Volume 4 Unit 3 Part 3

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An Airman’s score on the PDG is 68.375. How will this score be recorded?

As 68.375

As 68.37 (correct)

As 68

As 68.3

How is TIG computed for Airmen competing for promotion to the grades of SSgt through MSgt?

At the rate of one-half point per month in grade up to 10 years, as of the first day of the last month of the promotion cycle (correct)

At the rate of one point per month in grade up to 10 years, as of the first day of the last month of the promotion cycle

At the rate of one-half point per month in grade up to 5 years, as of the first day of the last month of the promotion cycle

At the rate of one-half point per month in grade up to 10 years, as of the first day of the first month of the promotion cycle

How does the Air Force credit portions of a month in excess of 15 days when computing TIS?

As half a month

As two months

As a full month (correct)

As a full quarter

Under what circumstances are new decorations computed for a particular promotion cycle?

The closeout date of decoration must be on or before the PECD, and the “prepared” date of the DECOR–6, Recommendation for Decoration Printout (RDP), is before the date AFPC makes the selections for promotion (B) Signup and view all the answers

TSgt Mary Barlow has four Meritorious Service Medals, two Air Force Commendation Medals, and an Air Force Achievement Medal. What is her decoration point total toward promotion?

27 points (D) Signup and view all the answers

What time-weighting factor is used to compute the value of the 10th EPR used in determining the overall EPR point value toward promotion?

5 (A) Signup and view all the answers

TIG and TIS are computed as of what significant dates?

TIG is computed as of the first day of the last month of the promotion cycle. TIS is computed as of the last day of the last month of the promotion cycle. (D) Signup and view all the answers

When does the equal selection opportunity for all Air Force specialties not apply?

When the AFSC is a chronic critical shortage specialty (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is TIS credited toward promotion to the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt?

Time in service is credited on one-twelfth point for each month of total active federal military service, up to 25 years, computed as of the last day of the cycle (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the central evaluation board perform a trial run before beginning its evaluation?

To familiarize members with the evaluation process, content of records, and the scoring method. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What rating system do the panels use to score the records?

Using a 6 to 10 rating scale with one-half–point increments. (C) Signup and view all the answers

The senior NCO selection folder is comprised of EPRs for what periods of service?

All performance reports closing out 10 years prior to PECD; however, only the reports covering the last 5 years (maximum of 10) are used to compute the EPR time-weighted factor score. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the senior NCO data verification record important to each member testing for promotion to SMSgt or CMSgt?

Because it reflects data the evaluation board will use (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are “whole-person concept” factors not weighted?

They do not lend themselves to predetermined values (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is initial notification of selection for promotion to SMSgt or CMSgt considered tentative?

Because a 100 percent audit of the data used in the selection process must be accomplished, as errors may result in erroneous selection or nonselection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What grades can commanders STEP-promote eligible members to?

SSgt through MSgt (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition is a member promoted more than once during any 12-month period?

SrA is the exception. A SrA may be promoted to SSgt with a minimum of 6 months’ TIG. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who must notify Headquarters AFPC by message within 72 hours after an Airman is selected for promotion?

MPS or promotion authority (C) Signup and view all the answers

When can an Airman whose promotion has been withheld assume a higher grade?

When the condition that caused the promotion to be withheld has expired, the Airman is recommended by the promotion authority, and the Airman is otherwise eligible. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When would an Airman’s promotion be withheld for failure to complete professional military education?

If a SrA has not completed Airman Leadership School; or if a TSgt has not completed the command NCO Academy; or if a SMSgt has not completed the Senior NCO Academy (or equivalent) in residence (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who can withhold the promotion of an Airman serving in the grade of SMSgt or CMSgt for periods longer than one year?

Only MAJCOM, FOA, or DRU (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of a commander’s failure to notify an Airman of a promotion deferral action before the promotion effective date?

The promotion is valid and cannot be retroactively deferred (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the promotion effective date for an Airman whose promotion was deferred once the commander authorizes promotion?

The first day of the month after the date the deferral period ends. (B) Signup and view all the answers

When and how does AFPC announce the WAPS instructions?

Approximately 45 days prior to the PECD for each cycle, AFPC announces processing instructions through an MPSM or address indicator group (AIG) message. (A) Signup and view all the answers

During which promotion phase are Airmen/senior NCOs ineligible for promotion lists produced?

Preselect (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the career enhancement element use the Eligible for Promotion Testing Roster?

For control, verification of eligibility status, and to research promotion status inquiries (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who must certify the “selectee data verification list” to the effect that the data has been verified against source documents in the UPRG?

Individual verifying the data and the NCOIC, career enhancement, or other official designated by the MPs commander must certify this listing to the effect that the data has been verified against source documents in the UPRG. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What effect do changes to the promotion data during the post-selection phase cause?

It can cause promotions records to be reconsidered, reactivated, deactivated, and ineligible. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What documents are the MPF required to provide to both the eligible officers and raters in order to complete the promotion process?

Records of performance, officer pre-selection brief, information obtained from PRISM, and promotion recommendation forms (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is the MPF required to conduct the OPB review program?

Early enough to allow all necessary updates to be entered into the MilPDS no later than 14 days before the board convening date (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the MPF notify HQ AFPC of erroneous data on an OPB when the promotion board is to convene within 14 days?

By message requesting that promotion information be manually posted to the OSB used by the board (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a tool that allows commanders and their delegates the capability to retrieve queries and perform actions on personnel within their unit, group, or wing?

The BLSDM (A) Signup and view all the answers

What option in BLSDM is used to request basic information on members?

Individual Form (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of personnel transactions is P&A able to request?

Request report on an individual personnel, request change of status and report duty status change in BLSDM (A) Signup and view all the answers

What roster contains the funded and unfunded positions and personnel assigned?

UPMR (B) Signup and view all the answers

What reports reflects projected evaluation close-out dates less than or equal to current date plus 30 days?

Pending and projected evaluations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is used for entering, tracking, resolving, and reporting on pay and personnel related cases within the USAF?

CMS (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do commanders and functional managers use duty status information?

To make informed force management decisions by providing quick and accurate determination of members available for mission taskings by name, number, and type of personnel. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for updating, maintaining, and correcting duty status conditions?

The unit duty status program manager. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What form is required when a member enters into an AWOL, deserter, military, or confinement duty status?

AF Form 2098, Duty Status Change (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three categories under the umbrella of unauthorized absences?

Failure to go, AWOL, deserter (A) Signup and view all the answers

What information is contained in the using activity issue/turn-in summary report?

Issues, reversals, and turn-ins for your using activity (C) Signup and view all the answers