1. RPA Checklist Section C Tutorial
Supervisors, Managers and DCPDS Users the following slides have been created to better assist you when requesting and generating Request for Personnel Actions. They identify the resources where to locate the information required for completing Section C of the RPA Checklist and other related pertinent information. Please note these slides do not cover Section A, Items 1-17 for assistance completing Section A you may reference the AFPC RPA Checklist Quick Reference Guide located on the myPers Website or contact your Vandenberg AFB Organization’s Servicing HR Staffing Specialist.

2. Information for Completing Section C of the RPA Checklist
Local Vandenberg AFB Civilian Personnel Policy is Section C is to be completed in it’s entirety
Complete all drop down menus where applicable
Complete all blocks
Provide accurate information
Section C Quick Reference
PD = Use Position Description to locate information
UMD = Use Unit Manning Document to locate information
PCR = Use Position Control Register to locate information
Note: The UMD is the Official Document for MPCN, PEC, FAC, AFSC, SAR, etc. and may different from the Position Control Register, be sure to use the UMD for correct information

3. RPA Checklist Quick Reference
Mandatory
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The RPA Request Number is Required by the Air Force Personnel Center
The RPA Number corresponds with electronic RPA Request Number

4. For Completing This Section Reference AFPC RPA Quick Reference Guide or Contact Your Organizations Servicing HR Specialist

5. For Completing This Section Reference AFPC RPA Quick Reference Guide or Contact Your Organizations Servicing HR Specialist
Item 17: For Recruit/Fill Actions Only Mandatory Statement Required "Position does not exceed civilian pay and work-years”

6. For Completing This Section Reference AFPC RPA Quick Reference Guide or Contact Your Organizations Servicing HR Specialist

7. For Completing This Section Reference AFPC RPA Quick Reference Guide or Contact Your Organizations Servicing HR Specialist

8. SECTION B: FOR APFC USE ONLY - Proceed to SECTION C

9. Section B: For AFPC USE ONLY Proceed to Section C

10. Section C Quick Reference
Use PD
Use PD
Use PD
USE PD
USE PD
USE PD
Use PD
Use PD
ADPD applies to Acquisition Positions
Identified on the UMD Only See Acquisition
Coding Sheet Below
Use UMD Required to be in UMD Format 10 Digits
USE UMD If PEC Ends in a R it is an ART Position

11. Is a Financial Statement Required? Use PD
Is this a centrally managed position? Use PD or Position Control Register, Yes = If position is a Career Program Employee, or Air Force Intern
Is a Financial Statement Required? Use PD
Is this a Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) position? Use UMD
(Note there is only one PRP position for VAFB)
Is there and Acquisition Program Development Program APDP Requirement ? Use UMD
ADPD Code From Unit Manning Document: Complete only if position is identified as an Acquisition Position on UMD (Reference Acquisition Coding Sheet Below)
BUS Codes: (Authorized BUS Codes for Vandenberg AFB (VAFB
8888 = Excluded from the Union, All Nonappropiated Fund employees, Managers, supervisors, firefighters, persons performing personnel working in other than a purely clerical capacity, and confidential employees are excluded from the union.
1952 = Included in the Union are Air Force Appropriated Fund Professional and Nonprofessional employees located at located at VAFB and serviced by the VAFB Civilian Personnel Flight.
1946 = Includes all Firefighters assigned to the Fire Protection Branch, 30 CES located at VAFB, Management and Supervisors are Excluded

12. UMD = If PEC Code on UMD Ends with an R Choose Drop Menu
PCR or UMD Full 8 digits required Example VQ1SFC3J
UMD
1= Confirmed Position On UMD, 3 = Overhire, 7=Details
UMD
UMD
UMD
PCR PD PD PD PD
PCR
PCR PD
PCR
UMD
UMD PD
UMD PD
USE PD Look under extra information
DD2760 PD PD
Reference Drug Testing Program AFI PD PD
Select From Drop Down Menu
If UMD identifies SEI Special
Experience Indication Complete
This Section

13. Section C Quick Reference
PD - Under Other Significant Facts
Note: Do not confuse Sequence Numbers with the Unit Manning Document Manpower Numbers

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19. Completed RPA Checklist Sample Section B: For AFPC USE ONLY

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23. CIVILIAN ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (APDP) POSITION RECORDS CODING
ACQUISITION POSITION INDICATOR
ENTER A VALUE: 4
1 DO NOT USE
2 CRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITION (CAP)
3 DEVELOPMENTAL ACQUISITION POSITION
4 ACQ POSITION -- NOT CRITICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL
5 DO NOT USE
6 KEY LEADERSHIP POSITION (KLP)
NOTE: Critical applies to GS-15/equivalent and above/some GS-14/equivalent if in support of a weapons system program
ACQUISITION CAREER LEVEL REQUIRED
ENTER A VALUE: 2
1 ENTRY LEVEL I
2 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL II
SENIOR LEVEL III
ACQUISITION CONTRACTOR JOB SITE
ENTER A VALUE: N
N 50% OR LESS OF TIME AT CONTRACTOR SITE
Y MORE THAN 50% OF TIME AT CONTRACTOR SITE
ACQUISITION CAREER SPECIALTY- PRIMARY
ENTER A VALUE: 4
1 PRIMARILY PRE-AWARD ORIENTED
2 PRIMARILY POST-AWARD ORIENTED
3 PRIMARILY ORIENTED COST & PRICE ANALYSIS
4 BOTH PRE/POST-AWARD ORIENTED
5 PRIMARILY POST/ STATION/ INSTALLATION ORIENTED
6 CONTRACTING FOR CONSTRUCTION
8 N/A - OTHER - NOT PRE/POST-AWARD, COST & PRICE, INSTALLATION
B BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
C COST ESTIMATING
9 UNKNOWN
AQUISITION CAREER SPECIALTY- SECONDARY
ENTER A VALUE: 3
1 ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
2 MAJOR SYSTEMS ACQUISITION – APPLIES IF 50% OR MORE OF
TIME SPENT ON MAJOR SYSTEMS
3 ACQUISITION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND MAJOR SYSTEMS
N/A - NOT ACQUISITION INFO RESOURCES OR MAJOR SYSTEMS
UNKNOWN

24. CIVILIAN ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (APDP) POSITION RECORDS CODING
ACQUISITION POSITION CAREER CATEGORY ENTER A VALUE: C A PROGRAM MANAGEMENT C CONTRACTING (GS-1102s; AFSCs 64PX and 6C0X1) D INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (GS-1103s; AFSC 64PX) E PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT (GS-1105s, 1106s; AFSC 6C0X1) F FACILITIES ENGINEER (Not Currently used in AF) H MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION & QUALITY ASSURANCE (GS-801, 896, 1150 and 1910; AFSCs 62EXG and 63AX) I SYSTEMS PLANNING, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGINEERING – S&T MANAGER (Not Currently Used in AF) K BUSINESS, COST ESTIMATING, AND FINANCIAL MGMT L LIFE CYCLE LOGISTICS (ViICE ACQUISITION LOGISTICS) R INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (VICE COMMUNICATIONS – COMPUTER) S SYSTEMS PLANNING, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGINEERING - SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & SCIENTIST T TEST AND EVALUATION ACQUISITION PROGRAM INDICATOR ENTER A VALUE: N/A 1 ACQUISITION CATEGORY (ACAT) I DEFENSE ACQ PROGRAM 2 ACAT II – DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAM 3 ACAT I & II DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS 4 ACAT III OR IV ACQUISITION PROGRAMS 5 NON-MAJOR NON-SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS 9 NON ACAT I, II, III, OR IV NOTE: Applies only to the career category “A” Program Manager/Deputy Program Manager

25. CIVILIAN ACQUISITION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (APDP) POSITION RECORDS CODING
ACQUISITION SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
ENTER A VALUE: N/A
A PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER (PEO)
B ACAT I or II PROGRAM MANAGER (PM)
C ACAT I or II DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER (DPM)
D SENIOR CONTRACTING OFFICER (SCO)
E EDUCATION, TRAINING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT POSITIONS *SEE NOTE
F CONTRACTING OFFICER ABOVE SMALL PURCHASE
G DO NOT USE
H DO NOT USE
J DO NOT USE
K DO NOT USE
L DEPUTY PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER (DPEO)
ACQUISITION SYSTEMS PROGRAM OFFICE (TABLE 136)
ENTER A VALUE; Y
Y = YES
N = NO
POSITION LOCATION CODE (TABLE 136)
ENTER A VALUE
A POSITION AT DEPARTMENT
B POSITION AT MAJOR COMMAND
C POSITION AT REGION/AREA
D POSITION AT SUBCOMMAND OR NUMBERED AF
E POSITION AT DEPOT/ALC
F POSITION AT CENTER/TEST CENTER/RANGE/NOT PROGRAM OFFICE
H POSITION AT LABORATORY
J POSITION AT JOINT ACTIVITY (MULTI-SERVICE)
K POSITION AT DIVISION/NOT PROGRAM OFFICE
L POSITION AT PRODUCT DIVISION (PROGRAM OFFICE or former SPO now wing, grp, sqd))
M POSITION AT CENTER (PROGRAM OFFICE or former SPO now wing, grp, sqd)
Q POSITION AT BASE/SITE/WING/INSTALLATION/ACTIVITY
R POSITION AT PLANT/AFPRO
U POSITION AT FIELD OPERATING AGENCY
(Note: Position location codes are used in past experience coding only. Current Position coding is applied differently)

26. DoD Telework Eligibility Codes

27. DOD Telework Eligibility Code

28. MPCNs (Manpower Control Numbers) For Overages
A valid MPCN must be used for every position whether it is authorized on the UMD or is an overage. RPAs received at any Air Force regional staffing location without valid MPCNs will be closed. For consistency in identifying overage positions the listing in the references section below will be used to establish a temporary MPCN.

29. Glossary or References and Supporting Information
Abbreviation and Acronyms
UMD - Unit Manning Document
OSC/OSID – Organization Structural Code
PEC – Program Element Code (funding source)
FAC – Functional Account code
SAR – Security Access Requirement
MPCN – Military Position Control Number
CPCN – Civilian Position Control Number (PD Number)
Sequence Number – Identified specific civilian positions, available on the Position Control Register
PAS – Personnel Accounting Symbol
AFSC – Air Force Specialty Code
BUS – Bargaining Unit Status