THULEABI10-243 — Augmentation Duty Program

THULEABI10-243 governs the Security Forces Augmentation Duty Program at Thule Air Base, including activation, use, and identification of augmentees.

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  • Publication number: THULEABI10-243
  • Title: AUGMENTATION DUTY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-01-29

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It establishes procedures for activating augmentees, assigning them to security duties, and determining personnel requirements. It requires training, equipment, command oversight, and restrictions on augmentee use.

Applies to: This publication does not apply to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and Air National Guard (ANG) Units.

Topics covered

  • Security Forces Augmentation Duty Program
  • Augmentee activation
  • FPCON Delta posting
  • Patrol and control point assignments
  • Augmentee training
  • Augmentation Duty Program eligibility

Questions and answers

Who decides when augmentees are activated?

The decision to activate augmentees will be made by the 821 ABG/CC or 821 ABG/CD, based on inputs from the Threat Working Group, Emergency Operations Center and/or the 821 SFS/CC or designated representative. (paragraph 2)

How many augmentees are needed for FPCON Delta posting?

A minimum of 11 augmentees are needed to be trained and available in order for security forces to be able to initiate FPCON Delta posting. (paragraph 2)

Can augmentees conduct solo Security Forces patrols?

Augmentees will not be utilized for solo Security Forces patrols. (paragraph 2)

Who accompanies an augmentee assigned to a patrol?

When posted as a patrol member, they will be accompanied by fully trained and qualified Security Forces personnel. (paragraph 2)

What chain of command applies when an augmentee is activated?

When activated, an augmentee will fall under the operational chain of command for the Security Forces, until released from duty. (paragraph 2)

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