Which publication provides the official enlisted promotion/demotion program details?

• A. AFI 36-2502, Enlisted Airman Promotion/Demotion Programs
• B. AFMAN 36-2100
• C. CJCSI 1805.01B, Enlisted Professional Military Education Policy
• D. DAFI 36-2670, Force Development

Answer: (A)

Understanding where the official rules for how enlisted personnel are promoted or demoted are published is key. The official publication that contains all the details about how enlisted promotions and demotions are run is AFI 36-2502, Enlisted Airman Promotion/Demotion Programs. It outlines eligibility, selection methods, promotion timelines, and the procedures used at all levels. The other publications cover different topics: AFMAN 36-2100 deals with enlisted classifications and career field management, CJCSI 1805.01B covers enlisted professional military education policy, and DAFI 36-2670 addresses force development. None of those provide the comprehensive, up-to-date details for the promotion/demotion programs, which is why the first publication is the correct source.