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Question 1

To ensure a successful MTF sponsorship program, who must appoint a primary and alternate INTO program manager?

Answer 1

The commander.

Question 2

Within what time frame must the P&A office forward allocation notices?

Answer 2

Two-days.

Question 3

What are some items that a sponsor package should contain?

Answer 3

A map of the surrounding area, home and apartment brochures, pamphlets of things to do and see in and around the area, specifics of the base, and a little about the unit, group and wing’s mission and maybe a copy of the latest base newspaper.

Question 4

What qualities should a sponsor possess?

Answer 4

Professional, have a strong work ethic and integrity. Is ready, willing, and able to reflect favorably on the unit and the section. Furthermore, the sponsor must have the skills and motivation necessary to help kick start the newcomers assignment by assisting them with in-processing, showing them around the base and the surrounding area, helping them to get settled in billeting, the dorms or even assisting them with locating a home or apartment.

Question 5

What provides new personnel with a list of offices and activities they must visit in order to become a functioning member of their new unit of assignment?

Answer 5

In-processing checklist

Question 6

What is one of the most important aspects of in-processing that is often overlooked during in-processing?

Answer 6

Creating a suspense file.

Question 7

What should the P&A personnel do if a newcomer does not turn in their checklist on time?

Answer 7

Call the member directly.

Question 8

How should a member’s in-processing checklist be filed?

Answer 8

According to local procedures.

Question 9

What does the out-processing checklist allow agencies to do?

Answer 9

To delete the losing members’ pertinent data in order to ensure they are no longer tracking the losing members.

Question 10

What module in DMHRSi does the P&A office use to in-and out-process members?

Answer 10

The human resource (HR) module.

Question 11

When does MilPDS send information and updated DMHRSi?

Answer 11

Every Thursday.

Question 12

In DMHRSi, how is the demographic information (name, title, SSN, DOB, etc) updated?

Answer 12

The member will need to update it thought Mil PDS or through the MPS.

Question 13

Although a member may have left the base, what should the P&A staff never do?

Answer 13

Terminate a record through DMHRSi.

Question 14

What are some of the actions that a single personnel action change worksheet can communicate to the P&A?

Answer 14

PCA, PCS, CRO, and PAS code, among other things.

Question 15

What are some of the negative effects of the P&A office not tracking personnel who in-process?

Answer 15

It would make accountability almost impossible.

Question 16

What does the P&A staff do when they receive a completed PAC worksheet?

Answer 16

Notify the MPS.

Question 17

Why were Air Force separation policies developed?

Answer 17

To strengthen the concept of military service as a distinct calling different from any civilian occupation.

Question 18

What happens to Airmen who have unfulfilled MSOs?

Answer 18

Determination reflecting a member’s military behavior and duty performance during a specific period of service.

Question 18

What are some ways that separation policy promotes AF readiness?

Answer 18

(1) Promotes a way to achieve authorized force levels and grade distribution, (2) provides for the orderly administrative separation of personnel in a variety of circumstances, (3) is a means of clearly recognizing and preserving standards of conduct by the honorable discharge, and (4) ensures the Air Force is served by members who are able to meet AF standards of duty performance, conduct and discipline.

Question 19

What is characterization of service?

Answer 19

They are transferred to a reserve component when released from active duty.

Question 20

What is service characterization normally based on?

Answer 20

A pattern of behavior rather on isolated incidents.

Question 21

What service characterization is appropriate for Airmen in an entry-level status?

Answer 21

No characterization is appropriate unless a service characterization of under other than honorable conditions is authorized under the reason for discharge and is warranted by the circumstances of the case, or the SAF determines that characterization as honorable is clearly warranted by unusual circumstances of personal conduct and performance of military duty.

Question 22

What type of discharge must a member received in order to receive the Montgomery GI Bill?

Answer 22

Honorable.

Question 23

When are airmen entitled to separation from active duty?

Answer 23

On their expiration term of service unless there is a specific authority for their retention.

Question 24

How can airmen request to leave the active service of the Air Force prior to expiration term of service?

Answer 24

The member must ask for separation in writing.

Question 25

Under what circumstances can airmen request discharge when uncommon genuine dependency or undue hardship exists?

Answer 25

(1) The dependency or hardship is not temporary, (2) Separation will eliminate or materially alleviate the conditions, (3) The airman has made every reasonable effort to remedy the situation, (4) There are no other means of alleviation readily available other than the separation, (5) Conditions have arisen or have been aggravated to an excessive degree since the airman entered active duty.

Question 25

What does separation before completion of the obligated period of service result in?

Answer 25

Loss of the investment the AF made in recruiting, training, and equipping which leads to a need for more accession.

Question 26

When airmen show likelihood for early separation, with whom should the commander consult when choosing a course of action?

Answer 26

SJA and MPF.

Question 27

When is involuntary discharge mandatory?

Answer 27

Drug abuse, civil court conviction, fraudulent or erroneous enlistment.

Question 28

What types of voluntary separation options are available for officers?

Answer 28

Depending on individual circumstances, officers desiring separation tender a resignation, apply for discharge, or request release from extended active duty.

Question 29

When are members eligible for retirement?

Answer 29

Members are eligible to retire on the first of the month after completing 20 years of total active federal military service (TAFMS),10 years of TAFCS (in order to retire in officer status), and must have fulfilled all ADSCs.

Question 30

Who approves a member’s retirement request?

Answer 30

The commander.