Section 3

Question 1

At the base level, what does budgeting for AFE requirements include?

Answer 1

The sustainment of existing missions and planning for the future changes; typically this is characterized as a reduction of authorized equipment or the addition of a mission or capability

Question 2

Where is the best starting point for creating a budget?

Answer 2

Reviewing your shop’s budget from the last couple of years.

Question 3

Generally, what sort of items may be purchased using the CPFH program?

Answer 3

Items related directly to the number of hours an aircraft flies.

Question 4

What are consumables chargeable to the CPFH program?

Answer 4

Expendable, non-repairable items ordered by maintenance activities authorized to repair aircraft.

Question 5

Once you have identified your shop requirements, what’s the next step in budgeting?

Answer 5

To prioritize them from mission essential down to niceties

Question 6

What sort of information does an allowance standard reflect?

Answer 6

The maximum allowable quantity you would normally need to perform your mission.

Question 7

What database management system is used for equipment allowances, authorizations, accountable records, reports and related management products?

Answer 7

AFEMS

Question 8

How can you access allowance standards?

Answer 8

Through AFEMS, the ASRS Web version or CD.

Question 9

What items have an allowance UC “A”?

Answer 9

Items applicable to a UTC or mobility commitment.

Question 10

Which allowance standard is used by aircrew flight equipment for special purpose clothing and equipment?

Answer 10

Allowance standard 016.

Question 11

What is a BOI (Basis of Issue)?

Answer 11

How many items are issued based upon the given mission or requirement?

Question 12

At least, how frequently do the EAO conduct configuration data reviews?

Answer 12

Annually.

Question 13

Which documents are usually printed and provided to equipment custodians for review and update of configuration data questions?

Answer 13

TORC and TINQ screen data.

Question 14

What is TORC?

Answer 14

An organization’s configuration AFEMS screen that allows users to view and update organization configuration data, which is used in the automated computation of BOIs.

Question 15

At the base level, who has the capability to update TORC screen data?

Answer 15

The EAO

Question 16

What is the AFEMS TINQ screen?

Answer 16

An allowance standard inquiry screen and is first of a series of screens that leads to display of BOI information

Question 17

What information is shown on the CA/CRL?

Answer 17

All authorizations, assets, and due-outs for each custodian by organization code and shop code.

Question 18

On a CA/CRL, in what sequence are items listed?

Answer 18

Authorized, preferred stock number sequence.

Question 19

If an item is substituted on the CA/CRL and is not a good substitute, who must the custodian notify?

Answer 19

The local EAO and/or regionalized EAO.

Question 20

To what does the phrase “out of balance” refer?

Answer 20

Each group of records that has an imbalanced condition

Question 21

What must occur if an item listed on the CA/CRL leaves the control of the custodian?

Answer 21

The custodian must maintain proof of action.

Question 22

What training and qualification is required for any AFE Airman or NCO deploying with equipment?

Answer 22

Deployed equipment custodian training

Question 23

What may result from failing to submit an accurate time-change forecast?

Answer 23

Asset shortages and possible aircraft grounding

Question 24

What publication describes the types of time change items that require annual forecasts?

Answer 24

TO 00–20–9

Question 25

How are TCI) due dates determined?

Answer 25

By the earlier of either DOM or DOI expiration, not to exceed the total shelf or service life of the item.

Question 26

By when, does each unit’s AFES submit life sustaining item forecasts and MAJCOM notification?

Answer 26

By 30 September of each year

Question 27

Upon installation, for the first time, what time change calculation is established for a life sustaining item and cannot be changed?

Answer 27

Service life expiration

Question 28

What CAT code does AFE use for conventional munitions time change replacements when assets are approaching their time change intervals (end of service life)?

Answer 28

CAT Code A.

Question 29

Where are all aircraft-installed time change items tracked for forecasting purposes?

Answer 29

The local Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS)/G081 database.

Question 30

New AFE equipment is procured by whom?

Answer 30

AFLCMC/WNUV under the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, which is managed under AFMC. 2

Question 31

Who is authorized to submit a requirement to start the acquisition process?

Answer 31

MAJCOM-level staff

Question 32

The APEC is comprised of what members?

Answer 32

MAJCOM/A3 representatives (typically colonels), along with AFE MAJCOM and acquisition chiefs

Question 33

Who primarily maintains engineering drawings, manages time change data calls, and interfaces with DLA to project AFE needs?

Answer 33

AFLCMC/WNUS at Robins AFB, GA

Question 34

What DRI&R system is used commonly between the Air Force and the aviation communities of the Navy and Coast Guard?

Answer 34

JDRS.

Question 35

Who is typically the “screening point” when submitting a deficiency report at most installations?

Answer 35

The TODO or QA

Question 36

What details are needed to submit a deficiency report?

Answer 36

Your e-mail address, unit mailing address, DoDAAC, P/N, S/N, NSN, work unit code, how mal code, manufacturer CAGE code, P/N & NSN of next, higher assembly and end item, quantity received, and how many items affected.

Question 37

Once a deficiency report has been submitted, who will inform you when to turn-in the exhibit?

Answer 37

The action point.

Question 38

What is the purpose of the ROS program?

Answer 38

To research and investigate the cause of loss, damage, or destruction of property and determine if it was attributable to an individual’s negligence or abuse

Question 39

When is an ROS required?

Answer 39

If the amount of loss is more than $500

Question 40

What does pecuniary liability apply to and what does it mean?

Answer 40

It applies to property lost, damaged, or destroyed as a result of causes other than fair wear and tear, and it means that the responsible person must pay for the loss.

Question 41

Who inspects aircrew flight equipment facilities to ensure that contamination of breathing equipment is at an absolute minimum?

Answer 41

The flight surgeons office.

Question 42

Besides convenience, why is the location of the aircrew flight equipment work center important?

Answer 42

To ensure the security of equipment

Question 43

Why should the aircrew flight equipment work center be in a controlled setting?

Answer 43

Because it is a weapons storage and issue, explosive storage, and high-dollar item storage area.

Question 44

At what temperature and humidity controls should an aircrew flight equipment work centers be maintained?

Answer 44

At a temperature of 68 to 75° F, and a relative humidity level between 30 to 50 percent.

Question 45

What is considered the minimum spatial requirement for an oxygen section?

Answer 45

1,000 square feet.

Question 46

What are the standard dimensions for a work bench?

Answer 46

34-inches high by 30-inches wide and a minimum of 72-inches long with the capability of being modified for sitting, standing, and equipment load.

Question 47

Additional equipment storage space for aircrew flight gear, for units with SAR missions, is computed using what formula?

Answer 47

39.6 square feet per aircrew member.

Question 48

Why should vacuum cleaners have a good quality filtration system when used within an aircrew flight equipment facility?

Answer 48

To make sure that dust and debris are not kicked into the air.

Question 49

Within the deployed operating setting, who is authorized to deviate from facility standards whenever circumstances are such that the standards cannot reasonably attained?

Answer 49

Local commanders