Resource Advisor Questionnaire

RPA

  • Always be able to answer the 5 W’s
    • Who – Who is going? How many PAX? What are the ranks?
    • What – What is the mission? What does it accomplish? Be able to justify
    • When – What month? How many days? Do you have the quarterly authority?
    • Where – Where are they going? Decent required? Per Diem rates? MilAir? On base?
    • Why – Is there a cheaper way to accomplish the mission, e.g. VTC? Why some many people?

O&M

  • Ask the similar 5W questions as above but put your O&M thinking cap on. Questions are slightly different, but critical thinking remains the same.
  • What are your main cashflow drivers (quarterly authority)?
    • Large contracts (IDT lodging)
    • MIPRs (utilities)
    • Civilian Pay

Author: Matt Miller

Matt is the civilian comptroller for the 301st Fighter Wing in Fort Worth, Texas and a Reserve finance officer. He spent seven years on active duty before returning home to Texas and beginning the second chapter of his life. He is an avid maker that loves golf, reading, welding, carpentry and tinkering with electronics. An amateur at many things and master of none.