BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AFMS 3863CO 18 April 1997
Manpower Standard
NATIONAL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS CENTER (NAOC)
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
This Air Force Manpower Standard (AFMS) quantifies the manpower required to accomplish the tasks described in the process oriented description for varying levels of workload at the 755th Communications Squadron, Offutt AFB, Nebraska. This function directly supports the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense. The mission is to protect General Service (GENSER) and Defense Special Security Communications (DSSCS) AUTODIN record service to the Joint Staff National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC), NAOC Intelligence Branch (NIB), and the 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron (1 ACCS). It participates in Presidential Support Missions (PSM), Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Support Missions, World-wide Military Command and Control System (WWMCCS) Airborne Resources (WABNRES) exercises, and Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)-directed exercises. This AFMS was developed in accordance with procedures contained in AFMAN 38-208, Air Force Management Engineering Program (MEP), and implements the USAF policy and procedural guidance identified in the 36 series of Air Force publications. Send comments and suggested improvements on AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, through channels, to ACCQMIS/XPIE, 190 Dodd Blvd, Suite 120, Langley AFB VA 23665-2778.
1. Core Composition. This AFMS quantifies the manpower necessary to support the NAOC Communications Center at Offutt AFB NE.
1.1. Core Requirement. 11
1.2. Programming Factor. Minimum Manpower (Two certified operators, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.)
2. Standard Data:
2.1. Approval Date. 25 March 1997
2.2. Man-hour Data Source. Expert Team Review
2.3. Man-hour Equation. Not Applicable -- Constant Manning Applies.
2.4. Points of Contact:
2.4.1. Functional Representatives. TSgt Samuel Hines, 755 CS, DSN 271-6000; SSgt Richard Puhlman, 755 CS, DSN 271-6000; SRA Robert Bean, 755 CS, DSN 271-6000
2.4.2. Manpower Representative: Mrs. Mary Muller, 55 WG/MQ, DSN 271-2380
3. Application Instructions. Refer to Standard Manpower Table at Attachment 2 for work center composition.
RICHARD H. ZEIMET, Colonel, USAF
Chief, Manpower and Organization Division
Directorate of Plans and Programs
Attachments
1. Process Oriented Description
2. Standard Manpower Table
3. Process Analysis Summary
PROCESS ORIENTED DESCRIPTION
NATIONAL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS CENTER
A1.1. PERFORMS OPERATIONS FUNCTIONS:
A1.1.1. TRANSMITS OUTGOING MESSAGES. Checks outgoing messages for
completeness and address, routes and assigns Outgoing Station Serial Number (OSSN)
and Circuit Number (CKNA). Types messages by hand, proofreads for accuracy, and
transmits.
A1.1.2. PROCESSES INCOMING MESSAGES. Removes messages from teletype;
verifies proper channel sequence number (CNKA); checks format lines 2, 7, and 8 for
delivery instructions; and routes the messages accordingly. Checks format line 2, 4,
and 12A for message classification; hand stamps messages accordingly; and places
processed in customer's box. (Logs in message, if appropriate.)
A1.1.3. UPDATES ROUTING MANUALS. Manually adds, changes, or deletes entries
in the appropriate routing publication, as per JAFPUB change document. Also,
replaces pages upon receipt of page changes every two weeks.
A1.1.4. PERFORMS DAILY COMSEC PROCEDURES. Opens two-man safe,
completes loading and destruction procedures (to be performed with a minimum of two
authorized personnel), updates circuits at the appropriate time, and completes
documentation for these actions.
A1.1.5. SENDS AND ANSWERS SERVICE MESSAGES. Logs in incoming services,
researches problem, and sends reply service/message. If messages are received with a
discrepancy, such as, no Date Time Group, missing sections, incomplete or no delivery
instructions, etc., initiates service action to acquire correct information.
A1.1.6. MANAGES AUTODIN TAPE LIBRARY. Performs inventory once per shift,
erases superseded tapes, lists and logs used tapes, and verifies tape contents.
A1.1.7. PERFORMS AUTODIN BACKUP FOR NAOC AIRCRAFT. Upon request
from NAOC alert aircraft, transfers messages from receive tape through the point-to-point teletype circuit to the alert aircraft. (Must be accomplished as quickly and
efficiently, as possible.)
A1.1.8. PERFORMS COURIER DUTIES IN SUPPORT OF NAOC MISSION.
Couriers message traffic to and from other on-base communications centers during
emergency alternate routing conditions.
A1.1.9. COORDINATES AND IMPLEMENTS ALTERNATE ROUTING
PROCEDURES. In case of AUTODIN outage, must coordinate alternate routing to
either the SSO STRATCOM center or the 97th IS Criticom center for
incoming/outgoing message traffic until the problem can be resolved.
A1.1.10. PERFORMS RADAY CHANGES. Changes RADAY board, purges next
day's message folder, sends Quality Control Test (QCT) Message, performs required
COMSEC updates, and makes Master Station Log entries. If new month, starts new
outgoing message log, service logs, etc.
A1.1.11. TROUBLESHOOTS CIRCUIT OUTAGES. Evaluates problems, isolates
cause, calls maintenance, logs out circuit with Communications Readiness Center,
makes appropriate chain of command notifications, and upon restoration ensures
circuit is fully operational prior to closing the job.
A1.1.12. MANAGES QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM. Reviews all incoming and
outgoing messages for accuracy, tracks operator statistics, identifies training
deficiencies, and prepares graphs and pie charts for Quality Performance Measure
Reports. Compares figures with AUTODIN Switching Center's statistics and rebuts
discrepancies.
A1.1.13. ACCOMPLISHES INDIRECT TASKS. Develops and maintains work center
budget, shift schedules, and COMSEC program. Manages subordinate work center.
Meets and answers suspense items from upper echelon and outside agencies. Develops
and maintains local Operating Instructions, Training Plan, Safety Program, etc.
Attends staff meetings and answers all verbal and document inquiries.
A1.2. PERFORMS MISSION SUPPORT FACILITY (MSF) FUNCTIONS:
A1.2.1. FORMATS HEAD DISK ASSEMBLIES (HDA) FOR ALERT AIRCRAFT.
Powers up MSF, accesses MSF build software, builds HDA, verifies HDA was built
properly, and verifies password file was installed.
A1.2.2. PRINTS AND CHECKS HDA AUDIT TRAILS. Powers up MSF computer,
loads HDA, accesses MSF software, views, checks, and prints audit trails as needed or
requested.
A1.2.3. ARCHIVES HDAS TO MAGNETIC TAPE. Powers up MSF computer; loads
HAD; accesses MSF software; loads magnetic tape on drive; archives data to tape;
rewinds tape; removes, labels, and stores tape from drive; exits MSF software; removes
HAD; and powers down MSF computer.
A1.2.4. LOADS APPROPRIATE CRYPTOGRAPHIC KEYS INTO KEY
MANAGEMENT LOADER PERSONAL COMPUTER (KML PC). Powers up KML
computer, identifies and installs the appropriate software diskette, defines
cryptographic period, installs as backup for current period, terminates current
cryptographic period, deletes superseded material, removes diskettes, and powers down
KML PC.
A1.2.5. LOADS AND BUILDS BLACK SMART KEY DEVICES ON KML PC.
Powers up KML PC, uses the KML software to zeroize the Black Smart Key, identifies
the cryptographic period the customer wants loaded into the smart key, loads the key,
and powers down the KML PC.
A1.2.6. MAINTAINS MSF MAGNETIC TAPE LIBRARY. Identifies superseded
tapes, removes labels, places tapes in rack to be re-used, annotates appropriate
documentation, and accomplishes daily physical inventory.
A1.2.7. PRINTS AND VERIFIES MESSAGE TRAFFIC FROM HDA AS
REQUESTED. Powers up MSF computer, loads cryptographic keys into Buss
Interface Unit (BIU), and accesses MSF software to view and print specific messages
as requested by customer. Backs out of MSF software, zeroizes BIU, and powers down
MSF computer.
A1.2.8. RESEARCHES ARCHIVED DATA PER CUSTOMER REQUEST. Identifies
the magnetic tape to be reloaded; powers up MSF computer and tape drive; follows
checklist for reloading from magnetic tape; loads BIU with cryptographic material, if
needed; accomplishes customer research; and powers down MSF computer.
TIME
(MAN-HOURS) PROJECTED
WORKLOAD MANPOWER
STANDARD MANPOWER TABLE
WORK CENTER/FAC
APPLICABILITY MAN-HOUR RANGE
NATIONAL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS CENTER (NAOC)
8-14
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER/3860CO
AIR FORCE SPECIALTY TITLE
AFSC
GRADE
MANPOWER REQUIREMENT
COMM-COMP SYS JMAN
3C071
MSG
1
1
COMM-COMP SYS JMAN
3C071
TSG
1
1
1
1
1
1
COMM-COMP SYS JMAN
3C051
SSG
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
COMM-COMP SYS APR
3C051
SRA
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
COMM-COMP SYS APR
3C031
A1C
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
TOTAL
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
AIR FORCE SPECIALTY TITLE
AFSC
GRADE
MANPOWER REQUIREMENT
TOTAL
AF Form 1113, JUN 91 (COMPUTER GENERATED). PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE.
PROCESS ANALYSIS SUMMARY
NATIONAL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS CENTER COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
PROCESS TITLE
PROCESS
MONTHLY
FRACTIONAL
Message Traffic Management and Mission
Support Facility Requirements (1st shift)
730.464
Fixed
4.546
Message Traffic Management and Mission
Support Facility Requirements (2d and 3d
shifts)
973.952
Fixed
6.061
TOTAL FRACTIONAL MANPOWER
10.607