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| This terms refers to an entity composed of two or more military forces, established by the POTUS, recommended by the Sec Def, Confirmed by the Senate, and usually led by a 4-star General knowns as a 'combatant commander'. |
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| Unified Combatant Command |
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| This is a major subdivision of the Air Force. |
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| This is the command that is carrying out the mission. |
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| This is the command that provides augmentation forces and other support to aid, protect, compliment, or sustain. |
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| The individual in this position ensures all assets (equipment/personnel) meet the tasking requirements. |
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| This organization is responsible for the operation and support to the AF Forces. They also report directly to the Combatant Commander. The leader is referred to as the COMAFOR or AFFOR/CC. |
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| This organization supports the COMAFOR in operational and administrative responsibilities. |
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| This organization acts as the central site for the PERSCO team obtaining accountability of all personnel. They are also the go-to for all personnel-related issues. |
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| This is a multi-volume AF document providing current policies, forces and planning factors |
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| War & Mobilization Plan (WMP) |
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| The War & Mobilization Plan (WMP) consists of five volumes. What are they? |
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1) Basic Plan & Supporting Supplements
2) Plan Listing & Summary
3) Combat & Support Forces
4) Wartime Aircraft Activities
5) Planning Factors & Data |
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| This is a formal plan or written description of the Combatant Commander's concept of operations. |
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| The OPLAN has a ____ which is a permanent identifier. |
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| Plan Identification Designator (PID) |
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| This consists of detail-describing capabilities to support the OPLAN. |
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| This is a verbal or graphic statement that expresses the intent of the JFC or CCDR. |
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| Concept of Operations (CONOPS) |
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Match the Annex to its appropriate letter:
-Intelligence
-Operations
-Logistics, Transportation & Supply
-Public Affairs
-Civil Affairs
-Weather
-Command Relationships
-Communication & Information
-Medical
-Personnel |
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B(rain)-Intelligence
C(oncept of Operations)-Operations
D(river)-Logistics, Trans, & Supply
F(ox News)-Public Affairs
G(overnment)-Civil Affairs
H(urricane)-Weather
J(oint)-Command Relationships
K(nowledge)-Communication & Information
Q(uarantine)-Medical
E(veryone)-Personnel |
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| This refers to a set of tools and processes that provide comprehensive insight into the global availability of military forces. There are three. |
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| Global Force Management (GFM) |
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| This is a part of Global Force Management (GFM) that describes forces that are assigned and available. |
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| This is a part of Global Force Management (GFM) that describes forces that is the planning of the OPLAN and Concept Plan. |
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| This is a part of Global Force Management (GFM) that describes forces that are provided to meet the current operation requirements. |
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| This is a force generation model to manage the battle rhythm to ensure forces are organized, trained, equipped, deployed & sustained (OTEDS). |
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| Air & Space Expeditionary Force (AEF) |
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| What is used to identify manpower & equipment |
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| This outlines positions authorized for a unit to accomplish their mission. |
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| ____ converts ____ into specific ____ for that deployment period |
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This is a code to indicate what UTC records are available during normal rotation operations. It is a two-character code.
D-Deployment Code
A-Associate Code |
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| This posturing code is used to identify deployed or in place dedicated to the CCDR mission. |
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| This posturing code is used to identify rotational available. |
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| This posturing code is used to identify those who are critical to home station operations. |
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| What are the three main principles on how the AEF is structured and executed? |
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1) Predictability
2) Equitability
3) Transperancy |
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| What is the standard baseline deploy-to-dwell ration? |
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| 1:2 (6 months to 12 months) |
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| This term is used to describe all activities for the orderly transition from peacetime to wartime. This happens within 24 hours of notification. |
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| What term is used to describe working as a team, consolidating into one force to execute the mission? It is achieved through the planning and execution processes of everyone involved (DoD, Federal Agencies, AD, Civil Sector). |
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| There are 7 types of activation/mobilization. Please list them. |
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1) Retired members
2) Volunteerism
3) Selective Mobilization
4) Presidential Selected Reserve
5) Partial Mobilization
6) Full Mobilization
7) Total Mobilization |
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| This document is the legal authority to bring ARC members to AD. It covers pay & entitlement covering the entire length of the AD time (in-process, out-process, leave, etc.) |
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| This is shorter than activation orders, and only cover the time the mission is performed. |
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| This happens when the ARC reverts back to a steady state status. |
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| Deactivation/Demobilization |
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| Demobilization orders are not needed because the demobilization end dates are listed on what two documents? |
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| The DD 214 or travel voucher |
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| This program provides skilled manpower to support the AF mission and is usually 181 days or less. |
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| Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) Man-Day Program |
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| This is a DoD system with the ability to share the workload among computer centers. It allows warfighters to plan, execute and manage military operations. It also consist of 3 enclaves (Joint, AF, and Army) |
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| Global Command & Control System (GCCS) |
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| This is a DoD directed singled integrated joint command & control system for operating, planning and execution. This is also used to develop an OPLAN. It is also a system of joint policies, procedures and reporting, and interfaces with DCAPES. |
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| Joint Operations Planning & Execution System (JOPES) |
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| This is a subsystem of JOPES. It is used to present, plan, sources, mobilize, deploy, account for, sustain, redeploy, and reconstitute CCDR requirements. Its objective is to enable improved, streamlined operation planning and execution processes. |
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| Deliberate Crisis Action Planning & Execution Segment (DCAPES) |
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| This system interacts with the DCAPES database providing real-time online access. |
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Provides personnel deployment planning, execution, and support.
--Deployment available
--Personnel accountability
--Duty Status
Considered the 'war planner' for the FSS, it is located under the Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS).
They also coordinate with the Installation Deployment Officer (IDO) to ensure the installation deployment plan is executed. |
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| Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR) |
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Within the IPR:
____manages the system assigned.
____is the single most important responsibility.
____is the last set of eyes for the Wing to ensure the process is complete. This is also where DCAPES is updated and orders are prepared. |
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GCCS
Accountability
Deployment Processing |
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| This serves as the focal point for accountability at home station for disasters. They report directly to the Base Crisis Action Team. |
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| Personnel Control Center (PCC) |
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Title 5 = ____
Title 10 = ____
Title 32 = ____ |
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Civilian
Armed Forces (Reserves on AD orders)
Guard Members |
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| This is a DoD repository for accountability information and reporting. |
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| Personnel Accountability Reporting System (PARS) |
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| This is an AF tool used to obtain personnel accountability and report to PARS. It accounts for members of Title 5, 20, 32, and family members located in DEERS. |
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| AF Personnel Accountability & Assessment System (AFPAAS) |
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| List the 5 steps in sequence used when reporting your accountability to AFPAAS. |
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1) Access AFPAAS (via AF Portal or URL)
2) Log in
3) Main Dashboard
4) Account for yourself and dependents
5) Optional needs assessment survey |
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| This entity will identify, validate, distribute deployment taskings and information. It is also the day-to-day focal point for deployment and execution operations. |
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| Installation Deployment Readiness Cell (IDRC) |
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| This person will manage the IDRC, DCC and PDF. They will also ensure that the UDMs are trained. |
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In the IDRC, explain what each function will accomplish:
1) IDO
2) IPR
3) Logistics
4) Manpower |
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1) IDO = Manager
2) IPR = Deployment planning/execution, accountability.
3) Logistics = Deployment movement
4) Manpower = Define Requirements |
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| This shows availability/non-availability of members. These will also be updated in MilPDS & DCAPES. |
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| This entity focuses on the deployment phase and is used when IDRC is not used. It consists of 2 functions (PDF & CDF) and consists of 30 or less members. |
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| Deployment Control Center (DCC) |
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| What two specific functions does the Deployment Control Center (DCC) undertake in the deployment execution phase? |
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| This person manages the deployment readiness and training and is assigned to each unit. |
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| Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) |
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| What two items will the Unit CC and UDM review before a member goes on deployment? |
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| Duty status codes and DAV codes. |
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| These are personnel codes located in MilPDS. They identify medical, legal, administrative and temporary conditions which may restrict a person from deploying. |
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| What is the DAV Code and AAC code for someone on a control roster? |
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DAV: 31
AAC: 16 (available upon expiration) |
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| What is the DAV Code and AAC code for someone who has an Article 15? |
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DAV: 35
AAC: 12 (CC determination, must expire prior to deployment) |
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| What is the DAV code and ALC for someone who is medically disqualified for deployment? |
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DAV: 48
ALC: C (not available for deployment) |
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| The PDF and CDF are managed by whom? |
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| This is the term given to a multi-functional entity consisting of representatives from different agencies. It is the focal point for monitoring personnel deployment processing and is the last set of eyes for deployment eligibility. It is operated by the MPS. |
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| Personnel Deployment Function (PDF) |
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| What are the two mandatory stations within a PDF? |
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| Deployment Eligibility and Medical |
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| What happens if a member is found ineligible in either the deployment eligibility or medical cells of a PDF? |
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| The process will STOP and the IDO will notify the Unit CC and UDM. |
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| True/False: Once a member has been processed through the mandatory line, the member is considered eligible for deployment. |
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| This UTC is the baseline for PERSCO, it is a stand-alone, two-person team who provides accountability and casualty reporting. |
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| What are the special criteria/qualifications to be a part of the UTC - RFPF1? |
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Rank: E-7
AFSC: 3S071 & 3S051
DCAPES trained |
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| When must a PERSCO Team (PT) deploy after notification? |
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| Under what three criteria are PT considered? |
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| Formed, available and trained (FAT). |
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| RFPF1 teams can support up to how many individuals on deployment? |
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| Which phase of PERSCO processing will the FSS/CC notify the PT members of their scheduled deployment? |
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| This individual is responsible for tracking accountability in the absence of the PT. |
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| What must be accomplished in Phase II, the Initial Set-Up Phase? |
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| When must a status report be produced in the 2nd phase (Initial Set-Up Phase) of PERSCO processing? |
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| This is presented by the PT Chief of the PT's mission |
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| Deployed Commander's Brief |
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| This team provides transportation and baggage pickup. |
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| Reception Processing Unit (RPU) |
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| All members in-processing in Phase II (Initial Set-Up Phase) must provide what documents? |
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-2 copies of CED orders
-AF Form 245, Employment Locator
-1 copy of activation orders for ARC |
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| The PT will review mobility folders, update _____ ensuring accountability, and create manual files. |
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| This type of accountability is tracked using the AF Form 245, DCAPES, and the Duty Status Change Message. It also tracks members who arrive at a location that is not their final destination. |
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| This type of report is used to identify discrepancies which may impact the mission. |
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| This is a web-based application managed by HQ AFPC; it is used in making the discrepancy report in PERSCO processing of Phase II. |
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| Within what time frame must the PT annotate the DPDRT? |
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| This is used to report daily deployed force status changes. It is initiated within 24 hours after arrival and is sent by 2400 hours daily. |
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| Duty Status Change Message |
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| This phase describes the transition from the Initial Set-Up phase and takes place any time after arriving at the forward operating location. The PT will also continue to maintain TFA & Strength Accountability |
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| Phase III - Sustainment Phase |
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| List some PT personnel functions that take place in Phase III - the Sustainment Phase. |
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| Leave, promotion, CAC/ID, vRED, re-training. |
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| This document provides the PT with a list of in-place and employment requirement authorizations for deployed locations. |
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| Employed Requirements Manning Documents (ERMD) |
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| This provides the deployed CC the authority to FILL or REPLACE members due to curtailment, emergencies, or release. |
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| AOR Tour Length Extension |
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| This identifies all unfilled requirements. |
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| Unfilled Requirement Report |
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| This identifies multiple personnel assigned to same requirements (pulled from DCAPES, coordinate with IPR to cancel). |
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| Duplicate Position Report |
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| This report identifies members who did not in/out process with PERSCO. |
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| This is provided by TFSC with 24/7 operation to answer questions and retrieve information. |
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| This is the act of transferring a member deployed to another deployed location. |
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| During this phase, the PT will utilize any approach that accomplishes TFA, the PT updates DCAPES with the member's duty status. |
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| Phase IV: Rotation and Re-deployment Phase |
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| This group of people plans redeployments & coordinates with agencies to develop out-processing capabilities. |
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| Redeployment Assistance Team (RAT) |
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| This force concept includes AD, Reserve, Guard, Civilian Personnel, etc. |
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| This force concept is composed of two or more military departments under the command of a single JFC. |
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| What is the main responsibility of PERSCO? |
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| TFA - total force accountability. |
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| This element of TFA is maintained by PERSCO of all of all of the ERMD authorized requirements. |
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| Total Force Accountability. |
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| This element of TFA focuses on personnel on the ground - "boots on ground." |
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| This element of TFA is maintained by the UNIT, PT sends an Alpha Roster weekly to the Wing Unit. |
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| This element of TFA is where the PT reports/requests the replacement of members. |
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| Replacement Accountability. |
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| This element of TFA is where the PT accounts for transients. |
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| Transient Accountability. |
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| In conducting transient accountability, in what three ways can the PT account for transients? |
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1) DCAPES
2) Manual Files
3) Duty Status Message Change |
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| This element of TFA is maintained at Home Station by the IPR and Unit CC. |
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| Tasked Wing Accountability. |
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| This allows the PT to virtually reach into MilPDS to find information. however, the PT cannot modify or change information within MilPDS, they can obtain personal and emergency information. |
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| The Deployed Military Personnel Flight (dMPF). |
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| What four main areas can the PT reach into while accessing the dMPF? |
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1) Décor 6
2) Enlisted Promotions
3) Personal Information
4) vRED |
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| When it comes to redeployment reception processing, who ensures procedures are established to account for returning members of deployment? They also monitor/update DCAPES as needed and communicate with the PT. |
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| Within how many days must a member report to the IPR after they return to their home unit? |
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| This term refers to a process that is on-going and provides continuous integrated support, a positive transition, and must be completed 30 days prior to the member's projected departure date. |
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