Chapter 15 Flashcards
The Air Force must remain attuned to the demands placed on Airmen resulting from personnel tempo (PERSTEMPO). PERSTEMPO is a quality-of-life measurement that measures: (15.7.)
the amount of time spent away from home station
The primary consideration in selecting Airmen for reassignment is: (15.7.)
the Airmen’s qualifications to accomplish the mission
While the primary consideration in selecting Airmen for reassignment is the Airmen’s qualifications to accomplish the mission, the Air Force also considers: (15.7.)
-the need to minimize family separation and personal hardships-the need to attend essential military and pre-PCS requirements-assigning Airmen on a voluntary basis and in the most equitable manner
What is the governing instruction for operational (including rotational), training (including formal education and PME), and force structure assignments? (15.8.)
AFI 36-2110, Assignments
The director of assignments (or equivalent) in coordination with MAJCOMs, Field Operating Agencies, and Direct Reporting Units may initiate assignments for Airmen currently assigned to fill valid vacant manpower authorizations. _______ is the final approval authority for Airman assignments. (15.8.1.)
AFPC
AFPC is the final approval authority for Airman assignments. The Airman Assignment Division (AFPC/DPAA) is the final approval authority for Airman assignments in the grades of _______. (15.8.1.)
SMSgt and below
The final approval authority for CMSgt and CMSgt-select assignments is: (15.8.1.)
the Chiefs Group (AF/DPE)
The primary factor in selecting Airmen for PCS is: (15.9.1.)
the Airmen’s qualifications to fill a valid manpower requirement
The Air Force assigns Airmen without regard to: (15.9.1.)
-color, race, or religious preference (except chaplains)-national origin, ethnic background, age, or marital status (except military couples)-spouse’s employment, education or volunteer activities, or gender (except as required by law)
The Special Experience Identifier (SEI) system complements the assignment process and is used in conjunction with grade, AFSC, AFSC prefixes and suffixes to: (15.9.2.)
match uniquely qualified Airmen to jobs with special requirements
Manpower positions often require Airmen to have access to a specified level of classified information. However, sometimes the urgency to fill a position does not allow time for the normal PCS selection process. Under these circumstances, selection may be necessary from among Airmen who: (15.9.3.)
currently have access or can be granted access immediately
CMSgts and CMSgt-selects may be assigned in any AFSC but Airmen in the grade of SMSgt and below are selected for assignment based on their _______. (15.9.4.)
control AFSC
Airmen with an incompatible grade and CAFSC skill level because of retraining or reclassification are selected for assignment and allocated against requirements commensurate with their ________. (15.9.4.)
grade, regardless of their CAFSC skill level
Normally, Airmen are selected for assignment based on their grade and skill level. CMSgts fill CEM code positions. SMSgts fill 9-skill level positions. MSgts and TSgts fill: (15.9.4.)
7-skill level positions
Within a group of qualified Airmen who meet the minimum eligibility criteria for PCS selection, volunteers are selected ahead of nonvolunteers. But non-volunteers who are qualified to fill a requirement and meet the minimum PCS eligibility criteria are selected ahead of qualified volunteers when the volunteer: (15.9.5.)
does not meet PCS eligibility criteria
AF/DPE uses CMSgt assignment policies to support the continued development of CMSgts. Policies include a three-year limit for Headquarters Staff and Special Duty tours. This policy: (15.9.6.1.)
-increases opportunities for CMSgts to serve in these positions-improves the flow of field experience into headquarters staff positions-improves the flow of staff experience into base-level units
Specific strategic-level assignments such as Air Force career field managers and Command Chief Master Sergeants are filled: (15.9.6.4.)
using a nominative selection process
Command Chief Master Sergeant assignments are _______ tours. (15.9.6.5.)
2-year minimum/3-year maximum
Except for a voluntary join-spouse assignment or humanitarian reassignment, First Term Airmen serving an initial enlistment of 4 or more years may not be given more than _____ assignments in different locations after basic training and tech school during their first 4 years of service. (15.9.7.)
two
First Term Airmen (FTA) serving an initial enlistment of 4 or more years may not be given more than two assignments in different locations following basic training and tech school during their first 4 years of service, regardless of tour length. FTA who make two PCS moves are permitted an additional PCS: (15.9.7.)
-as a volunteer-when the PCS is a mandatory move-in conjunction with an approved humanitarian reassignment or join-spouse assignment
First Term Airmen serving an initial enlistment of 4 or more years may not be given more than two assignments in different locations after basic training and tech school during their first 4 years of service. _______ are excluded from the two-move count. (15.9.7.)
low-cost moves
Airmen are considered available for reassignment: (15.9.8.)
on the first day of the “availability” month
The policies and procedures governing Humanitarian and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) reassignment or deferment are outlined in: (15.9.8.1.)
AFI 36-2110, Assignments
The humanitarian policy provides reassignment or deferment for Airmen to help them resolve severe short-term problems involving a family member when: (15.9.8.1.1.)
-the problem is resolvable within a reasonable period of time (normally 12 months)-the Airman’s presence is essential to resolve the problem-the Airman is effectively utilized in his or her CAFSC at the new assignment