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

OVERVIEW

ObjectivePromotion AuthorityPromotion MethodsPromotion ProceduresPromotion ActionsFirst 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– CMSgtWAPS (SSgt – MSgt)WAPS/BOARD (SMSgt/CMSgt)STEP

SSGT – MSGT ONLYPME /TIG CANNOT BE WAIVED6 MONTHS TIG FOR PROMOTION TO SSgt12 MONTHS TIG FOR PROMOTION TO TSgt12 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-recommendationA1C’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

DeferralOnly affects promotion to SSgt - CMSgtDelays promotion Promotion authority up to 3 months

Deferral beyond 3 monthsWing CC or equivalent for SSgt - MSgtPromotion authority for SMSgt and CMSgt

Appropriate when: Reason is within member’s control (AWOL, DUI…)

PROMOTION ACTIONS

WithholdPromotion “on hold” pending some actionImmediate CC may withhold for 1 year (all ranks)

Withhold beyond one yearWing 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

ReinstatementUse when

For only the most deserving casesRemoval 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

ObjectivePromotion AuthorityPromotion MethodsPromotion ProceduresPromotion ActionsFirst Sergeant Responsibilities

OVERVIEW

• 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

PurposeDemotion AuthorityReasons To DemoteDemotion ProceduresAppeals