VANCEAFBI31-202 governs the review, disposition, and appeal of dependent misconduct cases through the Vance AFB Dependent Review Board.
View VANCEAFBI31-202 on armypubs.army.mil
It establishes the DRB’s administrative, noncriminal proceedings and defines attendance, hearing access, evidence, and sponsor participation. It covers findings, corrective actions, written decisions, records, appeals, sanctions, and failure to comply.
Applies to: The DRB will hear cases involving misconduct perpetrated by dependent military family members whose sponsors are assigned to or live on Vance AFB.
At a minimum, the following panel members are required to attend the DRB: 71 MSG/CD (Chairperson), DRO, 71 FTW Judge Advocate (JA), and 71 SFS/CC. (paragraph 6)
The dependent offender and their sponsor have no right to have legal counsel, or an attorney to represent them during the hearing, nor do they have the right to cross-examine witnesses called by the DRB or the right to call witnesses.
The DRB's findings will be based on preponderance of evidence and by majority vote of panel members, and anyone else that the Chairperson deems pertinent.
The sponsor will acknowledge receipt of the decision by endorsing and returning the memorandum to the DRO within 5 duty days from receipt. (paragraph 8)
The sponsor must submit a written appeal to the DRO within 10 calendar days of receipt of the final decision.