Section 5 Flashcards

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What does the DRRS enable force providers to accomplish?

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Identify units that have, or can quickly develop, the capabilities requested by theater commanders.

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DRRS measures readiness to provide needed capabilities for mission, as expressed by what two areas of an organization?

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Its METs and METL

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Who directs quarterly assessments of current and projected force readiness?

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Joint staff.

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When are DRRS assessments completed?

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Within 24 hours of a significant event, monthly (after the 15th but no later than the 25th of the month), or when directed by a higher authority.

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Who is registered in SORTS?

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All units with a USAF PAS code

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What does the Air Force use SORTS information for?

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Assessing readiness, determining budgetary allocations and management action impacts on unit level readiness, answering congressional inquiries, analyzing readiness trends, and supporting readiness decisions

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What minimum classification level is used for SORTS information?

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Secret.

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Who designs and develops SORTS measurement criteria to provide valid assessments regarding unit readiness?

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FAMs.

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What is the fundamental premise of SORTS reporting?

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Integrity.

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Units are required to measure and report on all resources referenced where?

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Their DOC statement

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Which unit authorization document is the baseline for measuring personnel?

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The UMD.

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Which system provides the designed ADS for equipment authorizations?

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AFEMS

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How frequently are units required to report SORTS?

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Monthly, no later than the 15th of each month

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Who is required to have a DOC statement?

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Every measured unit

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Who reports inventory and status of aircraft in SORTS?

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Maintenance units.

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What do aviation units report on?

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Aircrews, training, and other reportable equipment identified in the equipment ADS

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Who manages, coordinates, releases, publishes, and approves SORTS DOC statements?

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MAJCOMs, FOAs, DRU readiness offices

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How frequently must SORTS DOC statements be reviewed?

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Annually

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Changes to unit DOC statements must be completed within how many days of changes in unit data?

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60

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What readiness categories are measured using the ART?

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Personnel, training, warrior skills, equipment supply, and equipment condition

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For secure access, where is the ART reporting located?

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On the SIPRNET

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What is the focus of ART reporting?

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The modular scalable capability-based UTCs designed to meet the needs of the 21st century force

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What construct does the Air Force use to present, schedule, and deploy its forces?

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Tempo Banding

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Who is responsible for associating, tracking, and managing personnel and equipment in UTCs and assigning them to the proper AEF?

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Squadron/unit commander

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What classification is used for all ART assessment data and aggregate unit UTC reports?
Secret.
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Upon notification of a significant event that changes the assessment of a UTC, the unit commander must submit an out-of-cycle report within how many hours of the change?
24
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Who is responsible for matching postured UTC requirements to UMD authorizations?
FAMs.
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What is the purpose of the PAT?
To assist in providing a quick solution for connecting AEF posturing to USAF authorized end-strength using total deployable military pool.
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Once postured, what is the final product from PAT?
A snapshot of authorized manpower postured against ALNs in the UTA.
30
What is the pilot unit responsible for pertaining to UTC and preparing for deployments?
Developing and maintaining standard manpower and logistics detail for each UTC it has been assigned.
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Within how many days must non-pilot units evaluate and provide comments, concurrence or nonoccurrence, to pilot unit recommended changes to the AS and/or manpower detail?
30 calendar days
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Through whom does the pilot unit submit and coordinate UTC changes?
Its MAJCOM
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Pilot units develop the LOGDET using what source documentation?
The appropriate ASs based on the mission capability of the UTC
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How are equipment items coded in allowance standards that are included in UTCs?
Mobility.
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Pilot units develop and maintain UTCs for how many days of sustainment, bare base capability generic to all like units?
30
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What level of classification is used for UTC LOGDET?
Unclassified
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What does the MEFPAK tool enables users to view?
UTCs MEFPAK Summary, Logistics Detail (if applicable), Manpower Detail (if applicable), and MISCAP Statement
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What classification is information within MEFPAK?
Unclassified
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How frequently is the MEFPAK utility updated?
Monthly
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According to AFI 10–403, what does each squadron have to develop to define local procedures for deploying forces?
IDP
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Who is the installation commander’s representative during all deployments?
IDO.
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What is required of the UDM?
Is the unit deployment representative who receives and coordinates all the unit tasking, fills unit requirements, and coordinates the unit shortfalls
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What is the function of the DCC?
Provides overall control, direction, and supervision of large-scale exercises or deployments, including the host unit and base tenants
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What is the responsibility of the CDF?
Responsible to the DCC for ensuring all transportation actions required to process and load all passengers and cargo for deployment are accomplished
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Who does the PDF fall under?
Under direct control of the DCC
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What is the LRU responsibility?
It is the coordination center for logistics needs for deployed aircraft
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What AFI governs the basic requirements for AF deployment planning?
AFI 10–403
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What are the five stages in the deployment process?
Site survey, Mobilizing, Deployment, Employment, and Redeployment
49
Explain the limited base category of deployment locations.
They are austerely manned locations, having everything found at a bare base with the addition of some facilities and personnel (though it may be sparse) capable of assisting maintenance and supply actions
50
Describe the difference between shortfalls and LIMFACs.
A shortfall is something that adversely affects the command’s ability to accomplish its mission, whereas a LIMFAC is a personnel or materiel deficiency, problem, or condition that has a critical negative impact on the ability of a unit to perform its wartime mission and requires the aid of HHQ to resolve
51
What is the rated capacity of each of the rings on a 463L pallet?
Up to 7,500 lbs.
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What is considered a misuse of a 463L pallet?
Using them for purposes other than pre-palletizing and transporting cargo.
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When moving pallets over ground surfaces, what two things should you not do?
(1) Do not lift or raise the 463L pallets by engaging the forklift tines to the rail lip or corner of the pallet and (2) do not push, pull, or slide them (empty or loaded) over ground surfaces
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How many rows of dunnage should you use to place under pallets and what should the measurements of dunnage used be?
Three rows of dunnage
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How often are pallets inspected when being stored for mobility/contingency?
Semiannually.
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What do you look for during an inspection on a pallet?
Signs of corrosion, warpage, delamination, damaged rails and loose or missing hardware.
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How does the delamination process work?
Suspected delamination may be checked by tapping the area with a coin or small hammer. A sharp sound will be heard if the area is good as opposed to a dull or clicking sound if delamination has occurred.
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When practical, where can a unit turn-in reparable pallets for a one-for-one exchange?
The closest AMC APOE
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What items makes a net assembly for use with the 463L pallets?
Two HCU-7/E side nets and one HCU-15/C top net
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How often are nets inspected when stored as part of WRM?
Once each year on a staggered inspection basis
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Who can replace the hardware on a net?
Aerial port personnel
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How do you distribute heavier items when packing a pallet for deployment?
Evenly distribute heavy items from the center of the pallet outward
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Can you turn-in all assets pertaining to 463L pallets if your unit owns ISUs?
Possession of ISUs does not relieve a unit of their responsibility/requirement to maintain 463L pallets and nets.
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Although class E events do not require findings, why would a finding be required?
To input a recommendation into the AFSAS.