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201. Voluntary separations
1.For Airmen who want to leave the active service of the Air Force PETS, how must they request their
separation?
1. In writing.
2. What agency helps Airmen apply for voluntary separation?
2. The MPS Career Development Element
3. Who may exercise separation authority?
3. General officers who command units, commanders of divisions or wings, commanders who exercise
special or general court-martial jurisdiction, and others specifically designated by Headquarters Air Force
Personnel Center, Separations Branch (HQ AFPC/DPSOS).
4. Who has the authority to disapprove a separation for a conscientious objector case?
4. Secretary of the Air Force.
,202. Involuntary separations 1.What must commanders ensure has been done before recommending an
involuntary convenience of the government discharge?
1. That an effort has been made to meet all rehabilitation requirements of AFI 36-3208, and the
circumstances do not warrant discharge for cause.
2.Match the basis for discharge in column A with the appropriate section of AFI 36-3208, Administrative
Separation of Airmen, chapter 5 listed in column B. Items in column B may be used once, more than
once, or not at all Column A
(1) Parenthood -a
(2) Drug abuse -d,e,f
(3) Alcohol abuse -d,e,f
(4) Civil court conviction -f
Column B
a.Section B, Involuntary Convenience of the Government.
b. Section C, Defective Enlistment.
c. Section D, Entry Level Performance or Conduct.
d. Section E, Unsatisfactory Performance.
e. Section F, Substance Abuse Treatment Failure.
f. Section H, Misconduct.
g. Section I, Discharge in the Interest of National Security.
h. Section J, Failure in Prison Retraining or Rehabilitation.
i. Section K, Failure in the Fitness Program.
3. What type of separation allows the parent or guardian of an Airman who is 17 at the time the facts
became known, apply for discharge?
3. Enlistment of minors (chapter 5, section 5C - defective enlistments).
,4. If an Airman first class (A1C) with less than 180 days of service is documented as lacking aptitude for
military service, what type of separation is appropriate for this Airman?
4. Entry-level separation.
203. Discharge procedures
1. What two procedures are used for processing discharge actions under AFI 36-3208?
1. Notification procedure and board hearing or board waiver procedure
2. Which of the following situations require a discharge board hearing?
a. Respondent is a senior airman (SrA).
b. Respondent is a staff sergeant (SSgt). XXX
c. A SrA has eight years of service. XXX
d. Respondent is an A1C.
e. A SSgt with less than six years of service. XXX
f. A SrA recommended for honorable discharge.
g. An airman (Amn) is recommended for a UOTHC discharge. XXX
h. An Amn has less than 180 days of service and an honorable discharge is warranted.
3. List the minimum required documents to be included in a discharge folder.
3. The commander's recommendation with attachments, notification letter with attachments,
addendum to the notification letter (if applicable), the Airman's receipt of notification letter, the
Airman's statement with or without attachments, and the medical examination (if available),
4. What are the three subsequent decisions the SPCMCA must make if he/she decides a notification
procedure case warrants a discharge?
, 4. The characterization of the discharge, whether the member should be offered probation and
rehabilitation, and which reason will be cited as the primary reason for discharge if more than one
reason is involved (dual processing).
5. What is the maximum number of days a member has to respond to a discharge notification when they
are entitled to a board hearing?
5. Seven duty days.
6. What document is considered a statement waiving the administrative discharge board proceedings?
6. A conditional waiver
7. What program provides Airmen subject to administrative discharge an opportunity to stay in the Air
Force and receive help so they may be able to serve until their ETS?
7. The Air Force Probation and Rehabilitation Program.
204. Administrative discharge board
1. What are the four basic decisions and recommendations an administrative discharge board must
make?
1.
-Is there a reason for discharge,
should the member be discharged,
-what service characterization
-should the respondent receive for the current enlistment,
-should the respondent be given an opportunity for P&R.
Paralegal CDC Volume: In-Depth 2024 Update
for Comprehensive Exam Preparation and
Strategies for Success."
201. Voluntary separations
1.For Airmen who want to leave the active service of the Air Force PETS, how must they request their
separation?
1. In writing.
2. What agency helps Airmen apply for voluntary separation?
2. The MPS Career Development Element
3. Who may exercise separation authority?
3. General officers who command units, commanders of divisions or wings, commanders who exercise
special or general court-martial jurisdiction, and others specifically designated by Headquarters Air Force
Personnel Center, Separations Branch (HQ AFPC/DPSOS).
4. Who has the authority to disapprove a separation for a conscientious objector case?
4. Secretary of the Air Force.
,202. Involuntary separations 1.What must commanders ensure has been done before recommending an
involuntary convenience of the government discharge?
1. That an effort has been made to meet all rehabilitation requirements of AFI 36-3208, and the
circumstances do not warrant discharge for cause.
2.Match the basis for discharge in column A with the appropriate section of AFI 36-3208, Administrative
Separation of Airmen, chapter 5 listed in column B. Items in column B may be used once, more than
once, or not at all Column A
(1) Parenthood -a
(2) Drug abuse -d,e,f
(3) Alcohol abuse -d,e,f
(4) Civil court conviction -f
Column B
a.Section B, Involuntary Convenience of the Government.
b. Section C, Defective Enlistment.
c. Section D, Entry Level Performance or Conduct.
d. Section E, Unsatisfactory Performance.
e. Section F, Substance Abuse Treatment Failure.
f. Section H, Misconduct.
g. Section I, Discharge in the Interest of National Security.
h. Section J, Failure in Prison Retraining or Rehabilitation.
i. Section K, Failure in the Fitness Program.
3. What type of separation allows the parent or guardian of an Airman who is 17 at the time the facts
became known, apply for discharge?
3. Enlistment of minors (chapter 5, section 5C - defective enlistments).
,4. If an Airman first class (A1C) with less than 180 days of service is documented as lacking aptitude for
military service, what type of separation is appropriate for this Airman?
4. Entry-level separation.
203. Discharge procedures
1. What two procedures are used for processing discharge actions under AFI 36-3208?
1. Notification procedure and board hearing or board waiver procedure
2. Which of the following situations require a discharge board hearing?
a. Respondent is a senior airman (SrA).
b. Respondent is a staff sergeant (SSgt). XXX
c. A SrA has eight years of service. XXX
d. Respondent is an A1C.
e. A SSgt with less than six years of service. XXX
f. A SrA recommended for honorable discharge.
g. An airman (Amn) is recommended for a UOTHC discharge. XXX
h. An Amn has less than 180 days of service and an honorable discharge is warranted.
3. List the minimum required documents to be included in a discharge folder.
3. The commander's recommendation with attachments, notification letter with attachments,
addendum to the notification letter (if applicable), the Airman's receipt of notification letter, the
Airman's statement with or without attachments, and the medical examination (if available),
4. What are the three subsequent decisions the SPCMCA must make if he/she decides a notification
procedure case warrants a discharge?
, 4. The characterization of the discharge, whether the member should be offered probation and
rehabilitation, and which reason will be cited as the primary reason for discharge if more than one
reason is involved (dual processing).
5. What is the maximum number of days a member has to respond to a discharge notification when they
are entitled to a board hearing?
5. Seven duty days.
6. What document is considered a statement waiving the administrative discharge board proceedings?
6. A conditional waiver
7. What program provides Airmen subject to administrative discharge an opportunity to stay in the Air
Force and receive help so they may be able to serve until their ETS?
7. The Air Force Probation and Rehabilitation Program.
204. Administrative discharge board
1. What are the four basic decisions and recommendations an administrative discharge board must
make?
1.
-Is there a reason for discharge,
should the member be discharged,
-what service characterization
-should the respondent receive for the current enlistment,
-should the respondent be given an opportunity for P&R.
