Air Force Plans Alternate-Candidate Process for Chief Master Sergeant Promotions

The Air Force plans to test a process that would identify qualified alternate candidates for chief master sergeant promotions. The candidates could be considered if someone selected for promotion declines.

Key details

• The process is planned for the upcoming chief master sergeant promotion cycle.
• Chief master sergeant is the E-9 enlisted rank.
• The process is described as a pilot.

The pilot process would identify qualified candidates who could be considered if selected candidates decline promotion to chief master sergeant.

Why it matters

The process would give the Air Force a way to consider other qualified candidates when a selected candidate declines promotion. It concerns the service’s highest enlisted rank, E-9.