RAMSTEINABI51-901 — Civilian And Family Member Misconduct

RAMSTEINABI51-901 governs civilian and family member misconduct, administrative sanctions, barments, investigations, and appeals in the KMC.

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  • Publication number: RAMSTEINABI51-901
  • Title: CIVILIAN AND FAMILY MEMBER MISCONDUCT
  • Date: 2017-01-06

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RAMSTEINABI51-901 defines covered family members, civilians, sponsors, and misconduct, and addresses employment-related protections. It sets procedures for reporting, sanction determination, notification, barment actions, and appeals.

Topics covered

  • Civilian and family member misconduct
  • Employment-driven special provisions
  • Administrative sanctions
  • Barment actions
  • Driving-related incidents
  • Sanction appeals
  • Kaiserslautern Military Community jurisdiction

Questions and answers

What employment protections apply before barring a civilian employee?

Since both US and Local National employees are entitled to certain specific job protection rights, the installation commander and his designees must obtain the advice and assistance of the appropriate civilian personnel officer and staff judge advocate prior to taking any barment action against a civilian employee under this instruction.

What behavior is defined as civilian and family member misconduct?

Behavior that is contrary to the good order and discipline of the military installation and community. (paragraph 6)

Who investigates serious civilian or family member misconduct?

Law enforcement authorities will conduct all required investigations and will send completed civilian and family member misconduct investigative reports, with the exception of Air Force driving privilege cases and other trafficrelated cases, to the installation commander or designee. (paragraph 4)

How must administrative sanctions be served?

Administrative sanctions will be in writing and will be personally served.

What is the standard barment time?

The standard barment time should be one year.

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