EngO Flashcards
Talk to me about a time when you deployed in charge of an ES platoon, what planning tools did you use to deploy?
DLOD- TEPIDOIL(IF)
T - Training E - Equipment P – Personnel I - Infrastructure D – Doctrine & Concepts O - Organisation I - Information L- Logistics I- interoperability F - Finance
Utilised the staff functions:
G1- Administration G2- Intelligence G3- Operations G4- Logistics G5- Plans & Policy G6- CIS G7- Doctrine & Training G8- Resource & Finance G9- CIMIC
4Ds Distance Duration Destination Demand
What other tools can you use to plan for ES tasks?
Utilised the staff functions:
G1- Administration G2- Intelligence G3- Operations G4- Logistics G5- Plans & Policy G6- CIS G7- Doctrine & Training G8- Resource & Finance G9- CIMIC
4Ds Distance Duration Destination Demand
7Qs
DLOD- TEPIDOIL(IF)
T - Training E - Equipment P – Personnel I - Infrastructure D – Doctrine & Concepts O - Organisation I - Information L- Logistics I- interoperability F - Finance
What are the 4 ES principles?
Repair Forward – Repairing Mission Critical Kit as close to the point of failure as possible
Stability – Providing ES elements the means to conduct the repairs
Echelons of Equipment Support – A balance between Stability and repair forward.
C2 at every ES echelon – ES Commander are required to resource effectively, efficiently and intelligently.
Explain the difference between ECP, ECCP, and BLP? Who Commands these?
ECP - Equipment collection point – Where equipment casualties are centralised for security and possible repair -LAD - Level 2
ECCP - Equipment collection & coordination point – equipment is recovered here from ECPs for triage; after which the equipment is either repaired in situ, moved to a repair location or backloaded. - Armd Coy– Level 3
BLP - Backloading point – usually situated in the brigade rear area, where equipment classified as beyond formation-level repair collected for backloading - OC Field Coy REME CS Bn - Level 4
What are the 4 levels of ES? Who conducts these?
- Level 1 – User (everyone). Less than an hour. Maintenance by replacement or minor repair.
- Level 2 – Unit at LAD. 2 hours. Repair by replacement, modification etc.
- Level 3 – Formation at Bn/Wksp. Less than 24 hours. Greater depth, special equipment etc.
- Level 4 – Conducted by defence contractors such Babcock Defence Support Group BDSG (can also do level 2/3) - greater than 24 hours.
What level of ES does DSG conduct?
Defence Support Group – Babcock – Level 4 – Can do level 2/3.
What battlefield maintenance functions have you personally directed or controlled?
- servicing and preventative maintenance.
- Conditions based maintenance – requires knowledge of the equipment to reduce resources and costs.
- recovery- extraction of disabled vehicles
- equipment casualty evacuation – seen through BLPs
- reclamation – component deemed US returned to serviceable.
- salvage – fit components removed from unrepairable equipment
- cannibalisation – authorised by BEME
- modification – rectify design faults
- repair (repair, replace, expedient)
What are some concerns of conducting cannibilisation?
If not correctly managed by BG ASM who holds the register and authority from SO2 ES. Can lead to 2 US equipment delaying completion dates and lead to Christmas trees.
One of your tradesmen identifies a fault on a vehicle that requires a spare. Talk me through how they demand this spare and the route it would go through before possibly showing on the COSL.
- Identify part/spare
- Raise job on JAMES
- demand spare
- await response
- If no spares available
- Check for alternative solutions as per ACSO 4509
- Raise to WO ES Mat for any alternative stock enquiries
- item raised to COSL
Who owns the COSL? What policy is there for the COSL?
COSL owned by Army HQ.
WO ES Mat can talk to Div ES Mat staff for further enquiries.
Tell me about the differences between the USA and CA – Who owns/controls them and what do they handle
- USA stands for Unit Stores Account which is fast moving spares at Level 1 + 2. Held by QM(T).
- CA stands for Custodial Account which is second line RLC Stores section. Held at Level 3. Owned by CO.
As a LAD comd what unit level inspection/audits are there that take place that will play a key role in?
Techeval:
• A technical evaluation of a unit’s EMS.
• Conducted by the BEME on behalf of Comd ES
• Annually and either self-assessment (TSA) or full audit (TFA)
• ACSO 9023 details responsibilities, procedures and the question set (METs), which should filter into the Unit EMS.
LEA(Land Equipment Audit):
• ACSO 9015
• Light or Full
• Light – Confirms Units compliance with legislative requirements and safety critical activities
• Full – All light activities plus equipment monitor inspections can be progressed to level 2
Do you have a JAMES account? What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of the system
- run reports on JAMES for commanders.
- forecast, track maintenance, view availability and record competence against maintenance carried out.
- Equipment availability return, maintenance schedule, work status
- Print out for CO’s to easily read through PowerBI.
- JAMES is Audited by MJDI. MJDI MIS enable RLC SS to see what other units hold and request.
- Limitations include the system being accurate, JAMES not talking to JPA
What is the EMS? Who owns any risk with it?
- Details key engineering activities carried out by that Unit in barracks and on Ops.
- It is a mandated document in LEES
- Mechanism through which ES Comd translates mission analysis and estimate into Technical Instructions and SOIs.
- Broken down into Mission Essential Tasks (METS):
LAD Comd writes it CO signs it and holds the risk.
What is the UECD? What unit level meetings are there about it?
The UECD must provide a detailed guide to the responsibilities for managing equipment in the unit and be accessible to all unit personnel. The unit commander (CO) must sign the directive. Detailed in LEUMS.
Equipment Care Committee meetings (Held Quarterly)
The Unit Equipment Manager (usually Regt 2IC) but ran by QMT
What inspections will your soldiers routinely carry out? What policy surrounds the conduct of these? How about the facilities? What forms are related to these?
Soldier carries out MEIs (mandatory Equipment Inspections).
Following the ESRS (Equipment standards Regulatory Schedule)
SIM 14 (Standards and Inspection manual). Inspection standard for vehicles, split down into different vehicle classes
FMT936 (A2) – Appointment of inspectors
FMT937 (B1)&(B2) Assessment and authorisation of test facility
What does ACAI stand for? Who is the ACAI for TECHEVAL and LEA?
Army Competent Advisors and Inspectors detailed in ACSO 4001 –
ESCAM course – engineering systems course for auditors and managers
Techeval – BEME
LEA – Regional Command
What do you do in event of a serious incident?
• inform Army Incident Notification Cell. AINC. (AF510)
• Protect life and prevent further injury
• Notify military/civil emergency services
• Isolate further threat ie, extinguishers/cut power
• Cordon and control the accident site
• Notify DAIB (Defence Accident Investigation Branch) if required.
• Protect perishable evidence and record
• Photograph scene
• Sketches with timelines
• Prevention of further damage to equipment
Quarantine equipment
What does ACAI stand for? Who is the ACAI for TECHEVAL and LEA?
You are directed to conduct your own investigation, what will you produce at the end of this and why?
Conduct a Unit level investigation and produce a Learning account
To contribute to the learning culture and improve the safety culture.
The CO warns you off of future taskings that you current lack resources for – How can you go about increasing your resources?
Permanently/temporarily request uplift in resources. FRT request. Resources controlled by BEME including LAD/Wksp resources from other organisations.
What are the organisations that are related to specifying your manning?
‘4 Balls’
• HoC CSS – focusses on Land Theatre enablement
• DPers (Manning Brick) – Develop Specialist plans & Policy
• REME RHQ -Interprets personnel strategy
• APC – Communicates personnel strategy to wider Army.
All Aim to deliver a suitably and motivated Army
Which Ball is responsible for the 8005s?
HoC CSS
Which Ball is responsible for the MP&GA (Manning Priorities & Gapping Analysis)?
D Pers Manning Brick
Talk to me about Risk management within the Army. Explain how the 5Ts differ
Detailed in ACSO 1200
From Hadan Caves Report – there was a requirement for RTL activities needed appropriate ownership.
DH21 –
SDH (CGS)
ODH – CFA
DDH – Bde Comd
• 5Ts – Treat, Tolerate, Transfer, Take, Terminate
What are some examples of RTL activities?
- Diving
- Operating bespoke military vehicles
- Parachuting
- Aviation
- Water sports
- Live fire exercises
- Adventurous Training
- EOD
How have you managed and controlled military training of your platoon?
• CT1 Exercises, BCS training, MATTs
How have you managed and controlled technical training in your platoon? How is it recorded?
- TDPB – Trade Proficiency Dev Book – 3-2
- JAMES trade qualifications
- Record Experience Chart -ILOU
- Engineering competence training
What is Competence? How is different from SQEP?
Knowledge, Skills and Experience, and Currency. SQEP does not cover currency.
As a LAD Comd, what MATTs can you take risk on, and in what order would you do this?
Can’t take risk on MATT 2 & 6.
MATT 1 – WHT MATT 2 – Fitness Test MATT 3 – Battlefield Casualty Drills MATT 4 – CBRN MATT 5 – Navigation MATT 6 – V&S MATT 7 – Op Law MATT 8 – SERE MATT 9 - CIED
Describe a typical Soldiers career path?
• Corps Instruction E6
• Phase 1 basic training. Harrogate / Winchester / Pirbright.
• Phase 2 – MOD Lyneham. Trade courses.
• First Posting Class 3-2 Presentation and NVQ.
• Complete LCPl ALDP only MT
• Promotion to LCpl then complete CPL ALDP MT&ME Promote to Cpl.
• Class 1 course – MOD Lyneham.
• PAB. (2 attempts). Can get a third through APC approval.
• Promotion/selection for Artificer Trg.
• Artificer course – 18 month course at MOD Lyneham. Leave at a SSgt.
Military
PAB – Potential Assessment Board
• Looks at MTI/Tiffy/Officer Selection
Anyone can go Tiffy if they meet the criteria. I.E. a metalsmith can retrade as an Armourer.
Can any trade become an Artificer? How do non-feeder trades become Artificers?
Anyone can go Tiffy if they meet the critieria. I.E. a metalsmith, Reccy Mech, and TSS can retrade as an Armourer.
Talk me through a 12 month reporting period for a soldier that arrive in your unit. How long can you keep the MPAR on record for?
- JSP 757.
- Three keys MS times during the reporting year. SPAR / MPAR / SJAR.
- Employability Board needs an App 9, minimum of L2 (with MO may attempt, and AFT pass)
- Assignment Board considers merit, profile, preference, SME on platform
What is the Army apprenticeship scheme?
Military training that allows a soldier to achieve their Lvl 2 Literacy and Numeracy and through displaying engineering competence they will achieve their NVQ lvl 3.
What are the values of the Army? What do you think is the most important to working in an engineering environment?
Courage Discipline Respect For Others Integrity Loyalty Selfless Commitment
Selfless Commitment – Understanding your part of something bigger and having the attitude to Fix problems, even when they’re not yours
What are the standards of the Army? What do you think is the most important to working in an engineering environment?
Appropriate Behaviour
Lawful
Totally professional
Purely in an engineering organisation I’d say lawful however in a military engineering organisation and as an engineering leader I’d say Appropriate behaviour. Unlawfulness or unprofessionalism in a leader is an inappropriate behaviour. As a leader it is our responsibility to maintain the line of acceptable behaviour. BLACK HEARTS
Talk me through the next few years of your career plan after this point.
- Corps Instruction E1
- IEng – incorporated engineer
- LAD COMD
- Study towards master level learning
- OpsO/Adjt at a REME Bn
- ICSC
- CEng
- With IMechE, I satisfy the criteria to get FULL IEng Registration on completion of Viva, CEng registration through LAD comd and further with ICSC(L) to meet requirements (with Masters evidence or Meng)
What are the benefits to being professional registered? What financial schemes are available for this?
EPRA (Engtech £3000, CEng £2000) and money available to pay annual registration fees
What is the role of an Engineering Officer?
A competent and SQEP officer that can independently advise a non-technical chain of command on ES issues and planning
What is the Leadership Code?
- Lead by Example
- Encourage Thinking
- Apply Reward and Discipline
- Demand High Performance
- Encourage Confidence in the Team
- Recognise Individual Strengths and Weaknesses
- Strive for Team Goals
What is a LEA?
LEA(Land Equipment Audit): • ACSO 9015 • Light or Full – Enhances UECD Assesses: • Command Management • Weapon Systems • Road Going Vehicles • Tracked Vehicles • Non Road going mobile machinery • Vessels (Army Boats) • Lifting and recovery equipment • Medical, Dental, veterinary equipment
What is a Techeval?
Techeval:
• A technical evaluation of a unit’s EMS.
• Conducted by the BEME on behalf of Comd ES
• Annually and either self-assessment (TSA) or full audit (TFA)
• ACSO 9023 details responsibilities, procedures and the question set (METs), which should filter into the Unit EMS.
METs: • People • Training • Recourses • Processes • Results
What is PEP and FRP?
Priming equipment packs (PEPs) - The initial purpose of PEPs is to cover operating requirements for an operation, for the period before the joint supply chain (JSC) is established.
Unit PEP - A unit PEP contains three days of ES materiel and is held by the USA.
Formation PEP - contain adequate ES materiel stock to support the dependent formation for another three days
Force PEP - A force PEP comprises the balance of stock that will equate to a further 22
MJDI – what does it stand for, how does it work?
Management Joint Deployed Inventory –
SAFI – Spares Available For Issue
AinU – Article in Use
Local unit, wider formation, area, defence
Tracking of items/spares in transit – VITAL, disadvantages?
JDTS – Joint Demand Tracking System.
Can track a spare in the system based off demand number.
What is the new REME trade champion initiative?
Each trade has a WO1 champion, each Bn CO is aligned to a trade, Col REME/Ch Avn Engr in overwatch, Ch Engr is at top.
Talk about how you have implemented CFA’s Battlecraft Syllabus?
Back-to-basics – Technical/Tactical,
CSS/REME,
MATTs,
opportunity to wrap tactical training around technical tasks
What is the Forward Repair Pool?
Collective term for engines and major assemblies, LRUs powerpacks. Controlled at formation level.
What are the priority codes for demanding spares?
Operational
1 – Immediate – 2 Hours
2 – Priority – 24 Hours
3/4 – Routine – 4 days
Non-Operational
5 – Immediate – 2 Hours
9 – Priority – 24 Hours
13/16 – Routine – 4 Days
What Welfare have you dealt with and how did you deal with it?
First line – Adjt, Welfare Officer, RAO, Padre, RCMO, Hive, WRVS
Second line – Army Welfare Workers, Corps Welfare Officer
How have you managed injured personnel?
PAPMIS – AGAI 78 – PULHEEMS
- Soldier is injured – Gets app 9
- Soldier deploying – Needs app 26 (formal risk assessment, CO accepts the risk) maximum of 1 year.
- Medical board sits and provides app 18 occupational report
- Cant complete MATT2 they cant promote.
What are some emerging technologies?
Street Fighter Project – MBT RTR
AJAX
E-model
What are the 3 elements of the Recovery manual?
Pt1 – Self recovery – User
Pt2 – Recce Mech Recovery
Pt 3 – Data for recovery, lifting capability.
What is the UK SPEC?
Sets the standards for professionally accredited institutions.
How do you manage risk?
Identify Risk
Assess the Risk – Likelihood and impact
Manage risk – Risk register or Risk matrix
What is the Corps Instructions?
- A – Governance & Organisation (A8 – Sports Association, A10 – Adventurous Training)
- B – Ceremonial (B7 – Esprit de Corps)
- C – Corps Messes (C2 – Officers Mess)
- D – Financial (D1 - REME Charity, D9 – Financial grants, dinner nights)
- E – Career & Manning (1 Officers, 6 Soldiers, 8 Civi quals)
- F – Publications (F8 – Officers Handbook)
- G – Welfare
- H – Honours and awards (H1 – Commendation/ Eng Awards)
What discipline have you dealt with, what options are available to you?
AGAI 67
Minor - deal with minor failings without delay and empower the CoC
Major - deals with more serious misconducts and can have a carer effect on the SP.
What are the ES Effects?
In Mission - allows a unit to continue to contribute to the current mission.
Inter-Mission - allows a unit or formation to contribute to the next planned mission.
Subsequent Mission - restoring equipment availability to prepare a unit or formation to contribute to likely future missions
Sustaining Missions - rehabilitation and regeneration of units to allow the continued long-term operation of the force.
What are the 4 D’s?
- Destination (where) – impact of environment
- Demand (intensity) – range of equipment types
- Distance (time) – distance covered in relation to ES Demand
- Duration (consumption) – predicted use of ES MAT
Principles of Equipment Care
- Command led
- Culture
- Competence (experience and training (SQEP) to deliver)
- Capability (means, manpower, equipment, time, infrastructure)
- Compliance (comply with policy, in line with the LEA)
What is the structure of an EMS?
- ES Commanders Policy Statement
- ES Commanders Plan METS / KPIs
- Resources
- Organisation chart
- Roles responsibilities and authorities
- Competencies and training
7-14. G1-G7 instructions - Challenge procedure
- Audit procedure
- Action plan
How do you request for an FRT?
Land Component Handbook 28
What document and where in the document could you look for the EC responsibilities of an EME?
LEUMS chap 3 Para 13 but more specific to unit will be in UECD
What does the Ch Eng Army do for CGS in risk?
Advice
Risk to life
Risk to capability
Risk to reputation
What sets the maintenance standards?
AESPs
LEUMS
LEA
What’s the golden rule of process management?
If it can be measured, it can be recorded, it can be analysed, it can be acted upon, it can be assessed
ES Functions
Maintenance
Management of Equipment availability
Management of ES materiel
Engineering assurance
What is the safe system of work?
Safe people
Safe equipment
Safe way
Safe place
What does SADCHAP stand for?
Size Access Defence Concealment Hard standing Accommodation Position
What are the EngO competencies?
Command a composite ES platoon Configure Es capability Direct effective military training Engineering leadership Personnel management
