AD Additional Duty Slides (new window)

Overview
 Source of Authority
 Supervisory Chain
 Roles and Responsibilities
 Additional Duties
 Resources
 Staff Duties
 You Are the Model
MP 1: Source of Authority
 Extension of Commander’s Authority
- First Sergeants derive our authority
from the commander
The first sergeant works directly for and derive their authority
from the unit commander at home station, deployed commander
when deployed, and serves as the commander’s critical link within
the unit for all matters concerning enlisted members. (AFI 36-2113)
MP 2: Supervisory Chain
Reporting official
– AFI 36-2113, paragraph 10.3
First sergeant’s reporting official will be the unit
commander or headquarters squadron section
commander. The first sergeant will not be assigned
to the unit section commander for rating purposes.
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities
 Primary Responsibility:
- Provide and maintain mission ready
force both at home station and in
expeditionary environments
AFI-2618 – At home station and in expeditionary environments,
their primary responsibility is to build and maintain a mission-ready
force to execute home station and expeditionary mission
requirements.
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities
 Promotes health, morale, &
welfare of enlisted personnel
Examples: Annual Exams, Visit work center, visit
Airmen in hospital/quarters
 Advises & assists the CC in
maintaining discipline &
standards
Examples: Lead by example, Status of Discipline
(SOD) meetings, Council Meetings
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities
Assists CC with unit training &
information programs
Examples: Monitor sponsorship program, UDMs, CC
Calls, staff meetings
Supervise Care & Upkeep of Unit Dorm &
Grounds
 Examples: Room Inspections, Tent Inspections
Lets discus some other
responsibilities?
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities ANG
75% of Air National Guard First Sergeant
have a full time job. How does this effect
the ability to respond 24/7?
Only meet 2 days a month!
Airman serving in different statuses –
Technician, Active, Drill Status Guardsmen,
Title 32 and Title 10.
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities AFRC
AFRC members must be in status to conduct
various operations and activities. How does this
impact the first sergeant ability to perform?
Wing has two UTAs a month, 2 days each!
Airman serving in different statuses –
Traditional Reservist, Air Reserve Technician,
Individual Mobilization Augmentee, and Active
Guard Reserve .
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities
Award and Decoration
GTC
Formal Functions
Newcomers Briefing
Fitness Program
Demand Reduction
Participation (UTA’s for ARC)
Volunteer
Recruiting
Airmen Selection Board
Lodging / Dorm Management
Recognition
Room Inspection
Family Support
Family Care Program
MP 3: Roles & Responsibilities
High OPSTEMP
What are the 2 things a 1st Sergeant
will never say?
I am finally caught up
I’ve seen everything
(CMSAF #5 Gaylor quote from Class 10-E)
MP 4: Additional Duties
AFI 36-2113, paragraph 10.1
“First Sergeants must not be assigned
duties other than those contained in
their specialty description in AFECD Air Force Enlisted Classification
Directorate.”
MP 5: Resources
Resources good to know
Key Spouse – Mandated for AD
(recommended for ARC) at Wing level; unit
program encouraged
Protocol - Not at every base, therefore it may
be you
Resiliency – Being able to adapt to ever
changing nature of the military lifestyle is
essential for both Airmen and their spouses.
Resiliency can help manage stressful
situations
MP 5: Resources
Most valuable resource =
PEOPLE
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MP 5: Resources
PEOPLE Includes FAMILY
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MP 5: Resources
What are some of the common
challenges and adversities our Airmen
Face?
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MP 6: STAFF DUTIES
Commander’s Support Staff
– Advise
– Assist
– Supervise
Continuity book for additional duty
First Sergeant
MP 7: YOU ARE THE MODEL!!
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!
–Set the example
–Volunteer
–Be visible
• Accessible
• Approachable
“People don’t care how much you know until
they know how much you care” - John C.
Maxwell
SUMMARY
 Source of Authority
 Supervisory Chain
 Duties
 Additional Duties
 Staff Duties
 You Are the Model
OVERVIEW
 Air Force Policy
 Commander’s Responsibilities
 UCMJ and Financial Responsibility
 Government Travel Card Program
AIR FORCE POLICY
• Pay just financial obligations properly and
timely…
-AFI 36-2906
COMMANDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
• General
– Review ALL cases
– Response time
• Dependent support
– With and Without BAH
– Payments “In Kind”
COMMANDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
• Paternity
– Member Denies
– Member Confirms
• Civil debt non-payment
– DFAS response suspense
– Contest/Uncontested
UCMJ AND FINANCES
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Article 123a – Making, drawing, or uttering
check, draft, or order without sufficient
funds
• Article 134
– Paragraph 68 – Check, worthless, making and utteringby dishonorably failing to maintain funds
– Paragraph 71 – Debt, dishonorably failing to pay
USAF FIRST SERGEANT ACADEMY
• Government Travel Card Program
(DoD FMR 7000.14-r, Volume 9, Chapter 3)
– Restricted/Standard/Mission Essential
– Agency Program Coordinator (APC)
• Responsibilities
• Non-Travel Activity Report
• Delinquency Reports
SUMMARY
 Air Force Policy
 Commander’s Responsibility
 UCMJ/Financial Responsibility
 Government Travel Card
OVERVIEW
 Family Care Program
 First Sergeant Responsibilities
 Family Care Plan
MP 1: Family Care Program
 FAMILY CARE PLANNING IS THE
ADVANCED PROCESS OF PLANNING FOR THE
CARE OF FAMILY MEMBERS DURING THE AIR
FORCE MEMBER’S ABSENCE
PERSONNEL REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT
THEIR PLAN ON AF FORM 357
 DEFERMENTS FROM DUTY
MP 2: First Sgt Responsibilities
Certification
Briefings
MP 3: Family Care Plan
AF Form 357
Copies of POA
Continuation Sheet/Attachments
SUMMARY
 Family Care Program
 First Sergeant Responsibilities
 Family Care Plan
Shirt, why do we have dorm
inspections?
The next set of slides
are from the room
of an airman whose
father is a
st
1 Sergeant…
OVERVIEW
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Responsibilities
Dormitory Inspections
Unaccompanied Housing Priorities
Other Considerations
MP1 RESPONSIBILITIES
• Installation CC
– Manages unaccompanied housing programs
– Establishes inspection criteria & ensures
leadership conducts inspections
– Ensures all levels of leadership accomplish
morale visits w/dormitory residents monthly
• Installation CCM
– Coordinates with first sergeants on health,
safety, and morale issues affecting residents
MP1 RESPONSIBILITIES
• Squadron Commander (may delegate
responsibilities to first sergeant)
– Good order and discipline
– Establishes inspection program & performs
inspections
– Establishes leadership visitation program
– Schedules bay orderlies
– Serves on the QIC
MP1 RESPONSIBILITIES
• UH Management Section
– Manages day to day operations
– Closely interacts w/first sergeants
– Mentors residents w/adjustment to mil life
• Resident
– Acknowledges responsibly & liability in
writing
– Performs housekeeping IAW standards
– Accounts for personal conduct
MP2 DORMITORY INSPECTIONS
• Focus on safety and health
• Generally scheduled but may be unannounced
• Best practices for dormitory inspections
MP3 UH PRIORITIES
• Priorities
– #1: space required—military necessity,
readiness, discipline, and hardship
– #2: space required—single E1-E3 and E4
w/less that 3 yrs service (and mil-to-mil geoseparated couples), and all ranks in
dependent restricted areas
– #3: space available—single E4 w/more than 3
yrs through E9
– #4: space available—unaccompanied E1-E9
MP4 Other Considerations
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Dorm Councils
Dorm competitions and recognition
Deployment & TDY
Marriage and Pregnancy
Sex Offender Policy
SUMMARY
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Responsibilities
Dormitory Inspections
UH Priorities
Other Considerations
OVERVIEW
Intent
Unit
Air
Responsibilities
Force Instruction
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MP1. INTENT AFI 36-2905
“It is every Airman’s responsibility to maintain
the standards set forth in this AFI 365 days a
year.”
“The Goal of the fitness program is to motivate all
members to participate in a year-round physical
conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to
include proper aerobic conditioning, strength/flexibility
training and healthy eating.”
“Health benefits from an active lifestyle will increase
productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism
while maintaining a higher level of READINESS.”
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MP2: Responsibilities
Unit Commander
 Execute and enforce the unit fitness program and ensure
appropriate action is taken of non-compliance.
 Provide a work environment that supports healthy lifestyle
choices.
 Encouraged to have a written policy that describes their Unit
Fitness Program
 Appoint Physical Training Leaders (PTL) and Unit Fitness
Program Managers (UFPM) in writing
 Will encourage members to participate in physical fitness training
up to 90 minutes, 3 to 5 times per week and are encouraged to
schedule or authorize training during duty hours
 Submit Discharge or Retention packages for members who fail
four FA’s consecutively or within 24 months.
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MP2: Responsibilities
First Sergeant
 Work with PTLs and UFPMs to be aware of all member’s
fitness levels, and advise Commander of negative quality force
indicators
 UFPMs should be providing data on Airmen who have been exempted from one or more of the
four components of the fitness test for a continuous 12-month period or have four component
exemptions in a 24-month period.
 Be familiar with support agencies and resources that can
assist Airmen on meeting the USAF fitness standards
 Lead by example by participating in squadron PT functions,
as well as some sort of self-directed fitness program
 Brief unit leadership on possible trends affecting the
mission
 Know the AFI and advise leadership of the proper
administrative actions
MP2: Responsibilities
Airmen
Know AFI 36-2905
Responsible for maintaining currency standards
Know the Commander’s policies
Know their PTLs and UFPM
Lead a Healthy Life Style
Help/Education those not in compliance
Be physically ready to accomplish the mission.
Attain and maintain excellent physical
conditioning and always meet Air Force fitness
standards.
Actively participate in the Air Force Fitness
Program
MP3 AFI
Each component has a minimum component score.
These scores do not earn a composite passing score. Failure
to meet minimum in one or more component results in an
Unsatisfactory FA Score.
The Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) will conduct all
Fitness Assessments. FAC personnel have oversight with
FA augmentation from Unit PTLs.
Fitness Screening Questionnaire – Should be completed no
earlier than 30 calendar days (90 for ARC), but NLT 7 days prior
to FA to provide time for medical evaluation.
Testing - Must be completed within a 3-hour window on the
same day, (Must be in military status for assessment)
MP3 AFI
 Revised Push-ups and Sit-ups
 How does Fitness affect EPR’s and OPR’s?
If Pass, then MEETS STANDARDS
If Fails, then DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS
Attachment 1, 4c
“Remain current as defined in AFI 36-2905 (dated 1 July 2010), paragraph 2.12.
Failing to remain current as well as failing to attain a passing score on the
applicable FA before the end of the performance report reporting period will result in
a “DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS” rating on the member’s OPR/EPR if, as of the
closeout date of the performance report, currency or a passing score is not
obtained.”
MP 3 AFI
Exemptions are designed to categorize members as
unable or unavailable to train or assess for a limited
time period
Commanders may grant exemptions as outlined in AFI 362905, Table 4.3
CATEGORIES
Composite Exemptions – Member is exempt from all
components of the FA
Component Exemption – Member is exempt from one
or more components of the FA, but will be assessed on the
remaining components
MP 3 AFI
 Exemption greater than 30 days, including pregnancy, will refer to the
EP/FPM or appropriate ancillary provider for exercise assessment,
prescription and counseling, or rehabilitation program
 Member is eligible for FA 42 days after expiration of physical limitation if
greater than 30 days. (180 days for pregnancies)
 Any member Exempt from a component and scores 90 or Above, still
has to test every 6 month
 Military provider must make final disposition for any physical limitation
in cases where non-military providers are utilized
 Must be current before deployment
 Failure before deployment
MP3 AFI
Attachment 19
Summary
Intent
Unit
Air
Responsibilities
Force Instruction
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OVERVIEW
 Casualty Services
 The First Sergeant Role
 Dependent Death
Casualty Services
Who they are
– The mission
– Emergency Family Member
Travel (EFMT)
– Casualty Assistance
Representatives (CARs)
– Mortuary Affairs Office
The First Sgt Role
• Reporting
• Notification
• Assistance
• Support
Family Liaison Officer (FLO)
– Commander’s personal representative to help the family in any
and all matters needed or requested
– Unit member with same or similar job
– A connection between the Air Force and family members (not a
best friend of the family)
– A link to array of assistance, support, and services:
transportation, information, lodging, administrative details,
finance, etc.
– Primary duty until Airman and family can be taken care of by
Recovery Care Coordinator and AF Wounded Warrior
The Family’s78“Gatekeeper”
Active Duty Mortuary Entitlements
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AF must have authorization from the PADD to take custody of the fallen for
preparation and return to the destination designated.
Primary Expenses and include:
– Funeral Services with local funeral home
– Uniform
• Service Dress Uniform (Insignia, ribbons, badges, and other accouterments)
– GPC is used to procure Uniform and accouterments
• Flight Suit
– PADD to provide or unit
• Civilian Clothing
– PADD to provide or GPC is used to procure. Cannot exceed cost of Service
Dress Uniform
– Urn
– Cremation-Performed at the destination Funeral Home and paid as a Primary
Expense
– Flag(s)/Flag Case(s)
– (12) State Death Certificates/DD 2064
Active Duty Mortuary Entitlements
or Title 10
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Primary Expenses and include:
– Transportation to Unit Memorial Services
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Parents
Spouses Parents
Member’s siblings
Children
– 2 days travel lodging and perdium
– Same Entitlement for any location of funeral services
– Transportation to Dignified Transfer (DAFB) and Dignified Arrival
– One Escort is authorized payment by Mortuary
• Must be an Active Duty Member
• Second escort paid by unit
MP 3: Dependent Death
Member Support
Unit Support
Be ready for anything!
Dependent Death
• Mortuary Officer will validate dependent status via DEERS
– Entitlements (All)-Reimbursement of remains
transportation expenses from the location of death to
the location the Sponsor designates for
interment/inurnment
• Infants-One of the following must be issued for an entitlement to be extended:
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Death Certificate
Fetal Death Certificate/Report
A report of Fetal demise
– Additional Entitlement Dependents OCONUS-Sponsor
can request preparation of remains, casket and urn on a
reimbursable basis through a DoD Military Mortuary
SUMMARY
 Casualty Services
 The First Sergeant Role
 Dependent Death
Overview
General Guidance
Types of Leave
Passes
Permissive TDY
MP1. General Guidance
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Established by Congress
Unit commander’s leave policy
At least 14 consecutive days and 30 days/year
Authorized Absence
Where leave begins and ends…Local Area
 General Guidence
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Leave Extensions
Paternity/Maternity Leave
Recall from Leave
Special Leave Accrual (SLA)
MP2. Types of Leave
 Annual Leave
 Advance Leave
 Approval of 30 days or less
 Approval of more than 30 days
 Convalescent Leave
 30 days or less
 Exception: 42 days for normal pregnancy
 Emergency Leave
 Immediate Family
 Emergency Leave Process
 Terminal Leave
 Excess Leave
MP3. Passes
Two types
Regular: (Liberty) Starts after normal working
hours on a given day and stops at the beginning of
normal working hours on the next working day.
Special: Starts after normal working hours on a
given day and will not exceed a specific time limit
of either three or four days. No mileage
restrictions.
3-Day: Must contain at least one duty day
4-Day: Must include two consecutive non-duty days
Both passes can be taken in conjunction with leave
 Leave still must begin and end in local area
MP4. Permissive TDY (PTDY)
Administrative Absence
Not chargeable as leave
48 specific rules governing PTDY
AFI 36-3003, Table 7
Examples
New housing with PCS
Pre-separation or Retirement
Accompany dependant or member patient to a
designated Medical Treatment Facility
Summary
General Guidance
Types of Leave
Passes
Permissive TDY
OVERVIEW
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UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCES
AWOL/DESERTER CLASSIFICATION
RETURN TO MILITARY CONTROL
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
MP 1: UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE
– WHEN THEY BEGIN
– WHEN THEY END
• Cite the date and time
MP 2: AWOL/DESERTER CLASSIFICATION
• CLASSIFICATION
DETERMINED BY TIME
• REASONS FOR IMMEDIATE
DESERTER CLASSIFICATION
MP 3: RETURN TO MILITARY CONTROL
• Definition
• When it occurs
MP 4: RESPONSIBILITIES AND
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
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COMMANDER
FIRST SERGEANT
SUPERVISOR
SECURITY FORCES
MPF
DESERTION AND UNAUTHORIZED ABSENCE CHECKLIST
Action Required
** DENOTES RECOMMEDED ACTIONS TO TAKE.
Immediately
Attempt to locate member. Notify SFS. **Get statement from supervisor. Duty StatusWhereabouts Unknown (temporary casualty status). Declare deserter now?
24 Hours
Prepare and submit AF Form 2098 (AWOL/Deserter) to FSO.
**Inventory member’s effects (mil/civ). **Attempt to obtain photograph.
72 Hours
Unit commander, with the assistance from the supervisor, prepares and submits the Unit
Commander’s Letter of Inquiry.
10th Day
Letter to next of kin and payees of allotments.
31st Day
CC prepares 31st day status report. Notify MPF and SFS of member’s continued absence.
Retrieve family members’ ID Cards. Prepare AF Form 2098 (Deserter) and DD Form 553,
Deserter/Absentee Wanted by the Armed Forces. Family member financial help (E4 less than 4
years TAFMS) must be taken within first three months of unauthorized absence. MPS pulls
the field records.
60th Day
* Prepare and submit third unit commander’s status report.
120th Day
**Dispose of personal property.
180th Day
MPF drops member from unit’s rolls. Manning unit programs replacement.
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Letter to Next of Kin (NOK)
Military authorities do not know the member’s whereabouts and believes member to be AWOL.
NOK should urge member to return.
NOK should notify nearest military installation if they know the member’s whereabouts.
Dependent will be ineligible for medical care, other benefits and privileges if change to deserter status.
Continued absence may lead to a court-martial, loss of pay and allowance and government insurance, reduction in grade, BCD, DD,
and/or confinement.
SUMMARY
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WHEN THEY BEGIN AND END
 AWOL/DESERTER CLASSIFICATION
 RETURN TO MILITARY CONTROL
 RESPONSIBILITIES AND SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
OVERVIEW
• General Guidance
– The Call
– Forms
• Driving Privileges
• Traffic Point System
• Commander’s Action
MP 1: The Call
• Preparation
– Continuity Book (Blackberry)
– Notification
• Supervisor
– Sees the member as is
– Takes responsibility
• Timeliness
MP 1: SELECTED FORMS
• DD Form 2708 – Receipt for Prisoner or
Detained Person
• AF Form 1168 – Statement of
Suspect/Witness/Complainant
• AF Form 3545A – SF Report
• DD Form 1408 – Traffic Ticket
• DD Form 1805 – US Magistrate Ticket
MP 2: DRIVING PRIVILEGES
• Conditional Privilege – Requirements
• Implied Consent to Blood, Breath, Urine
• Suspension – Temporary
– For serious violation or when lesser measures fail
to improve a driver’s performance
– Up to 6 months
• Revocation – Termination of privilege
– Not less than 6 month
– Mandatory times
MP 2: DBIDS
• Defense Biometrics Identification System
• Purpose: helps in decision making in order to keep
members safe from unauthorized personnel and
control access to mission critical assets.
• Information
– Photograph
– Height, weight, and Fingerprints
– Suspensions or revocations
MP 3: TRAFFIC POINT SYSTEM
• Uniform and impartial
administrative device
• Not substitute for disciplinary or
punitive action
• For moving violations only unless
otherwise directed by the Installation
Commander in a supplement
MP 4: COMMANDER’S ACTION
• Installation Commanders May Require:
– Advisory Letter through Unit CC
– Counseling/Interview via Unit CC (6-12 pt in 6 mths)
– Drivers Improvement and Rehabilitation Program
• Ground Safety is POC
– Medical Evaluation Referral
– Drug Or Alcohol Rehabilitation Referral
SUMMARY
• General Guidance
– The Call
– Forms
• Driving Privileges
– Consent
– DBIDS
• Traffic Point System
• Commander’s Action
OVERVIEW
 GOAL OF COUNSELING/APPROACHES
 COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
 LISTENING
 OUR ROLE DEFINED
 AUTHORITIES
 DIAGNOSING THE ENVIRONMENT
 ATTRIBUTES OF POSITIVE CONFRONTATION
 GOAL OF MEDIATION
 MEDIATION PROCESS
 MEDIATION CLOSURE
MP 1: GOAL OF COUNSELING
Counseling helps people use good
judgment, assume responsibility, and
face and solve problems. Counselors
assist subordinates in developing skills,
attitudes, and behaviors that are
consistent with maintaining the Air
Force's readiness.
-- AFI 36-2907
MP 1: COUNSELING APPROACHES
COGNITIVE
• Thinking
BEHAVIORAL
• Reinforcement
AFFECTIVE
• Feeling
• Where 1st Sgt needs to be
MOST of the time
MP 2: LISTENING
Understand the process
Hearing and Listening
 If a tree falls in the forest and
no one is around does it make
a noise?????
Barriers
MP 3: COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
 BEGINNING THE SESSION
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Rapport
Warm welcome
Put at ease – “break the ice”
Door opened or closed??
MP 3: COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
 PREPARING FOR THE SESSION
– Gather Background Material
• PIF
• Supervisor
• UPRG
– Privacy
– Seating
– Distractions
MP 3: COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
 CONDUCTING THE SESSION
– Attending behavior
– Questioning techniques
– Responding
– Referrals
MP 3: COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
CLOSURE
– Summarize
– No New Information
– Schedule Follow-Up
MP 3: COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
FOLLOW-UP
– Does the counselee “feel” helped?
– Further referral
– Scheduled appt/can be out-and-about…
MP 4: OUR ROLE DEFINED
AFI 36-2618 para 4.1.5 states ALL NCOs will:
Epitomize excellence
and lead by example
through exhibiting professional
behavior, military bearing,
respect for authority, and
the highest standards of dress
and appearance. Instill professional behaviors in
subordinates. Correct those who violate standards.
MP 4: OUR ROLE DEFINED
• AFI 36-2618 Senior NCOs..
Be an active, visible leader.
Deliberately develop junior
enlisted Airmen, NCOs, and
fellow SNCOs into better
followers, leaders, and
supervisors.
MP 5: AUTHORITIES
 AF LEADERS’ POWER AND INFLUENCE
• Position power
• Legitimate
• Personal power
MP 5: AUTHORITIES
Article 7 and RCM 302 empowers
NCO’s to apprehend
Article 91 protects NCOs from insubordinate
conduct.
Commander’s delegated authorities
MP 5: AUTHORITIES
AN AIRMAN’S DUTY INCLUDES:
– Oath of enlistment
– ART. 92 “Failure to obey” defines Dereliction of Duty
– ART. 91 C(4) para 14c(2) “…an order is disobeyed at
the peril of the subordinate.”
MP 6: DIAGNOSING THE SITUATION
Based upon situation
Unable/able vs. Willing/Unwilling
Leadership styles:
• Supportive
• Directive
• Combine with counseling techniques
MP 7: ATTRIBUTES
 Some positive attributes of confrontation:
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Acquire and maintain a high level of skill and knowledge
Establish and maintain sound positioning
Be able to remain calm when the going gets rough
Share directly with the individual
Be a good listener
Take the risk of hearing unpleasant things from them
Discuss alternatives
MP 8: Goal of Mediation
 Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary defines
mediation as an intervention between conflicting
parties to promote reconciliation, settlement or
compromise
MP 9: Mediation process
 Opening statement by mediator
 Opening statements by parties
 Joint discussion
 Conducting the session--note non-verbal behaviors
MP 10: Mediation closure
 Two types of Closure:
• Agreement
• Non-Agreement
Regardless of the outcome—follow-up!!
SUMMARY
 GOAL OF COUNSELING/APPROACHES
 COUNSELING TECHNIQUES
 LISTENING
 OUR ROLE DEFINED
 AUTHORITIES
 DIAGNOSING THE ENVIRONMENT
 ATTRIBUTES OF POSITIVE
CONFRONTATION
 GOAL OF MEDIATION
 MEDIATION PROCESS
 MEDIATION CLOSURE
OVERVIEW
 Purpose
 Counselings, Admonishments And Reprimands
 Unfavorable Information File
 Control Roster
 Responsibilities
PURPOSE
• Purpose is to “improve, correct, and
instruct subordinates who depart from
standards…on or off duty, and whose
actions degrade the individual and unit
mission.”
-AFI 36-2907
USAF FIRST SERGEANT ACADEMY
• Counseling
• Admonishment
• Reprimand
PROCEDURES AND FORMAT
• Privacy Act
• PIF/UIF/’Desk Drawer’
• Format
ESTABLISHING/MAINTAINING UIFS
• AF Form 1058
• AF Form 1137
• Commander’s Actions
• Member’s Actions
MANDATORY/OPTIONAL ENTRIES -UIF
• Mandatory
– Table 2.2 AFI 36-2907
• Optional
– Table 2.2 AFI 36-2907
– Limitations – Documents greater than 6 months old
and/or reenlistment after document date
DISPOSITION/REMOVAL
• AFI 36-2907, Table 2.2
• Disposition Determined By Type Of Document Filed
In UIF
• Early Removal
• Limitations On Removal
UIF CAREER IMPACT
No Mandatory Limitations
USAF FIRST SERGEANT ACADEMY
CONTROL ROSTERS
DEFINITION AND PURPOSE
• “Rehabilitative tool used by commanders at
all levels to set a 6-month observation period
for individuals…who fail to meet or maintain
AF standards of conduct…on and off duty.”
--AFI 36-2907
ESTABLISHING CONTROL ROSTERS
• Procedures
– AF Form 1058
– AF Form 1137
– Commander’s Actions
– Member’s Actions
REMOVAL ACTIONS
• Automatically 2400 Last Day Of 6th Month
• Early Removal
CONTROL ROSTER IMPACT
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EPR
Promotion
Reenlistment
PCS/PCA
Formal Training
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Commanders
• First Sergeants
• Supervisors
• UIF Monitor
SUMMARY
Purpose
Counseling/Reprimand
UIF
CR
Responsibilities
OVERVIEW
Objective
Promotion Authority
Promotion Methods
Promotion Procedures
Promotion Actions
First Sergeant Responsibilities
OBJECTIVE
“The Air Force must be able to identify
those people with the highest potential
to fill positions of increased grade and
responsibility”
—AFPD 36-25
PROMOTION AUTHORITY
 For Promotion to: AB – MSgt
 Immediate Commander
 SMSgt/CMSgt Academy Commandants
 SMSgt/CMSgt Detachment Chiefs/GS-09- Above
 For Promotion to: SMSgt - CMSgt:
 Major Command CC (MAJCOM)
 Field Operating Agency (FOA)
 Direct Reporting Unit CC (DRU)
 Chief of Staff, USAF
 Enlisted –ONE grade
PROMOTION METHODS & PROCEDURES
AB - SrA
 FULLY QUALIFIED
 BELOW-THE-ZONE
SSgt– CMSgt
WAPS (SSgt – MSgt)
WAPS/BOARD (SMSgt/CMSgt)
STEP
 SSGT – MSGT ONLY
 PME /TIG CANNOT BE WAIVED
 6 MONTHS TIG FOR PROMOTION TO SSgt
 12 MONTHS TIG FOR PROMOTION TO TSgt
 12 MONTHS TIG FOR PROMOTION TO MSgt
PROMOTION ROSTERS
 UNIT PROMOTION ROSTER
 Amn - SrA
 BTZ ELIGIBLE ROSTER
 Part I – All eligible A1C’s, no quality indicators
 Part II – “Questionable”
 Part III – Ineligible
 PROMOTION ELIGIBLE/INELIGIBLE ROSTER
 Part I – Selected/Line numbers
 Part II – Ineligible
PROMOTION ACTIONS
Non-recommendation
A1C’s and below up to 6 months at a time
BTZ selectees removed from selection list
Removal Action (EX: red-line a line number
because they are no longer eligible to
promote)
SrA - SMSgt: for a specific cycle; must be in
writing
PROMOTION ACTIONS
Deferral
Only affects promotion to SSgt - CMSgt
Delays promotion
Promotion authority up to 3 months
Deferral beyond 3 months
Wing CC or equivalent for SSgt - MSgt
Promotion authority for SMSgt and CMSgt
 Appropriate when: Reason is within member’s
control (AWOL, DUI…)
PROMOTION ACTIONS
Withhold
Promotion “on hold” pending some action
Immediate CC may withhold for 1 year (all
ranks)
Withhold beyond one year
Wing CC or equivalent for SSgt - MSgt
Promotion authority for SMSgt and CMSgt
 Appropriate when: Reason is outside
member’s control (has not attended PME)
PROMOTION ACTIONS
Reinstatement
Use when
 For only the most deserving cases
 Removal from Control Roster/Completion of Art 15
suspended reduction (allow to test, score test, previous
selects)
 Facts determine an injustice has occurred
 Ineligibility conditions no longer exist
The individual or the commander can request
promotion reinstatement
FIRST SERGEANT RESPONSIBILITIES
PROMOTION CEREMONIES
 Commanders may conduct ceremonies on the last duty day
before the promotion effective date and inform the member that
ceremonies do not affect pay, seniority,or entitlements.
INTERIM SUMMARY
Objective
Promotion Authority
Promotion Methods
Promotion Procedures
Promotion Actions
First Sergeant Responsibilities
OVERVIEW
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Purpose
Demotion Authority
Reasons To Demote
Demotion Procedures
Appeals
PURPOSE
Ensure personnel are fully qualified to serve in
their current grade and position.
DEMOTION AUTHORITY
• Group Commander
– E-7 And Below
• MAJCOM/FOA/DRU Commander (can delegate
to MAJCOM Vice)
– E-8 And E-9
• Secretary Of The Air Force
– Anyone
REASONS TO DEMOTE
• Failure To Complete Training
• Failure To Maintain Grade/Skill
• Failure To Fulfill Responsibilities (Amn, NCO,
SNCO)
• Failure To Keep Fit
• Failure To Perform (Premier Bandsman Only)
PROCEDURES
• Notification
• Airman’s Decision
• Commander’s Decision
• Demotion Authority’s Decision
APPEALS
• Every Airman’s Right
• Demotion Authority Actions
• Appellate Authority Actions
SUMMARY
 Purpose
 Demotion Authority
 Reasons To Demote
 Demotion Procedures
 Appeals
OVERVIEW
Purpose And General Policies
Voluntary Separations
Involuntary Separations
Service Characterizations
PURPOSE/GENERAL POLICY
• “The Air Force must maintain a vigorous fighting
force with high standards of conduct” --AFPD 3632
• “Separating members failing to meet
standards…promotes Air Force readiness and
strengthens military service” -- AFI 36-3208
TYPES OF ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATIONS
• Required
• Voluntary
• Involuntary
VOLUNTARY SEPARATIONS
• Reasons
 COG
 Dependency/hardship
 In lieu of court-martial
INVOLUNTARY SEPARATIONS
• General Considerations
• Reasons
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Involuntary COG
Defective Enlistments
Entry Level Conduct
Substance Abuse Treatment Failure
Unsatisfactory Performance
Misconduct
Fitness Failure
• Procedures
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CC Action When Initiating Involuntary Discharge
MANDATORY SEPARATIONS
• Reasons
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Fraudulent or Erroneous Enlistment
Civil Court conviction
Drug Abuse
PT Failures
ADMINISTRATIVE DISCHARGE BOARDS
• Board entitled if:
 NCO
 6 or more years TAFMS
 UOTHC Characterization
CHARACTERIZATIONS
• Honorable
• General
• UOTHC
NON-CHARACTERIZATION
• Entry Level
• Release From Custody
• Dropped From Rolls
SUMMARY
Purpose/General Policies
Voluntary Separations
Involuntary Separations
Service Characterizations
Overview
Purpose of Military Law
The Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM)
Rights of an Accused
Rights Advisement
Training Requirements
Parts of a Punitive Article
Commonly used Punitive Articles
MP1. Purpose of Military Law
Preamble of the MCM:
“The purpose of military law is to promote
justice, to assist in maintaining good
order and discipline in the armed forces,
to promote efficiency and effectiveness
in the military establishment, and
thereby strengthen the national security
of the United States”
MP2. MCM Overview
Part 1: Preamble
Part 2: Rules for Courts-Martial (RCM)
Part 3: Military Rules of Evidence (MRE)
Part 4: The Punitive Articles
Part 5: Non-judicial Punishment (NJP)
Procedures
MP3. Rights of an Accused
Article 31
• Presumption of innocence
• Burden of proof
• Reasonable Doubt
• Self-Incrimination
• Rights Advisement
MP3. Rights of an Accused
Article 27, Equal Qualifications
Article 32
• Pretrial Investigation
• General Courts-Martial
Article 38, Right to an attorney
Article 137, UCMJ training requirements
• Initial entry
• After completion of 6 months of active duty
• Upon reenlistment
MP4. Parts of the Punitive Article
Articles 77 – 134 (Punitive Articles)
• Part 1: Text
• Part 2: Elements
• Part 3: Explanation
• Part 4: Lesser Included Offenses
• Part 5: Maximum Permissible
Punishments
• Part 6: Sample Specifications
47. Article 122 – Robbery
A. Text of statute
Any person subject to this chapter who with intent to steal takes anything of value from the person or in the presence of another, against his will, by means of
force or violence or fear of immediate or future injury to his person or property or to the person or property of a relative or member of his family or of anyone in
his company at the time of the robbery, is guilty of robbery and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
B. Elements
(1) That the accused wrongfully took certain property from the person or from the possession and in the presence of a person named or described;
(2) That the taking was against the will of that person;
(3) The taking was by means of force, violence, or force and violence, or putting the person in fear of immediate or future injury to that person, a relative, a
member of the person’s family, anyone accompanying the person at the time of the robbery, the person’s property, or the property of a relative, family member,
or anyone accompanying the person at the time of the robbery;
(4) That the property belonged to a person named or described;
(5) That the property was of a certain or of some value; and
(6) That the taking of the property of the accused was with the intent permanently to deprive the person robbed of the use and benefit of the property.
(7) That the means of force or violence or of putting the person in fear was a firearm.
C. Explanation
(1) Taking in the presence of the victim. It is not necessary that the property taken be located within any certain distance of the victim.
(2) Force or violence. For a robbery to be committed by force or violence, there must be actual force or violence to the person, preceding or accompanying the
taking against the person’s will, and it is immaterial that there is no fear engendered in the victim.
(3) Fear. For robbery to be committed by putting the victim in fear, there need be no actual force or violence, but there must be a demonstration of force or
menace by which the victim is place in such fear that the victim is warranted in making no resistance.
D. Lesser included offences
(1) Article 121 – larceny
(2) Article 121 – wrongful appropriation
(3) Article 128 – assault; assault consummated by a battery
(4) Article 128 – assault with a dangerous weapon
(5) Article 134 – assault with intent to rob
(6) Article 80 – attempts
E. Maximum punishment
(1) When committed with a firearm. Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and confinement for 10 years.
(2) Other cases. Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 10 years.
F. Sample specification
In that (personal jurisdiction data) did (at/on board – location) (subject-matter jurisdiction data, if required), on or (violence) (force and violence) (and)
(putting him/her in fear) (with firarm) steal from the (person) (presence) of, against his/her will, (a watch) ( ) of value of (about) $
the property of
47. Article 122 – Robbery
A. Text of statute
Any person subject to this
chapter who with
intent to steal takes anything of value
from the person or in the presence of
another, against his will, by means of
force or violence or fear of immediate
or future injury to his person or
47. Article 122 – Robbery
B. Elements
(1) That the accused wrongfully took certain property from the person or from
the possession and in the presence of a person named or described;
(2) That the taking was against the will of that person;
(3) The taking was by means of force, violence, or force and violence, or
putting the person in fear of immediate or future injury to that person, a
relative, a member of the person’s family, anyone accompanying the person
at the time of the robbery, the person’s property, or the property of a
relative, family member, or anyone accompanying the person at the time of
the robbery;
(4) That the property belonged to a person named or described;
(5) That the property was of a certain or of some value; and
(6) That the taking of the property of the accused was with the intent
permanently to deprive the person robbed of the use and benefit of the
property.
[NOTE: If robbery was committed with a firearm, add the following.]
(7) That the means of force or violence or of putting the person in fear was a
firearm.
47. Article 122 – Robbery
C. Explanation
(1) Taking in the presence of the victim. It is not necessary that
the property taken be located within any certain distance of the
victim.
(2) Force or violence. For a robbery to be committed by force or
violence, there must be actual force or violence to the person,
preceding or accompanying the taking against the person’s
will, and it is immaterial that there is no fear engendered in
the victim.
(3) Fear. For robbery to be committed by putting the victim in
fear, there need be no actual force or violence, but there must
be a demonstration of force or menace by which the victim is
place in such fear that the victim is warranted in making no
resistance.
47. Article 122 – Robbery
D. Lesser included offences
(1) Article 121 – larceny
(2) Article 121 – wrongful appropriation
(3) Article 128 – assault; assault consummated by a battery
(4) Article 128 – assault with a dangerous weapon
(5) Article 134 – assault with intent to rob
(6) Article 80 – attempts
47. Article 122 – Robbery
E. Maximum punishment
(1) When committed with a firearm. Dishonorable
discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and
confinement for 15 years.
(2) Other cases. Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of
all pay and allowances, and confinement for 10
years.
47. Article 122 – Robbery
F. Sample specification
In that (personal jurisdiction data) did (at/on board –
location) (subject-matter jurisdiction data, if required), on
or (violence) (force and violence) (and) (putting him/her
in fear) (with firearm) steal from the (person) (presence)
of, against his/her will, (a watch) ( ) of value of (about)
$
the property of
MP5 Common Punitive Article
 Article 85, Desertion
 Article 86, Absence without leave
 Article 91, Insubordinate Conduct toward warrant officer,
noncommissioned officer, or petty officer
 Article 92, Failure to obey order or regulation
 Article 107, False Official Statement
 Article 108, Military property of the United States –sale, loss, damage,
destruction or wrongful disposition
 Article 111, Drunken or reckless operation of vehicle, aircraft, or vessel
 Article 112, Drunk on Duty
 Article 112a, Wrongful use, possession, etc. of controlled substances
 Article 117, Provoking Speeches and gestures
 Article 123a, Making, drawing, or uttering check without sufficient funds
 Article 128, Assault
 Article 134, General Article
Summary
Purpose of Military Law
The Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM)
Rights of an Accused
Rights Advisement
Training Requirements
Parts of a Punitive Article
Commonly used Punitive Articles
Overview
Inspections
Searches
Apprehension
Pretrial Restraint
MP1 INSPECTIONS
“…examination of the whole or part of a
unit, organization, installation, vessel,
aircraft, or vehicle…”
M.R.E. 313(b), UCMJ
MP1 INSPECTIONS
Authority
“…as a commander, military law authorizes
you to direct inspections…of persons and
property under your command…”
--Military Commander and the Law
MP1 INSPECTIONS
Requirements and Procedures
–Primary Purpose
–Reasonable Manner
–All inspections done the same
–Contraband
• Prohibited (candles, pets…)
• Illegal (drugs, bombs…)
MP1 INSPECTIONS
What to do if “something” is found:
– “Freeze” situation
– Do NOT personally investigate
– Notify SFS
– Statements
– JAG
– CONTINUE THE INSPECTION
MP2 SEARCHES
“…examination of a person, property, or
premise to uncover evidence of a crime or
criminal intent…”
-- AFI 31-201
MP2 SEARCHES
Authorizations
–Installation Commanders
–Military Magistrates
MP2 SEARCHES
Requirements
– Probable Cause
Probable Cause Search Procedures
MP2 SEARCHES
Lawful Searches NOT requiring Probable
Cause
– Consensual
– Border
– Government Property
– Lawful Stops
– Jails
– Entrance/Exit Military Installations Abroad
MP3 APPREHENSIONS
“The taking of a person into custody”
Article 7, UCMJ
MP3 APPREHENSIONS
Authority:
–Law Enforcement officials
–All Commissioned, Warrant, Petty,
and Noncommissioned Officers
Probable Cause
MP3 APPREHENSIONS
Procedures
–Clearly Notify
–Reasonable Force
–Maintain Custody
–Inform member’s commander
MP4 Pretrial Restraint
“Moral or physical restraint on a person’s
liberty which is imposed before and during
disposition of offenses”
--- R.C.M. 304, UCMJ
MP4 Pretrial Restraint
REQUIREMENTS
An offense triable by CM has been
committed
The person to be restrained committed
the offense
Type of restraint is required by the
circumstances
MP4 Pretrial Restraint
Conditions on Liberty
Restriction in Lieu of Arrest *
Arrest *
Pretrial Confinement *
*Begins 120 day speedy trial clock
MP4 Pretrial Restraint
May be imposed by:
– Commissioned Officer
– Commanding Officer
– A Commander may delegate to Warrant,
Petty and Noncommissioned Officers.
MP 5 Pretrial Confinement
120
DAYS
MUST GO TO TRIAL
NOTIFY COMMANDER
PRETRIAL REVIEW
COMMANDER CONTINUATION DECISION
2ND PRETRIAL REVIEW
72
HRS
INCIDENT, PRETRIAL CONFINEMENT
ORDERED
48
HRS
7-10
DAYS
24
HRS
0
HR
Summary
Inspections
Searches
Apprehension
Pretrial Restraint
Overview
 Purpose
 Commander’s Responsibilities
 SJA Responsibilities
 Limitations
People are our business
MP 1: Purpose of NJP
 MCM Standard – Maintain good order
and discipline – positive behavior
change
 Punishment
 Rehabilitative
 Used for Minor Offenses Only
 No Stigma of Courts-Martial
People are our business
MP 2: Commander’s Responsibilities
 Contact SJA prior to offering NJP
 May Dispose of an Offense as They See Fit
 Authority to Impose NJP
 Decide to Impose Based on Fact
 Act in a Timely Manner
 First Sergeant’s Role
People are our business
MP 3: SJA Responsibilities
 Ensure Commander’s Take Appropriate
Actions (legally sufficient)
 Ensure Specifications are Legally Accurate
 Advise Commanders on Punishment
 Maintain Records
People are our business
MP 4: LIMITATIONS
 Double Punishment
 Increase in Punishment
 Multiple Punishments
 Statute of Limitations
 Civilian Courts
SUMMARY
 Purpose
 Commander’s Responsibilities
 SJA Responsibilities
 Limitations
People are our business
Overview
 Punishments
 Commander’s Options/Tools
 Vacation Action
MP 1: Punishment
Punishment is limited based on Rank and title
of the Commander and rank of the offender
Refer to AF Form:
3070A for AB - TSgt
3070B for MSgt - CMSgt
3070C for Officers
MP 1: Punishment
Options available to the Commander Include:
Correctional Custody
Reduction in Grade
Restriction
Extra Duties
Forfeiture of Pay
Reprimand
Limitations on Combinations
MP 2: Commander’s Options
 Suspension
Postpones all or part of punishment
 Mitigation
Reduction of quantity or quality of punishment
 Remission
Cancelation of unexecuted punishment
 Setting Aside
Punishment resulted in clear injustice
MP 3: Vacation Action
Previously suspended punishment is carried
out if member commits a second offense
under the UCMJ or violates a condition of
probation
 Must be initiated during period of
suspension
 Member has rights to a hearing similar to
Article 15 process. (AF Form 366)
Summary
 Punishments
Commander’s Options/Tools
Vacation Action