S1NET Message Summary - 5 Nov 22

1. DEFINING THE TERM “IN GOOD STANDING” FOR RESERVE COMPONENT SOLDIERS RECEIVING RETIREMENT POINTS DUE TO ATTENDANCE RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19, 31 OCT 22.  Memo from the ASA M&RA: Section 516 of Public Law 116-283 amended Sections 12732 and 12733 of Title 10 U.S.C. to allow one retirement point to be awarded for the purpose of computing years of service for non-regular retired pay for each day of active service or for each drill or period of equivalent instruction that was prescribed to be performed during the covered emergency period, defined in this memo. Retirement points can be awarded if the Reserve Component (RC) member concerned was prevented from performing such duty due to travel or duty restrictions imposed by the President or the Secretary of Defense. See the memo for specifics. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203811

2. FRAGMENTARY ORDER 017 (UPDATED GUIDANCE) TO OPERATION ORDER 21-075 UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE COMMAND (USARC) MANDATORY CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) VACCINATION PROGRAM (CUI), DTG: 281700ZOCT22. This order supersedes USARC OPORD 21-019 and all subsequent FRAGORD, and addresses Secretary of the Army implementation of Reference 3, COVID-19 Vaccination of Department of Defense Service Members, dated 24 AUG 2021. Civilian employees who are also members of the reserve and not on active-duty orders will complete vaccination in accordance with published civilian employee vaccination guidelines. This OPORD does not address federal civilian or contract employees (see USARC OPORD 21-048). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203677

3. (USAR) ARMY RESERVE CAREER GROUP (ARCG) CAREER MANAGEMENT OFFICE - WORKSHOP AND SITE VISIT REQUEST. Would you like an ARCG Career Manager to visit your unit to brief your unit and provide some one-on-one support to your officers?  If so, submit your request per the instructions at the following link. This is a NEW initiative so be prepared to be patient and flexible while we iron out how we approach and improve this initiative going forward. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203124

4. FY23 USAR SELECTED RESERVE INCENTIVE PROGRAM (SRIP) EFFECTIVE 31 OCTOBER 2022. The intent of the yearly SRIP policy of the United States Army Reserve (USAR) is to support leadership in meeting end strength, readiness, and force balancing objectives. It provides recruiting and retention incentives to assist in filling critical shortages. Incentives are implemented to support unit and occupational skill staffing requirements. All incentives are subject to the availability of funds, which may change without notice. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203241

5. IPPS-A ITEMS.

     a. IPPS-A R3 ROLES AND PERMISSIONS TRAINING SERIES: PART III – 15 NOVEMBER 2022 (ROLES AND PERMISSIONS INTERNAL CONTROLS). Attached is the CONOP for the IPPS-A R3 Roles and Permissions Training Series Part III – Roles and Permissions Internal Controls. During Part III of the three-part series, the IPPS-A FMD Audit/Internal Controls team will familiarize users with IPPS-A training and Segregation of Duties (SODs) requirements, various reports and tools for Validators, access re-certification process, and application security sustainment. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203455

     b. IPPS-A AUDIT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS SERIES: PART I – 28 NOVEMBER 2022 (INTRODUCTION AND REPORT REVIEW). Attached is the CONOP for the IPPS-A R3 Audit and Internal Controls live training Part I – Introduction and Report Review. During Part I of the three-part series, the IPPS-A FMD Audit/Internal Controls team will familiarize users with a deep dive of Army’s Financial Statement Audit. It includes topics about how IPPS-A contributes to the Army’s Audit Opinion. Additionally, there is a review of the Submitted TINs/FIDs and Pay Pers Mismatch reports. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203456

6. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. XVIII ABN CORPS G1 HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS CENTER (HROC) NEWSLETTER. Greetings HR Professionals, we are proud to introduce our new G1 HROC team of professionals ready to train, assist, and support the HR community across the Fort Bragg installation and beyond. Our newsletter encompasses their contributions to the AG Corps and the installation such as the G1 "This Is My Squad (TIMS) events, upcoming inspections, HR University dates, AG Week reminder, and IPPS-A information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203329

     b. MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT THE UNITED STATES ARMY PHYSICAL DISABILITY AGENCY AT FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS OR REMOTE FOR RETIRED OFFICERS, AND NCOS. (MOS IMMATERIAL NCOS, BRANCH IMMATERIAL OFFICER, 27A, 27D, 92Y, 25B AND MSC OFFICER). The United States Army Physical Disability Agency at Fort Sam Houston, Texas is seeking retired Officers and Noncommissioned Officers to fill multiple positions for a two-year Retiree Recall Period. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1202949

     c. 42A (SGT-SFC) SPECIAL MISSIONS UNIT (SMU) ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION (A&S) FEBRUARY 2023. UPDATE: We no longer have 110 GT Score Requirement. The Army's premier Special Missions Unit (Airborne) located at Fort Bragg is seeking self-motivated, exceptionally proficient individuals holding the MOS of 42A to attend our next assessment and selection 13-24 February 2023. This career opportunity is not available in the Marketplace or USASOC Slate. Application deadline is 9 December 2022.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203534

7.  AIM CYCLE UNIT ANNOUNCEMENTS.

     a. 188TH IN BDE (FORT STEWART, GA), FIRST ARMY - 23-02 MARKETPLACE UPDATE. As a result of the mid-market review, the brigade had four positions added (1x13A CPT, 1x14A CPT, 1x31A MAJ, 1x31A CPT) to the marketplace and are looking to speak with interested officers. In addition to the newly added positions, the brigade is still seeking highly motivated and talented officers to fill the following positions (1x12A CPT-position located in Atlanta, GA, 25Ax MAJ and 11A MAJ). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/1004378

     b. 316TH CAVALRY BRIGADE ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES, FORT BENNING, GA. The 316th Cavalry Brigade is seeking branch qualified Armor Officers in the ATAP 23-02 cycle to serve as Cavalry Leader Course Instructors. As a CLC instructor you will prepare students to be successful leaders at the troop, squadron, and brigade level through their ability to apply critical and creative thinking in order to understand and solve complex problems in a dynamic and uncertain operational environment. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/1004503

8. 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

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 22-427, 2023 CMH SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM, ISSUED: [11/2/2022 4:00:47 PM]. The U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) invites qualified officers to apply to become the CMH Historian/Scholar in Residence. All officers must be available to serve a two year tour of duty, with the first year of duty spent serving as a military history instructor on the rotating faculty of the Department of History at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point and the second year spent on a utilization tour at the U.S. Army Center of Military History. Basic eligibility is officers in the rank of CPT to LTC in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-427

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 22-428, FY23 AND FY24 COLONEL (COL) AND FY23 LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC) FUNCTIONAL AREA 50 (FA50) KEY NOMINATIVE BILLET (KNB) SELECTION PANEL RESULTS, ISSUED: [11/3/2022 11:21:48 AM]. This message announces the results of the FY23 and FY24 Colonel (COL) and FY23 Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Functional Area 50 (FA50) Key Nominative Billet (KNB) Slating Panel. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-428

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 22-429, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION (APDE) SELECTION PANEL SLATE RESULTS, ISSUED: [11/3/2022 11:57:11 PM]. This message announces the release of the FY22 USAR AGR/Non-AGR Officer APDE Selection Panel results for Academic Year (AY) 2023. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-429

10. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 4 NOV 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias 

     a. IMAGERY INTEL ANALYST CENT AF REPUB | BANGUI | E7 | 35G | SECRET | APR 2023 | 365 DAYS.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989   

     b. J5 DEPUTY DIRECTOR | DJIBOUTI |O5 | 02A | TS | ASAP | 365 DAYS.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989  

     c. WIAS ACCOUNT OFFICER | FT BRAGG, NC | O3/4 | 01A | SECRET | MAR 2023 | 365 days. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989  

     d. JOPES ANALYST | ARIFJAN | E6-E7 | 88N | SECRET | ASAP | 365 days. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

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. IMA VACANCIES FOR USARPAC, HONOLULU, HAWAII. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1202906

     b. OPERATIONS NCO (E6-7 MOS IMMATERIAL) OPENING - FORSCOM G33, FORT BRAGG, NC, 365 DAY TOUR.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203164

     c. NGB-J33 ADMINISTRATIVE NCO, E5-7, T10 ADOS-RC, ARLINGTON, VA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203189

     d. 382D MILITARY POLICE BATTALION, TPU, MAJ/31A, S3 (OPERATIONS OFFICER) VACANCY, WESTOVER ARB, MA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203190

     e. B/2/19TH SFG(A) MDAY E9 (SGM)/18Z VACANCY COLUMBUS, OH. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203303

     f. OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY VACANCIES (O4/O5), PENTAGON.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203410

     g. OFFICER/WARRANT OFFICER/NCO POSITIONS AVAILABLE, 1186TH DDSB, - VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN FLORIDA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203461

     h. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – S3 (LTC/01A), 210TH REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP (1ST MISSION SUPPORT COMMAND), AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1203804

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S1NET Message Summary - 1 Nov 22

1. FRAGO 34 TO HQDA EXORD 225-21 COVID-19 STEADY STATE OPERATIONS (CUI), DTG: 282124Z OCT 22.  This FRAGO provides guidance on the following: PCS guidance for unvaccinated Soldiers with a pending or approved COVID-19 medical or administrative (to include religious accommodation) exemption request, instructions for transferring a request for religious accommodation when a Soldier PCS’s to a new command, and clarifies eligibility for unvaccinated Department of the Army Civilians to PCS. Some key information/updates in this FRAGO: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1183847

     a. (3.B.7.A.) [Change to Read] IAW Annex IIIII, Soldiers who are not fully vaccinated and who have a pending medical or administrative exemption (to include religious accommodation) are authorized to conduct a permanent change of station (PCS) IAW existing procedures for reassignments found in Army policies…. Soldiers who are not fully vaccinated and who do not have a pending or approved medical or administrative exemption (to include religious accommodation) remain flagged and are therefore ineligible to PCS under current Army regulation and IAW Annex YYY.

     b. (3.D.8.B.6.C.1.B.1.) [Add] Losing command: GCMCA-level commands will transfer religious accommodation requests for Soldiers who will PCS from the organization and who are pending religious accommodation decision by TSG or ASA(MR&A). Losing commands will complete transfer steps for pending religious accommodation requests no earlier than 14 days before Soldier departs current unit and no later than the Soldier's departure date. Gaining commands will complete transfer steps, from paragraph 3.D.8.B.6.C.1.B.2., NLT 30 days after the Soldier's report date.

     c. (3.D.8.B.6.C.1.B.2.) [Add] Gaining command: Soldiers' gaining immediate commanders will counsel all Soldiers who PCS with a pending religious accommodation request regarding the process for transferring their packet to the new command using the template provided in Annex KKKKK. GCMCA-level commands will reinitiate religious accommodation request packets in ETMS2 for Soldiers who were pending a religious accommodation at previous unit and have not received a final approval/disapproval decision prior to PCS…. Updated chain of command memos and a local GCMCA-level legal review must be completed by the current (gaining) command reflecting the Soldier's current location, unit, and duty situation/environment. Chain-of-command recommendations will address the factors of military necessity described in AR 600-20, paragraph 5-6a. An updated legal review must be conducted at the GCMCA level prior to submitting the packet in ETMS2.

     d. (3.D.8.B.6.C.1.C.) [Add] GCMCA-level commands will review the religious accommodation packets for any not fully vaccinated Soldiers who are reassigned to another command within the same GCMCA while their religious accommodation request is pending to determine whether the packet requires new chain of command recommendations and a GCMCA-level legal review based on the Soldiers' changed duty and/or work environment.

     e. (3.D.15.B.3.K.1.) [Add] Soldiers on assignment may request assignment deletion or deferment and remain at their current duty location pending the adjudication of their request for permanent COVID-19 vaccine exemption IAW existing regulations. Active duty officers may submit requests using the procedures outlined in AR 614-100. Active-duty enlisted Soldiers may submit requests using the procedures in AR 614-200. USAR-AGR Soldiers may submit requests IAW AR 135-18. Soldiers stationed OCONUS will be processed IAW AR 600-8-11.

2. RENEWAL OF EXCEPTION TO POLICY (ETP) TO AWARD THE OVERSEAS SERVICE RIBBON TO ALL SOLDIERS DEPLOYED TO EUROPE IN SUPPORT OF ATLANTIC RESOLVE, 27 OCT 22. From the Army G-1: I approve your request to renew the exception to policy (ETP) to award the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) to all Soldiers deployed to Europe (regardless of specific location) for at least 270-consecutive days (nine months) in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve (OAR), retroactive to 3 April 2014. All retroactive, current, and future requests for the OSR from currently serving Active or Reserve Component Soldiers deployed to Europe (regardless of specific location) for at least 270-consecutive days (nine months) in support of OAR will be processed and validated by US Army Europe (USAREUR). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1202171

3. (USAR) OCTOBER 2022 TPU E6 SLOTTING REPORTS. Please see the attached (at the following link) E6 slotting reports for promotions effective 01 November 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1201274

4. ARB GUIDANCE FOR TPU OFFICERS. Please see attached (at link) for additional guidance on ARBs and how to keep yours looking up to date for your next board.  ARB updates must be completed by your local unit S-1/HR Support. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1201108

5. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. USAREUR-AF OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT FACT SHEET. From the USAREUR-AF G-1: The information in this fact sheet is applicable to all components (RA/RC/ARNG), and covers travel and military pay entitlements, DAMPS TDY orders processing, leave entitlements, awards, and deployment dwell. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1154945

     b. AGCRA NEWSLETTER # 41. This edition contains updates/information on IPPS-A, the AGCRA Mount Ranier Chapter, and the AGRRA Gold Vault Chapter. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1201703

     c. MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT THE UNITED STATES ARMY PHYSICAL DISABILITY AGENCY AT FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS FOR RETIRED NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS. (92Y, 25B). The United States Army Physical Disability Agency at Fort Sam Houston, Texas is seeking retired Officers and Noncommissioned Officers to fill multiple positions for a two-year Retiree Recall Period. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1200560

6.  AIM CYCLE UNIT ANNOUNCEMENTS.

     a. EIGHTH ARMY HEADQUARTERS VIRTUAL HIRING TOWNHALL 3 NOV @ 1800. The Eighth Army Headquarters will be holding a virtual hiring townhall on November 3rd at 1800 EST via Zoom. We are looking for motivated and exceptional leaders in the 23-02 AIM marketplace to join this diverse team. Korea offers a rewarding personal, professional, and cultural experience. that provides an array of opportunities to enhance careers while providing a modernized world class quality of life for our Soldiers and their Families - making Korea the assignment of both choice and purpose. We have various positions available in most AOCs with an emphasis on Warrant Officers and MAJs and above (but all ranks and branches are welcome to attend). See you there. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1201084

7. 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. ARMY DIRECTIVE 2022-15, U.S. ARMY BIOMETRIC PROGRAM, 27 OCT 22. This directive provides policy and guidance for the U.S. Army Biometric Program to reduce risk to Army missions and resources, including personnel, information, and facilities, and will serve as the basis for a new Army regulation that defines roles and responsibilities. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1202128

8. 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 22-424, ACADEMIC YEAR (AY) 2023-2024 ARMY RESERVE NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL (NPS) FULLY FUNDED MASTER’S DEGREE IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH (OR), ISSUED: [10/28/2022 10:15:18 AM]. This message announces the procedures for Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AGR) officers to apply for attendance to the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Operations Research (OR) Program in Monterey, California for AY 2023-2024. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-424

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 22-425, FISCAL YEAR 2023 (FY23) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), MAJOR (MAJ), OPERATIONS (OPS), OPERATIONS SUPPORT (OS), FORCE SUSTAINMENT (FS), AND INFORMATION DOMINANCE (ID), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (PSB) ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [10/28/2022 10:23:39 AM]. Selection boards will convene on or about 28 Mar 23 to consider eligible CPTs on the Active Duty List (ADL) for promotion to MAJ. The board will recess on or about 21 Apr 23. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-425

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 22-426, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022 COLONEL (COL), JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL CORPS (JAGC), 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: [10/28/2022 2:49:24 PM]. This message announces the release of the results for subject Promotion Selection Board (PSB). The Prepositioning Release date is 1 Nov 22. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 EDT, 3 Nov 22. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-426

9. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 28 OCT 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias 

     a. MULTI-FUNCTION LOGISTIAN | ALI AL SALEM, KUWAIT | O4 | 02A | SECRET | NOV 2022 | 365 days.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989   

     b. J6 DEPUTY DIRECTOR | STUTTGART, GERMANY | O3 | 25A | TS | NOV 2022 | 365 days.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989   

     c. FT BRAGG, NC | O3/4 | 01A | SECRET | MAR 2023 | 365 days. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989  

     d. WIAS ACCOUNT MANAGER ASSISTANT | FT. BRAGG, NC | E6 | 00G | SECRET | JAN2023 | 365 days. 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. TPU BDE LEVEL O4 AG (42H4J) VACANCY, 38TH RSG, CROSSLANES, WV. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1201714

     b. THE 354TH MOVEMENT CONTROL BATTALION QUEENS, NY TPU VACANCIES (90A, 88A, 882A, 915A, 88N, 88M, 88Z, 91B, 91J, 92Y).
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1202116

     c. HHC, 100TH TRAINING DIVISION (LD), TPU, 1LT/CPT/01A, COMPANY COMMANDER, FORT KNOX, KY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1171930

     d. NORTH EAST MEDICAL AREA READINESS SUPPORT GROUP, OFFICER/ENLISTED VACANCIES, STATEN ISLAND, NY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1201521

     e. 99TH READINESS DIVISION, TPU, COL/60A, CMD SURGEON VACANCY, JBMDL, NJ. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1201335

     f. SPECIAL MISSION UNIT (SMU), COADOS OPPORTUNITY, USAR/ARNG, MULTIPLE VACANCIES, FORT BRAG, FORT BELVOIR. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1201216

     g. 200TH MILITARY POLICE COMMAND, TPU, MULTIPLE VACANCIES, FT. MEADE, MD. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1201094

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