AFJQS5J0X1-3 — Special Victim Paralegal

AFJQS5J0X1-3 governs Special Victim Paralegal tasks, duty requirements, training requirements, and qualification standards.

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  • Publication number: AFJQS5J0X1-3
  • Title: Special Victim Paralegal
  • Date: 2016-12-20

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It covers implementation, task qualification, training documentation, identification, and locally required tasks. It requires prescribed training within 90 days of assignment and sets standards for performance and knowledge tasks.

Applies to: This AFJQS must be utilized at all installations conducting court-martial and related proceedings, and serves as a roadmap to develop the Master Training Plan (MTP) and the Individual Training Plan (ITP).

Topics covered

  • Special Victim Paralegal duties
  • Task qualification training
  • Training Business Area documentation
  • Automated training record identification
  • Locally required tasks
  • Client screening procedures
  • Victim assistance programs
  • Outreach programs

Questions and answers

When must Special Victim Paralegals complete the prescribed training?

Special Victim Paralegals (SVP) are required to complete all prescribed training outlined in this AFJQS within 90 days of assignment. (paragraph 2)

Who must conduct task qualification training?

Task qualification training must be conducted by a qualified person to a standard that meets or exceeds local demands for proficiency, accuracy, and timeliness. (paragraph 3)

When is performance task training complete?

Performance task training is considered complete when the Trainee is able to successfully demonstrate they can do all parts of the task on their own. (paragraph 3)

When is knowledge task training complete?

Knowledge task training is considered complete when the Trainee can successfully identify why and when a task must be done and why each step is needed. (paragraph 3)

What system must members use to document technical qualification?

As prescribed in AFI 36-2201, Air Force Training Program, the Paralegal Career Field Manager has made it mandatory for all members regardless of duty assignment to use the automated training management system, Training Business Area (TBA), to document technical qualification. (paragraph 4)

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