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File: 970207_aadcr_009.txt(3) Recommendation: a Consideration be given to obtain Temper Tents and other designated equipment to be used for training purposes for ASF's on annual tours. b All major exercises especially tri-service include operation of a TASF. c. UTC and UTC Manning: (1) Observation: UTC's and the manpower needed for each UTC needs to be reevaluated. (2) Discussion: Our recent experience in Operation Desert Storm focuses our attention on our UTC and the manpower breakdown for those UTC's. It is understood that the present UTC's were created without the benefit of a continigency such as Desert Storm for data collection. With this experience behind us though, it is quite obvious that there needs to be an entire reevaluation of our UTC's and the manpower breakdowns. AFSC's with only one tasking means that an individual never has time off and is always on call. A minimum of three taskings for each AFSC is essential to provide for two twelve hour shifts and time off. (3) Recommendation: A reevaluation of UTC's and UTC breakdowns for APSS. d. Site Selection for TASF: (1) Observationt Careful consideration of support requirements is essential in a site selection for TASF's. (2) Discussion: During Operation Desert Storm various sites were utilized for the site of the ASF, primarily temper tents on the flight line but also fixed facilities near the flight line. Both selections worked, and I believe the flexibility to work in either setting is mandatory. However, each setting has its own peculiar problems and these need to be thoroughly evaluated before deciding on a site. Base support is critical for either setting. Transportation support with ambuses is more critical for the TASF not situated on the flightline and will be the limiting factor for volume capability in this setting. I recommend four ambuses as a minimum, if the intent is to load up to 100 patients within a 2-3 hour time frame. (3) Recommendation: When possible, the unit operating the TASF should make the site selection visit. If this is not possible, then an individual with experience is setting up and operating a TASF should be utilized.
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