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Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
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| | To provide military forces to accomplish military missions in the state or around the world; provide homeland security and defense; emergency response; veterans' services; and youth military training and education.
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| | - Alaska National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters - The Joint Force Headquarters of Alaska provides expertise and situational awareness to Department of Defense authorities to assist in coordinating federal and state activities.
- Alaska Army National Guard organizes, mans, equips and trains quality units to conduct tactical and stability support operations in support of worldwide U.S. Army requirements and State of Alaska emergency missions.
- Alaska Air National Guard is a full-spectrum, combat ready aerospace force poised to respond in times of state, national and global need.
- National Guard Counter Drug Support Program assists law enforcement agencies in the eradication of drug use through training and enforcement operations.
- 49th Missile Defense, Army Guard – Defend the United States by operating as the force provider to the nation's Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program.
- Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - The division works with communities and state agencies in coordinating the protection of lives and property from terrorism and all other hazards through effective mitigation, crisis management preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
- State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) is a team of local government participants throughout Alaska responsible for the planning and promotion of emergency response preparedness activities within their Alaskan localities.
- Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) are responsible for planning, training and exercise activities for oil and hazardous substance releases and keeping their communities informed of oil and hazardous material locations within their jurisdictions. In addition, LEPCs are involved with other all-hazard planning, training and exercise activities with their local jurisdictions.
- Alaska Statewide Emergency Communications/IT is charged with promoting, facilitating and implementing information management advancements statewide through interoperable communication practices and application of advanced technologies.
- Alaska State Veterans' Affairs develops and sustains statewide Veterans' advocacy programs for retired military Alaska residents.
- Alaska National Guard Retirement and Benefits provides the annual appropriation to the National Guard and Naval Militia Retirement System for purposes of paying retired Alaskan veterans their earned retirement and health benefits.
- Regimental Elders Program promotes and encourages native resident participation in National Guard programs throughout rural Alaska.
- Alaska Military Youth Academy - ChalleNGe Program: A military style alternative high school for volunteer applicants who are at risk of not achieving a productive adulthood that provides a structured environment to build basic life skills, confidence, and education in achieving a productive adulthood.
STARBASE Program - School based activities that increase academic performance and improve attitudes in the areas of Science and Technology in Alaskan students (4th - 6th grades). - Administrative Services Support - Providing department core service support and oversight in areas of budget, accounting, human resources, payroll, procurement, contracting, property management, technical/analytical oversight of information technology, telecommunications and internal/external distribution services to the department.
- Alaska State Defense Force is an organized and trained volunteer military force, capable of timely and effective response to state emergencies, or, on other occasions deemed appropriate by the Governor, to provide military assistance to civil and military authorities in the preservations of life, property, and public safety.
- State Active Duty Medevac Operations Program provides expedient rural emergency medical transport of Alaska's citizens to Alaska's Native Health Organizations medical facilities for emergency treatment.
- Alaska Naval Militia maintains a prepared and trained militia available for responses to State of Alaska emergencies and disasters.
- Alaska National Guard Educational Benefits provides much needed educational benefits to Alaska's military population and promotes quality units as well as encourages enlistment and retention of the State's citizens.
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Strategies to Achieve End Result
| | A: ChalleNGe Program graduates receive a GED or high school diploma. Details > |
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| A1: Maximize cadet academic performance. Details > | |
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Strategies to Achieve End Result
| | B: United States and Alaskan citizens are protected. Details > |
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| B1: Meet or exceed National Guard Bureau end strength target Details > | |
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Strategies to Achieve End Result
| | C: Strengthen Alaska's National Guard and Homeland Security infrastructure, preparedness and response capabilities for the protection of Alaska's citizens. Details > |
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| C1: Increase the strength of Alaska National Guard and Homeland Security preparedness and response capabilities.
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Strategies to Achieve End Result
| | D: Veterans are supported in pursuit of benefits earned. Details > |
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| A:
Result - ChalleNGe Program graduates receive a GED or high school diploma. |
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Target #1: 70% of eligible cadets earn and receive a GED or high school diploma by graduation.
Status #1: In the second class of 2009, 95% of eligible cadets earned and received a GED or high school diploma by graduation.
Methodology: Actual data is based on a federal program year of April 1- March 31. Classes 2009-1 and 2009-2 are represented for 2009 year-to-date data.
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GED or high school diploma rate at the end of post residential phase
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Target |
Actual |
| 2009 |
70
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92
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| 2008 |
70
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89
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| 2007 |
70
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81
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| 2006 |
70
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60
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| 2005 |
70
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55
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| 2004 |
70
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71
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| 2003 |
70
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62
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Analysis of results and challenges: Eligible is defined as students who meet the State of Alaska requirements for GED testing and those students who meet Alaska requirements for earning a traditional high school diploma.
The academic section was successful in this area by incorporating peer tutoring and learning groups into the class regimen based on the results of Learning Style Assessments. The Language Arts instructor teaches all cadets how to maximize the study process and all of the instructors teach across the disciplines by showing how each subject relates. This adds continuity to the learning process and provides another dimension to student comprehension.
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Strategy - Maximize cadet academic performance. |
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Target #1: Maintain small class sizes (1 teacher to 26 cadets) to allow for teacher/student interaction.
Status #1: Current ratio of teacher to student is 1:25.
Teacher/student ratio per class at the 17th week of the residential phase
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Teachers |
Students |
| 2009 |
1
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25
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| 2008 |
1
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25
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| 2007 |
1
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21
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| 2006 |
1
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22
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| 2005 |
1
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19
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Analysis of results and challenges: Maintaining small class sizes (26 students per instructor) will allow for greater teacher/student interaction, personalized instruction and maximize cadet success rates. Our ratio of teacher to student is currently 1:25.
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Result - United States and Alaskan citizens are protected. |
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Target #1: 100% of Alaska Air National Guard units attain minimum readiness standards.
Status #1: The Alaska Air National Guard continues to meet 100% readiness standards.
Methodology: 2009 actual represents data as of 09/30/09.
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Percentage of Alaska Air National Guard units attaining minimum readiness standards
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Target |
Actual |
| FY 2010-Qtr1 |
100
0%
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100
0%
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| FY 2009 |
100
0%
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100
0%
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| FY 2008 |
100
0%
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100
0%
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| FY 2007 |
100
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100
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Analysis of results and challenges: To attain a 100% State readiness score, the Alaska Air National Guard must reflect 84% readiness in all units. Currently, our units reflect 84% readiness (meaning 100% of units meet the criteria to meet readiness standards).
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Target #2: 100% of Alaska Army National Guard units attain minimum readiness standards.
Status #2: The Alaska Army National Guard continues to meet 100% readiness standards.
Methodology: Data source - Quarterly Unit Status Report (USR) - FY09 to date reflects data available as of 06/30/09.
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Percent of Alaska Army National Guard units attaining minimum readiness standards
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Target |
Actual |
| FY 2009 |
100
0%
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100
0%
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| FY 2008 |
100
0%
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100
0%
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| FY 2007 |
100
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100
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Analysis of results and challenges: The minimum standard is C5. All reporting units of the Alaska Army National Guard met this standard in FY08 and FY09.
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Strategy - Meet or exceed National Guard Bureau end strength target |
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Target #1: 2150 Air Guardsmen assigned
Status #1: In FY10 to-date, our average strength authorization was 2295 with an average of 1940 assigned airmen per quarter.
Methodology: Year-to-date total is authorized guardsmen as of 9/30/09.
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Number of Federally Authorized/Assigned Air Guard Strength
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Quarter 1-Authorized |
Quarter 2-Authorized |
Quarter 3-Authorized |
Quarter 4-Authorized |
YTD Total |
Average Assigned |
| 2010-Qtr1 |
2295
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0
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0
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0
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2295
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1940
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| 2009 |
2308
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2314
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2312
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2295
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2307
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1919
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| 2008 |
2200
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2338
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2415
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2284
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2309
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1915
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| 2007 |
1926
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1926
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1926
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1913
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1922
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| 2006 |
1922
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1922
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1900
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1898
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1910
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| 2005 |
1916
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1930
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1914
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1919
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1919
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Analysis of results and challenges: The Alaska Air National Guard strength maintenance program focuses on recruiting and retention to obtain strength goals. The progress from FY2005 to FY2009 reflects actual number of assigned personnel. The national assigned strength standard is 88%.
The department is improving the comparison of authorized vs. assigned personnel beginning in FY2008.
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Target #2: 1850 Army Guardsmen assigned
Status #2: In FY09, our average strength authorization was 1887 with an average of 1866 assigned soldiers per quarter.
Methodology: Data source - Quarterly Unit Status Report (USR)
Year-to-date total is authorized guardsmen as of 6/30/09.
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Number of Federally Authorized/Assigned Army Guard Strength
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Quarter 1-Authorized |
Quarter 2-Authorized |
Quarter 3-Authorized |
Quarter 4-Authorized |
YTD Total |
Average Assigned |
| 2009 |
1881
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1881
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1900
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1887
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1887
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1866
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| 2008 |
1972
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1972
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1972
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1972
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1972
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1933
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| 2007 |
1950
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1942
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1950
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1972
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1953
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| 2006 |
1834
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1844
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1847
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1951
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1869
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| 2005 |
1764
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1767
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1770
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1834
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1783
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Analysis of results and challenges: The Alaska Army National Guard strength maintenance program focuses on recruiting and retention to obtain strength goals. For the past few years, the Army National Guard has put increased emphasis on recruitment and retention of personnel.
The Alaska Army National Guard strength maintenance program focuses on recruiting and retention to obtain strength goals. For the past few years, the Army National Guard has put increased emphasis on recruitment and retention of personnel.
Actual assigned soldiers in FY09 were:
1st quarter - 1881
2nd quarter - 1881
3rd quarter - 1881
4th quarter - 1823
Average - 1866 per quarter
Actual assigned soldiers in FY08 were:
1st quarter - 1940
2nd quarter - 1950
3rd quarter - 1940
4th quarter - 1902
Average - 1933 per quarter
The department is improving the comparison of authorized vs. assigned personnel beginning in FY2008.
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Target #3: To maintain a Training Measure of "T" Trained for Army National Guardsmen.
Status #3: Deployed soldiers have reduced Unit capabilities from "T" trained to "P" partially trained.
Training Capability Rating
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Quarter 1 |
Quarter 2 |
Quarter 3 |
Quarter 4 |
| 2009 |
P
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P
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P
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P
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| 2008 |
P
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P
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P
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P
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| 2007 |
P
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P
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P
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P
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| 2006 |
P
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P
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P
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P
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| 2005 |
P
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P
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P
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P
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| 2004 |
T
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P
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T
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T
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| 2003 |
T
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T
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T
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T
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| 2002 |
T
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T
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T
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T
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Methodology: Data source - Quarterly Unit Status Report (USR). "T" = Trained, "P" = Partially Trained, "U" = Untrained.
FY09 data is as of 6/30/09.
Analysis of results and challenges: The Alaska Army Guard analyzes and evaluates the training proficiency of soldiers and units. A key data contributor for this measure is the unit status report and training evaluations ("T" represents best trained, "P" represents partially trained - the need for additional training and "U" represents untrained). Deployed soldiers have reduced Unit capabilities from "T" to "P".
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Result - Strengthen Alaska's National Guard and Homeland Security infrastructure, preparedness and response capabilities for the protection of Alaska's citizens. |
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Target #1: 100% of the 31 eligible jurisdictions will complete their exercise per the State's Three Year Exercise Plan.
Status #1: In the three year period ending 6/30/10, 86% of the 31 eligible jurisdictions met the state's Three Year Emergency Exercise Plan requirements. This is an increase from 64% in 2007.
Methodology: The three year plan measures are based on state fiscal year periods.
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Percent of Jurisdictions Meeting the Requirement of the State's Three Year Exercise Plan
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Target |
Actual - 7/1/05-6/30/07 |
Actual - 7/1/07-6/30/10 |
| FY 2010 |
100
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0
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86
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| FY 2007 |
100
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64
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0
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Analysis of results and challenges: FY10 to-date - Two communities participated in an exedrcise and one community was involved in an actual event. Valdez held a communications exercise in partnership with the Alaska National Guard and Craig held a Tsunami exercise. The Kenai Peninsula Borough was involved in a wildfire that included their EOC and Emergency Management team response.
FY2009 - Seventeen communities conducted exercises. An additional 18 communities in the unorganized boroughs participated in the Western Alaska Evacuation exercise.
We expect a majority of the 16 remaining communities in unassociated boroughs to conduct required exercises during the remainder of SFY2009/10 in preparation for Alaska Shield 2010.
FY2008 - This year 10 additional jurisdictions completed an exercise bringing the total to 25 out 31 (81%). The State Exercise performance period; 7/1/07 - 6/30/10 remains tied directly to the federally sponsored Homeland Security Grant Program. The six remaining communities will be scheduled during SFY2009 and SFY2010 through a regional exercise process and there are no anticipated problems foreseen in achieving the final stage of this three year exercise plan.
Through preparedness and conducting meaningful exercises the State's citizenry will be self supporting, open to assisting others, providing a vital information communication link, and be in a position to assist in restoring and/or returning critical infrastructure to an operational condition sooner.
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Strategy - Increase the strength of Alaska National Guard and Homeland Security preparedness and response capabilities.
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Target #1: Conduct 48 outreach and training events per year
Status #1: In FY08, 40 outreach and training events were conducted.
Methodology: FY09 data is from 1st and 2nd quarters (to date).
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Number of outreach and training events completed
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Target |
Actual to date |
| FY 2009 |
48
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18
-55%
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| FY 2008 |
48
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40
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Analysis of results and challenges: FY09 to date - Two events were week-long: the Tri-Annual Preparedness Conference and the Alaska Federation of Natives Conference. Staff also had responsibility to provide response and recovery support on the Tanana Basin Floods.
FY08 - 18 outreach events and 22 trainings were held. Training was largely geared toward local/state National Incident Command System (NIMS) compliance. Outreach events spanned a variety of venues and content areas with a consistent message of individual and family preparedness. These events assisted the local communities and were very well received.
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Result - Veterans are supported in pursuit of benefits earned. |
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Target #1: Assist Veterans in obtaining a minimum of $20 million dollars in benefits each year (excluding educational benefits).
Status #1: In the period ending 9/30/09, veterans received (recovered) benefits worth more than $8.49 million dollars. The total for FY09 was over $31 million. This is an increase of over $3.7 million from FY08.
Methodology: Data source - Quarterly Veterans Services Organizations (VSO) report, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion.
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Dollars recovered (in millions)
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Target |
Actual |
| FY 2010-Qtr1 |
20
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8.49
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| FY 2009 |
20
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31
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| FY 2008 |
20
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27.3
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| FY 2007 |
20
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22.6
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| FY 2006 |
20
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22.4
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| FY 2005 |
20
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20.4
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Analysis of results and challenges: The Alaska Veterans Services Office is committed to helping veterans become more aware of the benefits available. Our recovery amount for FY10 to-date is a great start in our recovery target of $20 million. In FY09, our recovery dollar amount was over $31 million which is an increase over FY08.
By identifying advocacy programs, contacts and increasing veterans' knowledge of programs offered, the agency has been able to greatly assist veterans in the pursuit of benefits earned.
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Strategy - Knowledge of programs and benefits to veterans is improved through direct contact. |
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Target #1: Increase veterans knowledge of programs offered.
Status #1: The number of veterans served in the first quarter of FY2010 is 1561. The total in FY2009 was 10,500.
Methodology: Data source - Quarterly Veterans Services Organizations (VSO) report, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and America Legion.
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Number of veterans served
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Target |
Actual |
| FY 2010-Qtr1 |
11100
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1561
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| FY 2009 |
11100
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10373
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| FY 2008 |
11000
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9905
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| FY 2007 |
10800
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11863
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| FY 2006 |
10605
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13910
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| FY 2005 |
10000
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10605
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Analysis of results and challenges: The Alaska Veterans Services Office is committed to helping veterans become more aware of the benefits available. In FY2008, over 9,905 veterans were assisted by the office in the areas of out-patient applications, appeals, power of attorney documents, claims filed, and cases reviewed.
In some areas, the program is meeting the needs of veterans, however, there is more work to be done to assure the maximum benefits are received by Alaska veterans.
A new method of data collection was implemented in 2008. Only significant contact counts are being reported, rather than all contacts and claims assistance.
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