Section 15C - Enlisted Assignments Flashcards
_____ is a QOL measurement of the time Airmen spend away from their home station for operational and training purposes during a 12-month period.
Personnel Tempo (PERSTEMPO)
_____ is a QOL measurement of the time Airmen spend away from their home station for operational and training purposes during a 12-month period.
Personnel Tempo (PERSTEMPO)
The AF classifies and assigns Airmen worldwide as equitably as possible to ensure a high state of readiness. T/F
True. (It also recognizes the need for special assignment considerations to care for Airmen with exceptional needs.)
What is the primary consideration when selecting Airmen for reassignment?
The Airman’s qualification to accomplish the mission.
To the maximum extent possible, the AF assigns Airmen on a(n) _____ basis and in the most equitable manner feasible.
Voluntary.
Why does the AF equitably distribute involuntary assignments among similarly qualified Airmen?
To minimize family separations and avoid creating severe personal hardships for Airmen.
Why may limitations be established on involuntary selection for PCS following some TDY?
To allow Airmen to attend to essential military and personal pre-PCS requirements, and to reduce Airman and family disturbance.
Who allocates funds, delegates authority and directs policies for the PCS assignment of Airmen?
The DoD.
Which AFI governs operational (including rotational) training (including formal education and PME and force structure assignments)?
AFI 36-2110, Assignments.
Who may initiate assignment requests for members currently assigned to their MAJCOM, FOA, or DRU to fill valid vacant manpower authorizations?
The director of assignments (or equivalent) in coordination with MAJCOM, FOA, or DRU.
Who may initiate assignment requests for members currently assigned to their MAJCOM, FOA, or DRU to fill valid vacant manpower authorizations?
The director of assignments (or equivalent) in coordination with MAJCOM, FOA, or DRU.
Who is the final approval authority for Airman assignments?
AFPC
The Airman Assignment Division (AFPC/DPAA) is the final approval authority for Airmen assignments in the grades of _____ and below.
SMSgt.
Who is the final approval authority for CMSgt and CMSgt-select assignments?
The Chief’s Group (AF/DPE).
Airmen are distributed to meet the overall needs of the AF using what four factors?
1) Law, and DoD and AF directives and instructions; 2) to maintain equity between MAJCOMs within a speciality and grade; 3) guidance from the Air Staff functional area Office of Primary Responsibility(OPR); and 4) directions from the designated assignment authority as outlined in AFI 36-2110.
Airmen are distributed to meet the overall needs of the AF using what four factors?
1) Law, and DoD and AF directives and instructions; 2) to maintain equity between MAJCOMs within a speciality and grade; 3) guidance from the Air Staff functional area Office of Primary Responsibility(OPR); and 4) directions from the designated assignment authority as outlined in AFI 36-2110.
The AF assigns Airmen without regard to color, race, religious preference, national origin, ethnic background, age, marital status, gender or spouse’s employment, education or volunteer service activities. Which three of these characteristics may have some exceptions?
1) Religious preference in chaplains; 2) marital status in military couples; and 3) gender when required by statute or other policies.
SEIs may be used when specific experience or training is critical to the job and no other means of assignment is appropriate or available. How else may they be used?
To rapidly identify Airmen to meet unique circumstances, contingency requirements or other critical needs.
