HOI33-14 — Secretariat And Air Staff Responsibilities And Procedures On Matters Under Consideration By The Joint Chiefs Of Staff (jcs)

HOI33-14 governs Secretariat and Air Staff responsibilities and procedures for matters under consideration by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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  • Publication number: HOI33-14
  • Title: SECRETARIAT AND AIR STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES ON MATTERS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF (JCS)
  • Date: 2023-10-04

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It covers general guidance, Joint Staff action processing, memoranda and agenda packages, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting process. Compliance is mandatory, and the instruction prescribes coordination, review, submission, and records requirements.

Applies to: It applies to all Department of the Air Force (DAF) Directorates and to other authorized users of ETMS2, to include actions officers (AOs), Air Force Secretariats (SecAF) and Executive Assistants (EAs).

Topics covered

  • Joint action processing
  • Joint Action Brief Sheets
  • Air Force/Space Force Planner’s Memoranda
  • Agenda packages
  • Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting process
  • Tank agendas
  • JCS decision implementation

Questions and answers

What records requirement does HOI33-14 establish?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

When is an AFPM/SFPM required?

The AFPM/SFPM is not required for straight “Concur” responses but is required for all other responses (Concur with comments, Non-concur, Information Provided).

What can an AFPM/SFPM cover memo contain?

A cover memo need only contain a simple statement indicating the information requested in the joint action is attached. (paragraph 3)

What does a Joint Reader review before processing a package?

Joint Readers will review the entire package to ensure proper coordination has been accomplished, that the Service Position holistically answers the Joint action, and that properly formatted documents have been uploaded in ETMS2. (paragraph 1)

What happens when a package is incomplete or lacks the required endorsement?

If the package is incomplete, requires corrections, or is missing the required level of endorsement, the JACO will return the package to the Joint Reader/Workflow for corrections. (paragraph 2)

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