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Block l, Unit 3
A1 Doctrine
Question | Answer |
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How does FSS fit into the 4 levels of the combat support construct? (3-3) | CORE EFFECT - Sustained Forces; nCORE PROCESSES - Sustaining & Recovery;CORE CAPABILITIES - Support the Mission, Forces, & Infrastructure; FUNCTIONAL COMMUNITY - Force Support |
What are the 5 categories of the Force Support lifecycle model? (3-6) | define, develop, shape, sustain, deliver |
What is the definition of the "define" stage of the Force Support lifecycle model? (3-6) | foundation for all other elements; defines what individual capabilities are needed by Amn to meet AF mission Ex-->roles/responsibilities & how it fits into the big picture |
What is the definition of the "sustain" stage of the Force Support lifecycle model? (3-6) | takes care of the AF community & keeps them capable & motivated |
What is the definition of the "deliver" stage of the Force Support lifecycle model? (3-7) | optimizes processes & services to provide full Amn capability Ex-->3-1 Initiative |
What are the 3 challenges to A1? (3-7) | (1)Nature of our Business (2)Funding (3)Dual Mission |
Regarding the the challenges to A1, specifically describe "nature of our business". (3-7) | Nature of our Business-->Capabilities must be provided continuosly, req.continous funding & skilled personnel. |
Regarding the the challenges to A1, specifically describe "funding". (3-7) | Funding--> Shift of funding to replace AF's fleet, impacting funding for quality of life programs & reduction of authorized military personnel available to perform FSS wartime missions. |
Regarding the the challenges to A1, specifically describe "dual mission". (3-7) | Dual Mission-->Combat/deployment support to position the A1 critical capab in forwards locations to allow the AF to bring its full combat capab. Home station sustainment & community support allows for optimal training & home station operation env. |
What is the dual mission challenge to A1? (3-7) | combat/deployment support: - position A1 capabilities in forward locations - home station sustainment/community support - allows for optimal training & operating env. |
What are the 2 AF Institutional Competencies in the Personal Category? (3-8) | Embodies Airmen Culture & Communicating |
What are the 2 AF Institutional Competencies in the People/Team Category?(3-8) | Leading people & Fostering collaborative relationships |
What are the 4 AF Institutional Competencies in the Organizational Category? (3-8) | (1)Employ Military Capabilities (2)Enterprise Perspective (3)Manage organizations & resources (4)Strategic Thinking |
What are the 4 subcategories of the AF Institutional Competencies in the Embody Airman Culture Category? (3-8) | ethical leadership, followership, warrior ethos, develops self |
What are the 2 subcategories of the AF Institutional Competencies in the Communicating Category? (3-8) | speaking & writing, active listening |
What are the 3 subcategories of the AF Institutional Competencies in the Leading People Category? (3-8) | develops & inspires others, takes care of people, diversity |
What are the 2 subcategories of the AF Institutional Competencies in the Foster Collaborative Relationships Category? (3-8) | builds teams & coalitions, negotiating |
What are the 3 subcategories of the AF Institutional Competencies in the Employ Military Capabilities Category? (3-8) | operational & strategic art; Unit/AF/Joint/Coalition Capabilities; non-adversarial crisis response |
What does our career field bring to the functional community? | Force Support--all of our processes support at least 1 combat support core process |
What is the example of how FSS supports combat support processes? (3-3) | *Food operations (part of the "Services" portion within Force Support, supports the Core Process "Sustaining & Recovering the Force" which aides in realizing the Core Effect of a "Sustained Force" |
Under A1 Occupational Competencies, what is workforce planning? (3-13) | Skills & abilities needed to effectively plan for and manage the workforce |
What are 3 specific skills of workforce planning? (3-13) | (1)Planning wartime & deployment requirements (2)Bringing new Airmen (accessing, recruiting, & commissioning) (3)Retaining quality Airmen (4)Managing civilian personnel resources, both APF & NAF |
Under A1 Occupational Competencies, what is force development? (3-13) | Skills & abilities needed to effecively develop, educate, train & classify Airmen. |
What are 3 specific skills of force development? (3-13) | (1)Managing Amn assignments (2)Classifying Amn (military & civilian) (3)Educating & training Amn to meet mission needs |
Under A1 Occupational knowledge, skills & abilities (KSAs), what is critical thinking? (3-14) | Art of analyzing & evaluating thinking with a view to improving it |
Under A1 Occupational knowledge, skills & abilities (KSAs), what is creative thinking? (3-14) | A way of looking at problems or situations from a fresh perspective that may suggest unorthodox solutions or innovation |
Under A1 Occupational knowledge, skills & abilities (KSAs), what is future thinking? (3-14) | Examining & testing different possible outcomes with respect to potential threats, emerging ideas, & execitng opportunities |
What is the definition of the "shape" stage of the Force Support lifecycle model? (3-6) | Maintains a balanced, flexible force of fit, mission-effective people |
What is the definition of the "develop" stage of the Force Support lifecycle model? (3-6) | Tailoring developmental opportunities based on mission requirements |