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73 Cards in this Set
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What are the two key principles of the AEF?
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Predictability and Stability
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Define the key AEF principle of "predictability".
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So the combatant commander knows what resources are available
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What is a Unit Type Code?
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5 character, alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies each type of unit within the armed forces
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How many tempo bands make up the AEF
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5
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What are the three types of operations that UTCs have and will work for?
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Rotational
OPLAN Expeditionary Combat Support (ECS) Crisis |
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Describe a "steady state".
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Combatant Commanders requirements are met using the on call pairs in the AEF
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Describe a "crisis state".
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Driven by current events, normally occurs in emergencies and in the context of time sensitive situations.
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Describe a "surge state".
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On call forces are not able to fill all AEF requirements and must be taken from upcoming AEF band.
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Who controls/executes the battle rhythm?
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Air and Space Expeditionary Force Center (AEFC)
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The AEF center is composed of how many divisions? (what are they?)
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Three.
Plans, Systems & Education Scheduling Operations |
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Which AEF Center division is the largest?
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Scheduling
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Who acts as the approval authority for moving individuals from one AEF library to another for other than to facilitate career progression?
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MAJCOM
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Who prepares designed operational capability (DOC) statements?
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MAJCOM
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Who is the approval authority for reclamas?
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MAJCOM/CV
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Who approves squadron commanders' requests to change an individual's AEF pair association when the change is to facilitate career progression?
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Installation Commander
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Who is the Wing CC's right hand man, who directs, controls and coordinates installation deployments?
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Installation Deployment Officer (IDO)
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Who is responsible for force accountability accuracy and reporting?
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Personnel Readiness Function
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Who ensures assigned personnel meet mission training requirements and plan for deployment in accordance with AFI 10-403?
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Unit/Squadron CC
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Describe an Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE)
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conducted by the base and evaluated by local personnel
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Describe an Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)
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Instituted by the MAJCOM and inspected by command level inspectors
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When do wing officials need to brief the AOF/CC before an exercise involving ATC or the movement area?
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48 hours
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What must the AOF/CC ensure during an exercise
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If full chemical gear is to be worn, they must ensure a safety observer is nearby.
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What are the 4 primary areas evaluated during an exercise?
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Initial Response
Employment Mission Support Ability to Survive and Operate |
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Who is responsible to ensure an Airman is postured correctly to a UTC & ART is accurate?
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Unit CC
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When do wing officials need to brief the AOF/CC before an exercise involving ATC or the movement area?
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48 hours
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What must the AOF/CC ensure during an exercise
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If full chemical gear is to be worn, they must ensure a safety observer is nearby.
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What are the 4 primary areas evaluated during an exercise?
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Initial Response
Employment Mission Support Ability to Survive and Operate |
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Who is responsible to ensure an Airman is postured correctly to a UTC & ART is accurate?
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Unit CC
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Who is the commander designated to assume overall responsibility for the operation of an airspace control system?
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The Airspace Control Authority (ACA)
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What are the objectives of airspace control procedures?
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Safely accommodate and expedite the flow of all air traffic in the AOR
Prevent fratricide Facilitate air defense identification Enhance effectiveness in accomplishing the JFC's objectives |
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What is a command with a broad and continuing mission under a single commander and composed of significant assigned components of two or more military departments?
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Unified Commander
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This consists of forces from more than one nation and normally operates under a treaty or alliance.
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Combined Command
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This may be formed under a single command or may be a command in and of itself. They are unique and serve either specific missions or are for a specific time or place.
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Joint Task Force
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This is the senior element of the Theater Air Control System (TACS), and the focal point for the JFACC
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Air and Space Operations Center (AOC)
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How many divisions does the AOC have? (What are they?)
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5
Strategy Combat Plans Combat Operations Air Mobility ISR |
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To enhance safety and standardization, this should be used to the maximum extent possible in the airspace control environment.
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ICAO air traffic phraseology
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Which foundational doctrine statement is essential for effective airspace control?
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Unity of Effort
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Who publishes an airspace control plan (ACP)?
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Airspace control authority
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What plan should specify Airspace Control Measures?
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Airspace Control Plan
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Combat communications units:
During peacetime stateside units fall under __________ control ANG units report to ____________ |
ACC control
ANG readiness center |
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What is a/an:
AN/TPN-19 |
Landing Control Center or RAPCON
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What is a/an:
AN/MPN-25 |
Rapid Deployment Landing System
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What is a/an:
AN/MSN-7 |
Tower Restoral Vehicle
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What is a/an:
AN/TRN-26 |
Tactical Air Navigation
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Mobile unit support is not to be used to satisfy what requirements?
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Permanent/Long term
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How many days in advance should combat communications equipment extensions beyond 120 days be requested?
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45 calendar days before deployment is scheduled to end
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Who is required to pay for repairs when equipment is deployed stateside during peacetime?
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requesting unit
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Who is required to pay for fuel and oil for transportation of equipment when the distance is less than one day?
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Requesting unit
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What is the airspace integration entity responsible for?
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Collaborating with combat plans division to integrate airspace design in development of the airspace control plan
Coordinating FAA flight checks Overseeing airspace management ATC personnel in the CAOC |
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What do STT's do?
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They are the first ones in
Initiate setup of the comm, runway lighting sys, TACAN, MMLS, and initiate TERPS process for the landing zone/airfield |
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How many AMC Contingency Response Groups are there.
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Six, divided equally under each of the two Contingency Response Wings
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What are CRG's
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Contingency Response Groups that are "battle rostered" units that deploy as a whole.
The balance of the CRG manpower was placed in the Global Support Squadron |
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Who are the first responders for opening airbases, who bridge the gap between the seizure forces and the follow on combat forces.
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CRG
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Determination of an air base's purpose may require __________________
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Joint service integration
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What are some concerns about "interoperability"?
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Some ATC systems are not compatible with others.
Planners need to request experienced controllers who are current with anticipated traffic types |
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The AF ATC system provides ______ and _________ from CONUS, through enroute locations and international airspace, to bed down locations for combat AC
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Service and coordination
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Airfield Operations Flight Commander will coordinate:
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Terminal instrument procedure and flight check support
Any change in airfield status immediately with the CAOC airspace mgmt. and ATC specialty team Terminal area operation procedures with the base defense operations center for integration into the base air defense and air base ground defense plans and operations Integration into the Theater Air Control System IAW CAOC guidance contained in the ACP With the host service for host provided base operating support to include billeting and messing facilities, fuel, power production, vehicle support, secure comm adn security |
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Define a Bare Base
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A site with a useable runway, taxiway, parking areas that have minimum essential facilities to house, sustain adn support operations
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What is the AM role at a bare base?
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your role requires you to be the focal point for all airfield related issues
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True or False:
Host nation coordination is required for all major construction projects, infrastructure use and runway taxiway inspection procedures |
True
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What is a Co Located operating base?
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Base that is owned and operated by an ally and varies in its state of accessibility and readiness
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What is the deployed daily work schedule?
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12 hour shifts for a 24 hour field
6 days on 1 day off |
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What is the Integrated Initial Flight Plan Process System (IFPS)
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A flight planning system specifically within the USAFE AOR
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What are three options for sending flight plans?
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Integrated Initial Flight Plan Process System IFPS
Faxing/Emailing Host Nation systems |
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What do you do if hard lines can not be set up for your PCAS/SCN (crash phones)?
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Have Comm give AM an "Emergency Net" on all LMR's
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What airfield criteria and facilities should AM include?
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Pavement areas
Airfield Safety clearance and apron areas Airfield markings Airfield signs Airfield lighting Wind cones Obstructions to air navigation Arresting Systems Construction Areas |
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Primary components involved in the initial airfield inspection include:
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Pavements
Aircraft Parking Support Facilities Airfield Markings Airfield Lighting |
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True or False:
Reflective tape or locally acquired paint is an effective substitute until civil engineering personnel can establish full sustainment |
True
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Which criteria will be applied if you are deployed to a location where there is no established airfield criterion?
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Apply USAF criteria as much as practicable
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Who may authorize specific deviations for their airfields when responding to immediate tactical requirements at contingency locations?
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Operations Group Commander
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Who approves/disapproves the wavier after coordination with all appropriate staff offices and endorsements by the command's director of operations?
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MAJCOM/CV
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What is the first vital step toward restoring an operational runway after an enemy attack?
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Rapid Runway Repair (RRR)
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Are you required to conduct Airfield Operations Boards (AOB) while deployed?
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Yes, it is imperative that you use this meeting to alert organizations and leadership of any potential and/or mission impacting activities.
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