Chapter 20 - Inspections and Military Standards Flashcards
To ensure Air Force official information is presented professionally, personnel should
Make certain it is accurate, prompt, and factual; is confined to their particular areas of expertise; avoids a hypothetical and speculative nature; accurately reflects Air Force policy; is presented simply and honestly; and complies with the spirit and letter of the Secretary of Defense’s principles for public information
According to AFI 1-1, Air Force Standards, while on Regular Air Force status, members are prohibited from
(Political Activities)
Engaging in certain political activities to maintain good order and discipline and to avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of improper endorsement in political matters
According to AFI 1-1, Air Force Standards, Air Force policy is to prevent alcohol abuse and alcoholism among
Its personnel and dependents; to assist Air Force personnel in resolving alcohol-related problems; and to ensure humane management and administrative disposition of those who are unable or unwilling to be restored to full, effective functioning
If a member has a blood alcohol percentage of ____
but less than _____, the person is presumed to be impaired
- 0.05
- 0.08
There is a _____ driving privilege suspension for driving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor _____ percent or greater
- one-year
- 0.08
Is to prevent and eliminate problematic substance use in the Department of Defense
Department of Defense Policy
Is described as the wrongful use, possession, distribution, or introduction onto a military installation or other property or facility under military supervision, of a controlled substance, prescription medication, over-the-counter medication, or intoxicating substance (other than alcohol)
Drug Abuse, per
AFI 90-507, Military Drug Demand Reduction Program
The possession of an intoxicating substance with the intent to use in a manner that would alter mood or function, without legal authorization, is prohibited and will not be tolerated. Failure by military personnel to comply may be a violation of
Article 92, UCMJ, resulting in a less than honorable discharge from military service and criminal prosecution under the UCMJ and local and state criminal laws
Include substance use/misuse prevention, education, treatment, and urinalysis testing
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) Program
- Drug Demand Reduction Program
Is an effective deterrent for the illegal use of drugs; therefore, Air Force military members are subject to testing regardless of grade, status, or position
Drug Testing
The Air Force conducts drug testing of personnel according to
AFI 90-507, Military Drug Demand Reduction Program
Is an examination conducted as an incident of command, the primary purpose of which is to determine and ensure the security, military fitness, or good order and discipline of a unit, organization, or installation
An inspection
Requires a search and seizure authorization from the appropriate commander, military judge, or military magistrate to seize a urine specimen
Probable Cause
Results of any examination conducted for a valid medical purpose, including emergency medical treatment, periodic physical examination, and other such examinations necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes, may be used to
Identify Drug Abusers
Commanders may not use _______________ against a member in an action under the UCMJ or when weighing characterization of service in a separation
Voluntary Disclosure
Alcohol problems, substance use problems, personal drug use or possession
Are vital to the effective operation of all organizations and to maintaining good order and discipline
Professional Relationships
Establishes responsibilities for maintaining professional relationships
AFI 36-2909, Professional and Unprofessional Relationships
Whether pursued on- or off-duty, are those relationships that detract from the authority of superiors, or result in, or reasonably create the appearance of, favoritism, misuse of office or position, or the abandonment of organizational goals for personal interests.
Unprofessional Relationships
Unprofessional relationships must be avoided between
- Officers
- Between enlisted members
- Between officers and enlisted members
- Between military personnel and civilian employees or contractor personnel
- Within and across the military branches
Is an unprofessional relationship between an officer and enlisted member specifically addressed in the Manual for Courts-Martial under Article 134
Fraternization
Exists when a relationship between an officer and an enlisted member puts the enlisted member on terms of military equality with the officer in a way that prejudices good order and discipline in the U.S. Armed Forces or brings discredit upon the U.S. Armed Forces
Fraternization
The Air Force will not tolerate
- Unlawful discrimination
- Harassment
- Reprisal against individuals who engage in protected activity
Is to eradicate unlawful discrimination and foster a positive human relations environment
Equal Opportunity Program Objectives
Can include the use of disparaging terms regarding an individual’s birthplace, ancestry, culture, or the linguistic characteristics common to a specific ethnic group
Unlawful Discrimination
Includes any unlawful action that denies equal opportunities to persons or groups based on their race, color, religion, national origin, harassment, sex (to include gender identity), and sexual orientation
Unlawful Discrimination Against Military Members
Includes any unlawful employment practice that occurs when an employer fails or refuses to hire or promote; discharges or otherwise discriminates against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment; limits, segregates, or classifies employees or applicants for employment in a way that deprives or tends to deprive any individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affects his/her status as an employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), genetic information, physical or mental disability, or reprisal)
Unlawful Discrimination Against Department of Defense Civilian Employees
Includes any behavior that is unwelcome or offensive to a reasonable person, whether oral, written, or physical, that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment
Harassment
Six Distinct Forms of Harassment
- Discriminatory
- Sexual
- Bullying
- Hazing
- Retaliation
- Reprisal
Is conduct that is unwelcome based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, or sexual orientation
Discriminatory Harassment
Is conduct of any deliberate or repeated unwelcome verbal comments or gestures of a sexual nature by any military member or civilian employee
Sexual Harassment
Includes acts of aggression by a military member or civilian employee with a nexus to military service, with the intent of harming a service member either physically or psychologically, without a proper military or other governmental purpose
Bullying
Includes conduct through which military members or civilian employees, without a proper military or other governmental purpose but with a nexus to military service, physically or psychologically injures or creates a risk of physical or psychological injury to service members for the purpose of: initiation into, admission into, affiliation with, change in status or position within, or a condition for continued membership in any military or Department of Defense civilian organization
Hazing
Encompasses illegal, impermissible, or hostile actions taken by a service member’s chain of command, peers, or coworkers as a result of making or being suspected of making a protected communication in accordance with DoDD 7050.06, Military Whistleblower Protection
Retaliation
Is defined as taking or threatening to take an unfavorable personnel action; withholding or threatening to withhold a favorable personnel action; or making, preparing to make, or being perceived as making or preparing to make a protected communication
Reprisal
Only ____________, _____________, and _________ may file military Equal Opportunity complaints
- Military personnel
- Military family members
- Retirees
Is to attempt resolution at the lowest possible level
Military Informal Complaint Procedures