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FM Block IX PE 1a
Financial Management Officer Course
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Finance
Graduate
06/05/2013

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Term
  • Department of Defense (DoD) leads
  • responsible for functions or specific areas of responsibilities (AOR) & retain Operational Control over the forces assigned to them
  • provide strategic direction for the AOR & direct the operations of the air, land, and naval forces supporting it
Definition
What is the role of the combatant commands (COCOM)?
Term

Central  Command

(CENTCOM)

Definition
What COCOM's area of responsibility covers the "central" area of the globe and consist of 20 countries?
Term

Northern Command

(NORTHCOM)

Definition
Which COCOM conducts homeland defense, civil support and security cooperation to defend and secure the United States and its interest?
Term

Southern Command

(SOUTHCOM)

Definition
Which COCOM is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security cooperation for Central and South America, the Caribbean (except U.S. commonwealths, territories, and possessions), Cuba; as well as for the force protection of U.S. military resources at these locations?
Term

United States Special Operations Command

USSOCOM

Definition
Which COCOM provides fully capable Special Operations Forces to defend the United States and its interests and Synchronize planning of global operations against terrorist networks?
Term
  1. War fighting or Operational Control (OPCON) from a combatant commander
  2. Administrative Control (ADCON) from the AF MAJCOM
Definition
The COMAFFOR receives combat or operational directions from the combatant commander and has two separate chains of command.  What are they?
Term

OPCON 

Definition
By law and DoD policy, _______ takes precedence over ADCON.
Term
  1. Participate in all decision making & planning
  2. Synchronize combat support with operations
  3. Develop detailed combat support plans
  4. Establish joint combat support architecture
  5. Ensure unity of combat support effort
  6. Organize for continuous operations
  7. Maintain flexibility
  8. Integrate national & theater combat support
Definition
List those functions which the AFFOR staffs interface with J-staff organizations to perform.
Term
JTF Comptroller
Definition
The ______ is responsible for integrating JTF-wide RM and finance support policy planning and execution efforts.
Term
  • to provide a single point of contact with a staff element to oversee all FM requirements for the CCDR and to act as a liaison to subordinate commanders
  • services as the CCDR's principal advisor on FM matters and coordinates with the Joint Staff, supporting CCDRs' comptroller and USG agencies to ensure timely receipt of FM instructions and authorities. 
  • provide funding guidance adn establish exeuctive authority as needed
  • provide cost estimates and coordinate with military suervices and government agencies to establish reimbursement procedures 
Definition
What are the roles and responsibilities of the Combatant Command Comptroller?
Term
  • responsible for integrating JTF-wide RM and finance support policy planning and execution efforts
  • serves as the CJTF's principal FM advisor and focal point for JTF FM matters, establishes JTF FM responsibilities
  • review estimates and actual costs
  • establish management internal controls  
Definition
What are the roles and responsibilities of the Joint Task Force Comptroller?
Term

provides foundation for contingency operations during the preparation and execution of a well-defined war plan, involving entire wings or other large units. 

 

planned, systematic,  & orderly way the AF presents forces to combatant commanders

Definition
What is the purpose of AEF construct?
Term

Agile Combat Support

(ACS)

Definition
_____ enables air and space capabilities to accomplish mission objectives across the spectrum of military operations.
Term

Deliberate

&

Crisis Action Planning

Definition
Within the planning system, there are two distinct processes:  ______ and ______ action planning.
Term
Deliberate  Planning
Definition
________ prepares for a possible contingency in the future based upon the best available information and using forces and resources apportioned by the Joint Staff.
Term
Crisis Action Planning
Definition
______ is based on current events and conducted in time-sentive situations and emergencies using assigned, attached, and allocated forces and resources
Term

Predictability

Equitability

Transparency

Definition
The AEF applies three main principles to the AEF's foundation adn execution: ______, ______, and _______.
Term

Force Downsizing

&

Scaled-back Overseas Basing

Definition
What shift in operations caused the Air Force to shift to its expeditionary roots in the way it organizes itself and present it forces?
Term
- provide joint force commanders with ready & complete air & space force packages that can be tailored to meet the spectrum of contingencies, thus ensuring situational awareness, freedom from attach, freedom to maneuver, & freedom to attack
Definition
What are the expeditionary Capabilities of AEF?
Term
  • Phase 1 - UTC Training; first 1-4 months of cycle, ensure you and all compete required training in support of UTC
  • Phase 2 - AOR Training; 60 days prior to deployment; prepare for specific deployment for which you have been tasked 
  • Phase 3 - Deploy; support your assigned operation; stand by status to deploy on short notice if not selected
  • Phase 4 - Standdown; period to recover once deployment completed
Definition
Define the four Phase cycles for AEF?
Term

planned

systematic

orderly way

Definition
The Air and Space Expeditionary Force is the _____, ______, and ______ the Air Force presents forces to combatant commanders.
Term
- provides a vital layer of force protection at deployed locations worldwide
Definition
What is the purpose of the TCN program?
Term

1.  Humanitarian Support

2.  Natural Disaster

3.  Peacekeeper

4.  Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)

5.  Long-term/Short-term wartime operations

Definition
Name the five major types of contingency operations.
Term
Humanitarian Support
Definition
Which of these programs relieve or reduce the results of natural or man-made disasters or other conditions such as human pain, disease, hunger, or deprivation that might present a serious threat to life or result in great property damage or loss?
Term
  1. The roles of the Finance Service Office & Financial Analysis Office
  2. Points of contract at all levels in the event of implementation of the plan
  3. Priority mission requirements
  4. Guidance for implementation 
Definition
What should be included in the Local contingency plans in the event of Natural Disasters?
Term
  1. Nature of the emergency
  2. Extent of damage
  3. Current situation
  4. Estimated duration of the emergency
  5. Points of contacts 
Definition
What information should be included in DFAS disaster message?
Term
Stafford Act
Definition
Under the provisions of the _____, the President may direct any Federal agency, with or without reimbursement, to use the authorities and resources granted to it under Federal law (including personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and managerial, technical, and advisory services) in support of State and local assistance efforts.
Term
- use their own funding & are not eligible for reimbursement from FEMA
Definition
What are the consequences of Federal agencies providing disaster assistance under their own authorities independent of the Stafford Act?
Term
National Guard
Definition
What agency in Domestic support has the primary responsibility to prove military assistance?
Term
- military is extremely limited in the types of missions & operations it can undertake, barring a declaration of martial law
Definition
Identify differences among forces when regarding enforcement of civil actions?
Term
  • maintain a negotiated truce and promote conditions that support diplomatic efforts
  • assure each party to a truce that the other is not violating its terms in preparation for resuming hostilities
  • aid the diplomatic process  
Definition
What is the purpose of Military truce keeping operations?
Term
- dependent on the particular scenario, the designated safe haven may be a particular location overseas for a short term contingency, or the continental U.S. for contingencies of longer duration
Definition
What will be the evacuation location for a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO)?
Term

- show offorce & Demonstration Air Strikes &

No-fly Zone Engorcement

Definition
What are the variety operations of Long term-short term operations?
Term
USAF
Definition
The _______ has been designated by DoD as the lead service for Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR).
Term
  1. Pre-deployment
  2. Deployment
  3. Re-deployment
  4. Post Deployment 
Definition
What are the stages of Deployment?
Term
  • focal point for all FM mobility requirements & should attend all concept briefing during contingencies & exercises & keep the comptroller & members of the unit abreast of key mobility issues
  • during contingencies, functions as the single base-level POC with MAJCOM
  • helping in the selection of personnel to key positions in the base-level program, schedule times & assignment
  • for manning of mobility processing lines & coordinate final preparation for deploying FM personnel including unit assemble meetings & all necessary security & operational briefings 
Definition
What are the responsibilities of UDM?
Term

Status of Resources & Training (SORTS)

AEF Reporting Tool (ART)

Definition
The commander's unit readiness is measured in _____ while UTC readiness is measured in _____, which are both updated by the unit deployment manager (UDM).
Term
5 days
Definition
Within _______ of a UTC being tasked to deploy, the commander must mark the UTC as tasked, then determine, and report if the UTC can meet theater-specific requirements, including line remarks.
Term
AEF UTC Reporting tool (ART)
Definition
________ focuses on readiness reporting at the UTC level and provides HQ USAF and MAJCOM staffs' readiness information to employ and manage AEF operations (resource allocation and apportionment).
Term

SORTS

Status of Readiness & Training System

Definition
_____ is a JCS-controlled, automated data system primarily created to provide the National Command Authority and the Joint Chiefs of Staff with authoritative identification, location, and resource information.
Term
30 days
Definition
A "force module" is a grouping of combat forces, with their accompanying supplies and required non-unit re-supply and personnel necessary to sustain forces for a minimum of ______.
Term
  1. Open the Airbase- to open an airbase, regardless of the follow-on mission or aircraft type
  2. Command & Control - to establish a deployed wing command & control structure to include an initial maintenance group mission support group, operations group & medical group staffs
  3. Establish the Airbase - to build & modify existing & deployed support infrastructure establishing 24-hour day & night contingency contracting
  4. Generate the Mission- to conduct operations within 36 hours of initial arrival
  5. Operate the Airbase - robust force protection, communications, cargo handling, quality-of-life activities & reach back
Definition
List the five Force Module library items and their capabilities.
Term
Comptroller / Contracting
Definition
______ team must deploy together on the same chalk to immediately begin supporting the commander's requirements identified during pre-deployment planning and provides initial capability to react to unforeseen requirements.
Term
  1. Have a small field safe
  2. Review all documents & vouchers for completeness, accuracy, signatures, & dates
  3. Exchange excess foreign currency & US cash for a check or other US dollar negotiable instrument
  4. Perform LDA closure
  5. Prepare final turn-in documents 
Definition
What should the disbursing agent left during draw-down do?
Term
45 days
Definition
Within ____ of redeployment, provide to the AEF,  through their parent MAJCOMs, lessons learned and updates to Base Support Plans for assigned employment locations, equipment purchase and replacement requirements, training deficits, and time and cost estimates for reconstitution.
Term

Agile Combat Support

ACS

Definition
_____ is the ability to create, protect, and sustain air and space forces across the full range of military operations.
Term

FM's Concept of Operations

CONOPS

Definition
The _______ is one in a series of functional CONOPS under the umbrella of the ACS CONOPS.
Term

Agile Combat Support

ACS

Definition
_______ includes actions taken to create, effectively deploy, and sustain U.S. military power anywhere--at our initiative, speed, tempo.
Term

Expeditionary Combat Support

ECS

Definition
______ is the deployed ACS capability to provide persistent and effective support for the applications of air and space power on a global basis.
Term
- as the commander's trusted advisor on all matters financial, our mission is to provide high quality, objective guidance to the decision maker as well as customer-focused financial services to the USAF
Definition
What is FM MISSION?
Term
- strategic partners recognized as the ultimate source for financial & management information; a world-class team providing high quality, customer-focused decision support & financial services
Definition
What is FM vision Statement?
Term
  • Properly Prepared Forces
  • Assured Response
  • Effective Beddown & Sustainment
  • Efficient Installation Support
  • Leveraged Information Technology
  • Dependable Reachback
  • Time Definite Delivery (TDD)
Definition
List the Agile Combat Support defined seven fundamental principles as a guide to the evolution of ACS processes.
Term
Doctrine
Definition
______ is a statement of officially sanctioned beliefs and warfighting principles that describe the proper use of FM forces in any type of military operation.
Term
  • capability - combination of people, materiel, equipment, & information that act together in a prescribed process to achieve desired effects
  • processes - business practices that support every mission, & make no distinction between peace & war
  • effects - (output) enable operational forces to promote & defend US national interests at anytime or place 
Definition
Define ACS Master capabilities, effects, and processes.
Term
  1. Readied Force
  2. Prepared Battlespace
  3. Positioned Force
  4. Employed Force
  5. Sustained Force
  6. Recovered Force

 

Definition
What are six ACS master effects?
Term
- ensure resources are available when & where needed & funds are obligated & accounted for in accordance with law & policy
Definition
What is the  ultimate desired effect of FM operations?
Term
  1. Readied FM Force
  2. Readied Air Force 
Definition
What are the two ways FM creates a readied force?
Term
- support for combatant or component command operations & concept plans, host nation & coalition support agreements, financial analysis & other base support planning activities
Definition
What does Financial Management provide to help produce a prepared battlespace?
Term
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Services 
Definition
What are the two distinct support functions the comptroller provides?
Term
  1. FGO - Comptroller
  2. CGO - Financial Management Officer  
Definition
What are the two FM officer UTCs similar in their capabilities, and generally assigned based on the size and complexity of the mission?
Term
USTRANSCOM
Definition
Which COCOM is the single manager of America's global defense transportation system?
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