Block 7 Unit 2 Part 2 (Personnel In Support Of Contingency Operations - Persco)

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1. What is involved with Maintain Accountability?

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The correct answer is "Update duty status changes daily. When discussing duty status, the emphasis is on the availability of members. For example, a security forces member may be present at the base of assignment, but in the hospital recovering from major surgery." This answer explains that maintaining accountability involves updating duty status changes daily and placing emphasis on the availability of members. It provides an example of a situation where a member may be physically present at their assigned base but unavailable due to being in the hospital recovering from surgery.

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2. "A person's duty status can change quite easily and must be updated in DCAPES/MilPDS. PTs will submit daily DSC reports No Later Than (NLT) 2400 hours local daily or NLT the timeline proved by the component command." – This falls under what?

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This statement falls under the category of "Maintain Accountability". It emphasizes the importance of updating a person's duty status in the DCAPES/MilPDS system and submitting daily DSC reports within the specified timeline. This is crucial for keeping track of personnel and ensuring accurate accountability within the organization.

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3. "PTs provide these to units. Units will review these to maintain accountability by identifying personnel who have departed or have not in-processed."

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Alpha Rosters are provided by PTs (Physical Training) to units. These rosters are reviewed by units to ensure accountability by identifying personnel who have departed or have not completed the in-processing.

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4. Which concepts apply to onward or forward deployments as well as returns to home station?

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Rotational and Redeployment Actions apply to both onward or forward deployments as well as returns to home station. Rotational actions involve the periodic rotation of units or personnel to maintain operational readiness and provide relief to deployed forces. Redeployment actions involve the movement of personnel and equipment back to their home station after completing a deployment. Both of these actions are necessary for maintaining a sustainable and effective military force, ensuring that units are properly trained, rested, and equipped for future deployments.

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5. What is involved with Maintain Accountability?

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Maintaining accountability involves updating a person's duty status in DCAPES/MilPDS. This is important because a person's duty status can change easily and needs to be accurately reflected in the system. PTs (presumably referring to Physical Training personnel) are responsible for submitting daily DSC (Duty Status Change) reports, either by 2400 hours local daily or by a timeline specified by the component command. This ensures that the system is up to date with the latest information regarding personnel's duty status.

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6. "Update duty status changes daily. When discussing duty status, the emphasis is on the availability of members. For example, a security forces member may be present at the base of assignment, but in the hospital recovering from major surgery." – This falls under what?

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This statement falls under the category of "Maintain Accountability" because it is discussing the daily changes in duty status and emphasizes the availability of members. Maintaining accountability involves keeping track of the whereabouts and availability of personnel, even if they are present at the base but unable to perform their duties due to medical reasons.

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7. "In order to maintain full accounting, the current strength and duty status changes are reported on a regular basis." – This falls under what?

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This statement falls under the category of "Maintain Accountability" because it mentions the need to report the current strength and duty status changes on a regular basis. This implies that there is a system in place to track and keep record of personnel and their responsibilities, ensuring that there is a clear understanding of who is available and what their duties are at any given time.

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8. What is involved with Alpha Rosters?

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Alpha rosters are provided by PTs to units. These rosters are reviewed by units in order to maintain accountability by identifying personnel who have departed or have not completed the in-processing. This helps in keeping track of personnel and ensuring that all individuals are accounted for.

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9. Who provide alpha rosters to units?

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PTs, or Personnel Technicians, provide alpha rosters to units. Alpha rosters are lists of personnel organized alphabetically, typically used for administrative purposes such as tracking attendance or organizing assignments. PTs are responsible for managing personnel records and ensuring accurate and up-to-date rosters are provided to units as needed.

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10. What do PTs provide to units?

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PTs, or Physical Therapists, do not provide alpha rosters, redeployment actions, or rotational responsibilities to units. These tasks are typically handled by other personnel or departments within the military. Therefore, the correct answer is that PTs do not provide any of these options to units.

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11. What is involved with Maintain Accountability?

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PTs provide alpha rosters to units, which are then reviewed by the units to maintain accountability. This process involves identifying personnel who have departed or have not completed the in-processing. This helps ensure that all personnel are accounted for and that any discrepancies or missing individuals can be addressed. It is an important step in maintaining overall accountability within the organization.

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12. What does the TDY commander do?

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The TDY commander submits a request for approval to transition personnel from routine TDY orders to fill an operational requirement. This request is sent via the PT to the home-station IPR, and if approved, the PT will notify the component.

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13. "Prepare personnel filler and replacement requests. PTs track filler or replacement actions ensuring timely actions are taken." – This falls under what?

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This task falls under the category of "Maintain Accountability" because it involves preparing personnel filler and replacement requests and tracking filler or replacement actions. By doing so, the organization ensures that there are enough personnel to fulfill the required roles and responsibilities, thus maintaining accountability for the workforce.

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14. Concerning "Maintain Total Force Accountability", what is the hardest deployment for which to maintain accountability?

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Redeployment is the hardest deployment to maintain accountability for because it involves the movement and return of personnel and equipment from a theater of operations back to their home station. During redeployment, there may be multiple transportation modes and routes involved, making it more challenging to track and ensure the accountability of all individuals and equipment. Additionally, the redeployment process can be complex and time-consuming, with personnel and equipment being dispersed to various locations, further complicating the task of maintaining total force accountability.

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15. "During the transition from one team to another, this must be maintained - the new PT chief ensures all equipment is accounted for before the old equipment custodian departs."

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The given correct answer is "What is Maintain Equipment Accountability?" This answer is supported by the statement in the question that mentions the new PT chief ensuring all equipment is accounted for before the old equipment custodian departs. This implies that maintaining equipment accountability is important during the transition from one team to another.

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16. For personnel forward deploying supporting the same operation, who will utilizing the forward deployment function within the PERSCO module of the GCCS-AF system to update the new requirement information in DECAPES, as a duty status change report is accomplished on forward deploying individuals?

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The losing PT (personnel technician) will be utilizing the forward deployment function within the PERSCO module of the GCCS-AF system to update the new requirement information in DECAPES. This is because they are responsible for managing the personnel records and information of individuals who are being forward deployed. As a duty status change report is accomplished on forward deploying individuals, the losing PT will update the necessary information in DECAPES to reflect the new requirements for those individuals.

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17. Forward deploying individuals have what accomplished on them?

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When individuals are forward deployed, they undergo a duty status change. This change in their duty status is documented in a duty status change report. This report is used to track and record any changes in the individual's status, such as being deployed to a different location or being assigned to a new task. It helps to ensure that the individual's information is updated and accurate in the system.

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18. What is involved with Maintain Accountability?

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Maintaining accountability involves preparing personnel filler and replacement requests. PTs (Personnel Technicians) track filler or replacement actions to ensure that timely actions are taken. This ensures that there are no gaps in personnel and that the team is fully staffed. By keeping track of these actions, the team can effectively manage and maintain accountability within the organization.

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19. What is involved with Maintain Accountability?

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To maintain accountability, it is necessary to regularly report the current strength and duty status changes. This ensures that an accurate record of personnel is kept and any changes in their status are documented. By reporting on a regular basis, the organization can ensure that they have an up-to-date understanding of their personnel and can effectively manage their resources. Additionally, it is important to print alpha rosters and ERMDs when making significant updates that affect the strength of the organization. These documents serve as hard copies that can be referenced if needed and should be kept for at least 30 days.

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20. "PTs provide alpha rosters to units. Units will review alpha rosters to maintain accountability by identifying personnel who have departed or have not in-processed." – This falls under what?

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This statement falls under the category of "Maintain Accountability." It explains that PTs (presumably Personnel Technicians) provide alpha rosters to units, and units review these rosters to maintain accountability by identifying personnel who have departed or have not in-processed. This process helps ensure that the unit knows who is present and accounted for, and who may be missing or still in the process of joining the unit.

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21. For personnel transitioning from routine TDY orders to fill an operational requirement, which position submits a request via the PT to home-station IPR requesting approval (which, if approved, the PT will notify the component)?

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The TDY Commander is responsible for submitting a request via the PT to home-station IPR for approval when personnel are transitioning from routine TDY orders to fill an operational requirement. If the request is approved, the PT will notify the component.

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22. Under "Maintain Total Force Accountability" (which is, in turn, under Rotation and Redeployment Actions), what is involved with Redeployment?

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The given answer states that redeployment is the hardest deployment action to maintain accountability for. This suggests that when troops are being redeployed, it becomes challenging to keep track of their whereabouts and ensure that all personnel are accounted for. This could be due to various factors such as the movement of troops to different locations, changes in assignments, or the complexity of coordinating the return of personnel to their home station. Overall, the answer implies that redeployment poses unique challenges in maintaining total force accountability.

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23. Under Rotation and Redeployment Actions, what is involved with Maintain Equipment Accountability?

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Maintaining equipment accountability involves ensuring that all equipment is accounted for during the transition from one team to another. The new PT chief is responsible for this task and must ensure that all equipment is properly accounted for before the old equipment custodian departs. This is important to ensure that no equipment is lost or misplaced during the transition process.

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24. Who notifies the component if a TDY Commander's request is approved?

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The PT (Personnel Tempo) notifies the component if a TDY (Temporary Duty) Commander's request is approved. This suggests that the PT is responsible for informing the relevant component about the approval of the TDY Commander's request.

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25. What is involved with Rotation and Redeployment actions?

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26. What does the losing PT do?

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This position is responsible for updating the new requirement information in DCAPES using the forward deployment function within the PERSCO module of the GCCS-AF system. This update is done when a duty status change report is completed for individuals who are forward deploying to support the same operation.

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27. What is a duty status change report accomplished on?

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A duty status change report is accomplished on forward deploying individuals. This report is used to document any changes in the duty status of individuals who are being deployed to a forward location. It helps to keep track of the movement and location of these individuals during the deployment process.

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28. What does the PT do?

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The PT (Personnel Technician) notifies the component if the TDY (Temporary Duty) Commander's request is approved. This suggests that the PT is responsible for informing the component about the approval status of the TDY Commander's request.

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What is involved with Maintain Accountability?
"A person's duty status can change quite easily and must be updated in...
"PTs provide these to units. Units will review these to maintain...
Which concepts apply to onward or forward deployments as well as...
What is involved with Maintain Accountability?
"Update duty status changes daily. When discussing duty status, the...
"In order to maintain full accounting, the current strength and duty...
What is involved with Alpha Rosters?
Who provide alpha rosters to units?
What do PTs provide to units?
What is involved with Maintain Accountability?
What does the TDY commander do?
"Prepare personnel filler and replacement requests. PTs track filler...
Concerning "Maintain Total Force Accountability", what is...
"During the transition from one team to another, this must be...
For personnel forward deploying supporting the same operation, who...
Forward deploying individuals have what accomplished on them?
What is involved with Maintain Accountability?
What is involved with Maintain Accountability?
"PTs provide alpha rosters to units. Units will review alpha rosters...
For personnel transitioning from routine TDY orders to fill an...
Under "Maintain Total Force Accountability" (which is, in...
Under Rotation and Redeployment Actions, what is involved with...
Who notifies the component if a TDY Commander's request is...
What is involved with Rotation and Redeployment actions?
What does the losing PT do?
What is a duty status change report accomplished on?
What does the PT do?
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