OVERVIEW
Objective
Promotion Authority
Promotion Methods
Promotion Procedures
Promotion Actions
First Sergeant Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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…)
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)
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
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.
INTERIM SUMMARY
Objective
Promotion Authority
Promotion Methods
Promotion Procedures
Promotion Actions
First Sergeant Responsibilities
OVERVIEW
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Purpose
Demotion Authority
Reasons To Demote
Demotion Procedures
Appeals
PURPOSE
Ensure personnel are fully qualified to serve in
their current grade and position.
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
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)
PROCEDURES
• Notification
• Airman’s Decision
• Commander’s Decision
• Demotion Authority’s Decision
APPEALS
• Every Airman’s Right
• Demotion Authority Actions
• Appellate Authority Actions
SUMMARY
 Purpose
 Demotion Authority
 Reasons To Demote
 Demotion Procedures
 Appeals