Functional Area Manager Concepts

Questions and Answers

Briefly discuss the role of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center.

The concept of AFIMSC was established in February 2014 as a result of a 2013 Secretary of Defense decision to implement efficiency reforms, including reducing major headquarters across the Department of Defense.

Define FAM.

FAM is the individual accountable for the management and oversight of all personnel and equipment within a specific functional area to support operational planning and execution.

Summarize the FAM's roles and responsibilities.

FAMs issue guidance, considering the needs of supported commanders, the implementation capabilities of functional areas, and the impact on readiness and personnel equipment availability.

What does it mean to develop, manage, and maintain unit type codes?

It involves UTC development, management, and maintenance, including manpower and equipment force packages responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of monitoring readiness reporting?

Monitoring the readiness status of all functional units and ensuring units report their status according to AFI 10-201. Signup and view all the answers

What does Operation Plan Development entail?

It requires FAMs to engage with Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data management processes and verify sourcing of OPLAN TPFDD. Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in sourcing requirements?

Using DCAPES and Air Force Verification Capability to support the sourcing and verification process. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Shortfall/Reclama?

A shortfall refers to the lack of resources affecting mission accomplishment, while Reclama is the process to request reconsideration of decisions. Signup and view all the answers

What are execution activities for FAMs?

Ensuring that the TPFDD accurately reflects and is consistent with the resources that actual units will deploy. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how to posture UTCs from authorization.

It involves prioritization and sequencing to maximize UTC posture using base units' authorizations. Signup and view all the answers

Define Office of FAM Oversight (OFAMO).

AF/A3OD is designated as the overall Air Force OFAMO, assisting in scheduling, determining training requirements, and tracking FAM appointment status. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)

Established in February 2014 by the Air Force Secretary and Chief of Staff.
Resulted from a Secretary of Defense decision in 2013 to push for efficiency reforms across the DoD.
Key aim is to reduce major headquarters within the Department of Defense.

Functional Area Manager (FAM)

Individual accountable for the management and oversight of personnel and equipment in a specific functional area.
Supports operational planning and execution.

FAM Roles and Responsibilities

Develops and reviews Air Force (AF) and Major Command (MAJCOM) policies.
Provides guidance considering the commander’s needs, implementability, impact on the supporting command, and readiness enhancement.
Must understand Air Force doctrine and relevant planning policies and systems.

Unit Type Codes (UTC) Management

Responsible for UTC development, management, and maintenance.
Oversees manpower and equipment force package responsibilities, registration, and maintenance of UTCs.

Readiness Reporting

Continuously monitors readiness status of functional units.
Utilizes DRRS and AEF UTC reporting tools for oversight.
Initiates and reviews DOC statements to ensure compliance with AFI 10-201 reporting standards.

Operation Plan Development (OPLAN)

FAMs engage in Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD) management processes.
Responsible for verifying sourcing of OPLAN TPFDD during command reviews.

Source Requirements

Utilizes DCAPES and Air Force Verification Capability for sourcing and verification of forces.

Shortfall and Reclama

Shortfall: Represents the gap between required resources and available resources for mission accomplishment.
Reclama: A formal process to request reconsideration of decisions made by authorities.

Execution Activities

FAMs ensure TPFDD accurately reflects the resources that actual units will deploy.

Posturing UTCs from Authorization

Involves prioritizing and sequencing UTCs based on units' authorizations.
FAMs provide guidance to maximize postured UTC numbers, specifying additional required UTC capabilities as identified.

Office of FAM Oversight (OFAMO)

AF/A3OD designates the overall Air Force OFAMO.
Supports FAM training scheduling, determines additional training needs, and tracks appointment status of all FAMs across commands and agencies.

Description

Explore key concepts related to the role of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and the definition of Functional Area Manager (FAM). This quiz is designed to enhance your understanding of the organizational structure within the Air Force and its efficiency reforms. Perfect for those studying military management and operations.