What Is Air Force Btz

Below the zone (BTZ) is a competitive early promotion program offered to enlisted U.S. Air Force personnel in the grade of Airman First Class/E-3. This early promotion opportunity is restricted to exceptional Airmen who stand out from their peers and perform duties at a level above their current rank.

How do you get BTZ on Air Force?

To be eligible for BTZ, Airmen in the rank of airmen first class must have 36 months TIS and 20 months TIG, or 28 months TIG, whichever occurs first, and be recommended by the commander.

What is a BTZ package?

Commanders, 1. The SrA Below-the-Zone (BTZ) program is designed to provide the opportunity for exceptionally well qualified A1Cs a one-time consideration for promotion to be effective 6 months prior to the fully qualified point with a 15-percent selection opportunity.

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