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1.3. Who outranks OT's? - correct answer ✔✔For the duration of the training OTS staff outranks all OT's regardless of commissioning 1.3.1. How does an OT address an OTS Staff Member? - correct answer ✔✔OT's will assume the position of attention prior to speaking or when addressed by staff and remain at the position of attention until by staff to stand at ease. Exception: during academic instruction, field leadership events, drill instructions, or at instructor direction 1.3.1.1. When any staff member addresses an OT, the OT will respond with one of the following seven basic responses, unless otherwise directed: - correct answer ✔✔1) Yes, sir/ma'am
- No, sir/ma'am
- Sir/Ma'am, I do not know
- Sir/Ma'am, I do not understand
- Sir/Ma'am, may I ask a question?
- Sir/Ma'am, may I make a statement?
- No excuse, Sir/Ma'am. 1.3.1.2. How do OT's close conversations with OTS staff? - correct answer ✔✔OT's will close conversations with the appropriate greeting of the day and salute as appropriate 1.3.1.3. When does an OT give the greeting of the day to an OTS staff? - correct answer ✔✔OT's passing OTS staff will give the proper greeting of the day unless the staff member is engaged in a conversation 1.3.1.3. At what times of the day does an OT give a greeting for good morning, good afternoon, and good evening? - correct answer ✔✔Good morning is from 0000 until 1159 Good afternoon is from 1200 until 1659
Good evening is from 1700 until 2359 1.3.1.3.1. When OT's are indoor in groups of four or fewer, who gives the appropriate greeting of the day? What about when outdoors? - correct answer ✔✔When indoors, all OT's in groups of four or fewer will give the appropriate greeting of the day. If outdoors, all OT's will render salutes as applicable, in addition to the greeting of the day 1.3.1.3.2. When OT's are indoor in groups of five or more, who gives the appropriate greeting of the day? What about when outdoors? - correct answer ✔✔When indoors, the first OT in line will give the appropriate greeting of the day for the entire group. If outdoors and not in formation, all individual will render salutes as applicable 1.3.1.4. When there are OTS staff or officers of different ranks, who do you render the greeting of the day to first? - correct answer ✔✔Render the greeting of the day to the highest-ranking individual first when approaching a group (e.g., greet a male Major walking with a female Captain with "good morning, Sir, good morning, ma'am) 1.3.1.4.1. If individuals are of the same rank, who do you give the greeting of the day to first? - correct answer ✔✔If the individuals are of the same tank, greet the female(s) first. 1.3.1.4.2. How do you greet OTS staff if all individuals are of the same gender? - correct answer ✔✔Greet them as a group with "ladies" or "gentlemen" 1.3.1.5. Does an OT "sound off" when giving the greeting of the day? - correct answer ✔✔No. OT's are still expected to speak in a clear and confident tone 1.3.1.5. At what distance is an OT expected to extend the greeting of the day to OTS staff? - correct answer ✔✔At a distance of 6 paces 1.3.1.5. Is an OT required to greet an OTS staff member multiple times if in the same vicinity of them? - correct answer ✔✔No. If remaining in the same vicinity or functional area, an OT is only required to greet an OTS staff member once
to squarely face the individual. If remaining in the same vicinity or functional area, OT's only need to salute an OTS staff member once 1.5.1.3. What does an OT do while outside and passing an officer engaged in conversation? - correct answer ✔✔OT's passing an officer engaged in conversation will render a salute, but not interrupt with the greeting of the day. If the officer does not return the salute, the OT will continue and then drop the salute once abreast the officer. 1.5.1.4. Does an encumbered OT have to render a salute while outside? - correct answer ✔✔OT's will salute outdoors in uniform unless encumbered. Encumbered OT's give only the greeting of the day 1.5.1.5. Is saluting required when OTS staff or OT's are in PT gear? - correct answer ✔✔No. Saluting is not required when either staff or OT's are in PT gear, but OT's will render the proper greeting of the day 1.5.2. What are the no-salute areas? - correct answer ✔✔Saluting is not required at any field leadership event or the following locations: assault/confidence courses, Blue Thunder, Vigilant Warrior, running track, the covered area between Gilbert Hall/Gilbert Hall Annex Ritchey Center, or with approval from the Director of Operation (DO) or higher. The drill pad parade field, and physical conditioning facilities areas are no salute areas during instruction or physical training only. Upon completion of instruction or physical training, Officer Trainees will resume saluting in these areas. 1.5.3. When are customs and courtesies rendered for Reveille? - correct answer ✔✔Customs and courtesies will only be rendered if followed by "The National Anthem", "To The Colors", or if a flag detail is present (Maxwell AFB does not play "The National Anthem," or "To the Colors" after "Reveille"). 1.5.3.2. What are customs and courtesies for "Retreat"? - correct answer ✔✔Personnel outdoors in uniform to include PT gear will face the flag if visible, or turn towards the music and assume the position of parade rest upon hearing the first note of "Retreat". Upon hearing the first note of the "National Anthem", assume the position of attention, and salute. Hold the salute until the last note of the music is played.
1.5.3.3. What are the customs and courtesies of "The National Anthem"? - correct answer ✔✔When "The National Anthem" is played indoors during a ceremony, military members in uniform will assume the position of attention, face the flag, but not salute. If in civilian clothes indoors or outdoors and "The National Anthem" is played, assume the position of attention and place the right hand over the heart. If wearing a hat, it should be removed. If outdoors, uniformed members will face the flag or music (if flag is not visible) and render a salute upon hearing the first note and hold the salute until the conclusion. Saluting outdoors while in civilian clothes is permitted, but not required. 1.5.3.4. What are the exceptions to customs and courtesies to "Reveille," "Retreat," and "National Anthem"? - correct answer ✔✔When participating in PT or leadership exercises, OT and staff should continue with these activities and are not required to render normal customs and courtesies for "Reveille," "Retreat" or "The National Anthem". OT's and staff not actively engaged in the activity are required to render normal customs and courtesies for "Reveille," "Retreat" or "The National Anthem". 1.5.4. How may OT's refer to each other in Field Leadership Events? - correct answer ✔✔OT's may refer to each other by last-name only while actively engaged in problem solving scenarios for timeliness and brevity purposes. 1.5.4. How do OT's address staff in Field Leadership Events? - correct answer ✔✔OT's will continue to address staff by Rank/Last Name or with Sir/Ma'am at the beginning or end of a multi-sentence discussion. All yes/no responses will be accompanied by Sir/Ma'am. 1.5.5. What do OT's do when Staff Vehicles drive by? - correct answer ✔✔All OT's will render a salute to all properly marked and occupied staff vehicles. Most placards have a blue background with silver insignia and/or full color image. The Chief of Staff placard has a white and blue background with blue and silver stars. 1.6.1. Are OT's allowed to talk in academic buildings? - correct answer ✔✔Talking is not permitted in academic buildings unless making on the spot correction to other OT's, addressing, or being addressed by OTS staff or visitors, or giving the greeting of the day. Exception: OTs may talk quietly inside the auditorium or flight room until the Class/Flight Leader instructs them to prepare for instruction
command, "TAKE YOUR SEATS", or "SEATS." OT's will then quickly take their seats and sit at the seated position of attention until given "AT EASE" by the instructor. 1.6.8.5. What are the closing procedures for the Flight Room? - correct answer ✔✔Once the instructor indicates they are ready to close class, the Flight Leader will immediately stand, push in their chairs, assume the position of attention behind their chair, and command "Flight, prepare for dismissal." Each flight member will then stand, push in their chair, standardize training materials, and assume the position of Parade Rest behind their chair. After the entire flight accomplishes these steps, the Flight Leader will move to the front of the room facing the back of the room and confirm standardization. Once deemed acceptable, the Flight Leader will assume the position of attention and call the room to attention. As the instructor breaks the threshold of the doorway, the instructor will command "CARRY ON" and the flight lead will respond with "ALWAYS WITH HONOR." If the command is not given, the Flight Leader will command "CARRY ON" once the instructor has left the flight room, and then the flight will respond "ALWAYS WITH HONOR." 1.6.8.6.1. What does an OT do when trying to enter a room where a lecture has already started? - correct answer ✔✔When entering a room for a lecture already in session, OT's will open the door to a 45-degree angle (if closed), knock once (loudly enough to be heard), and wait to be instructed to enter. This does not apply for returns from relief/water breaks if the OT was present at the beginning of the lecture. 1.6.8.6.3. When a flight is exiting a classroom, who ensure that audiovisual equipment (except the computer) and lights are off? - correct answer ✔✔The last OT departing the room 1.7.1. What does an OT do when reporting to an OTS staff member? - correct answer ✔✔When ordered to report (e.g., an OTS staff member directs (orders) an OT to report to an office/cubicle), OT's will assume the position of attention (salute outdoors if the staff member is a commissioned officer of higher rank or positional authority of equal rank) and state Sir/Ma'am, (Officer Trainee/Rank) (Last Name) reports as ordered." Once the staff member ends the conversation, OT's will assume the position of attention if not already at it, salute as appropriate, and give the greeting of the day. OT's will follow these reporting procedures for directed individual feedback during field events. 1.8.4. Can an OT consume food in the dormitory? - correct answer ✔✔Food is only authorized with Director of Operations (DO) coordination and approval
1.8.8.2. When do OT's call dormitory rooms to attention? - correct answer ✔✔OT's will call dormitory rooms to attention when a commissioned OTS staff member (as required) enters/leaves a dormitory room. The first OT to take notice will call the room to attention. If an OT is alone in the room, the OT will assume to position of attention and not the call room to attention. 1.8.8.3. How does an OT enter a room other than their own? - correct answer ✔✔Before entering an OT's training room other than their own, OT's will knock, identify themselves, and wait for permission to enter. OT's are not authorized in rooms they are not assigned, unless escorted 1.8.8.4 During what hours will the dormitory be in inspection order? - correct answer ✔✔During the hours of 0600 to 1700 Monday through Sunday, the dormitory will be in inspection order as outlined by OTS Dormitory SOP. At all other times, rooms will be in routine order: defined as neat, clean, and orderly. 1.8.8.5. When must dormitory doors remain open? - correct answer ✔✔During SMT: doors will remain open while the room/building is occupied unless showering, changing uniforms, or if on medical quarters 1.8.8.6. What position will windows, blinds, and drapes be in during inspection order? Closet, bathroom, and shower doors? - correct answer ✔✔During inspect order: windows, blinds, and drapes will be down and closed to conserve energy. Closet, bathroom, and shower doors will be open. 1.9.1. Does an OT have a duty to report violations of the Honor Code and UCMJ? - correct answer ✔✔OT's will report all violations of the Honor Code and UCMJ to include: unprofessional relationships, maltreatment, mal-training, and violations of written or verbal orders. OT's are required to report any misconduct to their chain of command immediately, whether committed by OT's, faculty/staff, or others 1.10. What are AETC form 341's for? How many must an OT have on them at all times? - correct answer ✔✔The AETC Form 341 may be used to document positive and/or negative OT performance. OT's will always carry a minimum of two copies of the AETC Form 341. If one is given to staff, the OT should replace it as soon as they are able, ensuring there is no deficit by Lights-Out that day. The form will have Name, OT, Organization, and Class/Flight blocks legibly filled.
information systems are subject to AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management. Additionally, social media use is subject to AFI 1-1. These provisions are encompassed with in UCMJ Article 92 and violations may be grounds for Commanders Review. 13.1.1. Do OT's need to complete the DOD Information Assurance Cyber Awareness Challenge prior to using any computer connected to a .mil network? - correct answer ✔✔Yes. This requirement doesn't apply to OT's using the OTS-provided network (AUCIS) 1.14. May OT's order food to be delivered? - correct answer ✔✔OT's will not order food to be delivered. 1.15. When may OT's possess or consume alcohol? - correct answer ✔✔OT's are not authorized possession or consumption of alcohol at any time without TRS/CC approval. Route requests through OT chain of command. 1.16.1. What are the authorized areas on OTS Campus OT's are allowed to be? - correct answer ✔✔Includes the DFAC, academic areas, Physical Conditioning Center, basketball court, quarter-mile track, drill pad, pull-up bars, and dormitories 1.16.2. What are the authorized areas off campus an OT can be? - correct answer ✔✔Paperclip running track, volleyball courts, athletic fields, Fairchild Library (academic study purposes only), and AU/OTS Shoppette (Express & Military Clothing Sales Store). Blanket approval requires TRS/CC approval, TRS/ADO may approve single event usage on a case-by-case basis. Route requests through OT chain of command. 1.16.3. What are the unauthorized areas an OTS cannot be? - correct answer ✔✔OT's will not use, or traverse unescorted, through Ritchey Center (building 1425), including its playground, courtyard, and sidewalks. All other locations, including on-base commercial food vendors, require TRS/CC approval, delegated no lower than TRS/DO 1.17. When may an OTS use their personal vehicle (POV)? - correct answer ✔✔OT's will only use or access POV's with prior OTS staff coordination and authorization
1.17.1. How many days do OT's have to retrieve all items from their personal vehicle (POV) after the start of OTS? - correct answer ✔✔OT's will have until the end of training day two to retrieve all items needed for OTS. After training day two, OT's requiring access will submit an official memorandum to the TRS/DO requesting access 1.17.2. May OT's use motorcycles? - correct answer ✔✔OT's will not operate motorcycles at, or while attending OTS. 1.17.3. Where may OT's park their POV's? - correct answer ✔✔OT's may only use non-reserved parking spaces on Sycamore St., directly north of the paperclip track and grass sports fields, unless otherwise directed 1.18. May an OT received and entertain guests? - correct answer ✔✔OT's will not entertain guests on the OTS Complex. This includes meeting members on or off Maxwell AFB. Special situations may be considered during graduation week with TRS/CC coordination and approval. 1.20. When may an OT request leave while attending OTS? - correct answer ✔✔OT's may request leave during OTS for emergencies 1.21. When may mobile phones be used? - correct answer ✔✔Mobile phones will be used for official use only. OT's are not permitted to carry or use mobile phone unless approved by staff. OT's authorized mobile phone use will carry an AETC form 341 signed by the authorizing staff member detailing the purpose of use. Unless required for emergency notification purposes, phones will be away and silenced during scheduled events. 1.22. When is a Commander's Review (CR) initiated? - correct answer ✔✔Initiated due to failure of an OT's ability to learn, comply, and/or adapt to the military environment. During the CR, all relevant factors will be reviewed by applicable commanders to determine if the trainee in question will be reinstated, recycled, disenrolled, or or disenrolled with prejudice
