Promotion Sequence Numbers
The Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) assigns promotion sequence numbers to Airmen selected for promotion to Staff Sergeant through Chief Master Sergeant.
Sequence Number Factors
Based on:
- Date of rank
- TAFMS (Total Active Federal Military Service)
- Date of birth
Supplemental Selectees
Special Numbers
Supplemental selectees are assigned promotion sequence numbers of:
- .9 — increment previously announced
- .5 — unannounced future increment