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1. This MILPER message is effective upon release and expires no later than 1 July 2026.
2. The FA49 KNB LTC Selection Panel convened on 10-11 July 2024. FA49 KNB slating concluded on 19 November 2024. This message announces the validated FY25 FA49 LTC KNB slate. The following officers were selected as KNB principals, as listed below.
1. This message will expire no later than (NLT) 1 September 2026.
2.
The Lieutenant Colonel Functional Area 49 (FA49) Key Nominative Billet
(KNB) Selection Panel will convene on 22 July 2025 to consider eligible
Lieutenant Colonels (LTC) and Majors (MAJ) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)
and Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) KNB assignments. FY26 KNB assignments will
be filled in Summer 2026, and FY27 KNB assignments will be filled in
Summer 2027.
a. The FA49 Proponent seeks experienced leaders who
demonstrate potential and are defined by their competence in a broad
range of environments, strength of character, and unwavering commitment
to the Army. This process codifies the Functional Area’s efforts to
optimize talent management by selecting the best qualified officers
based on knowledge, skills, attributes and experiences for assignment to
key FA49 LTC positions across the DoD. These are the fifth and sixth
iterations of the LTC FY49 KNB Selection Panel.
b. The KNB
Selection Panel will only consider eligible officers who choose to
opt-in to the Key Nominative Billet Panel. See paragraph 4(a) for
additional instructions.
c. Officers who are offered a KNB
assignment must accept or decline within 14 calendar days of notice of
their assignment. A decision to decline the KNB will result in a
“Decline with Prejudice” flag being placed on the officer’s Soldier
Talent Profile (STP).
d. Officers selected by the KNB panel
who experience an emerging need to defer or delay their KNB timeline
must contact the talent manager and communicate their reason for the
request. Requests for deferment will be considered for approval on a
case-by-case basis.
e. KNB tour length will be 24 months, unless curtailed or extended by HRC in conjunction with FA49 Executive Agent approval.
f.
There will no longer be Post-KNB assignments. In select cases, the
FA49 Proponent will offer KNB-complete officers a nominative follow-on
assignment. Officers will have the choice to accept or decline the
recommended assignment without prejudice.
g. KNB-Select officers can apply for constructive credit if they fulfill both of the following criteria:
(1)
The officer served in a designated KNB billet up to 12 months prior to
the panel convene date or is serving in a designated billet when the
KNB Selection Panel convenes.;
(2) The officer completed at least 12 months of rated time in that position.
1. HOME OF RECORD (HOR) DESIGNATION OR CHANGE REQUEST. News update in regard to MILPER 25-222 (Home of Record (HOR) Designation or Change Request). HQDA (DAPE-MPA), policy proponent office for HOR has advised that an update to MILPER 25-222 is under development to address "steps after approval of PAR" to change HOR in IPPS-A and on official documents that reside in iPERMS. The plan is to publish the update by 30 Jun 25 or as early as practicable. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=b42dc6e8-ac5c-40c4-9da9-d9f0d17a75c3
2. UPDATE TO EXCEPTION TO POLICY (ETP) TO AR 614-200, CHAPTER 8, FOR FROCKING OF SERGEANT FIRST CLASS (SFC) TO FIRST SERGEANT (1SG), 28 MAY 25. Memo from the DMPM, Army G-1: An exception to policy to AR 614-200, chapter 8, section IV, is approved. A commander (COL/O6 and above) may authorize Regular Army (RA) Soldiers in the rank of SFC to be frocked to 1SG and to wear the 1SG rank upon assignment/slotting to an authorized 1SG position within their command. Frocking of SFC to 1SG does not apply to United States Army Reserve (USAR) personnel. Frocking or appointment of USAR SFC to 1SG based on previous ETPs remains valid until the Soldier is promoted to MSG or the Soldier is released from 1SG duties. Frocking will be announced by Integrated Pay and Personnel System-Army (IPPS-A) Personnel Action Request (PAR). See the memo for additional information. https://actnow.army.mil/files/app/s/ooy5LN53XMhQe7e53AMDCXO55mx
3. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.
a. AG REUNION WEEKEND, 12-14 SEP 25, HUNTSVILLE, AL. From the AGCRA: Join us for our second annual AG Reunion. We have planned a weekend of events for our members to gather and reunite with friends and family. The AG Reunion is designed to attract and bring together AG Retirees, Veterans , DA Civilians, and Spouses, along with the Active, ARNG and USAR AGs in a variety of venues that provide current and relevant AG Corps and AGCRA information. Visit the following link for more information. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=1142ca4a-3fd9-4e1f-84f5-b5809dafae03
4. Recently published Army Directives and All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages, and HQDA Principal Officials guidance. These documents are also posted on APD at the following link. armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx
a. ALARACT 063/2025, OFFICIAL SUNSETTING OF ARMY RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND IMPLEMENTING RECORDS MANAGEMENT IN ARMY 365, DTG: R 121355Z JUNE 25. This message replaces ALARACT 043/2025, which is now inactive. The Army Records Management Directorate has announced that the Army Records Information Management System sunsetted on 30 October 2024. This message highlight and reinforces the established records management procedures for managing records in Army 365 (A365) to ensure uniform interpretation and enhance compliance across the Army. Army personnel will have 60 days from the original publishing of this ALARACT (12 June 2025) to transfer official records from their Onedrive to their organization SharePoint site. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=267dd7b3-8ca0-4948-a5ec-832165a56d0e
b. ALARACT 064/2025, SUNSETTING OF ARMY TRAINING AND
CERTIFICATION TRACKING SYSTEM, DTG: R 131857Z JUN 25. This message is to
provide notice that AR 25-2, Army Cybersecurity, is being revised to
include new capability requirements. The ATCTS will sunset and
capabilities will transition to alternative systems and processes. The
current process to review documentation and training completion for
access to the DODIN-A network access through ATCTS ended on 30 April
2025. Starting 1 May 2025, all DODIN-A network users will use the new
system. Process access requests through the Army Enterprise System
Management Platform (AESMP) at www.aesmp.army.mil to request system access. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031255
5. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and
Military Pay Messages. We are transitioning S1NET from milSuite to Army
Career Tracker (ACT). All the below links are on ACT. If you are not
able to access ACT yet, you can always find MILPER message on the HRC
website at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper.
a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-235, FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26) AND FISCAL YEAR 2027 (FY27) LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC) FUNCTIONAL AREA 49 (FA49) KEY NOMINATIVE BILLET (KNB) SELECTION PANEL, ISSUED:[13 JUN 2025]. The LTC Functional Area 49 (FA49) Key Nominative Billet (KNB) Selection Panel will convene on 22 July 2025 to consider eligible Lieutenant Colonels (LTC) and Majors (MAJ) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) and Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) KNB assignments. FY26 KNB assignments will be filled in Summer 2026, and FY27 KNB assignments will be filled in Summer 2027. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=7e13a506-de2a-4e24-9aa1-1a3ce29cb8d1
b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-236, FUNCTIONAL AREA 49 (FA49) FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) KEY NOMINATIVE BILLET (KNB) LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC) SELECTION AND SLATING PANEL RESULTS, ISSUED: [13 JUN 2025]. This message announces the validated FY25 FA49 LTC KNB slate. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=336a72b5-3150-4943-82f5-6996e85699d2
6. MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS.
a. AFT SCORING INFOGRAPHIC. "I wanted to share this AFT scoring infographic I created based on the one from the ACFT. It is something that my Soldiers liked as a quick reference. Thanks." Contributed by SSG Teesa Alaniz. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=88352847-8801-4f06-b140-2e48d82d5be6
7. MEMBER REQUESTS.
a. DATA FLOW FROM IPPS-A TO DJMS? "Hello, I am looking for a graphic, visual, or ppt that depicts the flow of Soldier personnel and pay data from IPPS-A to DJMS. Thank you in advance!" https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=91373e89-468f-4744-b7ac-b214c54a1ec9
8. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 11 JUN 25). Hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link on S1NET. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a4d236a5-15ef-41db-a718-e80124f7f6fa
a. U4 LOGISTICS OFFICER SOUTH SUDAN | JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN | O-4 | 90A | S | OCT 25 | 365 DAYS.
b. STAFF OFFICER U5 | BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC | O-4 | 01A | S | OCT 25 | 365 DAYS.
c. AFN / LMR TECH | CP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI | E-5 | 25Q/H | S | May 25 | 365 DAYS.
d. J3 SEA | SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | E8/9 | 00G | S | MAY 25 | 365 DAYS.
e. IO PLANNER | AL UDEID AB, QATAR | O-5 | 01A/30A | S | AUG 25 | 365 DAYS.
f. FUEL PLANNING NCOIC | SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | E6/7 | 92F | S | JUL 25 | 180 DAYS.
g. AVN MAINT TECH | ARIFJAN, KUWAIT| W-3 | 151A | S | AUG 25 | 180 DAYS.
h. SIGNAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS SPECIAL | AL UDEID AB, QATAR| E-5 | 25B | S | AUG 25 | 180 DAYS.
9. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, OPENING FOR QATAR (AC/RC), AND NUMEROUS IA OPENINGS IN TAIWAN FOR ACTIVE DUTY. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=f78f2673-c14f-4e1d-9d41-543cf3e4f0da
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://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=5c2cd937-935e-447e-a10d-42ea18326c1e. 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://actnow.army.mil/communities/community/S1NETHomepage/JobsMilitary
a. UNITED STATES ARMY FLIGHT TRAINING DETACHMENT, 10 X ADOS-AC POSITIONS, MULTIPLE VACANCIES E4-E8/CW2-3, RED ROCK, AZ. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=c959d44a-3c49-43a0-8952-663e97079f37
b. HHC, MRTC, COMPANY COMMANDER / FIRST SERGEANT TPU, SAN ANTONIO, TX. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=ca3fc8f6-851e-4420-8b42-d12c44a6bb8a
c. FL MED DET, M-DAY VACANCY, MAJ/O70 SERIES, HEALTH SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, CBJTC, STARKE, FL. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=875d70aa-eb54-4591-87fc-5796c24ca44c
1. This MILPER message will expire one year from publication.
2. The following personnel have been activated from the alternate list of MILPER Message 24-122 and MILPER Message 24-280. These activated alternates will attend WOCS in June/July if necessary and training for the 420T Warrant Officer Basic Course in September 2025. Upon successful completion of training, the identified personnel will transfer to the 420T occupation.
1. This MILPER Message will expire NLT 8 Oct 26.
2. In accordance with (IAW) reference C, a Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) Board is scheduled to convene at the DA Secretariat, Fort Knox, KY, on or about 7 Oct 25, to evaluate Regular Army (RA) and United States Army Reserve, Active Guard Reserve (USAR AGR) and Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Sergeant First Class (SFC) records.
1. This message will expire 21 June 26.
2. The alphabetical roster of Soldiers eligible for promotion to Sergeant Major (SGM) based on the Order of Merit List (OML) created (reference A) will be posted to the Human Resources Command (HRC) website for commanders, Soldiers and human resource users to download on 20 Jun 25.
1. 2024 AG CORPS OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS. The Chief of the Adjutant General's Corps, Regimental Command Sergeant Major, and Chief Warrant Officer of the Corps, extends their congratulations to this year's winners of the Adjutant General's Corps "Of the Year" competition. The Officer of the Year is awarded the LTG Timothy Maude medal, the Warrant Officer receives the CW5 Daniel Logan medal, and the NCO and Solider of the Year each are awarded the SGM Larry Strickland medal. Additionally, the Senior Civilian and Civilian of the Year winners are chosen by a distinguished panel evaluating their nomination packets and presented the John J. Dinnien civilian award for excellence. Finally, the Spouse of the Year is presented the Esther De Berdt Reed award. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=4ff835fd-bdd3-4048-9eff-7ceff503880b
- Officer, CPT Pedro Rivera-Rosario, TRADOC / RRC
- Warrant Officer, CW2 John Budwine, FORSCOM, 82ND Airborne Div
- NCO, SFC Jovan Maires, FORSCOM, HHC, 3rd Bde, 82nd Airborne Div
- Soldier, SPC Joshua Deveaux, FORSCOM, HHC, 2-506, 3 BCT, 101st Airborne Div
- Senior Civilian, Mr. Jack A. Brooks, Human Resources Command
- Civilian, Mr. Michael E. Heffernan, United States Army Reserve Command
- Spouse, Mrs. Melvina Chapman, United States Army Europe & Africa
2. FRAGO 1 TO HQDA EXORD 218-25 ARMY FITNESS TEST (AFT), DTG: 301945Z May 25. FRAGO 1 provides the corrected version of Annex B - Scoring Tables; modifies paragraphs 3.d.3 and 3.d.11; adds paragraphs 3.d.12 and 3.d.13; modifies Annex A paragraphs a.6.b, a.6.b.1.e, and a.6.b.1.f; and highlights additional supporting documents published since the publication of EXORD 218-25. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=88352847-8801-4f06-b140-2e48d82d5be6
3. HRC JUNIOR ENLISTED PROMOTIONS - RESIDENT MILITARY EDUCATION - PROMOTION POINT YES STATUS, UPDATED 09 JUNE 2025. Updated list of courses that are valid for promotion points (Soldiers competing for promotion to SGT/SSG). https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=40fffed0-da19-4d3a-9cbf-82c7be532f4d
4. IPPS-A SHAREPOINT S1NET SITE. Please visit the link below to access the IPPS-A SharePoint site for S1NET. This platform is a valuable resource designed for HR Professionals across all echelons from Corps, Division, Brigade, and Battalion levels. Th site features a wide range of training materials, including: Current and Archived "Drive to Change" Videos, Past Training recordings, Multimedia Material such as Replays and Demos, and Print Material such as SGM Sends, Job Aids, Manuals, and Guides. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/usaasc-peoeis-ippsa-s1net
5. FRAGO 3 TO HQDA EXORD 175-25 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER (EO) 14183: "PRIORITIZING MILITARY EXCELLENCE AND
READINESS", DTG: 102058Z JUN 25. FRAGO 3, which provides updated
guidance on gender dysphoria, is posted on the Army G3/5/7 SharePoint at
the following link. FY 2025
6. US ARMY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) TAP TALK - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. On Tuesday, June 10th, at 1300, the US Army Transition Assistance Program (TAP) presented Episode 17, featuring special guest Tim Winter from the Department of Labor (DOL). Tim shared valuable insights about the DOL's role in supporting Soldiers during their transition process. To access important information that can help facilitate a smoother transition, please watch the full podcast. https://www.youtube.com/live/9wlS3pYPsMo?si=6Z2Hi8E9PrmMWMpo
7. iPERMS RECORD REVIEW TOOL (RRT) 2.0 TOWN HALL MEETING AND LPD. Come join us for live demonstrations of the newly redesigned Record Review Tool 2.0 on June 18, 2025, 0900-1000 (ET), on MS Teams. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=73961a99-7991-4b6d-a16b-e92d2fe8e0d1
8. USAR TPU SLOTTING REPORTS, JUNE 25. Slotting reports for June 2025 will be posted at the following link. Currently posted are the SGT Promotion Assignment Matching rosters for 88th RD, 81st RD, and 7th MSC. https://actnow.army.mil/communities/service/html/communityview?communityUuid=a9c4ee2f-70eb-4b09-80ef-58ac5692367e#fullpageWidgetId=W4441aacb016b_4513_b17d_b82b8046d028&folder=ac258b9e-447e-41c6-8e94-eaa67ca84531
9. Recently published Army Directives and All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages, and HQDA Principal Officials guidance. These documents are also posted on APD at the following link. armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx
a. ALARACT 062/2025, UNRETRIEVABLE UNMANNED SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT
LOSS, DAMAGED, DESTROYED, THEFT ADJUSTMENTS AND PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY
REQUIREMENTS, DTG: R 111410Z JUNE 25. The intent of this message is to
address potential friction points related to accounting and adjustment
procedures for Unretrievable Unmanned Systems/Equipment (UUS/E) in the
event that they are lost, damaged, destroyed, or stolen in operational
environments. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031237
10. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and
Military Pay Messages. We are transitioning S1NET from milSuite to Army
Career Tracker (ACT). All the below links are on ACT. If you are not
able to access ACT yet, you can always find MILPER message on the HRC
website at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper.
a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-232, OFFICIAL RELEASE OF THE SERGEANT MAJOR (SGM) ORDER OF MERIT LIST (OML) FOR GRADUATES OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR COURSE, ISSUED: [11 JUN 25]. The alphabetical roster of Soldiers eligible for promotion to Sergeant Major (SGM) based on the Order of Merit List (OML) created will be posted to the HRC website on 20 Jun 25. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=61bceacd-d990-4170-944c-d19a38443650
b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-233, FY26 REGULAR ARMY (RA)/UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR) AND INDIVIDUAL MOBILIZATION AUGMENTEE (IMA) SERGEANT FIRST CLASS (SFC) EVALUATION BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT MESSAGE, ISSUED: [11 JUN 25]. Subject board is scheduled to convene on or about 7 Oct 25, to evaluate Regular Army (RA) and United States Army Reserve, Active Guard Reserve (USAR AGR) and Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Sergeant First Class (SFC) records. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=67eafb75-f18b-431e-a4cf-8c3f26b211ed
c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-234, UNITED STATES ARMY 420T (TALENT ACQUISITION TECHNICIAN) WARRANT OFFICER SELECTION PANEL ALTERNATE ACTIVATION JUNE 2025, ISSUED: [11 JUN 25]. Personnel listed in this message have been activated from the alternate list of MILPER Message 24-122 and MILPER Message 24-280. These activated alternates will attend WOCS in June/July if necessary and training for the 420T Warrant Officer Basic Course in September 2025. Upon successful completion of training, the identified personnel will transfer to the 420T occupation. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=aaf95629-81bb-4e58-a19e-0cd562dc1f58
11. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 11 JUN 25). Hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link on S1NET. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a4d236a5-15ef-41db-a718-e80124f7f6fa
a. U4 LOGISTICS OFFICER SOUTH SUDAN | JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN | O-4 | 90A | S | OCT 25 | 365 DAYS.
b. STAFF OFFICER U5 | BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC | O-4 | 01A | S | OCT 25 | 365 DAYS.
c. AFN / LMR TECH | CP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI | E-5 | 25Q/H | S | May 25 | 365 DAYS.
d. J3 SEA | SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | E8/9 | 00G | S | MAY 25 | 365 DAYS.
e. IO PLANNER | AL UDEID AB, QATAR | O-5 | 01A/30A | S | AUG 25 | 365 DAYS.
f. FUEL PLANNING NCOIC | SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | E6/7 | 92F | S | JUL 25 | 180 DAYS.
g. AVN MAINT TECH | ARIFJAN, KUWAIT| W-3 | 151A | S | AUG 25 | 180 DAYS.
h. SIGNAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS SPECIAL | AL UDEID AB, QATAR| E-5 | 25B | S | AUG 25 | 180 DAYS.
12. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, OPENING FOR QATAR (AC/RC), AND NUMEROUS IA OPENINGS IN TAIWAN FOR ACTIVE DUTY. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=f78f2673-c14f-4e1d-9d41-543cf3e4f0da
13. 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://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=5c2cd937-935e-447e-a10d-42ea18326c1e. 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://actnow.army.mil/communities/community/S1NETHomepage/JobsMilitary
a. 1-321ST BN (BCT) - TPU COMPANY COMMAND AND COMPANY XO OPPORTUNITES, 1LT-CPT / 01A, WINTERVILLE, NC AND CARY, NC. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=ce7bb046-e134-42be-8c58-040904c94a95
b. TPU ACOS, G-3, COL/01A, 98TH TRAINING DIVISION (IET), FORT BENNING, GA. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=b5832ba7-49c0-4f8d-b478-e1a21006979c
1. This message will expire NLT 30 Dec 25.
2. This message announces requirements and administrative instructions for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Colonel (COL) Chaplain Corps (CHC) Key Designated Billet (KDB) Advisory Panel.
1. This message will expire one year after publication.
2. Special reporting codes (SRC) have been established to identify personnel in applicable categories and will be used in personnel reporting documents to reflect Soldiers’ reporting classification. SRC 09X was established for use in place of a primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) to report enlisted Soldiers who fail to obtain or maintain a favorable National Agency Check with Local Agency Checks and Credit Check (NACLC), now known as a tier 3 (NACLC/T3) (secret level) background investigation, as a condition for continued service.
1. OFFICER PROMOTION BOARD QUICK FACTS JUNE 2025. TAGD is delighted to share the June Officer Promotion Board Quick Facts in an easy to print format. This product covers promotion board dates, to include projected release date windows. NOTE: This document only covers boards for which a MILPER has been published announcing the board. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=d06ccc28-9517-4f55-a05b-e00f045cfb4e
2. ARMY RESERVE PAY MESSAGE 25-13, USE OF DA FORM 4187 AS AN ALTERNATE SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENT, 6 JUN 25. The purpose of this message is to provide updated documentation requirements regarding acceptable use of the DA Form 4187 as an alternate source document for certain pay actions. IPPS-A remains the human resource (HR) system of record across all Army Components and automates several processes that were previously done on paper forms. However, since military pay is not fully subsumed into IPPS-A at this time, the servicing finance office will continue to accept certain pay actions on paper forms in addition to IPPS-A forms. https://actnow.army.mil/files/app/s/EkMXvRdxmQFZ3pepKa3MfZBxBzoG
3. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay Messages. We are transitioning S1NET from milSuite to Army Career Tracker (ACT). All the below links are on ACT. If you are not able to access ACT yet, you can always find MILPER message on the HRC website at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper.
a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-225, CHANGES TO ARMY REGULATION 600-8-22, MILITARY AWARDS, ISSUED: [5 JUN 25]. This message is to announce upcoming changes to AR 600-8-22. All changes will be incorporated into the next Expedited Revision of AR 600-8-22 and are effective immediately. Changes are related to impact awards, peacetime award approval authority, delegation of award approval authority peacetime criteria, foreign badges approval authority, foreign Legion of Merit, retirement rank recognition for current and former CSM/1SG, retirement award period of recognition, flag waivers, recommender criteria, and Overseas Service Ribbon for deployments to Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=9cee6aa2-7470-4d61-82eb-b5b61a32eff9
b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-226, FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) ACTIVE
COMPONENT (AC), MAJOR (MAJ), JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL'S CORPS (JAGC),
PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (PSB), ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [5 JUN
25]. Subject selection board will convene on or about 4 Aug 25 to
consider eligible Captains
(CPT) on the Active Duty List (ADL) for promotion to MAJ. The board will recess on or
about 8 Aug 25. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=f15d0ea6-b219-4046-9452-d7e1dbf0b4f4
c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-227, RESCISSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026 AVIATION BRANCH TRANSFER PANEL, ISSUED: [5 JUN 25]. This MILPER message announces the immediate suspension of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Aviation Branch Transfer Panel due to policy and authorization changes in Army Aviation, as well as capacity constraints in the Aviation Captains Career Course. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=4f280323-12be-4888-a9e0-d58ea5dfe0aa
d. MILPER MESSAGE 25-228, AMENDMENT TO MILPER MESSAGE 25-244, 4 JUNE 2025, ARMY FITNESS TEST (AFT) CONTINUATION OF ENTRY GUIDANCE ON EVALUATION REPORTS, DA FORM 67-10 SERIES (OER), DA FORM 2166-9 SERIES (NCOER) AND DA FORM 1059 SERIES (AER), ISSUED: [5 JUN 25]. See the message for updates to MILPER 25-224. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=6d4332f2-c2ff-4d83-8806-590044ac731a#repliesPg=0
e. MILPER MESSAGE 25-229, FY25 U.S. ARMY RESERVE ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE FUNCTIONAL AREA VOLUNTARY TRANSFER INCENTIVE PROGRAM (VTIP) PANEL RELEASE OF RESULTS, ISSUED: [6 JUN 25]. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=aa1db385-2a8f-44fd-a5f2-5d07b77a076c
f. MILPER MESSAGE 25-230, ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL REPORTING CODE (SRC) 09X (SERVICE DISQUALIFICATION FOR FAILURE TO MEET NATIONAL SECURITY ADJUDICATIVE REQUIREMENTS) FOR THE REGULAR ARMY (RA), U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR) ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR), AND INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR), ISSUED: [9 JUN 25]. Special reporting codes (SRC) have been established to identify personnel in applicable categories and will be used in personnel reporting documents to reflect Soldiers' reporting classification. SRC 09X was established for use in place of a PMOS to report enlisted Soldiers who fail to obtain or maintain a favorable National Agency Check with Local Agency Checks and Credit Check (NACLC), now known as a tier 3 (NACLC/T3) (secret level) background investigation, as a condition for continued service. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=47a699ae-13a6-4753-8991-d62a47a9bf0e
g. MILPER MESSAGE 25-231, FISCAL YEAR (FY25) COLONEL (COL) CHAPLAIN CORPS (CHC) KEY DESIGNATED BILLET (KDB) ADVISORY PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [9 JUN 25]. This message announces requirements and administrative instructions for subject Advisory Panel, which will convene on or about 6 Aug 25 for Phase I and on or about 13 Aug 25 for Phase II to consider eligible COLs for assignment to Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) KDB positions. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=791ea268-2841-493a-8534-52212f973334
4. MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS.
a. PERSONNEL ASSET INVENTORY (PAI) TRAINING SLIDES. "Good Afternoon S-1 Net family! Please see attached slides for a PAI training I recently made for our Unit. This is a tool I want to share with young S-1 Soldiers of all echelons, to get a sufficient/generalized understanding of PAIs & the reasons behind why they are conducted. If anyone has any questions or feedback on the slides, please do not hesitate to reach out!" Contributed by SGT Wesley Strong. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=2619a9df-9533-45ae-8ec1-9da83d714755
5. MEMBER REQUESTS.
a. SOPs EXAMPLES-ARNG SPECIFIC. "Good morning, does anyone have an example of an SOP for strength maintenance, AWOL abatement and unit sponsorship that are ARNG specific? Looking to update ours." https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=6874af31-251d-4d4c-9998-af4098552c03
6. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, OPENING FOR QATAR AND SOMALIA (AC/RC), AND NUMEROUS IA OPENINGS IN TAIWAN FOR ACTIVE DUTY. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=f78f2673-c14f-4e1d-9d41-543cf3e4f0da
7. 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://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=5c2cd937-935e-447e-a10d-42ea18326c1e. 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://actnow.army.mil/communities/community/S1NETHomepage/JobsMilitary
a. 301ST FIELD HOSPITAL, TPU, CPT/05A, HHD COMMANDER VACANCY, ST. PETERSBURG, FL / OCONUS MOBILIZATION. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=49f257e3-23f5-4746-982e-f2430ed51c86
b. 2ND MCTD, COMPANY COMMANDER - CPT (01A/BI) TPU FORT SNELLING, MN. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a56bd270-5847-4741-97f7-a387d927236f
c. 350TH CA CMD, TPU, MAJ/01A, SGS OFFICER VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, PENSACOLA, FL. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=3f3054ce-099f-415b-93fa-a32f1a8248e1
d. 5TH SPACE COMPANY, 2ND SPACE BN, COMPANY COMMANDER VACANCY (MAJ/40A) ANNOUNCEMENT, FT CARSON, CO. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=61b16003-0f1e-4824-a65b-6f352d522272
e. 2ND BDE, 91ST TSD TPU S1 OIC (42H/O-4), S2 OIC (35A/O-4), AND S3 OIC (57A/O-5) DENVER, CO. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=e5f687fb-d171-46cf-9b69-2205ce98971a
1. This MILPER message expires NLT 30 September 2026.
2. This message announces the official release of the FY25 USAR AGR FA VTIP Panel results.
1. This MILPER message is effective immediately and will expire no later than 1 October 2025. Reinstatement of, and changes to, the Aviation Branch Transfer Panel will be announced in a future MILPER message.
2. This MILPER message announces the immediate suspension of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Aviation Branch Transfer Panel due to policy and authorization changes in Army Aviation, as well as capacity constraints in the Aviation Captains Career Course.
1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 5 Jun 26.
2. Policy:
a. The selection board will convene on or about 4 Aug 25 to consider eligible Captains (CPT) on the Active Duty List (ADL) for promotion to MAJ. The board will recess on or about 8 Aug 25. Officers eligible for consideration have the following Active Duty Dates of Rank (ADOR):
https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-226
1. This MILPER message expires upon publication of revised AR 600-8-22 or no later than 5 June 2027.
2. This message is to announce upcoming changes to AR 600-8-22. All changes will be incorporated into the next Expedited Revision of AR 600-8-22 and are effective immediately.
1. This message supersedes MILPER Message 24-375 and will expire NLT one year from date of issue.
2. The purpose of this message is to inform leaders and rating officials of evaluation reports of the entry requirements for a record fitness test on evaluation reports with an annotated “Thru Date” of 1 June 2025 and later.
1. This MILPER message will expire NLT 30 September 2026
2. AMEDD Warrant Officer Selection Board results for 640A (Veterinary Corps Food Safety Officer) and 670A (Health Services Maintenance Technician).
1. CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER OF THE AG CORPS CHANGE OF RESPONSIBILITY. On 11 Jun 25, CW5 Chad G. Bowen will pass his responsibilities as Chief Warrant Officer of the AG Corps to CW5 Michael J. Falton. CW5 Bowen's and CW5 Falton's bio's are provided at the following link. Many thanks to CW5 Bowen for his outstanding service as CWO of the AG Corps, and a warm welcome to CW5 Falton. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=7829c310-f058-40b6-88df-4ca7461e7150
2. ARMY FITNESS TEST (AFT) CONTINUATION OF ENTRY GUIDANCE ON EVALUATION REPORTS, DA FORM 67-10 SERIES (OER), DA FORM 2166-9 SERIES (NCOER) AND DA FORM 1059 SERIES (AER). MILPER Message 25-224, posted at the following link, supersedes MILPER Message 24-375 and informs leaders and rating officials of evaluation reports of the entry requirements for a record fitness test on evaluation reports with an annotated "Thru Date" of 1 June 2025 and later. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=6d4332f2-c2ff-4d83-8806-590044ac731a
3. Recently published Army Directives and All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages, and HQDA Principal Officials guidance. These documents are also posted on APD at the following link. armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx
a. ALARACT 061/2025, NOTIFICATION OF EXECUTION OF THE ARMY
BODY FAT ASSESSMENT EXEMPTION FOR THE ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TEST SCORE
DURING THE ARMY FITNESS TEST TRANSITION, DTG: R 041800Z JUN 25. The
purpose of this message is to provide notice that existing body fat
assessment exemptions for valid Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) scores
of 540 or more continue to be valid as the Army shifts to the new Army
Fitness Test (AFT). Consistent with Army Directive 2025-06, which states
Soldier ACFT for record tests taken before 31 May 2025 remain valid in
accordance with current Army policies, and pursuant to Army Directive
2023-08, any Soldier who met the body fat assessment exemption for ACFT
score criteria prior to 1 June 2025 is authorized to utilize that body
fat assessment exemption for any future body fat assessments until their
next fitness test for record. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=d252bc42-31e5-4f88-bed8-a3462ca0c806
4. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and
Military Pay Messages. We are transitioning S1NET from milSuite to Army
Career Tracker (ACT). All the below links are on ACT. If you are not
able to access ACT yet, you can always find MILPER message on the HRC
website at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper.
a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-218, FY26 AND FY27 LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC) FUNCTIONAL AREA 50 (FA50) KEY NOMINATIVE BILLET (KNB) AND LTC FA50 POST-KNB SELECTION AND SLATING PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [3 JUN 25]. There are no major changes to Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Key Nominative Billet (KNB) Process for FY26/FY27. The panel will convene from 3-4 Sep 25. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=2cc60505-3dc2-4c43-9552-2e7a98c31b05
b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-219, OFFICIAL RELEASE OF THE FY25 ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC) ARMY CHAPLAIN CORPS (CH) SENIOR SERVICE COLLEGE (SSC) SELECTION BOARD RESULTS, ISSUED: [3 JUN 25]. This message announces the release date of the FY25 Army Active Component (AC) Chaplain Corps (CHC) Senior Service College (SSC) Selection Board results for Academic Year 2026-2027 (AY26-27) on the Human Resources Command (HRC) website at: SSC Board Results Page (army.mil). The official release date is 12 June 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a1a070d0-7aa4-4429-91c0-3a4a8ef8464f
c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-220, RELEASE OF THE RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), COLONEL (COL), CHAPLAIN CORPS (CH), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB), ISSUED: [3 JUN 25]. This message announces the release of the results for subject Promotion Selection Board (PSB). The official promotion list will be released at 0730 hours EDT, 05 June 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=4fb87217-5767-48e5-a17b-1e3a63354179
d. MILPER MESSAGE 25-221, STABILIZATION FOR SOLDIERS - HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, LSSUED: [3 JUN 25]. This message updates and clarifies the procedures for High School Senior Stabilizations. This MILPER rescinds MILPER Message 24-299. The contents of this message will not expire upon the expiration of the message, unless contrary to controlling directive or regulations. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=71545ee2-b914-4b93-bc55-9c5aec2c52c4
e. MILPER MESSAGE 25-222, HOME OF RECORD (HOR) DESIGNATION OR CHANGE REQUEST, ISSUED: [2 JUN 25]. This message is to announce updated Army policy on HOR designation on official records at time of enlistment, appointment, or when ordered to active duty; and change requests when a bona fide error has been discovered. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=b32c325c-66e2-442f-9841-bcfe473e8d49
f. MILPER MESSAGE 25-223, FY 2025 UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (AMEDD) WARRANT OFFICER SELECTION BOARD RESULTS FOR 640A (VETERINARY CORPS FOOD SAFETY OFFICER) AND 670A (HEALTH SERVICES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN), ISSUED: [4 JUN 25]. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=f353d596-9d46-490c-81d3-e40c1bf6f497
5. MEMBER UNANSWERED QUESTIONS.
a. IPPS-A JOB OPENING HOLD STATUS. "I am working on reorganizing our books to reflect current personnel assignments throughout the unit. I came across a couple of positions that have a "hold" status for Job Openings. I currently do not have access to the TAM Soldier Workcenter to remove the hold status from said position. Can I get access to this at the unit level? If so, how? If not, what is the process to request the hold status to be changed to open?" https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=cd10be13-52cd-404c-b2e7-e291272b7b84
b. PRIOR SERVICE ENLISTMENT. "I had a Soldier arrive from MEPS who has prior service time. When they arrived, they did not arrive with a 4-1 or 4-2, only a 4-3. They were told by their recruiter that the 4-1 and 4-2 are no longer required and they only need the 4-3. Is this correct and can anyone inform me where this is stated in writing?" https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=40a62ccf-ea75-4b89-9340-ee9cf09dcde4
6. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 22 MAY 25). The below hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link on S1NET. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a4d236a5-15ef-41db-a718-e80124f7f6fa
a. U4 LOGISTICS OFFICER SOUTH SUDAN | JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN | O-4 | 90A | S | OCT 25 | 365 DAYS.
b. STAFF OFFICER U5 | BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC | O-4 | 01A | S | OCT 25 | 365 DAYS.
c. RGNL ENGMT NATL AFF OFFICER | AL UDEID AB, QATAR | O-4 | O1A | S | May 25 | 180 DAYS.
d. J3 SEA | SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | E8/9 | 00G | S | MAY 25 | 365 DAYS.
e. OGP XO | AMMAN, JORDAN | O4 | 02A | TS/SCI | JUN 25 | 365 DAYS.
f. FUEL PLANNING NCOIC | SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | E6/7 | 92F | S | JUL 25 | 180 DAYS.
7. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, OPENINGS IN GUAM AND DJIBOUTI. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=f78f2673-c14f-4e1d-9d41-543cf3e4f0da
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://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=5c2cd937-935e-447e-a10d-42ea18326c1e. 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://actnow.army.mil/communities/community/S1NETHomepage/JobsMilitary
a. 1ST BRIGADE, 95TH TRAINING DIVISION HQ (FT. SILL, OK) TPU 90A/LG S4 BRIGADE LOGISTICS OFFICER POSITION. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=f040558f-0189-4ab9-9d4d-8ee986521cd3
b. MEDICAL PROVIDER (NP, PA, OR MDS) ADOS OPPORTUNITY: 1 X COMPO 2/3 (M-DAY/TPU) O3-O6 VOLUNTEER FOR ADOS STARTING O/A 08 JUN TO END OF FY AT THE SEATTLE, WA MEPS. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=552758f5-0838-4fba-bdae-7645b8e86b66
c. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS LIAISON OFFICER (EPLO) AUGMENTATION GROUP - TPU OFFICER AND NCO POSITIONS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=e2a46ce4-bb47-4ad7-874b-d2f08d11be24
d. 304TH QUARTERMASTER COMPANY, TPU, W2/W920B, MULTIPLE VACANCIES, BRANFORD, CT. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a616bf32-ad80-4221-9d1a-79b9addbd42a
1. This message will expire 2 June 2026.
2. This message is to announce updated Army policy on HOR designation on official records at time of enlistment, appointment, or when ordered to active duty; and change requests when a bona fide error has been discovered.
1. This message updates and clarifies the procedures in reference C and D for High School Senior Stabilizations. This MILPER will expire no later than (NLT) 2 June 2026 and rescinds reference E. The contents of this message will not expire upon the expiration of the message, unless contrary to controlling directive or regulations. The procedures will be published in an Army document, or the message will be reissued.
2. Applicability.
a.
These procedures apply to Regular Army Soldiers as well as Active Guard
Reserve (AGR) of the Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve.
Judge Advocate General (JAG) and Chaplain Areas of Concentration (AOC)
are managed by their proponents which retains disapproval authority.
b. Army personnel assigned to non-Army agencies or units must comply with all directives and regulations that apply to their command before submitting a request (e.g. RA Soldiers assigned to the Defense Courier Service (DCS) must comply with reference A).
1. This message expires no later than 3 June 2026.
2. This message announces the release of the results for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Active Component (AC), Colonel (COL), Chaplain Corp (CH), Promotion Selection Board (PSB).
1. This MILPER message expires on 1 August 2026.
2. This message announces the release date of the FY25 Army Active Component (AC) Chaplain Corps (CHC) Senior Service College (SSC) Selection Board results for Academic Year 2026-2027 (AY26-27) on the Human Resources Command (HRC) website at: https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/11286/
1. Expiration. This message will expire NLT 30 May 2027.
2. There are no major changes to Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Key Nominative Billet (KNB) Process for FY26/FY27.
1. This MILPER message is effective upon release and expires NLT 30 June 2026.
2. This message announces the Army Reserve Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) officer selection process for the Naval Postgraduate School Operations Research (OR) Program in Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027. “OR is the science of helping people and organizations make better decisions. More formally, it is the development and application of mathematical models, statistical analyses, simulations, analytical reasoning, and common sense to the understanding and improvement of real-world operations. Improvement can be measured by the minimization of cost, maximization of efficiency, or optimization of other relevant measures of effectiveness.”
1. BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE (BNA) POLICY UPDATE. From Army G-1 Compensation and Entitlements: Effective 12 May 2025, the Department of Defense published DoDI 1341.15 (Basic Needs Allowance) increasing the FPG from 150% to 200%. Commands are reminded to recertify Soldiers currently receiving BNA and to screen eligible Soldiers. Commands are also reminded regarding policy requirements to recertify annually, upon PCS, changes in gross household income of $150 or more, and dependency changes. An ALARACT message will be published in the coming weeks. See ALARACT Message 064-2024 for command monthly reporting requirements and contact information. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=63840c3f-4f40-4e1c-8922-fd11a7c494e7
2. FRAGO 2 TO HQDA EXORD 175-25 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR EXECUTIVE ORDER (EO) 14183: "PRIORITIZING MILITARY EXCELLENCE AND READINESS," DTG: 202300Z MAY 25. Publication of this FRAGO supersedes and further rescinds FRAGO 1 to EXORD 175-25, DTG 071814Z Mar 25. Effective immediately, all Army organizations will reimplement guidance related to the Office of Secretary of Defense guidance, "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness." Individuals who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria are disqualified from military service in the Army. Phase II: involuntary separations will begin 07 June 2025 with the start of involuntary separations for Active-Duty, Reserve or National Guard Soldiers when in a Title 10 status or on active-duty orders for 30 or more consecutive days. Phase II will begin 08 July 2025 with the start of involuntary separations for Reserve or National Guard Soldiers when not in a Title 10 status or on active-duty orders for 30 or more consecutive days. See the EXORD and FAQs at the following link for additional information. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=2e7ce5e2-90d3-43af-b0cd-fdf32d270b10
3. QUALIFYING OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT DESIGNATION FOR OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT PAY (ODP), 21 MAY 25. From the Army G1: Attached at the following link is the updated ODP approved operation memo. ODP is payable to Soldiers who are deployed away from their permanent duty station in support of an approved operational deployment as outlined in the enclosure to this memo. The dates provided in the enclosure are the effective dates of the approved operation. The effective date for the pay to start for a Soldier is the date the Soldier arrives in theater as recorded in the Deployed Theater Accountability System. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=dfaf9056-a717-46a2-ab39-77f61532ba9b
4. MASTER COMBAT BADGES NOT POPULATING ON THE STP. From HRC Awards and Decorations Branch: The Master Combat Badges are currently not appearing on the STP. This matter has been forwarded to IPPS-A for resolution. At present, we are uncertain about the timeline for the correction of this issue. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=8f18528b-736a-425d-8044-a414d57efd63
5. iPERMS NEW RECORD REVIEW TOOL 2.0 TOWN HALL MEETING AND LPD. Come join us for live demonstrations of the newly redesigned Record Review Tool 2.0 on June 5 and July 17, 2025. Also, slides and video of the 29 May session are available at the following link. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a14958f8-4264-43f9-bd88-16e647a370dc
6. SFPA (FLAG) CODE R ERRONEOUS REMOVED PRR CORRECTIVE ACTION. From HRC Enlisted Promotions Branch: This info paper provides guidance to Soldiers and HR Professionals as to an automation error within IPPS-A that auto generated a FLAG Code R (Admin Non-Deployable Retention Policy for Non-Deployable Soldier) which in turn erroneously removed Soldiers from the PRR. On/about 28 May 2025, IPPS-A programmers deployed a fix to the error, closing the SFPA as erroneous. Further action will be taken by IPPS-A programmers to reintegrate Soldiers back onto the PRR no later than 06 June 2025. In the event not all records are corrected in a timely manner, Unit S1s are advised to reintegrate Soldiers via the Promotion Consideration Roster (PCR) on the 10th through the 26th of June 2025, resulting in them re-appearing on the PRR on 01 July 2025. Impacted Soldiers may be entitled to request an ASC - IAW AR 600-8-19, Paragraph 3-23, provided they are otherwise fully eligible. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=77f52ec9-5485-430d-9a5e-94d6fc8a35ef
7. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.
a. 2025 MANAGEMENT OF BURN TRAUMA COURSE (MBTC 5- DAY COURSE). The 2025 Management of Burn Trauma Course, formerly known as the Management of Burns and Multiple Trauma Course, will be conducted Monday-Friday, 15-19 SEP 2025 at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. The course is open to all civilian, contractors, and military AOCs/MOSs and COMPOs; however, there is no central funding. Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) Certification will be offered tentatively on 14 September for those seeking certification. This portion of the course is optional, and all participants are eligible for this certification; however, past participants have been primarily MD, Nursing, PA, and Medics. Visit the following link for registration information. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=ac32fd0e-c62d-4bc3-a458-7aa1f3ab0ff1
8. NEW/REVISED PUBLICATIONS. The following new/revised AR's, ATP's, DA Pam's and FM's were published on APD in May 25. https://armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx
a. AR 1-100, 05/21/2025, THE ARMY GIFT PROGRAM. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1030004
b. AR 5-11, 05/16/2025, MANAGEMENT OF ARMY MODELING AND SIMULATION. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1029921
c. AR 11-7, 05/21/2025, INTERNAL REVIEW PROGRAM ASA (FM&C). https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1029401
d. AR 15-34, 05/16/2025, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY INDIVIDUAL SERVICE REVIEW BOARD. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1030903
e. AR 135-133, 05/02/2025, READY RESERVE SCREENING, QUALIFICATION RECORDS SYSTEM, AND CHANGE OF ADDRESS REPORTING. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1030147
f. AR 350-1, 06/01/2025, ARMY TRAINING AND LEADER DEVELOPMENT. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1030846
g. AR 385-63, 05/23/2025, RANGE SAFETY {MCO 3570.1D}. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1023482
h. AR 550-52, 05/12/2025, ACQUISITION AND CROSS-SERVICING AGREEMENTS. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1029605
i. AR 600-25, 05/21/2025, SALUTES, HONORS, AND COURTESY. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1029426
j. AR 770-3, 05/02/2025, TYPE CLASSIFICATION AND MATERIEL RELEASE. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1030005
k. ATP 2-22.1-1, 05/16/2025, (U) HUMAN INTELLIGENCE TECHNIQUES, VOLUME I. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031102
l. ATP 3-01.81, 05/23/2025, COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (C-UAS). https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031152
m. ATP 6-02.46, 05/07/2025, EXPEDITIONARY SIGNAL COMPANIES. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031036
n. DA PAM 5-11, 05/16/2025, IMPLEMENTING THE ARMY MODELING AND SIMULATION ENTERPRISE. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1029922
o. DA PAM 600-8-104, 05/02/2025, ARMY MILITARY HUMAN RESOURCE RECORD MANAGEMENT. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1030412
p. DA PAM 770-3, 05/02/2025, TYPE CLASSIFICATION AND MATERIEL RELEASE PROCEDURES. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1030006
q. FM 1, 05/01/2025, THE ARMY: A PRIMER TO OUR PROFESSION OF ARMS. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031029
9. Recently published Army Directives and All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages, and HQDA Principal Officials guidance. These documents are also posted on APD at the following link. armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx
a. ARMY DIRECTIVE (AD) 2025-09, RESERVE COMPONENT RETIREMENT PLANNING, 28 MAY 25. This directive announces Army Reserve Component (RC) retirement planning policy for Soldiers who will become eligible to request receipt of retired pay for non-regular service, also referred to as a "non-regular retirement." RC Soldiers with 17-20 years of active status service will attend a retirement planning seminar. RC retirement planning seminars will review Soldiers' options to request a discharge or to be transferred to the Retired Reserve when Soldiers complete service in active status. Soldiers who have received their NOE for Retired Pay will also receive written counseling from the first lieutenant colonel in the chain of command explaining the impact of selecting discharge in lieu of transferring to the Retired Reserve. See the AD for additional information. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=6ff87b8d-1189-443d-b05a-64e0ef65e93b
b. DOCUMENTING ADVERSE FINDINGS CONCERNING VOLUNTARY SEPARATIONS BEFORE RESOLUTION OF PERSONNEL INVESTIGATIONS, 28 MAY 25. From the ASA M&RA: The purpose of this memorandum is to implement the provisions of Title 5, US Code, Section 3322, Voluntary Separation Before Resolution of Personnel Investigation, within the Department of the Army. This memorandum applies to all competitive and excepted service Army civilian employees. https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/NOCASE-POG_220847-000-WEB-1.pdf
10. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay Messages. We are transitioning S1NET from milSuite to Army Career Tracker (ACT). All the below links are on ACT. If you are not able to access ACT yet, you can always find MILPER message on the HRC website at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper.
a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-213, UNITED STATES ARMY WARRANT OFFICER SELECTION BOARD RESULTS MAY 2025, ISSUED: [29 MAY 2025]. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=4e7bc818-8ff9-412b-8500-9225db1f6184
b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-214, UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) WARRANT OFFICER SELECTION BOARD RESULTS MAY 2025, ISSUED: [30 MAY 2025]. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=3ca6bb86-5e19-4909-b9bb-d9eebe87a6fa
c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-215, FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 (FY26/27) ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES (ARSOF) OFFICER ACCESSION PROCESS ANNOUNCEMENT (REGULAR ARMY), ISSUED: [30 MAY 25]. This message announces the FY26/27 Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) Officer Accession Process for Civil Affairs (CA), Psychological Operations (PSYOP), and Special Forces (SF). The ARSOF community invites disciplined, independent, intelligent, adaptable, and combat fit U.S. Army Commissioned Officers to serve our Nation. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=549dddb9-7471-4a67-adf5-9cccabeea09b
d. MILPER MESSAGE 25-216, SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES (SAMS) CALL FOR APPLICANTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2027 ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES PROGRAM (AMSP), ISSUED: [30 MAY 2025]. Founded in 1983, School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) and the Advanced Military Studies Program (AMSP) educates warfighters who help commanders and senior leaders execute their role in the operations process: understand the operational environment and then visualize, describe, direct, lead, and assess viable solutions to operational problems. This message outlines the application and selection process for the Advanced Military Studies Program (AMSP) of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. This application period is for AMSP Academic Year (AY) 2027. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=edf62ef0-a424-4b5f-a3fa-13e14408fa35
e. MILPER MESSAGE 25-217, ARMY RESERVE FULLY FUNDED MASTER'S DEGREE IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, ACADEMIC YEAR 2026-2027 APPLICATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES, ISSUED: [2 JUN 25]. This message announces the Army Reserve Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) officer selection process for the Naval Postgraduate School Operations Research (OR) Program in Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=1029586a-034e-4559-bd63-5e4d5d537ad7
11. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 22 MAY 25). The below hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link on S1NET. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a4d236a5-15ef-41db-a718-e80124f7f6fa
a. U4 LOGISTICS OFFICER SOUTH SUDAN | JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN | O-4 | 90A | S | OCT 25 | 365 DAYS.
b. STAFF OFFICER U5 | BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC | O-4 | 01A | S | OCT 25 | 365 DAYS.
c. RGNL ENGMT NATL AFF OFFICER | AL UDEID AB, QATAR | O-4 | O1A | S | May 25 | 180 DAYS.
d. J3 SEA | SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | E8/9 | 00G | S | MAY 25 | 365 DAYS.
e. OGP XO | AMMAN, JORDAN | O4 | 02A | TS/SCI | JUN 25 | 365 DAYS.
f. FUEL PLANNING NCOIC | SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | E6/7 | 92F | S | JUL 25 | 180 DAYS.
12. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, OPENINGS IN GUAM AND DJIBOUTI. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=f78f2673-c14f-4e1d-9d41-543cf3e4f0da
13. 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://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=5c2cd937-935e-447e-a10d-42ea18326c1e. 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://actnow.army.mil/communities/community/S1NETHomepage/JobsMilitary
a. MEDICAL PROVIDER (NP, PA, OR MDS) ADOS OPPORTUNITY: 1 X COMPO 2/3 (M-DAY/TPU) O3-O6 VOLUNTEER FOR ADOS STARTING O/A 08 JUN TO END OF FY AT THE ATLANTA, GA MEPS. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=3436d28a-6304-4dd1-baed-71850fa0392a
b. MEDICAL PROVIDER (NP, PA, OR MDS) ADOS OPPORTUNITY: 1 X COMPO 2/3 (M-DAY/TPU) O3-O6 VOLUNTEER FOR ADOS STARTING O/A 08 JUN TO END OF FY AT THE CHARLOTTE, NC MEPS. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=bec51ff8-a8af-4f60-b5bc-319fed81df8d
c. MULTIPLE TPU VACANCIES IN 217TH TC CO, JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 88M E3-E6, 88A O2 UPCOMING MOBILIZATION FALL 2026. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=300dc078-e97b-4dfc-b81e-eeb11cffe974
d. MULTIPLE TPU VACANCIES IN 4TH ESC HQ, JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, UPCOMING POTENTIAL MOBILIZATION SUMMER 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=0ed2b10c-49b1-44b4-b3d0-60c957fc7432
e. 1984TH USAH-P, MULTIPLE TPU POSITIONS, HI, AK, GU. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=4d0abf63-ba2c-4758-94e8-1f7e9a409e6a
f. TPU COMPANY COMMAND VACANCIES - TWO POSITIONS (66H) IN TWINSBURG, OH, 256TH FIELD HOSPITAL, 371ST MINIMAL CARE DETACHMENT. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=6057b4fc-4491-42dc-a463-088857266531