1. ARMY G-1 DIRECTOR FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (DMPM) TOWNHALL, EXORD 175-25 FRAGO 4 GENDER DYSPHORIA, AND ARMY DIRECTIVE (AD) 2025-13, FACIAL HAIR GROOMING STANDARDS. The DMPM conducted a townhall on 16 Jul 25 to provide information and clarification on two current hot topics, gender dysphoria and facial hair grooming standards. The slides from the townhall, as well as a link to the recording, are provided at the following link on S1NET. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=d7476224-3a2d-44b1-9bbb-3dae24e15b7f
2. IPPS-A UPDATE (CSM/SGM SENDS): PCS ABSENCE ENHANCEMENT, SENSITIVE ACTIONS PAR, AND UPDATING PERSONAL INFORMATION. From SGM Paul J. Smith, SEA, IPPS-A FMD: Key points in this update follow. See the entire update on the IPPS-A Home Page at the following link. https://ipps-a.army.mil/Resources/News/Article/4244238/ipps-a-update-csmsgm-sends-pcs-absence-enhancement-sensitive-actions-par-and-up/
a. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) ABSENCE ENHANCEMENT. Please inform your Leaders that we recently released a system enhancement that simplifies managing PCS absences. Previously, if a PCS absence was approved but the associated assignment was later canceled, records could become "broken," with no way to link it to a new assignment. Now, Members can simply update their assignment IDs. This means PCS absence records can be properly relinked and maintained, streamlining the process, and reducing administrative burdens.
b. SENSITIVE ACTIONS PERSONNEL ACTION REQUEST (PAR). I have received feedback indicating Members in the field are ready (and already attempting) to use the Sensitive Actions PAR. Please inform your Leaders that this PAR is not ready to use. We are still working to ensure the information that goes into these PARs is properly protected. For the time being, please have them use the legacy email process.
c. UPDATING PERSONAL INFORMATION. Soldier contact information will be available in the Leader's Dashboard through an enhancement planned for the end of July. Please make sure your Soldiers confirm/update their personal information in IPPS-A to ensure it is accurately reflected in this new tool. Updating their personal information (like how to contact them) can help them get assistance from their sponsors when PCSing this season.
3. JULY 2025 USAR TPU PROMOTION ASSIGNMENT MATCHING (PAM) SLOTTING REPORTS, MSG(E8) AND SSG(E6) (GED 1 SEP 25). PAM slotting reports for MSG and SSG September promotions for the 99th RD, 88th RD and 81st RD are posted on S1NET at the following link. Remaining PAMs will be posted at this link when available. https://actnow.army.mil/communities/service/html/communityview?communityUuid=a9c4ee2f-70eb-4b09-80ef-58ac5692367e#fullpageWidgetId=W4441aacb016b_4513_b17d_b82b8046d028&folder=9a60ba57-c0e7-4da4-8272-1ac507177413
4. TAP TALK PODCAST "UNLOCKING THE ART OF SELF-PROMOTION IN JOB INTERVIEWS". Join the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) on July 24 at 9:30 AM for TAP Talk - Episode 18. In this session, Mr. Herd will be joined by Ed Gallrein, a retired CAPT from the US Navy SEAL/Army Ranger. They will explore effective strategies for "Unlocking the Art of Self-Promotion in Job Interviews." This episode will provide valuable insights and practical tools to help you promote yourself effectively while maintaining a sense of humility during the interview process. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your interview skills. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=663f2187-51ef-47e1-928a-3dd229d643e5
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 25-276, AMENDMENT TO FY26 CYBER ACS AND TWI OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGULAR ARMY, ISSUED: [15 JUL 25]. The purpose of this message is to announce a change to the FY26 Cyber Advanced Civil Schooling and Training with Industry opportunities and application instructions. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=e0418882-f4ae-4d2e-a0d7-acd67e8a70a0
b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-277, FISCAL YEAR 2026 MAJOR GENERAL, ARMY COMPETITIVE CATEGORY, PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (FY26 MG, ACC, PSB) ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [15 JUL 25]. A promotion selection board is scheduled to convene on or about 3 Oct 25 to consider eligible brigadier generals for promotion to major general in the Army Competitive Category (ACC). The MG PSB will not consider BGs of the Chaplain Corps, Judge Advocate General's Corps, or the Army Medical Department. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=ff61c36f-e0bb-4783-a28a-f8d91e18d2ce
c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-278, RELEASE OF THE FY26 U.S. ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE (PMS) CENTRALIZED SELECTION BOARD - (COL/LTC/MAJ), ISSUED: [15 JUL 25]. This message announces the release of the results for the FY26 AHRC PMS CSB. The official release date is 17 July 2025, results will be posted to the Cadet Command website at approximately 0730 (EDT) 17 July 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=46a1db57-98f1-43b7-9305-66e03fdf1307
d. MILPER MESSAGE 25-279, SELECTION OF U.S. ARMY RESERVE ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (USAR AGR) AND INDIVIDUAL MOBILIZATION AUGMENTEE (IMA) SOLDIERS TO ATTEND THE U.S. ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY (SGM-A), CLASS 77, ISSUED: [15 JULY 25]. This message outlines selection criteria for the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy (SGM-A) Class 77, for U.S. Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (USAR AGR) and Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Soldiers. Beginning 16 July 2025, Soldiers may opt-in/out of consideration for selection to the SGM-A. They will do so at the Command Preference Designator (CPD) on the HRC website. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=671aaa33-425d-43f2-a0a8-f4cee2873c06
e. MILPER MESSAGE 25-280, FY25 MILITARY GOVERNMENT OFFICER (38G) DIRECT COMMISSION SELECTION PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT REVOCATION, ISSUED: [16 JUL 25]. The 38G Direct Commission Selection Panel, originally scheduled for 04-08 August 2025, has been suspended until further notice. In accordance with the Secretary of Defense's new directive titled "Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform" (published 30 APR 2025), the Army is undertaking significant measures to enhance operational effectiveness by eliminating programs that do not directly contribute to lethality or mission success. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=b5a91cb9-786e-4474-b826-1e014308cc00
f. MILPER MESSAGE 25-281, FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26) SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY (SGM-A) FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM COHORT 12, ISSUED: [16 JUL 25]. The FY26 Sergeants Major Academy (SGM-A) Fellowship Program Cohort 12 Selection Panel will convene 5-9 January 2026 at Fort Bliss, Texas to identify the best qualified list for final selection of Fellows. Packets must be received by the selection panel, approved through the appropriate processes described in this MILPER, to be considered by the panel, NLT 2 December 2025, and 14 August 2025 for ARNG and USAR. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=69c7c016-b53c-4091-b0df-2befda44ae34
g. MILPER MESSAGE 25-282, TRAINING WITH INDUSTRY (TWI) INFORMATION FOR REGULAR ARMY WARRANT OFFICERS, ISSUED: [15 JUL 25]. The purpose of this message is to announce the current Training with Industry (TWI) opportunities and application instructions. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a8801b7d-e3a2-403f-9909-3db728bc9b76
h. MILPER MESSAGE 25-283, TRAINING WITH INDUSTRY (TWI) INFORMATION FOR REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIERS, ISSUED: [16 JUL 25]. The purpose of this message is to announce the current Training with Industry (TWI) opportunities and application instructions. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=9a47c784-68c1-4860-a0d7-3354a7c1f793
6. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 30 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
7. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, NUMEROUS IA OPENINGS IN TAIWAN FOR ACTIVE DUTY. 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. 323RD MI BN VACANCIES, FORT MEADE, MD. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a30a7454-3d1d-4654-8393-b13e4f9f8da6
b. 3D TMC FWD (DET), 2 TPU/MOB POSITIONS, COL/05A, CSM 00Z, CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT COMMANDER/ COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR FY 27 MOBILIZATION. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=be3b9776-ffdd-41ae-a61d-344ac915b751
c. HHD, 311TH SIGNAL COMMAND SUPPORT UNIT, COMPANY COMMANDER / TPU / TUSTIN, CA. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=342a42d3-a00c-42fa-98f7-8669f0d75281
d. 926TH ENGINEER BATTALION (AL/GA/FL/MS) COMPANY COMMANDS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN GA, MS, AL. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=bdc011dc-1e9c-4dad-a7ba-d0aac8c527a3