S1NET Message Summary - 20250828

1. ATTENTION ALL NON-ARMY.MIL S1NET MEMBERS (HEALTH.MIL, MAIL.MIL. SOCOM.MIL. ETC.).  As we transition S1NET to SharePoint, non-army.mil users who wish to retain access to S1NET "MUST" obtain DoD Guest Access to the Army 365 Hub before they can obtain access to the content on the SharePoint site. The guide at the following link on ACT provides instructions for those non-army.mil tenants to obtain the DoD Guest Access.  https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=3bc5faef-b06a-497d-bd4b-4e1f89db90a5 

2. ITEMS FROM CHIEF, SECURITY AND BACKGROUND SCREENING, HRC:  

     a. DA PAM 611-21 CHANGES TO TABLE 10-2 (JULY 2025) FOR ENLISTED MOS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. DA PAM 611-21 (Personnel Selection and Classification) provides guidance to individuals, commanders, personnel managers, proponents, and combat and material developers. It contains information on the classification of individuals by identifiers and classification of positions. There have been several recent updates to the Enlisted Table 10-2 (Enlisted MOS Security Requirements Listing).  Please refer to Table 1-9 for Security Clearance Code Definitions.  Also attached are DA Pam 611-21 Officer Table 2-7 (November 2024) and DA Pam 611-21 Warrant Officer Table 6-11 (November 2024). https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Enlisted%20Policy/DA%20PAM%20611-21%20Changes%20to%20Table%2010-2%20(July%202025)%20for%20Enlisted%20MOS%20Security%20Requirements 

     b. STATUS OF RETIREMENT PACKET WHEN SOLDIER HAS A SECURITY FLAG.  Per AR 635-200, Chapter 12, section 7 (c) Soldiers who are under suspension of favorable personnel action under AR 600-8-2 are not precluded from submitting DA Form 2339.  Requests for retirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the local approval retirement authority.  Since the security flag (E), is covered by this regulation, the Soldier can proceed in the submission of the retirement packet.  HRC will lift the Security Flag just before the Soldier is ready to retire so orders maybe cut.  If you have any questions or concerns reference the information above, please reach out to Judy Powers, HRC/FSD Security Manager at judy.a.powers.civ@army.mil or call via teams. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Army%20Retirement%20Services 

     c. INCORRECT SECURITY CLEARANCE DATA REFLECTING ON SOLDIER'S IPPS-A SOLDIER TALENT PROFILE (STP). If the Soldier's security clearance information is not correct in one or more fields, please contact the following HRC emailbox:   usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.fsd-security@army.mil.  Request for updates can be made by the Soldier, S1 or S2.  Please provide the Army Component, Last and First Name, and full SSN.  (Emailbox is setup for encryption) Sample:  Active Duty, Doe, John A., 123-45-6789. If you are sending unencrypted, instead of SSN it would be best to include the DOD Identification Number.  Please allow 24-48 hours for data to update the STP. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Enlisted%20Policy 

3. HQDA EXORD 311-25 RESCISSION OF ARMY COMMAND ASSESSMENT
PROGRAM, DTG: 272230Z Aug 25. This EXORD formally rescinds Army Directive 2024-14: Command Assessment Program (CAP)/Key Billet Selection Boards. HQDA formally rescinds all EXORDs, WARNOs, and FRAGOs associated with Army Directive 2024-14 to include the following: HQDA EXORD 230-19, HQDA EXORD 174-20, HQDA EXORD 189-20, HQDA EXORD 072-21, HQDA EXORD 029-22, HQDA EXORD 070-23, HQDA EXORD 147-24, and HQDA EXORD 112-25. This EXORD is available on the Army G3/5/7 SharePoint at the following link. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/:f:/r/sites/HQDA-G357-DAMO-OD/HQDA%20EXORDS/FY%202025?csf=1&web=1&e=ckqs6N  
4. RECORDS REVIEW TOOL (RRT) 2.0 USER GUIDES. From Army Soldier Records Branch, HRC:  Attached at the following link are the user guides for RM and Soldier completing the record reviews using the newly redesigned RRT. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/iPERMS%20AMHRR%20RMA/RRT%202.0%20User%20Guides 
5. UPSKILLING IN A DIGITAL ARMY. From the MCCOE:  Sharing a link with you all today for the Army Knowledge Management Training Hub. On this hub we have a variety of self-development training meant to upskill you in Knowledge Management, Data Literacy and the Army Vantage Platform. We offer beginner and intermediate level training for all the topics and present in a self paced read and knowledge check format as well as micro learning videos. We have a ton of content on the hub with more being added all of the time. This is a great way to level up your skills! https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/AG%20Proponent/Upskilling%20in%20a%20Digital%20Army 

6. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. 7TH TRANSPORTATION BRIGADE (EXPEDITIONARY), FT EUSTIS/FT STORY, VA, 26-02 MARKETPLACE VIRTUAL TOWN HALL.  On behalf of COL John "Eddie" Gray, Jr., Commander of the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) 7TB(X), we cordially invite ALL 26-02 market movers to join us for a Town Hall at 1700 EST, 02 Sep 25 to discuss the opportunities to grow personally and professionally through an assignment to our Brigade. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=becd9139-5c1d-4b01-9ece-22f164b02683 

     b. 1ST BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM, 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION 26-02 MARKETPLACE TOWNHALL. 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division is hosting two town hall events on Microsoft Teams to inform prospective Paratroopers of the available opportunities in the 26-02 marketplace. The Commander of 1BCT, COL Joseph Da Silva, will host events on 03 1700 September 2025 and 09 1700 September 2025 (all times in EST). You and your family are invited to attend these town hall meetings where you will learn about the training and experience to be gained from our unit. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=d89fd44e-a5f6-4210-a4b5-0387ad96be18 

7. 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 2025-16, CANINE HOLISTIC HEALTH AND FITNESS, 21 AUG 25. This policy directs the improvement of Military Working Dog (MWD) wellness, well-being, and quality of life through the implementation of the Canine Holistic Health and Fitness (K9H2F) Program and its supporting Partner and Wellness (PAW) Program. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031809 

8. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay Messages. You can always find MILPER message on the HRC website at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper. 

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-355, SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS (SRB) PROGRAM - AUGUST 2025, ISSUED: [28 AUG 25]. This MILPER message announces changes to the Regular Army Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) program. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=0eec8c63-a097-4a62-a6d4-cf40ef6f4022 

9. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 18 AUG  25). Hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link on S1NET. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Individual%20Augmentation%20Vacancies/FORSCOM%20IA%20POSITIONS,%20AO%2029%20JUL%202025 

     a. JOC NCO| FORT BRAGG, NC| E5 - E7 | COMBAT ARMS | TS/SCI | SEP 25 | 365 DAYS. 

     b. NCO, JOINT PERSONNEL CENTER| SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | E4 - E6 | 42A | S | OCT 25 | 180 DAYS. 

     c. SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER, OSC-I | BAGHDAD, IRAQ| E7(P)-E9 | 31B| TS | JAN 26 | 365 DAY. 

10. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, NUMEROUS IA OPENINGS IN TAIWAN.  https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Individual%20Augmentation%20Vacancies/USARPAC%20IA%20POSITIONS  

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://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/USAR%20Weekly%20Vacancy%20List%20as%20of%2015%20August%202025. Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by following the instructions posted on the RC Job Announcements discussion board at the following link. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/INSTRUCTIONS%20%20POSTING%20MILITARY%20AND%20CIVILIAN%20JOB%20ANNOUNCEMENTS 

     a. CHARLIE COMPANY, 411TH CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION, TPU, MAJ/38A, COMPANY COMMANDER VACANCY, DANBURY, CT. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/Charlie%20Company,%20411TH%20Civil%20Affairs%20Battalion,%20TPU,%20MAJ38A,%20Company%20Commander%20Vacancy,%20Danbury,%20CT 

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MILPER Number: 25-355 Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) Program – August 2025

1.  This MILPER message is effective the day after the publish date and will expire no later than 24 August 2026. Reference A is rescinded on the effective date of this message.

2.  This MILPER message announces changes to the Regular Army Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) program. This message is subject to change without notice as announced in a subsequent MILPER message in consultation with Headquarters, Department of the Army, Deputy Chief of Staff G-1. This message will be brought to the immediate attention of all commanders, retention offices, recruiters, and Army Military Pay Offices (AMPO). To avoid future claims of erroneous or unfulfilled commitments, commanders will ensure AMPO and retention personnel are advised of the contents of this message.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-355

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S1NET Message Summary - 20250827

1. ATTENTION ALL NON-ARMY.MIL S1NET MEMBERS (HEALTH.MIL, MAIL.MIL. SOCOM.MIL. ETC.).  As we transition S1NET to SharePoint, non-army.mil users who wish to retain access to S1NET "MUST" obtain DoD Guest Access to the Army 365 Hub before they can obtain access to the content on the SharePoint site. The guide at the following link on ACT provides instructions for those non-army.mil tenants to obtain the DoD Guest Access.  https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=3bc5faef-b06a-497d-bd4b-4e1f89db90a5 

2. RECEIVING S1NET MESSAGES AFTER THE TRANSITION TO SHAREPOINT.  As there is no membership requirement for the new S1NET SharePoint, there is no "automatic" email list for S1NET Messages.  Those army.mil users who wish to continue to receive the S1NET Message via email will need to join the S1NET Messages Email Group by clicking on the following link.  Many thanks to MAJ Austin Harrison, CKO of the 101st Abn Div (AASLT) for figuring out how to set up this auto join feature.  https://webmail.apps.mil/owa/S1NETMessages@army.mil/groupsubscription.ashx?action=join  Non-army.mil users will not be able to auto join, and should send an email to jerry.l.dillard.ctr@army.mil with a request to join the email group. The new S1NET on SharePOint is located at the following link. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/SitePages/Home.aspx 

3. PROMOTION CONGRATULATIONS. From the AG Proponent: We would like to congratulate the below NCOs (listed at the following link) on a well-deserved upcoming promotion. We have the utmost confidence in their ability to lead their organizations to victory. We look forward to their continued contributions to the Adjutant General Corps and the United States Army. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/AG%20Proponent/Promotion%20Congratulations 

4. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay Messages. You can always find MILPER message on the HRC website at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper. 

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-352, FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) DISTRIBUTION CYCLE 26-02 FUTURE LONG RANGE ASSAULT AIRCRAFT OPERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ISSUED: [26 AUG 25]. This initiative is an Army Aviation program with the objective to select Officers, Warrant Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers to develop Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and Program of Instruction (POI) for operation, maintenance, and integration of the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). Members of the Operational Development Team (ODT) will provide warfighter representation in operational tests and lead development of tactics, techniques, and procedures during MV-75 development. If selected for the program, participants may be eligible to receive V-22 or tilt-rotor familiarization or qualification training based on U.S. Army and joint service availability. This program is one of many broadening experiences to enhance the participant's professional development. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=dbb673a7-cff8-4365-bff3-2635893fcc12 

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-353, EXTENSION OF EXCEPTION TO POLICY FOR AWARD OF THE INHERENT RESOLVE CAMPAIGN MEDAL TO MEMBERS SERVING IN IRAQ, ISSUED: [27 AUG 25]. To announce the award of the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal (IRCM) is hereby extended to service members serving in Iraq who meet IRCM eligibility criteria for the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. This exception to policy expires on January 1, 2027. Upon expiration, qualifying members deployed to Iraq for Operation INHERENT RESOLVE will be recognized through award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-EM). https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=2e087c58-c410-4f9b-b757-b4844263ad61 

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-354, FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26) ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (AMEDD) VETERINARY NOMINATIVE COMMAND (VNC) PANEL SLATE AND ALTERNATE LIST RELEASE, ISSUED: [27 AUG 25]. The FY26 VNC slate and alternate list will be publicly released on 28 August 2025 at 0800 EDT through the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Health Services Division, Leader Development Branch, AMEDD Command Management section webpage at the following link.  https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/AMEDD%20Command%20Management 

5. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 18 AUG  25). Hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link on S1NET. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Individual%20Augmentation%20Vacancies/FORSCOM%20IA%20POSITIONS,%20AO%2029%20JUL%202025  

     a. JOC NCO| FORT BRAGG, NC| E5 - E7 | COMBAT ARMS | TS/SCI | SEP 25 | 365 DAYS. 

     b. NCO, JOINT PERSONNEL CENTER| SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | E4 - E6 | 42A | S | OCT 25 | 180 DAYS. 

     c. SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER, OSC-I | BAGHDAD, IRAQ| E7(P)-E9 | 31B| TS | JAN 26 | 365 DAY. 

6. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, NUMEROUS IA OPENINGS IN TAIWAN.  https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Individual%20Augmentation%20Vacancies/USARPAC%20IA%20POSITIONS  

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://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/USAR%20Weekly%20Vacancy%20List%20as%20of%2015%20August%202025. Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by following the instructions posted on the RC Job Announcements discussion board at the following link. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/INSTRUCTIONS%20%20POSTING%20MILITARY%20AND%20CIVILIAN%20JOB%20ANNOUNCEMENTS  

     a. 79TH THEATER SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (TSC) VACANCIES, COS(O6), ADCS (1LT/CPT), LOS ALAMITOS, CA. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/79th%20Theater%20Sustainment%20Command%20(TSC)%20Vacancies,%20COS(O6),%20ADCs%20(1LTCPT),%20Los%20Alamitos,%20CA 

     b. FY26 ADOS, 2X SGT-SSG/00G, EIGHTH ARMY, CAMP HUMPHREYS, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, SOUTH KOREA. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/FY26%20ADOS,%202x%20SGT-SSG00G,%20Eighth%20Army,%20Camp%20Humphreys,%20Republic%20of%20Korea%20(South%20Korea) 

     c. 80TH TRAINING COMMAND (TASS), TPU, MSG/E-8, IG NCO VACANCY, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/80th%20Training%20Command%20(TASS),%20TPU,%20MSGE-8,%20IG%20NCO%20Vacancy,%20North%20Chesterfield,%20VA 

     d. OCAR CHIEF DATA & ANALYTICS OFFICE (CDAO), MULTIPLE RANK-IMMATERIAL FY26 ADOS DATA SCIENTIST/ENGINEER/ARCHITECT POSITIONS, FORT BELVOIR, VA. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/%E2%80%8BOCAR%20Chief%20Data%20%26%20Analytics%20Office%20(CDAO),%20Multiple%20rank-immaterial%20FY26%20ADOS%20data%20scientistengineerarchitect%20positions,%20Fort%20Belvoir,%20VA 

     e. 98TH EXPEDITIONARY SIGNAL BATTALION, TPU MULTIPLE VACANCIES, ENL/WO/OFF, IN MESA, AZ AND DENVER, CO. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/98th%20Expeditionary%20Signal%20Battalion,%20TPU%20multiple%20vacancies,%20EnlWOOff,%20in%20Mesa,%20AZ%20and%20Denver,%20CO 

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MILPER Number: 25-354 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Veterinary Nominative Command (VNC) Panel Slate and Alternate List Release

1. This message will expire no later than 28 August 2026.

2. The Army Surgeon General approved the FY26 VNC slate.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-354

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MILPER Number: 25-353 Extension of Exception to Policy for Award of the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal to Members Serving in Iraq

1. This message will expire one year after the issue date.

2. To announce the award of the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal (IRCM) is hereby extended to service members serving in Iraq who meet IRCM eligibility criteria for the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.,

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-353

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MILPER Number: 25-352 Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Distribution Cycle 26-02 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Operational Development Team Assignment Opportunities

1. This message will expire 10 August 2026.

2. General: This initiative is an Army Aviation program with the objective to select Officers, Warrant Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers to develop Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) and Program of Instruction (POI) for operation, maintenance, and integration of the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). Members of the Operational Development Team (ODT) will provide warfighter representation in operational tests and lead development of tactics, techniques, and procedures during MV-75 development. Through coordination with the Human Resources Command (HRC) Aviation (AV) Branch, the Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE) Commanding General will select highly qualified Officers, Warrant Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers to support the MV-75 ODT at AVCOE. The ODT is intended to be an invaluable source of U.S. Army tilt-rotor expertise that is essential to the development and fielding of the FLRAA. Participants will be a select group of individuals with demonstrated exceptional technical expertise and great potential to lead in future MV-75 organizations. If selected for the program, participants may be eligible to receive V-22 or tilt-rotor familiarization or qualification training based on U.S. Army and joint service availability. This program is one of many broadening experiences to enhance the participant's professional development.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-352

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PPM CIO-081 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPLIANCE WITH RECORDS MANAGEMENT, PRIVACY PROTECTION, AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN44863-PPM_CIO-081-000-WEB-1.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
107 ARMY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20310-0107
ISES-GOV-RM-081
ISES-RMZ (25-1aaaaa1)
MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION
SUBJECT: Artificial Intelligence Compliance with Records Management, Privacy
Protection, and Freedom of Information Act
1. References. See enclosure.
2. Purpose. This memorandum emphasizes compliance with Records Management
(RM), Privacy Protections, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as it pertains to
Artificial Intelligence (AI) products within the Army.
3. Background.
a. AI has the potential to transform operations, optimize processes and procedures,
enhance productivity, and improve decision-making. The same capabilities that enable
swift and flexible workflows can also be utilized to circumvent records management
protocols, privacy safeguards, and compliance with FOIA regulations on a large scale.
b. AI users must comply with RM requirements; protect sensitive and classified
information; and uphold ethical, legal, and transparent AI practices that safeguard
individual rights and maintain public trust.
4. Applicability. This guidance applies to Headquarters Department of the Army
(HQDA) elements, Army Commands, Army Service Component Commands, Direct
Reporting Units, and Army National Guard and Reserve components.
5. Guidance.
a. System owners and application owners must capture, manage, and sustain
records generated through AI systems and low-code/no-code platforms. They must
ensure that all user interactions, including prompts and AI-generated content, are
properly identified, secured, and retained as official records. Interfaces that capture
these interactions must support traceability, auditability, and compliance with records
management standards as outlined in Reference 1a.
b. System and application owners must treat prompts as the foundation for
generating and refining content when using AI systems. They must capture and
ISES-RMZ (25-1aaaaa1)
SUBJECT: Artificial Intelligence Compliance with Records Management, Privacy
Protection, and Freedom of Information Act
manage all aspects of the AI interaction, including input, output, iteration, interaction,
feedback, and adaptation, to support efficient and compliant record management.
System and application owners must:
(1) Assess the purpose and scope of AI use to determine its impact on
recordkeeping requirements.
(2) Implement tools or processes to flag, capture, store, and manage prompts
and AI generated content as potential records.
(3) Identify which elements of the prompt response interaction qualify as official
records based on content, context, and purpose.
(4) Evaluate captured prompts and content against applicable records
management policies and retention schedules.
(5) Document the criteria, rationale, and decision-making process used to
classify prompts and content as records.
(6) Collaborate with records management staff to ensure full compliance with
legal, regulatory, and Army guidelines.
6. FOIA Requirements.
a. The public has the right to access government records under FOIA, including
AI prompts and content that qualify as public records. When personnel use AI prompts
and content on official government systems for public business, they must disclose that
information in response to FOIA requests.
b. System and application owners must provide access to AI prompts and
content classified as government records, retrieve them efficiently, and maintain them
properly to support timely and complete FOIA responses.
7. Privacy Requirements.
a. Personnel must:
(1) Follow existing privacy and data protection laws when creating AI prompts
and content.
(2) Lawfully and securely collect, use, access, modify, and store data to reduce
risks to privacy and confidentiality.
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ISES-RMZ (25-1aaaaa1)
SUBJECT: Artificial Intelligence Compliance with Records Management, Privacy
Protection, and Freedom of Information Act
(3) Minimize data collection and design AI prompts and content to prevent the
generation or disclosure of sensitive information. These actions protect privacy and
promote responsible AI use.
(4) Ensure that accountability and transparency guide the responsible use of AI
by upholding ethical standards and meeting legal obligations.
8. Awareness and Training: All Army personnel must complete annual training
requirements on operations security, information security, controlled unclassified
information, information assurance/cyber awareness, and records management. These
training courses ensure compliance with regulations and reinforce the importance of
safeguarding data and records. As AI becomes integrated into operations, personnel
must develop awareness of its responsible use, as outlined in this guidance, to
safeguard data and uphold security standards.
9. Expiration and review. This guidance is effective immediately and remains in effect
until superseded or rescinded. The Office of the Chief Information Officer will review
this guidance annually or no later than 1 October of each calendar year.
10. Points of contact.
a. CIO Policy Inbox: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-cio.mbx.policy-inbox@army.mil.
b. Ms. Joyce Luton, Director, Army Records Management Directorate at phone:
(520) 673-3981 and email: joyce.luton2.civ@army.mil.
Encl LEONEL T. GARCIGA
Chief Information Officer
DISTRIBUTION:
Principal Officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army
Commander
U.S. Army Forces Command
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
U.S. Army Materiel Command
U.S. Army Futures Command
U.S. Army Pacific
U.S. Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army Central
(CONT)
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ISES-RMZ (25-1aaaaa1)
SUBJECT: Artificial Intelligence Compliance with Records Management, Privacy
Protection, and Freedom of Information Act
DISTRIBUTION: (CONT)
U.S. Army North
U.S. Army South
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command
U.S. Army Cyber Command
U.S. Army Medical Command
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Military District of Washington
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
U.S. Army Corrections Command
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy
Commandant, U.S. Army War College
Director, U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency Executive Director, Military
Postal Service Agency Director, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division Director,
Civilian Protection Center of Excellence
Director, U.S. Army Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office
Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery
Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
CF:
Principal Cyber Advisor
Director, Office of Analytics Integration
Commander, Eighth Army
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REFERENCES
a. DoDI 5015.02 (DoD Records Management Program). Available at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/501502p.pdf?ver=2019-
01-24-111201-200.
b. 44 U.S.C. Chapter 31 (Records Management by Federal Agencies). Available at:
https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-2000-title44-
chapter31&edition=2000//uscode.
c. 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended (Freedom of Information Act). Available at:
https://www.justice.gov/oip/freedom-information-act-5-usc-552.
d. 5 U.S.C 552a, as amended (Privacy Act of 1974). Available at:
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2018-title5/pdf/USCODE-2018-title5-partI-
chap5-subchapII-sec552a.pdf.
e. OMB M 24-18 (Advancing the Responsible Acquisition of Artificial intelligence in
Government). Available at: https://whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/M-24-18-
AI-Acquisition-Memorandum.pdf.
f. OMB M 24-10 (Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency
Use of Artificial Intelligence). Available at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-
content/uploads/2024/03/M-24-10-Advancing-Governance-Innovation-and-Risk-
Management-for-Agency-Use-of-Artificial-Intelligence.pdf.
g. DoDD 5105.89 (Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer). Available at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodd/510589p.PDF?ver=Ikhn
-60VR-GpxO78wiYQZA%3d%3d.
h. DoDI 5400.11 (DoD Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs). Available at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/540011p.pdf?ver=gM7Q
U0FeRs8wMwzFXS8uSA%3d%3d.
i. DoD 5400-11-R (Department of Defense Privacy Program). Available at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/540011r.pdf
j. DoDM 5400.07 (DoD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program). Available at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/540007_dodm_2017.p
df.
k. AR 25-22 (The Army Privacy and Civil Liberties Program). Available at:
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN42925-AR_25-22-002-WEB-3.pdf.
l. AR 25-55 (The Department of The Army Freedom of Information Act Program). Available
at: https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN38447-AR_25-55-001-WEB-3.pdf.
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S1NET Message Summary - 20250825

1. S1NET TRANSITION TO SHAREPOINT.  As we have been advised that Army Career Tracker (ACT) will sunset on or about 30 Sep 25, S1NET is gradually being transitioned to SharePoint, with a separate email group for S1NET Messages (see note at the end of this S1NET Message).  During this transition, links in the messages could be either on ACT or SharePoint.  The S1NET SharePoint site is public, and there is no membership required for army.mil accounts.  However, non-army.mil users (health.mil, mail.mil, etc.) must obtain DoD Guest Access to the Army 365 Hub before they can obtain access to the content on the SharePoint site. The guide at the following link on ACT provides instructions for those non-army.mil tenants to obtain the DoD Guest Access.  https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=3bc5faef-b06a-497d-bd4b-4e1f89db90a5 

2. USAR TPU ENLISTED SLOTTING REPORTS, AUG 25, EFFECTIVE FOR 1 OCT 25 PROMOTIONS. From the USARC G-1.  A document including PAM Slate Guidance and Slotting Report Suspense Dates is also provided at this link.  https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/:f:/r/teams/S1NETHomePage/Promotions%20USAR%20Enlisted%20Library/Slotting%20Reports/Aug%202025%20(eff%201%20Oct)?csf=1&web=1&e=gWlKCx  

3. HARDSHIP DUTY PAY-LOCATION RATES, 15 AUG 25. The attachment to this memorandum from OASD M&RA reflects the changes to the current list of location assignments designated for Hardship Duty Pay Location (HDP-L), consistent with section 352 of title 37 United States Code and DoD Instruction 1340.26. Increases to HDP-L for location assignments will be effective on September 1, 2025. Decreases to HDP-L for location assignments will be effective on January 1, 2026. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Compensation%20and%20Entitlements/Hardship%20Duty%20Pay-Location%20Rates,%2015%20Aug%2025 

4. USARC INFO PAPER - TROUBLESHOOTING DECENTRALIZED PROMOTION ISSUES. From the USARC G-1:  This info paper was created to provide guidance to Soldiers and HR Professionals on how to prevent or troubleshoot issues (pay grade mismatches) with decentralized promotions (PV2 through SPC), including accelerated promotions authorized by USAREC. HR Pros should use this guide and take special notice how to rectify pay issues and pay grade mismatches between HR systems and the pay system, DJMS. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=5ea9de6a-686e-4526-8a25-7858f0d2515e 

5. 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 083/2025, NOMINATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF (LOGISTICS), G-4, LIEUTENANT GENERAL ARTHUR J. GREGG LEADERSHIP AWARD, DTG: R201256Z AUG 25. This message provides guidance from the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-4 in reference to the Lieutenant General Arthur J. Gregg Leadership Award. Mission: No later than 31 October 2025, submit nomination packets to the DCS, G-4 Logistics Initiatives Group (LIG) action officer. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031661 

     b. ALARACT 084/2025, - REVOCATION OF COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT 
FOR ARMY CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES PARTICIPANTS, EMPLOYEES, AND 
VOLUNTEERS, DTG: R 211446Z AUG 25. The purpose of this message is to clarify policy on vaccination requirements for Army child and youth services (CYS) participants, employees, and volunteers. Effective immediately, adults and children working and/or participating in Army CYS programs do not require a Covid-19 Vaccine nor an immunization waiver for the Covid-19 Vaccine. This includes all staff, to include those caring for infants, family child care providers, and volunteers. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031738 

     c. ALARACT 085/2025, COMMAND CLIMATE ASSESSMENT, DTG: R 221550Z AUG 25. Purpose: To restate Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) policy and procedures regarding Climate Assessments, to include responsibilities for commanders, commanding officers, officers in-charge, and civilian equivalents (subsequently referred to as commanders), to affirm the Department of the Army's continued use of the Defense Climate Portal Portfolio of Systems (Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS), Defense Organizational Climate Pulse (DOCP) Survey, Comprehensive Integrated Primary Prevention (CIPP) Plan), to provide guidance regarding Command Climate Assessment (CCA) and DEOCS participation and fielding window, and to ensure compliance alignment with the latest Executive Orders and DOD guidance.  https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031700 

     d. ARMY DIRECTIVE 2025-15, USE OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION FOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES, 6 AUG 25. This directive establishes policy for the use of all sources of publicly available information (PAI) while conducting Army intelligence activities pursuant to Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 3115.18. Additionally, this policy defines PAI research and collection, and details related command responsibilities. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031779 

6. 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 25-349, AMENDMENT TO 2026 MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM (MHS) HERO OF MILITARY MEDICINE AWARD SPONSORED BY THE HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION, ISSUED: [21 AUG 25]. The email address in Reference A, paragraph 4 is amended to usarmy.jbsa.medcom-hq.mbx.medcom-awards@army.mil. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=92c4fde4-04e4-4d97-bb66-288ac6a3aa68 

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-350, AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26) RESERVE COMPONENT (RC), COLONEL (COL), ARMY PROMOTION LIST (APL), ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES (ARNGUS), ARMY RESERVE ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AR AGR), AND ARMY RESERVE NON-ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AR NON-AGR), COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES, PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (PSB) ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [25 AUG 25]. Paragraph 2.d. has been amended to reflect the new Grade Entry Dates (GED) for Below Zone promotion consideration of eligible AGR and Non-AGR Lieutenant Colonels (LTC) to: From 1 Jun 21 to 22 May 22. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=17833d83-5fa6-4072-bd3a-b7f6969094db 

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-351, DRILL SERGEANT ACADEMY DELETION/DEFERMENT AUTHORITY, ISSUED: [25 AUG 25]. Drill Sergeants play a critical role in the training and development of the Army's future Soldiers. The negative impact of deletions, deferments, and no-shows of Soldiers on assignment to the Drill Sergeant Academy and Drill Sergeant assignments continue to hamper the Army's ability to provide the force with trained, ready, and deployable Soldiers. All unit requests for deletion or deferment for scheduled attendance to the Drill Sergeant Academy are submitted via a Personnel Action Request (PAR) in IPPS-A to the User Defined List (UDL) 000000000034270. Requests must be endorsed at the General Officer (GO) level in the Soldier's Chain of Command (CoC). https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=01c0e799-5e60-4a7b-9f23-28fffdb6eec7 

7. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 18 AUG  25). Hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link on S1NET. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Individual%20Augmentation%20Vacancies/FORSCOM%20IA%20POSITIONS,%20AO%2029%20JUL%202025 

     a. JOC NCO| FORT BRAGG, NC| E5 - E7 | COMBAT ARMS | TS/SCI | SEP 25 | 365 DAYS. 

     b. NCO, JOINT PERSONNEL CENTER| SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | E4 - E6 | 42A | S | OCT 25 | 180 DAYS. 

     c. SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER, OSC-I | BAGHDAD, IRAQ| E7(P)-E9 | 31B| TS | JAN 26 | 365 DAY. 

8. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, NUMEROUS ACTIVE DUTY IA OPENINGS IN TAIWAN, AND TOUR OF DUTY POSITIONS IN GITMO AND GUAM FOR ANY COMPONENT.  https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Individual%20Augmentation%20Vacancies/USARPAC%20IA%20POSITIONS 

9. 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://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/USAR%20Weekly%20Vacancy%20List%20as%20of%2015%20August%202025. Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by following the instructions posted on the RC Job Announcements discussion board at the following link. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/INSTRUCTIONS%20%20POSTING%20MILITARY%20AND%20CIVILIAN%20JOB%20ANNOUNCEMENTS 

     a. 311TH ESC AIDE DE CAMP VACANCY, 1LT, LOS ANGELES, CA. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=b5e6f9d2-380c-49ec-92ab-f9f59c88c034 

     b. 1-340TH TSBN, MULTIPLE TPU OFFICER/ENLISTED VACANCIES, FORT SNELLING, MN. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=6c371060-4da1-440d-a3e3-942a182e29e6 

     c. US ARMY INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY COMMAND, RC, CPT-MAJ 65D OR 66P, CHIEF OF MEDICAL READINESS VACANCY, FORT BELVOIR, VA. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/US%20Army%20Intelligence%20and%20Security%20Command,%20RC,%20CPT-MAJ65D%20or%2066P,%20Chief%20of%20Medical%20Readiness%20Vacancy,%20Fort%20Belvoir,%20VA 

     d. 2-228TH THEATER FIXED WING BATTALION HHC/B CO TPU 1SG/15Z VACANCIES, CLEARWATER, FL. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/2-228th%20Tactical%20Fixed%20Wing%20Battalion%20HHCB%20CO%201SG%20Vacancies 

     e. 310TH ESC, TPU, AIDE DE CAMP, 1LT, INDIANAPOLIS, IN. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/RC%20Job%20Announcements/310th%20ESC,%20TPU,%20Aide%20de%20Camp,%201LT,%20Indianapolis,%20IN 

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MILPER Number: 25-351 Drill Sergeant Academy Deletion/Deferment Authority

1.  This MILPER will expire no later than (NLT) 24 August 2026 and supersedes reference E.

2.  Drill Sergeants play a critical role in the training and development of the Army’s future Soldiers. The negative impact of deletions, deferments, and no-shows of Soldiers on assignment to the Drill Sergeant Academy and Drill Sergeant assignments continue to hamper the Army’s ability to provide the force with trained, ready, and deployable Soldiers. It is critical that leaders at echelon not only assist in reducing deletions, deferments, and no-shows, but also encourage NCOs to become Drill Sergeants.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-351

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MILPER Number: 25-350 Amendment to the Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Reserve Component (RC), Colonel (COL), Army Promotion List (APL), Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AR AGR), and Army Reserve Non-Active Guard Reserve

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 25 Aug 26.

2. Paragraph 2.d. has been amended to reflect the new Grade Entry Dates (GED) for Below Zone promotion consideration of eligible AGR and Non-AGR Lieutenant Colonels (LTC) to:

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-350

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PPM CIO-086 ARMY SYSTEM AUTHORIZATION AND ACCESS REQUEST POLICY

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN44835-PPM_CIO-086-000-WEB-1.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
107 ARMY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20310-0107
CS-SEC-SC-086
SAIS-CS (25-1rrrr) 25 August 2025
MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION
SUBJECT: Army System Authorization and Access Request Policy
1. References.
a. AR 25-2 (Army Cybersecurity).
b. NETCOM CYBER OPORD 240603-10SGS (Policy Change for Requesting
System Access), 03 June 2024 (Contains CUI).
c. NETCOM Commanding Ge memorandum (Department of Defense
Information Network Army (DoDIN-A) Directive for System Authorization Access
Requests), 01 July 2024.
d. NETCOM FRAGORD 01 to CYBER OPORD 240603-10SGS (Policy Change for
Requesting System Access), 08 July 2024 (Contains CUI).
e. DA Pam 25-2-7 (Army Information System Privileged Access).
2. Purpose. This policy establishes guidelines for granting users authorization and
access to IT systems.
3. Applicability.
a. Per Army Regulation (AR) 25-2, the Army Chief Information Officer (CIO), on
behalf of the Secretary of the Army, establishes policy, resourcing, and oversight of
Army Cybersecurity. This policy memorandum meets provisions outlined in AR 25-2
where the Army CIO, if applicable, will issue policy memoranda to amplify guidance for
the policies in AR 25-2.
b. This policy applies to all Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA)
elements, Army Commands (ACOM), Army Service Component Commands (ASCC),
Direct Reporting Units (DRU), and the Reserve Component (Army National Guard/Army
National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve) regardless of the service
status.
c. This policy takes precedence over the policy and procedures established in
AR 25-2 and Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA Pam) 25-2-7.
SAIS-CS (25-1rrrr)
SUBJECT: Army System Authorization and Access Request Policy
4. Background.
a. The Army has traditionally used the DD Form 2875 (System Authorization Access
Request (SAAR)) This form and the
associated process for granting user access failed to leverage automation to the fullest
extent possible and introduced unnecessary requirements that further delayed the
process.
b. In June/July 2024, NETCOM published CYBER OPORD 240603-10SGS (Policy
Change for Requesting System Access) and follow-on FRAGORD 01 to provide
updated guidance on the new streamlined and automated SAAR process. See
references 1b, c, and d.
5. Policy. Effective immediately:
a. The PDF versions of the DD Form 2875 and DA Form 7789 (Privileged Access
Agreement and Acknowledgement of Responsibilities) are no longer acceptable
mechanisms for system access/privileged access to Army systems on the Non-
classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) and the Secret Internet Protocol
Router Network (SIPRNet).
b. All authorization requests and privileged access agreements (PAAs) will be
submitted via the Army Account Validation System (AVS).
c. All personnel must request system access using the Army Enterprise Service
Management Platform. System access requests will not be approved without a valid
authorization present in AVS and will only be granted for systems at or below the
classification level indicated on the authorization. Additional information can be found
on https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/ATCTSSunsetting.
d. Only one authorization is required for authorized users, with a new authorization
required in the following situations:
(1) The user requires access to a system at a classification level higher than
what is indicated on their current authorization.
The personnel category status (e.g. MIL to CTR, CTR to CIV).
The user's previous authorization is rescinded (e.g. clearance
downgrade/revocation)
(5) A contract is extended, or a new contract is awarded (applies to Army
contractors only).
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SUBJECT: Army System Authorization and Access Request Policy
e. Privileged access requests do not require a new authorization, provided none of
the situations in para 5.d apply.
6. Exception requests. Requests for exceptions to the requirements in this policy
should be documented and submitted to the CIO. Exception requests must include
justification (including cost and mission impacts). Each request will be adjudicated
based upon all factors including cybersecurity risk.
7. Points of contact.
a. CIO Policy Inbox: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-cio.mbx.policy-inbox@army.mil.
b. SAIS-CS Deputy Director: Mr. Nate Colodney, nathan.colodney2.civ@army.mil.
c. SAIS-CSP policy team: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-cio.mbx.sais-csp@army.mil.
Digitally signed by
GARCIGA.L GARCIGA.LEONEL.T.
EONEL.T.11 1186170411
Date: 2025.08.25
86170411 15:24:47 -04'00'
LEONEL T. GARCIGA
Chief Information Officer
DISTRIBUTION:
Principal Officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army
Commander
U.S. Army Forces Command
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
U.S. Army Materiel Command
U.S. Army Futures Command
U.S. Army Pacific
U.S. Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army Central
U.S. Army North
U.S. Army South
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command
U.S. Army Cyber Command
U.S. Army Medical Command
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Military District of Washington
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
(CONT)
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SUBJECT: Army System Authorization and Access Request Policy
DISTRIBUTION: (CONT)
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
U.S. Army Corrections Command
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy
Commandant, U.S. Army War College
Director, U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency Executive Director, Military
Postal Service Agency Director, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division Director,
Civilian Protection Center of Excellence
Director, U.S. Army Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office
Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery
Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
CF:
Principal Cyber Advisor
Director, Office of Analytics Integration
Commander, Eighth Army
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PPM CIO-087 DENIAL OF AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE FOR INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING SYSTEMS THAT FAIL CYBER AUDIT INSPECTIONS

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN44862-PPM_CIO-087-000-WEB-1.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
107 ARMY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20310-0107
CS-GOV-CP-087
SAIS-CS (25-1rrrr) 25 August 2025
MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION
SUBJECT: Denial of Authorization to Operate for Internal Controls Over Financial
Reporting Systems that Fail Cyber Audit Inspections
1. References.
a. CIO memorandum PRP-GOV-CP-031 (Denial of Authorization to Operate for
Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Systems that fail Cyber Audit Inspections),
26 June 2024 (hereby superseded).
b. AR 25-1 (Army Information Technology).
c. AR 25-2 (Army Cybersecurity).
d. NIST Special Publication 800-53 Rev 5 (Security and Privacy Controls for
Information Systems and Organizations).
e. DoDI 8510.01 (Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems).
f. CIO memorandum CS-SEC-SC-007 (Business System Log Data Ingest to Army
Enterprise Unified Security Information and Event Management and Gabriel Nimbus),
17 Nov 2023 (contains CUI).
2. Purpose. Due to continued financial audit findings on weak cybersecurity control
implementation and continued cybersecurity threat, the Army is prioritizing specific
cybersecurity controls for focused implementation. Consistent with authorities and
direction in the above references, this memorandum supersedes and updates the
reference 1a controls enclosure, identifies the priority controls for Internal Controls over
Financial Reporting (ICOFR) systems, specifies immediate consequences of failing to
meet these controls, and required remediation approval process.
3. Background. The Army financial audit has reported Notices of Findings and
Recommendations (NFRs) concerning critical cybersecurity controls in Army ICOFR
systems. Several of these findings have been repeated over multiple audit inspections.
System owners (SOs) and authorizing officials (AOs) have taken remedial action to
SAIS-CS (25-1rrrr)
SUBJECT: Denial of Authorization to Operate for Internal Controls Over Financial
Reporting Systems that Fail Cyber Audit Inspections
financial systems is a no-fail mission. Therefore, the Army will more actively inspect the
Department is
changing its risk tolerance against cybersecurity and failing systems are being taken off-
line until remedied.
4. Guidance.
a. Financial management (FM) SOs and AOs will implement the critical controls
(see enclosure) as a priority, as well as the full Risk Management Framework (RMF)
system control set based on the baseline categorization and applicable FM overlay.
(1) To obtain and maintain an authorization to operate (ATO), systems must
implement the minimum control set in the enclosure. Discrepancies in roles and
responsibilities or shifting blame to another party allegedly responsible for maintaining
an acceptable operational security posture is intolerable. SOs and their service
providers must comply with the RMF and ensure clear roles and responsibilities are
defined for controls performance and monitoring in a memorandum of understanding,
memorandum of agreement, service level agreement, and/or standard operating
procedures. SOs will be held responsible for failing to do so. A failed inspection will
result in a denial of authorization to operate (DATO).
(2) This does not negate the need to implement the broader control as part of the
RMF.
(3) If a system fails inspection, the CIO will issue a DATO. The CIO will lift the
DATO when the system AO in coordination with the network AO has provided a detailed
way ahead to comply with controls directly to the CIO.
b. Additionally, CIO will mobilize inspection teams to visit each organization using
ICOFR Systems with a one-to-two-week notice and verify compliance where possible.
5. Intent. The purpose of this guidance is to mitigate the risk of financial crimes
stemming from an insider threat or exploitation of a system vulnerability. By
implementing the specified critical controls, organizations strive to protect their ICOFR
Systems from unauthorized access and misuse.
6. Points of Contact.
a. CIO Policy Inbox: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-cio.mbx.policy-inbox@army.mil.
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SUBJECT: Denial of Authorization to Operate for Internal Controls Over Financial
Reporting Systems that Fail Cyber Audit Inspections
SAIS-CS: Mr. William G. Bessemer (Mack), William.G.Bessemer.civ@army.mil.
SAIS-CSP Policy Team: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-cio.mbx.sais-csp@army.mil
Encl LEONEL T. GARCIGA
Chief Information Officer
DISTRIBUTION:
Principal Officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army
Commander
U.S. Army Forces Command
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
U.S. Army Materiel Command
U.S. Army Futures Command
U.S. Army Pacific
U.S. Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army Central
U.S. Army North
U.S. Army South
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command
U.S. Army Cyber Command
U.S. Army Medical Command
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Military District of Washington
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
U.S. Army Corrections Command
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy
Commandant, U.S. Army War College
Director, U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
Executive Director, Military Postal Service Agency
Director, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division
Director, Civilian Protection Center of Excellence
(CONT)
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SUBJECT: Denial of Authorization to Operate for Internal Controls Over Financial
Reporting Systems that Fail Cyber Audit Inspections
DSITRIBUTION: (CONT)
Director, U.S. Army Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office
Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery
Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
CF:
Principal Cyber Advisor
Director, Office of Analytics Integration
Commander, Eighth Army
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CRITICAL SECURITY CONTROLS
It is imperative that systems meet or exceed the standards set forth in the Critical
Security Controls criteria. The list below outlines the controls that systems will be
inspected on to remain active and have an ATO.
# Control Description
1 AC-1 Access Controls Policies and Procedures
2 AC-2 Account Management
3 AC-2(1) Automated System Account Management
4 AC-2(2) Account Management /Removal of Temporary / Emergency Accounts
5 AC-2(3) Account Management /Disable Inactive Accounts
6 AC-3 Access Enforcement
7 AC-5 Segregation of Duties
8 AC-6 Lease Privilege
9 AC-6(5) Least Privilege/Privileged Accounts
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ALARACT 085/2025 COMMAND CLIMATE ASSESSMENT

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ALARACT 085/2025
DTG: R 221550Z AUG 25
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 085/2025 – COMMAND CLIMATE ASSESSMENT
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF THE
ASA (M&RA)
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) DODI 6400.11, DOD INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION POLICY FOR
PREVENTION WORKFORCE AND LEADERS (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/DD/)
1.B. (U) DODI 6400.09, DOD POLICY ON INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION OF
SELF-DIRECTED HARM AND PROHIBITED ABUSE OR HARM (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/)
1.C. (U) AR 600-20, ARMY COMMAND POLICY
2. (U) PURPOSE: TO RESTATE MILITARY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MEO) POLICY
AND PROCEDURES REGARDING CLIMATE ASSESSMENTS, TO INCLUDE
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMMANDERS, COMMANDING OFFICERS, OFFICERS-
IN-CHARGE, AND CIVILIAN EQUIVALENTS (SUBSEQUENTLY REFERRED TO AS
COMMANDERS), TO AFFIRM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY’S CONTINUED
USE OF THE DEFENSE CLIMATE PORTAL PORTFOLIO OF SYSTEMS (DEFENSE
ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE SURVEY (DEOCS), DEFENSE ORGANIZATIONAL
CLIMATE PULSE (DOCP) SURVEY, COMPREHENSIVE INTEGRATED PRIMARY
PREVENTION (CIPP) PLAN), TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE REGARDING COMMAND
CLIMATE ASSESSMENT (CCA) AND DEOCS PARTICIPATION AND FIELDING
WINDOW, AND TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE ALIGNMENT WITH THE LATEST
EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND DOD GUIDANCE.
3. (U) APPLICABILITY: THIS MESSAGE APPLIES TO ALL ARMY PERSONNEL AND
ORGANIZATIONS. (REGULAR ARMY, UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR),
AND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (ARNG)).
4. (U) DESIRED OUTCOME: THE ARMY’S GOAL IS TO PRODUCE LEADERS,
SOLDIERS, AND TEAMS THAT ARE READY FOR COMBAT. THE CCA PROCESS,
LEVERAGING THE DEOCS, PROVIDES COMMANDERS WITH VALUABLE AND
ACTIONABLE INSIGHT. COMMANDERS WILL FACILITATE POSITIVE
PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTS, BUILT ON DIGNITY AND RESPECT, WHICH
DIRECTLY IMPACTS READINESS, STRENGTHENS OUR FORMATIONS, AND
ENHANCES OUR WARFIGHTING CAPABILITY AND OVERALL LETHALITY.
5. (U) BACKGROUND: THE DEOCS IS A CONGRESSIONALLY MANDATED UNIT-
LEVEL CLIMATE SURVEY THAT PROVIDES COMMANDERS WITH UNIT-SPECIFIC
INFORMATION ON CRITICAL PERSONNEL TOPICS SO THAT THEY CAN TAKE
IMMEDIATE STEPS TO ENHANCE THEIR COMMAND CLIMATE. THE OFFICE OF
PEOPLE ANALYTICS (OPA) REVITALIZED AND MODERNIZED THE SURVEY IN
2019 WITH THREE ACTION AREAS: SURVEY ADMINISTRATION PLATFORM,
SURVEY CONTENT, AND CCA REPORTING TOOL AND TOOLKITS.
ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUE AS OPA RECEIVES FEEDBACK FROM THE FIELD AND
DATA FROM RELATED TOOLS.
5.A. (U) OPA SPEARHEADED RESEARCH AIMING TO REDUCE SURVEY FATIGUE.
AS A RESULT, EACH SOLDIER AND CIVILIAN MUST ONLY BE ASKED TO
PARTICIPATE IN ONE DEOCS ANNUALLY AND SHOULD ONLY BE ASKED TO
PARTICIPATE IN CCA ACTIVITIES AT ONE ECHELON (SEE REF 1.A.).
BATTALIONS OR EQUIVALENT AND HIGHER MAY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM
MEO PROFESSIONALS AND INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION WORKFORCE
(IPPW) PERSONNEL TO ROLL UP SUBORDINATE UNIT DEOCS RESULTS IN
ORDER TO COMPLETE THEIR CHANGE OF COMMAND OR ANNUAL CCA.
ADDITIONALLY, OPA DEVELOPED DOCP SURVEYS, WHICH CAN INCLUDE UP TO
15 QUESTIONS TO BE USED BY COMMANDERS BETWEEN ANNUAL CCAS AS
NEEDED. EACH SOLDIER AND CIVILIAN SHOULD ONLY BE ASKED TO
PARTICIPATE IN ONE DOCP ANNUALLY. DOCP SURVEYS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE
FOR USE OUTSIDE OF THE DEOCS FIELDING WINDOW. ADDITIONAL DEOCS
AND DOCP INITIATION IS ONLY POSSIBLE BY EXCEPTION UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES AND REQUIRES APPROVAL.
5.B. (U) DURING THE 2024 DEOCS ANNUAL FIELDING, COMMANDERS INVITED
682,023 PERSONNEL TO TAKE A DEOCS AND ONLY 253,364 PERSONNEL
RESPONDED, A 40 PERCENT RESPONSE RATE. THERE WERE 331
REGISTRATIONS CONSIDERED NON-REPORTABLE, FOR FAILING TO REACH
THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS (16). RESULTS WITH RESPONSE
UNDER 30 PERCENT MAY NOT PROVIDE AN ACCURATE PICTURE OF AN
ORGANIZATION’S CLIMATE. UNITS SHOULD STRIVE FOR 50 PERCENT OR
HIGHER. THE ANNUAL CCA SECTION OUTLINES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
INCREASING DEOCS PARTICIPATION.
5.C. (U) A CCA IS A PROCESS THAT IS CONTINUAL AND FLUID WITH
ACTIONABLE OBJECTIVES TO ASSIST COMMANDERS WITH FACILITATING A
POSITIVE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR PERSONNEL. CCA
ACTIVITIES WILL OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND MUST INCLUDE A
DEOCS AND AT LEAST ONE ADDITIONAL SOURCE OF INFORMATION
(INTERVIEWS, FOCUS GROUPS, RECORDS REVIEWS, DOCP, AND SO ON). THE
ANNUAL DEOCS FIELDING WINDOW IS 1 AUGUST THROUGH 20 NOVEMBER
(SEE REF 1.A.). THROUGH THEIR ACTION PLANS, COMMANDERS WILL PROVIDE
INPUT TO CIPP PLAN WHICH IS UPLOADED INTO THE DEFENSE CLIMATE
PORTAL BY THE LOCAL INSTALLATION INTEGRATED PREVENTION ADVISORY
GROUP (I-PAG).
5.D. (U) THE CCA PRIMARILY SERVES AS AN ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TOOL TO HELP COMMANDERS AND LEADERS BUILD POSITIVE
ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATES. THE CCA ALLOWS UNIT COMMANDERS AND
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS TO IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES WITHIN THEIR
ORGANIZATION. CCAS ALSO ALLOW DECISION MAKERS AT THE STRATEGIC
LEVEL TO DIRECT RESOURCES TO THE UNITS, ORGANIZATIONS, OR
LOCATIONS THAT ARE MOST IN NEED OF PREVENTION SUPPORT.
6. (U) CCA (TIMELINE AND PROCESS):
6.A. (U) UNIT COMMANDERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS MUST CONDUCT
A CHANGE OF COMMAND CCA WITHIN 90 DAYS OF ASSUMING COMMAND FOR
ACTIVE DUTY UNITS AND WITHIN 120 DAYS FOR USAR AND ARNG UNITS.
PERSONNEL ADMINISTERING THE DEOCS, MUST COMPLETE CCA AND CIPP
TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY REFERENCE 1.A. OFFICER EVALUATIONS OF
COMMANDERS WILL INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE
CONDUCTING CCA ACTIVITIES. FAILURE OF A COMMANDER TO CONDUCT
REQUIRED CCA ACTIVITIES WILL BE NOTED BY THE COMMANDER’S RATER.
FOR PLANNING MATERIALS AND MARKETING MATERIALS VISIT
HTTPS://WWW.PREVENTION.MIL/CLIMATE-PORTAL/.
6.B. (U) MEO PROFESSIONALS WILL PARTNER WITH AND SHARE
ORGANIZATIONAL CCA AND DEOCS RESULTS, INCLUDING THE SURVEY
COMMENTS SECTION AND THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND PLAN OF ACTION,
WITH THE I-PAG PROGRAM MANAGER/SUPERVISORY PREVENTION LEAD. MEO
PROFESSIONALS WILL PROVIDE AN OUTBRIEF TO COMMANDERS AND
LEADERS WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF DEOCS COMPLETION. COMPLETION
OUTBRIEFS THROUGH EMAIL AND CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT ARE NOT
ACCEPTABLE. SUBSEQUENT TO RECEIVING A RESULTS REVIEW,
COMMANDERS MUST BRIEF THEIR SUPERVISOR OR HIGHER HEADQUARTERS
ON THE RESULTS.
6.C. (U) ALL SURVEY ADMINISTRATORS WILL ADD AN IPPW/I-PAG POINT OF
CONTACT IF AVAILABLE AT THEIR INSTALLATION.
7. (U) ANNUAL CCA:
7.A. (U) CCAS HELP COMMANDERS FORM A MORE COMPREHENSIVE AND
ACTIONABLE UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR COMMAND CLIMATE.
7.A.1. (U) UNIT COMMANDERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS MUST
CONDUCT AN ANNUAL CCA THAT INCLUDES ADMINISTERING A DEOCS
BETWEEN 1 AUGUST AND 30 NOVEMBER, WITH THE LAST DATE TO BEGIN A
SURVEY BEING NO LATER THAN 31 OCTOBER, AND THE CCA WILL
INCORPORATE MULTIPLE SOURCES OF INFORMATION SUCH AS
ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS REVIEW, REPORTS, INTERVIEW DATA, FOCUS
GROUPS, OR OTHER EXISTING DATA.
7.A.2. (U) COMMANDERS WILL UTILIZE THEIR DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE TRAINED AND ASSIGNED MEO ADVISOR OR
PROGRAM MANAGER TO DETERMINE THE BEST APPROACH TO ACHIEVE A
COMPREHENSIVE CCA.
7.A.3. (U) PERSONNEL ADMINISTERING THE DEOCS, DOCP, OR CONSULTING
ON A CCA MUST TAKE THE CCA MODULE OF PREVENTION COLLABORATION
FORUM APPROVED TRAINING.
7.A.3.A. (U) ONLY DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISOR COURSE GRADUATES THAT EARNED THE
SKILL QUALIFICATION IDENTIFIER Q OR ADDITIONAL SKILL IDENTIFIER 5T CAN
REQUEST AND ADMINISTER THE DEOCS, ADMINISTER OTHER ASSESSMENT
TOOLS, AND PREPARE ASSESSMENT ANALYSIS FOR COMMANDERS/SENIOR
RANKING OFFICERS (SROS). COMMANDERS DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE THE
CCA TRAINING BUT SHOULD HAVE A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF A CCA.
7.A.3.B. (U) IF LOCAL MEO SUPPORT IS UNAVAILABLE, REACH OUT TO YOUR
NEXT LEVEL COMMAND. MEO PROFESSIONALS AND PROGRAM MANAGERS
MAY ALSO SUPPORT ADJACENT UNITS. LOCATE TRAINING THROUGH JOINT
KNOWLEDGE ONLINE COURSE PREV-004, HOW TO CONDUCT A COMMAND
CLIMATE ASSESSMENT AND ADMINISTER THE DEFENSE CLIMATE SURVEY
(5 HOURS).
7.A.4. (U) THE DEOCS WINDOW STARTS NO EARLIER THAN 1 AUGUST AND
CONCLUDES BY 30 NOVEMBER. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS (SEE REF 1.A.).
WHILE THE ABILITY TO REGISTER A DEOCS MAY OCCUR PRIOR TO 1 AUGUST,
THE START DATE OF A DEOCS IS NOT AUTHORIZED PRIOR TO 1 AUGUST.
7.A.5. (U) THE DEOCS MUST BE INITIATED NO LATER THAN 31 OCTOBER.
7.A.6. (U) THE CCA IS CONSIDERED COMPLETE WHEN THE COMMANDER SIGNS
THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND PLAN OF ACTION, BRIEFS THE NEXT HIGHER
COMMANDER, AND CONDUCTS A FEEDBACK SESSION WITH THE
ORGANIZATION WHICH SHOULD OCCUR NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS FOLLOWING
THE CLOSE OF A SURVEY WINDOW.
7.A.7. (U) THE COMMANDER WILL BRIEF THE NEXT HIGHER-LEVEL
COMMANDER ON CCA RESULTS, TO INCLUDE THE CCA ACTION PLAN, NO
LATER THAN 30 DAYS (60 DAYS FOR USAR/ARNG) AFTER RECEIPT OF SURVEY
RESULTS. COMMANDERS WILL RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM THEIR MEO
PROFESSIONAL AND OR IPPW PARTNERS/I-PAG TO DEVELOP CCA ACTION
PLANS. COMMANDERS CAN LEVERAGE PREVIOUS CIPP INFORMATION FOR
THEIR ACTION PLANS.
7.A.8. (U) A CCA ACTION PLAN IS A STRUCTURED APPROACH THAT A
COMMANDER USES TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN A POSITIVE CLIMATE. IT
SHOULD INCLUDE PLANNED ACTIONS TO ADDRESS AREAS OF CONCERN WITH
WAYS TO MONITOR OR EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THOSE PLANNED
ACTIONS AND ENSURE THEY ARE EXECUTED IN A TIMELY MANNER.
7.A.9. (U) MEO PROFESSIONALS WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP COMMAND
CLIMATE ACTIONS PLANS/DEOCS ACTION PLANS. THESE ACTION PLANS ARE
FOCUSED ON THE O-6 LEVEL AND ARE DEVELOPED IN COORDINATION WITH
THE I-PAG AND OTHER PREVENTION PARTNERS. THESE ACTION PLANS
SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO THE I-PAG FOR INCLUSION IN THE CIPP PLAN.
COMMANDERS AT EVERY LEVEL WILL RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM MEO AND
PREVENTION WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS WITH THEIR ACTION PLANS.
7.B. (U) CHANGE OF COMMAND CCAS.
7.B.1. (U) COMMANDERS MUST CONDUCT A CHANGE OF COMMAND CCA
WITHIN 90 DAYS (120 DAYS FOR USAR/ARNG) AFTER ASSUMING COMMAND
AND ANNUALLY THERE AFTER.
7.B.2. (U) A CHANGE OF COMMAND CCA WILL NOT INCLUDE A DEOCS IF ONE
WAS ADMINISTERED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 12 MONTHS.
7.B.3. (U) A CHANGE OF COMMAND MAY INCLUDE A DOCP IF CHANGE OF
COMMAND OCCURS OUTSIDE OF THE DEOCS ANNUAL FIELDING WINDOW.
CLIMATE SURVEYS MAY NOT BE INITIATED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF EACH OTHER.
7.B.4. (U) COMMANDERS MUST REVIEW THE UNIT OR ORGANIZATION’S MOST
RECENT ANNUAL CCA ACTION PLAN AND ASSESS THE PREVIOUS
COMMANDER’S PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE RELEVANT ACTIONS THE I-
PAG FACILITATED CIPP PLAN, AS WELL AS CONSIDER OTHER SOURCES OF
DATA ABOUT COMMAND CLIMATE, INCLUDING THE RISK AND PROTECTIVE
FACTORS FOR HARMFUL BEHAVIORS AS OUTLINED IN REFERENCE 1.A.
7.B.5. (U) IF A CHANGE OF COMMAND OCCURS DURING THE ANNUAL DEOCS
FIELDING WINDOW, COMMANDERS SHOULD CONDUCT A SINGLE DEOCS TO
FULFILL BOTH CHANGE OF COMMAND CCA AND ANNUAL CCA REQUIREMENTS.
8. (U) COMMANDERS MAY FIELD A DOCP SURVEY VOLUNTARILY FOR ANY
REASON OR MAY BE DIRECTED BY THEIR LEADERSHIP TO ADMINISTER A
DOCP SURVEY. FOR EXAMPLE, A DOCP SURVEY MAY BE ADMINISTERED AS
PART OF A CHANGE-IN-COMMAND CCA OR AS A FOLLOW-UP SURVEY TO
COLLECT INFORMATION TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED DURING A
UNIT’S OR ORGANIZATION’S ANNUAL DEOCS AND CCA ACTIVITIES. TO
MINIMIZE SURVEY FATIGUE, A DOCP SURVEY MUST NOT BE ADMINISTERED TO
THE SAME INDIVIDUAL MORE THAN ONCE A YEAR OR ADMINISTERED WITHIN
THE 90 DAYS BEFORE OR AFTER A DEOCS. DOCP REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
DURING THE ANNUAL DEOCS FIELDING WINDOW.
9. (U) CCA RESPONSIBILITIES:
9.A. (U) SURVEY PARTICIPATION.
9.A.1. (U) ALL SERVICEMEMBERS AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE
OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE. WHILE PARTICIPATION IS VOLUNTARY,
COMMAND LEADERSHIP SHOULD PROMOTE MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION AND
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PERSONNEL (MILITARY AND CIVILIANS) TO
TAKE SURVEYS DURING WORK HOURS.
9.A.2. (U) EACH SERVICEMEMBER AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE MUST ONLY BE
ASSESSED AT ONE ECHELON FOR EACH ASSESSMENT PERIOD (FOR
EXAMPLE, A SERVICEMEMBER MUST BE ASSESSED AT EITHER THE COMPANY
ECHELON OR BATTALION ECHELON, NOT BOTH FOR DEOCS AND DOCP).
9.A.3. (U) FOR SURVEY ADMINISTRATION, COMMANDERS SHOULD
UNDERSTAND THE SURVEY PLAN OF THEIR HIGHER HEADQUARTERS.
FACILITATING PARTICIPATION WITHIN THE HIGHER HEADQUARTERS’ PLAN
MAY BE NECESSARY, ESPECIALLY IF SURVEY ADMINISTRATOR CONSTRAINTS
EXIST. NATIONAL GUARD UNITS MUST REVIEW NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU CCA
AND DEOCS GUIDANCE AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR STATE'S CCA
PLANS.
9.A.4. IF A UNIT IS PART OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL REALIGNMENT, THE
COMMANDER IS STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR FACILITATING A DEOCS AND CCA
ACTIVITIES. IF A REALIGNMENT OCCURS OR IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR DURING
A SURVEY WINDOW, LEADERS MUST ENSURE COORDINATION WITH THEIR
HIGHER HEADQUARTERS TO ENSURE THE MOST MEANINGFUL RESULTS (SEE
PARA 9.A.1.).
9.A.5. (U) BATTALION OR EQUIVALENT COMMANDS WILL SURVEY BATTALION
STAFF ELEMENT AND COMPANY COMMAND TEAMS AND WILL COMPLETE A
DEOCS PORTAL ROLL-UP OF SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS (COMPANIES OR
EQUIVALENT) SURVEY (DEOCS AND DOCP) RESPONSES AND HISTORICAL
DATA.
9.A.6. (U) BRIGADE OR EQUIVALENT COMMANDERS WILL SURVEY BRIGADE
STAFF ELEMENT AND SUBORDINATE COMMAND TEAMS ONE LEVEL BELOW.
9.A.7. (U) DIVISION COMMANDERS AND ABOVE WILL SURVEY HEADQUARTERS
STAFF ELEMENT AND SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATION COMMAND TEAMS ONE
LEVEL BELOW.
9.A.8. (U) COMPANY OR EQUIVALENT COMMANDERS AND NON-COMMAND
TYPE ORGANIZATIONS SRO, O-5/GS-14 OR EQUIVALENT WILL SURVEY THE
ENTIRE ORGANIZATION (MINUS THE LEADERSHIP TEAM).
9.A.9. (U) NON-COMMAND TYPE ORGANIZATIONS SRO, COL/O-6, GS-15, OR
EQUIVALENT WILL SURVEY THE STAFF MEMBERS AND SUBORDINATE LEVEL
LEADERSHIP TEAMS AND WILL COMPLETE A DEOCS PORTAL ROLL-UP OF
SUBORDINATE ORGANIZATIONS (COMPANIES OR EQUIVALENT) SURVEY
(DEOCS AND DOCP) RESPONSES AND HISTORICAL DATA.
9.A.10. (U) NON-COMMAND TYPE ORGANIZATIONS SRO, GENERAL OFFICER
(GO)/SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES) OR EQUIVALENT WILL SURVEY STAFF
MEMBERS AND SUBORDINATE LEVEL LEADERSHIP TEAM(S) OF THE
ORGANIZATION OF THE UPCOMING ASSESSMENT ONE LEVEL BELOW AND
WILL COMPLETE A DEOCS PORTAL ROLL-UP OF SUBORDINATE UNIT (O-5/GS-
14 AND O-6/GS-15) SURVEY (DEOCS AND DOCP) RESPONSES AND HISTORICAL
DATA.
9.A.11. (U) ALL O-5/GS-14, O-6/GS-15, AND GO/SES SROS OF HEADQUARTERS,
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (HQDA) ORGANIZATIONS WILL CONDUCT A
CLIMATE ASSESSMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH REFERENCE 1.A. THE MILITARY
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON ADMINISTERS SURVEYS FOR HQDA STAFF
ELEMENTS. THE ACTION PLANS FROM THESE HQDA COMMAND CLIMATE
ASSESSMENTS WILL BE COMPILED INTO THE ARMY’S STRATEGIC LEVEL CIPP
PLAN.
9.A.12. (U) COMMANDERS SHOULD CONDUCT A THOROUGH OUTBRIEF TO
THEIR UNITS THAT SIMULTANEOUSLY ADDRESSES SELF-DIRECTED,
PROHIBITED, ABUSIVE, OR OTHER HARMFUL ACTS, INCLUDING PREVENTION
ACTIVITIES OF SAID ACTS. THIS INCREASES FUTURE PARTICIPATION AND
ENABLES A COHESIVE, COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH THAT PROMOTES UNITY
OF EFFORT, AVOIDS UNNECESSARY DUPLICATION, AND LESSENS TRAINING
FATIGUE.
9.A.13. (U) HIGHER VOLUNTARY SURVEY PARTICIPATION RATES INCREASES
COMMANDER CONFIDENCE THAT THE RESULTS REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF
THE ORGANIZATION.
9.A.14. (U) COMMANDERS SHOULD PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE WRITTEN
COMMENTS IN THE DEOCS AS THEY MAY PROVIDE AWARENESS OF
PREVIOUSLY UNDETECTED ISSUES.
9.A.15. (U) COMMAND TEAMS WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH THEIR MEO
PROFESSIONALS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE TO ENSURE STRATEGIC
MESSAGING EMPHASIZES VOLUNTARY AND CONFIDENTIAL PARTICIPATION IN
THE DEOCS AND DOCP. COMMAND TEAMS WILL EMPLOY A VARIETY OF
STRATEGIC MESSAGING TOOLS TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN TAKING
CLIMATE SURVEYS, AS A WAY OF INCREASING THE RESPONSE RATES.
9.A.16. (U) MEO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISORS AND PROGRAM MANAGERS
WILL PROVIDE COMMANDERS WITH THE RESPONSE RATE ON A WEEKLY OR
BI-WEEKLY BASIS AND CAN EXTEND THE SURVEY END DATE IN THE DEOCS
PORTAL TO GIVE THE PARTICIPANTS MORE TIME TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY,
POTENTIALLY INCREASING THE RESPONSE RATES. NO EXTENSIONS ARE
AUTHORIZED PAST 30 NOVEMBER.
9.B. (U) THE DEOCS PROVIDES DATA ON PROTECTIVE AND RISK FACTORS.
THESE FACTORS PROVIDE INFORMATION ON LEADING INDICATORS OF
SUCCESSFUL MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT AND THE POTENTIAL FOR
PREVENTING HARMFUL BEHAVIORS SUCH AS SUICIDE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.
COMMANDERS REMAIN ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE TOTALITY OF THEIR CLIMATE,
BASED ON THE ARMYWIDE DATA REFERENCED IN REFERENCE 1.B., THE
FOLLOWING GUIDANCE IS PROVIDED:
9.B.1. (U) COMMANDERS ARE TO MONITOR THE ORGANIZATION’S COMMAND
CLIMATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 572 OF PUBLIC LAW 112-239, AS AMENDED
BY SECTION 1721 OF PUBLIC LAW 113-66, AND RESPOND WITH APPROPRIATE
ACTION TOWARD ANY NEGATIVE TRENDS THAT EMERGE.
9.B.2. (U) COMMANDERS ARE TO MODEL HEALTHY AND SAFE RELATIONSHIPS
IN THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTS, AND TO PROMOTE
A CULTURE OF DIGNITY, RESPECT, AND CONNECTEDNESS THAT ACTIVELY
DETERS SELF-DIRECTED HARM AND PROHIBITED ABUSIVE OR HARMFUL
BEHAVIORS.
9.B.3. (U) RISK FACTORS ARE ATTITUDES, BELIEFS, AND BEHAVIORS
ASSOCIATED WITH NEGATIVE OUTCOMES TO UNITS. COMMANDERS NEED
AWARENESS OF BINGE DRINKING, PASSIVE LEADERSHIP, RACIALLY
HARASSING BEHAVIORS, SEXIST BEHAVIORS, SEXUALLY HARASSING
BEHAVIORS, STRESS, TOXIC LEADERSHIP, AND WORKPLACE HOSTILITY.
9.B.4. (U) COMMANDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES TO
INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND PARTICIPATION IN THE DEOCS.
9.C. (U) TYPES OF REPORTING.
9.C.1. (U) ALL ARMY COMMAND (ACOM), ARMY SERVICE COMPONENT
COMMAND (ASCC), AND DIRECT REPORTING UNIT (DRU) COMMANDERS AND
SROS WILL ENSURE MEO PROFESSIONALS SUBMIT CCA DATA TO THE
INTEGRATED MILITARY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SYSTEM (IMEOS), NO LATER
THAN 35 DAYS (90 DAYS FOR USAR/ARNG) UPON RECEIPT OF SURVEY
RESULTS BY ENTERING THE INFORMATION INTO THE MEO DATABASE.
NATIONAL GUARD UNITS MUST SUBMIT CCA DATA TO THE MEO DATABASE AS
DIRECTED/PRESCRIBED BY THEIR STATE.
9.C.2. (U) IMEOS, WHICH LAUNCHED JUNE 2025, IS A CENTRALIZED PLATFORM
FOR TRACKING AND MANAGING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE ACROSS
REGULAR ARMY AND USAR ORGANIZATIONS. TO GAIN ACCESS, MEO
PROFESSIONALS AND PREVENTION PARTNERS MUST VISIT
HTTPS://EEOMD715.ARMY.MIL/MEO/, ATTEMPT TO LOG IN, THEN FOLLOW THE
ACCESS REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS WHICH REQUIRES SUBMISSION OF A
COMPLETED DD FORM 2875 (SYSTEM AUTHORIZATION ACCESS REQUEST
(SAAR)).
9.C.3. (U) DEPLOYED ORGANIZATIONS WILL SUBMIT THEIR DATA UNDER THEIR
PARENT ACOM, ASCC, AND DRU THROUGH A CCA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.
9.C.4. (U) ALL COMMANDERS (OR EQUIVALENT)/SROS WILL BRIEF THEIR
SUPERVISOR OR NEXT HIGHER COMMANDER IN PERSON (OR VIRTUAL FOR
USAR) NO LATER THAN 30 CALENDAR DAYS (60 DAYS FOR USAR/ARNG) UPON
RECEIPT OF SURVEY RESULTS. CCA SUMMARY AND CCA ACTION PLAN
INFORMATION WILL BE REPORTED IN THE MEO DATABASE 30 DAYS AFTER
CLOSE.
9.D. (U) STAFF ASSISTANCE VISIT (SAV) SUMMARY.
9.D.1. (U) MEO PROFESSIONALS WILL BRIEF COMMANDERS/SROS IN PERSON
NO LATER THAN 5 CALENDAR DAYS (NEXT DRILL/ASSEMBLY PERIOD
USAR/ARNG) UPON COMPLETION OF A SAV. MEO PROFESSIONALS WILL
REPORT SAV SUMMARY AND ACTION PLAN INFORMATION IN THE MEO
DATABASE.
9.D.2. (U) SAV SUMMARIES INCLUDE SYNOPSIS OF THE SAV ANALYSIS
REPORT, COMMENTS GATHERED FROM SAV, RELEVANT TRENDS DATA,
ANECDOTAL COMMENTS MADE BY INTERVIEWEES, AND PROPOSED ACTION
PLAN.
10. (U) WAY FORWARD FOR THE MEO PROGRAM. THE I-PAG IS REQUIRED TO
CONDUCT THE DOD-SPECIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT, WHICH
INFORMS THE CIPP PLAN. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MEO PROFESSIONALS WILL
CONTINUE TO ADMINISTER THE DEOCS AND WILL COLLABORATE WITH THE I-
PAG TO INFORM AND INCORPORATE THE RESULTS OF THE DEOCS AND
COMMAND ACTION PLANS INTO THE CIPP PLAN.
11. (U) EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO IMPROVE COMMAND CLIMATE AND
IMPROVE THE OVERALL SOLDIER’S MINDSET TO COMPLETE THE MISSION.
WITHOUT A CLIMATE THAT IS DEEMED POSITIVE IN NATURE, THE MISSION AND
SOLDIERS ARE AFFECTED. NEGATIVE CULTURE AND LEADERSHIP IMPACTS
RETENTION AMONGST THE RANKS. DURING THE PERIOD OF INFLUX FOR THE
MEO PROGRAM, THE ARMY WILL CONDUCT SEVERAL TOWN HALLS FOR
COMMAND CLIMATE SPECIALISTS TO DISCUSS AND ANSWER QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE NEW CCA PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS. ALL COMMANDERS,
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISORS, AND MEO LEADERS ARE HIGHLY
ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND FUTURE MEO ENGAGEMENTS.
12. (U) QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CCA PROCESS CAN BE FORWARDED TO THE
APPROPRIATE ECHELON COMMAND CLIMATE SPECIALISTS, THE MEO ADVICE
LINE AVAILABLE AT COMMERCIAL (703) 604-1037, OR THE MEO TEAMS
MAILBOX, THROUGH EMAIL: USARMY.PENTAGON.HQDA-ASA-
MRA.MBX.MEO@ARMY.MIL.
13. (U) POINT OF CONTACT IS THE HQDA MEO POLICY OFFICE, EMAIL:
USARMY.PENTAGON.HQDA-ASA-MRA.MBX.MEO-POLICY-OFFICE@ARMY.MIL.
14. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 22 AUGUST 2026.

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ARMY DIR 2025-16 CANINE HOLISTIC HEALTH AND FITNESS

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D E P A R T M E N T O F T H E A R M Y
O F F I C E O F T H E U N D E R S E C R E T A R Y O F T H E A R M Y
1 0 2 A R M Y P E N T A G O N
W A S H I N G T O N , D C 2 0 3 1 0 - 0 1 0 2
MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2025-16 (Canine Holistic Health and Fitness)
1. References.
a. United States Government Accountability Office, GAO-23-104489 (Working Dogs:
Federal Agencies Need To Better Address Health and Welfare), 19 October 2022
b. Joint Requirements Oversight Council Memorandum 047-24 (Department of
Defense (DoD) Working Dog (WD) Enterprise Update), 2 July 2024
c. Department of the Air Force (DAF) Instruction 31-126 (DoD Military Working Dog
(MWD) Program) (Army Regulation (AR) 700–81), 17 January 2019, incorporating DAF
Guidance Memorandum 2025-01, 24 April 2025
d. AR 40–905 (Veterinary Health Services), 29 August 2006
e. AR 190–12 (Military Working Dog Program), 23 October 2019
f. U.S. Army Medical Command Policy Memorandum 23-012 (Animal Facility
Inspections), 18 May 2023
2. Purpose. This policy directs the improvement of Military Working Dog (MWD) wellness,
well-being, and quality of life through the implementation of the Canine Holistic Health and
Fitness (K9H2F) Program and its supporting Partner and Wellness (PAW) Program.
3. Applicability. This directive applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army
National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
4. Policy.
a. All U.S. Army units responsible for the health and welfare of MWDs will comply with
the health and welfare provisions prescribed in reference 1c, hereby established as the Army
K9H2F Program.
b. The PAW program, hereby established as a subset of the Army K9H2F Program,
mandates handlers and their assigned MWDs to move together during a permanent change of
duty station.
David R. Fitzgerald
Senior Official Performing the Duties of the
Under Secretary of the Army
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2025-16 (Canine Holistic Health and Fitness)
5. Roles and Responsibilities.
a. The Provost Marshal General will approve all Army K9H2F Program and PAW Program
criteria, guidance, and exceptions to policy.
b. Army command, Army service component command, and direct reporting unit MWD
program managers will ensure their subordinate MWD units meet the requirements of the Army
K9H2F program listed in this directive and reference 1c health and welfare requirements,
including the purchase of canine enrichment tools within 90 days of the date of this directive.
c. Commanders of military police MWD detachments will ensure their kennels meet the
requirements established in the Army K9H2F Program in accordance with this directive and
reference 1c health and welfare requirements, including the purchase of canine enrichment tools
within 90 days of the date of this directive.
6. The Provost Marshal General, in coordination with The Surgeon General, will publish
procedural guidance to implement this policy within 90 days of the date of this directive.
7. Proponent. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) has
oversight responsibility for the Army K9H2F Program. The Provost Marshal General will
incorporate the provisions of this directive into AR 190–12 within 2 years of the date of this
directive.
8. Duration. This directive is rescinded on publication of revised regulation.
DISTRIBUTION:
Principal Officials of Headquarters, Department of the Army
Commander
U.S. Army Forces Command
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
U.S. Army Materiel Command
U.S. Army Futures Command
U.S. Army Pacific
U.S. Army Europe and Africa
(CONT)
2
SUBJECT: Army Directive 2025-16 (Canine Holistic Health and Fitness)
DISTRIBUTION: (CONT)
U.S. Army Central
U.S. Army North
U.S. Army South
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Command
U.S. Army Cyber Command
U.S. Army Medical Command
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Military District of Washington
U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
U.S. Army Corrections Command
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy
Commandant, U.S. Army War College
Director, U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
Executive Director, Military Postal Service Agency
Director, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division
Director, U.S. Army Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office
Superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery
Director, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center
CF:
Principal Cyber Advisor
Commander, Eighth Army
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ALARACT 084/2025 REVOCATION OF COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT FOR ARMY CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES PARTICIPANTS, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN44727-ALARACT_0842025-000-WEB-1.pdf

ALARACT 084/2025
DTG: R 211446Z AUG 25
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 084/2025 – REVOCATION OF COVID–19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT
FOR ARMY CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES PARTICIPANTS, EMPLOYEES, AND
VOLUNTEERS
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF THE
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS)
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES
OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS, SUBJECT: CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 VACCINATION GUIDANCE, DATED 4 AUGUST 2025
(SEE ATTACHMENT 1)
1.B. (U) DODI 6060.02, CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (CDPS) (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/DD/)
1.C. (U) DODI 6060.04, YOUTH SERVICES (YS) POLICY (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/DD/)
1.D. (U) ARMY DIRECTIVE 2020–17, CHILD, YOUTH, AND SCHOOL SERVICES
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
1.E. (U) ARMY DIRECTIVE 2015–44, CHILD, YOUTH, AND SCHOOL SERVICES
PROGRAMS
1.F. (U) AR 608–10, CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
2. (U) PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO CLARIFY POLICY ON
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ARMY CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES (CYS)
PARTICIPANTS, EMPLOYEES, AND VOLUNTEERS.
2.A. (U) EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, ADULTS AND CHILDREN WORKING AND/OR
PARTICIPATING IN ARMY CYS PROGRAMS DO NOT REQUIRE A COVID–19
VACCINE NOR AN IMMUNIZATION WAIVER FOR THE COVID–19 VACCINE. THIS
INCLUDES ALL STAFF, TO INCLUDE THOSE CARING FOR INFANTS, FAMILY
CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, AND VOLUNTEERS.
2.B. (U) ALL OTHER AGE-APPROPRIATE IMMUNIZATIONS REMAIN REQUIRED
FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WORKING/PARTICIPATING IN ARMY CYS
PROGRAMS. IMMUNIZATIONS MUST MEET THE AGE-APPROPRIATE
RECOMMENDATIONS OUTLINED IN DOD AND ARMY POLICY NOTED IN
REFERENCES 1.B. THROUGH 1.F. TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF
ALL IN CYS PROGRAMS. THOSE SEEKING EXEMPTION SHOULD FOLLOW THE
IMMUNIZATION WAIVER PROCESS FOR APPROVAL OUTLINED IN
REFERENCE 1.D.
3. (U) ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE IS FORTHCOMING IN AN ARMY DIRECTIVE.
4. (U) ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (MANPOWER AND RESERVE
AFFAIRS) POINT OF CONTACT IS MS. JENNA SHELL, EMAIL:
JENNIFER.A.SHELL4.CIV@ARMY.MIL.
5. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 21 AUGUST 2026.
ATTACHMENT:
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE
MILITARY DEPARTMENTS, SUBJECT: CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 VACCINATION GUIDANCE, DATED 4 AUGUST 2025
PERSONNEL AND
READINESS
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
4000 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-4000
AUG - 4 2025
MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
SUBJECT: Child and Youth Programs Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Guidance
To align with Executive Order 14099, "Moving Beyond COVID-19 Vaccination
Requirements for Federal Workers," May 9, 2023, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
vaccine is not required as a condition of employment or to volunteer with any Department of
Defense child and youth program (CYP).
Respiratory viruses like influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus cause
significant hospitalizations, especially during fall and winter. To maintain a healthy workforce,
the Department encourages CYP employees to stay current with vaccinations.
In the event of a contagious disease outbreak, and consistent with Military Department
guidance, individuals without required immunizations may be temporarily restricted from CYP
activities.
My point of contact for this matter is Mr. Chad Sheldon at chad.e.sheldon.civ@mail.mil.
C-r;__I 10- t ~
Anthony J. Tata

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MILPER Number: 25-349 Amendment to 2026 Military Health System (MHS) Hero of Military Medicine Award Sponsored by the Henry M. Jackson Foundation

1. This MILPER Message will expire NLT 22 August 2026.

2. The email address in Reference A, paragraph 4 is amended to usarmy.jbsa.medcom-hq.mbx.medcom-awards@army.mil. 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-349

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MILPER Number: 25-346 Release of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 (FY25), Reserve Component (RC), Major (MAJ), Judge Advocate General Corps (JAGC), Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AR AGR), and Army Reserve Non-Active Guard Reserve (AR Non-AGR), Competitive Categories, Promotion Se

1. This message expires not later than (NLT) 20 Aug 26.

2. This message announces the release of the results for the FY25, Reserve Component (RC), Major (MAJ), Judge Advocate General Corps (JAGC), Promotion Selection Board (PSB).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-346

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MILPER Number: 25-345 Release of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 (FY25), Reserve Component (RC), Colonel (COL), Army Medical Department (AMEDD), Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AR AGR), and Army Reserve Non-Active Guard Reserve (

1. This message expires not later than (NLT) 20 Aug 26.

2. This message announces the release of the results for the FY25, Reserve Component (RC), Colonel (COL), Army Medical Department (AMEDD), Promotion Selection Board (PSB).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-345

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