Which of the following is a responsibility of SARM?

• A. Prepare and maintain flight authorizations (FAs), IAW, AFI and MAJCOM/local instructions
• B. Distribute flight schedules
• C. Monitor aircrew upgrade
• D. Ensure all aircrew, missileer, and parachutist members complete and turn in Mission Accomplishment Reports (MAR)

Answer: (A)

Maintaining flight authorizations in line with Air Force Instructions and MAJCOM/local guidance is a primary duty of SARM. These authorizations certify who is allowed to fly, under what conditions, and for which missions, and they must be kept current to prevent unauthorized or unsafe flight. SARM is responsible for preparing, tracking, and updating these authorizations so compliance and safety are ensured across operations. The other tasks—distributing flight schedules, monitoring aircrew upgrades, and collecting mission accomplishment reports—fit different roles within operations, training, or reporting functions, and do not address the core control of flight authorization status that SARM handles.