An AEF airman must at minimum do what to stay deployment ready?

• A. Maintain fitness only
• B. Know your UDM, Stay current on all AF readiness ancillary training requirements, Register for an AEF online account (and others)
• C. Attend quarterly deployment drills
• D. Maintain a travel log

Answer: (B)

Deployment readiness hinges on having your status actively managed through the official readiness systems and your unit’s Deployment Manager. The Unit Deployment Manager coordinates who is deployable, ensures you’ve completed all required readiness training, and keeps your deployment eligibility up to date. Staying current on all readiness ancillary training guarantees you’ve met the Air Force’s pre-deployment education and certification requirements. Registering for an AEF online account (and other readiness portals) gives you access to the systems that house your training records, deployment status, and any tasks you must complete. Without these steps, you can be physically fit but not officially marked as deployment ready.

Physical fitness alone isn’t enough, and while quarterly drills and a travel log are useful, they don’t establish the mandatory readiness status and access a air force readiness systems require.