HOW I WON BTZ | SENIOR AIRMAN BELOW THE ZONE

Hey guys! I struggled to find helpful BTZ videos so I thought I'd share my experience with ya'll, best of luck to everyone going up for BTZ!!!
IG: brittanylynnlewis
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[@Brittanylynnlewis]

Thank you guys for all the support you have shown me so far on this journey!! Don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

[@gustavofori3361]

Congratulations!

[@gustavofori3361]

I am in Tech School now. Been following all the tits bits you give and it made my stay at BMT quite simple. My question is, if i apply for a rope, wouldn't it prolong my days in Tech School?

[@jppcasey]

That's a pretty big deal. That means you walked the walk. It also means, outside of your immediate zone of co-workers and supervisors you have been noticed as a "Pro". It's better than Rookie of the Year (you're no longer a rookie anyways!), it usually means you're in contention for something even bigger. Best of luck.

[@jrstar7342]

Congrats Brittany, my son just receive BTZ last week and any leadership and volunteers hours are very important to leadership. It's a major accomplishment for resume builder for AF or civilian career.

[@patrioticlion9773]

Great video! Thank you so much for all your help!

[@tonykeller9000]

Congratulations Brittany. What an amazing accomplishment. Amazing beautiful woman. Thank you for your service to America 🇺🇸. Also a thank you to your husband for his service. God bless you both

[@jameslyons6655]

I got BTZ in 88 while I was at Osan. I was on the outs with management at the time so I answered the questions like I was on Jeopardy (“What is AFR35-10”) and after missing three questions in a row I asked to buy a vowel and if I could spin again (the kennel master was laughing, the only Wheel fan I guess). When they asked me what I like most about the AF I said the Early Out program. A week or so after the board our commander came to guard mount and gave me the stripes. I was embarrassed because I thought it was a big mistake and they would take them back. Went to the shirt the next day and asked him, he said no mistake, congrats. What the hell were these other people doing at the board? They must have walked in backwards.

[@kuberrie]

I’m still E-2 but this video was really helpful! My brother got BTZ so I’m totally gonna shoot for this! We’re competitive 💁‍♀️

[@positiveandhealthy2728]

I wonder how much we can start to all apply those wonderful tips and tricks to better our lives!

[@616Entertainment]

This is amazing, I'm super proud of you! Dude we went to elementary school together, hahaha. Ian Scherer, here. You may or may not remember me, doesn't matter, that's not the point. The point is, it's awesome to see how well you're doing.

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

I remember you!!! Lolol thank you!! Hope all is well!!

[@avexnew_jr115]

Great Achievement! Way to stay motivated! Wouldn’t be surprised if you get your commission in the future. You’re definitely Officer material. Wishing you continued success with your journey in the Air Force!

[@ashleymoore2293]

Thanks so much for making this! I had so many questions about this! Yes yes share love it sis

[@ashleymoore2293]

Yeah I wanted to know the whole process! Thank you

[@joenop3393]

I recall when I won Below the Zone (1989) I had to meet Three Senior NCO's in my Squadron in my Dress Blues. Each NCO asked three questions each (Current Events/Air Force Knowledge/Career Knowledge). Bam!

[@GregSr]

I'm proud to say I was promoted early by successfully competing in the Below the Zone program. That was back in 1979. I made (E-5) Staff Sergeant in about 3.5 years. Seeing this video reminds me of the stress I was feeling at the time. I'm glad I did it and I'm glad it's behind me. My boss, MSgt Ames, submitted my name for consideration without my knowledge. Initially, I did not want to go through with it. I remember studying the Air Force manual in preparation and trying memorize every bit of trivia I could find. A big one was chain of command all the way up to the President (Commander in Chief). Also, I remember that eye contact and voice projection (without yelling) were key elements of the interview. I don't remember sitting down. After entering the room and reporting, I was told to be "at ease" and stand at "parade rest".

[@ashleymoore2293]

I wish we could see an example of how the packet looks like!

[@ashleymoore2293]

It kind of sounds like career ladder packets I’ve done for the medical field!❤️( civilian)

[@exquisiteXproduction]

I have watched your videos for the past few days. I’m 29 and really want to join the Air Force. I am close to being physically fit to join, I however had a gastric sleeve surgery and heard that’s an automatic DQ. My boyfriend told me to try anyways as I eat normally and don’t need any extra supplements. I really hope that they can look beyond it or get a waiver. Have you heard of anyone getting in nowadays?

[@ashleymoore2293]

So kind of like stuff that I have on my civilian resume

[@ashleymoore2293]

Is there a certain format! I am familiar with packets! Do we have to ask command to put this in ? Or can we prepare ahead! ❤️❤️✝️🙌🙌

[@dw7094]

You didn't win a promotion, you earned it.

[@cjtyler01]

The real question is how do you get civilian below the zone???

[@bobbyhill5067]

Hope you make staff first time around!

[@paulinaloha]

wow congrats

[@ashleymoore2293]

For Clep testing and for updating our volunteer info and etc do we have to always go through our command! And how did you find out about the clep testing!

[@terelld9270]

You do not have to go through your command to take cleps. Contact your education office and they'll show you the testing schedule specific to your base.

[@jvee2901]

I missed BTZ by 1 point. Then the guy who won.... got out... i did another 4. Might have help with staff testing. Time in grade points..😒

[@princegreen1082]

I should know by the end of the month

[@chriswess4799]

I'm currently in DEP waiting for my job and ship date, but strongly considering trying for BTZ when I'm operational. You can transfer your college credits to your CCAF? I already have a Bachelor's degree and going to basic at 32.

[@terelld9270]

Yes, if you already have a BA you can transfer your credits to your CCAF. Chances are the only classes you may be missing for degree completion will be LMMS. Leadership/management classes. You can easily use Cleps and dssts to knock those out. 👍

[@chriswess4799]

@@terelld9270 that's good to know. Thank you!

[@danielregaldo1365]

Why not go in as officer?!?!

[@princegreen1082]

I’m fire Protection I’m most likely getting btz

[@tl3139]

My current affairs question was, "What did President Reagan say to Mikhail Gorbachev at the Berlin Wall?" Yes, I'm that old.

[@MsChris47]

Probably didn’t hurt being absolutely beautiful

[@lexxx336]

Britt! I have a question. I am interested in joining the airforce but i am still paying off my honda auto loan. Will i be able to take my vehicle with me? Thankyou💫🙂

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

After BMT and phase 1 of tech school, yes! You should be able to!

[@CyberCreamy]

Hey, I have a question. There is some back and fourth(on Reddit) on if it's harder to go enlisted to officer or Civ to officer. Does anyone have insight or experience? I'm super interested in the Cyber Operations Officer.

[@terelld9270]

Significantly harder to go civ to officer than enlisted to officer. From highest selection priority to lowest it goes Air Force academy, ROTC, enlisted, civilian.

[@CyberCreamy]

@@terelld9270 I appreciate your input. I think I'm still going to still try the officer route. But I did want to grasp the difficulty of it all. If you don't mind me asking, are you an officer now or are you enlisted with plans to promote to an officer, or just wanting to finish your contract?

[@terelld9270]

@@CyberCreamy The input wasn't given to discourage you from trying. Just to clarify the difficulty and selection process. If you have a STEM related degree, competitive GPA, recommendation letters, certs or licenses, community involvement etc, that will give you the best chance of going civ to officer. -Air Force Recruiter

[@sparescratch1623]

I went towards enlisted instead of officer because like Terrell said it is a more difficult path, but it wouldn't hurt to apply once or twice I did apply two years ago for like intelligence, cyber and a navigator didnt get pick. I decided to go reserve in cyber systems just to get my certification, and experience. If you decide to go either enlisted or officer I Highly recommend getting comptia Security+ before going to basic training or officer school because it's a requirement and if you dont pass it in either tech school you will get a different job believe me I had a few friends get reclass best of luck.

[@CyberCreamy]

@@sparescratch1623 thank you so much! Yeah I actually have Sec+ and my two degrees are Digital Forensics, and Management Information Systems. I actually think the Cyber Surety looks great too. I appreciate your input.

[@MrYoungblood]

How was the interview

[@joemilleriv]

Hey, so I’m in tech school right now and I got a loc my first day of class because I accidentally brought my phone to class. I filled out an appeal and got it removed, but I can’t go for green rope like I wanted to before. Do you think that’ll affect my chances at getting btz ?

[@danielregaldo1365]

TSgt here, out in CA. No, don't fret. Your LoC from tech schoolwon't be an issue. You're still in the phase where you're learning how to be in the Air Force. Right now, don't worry about BTZ. Worry about things that are in your control, which is learning Airmanship and your AFSC. When you get to your first duty station, you will want to become reliable at your position and be a go to kind of person. You'll want to lead at work when/if possible (Sq booster club is a good one to get your name out or the Base First 3 club) as well as progress in self improvement. I wouldn't do Cleps for education because higher education colleges may or may not accept them outside of a normal class. TLDR; always learn, always progress yourself while bringing up those around you and always be reliable.

[@joemilleriv]

@@danielregaldo1365 Yes sir. Thank you for the response

[@danielregaldo1365]

@@joemilleriv you're welcome! Feel free to shoot me a message whenever you have any questions!

[@joemilleriv]

@@danielregaldo1365 will do! What’s the best way to contact you?

[@danielregaldo1365]

@@joemilleriv do you have access to your AF email yet?

[@deewill8915]

For self-improvement category, could above average personal fitness things qualify? Like impressive personal maxes? Also I’ve been watching your videos since I started my enlistment/ graduated high school in 2020 and you’ve helped a lot! Thank you!

[@danielregaldo1365]

No, these won't count. PT is a standard and as such, don't count it as that. Self improvement falls under things like progressing towards a degree, professional certs that aren't required for your AF position. As well as leadership seminars. Those are the big ticket items that I have seen, the first two are preferred, with the latter being most favorable if people haven't done school or certs.

[@fob941]

Are you planning to go to Japan?

[@asvet5912]

did you go up to the board ?

[@thetreoman]

I heard they were getting rid of btz

[@jasro07]

Have you ever stated what your AFSC is? Or are you not giving that info out?

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

1N0

[@robdouglas8785]

Airman...I clicked to tell you that you didn't "win" anything. You were selected for promotion ahead of your peers because your leaders see you as a leader. You have excelled in all that you do and you EARNED a promotion ahead of your peers. It's not a lottery! Congratulations to you and my best to you on a great Air Force career. Rob Douglas, MSgt (Ret)

[@hammer3921]

So you can write your own evaluations in the USAF now? Things sure have changed since I served. I would say you earned it not “won” it. Congratulations.

[@gastilt]

I am currently an E-7 and have been forced to write my evaluation since E-5 so yes it is a thing.

[@philquintana7790]

So is this like a meritorious promotion? How can you not test when promoting to NCO? Even going before a board, there was a short test. I was meritoriously promoted to Cpl E-4 and Sgt E-5, and while both boards were formalities, I still had to test.

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

E-4 is not an NCO in the Air Force.

[@philquintana7790]

@@Brittanylynnlewis I didn't know that. In the Corps, E1-E3 are Jr. Enlisted, E4 & E5 are NCOs with E6 and above being Staff NCOs. Interesting, thanks for the info.

[@jppcasey]

E-4 used to be split in the AF. I was an E-4 Buck Sergeant...which was a Jr NCO rank. I left as an E-7 First Sergeant. I think you have to be a minimum E-8 in the Army.

[@philquintana7790]

@@jppcasey it's like that in the Corps. First Sergeants and Master Sergeants are E-8, Master Gunnery Sergeants and Sergeants Major are E-9. A Sergeant Major may also be called, Your Holiness, My Lord, Your Highness, My Liege, etc.

[@jppcasey]

@@philquintana7790 I was in Iraq, and I used to lift every morning and I got on friendly terms with a guy that was in the Army that got up early as well. We became good friends during that time...but we never spoke a word about work as we lifted, just life in general. I was in CES (that's Civil Engineer Squadron, aka dirt boys, aka construction workers). One day I saw this guy walking down the middle of the road on base (Kirkuk Regional AB, Camp Warrior for you guys...I'm assuming you're not AF) with an air of superiority I've never seen before on a base, and I mean: right down the middle of the road. I had to stop and just stare. It was awesome. Vehicles moved out of his way. He was like Moses parting the sea. As he got closer, I recognized my lifting buddy. I had no idea. He was a Command Sergeant Major. He recognized me using his peripherals, and gave me a quick wink, and kept walking. Right down the middle of the street. He was badass. The next morning we had a good laugh about it. I had no idea. I was an E-7 (but not as a shirt yet). He was a King.

[@solodolorojo3485]

Why aren’t you an officer if you’ve already obtained your bachelors? I saw your other video explaining your life journey and found out you have your bachelors already.

[@Brittanylynnlewis]

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[@jessesmith-garcia5313]

Studying for your rank makes some sense to me, you should have to earn your rank, not have it given to you after a certain period of time has passed.

[@PinstripeJim]

"rank up". Please use the term "promotion". Get your civilian education, if not already, to be more promotable. And, waiting to hear about Space Force. it's definitely not what the public thinks it is. Good choice to apply.

[@isan7074]

If you’re a woman, you’re almost guaranteed BTZ. I went up against 21 other Airmen awhile back, 4 of which were women. Only 3 stripes were given and only the women got them. 1 of them being universally hated by everyone she worked with because she reported anyone who called her by the wrong pronouns (which changed every other day) and also could do her job to save her life, etc. Moral story, BTZ is a fucking joke. You’ll almost never see someone who actually deserves it, win. Note: This comment has nothing to do with the video and I’m not hating on women. All I’m saying is BTZ shouldn’t be based on if you have vagina or not. It should be based on job performance and the capability of being a SrA at an early stage of your career. Though, in my opinion honest opinion, BTZ should no longer exist. It was a dumb idea, probably made by some high ranking individual looking for a quick bullet for their EPR. If you know the actual responsibilities of a SrA, you’ll understand why handing it out early is stupid. Sorry for the rant. This shit just bugs me because I have to deal with these dumb BTZ SrA on a daily basis. Im currently watching shops in my squadron fall apart because of these issues and BTZ is part of the problem.

[@vegancatlady1017]

I got e4 after tech school lol

[@taolaochuyen5368]

May I ask how?

[@vegancatlady1017]

@@taolaochuyen5368 in contract due to background

[@Stroz92]

Are you still in the airforce? Were/are you in as a vegan?

[@JPTAG33]

Most women get it. Women are privileged in the military

[@ashleymoore2293]

Love you and thank you for this video! I need your phone number sis! I leave in 3 days lol

[@bridget71559]

Congratulations! 5 more pounds before I can start the process

[@Demon_Lord_Coom]

Step one: be woman. Step two: exist. Step three: profit?

[@isan7074]

Fax

[@Tom-hp6lt]

Step 1: Be an attractive female Step 2: Get promoted

[@DavidC823]

Have caution the is someone out there catfishing you. I had chat of 3 weeks she uses you pictures and the name Stephanie Willis. I have other chat on Google Chat she started out in my Facebook but when I started finding out that she was real or not I started contacting her American friends on her Facebook then her Facebook was taken down. She even created a fake Instagram with your pictures where I seen the name Brittany come in line I guess with your maiden name. If you want or need more information I am sure you can figure out a way to contact me.