655ISRWI90-601 — The Wing Program Objective Memorandum (pom) Process

655ISRWI90-601 governs the Wing Program Objective Memorandum process and requirements for proposing solutions to unit performance concerns.

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  • Publication number: 655ISRWI90-601
  • Title: THE WING PROGRAM OBJECTIVE MEMORANDUM (POM) PROCESS
  • Date: 2022-10-24

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655ISRWI90-601 covers POM mechanics, submission milestones, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements over a five year period. It establishes roles for commanders and plans offices, along with drafting, submission, stratification, consolidation board, and final presentation processes.

Applies to: This publication applies to all personnel within the 655 ISRW.

Topics covered

  • Program Objective Memorandum mechanics
  • POM submission timelines
  • Unit performance concerns
  • Resource requirements
  • POM requirements stratification
  • Wing POM Consolidation Board
  • Unit Performance Improvement Proposal

Questions and answers

What does the POM describe about proposed resource requirements?

The programming phase begins with the heads of each component developing a POM, which describes proposed resource requirements (e.g., forces, manpower, funding, etc.) for programs over a five year period.

Can unit commanders propose resource adjustments through the POM process?

Unit Commanders do not propose resource adjustments and must contact applicable AFRC Panels before proposing to add new organizational entities (e.g., modifying mission set), change Total Force relationships or agreements, or alter approved manpower standards.

When must Wing Plans solicit stratified requirements from groups?

The Wing Plans office will: 2.2.1. Solicit stratified requirements from groups on a yearly basis, via ETMS2, with a suspense date no later than 15 July.

What must squadron commanders include in POM requests?

Build clear, detailed requests that communicate changing missions, resource impediments, and include detailed metrics to support their requests.

When are group-level POM requirements submitted to 655 ISRW/XP?

Group-level, stratified POM requirements, including their respective squadrons’ requirements, are submitted to 655 ISRW/XP no later than 15 July each year.

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