Block 1 - Intro to Force Support

Block 1 - Intro to Force Support Questions And Answers AF/A1 Components (3/5) - ANS-Force Development (AF/A1D) Force Management Policy (AF/A1P) Plans and Integration (AF/A1X) Directorate of Airman Force Development (AF/A1D) - ANS-It defines institutional competencies and leadership attributes Airmen must possess in order to become effective members of the AF's total force (active, guard, reserve, civilians, and contractor augmentees). Directorate of Force Management Policy (AF/A1P) - ANS-Responsible for developing objectives, performing analysis and developing force management policies to effectively shape and balance the AF's total force. Directorate of Plans and Integration (AF/A1X) - ANS-Responsible for ensuring AF/A1's strategic goals are effectively aligned with high level guidance (e.g. UEI's, inspections). Senior Leader Management Offices - ANS-Serve as the focal points for all matters affecting general officers, members of the senior executive service and Civilian Strategic Leader Program, colonels and chief master sergeants. Components of Joint Force Manpower and Personnel Directorate (J1) - ANS-Directorate for Manpower and Personnel -- Personnel Readiness Division, Joint Manpower Division, Personnel Services Division, Director's Action Group Personnel Readiness Division - ANS-provides plans, policy, and guidance on joint personnel issues, to include oversight of joint personnel operations. Principles of Personnel Support in a Joint Command - ANS-Command Emphasis Synchronization of Personnel Support Unity of Effort Flexibility and Responsiveness Primary J1 Responsibilities - ANS-Personnel Management Manpower Management Personnel Accountability and Strength Reporting Civilian Employees Pay and Entitlements Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Casualty Operations and Casualty Reporting Awards and Decorations Ultimate goal of a manpower requirements squadron (MRS) - ANS-to help senior leaders meet mission needs by correctly sizing total force manpower, minimizing adverse impact to Airmen, and maximizing use of resources; Each MRS develops manpower standards and conducts special studies for different functional communities. How many MRS's are in the AF - ANS-5 Two divisions of AFPC - ANS-Personnel Division (AFPC/DP) Manpower & Org Division (AFPC/MA) Personnel Division (AFPC/DP) - ANS-Implements procedures for personnel policies and programs received from or through the A1. AFPC/DP develops and implements standards (excluding physical standards), systems, policies, procedures, and actions for AF operating functions within the personnel structure. CONTINUES...