Which four documents are used for Manning?

• A. ROC, POE, SMD, AMD
• B. ROC, POE, SMD, End Strength
• C. ROC, POE, AMD, End Strength
• D. SMD, AMD, Family Plan, ROC

Answer: (A)

Manning relies on a clear, ordered set of documents that show what is needed, what is authorized, and what is actually filled. The four documents work together to give a complete picture and keep staffing decisions consistent and auditable.

First, you have a document that defines the authorized establishment—how many billets are authorized and where, which roles and ranks are needed. This sets the target structure you’re aiming for. Then you have a document that confirms the authorized manpower numbers, ensuring everyone agrees on what the command is allowed to man. Next, a document tracks the current staffing and where each billet is actually filled, so you can see shortages or surpluses in real time. Finally, a document records changes to requirements or staffing—reorganizations, new missions, or shifts in workload—so you can account for shifts in need and adjust accordingly.

Using these four gives you a complete, up-to-date view of manning and supports quick, informed decisions about assignments, training, and reporting. Other documents like End Strength or plans not used for Manning don’t provide the same combined view of requirements, authorization, actual filling, and changes, which is why they aren’t part of the standard Manning set.