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S1NET Message Summary - 25 Feb 22

1. AC OFFICER PROMOTION ORDERS, MARCH 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1118034

2. FY22 BROADENING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM PANEL (MAY 2022). As a reminder, the last Broadening Opportunity Program Panel for FY22 will convene 10 - 13 May 2022.  The application deadline for the following programs is 25 March 2022:  Army Congressional Fellowship, JCS/OSD/ARSTAF Internship, and General (R) Wayne A. Downing Scholarship. Additionally, applications for the Harvard Strategist Program (which has no HRC panel)  are due no later than 15 April 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1117925

3. IPPS-A WEBINAR SERIES: CRM PART 2: PROVIDER GROUPS AND BEST PRACTICES – 02 MAR 2022. Attached is the CONOP for the IPPS-A webinar on CRM Part 2: Provider Groups and Best Practices. During part two of the two-part mini-series, the IPPS-A FMD Training Team teams up with the FMD CRM Team and a Mississippi ARNG G-1 SME to discuss provider group creation/hierarchy and best practices for provider group management, case routing, and general use of CRM tools. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1118374

4. USAR TPU FEBRUARY 2022 MSG AND SSG SLATING REPORTS. The MSG and SSG slatings from each RD are attached at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1117266

5. OVERSEAS HOUSING ALLOWANCE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR THE ARMY RESERVE, 12 JAN 22. This memo provides guidance that verifies OHA payments to USAR service members are accurate, properly supported, and recertified annually for continued entitlement. The provisions included in this document are for implementation and audit report compliance. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1117234

6. ENHANCE PERFORMANCE WITH MENTAL SKILLS TRAINING. From the Army Resilience Directorate:  Do you ever struggle with being unmotivated to train, lack confidence, or deal with fear of failure? Do you get so nervous you freeze up or underperform, have trouble bouncing back from mistakes, or frequently lose concentration while under pressure? Performance enhancement or mental skills training can help you understand and leverage the connection between your mind and body to improve or maintain motivation, confidence, energy, and focus. You can enhance the quality of your physical, technical, and tactical training by being deliberate and intentional with the mental side of performance. If the quality of your training goes up, so does the quality of your performance. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1117541

7. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. 99TH READINESS DIVISION, IPPS-A HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL (HR PRO) 2 DAY RESIDENT & REMOTE MOI (FY 22, 2ND & 3RD QUARTER DATES). The IPPS-A HR Professional Instructor Facilitated Training (IFT) suspense for all HR professionals is 31 May 2022. The 99th RD will provide this training to all HR Professionals, and incorporate the foundational knowledge necessary to perform the duties and functions inherit to their position utilizing the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A), Release 3 (R3). To reserve a seat, please map to the CSU tool within RCMS (following link). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-857086

8. Recently published DOD and Army Directives (AD) and All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages. New ALARACTs and ADs are also posted on APD at the following link.  https://armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx

     a. ALARACT 012/2022, ACCOUNTING OF RESERVE COMPONENT MEMBERS PERFORMING ACTIVE DUTY OR FULL TIME NATIONAL GUARD DUTY TOWARDS AUTHORIZED END STRENGTHS (CUI), DTG: R 222000Z FEB 22. On 27 Dec 2021, the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act became Public Law 117-81. It directed that 10 USC 115(b)(2)(b) strike ‘‘1095 days in the previous 1460 days’’ and insert ‘‘1825 days in the previous 2190 days.” Reserve Component Soldiers cannot exceed 1825 days in an active duty for operational support (ADOS) status within the previous 2190. Soldiers exceeding this time period will be counted against the Active Army end-strength for active duty for operational support-active component (ADOS-AC) and active guard and reserve end strength for active duty for operational support-reserve component (ADOS-RC). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1117908

9. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay E-Messages.  All MILPER messages are available on the HRC MILPER web page at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper. All Military Pay E-Messages are available on milBook at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/milpaye-messages.

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 22-062, FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR) RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY (REFRAD) BOARD AS A FORCE ALIGNMENT TOOL, ISSUED: [2/22/2022 2:21:31 PM]. This message provides procedural guidance for the FY22 USAR AGR REFRAD board which convenes on or about 13 June 2022. The board will consider all Army Reserve AGR (AR AGR) Army Promotion List (APL) competitive category colonels (COL) and lieutenant colonels (LTC) who meet the eligibility requirements. The USAR AGR REFRAD board provides a fair and equitable force shaping process to help meet the needs of the Army, the USAR, and the AR AGR program. It is based on the congressional end strength cap for AR AGR officers, projected AR AGR force structure, and AR AGR officer retirements/separations. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-062

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 22-063, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022 REGULAR ARMY (RA) MEDICAL SERVICE (MS) CORPS MEDICAL FUNCTIONAL AREA (MFA) 70 (HEALTH SERVICES) AND 67J (AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION OFFICER) AREA OF CONCENTRATION (AOC) DESIGNATION PANEL, ISSUED: [2/23/2022 2:36:12 PM]. This message announces zones of eligibility, methodology, and administrative instructions for subject Designation Panel. The panel will convene on or around 4 April 2022 and will recess on or about 30 April 2021. The purpose of the panel is to identify RA MS officers classified as AOC 70B (Healthcare Administration Assistant) and 67J (Aeromedical Evacuation Officer) for targeted Promotion Year Groups (PYG) intended for designation into an MFA 70 specialty as a secondary AOC. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-063

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 22-064, MAY 2022 AVIATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER APPOINTMENT TO AVIATION WARRANT OFFICER SELECTION BOARD, ISSUED: [2/23/2022 2:39:21 PM]. This message announces the procedures for Army Aviation (AV) Commissioned Officers (CO) to request an appointment to Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) and certification in an Army Aviation Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). All eligible applicants are evaluated and selected by an HQDA Warrant Officer Board, convened at HQ, USAREC. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-064

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 22-065, OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR (AY) 22-23 ARMY COMPETITIVE CATEGORY SENIOR SERVICE COLLEGE SLATE, ISSUED: [2/24/2022 7:34:13 AM]. This message announces the release date of the AY 22-23 Army Competitive Category (ACC) Senior Service College (SSC) slating panel results. Officers slated for SSC have already been selected for resident attendance by a Department of the Army centralized board; therefore, Human Resources Command (HRC) will not preposition the approved slate. The official release date is 2 March 2022. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-065

     e. MILPER MESSAGE 22-066, FY22 WARRANT OFFICER ACCESSION BONUS (WOAB) AND WARRANT OFFICER RETENTION BONUS (WORB) FOR AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE (AMD) TACTICIAN (MOS 140K) AND AMD TECHNICIAN (MOS 140L) WARRANT OFFICERS PROGRAM INFORMATION, ISSUED: [2/24/2022 7:39:24 AM]. This message establishes the guidance for eligibility to receive a Warrant Officer Accession Bonus (WOAB) and/or Warrant Officer Retention Bonus (WORB) for Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Tactician (MOS 140K) or Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Technician (MOS 140L). https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-066

     f. MILPER MESSAGE 22-067, MARCH PROGRAM UPDATE FOR FY22 WARRANT OFFICER ACCESSION BONUS (WOAB) AND WARRANT OFFICER RETENTION BONUS (WORB) FOR AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE (AMD) TACTICIAN (MOS 140K) AND AMD TECHNICIAN (MOS 140L) WARRANT OFFICERS, ISSUED: [2/24/2022 7:42:56 AM]. This message provides additional qualification requirements and current bonus amounts for the WOAB and/or WORB for MOS 140K and MOS 140L. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-067

10. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 14 FEB 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias    

11. ARNG/USAR POSITIONS/JOBS AVAILABLE.  S1NET members have posted the following RC position/job vacancy information.  For a listing of all USAR primary vacancies (updated weekly) visit https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-375787. Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by following the instructions posted on the front page of the Job Announcements topic at the following link. Those posts which are in the correct location and which are posted in accordance with the instructions provided will be included in a future S1NET Message Summary.      https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies

     a. 103D ESC CHIEF OF STAFF VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, COL/LG, DES MOINES, IA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1117558

     b. NGB, G-1, HRR, O-4/MAJ, 00F OPERATIONS OFFICER (ADOS), ARLINGTON, VA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1117002

     c. TPU FIRST SERGEANT, HHC 3D MEDICAL COMMAND (DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT), FORT GILLEM, GA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1117510

     d. INSCOM, G3 CLIPSO, ALTERNATE CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REP/ OPS NCO, ARNG, USAR, IMA, IRR, GRADE E6-E7 SHOULD APPLY, CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1066309

     e. 209TH BROADCAST OPERATIONS DETACHMENT - 46S VACANCIES - ROME, GA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1117542

     f. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD CHIEF SURGEONS OFFICE, NGB, ARLINGTON, VA, AGR/ADOS, MULTIPLE O2-O4 VACANCIES FOR 70 SERIES AMEDD OFFICERS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1063527

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S1NET Message Summary - 23 Feb 22

1. AGWOILE-FOLLOW ON (FO) COURSE VACANCIES. From the AG Proponent:  The AGWOILE-FO Course has 11 vacant seats (all compo). If you are a CW3 and would like to go, the ATRRS information is at the following link. You do NOT have to be a WOILE (Common Core at WOCC) Graduate to attend. This course is two-weeks of academics focusing on strategic and enterprise HR. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/977375

2. ACTIVE COMPONENT ENLISTED PROMOTION CUTOFF SCORES AND SGT/SSG BY-NAME PROMOTION LISTS, MARCH 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1116109

3. AGR (USAR) SGT/SSG PROMOTION CUTOFF SCORES AND BY-NAME LIST, 1 MAR 22. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1116159

4. NON-DEPLOYABLE REPORT AS OF EOM JAN 22. As of EoM Jan 22, ~58.1K or ~5.9% of the Total Army was considered Non-Deployable; Army Non-Deployable rate increased by ~0.4% from Dec 21. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/977386

5. IPPS-A COUNCIL OF COLONELS - FEBRUARY 2022. Attached at the following link is the slide deck for IPPS-A's monthly Council of Colonels meeting that takes place on 24FEB2022. HR leaders across the US Army will receive real-time updates from program FMD leads on the progression of IPPS-A. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1116986

6. PROPONENT FUNDED CREDENTIALS. Save your Tuition/Credentialing Assistance dollars!  The Army offers funding for proponent school-sponsored credentialing opportunities, tailored to specific MOSs, AOCs, and courses.  Eligible credentials are indicated with the MOS Proponent Funded icon on the ArmyCOOL website at: https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/costs_and_funding/army_proponent_funding.htm. These credentials are generally offered in conjunction with attendance at Army Training Centers, NCO Academies, or professional military education schools. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/977385

7. DANTES REMOTE TESTING (FOR DSST EXAMS) WEBINAR – 25 FEB AT NOON. Join DANTES Credit-by-Exam Program Manager, Matthew Schwantz, and Prometric’s Account Director, Patrick Cheicante, this Friday, 25 Feb 2022 at 1200 hrs EST as they introduce the Remote Testing option for military members stationed around the world.  Learn how to prepare, register and take your next DSST exam remotely. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/977348

8. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. FEBRUARY 258TH HR CO NEWSLETTER. I am excited to announce the second edition of the 258TH HR CO AG Newsletter, “What can an HR CO do for you?” This month we wanted to highlight variations of training efforts that can be delivered in terms of METL tasks and what a Soldiers expectations are to an HR element for reporting or general MWR service understanding. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1116868

9. Recently published DOD and Army Directives (AD) and All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages. New ALARACTs and ADs are also posted on APD at the following link.  https://armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx

     a. ALARACT 011/2022, IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR THE BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING (BAH), OVERSEAS HOUSING ALLOWANCE (OHA), AND COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE (COLA) SECRETARIAL WAIVER PROGRAM (CUI), DTG: R 171620Z FEB 22. Generally, a housing allowance and cost of living allowance are paid to a servicemember based on the servicemember’s permanent duty station (PDS). However, when a servicemember’s assignment to a PDS or the circumstances of that assignment requires the servicemember’s dependent to reside separately, the DOD FMR permits, under certain circumstances a Secretarial waiver authorizing an alternative housing allowance and/or cost of living allowance. In addition, a Secretarial waiver authorizing an alternative housing allowance is also permitted where the Secretary concerned determines that other circumstances may require a dependent to reside separately from the servicemember. The purpose of the waiver program is to temporarily stabilize the soldier’s dependents when circumstances require dependents to reside separately. The intent of the waiver program is to ease the transition of a pcs move to the new PDS in the continental united states (CONUS) or outside the continental united states (OCONUS). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1116197 

10. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay E-Messages.  All MILPER messages are available on the HRC MILPER web page at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper. All Military Pay E-Messages are available on milBook at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/milpaye-messages.

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 22-059, AMENDMENT TO MILPER MESSAGE NUMBER 21-390, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR OFFICERS REQUESTING CONSIDERATION TO OPT IN TO THE FY22 MAJ AMEDD PSB, ISSUED: [2/22/2022 7:39:14 AM]. See the message for changes. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-059

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 22-060, AC OFFICER PROMOTION NUMBERS FOR MARCH 2022, ISSUED: [2/22/2022 7:42:22 AM]. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-060

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 22-061, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022 LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC), CHAPLAIN CORPS (CH), ARMY RESERVE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES (ARNGUS), ARMY RESERVE ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AR AGR) AND ARMY RESERVE NON-ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AR NON-AGR), COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES (CC), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB), ISSUED: [2/22/2022 7:44:32 AM]. This message announces the release of the results for subject Promotion Selection Board (PSB). The Prepositioning Release date is 23 Feb 22. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 EST, 25 Feb 22. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-061

11. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 14 FEB 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias    

12. ARNG/USAR POSITIONS/JOBS AVAILABLE.  S1NET members have posted the following RC position/job vacancy information.  For a listing of all USAR primary vacancies (updated weekly) visit https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-375787. Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by following the instructions posted on the front page of the Job Announcements topic at the following link. Those posts which are in the correct location and which are posted in accordance with the instructions provided will be included in a future S1NET Message Summary.      https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies

     a. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN KOREA AT USFK J2, CAMP HUMPHREYS, ROK. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1115318

     b. 300TH STB, (TPU), BN STAFF OFFICERS AND NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS: GRAND PRAIRIE, TX. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1116402

     c. 340TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION (DO), HHC FIRST SERGEANT POSITION, ASHLEY, PA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1116936

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Letter to the Force - Black History Month

To the Soldiers, Airmen, and Families of the National Guard

Every February since 1976, our Nation celebrates the stories, journeys, triumphs, and achievements of African Americans during Black History Month.  Black history is entwined with American history, and there is no shortage of African American heroes, visionaries, and leaders to study and admire.  Looking to the past, we marvel at the courage of Sojourner Truth helping enslaved African Americans escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad.  We are moved by the words of Langston Hughes and the songs of Miles Davis.  We are inspired by the Buffalo Soldiers and Tuskegee Airmen who fought for our Nation—even when our Nation did not treat them equally. 

But history is not only about the distant past—it is made every day.  Every day, African Americans continue to make their mark on the American story, writing a new chapter through their character and contributions.  This history-making does not happen in isolation; it is built upon centuries of hard-fought victories for civil rights and human dignity.  We cannot ignore, reject, or deny our Nation’s past—we can only learn from it so we can know better, do better, and be better tomorrow. 

We are honored to serve alongside the African American Soldiers and Airmen who choose to make history—Black history, American history—in the National Guard.  Thank you for being Always Ready, Always There!

 

Sincerely,

Daniel R. Hokanson                                   
General, U.S. Army
Chief, National Guard Bureau                     

                                                     

Tony L. Whitehead                                    
SEA, U.S. Air Force
National Guard Bureau

 

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S1NET Message Summary - 16 Feb 22

1. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE FOR INVOLUNTARY SEPARATIONS. From Army Transition Assistance Program (TAP), U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC): All Soldiers transitioning from active duty are entitled to and required to complete Career Readiness Standards provided by the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Soldiers pending involuntary separation, to include vaccine refusal, need to visit their local TAP center as soon as possible. Soldiers who are unable to complete all requirements prior to their separation date have an additional 180 days post transition to utilize TAP services. Soldiers located more than 50 miles from a TAP center can utilize the TAP Virtual Center, 1-800-325-4715. To learn more about the program and resources available visit the TAP website at https://www.armytap.army.mil/.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1114490  

2. WRITING QUALITY PROFILES COURSE IS LIVE! From OTSG: We are pleased to announce that the new version of the “Writing Quality Profiles” is LIVE on JKO! For more information on Course DHA-US1150, please see the brochures and handouts attached at the following link. Upon completion of this course on JKO, you will receive 1.5 CMEs. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1113576

3. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - ARMY RESERVE NCO EVALUATION BOARDS (UPDATED). From the 99th RD:  Attached is a FAQ list created based on our most asked questions from the field. I hope it provides some insight and guidance regarding the new NCO Evaluation Boards. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106354

4. ARMY TALENT MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE (ATMTF) SITREP, 15 FEB 22. This SITREP provides updates/information on Army Senior Leaders talk Talent Management, ATMTF partnership discussions with TRADOC, and Warrant Officer Talent Management. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1114398

5. Recently published DOD and Army Directives (AD) and All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages. New ALARACTs and ADs are also posted on APD at the following link.  https://armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx

     a. ALARACT 010/2022, ANNOUNCEMENT OF FRAGMENTARY ORDER 1 TO HQDA EXECUTE ORDER 140–21: THE ARMY FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM (CUI), DTG: R 112047Z FEB 22. The purpose of the Financial Literacy Training Program is to implement policy and procedures for ensuring Soldiers receive mandated training at the required milestones and to provide Soldiers, commanders, and leaders with tools required to improve the financial readiness of the force. This ALARACT message announces specific changes to execution requirements in support of the Army’s Financial Literacy Training Program as promulgated by Fragmentary Order (FRAGO) 1 to HQDA EXORD 140-21.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1114397

     b. ARMY DIRECTIVE 2022-01, PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON ARMY INSTALLATIONS TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL EDUCATION, 11 FEB 22. This directive establishes policy for the financial literacy education and training provided by non-Federal entities (NFEs). It defines the criteria, outlines the roles and responsibilities, and provides direction on the acquisition of financial literacy education provided by NFEs on Army installations. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1114488

6. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay E-Messages.  All MILPER messages are available on the HRC MILPER web page at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper. All Military Pay E-Messages are available on milBook at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/milpaye-messages.

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 22-055, FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) 66E PERIOPERATIVE, 66G LABOR AND DELIVERY, 66C PSYCHIATRIC, AND 66W MIDWIFERY ARMY NURSE USAR TO ACTIVE DUTY PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT MESSAGE, ISSUED: [2/14/2022 1:17:45 PM]. There is an opportunity for select USAR Army Nurse Officers to assess onto active duty in the following specialties: 66C (Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Nurse), 66E (Perioperative Nurse), 66G (Obstetric/Gynecologic Nurse), and 66W (Nurse Midwife). Eligible nurse officers currently serving in the USAR should contact the nearest U. S. Army Medical (AMEDD) recruiter. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-055

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 22-056, AMENDMENT TO ARMY CAREER INTERMISSION PROGRAM (CIP), ISSUED: [2/14/2022 1:27:01 PM]. Before being released from the RA / USAR AGR, each Soldier will enter into a contractual agreement under which the Soldier agrees to be recalled / enlisted back to the RA / USAR AGR, as applicable) for a period of not less than two months for every month of program participation following the Soldier’s return to active duty (Soldiers entering the CIP after 26 December 2021 incur a service obligation of one month for each month of program participation). Participation in the program may not exceed three years from the date of release from the RA / USAR AGR. Soldiers will indicate the length of time desired to participate in the program at the time of application. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-977604

     c. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 22-014, 2022 Family Separation Allowance (FSA) for Dual Military Couples. The purpose of this message is to inform all of information regarding FSA entitlement for a Service Member (SM) married to another Service Member and the Married Army Couples Program (MACP). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1114489

7. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 14 FEB 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias    

     a. WIAS# 3A-SJTO-00010-04 | TOD# 306892 | TARGETING TECHNICIAN | ARIFJAN, KUWAIT | 131A | Secret clearance | W3 | MAR 2022 | 365 days.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     b. WIAS# 6A-JTFB-00412-13 | TOD# 286216 | OPERATIONS NCOIC | SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | 13B | Top Secret | E7 | JUN 2022 | 365 days. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     c. WIAS# 3A-CJTO-00117-01 | TOD# 304017 | DEPUTY COS | UNION, IRAQ | 02A | TS/SCI | O5 | MAY 2022 | 365 days. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     d. WIAS# 3A-JOGC-00005-02 |TOD# 304026 | FINANCE NCO | AL UDEID, QATAR | 36B | TS/SCI (Secret acceptable) | E5 | MAR 2022 | 180 days. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

8. ARNG/USAR POSITIONS/JOBS AVAILABLE.  S1NET members have posted the following RC position/job vacancy information.  For a listing of all USAR primary vacancies (updated weekly) visit https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-375787. Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by following the instructions posted on the front page of the Job Announcements topic at the following link. Those posts which are in the correct location and which are posted in accordance with the instructions provided will be included in a future S1NET Message Summary.      https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies

     a. 1878TH MEDICAL DETACHMENT (HEAD & NECK SURG TEAM) COMMANDER VACANCY (O3/O4), TPU - JACKSONVILLE, FL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112796

     b. JFHQ-FL ARNG, AGR (ONE-TIME OCCASSIONAL TOUR), MAJ/LTC/46A, PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, ST. AUGUSTINE, FL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1113037

     c. COMMAND INSPECTOR GENERAL VACANCY, TPU, COL/01A, HEADQUARTERS, ARMY RESERVE MEDICAL COMMAND, PINELLAS PARK, FL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1114010

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S1NET Message Summary - 14 Feb 22

1. NCO EVALUATION BOARD LPD SLIDES (AS OF 7 FEB 22). From the DA Secretariat SGM: Here are the most recent Leader Professional Development slides on the NCO Evaluation Board process. This is the slide deck I use to brief the process to the field. I hope this gives clarity on how we conduct the NCO Evaluation Boards. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-979102

2. AGS HR CREDENTIALING PROGRAM SPRING 2022- OPEN ENROLLMENT (15 FEB - 1 APR 22). The Adjutant General School (AGS) is pleased to announce open enrollment for the AG School Credentialing Program, spring 2022 iteration. Qualified CMF 42 Soldiers, from all components, may apply for this opportunity to participate in the credentialing program. The program is being expanded to include a wider range of credentials that can positively affect AG Soldiers during their lifecycle. Deadline to apply is 1 April 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112217

3. 2022 NATIONAL AG BALL LOGO DESIGN CONTEST. Calling all HR Professionals. The AG National Ball Committee is seeking creative design ideas for the 2022 AG Week and AG Ball logo with the theme: “All Things People.” The logo or symbol will be used throughout AG Week and at the AG Ball at Fort Jackson, SC in June.  The submission deadline is 1 March 2022.  Send your best logo design to: agball2022@gmail.com.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112956

4. FRAGMENTARY ORDER 007 (UPDATED GUIDANCE) TO OPORDER 21-075 USARC MANDATORY CVP. Some key points in this FRAGORD: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1051858

     a. Effective immediately, the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) executes mandatory immunization of Army Reserve Soldiers with COVID-19 vaccines in order to reduce the component’s COVID-19 risk, increase force health protection posture and readiness, and achieve 95% vaccination of all Army Reserve Soldiers NLT 01 JAN 2022 and 99.5% vaccination of all Army Reserve Soldiers NLT 01 MAR 2022. The US Army Reserve will be 100% complete with vaccinations by 30 JUN 2022.

     b. All USAR Soldiers that have not received their first dose of COVID-19 and have not submitted a medical, administrative, or religious exemption (NLT the last day of the Soldier’s January 2022 Battle Assembly) will be flagged and GOMOR initiated within thirty days following the Jan 2022 Battle Assembly. Additionally, any Soldier with an exemption that was disapproved by the appropriate authority and not received their first dose within 30 days of notification of disapproval, will be flagged and GOMOR initiated by their Commander.

     c. Effective immediately and IAW the requirements and procedures in annexes Z and AA, commanders will begin mandatory initiation of separation or disenrollment proceedings for all Soldiers of the Regular Army, and Soldiers of the Army National Guard of the United States and the U.S. Army Reserve when those Soldiers are serving on active duty for more than 30 days pursuant to title 10 U.S. code and Cadets at the United States Military Academy (USMA), Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (SROTC) cadets, and cadet candidates at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) who have refused the lawful order to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and who do not have an approved exemption or a pending exemption request or appeal.

5. IPPS-A ITEMS:

     a. IPPS-A AUDIT / INTERNAL CONTROLS: PART 1 INTRO – 28 FEB 2022. Attached is the CONOP for Part 1 of the Release 3 IPPS-A, Audit / Internal Controls series. During this session, the team will provide an introduction to audit/internal controls and a deep dive into several IPPS-A audit reports. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112149

     b. IPPS-A ROLES AND PERMISSIONS: PART 3 – 22 FEB 2022. Attached is the CONOP for Part 3 of the IPPS-A Release 3 roles and permission series. During this session, the Team will provide an overview of the access request verification checks, Validator audit reports, access re-certification, and security sustainment. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1113003

     c. IPPS-A WEBINAR SERIES: BROWNOUT/CUTOVER TANS AND UNIT PREP. On 19 JAN 2022, the IPPS-A Team executed a webinar on Brownout /Cutover Task and Unit Prep. During this session, the IPPS-A FMD Deployment Team shared information about how brownout affects the HR community, overview of cutover task, and set expectations for various S-1 level pre-go live prep activities. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1094908

6. WHY CAN’T I UPDATE MY RANK IN TOUR OF DUTY (TOD)? From the Army G3/5/7: When TOD moved to a new server in Dec 2020, some functionality was lost. The ability to update your rank by clicking the silhouette (updating profile) was disabled in the transition. It will appear to have saved your change, but the database does not get updated. That is one reason it is important to keep your resume updated. You can update your rank and other personal information by clicking Find Jobs tab and clicking Post Resume Online button. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/976145

7. ADAPTING DURING THE PANDEMIC. From the Army Recovery Care Program: FORT CAMPBELL SRU GIVES SOLDIERS A THERAPETIC CHALLENGE THROUGH FLY FISHING. The Fort Campbell Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) in Kentucky is giving Soldiers a fun but challenging activity in the form of fly fishing classes — and it’s having a big effect. The programs at Fort Campbell are always evolving, and despite the changing seasons, the Soldiers create something from start to finish that symbolizes the process of their recovery. Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/976398

8. TAGD DATA CORRECTNESS JANUARY 2022 RECOGNITION ROLL. HRC, The Adjutant General Directorate (TAGD), Field Services Division (FSD) leads the holistic transformation of the Army HR community through IPPS-A fielding, military pay migration, data management, and governance. FSD continues to support the Data Correction Strategy in support of IPPS-A.  This month, we highlight the top five organizations (with population over 9,000) who achieved less than 1.05% eMILPO error rate.  These G-1 and S-1 Teams continue to demonstrate their amazing commitment to data accuracy while taking care of Soldiers' records and the daily mission: US Army Recruiting Command, 7th Infantry Division, 101st Airborne Division (AASLT), 1st Armored Division and US Army Alaska.  And the #1 Division Overall is 7th Infantry Division.  Furthermore, congratulations to 2nd and 6th Recruiting Brigade, 1st ID Sustainment Brigade and the additional 48 units for achieving a 0% eMILPO error rate. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1111954

9. AC FLAG SNAPSHOT - JANUARY 2022. HRC can provide a drill down, by unit, installation and individual at the request of COL Commanders and above. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112589

10. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. 63RD READINESS DIVISION'S VIRTUAL PRE-RETIREMENT TRAINING (VPRT). WHO: Service Members with at least 10 years of Service; WHEN: 26 February 2022, 0900 - 1430 hours Pacific Standard Time (PST); WHERE: Virtual (Online); WHY: To provide Virtual Pre-Retirement Training for Soldiers and their Families to enable each attendee to make informed career/retirement. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112585

11. Recently published DOD and Army Directives (AD) and All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages. None. New ALARACTs and ADs are also posted on APD at the following link.  https://armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx

12. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay E-Messages.  All MILPER messages are available on the HRC MILPER web page at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper. All Military Pay E-Messages are available on milBook at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/milpaye-messages.

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 22-053, AGR OFFICER PROMOTION NUMBERS FOR MARCH 2022, ISSUED: [2/11/2022 8:58:21 AM]. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-053

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 22-054, FY22 & FY23 MILITARY GOVERNMENT SPECIALIST (38G) PANEL ANNOUNCEMENTS (ARMY RESERVES), ISSUED: [2/11/2022 3:21:20 PM]. Contained within this message are the eligibility and application requirements, selection procedures, and other general information of the 38G Military Government Specialist Area of Concentration (AOC). Personnel desiring an appointment in the 38G AOC must first apply to a Civil Affairs Proponent Qualification Panel. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-054

13. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 7 FEB 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias        

14. ARNG/USAR POSITIONS/JOBS AVAILABLE.  S1NET members have posted the following RC position/job vacancy information.  For a listing of all USAR primary vacancies (updated weekly) visit https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-375787. Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by following the instructions posted on the front page of the Job Announcements topic at the following link. Those posts which are in the correct location and which are posted in accordance with the instructions provided will be included in a future S1NET Message Summary.      https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies

     a. USAREUR-AF G1 ADOS, HR PLANNING AND OPERATIONS OFFICER, 42B, 1LT/CPT, WIESBADEN, GERMANY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112307

     b. 365TH CSSB TPU, 1LTS/CPTS/90A00, COMMANDERS VACANCY LIST, LA AND MS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112225

     c. 2/104TH AVIATION M-DAY NATIONWIDE FIRST SERGEANT ANNOUNCEMENT, WVARNG, MOS 68W, WILLIAMSTOWN, WV. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112164

     d. M-DAY COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR NATIONWIDE ANNOUNCEMENT 2-19TH SFG, KENOVA, WV. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112155

     e. OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF - TPU OPPORTUNITIES, NCOS (SSG-MSG) AND OFFICERS (MAJ-COL) WITH A VARIETY MILITARY AND CIVILIAN BACKGROUNDS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112153

     f. 4TH BN 323D REGT, BCT DRILL SERGEANT TRAINING UNIT, TPU, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, CO / XO /1SG VACANCIES. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112137

     g. NGB-J3 COMMUNICATIONS NCO (E6/7), ARLINGTON, VA T10 ADOS POSITION. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112019

     h. 19TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP (AIRBORNE), MDAY, TWO COMMAND VACANCIES O6 AND O4, BLUFFDALE, UT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1111958

     i. UTARNG OPERATIONS/PLANS OFFICER, 18A/CPT, 19TH SF GROUP, DRAPER, UT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1111975

     j. 100TH TRAINING DIVISION (LD), TPU POSITIONS, MULTIPLE VACANCIES, ENL/ OFF, INCLUDING, AIDE-DE-CAMP, LTC G-1, LTC G-4, LTC G-8, LTC IR, LTC IG AND LTC G-8, FT KNOX, KY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-839329

     k. TPU UNIT COMMANDER VACANCY, HHC 395TH CSSB, MIDDLETOWN, CT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1112734

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ARMY DIR 2022-01 PERSONAL COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION ON ARMY INSTALLATIONS TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL EDUCATION

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN34798-ARMY_DIR_2022-01-000-WEB-1.pdf

MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2022-01 (Personal Commercial Solicitation on Army
Installations To Support Financial Education)
1. References. See references enclosed.
2. Purpose. This directive establishes policy for the financial literacy education and
training provided by non-Federal entities (NFEs). It defines the criteria, outlines the roles
and responsibilities, and provides direction on the acquisition of financial literacy
education provided by NFEs on Army installations.
3. Applicability. The provisions of this directive apply to the Regular Army, Army
National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
4. Background. For the procedures to provide financial education programs to military
personnel, see references 1f, 1j, and 1k.
5. Policy. The Department of the Army will provide a fair, consistent, and transparent
process by which NFEs may petition to provide financial literacy education and training.
a. Approval of NFEs.
(1) The Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-9 will develop the processes by which
NFEs will petition for consideration to provide financial literacy education and training on
Army installations. NFEs must provide the following information in their application
packages:
(a) proof of each trainer’s tax exempt status under references 1f, 1j, and 1k
(b) description of each trainer’s educational background and qualifications
(c) copy of the course syllabus with details of course content outlining the
course of study
(d) proposed course evaluation forms, course/content evaluations, or class
surveys
S E C R E T A R Y O F T H E A R M Y
W A S H I N G T O N
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2022-01 (Personal Commercial Solicitation on Army
Installations To Support Financial Education)
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(e) copy of any slide presentations, instructor guides, and/or training materials
(2) Pursuant to references 1f and 1j, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for
Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA (M&RA)) will approve all requests for NFEs to
provide financial literacy education or training to Soldiers and all materials for use by NFE
personnel.
(a) NFEs must obtain a letter of approval signed by a Presidentially appointed,
Senate-confirmed civilian official.
(b) The ASA (M&RA) will develop and maintain a list of all approved NFEs
for financial literacy education and training. The ASA (M&RA) will provide the list to the
DCS, G-9 for appropriate dissemination.
(3) ASA (M&RA) approvals remain valid for a period not to exceed 36 months
from the date of approval, provided the actions of the NFE remain compliant with all
relevant clauses of this and all other applicable regulations.
(4) Approved NFEs must reapply and have an approved application before
continuing instruction beyond 36 months.
(5) Approved NFEs must provide a 30-day notice to the ASA (M&RA) if they
intend to cease instruction before the end of their period of approval or if they do not
intend to reapply when approval expires.
(6) Within 120 days of the date of this directive, all NFEs with current Army
approval must reapply in accordance with the guidelines provided herein. NFEs that
do not reapply will be ineligible to provide financial literacy education until a new
approval is received.
(7) NFEs must be on the list approved by the ASA (M&RA); there are no
exceptions.
b. Administration. The DCS, G-9 has oversight responsibility for financial education
and training and will—
(1) Validate that educational presentations are limited to training needs identified
and approved by the DCS, G-9.
(2) Accept and maintain all NFE requests for approval and administrative records.
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2022-01 (Personal Commercial Solicitation on Army
Installations To Support Financial Education)
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(3) Monitor compliance with this directive by NFEs, senior commanders, and
Army Community Service and Family Support Center staff.
(4) Develop a process for installations to identify and report non-compliant NFEs
in accordance with reference 1f:
(a) Limit approvals to training developed by DoD (verified by DCS, G-9 to meet a
specific financial readiness CMT requirement described in this issuance) or another
specific training need identified by DCS, G-9.
(b) Verify that any training and associated materials provide factual, unbiased
information; do not contain any branding or attribution to any NFE; do not promote or
appear to promote any particular commercial product or service; and are compliant with
all applicable policies.
(c) Ensure that successive invitations are not issued to a single NFE or a small
group of NFEs if there are multiple NFEs with similar qualifications and availability that
meet the criteria in reference 1f.
c. Senior Commander (or Delegee) Responsibilities.
(1) Invite all NFEs and ensure that each has satisfied the requirements to
provide approved financial literacy education or training on their installations based on
need.
(2) Ensure that financial literacy education or training has been approved by a
Presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed person within ASA (M&RA) pursuant to
references 1f, 1j, 1k, 1m, and 1n.
(3) Discontinue financial literacy education or training on the installation for
NFEs that fail to comply with all applicable regulations. Follow guidelines in Army
Regulation (AR) 210–7, paragraph 2–16, for reporting requirements.
(4) Designate appropriate DoD personnel to verify financial literacy education or
training is compliant with all applicable regulations, and monitor delivery.
(5) Report the number, type, and subject of financial literacy education or
training events conducted by non-DoD entities to the ASA (M&RA) for further reporting
to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness.
(6) Prohibit commercial entities or commercial agents from delivering financial
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Installations To Support Financial Education)
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literacy education or training, including on behalf of an approved non-Federal entity.
(7) If the non-DoD entity is an educational institution, direct the installation
education advisor to verify compliance with reference 1g.
(8) Comply with AR 210–7; paragraphs 2–5, 2–6, 2–9, 2–11, and 2–14.
(9) Army commanders, managers, and supervisors at all levels will encourage
personnel to seek advice from a legal assistance officer, the installation financial
counselor, or their own lawyer before making a substantial loan or credit commitment.
Personal financial managers and counselors are available at Family Support Centers,
and legal services are available at the nearest installation Legal Assistance Office.
(10) Avoid the appearance of favoritism by taking care not to issue invitations to
a single approved NFE or a small group of approved NFEs if there are multiple
approved NFEs with similar qualifications and availability per reference 1f.
d. NFE Responsibilities. All NFEs approved to provide financial literacy education or
training on Army installations will—
(1) Submit a quarterly report about activity on Army installations to the
ASA (M&RA) through the DCS, G-9. Reports will contain the name of the installation,
date of event, number of participants, Army point of contact for event, summary of
event, and evaluation data.
(2) Obtain approval from the Office of the DCS, G-9 for any changes or
additions to previously approved training materials or trainers before implementing new
or adjusted materials or trainers.
(3) Provide a written agreement that the financial literacy education or training
services are offered with no expectation of future payment.
(4) Ensure training materials comply with requirements specified in paragraph 5e
of this directive.
(5) Conduct educational presentations only at the express request of the senior
commander (or delegee). At any time, in accordance with this directive, a senior
commander (or delegee) may discontinue NFE services, such as those outlined in
reference 1d (prohibited practices), including the “solicitation of recruits, trainees, and
transient personnel in a group setting or ‘mass’ audience and solicitation of any DoD
personnel in a ‘captive’ audience where attendance is not voluntary.”
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2022-01 (Personal Commercial Solicitation on Army
Installations To Support Financial Education)
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e. Training Materials.
(1) Training and any associated materials may not contain any branding or
include endorsement or promotions of commercial services or suggest preferential
treatment of any individual corporation, product, or service.
(2) All training materials must include appropriate disclaimers to clarify that the
trainer is not associated with, or endorsed by, DoD or the Department of the Army.
(3) NFE trainers will not market or sell additional training materials before,
during, or after training sessions, and trainers will not have access to personal
information on class attendance.
6. Proponent. The ASA (M&RA) is the proponent for this policy. Under the policy
oversight of the ASA (M&RA), the DCS, G-9 will incorporate the provisions of this
directive into AR 210–7 and AR 608–1 within 2 years of the date of this directive.
7. Duration. This directive is rescinded on publication of the revised regulations.
Christine E. Wormuth
DISTRIBUTION:
Principal Officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army
Commander
U.S. Army Forces Command
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
U.S. Army Materiel Command
U.S. Army Futures Command
U.S. Army Pacific
U.S. Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army Central
U.S. Army North
U.S. Army South
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command
U.S. Army Cyber Command
(CONT)
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Installations To Support Financial Education)
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DISTRIBUTION: (CONT)
U.S. Army Medical Command
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
U.S. Army Military District of Washington
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy
Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery
Commandant, U.S. Army War College
Director, U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
CF:
Director of Business Transformation
Commander, Eighth Army
REFERENCES
Enclosure
a. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, Public Law 114-92,
Section 661
b. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 992
c. Title 26, U.S. Code, section 501
d. Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.6
e. Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 1000.15 (Procedures and Support for
Non-Federal Entities Authorized to Operate on DoD Installations), 24 October 2008
f. DoD Instruction 1322.34 (Financial Readiness of Service Members),
5 November 2021
g. DoD Instruction 1322.25 (Voluntary Education Programs), 15 March 2011,
incorporating Change 4, effective 2 April 2020
h. DoD Instruction 1322.31 (Common Military Training (CMT)), 20 February 2020
i. DoD Instruction 1342.22 (Military Family Readiness), 5 August 2021
j. DoD Instruction 1344.07 (Personal Commercial Solicitation on DoD Installations),
30 March 2006
k. DoD FMR 7000-14-R, Volume 12, Chapter 33 (Financial Institutions on DoD
Installations), August 2015
l. Secretary of the Army memorandum (Army Financial Literacy Training),
13 January 2021
m. Army Regulation (AR) 210–7 (Personal Commercial Solicitation on Army
Installations), 11 May 2021
n. AR 210–22 (Private Organizations on Department of the Army Installations),
22 October 2001
o. AR 608–1 (Army Community Service), 19 October 2017

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Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Soldier’s Instruction Sheet for eForm

1. From your device, access the following URL: https://www.dodtap.mil/login.html
   
   
2. Select Service Members and Veterans. You should be re-directed to milconnect.
   
   
3. Log in.
   
   
4. Click Correspondence/Documentation.
   
   
5. Select DOD Transition Assistance Program. You will be taken to your Dashboard.
   
   
6. From your Dashboard Select the hyperlink for eform progress Pre-Separation Counseling. Once the form is opened, you will need to fill out the following information:
   
   Section 1: Blocks 1-24 (your unit name will be listed in the same format as your ERB/ORB). If any information that is grey in font is incorrect, you need to see your local S1 to correct these errors. This cannot be done through the Virtual Center.
   
   Section 2: Blocks 1-13 (all entries will be “NO” since most Soldiers have not completed any tasks prior to their Pre-Separation Briefing).
    
7. You are required to digitally sign block 3 after your Individual Counseling appointment (sign by clicking the button). If the Sign and Lock button is grey, click SAVE on the form, this should unlock the button. If the button is still grey, be sure to have answered any blocks that are red, and then click SAVE. To save all responses and signatures, the following directions must be completed:
   
   
8. Sign and lock with CAC Card
   
   
9. Click Blue “Save” Button to Save Signature
   
   
10. Click the small, white, close button on the lower left hand side of the eform.
    
    
11. Click Sign Out on MilConnect

*** Do not X off the Browser, you have to sign out of milconnect or the form will be locked ***

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S1NET Message Summary - 10 Feb 22

1. ADJUTANT GENERAL’S CORPS NATIONAL BALL, 2022, SAVE THE DATE. Please save the date for the Adjutant General’s Corps National Ball, scheduled for Friday, June 3d, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC.  Registration information will be provided at a later date. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/970603

2. EMILPO MESSAGE 22-06, 8 FEBRUARY 2022, SUBJ: DD93 ISSUE. We are continuing to experience issues with the DD93 processing within eMILPO. Until the issue is resolved, please perform the steps at the following link to complete the DD93 forms per MILPER MSG 21-231. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1111400

3. RESIDENT MILITARY TRAINING PROMOTION POINT YES/NO STATUS, UPDATED 07 FEBRUARY 2022. HRC Enlisted Promotions has updated the course list to inform Soldiers of those courses which are valid for points at 4 points per week (40 hours), and those which are not.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-52677

4. ARMY TALENT MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE (ATMTF) SITREP, 8 FEB 22. This SITREP provides information/updates on Army Talent Attribute Framework (ATAF), Army Coaching Program (ACP) Command Assessment Coaching Opportunity, and United States/United Kingdom Staff Talks. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1111141

5. IMMEDIATE HIRING FOR THE USAR AGR RECRUITING PROGRAM. Human Resources Command AGR Accessions Team is looking for highly qualified Troop Program Unit (TPU) Enlisted, Warrant Officers, and Officers to apply to the AGR Program! Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1111063

6. Recently published DOD and Army Directives (AD) and All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages. None. New ALARACTs and ADs are also posted on APD at the following link.  https://armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx

7. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay E-Messages.  All MILPER messages are available on the HRC MILPER web page at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper. All Military Pay E-Messages are available on milBook at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/milpaye-messages.

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 22-049, UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) WARRANT OFFICER SELECTION BOARD RESULTS JANUARY 2022, ISSUED: [2/8/2022 12:41:16 PM]. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-049

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 22-050, UNITED STATES ARMY WARRANT OFFICER SELECTION BOARD RESULTS, ISSUED: [2/8/2022 12:45:11 PM]. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-050

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 22-051, FY 2022 ARMY COMPETITIVE CATEGORY (ACC) INTERMEDIATE LEVEL EDUCATION (ILE) SELECTION BOARD AND PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING ILE RESIDENT ATTENDANCE PREFERENCES, ISSUED: [2/8/2022 12:48:38 PM]. The ILE Board will consider officers selected for promotion to major for attendance at the 10-month resident or 14-week satellite courses beginning in summer 2023. The FY22 ILE Selection Board will be conducted immediately following the Major, ACC Promotion Selection Board convening on 29 Mar 2022 recessing o/a 22 Apr 2022. Officers not selected for promotion to major will not be considered by the ILE Board. Officers not selected for either a 10-month resident or 14-week satellite campus will complete ILE by distance learning. There is no requirement to update “My Board File” for this board since the ILE Selection Board will use the same board file from the FY22 Major Promotion Board. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-051

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 22-052, FISCAL YEAR 2023 (FY23) NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER LEADERSHIP CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (NCOLCOE) AND THE SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY (SGM-A) FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM COHORT 9, ISSUED: [2/8/2022 1:41:48 PM]. The Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCoE) and the Sergeants Major Academy (SGM-A) Fellowship Program is targeted for Sergeants Major who have potential and a strong desire to be an educator of future Sergeants Major. Selected candidates will pursue a Master’s Degree in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education through Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) or a Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation from Syracuse University. The selection panel will convene 12-23 September 2022 at Fort Bliss, Texas to identify the “best qualified” list for final selection of Fellows. The deadline for submitting applications is 15 August 2022. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-052

8. S1NET MEMBER/UNIT CONTRIBUTIONS. The following unit/individually developed products or information have been contributed to S1NET for the use and benefit of all members/units. These products have not been reviewed nor sanctioned by TRADOC or the AG School, and may be specific to the unit/component/location.

     a. JANUARY 2022 258TH HR CO NEWSLETTER. “Wanted to share a tremendous initiative that we began this month, the 258th HR CO Newsletter!! As an HR professional, we pride ourselves on sharing information so the next generation of leaders have an increased depth of knowledge and the current ones are informed to make the best decisions for themselves and Families. To leadoff the newsletter we have the history of the AG Corps, notes from myself on what is going on within the HR Dimension, and a word of the month. I hope that by presenting this information, Soldiers are able to know what is going on in the Army and to gain insight on where to go to gain further information.” Contributed by WO1 Reynold Raj. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1110219

     b. 258TH HR CO NTC 22-04 DEPLOYMENT. “It seems that the field has had some difficulty addressing how a CLT is utilized in a deployed/training environment so I wanted to help illustrate how an entire HR CO is employed in a NTC exercise and what their lines of effort are. Although it is very clear how a theater gateway will be utilized, it is very spotty within all regulations, policies, and guidelines of how a CLT will run. I hope that by reading through this it will help clarify how an HR CO enables the BSA, BCT, or unit they are supporting.” Contributed by WO1 Reynold Raj. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1110217

9. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 7 FEB 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias    

     a. Targeting Technician in Arifjan, Kuwait. All Components may apply: 131A with Secret clearance in the grade of CW3.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     b. Operations and Plans Chief at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.  All components may apply (O3-O4 25A SIGNAL) with a TS/SCI for 180 days starting MAR 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     c. COMSEC Clerk (25B) in the grade of E5 (SGT) with a TS/SCI all components (IRR/IMA cannot apply) in Soto Cano, Honduras.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

     d. Maintenance QAE in Sotocano, Honduras. All components may apply (E6 91H Track Vehicle Repairer) position will accept 91B with a SECRET clearance for 180 days starting NOV 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989   

10. ARNG/USAR POSITIONS/JOBS AVAILABLE.  S1NET members have posted the following RC position/job vacancy information.  For a listing of all USAR primary vacancies (updated weekly) visit https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-375787. Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by following the instructions posted on the front page of the Job Announcements topic at the following link. Those posts which are in the correct location and which are posted in accordance with the instructions provided will be included in a future S1NET Message Summary.      https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies

     a. HQDA DCS, G-1 PERSONNEL CONTINGENCY CELL – PENTAGON, MULTIPLE MOBILIZATION VACANCIES; 2X E6-E7/42A, E8/42A, O2-O3/42B, (ARNG, USAR, IMA, IRR). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1111465

     b. HHC 2D BRIGADE (MP), 102D TD (MS) 1SGT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1109570

     c. 368TH ENGINEER BATTALION- HHC, FSC , 338 ECC AND BN STAFF VACANCIES, LONDONDERRY, NH WITH ONE 1SG POSN IN TAUNTON, MA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1111884

     d. 3-485TH REGT (OSUT) CO COMMANDER VACANCY (O2/O3), TPU, 01A  - DRILL SERGEANT TRAINING UNIT, NORTH CAROLINA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1111447

     e. 419TH MCB KEY LEADER VACANCIES, BARTONVILLE, IL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1111427

     f. USAR, ARMY RESERVE SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (ARSC), BIRMINGHAM, AL, DEPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CENTCOM AOR, MULTIPLE VACANCIES (OFFICER AND ENLISTED). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1110949

     g. MULTIPLE IMA POSITIONS E7-E8 (EN & MP) AND O4-O5 (EN & AG) AT THE PACIFIC OCEAN DIVISION (POD) US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, HAWAII. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1110706

     h. EXECUTIVE NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SFC) AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER (LTC) TO THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF ARMY RESERVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS, PENTAGON, WASH DC. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1110684

     i. SPECIAL OPERATIONS DETACHMENT - SOUTH MDAY CDR (COL, 18A) & CSM (CSM, 18Z) VACANCIES, JACKSON, MS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1110640

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Message from the Secretary of the Army to the Force

February 8, 2022

 

Whether it is defending the country at home or overseas, our nation counts on the United States Army to be the first line of defense. We stand ready to deter and defend around the globe, as the tip of the spear in Europe and the backbone of joint operations in the Indo-Pacific. The Army surges in times of crisis and is ready when called upon to fight and win the nation’s wars.

We are navigating an unpredictable future, and our nation and our Army are at an inflection point. Building on our strong foundational priorities of people, modernization, and readiness, I have defined six objectives to help guide the force through these shifting times. Through these objectives, my goal is to enable the Total Army to achieve specific and tangible outcomes that we can continue to advance in the years ahead.

As we emerge from two decades of counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations, my first objective is to put the Army on a sustainable strategic path amidst this uncertainty. The Army must find a way to field the cutting-edge formations we need to conduct multi-domain operations while facing increased fiscal pressures. This means difficult choices must be made to sustain and strengthen U.S. deterrence with China as the pacing challenge and Russia as an acute threat we also confront. Charting this path requires a commitment to innovation and experimenting with new ways of operating. The work that is being done in Project Convergence to bring together our sister Services to test new operational concepts and digital technologies is the kind of innovative approach we need to win the future fight. My second objective is to ensure the Army becomes more data-centric and can conduct operations in contested environments, which will enable our ability to prevail on the future battlefield. Doing so will allow us to embrace emerging technologies to become a more effective and efficient force that can project power in cyberspace and defend our networks, weapons, and data from cyber threats.

My third objective is to continue our efforts to be resilient in the face of climate change. As the planet warms, the polar ice caps melt, and extreme weather becomes commonplace, the Army must adapt its installations, acquisition programs, and training to be able to operate in a changing environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Our future readiness depends on it.

The cornerstone of America’s Army is our people. Three of my six objectives are focused on caring for our Soldiers, families, and Army civilians who are the very foundation of Army excellence. My fourth objective is to build positive command climates at scale across all Army formations. This starts with continued Army leadership and must be developed both from the top down and the bottom up. Character and culture matter, and I am committed to ensuring that we select the best possible leaders and give them the tools and resources to care for their Soldiers. My fifth objective is to reduce harmful behaviors in our Army. This is integral to sustaining a positive command climate at scale. We need to shift from responding to harmful events after they have happened to finding ways to prevent them. To do that we must develop and institutionalize prevention-oriented approaches that year after year will reduce the frequency of harmful behaviors such as sexual harassment and assault, extremist activity, racism, and domestic violence. We need to do more to prevent suicide in the Army. I call on leaders to continue making clear that there is no stigma associated with taking care of yourself and your family. We should strive to connect our Soldiers with the necessary resources for their wellbeing. The Army is its people, and a strong, healthy, resilient, trained force is the most important indicator of our readiness. Finally, the Army is the world’s premiere land fighting force because we have brought the nation’s best into our ranks. But the talent and recruiting landscape is changing rapidly, so my sixth objective is to strategically adapt the way we recruit and retain talent into the Army in order to sustain the all-volunteer force. We need to tell the Army’s story in new ways to ensure we remain the first choice for Americans who want to serve their country. We need to reach out to Americans from all backgrounds, talents, and geographies and give them multiple reasons to come in and stay in our great Army. My goal is to help all Americans to be able to see themselves in what the Army has to offer.

I am excited to continue working with General McConville, Sergeant Major of the Army Grinston and senior leaders throughout the force on the extraordinary opportunities that lay before the Total Army. I look forward to hearing from all of you about how things are across the force. The tasks ahead of us are bigger than any one of us and need every Soldier’s and Army civilian’s efforts if we are to be successful. Army Strong.

 

//SIGNED//

 

Christine E. Wormuth
Secretary of the Army

 

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