ARPC announces Reserve lieutenant colonel promotions and major continuation (2024)

NEWS | Dec. 28, 2022

Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center Public Affairs

BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado–

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar Year 2022 Air Force Reserve Line and Nonline Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Boards Dec. 28. The boards selected more than 800 Citizen Airmen for promotion.

The selection boards convened at ARPC June 6 - 11 to determine those officers best qualified to assume the next higher grade. Board members selected 835 of 1629 officers considered. 

A complete list of Airmen selected for promotion is available online by visiting the Air Reserve Officer Promotion page on myPers, https://mypers.af.mil.  

Categories considered during these promotion boards were: Air Force Reserve Line of the Air Force-Air Operations and Special Warfare (LAF-A), Line of the Air Force-Space Operations (LAF-S), Line of the Air Force-Information Warfare (LAF-I), Line of the Air Force-Combat Support (LAF-C), Line of the Air Force-Force Modernization (LAF-F), Line of the Air Force-Cross Functional (LAF-X), Dental Corps (DC), Medical Corps (MC), Nurse Corps (NC), Medical Services Corps (MSC), Biomedical Sciences Corps (BSC), Chaplains and Line of the Air Force Judge Advocate (LAF-J) and Major’s Selective Continuation.

The results are:

Selection statistics in-the-promotion zone (IPZ):

Participating Reserve:

  • 286 LAF-A officers were selected from 452 considered for a 63 percent selection rate.
  • Three LAF-N officers were selected from four considered for a 75 percent selection rate.
  • 16 LAF-S officers were selected from 23 considered for a 70 percent selection rate.
  • 53 LAF-I officers were selected from 84 considered for a 63 percent selection rate.
  • 63 LAF-C officers were selected from 102 considered for a 62 percent selection rate.
  • 22 LAF-F officers were selected from 34 considered for a 65 percent selection rate.
  • One LAF-X officer was selected from one considered for a 100 percent selection rate.
  • 37 LAF-J officers were selected from 41 considered for a 90 percent selection rate.
  • 10 Chaplain officers were selected from 11 considered for a 91 percent selection rate.
  • 10 DC officers were selected from 11 considered for a 91 percent selection rate.
  • 17 MC officers were selected from 20 considered for an 85 percent selection rate.
  • 29 NC officers were selected from 31 considered for a 94 percent selection rate.
  • Nine MSC officers were selected from 10 considered for a 90 percent selection rate.
  • 14 BSC officers were selected from 18 considered for a 78 percent selection rate.

Nonparticipating Reserve:

  • 15 LAF-A officers were selected from 24 considered for a 63 percent selection rate.
  • One LAF-S officer was selected from two considered for a 50 percent selectin rate.
  • Two LAF-I officers were selected from seven considered for a 29 percent selection rate.
  • Four LAF-C officers were selected from six considered for a 67 percent selection rate.
  • Zero LAF-F officers were selected from one considered.
  • No LAF-X officers were considered.
  • Two LAF-J officers were selected from two considered for a 100 percent selection rate.
  • No Chaplain officers were considered.
  • No DC officers were considered.
  • 16 MC officers were selected from 18 considered for an 89 percent selection rate.
  • Three NC officers were selected from four considered for a 75 percent selection rate.
  • Zero MSC officers were selected from one considered.
  • Four BSC officers were selected from six considered for a 67 percent selection rate.

Selection statistics position vacancy (PV):

  • 49 LAF-A officers were selected from 70 considered for a 70 percent selection rate.
  • One LAF-N officer was selected from one considered for a 100 percent selection rate.
  • Three LAF-S officers were selected from 4 considered for a 75 percent selection rate.
  • 11 LAF-I officers were selected from 29 considered for a 38 percent selection rate.
  • 13 LAF-C officers were selected from 35 considered for a 37 percent selection rate.
  • Five LAF-F officers were selected from 12 considered for a 42 percent selection rate.
  • No LAF-X officers were considered.
  • Four LAF-J officers were selected from four considered for a 100 percent selection rate.
  • Two Chaplain officers was selected from two considered for a 100 percent selection rate.
  • Two DC officers were selected from two considered for a 100 percent selection rate.
  • Three MC officers were selected from three considered for a 100 percent selection rate.
  • Five NC officers were selected from seven considered for a 71 percent selection rate.
  • Two MSC officers were selected from four considered for a 50 percent selection rate.
  • Three BSC officer was selected from three considered for a 100 percent selection rate.

Selection statistics above-the-promotion zone (APZ):

Participating Reserve:

  • 37 LAF-A officers were selected from 228 considered for a 16 percent selection rate.
  • One LAF-N officer was selected from one considered for a 100 percent selection rate.
  • Four LAF-S officers were selected from 20 considered for a 20 percent selection rate.
  • 19 LAF-I officers were selected from 67 considered for a 28 percent selection rate.
  • 20 LAF-C officers were selected from 87 considered for a 23 percent selection rate.
  • Seven LAF-F officers were selected from 22 considered for a 32 percent selection rate.
  • No LAF-X officers were considered.
  • Two LAF-J officers were selected from 10 considered for a 20 percent selection rate.
  • Zero Chaplain officers were selected from three considered.
  • Zero DC officers were selected from three considered.
  • Two MC officer was selected from six considered for a 33 percent selection rate.
  • One NC officer was selected from four considered for a 25 percent selection rate.
  • Zero MSC officer was selected from one considered.
  • Three BSC officers were selected from six considered for a 50 percent selection rate.

Nonparticipating Reserve:

  • Six LAF-A officers were selected from 24 considered for a 25 percent selection rate.
  • Zero LAF-S officers were selected from two considered.
  • Zero LAF-I officers were selected from three considered.
  • Two LAF-C officers were selected from 12 considered for a 17 percent selection rate.
  • No LAF-F officers were considered.
  • No LAF-X officers were considered.
  • Zero LAF-J officers were selected from three considered.
  • No Chaplain officers were considered.
  • No DC officers were considered.
  • Two MC officers were selected from 18 considered for an 11 percent selection rate.
  • One NC officer was selected from four considered for a 25 percent selection rate.
  • Zero MSC officers were selected from one considered.
  • Two BSC officers were selected from 10 considered for a 20 percent selection rate.

Major Continuation:

  • 109 LAF-A officers were selected from 116 considered for a 94 percent continuation rate.
  • 10 LAF-S officers were selected from 11 considered for a 91 percent continuation rate.
  • 26 LAF-I officers were selected from 31 considered for an 84 percent continuation rate.
  • 40 LAF-C officers were selected from 43 considered for a 93 percent continuation rate.
  • Six LAF-F officers were selected from nine considered for a 67 percent continuation rate.
  • Two LAF-J officers selected from four considered for a 50 percent continuation rate.
  • Zero Chaplain officers were continued from one considered.
  • One DC officer was selected from one considered for a 100 percent continuation rate.
  • One MC officer selected from three considered for a 33 percent continuation rate.
  • Two NC officer selected from three considered for a 67 percent continuation rate.
  • One MSC officer selected from one considered for a 100 percent continuation rate.
  • Two BSC officers selected from two considered for an 89 percent continuation rate.

For more information or questions, submit a myPers incident to ARPC, Promotion Board Operations (ARPC/PBO) or email ARPC.DPBB@us.af.mil.

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ARPC announces Reserve lieutenant colonel promotions and major continuation? ›

ARPC Announces Reserve Lieutenant Colonel

Lieutenant Colonel
In the United States Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force, lieutenant colonel is a field-grade officer rank, just above the rank of major and just below the rank of colonel. It is equivalent to the naval rank of commander in the other uniformed services. Lieutenant colonel.
https://en.wikipedia.org › Lieutenant_colonel_(United_States)
Promotions and Major Continuation. Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar Year 2023 Air Force Reserve
Air Force Reserve
The Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) is a major command (MAJCOM) of the United States Air Force, with its headquarters at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. It is the federal Air Reserve Component (ARC) of the U.S. Air Force, consisting of commissioned officers and enlisted airmen.
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Line and Nonline Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Boards today, 16 January 2024. The boards selected 707 Citizen Airmen for promotion.

How long does it take to make a major in the Air Force? ›

As the lowest-ranking field-grade officers, airmen typically spend about 10 years on active duty before attaining the rank of major and serve as senior staff officers in their squadrons. About 13,300 majors were serving in the Air Force as of the end of February, according to Pentagon data.

How high up is a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force? ›

In the United States Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force, lieutenant colonel is a field-grade officer rank, just above the rank of major and just below the rank of colonel.

How much does a LT col make in the Air Force? ›

A Lieutenant Colonel is a field officer in the United States Air Force at DoD paygrade O-5. A Lieutenant Colonel receives a monthly basic pay salary starting at $6,726 per month, with raises up to $11,427 per month once they have served for over 22 years.

What is the difference between a lieutenant colonel and a colonel? ›

A colonel (/ˈkɜːrnəl/) in the United States Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force, is the most senior field-grade military officer rank, immediately above the rank of lieutenant colonel and just below the rank of brigadier general.

What percentage of Air Force officers make colonels? ›

GradeArmy percentageAir Force percentage
Colonel21.8
Lieutenant colonel64.6
Major1314.0
Captain3532.0
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How hard is it to make lieutenant colonel in the Air Force? ›

About 70% of all majors will be promoted to lieutenant colonel. By law, lieutenant colonels must have sixteen years of service and a minimum of three years of service as a major. Most lieutenant colonels spend three years as a major before being promoted.

What is the average age of lieutenant colonels? ›

The average age of lieutenant colonels is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the lieutenant colonel population.

How do you address a lieutenant colonel? ›

A3. Addressing People (Title/Sir)
  1. All Generals: “General”
  2. Colonels and Lieutenant Colonels: “Colonel”
  3. Majors: “Major”
  4. Captains: “Captain”
  5. Lieutenants: “Lieutenant”
  6. Officer Candidate: “Candidate”
  7. Warrant Officers: “Mister” or “Miss”
  8. Sergeants Major: “Sergeant Major”

How long does it take to become a lieutenant colonel? ›

Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel takes about 17 years. At this phase, the Army takes maximum advantage of your talents. This means you'll be assigned as a Brigade Commander in charge of thousands of soldiers or director of a large staff. Your technical skills and accumulated executive talents will be put to the test.

How much is a lieutenant colonel pension? ›

It depends on when you retired. 20 years' service gets you 50% of the current active-duty base pay for a Lieutenant Colonel ($10861,80). 30 years gets you 75%. A Lieutenant Colonel who retired today after 30 years would receive $8,145.75 each month.

How long can a Lt Col stay in the Air Force? ›

Air Force Policy
Current GradeCommissioned Service
Captain20 years
Major24 Years
Lieutenant Colonel33 years
Colonel35 years

How much is E7 retirement pay with 20 years? ›

What is the retirement pay for an E7 with 20 years? As of 2022 the pay calculation projection an E7 retiring with exactly 20 years of service would receive $27,827 per year. It's important to note the present value of almost $800,000 for a 40 year old receiving this pension indefinitely.

What is the nickname for a lieutenant colonel? ›

In practice, it is a senior commissioned officer who can command a brigade or regiment. Because of the abbreviation Lt. Colonel, this rank is occasionally and informally referred to as light colonel. A lieutenant colonel is often referred to or addressed as colonel.

How many soldiers does a lieutenant colonel command? ›

Battalions consist of four to six companies and can include up to about 1,000 soldiers. They can conduct independent operations of limited scope and duration and are usually commanded by a lieutenant colonel.

How senior is a lieutenant colonel? ›

The rank is superior to major, and subordinate to colonel. The comparable Royal Navy rank is commander, and the comparable rank in the Royal Air Force and many Commonwealth air forces is wing commander. Lt Col insignia.

Is major a high rank in the Air Force? ›

In the United States Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force, major is a field officer above the rank of captain and below the rank of lieutenant colonel. It is equivalent to the naval rank of lieutenant commander in the other uniformed services.

How quickly can you rank up in the Air Force? ›

Airman Basic (E-1) is eligible for promotion to Airman (E-2) with six months' time-in-grade. E-2 is eligible for promotion to Airman First Class (E-3) with 10 months' time-in-grade. E-3 is eligible for promotion to Senior Airman (E-4) within 18 to 24 months' time-in-grade (depending on earlier promotions).

How long does it take to make O4 in the Air Force? ›

Air Force Policy
Promotion toMandatory Promotion Years in GradeVacancy Promotion Years in Grade
O22 yearsn/a
O32 yrs (USAFR) 5 yrs (ANG)n/a
O47 years4 years
O57 years4 years
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How long does it take to get a major rank? ›

Promotion to Major takes about 11 years. Your assignment might be as a Battalion Commander in charge of hundreds of soldiers or a general staff officer in a division or corps.

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