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AFI 33-322
Records Management Program legal obligation to maintain AF records
Information life cycle
from creation to disposition
Air Force chief information officer ( SAF/A6 & CIO )
Overall responsibility for the AFrecords management program. Develops policies + guidelines.
Air Force records officer ( AFRO )
Administers the AF management program for the CIO Represents the SAF on records management issues Develops + issues life cycle policies of AF records Publishes Records Disposition schedule
Command records manager ( CRM ) and Agency records manager ( ARM )
Appointed by the Majcom Commander Manage AF records management programs within the command' Agency Develops and provides a training program within their organization at base level
Base Commanders / Civilian directors
Ensure implementation of AF records management with their organization at base levels! Appoint the BRM to manage at least a GS9 or E-7 (MSgt)
Base records manager
Administer the installation records management program All AF data calls/records searches as applicable Develop the basis Vital Records and Disaster + Recovery plan
BRM duties fall under three categories they are. . .
Training, Assistance and managing staging areas
Training
BRM will train the FARM, COR, and RC, within 3 months (6 for ANG)
Provide assistance
Assisits the Farm, COR, and RC on any records
Managing Staging area
Managing a staging area for temporary storage of records pending destruction or transfer to a federal records center
(Farm)Functional Area records manager
Serves as the POC Monitor's the program Serves as the liaison Squadron staff assistant visit ever 24 months SR-A (lvl 5) or GS-05 Must take role based FARM training annually
Chief of an office of record
Highest ranking person in the office Physical possession of records * Appoints the RC+ ensures RC has training *Approves the File Plan (cover sheet)* Takes COR training annually *Responsible for physical and legal custody of all records appoints a RC
Records Custodian
Maintains services and disposes office records Lowest level on the hierarchy but by far the most important player. Must take role based RC training annually RC builds the office file plan
Users ( record holders)
Users are ignorant Protect fouo pa and pii all AF personnel Comply and respond to the FARM / RC
Official records
All books, papers maps charts or other documentary materials. Signed and unsigned e-mails reflecting business decisions, decision memos sent via web - mail documents authenticated at workflow, emails sent as actions,taskers, policies and information, information / records maintained in a system of record, guides, plans, pamphlets, handbooks and continuity books, memos and forms!
Basic terms
active files, cutoff, data call, disposition, records disposition instructions, File, Inactive files, Office of records
file plan
A plan designating the physical locations where the agencys files will be maintained, the specific types of files and the orginazational elements having custodial responsibility
active files
active files are the records an office uses frequently in current business or until a cutoff period is met
Cutoff
A term used for separating active records and inactive records -Monthly -fiscal year (30 sep) -calendar year ( 31 Dec ) -None
Data call
requests for records (ie record search). Normally a (blank) is a request for all active,inactive physical and electronic records, final documental materials ( includes unclassified and classified and drafts, emails) in response to a non-FOIA or FOIA request
Disposition
The actions taken regarding records no longer needed for current government business including transfer to agency storage facilities or FRC, transfer from one federal agency to another :transfer of permanent records to the national archives, and disposal of temporary records
Records disposition instruction
A document providing mandatory instructions for what to do with records (and non records) no longer needed for current government business, with provision of authority for the final disposition of recurring or nonrecurring records
File
Usually an accumulation of records the officer no longer needs or in a retention period after the cutoff date and awaiting final disposition. These are normally files from the previous year.
Inactive files
Inactive files are records the office no longer needs ir in a retention period after the cutoff date and awaiting final disposition. These are normally files from the previous year
Office of records
the office that is designated by the directorate record officer as responsible for the custody, maintenance and retirement or disposal of the records it holds
retire
The transfer of records to a federal records center (FRC)
Staff Assistance visit
SAV is a checklist that can be performed at least every 24 months by either the BRM or FARM to ensure that the COR and RC are following instructions properly and maintaining files within standards. It also provides an opportunity for the RC's to ask for assistance from the FARM's with records issues. The SAV is a scheduled inspection. the BRM or FARM
Types of records
federal records, personal records, performance records, temporary records, state records, records form other than paper form,Vital record emergency records, Perpetual records, final records , draft records
creating records and metadata compliance
metadata = data about data allows us to search for documents 1. Title 2. Subject 3. Author 4.Comments
Electronic records management business rules
long ass list about Government paperwork elimination Action and Farms/ RC's create an efile box : COR electronically signs the file plan; the Electronic Records Management Solution Guide version V.4
electronic records management structure
E file has to mirror the main file plan AFRIMS, Location, complete the meta data for each record folder
AFRIMS
management tool records disposition schedule the program we used it in Mr. Wells class
Filing procedures
the ERM (electronic records management) Solution guide has standardized the filing procedures across the AF for e-files.
Paper filing
"Active" "INACTIVE" Active = 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 only items 4,9, and ten.
Marking records for filing
before filing a document , ensure all requierwd actions are completed.right hand corner your initials
Assemble Documents for filing
Assemble documents for filling either alphabetically, numerically or by organization when filing documents, ensure the most current is in the front of the folder. alos remove any paper clips
Air Force Records information system
web based tool suite, government owned techn0ology software designed to enhance and standardize Air Force records management RC accounts are created by the FARM, Farm is created by the BRM
extra The efile has to mirror the . . .
Main file plan
extra the RDS stands for
Records Disposition Schedule
extra Record Custodian (RC) accounts are created by the Functional Area Records Manager (FARM) accounts are created by ...
extra the Local records Base Manager
AFRO responsibilities
the program manager and the office of primary responsibility for planning,managing and facilitating the records management program and related policies . AFRO is the approval / waiver authority for electronic records keeping system with the AF containing long term or permeant records. The AFRO then facilitates a system in review by NARA staff to gain systrm approval andf to have the system and its records scheduled in the RDS
AFRIMS you can make paper and electronic files so when you make an electronic one you make folders and directories so you can drag and drop it it - MR. Shannon
mr Shannon overview
Mr wells file cabinent
file cabinents are apart of AFRIMS its either stored as a hard copy or electronic disposition is in block 4 yearly, calendar, monthly, none
Regardless of paper or electronic records cant be co-mingled with non-...? one word
records
CRM/ ARM ,BRMs,FARM,COR, and RC
In order to maintain AFRIMS access all of these key player must complete annuial training based on each of their roles
AFI 33-322 is records management program whats the other AFI?
AFI 33-322 is records management program AFI 33-363 is management of records, Is it a record?
Office of record responsibilities
RCs/CORs/Users must ensure the life cycle management of records. Users, and RCs have access to AFRIMS. AFRIMS is set up so that the users are restricted to accessing file plans only within their area of responsibility
Criteria for establishing a file plan is provided in afman! 33-...?
af man 33-363 along with AF RDS! AFMAN=Management of records
process for production first step =...
Rc/CORs First step: Capture records +as a team identify and capture all different types of records +identify any protections or legal confines that must be considered ( PA records,PII information, Classified +identify what type of filew locations that are utilized RC then takes all of the identical info and start to create into AFRIMS
process for production second step =...
second step : Identify records +Within AFRIMS correctly "identify" the record and to determine the records disposition schedule of that record =RC compiles all info into AFRIMS under the RDS tab select the "series" and then the "table number"
capture records,identifying records,populate the file plan
RCs may only populate the file plan Cor helps capture records for capturing u are just determining protections/ what type of record it will be
The RDS screen is broken out like this pg 25 top
Left side top left = Table and Rule, Title, Authority, Current Right side top right = Date created,date modified ,date approved , frozen record
Frozen record is
A record that is suspended from its rule of destruction. Frozen records are identified by the CRM/BRM
The RDS page is broken out like this pg 25 bottom
Column B -explains what the record consist of column C- explains what the records are for Column D Disposition -explains the disposition instructions, which is also where you get your cut off
purpose of AFRIMS (mr.wells to Washington)
allows the classification of each record and provides a tool for creation of a standardized plan, its a software program mandatory for AF managers and personell on how to store files,
How many different sections are there in AFFRIMS "seven"
seven ( Home,RDS,File plans, reports, SAV, records search) the ribbon on AFFRIMS all the "ribbon tabs" on AFFRIMS
Cutoffs used for files are date...4
Monthly - file is "transitory" in nature/usually in a 3 month window. Fiscal year (Sep 30) this is dealing with monetary type files ie budgets. Calendar year - (dec 31) N/A = not applicable
RDS=?
Records disposition schedule
AFRO=?
Air Force records officer
your role in AFFRIMS !!MR wells!! goes into Records disposition schedule , he can add it to the file plan like you're supposed to do to build your file plan and how your going to store it if its a vital record or privacy act you determine that by the table and rules when you export it as a .pdf once you submit your file plan and then the COR courtesy copy and sends it to the Farm And BRM !!!
Find the table set and rules answer= your role in affirms
SAF=?
Secretary of Air force
CRM=? and ARM=?
Command Records Manager , Agency Records manager
Populate the file plan
The RC decides the cabinet and the drawer must be specific
how to produce an initial file plan Steps 1-3...?
First step : capture records, second step=identify records, third step = populate the file plan
Content ;records are created by military , civilian they 1.) create records needed to do the business of the agency, 2.) manage records by setting up directories and actions taken ,3.) ensure records are maintained in accordance with AF man 33-363 Management of records... Its the first file that needs to be part of the content of the file plan
T 37-19 Files maintenance and disposition (media neutral)
AFRIMS File plan is met so the rc does a file plan approval and is considered approved when
The records managers apporoval + the chief of an office of record signs appears on the file plan cover sheet and they send a courtesy copy
Overview of the FARM
Farm =Functional Area Records Manager +performs supervisory duties in unit or functional area + serves as the POC and monitors the Records management program, + Assists the COR and RC in maintain and disposing records. +Only one Farm is authorized per unit functional area (pg 4)
Overview of the COR
COR= Chief of an office of Record + one individual authorized per flight or individual office level + Responsible for the records under their scope of control + Has physical and legal custody of records +Appoints the RC and ensure the RC attends management training
Overview of the RC
RC=Records Custodian +maintain,services, and disposes of office records +Maintains office file plan and accountabilliy for an active and inactive records ensures eligibable records are promptly prepared.
Overview of the CRM and ARM
CRM= Command response manager, ARM = Agency Records Manager +appointed by the MAJCOM Commander + manage AF Records Management programs within their Command/Agency +Develop and provide a training program for newly appointed Base Records Manager
File plan Approval process for RC
RC conduct a weekly review of file plans at a minimum, they check a box select "request approval" and then press send! extra this action causes AFIRMS to send emails to the TO and CC emails will also be sent to BRMs and FARMs. BRMs= Base Records Manager FARMs= Functional Area Records Manager
what two conditions must be met for the AFIRMS file plan to be approved?
1. records manger's administrative approval (using AFIRMS) is stated on the file plan. 2.) The COR signature appears on the file plan cover sheet COR=Chief of an office of record
Record search overview
record searches or data calls as you will also hear them... they normally flow dept of justice, dept of defense or other court ordered department/ then to the CRM then to the BRM xtra crm = and brm =
There are four types of AF record searches
1.) AF-wide 2.) MAJCOM 3.) Base 4.) Unit Level this is a special duty for record search
Searches must be completed in an extremely time- comstrained and prompt manner who moniters all the searches...
The CRM and ARM Command records manager and Agency records manager they report to the AFRO
AFRO provides a summary report of the search results what are the two types of responses ...?
Negative - provide date location, time it tooke, and duration of search Positive response - date location, search was accomplished, first last grade dsn phone , select media type
How do you protect and preserve found documents
Records must be put into "litigation hold"- held either in the orgs area and marked accordingly Records can also be assigned "Frozen Records
Completed and close out
prepare a list of all individuals segregrate and mark documents search results will flow from RC to COR to FARM to BRM to CRM to AFRO
File Plan definition
"Road map" or "table of contents"for office use
Cover sheet definition
COR signature on cover sheet indicates final approval of office file plan
Subdivision definition
folders that support the primary reference. Subdivisions are optional but ease the filing process
File folder labels definition
Labels with he name of the respective folder
Disposition control labels
positioned on disposition guide cards (primary folder)
sub divisions labels definition
are positioned on sub divisions folders
Disposition! instructions definition
Directions for cutting off records and carrying out their disposition in compliance with NARA's -national archives and records administration
federal records are...
books papers, maps , photographs, electronic media that AF receive
Personal records are ...
relate solely to an individuals private affairs, including papers the individual created before entering the government service
Permanent records
enduring value because they document the organizations
afman 33-363 management of records governs ... what procedure this
Record Charge Out procedures
AF form 614 or 614a records charge out form
Official document for charge out record needs date of document, title ,file code,name, office title, date /document file date
No AF form 614 for required
charge out of electronic records
bottom line it is always the responsibility of
The RC and the COR to always be aware of the records
Cross reference when filing a record more than one filing series what form?
use DD form 2861
records staging areas
required for records that meet certain RDS requirements
records staging is required for records where is it?
RDS staging areas in the put it in a disposition bin in the RC's office or in a local staging area ( the BRM's staging area) or sent to approved MAJCOM records manager staging area ,NARA,
staging request are in AFRIMS the facility retains a period of 8 years or less
The Afrims staging module is an automated management processs which allows record professionals to prepare standard form 135s (records transmittal and receipt)- anything getting retired
SF 135 or a BRM alternative
sf allows staging approval, staging requests ,delivery to nara, or frc! SF 135 is initiated regardless of media located in AFFRIMS in STAGING tab
E records guide is ...?
ERM solutions guide
Paper records must meet NARA approved requirements which are
records physically prepared paperclips, rubber bands removed Appropriate NARA approved containers used to house record Appropriate markings
614 or 614A
Charge out record form for removing files
electronic record being staged requires an SF 135 to be completed
TRUE
1. What is the purpose of AFRIMS?
Allows for the classification of each record (regardless of media) and provides a tool for creation of a standardized plan of how each record an office maintains is kept and in what format
2. How many different sections are there in AFRIMS?
Seven
3. Name some of the different sections within AFRIMS.
Menu bar, system notices, announcements, your base records managers, tasks, recent activity and resources
4. A records professional could look in the "Tasks" section for information about a Data Call being due.
True
5. What do the CRM/ARM, BRM, FARM, COR and RC have a responsibility to do in relation to AFRIMS?
All of these key players must complete "annual" training based on each role they reside in, to maintain AFRIMS accesses
1. What is the purpose of records?
They document official business, keep an account of an organization's activities, historical analysis and the basis for future actions
2.) Who appoints the Records Custodian?
Chief of an Office of Record - COR
3.) Who ensures that the Records Custodian attends records management training?
Chief of an Office of Record - COR
4.) Who administers the records management program on an installation or base?
Base Records Manager - RM
5.) What are the three main responsibilities of the Base Records Manager?
Provide Assistance Managing Staging Areas Training
Name the types of records
Federal, Personal, Permanent, Temporary, State, Records in Other Than Paper Form, Vital Records, Perpetual, Final and Draft records
1.)What is the purpose of the Files Maintenance and Disposition Plan?
Air Force units at all levels have a requirement to document their organization's functions, policies, procedures and activities.
2.) What are the steps to process and produce the File Plan?
Step 1- Capture Records Step 2- Identify Records Step 3- Populate File Plan
3.) What is the first file that needs to be apart of the content of the File Plan?
T 37 - 19 R 02.00 Files Maintenance and Disposition (Media Neutral)
4.) Any records professional can approve the file plan in AFRIMS?
False
5.) In AFRIMS, You can only print the file plan.
False
6.) The Acronym RDS stands for________ and what is the purpose?
Records Disposition Schedule To help with the identification of a record, so it can be properly classified under the correct table and rule (T&R) and to ensure the record is kept according to its proper and required life cycle and NOT destroyed prior to its allowable destruction timeline
1.) What is the purpose of the "RECORD SEARCH" tab in AFRIMS?
It is where you locate the records search parameters and input the positive or negative response info.
2.) What is another name for a Records Search?
Data Call
3.) What is the routing chain of a Records Search?
AFRO to CRM to BRM to FARM to RC/COR
4.) Records Searches are not a mandatory requirement
False
5.) Records Searches are not a mandatory requirement.
False
6.)Records preservation can include records being put into _________ and ___________ status.
Litigation Hold and Frozen Record
7.) Close out of the Records search contains the following information to be reported in AFRIMS.
List of the all individuals, grade, duty location, email address, telephone numbers and the estimated man hours (authorizations, rank or grade, and hours spent) to conduct each search regardless of whether or not documents are found.
1.) What is the purpose of the AF Form 614 and 614a?
It is used as a Charge Out Record form for removing files from paper file cabinet
2.) What guidance governs Record Charge Out procedures?
AFMAN 33-363, Chapter 3
3.) What information is annotated on the AF Form 614 or 614a?
Date of Document Title of Document, File Code Name, Office Title or Symbol, and Telephone Number Date document/file is charged out
4.) . Electronic record being staged requires an SF Form 135 to be completed.
True
5.) What is an example of an approved off-site records center?
MAJCOM Records Manager Staging Areas for holding or forwarding to the Federal Records Center, NARA (National Archives and Records Administration).
6.) Records preservation for staging includes records being physically _______ for staging and put in _________.
Prepared/ NARA Approved containers
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