Which agency or individual acts for the installation/wing commander in directing, controlling, coordinating, and executing deployments and installation exercises?

• A. Installation personnel readiness (IPR).
• B. Unit deployment manager (UDM).
• C. Logistics readiness squadron (LRS) commander.
• D. Installation deployment officer (IDO).

Answer: (D)

At an installation, deployment activities are centralized under a single officer who acts as the commander’s agent for deployments and exercises. The Installation Deployment Officer is designated to direct, control, coordinate, and execute all deployments and installation exercises on behalf of the installation or wing commander. This role provides the coordinated leadership needed to drive the entire deployment cycle—from planning through execution—ensuring tasks are assigned, resources are aligned, timelines are met, and policies are followed.

This officer works with key support functions to enable success: Installation Personnel Readiness handles pre-deployment processing and readiness checks for personnel; Unit Deployment Managers oversee readiness and tasking for individual units; and the Logistics Readiness Squadron commander ensures the mobility and logistical support required for movements and cargo. The Installation Deployment Officer brings these pieces together, maintaining the overall execution plan, coordinating across agencies, and liaising with higher headquarters as needed to keep deployments and installation exercises on track.