According to AFMAN 36-2664, when must promotion eligible Airmen have access to reference materials?

According to AFMAN 36-2664, when must promotion eligible Airmen have access to reference materials?

• A. At least 60 days before the scheduled test date
• B. On the day of testing
• C. After the test
• D. Only after promotion board meets

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is that eligible Airmen should have a substantial lead time to study official references before their promotion test. Providing access to reference materials at least 60 days before the scheduled test date gives a real, practical window to locate the official sources, review the content, and internalize how the material will be used on the test. This helps ensure fairness—everyone has the same amount of preparation time—and promotes readiness, rather than relying on last-minute cramming. Giving access only on the day of testing wouldn’t allow adequate preparation, and access after the test or only after a promotion board would miss the purpose of enabling study before the exam.

The idea being tested is that eligible Airmen should have a substantial lead time to study official references before their promotion test. Providing access to reference materials at least 60 days before the scheduled test date gives a real, practical window to locate the official sources, review the content, and internalize how the material will be used on the test. This helps ensure fairness—everyone has the same amount of preparation time—and promotes readiness, rather than relying on last-minute cramming.

Giving access only on the day of testing wouldn’t allow adequate preparation, and access after the test or only after a promotion board would miss the purpose of enabling study before the exam.