ALC Exam 2 with complete solutions

Federal Regulations that govern civilian personnel management: - Answer- Title 5 and Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations CPAC - Answer- Civilian Personnel Admin Center CPOC - Answer- Civilian Personnel Operating Center The CPAC and CPOC are a supervisor resource for help and advice on: - Answer- Personnel issues Positions and pay management Recruitment and placement Training and development Employee relations Technical services Labor management Military authority begins with the - Answer- Constitution Two types of authority; - Answer- command and general military. DA civilians derive authority from commanders, supervisors, Army regulations, - Answer- and Title 5 USC. Senior DA civilians establish policy and manage Army resources, but they do not have _________________. - Answer- the authority to command ____________ addresses command authority in more detail. - Answer- AR 600-20 General military authority - Answer- originates in oaths of office, law, rank structure, traditions, and regulations. This broad-based authority also allows leaders to take appropriate corrective actions to maintain good order and discipline. ________________ states this specifically, giving commissioned, warrant, and noncommissioned officers authority to "quell all quarrels, frays, and disorders among persons subject to military law"--in other words, to maintain good order and discipline. - Answer- AR 600-20, paragraph 4- 5, Appropriated Fund Employees: - Answer- The majority of civilians are appropriated fund employees (usually referred to as civil service). This means they are paid by funds appropriated by the Congress of the United States and managed by the Department of Defense (Army). The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administers federal civil service laws that govern appropriated fund employees. Non-appropriated Fund Employees: - Answer- The other category of civilians are non appropriated fund employees, which include Army clubs and messes, guest houses, child care centers, bowling centers, etc. General Schedule (GS): - Answer- positions include administrative, technical, and professional jobs. Wage Grade (WG): - Answer- positions are trade jobs. GS and WG positions have a number grade level assigned within major job categories. Senior Executive Service: - Answer- positions which are the equivalent of General Officer positions. 8 Step Training Model - Answer- 1. Plan 2. Train the Trainers 3. Recon the Site 4. Issue the Order 5. Rehearse 6. Execute 7. Evaluate the Training 8. Retrain DA Military Awards Program Provide tangible recognition for: - Answer- Acts of Valor Exceptional Service or Achievements Special Skills or Qualification Acts of Heroism not involving actual combat Individual awards are grouped into the following categories - Answer- a. Decorations. b. AGCM. c. Campaign and service medals. d. Service ribbons, badges, and tabs. e. Certificates and letters recommendation for an award of a military decoration must be entered administratively into military channels within __________ of the act, achievement, or service to be honored. - Answer- 2 years Medal of Honor (MOH), Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) and the Distinguished Service Medal recommendations must be entered formally into official channels within _________ of the act warranting the recommendation and awarded within __________. - Answer- 3 years, 5 years