2. OVERVIEW  Objective  Promotion Authority  Promotion Methods  Promotion Procedures  Promotion Actions  First Sergeant Responsibilities

3. OBJECTIVE  “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

4. PROMOTION AUTHORITY  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

5. 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

6. PROMOTION ROSTERS  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

7. PROMOTION ACTIONS  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

8. PROMOTION ACTIONS  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…)

9. PROMOTION ACTIONS  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)

10. PROMOTION ACTIONS  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

11. FIRST SERGEANT RESPONSIBILITIES  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.

12. INTERIM SUMMARY Objective Promotion Authority Promotion Methods Promotion Procedures Promotion Actions First Sergeant Responsibilities

14. OVERVIEW Purpose Demotion Authority Reasons To Demote Demotion Procedures Appeals

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

16. DEMOTION AUTHORITY 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

17. REASONS TO DEMOTE 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)

18. PROCEDURES Notification Airman’s Decision Commander’s Decision Demotion Authority’s Decision

19. APPEALS Every Airman’s Right Demotion Authority Actions Appellate Authority Actions

20. SUMMARY Purpose Demotion Authority Reasons To Demote Demotion Procedures Appeals