Chapter 15 Flashcards
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All budgeted and programmed manpower resources for the total Air Force (Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve [AFR], and Air National Guard [ANG]) derive from two sources: the Department of Defense (DoD) Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) and _______. (15.2.)
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the Air Force’s Force and Financial Plan (F&FP)
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All budgeted and programmed manpower resources for the total Air Force derive from two sources: the DoD Future Years Defense Program and the Air Force’s Force and Financial Plan. The DoD uses elements of the ________ to budget for and control its resources. (15.2.)
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Future Years Defense Program
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All budgeted and programmed manpower resources for the total Air Force derive from two sources: the DoD Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) and the Air Force’s Force and Financial Plan (F&FP). The Air Force uses the ________ to budget for and control its portion of the DoD overall resources. (15.2.)
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Force and Financial Plan (F&FP)
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The Directorate of Manpower and Organization (HQ USAF/A1M) allocates programmed manpower resources from the Future Years Defense Program and the Air Force’s Force and Financial Plan to _______. (15.3.)
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the Major Commands
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The Directorate of Manpower and Organization (HQ USAF/A1M) allocates programmed manpower resources to the Major Commands. The MAJCOMs translate the manpower resources into manpower authorizations by updating the ________ by organization, AFSC, grade, etc. (15.3.))
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Manpower Programming Execution System (MPES)
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The ________ is the manpower and organization issue liaison between installation agencies and the MAJCOM A1M staff. (15.3.)
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installation Manpower and Organization Section
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Command-specific military and civilian manpower requirements must be certified by the MAJCOM A1M and approved by _______ before they can be used in the programming and resourcing process. (15.4.1.)
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HQ USAF/A1M
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Competitive sourcing should only be used as a means to source new requirements that: (15.4.1.)
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are not military essential or inherently governmental
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To accommodate cyclical or temporary manpower requirements, the Air Force: (15.4.2.)
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authorizes civilian overtime, temporary civilian positions, TDY of personnel, and use of contract services
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To determine Air Force manpower requirements, ________ work with HQ USAF/A1M to develop the manpower standard, the required mix of military, civilian, or contract services, and the required military category (officer or enlisted) and grade. (15.4.3.)
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HQ USAF functional managers
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Who determines civilian grades based on job content in position descriptions? (15.4.3.)
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the servicing civilian personnel flight and AFPC, Directorate of Civilian Personnel Operations (HQ AFPC/DPC)
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When determining manpower requirements, civilian grades are determined based on: (15.4.3.)
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job content in position descriptions
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Integral in any manpower requirements determination effort is a review of a function’s processes with the goal of ________. (15.5.1.)
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making process improvements
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Manpower standards are established to ensure work center operations are efficient and ________. (15.5.2.)
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standardized
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Manpower standards are established to ensure work center operations are efficient and standardized; i.e., to create the most efficient organization. The ultimate goal of organizational performance is: (15.5.2.)
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mission accomplishment
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Manpower standards are established to ensure work center operations are efficient and standardized. Efficiency does not necessarily mean decreasing resources but rather: (15.5.2.)
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improving the return on the resources used
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For organizational changes to be effective, they generally must include some redesign and/or coordination on five fronts: (1) Organization and People Front, (2) Technology Front, (3) Policies, Legislation, and Regulations Front, (4) Physical Infrastructure Front, and (5) Process Front. The Organization and People Front is: (15.5.3.1.)
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the workers who must be provided with appropriate knowledge, skills, experiences, and tools
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For organizational changes to be effective, they generally must include changes on one or more of five fronts: (1) Organization and People Front, (2) Technology Front, (3) Policies, Legislation, and Regulations Front, (4) Physical Infrastructure Front, and (5) Process Front. The Technology Front is: (15.5.3.2.)
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the factor that allows compression of cycles, lead time, and distance and broader access to information and knowledge
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For organizational changes to be effective, they generally must include changes on one or more of five fronts: (1) Organization and People Front, (2) Technology Front, (3) Policies, Legislation, and Regulations Front, (4) Physical Infrastructure Front, and (5) Process Front. The Policies, Legislation, and Regulations Front is: (15.5.3.3.)
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the existing policies, regulations, and legislation that govern processes
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For organizational changes to be effective, they generally must include changes on one or more of five fronts: (1) Organization and People Front, (2) Technology Front, (3) Policies, Legislation, and Regulations Front, (4) Physical Infrastructure Front, and (5) Process Front. The Physical Infrastructure Front is: (15.5.3.4.)
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the physical facilities, equipment, and tools that support processes
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For organizational changes to be effective, they generally must include changes on one or more of five fronts: (1) Organization and People Front, (2) Technology Front, (3) Policies, Legislation, and Regulations Front, (4) Physical Infrastructure Front, and (5) Process Front. The Process front is: (15.5.3.5.)
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the flow of work and information into, through, and out of the organization
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The Unit Manpower Document (UMD) is a computer product that lists unit funded and unfunded manpower requirements and contains many data elements that identify the unique position attributes. These attributes include: (15.6.)
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-position number and AFSC-functional account code (FAC) and work center-grade, number of authorizations, and personnel accounting symbol data
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The primary document that reflects the manpower required to accomplish the unit’s mission is the ________. (15.6.)
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Unit Manpower Document (UMD)
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Which agency is responsible for periodically, or upon request, providing a unit with an updated Unit Manpower Document (UMD)? (15.6.)
A
the installation Manpower and Organization Section
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The installation Manpower and Organization Section will periodically, or upon request, supply a unit with an updated Unit Manpower Document (UMD). ________ should routinely check the UMD for accuracy and use it to track their authorized manpower strength. (15.6.)
Supervisors
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The Air Force has a responsibility to monitor the demands placed on its members resulting from personnel tempo (PERSTEMPO). PERSTEMPO is: (15.7.)
a quality-of-life measurement that measures the amount of time spent away from home
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The Air Force must remain attuned to the demands placed on members resulting from personnel tempo (PERSTEMPO). PERSTEMPO is a quality-of-life measurement that measures: (15.7.)
how much time an individual spends away from home for operational and training purposes
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The primary consideration in selecting personnel for reassignment is ________. (15.7.)
the member's qualifications to accomplish the mission
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While the primary consideration in selecting personnel for reassignment is the member's qualifications to accomplish the mission, the Air Force also considers: (15.7.)
-whether the member is a volunteer and if assignments are equitable-the effect of family separation and personal hardships on members-the need to attend essential military and pre-PCS requirements
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What is the governing instruction for operational (including rotational), training (including formal education and PME), and force structure assignments? (15.8.)
AFI 36-2110, Assignments
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The director of assignments (or equivalent) in coordination with MAJCOMs, Field Operating Agencies, and Direct Reporting Units may initiate assignments for members currently assigned to fill valid vacant manpower authorizations. ________ is the final approval authority for Airman assignments. (15.8.1.)
HQ AFPC
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The Airman Assignment Division (HQ AFPC/DPAA) is the final approval authority for Airman assignments in the grades of ________. (15.8.1.)
SMSgt and below
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The final approval authority for CMSgt and CMSgt-select assignments is: (15.8.1.)
the Chiefs Group (AF/DPE)
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The primary factor in selecting a member for PCS is ________. (15.9.1.)
the member's qualifications to fill a valid manpower requirement
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The Air Force assigns members without regard to: (15.9.1.)
-color, race, or religious preference (except chaplains)-national origin, ethnic background, age, or marital status (except military couples)-spouse's employment, education or volunteer activities or gender (except as required by law)
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The SEI system complements the assignment process and is used in conjunction with grade, AFSC, AFSC prefixes and suffixes to: (15.9.2.)
match uniquely qualified individuals to jobs with special requirements
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Manpower positions often require members to have access to a specified level of classified information. However, sometimes the urgency to fill a position does not allow time for the required PCS selection process. Under these circumstances, selection may be necessary from among members who: (15.9.3.)
currently have access or can be granted access immediately
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CMSgts and CMSgt-selects may be assigned in any AFSC or Chief Enlisted Manager (CEM) code they possess or are qualified to be awarded. But Airmen in the grade of SMSgt and below are selected for assignment based on their ________. (15.9.4.)
Control AFSC
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Airmen with an incompatible grade and CAFSC skill level because of retraining or reclassification are selected for assignment and allocated againstrequirements commensurate with their ________. (15.9.4.)
grade, regardless of their CAFSC skill level
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Normally, Airmen are selected based on their grade and skill level. CMSgts fill CEM code positions. SMSgts fill 9-skill level positions. MSgts and TSgts fill: (15.9.4.)
7-skill level positions
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Within a group of qualified members who meet the minimum eligibility criteria for PCS selection, volunteers are selected ahead of nonvolunteers. But non-volunteers who are qualified to fill a requirement and meet the minimum PCS eligibility criteria are selected ahead of qualified volunteers: (15.9.5.)
who do not meet PCS eligibility criteria
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AF/DPE uses CMSgt assignment policies to support the continued development of CMSgts. Policies include a three-year limit for Headquarters Staff and Special Duty Tours. This policy: (15.9.6.1.)
-increases the opportunities for CMSgts to serve in these positions-improves the flow of field experience into headquarters staff positions-improves the flow of staff experience into base-level units
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Specific strategic-level assignments such as Air Force career field managers (AFCFM) and Command Chief Master Sergeants (MAJCOM CCM) are filled: (15.9.6.4.)
-using a nominative selection process-by selection by the hiring authority
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Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM) assignments are _______ tours. (15.9.6.5.)
2-year minimum/3-year maximum
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Except for a voluntary join-spouse assignment or humanitarian reassignment, First Term Airmen serving an initial enlistment of 4 or more years may not be given more than _____ assignment(s) in different locations after basic training and tech school during their first 4 years of service. (15.9.7.)
two
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First Term Airmen (FTA) serving an initial enlistment of 4 or more years may not be given more than two assignments in different locations following initial basic and skill training during their first 4 years of service, regardless of tour length. FTA who make two PCS moves are permitted an additional PCS: (15.9.7.)
-as a volunteer-when the PCS is a mandatory move-in conjunction with an approved humanitarian reassignment or join-spouse assignment
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First Term Airmen serving an initial enlistment of 4 or more years may not be given more than two assignments in different locations after basic training and tech school during their first 4 years of service. ________ are excluded from the two-move count. (15.9.7.)
low-cost moves
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A member is considered available for reassignment: (15.9.8.)
on the first day of the "availability" month
50
The policies and procedures governing Humanitarian and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) reassignment or deferment are outlined in: (15.9.8.1.)
AFI 36-2110, Assignments
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The humanitarian policy provides reassignment or deferment for Air Force members to help them resolve severe short-term problems involving a family member when: (15.9.8.1.1.)
-the problem is resolvable within a reasonable period of time (normally 12 months)-the member's presence is essential to resolve the problem-the member is effectively utilized in his or her CAFSC at the new assignment
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Under the humanitarian program, family members are limited to: (15.9.8.1.1.)
spouse, children, parents, parents-in-law, and those people who have served "in loco parentis"
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A person "in loco parentis" refers to someone who has acted as a parent in place of a natural parent for at least ___ years before the member's or spouse's 21st birthday or before the member's entry on active duty, whichever is earlier. (15.9.8.1.1.)
5
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The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a separate and distinct program from humanitarian policy. The EFMP is based on: (15.9.8.1.2.)
a member's need for special, long-term medical or educational care for a spouse or child
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Under the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), a deferment from an assignment may be provided for a newly identified condition if the member's presence is considered essential. When granted, the initial period of deferment is usually: (15.9.8.1.2.)
12 months
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The Base of Preference (BOP) program: (15.9.8.2.)
is a reenlistment incentive
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The assignment program that attempts to assign military couples to assignments where they can maintain a joint residence is known as ________. (15.9.8.3.)
Joint Spouse
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The assignment program that provides enlisted Airmen a stabilized tour in exchange for volunteering for an assignment to a historically hard-to-fill location is known as ________. (15.9.8.4.)
the Voluntary Stabilized Base Assignment Program
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Airmen who volunteer for an extended long overseas tour must serve the standard tour length plus an additional ________. (15.9.8.5.)
12 months
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Airmen may request an Educational Deferment from assignment selection if they: (15.9.8.6.)
-have not yet been selected for a PCS-have nearly completed a vocational program or college degree
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The High School Senior Assignment Deferment Program grants 1-year assignment deferments to eligible applicants. Who is eligible to apply? (15.9.8.7.)
SMSgts and below and officers through Lt Col
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AFI 36-2110, Assignments, provides instructions regarding TDY procedures. The maximum TDY period at any one location in a 12-month period is ______ days unless the Secretary of the Air Force grants a waiver. (15.9.8.8.)
180
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To the degree possible, Airmen are not selected for involuntary overseas PCS while performing certain kinds of TDY. Additionally, if selected for involuntary PCS after one of these TDYs, the report not later than date (RNLTD) will not be within _____ days of the TDY completion date. (15.9.8.8.)
120
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To ensure all members are worldwide deployable, they must have plans to provide care for their dependents as outlined in AFI 36-2908, Family Care Plans. But members who adopt children may be authorized deferment from deployment during the _________ period following the date a child is officially placed in the member's home. (15.9.8.9.)
6 month
65
Minimum Time on Station (TOS) requirements exist to provide: (15.9.9.)
continuity to a member's unit and reasonable periods of stable family life for Air Force members
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For most CONUS-to-CONUS PCS moves, Airmen must have at least ______ of Time on Station (TOS) with the exception of First Term Airmen who are eligible for the Base of Preference Program. (15.9.9.1.)
48 months
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For most PCS moves within the CONUS, Airmen must have at least 48 months Time on Station (TOS) with the exception of First Term Airmen who are eligible for the Base of Preference Program. The service retainability requirement for a CONUS to CONUS PCS, for all Airmen, regardless of career status, is ________. (15.9.9.1.)
24 months
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For PCS moves from CONUS to Overseas, First Term Airmen must have at least ______ Time on Station. (15.9.9.2.)
12 months
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For a PCS move from CONUS to Overseas, career Airmen must have _______ of Time on Station. (15.9.9.2.)
24 months
70
To accept an overseas assignment, members must have or be eligible to obtain: (15.9.9.2.)
sufficient service retainability to complete the overseas tour length
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When notified of PCS selection, members must have or be eligible to obtain sufficient service retainability to complete the overseas tour. Declining to obtain retainability for PCS will affect a career Airman by: (15.9.9.2.)
making him or her ineligible for promotion and reenlistment
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Members who are eligible and desire that their dependents accompany them at government expense during their overseas tours must serve the "accompanied by dependents" overseas tour length. Electing to serve the longer accompanied tour requires the member to: (15.9.9.2.)
obtain the obligated service retainability for the longer tour
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Members who are eligible and desire that their dependents accompany them at government expense during their overseas tours must serve the "accompanied by dependents" overseas tour length. Members who decline to obtain the service retainability for the accompanied tour length will: (15.9.9.2.)
not receive approval for dependent travel at government expense or command sponsorship
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If a member is serving overseas and is a volunteer for a consecutive overseas tour or an in-place consecutive overseas tour, the member must: (15.9.9.3.)
-complete the full-prescribed tour at the current location-complete the full-prescribed tour at the new overseas location
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To accept an assignment from overseas to CONUS, Airmen must normally have at least ___ months of obligated service retainability. (15.9.9.4.)
12
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Reassignment from OS to CONUS requires the member, in most cases, to have at least 12 months of obligated service retainability. The exception is: (15.9.9.4.)
those Airmen serving a dependent restricted short tour of 12 months
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Reassignment from OS to CONUS requires the member, in most cases, to have at least 12 months of obligated service retainability. Members who do not have retainability will normally be: (15.9.9.4.)
retained at the overseas station until their date of separation (DOS) and then returned to CONUS for separation
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The Enlisted Quarterly Assignments Listing (EQUAL) lists: (15.9.10.)
assignments, by AFSC and grade, available for upcoming assignment cycles
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The EQUAL-Plus supplements the Enlisted Quarterly Assignments Listing (EQUAL) and is used to advertise: (15.9.10.)
special duty, joint and departmental, short-notice overseas, and CMSgt assignments
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The EQUAL-Plus lists: (15.9.10.)
-upcoming requirements-any special qualifications an Airman needs to be eligible for selection-the available locations, reporting instructions, and points of contact
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CMSgts and CMSgt-selects volunteer for assignments listed on EQUAL-Plus by notifying their assignment NCO at HQ AFSLMO/CG. SMSgts and below will use ________ to record assignment preferences. (15.9.11.)
the Virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF)
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For assignment purposes (only), a non-CONUS resident is a member whose home of record at the time of initial enlistment is located in: (15.9.11.1.)
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, or Canal Zone
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Members who are non-CONUS residents receive preferential consideration for which type of assignment? (15.9.11.1.)
standard overseas long tour
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Assignment of family members to the same duty location or unit is not prohibited, however, family members will not be assigned where: (15.9.11.2.)
one member will or may hold a supervisory position over another family member
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Assignment of family members to the same duty location is allowed but family members will not be assigned where one member may hold a supervisory position over another family member because: (15.9.11.2.)
such assignments may be perceived as preferential treatment
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After a member is selected for PCS, cancellation of the assignment could impose a hardship on the member. Normally, a PCS is not cancelled within 60 days of the projected departure date unless: (15.9.12.1.)
the member cannot be used at the projected location
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If a member indicates that a hardship will exist as a result of an assignment cancellation, the member will prepare a written statement containing the details of the hardship. Upon receipt, the MPS advises the assignment OPR, who: (15.9.12.2.)
-may reinstate the original assignment or provide an alternate assignment-may confirm cancellation and provide the reasons why the member must remain in place
88
Failure to produce a family care plan within 60 days of the discussion with the commander, supervisor, or commander's designated representative may result in: (15.10. and 15.12.2.)
disciplinary action and/or administrative separation
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Who is required to have a Family Care Plan? (15.11.)
-single parents with custody of children and military couples with dependents-members who are solely responsible for the care of a spouse or elderly family member-members who are solely responsible for the care of a spouse who cannot speak English or drive
90
When a change in circumstances or personal status make it necessary for a member to establish a family care plan, members must notify their commander as soon as possible but no later than: (15.11.)
30 days after the change
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The policy that requires members to make provisions for short-term TDYs and long-term deployments and designate a caregiver for affected family members is known as ________ and is documented on ________. (15.12.)
the Family Care Plan; AF IMT 357
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The Air Force Instruction that governs Family Care Plan responsibilities is ________. (15.12.1.)
AFI 36-2908, Family Care Plans
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When are Airmen with family members required to receive counseling on Family Care Plan responsibilities? (15.12.1.)
during in-processing and annually
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Commanders or First Sergeants must counsel all Airmen with family members on AFI 36-2908, Family Care Plans, during inprocessing and may not delegate the responsibility unless ________. (15.12.1.1.)
the member is geographically separated from the Commander's location
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If Airmen are geographically separated from the Commander's location, the Commander may delegate the responsibility to counsel Airmen on Family Care Plans and certify the AF IMT 357 to: (15.12.1.1.)
detachment or operating location chiefs
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The commander or first sergeant is required to annually brief, individually, all military members who ________ on Family Care Plan responsibilities. (15.12.1.2.)
require an AF IMT 357
97
Members who fail to make adequate and acceptable family care arrangements will: (15.12.2.)
have disciplinary or other actions taken against them
98
The Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) applies to _______. (15.13.)
all enlisted personnel
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The objective of the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) is to ensure the Air Force retains only Airmen who consistently demonstrate the capability and willingness to _______. (15.13.)
maintain high professional standards
100
First Term Airmen receive Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) consideration when they are within _______ of their expiration of time of service (ETS). (15.13.1.)
15 months
101
The Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) provides a process by which commanders evaluate all first-term, second-term, and career Airmen for continued service. Second-term and career Airmen are considered when they are within _______ of their original ETS. (15.13.1.)
13 months
102
Under the Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP), second term and career Airmen with less than 19 years of TAFMS are considered within 13 months of the original ETS. Career Airmen also receive SRP consideration when within _______ of completing 20 years of TAFMS. (15.13.1.)
13 months
103
When career Airmen have served over 20 years of TAFMS, when do they receive Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) consideration? (15.13.1.)
each time they are within 13 months of their original ETS
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Under the Selective Reenlistment Program, who has total selection and nonselection authority for all Airmen? (15.13.2.)
the unit commander
105
Airman are entitled to appeal their non-selection under the Selective Reenlistment Program but must indicate their intention within: (15.13.3.2.)
3 work days of the date the Airman acknowledges the non-selection decision
106
In order to appeal his or her non-selection under the Selective Reenlistment Program, an Airman must submit the appeal to _______ within 10 calendar days of the date the Airman indicated his or her intent on the AF IMT 418. (15.13.3.2.)
the MPS
107
Airmen have the right to appeal Selective Reenlistment Program non-selection decisions. The specific appeal authority is based on: (15.13.4.)
an Airman's TAFMS
108
Airmen have the right to appeal non-selection decisions made under the Selective Reenlistment Program. The appeal authority for second term and career Airmen who will complete fewer than 16 years of TAFMS on their current ETS is _______. (15.13.4.)
the Wing Commander
109
Airmen have the right to appeal Selective Reenlistment Program non-selection decisions. The appeal authority for second term and career Airmen who will complete at least 16 but fewer than 20 years of TAFMS on their current ETS is: (15.13.4.)
the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF)
110
Any Airman serving a regular Air Force enlistment may request an extension but only for specific reasons: (15.14.)
-if he or she has a service-directed change-if it is in the best interest of the Air Force
111
First Term Airmen can only extend for a maximum of _______. (15.14.)
23 months
112
The total of all enlistment extensions for second-term and career Airmen must not exceed _______ during the same enlistment. (15.14.)
48 months
113
Once approved, an extension has the legal effect of changing the enlistment agreement by extending the period of obligated service. Extensions can only be canceled if _______. (15.14.)
the reason for the extension no longer exists
114
The High Year of Tenure is another method of stabilizing the career structure of the enlisted force. The High Year of Tenure represents: (15.15.)
the maximum number of years Airmen may serve in the grades of SrA through CMSgt
115
Airmen may be eligible to request an extension of enlistment to establish a Date of Separation at their High Year of Tenure (HYT) to separate or retire. Normally, Airmen must be within ______ of their HYT before they can extend. (15.15.)
2 years
116
The Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) is a monetary incentive paid to enlisted members to _______. (15.16.)
attract reenlistments in, and retraining into, critical military skills
117
The Selective Reenlistment Bonus is paid in four zones: (15.16.1.)
Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, and Zone E
118
The Selective Reenlistment Bonus is paid in four zones: Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, and Zone E. Which zone applies to Airmen reenlisting between 21 months and 6 years of TAFMS? (15.16.1.1.)
Zone A
119
The Selective Reenlistment Bonus is paid in four zones: Zones A, B, C, and E. Which zone applies to Airmen reenlisting between 6 and 10 years of TAFMS? (15.16.1.2.)
Zone B
120
The Selective Reenlistment Bonus is paid in four zones: A, B, C, and E. Which zone applies to Airmen reenlisting between 10 and 14 years of TAFMS? (15.16.1.3.)
Zone C
121
The Selective Reenlistment Bonus is paid in four zones: A, B, C, and E. Which zone applies to Airmen reenlisting between 18 and 20 years of TAFMS? (15.16.1.4.)
Zone E
122
The Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) is calculated on the basis of monthly base pay multiplied by the number of years and months of obligated service incurred on reenlistment, multiplied by _______. (15.16.2.)
the SRB multiple for the skill
123
The Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) is only payable for obligated service not exceeding _______ of active service. (15.16.2.)
24 years
124
The maximum Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) payable to eligible Airmen is: (15.16.2.)
$90,000 per zone
125
When does the Air Force pay the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) to eligible Airmen? (15.16.2.)
half at the time of reenlistment and the other half divided into equal annual payments
126
The Career Job Reservation (CRJ) Program is a system designed to _______. (15.17.)
manage the reenlistment of First Term Airmen to prevent surpluses and shortages
127
HQ USAF meets management requirements by establishing and maintaining a career job requirements file for each AFSC. An AFSC's career job requirements are distributed _______. (15.17.1.)
over a 12-month period
128
All eligible First Term Airmen must have an approved CJR in order to: (15.17.1.)
reenlist
129
Airmen are automatically placed on the CJR waiting list. To keep their approved CJR, Airmen must: (15.17.1.)
reenlist on or before the CJR expiration date
130
When the number of Career Job Reservation (CJR) applicants exceeds the number of available quotas, HQ AFPC uses a rank order process to determine which Airmen will receive an approved CJR: (15.17.2.)
UIF, top 3 EPRs, current grade, projected grade, date of rank, TAFMS date, and date of birth
131
When there are no CJRs available, applicants are placed on the Air Force-wide career job applicant waiting list. Airmen may remain on the CJR waiting list until _______. (15.17.2.)
within 5 months of their DOS
132
When a CJR is not immediately available, supervisors should encourage Airmen to: (15.17.2.)
pursue retraining into a shortage skill
133
When Airmen are placed on the CJR waiting list in their AFSC, they may request a CJR in an additionally awarded AFSC if _______. (15.17.3.)
-quotas are readily available-the AFSC is different from their CAFSC-they possess at least a 3-skill level in the AFSC
134
The primary purpose of the Air Force Retraining Program is to: (15.18.)
give Airmen a choice in their career path while meeting mission requirements
135
The Air Force Retraining Program provides guidance for two broad categories of Airmen: (15.18.)
FTA retraining and second term and career Airmen retraining
136
With few exceptions, the Air Force does not permit First Term Airmen to retrain until they complete _______ of their 4-year enlistment or _______ of their 6-year enlistment. (15.18.1.)
35 months; 59 months
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In the Career Airman Reenlistment Reservation System (CAREERS), retraining applicants are ranked for each retraining AFSC choice using these factors: most recent EPR, current grade, projected grade, last three EPRs, date of rank, TAFMSD, and _______. (15.18.1.)
the Airman qualification examination score in the applicable area
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The purpose of the annual NCO Retraining Program is to: (15.18.2.)
move NCOs from AFSCs with significant overages into AFSCs with NCO shortages
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The NCO Retraining Program consists of two phases: (15.18.2.)
voluntary and involuntary
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Who determines retraining objectives for the NCO Retraining Program? (15.18.2.)
Air Staff
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Who maintains the Online Retraining Advisory, the up-to-date list of all AFSCs showing retraining requirements and opportunities? (15.18.3.)
HQ AFPC
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The VA offers a wide range of benefits to the nation's veterans, service members, and their families. VA benefits and services fall into these major categories: (15.19.)
-disability benefits and education benefits-vocational rehabilitation and employment, home loans, and burial benefits-dependents' and survivors' benefits, life insurance, and health care
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The main purpose of the VA home loan program is to help veterans finance the purchase of homes with favorable loan terms. Who is eligible for this program? (15.19.4.)
-certain members of the Selected Reserve-Regular Air Force personnel-certain categories of spouses
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Burial benefits include burial in a VA national cemetery, government-furnished headstone or marker, presidential memorial certificate, burial flag, and, in some cases, reimbursement of burial expenses. Who is eligible for these benefits? (15.19.5.)
service members and veterans (discharged under conditions other than dishonorable)
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Which VA benefit is a benefits program that pays a monthly payment to a surviving spouse, child, or parent of a veteran because of a service-connected death of the veteran? (15.19.6.)
Dependency and indemnity compensation
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VA insurance programs provide insurance benefits for veterans and service members who may not be able to get insurance from private companies because of: (15.19.7.)
the risks involved in military service or a service-connected disability
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Enlisted members are eligible to retire if they have 20 years of TAFMS and _______. (15.20.)
there are no restrictions per AFI 36-3203, Service Retirements
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Enlisted members must apply for retirement. Otherwise, they will separate _______. (15.20.)
on their date of separation (DOS) or expiration of term of service (ETS)
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Officers are eligible to retire if they have 20 years of TAFMS and _______. (15.20.)
10 years total active federal commissioned service
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A retirement application may be submitted through vMPF up to 12 months, but no less than _______ before the minimum required service. (15.20.)
120 days
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What normally determines which of the three existing retirement pay plans applies to a member? (15.20.2.)
the date initially entered military service (DIEMS)
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The purpose of the Survivor Benefit Plan is: (15.21.)
to provide a monthly income to survivors of retired military members
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Who is automatically covered by the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) at no cost while they remain on active duty? (15.21.)
regular Air Force members with a spouse or dependent children
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Although regular Air Force members with a spouse or dependents are automatically covered by the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) at no cost while on active duty, dependents will not receive annuities when: (15.21.)
the death is not in line of duty (LOD) and the member was not retirement eligible
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What is the only program that enables a portion of military retired pay to be paid to a member's survivors? (15.21.2.)
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)
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The Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) has a "paid-up" feature that permits members, who have __________ to stop paying premiums, but remain active participants in the plan. (15.21.5.)
reached age 70 and have paid 360 months of premiums
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Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) premiums stop when there is no longer an eligible beneficiary in a premium category, such as: (15.21.5.)
-children are all too old for benefits and have no incapacity-a spouse is lost through death or divorce-an insurable interest person dies or coverage is terminated
158
Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) services are designed to: (15.22.1.)
-build a strong sense of community and support within the Air Force-assist commanders in assessing and supporting the welfare of the military community
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At the direction of the installation, the Emergency Family Assistance Control Center is stood up by the Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) to: (15.22.2.)
-provide disaster response during natural, mass casualty, or manmade disasters-provide support and leadership information in a one-stop environment
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The American Red Cross provides support to all Americans including active duty Air Force and National Guard and Reserves and their immediate families. The core service is (15.23.)
emergency communication messages
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Commanders and supervisors perform many personnel management functions that require them to keep files on assigned personnel. These files are known as: (15.24.1.)
PIFs (Personal Information Files)
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What regulation governs the use and maintenance of the commander's or supervisor's PIFs? (15.24.1.)
AFI 36-2608, Military Personnel Records System
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Commanders or equivalents maintain discretion to create PIFs on all assigned personnel, but PIFs are mandatory for officers who _______. (15.24.1.)
receive a Letter of Admonishment or a Letter of Counseling
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The files that commanders and supervisors maintain on assigned personnel are known as PIFs (Personal Information Files) and, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, a person who is the subject of these files may request access to them _______. (15.24.2.)
at any time
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The contents of an Airman's PIF are available for use only by: (15.24.2.)
the individuals or by offices for the purpose of which the Air Force created the records
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When is the PIF destroyed or given to the member? (15.24.2.)
upon separation, reassignment, or when no longer needed
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What legislation established a code of fair information practices that govern the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personally identifiable information (PII) about individuals that is maintained in systems of records by federal agencies? (15.25.1.)
the Privacy Act of 1974
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A group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual is known as: (15.25.1.)
Privacy Act System of Records
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Under Privacy Act guidelines, an individual is defined as _______. (15.25.1.)
a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence
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Privacy Act rights are personal to the individual who is the subject of the record and cannot be asserted derivatively by others unless: (15.25.1.)
-the individual is a minor-the individual is incompetent
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The Privacy Act prohibits the disclosure of information from a system of records without the written consent of the subject individual unless _______. (15.25.1.)
the disclosure is pursuant to 1 of 12 statutory exceptions
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The Privacy Act limits the collection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to: (15.25.2.)
what the law or Executive Orders authorize
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A Privacy Act statement must be given when _______. (15.25.2.)
individuals are asked to provide information about themselves for use in a system of records
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A Privacy Act Statement must be given when individuals are asked to provide Personally Identifiable Information (PII) about themselves for collection in a system of records. This statement will explain: (15.25.2.)
the law or authority for requesting the information, how it will be used, and whether providing it is voluntary or mandatory
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A Privacy Act Statement must be given when individuals are asked to provide Personally Identifiable Information (PII) about themselves for use in a system of records. If a social security number is being requested, the individual must be told: (15.25.2.)
the law or authority for requesting the information, how it will be used, and whether providing it is voluntary or mandatory
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The Privacy Act of 1974 protects individual privacy by limiting the collection of personal information to what the law authorizes. In addition, the Privacy Act protects individual privacy by _______. (15.25.3.)
-limiting the use of records to what is in the System of Records Notice (SORN)-explaining the authority for requesting the information, how it will be used, and whether it is voluntary or mandatory-requiring records to be safeguarded to ensure their security and to prevent harm, embarrassment, or unfairness to individuals
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The Freedom of Information Act: (15.26.)
provides access to federal agency records (or parts of these records)
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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides access to federal records (or parts of these records) except those protected from release by nine specific exemptions. Requests for records must be either denied or records released within _______. (15.26.)
20 workdays
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Requests for federal records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) must be either denied or released within 20 workdays. The law permits an additional _______ extension in unusual circumstances. (15.26.)
10-workday
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The highest level of administrative review for military records is: (15.27.1.)
the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR)
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With few exceptions, the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) may correct any part of military records: EPRs may be upgraded or rewritten, discharges may be upgraded, and Article 15 actions may be voided. However, the AFBCMR cannot: (15.27.2.)
change the verdict of a courts-martial
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Other administrative remedies must be exhausted before applying to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR). For example, EPR appeals must first be submitted under the provisions of _______. (15.27.3.)
AFI 36-2401, Correcting Officer and Enlisted Evaluation Reports
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The Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) does not have the authority to change the verdict of a court-martial. However it can change: (15.27.5.)
-the court-martial's sentence-reenlistment eligibility codes-benefit elections
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Although the SECAF or designee retains final authority, the recommendation of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) panel is normally accepted. Requests for reconsideration are considered only if: (15.27.5.)
the applicant can provide evidence that was not available when the original application was submitted
185
Beginning in 2002, all cases submitted to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR) were required to be completed within 18 months. After FY 2010, 90 percent of the cases must be completed within _______. (15.27.6.)
10 months
186
The Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) gives former Air Force members the opportunity to request review of their discharge except in the instance of: (15.28.1.)
a discharge or dismissal by general court-martial
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The objective of a discharge review is to examine an applicant's administrative discharge and to change the characterization of service, the reason for discharge, or both, based on _______. (15.28.1.)
standards of propriety or equity
188
Where are Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) reviews conducted? (15.28.2.)
in Washington, DC and throughout the United States
189
At which board is a personal appearance a statutory right? (15.28.2.)
Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB)
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There is no minimum waiting period required to submit an application for a discharge review but the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB) may not review requests submitted beyond: (15.28.4.)
15 years of the DOS
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There are some common misperceptions about the Air Force Discharge Review Board (AFDRB). Which of the following are true concerning application to the AFDRB? (15.28.4.)
members may engage counsel at their own expense
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The Virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF) is a suite of applications that provides the ability to conduct some personnel business online. Applications now available in vMPF include: (15.29.)
-application for humanitarian reassignment-reenlistment eligibility inquiry-overseas returnee counseling
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The Air Force considers awards to be of five types: (1) Service and Campaign Awards, (2) Unit Awards, (3) Achievement Awards, (4) Special Trophies and Awards, and (5) Foreign Service Awards. Which awards are examples of a Service or Campaign Award? (15.31.1.)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and Humanitarian Service Medal
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The Air Force recognizes five types of awards: (1) Service and Campaign Awards, (2) Unit Awards, (3) Achievement Awards, (4) Special Trophies and Awards, and (5) Foreign Service Awards. Which awards are examples of Unit Awards? (15.31.2.)
Gallant Unit Citation (GUC) and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
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There are five types of awards: (1) Service and Campaign Awards, (2) Unit Awards, (3) Achievement Awards, (4) Special Trophies and Awards, and (5) Foreign Service Awards. Which awards are examples of Achievement Awards? (15.31.3.)
Air Force Longevity Service Award and Air Force Training Ribbon
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The five types of awards are: (1) Service and Campaign Awards, (2) Unit Awards, (3) Achievement Awards, (4) Special Trophies and Awards, and (5) Foreign Service Awards. Which awards are examples of Special Trophies and Awards? (15.31.4.)
Outstanding Airman of the Year Award and the Lance P. Sijan Award
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When an individual is being considered for a decoration, the determining factors are: (15.32.1.)
-duty performance-level of responsibility and authority-the impact of the accomplishment
198
Who may recommend an individual for a decoration? (15.32.2.)
any person, other than the person recommended, with firsthand knowledge of the act, achievement, or service
199
The Air Force maintains two broad categories of recognition: (1) Awards and (2) Decorations. Which of the following are examples of decorations? (15.32.2.)
Air Force Achievement Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal
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The Air Force maintains two broad categories of recognition: (1) Awards and (2) Decorations. Which of the following are examples of awards? (15.31.3.)
Air Force Longevity Service Award and Air Force Training Ribbon
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The three most common decorations are: (15.32.2.)
Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal
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The objective of the enlisted promotion system is to _______. (15.33.)
-provide a visible, relatively stable career progression opportunity over the long term-attract, retain, and motivate to career service the kinds and numbers of people the military needs-ensure a reasonably uniform application of the principle of equal pay for equal work among the services
203
Promotion quotas for the top five grades (SSgt through CMSgt) are tied to fiscal-end strength and are affected by: (15.34.)
funding limits, regulatory limits, and number of projected vacancies in specific grades
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The DoD limits the number of Airmen the Air Force may have in the top five grades. ________ limits the number of Airmen who may serve in the Regular Air Force in the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt. (15.34.)
Public law
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Public law limits the number of Airmen who may serve on active duty in the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt to _______. (15.34.)
3 percent of the enlisted force
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The Air Force establishes promotion cycles to: (15.35.)
-ensure timely periodic promotions and permit more accurate forecasting of vacancies-balance the promotion administrative workload-provide cutoff dates for eligibility
207
The basis for promotion eligibility is: (15.35.)
proper skill level, sufficient time in grade, sufficient time in service, and Commander's recommendation
208
The minimum Time in Service to be eligible for promotion to SSgt is _______. (15.35. and Table 15.2.)
3 years
209
The minimum Time in Grade (TIG) required to be eligible for promotion to SSgt is _______. (15.35. and Table 15.2.)
6 months
210
The minimum Time in Service (TIS) required to be eligible for promotion to MSgt is _______. (15.35. and Table 15.2.)
8 years
211
The Promotion Eligibility Cutoff Date (PECD) for promotion to TSgt and MSgt is _______. (15.35. and Table 15.2.)
31 December
212
The Promotion Eligibility Cutoff Date (PECD) for promotion to SMSgt is _______. (15.35. and Table 15.2.)
30 September
213
The Promotion Eligibility Cutoff Date (PECD) for promotion to SSgt is _______. (15.35. and Table 15.2.)
31 March
214
When individuals are ineligible for promotion: (15.36.)
-they cannot test and cannot be considered if already tested-if already selected, their promotion will be cancelled
215
HQ AFPC assigns Promotion Sequence Numbers to _______ when selected for promotion. (15.37.)
SSgt through CMSgt
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HQ AFPC assigns Promotion Sequence Numbers to Airmen selected for promotion to SSgt through CMSgt based on _______. (15.37.)
DOR, TAFMSD, and DOB
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HQ AFPC assigns Promotion Sequence Numbers (PSNs) to Airmen selected for promotion to SSgt through CMSgt based on DOR, TAFMSD, and DOB. Supplemental selectees are assigned PSNs of _______. (15.37.)
-.9 (increment announced)-.5 (unannounced future increment)
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Promotion selectees to the grade of MSgt and SMSgt with more than 18 years of TAFMS must obtain _______ of service retainability from theeffective date of promotion. (15.38.)
2 years
219
Promotion selectees to the grade of CMSgt with more than 18 years of TAFMS must obtain _______ of service retainability from the effective date of promotion. (15.38.)
3 years
220
Airmen may decline a promotion by submitting a declination letter which must include: (15.39.)
-their name, social security number, and promotion cycle-the Promotion Sequence Number (if already selected)-a statement of understanding that reinstatement will not be authorized
221
Airmen may decline a promotion by submitting a declination letter: (15.39.)
at any time prior to the effective date
222
Airmen selected for promotion to SSgt, MSgt, or SMSgt must complete in-resident PME before assuming these grades unless: (15.40.)
the member is granted an enlisted PME waiver
223
The Air Force normally promotes eligible Airmen to the grades of Amn and A1C on a _______. (15.41.1.)
non-competitive basis
224
The Air Force normally promotes Airmen to the grades of Amn and A1C on a non-competitive basis. An AB must have ______ TIG to be eligible for promotion to Amn. (15.41.1.)
6 months
225
The Air Force normally promotes Airmen to the grades of Amn and A1c on a non-competitive basis. The TIG requirement for an Amn to be eligible for promotion to A1C is _______. (15.41.1.)
10 months
226
Individuals initially enlisting for a period of 6 years are promoted from AB or Amn to A1C upon: (15.41.1.)
completion of technical training or 20 weeks of technical training, whichever occurs first
227
The Air Force promotes A1Cs to SrA if they have 36 months of TIS and _______. (15.41.2.)
-a 3-skill level-their commander's recommendation-20 months of TIG or 28 months of TIG, whichever occurs first
228
A1Cs may compete for early advancement to SrA under the Below the Zone program. If promoted to SrA below the zone (BTZ), their promotion date would be _______ before their fully qualified date. (15.41.2.)
6 months
229
Individuals are considered for below-the-zone promotion: (15.41.2.)
in the month before the quarter they are eligible for BTZ promotion
230
Promotion to the grades of SSgt through MSgt occurs under one of two programs: the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) or _______. (15.41.3.)
the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program
231
The Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) consists of up to six weighted factors: (15.41.3.1.)
SKT, PFE, TIS, TIG, decorations, and EPRs
232
The Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) consists of up to six weighted factors: SKT, PFE, TIS, TIG, decorations, and EPRs. Each of these factors is "weighted" or assigned points based on: (15.41.3.1.)
its importance relative to promotion
233
The Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) consists of up to six weighted factors: SKT, PFE, TIS, TIG, decorations, and EPRs. The total number of points possible under WAPS is: (15.41.3.1.)
460
234
The total number of points possible under WAPS is 460. What is the maximum number of points possible for Time in Grade? (15.41.3.1. and Table 15.4.)
60 points
235
Under the Weighted Airman Promotion System, the total number of points possible is 460. What is the maximum number of points possible for Time in Service (TIS)? (15.41.3.1. and Table 15.4.)
40 points
236
How are points calculated for Time in Grade under the Weighted Airman Promotion System? (Table 15.4.)
award 1/2 point for each month in grade up to 10 years
237
What is the maximum number of points possible for decorations under the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS)? (Table 15.4.)
25 points
238
How are points calculated for Time in Service under the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS)? (Table 15.4.)
award 2 points for each year of TAFMS up to 20 years
239
The Air Force makes promotions under the Weighted Airman Promotion System within each AFSC not across them. This means eligibles compete for promotion only with those individuals: (15.41.3.1.)
currently working in their AFSC
240
Selectees under the Weighted Airman Promotion System are individuals with the highest scores in each AFSC. If more than one individual has the same total score at the cutoff point, the Air Force: (15.41.3.1.)
promotes everyone with that score
241
Under the Weighted Airman Promotion System, the maximum number of points is 460. What is the maximum number of points available from EPR scores? (Table 15.4.)
135
242
Under the Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS), the maximum number of points available from EPR scores is 135. How many EPRs are used to calculate the total EPR point score? (Table 15.4.)
as many as closed out within 5 years immediately preceding the PECD, not to exceed 10 reports
243
Which Airmen may be promoted under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program? (15.41.3.2.)
SrA through TSgt
244
What regulation governs the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program? (15.41.3.2.)
none; each MAJCOM develops its own procedures
245
Consideration for promotion to the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt is a two-phase process. Phase one is similar to the WAPS evaluation and Phase two consists of _______. (15.41.4.)
a central evaluation board at HQ AFPC using the whole-person concept
246
Consideration for promotion to the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt is a two-phase process. These two phases are worth up to _______. (15.41.4.)
795 points
247
Who may have access to an Airman's WAPS score notice without the Airman's written consent? (15.42.1.)
the individual and his or her commander
248
Whose duty is it to notify Airmen of promotion selection or nonselection results? (15.42.1.)
the individual's commander
249
What reference lists all enlisted promotion tests authorized for administration and the study references associated with these tests? (15.43.1.)
Enlisted Promotions References and Requirements Catalog (EPRRC)
250
Published in August of each year, the Enlisted Promotions References and Requirements Catalog (EPRRC) lists all enlisted promotion tests and their study references. There are three types of tests listed in the catalog: (15.43.1.)
PFE, U.S. Air Force supervisory examination (USAFSE), and SKT
251
The Enlisted Promotions References and Requirements Catalog (EPRRC) lists all enlisted promotion tests and their study references. The study reference for the PFEs and USAFSEs is: (15.43.1.)
AFPAM 36-2241, Professional Development Guide (PDG)
252
What agency is responsible for providing each member eligible for promotion a personal set of WAPS CDCs? (15.43.2.)
the Barnes Center WAPS Office (formerly HQ AU/A4L)
253
Commercial publications required for studying for promotion testing, such as medical references, should be available at unit or base level at a ratio of: (15.43.2.)
one publication for every five eligibles
254
According to AFI 36-2605, Air Force Military Personnel Testing System, members are granted 60 days access to all reference material, or they: (15.43.2.)
may request a delay in testing
255
All Air Force promotion tests are produced by: (15.44.1.)
the Airman Advancement Division (AAD)
256
The Airman Advancement Division (AAD), Randolph AFB TX, produces all Air Force promotion tests. These tests are revised: (15.44.1.)
annually
257
SKTs measure knowledge important to job performance of _______ in a particular specialty. (15.44.3.)
SSgts, TSgts, and MSgts
258
The PFE measures the military and supervisory knowledge required of _______. (15.44.4.)
SSgts, TSgts, and MSgts
259
The USAFSE evaluates practical military, supervisory, and managerial knowledge required: (15.44.4.)
in the top two NCO grades
