Volume 4 Unit 3 Part 1

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To ensure a successful MTF sponsorship program, who must appoint a primary and alternate INTO program manager?

The president

MAJCOM

The MSA office

The commander (correct)

Within what time frame must the P&A office forward allocation notices?

2 days (correct)

3 days

1 day

4 days

What qualities should a sponsor possess?

Professional, have a strong work ethic and integrity. Is ready, willing, and able to reflect favorably on the unit and the section.It is not necessary for the sponsor to have the skills to help kick start the newcomers assignment through assistance.

Professional, have a strong work ethic and integrity. Is ready, willing, and able to reflect favorably on the unit and the section. Furthermore, the sponsor must have the skills and motivation necessary to help kick start the newcomers assignment by assisting them. (correct)

Unprofessional, have a weak work ethic and lack of integrity. Is ready, willing, and able to reflect favorably on the unit and the section. Furthermore, the sponsor must have the skills and motivation necessary to help kick start the newcomers assignment by assisting them.

It is not necessary for them to be professional, have a strong work ethic and integrity. They should, however, be ready, willing, and able to reflect favorably on the unit and the section. Furthermore, the sponsor must have the skills and motivation necessary to help kick start the newcomers assignment by assisting them.

What are some items that a sponsor package should contain?

A map of the surrounding area, home and apartment brochures, pamphlets of activities around the area, specifics of the base, and a little about the unit, group and wing’s mission and maybe a copy of the latest base newspaper. Signup and view all the answers

What provides new personnel with a list of offices and activities they must visit in order to become a functioning member of their new unit of assignment?

In-processing checklist Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most important aspects of in-processing that is often overlooked during in- processing?

Creating a suspense file Signup and view all the answers

What should the P&A personnel do if a newcomer does not turn in their checklist on time?

Call the member directly Signup and view all the answers

How should a member’s in-processing checklist be filed?

According to local procedures Signup and view all the answers

What does the out-processing checklist allow agencies to do?

To delete the losing members' pertinent data in order to ensure they are no longer tracking the losing members. Signup and view all the answers

What module in DMHRSi does the P&A office use to in-and out-process members?

The human resource (HR) module. Signup and view all the answers

When does MilPDS send information and updated DMHRSi?

Every Thursday Signup and view all the answers

In DMHRSi, how is the demographic information (name, title, SSN, DOB, etc) updated?

The member will need to update it through Mil PDS or through the MPS. Signup and view all the answers

Although a member may have left the base, what should the P&A staff never do?

Terminate a record through DMHRSi. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the actions that a single personnel action change worksheet can communicate to the P&A?

PCA, PCS, CRO, and PAS code, among other things Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the negative effects of the P&A office not tracking personnel who are in-process?

It would make accountability almost impossible. Signup and view all the answers

What does the P&A staff do when they receive a completed PAC worksheet?

Notify the MPS Signup and view all the answers

Why were Air Force separation policies developed?

To strengthen the concept of military service as a distinct calling different from any civilian occupation Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways that separation policy promotes AF readiness?

(1) Promotes a way to achieve authorized force levels and grade distribution, (2) provides for the orderly administrative separation of personnel in a variety of circumstances, (3) is a means of clearly recognizing and preserving standards of conduct by the honorable discharge, and (4) ensures the Air Force is served by members who are able to meet AF standards of duty performance, conduct and discipline. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Airmen who have unfulfilled MSOs?

They are transferred to a reserve component when released from active duty Signup and view all the answers

What is a characterization of service?

Determination reflecting a member’s military behavior and duty performance during a specific period of service Signup and view all the answers

What is service characterization normally based on?

A pattern of behavior rather than isolated incidents Signup and view all the answers

What service characterization is appropriate for Airmen in an entry-level status?

No characterization is appropriate unless a service characterization of under other than honorable conditions is authorized under the reason for discharge and is warranted by the circumstances of the case, or the SAF determines that characterization as honorable is clearly warranted by unusual circumstances of personal conduct and performance of military duty. Signup and view all the answers

What type of discharge must a member have received in order to receive the Montgomery GI Bill?

Honorable Signup and view all the answers

When are airmen entitled to separation from active duty?

On their expiration term of service unless there is a specific authority for their retention Signup and view all the answers

How can airmen request to leave the active service of the Air Force prior to expiration term of service?

The member must ask for separation in writing Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can airmen request discharge when uncommon genuine dependency or undue hardship exists?

(1) The dependency or hardship is not temporary, (2) Separation will eliminate or materially alleviate the conditions, (3) The airman has made every reasonable effort to remedy the situation, (4) There are no other means of alleviation readily available other than the separation, (5) Conditions have arisen or have been aggravated to an excessive degree since the airman entered active duty. Signup and view all the answers

What does separation before completion of the obligated period of service result in?

Loss of the investment the AF made in recruiting, training, and equipping which leads to a need for more accession Signup and view all the answers

When airmen show likelihood for early separation, with whom should the commander consult when choosing a course of action?

SJA and MPF Signup and view all the answers

When is involuntary discharge mandatory?

Drug abuse, civil court conviction, fraudulent or erroneous enlistment Signup and view all the answers

What types of voluntary separation options are available for officers?

Depending on individual circumstances, officers desiring separation tender a resignation, apply for discharge, or request release from extended active duty. Signup and view all the answers

When are members eligible for retirement?

Members are eligible to retire on the first of the month after completing 20 years of total active federal military service (TAFMS),10 years of TAFCS (in order to retire in officer status), and must have fulfilled all ADSCs Signup and view all the answers

Who approves a member’s retirement request?

The commander Signup and view all the answers

What must you know to be a successful leave monitor?

Specific unit responsibilities, procedures concerning leave, administrative leave policies, and special conditions affecting leave. Signup and view all the answers

In which instance can a military member carry leave in excess of 60 days into the next fiscal year?

If they are eligible for special leave accrual. Signup and view all the answers

How many days does DFAS automatically carry over if a member serves at least 120 consecutive days in a hostile-fire or imminent-danger area and receives hostile-fire or imminent-danger area pay for at least four consecutive months?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

When referring to leave, what is defined as “local area”?

The place where members live and from which they commute to the duty station Signup and view all the answers

Whose responsibility is it to ensure that the dates listed on the leave form are correct?

Unit leave monitor Signup and view all the answers

How many days can a member sell back upon voluntary retirement, reenlistment, separation, or discharge?

Up to 60 days Signup and view all the answers

What is convalescent leave?

Period of authorized absence granted to members who are under medical or dental care as part of the treatment prescribed for recuperation and convalescence Signup and view all the answers

To whom may approval for emergency leave be delegated?

First sergeants Signup and view all the answers

Who prepares the AF Form 601 to transfer equipment between property custodians?

Property custodian losing the equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CR/LL?

To indicate each specific item for which the custodian is responsible Signup and view all the answers