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Question 1

Substances identified as controlled substances by the Attorney General of the United States.

Answer 1

Drugs.

Question 2

A psychological or physical dependence on alcohol.

Answer 2

Alcoholism.

Question 3

The use of alcoholic beverages leading to a person’s misconduct.

Answer 3

Alcohol abuse.

Question 4

Drugs that can lead to either physical or psychological dependence.

Answer 4

Habit forming drugs.

Question 5

Intemperate use of drugs.

Answer 5

Drug abuse.

Question 6

Fractures, wounds, concussions, and conditions resulting from extremes of temperature or prolonged exposure.

Answer 6

Injury.

Question 7

Condition that existed prior to member’s entry into military service.

Answer 7

Existed prior to service.

Question 8

Illness, sickness, or ailment

Answer 8

Disease.

Question 9

Primary moving cause or predominating cause.

Answer 9

Proximate cause.

Question 9

Presumption that all members are mentally responsible for their acts.

Answer 9

Mental responsibility.

Question 10

Member is voluntarily away from duty without leave for more than 24 hours.

Answer 10

Absent without authority.

Question 11

An act that evidences a reckless or wanton disregard for their attendant consequences.

Answer 11

Willful neglect.

Question 12

Intentional conduct that is wrongful or improper.

Answer 12

Misconduct.

Question 13

Greater weight of credible evidence.

Answer 13

Preponderance of the evidence.

Question 14

An act done on purpose.

Answer 14

Intentional conduct.

Question 15

How does the Department of Veterans Administration use LOD findings?

Answer 15

To determine eligibility for disability compensation and hospitalization benefits.

Question 16

How does the Office of Personnel Management use LOD findings?

Answer 16

To determine eligibility for civil servicepreference.

Question 17

How does the Department of Labor use LOD findings?

Answer 17

To determine eligibility of an AFROTC cadet for compensation for injuries sustained while training.

Question 18

For whom are LOD and misconduct determinations made?

Answer 18

Members of the Air Force (regular or reserve) who incur or aggravate an injury, illness, or disease, or who die leaving family member beneficiaries while on active duty or traveling to or from such duty need an LOD determination.

Question 19

When is an LOD and misconduct determination needed?

Answer 19

When a member, whether hospitalized or not, has a disease or injury that results in the inability to do military duties for more than 24 hours, the likelihood of a permanent disability, death, when there are surviving family members and medical treatment for reserve members regardless of the ability to perform military duties.

Question 20

When is a condition relating to alcohol abuse considered to be a disease or injury for the purpose of requiring an LOD and a misconduct determination?

Answer 20

Make an LOD determination when alcohol abuse causes the death of a member leaving surviving family members, or an injury that results in a member’s inability to perform duty for more than 24 hours, or results in the likelihood of a permanent disability. The ultimate determination is whether the member’s misconduct is the proximate cause of the disease, injury, or death.

Question 21

Who makes the determination concerning an administrative LOD?

Answer 21

Medical officer.

Question 22

An administrative LOD may be made under what conditions?

Answer 22

(1) Hostile casualties.

(2) Injuries, or death of members leaving surviving family members, incurred while a passenger in a common commercial carrier or a military aircraft.

(3) Diseases, injuries, or death of members leaving surviving family members if

(a) the disease or death is of natural origin that does not involve misconduct, drug or alcohol abuse,

(b) or the injury is a simple injury (sprain, contusion, or minor fracture) not likely to result in a permanent disability, and

(c) the disease, injury, or death did not happen while the member was absent without authority and was clearly not caused by the member’s own misconduct or

(d) disease or injury existed prior to service.

Question 23

What type of determination is normally made by the member’s unit commander?

Answer 23

Informal LOD.

Question 24

When is a formal LOD determination required?

Answer 24

When neither an administrative nor an informal determination can be made.

Question 25

What form is used to record a formal determination?

Answer 25

DD Form 261.

Question 26

An interim LOD applies to what category of individuals?

Answer 26

Reserve members.

Question 27

Who is responsible for completing the front side of the AF Form 348?

Answer 27

Medical officer.

Question 27

When can an interim LOD be issued?

Answer 27

The appointing authority, at the request of the member’s commander may issue an interim LOD determination if an LOD determination cannot be finalized within seven days of notification and it is possible that the member may be entitled to incapacitation benefits.

Question 28

How long is an interim LOD valid?

Answer 28

The interim LOD is valid for no more than ninety days.

Question 29

Who is responsible for the reverse side of the AF Form 348?

Answer 29

The patient’s immediate commander.

Question 30

What organization is responsible for establishing suspenses and ensuring the responsible officials complete actions associated with informal LOD and misconduct determinations?

Answer 30

Military Personnel Flight.

Question 30

Who is responsible for identifying cases which require LOD misconduct determinations?

Answer 30

Medical treatment facility.

Question 31

If the SJA determines an administrative LOD is more appropriate, where will the AF Form 348 be sent?

Answer 31

The SJA returns the AF Form 348 with recommendations, through MPF/MSPPA, to the LOD-MFP, for further action.

Question 31

Where is the AF Form 348 sent if the SJA does not agree with the unit commander’s findings on an “LOD” determination?

Answer 31

If the SJA does not concur, he or she sends the AF Form 348 to the appointing authority for action.