Chapter 11 Flashcards
Who is responsible for knowing when feedback sessions are due, for requesting a feedback if needed, and notifying the rater or other evaluators when a required or requested feedback session does not take place? (11.2.)
ratee
All Airmen above the pay grade of _____ are required to report information about civilian offenses to their supervisors. This includes a plea or finding of guilty, no contest, and all other actions tantamount to a finding of guilty, including adjudication withheld and deferred prosecution. (11.2.1.)
E-6
All Airmen above the pay grade of E-6 are required to report information about civilian offenses to their supervisors. This includes a plea or finding of: (11.2.1.)
-guilty-a plea of nolo contendere (no contest)-all actions tantamount to a finding of guilty, including adjudication withheld and deferred prosecution
All Airmen above the pay grade of E-6 are required to report information about civilian offenses to their supervisors. Active duty members shall submit reports within _______ of the date the conviction is announced, even if sentence has not been imposed or the member intends to appeal the conviction. (11.2.1.)
15 days
While the ratee is responsible for knowing when feedback sessions are due, the _______ is responsible for preparing for, scheduling, and conducting feedback sessions and providing realistic feedback to help the ratee improve performance. (11.3.1.)
rater
Who is responsible for ensuring the ratee knows who is in the rating chain? (11.3.2.2.)
rater
The rater must _______. (11.3.2.2.)
-consider the significance and frequency of incidents when assessing total performance-record the ratee’s performance, ensuring all data on the EPR matches the data on the EPR notice-make a valid and realistic recommendation for promotion, if appropriate
What must a rater do before preparing the performance report? (11.3.2.2.)
review the ratee’s Personnel Information File and UIF, if any
The ratee should not write or draft any portion of his or her own EPR; however, the ratee: (11.3.2.2.)
is encouraged to provide the rater input on specific accomplishments
Whose responsibility is it to review the PIF and UIF and return EPRs to the rater for reconsideration, if necessary, to ensure an accurate, unbiased, and uninflated report? (11.4.)
Additional Rater
This individual reviews the PIF and UIF, if applicable, and returns EPRs to previous evaluators for reconsideration, if necessary. He or she may complete Section VII of SNCO EPRs to differentiate between individuals with similar performance records. (11.5.)
Reviewer/Senior Rater/Final Evaluator
This individual may complete Section VII of SNCO EPRs to distinguish between individuals with similar performance records, to meet minimum grade requirements, when the ratee is a CMSgt or CMSgt-selectee, or when the ratee is TIG eligible. (11.5.)
Reviewer/Senior Rater/Final Evaluator
Whose responsibility is it to manage the EPR program for the organization? (11.6.)
Unit Commander
To meet his or her Enlisted Evaluation System responsibilities, the Commander: (11.6.)
-manages the EPR program for the organization-ensures first-time supervisors receive specific, mandatory training-ensures EPRs accurately describe performance and make realistic recommendations for advancement
Whose responsibility is it to determine the rating chain for assigned personnel based on Air Force and management-level policy? (11.6.)
Unit Commander
Whose responsibility is it to review all EPRs before the commander and advise the commander of quality force indicators? (11.7.)
First Sergeant
What is performance feedback? (11.8.)
a private, formal communication tool used to tell a ratee what is expected and how well the ratee is meeting expectations
Performance feedback should: (11.8.)
-explain to ratees their duty performance requirements and responsibilities-explain whether or not the ratee is performing as expected-be clearly stated and received
Who is responsible for providing performance feedback? (11.9.)
the rater
The rater is responsible for providing performance feedback. Who is eligible to be a rater? (11.9.)
-an officer or NCO of a U.S. or foreign military service in a grade equal to or higher than the ratee-a civilian (GS-5 or higher) in a supervisory position higher than the ratee in the ratee’s rating chain-active duty members in the grade of SrA and above if they have completed Airman Leadership School
Performance feedback sessions are _______ for all enlisted personnel. (11.9.)
mandatory
When is an initial feedback due? (11.10.)
within 60 days of when a rater initially begins supervision
For Airman Basic through Senior Master Sergeants who receive EPRs, a midterm feedback session is due _______. (11.10.1.)
midway between the date supervision began and the projected EPR closeout date
For Airman Basic through SMSgts who receive EPRs, a midterm feedback session is held midway between the date supervision began and the projected EPR closeout date. A midterm feedback is not required for _______. (11.10.1.)
CMSgts
For Airmen who do not receive EPRs, a midterm feedback session is due _______. (11.10.2.)
approximately 180 days after the initial session
For Airmen who do not receive EPRs, a midterm session is due approximately 180 days after the initial session. This cycle should continue until: (11.10.2.)
there is a CRO or the Airman begins to receive EPRs
In general, feedback sessions are due: (11.10., 11.10.1., 11.10.3.)
when a rater begins supervision, midway between when supervision began and the EPR closeout date, and when an EPR is written
Raters conduct feedback sessions for AB through TSgt when an evaluation report is written without a subsequent change of rater. The rater conducts the feedback session within ___ days of the EPR closeout. (11.10.3.)
60
In addition to normal performance feedback requirements, feedback sessions are also held if the rater determines there is a need for one or within 30 days of a request from a ratee, provided that at least ___ days have passed since the last feedback session. (11.10.4.)
60
If a CRO is expected or the projected EPR closeout date limits the period of supervision to less than 150 days, a feedback session should take place approximately ___ days before the EPR closeout. (11.10.4.)
60
Feedback sessions for AB through TSgt are documented on AF Form 931, Performance Feedback Worksheet (PFW). When a performance feedback session is completed, the rater _______. (11.11.)
gives the completed PFW to the ratee and keeps a copy for personal reference
At the conclusion of the feedback session, the rater gives the completed performance feedback worksheet to the ratee and keeps a copy for personal reference. The Performance Feedback Worksheet cannot be used in any personnel action unless: (11.11.)
the ratee first introduces it
Although a performance feedback session is a private formal communication between the rater and the ratee, it’s not really private because: (11.11.)
-the commander is authorized access to the PFW for all grades-the rater’s rater is authorized access to the PFW for AB through TSgt
When a performance feedback is conducted for a SrA, it is normally documented on an _______ and may be typed or handwritten. (11.11. and 11.12.)
AF Form 931
AF Form 931, Performance Feedback Worksheet (AB thru TSGT), Section II lists blocks for 4 types of feedback: (11.12.2.)
initial, midterm, ratee requested, or rater directed
The most important objective when using the AF Form 931 during a performance feedback session is: (11.12.4.)
for the ratee to clearly understand the rater’s position
When evaluating Personal/Professional Conduct On/Off Duty during a performance feedback session, it should be noted that this session is not a substitute for official counseling related to significant misconduct but _______. (11.12.4.2.2.)
is a good opportunity to share general impressions and reinforce expectations
An individual’s training is rated in four categories: (11.12.4.4.1.)
(1) upgrade, (2) PME, (3) proficiency and qualification, (4) contingency, mobility, and other training
Individual training is rated in four categories: (1) upgrade training, (2) professional military education (PME), (3) proficiency and qualification training, and (4) contingency, mobility, and other training. Upgrade training has two components: (11.12.4.4.1.)
OJT and Career Development Courses (CDC)
Upgrade training has two components: OJT and career development courses (CDC). OJT is: (11.12.4.4.1.)
hands-on application of the knowledge gained through the CDCs and instruction by the trainer
For an Airman in upgrade training, feedback should focus on: (11.12.4.4.1.)
completion of the CDCs and mastering hands-on application
The responsibility for knowing what PME courses are available and ensuring ratees enroll in and complete all PME courses necessary for their overall improvement is placed on the _______. (11.12.4.4.2.)
rater
When providing performance feedback, consider the following types of feedback to ensure the effective development of the ratee: (Fig 11.1.)
encouragement and advice