Who can initiate recommendations for a CJR?

• A. Commanders or civilian directors
• B. The individual Airman
• C. Base legal office
• D. HQ Personnel command

Answer: (A)

The initiating authority rests with the person who has supervisory responsibility and accountability for the Airman. A Commander or a civilian director is in that position, so they can assess a situation, determine that a review or action is needed, and formally initiate recommendations for a CJR. This ensures the process starts from the proper level of leadership with access to the member’s record and the context needed to justify action.

An individual Airman cannot initiate a CJR on their own, since that would bypass the chain of command and established procedures. The base legal office and HQ Personnel command aren’t initiators in this context; they provide legal guidance and personnel support, acting on actions initiated by the appropriate authority, not starting the process themselves.