Air Force Fuels Management

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What is the primary role of the Air Force Petroleum Office?

To serve as the AF Fuels Service Control Point (SCP) and the Center of Excellence (correct)

To coordinate interim operational guidance affecting fuels activities

To manage fueling equipment and vehicle authorization validation

To provide technical and product quality guidance and fuels requirements

What does the Air Force Petroleum Office assist with?

Planning requirement validation for AFFOR staffs (correct)

War gaming and modeling for fuel operations

Procurement contracts for alternative fuels

Equipment authorization identification and prioritization plans

What is one of the responsibilities of the Air Force Petroleum Office?

Managing fuel accountability and product engineering issues

Coordinating research for AF/A4LR

Developing guidance and procedures for fuels activities (correct)

Validating fuels requirements for ACC locations

What does the Air Force Petroleum Office manage for fuels and cryogenics quality control guidance?

37 and 42B series T.O.s Signup and view all the answers

Who does the Air Force Petroleum Office serve as the fuels management functional lead for?

ACC, AETC, AFMC, and USSF locations Signup and view all the answers

What does the Air Force Petroleum Office perform for AF/A4LR?

Research and shares knowledge with supporting agencies Signup and view all the answers

What does the Air Force Petroleum Office approve for fuels assets?

Deviations for the use of fuels assets other than their primary designed mission Signup and view all the answers

What is the Air Force Petroleum Office responsible for in regards to fuels activities?

Providing technical and product quality guidance and fuels requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Air Force Petroleum Office in energy conservation?

Assisting in energy conservation programs Signup and view all the answers

Who are the core members of the AF IPRB?

AFPET, Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC), AFFOR fuels planners, and MAJCOM/AFIMSC engineers Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main responsibilities of the Air Force Petroleum Office?

Conducting logistics improvement studies to increase AF readiness and combat capability Signup and view all the answers

What does the Air Force Petroleum Office review to ensure compliance?

Currency and applicability of fuels self-assessment checklist Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the Fuels Manager General?

Serving as the senior enlisted advisor to the AFPET/CC Signup and view all the answers

What does the Air Force Petroleum Office synchronize with?

Air Staff, AFFOR/MAJCOM/FLDCOM Staffs, FMTs, DLA-E, USTRANSCOM Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways the Air Force Petroleum Office promotes empowerment?

By establishing and expanding relationships to advance A4 priorities Signup and view all the answers

What does the Air Force Petroleum Office develop to effectively manage recoverable and waste fuel?

Procedures and guidelines using 42B series T.O.s Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the Air Force Petroleum Office in terms of communication?

Disseminating communication, strategic objectives, and cross tells to improve the Bulk Class III community Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the directory maintained by the Air Force Petroleum Office?

The Blue Book Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Air Force Petroleum Office

Serves as the AF Fuels Service Control Point (SCP) and Center of Excellence for quality assurance, infrastructure, equipment, and operational procedures.
Responsible for providing technical and product quality guidance and fuels requirements.
Manages equipment authorization, identification, and prioritization plans, and performs fueling equipment and vehicle authorization validation.

Fuels Quality Control

Develops guidance, procedures, and provides technical support to fuels activities regarding fuels, lubricants, chemicals, propellants, and gases.
Manages 37 and 42B series T.O.s for fuels and cryogenics quality control guidance.
Operates worldwide Aerospace Fuels Laboratories.

Fuels Management

Serves as fuels management functional lead to ACC, AETC, AFMC, and USSF locations without 2F SMEs.
Performs research for AF/A4LR and shares knowledge with supporting agencies and base level FMFs.
Coordinates interim operational guidance affecting fuels activities with AF/A4LR.

Fuels Operations

Approves deviations for the use of fuels assets other than their primary designed mission.
Assists in energy conservation and alternative fuel programs.
Advocates on behalf of DAF fuel's locations for all military construction (MILCON) and sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM) programs.

Logistics and Support

Engages with DLA-E or USTRANSCOM on operational, product, or quality requirements affecting AF units.
Conducts logistics improvement studies to increase AF readiness and combat capability.
Reviews currency and applicability of fuels self-assessment checklist and performs trend analysis and management internal control toolset (MICT) assessments.

Fuel Management Responsibilities

Develops procedures and guidelines to manage recoverable and waste fuel using 42B series T.O.s.
Maintains an AF fuels directory (Blue Book) and updates when requested.
Serves as coordinating agency for the American Petroleum Institute Award.

Leadership and Administration

Fuels Manager General Responsibilities include serving as senior enlisted advisor to the AFPET/CC and fulfilling Group Superintendent responsibilities.
Provides guidance to facilitate development, readiness, health, morale, welfare, and quality of life of all assigned personnel.
Synchronizes internal directorates to understand enterprise-level challenges and initiatives impacting the fuels enterprise.

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Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Air Force Petroleum Office, including fuels quality control, technical guidance, and equipment authorization.