Manpower Requirements

Manpower as Constrained Resource

Manpower = Constrained Resource

Manpower is a constrained resource that comprises a significant portion of the USAF budget.

Competition for Resources

Competition for Strength

All missions and programs compete for:

Authorized military and civilian end-strength
Established grade distributions

…therefore must comply with guidelines as directed by Congress.

Programming Constraints

Manpower Programming

Manpower must be programmed:

In accordance with validated manpower requirements
Within fiscal limits
Within acceptable risks

…as identified in defense planning and programming guidance.

Allocation Authority

The Directorate of Manpower, Organization and Resources, Program Development Division allocates programmed manpower resources by:

Command identifier
Program element code
Resource identification code
Country state code

Authorizations Updated via UMD

These manpower resources are translated into manpower authorizations by updating the unit manpower document.

Short-Term Solutions Other Than Manpower Change Requests

Five Short-Term Tools

Major commands should use means other than programmed manpower change requests to accomplish short-term mission or surge workload requirements:

Use available funds and command civilian employment plans to employ civilians
Use overtime, temporary full-time, part-time, or overhire of civilian personnel
Seek support from the Air Reserve Component via military pay appropriation funds
Utilize temporary duty military and civilian personnel
Seek contract service

Validation Authority

HAF Validates Changes

Changes to command-specific military and civilian manpower requirements must be validated and approved by HAF before they can be used in the programming and resourcing process.

Manpower Requirements