655ISRWH1-2 — Commander's Digest

655ISRWH1-2 provides guidance for 655th ISRW commanders setting the tone, establishing priorities, and leading their units.

Search 655ISRWH1-2

  • Publication number: 655ISRWH1-2
  • Title: COMMANDER'S DIGEST
  • Date: 2023-01-17

View 655ISRWH1-2 on armypubs.army.mil


655ISRWH1-2 covers Air Force and Department of Defense publications, command and leadership reading, and support from higher echelons. It describes commander duties involving unit systems, readiness reporting, personnel actions, and medical readiness.

Topics covered

  • Air Force publications
  • Command and leadership reading
  • Wing and Group Staff support
  • Commander system accounts
  • Readiness reporting
  • Medical readiness

Questions and answers

Which publication should a new Squadron Commander reference first?

As you begin your job as a Squadron Commander, the first publication you should reference is AFI 1-2, Commander’s Responsibilities. (paragraph 1)

How often should Air Force and DoD guidance documents be consulted?

Your decision-making will first be judged to ensure you are compliant with Air Force and DoD standards, so ensure you consult these guidance documents regularly. (paragraph 1)

Which echelon should handle most squadron needs and requirements?

While you may be aware that 10th Air Force (10 AF) or Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters (AFRC HQ) is working an issue, you should be very careful about skipping echelons and should utilize your respective Group Staff for the vast majority of your needs and requirements. (paragraph 2)

What must a squadron commander do for the Readiness Assessment?

Reports are created monthly and you, as the squadron commander, must sign off on the Readiness Assessment. (paragraph 3)

What does ASIMS provide access to?

The ASIMS website provides users access to their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) status, including IMR action list, Immunizations, and Deployment Health Assessments. (paragraph 3)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about 655ISRWH1-2