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Block l, Unit 2
Force Support Structure
Question | Answer |
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What does "HAF/A1D" define?(2-2) | (*1)It defines institutional competencies and leadership attributes Airmen must possess in order to become effective members of the AF's total force (2)Develop education, training and assignment guidelines with objective & measurable outcomes. |
Be familiar with "TFI organizational constructs". (2-13) | (1)*Classic Associate (2)*Active Associate (3)*Community Basing (4)*Air Reserve Components (ARC) (5)Integrated Associate |
In the Force Support Squadron, what is the Deputy Commander specifically responsible for? (2-18) [primary has asterisk] | (1)*Initiatives/issues associated with APF & NAF facilities construction (2)Initiatives/issues related to squadron personnel (3)Providing oversight to Marketing program (4)Construction program management |
In the Force Support Squadron, what is the Operations Officer (OpsO) in charge of? What does he oversee?(2-18) | (1)*Oversees the Unit Training as well as the Readiness and Plans offices. (2)Third in charge (3)Focused on day-to-day squadron operations |
Explain Tier 1 support. (2-10) | (1)24/7 customer support to total force customers. (2)Call an 800 number and speak to a representative. |
How many MAJCOMS are there? | *Ten |
Describe the elements of "Military Personnel Section" (MPS), specifically "customer support". (2-19) | (1)Customer Support->Manages programs where the AF member is the customer (Accessions, DEERS, ID Cards, SGLI, Dress & Appearance, Records). |
Explain the benefit and purpose of "Morale, Welfare and Recreation" (MWR). (2-6) | (1)Essential to readiness. (2)Serve to relieve stress and raise morale (3)Can enhance force protection when a joint force is operating in a hostile environment by providing activities for personnel in a secure area. |
What is the Personnel Division (DP) at AFPC responsible for? (2-7) | Implements procedures for personnel policies and programs received from or through A1. BLUF: A1 develops personnel policies & programs; DP implements procedures for them. |
Explain "classic associate". (2-13) | (1)Integration model in which a RegAF component unit retains principal resp. for a weapon system(s), shares with one or more reserve component units. (2)ANG units may also be tasked by the gov. of their state/territory. BLUF: AD owns AFRC or ANG fly |
Explain "active associate". (2-13) | Integration model in which a reserve components (ANG or AFRC) unit retains principal responsibility for a weapon system(s). BLUF: Reserve owns AD fly |
Explain Tier 0 support. (2-10) | (1)Is for customers to find personnel-related information and accomplish some personnel actions on a self-help basis. (2)Web-based self-service applications:myPers, virtual MPF, virtual Personnel Center-Guard Reserve & Base Level Service Delivery Module |
What is the "Resource Management Section"(FSR) responsible for? (2-18) | (1)Responsible for financial Management for the entire FSS. (2) Five areas of FSR: -Financial Management -Private Organizations -Logistics Management -Property Management -Information Tech. (IT) Systems Support |
Under FSR, explain "logistics management". (2-19) | (1)Responsible for maintaining vehicles to office supplies (2)Provides oversight of all FSS supply purchases |
Under FSR, explain "financial management". (2-18) | (1)Responsible for preparing monthly financial reports (2)Establish & ensure managers implement internal control procedures in all facilities (3)NAF funds are protected (4)Ensuring all funds are handled & accounted for properly across the squadron |
What is "Service Center Operations" (DPTO)?(2-10) | (1)They are the primary service interface for AFPC/DP (2)Provides 24/7 customer support to Airmen, civilians & dependents (3)Has two tiers: tier 0 & tier 1 |
Explain "community basing". (2-13) | (1)Variation on the "active associate" model in which RegAF forces are garrisoned at a Guard or Reserve unit location. (2)Support functions traditionally provided on a RegAF installation are secured through the local civilian community. |
What is the purpose of the "Military Personnel Section"(office symbol FSMP)? What is the mission? How many elements? (2-19) | (1)MPS is the strategic manager of military personnel programs. -Mission is to provide quality personnel support, through the administration of personnel programs, both peacetime and wartime, TO COMMANDERS, AF members & their families. (2)Four elements |
What are the ACTIONS that ARPC provides? (2-8) | (1)Officer & enlisted Airman career mgmt (2)Master & field personnel records maint. (3)Appointment (4)Classification (5)Point credit accounting (6)Promotion (7)Career development (8)Discharge (9)Retirement |
What is A1K comprised of? (2-16) | 6 branches that provide oversight & guidance for personnel policy & programs. (1)*Officer & Civilian Dev. (A1K0) (2)*Enlisted Dev. (A1KA) (3)*Education Operations (A1KE) (4)*Promotions (A1KP) (5)*Personnel Programs (A1KK) (6)Equal Opportunity (A1KQ) |
Define "operational direction". (2-14) | Authority of functional supervisors from any component to designate obj's, assign tasks & provide the direction needed (to ppl under their supervision)to accomplish the mission/operation & ensure unity of effort(most often between Title 10/Title 32 CC's). |
What are the differences between a "Host unit" and "associative unit"? (2-12) | Both have primary responsibility for its units members but... Host->Retains principal responsibility for the weapon system(s) & equipped w/ the physical resources needed to support mission. Associate->Shares the weapon system(s) assigned to the host. |
How is "Total Force Integration" (TFI) going to work better & faster? (2-11) | By realigning the RegAF,AFRC &/or ANG resources & missions w/ a focus on combat efficiencies & the "greater good," these new organizational constructs & missions w/ a focus on capability will allow AF organ's to continue to meet there resp. & commitments. |
Who is the final authority for all integration initiatives? (2-12) | Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) |
What is the purpose of "Synchorization of Personnel Support"? (2-5) | Coordinates with othe staff directorates and supported and supporting organizations during every phase of the operation. |
Under FSR, explain "private organizations". (2-18) | Ensures private organizations operate on an AF installation within established policies and guidelines. |
What is "HAF/A1X" responsible for? (2-3) | Ensuring HAF/A1's strategic goals are effectively aligned with high level guidance. |
How many MRSs are their in the Air Force? (2-6) | *Five |
Describe "Airman & Family Services Flight" (FSF). (2-21) | Focal point for family preparedness & morale (respond to the needs of military members). (1)Airman & Family Readiness-support programs (2)Child Development (3)Family Child Care (4)Youth Programs-designed to keep children physically & mentally involved |
Describe the elements of "Military Personnel Section" (MPS), specifically "career development". (2-19) | Focus on the member's career development (Assignments, Retirements, Separation, Reliability Program, Promotions). |
Explain "air reserve components" (ARC). (2-13) | Integration model where the ARC Component integrates two or more ARC units (share mission/command) |
Describe the elements of "Military Personnel Section" (MPS), specifically "force management". (2-19) | Interface between the organizations & leaders & the personnel community (evaluations, awards, PCA-Permanent Change Assignment, Leave Process). |
Describe the elements of "Military Personnel Section" (MPS), specifically "Human Resources Systems Management". (2-20) | Manages the base-level personnel data systems, manages associated retrieval products, manages FSS portion of the Case Management System (CMS). -Update information is all systems. -Raw data & tables |
Explain the differences between "operational control"(OPCON) & "administrative control" (ADCON). (2-13) | OPCON-->Transferable to commanders at or below. Gives commander direction over all aspects of military operations. ADCON-->Exercising authority regarding administrative matters over subordinates or other organizations (still check in with chain) |
Under FSR, explain "property management". (2-19) | Overseeing the maintenance and safety of the building |
Explain the "Promotions Branch" (A1KP). (2-16) | Oversees various actions concerning officer & enlisted promotions to include Management Level Reviews (MLRs), Performance Recommendation Forms (PRF's), posthumous promotions and Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP). |
Explain the "Personnel Programs Branch" (A1KK). (2-16) | Oversees various personnel programs to include civilian pay pool and compensation management, MAJCOM uniform issues and special trophies and awards. |
Explain the "Education Operations Branch" (A1KE). (2-16) | Provides MAJCOM oversight for voluntary educational programs and advisory services for libraries. |
Explain the "Enlisted Dev. Branch" (A1KA). (2-16) | Provides advisory services concerning enlisted development actions to include On-the-Job training analysis, enlisted PME, assignments, command unique development |
Explain the "Officer & Civilian Dev. Branch" (A1K0). (2-16) | Provides advisory services concerning officer & civilian development actions. Ex-->PME, civilian developmental education, assignments, command unique development |
Describe "Force Development Flight" (FSD). (2-21/22) | Provides all elements of voluntary edu., training & professional dev.. (1)Edu. & Training (2)Library (home station, contingency support,reference res.) (3)Professional Dev.(First Term Airman Center) (4)Airman Leadership School (preps SrA for NCO resp.) |
Explain the "Manpower and Organization Division" (A1M). What does it provide? (2-16) | Provides oversight & guidance for manpower req. programs (2 branches). (1)Requirements(A1MR):Provides oversight for mission & support manpower req. (2)Programs(A1MP): Oversight for programs including organ. structural changes, AF climate surveys, etc. |
What does the "Personnel Reradiness Division" provide? (2-4) | Provides plans, policy and guidance on joint personnel issues, to include oversight of joint personnel operations. |
Describe "Community Services Flight" (FSC). (2-22) | Provides recreational/business operations; food, beverage & entertainment programs. Ex->Golf course, arts & crafts center, outdoor recreation, bowling centers, Aero clubs, auto hobby shop, ticket & travel, marinas, rod/gun clubs |
What does "Manpower and Personnel Flight"(FSM) provide? (2-19) | Provides the installation w/ Manpower & Organization services (performance analysis, AF climate surveys) & personnel support (employee/labor relations)for both military, civilians and NAF employees (personnel actions, EO issues). |
Under FSR, explain "Information Technology (IT) Systems Support". (2-19) | Reliable, up-to-date computer systems are critical to ensuring the FSS has the communications it needs, when needed. |
What are the functional areas? (2-22) | Serve at the wing level as Equal Opportunity(EO), protocol or Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) officers. |
What is the purpose of Senior Leader Management Offices(HAF/A1L)? (2-4) | Serves as the focal points for all matters affecting general officers(GO), members of the senior executive service and Civilian Strategic Leader Program, colonels and chief master sergeants. (Informing higher levels) |
What is "Total Force Service Centers" (TFSC)? | Service centers all military can use (phone or web) |
Describe a Field Operating Agency (FOA)? | Specializes in implementing guidance & AF wide. |
What is "HAF/A1P" responsible for? (2-2) | The directorate is responsible for developing objectives, performing analysis and developing force management policies to effectively SHAPE and BALANCE AF's total force. |
What is the mission of "Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC)? (2-8) | To deliver total force human resources capabilities in support of Airmen by providing innovative personnel management and services. |
What is the ultimate goal of the Manpower Requirements Squadron" (MRS)? (2-6) | To help senior leaders meet mission needs by correctly sizing total force manpower, minimizing adverse impact to Airmen and minimizing use of resources. |
What is the objective of the "Total Force Integration" (TFI) program? (2-11) | To meet Air Force operational mission requirements by aligning equipment, missions, infrastructure and manpower resources within the Air Force to enable a more effective and efficient use of these assets. |