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The main purpose of a Command Post (CP) library is to
provide a one stop shop for the publications that are used every day in the CP.
The CP library is vital to ensure command and control (C2) operations controllers have all the r______________________they need to effectively and knowledgably conduct day to day operations.
Air Force Instructions (AFIs), Supplements, and Operational Instructions (OIs)
necessary to meet the requirements of law, safety, security, or other areas where common direction and standardization benefit the Air Force. Air Force personnel must comply with these publications. All publications in this category must carry the following statement in the publication header: "COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY."
Directive publications
provides Air Force (AF) guidance for the establishment, organization, manning, operation, equipment, training, and support of command posts (CP)/command centers/watches/specialized C2 elements.
AFMAN 10-207 Command Posts
It also establishes basic guidance for the 1C3 Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC).
AFMAN 10-207 Command Posts
applies to all Air Force C2 organizations and personnel, including those in the Air National Guard (ANG), Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC).
AFMAN 10-207 Command Posts
establishes and describes the Air Force Operational Reporting (OPREP) System.
FI 10-206 Operational Reporting
explains the purpose and gives instructions for preparing and submitting reports.
FI 10-206 Operational Reporting
applies to all U.S. Air Force personnel, including, Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC).
FI 10-206 Operational Reporting
are informational and suggest guidance which may be modified to fit the circumstances.
Non-Directive Publications
Air Force personnel use these publications as reference aids or "how-to" guides.
Non-Directive Publications
Publications in this category normally follow the standard AF format, however publications managers may approve special or unique formats.
Non-Directive Publications
informational publications. They are usually in alphabetical or classed order, such as a listing of addresses, affiliations, functions, and similar data.
Directories
are reference books of a particular subject or a compilation of factual data and instructional material not subject to frequent revision. Commands and field units may issue handbooks that are applicable to their subordinate units.
Handbooks
Changes to publications are either __________ or _________.
Permanent, Temporary
Changes to publications are either _________ into the publication or are simply __________ on top of the publication.
Integrated, Attached
change is effective for the life of the published version (rewrite, IC).
Permanent
change expires after a period of time (AFPM, GM).
Temporary
Change will be physically inserted into the text of the original document.
Interim change (IC)
Change is a separate document that sits on top of the original document and notifies the reader that the original has changed. The text changes are not physically made to the original document (AFPM, GM, or AC).
Attached change (AC)
are publications which become obsolete when another publication supersedes it
Obsolete publications
are publications which become obsolete when the office of primary responsibility (OPR) rescinds it
Obsolete publications
are publications which become obsolete , or when AFDPO removes it from the publishing web site because it is expired.
Obsolete publications
OPR action to remove the publication from circulation without being replaced by another publication.
Rescission
OPRs planning to rescind a publication must complete coordination in addition to .
obtaining certification and approval using the AF Form 673
is the action by which a new/revised publication is issued to replace the older version.
Supersession
AF Form 673
Air Force Publications/Form Action Request
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