How long do Air Force promotions take?

The average Air Force-wide, active-duty time for promotion to the rank of airman first class is 16 months.

How does the Air Force promotion system work?

The system is still designed to place the most emphasis on the most recent EPR. For the most recent EPR, Airmen will receive 250 points for a “Promote Now” recommendation, 220 points for “Must Promote,” and 200 points for “Promote.” And for Airmen with only one eligible EPR, that will be the extent of their score.

When can you put on SRA in the Air Force?

The Air Force promotes an airman first class (A1C) to senior airman after 36 months “time in service” (TIS) and 20 months “time in grade” (TIG), or 28 months TIG, whichever occurs first.

How long does it take to promote from E3 to E-4 Air Force?

Promoting from E-3 to E-4 The requirements are 28 months Time in Grade as E-3 or 36 months Time in Service with 20 months Time in grade at E-3, whichever comes first. If you joined as an E-3 you’ll promote to E-4 at your 28th month mark in the Air Force.

How many extra points do you get for a must promote?

TOP PROMOTION RECOMMENDATION 3RD PROMOTION RECOMMENDATION
Promote Now 250 points 15 points
Must Promote 220 points 10 points
Promote 200 points 5 points
Not Ready Now 0 points 0 points

How do you rank up fast in the Air Force?

The quickest way to rank up in the Air Force is just to be an exemplary Airman and go beyond what is expected of you when on duty and off duty. You can only promote as fast as the system allows though, as each grade will require a minimum time in service and minimum time in grade before someone can be promoted.

How long does it take to go from pv2 to PFC?

Privates (E-1) are promoted to private 2nd class after completing six months of service, and PV2s normally are promoted to PFC when they have 12 months’ time in service and four months’ time in grade.

How long does it take to promote from e3 to E-4 Air Force?