HOI90-4 — Procedures For Air Force Witnesses Participating In Congressional Committee Hearings

HOI90-4 governs procedures for Air Force witnesses participating in Congressional committee hearings.

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  • Publication number: HOI90-4
  • Title: PROCEDURES FOR AIR FORCE WITNESSES PARTICIPATING IN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE HEARINGS
  • Date: 2005-07-08

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It covers hearing preparation, testimony coordination, hearing procedures, transcript review, and posthearing actions. It requires security and policy review of formal statements or briefings before committee presentation.

Applies to: This instruction establishes procedures for Air Force witness(es) participating in Congressional committee hearings.

Topics covered

  • Congressional hearing preparation
  • Prepared statements and briefings
  • Witness testimony coordination
  • Hearing procedures
  • Transcript editing and sanitizing
  • Questions for the Record

Questions and answers

What review must formal witness statements or briefings receive before a hearing?

Formal witness statements or briefings must be coordinated and reviewed for security and policy before being presented to the committee. (paragraph 4)

How far in advance must statements or briefings be sent for clearance?

Subsequent to completion of the coordination cycle, the SAF/LL representative sends the statements or briefings to the Office for Security and Policy Review (SAF/PAX) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance at least ten (10) working days before the hearing date. (paragraph 4)

When are prepared statements or briefings usually sent to the Congressional committee?

SAF/LL sends the proper number of prepared statements or briefings to the Congressional committee, usually no later than 48 hours before the hearing. (paragraph 4)

How long does the committee allow for returning Questions for the Record?

The QFRs are due back to the Committee within 21 days. (paragraph 6)

What must a witness do when reviewing a hearing transcript?

Each witness ensures a complete review of the transcript. The witness annotates the transcript to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors. (paragraph 6)

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