| Letter Factory Letter of ReprimandReason: Article 92 - Failure to Obey Order or Regulation; Unprofessional Relationships - Favoritism / Preferential Treatment | 
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Copy Directly on to Unit Letter Head! DATE
MEMORANDUM FOR MADE A MISTAKE, AMN, FR123-45-6789
FROM: 4 XXX/CC
SUBJECT: Letter of Reprimand - Favoritism / Preferential Treatment
1. It has been brought to my attention that you are giving preferential treatment to specific
individuals under your command. Specifically, you are selectively tasking primary projects to
particular individuals. All members under your control should be treated fairly and given the
same opportunities to excel.
2. “Promotion Fitness Examination (PFE) Study Guide”, AFPAM 36-3341V1, referencing AFI 36-2903, PROFESSIONAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS states:
7.5. Air Force Standards.
Air Force standards of conduct, discipline, and customs and courtesies reflect the Air
Force’s broad heritage and traditions. Air Force leaders not only must know these
standards, they must also enforce them. While current Department of Defense and Air
Force policies provide specific guidance on standards, leaders need to be familiar with the
following areas:
7.5.6. Professional Relationships.
To have an effective operation, the Air Force must have professional relationships
among its members. In all supervisory situations, professional relationships must
support the mission and operational effectiveness of the Air Force. Officers and
NCOs must make sure their personal relationships with coworkers and
subordinates do not give the appearance of favoritism or impropriety. Excessive
socialization and undue familiarity, real or perceived, degrade leadership.
3. You are hereby reprimanded. You have engaged in aberrant behavior which will not be
tolerated from a member of the United States Air Force. Your past behavior has raised serious
questions about your ability to remain in the United States Air Force. Professional relationships
are essential to the effective operation of the Air Force. In all supervisory situations there must
be a true professional relationship supportive of the mission and operational effectiveness of the
Air Force. Officers and NCOs must make sure their personal relationships with members for
whom they exercise a supervisory responsibility, or whose duties or assignments they are in a
position to influence, do not give the appearance of favoritism, preferential treatment, or
impropriety. Excessive socialization and undue familiarity, real or perceived, degrades
leadership and interferes with command authority and mission effectiveness. It is very important
that the conduct of every commander and supervisor, both on and off duty, reflects
professionalism.
4. PRIVACY ACT. AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 8013. PURPOSE: To obtain any comments
or documents you desire to submit (on a voluntary basis) for consideration concerning this
action. ROUTINE USES: Provides you an opportunity to submit comments or documents for
consideration. If provided, the comments and documents you submit become a part of the action.
DISCLOSURE: Your written acknowledgment of receipt and signature is mandatory. Any
other comment or document you provide is voluntary.
5. You will acknowledge receipt and return this letter to me within 3 workdays of your receipt.
Your signature on this document is solely for receipt purposes and is not an admission of guilt.
Any comments or documents you wish to be considered concerning this LOR must be included
with your response.
LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF
Commander
DATE
1st IND, 4 XXX/ XXX (AMN MISTAKE)
TO: 4 XXX/CC
1. I acknowledge receipt and understanding on ___________. (NOTE: If member refuses to
sign, have commander write, “Member received LOR dated ____ but refused to sign
acknowledgment on ________ (date).”)
2. I understand that I have until _______ (insert date), which is no earlier than three (3)
workdays from the date of this letter to provide a response, and that I must include in my
response any comments or documents I wish to be considered concerning this letter.
MADE A. MISTAKE, Amn, USAF
FR123-45-6789
DATE
2nd IND, 4 XXX/CC (LT COL PATIENCE)
Member (did) (did not) provide written matters in response to this letter.
LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF
Commander
DATE
3rd IND, 4 XXX/XX (LT COL PATIENCE)
I have considered all matters submitted for my consideration by the member. On reviewing all of
the evidence I have determined that member (engaged) (did not engage) in the conduct noted
above and that, as a consequence, have concluded a Letter of Reprimand (is) (is not) the
appropriate course of action in this case.
LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF
Commander
DATE
4th IND, 4 XXX/ XXX (AMN MISTAKE)
TO: 4 XXX/CC
I acknowledge that on _________ Lt Col Patience advised me that she had considered the
matters submitted by me in response to the above LOR and informed me of her final decision
regarding same.
MADE A. MISTAKE, Amn, USAF
FR123-45-6789
Reminder: Signature lines are 5 spaces below the last line of text. Comments: All text in blue will need to be modified. Also the exact text from the AFI may change in time. Please be aware of this. |
