AFJQS8U000 — Air Force Job Qualification Standard (afjqs) Unit Deployment Manager (udm)

AFJQS8U000 governs minimum training and qualification requirements for Unit Deployment Managers across the Total Force.

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  • Publication number: AFJQS8U000
  • Title: AIR FORCE JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARD (AFJQS) UNIT DEPLOYMENT MANAGER (UDM)
  • Date: 2025-12-09

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AFJQS8U000 covers UDM foundations, deployment roles, governing instructions, orders, AFFORGEN, readiness reporting, and Ready Airman Training. It requires GO/NO GO qualification, training documentation, trainer identification, and completion of duty position qualifications within 12 months for specified personnel.

Applies to: This AFJQS applies to the Total Force and may be supplemented to capture unique requirements not common across the Total Force.

Topics covered

  • UDM task qualification
  • Additional duty qualifications
  • UDM foundations
  • Deployment orders
  • AFFORGEN force generation
  • Readiness reporting
  • Ready Airman Training

Questions and answers

What qualification standard does AFJQS8U000 require for UDM tasks?

UDMs will be qualified to the GO/NO GO standard for all tasks listed in this AFJQS. (paragraph 2)

What does GO mean in AFJQS8U000?

GO means the individual can perform the task without assistance utilizing appropriate instructions or other procedural guidance. (paragraph 2)

How long do special duty and additional duty UDMs have to complete qualifications?

Airmen serving as UDMs in special duty 8U000 and those appointed in an additional duty capacity must complete all duty position qualifications within 12 months of initial appointment. (paragraph 2)

What happens when an additional UDM duty or task is not listed?

If a UDM is assigned an additional duty or task not listed in this AFJQS, the supervisor will develop an AF IMT 797, Job Qualification Standard Continuation/Command JQS. (paragraph 3)

What training plan is required for an unlisted additional duty or task?

The supervisor/trainer will then develop a plan for the UDM to receive training and become duty position qualified. (paragraph 3)

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