CDC Vol 1, 021 Reporting Policies and Principles

Question 1

• Who initiates an OPREP–3 report?

Answer 1

The first command having knowledge on an incident.

Question 2

• Who is ultimately responsible for timely and accurate reporting?

Answer 2

The commander

Question 3

• How is a report that contains information on a unit readiness data classified?

Answer 3

A minimum of Secret

Question 4

• Who may suspend OPREP–3 submission during degraded communications?

Answer 4

AF Watch

Question 5

What structure satisfies the need to keep the Joint Chiefs of Staff informed with current information if they are to control US forces effectively?

Answer 5

Joint Reporting Structure (JRS)

Question 6

Who does the OPREP-3 reports system is meant to keep who informed with information necessary for timely operational decisions?

Answer 6

• Cheif of Staff
• Cheif of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF)
• Intermediate Commanders

Question 7

What is the main criteria for inclusion into the OPREP-3 system?

Answer 7

The information is essential for command and control of aerospace forces.

Question 8

While the first commander having knowledge of an incident will initiate an OPREP-3 report, should that commander first research whether another unit has already submitted the report before the commander submits the report?

Answer 8

No, send the report as soon as the commander knows about the incident.

Question 9

If multiple OPREP-3 reports are submited, who will decide which units will continue to submit follow up reports?

Answer 9

AF Watch (Air Force Service Watch)

Question 10

How often does MAJCOMs review established operational reports to eliminate reporting requirements no longer valid or identify reports that can be simplified?

Answer 10

Annually

Question 11

When may military commanders modify transmission of classified information as necessary to meet local conditions?

Answer 11

When combat or combat-related operational requirements make speed of delivery paramount.

Question 12

Who ensures security classification and downgrading instructions for each report are according to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 16–1404, Air Force Information Security Program?

Answer 12

The reporting commander

Question 13

OPREP–3s are classified according to what?

Answer 13

Content

Question 14

What will make the classification of an OPREP-3 secret at a minimum?

Answer 14

• Indicators of unit readiness data.
• Unit mission essential tasks.
• Incidents of confirmed or suspected compromise of classified information.

Question 15

In an OPREP-3 report, what must be avoided when determining classification?

Answer 15

Avoid over-classification of the reprot.