Air / Authorities

Question 1

TPFDD

Answer 1

Timed Phased Force Deployment Data

A method to plan out and execute LARGE SCALE DEPLOYMENTS

The computer-supported database portion of an operation plan;

it contains time-phased force data, non-unit-related cargo and personnel data, and movement data for the operation plan.

PROS:

• MACOM does all planning and coordination w host nations AMC manager
• Once submitted, TRANSCOM responsible for all movement

CONS:

• No flexibility
• price non negotiable
• NOT feasible for small units
• MIN 100 PAX, 25 short tons
• Lower priority for urgent missions

Question 2

SAAM

Answer 2

Special Airlift Assignment Missions

SAAM is defined as airlift requirements for special pickup or delivery by
AF Air Mobility Command at points other than established routes, and which require SPECIAL CONSIDERATION because of the number of passengers involved, the weight or size of the cargo, the urgency or sensitivity of movement, or other special factors.

PROS:

• Accommodates movement of small forces - ODAs
• Route flexibility
• Price discounts (10% 30 days out)
• Continuity pilots know AOR
• Ability to change cargo requirements w/o notice

CONS

• User does all planning and coordination with host nations amc manager
• Changes made within 30 days, user loses 10% discount

Question 3

JCET

Answer 3

Title 10 ($50k)
SOF can receive up to $25k for OPTEMPO
USC sec 322

• Activity: Train (no ADV, no Equip)
• Incremental expenses may be auth: fuel, training ammo, rations
• Train with MOD / MOI
• LEAHY vetting required
• No acquisitions
• No MILCON
• Approval - GFMAP

-Benifit: UW/FID/Language/Teaching skills

CONS: cannot use funds for construction or equipment to support SOF POI

Question 4

SMEE

Answer 4

Title 10
USC 166

Exchange of information (no training, advise, equip)
Approval: GCC notice to SECDEF
train with: MOD, MOI, others
No Leahy, no training
No ACQ
No MILCON

Question 5

CIDT

Answer 5

Title 10
USC 333

Train, Advise, Limited Equip
Approval COM + GCC
Who we can train: MOD + MOI
LEAHY vetting
Expedited Acquisitions
Limited MILCON

Combined numerous authorities into one

improve their capacity and capability

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