Notes on AFH-1, 1 November 2024, Chapter 8, Assessments and Recognition
19 Feb 2025. The Air Force Study Guide Website posted a new version of the Air Force Handbook, dated 15 February 2025, which contains a variety of changes. This website will be updated to include those changes by 23 February at the latest. While changes are being made in the background, the site may still be used.
As far as Chapter 8 is concerned, only the changes shown below were found. Only two questions in the paragraph 8.5. quiz needed to be edited. The quiz, chapter test, and pre-tests have been updated and this chapter is current with the AF Handbook dated 15 Feb 2025.
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8.5. Performance Evaluation Administration The performance evaluation system is designed to provide a reliable, long-term, cumulative record of performance and potential. The key aspects associated with the evaluation system are how well the individual does his or her job and the qualities the individual brings to the job. It is important for supervisors to help subordinates understand their strengths and weaknesses and how their efforts contribute to the mission. Supervisors must understand how and when to employ the officer and enlisted evaluation systems and the civilian performance program. |
8.5. Performance Evaluation Administration The performance evaluation system is designed to provide a reliable, long-term, cumulative record of performance and potential. The key aspects associated with the evaluation system are how well the individual does his or her job. It is important for supervisors to help subordinates understand their strengths and weaknesses and how their efforts contribute to the mission. Supervisors must understand how and when to employ the officer and enlisted evaluation systems and the civilian performance program. |
The questions below were edited to match the new content and the paragraph quiz, chapter test, and pre-test were updated.
2. The performance evaluation system is designed to provide a reliable, long-term, cumulative record of performance and potential. The key aspects associated with the evaluation system are: (8.5.)
A. time in grade and time in service
B. timely periodic advancement and recognition
C. promotion eligibility and stratification (comparison with peers)
D. how well individuals do their job and the qualities they bring to the job
3. The key aspects associated with the evaluation system are how well individuals do their job and the qualities they bring to the job. What is the classification of the completed performance report? (8.5.)
A. Confidential
B. Data Masked
C. Controlled Unclassified Information
D. For Official Use Only
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8.9. Documenting Performance Include at least one performance statement in each section of the evaluation being accomplished. A performance statement is a standalone sentence that must include two elements: 1) the behavior or action taken by an Airman; and 2) the impact, results, or outcome of that behavior or action. Adverse Information. The expectation for performance evaluations is fair and equal treatment of all, and enforcement of the same behavior in subordinates. The goal is for fair, accurate, and unbiased evaluations to help ensure the best qualified members are identified for positions of higher responsibility. Failure to document misconduct that deviates from the core values of the USAF is a disservice to all Airmen who serve with honor and distinction. Situations involving convictions or violations of criminal law must be handled appropriately and in accordance with required timelines and procedures. |
8.9. Documenting Performance Include at least one performance statement in each section of the evaluation being accomplished. A performance statement is a standalone sentence that must include two elements: 1) the behavior or action taken by an Airman; and 2) the impact, results, or outcome of that behavior or action. Adverse Information. The expectation for performance evaluations is fair and equal treatment of all, and enforcement of the same behavior in subordinates. The goal is for fair and accurate evaluations to help ensure the best qualified members are identified for positions of higher responsibility. Failure to document misconduct that deviates from the core values of the USAF is a disservice to all Airmen who serve with honor and distinction. Situations involving convictions or violations of criminal law must be handled appropriately and in accordance with required timelines and procedures. |
Reviewed questions associated with paragraph 8.9. and none were affected by the change shown above.
13 Feb 2025. Question received:
During chapter 8 review assessment, the question "First-term Airmen assigned to the Continental United States may not apply for the First-term Airmen Retraining Program earlier than the first duty day of the ____ month before they complete their 4-year or 6-year enlistment"
The answers are: 12th, 15th, 10th, and 13th and the website shows that the 13th month is correct. However upon review of AFH 1, it seems the correct answer should be 35th month? I am curious if I am misunderstanding the content of AFH 1, or if the correct answer is not listed.
Answer:
It's not a mistake. The AFH reference is paragraph 8.16. The reasoning is that Airmen may not apply for retraining until 13 months before their ETS. For Airmen with a 48-month enlistment, 13 months before the end of their enlistment would be the 35th month (48 months minus 13 months equals 35th month). For Airmen with a 6-year enlistment, 13 months before the end of their enlistment would be the 59th month (72 months minus 13 months equals 59th month).
In my opinion, it makes more sense to memorize one fact (13 months before ETS) rather than several facts: NLT 35th month for a 48-month enlistment or 59th month for a six-year (72-month) enlistment.
6 Dec 2024. A new edition of the Air Force Handbook, dated 1 November 2024, was posted on the Air Force's official website. A note beneath it stated that study guides will not be issued for the 2025 E-5 and E-6 testing cycles. The Air Force Handbook will be the PFE source to study for promotion to E-5 and E-6.
The 2025 E-6 WAPS catalog (formerly referred to as EPRRC) states that only chapters 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, and 24 are testable. In addition, according to the ADTC in the new Air Force Handbook, all sections in these testable chapters are required for study. The 2025 E-5 WAPS catalog has not been issued yet and is expected to be available on 1 February 2025.