What is the purpose of the F&ES CONEMP Playbook?
To restore AF readiness, guide operational capability packaging, and support high-end combat operations.
Which strategic documents influenced the CONEMP?
2018 & 2022 NDS; 2019 AETF Force Presentation Guidance; 2018 Readiness Review.
What is a Force Element (FE)?
A unit of measure composed of multiple UTCs used to present capabilities to JS and CCMDs.
What is the key problem facing DAF F&ES?
F&ES is not organized, trained, or equipped for high-end ACE kinetic operations.
What must DAF F&ES do to overcome current challenges?
Increase survivability through dispersion, flexibility, resiliency, agility, and mission command.
What operational concept uses a hub-and-spoke model?
Agile Combat Employment (ACE).
What are the three Q factors?
Q1: Initial control; Q2: Continued/full foam extinguishment; Q3: Interior firefighting water.
How are Q factors used under AFFORGEN?
To guide force allocation and advise commanders on operational risk.
What structures make up the Command Echelon?
CABS, MST, CET.
What is ACE?
A dispersed operational concept enabling survivable hub-and-spoke operations.
Why was ACE developed?
To counter adversaries with long-range precision threats targeting MOBs.
What are the four ACE location types?
MOB, FOS, CSL, CL.
Minimum number of firefighters for operations?
Three.
How much agent support does a MOB have?
9,000 gallons of ARFF agent.
Primary objective at FOS locations?
Support Q1 + Q2 for aircrew rescue.
Primary objective at CL locations?
Aircrew rescue only; extinguishment not required.
Which UTC provides the MARK-1 ARFF capability?
4F9FZ.
Which UTC provides foam resupply?
4F9FC.
Which UTC provides communications?
4F9FE.
Primary mission of forward firefighters?
Aircrew rescue.
What medical training is required for ACE?
TCCC–CLS (Tier 2).
List METs firefighters must perform.
Rescue, medical care, coordination, ADR support, comms, CDDAR, site surveys.
Where are expeditionary site surveys stored?
BAS&E Planning Tool.
Why are updated surveys important for ACE?
ACE revisits locations; accurate info ensures effective planning and requirements.
