Afpc
Afpc
American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC) has played an essential role in the U.S. foreign policy debate. Founded in 1982, AFPC is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing information to those who make or influence the foreign policy of the United States and to assisting world leaders, particularly in the former USSR, with building democracies and market economies. AFPC is widely recognized as a source of timely, insightful analysis on issues of foreign policy, and works closely with members of Congress, the Executive Branch and the policymaking community. It is staffed by noted specialists in foreign and defense policy, and serves as a valuable resource to officials in the highest levels of government.
The Directorate of Personnel Data Systems is the information technology focal point for AFPC and provides life-cycle management and sustainment of personnel data and records management systems for active-duty military, Guard and Reserve. The directorate also develops and implements nformation technology architectures supporting personnel operations and the Personnel Services Delivery Transformation initiatives; introduces, assesses and facilitates implementation of new technologies to improve business processes; and develops, coordinates, and implements strategies to intelligently implement proven best practices in communications and information management. The staff operates and maintains a portfolio of more than $80 million in information technology systems comprising nearly 700 servers supporting military and civilian personnel transactions for the total force. The directorate provides certification and accreditation for all Air Force personnel data systems, while providing network operations and security for worldwide access to Air Force personnel data systems.
AFPC also conducts military and civilian personnel operations to include overseeing performance evaluations, promotions, retirements, separations, awards, decorations, uniforms, education, personnel procurement, disability processing and the Air Force’s voting program. It plans for contingencies, maintains active-duty personnel records and provides transition assistance and support to Air Force retirees. AFPC serves as the single manager for the military and civilian personnel data systems covering active-duty, Reserve, Guard and civilian personnel under the Total Force Management Concept.
The AFPC also organizes conferences that focus on policymakers’ security concerns. In November 2006, the council sponsored a conference on “Understanding the Iranian Threat.” The keynote speaker was former CIA Director James Woolsey. Other speakers at the conference included Patrick Clawson of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Walid Phares of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.
The Directorate of Force Operations develops guidance, procedures and training for total force (active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian) accountability in direct support of Air Force programs and Department of Defense reporting processes. The directorate provides accountability oversight to deployed forces. The directorate operates the Personnel Readiness Center, providing for total force mobilization during natural disasters, contingencies and situations warranting emergency actions. It is the Air Force focal point for Missing in Action/Prisoner of War programs, members reported missing, captured, or imprisoned, and members placed in an absent without leave/deserter status. The directorate is also the Air Force OPR for worldwide casualty reporting, notification of family members, and assistance to families and field commanders on benefits and entitlements.
This section has been moved into the AFPC website after being hosted externally for some time. Here you will find information resources for Ag Policy and simulation courses that AFPC faculty teach.
AFPC targeted squadron commanders with dashboard access initially and is reviewing wing, group, and major command requirements for later implementation. Lt. Col. Jody Ogea, commander of the 5th Force Support Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., said the Dashboard provides a variety of data required for day-to-day operation.
