New Air Force guidance issued for frocking

New Air Force guidance issued for frocking

(EXCERPT) by Master Sgt. Ron Tull Air Force Personnel Center Public
Affairs

9/23/2003 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- The Air Force has
issued new guidance on frocking, the practice of pinning on a higher
rank after selection for that grade but before the actual promotion
date.

One of the changes is delegation of the approval/disapproval authority
to the Air Force Personnel Center commander for frocking to major and
lieutenant colonel and to the Air Force Senior Leadership Management
Office for frocking to colonel and above.

"The new guidance clarifies policy and helps us be more responsive to
commanders in the field," said Lt. Col. Jim Howard, chief of the
officer promotions, appointments and selective continuation branch
here.

The criteria for frocking depends on several key factors. First, the
officer must b...

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