experts, intergovernmental organizations, and NGOs
via the existing APAN structure. While RFIs could be
inputted into this database on a daily basis, one of the
large benefits of this system is that real time same day
responses are not required. Since most CIM RFI deal
with longer term civil sector challenges such as agricultural, farming, and education questions, responses
are not necessarily as time sensitive.
A lag time of even a few weeks in receiving a response is acceptable. This process makes it particularly usefully for USAR CA units and their TPU Soldiers
who only drill once a month. Responses could occur
days or even weeks later and still be relevant in application. The distribution of BA dates across the calendar in different USACAPOC units would also mean
that different FxSP subject matter experts from different commands would be able to provide feedback on
these RFI throughout the month. The newly created
project office could help monitor particular RFI that
need a more immediate turn around.
The creation of a remote CIM portal would not
only provide a strong link between theater based operations and stateside SMEs, it would also provide a
monthly real world training opportunity for USAR
CA staffs and organizations. A remote CIM portal,
linked to an existing successful UISS such as APAN,
is truly limitless in its collaboration possibilities. Different hierarchies could be created in the database for
support of COCOM AORs, aligning them with USAR
CACOMs already focused at particular regions.
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