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What type of responsibility is managing your assigned personnel?
Both strategic and tactical
What will inherently improve the overall effectiveness of your work center's operation?
Keeping everyone within your section informed and establishing shift changeover processes.
What is the first thing you should do to see what the day's or week's requirements are?
Pull up the day's aircraft/truck schedule(s) and review the mission remarks to see what the day's
requirements are
Why is it important to pay attention to your e-mail, phone messages, or work center mailbox?
They could contain anything else you may need to work; you could have an EPR or additional tasks
assigned by your supervisor via a late-night e-mail
Why is it beneficial to review shift logs?
There may be important information from the weekend if it's your first day back, and the logs could
prepare you for any questions your leadership may have on any issues.
. Why is it important to ask questions during the shift briefing?
They could help you refine or eliminate certain tasks off your list.
Why is it important to know what resources you have available?
Ensures equipment and personnel are ready to accomplish the mission.
Name the sort of things you can determine once your shift schedule is firm
You can prioritize what needs to be accomplished first, as well as determine anything that may need
to be postponed or rescheduled.
What is a reactive environment?
Circumstances where we are required to focus only on those activities that get the cargo and
passengers moving now.
What must be your most important concern when assigning personnel to work crews?
Know your people, including their current strengths and weaknesses; current capabilities, abilities,
attitudes, and aptitudes; current qualifications and proficiencies; qualifications and proficiencies
necessary to obtain; amount of supervision required; ability to work effectively with others
What must you as a supervisor do to develop your subordinates?
You must assign them duties that challenge them.
,What is the purpose of the WRS?
To compile monthly workload data for resource management
When does each unit prepare its monthly report and when must the report reach HQ AMC/A4TID?
By 2400Z on the last day of the month; completed report needs to be approved and signed by the
approval authority and entered into the WRS by the 20th day of the month.
Why is accuracy so important in completing documents such as the AMC Form 56 and the AMC Form
108?
Each of these documents has a direct impact on your unit manpower and equipment levels.
How are all weight entries made; and how are the figures rounded?
Weight entries are in short tons; round off all the tonnage figures to the nearest whole ton
If your air terminal's tonnage is less than .5 tons, what entry do you make on the AMC Form 82?
Leave the space blank.
What format is used in entering passenger data on the AMC Form 82?
Use S/R and S/A.
Passengers airlifted on an AMC SAM or SAAM are shown as which type of traffic?
TWCF
When are passengers considered rehandled ?
When they are off-loaded and/or reloaded to the same aircraft or a different aircraft and mission,
retransported, re-antihijacked, remanifested, or reprocessed due to requirement changes outside
the control of the air terminal
How is cargo and mail data entered on the AMC Form 82?
Enter the total tons of cargo and mail moved by airlift.
When a manifest or load list is not available on an AMC or other command special missions, what
does ATOC certify?
The mission identifier and true weight.
In the cargo and mail section of the AMC Form 82, what type of equipment is included in the AME
column?
Equipment that can be installed or removed in order to achieve a specific mission; for example,
ATGL, PSP], seat kit, etc.
In Section III of the AMC Form 82, which types of passengers are considered special category
passengers?
DVs; military, civilian, and foreign national personnel in the grade of colonel (or equivalent) and
above; Blue Bark passengers; dependent students not traveling with parent or legal guardian; coin
assist passengers; NOK VSI; AMO; and Medal of Honor recipients.
,. How do you report "other" aircraft in Section IV of the AMC Form 82?
Identify by the type of aircraft and provide a complete listing of those aircraft in Section X, Remarks.
Title this list "Other Military Aircraft Handled" or "Other Commercial Aircraft Handled."
How is "aircraft handled" in Section IV defined and which types of aircraft handled are not reported?
The total number of aircraft arrivals and departures that require service by aerial port operations; do
not report static aircraft handled during base mobilizations or other exercises.
. Which source document is information taken from for Section V, Aircraft Fleeted?
The AMC Form 244.
Does performing a prefleet on an aircraft for AP convenience does not constitute an additional
aircraft fleeted?
No
. In Section VI, Airdrop, what information is entered for the "Number Off-loaded" column?
The number of airdrop items returned and off-loaded rather than airdropped
. In section VII, what information is entered in the joint inspections column?
The total number of joint inspections performed
What information does the ATSEV staff provide to commanders and HQ AMC/A4T?
An assessment of a unit's ability to perform key air transportation processes ensuring standardized,
repeatable, technically compliant process execution, while promoting a culture of professional
excellence and personal responsibility.
What is the overall objective of the ATSEV program?
Provide the necessary tools to train and evaluate air transportation personnel and processes into a
single standard.
Which organization establishes policy and administration of the ATSEV program?
HQ AMC/A4TR.
Who will designate, in writing, a full-time ATSEV manager and evaluators?
AP/AMS commander.
If the ATSEV database is not available, how should the report be submitted?
As a spreadsheet, utilizing the ATSEV Manual Evaluations Report.
What are the four categories of evaluations?
PE, QVI, SI, EPE.
What are the three categories of observations?
Detected Safety Violation, Technical Data Violation, and Unsatisfactory Condition Report
. When a DSV/TDV condition is observed, what should the evaluator do?
, Correct it immediately
What has never been more important for a supervisor to understand in today's Air Force?
Joint operations around the world
What is the glue that binds a multinational force together?
Trust and agreement; however, common goals and objectives are needed to ensure operational
success
Even when US commanders are part of a multinational force under OPCON of a foreign commander,
what will they always maintain?
The capability to report separately to higher US military authorities in addition to foreign
commanders
Match each principle of joint operations in column B with its description in column A. Items in
column B may only be used once. Column A Column B ___(1) Seize, retain, and exploit the initiative.
___(2) Ensure unity of effort under one possible commander for every objective. ___(3) Strike at a
time or place or in a manner for which the enemy is unprepared. ___(4) Prepare clear,
uncomplicated plans and concise orders. ___(5) Limit collateral damage and prevent the
unnecessary use of force. ___(6) Ensure the commitment necessary to attain the national strategic
end state. ___(7) Develop and maintain the will necessary to attain the national strategic end state.
a. Surprise. b. Legitimacy. c. Offensive. d. Perseverance. e. Unity of command. f. Restraint. g.
Simplicity.
(1) c. (2) e (3) a. (4) g. (5) f. (6) d. (7) b.
What are the three levels of war?
Strategic, operational, and tactical.
What contribution determines whether forces or assets can be employed for each of the three levels
of war? How can these labels be determined?
o achieving strategic, operational, or tactical objectives. Historical studies
Who will CCDRs participate with in strategic planning discussions?
The President and SECDEF through CJCS
What provides the framework for conducting strategic operations?
Military strategy derived from national strategy and policy and shaped by doctrine
What do commanders and their staffs use to organize and employ military forces?
Their skills, knowledge, and experience to design strategies, campaigns, and major operations
Which level of war focuses on planning and executing battles, engagements, and activities to achieve
military objectives?
The tactical level
What operations primarily involve irregular warfare?
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Verified Solutions. Latest Update 2025/2026.
What type of responsibility is managing your assigned personnel?
Both strategic and tactical
What will inherently improve the overall effectiveness of your work center's operation?
Keeping everyone within your section informed and establishing shift changeover processes.
What is the first thing you should do to see what the day's or week's requirements are?
Pull up the day's aircraft/truck schedule(s) and review the mission remarks to see what the day's
requirements are
Why is it important to pay attention to your e-mail, phone messages, or work center mailbox?
They could contain anything else you may need to work; you could have an EPR or additional tasks
assigned by your supervisor via a late-night e-mail
Why is it beneficial to review shift logs?
There may be important information from the weekend if it's your first day back, and the logs could
prepare you for any questions your leadership may have on any issues.
. Why is it important to ask questions during the shift briefing?
They could help you refine or eliminate certain tasks off your list.
Why is it important to know what resources you have available?
Ensures equipment and personnel are ready to accomplish the mission.
Name the sort of things you can determine once your shift schedule is firm
You can prioritize what needs to be accomplished first, as well as determine anything that may need
to be postponed or rescheduled.
What is a reactive environment?
Circumstances where we are required to focus only on those activities that get the cargo and
passengers moving now.
What must be your most important concern when assigning personnel to work crews?
Know your people, including their current strengths and weaknesses; current capabilities, abilities,
attitudes, and aptitudes; current qualifications and proficiencies; qualifications and proficiencies
necessary to obtain; amount of supervision required; ability to work effectively with others
What must you as a supervisor do to develop your subordinates?
You must assign them duties that challenge them.
,What is the purpose of the WRS?
To compile monthly workload data for resource management
When does each unit prepare its monthly report and when must the report reach HQ AMC/A4TID?
By 2400Z on the last day of the month; completed report needs to be approved and signed by the
approval authority and entered into the WRS by the 20th day of the month.
Why is accuracy so important in completing documents such as the AMC Form 56 and the AMC Form
108?
Each of these documents has a direct impact on your unit manpower and equipment levels.
How are all weight entries made; and how are the figures rounded?
Weight entries are in short tons; round off all the tonnage figures to the nearest whole ton
If your air terminal's tonnage is less than .5 tons, what entry do you make on the AMC Form 82?
Leave the space blank.
What format is used in entering passenger data on the AMC Form 82?
Use S/R and S/A.
Passengers airlifted on an AMC SAM or SAAM are shown as which type of traffic?
TWCF
When are passengers considered rehandled ?
When they are off-loaded and/or reloaded to the same aircraft or a different aircraft and mission,
retransported, re-antihijacked, remanifested, or reprocessed due to requirement changes outside
the control of the air terminal
How is cargo and mail data entered on the AMC Form 82?
Enter the total tons of cargo and mail moved by airlift.
When a manifest or load list is not available on an AMC or other command special missions, what
does ATOC certify?
The mission identifier and true weight.
In the cargo and mail section of the AMC Form 82, what type of equipment is included in the AME
column?
Equipment that can be installed or removed in order to achieve a specific mission; for example,
ATGL, PSP], seat kit, etc.
In Section III of the AMC Form 82, which types of passengers are considered special category
passengers?
DVs; military, civilian, and foreign national personnel in the grade of colonel (or equivalent) and
above; Blue Bark passengers; dependent students not traveling with parent or legal guardian; coin
assist passengers; NOK VSI; AMO; and Medal of Honor recipients.
,. How do you report "other" aircraft in Section IV of the AMC Form 82?
Identify by the type of aircraft and provide a complete listing of those aircraft in Section X, Remarks.
Title this list "Other Military Aircraft Handled" or "Other Commercial Aircraft Handled."
How is "aircraft handled" in Section IV defined and which types of aircraft handled are not reported?
The total number of aircraft arrivals and departures that require service by aerial port operations; do
not report static aircraft handled during base mobilizations or other exercises.
. Which source document is information taken from for Section V, Aircraft Fleeted?
The AMC Form 244.
Does performing a prefleet on an aircraft for AP convenience does not constitute an additional
aircraft fleeted?
No
. In Section VI, Airdrop, what information is entered for the "Number Off-loaded" column?
The number of airdrop items returned and off-loaded rather than airdropped
. In section VII, what information is entered in the joint inspections column?
The total number of joint inspections performed
What information does the ATSEV staff provide to commanders and HQ AMC/A4T?
An assessment of a unit's ability to perform key air transportation processes ensuring standardized,
repeatable, technically compliant process execution, while promoting a culture of professional
excellence and personal responsibility.
What is the overall objective of the ATSEV program?
Provide the necessary tools to train and evaluate air transportation personnel and processes into a
single standard.
Which organization establishes policy and administration of the ATSEV program?
HQ AMC/A4TR.
Who will designate, in writing, a full-time ATSEV manager and evaluators?
AP/AMS commander.
If the ATSEV database is not available, how should the report be submitted?
As a spreadsheet, utilizing the ATSEV Manual Evaluations Report.
What are the four categories of evaluations?
PE, QVI, SI, EPE.
What are the three categories of observations?
Detected Safety Violation, Technical Data Violation, and Unsatisfactory Condition Report
. When a DSV/TDV condition is observed, what should the evaluator do?
, Correct it immediately
What has never been more important for a supervisor to understand in today's Air Force?
Joint operations around the world
What is the glue that binds a multinational force together?
Trust and agreement; however, common goals and objectives are needed to ensure operational
success
Even when US commanders are part of a multinational force under OPCON of a foreign commander,
what will they always maintain?
The capability to report separately to higher US military authorities in addition to foreign
commanders
Match each principle of joint operations in column B with its description in column A. Items in
column B may only be used once. Column A Column B ___(1) Seize, retain, and exploit the initiative.
___(2) Ensure unity of effort under one possible commander for every objective. ___(3) Strike at a
time or place or in a manner for which the enemy is unprepared. ___(4) Prepare clear,
uncomplicated plans and concise orders. ___(5) Limit collateral damage and prevent the
unnecessary use of force. ___(6) Ensure the commitment necessary to attain the national strategic
end state. ___(7) Develop and maintain the will necessary to attain the national strategic end state.
a. Surprise. b. Legitimacy. c. Offensive. d. Perseverance. e. Unity of command. f. Restraint. g.
Simplicity.
(1) c. (2) e (3) a. (4) g. (5) f. (6) d. (7) b.
What are the three levels of war?
Strategic, operational, and tactical.
What contribution determines whether forces or assets can be employed for each of the three levels
of war? How can these labels be determined?
o achieving strategic, operational, or tactical objectives. Historical studies
Who will CCDRs participate with in strategic planning discussions?
The President and SECDEF through CJCS
What provides the framework for conducting strategic operations?
Military strategy derived from national strategy and policy and shaped by doctrine
What do commanders and their staffs use to organize and employ military forces?
Their skills, knowledge, and experience to design strategies, campaigns, and major operations
Which level of war focuses on planning and executing battles, engagements, and activities to achieve
military objectives?
The tactical level
What operations primarily involve irregular warfare?
