2023 TSgt PDGAFH-1 B1's questions and answers

What is the most desirable means of maintaining standards? Effective leadership. The purposes of military law include all of the following, except? Controlling military members and their dependents. What is the primary source of US military law? The US Constitution. The US Constitution designates the __________ as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. President. Who does the US Constitution grant the power to raise an Army and Navy, control the military budget and make rules to govern the Army and Navy? Congress. In addition to the US Constitution, the pillars of the military justice system include UCMJ, Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM) and Precedents. The right against self-incrimination ( no person shall be compelled in any case to be a witness against himself or herself) is protected by the _____ Amendment to the Constitution, is reflected in UCMJ Article 31 and military rule of evidence 304. Fifth. Regarding self-incrimination, it is inaccurate to state that? Persons cannot request counsel be present until the initial interrogation is complete. An individual may be apprehended upon _________, when there is reason to believe he or she has committed an offense. Probable cause. A non-law enforcement NCO observes an officer who is about to commit a serious offence. What should the NCO do? Apprehend the officer. __________ is a less severe restraint on liberty than arrest; its geographic limits are usually broader and the offender performs full military duties unless otherwise directed. Restrictions in lieu of arrest. Individuals are put in pretrial _______ only when lesser forms of pretrial restraint are inadequate. Confinement. Regarding pretrial confinement, which of the following statements is false? It should be used before considering other forms of pretrial restraint. A(n)_________ is express permission (written or oral) issued by competent military authority to search a person or an area for specified property, evidence or for a specific person and to seize such property, evidence or person. It is the military equivalent of a civilian search warrant. Authorization to search. Which of the following individuals cannot authorize searches? Staff judge advocates. Inspections Include vehicle checks at installation entry points and random drug testing. Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP) Can be imposed for minor offenses. A commander should not offer an Article _______ unless he or she is prepared to proceed with court-martial charges because it cannot be imposed if the member demands a court-martial trial instead. Article 15. The maximum permissible punishment under Article 15, UCMJ is limited based on the grade of the imposing commander and the? Grade of the offender. Under Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP) Bread and water and diminished rations are not authorized. Under Article 15, what is the maximum length of correctional custody a captain can impose on a SSgt? 7 days. A commander in the grade of lieutenant or captain can impose a maximum Article 15 punishment of ____ days restriction or extra duties. 14 days. A commander in the grade of major or above can impose a maximum Article 15 punishment of ______ days extra duties or ______ days restriction. 45 days; 60 days. Who does not have authority to reduce the grades of SMSgt and CMSgt by one grade? Wing commanders. What is the highest rank of Airmen that commanders in the grades of lieutenant and captain can reduce in rank? SSgt. For Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP), the staff judge advocate prepares AF Form ________, Record of Nonjudicial Punishment Proceedings, then the commander signs it and provides it to the member. AF Form 3070A/B/C. Once offered Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP), a member must decide whether to accept. Which of the following statements is inaccurate? A decision to accept NJP is an admission of guilt, not merely a choice of forum. Regarding Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP), after consulting with the staff judge advocate, a commander may annotate any of the following on AF Form 3070A/B/C except that? NJP is not appropriate and the matter will be forwarded for court-martial. What statement about the Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP) appeal process is inaccurate? Members may submit an oral appeal within five calendar days. A commander has the power to suspend, remit or _________ punishment of an article 15. Mitigate. Commanders _______ an unexecuted portion of a punishment by changing it to a less severe form or reducing its quality or quantity. Mitigate. _______ cancels any executed or unexecuted portion of a punishment under Article 15 and restores any property, privileges or rights affected by that portion of the punishment. Set-aside. What type of court-martial tries minor offenses? Summary Court-Martial. Who can be tried by a Summary Court-Martial? Enlisted service members only. What type of court-martial tries intermediate-level offenses? Special Court-Martial. Which service members may be tried by Special Court-Martial? Anyone subject to the UCMJ. A maximum punishment by a Summary Court-Martial for ranks lower than SSgt includes? Reduction to AB. A Special Court-Martial sentence may include? Bad conduct discharge. Cases cannot be referred for trial by General Court-Martial without preliminary hearing under? Article 32, UCMJ. The General Court-Martial is composed of a military judge and at least a five-member panel that may include, when requested, at least ________ enlisted members. One-third. The court-martial verdict is called the? Findings. During post-trail procedures, who approves, disapproves or reduces all or part of the findings and sentence of a court-martial? The convening authority. The convening authority must act on every case, in accordance with Article _______, UCMJ, has limited authority to disapprove the findings or sentence. Article 60, UCMJ. What is the first level of formal appellate review? US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (USCAAF). The US Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals (AFCCA) will review a sentence of? Death. Name the highest appellate court in the military justice system. US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (USCAAF). !!!SECTION 9B ENLISTED FORCE STRUCTURE!!! Enlisted force structure defines us as... Airmen first, specialists second; functionally and operationally Purpose of enlisted force structure provides the framework for an enlisted force structure that best meets mission requirements, while developing institutional and occupational competencies. Defines the tiers, ranks, terms of address, roles, expectations, key positions and approved duty titles for the enlisted force At what grade is one enrolled in PME Professional Military Education Tech Sgt When is someone enrolled in senior NCO PME When becoming MSgt Selects, as well as completing their CCAF in AFSC When does someone earn their 9 skill level After earning SMSgt Upon selection of CMSgt, what course must be completed CMSgt Leadership Course