The AF IMT 3559, dated 20160406, is the only version that will be accepted. It can be downloaded from AF e-publishing at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/.
SECTION I, RATEE IDENTIFICATION
NAME: Provide Last, First, Middle initial in ALL CAPS
SSN (Last 4 Digits): 1234
GRADE: COL
DFASC: ALL CAPS
ORGANIZATION, COMMAND, AND LOCATION: Self-explanatory
PAS CODE: ALL CAPS
SECTION II, UNIT MISSION DESCRIPTION
Typed in narrative format not to exceed 4 lines
SECTION III, JOB DESCRIPTION
DUTY TITLE: ALL CAPS
KEY DUTIES, TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES: Typed comments in bullet format not to exceed 6 lines
SECTION IV, QUALIFICATION RECOMMENDATION
Typed comments in bullet format not to exceed 9 lines. The AF IMT 3559 covers the members’ entire career and highlights significant performances and accomplishments which are used to assist the RBGQB panel members in determining those best and fully qualified to serve in general officer positions. This section is to be accomplished by the first general officer or civilian equivalent with an assigned Senior Rater ID in the rating chain. The Senior Rater may seek advice and information from current and past supervisors or commanders for inclusion. Comments are required for a “Definitely Qualified” (DQ) recommendation, and should be commensurate with the rank order provided in Section V. Comments should substantiate, amplify and explain the DQ recommendation. Comments are not required for other recommendations.
SECTION V, GROUP SIZE
Rank officers within their competitive category. For officers rated DQ, show the officer’s rank order among the number of DQ officer ratings out of the total number of eligible officers under that senior rater and within the same competitive category. For example, for an officer who ranks second of the six DQ ratings awarded within a competitive category which has 25 total eligible officers, the group size is “2/6/25.” Please note the total number of eligible does not include those who have declined to meet the board. For officer ratings of “Qualified” or “Not Qualified This Board,” leave this section blank or “N/A” may be entered.
*Note, You must select “DQ” in IX. OVERALL RECOMMENDATION to be able to type/edit/delete in this field.
SECTION VI, DATE OF RANK
Use arrow on the right side of the field to select date.
SECTION VII, BOARD ID
See annual convening notice for Board ID
SECTION VIII, COMP CATEGORY
Use the following 1-letter codes:
Line of the Air Force A
Judge Advocate J
Chaplains C
Dental Corps D
Medical Corps M
Nurse Corps N
Medical Services Corps S
Biomedical Sciences Corps W
SECTION IX, OVERALL RECOMMENDATION
DEFINITELY QUALIFIED: The officer has demonstrated potential for immediate assignment to a general officer positions.
QUALIFIED: The officer makes valuable contributions to the mission and has potential for assignment to a general officer position.
NOT QUALIFIED THIS BOARD: Do not recommend the officer for a general officer position at this time.
(Note: This recommendation is not made available to future boards)
SECTION X, SENIOR RATER/HEAD OF MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NAME, GRADE, BR OF SVC, ORGN, LOCATION: ALL CAPS
SSN: 1234
SIGNATURE: Form must be digitally signed
The form must be electronically signed by the first general officer or civilian equivalent with an assigned Senior Rater ID in the rating chain.