Chapter 16 Flashcards
In 2000, the Air Force launched the Air Force Portal to simplify access to information. The mission of the Air Force Portal is to: (16.2.1.)
provide ready access to the latest Air Force information, services, and combat support applications
Access to the Air Force Portal is available from any internet-connected computer whether at home, the office, or deployed with: (16.2.1.)
a valid DoD public key infrastructure (PKI) certificate, such as a common access card (CAC)
The Air Force Portal is the entry point to the Global Combat Support System (GCSSAF). The goal of GCSS-AF is: (16.2.2.)
to provide timely, accurate, and trusted combat support information to joint and Air Force commanders at all echelons
Basic pay is the fundamental and normally the largest component of a member’s pay. Every member is entitled to basic pay while on active duty except: (16.3.1.1.)
-during periods of unauthorized absence-during periods of excess leave-after an enlistment expires
Annual military pay raises are linked to increases in private sector wages. The annual military pay raise was capped at _______ unless specifically granted a larger increase by Congress. (16.3.1.1.)
one-half percent below private-sector growth
Annual military pay raises are linked to increases in private sector wages. Pay raises beginning in 2007 are to be _______ the increase in the employment cost index. (16.3.1.1.)
equal to
What determines the actual rate of basic pay? (16.3.1.2.)
grade and length of military service
Military allowances are monies provided for specific needs such as food or housing. Housing allowances are based on: (16.4.2.)
member’s grade, dependency status and location
Housing allowances are based on the member’s grade, dependency status, and location. The location determines whether the allowance is BAH or overseas housing allowance (OHA). The difference between BAH and OHA is that: (16.4.2.1. and 16.4.2.2.)
BAH is based on median cost, not actual expense while OHA reimburses actual rental costs
OHA is a cost reimbursement-based allowance to help defray housing costs incident to assignments outside the United States. There are two types of allowances paid under OHA: (16.4.2.2.)
Move-in housing allowance (MIHA) and monthly OHA including a utility/recurring maintenance allowance
There are two types of allowances paid under OHA: Move-in housing allowance (MIHA) and monthly OHA. MIHA is based on: (16.4.2.2.)
the average “move-in” costs for members
The purpose of Family Separation Housing allowance (FSH) is to pay a member: (16.4.2.3.)
for added housing expenses resulting from enforced separation from dependents
Which allowance pays a member for added housing expenses resulting from enforced separation from dependents? (16.4.2.3.)
Family Separation Housing allowance (FSH)
There are two types of Family Separation Housing allowance (FSH): FSH-BAH (FSH-B) and FSH-OHA (FSH-O). FSH-B is payable in a monthly amount: (16.4.2.3.)
equal to the without-dependent BAH rate applicable to the member’s grade and PDS
There are two types of Family Separation Housing llowance (FSH): FSH-BAH (FSH-B) and FSH-OHA (FSH-O). FSH-O is payable in a monthly amount: (16.4.2.3.)
up to the without-dependent OHA rate applicable to the member’s grade and PDS
Enlisted military members receive an annual Clothing Replacement Allowance (CRA) to help maintain, repair, and replace uniform items. There are two types of CRA: (16.4.3.)
CRA Basic and CRA Standard
There are two types of Clothing Replacement Allowance (CRA): CRA Basic and CRA Standard. CRA Standard automatically replaces CRA Basic: (16.4.3.)
after 36 months of active duty
The purpose of Family Separation Allowance (FSA) is to compensate members for _______. (16.4.4.)
added expenses incurred because of an enforced family separation
How many types of Family Separation Allowance are there? (16.4.4.)
3; FSA-R, FSA-S, and FSA-T
Family Separation Allowance (FSA) has three different categories: FSA-R, FSA-S, and FSA-T. FSA-R is authorized for members: (16.4.4.)
if transportation of dependents is not authorized at government expense
Family Separation Allowance (FSA) has three different categories: FSA-R, FSA-S, and FSA-T. FSA-S is authorized for members: (16.4.4.)
serving on ships away from the homeport continuously for more than 30 days
Family Separation Allowance (FSA) has three different categories: FSA-R, FSA-S, and FSA-T. FSA-T is authorized for members: (16.4.4.)
who are TDY away from the permanent station continuously for more than 30 days
The aim of overseas-station allowances is to: (16.4.5.)
help defray the higher than normal cost of living or cost in procuring housing in overseas areas
The Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) is a monthly entitlement, equal to the amount required to bring the member’s household income to _______ of the Federal poverty line but not to exceed _______. (16.4.6.)
130%; $1100
The two general categories of payroll deductions are: (16.6.)
involuntary and voluntary
The two general categories of payroll deductions are involuntary and voluntary deductions. Examples of involuntary deductions are: (16.6.1.)
- Withholding Income Tax and Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Tax- Federal Income Tax Withholding (FITW) and Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH)
The two categories of payroll deductions are involuntary and voluntary. An example of an involuntary deduction is the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) which deducts a maximum monthly amount of _______. (16.6.1.5.)
$1
Military members may establish voluntary deductions such as allotments to help administer their personal finances but are limited to _______ purely discretionary allotments. (16.6.2.1.)
6
Military members may establish voluntary deductions such as allotments to help administer their personal finances. To allow for sufficient processing time, allotments should be requested: (16.6.2.2.)
about 30 days before the desired month
Effective 1 September 2005, Public Law increased the maximum amount of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage from $250,000 to _______. (16.6.2.3.)
$400,000
Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) automatically insures an eligible member against death when the member is performing active duty or active duty for training for an ordered period of more than _______. (16.6.2.3.)
30 days
Military members are paid on a monthly basis with the option to receive payments: (16.7.1.)
once or twice per month
Military members must understand the pay system has cutoff dates that affect updates to their pay. The cutoff date is: (16.7.1.)
the day when the DFAS stops processing transactions against pay accounts so the regular payroll process can begin
The cutoff date for updates to a member’s pay is the day when the DFAS stops processing transactions against pay accounts so the regular payroll process can begin. While the cutoff dates fluctuate from month to month, they’re generally around _______. (16.7.1.)
the 6th for the midmonth payday and the 20th for the end of month payday
The military pay system allows for Local, Partial, and Emergency Partial Payments but these payments are normally only authorized for: (16.7.2.)
overseas areas where on-base military banking facilities are not readily available
The military pay system allows for Local, Partial, and Emergency Partial Payments. Under extenuating circumstances, a stateside member’s commander may authorize immediate cash payments up to _______. (16.7.2.)
the amount of accrued entitlement to date
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) advance payments provide members with funds to meet expenses incident to a PCS and are equal to ___________ minus mandatory deductions. (16.7.3.)
up to 3 months of basic pay
PCS advance payments provide members with money to meet expenses incident to a PCS. Normally only A1Cs and below must have their Commander’s approval to receive advance pay but all members require the Commander’s approval when: (16.7.3.)
the desired repayment period is more than 12 months or the amount requested is more than 1 month’s basic pay
All members require their commander’s approval to receive advance pay if the desired repayment period is greater than 12 months or the amount requested is greater than 1 month’s basic pay. Repayment periods greater than 12 months are only approved: (16.7.3.)
in cases of financial hardship
During a PCS, Air Force policy is to authorize/approve Privately Owned Conveyance (POC) travel if _______. (16.8.1.2.)
acceptable to the member advantageous to the government
Members receive a variety of travel allowances when they PCS. One of these is dislocation allowance. Dislocation allowance is paid to: (16.8.3.)
all members with dependents when dependents relocate their household goods in conjunction with a PCSmembers without dependents if they are not assigned permanent government quarters upon arrival at the new PDS
When members PCS, they may receive a variety of travel allowances. A member arriving or departing PCS at a location within the CONUS may receive _______ to help defray the added living expenses incurred while occupying temporary lodging. (16.8.4.)
TLE
When members PCS, they receive a variety of travel allowances. A member arriving or departing PCS at a location outside the CONUS may receive _______ to help defray the added living expenses incurred while occupying temporary lodging. (16.8.4.)
TLA
A member who receives PCS orders may ship Household Goods (HHG) within certain weight limitations at government expense. Authorized weight allowances normally depend on _______. (16.8.5.)
the grade of the member and whether he or she has dependents
During a PCS move, members receive a variety of travel allowances. One of these is the shipment of unaccompanied baggage by air which is limited to a maximum of: (16.8.6.)
1,000 pounds
During a PCS, members may ship one POV at government expense when: (16.8.7.)
ordered to go on a PCS to, from, or between locations overseas
This TDY allowance helps defray the cost of quarters, meals, and incidentals, such as tips to waiters and money for laundry and dry cleaning. (16.9.1.)
Per Diem
Per Diem is a TDY entitlement that helps defray the cost of quarters, meals, and incidentals. TDY per diem rates depend on: (16.9.1.)
the TDY locationwhether government facilities are available
After returning from TDY, travelers are entitled to be reimbursed for certain expenses. Reimbursable expenses include: (16.9.3.)
lodging taxes and tips for baggage handling at airportsofficial telephone calls and travel from home or place of lodging to the servicing transportation terminalfees for traveler’s checks, passports, and visas and rental vehicles when authorized
When a TDY is completed, the traveler is responsible for electronically filing a voucher or preparing a _______ to claim reimbursement for expenses during official travel. (16.9.4.1.)
DD Form 1351-2, Travel Voucher or Subvoucher
When a TDY is completed, the traveler is responsible for filing a voucher to claim reimbursement for expenses. In cases where the traveler is TDY for 45 days or more, he or she should file an interim voucher every _______ and use split disbursement to pay the bill. (16.9.4.2.)
30 days
What entity is responsible for program execution and management of the day-to-day operations for their component’s DoD travel card program? (16.10.2.)
Agency Program Coordinators (APC)
Unless exempted, all DoD personnel are required to use the government travel card for all expenses arising from official government travel. While in travel status, the member may use the card for non-reimbursable incidental travel expenses such as: (16.10.3.)
rental moviespersonal telephone callsexercise fees and beverages
Travelers may use the government travel card at a specified network of ATMs to obtain cash needed to pay for “out-of-pocket” travel-related expenses. ATM advances shall not be obtained earlier than: (16.10.3.2.)
3 working days before scheduled travel
Travelers may use the government travel card at a specified network of ATMs to obtain cash needed to pay for “out-of-pocket” travel-related expenses. ATM advances are limited to: (16.10.3.2.)
authorized expenses exempt from mandatory card usage (meals, incidentals, misc expenses, etc.)
The Air Force may collect members’ debts involving _______. (16.10.8.1.)
portions of a reenlistment bonus not serveddelinquent hospital bills for family membersexcess shipment of HHG, loss or damage to government property, and erroneous payments made by the Air Force
Military members may request relief from valid debts by applying for waiver or remission of the debt. Requesting a waiver is most appropriate: (16.10.8.3.)
when a member receives erroneous pay or allowances
A Regular Air Force or separated member may apply for remission of indebtedness to the United States. The Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) may consider any indebtedness for remission except for: (16.10.8.4.)
noncollection of court-martial forfeiture
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings and investment plan established for federal employees as part of the Federal Employees’ Retirement Act of 1986. Employees may contribute up to _______. (16.11.2.)
$16,500 a year
Military leave accrues at a rate of: (16.13.1.)
2 1/2 calendar days per month of active duty
Military requirements may prevent members from using their planned leave. Annual leave accrual is temporarily (until 31 December 2013) increased from 60 to _______. (16.13.1.)
75 days
The Air Force can pay members for unused leave at certain points in their careers, such as: (16.13.2.)
reenlistment, retirement, separation under honorable conditions, or death
The Air Force can pay members for unused leave at certain points in their careers, such as reenlistment, retirement, separation, or death. But payment is limited to a maximum of _______. (16.13.2.)
60 days during their military career
Members do not earn leave when they are: (16.13.2.)
-AWOL or in an unauthorized leave status-in confinement as a result of a court-martial sentence-in an excess leave status or on appellate leave under Section 876a of Title 10, U.S. Code
Special Leave Accrual (SLA) retention limits have been increased. Under the new limits, SLA earned in combat zones may now be kept for: (16.14.)
4 fiscal years
Special Leave Accrual (SLA) retention limits have been increased. Under the new limits, SLA earned in combat zones may now be kept for 4 fiscal years; SLA earned in support of operations may now be kept for: (16.14.)
2 fiscal years
Under the Special Leave Accrual (SLA) program, members are authorized a one-time SLA sell back of up to: (16.14.)
30 days of SLA
Under the Special Leave Accrual (SLA) program, members are authorized a one-time SLA sell back of up to 30 days of SLA. However, the amount sold counts toward the member’s cap of _______. (16.14.)
60 days over a career
Members are eligible for Special Leave Accrual (SLA) if any of the following circumstances prevent them from taking leave: (16.14.)
-deployment to an operational mission at the national level for at least 60 consecutive days-deployment or assignment in support of a designated operational mission for at least 60 consecutive days-deployment to a hostile-fire or imminent danger pay area for 120 or more consecutive days
Leave must begin and end in the local area. The term “local area” means: (16.15.)
the place of residence from which the member commutes to the duty station on a daily basis