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What does TAI stand for in relation to aircraft assignment?
What does TAI stand for in relation to aircraft assignment?
Which inventory category includes aircraft primarily used for technical training?
Which inventory category includes aircraft primarily used for technical training?
What is the primary purpose of AR (Attrition Reserve)?
What is the primary purpose of AR (Attrition Reserve)?
Which of the following best defines PAI?
Which of the following best defines PAI?
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Which inventory category is focused on aircraft that support research and testing programs?
Which inventory category is focused on aircraft that support research and testing programs?
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What does PAA signify within the context of aerospace vehicles?
What does PAA signify within the context of aerospace vehicles?
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Which type of inventory is described as providing aircraft above the primary mission inventory for maintenance?
Which type of inventory is described as providing aircraft above the primary mission inventory for maintenance?
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What does the PIC (Purpose Identifier Codes) primarily represent?
What does the PIC (Purpose Identifier Codes) primarily represent?
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What is the purpose of the Mission Essential Task Listing (METL)?
What is the purpose of the Mission Essential Task Listing (METL)?
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What is included in a Designed Operational Capability (DOC) Statement?
What is included in a Designed Operational Capability (DOC) Statement?
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What does the term 'Operational Control (OPCON)' refer to?
What does the term 'Operational Control (OPCON)' refer to?
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Which order initiates the development of military courses of action by a commander?
Which order initiates the development of military courses of action by a commander?
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What is the role of the Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD)?
What is the role of the Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD)?
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Which of the following correctly describes a Unit Type Code (UTC)?
Which of the following correctly describes a Unit Type Code (UTC)?
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What does the Deploy Order (DEPORD) authorize?
What does the Deploy Order (DEPORD) authorize?
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What type of order does not authorize execution but provides guidance for planning?
What type of order does not authorize execution but provides guidance for planning?
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Which of the following best describes War Reserve Materiel (WRM)?
Which of the following best describes War Reserve Materiel (WRM)?
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What is the main focus of the Time Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD)?
What is the main focus of the Time Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD)?
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What is the significance of the Mission Essential Task (MET)?
What is the significance of the Mission Essential Task (MET)?
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What does the Execute Order (EXORD) command?
What does the Execute Order (EXORD) command?
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Which planning directive authorizes the preparation of a unit for deployment within a specified response time?
Which planning directive authorizes the preparation of a unit for deployment within a specified response time?
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What is the primary purpose of the War Readiness Engine (WRE)?
What is the primary purpose of the War Readiness Engine (WRE)?
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Which term describes funded manpower requirements that have been confirmed and allocated?
Which term describes funded manpower requirements that have been confirmed and allocated?
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What is the role of the UPMR (Unit Personnel Management Roster)?
What is the role of the UPMR (Unit Personnel Management Roster)?
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How does the Manpower Standard serve the Air Force?
How does the Manpower Standard serve the Air Force?
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What does Combat Mission Ready (CMR) status indicate about an aircrew member?
What does Combat Mission Ready (CMR) status indicate about an aircrew member?
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What is the significance of the Operation Plan (OPLAN)?
What is the significance of the Operation Plan (OPLAN)?
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What differentiates the Primary Air Force Specialty Code (PAFSC) from the Control Air Force Specialty Code (CAFSC)?
What differentiates the Primary Air Force Specialty Code (PAFSC) from the Control Air Force Specialty Code (CAFSC)?
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What is the function of Continuation Training (CT)?
What is the function of Continuation Training (CT)?
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Which type of readiness report monitors the status of DoD components supporting National Military Strategy?
Which type of readiness report monitors the status of DoD components supporting National Military Strategy?
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What does Basic Mission Capable (BMC) status signify for an aircrew member?
What does Basic Mission Capable (BMC) status signify for an aircrew member?
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What is the meaning of an Unfunded manpower requirement?
What is the meaning of an Unfunded manpower requirement?
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Which role does the Supported Commander play in military operations?
Which role does the Supported Commander play in military operations?
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How often must aircrew members complete their training to achieve Basic Aircraft Qualification (BAQ)?
How often must aircrew members complete their training to achieve Basic Aircraft Qualification (BAQ)?
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What information is provided by the UMD (Unit Manning Document)?
What information is provided by the UMD (Unit Manning Document)?
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What does FMC stand for in aviation terminology?
What does FMC stand for in aviation terminology?
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Which condition indicates that an aircraft can perform at least one mission but not all?
Which condition indicates that an aircraft can perform at least one mission but not all?
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What does the Time Distribution Index (TDI) visually depict?
What does the Time Distribution Index (TDI) visually depict?
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What is a primary focus of the extended cycle maintenance technique?
What is a primary focus of the extended cycle maintenance technique?
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Which of the following is true about the ISO inspection concept?
Which of the following is true about the ISO inspection concept?
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What advantage does the short cycle philosophy offer?
What advantage does the short cycle philosophy offer?
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What is a disadvantage of the extended cycle technique?
What is a disadvantage of the extended cycle technique?
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What does the term 'cannibalization' in aircraft scheduling refer to?
What does the term 'cannibalization' in aircraft scheduling refer to?
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What is the maximum percentage of PAI that should be committed to the flying schedule in bomber units?
What is the maximum percentage of PAI that should be committed to the flying schedule in bomber units?
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What is a key consideration when selecting aircraft for cannibalization?
What is a key consideration when selecting aircraft for cannibalization?
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What does the term 'interval' refer to in the context of TDI?
What does the term 'interval' refer to in the context of TDI?
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How does even distribution of flying hours impact fleet maintenance?
How does even distribution of flying hours impact fleet maintenance?
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What is the phase inspection concept?
What is the phase inspection concept?
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What parameter is typically examined more closely due to complex mission requirements in aircraft scheduling?
What parameter is typically examined more closely due to complex mission requirements in aircraft scheduling?
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What purpose does the Backup Aerospace Vehicle Inventory (BAI) serve?
What purpose does the Backup Aerospace Vehicle Inventory (BAI) serve?
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Primary Mission Aerospace Vehicle Inventory (PMAI) is designated for testing and evaluation purposes.
Primary Mission Aerospace Vehicle Inventory (PMAI) is designated for testing and evaluation purposes.
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What does AR stand for in the context of aircraft inventory?
What does AR stand for in the context of aircraft inventory?
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The total number of aircraft a unit is authorized for operational missions is known as the _____ (abbreviation).
The total number of aircraft a unit is authorized for operational missions is known as the _____ (abbreviation).
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Which of the following best describes the Primary Training Aerospace Vehicle Inventory (PTAI)?
Which of the following best describes the Primary Training Aerospace Vehicle Inventory (PTAI)?
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Match the following inventory types with their primary focus:
Match the following inventory types with their primary focus:
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Possession refers to the operational use of an aerospace vehicle by a designated unit.
Possession refers to the operational use of an aerospace vehicle by a designated unit.
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Identify the aircraft inventory category that includes aircraft for special missions not classified elsewhere.
Identify the aircraft inventory category that includes aircraft for special missions not classified elsewhere.
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What does WRE stand for?
What does WRE stand for?
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Funded manpower requirements are validated needs that have been deferred due to budget constraints.
Funded manpower requirements are validated needs that have been deferred due to budget constraints.
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What is the primary purpose of the UPMR?
What is the primary purpose of the UPMR?
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A funded manpower requirement with defined position characteristics is called a __________.
A funded manpower requirement with defined position characteristics is called a __________.
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Match the following types of training with their purposes:
Match the following types of training with their purposes:
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Which document identifies mission-driven manpower for a unit?
Which document identifies mission-driven manpower for a unit?
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The Primary Air Force Specialty Code (PAFSC) represents the most highly qualified duty an Airman is authorized to perform.
The Primary Air Force Specialty Code (PAFSC) represents the most highly qualified duty an Airman is authorized to perform.
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The commander responsible for receiving assistance from another commander’s force is known as the __________ Commander.
The commander responsible for receiving assistance from another commander’s force is known as the __________ Commander.
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Match the following codes to their meanings:
Match the following codes to their meanings:
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What is the purpose of the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)?
What is the purpose of the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS)?
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Unfunded manpower requirements are those validated needs that have been confirmed and allocated.
Unfunded manpower requirements are those validated needs that have been confirmed and allocated.
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What is indicated by Basic Mission Capable (BMC) status?
What is indicated by Basic Mission Capable (BMC) status?
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A detailed plan that includes a concept of operations is known as an __________.
A detailed plan that includes a concept of operations is known as an __________.
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What does the acronym MET stand for?
What does the acronym MET stand for?
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A Combatant Command (COCOM) can be delegated to another command authority.
A Combatant Command (COCOM) can be delegated to another command authority.
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What is the main purpose of a Deployment Order (DEPORD)?
What is the main purpose of a Deployment Order (DEPORD)?
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The abbreviation DOC stands for __________.
The abbreviation DOC stands for __________.
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Match the following orders with their purposes:
Match the following orders with their purposes:
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What does the Time Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD) include?
What does the Time Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD) include?
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A Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD) is used to create a brand new order.
A Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD) is used to create a brand new order.
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Define Tactical Control (TACON).
Define Tactical Control (TACON).
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The core document that describes capabilities for reporting readiness to conduct missions is the Mission Essential Task __________.
The core document that describes capabilities for reporting readiness to conduct missions is the Mission Essential Task __________.
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Match the following operational authorities with their descriptions:
Match the following operational authorities with their descriptions:
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What type of order does not authorize execution but provides important planning guidance?
What type of order does not authorize execution but provides important planning guidance?
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War Reserve Materiel (WRM) includes supplies that are essential for daily operations.
War Reserve Materiel (WRM) includes supplies that are essential for daily operations.
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What document consolidates Core Mission Essential Task List and other resources within a unit?
What document consolidates Core Mission Essential Task List and other resources within a unit?
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The __________ Order is an order issued to initiate planning for a military course of action.
The __________ Order is an order issued to initiate planning for a military course of action.
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Which of the following best describes a Non-Mission Capable (NMC) aircraft?
Which of the following best describes a Non-Mission Capable (NMC) aircraft?
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A Partial Mission Capable (PMC) aircraft can perform all assigned missions.
A Partial Mission Capable (PMC) aircraft can perform all assigned missions.
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What is the primary focus of the Isochronal (ISO) inspection concept?
What is the primary focus of the Isochronal (ISO) inspection concept?
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The average number of flying hours remaining until the next phase inspection is calculated using the _____ concept.
The average number of flying hours remaining until the next phase inspection is calculated using the _____ concept.
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Match the following inspection techniques with their primary focus:
Match the following inspection techniques with their primary focus:
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What is a key advantage of the short cycle philosophy in aircraft maintenance?
What is a key advantage of the short cycle philosophy in aircraft maintenance?
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The Time Distribution Index (TDI) allows for tracking the total calendar time for each aircraft.
The Time Distribution Index (TDI) allows for tracking the total calendar time for each aircraft.
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What is the recommended maximum percentage of PAI that is usually committed to the flying schedule in fifth-generation fighter units?
What is the recommended maximum percentage of PAI that is usually committed to the flying schedule in fifth-generation fighter units?
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An aircraft becomes a hangar queen after _____ days of non-flying.
An aircraft becomes a hangar queen after _____ days of non-flying.
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Match the following inspection concepts with their characteristics:
Match the following inspection concepts with their characteristics:
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What does cannibalization (CANN) in aircraft scheduling refer to?
What does cannibalization (CANN) in aircraft scheduling refer to?
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The extended cycle technique is often associated with reduced man-hours.
The extended cycle technique is often associated with reduced man-hours.
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What is the term used to describe how flying hours are distributed across a fleet of aircraft?
What is the term used to describe how flying hours are distributed across a fleet of aircraft?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of the extended cycle maintenance technique?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the extended cycle maintenance technique?
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Study Notes
Aircraft Inventory and Readiness
- TAI (Total Active Inventory): Aircraft assigned for operations, training, testing, or maintenance. Equals PAI + BAI + AR.
- PAI (Primary Aerospace Vehicle Inventory): Aircraft meeting Primary Aircraft Authorization. Equals PMAI + PTAI + PDAI + POAI.
- PMAI (Primary Mission Aerospace Vehicle Inventory): Aircraft assigned to a unit for performance of its wartime mission.
- PTAI (Primary Training Aerospace Vehicle Inventory): Aircraft required primarily for technical and specialized training for crew personnel or leading to aircrew qualification.
- PDAI (Primary Development/Test Aerospace Vehicle Inventory): Aircraft assigned primarily for testing of the aircraft or its components for purposes of research, development, test and evaluation, operational test and evaluation, or support for testing programs.
- POAI (Primary Other Aerospace Vehicle Inventory): Aircraft required for special missions not elsewhere classified.
- BAI (Backup Aerospace Vehicle Inventory): Aircraft above the primary mission inventory to permit scheduled and unscheduled depot-level maintenance, modifications, inspections, and repair, and certain other mitigating circumstances without reduction of aircraft available for the assigned mission.
- AR (Attrition Reserve): Aircraft procured for the specific purpose of replacing the anticipated losses of aircraft because of peacetime and/or wartime attrition. AR is calculated from across an entire Weapon System, MDS, and not based on an individual unit.
- PAA (Primary Aerospace Vehicle Authorization): The number of aircraft authorized to a unit for performance of its operational mission. The primary authorization forms the basis for the allocation of operating resources to include manpower, support equipment, and flying-hour funds.
- Possession: Actual acceptance, operational use (utilization), or designation of responsibility for an aerospace vehicle. Data collection is described in the appropriate user's manual.
- PIC (Purpose Identifier Codes): Two-letter code that identifies a specific use or mission for an aerospace vehicle. Used to designate assignment and possession mission activities. Examples include: Combat – CC; Combat Support – CF and IF; Training – TF.
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Condition Status: Describes an aerospace vehicle's ability to perform its assigned missions.
- FMC (Full Mission Capable): The aerospace vehicle is capable of doing all of its assigned missions.
- PMC (Partial Mission Capable): Material condition of an aerospace vehicle or training device indicating it can perform at least one, but not all, of its assigned missions..
- NMC (Non-Mission Capable): The aerospace vehicle cannot do any of its assigned missions.
- Aircraft Phase/Isochronal (ISO) Inspections: Aircraft inspection concepts based on flying hours (phase - typically on CAF aircraft) or calendar periods (ISO - typically on MAF aircraft). Significant impact on aircraft availability (AA).
Aircraft Inspections and Maintenance
- Phase Inspection: Aircraft inspection concept based on accumulated flying hours (according to the applicable Dash 6 TO).
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TDI (Time Distribution Index): Visual depiction of remaining flying hours until the next phase inspection is due, by aircraft. Two key factors to analyze:
- Average: Single number representing average flying hours remaining until the next phase inspection.
- Interval: Difference (in hours) between each individual aircraft's time to next inspection. Ideal interval is calculated by dividing the phase cycle by the number of aircraft in the TDI.
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SO (Isochronal) Inspection Concept: Translates flying hour utilization rates into calendar periods (usually days), for MAF aircraft due to changing mission demands. Two key elements:
- Distribution: How flying hours are distributed across a given fleet of aircraft. Even distribution leads to consistency in aircraft aging and workload.
- Utilization: Refers to the number of flying hours on an individual aircraft. Even distributed hours require similar utilization rates to maintain trends.
Aircraft Availability & Scheduling
- Cannibalization (CANN) Aircraft Scheduling: Dedicated aircraft for improving availability, driven by reliability, spares funding, and depot support. Special consideration for unique configurations.
- Length of Time in CANN Status: Aircraft enters hangar queen status after 30 days without flying (IAW AFI 21-101). This can drive a 20- to 25-day CANN cycle. Cycle times depend on MDS and unit requirements.
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Short Cycle: Philosophy focused on maintaining aircraft fleet health, reducing CANN aircraft downtime, and producing FMC aircraft quickly.
- Advantages: Reduced downtime, reduced aircraft entering hangar queen status, increased chances of being power/hydro capable for training.
- Disadvantages: More CANN aircraft needed, increased man-hours for frequent CANN actions.
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Extended Cycle: Focuses on aircraft availability and man-hours, allowing longer downtime (e.g., 45-60 days).
- Advantages: Fewer CANN aircraft needed, reduced short-term man-hours.
- Disadvantages: Greater difficulty in rebuilds, possible component deterioration, increased man-hours for longer rebuilds, potential for additional Dash 6 inspections.
- Committable Aircraft: CANN managers may experience more difficulty managing and maintaining aircraft forms and MIS requirements as units do more frequent reviews and QA assessments.
Aircraft Commitment Limits
- Common Guidelines (Bomber, Fighter, CSAR, Fighter 5th Gen): Limits on the percentage of Primary Aerospace Vehicle Inventory (PAI) committed to the flying schedule (40%, 65%, 55% respectively).
War Readiness Engine Levels
- War Readiness Engine (WRE) Levels: Quantity of serviceable engines for war tasking, until supply chains and repair capability are established.
Manpower Requirements and Authorizations
- Manpower Requirement: Personnel need for specific jobs, workloads, missions, or programs (funded and unfunded).
- Manpower Authorization: Funded requirement details (position, function, location, skill, grade) for end strength allocation.
- Manpower Standard: Quantitative expression of a work center's man-hour requirements with varying workloads.
- UMD (Unit Manning Document): Unit-level source for mission-driven manpower, authorized positions, and distribution of manpower allocations (funded and unfunded).
- UPMR (Unit Personnel Management Roster): Shows individuals filling authorized positions and projected personnel changes.
- Control AF Specialty Code (CAFSC): Used to manage Airman assignments, training, and promotion considerations.
- Primary Air Force Specialty Code (PAFSC): Airman's most qualified AFSC.
Aircrew Qualification Training
- Initial Qualification Training (IQT): Basic aircrew training for assigned aircraft.
- Basic Aircraft Qualification (BAQ): Successful IQT completion, qualified to perform unit aircraft duties (meeting AFMAN 11-2MDS Volume 1 sortie/flight requirements).
- Mission Qualification Training (MQT): Basic competence in unit's primary mission, a prerequisite for CMR/BMC status.
- Basic Mission Capable (BMC): Completed IQT & MQT, qualified in some mission aspects, achieving full qualification within 30 days.
- Combat Mission Ready (CMR)/ Mission Ready (MR): Completed IQT & MQT, maintaining mission proficiency.
Continuation Training and Command/Control
- Continuation Training (CT): Maintains aircrew proficiency.
- Supported Commander: Receives assistance and ensures the supporting commander understands their needs.
- Supporting Commander: Provides assistance, protection, and/or sustainment, delivering needed resources.
Operational Planning & Reporting
- Operation Plan (OPLAN): Detailed plan with concept of operations, annexes, and time-phased force/deployment list.
- Concept Plan (CONPLAN): Abbreviated OPLAN that needs refinement.
- Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS): Monitors DoD component readiness, providing near-real-time status for operational forces and their ability to perform METLs.
- Mission Essential Task (MET): Necessary tasks for mission success.
- Mission Essential Task Listing (METL): Operational readiness construct detailing mission capabilities for assessment and reporting of readiness to conduct the missions prescribed in the National Military Strategy.
- Designed Operational Capability (DOC) Statement: Consolidates Core Mission Essential Task List (METL), War and Mobilization Plan (WMP), UTC Availability (UTA), and specific resources.
- Unit Type Code (UTC): Joint Chiefs of Staff code identifying similar units.
- Time Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD): Data for force/deployment in operation plan/order and rotations.
- Warning Order (WARNORD): Initiates military course of action development (requires SecDef authorization for deployments).
- Planning Order (PLANORD): Guides plan development.
- Alert Order (ALERTORD): Guidance, but doesn't authorize execution (provides essential planning guidance, directs the initiation of planning after the directing authority approves a military course of action).
- Prepare to Deploy Order (PTDO): Readiness for deployment.
- Deployment Order (DEPORD): Authorizes force transfer between entities and specifies gaining combatant commander's rights.
- Execute Order (EXORD): Initiates military operations (issued by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense to initiate military operations).
- Operation Order (OPORD): Directive for executing coordinated operations.
- Air Tasking Order (ATO): Tasks and disseminates sorties, capabilities to targets.
- Fragmentary Order (FRAGORD): Modification to existing orders.
- Combatant Command (COCOM): Non-delegable command authority.
- Administrative Control (ADCON): Direction over administration and support.
- Operational Control (OPCON): Direction over organizing, employing forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving direction for military operations, joint training, and logistics.
- Tactical Control (TACON): Detailed direction of movements and maneuvers within operational area.
- War Reserve Materiel (WRM): Materiel for wartime activities until industrial base meets demand — consists of enterprise managed, dynamically positioned equipment and consumables to enhance combat support.
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Test your knowledge on aircraft inventory classifications such as Total Active Inventory and various types of primary inventories. Understand the roles of different aircraft within military and operational readiness contexts. This quiz aids in comprehending key aerospace concepts essential for aviation professionals.