Which of the following is NOT a phase of AFFORGEN?

• A. Reset phase
• B. Prepare phase
• C. Sustain phase
• D. Ready phase

Answer: (C)

AFFORGEN rounds the force generation process through distinct phases that shape how readiness is rebuilt and maintained. Reset focuses on restoring capabilities after operations or wear, preparing the force for the next cycle, and getting manpower, equipment, and training back to baseline. Prepare follows by boosting training, equipping, and staffing to meet anticipated demands. Ready is the stage where units meet readiness criteria and are prepared to deploy on short notice. Sustain, while essential to ongoing operations, is not listed as a separate AFFORGEN phase; sustaining is an ongoing activity that supports the force across phases rather than a standalone phase in the cycle. So, Sustain is not a phase in AFFORGEN.