What criterion is used by the Quality Retraining Program (QRP) board to rank Airmen?

The Quality Retraining Program (QRP) board ranks Airmen primarily based on their last three Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs). This criterion is significant because EPRs provide a documented history of an Airman’s performance, accomplishments, and professional growth over a specified period. The last three EPRs offer a comprehensive snapshot of an Airman’s contributions, work ethic, leadership qualities, and potential for future performance.

Focusing on EPRs ensures that the board assesses Airmen based on their actual achievements and the evaluations provided by their supervisors, which translates to a more merit-based and fair selection process. As performance reports are a standardized metric within the Air Force, using the last three EPRs for ranking allows for a consistent evaluation across different career fields and roles.

Other factors, while important in their own contexts, do not provide as comprehensive an assessment of an Airman's capability and fit for retraining as EPRs. The last five assignments might reflect experience, an overall physical fitness score could indicate health but might not relate directly to job performance, and length of service doesn't necessarily correlate with the quality of an Airman’s contributions.