Enforcing Mil Standards Flashcards
Which program is a leadership tool that indicates where command involvement is needed to correct systematic, programmatic, or procedural weaknesses? (19.9)
Air Force Complaints Resolution Program
Under which Air Force program does a member have the right to present a complaint without fear of reprisal and codified in Department of Defense and Air Force guidance directives and instructions? (19.9)
Air Force Complaints Resolution Program
Note: Complaints may be submitted in person, by phone, through electronic means, or in writing to supervisors, first sergeants, commanders, members of any level of the IG system, someone higher in the chain of command, or members of Congress.
Who may investigate allegations of reprisal and restriction under the Military Whistleblower’s Protection Act? (19.9)
Inspector General (IG)
When can complainants be addressed outside the Air Force Complaints Resolution Program? (19.9)
When some relevant evidence that the process was mishandled or handled prejudicially before an IG channel will process a complaint of mishandling
According to AFI 1-1, who is responsible for the issuance of public statements on official USAF matters? (19.11)
Cognizant unit or installation commanders and their public affairs representatives
What does a properly worded and approved official statement help do? (19.11)
Avoids statements that do not reflect official USAF policy or that could be misleading to the public if taken out of context
What should personnel do to ensure USAF official information is presented professionally? (19.11)
(a) Make certain it is accurate, prompt, and factual
(b) Is confined to their particular areas of expertise
(c) Avoids a hypothetical and speculative nature
(d) Accurately reflects USAF policy
(e) Is presented simply and honestly
(f) Complies with the spirit and letter of the Secretary of Defense’s principles for public information
Which AFI is titled: Public Affairs Operations? (19.11)
AFI 35-101
What is each USAF member responsible for obtaining before releasing any proposed statement, text, or imagery to the public? This includes digital products being loaded on an unrestricted website. (19.11)
Obtaining the necessary review and clearance, starting with public affairs
Which publication must members reference classification requirements to ensure the information revealed, whether official or unofficial, is appropriate for release? (19.11)
DoDM5200.01V1_AFMAN16-1404V1
True or False? Every Airman has the right to individual expressions of sincerely held beliefs, to include conscience, moral principles or religious beliefs, without exception. (19.12)
False
Note: Every Airman has the right to individual expressions of sincerely held beliefs, to include conscience, moral principles or religious beliefs, “unless those expressions would have an adverse impact on military readiness, unit cohesion, good order, discipline, health and safety, or mission accomplishment.”
According to AFI 1-1, leaders at all levels must balance constitutional protections for their own free exercise of religion. What must they ensure regarding their words and actions? (19.12)
Their words and actions cannot reasonably be construed to be officially endorsing, disapproving, or extending preferential treatment for any faith, belief, or absence of belief
Airmen requesting religious accommodation must continue to comply with directives, instructions, and lawful orders until the request is approved. If the request is not approved, what conditions must the decision be based upon? (19.4)
(a) Must be based on the facts presented
(b) Must directly relate to the compelling government interest of military readiness, unit cohesion, good order, discipline, health, safety, or mission accomplishment
(c) Must be by the least restrictive means necessary to avoid the adverse impact
According to AFI 1-1, generally, as an individual, an Airman enjoys the same rights and have the same responsibilities as other citizens. However, as a member of the USAF, what is limited in some cases regarding these rights? (19.13)
The manner in which an Airman exercises his or her rights
True or False? While on RegAF status, members are prohibited from 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. (19.13)
True
While USAF members do have the right and duty as American citizens to vote and voice opinions concerning political matters, of what must they be careful? (19.13)
That personal opinions and activities are not directly, or by implication, represented as those of the USAF
Note: Examples of political activities that may be prohibited or associated with restrictions include: political rallies, speaking engagements, contributions, endorsements, sponsorship, campaigns, and demonstrations.
What should be done before engaging in any political activities? (19.13)
Be sure to review applicable USAF instructions and guidance
Which AFI provides detailed information on what USAF members may or may not be allowed to do regarding political activities? (19.13)
AFI 51-508
Which DoD directive includes guidance on political activities for all U.S. Armed Forces? (19.13)
DoD Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces
According to USAF policy, what does alcohol abuse negatively affect? (19.6)
Public behavior, duty performance, and physical and mental health
According to AFI 1-1, what is USAF policy regarding alcohol abuse? (19.14)
(a) To prevent alcohol abuse and alcoholism among its personnel and dependents
(b) To assist USAF personnel in resolving alcohol-related problems
(c) To ensure humane management and administrative disposition of those who are unable or unwilling to be restored to full, effective functioning
True or False? State and foreign country drinking age laws, including those in a deployed environment, must be obeyed both on and off-duty. (19.14)
True
True or false? Use of alcohol must not adversely affect duty performance or conduct on or off-duty, to include the ability to be recalled, if specifically required, (when serving in an on-call status) during scheduled off-duty time. (19.14)
True
True or False? Drunk driving can lead to disciplinary action, including criminal prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and local and state criminal laws. (19.14)
True
What is a person with a blood alcohol concentration greater than .08 considered, even without any other evidence? (19.14)
Per se impaired
Note: “Per se” is a Latin phrase that means “by itself.”
Which AFI, titled Air Force Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, applies to everyone with military installation driving privileges? (19.14)
AFI 31-218
When is a person presumed to be impaired? (19.14)
If a member has a blood alcohol percentage of 0.05 but less than 0.08
Note: This standard may be considered with other competent evidence in determining whether the person is under the influence of alcohol.
How long is the driving privilege suspension for driving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor at a blood concentration of 0.08 percent or greater? (19.14)
One year
What is the Department of Defense policy on substance use in the Department of Defense? (19.15)
To prevent and eliminate problematic substance use
True or False? According to AFI 2-2, Air Force Drug Standards, the illegal use of drugs, or improper use of legal drugs, is prohibited and will not be tolerated. (19.15)
False
Note: According to “AFI 1-1, Air Force Standards,” the illegal use of drugs, or improper use of legal drugs, is prohibited and will not be tolerated.
In which AFI is drug abuse 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)? (19.15)
In AFI 90-507, Military Drug Demand Reduction Program
What term means without legal justification or excuse, and includes use contrary to the directions of the manufacturer or prescribing healthcare provider, and use of any intoxicating substance not intended for human ingestion? (19.15)
“Wrongful”
True or False? Drug abuse includes inhalant abuse (sometimes referred to as huffing) and steroid use, other than that specifically prescribed by a competent medical authority. (19.15)
True
True or False? The knowing use of any intoxicating substance (other than the lawful use of alcohol, tobacco products, or prescription drugs), which is inhaled, injected, consumed, or introduced into the body in any manner to alter mood or function, is prohibited and will not be tolerated. (19.15)
True
True or False? 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. (19.15)
True
True or False? Failure by military personnel to comply with prohibitions of intoxicating substances may result in prosecution under the UCMJ or state and local laws, as well as adverse administrative actions up to and including administrative separation. (19.15)
True
From whom are USAF members with substance abuse problems encouraged to seek assistance? (19.15)
Unit commander, first sergeant, substance abuse counselor, or a military medical professional through the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) Program
Which two programs include substance use/misuse prevention, education, treatment, and urinalysis testing? (19.15)
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) and drug demand reduction program
What will all patients diagnosed with a substance use disorder and entered into Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment (ADAPT) be recommended for? (19.15)
Limited duty, indicating the patient is not worldwide qualified
True or False? Individuals who experience problems related to substance use/misuse will receive counseling and treatment as needed, while not being accountable for unacceptable behavior until after treatment. (19.15)
False
Note: Individuals who experience problems related to substance use/misuse will receive counseling and treatment as needed; “however, all Air Force members are held accountable for unacceptable behavior.” (19.7)
To what process will unit commanders refer all service members when substance use or misuse is suspected to be a contributing factor in any misconduct, such as when driving under the influence, public intoxication, drunk and disorderly conduct, or spouse or child abuse and maltreatment? (19.15)
Assessment
Note: Commanders who fail to comply with this requirement place the member at increased risk for developing severe substance problems and may jeopardize the safety of others and ultimately mission accomplishment.
According to which AFI does the USAF conduct drug testing of personnel? (19.16)
AFI 90-507, Military Drug Demand Reduction Program
What is an effective deterrent for the illegal use of drugs; therefore, USAF military members are subject to it regardless of grade, status, or position? (19.16)
Drug testing
Note: Military members may receive an order or may voluntarily consent to provide urine samples at any time.
Military members who fail to comply with an order to provide a urine sample are subject to which action? (19.16)
Punitive action under the UCMJ
Which testing should only be used as a last resort because the results may not be used for disciplinary action under the UCMJ or to characterize an administrative discharge? (19.16)
Commander-directed testing
In general, what is an examination conducted as an incident of command? Its primary purpose is to determine and ensure the security, military fitness, or good order and discipline of a unit, organization, or installation? (19.16)
Inspection
True or False? Inspections may utilize any reasonable natural or technological aid and may be conducted only when given notice to those inspected. (19.16)
False
Note: Inspections may utilize any reasonable natural or technological aid and may be conducted “with or without notice” to those inspected.
What may a positive result of a urine sample be used for? (19.16)
(a) To refer a member for a substance use evaluation
(b) As evidence to support disciplinary action under the UCMJ or administrative discharge action
(c) As a consideration on the issue of characterization of discharge in administrative discharges
In order to act on probable cause search, what is required to seize a urine specimen? (19.16)
Search and seizure authorization from the appropriate commander, military judge, or military magistrate
What exists when there is a reasonable belief that evidence of illegal drug use will be found in the system of the member to be tested? (19.16)
Probable cause
Note: Results may be used as evidence to support disciplinary action under the UCMJ, or administrative discharge action.
True or False? 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. (19.16)
True
True or False? Results of any examination conducted for a valid medical purpose may be used as evidence to support disciplinary action under the UCMJ or administrative discharge action. (19.16)
True
USAF members (not currently under investigation or pending action), with alcohol problems, substance use problems, or personal drug use or possession, are encouraged to seek assistance from the unit commander, first sergeant, substance use counselor, or a military medical professional. What follows an assessment? (19.16)
ADAPT program manager will consult with the treatment team and determine an appropriate clinical course of action
True or False? Commanders may use voluntary self-identification of a substance use problem against a member in an action under the UCMJ or when determining the appropriate characterization of service in an administrative discharge action. (19.16)
False
True or False? Social interaction that contributes appropriately to unit cohesiveness and effectiveness is encouraged. (19.17)
True
While personal relationships between USAF members are normally matters of individual choice and judgment, when do they become matters of official concern? (19.17)
When they adversely affect or have the reasonable potential to affect the USAF by eroding morale, good order, discipline, respect for authority, unit cohesion, or mission accomplishment
As stated in AFI 1-1, what is vital to the effective operation of all organizations and to maintaining good order and discipline? (19.17)
Appropriate professional relationships
Which distinction makes the maintenance of professional relationships in the military more critical than in civilian organizations? (19.17)
The nature of the military mission requires absolute confidence in command and an unhesitating adherence to orders that may result in inconvenience, hardships, and at times, injury or death
Which AFI establishes responsibilities for maintaining professional relationships? (19.17)
AFI 36-2909, Air Force Professional Relationships and Conduct
What, 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? (19.17)
Unprofessional relationships
Once established, which relationships do not go unnoticed by other members of a unit, and call into question the superior’s impartiality toward the subordinate and his or her peers? (19.17)
Unprofessional relationships
Which relationships must be avoided between officers, between enlisted members, between officers and enlisted members, between military personnel and civilian employees or contractor personnel, as well as within and across the military branches? (19.17)
Unprofessional relationships
Which relationships have the potential for becoming unprofessional? (19.17)
Relationships in which one member exercises supervisory or command authority over another
What increases the risk that a relationship will be, or will be perceived to be, unprofessional because senior members in military organizations have direct or indirect organizational influence over the duties and careers of junior members? (19.17)
Differences in grade
True or False? The ability of a senior member to directly or indirectly influence assignments, promotion recommendations, duties, awards, and other privileges and benefits, places only the junior member in susceptible situations. (19.17)
False
Note: The ability of a senior member to directly or indirectly influence assignments, promotion recommendations, duties, awards, and other privileges and benefits, places “both the senior member and the junior member” in susceptible situations.
Fraternization is an unprofessional relationship between an officer and enlisted member. In which article of the Manual for Courts-Martial is this specifically addressed? (19.17)
Article 134
What is the term for 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? (19.17)
Fraternization
Note: This custom of the service recognizes that officers will not form personal relationships with enlisted members on terms of military equality, whether on- or off-duty.
True or False? A contact or association constitutes fraternization depending on the surrounding circumstances, such as whether the conduct has compromised the chain of command; has resulted in the appearance of partiality; or has otherwise undermined good order, discipline, authority, or morale. (19.17)
True
True or False? Prohibition on fraternization extends within the organizational and chain of command lines, and does not include members among or across different services. (19.17)
False
Note: Prohibition on fraternization extends beyond organizational and chain of command lines “to include” members among or across different services. In short, it extends to all officer and enlisted relationships.
True or False? When fraternization occurs, the officer will be held primarily responsible, and is the only member subject to disciplinary action for fraternization. An enlisted member, however, involved in consensual fraternization is still engaged in an unprofessional relationship and is likewise subject to discipline under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. (19.17)
True
The USAF Equal Opportunity Program fosters and supports equal opportunity and must be carried out in the day-to-day actions of all personnel. What will the USAF not tolerate in the day-to-day actions of all its personnel? (19.18)
Unlawful discrimination, harassment, or reprisal against individuals who engage in protected activity
In taking proactive steps to prevent and eliminate unlawful discriminatory or harassment behavior, what must Airmen actively make a top priority in doing so? (19.18)
Workplace professionalism
Who is charged with taking immediate and appropriate actions to address inappropriate behaviors or allegations once they are made aware and are encouraged to consult with their local equal opportunity office before initiating action to resolve such concerns? (19.18)
Commanders and supervisors
Which DAFI is titled: Equal Opportunity Program Military and Civilian? (19.18)
DAFI 36-2710
What is established to ensure USAF personnel can easily and freely report to proper equal opportunity authorities any allegations of sexual harassment or discrimination, and provide information on sexual harassment and equal opportunity issues? (19.18)
Air Force Sexual Harassment/Unlawful Discrimination (24-hour) Hotline
Which program’s primary objective is to eradicate unlawful discrimination and foster a positive human relations environment? (19.18)
Equal Opportunity Program
Which office exists at every installation and stands ready to assist individuals, supervisors, and commanders with eradicating every form of unlawful discrimination and harassment from the workplace? (19.18)
Equal Opportunity office
To improve the Air Force human relations environment, which office offers an array of counseling, mediation, education, assessment, training, general assistance, and complaint resolution services? (19.18)
Equal Opportunity
What can the use of disparaging terms regarding an individual’s birthplace, ancestry, culture, or the linguistic characteristics common to a specific ethnic group constitute? (19.18)
Unlawful discrimination
What can the use of terms that degrade or connote negative statements pertaining to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, and mental or physical disability constitute? (19.18)
Unlawful discrimination
Note: These terms include insults, printed material, visual material, signs, symbols, posters, or insignia.
What does unlawful discrimination against military members include? (19.18)
(a) Any unlawful action that denies equal opportunities to persons or groups based on their race, color, religion, national origin,
sex (to include gender identity), and sexual orientation
(b) Verbal, physical, and non-verbal forms, as well as social media
(c) Unacceptable on- or off-base, 24 hours a day
What type of discrimination includes any unlawful employment practice that occurs such as when an employer fails or refuses to hire or promote or discharges or otherwise discriminates against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment? (19.18)
Unlawful discrimination against civilian employees
What term includes any behavior against military members or civilian employees that is unwelcome or offensive to a reasonable person, whether oral, written, or physical, that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment? (19.19)
Harassment
Note: Harassment includes use of electronic communications, social media, other forms of communication, and in person.
What behavior may include offensive jokes, epithets, ridicule or mockery, insults or put-downs, displays of offensive objects or imagery, stereotyping, intimidating acts, veiled threats of violence, threatening or provoking remarks, racial or other slurs, derogatory remarks about a person’s accent, or displays of racially offensive symbols? (19.19)
Harassment
Note: Activities or actions undertaken for a proper military or governmental purpose, such as combat survival training, are not considered harassment.
What are six distinct forms of harassment identified by Air Force Equal Opportunity program? (19.19)
Discriminatory, sexual, bullying, hazing, retaliation, and reprisal
What is taking or threatening to take an adverse personnel action against a person, or wrongfully withholding or threatening to withhold a favorable personnel action with respect to a person, as a result of that person reporting a criminal offense or making a protected communication, or planning to do either? (19.19)
Retaliation
What is a communication made to a Member of Congress or an Inspector General, or to certain other authorities when the communication discloses evidence of a violation of law or regulation, including sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination? (19.19)
Protected communication
Note: Protected communication may also relate to gross mismanagement, fraud, waste and abuse or a substantial danger to public health and safety.
Which form of harassment is conduct that is unwelcome based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, or sexual orientation? (19.19)
Discriminatory
Which form of harassment is conduct of any deliberate or repeated unwelcome verbal comments or gestures of a sexual nature by any military member or civilian employee? (19.19)
Sexual
Sexual harassment is conduct that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and deliberate or repeated offensive comments or gestures of a sexual nature. When can this occur? (19.11)
(a) Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a person’s job, pay, or career
(b) Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a person is used as a basis for career or employment decisions affecting that person
(c) Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment
(d) Is so severe or pervasive that a reasonable person would perceive, and the victim does perceive, the environment as hostile or offensive
True or False? Any person in a supervisory or command position who uses or condones any form of sexual behavior to control, influence, or affect the career, pay, or job of a military member or civilian employee is engaging in sexual harassment. (19.19)
True
True or False: Sexual harassment includes use of electronic communications, including social media, other forms of communication, and in person. (19.19)
True
True or False? There is no requirement for concrete psychological harm to the complainant for behavior to constitute sexual harassment. (19.19)
True
True or False? Behavior is sufficient to constitute sexual harassment if it is so severe or pervasive that a reasonable person would perceive, and the complainant does perceive, the environment as hostile or offensive. (19.19)
True
Which form of 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? (19.19)
Bullying
Which form of harassment may involve the singling out of an individual from his or her coworkers, or unit, for ridicule because he or she is considered different or weak? (19.19)
Bullying
Which form of harassment often involves an imbalance of power between the aggressor and the victim? (19.19)
Bullying