WAPS Points Calculator

WAPS Means Weighted Airman Promotion System. It Is The Promotion Scoring System Used For Eligible Airmen Competing For Staff Sergeant And Technical Sergeant.

This Calculator Lets You Select E-5 Or E-6 WAPS, Enter Test Scores, EPB Points, Decoration Points, And A Previous Year Cutoff To Estimate A Projected Score. It Is A Planning Tool Only And Does Not Replace Official Promotion Guidance.

1. WAPS Type

i Input Last Year's Cutoff As A Comparison To Previous Years. Previous Year's Information Can Be Found On MyFSS, CAC Login Required.

2. Test Scores

Minimums Are Checked: 40 SKT, 40 PFE, And 90 Combined When Testing Both.

3. EPB Promotion Points

Leave The Override Blank Unless Your Record Has A Special Case.

4. Decorations

Decoration GroupPtsCount

Decoration Score Is Capped At 25 Points.

Results

Total WAPS Score0.00
Previous Year Cutoff—
Gap / Over Cutoff—
Needed Exam Average i This Estimate Will Not Display Below The Minimum Passing Exam Score. Regular SKT + PFE Testing Uses A 40.00 Minimum For Each Exam. PFE-Only / SKT-Exempt Testing Uses A 45.00 Minimum. —

Fill In Your Scores To Calculate.

FactorPointsMax

Past 10 Years Promotion Rate Percent

Air Force-Wide Selection Rates For The Selected WAPS Type.

Latest Rate—
10-Year Average—
10-Year High—
10-Year Low—

WAPS Guides And Help Pages

Use these pages to understand the calculator, promotion point factors, and common WAPS questions.

What Is WAPS?Basic explanation and how to use the calculator. How WAPS Points Are CalculatedSKT, PFE, EPB, decorations, and cutoff comparison. E-5 WAPS GuideSrA testing for SSgt. E-6 WAPS GuideSSgt testing for TSgt. Decoration Points GuidePoint groups and the 25-point cap. EPB Points GuideEPB selections, override use, and planning notes.
Planning Tool Only. Verify Official Records, AFPC Notices, And Current Promotion Guidance Before Making Career Decisions.
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