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United States Air Force

Procedure 1. Headquarters Operations

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - General Information

Section 1 - General Information

Section 2 - Headquarters Rules

 

Chapter 2 - Headquarters Operations

Section 1 - Visual Representation

Section 2 - HQ Work Stations

Subsection 2.1 - Rule of Thumb

Subsection 2.2 - HQ Work Stations General Filling Priority

Section 3 - Sentry Regulations

Section 4 - Attention Procedure

Subsection 4.1 - Attention Guidelines

Subsection 4.2 - Attention Types

Subsection 4.3 - Sentry Attentions

Section 5 - Chat Colours

Section 6 - VIP Access

 

CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

Section 1 - General Information

This procedure is to be adhered to by all USAF personnel and visitors to the USAF regardless of their VIP package or position in another military. The enforcement of this procedure is the responsibility of the Duty Desk Operator, Security Forces, and all personnel.

 

Section 2 - Headquarters Rules

The rules listed below are to be adhered to at all times, exemptions to this are listed below each rule.

• Dancing is prohibited at all times in Headquarters

  • During celebrations and during the countdown to Habbo Maintenance a member of the Senior Leadership Command is authorized to allow personnel to dance.

• The use of signs is prohibited within the Headquarters

  • During official games, the host may allow the use of signs to indicate if a user has flooded the room.

• The use of colored chat is allowed as long as it does not disrupt HQ Operations

• The use of effects is prohibited inside the Headquarters

  • Civilians in the lobby may use them providing they do not disrupt HQ operations

 

CHAPTER 2 - HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS

Section 1 - Visual Representation

 

Section 2 - HQ Work Stations Filling Priority

Subsection 2.1 - Rule of Thumb

HQ Work Stations within the main headquarters should be filled on operational needs basis. Priority in filling positions may be waived if there's a pressing need for manpower elsewhere in the Headquarters. This decision is made by the Area Supervisor or the Area Officer on duty.

Subsection 2.2 - General Filling Priority

The general rule of thumb to follow when filling HQ positions to maximize efficiency of HQ operations. The general filling priority is as follows:

1. Two (2) personnel on the Front Row
2. One (1) personnel on the Sentry
3. Area Supervisor - Second Sentry can be taken up once Area Supervisor has been taken up.
4. Area Officer
5. Transfer Desk - To be filled only when needed or when the rest of the HQ Work Stations are filled. 
6. Help Desk - To be filled only when needed or when the rest of the HQ Work Stations are filled. 

 

It is not mandatory to follow the filling priority should the on-going HQ operational requirements demands a position of lower priority to be filled.

 

Section 3 - HQ Work Stations

 

Section 4 - Sentry Regulations

Personnel when they are assuming the sentry are required to adhere to the following guidelines.

• A cover should be worn at all times in accordance with Regulation 3. Standing Orders of Dress

• Personnel must have completed TT {U}

• Personnel should have PTS & Forums Access

 

Section 5 - Attention Procedure

Subsection 5.1 - Attention Guidelines

• Only those listed in the table that is in Subsection 5.2 - Attention Types may call an attention

  • Commissioned Officers may authorize those below them to call an attention

• Attentions should be called in Red Chat

  • Officers may opt to call them in HC Blue Officer Chat

• Personnel are required to remain silent during attentions, unless the "Stand, At Ease" command is given

• Personnel should NOT move whilst at attention

 

Subsection 5.2 - Attention Types

 

Subsection 5.3 - Sentry Attentions

Once a Commissioned Officer (O1+) has passed through sentry, the sentry personnel must stand and salute (wave). The officer is expected to return the salute.

 

If the officer does not call "At ease", "As your were" and/or "Carry on" before the end of the salute, the sentry must call for the corresponding attention (depending on the rank of the officer) in red chat. If the officer calls any of the commands mentioned, the sentry will resume normal sentry operations without calling an attention.

 

Officers on leave (will have "*OL*" in their motto) will not receive an attention when passing through sentry.

 

The two (2) types of attentions to call is as follows:

 

• Personnel ranked above O5 (Lieutenant Colonel) are to receive a "Headquarters, Attention"

• Personnel ranked above O1 (Second Lieutenant) are to receive an "Attention"

 

Section 6 - Chat Colors

 

Section 7 - VIP Access

Users who hold VIP status are given access in accordance with their VIP levels and the perks outlined in Regulation 1 - General Legislation. However, the following members are authorized to grant temporary VIP status for the duration that they are in headquarters:

• O7+

• SLC

• DCS LOG

 

Users who meet one of these requirements may sit in the VIP section of the headquarters:

• O1+ if there are 2+ personnel on the Front Row.

• Air Staff

• Guests with VIP.