DCAPES Training Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of DCAPES?

To improve and streamline operation planning and execution processes, including policy, procedures, organization, and technology.

What is an Operation Order (OPORD)?

A directive issued by a commander to subordinate commanders to effect the coordinated execution of an operation.

What is strength reporting?

An accountability type that shows resources available.

What does personnel accounting involve?

Identifying and recording individuals in a database. Signup and view all the answers

What is the central site in an AOR?

The main personnel support location. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Deployment Schedule of Events (DSOE)?

A section in LOGMOD that has the capability to schedule and plan events. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Employment Requirements Manning Document (ERMD) do?

It lists the requirements for deployed locations. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for monitoring the ERMD?

The PERSCO team. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Deployment Requirements Manning Document (DRMD)?

A listing reflecting the manpower requirements and unit taskings for exercise or contingency deployments. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Personnel Deployment Function (PDF)?

Organized processing to ensure personnel are prepared for deployment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Cargo Deployment Function (CDF)?

All about getting cargo on deploying aircrafts and vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Deployment Control Center (DCC)?

A focal point for deployment operations with a representative from personnel and logistics. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the DCC?

To manage all command and control requirements associated with deployment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency (AFMAA)?

It serves as a focal point for wartime manpower and personnel systems and data. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Mission Capability Statement (MISCAP)?

It answers the question: What can the capability provide the CCDR? Signup and view all the answers

What does Manpower and Equipment Force Packaging (MEFPAK) do?

It is a data system designed to support contingency and general war planning with predefined manpower and equipment force packages. Signup and view all the answers

What two components make up the Manpower and Equipment Force Packaging system?

Manpower force and logistics force. Signup and view all the answers

What is a transient personnel?

Personnel that stay less than 24 hours, usually for a meal. Signup and view all the answers

What is a steady state in military operations?

Operational requirements that are filled on a rotational basis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Advanced Echelon (ADVON)?

A team of airlift control element members deployed in advance of the main airlift control element to coordinate requirements at the arrival airfield. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the War and Mobilization Plan (WMP)?

Planning and manning to support sustained contingency operations into the future. Signup and view all the answers

What does shortfall refer to in military terms?

A deficit of something required or expected. Signup and view all the answers

When a wing/base has a shortfall, where is it submitted?

Through the IDO/IDRC. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Logistics Module (LOGMOD) do?

Automates the development and distribution of UTC packages and monitors the movement of cargo and personnel using transportation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Installation Deployment Readiness Cell (IDRC)?

A centralized function aligned under the LRS Commander, located within LRS facilities. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR) office do?

Functions as a base level office of primary responsibility for deployments. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Manpower Office (MO) play in taskings?

Validates and verifies all taskings in the UMD. Signup and view all the answers

Which functions of the Air Force are not authorized a manpower position?

ANG and Reserve. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Installation Deployment Officer (IDO) do?

Acts on behalf of the installation commander in the overall direction, control, and coordination of deployments. Signup and view all the answers

What is a limiting factor in military operations?

Any condition that can temporarily or permanently impede mission success. Signup and view all the answers

What does the AEF UTC Reporting Tool (ART) do?

Reports UTC readiness data, indicating whether members are deployable or not. Signup and view all the answers

What do the SORTS classifications describe?

C1 = fully ready, C5 = not combat ready service programmed. Signup and view all the answers

What is designed to outline a unit's capabilities?

The Designed Operational Capability Statement. Signup and view all the answers

Who prepares the DOC statement?

The parent MAJCOM. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Air Force Forces (AFFOR)?

To fulfill duties such as planning and the tasking cycle. Signup and view all the answers

What does Required Delivery Date (RDD) refer to?

The date, relative to C-day, when the unit must arrive at its destination and complete offloading. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet)?

A secret-level network connectivity. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Unit Identification Code (UIC) identify?

Active, Reserve, and Guard units with a six-character alphanumeric code. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Air and Space Expeditionary Force indicator (AEFI)?

Identifies the actual AEF deployment window that an individual could potentially deploy in. Signup and view all the answers

What does AEF stand for?

American Expeditionary Force. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) statement represent?

A commander's assumptions regarding an operation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a frag code?

A two-character code that identifies subordinate units. Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as a course of action?

A sequence of activities that a unit may follow, given by JOPES. Signup and view all the answers

What is Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD)?

The electronic data portion of plans in JOPES/DCAPES containing requirements, capabilities, and movement data. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Unit Line Number (ULN) identify?

A unique requirement in a Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD). Signup and view all the answers

What does unit type code identify?

A unique force capability. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Operation Plan (OPLAN)?

A written plan of the CCDR's concept of operations to counter a potential threat. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term OPLAN denote?

The forces and supplies required to execute the CCDR's concept and movement schedule. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Plan Identification Number (PID)?

A number that identifies a specific OPLAN. Signup and view all the answers

What does JOPES stand for?

Joint Operational Planning and Execution System. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Global Command and Control System (GCCS) provide?

It provides the planning community the ability to share the workload among computer centers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a supporting component command?

A command that trains, supplies, and deploys requirements to fill the CCDR's mission. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a supported component command?

It owns operations, AOR, and resources to execute a mission. Signup and view all the answers

What is DCAPES?

A standard automated data processing subsystem of JOPES. Signup and view all the answers

What is an overview of Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning Execution Segment (DCAPES)?

DCAPES is built on JOPES foundation and extends its functionality to support AF lower-level detail planning and execution capabilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal purpose of DCAPES?

To enable improved and streamlined operation planning and execution processes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the headquarters air force war planning and policy division?

Responsible for oversight of GCCS, JOPES, DCAPES, policies, and funding. Signup and view all the answers

What does the headquarters air force logistics plans and programs handle?

Responsible for AF expeditionary site survey planning process. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the headquarters air force support organization and readiness division?

Responsible for AF personnel readiness and personnel policy on DCAPES. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the HQ AF manpower, organization and resources, manpower requirements division play?

Structures organizations and determines manpower requirements to meet CCDR requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the headquarters air force personnel center directorate of air and space expeditionary operations?

Maintains and executes the AEF battle rhythm. Signup and view all the answers

What does ACC/AFCA stand for?

DCAPES lead command responsible for coordinating accessibility and joint operating environment protocols. Signup and view all the answers

What does GCCS-AF TSC provide?

Provides reach-back support for system-related issues. Signup and view all the answers

What does combatant command (COCOM) refer to?

The president, through SECDEF, establishes combatant commands for military missions and prescribes their force structure. Signup and view all the answers

What does a supported component command outline?

Unique reporting requirements, develops and validates personnel requirements for sourcing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a supporting component command?

Responsible for ensuring that all personnel deploying are processed according to the supported command's guidance. Signup and view all the answers

What does a planner do?

Supports, develops, and manages planning and execution requirements for wartime contingencies. Signup and view all the answers

What position provides expert guidance for UTC taskings?

Functional area manager (FAM). Signup and view all the answers

What does the supported component command do?

Initiates the taskings. Signup and view all the answers

What does MAJCOM mean?

Major Command. Signup and view all the answers

What tasking code is set to 'D' by MAJCOM?

A specific code indicating deployable status. Signup and view all the answers

What does the IPR do in regards to tasking?

Manually tasks SSAN to tasking status and updates to 'C' (complete). Signup and view all the answers

What does personnel accounting symbol refer to?

Wing level org that is tasked with requirement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated TDY length coded as?

ETL. Signup and view all the answers

What is the tasked personnel accounting symbol?

An organization tasked with a deployment requirement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the tasking type abbreviated as?

TT. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the types of TNC?

AEF Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

DCAPES Overview

DCAPES stands for Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning Execution Segment, aimed at enhancing operational planning and execution.
Integrates policy, procedures, organization, and technology for streamlined operations.

Operation Orders

An Operation Order (OPORD) is a directive from a commander to subordinate commanders for coordinated operations.

Personnel and Resources Management

Strength reporting indicates resource availability.
Personnel accounting involves identifying and recording individuals in a database.
Central site functions as the main personnel organization location within an Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Documentation and Planning

Deployment Schedule of Events (DSOE) aids in scheduling within LOGMOD.
Employment Requirements Manning Document (ERMD) lists manpower needs at deployed locations.
Deployment Requirements Manning Document (DRMD) outlines manpower requirements and unit taskings for deployments.

Deployment Functions

Personnel Deployment Function (PDF) prepares personnel for deployment.
Cargo Deployment Function (CDF) focuses on transporting cargo via aircraft and vehicles.
Deployment Control Center (DCC) serves as the central hub for deployment operations, combining personnel and logistics representatives.

Command Structures

Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency (AFMAA) oversees manpower systems and wartime personnel data.
Mission Capability Statement (MISCAP) articulates capabilities offered to Combatant Commanders.

Logistics and Planning Tools

Manpower and Equipment Force Packaging (MEFPAK) supports planning with predefined force packages.
Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) contains critical deployment data for units involved in operations.

Identification Codes

Unit Identification Code (UIC) is a six-character alphanumeric code that identifies military units.
Air and Space Expeditionary Force Indicator (AEFI) reveals deployment windows for personnel.

Readiness and Operational Capability

AEF (Air Expeditionary Force) provides a structured response force to meet Combatant Commanders' needs.
SORTS classifications gauge unit readiness levels, from fully ready (C1) to not combat ready (C5).

Communication Systems

Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) offers secret-level networking capabilities for secure communication.
Global Command and Control System (GCCS) facilitates planning and information sharing among military services.

Key Personnel and Responsibilities

Installation Deployment Officer (IDO) oversees base deployments and taskings.
Manpower Office (MO) verifies and validates taskings, ensuring proper personnel assignment.

Additional Functions and Glossary

"Limiting factor" refers to conditions hindering mission success.
Advanced Echelon (ADVON) teams coordinate arrival requirements prior to main unit deployment.
IPR (Installation Personnel Readiness) handles personnel deployment readiness and updates during contingencies.
DOC statement is prepared by the parent Major Command (MAJCOM) for operational readiness validation.

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