Air Force Promotion Timeline Calculator (BETA)

This free tool estimates when you’ll promote from E-2 to E-4, including Below the Zone (BTZ) and your expected E-5 testing year.

Simply enter your ship date, contract length (4- or 6-year), and entry rank, and the calculator will show your estimated promotion timeline based on current Air Force promotion rules.

⚠️ BETA Notice:
This calculator is still in beta testing. If you notice incorrect dates or run into issues, please use our Contact Us page to let us know. Include the information you entered, the results you received, and what you believe was incorrect so we can continue improving this tool.