Senior airman below-the-zone is a one-time advancement consideration to earn the rank of senior airman from the rank of airman first class six months before the standard fixed promotion date. This opportunity is afforded to those Airmen who show exceptional performance, and carry out duties at a level above their current rank. Airmen are selected for nomination by their chain-of-command based on a culmination of scores for job performance in their primary duties, leadership and followership, whole airman concept, cross flow activities and finally an in-person interview.
Primarily, commanders decide who will be promoted under the program by means of a promotion board. Small units 6 or less eligible are combined into one pool of eligible to form a central base board CBB. The Air Force is the only service that does not base E-5 and above promotion percentages on the job. After the Air Force determines what the promotion-rate is going to be overall, how do they decide who, in each AFSC job gets promoted? The maximum number of points that can be achieved from the SKT is Maximum number of TIG points is Maximum number of TIS points is Under this program, enlistees who enter service as an airman basic E-1 are promoted to airman E-2 after basic training is finished, and then advance to airman first class E-3 when they graduate technical school, or 20 weeks after graduation from basic training, whichever occurs first.
Most airmen graduate basic military training with the rank of airman basic E An airman basic is an apprentice who is acquiring and demonstrating knowledge of military customs, courtesies, traditions and Air Force standards while learning military and technical skills.
Under normal conditions, promotions to E-2 are automatic as long as the Air Force's standards for performance and behavior are met. An airman, while still primarily an apprentice, is expected to understand and conform to military standards.
The rank of airman brings with it the responsibility of adjusting to the Air Force way of military life and becoming proficient in an Air Force occupational specialty. Upon leaving basic training, all airmen enter training at Air Force schools in their specialties "jobs" , depending on their aptitudes and interests, and the needs of the Air Force. Airmen first class are considered to be fully adjusted to Air Force and military life, and their duties focus on carrying out their assignments efficiently and effectively while honing their job skills.
Airmen first class are assigned an increasing level of responsibility. An Airman first class is expected to comply with Air Force standards and serve as a role model for subordinates. In addition, they are expected to start mastering their job and leadership skills. Moving up the Air Force Ranks : The Air Force requires airmen basic E-2 to have at least 10 months' time in grade before they can be promoted to airman first class. There are no time in service TIS requirements for airman first class.
An airman first class' role and responsibilities increase as their experience increases and they become journeymen and leaders. The average Air Force-wide, active-duty time for promotion to the rank of airman first class is 16 months.
The rank of senior airman is a transition period from journeyman to non-commissioned officer NCO. It is essential that airmen develop supervisory and leadership skills through professional military experience PME and individual study.
They are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with established standards, providing a positive influence and example for their subordinates and peers alike. The average servicewide, active-duty time for advancement to the rank of senior airman is three years.
The unit commander's decision is based primarily on a promotion board. Air Force NCOs are expected to exemplify personal integrity, loyalty, leadership, dedication and devotion to duty, including upholding Air Force policies, traditions and standards. The staff sergeant is considered a craftsman with specific NCO supervisory responsibilities and may hold either a 5- journeyman or 7- craftsman skill level. The maximum number of points that can be awarded is The maximum number of points that can be achieved from the SKT is The maximum number of TIG points is The maximum number of TIS points is TIG and TIS are being phased out or not counted as high with the new changes compared to the above test scores and overall performance and reports.
Awards and Decorations - Just like the Army, Air Force members receive promotion points if awarded certain military decorations medals. The maximum number of decoration points is The test consists of questions and is worth a maximum of points. The slots are usually distributed to the various major commands, who then distribute them to the wings. There are generally only two or three STEP allocations given to each wing per year. Wing commanders can then use these allocations to promote outstanding individuals to Staff Sergeant, Technical Sergeant, and Master Sergeant.
The stated purpose of the STEP system is to allow wing and above commanders a method to promote individuals who are outstanding performers but do not score well on promotion tests. The biggest factor for Senior Master Sergeant and Chief Master Sergeant promotions, however, is the centralized promotion board.
Twice per year, the Air Force convenes a promotion board.
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