To Demote
 Demotion Procedures
 Appeals