ALARACT 001/2026 FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROVED CLOTHING BAG LIST, INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE, CLOTHING REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCE, AND CASH ALLOWANCE

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ALARACT 001/2026
DTG:R 201400Z JAN 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 001/2026-FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROVED CLOTHING BAG LIST,
INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE, CLOTHING REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCE, AND
CASH ALLOWANCE
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT BY JSP ON BEHALF OF DEPUTY
CHIEF OF STAFF, G–4 /DALO-MMT//
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) DODI 1338.18, ARMED FORCES CLOTHING MONETARY ALLOWANCE
PROCEDURES (AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/)
1.B. (U) 37 USC 418, CLOTHING ALLOWANCE: ENLISTED MEMBERS (AVAILABLE
AT HTTPS://USCODE.HOUSE.GOV/)
1.C. (U) 37 USC 419, CIVILIAN CLOTHING ALLOWANCE (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://USCODE.HOUSE.GOV/)
1.D. (U) DOD 7000.14-R, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION VOLUME 7A,
CHAPTER 29, CLOTHING MONETARY ALLOWANCES (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://COMPTROLLER.DEFENSE.GOV/)
2. (U) THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING
ALLOWANCES FOR THE APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26):
2.A. (U) INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR MALE AND FEMALE SOLDIERS.
2.B. (U) REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIERS CLOTHING REPLACEMENT
ALLOWANCE (CRA) AND INITIAL ENTRY SOLDIERS CASH ALLOWANCE.
3. (U) THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS MESSAGE IS 01 OCTOBER 2025.
4. (U) THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF CLOTHING MONETARY ALLOWANCES
CONTRIBUTING TO THE OVERALL CHANGES IN FY26 RATES: INITIAL CLOTHING,
BASIC CRA, AND STANDARD CRA.
4.A. (U) THE COST OF FY26 INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE RATE FOR MALE
AND FEMALE IS AS FOLLOWS:
4.A.1. (U) MALE SOLDIERS: THE COST FOR INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR
A MALE ENLISTED SOLDIER WILL INCREASE FROM $2,060.63 TO $2,144.47.
THERE IS NO CASH ALLOWANCE FOR A MALE SOLDIER.
4.A.2. (U) FEMALE SOLDIERS: THE COST FOR INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
FOR A FEMALE SOLDIER WILL INCREASE FROM $2,401.58 TO $2,475.17 WHICH
INCLUDES A CASH ALLOWANCE OF $406.60.
5. (U) THE CRA IS PAID TO A REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIER TO REPLACE
CLOTHING BAG ITEMS. THE TWO TYPES OF CRA ARE BASIC AND STANDARD.
THE BASIC CRA BEGINS TO ACCUMULATE AFTER THE ENLISTED SOLDIER
COMPLETES 6 MONTHS OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE AND IS PAID FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE ENLISTED SOLDIER’S FIRST 3 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS
SERVICE. THE STANDARD CRA BEGINS TO ACCUMULATE THE DAY AFTER THE
ENLISTED SOLDIER COMPLETES 36 MONTHS OF ACTIVE SERVICE. THE
STANDARD CRA WILL BE PAID FOR THE REMAINDER OF A SOLDIER’S
CONTINUOUS ACTIVE DUTY. THE BASIC AND STANDARD CRA IS PAID ANNUALLY
ON THE ANNIVERSARY MONTH THE SOLDIER ENTERED SERVICE.
5.A. (U) BASIC CRA IS PAID TO REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIERS WITH 6–36
MONTHS OF ACTIVE SERVICE. THE BASIC CRA IS 70 PERCENT OF THE
STANDARD CRA.
5.A.1. (U) MALE SOLDIERS: BASIC MALE CRA WILL INCREASE FROM $403.07 TO
$429.23.
5.A.2. (U) FEMALE SOLDIERS: BASIC FEMALE CRA WILL INCREASE FROM
$401.41 TO $427.00.
5.B. (U) STANDARD CRA IS PAID TO REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIERS WITH
37 MONTHS OR MORE OF ACTIVE SERVICE.
5.B.1. (U) MALE SOLDIERS: STANDARD MALE CRA WILL INCREASE FROM
$575.82 TO $613.19.
5.B.2. (U) FEMALE SOLDIERS: STANDARD FEMALE CRA WILL INCREASE FROM
$573.45 TO $610.00.
6. (U) THE APPROVED FY26 CASH ALLOWANCES FOR INITIAL ENTRY SOLDIERS
IS AS FOLLOWS:
6.A. (U) MALE SOLDIER DO NOT RECEIVE A CASH ALLOWANCE. NO CHANGE.
6.B. (U) FEMALE SOLDIER CASH ALLOWANCE WILL REMAIN THE SAME AT
$406.60.
7. (U) THE ENCLOSURE CONTAINS THE APPROVED FY26 ARMY INITIAL
CLOTHING BAG LIST FOR ALL REGULAR ARMY, U.S. ARMY RESERVE, AND ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS.
8. (U) THE OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL
AND READINESS, MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY, WILL DETERMINE AND
PUBLISH THE FY26 CIVILIAN CLOTHING ALLOWANCE.
9. (U) HQDA, ODCS, G–4 POINT OF CONTACT IS MR. JOHN B. CISNEY, (703) 695–
1036 OR JOHN.B.CISNEY.CIV@ARMY.MIL.
10. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2026.
ATTACHMENT:
BAG LIST AT STANDARD SELLING PRICE FISCAL YEAR 2026 ARMY MEN/WOMEN
Bag List at Standard Selling Price Bag List at Standard Selling Price
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
Army - Men Army - Women
Bag Item FY 26 Price
Monetary
PGC Bag Item
FY 26
Qty.
FY 26
Price
Monetary
AllowanceLead NSN PGC
8465-01-604-6541 36096
8315-01-683-9267
Bag, Duffel, Improved
12174 Belt Buckle
FY 26 Qty.
1
1
$ 40.27
$ 2.49
Allowance
$ 40.27
$ 2.49
Lead NSN
8465-01-604-6541
8315-01-683-9267
36096 Bag, Duffel, Improved
12174 Belt Buckle
1
1
$ 40.27
$ 2.49
$ 40.27
$ 2.49
8415-01-630-9491 04015 Belt, Riggers, Tan 499 1 $ 6.03 $ 6.03 8415-01-630-9491 04015 Belt, Riggers, Tan 499 1 $ 6.03 $ 6.03
8440-01-683-9172 00360 Belt, Trouser, Cotton Webbing w/Clip 1 $ 6.53 $ 6.53 8440-01-683-9172 00360 Belt, Trouser, Cotton Webbing w/Clip 1 $ 6.53 $ 6.53
8405-01-088-7805 01724 Beret, Wool, Black Shade 1593 1 $ 27.99 $ 27.99 8405-01-088-7805 01724 Beret, Wool, Black Shade 1593 1 $ 27.99 $ 27.99
8430-01-632-2475 04039 Boots, Combat, Hot Weather Coyote 2 $ 118.50 $ 237.00 8430-01-632-2475 04039 Boots, Combat, Hot Weather Coyote 2 $ 118.50 $ 237.00
8405-01-683-5732 00176 Cap, Garrison, Unisex 1 $ 13.70 $ 13.70 8405-01-683-5732 00176 Cap, Garrison, Unisex 1 $ 13.70 $ 13.70
8415-01-630-8905 04009 Cap, Patrol, Army Combat Uniform OCP 2 $ 9.55 $ 19.10 8415-01-630-8905 04009 Cap, Patrol, Army Combat Uniform OCP 2 $ 9.55 $ 19.10
8405-01-524-2671 28903 Cap, Synthetic Microfleece, Black 1 $ 7.63 $ 7.63 8405-01-524-2671 28903 Cap, Synthetic Microfleece, Black 1 $ 7.63 $ 7.63
8415-01-623-5052 03976 Coat, Army Combat Uniform OCP 2 $ 59.24 $ 118.48 8415-01-623-3294 03978 Coat, Army Combat Uniform-F OCP 2 $ 59.24 $ 118.48
8415-01-670-9017 00044 Coat, IHWCU 2 $ 53.90 $ 107.80 8415-01-687-0952 00225 Coat, IHWCU-F 2 $ 53.90 $ 107.80
8405-01-683-0695 00178 Coat, Men’s, Belted with Bi swing 1 $ 210.02 $ 210.02 8410-01-683-1945 00179 Coat, Women’s, Belted with Bi swing 1 $ 190.87 $ 190.87
8405-01-683-8982 00181 Coat, Men's, All Weather, Army 1 $ 159.91 $ 159.91 8410-01-683-8832 00180 Coat, Women’s, All Weather, Army 1 $ 150.12 $ 150.12
8415-01-667-3015 00031 Combat Gloves 1 $ 46.09 $ 46.09 8415-01-667-3015 00031 Combat Gloves 1 $ 46.09 $ 46.09
8420-01-669-3645 00038 Drawers, Men's Brief, Tan 499 (7 PK) 1 $ 28.95 $ 28.95
8415-01-644-6067 04119 Glove, Inserts, Cold, Black 1 $ 4.93 $ 4.93 8415-01-644-6067 04119 Glove, Inserts, Cold, Black 1 $ 4.93 $ 4.93
8415-01-644-6075 04120 Glove, Inserts, Cold, Coyote 1 $ 4.77 $ 4.77 8415-01-644-6075 04120 Glove, Inserts, Cold, Coyote 1 $ 4.77 $ 4.77
8415-01-644-4837 04118 Glove, Light Duty Utility, (LDUG) Black 1 $ 24.03 $ 24.03 8415-01-644-4837 04118 Glove, Light Duty Utility, (LDUG) Black 1 $ 24.03 $ 24.03
8440-01-683-7751 00183 Gloves, Leather, Unisex 1 $ 26.80 $ 26.80 8440-01-683-7751 00183 Gloves, Leather, Unisex 1 $ 26.80 $ 26.80
8415-01-623-8613 03990 Jacket, Unisex APFU 1 $ 63.65 $ 63.65 8415-01-623-8660 03991 Jacket, Women's APFU 1 $ 63.65 $ 63.65
8440-01-684-6367 00359 Necktie, Unisex 1 $ 12.66 $ 12.66 8440-01-684-6367 00359 Necktie, Unisex 1 $ 12.66 $ 12.66
8415-01-623-8702 03988 Pants, Unisex APFU 1 $ 39.17 $ 39.17 8415-01-623-9309 03989 Pants, Women's APFU 1 $ 39.17 $ 39.17
8415-01-623-2643 03984 Shirt, L/S, APFU 2 $ 8.34 $ 16.68 8415-01-623-2643 03984 Shirt, L/S, APFU 2 $ 8.34 $ 16.68
8405-01-683-2886 03983 Shirt, S/S, APFU 3 $ 8.50 $ 25.50 8415-01-623-2516 03983 Shirt, S/S, APFU 3 $ 8.50 $ 25.50
8405-01-683-2284 00188 Shirt, Men’s, Dress, Long Sleeve 1 $ 33.05 $ 33.05 8410-01-683-6990 00210 Shirt, Women’s, Over Blouse, Long Sleeve 1 $ 33.05 $ 33.05
8415-01-623-2516 00194 Shirt, Men’s, Dress, Short Sleeve 1 $ 28.01 $ 28.01 8410-01-683-4938 00223 Shirt, Women’s, Over Blouse, Short Sleeve 1 $ 28.01 $ 28.01
8430-01-686-2368 03896 Shoes, Dress, Oxford, Men’s 1 $ 98.02 $ 98.02 8435-01-683-6435 03897 Shoes, Dress, Oxford, Women’s 1 $ 98.02 $ 98.02
8430-01-663-5838
8430-01-663-4604
01547 Shoes, Running Men's, Type II Stability
01548 Shoes, Running Men's, Type III Motion Control 1 $ 129.16 8435-01-663-6627
$ 129.16 8435-01-663-6855
01580
01581
Shoes, Running Women's, Stability
Shoes, Running Women's, Motion Control 1 $ 121.23 $ 121.23
Soldiers have the option to select 1 pair of running shoes
8410-01-683-7929 00192
Soldiers have the option to select 1 pair of running shoes
Slacks, Women’s, Dress 2 $ 77.43 $ 154.86
8415-01-692-2228 00338 Socks, Athletic, Black 7 $ 1.31 $ 9.17 8415-01-692-2228 00338 Socks, Athletic, Black 7 $ 1.31 $ 9.17
8440-01-508-3357 02882 Sock, Boot, Green 7 $ 1.96 $ 13.72 8440-01-508-3357 02882 Sock, Boot, Green 7 $ 1.96 $ 13.72
8440-01-683-7644 00358 Socks, Stretch Type, Dress 2 $ 1.72 $ 3.44 8440-01-683-7644 00358 Socks, Stretch Type, Dress 2 $ 1.72 $ 3.44
7210-01-598-0225 34576 Towel, Bath, Brown 4 $ 4.91 $ 19.64 7210-01-598-0225 34576 Towel, Bath, Brown 4 $ 4.91 $ 19.64
8415-01-623-3923 03977 Trousers, Army Combat Uniform OCP 2 $ 59.22 $ 118.44 8415-01-623-3316 03979 Trousers, Army Combat Uniform-F OCP 2 $ 59.22 $ 118.44
8415-01-670-5110 00045 Trousers, IHWCU 2 $ 69.16 $ 138.32 8415-01-687-1339 00226 Trousers, Women's IHWCU-F 2 $ 69.16 $ 138.32
8405-01-683-2511 00175 Trousers, Men’s Dress 2 $ 77.43 $ 154.86
8415-01-623-2466 03982 Trunks, APFU and APFU (IET) 4 $ 18.69 $ 74.76 8415-01-623-2466 03982 Trunks, APFU and APFU (IET) 4 $ 18.69 $ 74.76
8415-01-630-5523 04011 T-Shirt, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499 7 $ 7.90 $ 55.30 8415-01-630-5523 04011 T-Shirt, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499 7 $ 7.90 $ 55.30
8420-00-543-6643 00312 Undershirt, White Cotton 2 $ 5.04 $ 10.08
7210-01-598-7033 38901 Washcloth, Brown 4 $ 2.08 $ 8.32 7210-01-598-7033 38901 Washcloth, Brown 4 $ 2.08 $ 8.32
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ALARACT 118/2025
DTG: R 301845Z DEC 25
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 118/2025 – CPT JOHN R. TEAL FISCAL YEAR 2024 LEADERSHIP
AWARD WINNERS
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
HQDA, OTSG, WASHINGTON DC//DASG–HSZ//DAMO/DASG
REFERENCE: ALARACT 001/2025 – FY 2024 CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP
AWARD
1. (U) SITUATION: THE U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MEDICAL SERVICE
CORPS 70H CONSULTANT CONVENED A SELECTION BOARD OF SENIOR 70H
MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS OFFICERS TO SELECT THE AWARD RECIPIENTS
FOR THE 2024 CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD.
2. (U) MISSION: TO ANNOUNCE THE AWARD WINNERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
OF THE CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD.
3. (U) EXECUTION:
3.A. (U) BACKGROUND: THE CPT JOHN R. TEAL AWARDS RECOGNIZES 70H
OFFICERS, 68 SERIES NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS (NCOS), AND CIVILIAN
MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS SERVING IN KEY OPERATIONAL POSITIONS WHO
HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARMY AND ARMY MEDICAL
DEPARTMENT MISSION AND PERFORMED IN AN EXCEPTIONALLY
OUTSTANDING MANNER.
3.B. (U) THE 70H (MEDICAL OPERATIONS) CONSULTANT FOR THE ARMY
SURGEON GENERAL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING WINNERS
OF THE CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024:
3.B.1. (U) THE ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC) OFFICER RECIPIENT IS MAJ ALYSSA
NOLTNER, MEDICAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.
3.B.2. (U) THE AC NCO RECIPIENT IS FIRST SERGEANT (1SG) SCOTT CASH,
101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION (AIR ASSAULT).
3.B.3. (U) THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE/NATIONAL GUARD OFFICER RECIPIENT IS
CPT LATIVIA MCJUNKINS, U.S. ARMY EUROPE–AFRICA HEADQUARTERS.
3.B.4. (U) THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE/NATIONAL GUARD NCO RECIPIENT IS 1SG
MICHAEL JOHNSON, OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD.
3.B.5. (U) THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CIVILIAN RECIPIENT IS MR. LUKE
STEWART, LYSTER ARMY HEALTH CLINIC.
4. (U) SUSTAINMENT: N/A.
5. (U) POINTS OF CONTACT:
5.A. (U) POINT OF CONTACT: PROGRAM MANAGER, LTC KAITLIN E. WHITMORE
AT KAITLIN.E.WHITMORE.MIL@ARMY.MIL OR (571) 335–3266.
5.B. (U) ALTERNATE POINT OF CONTACT: COL CHRISTINA BUCHNER AT
CHRISTINA.M.BUCHNER.MIL@ARMY.MIL OR (315) 772–4022.
6. THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 8 AUGUST 2026.

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ALARACT 117/2025
DTG: R 301825Z DEC 25
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 117/2025 – FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPTAIN JOHN R. TEAL
LEADERSHIP AWARD CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
HQDA , OTSG//DASG-HSZ//DAMO-DASG//
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) AR 600–8–2, SUSPENSION OF FAVORABLE PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(FLAG)
1.B. (U) AR 600–9, THE ARMY BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM
1.C. (U) NATIONAL GUARD REGULATION 600–100, COMMISSIONED OFFICERS -
FEDERAL RECOGNITION AND RELATED PERSONNEL ACTIONS (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://WWW.NGBPMC.NG.MIL/)
1.D. (U) DA PAM 600–3, OFFICER TALENT MANAGEMENT
1.E. (U) AR 672–20, INCENTIVE AWARDS
2. (U) SITUATION: TO ANNOUNCE THE PROCEDURES FOR THE NOMINATION,
SELECTION, AND AWARDING OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025 CPT JOHN R. TEAL
LEADERSHIP AWARD.
3. (U) BACKGROUND:
3.A. (U) ON 23 OCTOBER 2003, THE MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS LOST ITS FIRST
OFFICER IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM TO ENEMY ACTION. CPT JOHN R.
TEAL, JR., 70H, SERVING AS A BRIGADE MEDICAL PLANNER IN THE 4TH
INFANTRY DIVISION, WAS KILLED IN ACTION FROM AN IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE
DEVICE ATTACK NEAR THE VILLAGE OF BAQUBAH, IRAQ.
3.B. (U) IN 2003, THE CHIEF, MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS AND THE 70H
CONSULTANT ESTABLISHED THE CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD TO
RECOGNIZE 70H OFFICERS, 68 SERIES NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS (NCOS),
AND CIVILIAN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS SERVING IN KEY OPERATIONAL
POSITIONS WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARMY
AND ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MISSION, AND HAVE PERFORMED IN AN
EXCEPTIONALLY OUTSTANDING MANNER. ANNUALLY, AN AWARD WILL BE
PRESENTED TO ONE OFFICER (CPT–MAJ), ONE NCO (SGT–MSG/1SG), AND ONE
CIVILIAN MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL (GS 9–GS 14) FROM EACH ARMY
COMPONENT.
4. (U) MISSION: NO LATER THAN 1 AUGUST 2026, ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC),
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (ARNG), AND UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR)
UNITS WILL NOMINATE NCOS, OFFICERS, AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
CIVILIANS IN A MEDICAL OPERATIONS BILLET FOR THE FY25 CPT JOHN R. TEAL
LEADERSHIP AWARD. FROM 6–17 JULY 2026, THE 70H CONSULTANT WILL
CONVENE A SELECTION BOARD OF SENIOR 70H MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS
OFFICERS, NCOS, AND CIVILIAN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO SELECT THE
AWARD RECIPIENTS AND WILL NOTIFY AWARDEES NO LATER THAN 1 AUGUST
2026.
5. (U) EXECUTION:
5.A. (U) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
5.A.1. (U) OFFICER NOMINEES MUST BE A MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS OFFICER
HOLDING THE 70H AREA OF CONCENTRATION OR A 70B WORKING IN A 70H
POSITION. NCOS MUST BE IN THE 68 CAREER MANAGEMENT FIELD (CMF) AND
WORK IN AN OPERATIONS POSITION/BILLET. ALL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES (GS 9–
GS 14) SERVING IN MEDICAL OPERATIONS POSITIONS WHO ARE ASSIGNED TO
SUPPORTED MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS OR PROVIDING MEDICAL
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT DURING FY25 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE AWARD.
5.A.2. (U) MILITARY NOMINEES MUST NOT BE FLAGGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
REFERENCE 1.A. OR PENDING UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE ACTION.
5.A.3. (U) NOMINEES MAY NOT HAVE ANY FOUNDED EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY (EEO) COMPLAINTS OR A COMPLAINT WHERE THE LABOR
COUNSELOR AND EEO OFFICE BELIEVE THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THERE
WILL BE A FINDING OF DISCRIMINATION OR ADJUDICATED AND/OR ADVERSE
ACTIONS PENDING IN THE EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT PROCESSING AND
RECRUITMENT SYSTEM (EMPRES). DA FORM 1256 (INCENTIVE AWARD
NOMINATION AND APPROVAL) WILL BE USED TO DOCUMENT EEO AND
EMPRES CERTIFICATION FOR NON-ADVERSE ACTIONS.
5.A.4. (U) OFFICERS NOT PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED FOR PROMOTION TO THE
RANK OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL AND NCOS NOT PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED
FOR PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF SERGEANT MAJOR ARE ELIGIBLE FOR
NOMINATION.
5.B. (U) SELECTION CRITERIA.
5.B.1. (U) SELECTION IS BASED ON THE NOMINEE'S OVERALL PERFORMANCE
DURING THE FY OF CONSIDERATION (1 OCTOBER 2024–30 SEPTEMBER 2025).
5.B.2. (U) THE FOLLOWING FACTORS ARE CONSIDERED:
5.B.2.A. (U) LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE EXEMPLIFYING COMPETENCE AND
INTEGRITY.
5.B.2.B. (U) DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNICAL COMPETENCE IN THE
OPERATIONS FIELD.
5.B.2.C. (U) COMMITMENT TO THE ARMY VALUES.
5.B.2.D. (U) SUPPORT THAT IS ABOVE AND BEYOND EXPECTATIONS.
5.C. (U) NOMINATION PACKET REQUIREMENTS.
5.C.1. (U) CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATION OUTLINE
(CONTACT LTC KAITLIN WHITMORE AT EMAIL:
KAITLIN.E.WHITMORE.MIL@ARMY.MIL).
5.C.2. (U) SOLDIER TALENT PROFILE (STP) FOR SERVICEMEMBERS AND
CURRENT ANNUAL APPRAISAL FOR CIVILIANS. AC NOMINEES MUST SUBMIT A
CURRENT STP. ARNG AND USAR NOMINEES WILL SUBMIT THEIR
COMPONENT'S STP EQUIVALENT (BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD BRIEF OR
BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY).
5.C.3. (U) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT
REQUIRED. APPLICATION PACKETS MAY CONTAIN UP TO THREE LETTERS OF
RECOMMENDATION.
5.D. (U) NOMINATION PROCEDURES.
5.D.1. (U) INDIVIDUALS IN THE SUPERVISORY CHAIN MAY NOMINATE ELIGIBLE
INDIVIDUALS FOR THE CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD. THERE ARE NO
LIMITS TO THE NUMBER OF OFFICERS, NCOS, AND CIVILIAN MEDICAL
PROFESSIONALS THAT A UNIT OR INSTALLATION MAY NOMINATE. REQUEST
THAT LOCAL BOARDS/SELECTIONS NOT OCCUR TO ENSURE THE MAXIMUM
NOMINATIONS ARE SUBMITTED.
5.D.2. (U) NOMINATION PACKETS ARE DUE TO THE POINT OF CONTACT (POC)
LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 7., NO LATER THAN 30 MAY 2026 FOR THE BOARD TO
CONVENE FROM 6–17 JULY 2026. THE 70H CONSULTANT WILL CONTACT THE
NOMINATING OFFICIAL AND AWARDEES NO LATER THAN 1 AUGUST 2026.
FURTHER COORDINATION WILL BE MADE FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE
AWARD.
5.D.3. (U) A COMPLETE NOMINATION PACKET WILL CONSIST OF THE
FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS, IN ORDER, IN A SINGLE PDF FILE: 1- CPT JOHN R.
TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATION OUTLINE, 2-STP/CURRENT ANNUAL
APPRAISAL, 3- LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (MAXIMUM OF THREE). FILE
MUST BE ONE COMBINED PDF. DO NOT USE ATTACHMENTS IN PDF.
5.D.4. (U) INCOMPLETE NOMINATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED FOR
SELECTION.
5.D.5. (U) WHEN PUTTING THE PACKET TOGETHER, PRINT ALL DOCUMENTS
AND SCAN TOGETHER AS ONE PDF OR DIGITALLY COMBINE FILES IN ADOBE.
DO NOT COMBINE FILES AS A PORTFOLIO.
5.D.6. (U) INFORMATION ABOUT AND ACCESS TO THE CPT JOHN R. TEAL
NOMINATION OUTLINE CAN BE OBTAINED BY EMAILING LTC KAITLIN
WHITMORE AT: KAITLIN.E.WHITMORE.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
6. (U) DISTRIBUTION. DISTRIBUTE TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS WITH ASSIGNED
MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS OFFICERS, CMF 68 SOLDIERS, AND CIVILIANS.
7. (U) ACTION OFFICER AND POC FOR THIS MESSAGE IS LTC KAITLIN
WHITMORE AT EMAIL: KAITLIN.E.WHITMORE.MIL@ARMY.MIL. SECONDARY POC
IS COL CHRISTINA BUCHNER AT EMAIL:
CHRISTINA.M.BUCHNER.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
8. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 19 DECEMBER 2026.

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ALARACT 116/2025
DTG: R 181440Z DEC 25
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 116/2025 – EVOLVING AND ACCELERATING ARMY TEST AND
EVALUATION COMMAND SAFETY RELEASE DOCUMENTATION FOR
TRANSFORMATION IN CONTACT
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF THE
ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) AR 73–1, TEST AND EVALUATION POLICY
1.B. (U) AR 385–10, THE ARMY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM
1.C. (U) AR 770–3, TYPE CLASSIFICATION AND MATERIEL RELEASE
1.D. (U) HQDA EXORD 272–25 IN SUPPORT OF UNLEASHING U.S. MILITARY
DRONE DOMINANCE, 23 OCTOBER 2025 (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://ARMYEITAAS.SHAREPOINT-MIL.US/SITES/HQDA-G357-DAMO-
OD/HQDA%20EXORDS/FORMS/ALLITEMS.ASPX?ID=%2FSITES%2FHQDA%2DG35
7%2DDAMO%2DOD%2FHQDA%20EXORDS%2FFY%202025%2FHQDA%20EXORD
%20272%2D25%20ISO%20UNLEASHING%20US%20MILITARY%20DRONE%20DO
MINANCE%2FHQDA%20EXORD%20272%2D25%20ISO%20UNLEASHING%20US%
20MILITARY%20DRONE%20DOMINANCE%20%28FINAL%29%2EPDF&PARENT=%
2FSITES%2FHQDA%2DG357%2DDAMO%2DOD%2FHQDA%20EXORDS%2FFY%20
2025%2FHQDA%20EXORD%20272%2D25%20ISO%20UNLEASHING%20US%20MIL
ITARY%20DRONE%20DOMINANCE).
2. (U) APPLICABILITY: COMMANDERS AT ALL LEVELS.
3. (U) PURPOSE: THIS ALARACT INFORMS THE FORCE ON THE ARMY TEST AND
EVALUATION COMMAND (ATEC) EVOLVING AND ACCELERATED SAFETY
ASSESSMENT AND SAFETY RELEASE PROCESS TO SUPPORT ARMY
CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION, RAPID LEARNING, AND EXPERIMENTATION
FOR TRANSFORMATION IN CONTACT (TIC).
4. (U) REFERENCES 1.A., 1.B., AND 1.C. EXPLAIN THE SYSTEM SAFETY
RELEASE (SR) PROCESS IN DETAIL. AN ATEC SR IS FOR NON-FIELDED
SYSTEMS TO ENABLE COLLABORATIVE, SAFE CAMPAIGNS OF LEARNING
UTILIZING HANDS-ON SOLDIER TESTING, TRAINING, DEMONSTRATIONS OR
MAINTENANCE. THE SR DESCRIBES SYSTEM/TECHNOLOGY HAZARDS AND
OUTLINES OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS THAT EXIST PRIMARILY DUE TO A LACK
OF PERFORMANCE DATA. IT IS INTENDED TO INFORM AND NOT REPLACE A
COMMANDER’S ASSESSMENT AND RISK MITIGATION.
5. (U) ATEC IS EVOLVING AND ACCELERATING THE SAFETY ASSESSMENT AND
RELEASE PROCESS TO SUPPORT RAPID EXPERIMENTATION AND TIC. GOING
FORWARD, SAFETY RELEASES FOR TIC SYSTEMS WILL HAVE EXTENDED OR
NO EXPIRATION DATES UNLESS THERE IS A CHANGE IN SYSTEM
CONFIGURATION OR USE CASE. THE PROCESS IS IN PARAGRAPH EIGHT.
6. (U) IN ACCORDANCE WITH REFERENCE 1.D., O–6 COMMANDERS HAVE
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE GROUP 1 AND 2 SMALL UNMANNED ARIAL SYSTEMS
(UAS). TO INFORM COMMANDER’S RISK ASSESSMENT, ATEC HAS DEVELOPED
A UNIVERSAL SR FOR GROUP 1, GROUP 2, AND FIRST PERSON VIEW (FPV)
UAS. ATEC REMAINS A TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL SAFETY AND
ASSESSMENT RESOURCE FOR COMMANDERS THAT ARE EXPERIMENTING
WITH COMPLEX PAYLOADS AND/OR ENERGETICS. ATEC IS DEVELOPING AND
WILL DISTRIBUTE COMMON GENERIC SMARTCARDS WITH RISK MANAGEMENT
TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR GENERIC UAS AND FPV TO
INFORM COMMANDERS’ RISK ASSESSMENTS AND HAZARD MITIGATION. IF
ADDITIONAL SAFETY ANALYSIS IS DESIRED, PLEASE CONTACT ATEC.
7. (U) A REPOSITORY OF COMPLETED SRS IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING
LINK. CONTACT ATEC FOR ASSISTANCE NAVIGATING THE SR REPOSITORY.
LINK TO REPOSITORY:
HTTPS://APP.MIL.POWERBIGOV.US/GROUPS/ME/REPORTS/878BC647-A687-
4BAF-8C3D-E0239AB9A1FB/3C26DE4EB0DD2ABAA9C7?CTID=FAE6D70F-954B-
4811-92B6-0530D6F84C43.
8. (U) PROCESS FOR REQUESTING AN ATEC SR. AFTER REVIEWING THE SR
REPOSITORY AND CONFIRMING WITH ATEC THAT AN EXISTING SR IS NOT
APPLICABLE, ACCESS THE ATEC WEB PAGE:
HTTPS://WWW.ATEC.ARMY.MIL/RFTS.HTML; CLICK THE “REQUESTS FOR ATEC
SUPPORT” ICON AND SELECT “DOWNLOAD FORM.” ONCE THE FORM IS
COMPLETE, CLICK THE “SUBMIT BY EMAIL” ICON LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM
RIGHT SIDE OF THE FORM. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED WITHIN 48 HOURS FOR
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TECHNOLOGY. TURNAROUND TIMES
VARY, BUT SUBMITTING SOONER IS BEST.
9. (U) ATEC WILL PARTNER WITH REQUESTING UNITS TO ACCELERATE ANY
EVALUATION. ATEC CAN ALSO OFFER TIC RELATED RESOURCES TO ENHANCE
ARMY, UNIT AND OR SOLDIER LEARNING.
10. (U) MEDICAL SYSTEMS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEDICAL TEST
AND EVALUATION ACTIVITY (MTEAC).
11. (U) POINTS OF CONTACT:
11.A. (U) ATEC, G–3/5/SAFETY/ TEST INTEGRATION AND MODERNIZATION
DIVISION (TIMD), OPERATIONS, MS. RANDI LYNCH-SIERANSKI, (520) 672–4317,
EMAIL: RANDI.J.LYNCH-SIERANSKI.CIV@ARMY.MIL.
11.B. (U) ATEC, G–3/5/SAFETY/TIMD, PLANS, MS. DAWN KOWALEWSKI-
MITCHELL, (520) 672–4309, EMAIL: DAWN.K.KOWALEWSKI.CIV@ARMY.MIL.
11.C. (U) MTEAC, SAFETY OFFICE, MR. JERRY MCMILLIAN, (520) 706–7521,
EMAIL: JERRY.L.MCMILLIAN.CTR@ARMY.MIL.
12. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 18 DECEMBER 2026.

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ALARACT 113/2025
DTG: R 121800Z DEC 25
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 113/2025 – ADDITIONAL ARMY GUIDANCE CLARIFYING 6 JUNE
2022, MEMORANDUM REGARDING HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS–
POSITIVE PERSONNEL WITHIN THE ARMED FORCES
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) AR 600–110, IDENTIFICATION, SURVEILLANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION
OF PERSONNEL INFECTED WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS
1.B. (U) AR 40–501, STANDARDS OF MEDICAL FITNESS
1.C. (U) DODI 1332.45, RETENTION DETERMINATIONS FOR NON-DEPLOYABLE
SERVICE MEMBERS, 30 JULY 2018, INCORPORATING CHANGE 1, EFFECTIVE 27
APRIL 2021 (AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/)
1.D. (U) DODI 6485.01, HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) IN MILITARY
SERVICE MEMBERS, 7 JUNE 2013, INCORPORATING CHANGE 2, EFFECTIVE 6
JUNE 2022 (AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/)
1.E. (U) DODI 6490.07, DEPLOYMENT-LIMITING MEDICAL CONDITIONS FOR
SERVICE MEMBERS AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) CIVILIAN
EMPLOYEES (AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/)
1.F. (U) SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MEMORANDUM (POLICY REGARDING HUMAN
IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS-POSITIVE PERSONNEL WITHIN THE ARMED
FORCES) AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://MEDIA.DEFENSE.GOV/2022/JUN/07/2003013398/-
1/-1/1/POLICY-REGARDING-HUMAN-IMMUNODEFICIENCY-VIRUS-POSITIVE-
PERSONNEL-WITHIN-THE-ARMED-FORCES.PDF
2. (U) THIS MESSAGE APPLIES TO THE REGULAR ARMY, UNITED STATES
ARMY RESERVE, THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND THE ARMY NATIONAL
GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES.
3. (U) THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO REISSUE GUIDANCE INFORMING
ARMY PERSONNEL OF CURRENT DOD POLICY REGARDING HIV POSITIVE
PERSONNEL WITHIN THE ARMED FORCES, TO PROVIDE NOTICE THAT AR 600–
110 WILL BE REVISED TO IMPLEMENT THAT POLICY, AND TO REMIND ARMY
PERSONNEL THAT WAIVERS TO THE CURRENT ARMY POLICY ARE AVAILABLE
THROUGH THE EXCEPTION TO POLICY (ETP) PROCESS PRESCRIBED IN AR
25–30.
4. (U) BACKGROUND: ON 6 JUNE 2022, THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
MANDATED THAT PERSONNEL WITHIN THE ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE BEEN
IDENTIFIED AS HIV-POSITIVE, ARE ASYMPTOMATIC, AND WHO HAVE A
CLINICALLY CONFIRMED UNDETECTABLE VIRAL LOAD WILL HAVE NO
RESTRICTIONS APPLIED TO THEIR DEPLOYABILTY OR TO THEIR ABILITY TO
COMMISSION WHILE A SERVICE MEMBER SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF THEIR
HIV POSITIVE STATUS (SEE REF 1.F.).
5. (U) REFERENCE 1.A. PRESCRIBES ARMY POLICY, PROCEDURES,
RESPONSIBILITIES, AND STANDARDS GOVERNING IDENTIFICATION,
SURVEILLANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ARMY PERSONNEL INFECTED
WITH HIV. AR 600–110 IS BEING REVISED TO IMPLEMENT THE CURRENT DOD
POLICY WITHIN THE ARMY.
6. (U) UNTIL REFERENCE 1.A. IS REVISED, ARMY PERSONNEL ARE REMINDED
THAT A REQUEST CAN BE MADE FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE CURRENT ARMY
POLICY PRESCRIBED IN AR 600–110, THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
CHANGE TO DOD POLICY FOR OVERSEAS ASSIGNMENTS, DEPLOYMENTS,
OUTSIDE THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES (OCONUS) TEMPORARY DUTY
(TDY), OR ACTIVE-DUTY ORDERS GREATER THAN 30 DAYS.
7. (U) IN ACCORDANCE WITH REFERENCE 1.A., ACTIVITIES MAY REQUEST A
WAIVER TO THIS REGULATION BY PROVIDING JUSTIFICATION THAT
INCLUDES A FULL ANALYSIS OF THE EXPECTED BENEFITS AND MUST
INCLUDE FORMAL REVIEW BY THE ACTIVITY’S SENIOR LEGAL OFFICER. ALL
WAIVER REQUESTS WILL BE ENDORSED BY THE COMMANDER OR SENIOR
LEADER OF THE REQUESTING ACTIVITY AND FORWARDED THROUGH THEIR
HIGHER HEADQUARTERS TO THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF (DCS), G–1 FOR
FINAL APPROVAL BY THE REGULATION PROPONENT HEREAFTER REFERRED
TO AS “HQDA G–1”.
8. (U) THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE EXAMPLES OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
TO INCLUDE WITH AN EXCEPTION TO POLICY REQUEST TO DCS, G–1:
8.A. (U) MEMORANDUM FROM TREATING INFECTIOUS DISEASE PHYSICIAN
INCLUDING CURRENT MEDICAL STATUS (IN OTHER WORDS, MEDICALLY
STABLE), COMPLIANCE WITH TREATMENT, AND RECENT LABS OF VIRAL LOAD
AND CD4 COUNT.
8.B. (U) DD FORM 2870, MEDICAL RELEASE FORM TO AUTHORIZE REVIEW
(AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/PORTALS/54/DOCUMENTS/DD/FORMS/DD/DD2870
.PDF).
8.B.1. (U) BLOCK 6A: OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL MEDICAL
READINESS HEALTH CARE OPERATIONS TEAM.
8.B.2. (U) BLOCK 6B: HQDA, OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL, 7700
ARLINGTON BOULEVARD, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042–5142.
8.C. (U) DA FORM 4187, PERSONNEL ACTION (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://ARMYPUBS.ARMY.MIL/PRODUCTMAPS/PUBFORM/DAFORM4001_5000.
ASPX).
8.C.1. (U) DESCRIBE REASON AND POLICY LINE ITEM (RATIONALE),
ENDORSED AND SIGNED BY THE SOLDIER’S BATTALION COMMANDER OR
HIGHER.
8.C.2. (U) BLOCK 2: DCS, G–1, 300 ARMY PENTAGON, ROOM 2E446,
WASHINGTON, DC 20310–0300.
8.D. (U) ANY OTHER SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTS THAT WOULD SUPPORT
THE REQUEST AND DEMONSTRATE THE BENEFIT TO THE ORGANIZATION
(SOLDIER RECORD BRIEF, PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS, PT TESTS, AND SO
ON).
9. (U) ALL DEPLOYMENTS AND OCONUS TDYS ALSO REQUIRE
CONSULTATION WITH THE RECEIVING COMBATANT COMMAND (CCMD)
SURGEON WITH FINAL APPROVAL BY THE COMBATANT COMMANDER PRIOR
TO SUBMITTING THE ETP REQUEST ENCRYPTED TO DCS, G–1 POINT OF
CONTACTS FOR PROCESSING. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOLDIERS WORK
WITH THEIR BRIGADE SURGEON FOR THIS TYPE OF ETP. TO ENSURE
AWARENESS OF THE PENDING DEPLOYMENT ETP REQUEST, PLEASE
INCLUDE THE DCS, G–1 POINT OF CONTACTS ON THE CCMD MEDICAL
WAIVER SUBMISSION.
10. (U) THE ETP PROCESS TAKES AT LEAST 90 DAYS UPON RECEIPT OF THE
ETP REQUEST BY HQDA G–1 POINT OF CONTACTS.
11. (U) REFER TO ATTACHMENT FOR STEP-BY-STEP POWER POINT ON ETP
PROCESS.
12. (U) DCS G–1 POINT OF CONTACTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: LTC SERENA
STAPLES, DCS, G–1 AT SERENA.K.STAPLES.MIL@ARMY.MIL AND SHAWN
LOCKHART, DCS, G–1 AT SHAWN.K.LOCKHART.CIV@ARMY.MIL. mailto:
13.(U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES 2 DECEMBER 2026.
ATTACHMENT:
SUBMITTING AR 600–110 EXCEPTION TO POLICY REQUESTS TO HEADQUARTERS,
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (HQDA).
CLASSIFICATION (U)
Submitting AR 600-110 Exception to Policy
Requests to
Headquarters, Department of the Army
(HQDA)
Note: This presentation was prepared for peer support
based on the experience of a Soldier living with HIV. SEPTEMBER 2025This content has been reviewed by HQDA, G-1.
CLASSIFICATION (U) 1
24 JAN 24
CLASSIFICATION (U)
Introduction
• Last updated on 22 April 2022, restrictions for HIV+ personnel
included, but were not limited to:
• Deployments: Hostile and non-hostile environments.
• Assignments (WIAS and PCS) overseas for any duration of time
• Assignments within any table of organization and equipment or
modified table of organization and equipment (TOE & MTOE
units).
• Military-sponsored educational programs regardless of length
resulting in an additional service obligation (ADSO).
• “In view of significant advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) […].
Individuals who have been identified as HIV positive, are
asymptomatic, and who have a clinically confirmed undetectable viral
load (hereinafter, "covered personnel") will have no restrictions
applied to their deployability or to their ability to commission while a
Service member solely on the basis of their HIV-positive status.”
• The US Department of the Army has not yet published an updated
policy in response to the DoD update. As Senior Leaders deliberate to
the update of AR 600-110, “Covered Personnel” can submit an
Exception to Policy (ETP) in order to PCS or travel TDY outside the
contiguous United States (OCONUS), Deploy, or serve on Active-
Duty Orders greater than 30 days.
CLASSIFICATION (U) BE ALL YOU CAN BE 2
24 JAN 24
Example Documents for ETP Packet
1. DA Form 4187 (signed by Battalion Commander or higher)
2. Letter of Suitability
3. DD Form 2870
4. Theater Commander Medical Waiver Form-Signed
5. Exception to Policy Request Memorandum
6. Commander Endorsement Memorandum
7. Additional Supporting Documents (Optional)
1. Soldier Record Brief
2. Army Combat Fitness Test/Army Fitness Test Scorecards
BE ALL YOU CAN BE 3
24 JAN 24
DA Form 4187
The 4187 documents the current/losing commander’s endorsement for the request. While (s)he is the
highest signature authority, the “to” block is still labeled DCS G-1, and the first required document in the
packet.
In block 7 the change is from CONUS to OCONUS or to Active-Duty Status greater than 30
days effective 0900 hours on your proposed report date.
Section III – Block 8, mark “other” specifying “for OCONUS PCS, Deployment, or ADOS Orders greater
than 30 days.” Blocks 9 and 10 leave blank.
BE ALL YOU CAN BE 4
24 JAN 24
DA Form 4187
BE ALL YOU CAN BE
• Remember, the request is a “need to
know, basis.” it is suggested the packet
(including the 4187 should go through
the chain of command by hand or
encrypted e-mail, from Company
Commander to Battalion Commander.
• 4187 must be signed by Battalion
commander or higher.
• Close out the 4187 with the
current/losing commander’s
recommendation.
• If you reside at a Brigade or higher, your
4187 will have less signatures as in the
example
5
24 JAN 24
Letter Of Suitability
Letter of Suitability is a memorandum from the Soldier's Infectious Disease Physician endorsing an ability
to adhere to antiretroviral therapy. Supporting data in this document are the results of the Soldier’s last lab
draw. It is important the memorandum states the following:
- Date of draw (within the last 6 months)
- CD4 Count/%
- HIV Viral Load
- Antiretroviral Regimen
BE ALL YOU CAN BE 6
24 JAN 24
DD 2870
• The DD 2870 authorizes the disclosure of medical or dental information to HQDA in order to determine
your eligibility for ETP approval. Utilize the template below to complete. Sign and date in blocks 11
and 13.
Enter Your Military Treatment Facility
OTSG Medical Readiness Health Care Operations Team
BE ALL YOU CAN BE 7
24 JAN 24
Theater Medical Deployability Waiver
Some Theater command Surgeon Generals require waivers to document whether care is possible at your
new duty station. For example, USARPAC requires the following document to be filled out. Although it is
meant for deploying, the information provided can substitute until proper paperwork is developed.
Each Combatant Command will have their own medical waiver form. Please request form from Surgeon’s
Office or contact HQDA G-1 POC.
Block 13 will be your report date.
Block 14 is the number of days your assignment is. If it is a two-year assignment, the entry will state 730.
ETPs are only valid for 365 days. A request for extension must be submitted 6 months prior to proposed
extension.
Block 15 is the gaining country.
BE ALL YOU CAN BE 8
24 JAN 24
Theater Medical Deployability Waiver Cont.
▪ Block 23 can remain as “see attachments.”
▪ Block 24, 25, 26, and 27 are filled out by your ID Physician
▪ Block 28 – 31 are filled out by the gaining Surgeon General
Combatant Command Surgeon’s Signature
BE ALL YOU CAN BE 9
24 JAN 24
Soldier ETP Request Memorandum
• This memorandum is a personal letter to the approval authorities, and it is optional but highly
encouraged. An example is provided below. This memorandum can explain the reasonings why your
ETP should be approved. For example, why are you the best person for the job?
BE ALL YOU CAN BE 10
24 JAN 24
Commander ETP Endorsement
• This memorandum from your current/losing command simply states the support (s)he has for this ETP.
Intent is to show that during your time at the unit, you have shown zero signs of an inability to work
because of your condition.
BE ALL YOU CAN BE 11
24 JAN 24
Additional Supporting Documents
• Lastly, you would want to attach any supporting documents. This can include, but may not require, an
Army Fitness Test (AFT), Evaluations (maybe the last 3). With intentions to show your health, and
value to the Army.
BE ALL YOU CAN BE 12
24 JAN 24
General Information
• Understand, things may change, and requirements may change as the regulation is being developed.
• Timeline of 90 days starts AFTER completed packet is submitted to HQDA G1 Medical Readiness
Team.
• Please refer to your Public Health Nurse or the POCs stated in the ALARACT for any questions on
completing your packet.
BE ALL YOU CAN BE 13 

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ALARACT 111/2025
DTG: R 12 2155Z DEC 25
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 111/2025 - PRIORITIZING SOLDIER WELL-BEING WITH SPIRITUAL
FITNESS RESOURCES
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF THE
HQDA, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) ARMY SPIRITUAL FITNESS GUIDE (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://API.ARMY.MIL/E2/C/DOWNLOADS/2025/08/01/0437A07E/U-S-ARMY-
SPIRITUAL-FITNESS-GUIDE-2025.PDF)
1.B. (U) SPIRITUAL FITNESS BATTLEBOOK (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://API.ARMY.MIL/E2/C/DOWNLOADS/2025/08/01/96CBA0BB/SPIRITUAL-
FITNESS-BATTLEBOOK.PDF)
2. (U) PURPOSE: THIS MESSAGE EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF SOLDIER
WELL-BEING AND INTRODUCES RESOURCES TO ENHANCE SPIRITUAL FITNESS
AS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF HOLISTIC READINESS.
3. (U) APPLICABILITY: THIS MESSAGE APPLIES TO ALL REGULAR ARMY, U.S
ARMY RESERVE, AND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD/ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF
THE UNITED STATES.
4. (U) SITUATION: RECOGNIZING THE CRITICAL LINK BETWEEN SPIRITUAL
WELL-BEING AND MISSION EFFECTIVENESS, THE ARMY CONTINUES TO
PRIORITIZE HOLISTIC FITNESS WHICH ENCOMPASSES THE SPIRITUAL DOMAIN.
REFERENCES 1.A. AND 1.B. ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT COMMANDERS AND
LEADERS IN FOSTERING THAT READINESS FOUNDATION WITHIN THEIR
FORMATIONS.
4.A. (U) THE ARMY CHAPLAIN CORPS HAS RELEASED REFERENCE 1.A. AND
ACCOMPANYING REFERENCE 1.B. THESE RESOURCES EQUIP SOLDIERS AND
LEADERS TO BUILD INNER STRENGTH.
4.B. (U) REFERENCE 1.A. DEFINES SPIRITUAL FITNESS AS THE CONDITION OF A
SOLDIER’S SPIRIT TOWARD READINESS TO FIGHT AND WIN IN WAR AND LIFE.
SPIRITUAL FITNESS IS ESSENTIAL TO READINESS AND PROVIDES A
FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPING PURPOSE, RESILIENCE, AND IDENTITY.
REFERENCES 1.A. AND 1.B. DRAW ON COMBAT SUSTAINMENT DOCTRINE,
OUTLINES STAGES OF PERSONAL GROWTH, AND OFFERS ACTIONABLE
STRATEGIES FOR LEADER ENGAGEMENT AT ALL ECHELONS.
5. (U) IMPLEMENTING GUIDANCE:
5.A. (U) COMMANDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO INTEGRATE CONCEPTS FROM
REFERENCES 1.A. AND 1.B. INTO UNIT TRAINING PLANS, ALONGSIDE EXISTING
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FITNESS PROGRAMS.
5.B. (U) CHAPLAINS ARE ENCOURAGED TO UTILIZE THESE RESOURCES AS
THEY PROVIDE SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO SOLDIERS AND
LEADERS.
5.C. (U) LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS SHOULD FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH
THE RESOURCES AND CONSIDER HOW THEY CAN BE USED TO ENHANCE THE
SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OF THEIR TEAMS. INVESTING IN THE WELL-BEING OF
OUR SOLDIERS IS PARAMOUNT TO MAINTAINING A READY AND RESILIENT
FORCE.
5.D. (U) TERMS RELATING TO HOLISTIC READINESS ARE STANDARDIZED
ACROSS THE ARMY AND ARE CONTAINED IN FM 7–22, ENSURING CONSISTENT
LANGUAGE AND ALIGNMENT.
6. (U) POINT OF CONTACT: HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS, CHAPLAIN (COLONEL) ROBERT B.
ALLMAN III, EMAIL: ROBERT.B.ALLMAN2.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
7. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 1 OCTOBER 2026.

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