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
... [Show More] 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.... [Show Less]