In the context of designee status for an abused family member, who has approval authority after sponsor discharge?

• A. Medical group commander
• B. Secretary of the Air Force
• C. Wing commander
• D. Unit commander

Answer: (A)

The key idea is who has final approval to designate an abused family member for special status after the sponsor leaves the service. This is a medical matter, centered on access to care and protection of the dependent, so the approving authority sits with the base’s medical leadership. The medical group commander is the official who can authorize or approve designee status in these medical and protective contexts, ensuring decisions stay within the medical framework and are guided by medical need and safety considerations.

Beyond that, the other roles operate at different levels or scopes. The Secretary of the Air Force sets policy at a high, DoD-wide level rather than making base-level approvals. The wing commander oversees base-wide operations and leadership, not the specific medical authorization for a dependent. The unit commander handles unit-level administration and personnel matters, not medical designations that affect treatment access and protection.