What is the process called for eligible Ssgt's through SMSgts's to compete monthly for promotion consideration?

The process in which eligible Staff Sergeants through Senior Master Sergeants compete monthly for promotion consideration is referred to as the In-system Supplemental promotion process. This method allows for more frequent promotion opportunities for those who meet the necessary eligibility criteria, ensuring a timely evaluation of candidates based on their performance and qualifications.

The In-system Supplemental promotion process is particularly significant because it offers a platform for airmen to advance in rank without waiting for the traditional annual promotion boards. This allows for a more dynamic approach to promotions that can respond quicker to deserving candidates.

Other options may refer to different promotion methods or criteria that are not specifically tied to the monthly competition framework. For example, a Promotion Selection Board usually occurs at set intervals and is a more structured promotion evaluation process. Merit-based promotion does incorporate individual performance but does not specify the monthly aspect. The Monthly Promotion Review could imply an ongoing assessment of airmen, but it is not officially defined as the structured promotion mechanism that distinguishes the in-system supplemental process.