READINESS

Deployment Readiness Cell (DRC) - Joint Base Cabot Air Station

The Deployment Readiness Cell (DRC) ensures that all deploying personnel are prepared administratively, medically, and logistically to meet operational commitments worldwide.

Services Provided:

• Pre-deployment processing and checklist validation

• Medical and dental readiness screening

• Legal readiness (wills, powers of attorney)

• Briefings on theater-specific requirements and cultural awareness

• Assistance with travel orders, gear issue, and deployment finance

Mandatory Appointments:

• All deploying personnel must complete DRC processing no later than 30 days prior to deployment unless waived by Unit Commander.

Contact Information:

• Deployment Readiness Cell: 501-995-1950

• Location: Building 390, Mobility Processing Center

• Hours: 0700–1600, Monday–Friday

Communications and Information Systems Flight (Comm Squadron) - JBCAS

The Communications Squadron at JBCAS provides information technology (IT), cyber defense, and communications support across all units and mission areas.

Core Services:

• Network account creation and management

• Base-wide cybersecurity protection and incident response

• Telephone system management and VoIP services

• Radio communications support for flightline and emergency services

• Help Desk support for computer systems and software

Help Desk Contact:

• IT Support Help Desk: 501-995-1601

• Email: helpdesk@jbcas.af.mil

• Hours: 0700–1700, Monday–Friday

Reminder:

All users are responsible for maintaining cybersecurity best practices and reporting any suspicious IT incidents immediately to the Comm Squadron. 

Deployment Processing Line (DPL) - Joint Base Cabot Air Station

The Deployment Processing Line (DPL) ensures personnel and equipment readiness for deployment operations supporting national defense missions.

Processing Line Stations Include:

• Personnel (orders verification, emergency data cards)

• Finance (travel pay, advance pay setup)

• Medical (immunizations, medical readiness clearance)

• Legal (wills, powers of attorney, legal readiness check)

• Supply (gear issue and asset tracking)

Pre-Deployment Timeline:

• Initial Brief: No later than 45 days prior to deployment

• Final DPL Appointment: No later than 5 duty days prior to departure

• Personnel are responsible for coordinating with Unit Deployment Managers (UDMs) to ensure all requirements are met on schedule.

DPL Contact Information:

• DPL Scheduling Office: 501-995-1955

• Location: Building 390, Mobility Processing Center

• Hours: 0700–1600, Monday–Friday

Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection (ATFP) Program - JBCAS

The JBCAS ATFP Office is responsible for safeguarding installation assets, personnel, and operations through proactive anti-terrorism and force protection measures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Risk/threat assessments and mitigation planning

• Random Anti-Terrorism Measures (RAMs) scheduling and execution

• Force Protection Condition (FPCON) monitoring and escalation

• Insider Threat Awareness and Reporting Programs

• Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Program management

Key Policies:

• ID checks at all gates

• Vehicle inspections based on RAM schedules

• Emergency Mass Notification enrollment mandatory for all assigned personnel

Contact Information:

• ATFP Office Line: 501-995-1760

• Location: Building 595, ATFP Center

• Hours: 0730–1630, Monday–Friday