Unit 4 Flashcards
In the MILITARY POSTAL SERVICE, who acts as the DOD-wide functional DIRECTOR?
Executive director, MPSA.
Which postal activity publishes the Military Massing and Labeling Instructions?
The JMPA.
What is the name of an Air Force base’s or installation’s “local” post office?
The OMC.
The ADO acts as the bridge between which two offices?
The action office and the OMC
Which postal activity is operated by the DOD to serve MILITARY PERSONNEL OVERSEAS or on location where the USPS does not operate?
The MPO.
Consists of newspaper, magazines and journals.
Periodic mail.
Mail that weighs more than 13 ounces, up to 70 pounds.
Priority mail.
Requires a minimum of 200 pieces or 50 pounds.
Standard mail.
The weight limit is 13 ounces.
First Class mail.
Provides EXpedited USPS delivery service.
Express mail.
If mail is damaged, the ADO and mail clerks must take what action(s)?
Ensure damaged articles are endorsed properly and rewrapped, if needed and make every effort to match articles found loose with their original envelopes or wrappers and return unmatched articles to the servicing post office. If any damaged articles in closed bags are received, repair such articles and endorse them “Received in damaged condition.” Include the date of receipt and identify the unit repairing the article in the endorsement.
What optional form, also known as a “holey joe”, is used when sending unclassified communications through intrabase distribution?
Option Form 65B or C, US Government messenger Envelope.
What items, if peculiar, could help in identifying a suspicious mail package?
(1) Return address.
(2) Restrictive markings.
(3) Sealed with tape.
(4) Misspelled words or badly typed or written.
(5) Unknown powder or suspicious substance.
(6) Possibly mailed from a foreign country or excessive postage?
(7) Oily stains, discolorations, crystallization or wrapper.
(8) Strange odor.
(9) Incorrect title or addressed to title only.
(10) Rigid or Bulky.
(11) Lopsided or uneven.
(12) Protruding wires.
What office would you contact if you suspect dangerous mail?
Local military law enforcement officials.
What type of action should the sending activity initiate if a recipient has not returned a receipt of delivery and confirmed that he or she has received a package?
Security incident procedures.
What is the goal of the fitness program?
To motivate all members to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness to include proper aerobic conditioning, muscular fitness training, and healthy eating. An active lifestyle will increase productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level of readiness.
Which system enables DOD travelers to create orders and travel reservations?
The DTS.
Who must ensure all documents they approve are accurate and required documents and receipts are embedded in the DTS?
AO.
Which office appoints an Air Force Government Purchase Card level 2 focal point?
SAF/AQC.
In the GPC program who must ensure that adequate funding is available prior to making any purchasing actions?
The cardholder.
Which agency writes, revises, and negotiates with the contracted credit card company on all issues for the GTC program?
The GSA.
What ceremony is a traditional ceremony where commanders make sure that the member is given a tangible expression of appreciation for his or her contributions?
Retirement.
How should a change of command ceremony be executed?
It should be official, formal, and brief and conducted with great dignity.
What is etiquette?
Etiquette is a code of ethical behavior regarding professional practice or action among the members of a profession in their dealings with each other or common everyday courtesy.
Why is etiquette an important part of our daily interactions?
Because the military world functions very eloquently when members practice good manners and respect towards each other.
On duty, and especially in the duty section, how should a military member address another military member?
By rank and last name.
