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47. An official record of unfavorable information about an individual and administrative, judicial, or nonjudicial censures concerning the member’s performance, responsibility, and behavior is known as
*A. Unfavorable Information File (UIF)
B. Enlisted Performance Report (EPR)
C. AF Form 623A
D. Control Roster
7.11.
48. Which of the following documents must be filed in a UIF if they exist?
A. suspended or unsuspended Article 15 punishment of more than 1 month
B. a court-martial conviction
C. placement on the Control Roster
*D. all of these answers
7.11.1.
49. Some types of documents MUST be filed in a UIF; others are optional. Which of the following are not optional?
A. a record of failure to discharge financial obligations in a timely manner
B. a record of confirmed discrimination
*C. a civilian conviction resulting in confinement of 1 year or more
D. a written administrative reprimand, admonishment, or counseling
7.11.1.
50. Who does NOT have the authority to establish UIFs?
*A. the senior member in a workcenter, typically the NCOIC
B. the senior Air Force officer assigned to a joint command
C. Vice commanders
D. Commanders at all levels
7.11.2.
51. Before establishing a UIF, the Commander sends optional documents (letters of admonishment, counseling, and reprimand) to the offending member along with
A. an Article 15 action
*B. an AF IMT 1058, Unfavorable Information File Action
C. an application for involuntray separation
D. an order for Restriction in Lieu of Arrest
7.11.2.
52. Before establishing a UIF, the Commander sends optional documents (LOAs, LOCs, and LORs) to the member along with an AF IMT 1058, Unfavorable Information File Action. The individual then has ________ to respond before the Commander makes the final decision.
A. one week
B. 30 days
*C. 3 duty days
D. 5 duty days
7.11.2.
53. Who has authorized access to a member’s UIF?
A. the member, Commander, First Sergeant, EPR reporting and rating officials, and MPF personnel
B. the IG, inspection team, judge advocate, and paralegal
C. MEO personnel, ADAPT Program personnel, AFOSI, and security forces personnel
*D. all of these answers
7.11.3.
54. Commanders review unit UIFs within ________ of assuming command.
A. one week
B. 30 days
C. 3 duty days
*D. 90 days
7.11.3.
55. Commanders review unit UIFs within 90 days of assuming command. UIFs are also reviewed when
A. individuals are considered for promotion, reenlistment, or PCS (or PCA)
B. individuals are considered for voluntary or mandatory reclassification or retraining
C. individuals receive an approved CJR
*D. both A and B
7.11.3. and 15.17.2.
56. Commanders initiate actions to remove UIFs or documents within the UIF using
A. AF IMT 174
*B. AF IMT 1058
C. AF IMT 623A
D. AF IMT 1098
7.11.4.
57. A rehabilitative tool commanders use to establish a 6-month observation period for individuals whose duty performance is substandard or who fail to meet or maintain Air Force standards of conduct, bearing, and integrity, on or off duty.
A. Unfavorable Information File (UIF)
*B. Control Roster
C. Article 15 non-judicial punishment
D. Letter of Admonishment (LOA)
7.12.
58. An individual cannot remain on the Control Roster for more than _______ consecutive months.
A. 3
*B. 6
C. 13
D. 24
7.12.1.
59. An individual cannot remain on the Control Roster for more than 6 consecutive months. If a member is not rehabilitated within 6 months, the commander
A. suggests voluntary counseling with Family Services
B. orders removal from the Control Roster and immediate reassignment
*C. initiates more severe action
D. offers reclassification or retraining options
7.12.1.
60. A commander initiates control roster action using __________ and forwards it to the individual who has 3 duty days to submit a statement on his or her behalf.
A. AF IMT 174, Record of Individual Counseling
*B. AF IMT 1058, Unfavorable Information File Action
C. AF IMT 1206, Nomination for Award
D. AF IMT 1768, Staff Summary Sheet (SSS)
7.12.2.
61. The control roster is a rehabilitative tool commanders use to establish a 6-month observation period for members whose duty performance fails to meet Air Force standards. The 6-month period begins the day the AF IMT 1058 is finalized and ends
A. when the member receives a new immediate supervisor
B. 6 months later minus time in TDY or leave status
*C. at 2400 hours 6 months later
D. both A and B
7.12.2.
62. The commander can remove an enlisted member early from the control roster using
A. AF IMT 174, Record of Individual Counseling
*B. AF IMT 1058, Unfavorable Information File Action
C. AF IMT 1206, Nomination for Award
D. AF IMT 1768, Staff Summary Sheet (SSS)
7.12.2.
63. Who can issue administrative counseling, admonitions, and reprimands?
A. Commanders
B. Supervisors and other persons in authority
C. any person, other than the individual being cited, having firsthand knowledge of the act
*D. both A and B
7.13.
64. Commanders, supervisors, and other persons in authority may issue administrative counseling, admonitions, and reprimands. These actions are intended to
*A. improve, correct, and instruct subordinates who depart from Air Force standards
B. punish and humiliate offenders and serve as an example to other Airmen
C. formally document performance in order to ensure successful discharge actions
D. identify troublemakers and isolate them from productive members of the squadron
7.13.
65. What form is used to record counseling sessions?
A. AF Form 3070A, Record of Nonjudicial Punishment Proceedings
B. AF IMT 1058, Unfavorable Information File Action
*C. AF IMT 174, Record of Individual Counseling
D. AF Form 931, Performance Feedback Worksheet
7.13.1.
66. AF IMT 174, Record of Individual Counseling, is normally used to record counseling sessions but counseling sessions may also be documented:
A. on bond paper
B. on letterhead
C. on audio tape
*D. both A and B
7.13.1.
67. Order these levels of counseling from least to most severe:
A. LOR, LOC, LOA
*B. LOC, LOA, LOR
C. LOC, LOR, LOA
D. LOR, LOA, LOC
7.13.1. and 7.13.2. and 7.13.3.
68. A _____________ is more severe than a Letter of Counseling or Letter of Admonishment and indicates a stronger degree of official censure.
A. AF IMT 174, Record of Individual Counseling
B. verbal counseling
*C. Letter of Reprimand
D. Memo for Record (MFR)
7.13.3.
69. Counselings, admonitions, or reprimands are administered verbally or in writing. If written, the letter states:
A. What the member did or failed to do, citing specific incidents and dates
B. What improvement is expected
C. What the punishment will be or date of involuntary separation from service
*D. both A and B
7.13.4.
70. Written counselings, admonitions, or reprimands state (1) What the member did or failed to do, (2) What improvement is expected, (3) That further deviation may result in more severe action, (4) That the individual has 3 duty days to submit rebuttal documents, and
*A. (5) That all documents received from the individual will become part of the record
B. (5) That the record will be sent to Randolph AFB where it becomes a permanent record
C. (5) That the initiator reserves the right to refuse any submitted rebuttal documents
D. (5) That if the individual is found guilty, they are subject to immediate separation
7.13.4.
71. Administrative actions include, but are not limited to, counseling, reprimand, creation of a UIF, removal from position, reassignment, and demotion. The group or equivalent-level commander may demote ____________ and below.
A. Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt)
B. Chief Master Sergeants (CMSgt)
*C. Master Sergeants (MSgt)
D. all of these answers
7.14.
72. What level commander may demote a Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) or Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt)?
A. group or equivalent-level commander
B. squadron commander
*C. MAJCOM, FOA, and DRU commander
D. Secretary of the Air Force
7.14.
73. Which of these is a common reason for the administrative demotion of Airmen?
A. failure to attain or maintain fitness program standards
B. failure to complete officer training for reasons of academic deficiency, self-elimination, or misconduct
C. failure to maintain grade and skill relationship and skill level
*D. all of these answers
7.14.1.
74. The commander must inform an Airman, in writing, of the intention to recommend demotion. The Airman then has _______ to agree or disagree with the action and to present written or oral statements.
A. 72 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 7 days
*D. 3 duty days
7.14.2.
75. Airmen may appeal demotion decisions. The appellate authority for Airmen in the grades of Amn through MSgt is
*A. the next level commander above the group or equivalent-level commander
B. the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff
C. the base Staff Judge Advocate
D. the Squadron Commander
7.14.3.
76. Airmen may appeal demotion decisions. The appellate authority for Airmen in the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt is
A. the next level commander above the group or equivalent-level commander
*B. the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff (unless the MAJCOM, FOA, or DRU commander delegated demotion authority)
C. the base Staff Judge Advocate
D. the Squadron Commander
7.14.3.
77. Most first-term Airmen have a Military Service Obligation requiring them to complete _______ of military service.
A. 4 years
B. 36 months
*C. 8 years
D. 60 months
7.15.1.
78. Most first-term Airmen have a Military Service Obligation of 8 years of military service. Active duty Airmen who have not met this obligation at the time of separation will be released (not discharged) and transferred to _____________ to complete the remaining service obligation.
*A. the Air Force Reserve
B. the Air National Guard
C. Fort Leavenworth or other military prison
D. a disciplinary unit or stockade
7.15.1.
79. The character of service of members administratively discharged under AFI 36-3208, Administrative Separation of Airmen, may be characterized as
*A. honorable, under honorable conditions (general), or under other than honorable conditions
B. under honorable conditions (general) or under other than honorable conditions
C. under honorable conditions (general) or dishonorable
D. under honorable conditions (general) or bad conduct discharge
7.15.2.
80. Airmen are entitled to separate at ETS unless
A. the President has declared war or martial law
*B. there is a specific authority for retention or they consent to retention
C. they have not met their Military Service Obligation (MEO)
D. they have used more than 30 days of excess leave
7.15.3.
81. Under some circumstances, Airmen are required to separate. Examples are:
A. Airmen who will serve in another military status such as with the ANG
B. Airmen who accept an appointment as an Air Force commissioned officer
C. Airmen who don't have sufficient retainability for PCS must separate
*D. all of these answers
7.15.3.1.
82. Which of the following is an example of voluntary separation?
A. defective enlistment (fraudulent or erroneous)
*B. entering an officer training program
C. substance abuse
D. unsatisfactory performance
7.15.3.2. and 7.15.3.3.
83. If charges have been preferred against an Airman and if the UCMJ authorizes punitive discharge as punishment for the offense, the Airman may request __________ instead of trial by court-martial.
A. to resign
B. a dismissal
*C. an administrative discharge
D. a punitive discharge
7.15.3.4.