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Question 1

Under what conditions is an airman promoted to the grade of A1C on the day after graduation from basic military training?

Answer 1

Grade ceilings do not limit promotions to Amn, airman first class (A1C), and SrA. As a result, Airmen promote to these grades when they satisfy minimum eligibility requirements.

Question 2

When is an A1C considered fully qualified for promotion to SrA?

Answer 2

When they are recommended by the commander in writing and they have 28 months’ TIG or 36 months’ TIS and 20 months’ TIG, whichever occurs first.

Question 3

What is the difference between a large and small unit in terms of how BTZ promotion quotas are allocated?

Answer 3

Large units (seven or more eligibles) receive quotas and promote at unit level. Small units (six or less eligibles) are combined into one pool of eligibles to form the CBB.

Question 4

Under what circumstances will a SrA BTZ promotion board evaluate eligibles based solely on their records?

Answer 4

If an individual is unable to physically appear before the board due to PCS, TDY, hospitalization, or emergency leave, then the board will consider all eligibles based solely on their personnel records.

Question 5

Match each PES code

Airman on the control roster.

Answer 5

G

Question 6

Match each PES code

Denied or not selected for re-enlistment.

Answer 6

J

Question 7

Match each PES code

Absent without leave.

Answer 7

U

Question 8

Match each PES code

Failed to appear (no-show) for scheduled WAPS testing without a valid reason.

Answer 8

P

Question 8

Match each PES code

Career Airman declined to extend or reenlist to obtain retainability for completing a PCS.

Answer 8

C

Question 9

Match each PES code

Airman has a referral or overall rating of “2” on the top EPR.

Answer 9

R

Question 10

On what basis are WAPS factors assigned a point value? Provide an example.

Answer 10

On the basis of relative importance to promotion. For example, the SKT and PDG account for 200 of the 460 points, constituting 44 percent of the total point value.

Question 10

Why should the commander consult with supervisors and training NCOs before authorizing the promotion of an Airman?

Answer 10

They are in the best position to observe an Airman, particularly the Airman’s duty performance and training progress.

Question 11

Under what circumstances may a promotion order be revoked after the promotion effective date?

Answer 11

If, before the promotion effective date, the commander notifies the Airman in writing or verbally not to assume the higher grade.

Question 12

When are eligible Airmen required to take a new or revised SKT for their career field?

Answer 12

When a new or revised SKT is published.

Question 13

How is TIG computed for Airmen competing for promotion to the grades of SSgt through MSgt?

Answer 13

At the rate of one-half point per month in grade up to 10 years, as of the first day of the last month of the promotion cycle.

Question 13

An Airman’s score on the PDG is 68.375. How will this score be recorded?

Answer 13

As 68.37.

Question 14

How does the Air Force credit portions of a month in excess of 15 days when computing TIS?

Answer 14

As a full month.

Question 15

Under what circumstances are new decorations computed for a particular promotion cycle?

Answer 15

The closeout date of decoration must be on or before the PECD, and the “prepared” date of the DECOR–6, Recommendation for Decoration Printout (RDP), is before the date AFPC makes the selections for promotion.

Question 16

TSgt Mary Barlow has four Meritorious Service Medals, two Air Force Commendation Medals, and an Air Force Achievement Medal. What is her decoration point total toward promotion?

Answer 16

27 points.

Question 17

What time-weighting factor is used to compute the value of the 10th EPR used in determining the overall EPR point value toward promotion?

Answer 17

5.

Question 18

TIG and TIS are computed as of what significant dates?

Answer 18

TIG is computed as of the first day of the last month of the promotion cycle. TIS is computed as of the last day of the last month of the promotion cycle.

Question 19

When does the equal selection opportunity for all Air Force specialties not apply?

Answer 19

When the AFSC is a chronic critical shortage specialty.

Question 20

How is TIS credited toward promotion to the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt?

Answer 20

Time in service is credited on one-twelfth point for each month of total active federal military service, up to 25 years, computed as of the last day of the cycle.

Question 21

Why does the central evaluation board perform a trial run before beginning its evaluation?

Answer 21

To familiarize members with the evaluation process, content of records, and the scoring method.

Question 22

What rating system do the panels use to score the records?

Answer 22

Using a 6 to 10 rating scale with one-half–point increments.

Question 23

The senior NCO selection folder is comprised of EPRs for what periods of service?

Answer 23

All performance reports closing out 10 years prior to PECD; however, only the reports covering the last 5 years (maximum of 10) are used to compute the EPR time-weighted factor score.

Question 24

Under what condition is a member promoted more than once during any 12-month period?

Answer 24

SrA is the exception. A SrA may be promoted to SSgt with a minimum of 6 months’ TIG.

Question 24

Why is the senior NCO data verification record important to each member testing for promotion to SMSgt or CMSgt?

Answer 24

Because it reflects data the evaluation board will use.

Question 25

Why are “whole-person concept” factors not weighted?

Answer 25

They do not lend themselves to predetermined values.

Question 26

What grades can commanders STEP-promote eligible members to?

Answer 26

SSgt through MSgt.

Question 26

Why is initial notification of selection for promotion to SMSgt or CMSgt considered tentative?

Answer 26

Because a 100 percent audit of the data used in the selection process must be accomplished, as errors may result in erroneous selection or nonselection.

Question 27

Who must notify Headquarters AFPC by message within 72 hours after an Airman is selected for promotion?

Answer 27

MPS or promotion authority.

Question 28

When would an Airman’s promotion be withheld for failure to complete professional military education?

Answer 28

If a SrA has not completed Airman Leadership School; or if a TSgt has not completed the command NCO Academy; or if a SMSgt has not completed the Senior NCO Academy (or equivalent) in residence.

Question 29

When can an Airman whose promotion has been withheld assume a higher grade?

Answer 29

When the condition that caused the promotion to be withheld has expired, the Airman is recommended by the promotion authority, and the Airman is otherwise eligible

Question 30

Who can withhold the promotion of an Airman serving in the grade of SMSgt or CMSgt for periods longer than one year?

Answer 30

Only MAJCOM, FOA, or DRU.

Question 31

What are the consequences of a commander’s failure to notify an Airman of a promotion deferral action before the promotion effective date?

Answer 31

The promotion is valid and cannot be retroactively deferred.

Question 33

What is the promotion effective date for an Airman whose promotion was deferred once the commander authorizes promotion?

Answer 33

The first day of the month after the date the deferral period ends.