Block 1: Chapter 2-Career Knowledge Flashcards
What is the major difference between a 3 level and 5 skill level?
The amount of supervision required
Which skill level has the duty of maintaining mission information and planning data?
Apprentice 1C032 and Journeyman 1C052
What assignment area accomplishes preparing aeronautical orders?
Apprentice 1C032 and Journeyman 1C052
What assignment area would you schedule ground-training?
Apprentice and Journeyman
What other names has the HARM office been referred to as?
Flight records or Flight Management Office
Where is the Current Operations assignment area located?
In the OSS
In what assignment area would you find the squadron operations center?
Squadron Aviation Resource Management Office
What is the Functional Manager?
Highest ranking 1C0X2 at a particular base with required qualifications and three years of career field experience.
At some bases you may find that a supervisor with in the ARMS career field are a combination of two positions. Which two positions are sometimes held by the same person since they are closely related?
FM and CHARM
Where is the CHARM position located?
HARM office
Who can hold the CHARM position?
Qualified 1C0X2 Master Sergeants and above
GS-7 equivalents
Select Tech Sergeants
What is the CHARM responsible for?
The overall operation of the HARM office and it’s duties.
What special code must be obtained to hold the position of CHARM or FM?
Special Experience Identifier
When can a TSgt hold the position of CHARM?
If there is not another qualified 1C0X2 to fill the position.
What is the purpose of the Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP)?
Provide information necessary for AFCFMs, MFMs, commanders, training managers, supervisors, and trainees to plan, develop, manage, and conduct an effective career field training program.
What are the four columns of the Specialty Training Standard (STS)?
Column 1 tasks, knowledge, and technical references
Column 2 core tasks
Column 3 Certification for OJT
Column 4 Proficiency Codes used to indicate Training/Information provided
What does the AF Form 623 contain?
CFETP and the STS and is also used to track any formal training and completion dates.
Entries in the Specialty Training Standard are made in…
Pencil
What does the fourth character of the AFSC identify?
Skill level
What are the four skill levels and the title for each?
3 Apprentice
5 Journeyman
7 Craftsman
9 Superintendant
What are the requirements for award of the 5-skill level?
Complete 5 level CDC
One year on-the-job training
Be certified on all 5-level STS core task elements
What are the upgrade requirements for the 7-skill level?
SSgt or SSgt select
Complete 7 level CDCs and OJT
Be certified on all STS core tasks
When is a member eligible for the 9-skill level?
Upon selection to Senior Master Sergeant
Successful completion of AARM course
Receive SEI code
How long is the minimum and maximum allowable time for upgrade to the 5-skill level?
Minimum 12 months
Maximum 21 months
24 for Air Reserve Component
Who is the waiver authority for retraining personnel?
Headquarters level of Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves because of their unique involvement
Which ARMS working group concentrates on issues at the base level?
Arms Advisory Council
Which ARMS working group concentrates on issues affecting final development, scheduling, and long range planning goals?
Arms Steering Group
Who will contact the Field Assistance Office if necessary?
AWG representative
What is a contingency operation?
Operations that involve the use and relocation of U.S. Military forces to respond to an emerging or unexpected crisis.
When will ARMS technicians be used on a deployment?
When it exceeds 7 consecutive days
Where can you find the career field responsibilities for the 1C0X2 career field?
AFI 11-421 Aviation Resource Management
What is the HARM office responsible for?
Overall operation of the ARMS database.
What must an individual complete when selected to be the CHARM?
Air Force Career Field Manager
How often does an individual have to complete a test to retain the special experience identifier code?
Every 3 years
What rank does a member have to posses to begin working on their 7 level?
Senior Master Seargant
The Specialty Training Standard will be maintained on an individual until they reach what rank?
MSgt
What is the arms advisory council comprised of?
1C0X2 from SARM, Tenant Aviation Resource Management (TARMAC), and HARM
What are the three different levels of functional managers within the 1C0X2 career field?
Career Field Manager
MAJCOM Functional Manager
Wing Functional Manager
What is the SEI code number?
066
A forum comprised of the CFM, MFMs, subject matter experts (SME) and AETC training personnel to determine career ladder training requirements and resources necessary to accomplish training…
Utilization and Training Workshop
The STRT includes the CFM, MFMs, Subject Matter Experts and AETC training personnel. What purpose do they serve?
To evaluate the current training program and make necessary changes
How many months are required at a minimum for retraining personnel to attain their 5-skill upgrade?
9 months
How many months are retrained personnel allowed to complete 7 level CDCs and complete all core level task elements?
6 months
Define contingency operations.
Deployments or operations that involve the use and relocation of U.S. Military forces to respond to an emerging or unexpected crisis.
What is an indicator?
Any friendly detectable action or open source of information that can be interpreted or pieced together by an adversary.
What are OPSEC vulnerabilities?
Conditions where friendly actions provide indicators that may be obtained and evaluated by the enemy for effective decision-making.
What are some areas that are considered vulnerabilities for inadvertently disclosing key information to an adversary?
Telephone communications, radio communications, and the physical environment
What do bulletins often contain?
Lists of publications scheduled to be deleted or relapsed in the near future
What do supplements provide?
Policy guidance and critical information that is specific to a command or unit and must be followed in addition to Air Force policy guidance.
Who does incentive pay?
HARM
What are the assignment areas?
HARM, Air Crew Training, Current Ops, Aircrew Training
Which skill level interprets policies, overseas, wing/base ARM OJT, and evaluates workloads and duty assignments?
1C092
Which AFI should a 1C use as a reference when on a deployment/contingency operation?
11-421
Who writes the STS?
STRT Specialty Training Requirements Training
Who is responsible for flight authorizations?
SARM
What are the three components of the OJT program?
Job Knowledge
Job Proficiency
Job experience
The STS serves as a contract between…
The AETC 3 level resident course and the 1C0X2 personnel in the field.
Who helps to produce the Specialty Training Standard (STS)?
The Specialty Training Requirements Team (STRT)
Which assignment group monitors aircrew upgrades, maintain training requirements, and create training programs?
Aircrew Training
What is current operations responsible for?
Building flying schedule
When should OPSEC be applied?
At earliest stage of planning and throughout all operations.
How often should OPSEC be practiced?
Daily
What does the 11 stand for in 11-401?
It is a series number that stands for flying operations
What is covered in AFI 11-401?
CODES
Procedures for flying resources and aviation management
Flight Authorizations
APIs, FACS, ASCs
Instructions for flight activity for AF IMT 3520 & IMT 781
What is covered in AFI 11-402?
RATINGS & BADGES
Qualifications for initiating aviation service
Permanent & non-permanent disqualification
Requalification procedures
Parachute duty
Ratings & badges policy & procedures
What is covered in AFI 11-421?
AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Responsibilities for each assignment area In & out processing for FRF/JRF Eligibility to incentive pay AOs Creation of flight and jump record 1042 procedures
Who occupies AFSC 1C00?
Chief Enlisted Manager
Who oversees wing/base ARM On The Job Training program?
Superintendent 1C092
Which skill level develops and maintains aircrew/parachutist profiles?
Craftsman 1C072
What are some of the responsibilities of Current Operations?
SCHEDULING
Building flying schedule
Schedule aircrew members and Parachutists for flying/jump training
What are some of the responsibilities of the HARM?
Develop in-processing, out-processing AOs Maintain FRF/JRF Incentive pay Managing and securing the ARMS database Develop and maintain self-inspection checklist Conduct Staff Assistance Visits
Who establishes the Specialty Training Standard?
Specialty Training Requirements Team
What are the responsibilities of the Career Field Manager (CFM)?
Approve development of training courses
Develop plans to improve 1C0X2 career field
Standardize HARM, SARM, and ARM procedures
What are the responsibilities for 1C0X2s during contingency operations?
Determine connectivity of ARMS
Ensure applicable AFIs are accessible
Develop backup procedures
Ensure computer systems meet minimum requirements
