Overview

Program ObjectiveTermsKey Individual ResponsibilitiesAdministrative ProceduresAdministrative ActionsImpact on ReadinessImpact on Member

MP 1: Program Objective

• Encourage Full Participation• Resolve Unsatisfactory Participation

Problems• Ensure Mission Readiness

MP 2: Terms

• Unsatisfactory Participant– 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

• 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 2: Terms

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

• 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 3: Key Individual Responsibilities

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– Loss of time, pay and points

• Benefits / Entitlements• Demotions• Separations

Summary

Program ObjectiveTermsKey Individual ResponsibilitiesAdministrative ProceduresAdministrative ActionsImpact on ReadinessImpact on Member