What type of tasking requires the UDM to validate deployment eligibility of members?

The type of tasking that requires the Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) to validate the deployment eligibility of members is deployment orders tasking. This tasking is specifically focused on preparing personnel for deployment, which includes confirming that all individuals meet the necessary qualifications and readiness criteria for the assignment.

When deployment orders are issued, the UDM must ensure that each member designated for deployment is not only eligible but also physically and mentally prepared, which may involve checking their medical clearances, training records, and other deployment-related requirements. This active validation process is crucial for maintaining operational readiness and ensuring that all personnel can fulfill their assigned roles during a deployment.

In contrast, ongoing training tasking pertains more to the continuous development of skills rather than directly assessing deployment readiness. Verification tasking generally involves confirming specific information or status but does not encompass the broader scope of deployment eligibility checking. Contingency tasking refers to planning for potential future operations, which may not immediately require the same level of eligibility validation as deployment orders tasking does.