Block I Flashcards
(115 cards)
What is the mission of the Logistics Plans career field?
To determine the logistics posture necessary to set up the most effective support of weapon and support system programs. “right thing, at the right place, at the right time.”
What is the purpose of the Logistics Plans career field?
To ensure operations succeed and facilitate a CCDR’s ability to generate combat power at a decisive time and place.
At the WG level, log planners will work…
In the IDRC or DCC
What are the five core competencies of Logistics Plans?
1) Readying the Force, 2) Preparing the Battlefield, 3) Positioning the Force, 4) Employing & Sustaining the Force, 5) Recovering the Force
What is an example of “Readying the Force”?
Activities needed to prepare forces to deploy and sustain expeditionary areas.
What is an example of “Preparing the Battlefield?”
Assessing the capabilities of the deployed location to support personnel and weapon systems.
What is an example of “Positioning the Force”?
Deploying personnel and material.
What is an example of “Employing & Sustaining the Force”?
Starting immediately upon arrival at the deployed location.
What is an example of “Recovering the Force”?
When the units return to their home station.
What two sections is the IDRC divided into?
deployments and plans & programs
In the deployments section, log planners work alongside who?
The IDO and IPR
What does the deployments side of the IDRC manage?
Deployment taskings
What does the plans & programs side of the IDRC manage?
support agreement, WRM, and BSP/ESP
Who are the permanent staff members of the IDRC?
IDO, Logs Plans, and IPR personnel
Who can be additional members of the IDRC?
TMO/TMF, Manpower, Air Transportation
What is the IDO’s role at the IDRC?
Overall management and control of the IDRC.
Who is the IDO?
A fully qualified Logistics Readiness Officer (LRO), or equivalent civilian.
What is the IPR’s role at the IDRC?
Ensures personnel are identified to fill requirements once confirmed and validated by manpower office. IPR assigns tasking codes/numbers for deployments.
What are the five primary responsibilities for Log Planners at the base level?
Support agreements (SAM), WRM management, deployment planning & execution, BSP/ESP, and adaptive planning
Who appoints the SECAF?
President
Who develops logistics plans policy and guidance? (List all)
AF/A4, AF/A4L, AF/A4LX
Who is the AF/A4?
Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection
Who is the AF/A4L?
Director of Logistics
Who is the AF/A4LX?
Logistics Operations, Plans, and Program Division