Unit 13 - Conscientious Objectors Flashcards
What is a concientios objector?
Military member who objects to participation in war or bearing of arms, by reason of religious or personal beliefs
Who establishes the policy for processing of CO applicants?
Secretary of the Air Force (SAF)
Who reviews a CO application and makes a recommendation to the next level approval authority?
Sq/Unit CC
Who executes established policy on conscientious objection and provides training on individuals assigned to the Career Development Section on processing CO applications?
MPS or FSS
Who counsels and assists CO applicants?
Career Development
Who conducts an investigation of a CO application?
Investigating Officer (IO)
Who conducts personal interviews with CO applicants?
Chaplain/Psychiatrist or Psychologist
Throughout the CO application process, who’s responsibility is it for showing grounds for separation or re-assignment?
The CO applicant
What 2 outcome options must a CO choose from in their initial request?
Separation or re-assignment
Who does the appropriate CC appoint to investigate a CO applicant’s claim?
AD Judge Advocate in the grade of captain or higher
If the CO applicant is a commissioned officer, who usually appoints the IO?
Special Court-Martial Convening Authority (SCMCA)
