Mod 2 Civ Personnel Mgmt

Question 1

What regulation manages civilian personnel in support of military operations?

Answer 1

AR 690-11

Question 2

What regulation is the Army Command Policy

Answer 2

AR 600-20

Question 3

What is the role of a commissioned officer?

Answer 3

• command, establish policy, manage resources
• integrates training to accomplish the mission
• deals with units and unit operations
• concentrates on unit effectiveness
  (ADRP 6-22 2-7)

Question 4

What is the role of a warrant officer?

Answer 4

• provide advice, counsel, and support to the command
• execute policy and manage Army systems
• command special-purpose and task-organized elements
• operate, maintain, manage, and administer Army equipment and systems
  (ADRP 6-22 2-10)

Question 5

What is the role of a NCO?

Answer 5

• train soldiers and conduct daily business of the Army within policy
• Focus on individual soldier training and team leadership
• Ensure that subordinates are prepared to function as effective teams or individuals
• set and maintain discipline; role models for subordinate development
  (ADRP 6-22 2-12)

Question 6

What is the role of a DA Civilian?

Answer 6

• establish and execute policy, lead people
• manage Army programs, projects, and systems
• Focus on integrating collective, leader, and individual training
• operate, maintain, manage, and administer Army equipment, research, and activities
  (ADRP 6-22 2-17)

Question 7

What federal regulation manages DA Civilians?

Answer 7

Titles 5 and 10 USC

Question 8

What is the function of CPAC and CPOC?

Answer 8

Civilian Personnel Advisory Center - local/installation DA civilian administration

Civilian Personnel Operating Center - regional DA civilian administration

Question 9

Military authority derives from where?

Answer 9

The Constitution

Question 10

To whom do officers delegate authority?

Answer 10

NCOs and DA civilians when appropriate

Question 11

Where do DA Civilians derive their authority from?

Answer 11

Commanders, ARs and Title 5 USC

- DA civilian authority is job related

Question 12

Define command authority

Answer 12

• Responsibility for effectively using available resources to organize, direct, coordinate, employ, and control military forces
• Army leaders are granted command authority when they fill command-designated positions
• Civilians do not have command authority
  (AR 600-20 1-5)

Question 13

Define general military authority

Answer 13

• General military authority originates in oaths of office, law, rank structure, traditions, and regulations
• Army leaders may exercise general military authority over Soldiers from different units. For NCOs
  (AR 600-20 4-6)

Question 14

What is an Appropriated Fund Employee

Answer 14

“Civil Service” employee. Paid by funds appropriated by the Congress of the United States and managed by the Department of Defense

Question 15

Who is a GS employee

Answer 15

Administrative, technical, and professional jobs

Question 16

Who is a WG employee

Answer 16

Trade jobs. Usually for contracted workers

Question 17

Who is in the Senior Executive Service

Answer 17

Positions which are the equivalent of General Officer

Question 18

What areas in the Army have the most civilians?

Answer 18

Logistics, Research and Development, and Base Operations

Question 19

What is the purpose of ACTEDS

Answer 19

“Army Civilian Training and Education Development System”

- Determine training needs, counsel employees, assist in employee’s career development and develop training budgets

Question 20

What is TAPES?

Answer 20

• Civilian evaluation system
• Pam 690-400
• Merges civilian and military evaluation
• Mirrors military evaluation form
• Two levels
  ~ Senior system: GS/ WS grades 9 and above
  ~ Base system: GS/WS grade 8 and below

Question 21

How can DA civilians be disciplined?

Answer 21

Reprimands, Suspensions, Removal

Question 22

How is performance evaluated?

Answer 22

• Technical competence
• Innovation and Initiative
• Responsibility and Accountability
• Working relationships
• Communication
• Dependability

Question 23

What types of leave can DA civilians earn?

Answer 23

Annual, Sick, Leave without Pay, Military, Maternity, Administrative, Court

Question 24

Who approves sick leave?

Answer 24

Supervisors or their appointed designee

Question 25

An on the spot cash award has a limit of

Answer 25

$250 (AR 672-20)

Question 26

A time off award has a limit of

Answer 26

up to two weeks (AR 672-20)

Question 27

When are DA civilians used for military operations?

Answer 27

• Positions specifically required to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat–essential systems
• Can be issued weapons for self-defense if they receive weapons training

Question 28

An annual appraisal can authorize what two types of cash awards?

Answer 28

Performance, Quality Step

Question 29

Career service awards require what amount of time in service?

Answer 29

10, 15, or 20 years

Question 30

What are the types of civilian work schedules?

Answer 30

Flex, Compressed, Compensatory

Question 31

Define authority

Answer 31

Legitimate power of leaders to direct their subordinates

Question 32

Can DA Civilians hold command positions?

Answer 32

No

Question 33

At what level does civilian recruitment occur?

Answer 33

Local installation

Question 34

Can civilians be assigned additional duties?

Answer 34

Yes, if it relates to their position

Question 35

Accountability and Responsibility are evaluations for what position

Answer 35

Senior

Question 36

Discipline is

Answer 36

Progressive and Corrective

Question 37

What is a DD 2365?

Answer 37

Civilian Emergency Service form