WAPS SSgt WEIGHTED AIRMAN PROMOTION
SYSTEM EXAMINATION TEST 2026
◉ Who should read Part One of the WAPS Catalog? Answer: All
promotion eligible examinees testing for promotion to the grade of
SSgt, WAPS monitors, and Test Control Officers (TCOs).
◉ What does Part Two of the WAPS Catalog provide? Answer: A list
of each enlisted promotion test developed and the materials used to
develop the test.
◉ How are study references listed in the WAPS Catalog? Answer:
They are listed in numerical sequence by Air Force Promotion Test
(AFPT) number for each Specialty Knowledge Test (SKT).
◉ What should be done if CDC publications are superseded?
Answer: Continue to use the edition listed in the catalog unless the
catalog indicates otherwise.
◉ What is the significance of the hyperlinks in the WAPS Catalog?
Answer: They allow users to access specific study references and
materials directly.
,◉ What should you do to ensure hyperlinks work in the WAPS
Catalog? Answer: Click on the 'Options' tab and select 'Trust this
host one time only or Trust this host always'.
◉ What is the contact information for issues obtaining non-CDC
references? Answer: Contact your unit WAPS Monitor for issues
obtaining non-CDC references.
◉ What is the main focus of the studies and analysis squadron
mentioned in the notes? Answer: Airman Advancement Analytics.
◉ Where is the Studies and Analysis Squadron located? Answer: 73
Main Circle, Bldg 661, Randolph AFB TX 78150.
◉ What does AFS stand for in the context of the notes? Answer: Air
Force Specialty.
◉ What does PFE stand for? Answer: Promotion Fitness Exam.
◉ What is the significance of the reference updates mentioned in the
notes? Answer: They indicate changes or corrections to study
references for promotion testing.
,◉ What is the date of the first reference update listed in the notes?
Answer: 13 Jan 25.
◉ What does DEI E.O. refer to in the context of reference
corrections? Answer: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Executive
Order.
◉ What is the purpose of the Test Control Officer/Test Examiner
(TCO/TE) Appointment Letter? Answer: It provides special
instructions regarding testing requirements.
◉ What is the main objective of the annual testing requirements
section? Answer: To outline general information and special
instructions for testing.
◉ What is the index of SKTs to SSgt mentioned in the notes? Answer:
A section that lists Specialty Knowledge Tests relevant to the rank of
Staff Sergeant.
◉ What is the role of WAPS monitors? Answer: To oversee the
promotion testing process and ensure compliance with regulations.
◉ What is the importance of the Procurement of Non-Air Force
Documents section? Answer: It outlines the process for obtaining
necessary study materials not provided by the Air Force.
, ◉ What does the acronym WAPS stand for? Answer: Weighted
Airman Promotion System.
◉ What is the significance of the date 1 January 2025 in the notes?
Answer: It marks the effective date for the WAPS Catalog and related
guidelines.
◉ What is the primary audience for the WAPS Catalog? Answer:
Promotion eligible personnel testing to the grade of SSgt.
◉ What should an examinee do if they believe a test question is no
longer valid? Answer: They should answer the question to the best
of their knowledge and submit an AFPT 230, AFPT Query,
immediately after testing.
◉ Who primarily uses Part Three of the testing document? Answer:
Part Three is primarily used by TCOs and provides information on
test booklet management, general test administration, and special
instructions.
◉ What is the testing window for the 25E5 promotion to Staff
Sergeant (SSgt)? Answer: The testing window is from 1 May to 30
June 2025.
SYSTEM EXAMINATION TEST 2026
◉ Who should read Part One of the WAPS Catalog? Answer: All
promotion eligible examinees testing for promotion to the grade of
SSgt, WAPS monitors, and Test Control Officers (TCOs).
◉ What does Part Two of the WAPS Catalog provide? Answer: A list
of each enlisted promotion test developed and the materials used to
develop the test.
◉ How are study references listed in the WAPS Catalog? Answer:
They are listed in numerical sequence by Air Force Promotion Test
(AFPT) number for each Specialty Knowledge Test (SKT).
◉ What should be done if CDC publications are superseded?
Answer: Continue to use the edition listed in the catalog unless the
catalog indicates otherwise.
◉ What is the significance of the hyperlinks in the WAPS Catalog?
Answer: They allow users to access specific study references and
materials directly.
,◉ What should you do to ensure hyperlinks work in the WAPS
Catalog? Answer: Click on the 'Options' tab and select 'Trust this
host one time only or Trust this host always'.
◉ What is the contact information for issues obtaining non-CDC
references? Answer: Contact your unit WAPS Monitor for issues
obtaining non-CDC references.
◉ What is the main focus of the studies and analysis squadron
mentioned in the notes? Answer: Airman Advancement Analytics.
◉ Where is the Studies and Analysis Squadron located? Answer: 73
Main Circle, Bldg 661, Randolph AFB TX 78150.
◉ What does AFS stand for in the context of the notes? Answer: Air
Force Specialty.
◉ What does PFE stand for? Answer: Promotion Fitness Exam.
◉ What is the significance of the reference updates mentioned in the
notes? Answer: They indicate changes or corrections to study
references for promotion testing.
,◉ What is the date of the first reference update listed in the notes?
Answer: 13 Jan 25.
◉ What does DEI E.O. refer to in the context of reference
corrections? Answer: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Executive
Order.
◉ What is the purpose of the Test Control Officer/Test Examiner
(TCO/TE) Appointment Letter? Answer: It provides special
instructions regarding testing requirements.
◉ What is the main objective of the annual testing requirements
section? Answer: To outline general information and special
instructions for testing.
◉ What is the index of SKTs to SSgt mentioned in the notes? Answer:
A section that lists Specialty Knowledge Tests relevant to the rank of
Staff Sergeant.
◉ What is the role of WAPS monitors? Answer: To oversee the
promotion testing process and ensure compliance with regulations.
◉ What is the importance of the Procurement of Non-Air Force
Documents section? Answer: It outlines the process for obtaining
necessary study materials not provided by the Air Force.
, ◉ What does the acronym WAPS stand for? Answer: Weighted
Airman Promotion System.
◉ What is the significance of the date 1 January 2025 in the notes?
Answer: It marks the effective date for the WAPS Catalog and related
guidelines.
◉ What is the primary audience for the WAPS Catalog? Answer:
Promotion eligible personnel testing to the grade of SSgt.
◉ What should an examinee do if they believe a test question is no
longer valid? Answer: They should answer the question to the best
of their knowledge and submit an AFPT 230, AFPT Query,
immediately after testing.
◉ Who primarily uses Part Three of the testing document? Answer:
Part Three is primarily used by TCOs and provides information on
test booklet management, general test administration, and special
instructions.
◉ What is the testing window for the 25E5 promotion to Staff
Sergeant (SSgt)? Answer: The testing window is from 1 May to 30
June 2025.
