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An Airman’s score on the PDG is 68.375. How will this score be recorded?
An Airman’s score on the PDG is 68.375. How will this score be recorded?
How is TIG computed for Airmen competing for promotion to the grades of SSgt through MSgt?
How is TIG computed for Airmen competing for promotion to the grades of SSgt through MSgt?
How does the Air Force credit portions of a month in excess of 15 days when computing TIS?
How does the Air Force credit portions of a month in excess of 15 days when computing TIS?
Under what circumstances are new decorations computed for a particular promotion cycle?
Under what circumstances are new decorations computed for a particular promotion cycle?
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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?
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?
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What time-weighting factor is used to compute the value of the 10th EPR used in determining the overall EPR point value toward promotion?
What time-weighting factor is used to compute the value of the 10th EPR used in determining the overall EPR point value toward promotion?
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TIG and TIS are computed as of what significant dates?
TIG and TIS are computed as of what significant dates?
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When does the equal selection opportunity for all Air Force specialties not apply?
When does the equal selection opportunity for all Air Force specialties not apply?
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How is TIS credited toward promotion to the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt?
How is TIS credited toward promotion to the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt?
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Why does the central evaluation board perform a trial run before beginning its evaluation?
Why does the central evaluation board perform a trial run before beginning its evaluation?
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What rating system do the panels use to score the records?
What rating system do the panels use to score the records?
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The senior NCO selection folder is comprised of EPRs for what periods of service?
The senior NCO selection folder is comprised of EPRs for what periods of service?
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Why is the senior NCO data verification record important to each member testing for promotion to SMSgt or CMSgt?
Why is the senior NCO data verification record important to each member testing for promotion to SMSgt or CMSgt?
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Why are “whole-person concept” factors not weighted?
Why are “whole-person concept” factors not weighted?
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Why is initial notification of selection for promotion to SMSgt or CMSgt considered tentative?
Why is initial notification of selection for promotion to SMSgt or CMSgt considered tentative?
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What grades can commanders STEP-promote eligible members to?
What grades can commanders STEP-promote eligible members to?
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Under what condition is a member promoted more than once during any 12-month period?
Under what condition is a member promoted more than once during any 12-month period?
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Who must notify Headquarters AFPC by message within 72 hours after an Airman is selected for promotion?
Who must notify Headquarters AFPC by message within 72 hours after an Airman is selected for promotion?
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When can an Airman whose promotion has been withheld assume a higher grade?
When can an Airman whose promotion has been withheld assume a higher grade?
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When would an Airman’s promotion be withheld for failure to complete professional military education?
When would an Airman’s promotion be withheld for failure to complete professional military education?
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Who can withhold the promotion of an Airman serving in the grade of SMSgt or CMSgt for periods longer than one year?
Who can withhold the promotion of an Airman serving in the grade of SMSgt or CMSgt for periods longer than one year?
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What are the consequences of a commander’s failure to notify an Airman of a promotion deferral action before the promotion effective date?
What are the consequences of a commander’s failure to notify an Airman of a promotion deferral action before the promotion effective date?
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What is the promotion effective date for an Airman whose promotion was deferred once the commander authorizes promotion?
What is the promotion effective date for an Airman whose promotion was deferred once the commander authorizes promotion?
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When and how does AFPC announce the WAPS instructions?
When and how does AFPC announce the WAPS instructions?
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During which promotion phase are Airmen/senior NCOs ineligible for promotion lists produced?
During which promotion phase are Airmen/senior NCOs ineligible for promotion lists produced?
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Why does the career enhancement element use the Eligible for Promotion Testing Roster?
Why does the career enhancement element use the Eligible for Promotion Testing Roster?
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Who must certify the “selectee data verification list” to the effect that the data has been verified against source documents in the UPRG?
Who must certify the “selectee data verification list” to the effect that the data has been verified against source documents in the UPRG?
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What effect do changes to the promotion data during the post-selection phase cause?
What effect do changes to the promotion data during the post-selection phase cause?
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What documents are the MPF required to provide to both the eligible officers and raters in order to complete the promotion process?
What documents are the MPF required to provide to both the eligible officers and raters in order to complete the promotion process?
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When is the MPF required to conduct the OPB review program?
When is the MPF required to conduct the OPB review program?
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How does the MPF notify HQ AFPC of erroneous data on an OPB when the promotion board is to convene within 14 days?
How does the MPF notify HQ AFPC of erroneous data on an OPB when the promotion board is to convene within 14 days?
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What is a tool that allows commanders and their delegates the capability to retrieve queries and perform actions on personnel within their unit, group, or wing?
What is a tool that allows commanders and their delegates the capability to retrieve queries and perform actions on personnel within their unit, group, or wing?
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What option in BLSDM is used to request basic information on members?
What option in BLSDM is used to request basic information on members?
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What type of personnel transactions is P&A able to request?
What type of personnel transactions is P&A able to request?
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What roster contains the funded and unfunded positions and personnel assigned?
What roster contains the funded and unfunded positions and personnel assigned?
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What reports reflects projected evaluation close-out dates less than or equal to current date plus 30 days?
What reports reflects projected evaluation close-out dates less than or equal to current date plus 30 days?
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What is used for entering, tracking, resolving, and reporting on pay and personnel related cases within the USAF?
What is used for entering, tracking, resolving, and reporting on pay and personnel related cases within the USAF?
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How do commanders and functional managers use duty status information?
How do commanders and functional managers use duty status information?
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Who is responsible for updating, maintaining, and correcting duty status conditions?
Who is responsible for updating, maintaining, and correcting duty status conditions?
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What form is required when a member enters into an AWOL, deserter, military, or confinement duty status?
What form is required when a member enters into an AWOL, deserter, military, or confinement duty status?
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What are the three categories under the umbrella of unauthorized absences?
What are the three categories under the umbrella of unauthorized absences?
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What information is contained in the using activity issue/turn-in summary report?
What information is contained in the using activity issue/turn-in summary report?
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