AFI 36-2301 - Air Force E-Publishing

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25.3.1. Below is the order of priority for Air Force SNCOs attending resident SNCOA.
NOTE: AFPC/DPS may schedule lower priority Airmen before higher priority Airmen
on a case-by-case basis in extenuating circumstances if doing so does not result in
promotion withhold for higher priority Airmen.
25.3.1.1. Priority 1: SMSgts without SNCOA complete (based on DOR-lowest to
highest) or SMSgt selects in promotion withhold status.
25.3.1.2. Priority 2: MSgt selected for promotion to SMSgt (seniority based on
promotion line number—lowest to highest).
25.3.1.3. Priority 3: MSgt (non-select) alternates in order of their alternate sequence
number based on combined score of Board Score and Promotion Test (lowest to
highest).
25.3.1.4. Priority 4: ARC SMSgts on a space-available basis
25.3.1.5. Priority 5: Eligible Air Force and DoD civilians, sister Service, and
international students on a space available basis.
25.4. CLC. Selection and scheduling for the CLC is done by AF/DPE and is driven by the
CMSgt promotion release. Selection and scheduling is done in accordance with this
Instruction and the CLC ETCA based on grade and availability.
25.4.1. AF/DPE forwards confirmed CLC TLNs to the appropriate MAJCOM/A1 (or
equivalent) with a courtesy copy to the appropriate MAJCOM/CCC.
25.4.2. The member will acknowledge (in writing) receipt of training date within five
duty days of notification.
25.4.3. The member coordinates changes or adjustment of class dates through the
appropriate MAJCOM/CCC not later than 20 days prior to CSD. A change or an
adjustment of a class date within 20 days of CSD is considered a ―request‖ and will be
submitted directly to AF/DPE.
25.4.4. AF/DPE forwards confirmed class rosters to AFSNCOA not later than 60 days
prior to CSD.
25.4.5. Eligible civilian, sister Service and international CMSgt equivalent students may
attend the CLC on a space available basis.
26. Declinations, Deferments, and Waivers.
26.1. Declinations. Completing resident EPME courses is an important and necessary step
in enlisted professional development. As such, the choice to decline resident EPME is
restricted to personnel selected for NCOA and AFSNCOA with more than 19 years active
service as of CSD. NOTE: Members selected for ALS or CLC may not decline attendance.
Declinations are done with prejudice and signed declination statements must be submitted
within 5 duty days of notification. Eligible NCOs declining resident EPME must retire upon
reaching 20 years active service or the first day of the seventh month following declination,
whichever is later. NOTE: Personnel with Active Duty Service Commitments (ADSC) that
extend beyond 20 years TIS are ineligible to decline EPME. Eligible personnel declining
resident EPME are ineligible for promotion, reenlistment, and participation in the High Year
Tenure Extension Program.