Fire Support BOS Briefing to RRC

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HQDA LIN EXEMPTION PROCESS POLICIES FOR
READINESS REPORTING
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Purpose
To review the HQDA DAMO-FMF LIN exemption policy
and process.
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References

• AR220-1, Unit Status Reporting, 10 June 2003.
• DMS Memo DEC 04 HQDA Updates to LIN Exemption
  Policy

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Outline

• Website
• Process
• Policies
• Required Rationale
• Examples
• HQDA point of view
• Summary

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Website

• Must access Force Management System website
  (FMS) at https//webtaads.belvoir.army.mil/usafmsa
  /.
• Procedures
• (1) Once on the main page click on FMS.
• (2) Then click on Request Account icon and
  complete the form, you will receive a password by
  email within a few minutes.
• (3)  Go to LOOKUP TOOLS/EDIT FILES
• (4)  Go to READINESS REPORTING
• (5)  Look under TABLE F LIN EXEMPTIONS
• A current listing of all approved exemptions will
  be maintained at this site with a copy of this
  brief. No other listings are authorized. This
  list maintains precedence over any other lists as
  DAMO-FMF is the HQDA executive agent for the LIN
  exemption process.

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LIN Exemption - Request Process
Doctrinal Proponent
Doctrinal Review
DAMO-SSW
If required mainly entire systems and involve
Army Wide Exemption Request.
TRADOC
DAMO-ODR
PM
DAMO-RQ
DAMO-FMO
FMSA
ARSTAF
Dir-FM
As Required Mainly G-4 PLR, G-8 FD
FMSA
Exemption Request to Readiness Reporting 1.
Must have problem/issue clearly defined and a
detailed justification for requested
exemption. 2. Must demonstrate that unit and
MACOM Readiness and Documentation offices cannot
resolve problem internally. 3. Must have
projected date deficiency will be corrected if
applicable. 4. Approval will have expiration
date.
Formal HQDA Staffing
Staff Response
Execute approved decision, if documentation requir
ed.
Approval/ Disapproval Decision
Recommendation to Dir, FM
DAMO-FMF (HQDA G-3)
Unit
MACOM
MACOM
1. Review for sufficiency of justification. 2.
Disapprove - return to unit. 3. Approve -
forward to HQDA (DAMO-FMF).
FMSA
PROPONENT
OTHERS
Force Management Bulletin Board update, as
required.
If any strategic implications apparent DAMO-SSW
may be staffed

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Required Rationale ForSupporting LIN Exemption
Requests (1 of 2)

• Detailed description/explanation of problem, and
  from
• unit perspective, its cause and effects for each
  LIN
• requested.
• Provide description of coordination between the
  MACOM Readiness and Documentation Offices with
  explanation of why problem couldnt be resolved
  without HQDA intervention.
• LIN exemption approvals will be accompanied by a
  statement for correcting deficiency causing the
  problem if applicable.

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Required Rationale ForSupporting LIN Exemption
Requests (2 of 2)

• Projected timeline for completion of request is
  40 days upon receipt.
• Exemption by SRC or Army Wide is preferable.

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Normally Unacceptable Rationale ForSupporting
LIN Exemption Requests

• Unit states/feels it does not require this/these
  item(s).
• Unit not scheduled to receive this/these item(s)
  due to HQDA reprioritizations.
• LIN is documented for removal on future MTOEs.

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LIN Exemption, HQDA Point of View

• Approval is not automatic, it is considered an
  exception versus the rule.
• In many instances, an exemption approval hides a
  problem which never gets corrected.
• LIN exemptions from readiness reporting will not
  be delegated to the MACOM.
• The USR needs to be a clear reflection of
  Readiness to Senior Army Leadership.

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Summary

• All LIN exemption requests should adhere to
  HQDA policies and procedures to allow for
  thorough and sufficient review for decision.
• All of the covered information is obtainable on
  FMS.