1. This MILPER message is effective upon release and expires 12 November 2025.
2. This message provides procedural guidance for the FA28 Software Operations Officer Selection Panel. The panel will convene on or about 04 August 2025. Army Competitive Category (ACC) Officers in the rank of CPT – LTC and CW2 – CW4 from Cohort Year Groups (YG) YG10 – YG21 may submit an application requesting branch transfer from 15 May 2025 – 12 June 2025.