Logistics Plans Bonus Material Questions (2008/9 CDCs)

1. 18. (004) As a unit’s biggest responsibility, when should they identify shortfalls and limiting factors
(LIMFACs)?

A. Annually.

B. Quarterly.

C. As soon as they are known.

D. When the information is requested.

Unit responsibilities
Obviously, the biggest responsibility is for a unit to identify its shortfalls and LIMFACs as soon as
they are known. A thorough description of the problem is a must. The unit should also tell what
actions they have taken to correct the problem, any workarounds, and if there is a get-well date for the
problem.

Explanation

Unit responsibilities
Obviously, the biggest responsibility is for a unit to identify its shortfalls and LIMFACs as soon as
they are known. A thorough description of the problem is a must. The unit should also tell what
actions they have taken to correct the problem, any workarounds, and if there is a get-well date for the
problem.

2. 8. (003) Capabilities time-phased force deployment data (TPFDDs) are associated with

A. operations plans (OPLANs).

B. resource availability.

C. Parts 1 and 2 of the WMP–3.

D. USAF force sizing exercise.

3. S1. (001) What is the objective of the agile combat support (ACS) concept?

A. Fair–share deployment taskings.

B. Support operations more responsively and effectively.

C. Do more with less.

D. Provide AF planners with more unit type codes (UTCs) to choose from.

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Explanation

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4. 24. (006) There are three ways to account for reimbursement in acquisition and cross-servicing agreements (ACSAs), which of the following is not an acceptable way to settle accounts?

A. I owe you (IOU).

B. Replacement in kind (RIK).

C. Payment in cash (PIC).

D. Even exchange (EVE).

All support provided by US forces must be paid for through either
replacement in kind (RIK), which is a one for one swap, payment in cash (PIC), or equal value
exchange (EVE), which is replacing an item or service with a different item or service of relatively
equal value.

Explanation

All support provided by US forces must be paid for through either
replacement in kind (RIK), which is a one for one swap, payment in cash (PIC), or equal value
exchange (EVE), which is replacing an item or service with a different item or service of relatively
equal value.

5. 12. (003) What date identifies when a unit must be in place?

A. Latest arrival date (LAD).

B. Earliest arrival date (EAD).

C. Required delivery date (RDD).

D. Port of debarkation (POD).

6. 16. (004) Who would normally assist with problems involving inadequate equipment authorizations?

A. Base IG.

B. Base services.

C. Higher headquarters.

D. Unit resource manager.

A comprehensive plan that addresses all taskings, requirements, and mission objectives should be
feasible in terms of unit resource authorizations for manpower, equipment, airframes, etc. Problem
areas or limitations due to inadequate authorizations are feasibility problems or limitations. Normally,
these types of problems require higher headquarters assistance or action.

Explanation

A comprehensive plan that addresses all taskings, requirements, and mission objectives should be
feasible in terms of unit resource authorizations for manpower, equipment, airframes, etc. Problem
areas or limitations due to inadequate authorizations are feasibility problems or limitations. Normally,
these types of problems require higher headquarters assistance or action.

7. 20. (005) Resources and capabilities of a specific location are identified in

A. WMP–1, Basic Plan and Supporting Annexes.

B. WMP–2, Plans Listing and Summary.

C. Part I of the in-garrison expeditionary support plan (IGESP).

D. Part II of the IGESP.

Both the IGESP and the ESP have a standard format consisting of two parts. Part I identifies
resources and capabilities of a location by functional area and is the focus of the expeditionary site
survey. For contingency requirements, Part II of the plan allocates resources identified in Part I,
assesses the ability to support the operation, and identifies LIMFACs. It is through these plans that all
units operating out of the location become familiar with the existing resource allocations and key
tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Explanation

Both the IGESP and the ESP have a standard format consisting of two parts. Part I identifies
resources and capabilities of a location by functional area and is the focus of the expeditionary site
survey. For contingency requirements, Part II of the plan allocates resources identified in Part I,
assesses the ability to support the operation, and identifies LIMFACs. It is through these plans that all
units operating out of the location become familiar with the existing resource allocations and key
tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

8. 27. (006) Who is responsible for providing reports to HQ USAF/ILXX and how frequently should reports be submitted?

A. MAJCOM acquisition and cross-servicing agreements (ACSA) Managers/semiannually.

B. MACJOM ACSA Managers/annually.

C. NAF ACSA Managers/semiannually.

D. NAF ACSA Managers/annually.

Reporting Requirements
Just like “traditional” support agreements, ACSAs are required to be tracked and funds must be
accounted for annually. In order to track or account for ACSAs, MAJCOM ACSA Managers (usually
the Support Agreement Manager) will assign IA numbers for specific IAs using the codes outlined in
AFI 25–301, Attachment 3.

Explanation

Reporting Requirements
Just like “traditional” support agreements, ACSAs are required to be tracked and funds must be
accounted for annually. In order to track or account for ACSAs, MAJCOM ACSA Managers (usually
the Support Agreement Manager) will assign IA numbers for specific IAs using the codes outlined in
AFI 25–301, Attachment 3.

9. 11. (003) What must be loaded in joint operation planning and execution system (JOPES) before time-phased force deployment data (TPFDD) development can take place?

A. Personal increment number (PIN).

B. Cargo increment number (CIN).

C. Unit line number (ULN).

D. Plan identification designator (PID).

10. 9. (003) Who approves the time-phased force deployment data (TPFDD)?

A. Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).

B. Supported Combatant Commander.

C. Major command.

D. Component command.

11. 17. (004) Which of the following is an example of a limiting factor (LIMFAC)?

A. Landing rights.

B. Personnel shortfall.

C. Vehicle substitution.

D. Lack of in-place facilities.

Normally, LIMFACs involve aircraft generation, launch capability, or major obstacles in other
support areas. Examples of LIMFACs are transportation network deficiencies, lack of in-place
facilities, malpositioned forces or materiel, and extreme climatic conditions.

Explanation

Normally, LIMFACs involve aircraft generation, launch capability, or major obstacles in other
support areas. Examples of LIMFACs are transportation network deficiencies, lack of in-place
facilities, malpositioned forces or materiel, and extreme climatic conditions.

12. 21. (005) A base’s limiting factors (LIMFACs) are identified in

A. Part I of the in-garrison expeditionary support plan (IGESP).

B. Part II of the IGESP.

C. Annex D of a plan.

D. Expeditionary Site Plans (ESPs).

Both the IGESP and the ESP have a standard format consisting of two parts. Part I identifies
resources and capabilities of a location by functional area and is the focus of the expeditionary site
survey. For contingency requirements, Part II of the plan allocates resources identified in Part I,
assesses the ability to support the operation, and identifies LIMFACs. It is through these plans that all
units operating out of the location become familiar with the existing resource allocations and key
tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Explanation

Both the IGESP and the ESP have a standard format consisting of two parts. Part I identifies
resources and capabilities of a location by functional area and is the focus of the expeditionary site
survey. For contingency requirements, Part II of the plan allocates resources identified in Part I,
assesses the ability to support the operation, and identifies LIMFACs. It is through these plans that all
units operating out of the location become familiar with the existing resource allocations and key
tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

13. 3. (001) Which of the following assets is aligned in the enabler bucket library?

A. Aerospace Expeditionary Force (AEF).

B. Aerospace Expeditionary Wing (AEW).

C. Lead Mobility Wing (LMW).

D. Low Density/High Demand (LD/HD).

14. 28. (006) ACSAs are agreements written, negotiated, and concluded under the authority of

A. Coalition partners.

B. US Code Chapter 138.

C. DOD regulations.

D. Air Force instructions.

ACSAs are international agreements written, negotiated, and concluded under the authority of
Chapter 10, US Code Chapter 138. ACSAs are designed to provide an additional legal basis for
reimbursable mutual logistics support from/to approved allied forces.

Explanation

ACSAs are international agreements written, negotiated, and concluded under the authority of
Chapter 10, US Code Chapter 138. ACSAs are designed to provide an additional legal basis for
reimbursable mutual logistics support from/to approved allied forces.

15. 2. (001) What is one of the primary objectives of the Aerospace Expeditionary Force (AEF)
construct?

A. Do more with less.

B. Provide unit integrity and cohesion.

C. Allow the Air Force to support multiple Operations Plans (OPLANS) simultaneously.

D. Reduce the deployment burden on Guard and Reserve forces.

16. 10. (003) Which joint operation planning and execution system (JOPES) time-phased force
deployment data TPFDD application identifies characteristics of aerial ports?

A. Reference files.

B. OPLAN data files.

C. Capabilities files.

D. Requirements files.

17. 7. (002) What document tells how many items are used or projected to be used in a combat mission?

A. WMP–4.

B. WMP–5.

C. Expenditure per sortie factor (EPSF).

D. Annex d.

18. 26. (006) When interpreting an acquisition and cross-servicing agreements (ACSA), you should review it to identify/verify

A. billing procedures.

B. reviewing frequency.

C. termination date.

D. coordination requirements.

3. Review the ACSA to identify/verify:
• Available payment methods.
• Available pricing methods & requirements.
• Allowed/Prohibited categories of support.
• Unique provisions/exclusions (i.e., airlift, POL, munitions, lease/loan).
• Coordination requirements.

Explanation

3. Review the ACSA to identify/verify:
• Available payment methods.
• Available pricing methods & requirements.
• Allowed/Prohibited categories of support.
• Unique provisions/exclusions (i.e., airlift, POL, munitions, lease/loan).
• Coordination requirements.

19. 5. (002) What information does the War and Mobilization Plan –3 (WMP–3) contain?

A. Combat support forces.

B. Unit type codes (UTCs) for AF planning.

C. Aviation combat support forces.

D. War reserve materiel allocations.

20. 14. (004) Feasibility assessments identify problems due to

A. onhand assets.

B. nonavailability of assets.

C. inadequate authorizations.

D. a unit’s mission capability.

Feasibility method
A comprehensive plan that addresses all taskings, requirements, and mission objectives should be
feasible in terms of unit resource authorizations for manpower, equipment, airframes, etc. Problem
areas or limitations due to inadequate authorizations are feasibility problems or limitations. Normally,
these types of problems require higher headquarters assistance or action.

Explanation

Feasibility method
A comprehensive plan that addresses all taskings, requirements, and mission objectives should be
feasible in terms of unit resource authorizations for manpower, equipment, airframes, etc. Problem
areas or limitations due to inadequate authorizations are feasibility problems or limitations. Normally,
these types of problems require higher headquarters assistance or action.

21. 22. (005) In-garrison expeditionary support plans (IGESPs) are primarily developed for

A. possible war locations.

B. locations with a permanent Air Force presence.

C. locations without a permanent Air Force presence.

D. any US military installation.

The expeditionary site planning process produces an IGESP, formerly known as the BSP and an ESP.
IGESPs are primarily developed for locations with a permanent Air Force presence, and are fully
developed by the collaborative planning efforts of many functional experts with a deliberate planning
time line. ESPs are chiefly associated with locations without a permanent Air Force presence and may
contain only the minimum data necessary to make initial beddown decisions (quick reaction site
survey information in Part I).

Explanation

The expeditionary site planning process produces an IGESP, formerly known as the BSP and an ESP.
IGESPs are primarily developed for locations with a permanent Air Force presence, and are fully
developed by the collaborative planning efforts of many functional experts with a deliberate planning
time line. ESPs are chiefly associated with locations without a permanent Air Force presence and may
contain only the minimum data necessary to make initial beddown decisions (quick reaction site
survey information in Part I).

22. 23. (006) Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreements (ACSAs) are normally for

A. host nation non-reimbursable support.

B. host nation reimbursable support.

C. reimbursable mutual logistics support.

D. non-reimbursable mutual logistics support.

ACSAs Definitions
ACSAs are international agreements written, negotiated, and concluded under the authority of
Chapter 10, US Code Chapter 138. ACSAs are designed to provide an additional legal basis for
reimbursable mutual logistics support from/to approved allied forces.

Explanation

ACSAs Definitions
ACSAs are international agreements written, negotiated, and concluded under the authority of
Chapter 10, US Code Chapter 138. ACSAs are designed to provide an additional legal basis for
reimbursable mutual logistics support from/to approved allied forces.

23. 6. (002) The War and Mobilization Plan–5 (WMP–5) contains factors that are used for?

A. projecting sortie allocations

B. allocating unit type codes (UTCs) for planning.

C. planning and prepositioning war reserve materiel (WRM).

D. identifying disparities in operations plan (OPLAN) taskings.

24. 19. (004) A deficiency in the number or type of personnel, equipment, or facilities available is

A. a temporary problem.

B. a limitation.

C. a shortfall.

D. a limiting factor (LIMFAC).

Shortfalls
A shortfall is a deficiency in the number or type of personnel, equipment, or facilities available within
the time required for the performance of the assigned task. Shortfalls are the difference between
resources identified as required and those actually provided to the combatant commander. Remember
that shortfalls deal with on-hand assets, not resource authorizations.

Explanation

Shortfalls
A shortfall is a deficiency in the number or type of personnel, equipment, or facilities available within
the time required for the performance of the assigned task. Shortfalls are the difference between
resources identified as required and those actually provided to the combatant commander. Remember
that shortfalls deal with on-hand assets, not resource authorizations.

25. 4. (002) The War and Mobilization Plan (WMP) serves as the

A. guide for deployment planning.

B. implementing document for the joint strategic capabilities plan (JSCP).

C. guidance for development of the base support base.

D. basis for determining construction requirements for storing WRM.

26. 25. (006) The fund cite is identified in which document?

A. Implementing Instructions (IIs).

B. Implementing Arrangements (IAs).

C. the overall acquisition and cross-servicing agreements (ACSA).

D. the logistics portions of international agreements.

Reviewing an Implementing Arrangement (IA)
1. Locate Implementing Arrangement.
a. Determine if IA is part of an ACSA or exists as a separate document.
b. Coordinate with MAJCOM or other authority if no IA exists or if a new IA is
required.
2. Identify IA number.
3. Identify responsible/authorized agency(ies).
a. Ordering/Receiving Authority
b. Financial Authority
4. Identify peacetime/wartime/contingency applications.
5. Identify required order form/minimum essential data elements).
6. Identify order/receipt/invoice processes.
7. Identify terms, conditions, definitions, and restrictions, if any.
8. Identify duration, interpretation, modification, and termination clauses, as required.
9. Identify procedures for settling disputes/liabilities, as required.
10. Identify payment methods authorized, fund cite information, and pricing/payment procedures.

Explanation

Reviewing an Implementing Arrangement (IA)
1. Locate Implementing Arrangement.
a. Determine if IA is part of an ACSA or exists as a separate document.
b. Coordinate with MAJCOM or other authority if no IA exists or if a new IA is
required.
2. Identify IA number.
3. Identify responsible/authorized agency(ies).
a. Ordering/Receiving Authority
b. Financial Authority
4. Identify peacetime/wartime/contingency applications.
5. Identify required order form/minimum essential data elements).
6. Identify order/receipt/invoice processes.
7. Identify terms, conditions, definitions, and restrictions, if any.
8. Identify duration, interpretation, modification, and termination clauses, as required.
9. Identify procedures for settling disputes/liabilities, as required.
10. Identify payment methods authorized, fund cite information, and pricing/payment procedures.

27. 13. (003) What identifies a named set of one or more movement requirements within a time-phased force deployment data (TPFDD)?

A. Cargo increment number (CIN).

B. Personal increment number (PIN).

C. Force Identification Code (FIC).

D. Financial Management (FM).

28. 15. (004) Capability assessments identify problems due to

A. onhand assets.

B. nonavailability of assets.

C. inadequate authorizations.

D. a unit’s mission capability.

Capability method
On the other hand, well-written plans that are feasible (relating to authorizations), but cannot be
supported due to the nonavailability of assets, are capability problems or limitations. These types of
problems have a greater potential for unit-level resolution. The logistics plans office develops
logistics portions of feasibility and capability studies.

Explanation

Capability method
On the other hand, well-written plans that are feasible (relating to authorizations), but cannot be
supported due to the nonavailability of assets, are capability problems or limitations. These types of
problems have a greater potential for unit-level resolution. The logistics plans office develops
logistics portions of feasibility and capability studies.

29. 29. (006) Additional restrictions or requirements may be placed on the use of Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements (ACSAs) by

A. Secretary of Defense.

B. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS).

C. Service Chiefs.

D. Unified Commands.

ACSAs are not designed to
replace existing authority or agreements, but offer a flexible means to exchange support in emergency
situations where no authority exists or existing authority does not apply. There are restrictions on the
types of support US forces can provide under ACSA. In addition, unified commands, i.e.
USCENTCOM, USEUCOM, etc. may place additional restrictions or requirements on the use of
ACSAs during operations.

Explanation

ACSAs are not designed to
replace existing authority or agreements, but offer a flexible means to exchange support in emergency
situations where no authority exists or existing authority does not apply. There are restrictions on the
types of support US forces can provide under ACSA. In addition, unified commands, i.e.
USCENTCOM, USEUCOM, etc. may place additional restrictions or requirements on the use of
ACSAs during operations.