0-6 Promotions Published Feb. 15, 2017 Air Reserve Personnel Center Public Affairs ARPC NOTAM 205 -- Commanders -- As of today, the USAFR CY16 Colonel promotions have not been confirmed by the Senate. Promotions to the grade of Colonel require Senate confirmation to be effective. There is potential for a significant delay in this process. Once confirmation occurs, units will be notified through their MPS and officers will be promoted in increments announced by HQ ARPC/PB. Should you have any further questions, the action office for this message is HQ ARPC/PBO, Comm: 210-565-0102, DSN: 665-0102, or 1-800-525-0102. //signed// ELLEN M. MOORE, Brig Gen, USAF Commander, HQ Air Reserve Personnel Center