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

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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

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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

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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

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PROMOTION ROSTERS UNIT PROMOTION ROSTER Amn - SrA BTZ ELIGIBLE ROSTER Part I All eligible A1Cs, no quality indicators Part II Questionable Part III Ineligible PROMOTION ELIGIBLE/INELIGIBLE ROSTER Part I Selected/Line numbers Part II Ineligible

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PROMOTION ACTIONS Non-recommendation A1Cs 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

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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 members control (AWOL, DUI)

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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 members control (has not attended PME)

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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

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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.

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

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OVERVIEW Purpose Demotion Authority Reasons To Demote Demotion Procedures Appeals

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

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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

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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)

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PROCEDURES Notification Airmans Decision Commanders Decision Demotion Authoritys Decision

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APPEALS Every Airmans Right Demotion Authority Actions Appellate Authority Actions

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SUMMARY Purpose Demotion Authority Reasons To Demote Demotion Procedures Appeals

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