Discipline

Question 1

Types of Discipline

Answer 1

Military 
Imposed
Self-Discipline 
Task
Group 
Unit

Question 2

Military Discipline

Answer 2

Founded upon respect for and loyalty to properly constituted authority

That mental attitude and state of training which renders obedience instinctive under all conditions

Question 3

Imposed Discipline

Answer 3

Enforced obedience to legal orders and regulations

Question 4

Self-Discipline

Answer 4

A willing and instinctive sense of responsibility that leads you to do whatever needs to be done far above your acceptance of imposed Discipline

Your personal commitment and sense of duty

Question 5

Task Discipline

Answer 5

A strong sense of responsibility in performing your job to the best of your abilities, volunteering for the tough jobs and working overtime if necessary

Question 6

Group Discipline

Answer 6

A sense of group responsibility and effective team membership

Pull your own weight. Deny some personal preferences for the good of your group, section or unit

Question 7

Unit Discipline

Answer 7

A state of order and obedience existing within a unit that involves Airmen’s willingness to do good for the unit

Not about ME but about WE

Question 8

Preventive Discipline

Answer 8

Processes/Actions designed to keep someone from doing something undersized

Question 9

Discipline Model

Answer 9

DM
Prevent-Correction-Punishment

System of 3 areas that if used correctly can help uphold standards and discipline in the USAF

Question 10

DM

Prevent

Answer 10

Set standard-Line of acceptability 
Establish rapport 
Create climate of accountability 
Communication 
Lead by example

Question 11

DM

Correction

Answer 11

Bring back to set standard. Line of acceptability

VWCAR
Recommend UIF or Control Roster
Admin demote
Non-recommend for re-enlistment 
Recommend admin discharge

Question 12

DM

Punishment

Answer 12

Purpose is to correct and rehabilitate those who repeatedly or blatantly violate standards
G-serious officer can article 15 or court-martial
Commander can article 15, court-martial, administrative demotions and discharge

Question 13

PDP

Answer 13

Progressive Discipline Process

Use the least force necessary to modify behavior

Verbal counseling to court-martial

Question 14

Admonitions

Answer 14

Verbal or written more severe than counseling

Mid-range

Used when LOC failed

Question 15

Referral Counseling

Answer 15

Problem gets beyond the scope of the subordinates and supervisors abilities

Ref to First Shirt, MPF, legal office, ADC, Chaplin

Question 16

Formal Counseling

Answer 16

Misconduct warrants stronger action. Behavior has continued despite previous informal

AF Form 174, RIC, UIF, or LOC

Question 17

MFR

Answer 17

Memo for record
Write when 2nd time correcting

2 functions
1 memory jogger
2 begins the paper trail to move up the PDP

Always use Rank, Name than infraction then specify “I verbally counseled, admonished, or reprimanded”

Question 18

Informal Counseling

Answer 18

Minor misconduct and first time offenses

Document with MFR

Question 19

Counseling. Verbal or Written

Answer 19

3 forms
Informal
Formal
Referral

Question 20

Reprimand LOR

Answer 20

Verbal or written, more sever than counseling or admonishment. Indicates a strong degree of official censure

After LOC and LOA did not work

Question 21

UIF

Answer 21

Unfavorable Information File. AFI 36-2907
Commander, supervisors and others in charge can issue administrative counseling, admonition and reprimand

Paper or electronic file through MPS

Indicates person has committed or more breaches of discipline

Question 22

Control Roster. Commander Directed

Answer 22

Most serious of all administrative actions

6 months at most. Then off or move up PDP

Question 23

Article 15. Commander Directed

Answer 23

NCO expected to make recommendations

Fit the crime

Prudence first, Justice second

Question 24

Seven rights

1. Presumption of Innocence

Answer 24

Guilt must be beyond a reasonable doubt

Direct Evidence- Stands for itself testimony video etc

Circumstantial Evidence- prove facts indirectly, can add to other facts

Question 25

Seven rights

2 protection for compulsory self-Incrimination

Answer 25

5th and article 31

Never compel to incriminate themselves

Have AF form 1168 -Rights of the suspected/Accused

Question 26

Seven Rights

3 Pretrial investigation

Answer 26

Article 32 before court-martial

Must
Fully disclose and advisement of charges
Right to cross-examine witness
Right to present anything in defense or mitigation
Fair and Impartial inquiry out of the chain of command
Right to be representation by counsel during investigation

Question 27

Seven Rights

4 Representation by counsel

Answer 27

Always free through ADC

Can hire private attorney but will half to pay

Question 28

Seven Rights

5 Fair and Impartial trial

Answer 28

Use
Article 27- defense and prosecutors must have similar qualifications
Article 37- No unlawful influence. No pressure from chain of command
Article 41- Can challenge the Judge and members for cause

If guilty can still appeal and protection from formal jeopardy

Question 29

Seven Rights

6 Right of appeal

Answer 29

Can appeal after court-martial

Article 15- can appeal merits and amount of punishment. Not admission of guilt but a choose of Forum

Have 3 duty days to submit rebuttal documents UIF Control Roster

Question 30

Seven Rights

7 Former Jeopardy

Answer 30

Double jeopardy. 5th and article 44

Not tried twice for same crime at same level but can be tried again by higher Jurisdiction. State court then Federal Court

Question 31

Know your Limits

Answer 31

Seek advise from SJA, OSI, SFS when
Directed to investigate an incident
Dealing with violations of UCMJ and you intend to pursue adverse actions
You are unsure of how to proceed

Question 32

Treatment of the Accused

Answer 32

Remember Innocent until proven Guilty

You must protect the rights of the Accused
Fair and equal treatment
Keep personal values out of it
Kill rumors