Section 19B--individual Accountability Flashcards
Which program is a leadership tool that indicates where command involvement is needed to correct systematic, programmatic, or procedural weaknesses?
Air Force Complaints Resolution Program
hint: systematic/programmatic weaknesses = complainers
Under which Air Force program does a member have the right to present a complaint without fear of reprisal and codified in DoD and AF guidance directives and instructions?
Air Force Complaints and Resolution Program
hint: right to complain = complaints program
According to AFI 1-1, who is responsible for the issuance of public statements on official USAF matters?
Cognizant unit or installation commanders and their public affairs representatives
hint: installation commanders and PA are responsible for issuing statements on USAF matters
What should personnel do to ensure USAF official information is presented professionally?
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
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.
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?
DoDM5200.01V1 and 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.
False
yada yada…religious beliefs, “unless those expressions have adverse effects on the unit and stuff”
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?
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?
The manner in which an Airman exercises his or her rights
Which AFI provides detailed information on what USAF members may or may not be allowed to do regarding political activities?
AFI 51-508
Which DoD directive includes guidance on political activities for all U.S. Armed Forces?
DoD Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces
According to AFI 1-1, what is USAF policy regarding alcohol abuse?
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
What is a person with a blood alcohol concentration greater than .08 considered, even without any other evidence?
Per se impaired
note: per se is latin and means “by itself”
Which AFI, titled Air Force Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, applies to everyone with military installation driving privileges?
AFI 31-218
When is a person presumed to be impaired?
If a member has a blood alcohol percentage of .05 but less than .08
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.
False
note: it’s AFI 1-1, stupid trick question
From whom are USAF members with substance abuse problems encouraged to seek assistance?
Unit commander, first sergeant, substance abuse counselor, or a military medical professional through the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (ADAPT)
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.
False
Members are still held accountable for unacceptable behavior
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?
Drug testing
Military members who fail to comply with an order to provide a urine sample are subject to which action?
Punitive action under the UCMJ
True or False? Inspections may utilize any reasonable natural or technological aid and may be conducted only when given notice to those inspected.
False
inspections are with or without notice
what may a positive result of a urine sample be used for?
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
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.
True
True or False? Commanders may use voluntary identification of substance abuse problems against a member under UCMJ to determine characterization and admin discharge yada yada
False
commanders can’t use the fact that people self identify against members in an action under UCMJ
