UNSATISFACTORY PARTICIPATION
Overview Program Objective Terms Key Individual Responsibilities Administrative Procedures Administrative Actions Impact on Readiness Impact on Member
MP 1: Program Objective Encourage Full Participation Resolve Unsatisfactory Participation Problems Ensure Mission Readiness
MP 2: Terms Unsatisfactory Participant Unsatisfactory Participation Member whose absence is considered unexcused by squadron commander Unsatisfactory Participation Defined as having 6 or more unexcused absences from scheduled unit training assembly (UTA) periods
MP 2: Terms Unexcused Absence Member fails to report for the UTA without prior approval Member is late for the UTA or leaves early without prior approval Member fails to comply with all provisions of AFI 36-2903
MP 3: Key Individual Responsibilities Commander Brief policies regarding unsat participation Ensure members understand their obligation for satisfactory participation Take immediate action to resolve unsat participation problems Fair and consistent
MP 3: Key Individual Responsibilities First Sergeant Ensure members understand commander’s policy Review attendance roster for accountability Coordinate with supervisors regarding member’s absenteeism Notify commander of all unexcused absences Ensure unsat participation letter is sent to member
MP 3: Key Individual Responsibilities Supervisor Attempt to contact unexcused member Inform first sergeant when attempts to contact member are unsuccessful Counsel member when necessary Member Plan to attend all required UTA’s Notify supervisor in advance when circumstances prevent participation Make-up missed UTA’s
MP 4: Administrative Procedures Notify Member in Writing After Each Missed UTA Certified memorandum Identify number of unexcused absences Explain consequences, i.e., demotion/discharge actions and cite references Explain acceptable corrective measures
MP 5: Administrative Actions Demotion Commander can initiate action after 6 unexcused absences Discharge Commander can initiate action after 9 unexcused absences Consider characterization of discharge
MP 6: Impact on Readiness Flawed Conclusion Regarding Readiness War-time planning Training Morale Sends a negative message to satisfactory participants Benefits / Entitlements
MP 7: Impact on Member Career Effects Benefits / Entitlements Loss of time, pay and points Benefits / Entitlements Demotions Separations
Summary Program Objective Terms Key Individual Responsibilities Administrative Procedures Administrative Actions Impact on Readiness Impact on Member
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