What should UDMs and Readiness Managers do with Airmen's AF Form 4005 during deployment execution?

During deployment execution, it is essential for UDMs (Unit Deployment Managers) and Readiness Managers to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of Airmen's readiness through the AF Form 4005, which is crucial for tracking deployment status and ensuring operational effectiveness. Saving a digital copy allows for easy access, sharing, and compliance with digital record-keeping standards.

This practice helps ensure that important information about each Airman's qualifications, training, and any other relevant data is readily available, which is vital in managing personnel effectively during deployment scenarios. Digital storage also enhances the backup and recovery process, ensuring that personnel records are not lost and can be retrieved when needed.

In contrast, destroying old copies, filing it away, or merely sharing it with the team do not align with best practices in record-keeping. Destroying old copies would result in the loss of potentially valuable historical data, filing might limit accessibility, and sharing without a proper record could lead to information being out of sync or lost over time. Therefore, maintaining a digital copy is the most effective and responsible approach in managing Airmen's deployment readiness.