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Chapter 16 Flashcards

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Every member is entitled to basic pay while on active duty except: (16.3.1.1.)

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-during periods of unauthorized absence-during periods of excess leave-after an enlistment expires

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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.)

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one-half percent below private-sector growth

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Pay raises beginning in 2007 are to be equal to: (16.3.1.1.)

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the increase in the employment cost index

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What determines the actual rate of basic pay? (16.3.1.2.)

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grade and length of military service

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grade and length of military service

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it determines the length of service for pay purposes

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The military pay date is important because it determines the length of service for pay purposes. In general, the pay date should be the same date the individual: (16.3.1.2.)

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entered on active duty

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In general, the pay date should be the same date the individual entered on active duty if he or she: (16.3.1.2.)

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had no prior service before entering the Air Force

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In general, the pay date is the same date the individual entered on active duty. However, periods of absence without leave, desertion, and sickness or injury due to personal misconduct will result in: (16.3.1.2.)

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negative pay date adjustments

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This is a comprehensive statement of a member’s entitlements, deductions, allotments, leave information, tax-withholding information, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) information. (16.3.2.)

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DFAS Form 702, Defense Finance and Accounting Service Leave and Earnings Statement

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Allowances are monies provided for specific needs such as food or housing. Monetary allowances are provided: (16.4.)

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when the government does not provide for that specific need

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Allowances are monies provided for specific needs such as food or housing and are not taxable. The exception is: (16.4.)

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CONUS cost-of-living allowance (COLA)

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Military allowances are monies provided for specific needs such as food or housing. Housing allowances are based on: (16.4.2.)

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member’s grade, dependency status and location

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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: (16.4.2.1. and 16.4.2.2.)

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BAH is based on average costs while OHA reimburses actual rental costs

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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.)

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Move-in housing allowance (MIHA) and monthly OHA

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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.)

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the average “move-in” costs for members

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The purpose of Family Separation Housing allowance (FSH) is to pay a member for: (16.4.2.3.)

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added housing expenses resulting from enforced separation from dependents

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Which allowance pays a member for added housing expenses resulting from enforced separation from dependents? (16.4.2.3.)

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Family Separation Housing allowance (FSH)

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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 equal to: (16.4.2.3.)

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the without-dependent BAH rate applicable to the member’s grade and PDS

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There are two types of Family Separation Housing allowance (FSH): FSH-BAH (FSH-B) and FSH-OHA (FSH-O). FSH-O is payable in a monthly amount up to: (16.4.2.3.)

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the without-dependent OHA rate applicable to the member’s grade and PDS

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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.)

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CRA Basic and CRA Standard

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There are two types of Clothing Replacement Allowance (CRA): CRA Basic and CRA Standard. When is CRA Basic paid? (16.4.3.)

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-annually, on the anniversary date of active duty-between the 6th and 36th month of active duty

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There are two types of Clothing Replacement Allowance (CRA): CRA Basic and CRA Standard. CRA Standard automatically replaces CRA Basic: (16.4.3.)

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after 36 months of active duty

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The purpose of Family Separation Allowance (FSA) is to compensate members for: (16.4.4.)

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added expenses incurred because of an enforced family separation

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How many types of Family Separation Allowance are there? (16.4.4.)

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3; FSA-R, FSA-S, and FSA-T

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Family Separation Allowance (FSA) has three different categories: FSA-R, FSA-S, and FSA-T. FSA-R is authorized for members: (16.4.4.)

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if transportation of dependents is not authorized at government expense

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Family Separation Allowance (FSA) has three different categories: FSA-R, FSA-S, and FSA-T. FSA-S is authorized for members: (16.4.4.)

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serving on ships away from the homeport continuously for more than 30 days

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Family Separation Allowance (FSA) has three different categories: FSA-R, FSA-S, and FSA-T. FSA-T is authorized for members: (16.4.4.)

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who are TDY away from the permanent station continuously for more than 30 days

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The aim of overseas station allowances is to: (16.4.5.)

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help defray the higher than normal cost of living or housing costs in overseas areas

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Who is eligible to receive CONUS Cost-of-Living Allowance? (16.4.6.)

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members assigned to designated “high cost” areas within the CONUS

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Hazardous duty incentive pay, imminent danger pay, hardship duty pay, and enlistment and reenlistment bonuses are examples of what category of pay? (16.5.)

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Special and Incentive Pay

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The two general categories of payroll deductions are: (16.6.)

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involuntary and voluntary

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The two general categories of payroll deductions are involuntary and voluntary deductions. An example of an involuntary deduction is: (16.6.1.)

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-Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Tax-Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH)

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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.)

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$1

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34
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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.)

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6

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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.)

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$400,000

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36
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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.)

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30 days

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Military members are paid on a monthly basis with the option to receive payments: (16.7.1.)

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once or twice per month

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Military members must understand the pay system has processing cutoff dates that affect updates to their pay. The cutoff date is: (16.7.1.)

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the day when the DFAS stops processing transactions against pay accounts so the regular payroll process can begin

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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.)

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the 6th for the midmonth payday and the 20th for the end of month payday

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The military pay system allows for Local, Partial, and Emergency Partial payments. Local cash payments are normally only authorized for: (16.7.2.)

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overseas areas where military banking facilities are not readily available

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Local cash payments are normally only authorized for overseas areas where military banking facilities are not readily available. Under extenuating circumstances, a stateside member’s commander may authorize immediate cash payments of up to _______. (16.7.2.)

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the amount of accrued entitlement to date

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The military pay system allows for Local, Partial, and Emergency Partial payments. Partial payments are limited to: (16.7.2.)

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the amount of pay and allowances the member has accrued to the date of the payment

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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.)

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up to 3 months of basic pay

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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.)

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-the desired repayment period is more than 12 months-the amount requested is more than 1 month’s basic pay

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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.)

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in cases of financial hardship

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During a PCS, Air Force policy is to authorize/approve privately owned conveyance travel if _______. (16.8.1.2.)

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-acceptable to the member-advantageous to the government

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Members receive a variety of travel allowances when they PCS. One of these is dislocation allowance. Dislocation allowance is paid to: (16.8.3.)

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-all members with dependents when dependents relocate their household goods in conjunction with a PCS-members without dependents if not assigned permanent government quarters upon arrival at the new PDS

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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.)

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TLE

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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.)

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TLA

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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.)

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the grade of the member and whether he or she has dependents

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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.)

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1,000 pounds

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During a PCS, members may ship one POV at government expense when: (16.8.7.)

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ordered to go on a PCS to, from, or between locations overseas

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During a PCS, members who own a mobile home may ship it at government expense. Shipment of a mobile home is in lieu of: (16.8.8.)

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HHG transportation

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This TDY allowance helps defray the cost of quarters, meals, and certain incidentals. (16.9.1.)

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Per Diem

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Per Diem is a TDY entitlement that helps defray the cost of quarters, meals, and certain incidentals. TDY per diem rates depend on: (16.9.1.)

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-the TDY location-whether government facilities are available

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After returning from TDY, travelers are entitled to be reimbursed for certain expenses. Reimbursable expenses include: (16.9.3.)

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-lodging taxes and tips for baggage handling at airports-official telephone calls and travel from home or place of lodging to the transportation terminal-fees for traveler’s checks, passports, and visas and rental vehicles when authorized

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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.)

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DD Form 1351-2, Travel Voucher or Subvoucher

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When the TDY is completed, the traveler is responsible for electronically filing a voucher or preparing a DD Form 1351-2 to claim reimbursement for official travel. _______ is the mandatory means by which a travel claim is settled. (16.9.4.2.)

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EFT

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The direct payment via EFT to the travel card contractor for charges incurred on the travel card and to the cardholder for any residual amount is known as: (16.9.4.2.)

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split disbursement

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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.)

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30 days

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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.)

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Agency Program Coordinators (APC)

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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.)

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-rental movies-personal telephone calls-exercise fees and beverages

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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.)

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3 working days before scheduled travel

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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.)

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authorized expenses exempt from mandatory card usage

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The Air Force may collect members’ debts involving _______. (16.10.8.1.)

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-portions of a reenlistment bonus not served-delinquent hospital bills for family members-erroneous payments made by the Air Force

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Military members may request relief from valid debts by applying for waiver or remission of the debt. Requesting a waiver is appropriate: (16.10.8.3.)

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when a member receives erroneous pay or allowances

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A Regular Air Force or separated member may apply for remission of indebtedness to the United States. The Air Force may consider any indebtedness for remission except for: (16.10.8.4.)

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noncollection of court-martial forfeiture

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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.)

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$17,000 a year

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Military leave accrues at a rate of: (16.13.1.)

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2 1/2 calendar days per month of active duty

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Military requirements may prevent members from using their planned leave. Annual leave accrual is temporarily increased from 60 to _______ until 30 September 2013. (16.13.1.)

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75 days

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Annual leave accrual is temporarily increased from 60 to 75 days until 30 September 2013. Service members may now carry over up to _______ days of accrued leave from one fiscal year to the next. (16.13.1.)

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75 days

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The Air Force can pay members for unused leave at certain points in their careers, such as: (16.13.2.)

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reenlistment, retirement, separation, or death

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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.)

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60 days during their military career

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Members do not earn leave when they are: (16.13.2.)

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-AWOL or in an unauthorized leave status-in confinement as a result of a court-martial-in an excess leave status or on appellate leave

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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.)

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4 fiscal years

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Special Leave Accrual (SLA) retention limits have been increased and 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.)

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2 fiscal years

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Under the Special Leave Accrual (SLA) program, members are authorized a one-time SLA sell-back of up to: (16.14.)

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30 days of SLA

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Under the Special Leave Accrual (SLA) program, members are authorized a one-time SLA sell-back of up to: (16.14.)

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60 days over a career

79
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Members lose any leave in excess of 75 days at the end of the fiscal year unless: (16.14.)

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they are eligible for Special Leave Accrual (SLA)

80
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Members are eligible for Special Leave Accrual (SLA) if any of the following circumstances prevent them from taking leave: (16.14.)

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-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

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Leave must begin and end in the local area. The term “local area” means: (16.15.)

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the place of residence from which the member commutes to the duty station on a daily basis

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Leave must begin and end in the local area. In the case of leave enroute to a PCS or TDY assignment, the local area is at the old permanent duty station for the beginning of leave and at _______ for the end of the leave. (16.15.)

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the new permanent duty station

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Regardless of the amount of leave requested and authorized, finance calculates leave used based on: (16.15. and 16.15.1.)

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-the actual date of departure and date of return-the travel voucher, for leave en route with PCS or TDY travel

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What form is used for all types of leave and permissive TDY when LeaveWeb cannot be used? (16.15.1.)

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AF Form 988, Leave Request/Authorization

85
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Nonduty days and holidays are chargeable leave days if: (16.15.1.)

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they occur during an authorized period of leave

86
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Which of the following practices is specifically prohibited concerning the taking of leave? (16.15.1.)

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-taking successive Monday through Friday leaves-ending leave on a Friday and beginning it again on Monday

87
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A member who is unable to report to duty upon expiration of leave because of illness or injury must advise the leave approving authority. Who may act on the member’s behalf when the member is incapacitated and unable to provide notification? (16.15.2.)

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-an American Red Cross representative-the next of kin or attending physician-a representative at the nearest medical treatment facility

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If a member on leave requires hospitalization or quarters status, leave is not charged while hospitalized or on quarters. Chargeable leave ends _______ and starts again ________. (16.15.2.)

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the day before hospitalization; the day following hospitalization or quarters status

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The MPS and AFPC/DPWCS (Casualty Services Branch) change the member’s leave status to _______ when the member fails to return to duty at the end of his or her leave period. (16.15.3.)

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AWOL

90
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The member must ask, orally or in writing, for an extension of leave. When must the extension be requested? (16.16.)

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sufficiently in advance to permit the member to return to duty on time if the extension is disapproved

91
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When may unit commanders recall members from leave? (16.17.)

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for military necessity or in the best interest of the Air Force

92
Q

What type of leave is granted to enable members to resolve emergencies or urgent personal situations when they have limited or no accrued leave and is based on a reasonable expectation that the member will accrue leave during the remaining period of military service? (16.18.2.)

A

Advance Leave

93
Q

When a member has taken all the advance leave that will be accrued during the remaining period of active service, commanders change the member’s leave status from advance to _______. (16.18.2.)

A

Excess Leave

94
Q

Which type of leave is an authorized absence normally for the minimum time needed for medical recuperation and is not chargeable leave? (16.18.3.)

A

Convalescent Leave

95
Q

Which type of leave is chargeable leave granted for personal or family emergencies involving the immediate family? (16.18.4.)

A

Emergency Leave

96
Q

The approval authority for Emergency Leave when the member has a positive leave balance is: (16.18.4.)

A

the unit commander; may delegate approval authority to no lower than the First Sergeant

97
Q

The initial period of emergency leave is usually for no more than _______ with possible extensions of an additional 30 days. (16.18.4.)

A

30 days

98
Q

Who is the approval authority for Emergency Leave when the leave requested results in a member having a cumulative negative leave balance of over

A

HQ AFPC

99
Q

Emergency leave is leave granted for personal or family emergencies involving the immediate family. Emergency leave is not authorized: (16.18.4.)

A

for attending court hearings or the resolution of marital or financial problems

100
Q

What type of leave is ordinary leave that members use in connection with PCS, including their first PCS after Tech School? (16.18.5.)

A

En route Leave

101
Q

En route leave is ordinary leave members use in connection with a PCS. Normally, the losing unit commander approves up to ______ days en route leave with any PCS move if the leave does not interfere with the reporting date. (16.18.5.)

A

30

102
Q

Members who complete basic or technical training may request ______ days of leave en route if their first duty station is in the CONUS. They may request ______ days if going to an overseas assignment. (16.18.5.)

A

10;14

103
Q

What type of leave is chargeable leave taken in conjunction with retirement or separation from active duty? (16.18.6.)

A

Terminal Leave

104
Q

The member’s last day of Terminal Leave coincides with: (16.18.6.)

A

the last day of active duty

105
Q

Terminal leave is chargeable leave taken in conjunction with retirement or separation from active duty. The amount of leave taken cannot exceed: (16.18.6.)

A

the leave balance at the date of separation

106
Q

What type of leave do members normally use for personal or family emergency situations when members cannot request advance leave? (16.18.7.)

A

Excess Leave

107
Q

Which type of leave status causes entitlement to pay and allowances and leave accrual to stop on the member’s first day of leave? (16.18.7.)

A

Excess Leave

108
Q

What type of leave is only authorized at overseas installations where adverse environmental conditions require special arrangements for leave at periodic intervals? (16.18.8.)

A

Environmental and Morale Leave (EML)

109
Q

A pass period is an authorized absence from duty for a relatively short time. It starts from the end of normal work hours on a duty day and ends: (16.19.)

A

at the beginning of normal work hours the next duty day

110
Q

A pass period is an authorized absence from duty that starts from the end of normal work hours and ends at the beginning of normal work hours the next duty day. What is the mileage restriction during the authorized absence? (16.19.)

A

there are no mileage restrictions

111
Q

A regular pass starts after normal work hours on a given day and stops: (16.19.1.)

A

at the beginning of normal work hours the next duty day

112
Q

A regular pass starts at the end of the duty day and stops at the beginning of the next scheduled duty day whether it’s the next day or after a weekend. The combination of nonduty days and a public holiday may not exceed: (16.19.1.)

A

4 days

113
Q

Normally, for people who work a traditional Monday-Friday schedule, the combination of days off and a public holiday may not exceed 3 days total. However, DoD or higher management levels may declare that a Monday or Friday is _______ which allows 4 days off. (16.19.1.)

A

compensatory (comp) time off

114
Q

Unit commanders may award 3- or 4-day special passes for special occasions or circumstances, such as reenlistment or for other types of special recognition or compensatory time off. Approval for Special Passes may be delegated to: (16.19.2.)

A

no lower than squadron section commander, deputies, or equivalents

115
Q

Special passes may be taken in conjunction with leave without a duty day between the pass and leave period. The pass can be taken _______ the leave. (16.19.2.)

A

-before-after

116
Q

When it is essential to control authorized absences for security or operational reasons, commanders can use: (16.19.2.)

A

DD Form 345, Liberty Pass, Armed Forces

117
Q

What type of authorized absence is limited to attending or participating in a designated official or semi-official program for which a funded TDY is not appropriate? (16.20.)

A

Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY)

118
Q

Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) is a period of authorized absence limited to attending or participating in a designated official or semi-official program for which a funded TDY is not appropriate. Commanders may not authorize PTDY: (16.20.)

A

-in place of leave-in place of a special pass-in conjunction with special passes

119
Q

Permissive TDY is a period of authorized absence limited to participating in designated official or semi-official programs for which a funded TDY is not appropriate. The form normally used for permissive TDYs is _______. (16.20.)

A

AF Form 988, Leave Request/Authorization

120
Q

Permissive TDYs are not authorized: (16.20.1. and 16.20.2.)

A

to attend a PME graduation when the graduate is a coworker, friend, or military spouse

121
Q

Permissive TDYs are not authorized: (16.20.1. and 16.20.2.)

A

to search for a house in a close proximity PCS move

122
Q

What type of administrative absence recognizes members who deploy more often than established goals? (16.21.2.)

A

Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA)

123
Q

The goal of the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA) program is to establish a deployment-to-dwell ratio of 1:2. That is, for every 1 year an active-duty member is deployed, he or she must have _______ at his or her home station. (16.21.3.)

A

2 years

124
Q

Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA) was established to recognize members who are required to deploy with a frequency beyond established rotation goals. The mobilization-to-dwell ratio goal for Reserves is: (16.21.3.)

A

1:5

125
Q

Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA) is a new category of administrative absence that benefits members who deploy more often than established rotation goals. PDMRA earned under these conditions is considered: (16.21.3.)

A

administrative absence

126
Q

For the purpose of accruing Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA), the Air Force defines criteria as creditable deployments/TDYs to the land areas of _______. (16.21.4.)

A

Afghanistan or Iraq

127
Q

For the purpose of accruing PDMRA under this program, the Air Force defines criteria as creditable deployments/TDYs to the land areas of Afghanistan or Iraq. While deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq, creditable time continues to accrue: (16.21.5.)

A

-during periods of rest and relaxation (R&R)-during periods of leave-during TDYs outside of Afghanistan or Iraq of 30 days or less

128
Q

The approval authority for ordinary leave may be delegated by the Commander to _______. (16.22.1.)

A

the lowest supervisory level

129
Q

Before approving leave, supervisors should ensure members requesting leave: (16.22.2.)

A

-have a sufficient leave balance-have sufficient money to return to duty on time-provide an address and phone number where they can be reached

130
Q

Before approving leave and signing the AF Form 988, follow the unit’s procedures to obtain a leave authorization number. Leave numbers normally will not be given earlier than: (16.22.2.)

A

14 days prior to the leave effective date

131
Q

The primary objective of the Equal Opportunity Program is to: (16.24.1.)

A

eradicate unlawful discrimination

132
Q

The Equal Opportunity Program seeks to foster a positive human relations environment. What tool will the EO office use to evaluate positive and negative factors in the local environment? (16.24.2.)

A

Human Relations Climate Assessment Subcommittee (HRCAS)

133
Q

What tool will the EO office use to ensure, through education, that all employees and management personnel understand the need for a positive human relations climate? (16.24.2.)

A

Human Relations Education (HRE)

134
Q

Any unlawful action that denies equal opportunity to persons or groups based on their race, color, religion, national origin, or sex is known as: (16.25.1.)

A

unlawful discrimination

135
Q

Unlawful discrimination against DoD civilian employees includes any unlawful employment practice based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and _______. (16.25.2.)

A

age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or reprisal

136
Q

In addition to any unlawful action that denies Equal Opportunity to persons or groups based on their race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, unlawful discrimination also includes: (16.25.3.)

A

-disparaging terms regarding an individual’s birthplace, ancestry, or culture-disparaging terms regarding the linguistic characteristics of a specific ethnic group-the use of terms that degrade or connote negative statement pertaining to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, and mental or physical disability

137
Q

The operational language of the Air Force is English. However, commanders may only require Air Force personnel to use English when: (16.25.4.)

A

its use is clearly necessary and proper for the performance of military duties

138
Q

Although not covered by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Air Force’s goal of maintaining a harassment-free environment also prohibits harassment based on sexual orientation. Sexual orientation harassment by military personnel may be punishable under _______. (16.25.5.)

A

UCMJ, Article 92

139
Q

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: (16.26.1.)

A

-such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment-submission to such conduct is made a term or condition of a person’s job, pay, or career-submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for career or employment decisions

140
Q

To be actionable as causing an “abusive work environment,” sexual harassment need not result in concrete psychological harm to the victim, but rather need only be so severe or pervasive that _______. (16.26.2.)

A

a reasonable person would perceive, and the victim does perceive, the work environment as hostile or offensive

141
Q

Sexual harassment involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. The Air Force defines the work environment as including _______. (16.26.2.)

A

conduct on or off duty, 24 hours a day

142
Q

Only military personnel, their family members, and retirees may file military EO complaints. Who may file civilian EO complaints? (16.27.1. and 16.28.)

A

-Air Force employees-former Air Force employees-applicants for employment

143
Q

Only military personnel, their family members, and retirees may file military EO complaints. Additionally, to file a complaint, an individual must: (16.27.1.)

A

e the subject of the alleged unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment

144
Q

The Equal Opportunity (EO) office will not accept military complaints from military members, family members, or retirees if their concern is related to: (16.27.1.)

A

their off-base or DoD civilian employment

145
Q

The purpose of the military informal complaint process is to: (16.27.2.)

A

attempt resolution at the lowest possible level

146
Q

The purpose of the military informal complaint process is to attempt resolution at the lowest possible level. To informally resolve unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, individuals may: (16.27.2.1.)

A

-request intervention by a coworker-orally address or prepare written correspondence to the alleged offender-use the alternate dispute resolution process or use the chain of command

147
Q

The purpose of the military informal complaint process is to attempt resolution at the lowest possible level. What is the time limit for filing informal complaints? (16.27.2.2.)

A

there is no time limit

148
Q

The purpose of the military formal complaint process is to: (16.27.3.1.)

A

enable military members, retirees and their family members to formally present allegations of unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment to the EO office with the goal of attempting resolution through a complaint clarification process

149
Q

The process of gathering information regarding a formal military complaint or hotline complaint to determine whether a “preponderance of evidence” exists to demonstrate that unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment occurred is known as _______. (16.27.3.1.1.)

A

complaint clarification

150
Q

Complaint clarification is the process of gathering information regarding a formal military complaint to determine whether a “preponderance of evidence” exists to demonstrate that unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment occurred. The clarification results are forwarded to: (16.27.3.1.2.)

A

the Staff Judge Advocate

151
Q

The process of gathering information regarding a formal military complaint to determine whether a “preponderance of evidence” exists that unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment has occurred is known as complaint clarification. The entire complaint clarification process must be completed within: (16.27.3.1.3.)

A

20 duty days

152
Q

The entire complaint clarification process for unlawful discrimination complaints must be completed within 20 duty days. This includes: (16.27.3.1.3.)

A

-9 duty days for the EO office to conduct a clarification-6 duty days for legal review-5 duty days for commander action, if required

153
Q

The entire complaint clarification process for unlawful discrimination complaints must be completed within 20 duty days. The complaint clarification process for sexual harassment complaints must be complete within _______. (16.27.3.1.4.)

A

14 duty days

154
Q

The complaint clarification process for sexual harassment complaints must be complete within 14 duty days. This includes: (16.27.3.1.4.)

A

-6 duty days for the EO office to conduct a clarification-4 duty days for legal review-4 duty days for commander action, if required

155
Q

There is no time limit for filing military informal complaints. However, military formal complaints must be filed within _______ of the alleged offense. (16.27.2.2. and 16.27.3.2.)

A

60 calendar days

156
Q

Who may file civilian EO complaints? (16.28.)

A

-Air Force employees-former Air Force employees-applicants for employment

157
Q

Only Air Force employees, former employees, and applicants for employment may file civilian EO complaints. An aggrieved person can file a complaint if discriminated against on the basis of: (16.28.)

A

-genetic information-race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability-sexual harassment or retaliation for opposing discrimination

158
Q

The purpose of the civilian informal complaint process is to: (16.28.1.1.)

A

provide for the prompt, fair and impartial processing and resolution of complaints

159
Q

The objective of the civilian informal complaint process is to: (16.28.1.1.)

A

seek opportunities to resolve issues at the lowest organizational level at the earliest possible time

160
Q

The EO office must complete the civilian informal complaint process within _______ of the complaint being filed unless the complainant grants an extension. (16.28.1.2.)

A

30 calendar days

161
Q

The EO office must complete the civilian informal complaint process within 30 calendar days of the complaint being filed unless the complainant grants an extension. The extension can be for no more than ______ additional calendar days. (16.28.1.2.)

A

60

162
Q

During the civilian informal complaint process, if the matter is not resolved to the complainant’s satisfaction before the end of the authorized period, including extensions, the complainant is: (16.28.1.3.)

A

issued a notice of right to file a formal complaint

163
Q

A formal civilian complaint must be filed at the installation where the alleged discrimination occurred and the initial contact must be within _______ of the date of the matter alleged to be discriminatory. (16.28.2.1.)

A

45 calendar days

164
Q

A formal civilian complaint must be filed within 45 calendar days of the alleged incident. But, if the complainant received a notice of right to file a formal complaint, it must be filed within _______ of receiving it. (16.28.2.2.)

A

15 calendar days

165
Q

The EO office must process all formal civilian complaints expeditiously and make a determination whether to accept, dismiss, or partially dismiss a complaint to allow for an investigation to be completed within _______ from the date of filing. (16.28.2.4.)

A

180 calendar days

166
Q

An overt, adverse act, occurring on or off base, directed toward an individual, group, or institution which is motivated by or has overtones based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex which has the potential to have a negative impact on the installation human relations climate is: (16.29.)

A

an Equal Opportunity and Treatment Incident (EOTI)

167
Q

The Air Force classifies Equal Opportunity and Treatment Incidents as: (16.29.2.)

A

minor, serious, or major

168
Q

The Air Force classifies Equal Opportunity and Treatment Incidents as minor, serious, or major based on: (16.29.2.)

A

the number of participants, property damage, physical injury, assault, arson, and/or death

169
Q

Legal readiness is the state of readiness to deploy, in both personal and mission capacities. The Legal Office supports personal readiness through the following services: (16.30. - 16.31.)

A

-wills, powers of attorney, and notary services-dependent care issues, casualty affairs, and landlord-tenant and lease issues

170
Q

Legal readiness is the state of readiness to deploy, in both personal and mission capacities. The Legal Office supports mission readiness through the following services: (16.32.)

A

teaching the Law of Armed Conflict

171
Q

Members of the Armed Forces who believe they have been wronged by their commanding officers may request redress under the provisions of _______. (16.33.)

A

Article 138

172
Q

Airmen who believe they have been wronged by their commanding officers may request redress under the provisions of Article 138. However, the Article 138 complaint system will not provide redress for: (16.33.1.)

A

-acts or omissions not initiated or ratified by the member’s commander-complaints relating to discipline under the UCMJ including Article 15-complaints filed to seek disciplinary action against another

173
Q

Airmen who believe they have been wronged by their commander may request redress under Article 138. But before a member can submit a formal complaint under Article 138, they must first apply in writing to _______ for redress of the grievance. (16.33.2.)

A

that commander

174
Q

Before a member can submit a formal complaint under Article 138, they must first apply in writing to that commander for redress of the grievance. Absent any unusual circumstances, the member must apply for redress within _______ of the member’s discovery of the wrong doing. (16.33.2.)

A

180 days

175
Q

Before a member can submit a formal complaint under Article 138, they must first apply in writing to that commander for redress of the grievance. If the commander refuses a properly submitted request for redress, the member may then submit the complaint directly to: (16.33.3.)

A

the officer exercising general court-martial authority over the officer

176
Q

Before a member can submit a formal complaint against the commander under Article 138, they must first apply in writing to that commander. If the commander refuses a request for redress, the member may then submit the complaint to the officer exercising general court-martial authority over the commander but the complaint must be submitted within _______ of the commander’s refusal. (16.33.3.)

A

90 days

177
Q

Sexual assault is _______. (16.41.1.)

A

a crime

178
Q

In the context of defining sexual assault, consent is: (16.41.2.)

A

words or overt acts indicating a freely given agreement by a competent person

179
Q

What agency implements and manages the installation-level sexual assault prevention and response programs and reports directly to the installation vice commander? (16.42.)

A

Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)

180
Q

What base agency is the installation’s single point of contact for integrating and coordinating sexual assault victim care from an initial report of sexual assault through disposition and resolution of issues related to the victim’s health and well-being? (16.42.1.)

A

Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)

181
Q

What base agency is responsible for assisting commanders in meeting annual sexual assault prevention and response training requirements, including newcomer and orientation briefings, and will provide community education regarding available sexual assault prevention and response services? (16.42.2.)

A

Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)

182
Q

Air Force Victim Advocates (VAs) provide essential support, liaison services, and care to the victims of sexual assault. Who may serve as a Victim Advocate? (16.43.1.)

A

-volunteers who possess the maturity and experience to assist in a very sensitive situation-Regular Air Force military personnel, Reserve, or National Guard personnel in active status-DoD civilian employees selected by the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)

183
Q

What is the most underreported violent crime in the military and American society? (16.45.1.)

A

sexual assault

184
Q

To provide the best possible support to victims of sexual assault and encourage reporting, the Air Force implements two types of reporting: (16.45.2. and 16.49.1.)

A

restricted and unrestricted

185
Q

To provide the best possible support to victims of sexual assault and encourage reporting, the Air Force uses two types of reporting: restricted and unrestricted. A restricted report allows the victim to: (16.45.2.)

A

-report sexual assault without triggering an investigation-have access to medical care, counseling, and a victim advocate-take additional time before making a decision on formal criminal charges

186
Q

The main difference in restricted and unrestricted reporting is that: (16.45.2.)

A

an unrestricted report results in an immediate criminal investigation

187
Q

Who is eligible to make a Restricted Report? (16.46.)

A

military personnel of the armed forces

188
Q

Who is not eligible to make a Restricted Report? (16.46.)

A

-military dependents-Air Force civilian employees-Members of the Reserve Component not performing federal duty

189
Q

Who may receive a restricted report of sexual assault? (16.47.)

A

-Victim Advocates (VAs)-healthcare providers-the installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)

190
Q

Upon receipt of a restricted report of an alleged sexual assault, the SARC will notify the wing vice commander that a restricted report has been made within _______. (16.48.1.)

A

24 hours

191
Q

Any report of a sexual assault made through normal reporting channels, including the victim’s chain of command, law enforcement, and the AFOSI or other criminal investigative service is considered an _______. (16.49.1.)

A

unrestricted report

192
Q

Any report of sexual assault made through the SARC, Victim’s Advocate, or healthcare personnel by individuals not eligible for restricted reporting will be treated as: (16.49.1.)

A

an unrestricted report and forwarded to the AFOSI

WAPS (13 decks)

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