Vol 2-1 Flashcards
How must Airmen who want to voluntarily leave the active service PETS, request his/her separation?
Virtual Military personnel flight (vMPF)
What agency helps Airmen apply for voluntary separation?
MPS personnel relocation element
Who has the authority to disapprove a separation for a conscientious objector case?
secretary of the AF
What must commanders ensure has been done before recommending an involuntary convenience of the government discharge?
- that all efforts of rehabilitation have been done
2. that the discharge does not warrant a discharge for cause
What type of separation allows the parent or guardian apply for a discharge of an Airman who was 17 at the time the facts became known?
enlistment of minors -defective enlistments
If an Airman with less than 180 days of service is documented as lacking aptitude for military service, what type of separation is appropriate for this Airman?
entry-level separation
What two procedures are used for processing discharge actions under AFI 36–3208?
notification procedure or board hearing/board waiver procedure
List the minimum required documents to be included in a discharge folder.
- CC recommendation with attachments
- notification letter with attachments
- addendum to the notification letter
- airmen receipt of notification letter
- airman’s statement with or without attachments
- medical examination
What are the three subsequent decisions the SPCMCA must make if he or she decides a notification procedure case warrants a discharge?
- the characterization
- if member should be offered probation or rehab
- which reason will be cited as the primary reason for discharge if more than one reason is involved
What is the maximum number of days a member has to respond to a discharge notification when he or she is entitled to a board hearing?
7 duty days
What document is considered a statement waiving the administrative discharge board proceedings?
a conditional waiver
What program provides Airmen subject to administrative discharge an opportunity to stay in the Air Force and receive help so he/she may be able to serve until his or her ETS?
the AF probation and rehabilitation program
What are the four basic decisions and recommendations an administrative discharge board must make?
- Is there a reason for discharge
- should the member be discharged
- characterization
- should the member be given a chance for P&R
Who swears in the recorder at an administrative discharge board hearing?
the legal advisor
Who is responsible for authenticating the report of the discharge board?
the legal advisor
What is the standard of evidence for a board procedure?
preponderance of evidence
What category of officers can be discharged by the Secretary of the Air Force without a personal hearing?
regular probationary commissioned offers with less than 5 years of total active service
What directive covers administrative discharge procedures for officers having substandard duty performance?
AFI 32-3206
What is the authority for officer administrative separations?
AFI 36-3207
List the reasons for separation of officers under AFI 36–3206.
- substandard performance of duty
- misconduct or moral or professional derelection
- fear of flying
- interest of national security
- officer who is sentences by CM to a period of confinement for more than 6 months and not sentenced to dismissal
- HIV related
- unprofessional relationship by person serving in a position of trust
What is the purpose of a board of inquiry?
to give respondents who face discharge proceedings a fair and impartial hearing, make case findings, and recommend whether the AF should retain or discharge officers
When a BOI recommends discharge, what is the maximum number of days HQ AFPC/DPSOS has to send the BOI case to HQ USAF/JAA?
within 5 calendar days after receiving it
What Air Force directive governs administrative demotion of Airmen?
AFI 36-2502
When would the SAF order reductions in grade?
to significantly reduce the AF strength and/or grade levels
What would the effective date of the retirement be if an Airman elects retirement in lieu of demotion action?
not later than the 1st day of the 4th month after the member is initially notified of the demotion action
What time limit exists for Airmen to apply for retirement in lieu of demotion under AFI 36– 2502?
application made no later than 3 working days after the member acknowledges the initial demotion notification memorandum
What form is used to document a non-verbal counseling?
AF Form 174
What four parts must a written letter of counseling, admonishment, or reprimand include?
- what type of letter it is
- body of the letter should reflect the member’s actions
- letter should include expected improvement and a warning
- final paragraph should include a privacy act statement
What is the maximum period that a person’s name can be on a control roster?
6 months (12 months for reservist)
Upon receipt of a commander’s notification of intent to file optional material in a UIF, how long does a member have to respond?
3 duty days (30 calendar days for reservist)
Which form is the concise summary of all actions taken on a member’s UIF?
AF Form 1137
What is the maximum amount of time that documents may be retained in a member’s UIF?
anywhere from 6 months to 4 years, depending on the type of action and if the member is enlisted or an officer
When notified of his or her commander’s option to file documents into the member’s officer selection record, what does the member have the right to submit?
member can submit a rebuttal, mitigation, or circumstances for consideration statement in AF Form 3070
What will the commander consider when determining if an officer will be recommended not qualified for promotion?
if the officer has not met the requirements for exemplary conduct or is not mentally, physically, morally, or professionally qualified to perform the duties of the next higher grade