Base Agencies
What is the Equal Opportunity Office?
1. Promotes environment free from personal, social, institutional barriers
2. Handles complaints of discrimination and harrassment
Between whom can an unprofessional relationship exist?
Between officers, enlisted members, officers + enlisted members, military members + civilian members, AF members + contractor personnel. They can occur across all branches of service.
What is the purpose of the Command Post?
Command and control in altering/communicating on networking for base
Crisis management assistance
What are 2 types of Authority?
Types of authority (answer=LEGAL AND MORAL)
*Legal authority
•Authority explicitly stated in directives
–Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI)
–Air Force Instructions (AFI)
–Technical Orders (TO)
–Air Force Manuals (AFMAN)
–Federal, state, & military laws
*Moral authority
Authority based on ethics & values
–Professional judgment & decision-making
What are the functions of the UCMJ?
Part of US code; contains punitive articles
What are the Chaplain's responsibilities?
manage/support spiritual centers
Worship services
Advise leadership on ethics and morale
supervise/manage chapel personnel
Absolute confidentiality
What are some examples of unprofessional relationships?
Dating/close friendships
Shared activities (living accommodations, vacations, transportation)
Recruiter, trainers, instructors (susceptible to abuse of position/favoritism)
What are AF guidelines on religious accommodation?
Remain neutral
Accommodation requests should be approved except when precluded by… Military readiness, unit cohesion, standards or discipline
Commanders must respect beliefs/practices of all AF members in a consistent manner
What is an Ultimate Source of Authority?
Constitution
What are service members' rights in justice system?
Involuntary self-incrimination
Right to counsel (attorney)
Search and seizure
What is the role of Public Affairs?
Social media, public web, community engagement
Branding and trademarks
Combat cameras
What are Specific Prohibitions relating to officers and unprofessional relationships?
Officers wil not:
gambling, lending money
Sharing living accomodations w/ enlisted
Business enterprises w/ enlisted
Sexual relations w/ enlisted
fraternization
What are some referral agencies for questions about Religious Accommodation?
COC
Chaplain service
Equal Opportunity Office
Judge Advocate General
Inspector General
What is a Direct Source of Authority?
President
What are the methods/tools of the UCMJ?
Unfavorable Information Files
Control Rosters
Counseling, Admonitions, Reprimands
What can the Legal Office help with?
Prosecutors and defenders
Wills and Estate planning, Power of attorney
Tax assistance
Legal claims
Victim support
What is the Green dot program?
Interactive training program designed to help Airmen intervene in and prevent situations of sexual and domestic violence, abuse and stalking
What issues can the Mental Health office help with?
Pre- and post-deployment assessments
Family advocacy
Behavioral health optimization
Suicide prevention
alcohol/drug abuse prevention
What are the guidelines that must be met for an order to be enforceable?
Within realm of authority
Related to duty, morale, discipline
Clear and unequivocal
Received and understood
What is the function of the Staff Judge Advocate?
Commander’s legal staff who represents the AF in all legal matters
What does the Airman & Family Readiness Center do?
Financial aid
Employment assistance
Deployment readiness
Volunteer resources
What 3 things does the Green Dot program aid to prevent?
Suicide, Sexual Assault, Family Violence
What is the function of the Safety Office?
Aviation and occupational safety
Safety inspections and mishap prevention
Motorcycle rider training
What is the prioritization of officer responsibilities? (there are 7)
Mission
Higher headquarters
Collateral unites
Unit welfare
Yourself
Act decisively
Community
What does the Area Defense Counsel do?
Represent AF personnel