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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMAFI10-207 4 APRIL 2008 77Chapter 13COMMAND POST ASSISTANCE VISITS13.1. Overview. The self-inspection, SAV and FAV programs are designed to review unit CP/MAJCOMcommand center programs for compliance with published guidance. Additionally, the SAV and FAV programsprovide command advice, clarification, and assistance to facilitate unit compliance with existingpolicies and identify potential deficiencies and corrective actions.13.2. Staff Assistance Visit/Functional Assistance Visit (SAV/FAV). The SAV/FAV is not an inspectorgeneral related inspection. SAVs/FAVs are periodic or recurring visits given by personnel from MAJCOMheadquarters to headquarters and subordinate units to improve resource management, mission effectiveness,and assure compliance with established procedures. Teams will not give inspector general type ratingsrelated to programs or personnel performance. They may be:13.2.1. Requested by the unit commander, or:13.2.1.1. Directed by the MAJCOM Director of Operations.13.2.2. Unit commander SAV/FAV requests should be forwarded to appropriate MFM or MAJCOMCP Policy and Procedures Branch.13.2.3. The body of the request should provide the following information:13.2.3.1. What specific areas the unit commander wants reviewed (e.g., SORTS, mission monitoring,etc).13.2.3.2. Timeframe the unit commander wants the SAV/FAV to be conducted.13.2.3.3. Complete justification.13.2.3.4. Name, rank, and phone numbers (DSN and FAX) of the unit POC.13.2.4. CP SAVs will not be conducted three or fewer months before or after a unit's target inspection/evaluation month unless otherwise approved by the MFM.13.2.5. MAJCOMs will supplement this paragraph to provide subordinate units with MAJCOM SAV/FAV program guidance.13.3. Self-Inspection Program (SIP). CP managers will develop, maintain and utilize a SIP to continuouslymonitor unit compliance. MAJCOM identified self-inspection checklists (SIC) will be completedsemi-annually, NET 60 days, and NLT 30 days prior to MAJCOM SAV/FAV team arrival. CP managerswill maintain a copy of the last two completed SICs, and the last SAV, UCI, ORI, OPLAN 8010, and NSIIG generated reports along with documentation of follow up corrective actions. Open items will bereviewed, documented and monitored IAW MAJCOM guidance. The CP Chief will appoint the SIP monitorin writing; the SIP monitor should be the CP Superintendent or other SNCO assigned to the CP.13.3.1. Unit Self-Inspection programs must:13.3.1.1. Be tailored to the organization's structure and mission.13.3.1.2. Contain oversight mechanisms to provide adequate coverage of the organization's mission,resources, training, and people programs. These mechanisms may consist of periodically