ELLSWORTHAFBI10-243 — Augmentation Program

ELLSWORTHAFBI10-243 governs the Ellsworth Air Force Base augmentation program for 28th Bomb Wing exercise and contingency needs.

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  • Publication number: ELLSWORTHAFBI10-243
  • Title: Augmentation Program
  • Date: 2020-08-13

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It defines augmentation and establishes the Augmentation Review Board, Wing Augmentation Program Manager, Group Augmentation Monitors, and Unit Augmentation Coordinators. The instruction requires eligibility checks, training, personnel reporting, tasking management, and support for wartime, emergency, and special mission requirements.

Applies to: The 28th Bomb Wing Commander (28 BW/CC) directs the implementation of an Augmentation Program at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB) applicable exclusively to the 28th Bomb Wing (28 BW).

Topics covered

  • Augmentation duty
  • Augmentation Review Board
  • Augmentee eligibility
  • Augmentee training
  • Augmentee readiness reports
  • Wartime contingency support
  • Augmentation taskings

Questions and answers

How does ELLSWORTHAFBI10-243 define augmentation?

Augmentation is defined as base level realignment of personnel in duties typically outside of their assigned Air Force specialty code (AFSC), and typically outside their unit of assignment, in order to meet the installation’s exercise, contingency, wartime, emergency or special mission requirements. (paragraph 1)

How often must the Augmentation Review Board meet?

The ARB will convene annually, at a minimum, and as often as deemed necessary by the WAPM. (paragraph 2)

What must unit commanders provide after personnel changes?

Provide an Augmentee Readiness Report to each supported UAC on the first duty day of each quarter and/or within 72 hours of any personnel changes IAW the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory. (paragraph 5)

What eligibility requirement applies to augmentation duty?

Ensure personnel identified meet eligibility requirements to perform augmentation duty IAW AFPAM 10-243, Section C, paragraph 5. (paragraph 3)

Can augmentees take leave while performing augmentation duty?

Augmentees will not have projected, approved leave or plan on taking leave (excluding emergency leave) while performing augmentation duty. (paragraph 5)

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