Overview

Program ObjectiveTermsKey Individual ResponsibilitiesAdministrative ProceduresAdministrative ActionsImpact on ReadinessImpact on Member

Program Objective

Encourage Full ParticipationResolve Unsatisfactory Participation

ProblemsEnsure Mission Readiness

Terms

Unsatisfactory ParticipantMember whose absence is considered unexcused

by squadron commanderUnsatisfactory Participation

Defined as having 6 or more unexcused absences from scheduled unit training assembly (UTA) periods

Unexcused AbsenceMember fails to report for the UTA without prior

approvalMember is late for the UTA or leaves early without

prior approvalMember fails to comply with all provisions of AFI

36-2903, and the commander directs the member to depart the duty station for the infractions

Terms

Key Individual Responsibilities

CommanderBrief policies regarding unsat participationEnsure members understand their obligation for

satisfactory participationTake immediate action to resolve unsat

participation problemsFair and consistent

First SergeantEnsure members understand commander’s policyReview attendance roster for accountabilityCoordinate with supervisors regarding member’s

absenteeismNotify commander of all unexcused absences

Ensure unsat participation letter is sent to member

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 UTAs Notify supervisor in advance when circumstances prevent

participation Make-up missed UTAs

Key Individual Responsibilities

Administrative Procedures

Notify Member in Writing After Each Missed UTAMemorandum sent via certified/return receipt US

MailIdentify number of unexcused absencesExplain consequences, i.e., demotion/discharge actions

and cite referencesExplain acceptable corrective measures

Administrative Actions

DemotionCommander can initiate action after 6 unexcused

absencesDischarge

Commander can initiate action after 9 unexcused absencesConsider characterization of discharge

Impact on Readiness

Flawed Conclusion Regarding ReadinessWar-time planning Training

MoraleSends a negative message to satisfactory

participantsBenefits/Entitlements

Impact on Member

Career EffectsLoss of time, pay and points

Benefits/EntitlementsDemotionsSeparations

Summary

Program ObjectiveTermsKey Individual ResponsibilitiesAdministrative ProceduresAdministrative ActionsImpact on ReadinessImpact on Member