1. MENTAL STATUS EVALUATIONS ETP, 16 JUL 25. From Army G-1 DMPM: On 16 Jul 25, the DCS, G-1 approved an Exception to Policy (ETP) to AR 635-200 [Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations] regarding the requirement for a mental status evaluation upon separation. AR 635-200, paragraph 1-33b states that in addition to medical examinations, mental status evaluations are required for Soldiers being processed for separation under chapters 10 [Discharge in Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial], 13 [Separation for Unsatisfactory Performance], or 14 (sec III) [Separation for Misconduct]. Other than for Soldiers defined in Section 1177, Title 10, United States Code (10 U.S.C. § 1177), paragraph (a)(1) and (2) (see following link), the requirement for a mental status evaluation is waived. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=51a6aadc-c007-4b0a-aa8d-407bb54a90ac
2. OFFICER PROMOTION ITEMS.
a. AC OFFICER PROMOTIONS BY NAME LIST FOR CEREMONIES, AUGUST 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=c34995c8-96a0-488a-b7c3-82d714f2f471
b. USAR AGR OFFICER PROMOTION BY NAME LIST FOR CEREMONIES, AUGUST 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=d02ae75d-7229-4868-8e97-c85fe2e25444&ps=25
3. ENLISTED PROMOTION ITEMS.
a. AC JUNIOR ENLISTED PROMOTIONS CUTOFF SCORES AND BY-NAME LISTS, 01 AUG 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=486d9866-0a8e-41a6-acf4-b955f7d75273
b. AGR AUGUST SENIOR ENLISTED PROMOTION MODEL (OML REPORT AND BY-NAME PROMOTION LIST). https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=93b1fac0-6873-4043-bdec-5229915edf37
c. AC AUGUST 2025 SENIOR ENLISTED PROMOTION MODEL (OML REPORT AND BY-NAME PROMOTION LIST). https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=0f61e6fa-d541-4089-8204-9be9c05af431
d. AGR JUNIOR ENLISTED PROMOTIONS CUTOFF SCORES AND BY-NAME LISTS 01 AUGUST 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=cc055166-4372-40c8-a48e-db6148b0d323
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 074/2025, ANTITERRORISM QUARTERLY THEME - LEADERS'
ROLE IN ANTITERRORISM (4TH QUARTER/FISCAL YEAR 2025) (CUI), DTG: R 071230Z JUL 25. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031394
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 25-284, TRAINING WITH INDUSTRY (TWI)
INFORMATION FOR REGULAR ARMY ORDNANCE WARRANT OFFICERS, ISSUED: [17 JUL
25]. The purpose of this message is to announce the current Training
with Industry (TWI)
opportunities and application instructions for Ordnance Warrant Officers. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=e2bd6da5-bed0-4eec-9128-09c28f9bcefa
b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-285, AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 26 (FY26) UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) TROOP PROGRAM UNIT (TPU) / INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR) STAFF SERGEANT (SSG) NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) EVALUATION BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [17 JUL 25]. The DOR requirement is now 05 February 2024 or earlier and the DOB requirement is now 01 February 1970 or later. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=c3e49a99-5577-41a1-b390-0b6d97f17c24
c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-286, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 26 RESERVE COMPONENT BRANCH TRANSFER PROCEDURES FOR AOC 170A (CYBER WARFARE TECHNICIAN), ISSUED: [16 JUL 25]. The United States Army Reserve (USAR) and Army National Guard (ARNG) are seeking qualified Warrant Officer(s) (WO) to become Cyber Warfare Technicians (170A). A Cyber Warfare Technician performs as the Subject Matter Expert and advisor to the Commander and staff regarding the employment of Offensive and Defensive cyber operations assets and personnel. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=56f035f6-b659-4d7d-8e3c-435bb4a11287
d. MILPER MESSAGE 25-287, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 26 RESERVE COMPONENT RECLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR MOS 17C (CYBER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST), ISSUED: [17 JUL 25]. The United States Army Reserve (USAR) and Army National Guard (ARNG) are seeking qualified Servicemembers to become Cyber Operations Specialists (17C). Cyber Operations Specialists execute Offensive and Defensive Cyberspace Operations to support full range of military operations by enabling actions and generating effects across all domains. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=4219b009-8c0d-447d-bab2-f44b0c7da7df
e. MILPER MESSAGE 25-288, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 26 RESERVE COMPONENT BRANCH TRANSFER PROCEDURES FOR AOC 17A/17B (CYBER WARFARE OFFICER / CYBER ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE OFFICER), ISSUED: [17 JUL 25]. The Office Chief of Cyber (OCC) is accepting applications from United States Army Reserve (USAR) and Army National Guard (ARNG) Officers who desire to branch transfer to Cyber. Cyber Warfare Officer (17A) duties include leading, directing, managing, planning, integrating, synchronizing, and/or executing DCO, OCO, and DODIN operations at all Army and JIM echelons. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=4288a060-8927-49b3-b3de-7d00b4d491f5
f. MILPER MESSAGE 25-289, FY25 UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) TPU, IMA, IRR ACQUISITION CORPS (FA51) ACCESSION PANEL RELEASE OF RESULTS, ISSUED: [18 JUL 25]. This message announces the official release of the FY25 United States Army Reserve (USAR) TPU, IMA, IRR Acquisition Corps (FA51) Accession Panel Announcement results. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=ede60862-8dee-47c3-8e7c-65f3775e705a
g. MILPER MESSAGE 25-290, AGR OFFICER PROMOTION SEQUENCE NUMBERS FOR AUGUST 2025, ISSUED: [18 JUL 25]. This message announces the USAR AGR officer promotion sequence numbers for August 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=9f614435-f438-4d61-8202-aee1d9d59aad
h. MILPER MESSAGE 25-291, AC OFFICER PROMOTION SEQUENCE NUMBERS FOR AUGUST 2025, ISSUED: [18 JUL 25]. This message announces the AC officer promotion sequence numbers for August 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a959bece-7f23-4ffb-92c5-5ba8e232c6d4
6. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 16 JUL 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. AFN / LMR TECH | CP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI | E-5 | 25Q/H | S | May 25 | 365 DAYS.
b. MAINTENANCE WARRANT OFFICER | CP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI| W1-W3 | 915A | S | AUG 25 | 365 DAYS.
c. LOG OPS NCO | CRYSTAL CITY| E5-E7 | 92Y| TS/SCI | OCT 25 | 365 DAY.
7. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, NUMEROUS ACTIVE DUTY IA OPENINGS IN TAIWAN, AND AND A 42H MAJ/LTC POSITION IN GUAM FOR ANY COMPONENT. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=f78f2673-c14f-4e1d-9d41-543cf3e4f0da