ALARACT 004/2026 WEAPON SYSTEM 360 ARMY RELEASE AND USER GROUP IMPLEMENTATION

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ALARACT 004/2026
DTG: R 091450Z FEB 26
FM: ALARACT RELEASE AUTHORITY WASHINGTON DC
TO: ALARACT
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 004/2026 – WEAPON SYSTEM 360 ARMY RELEASE AND USER
GROUP IMPLEMENTATION
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT BY JSP ON BEHALF OF PRINT
MANAGEMENT DIVISION, ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND (AMC)
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) AR 750-1, ARMY MATERIAL MAINTENANCE POLICY
1.B. (U) DA PAM 750-1, ARMY MATERIAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
2. (U) PURPOSE: THIS MESSAGE IS TO ANNOUNCE THE ARMYWIDE
DEPLOYMENT OF WEAPON SYSTEM 360 (WS360) AND ASSOCIATED ROLES.
3. (U) SITUATION: IN 2025 THE ARMY RELEASED THE SUSTAINMENT
ENTERPRISE ANALYTICS (SEA) TOOL PROVIDING ACTIONABLE DASHBOARDS
WITH READINESS METRICS DIRECTLY FROM GLOBAL COMBAT SUPPORT
SYSTEM – ARMY (GCSS-A). SEA WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND IN 2026 WITH THE
INTRODUCTION OF SUPPLY AND MEDICAL DASHBOARDS. SEA ENABLES
READINESS THROUGH DATA INFORMED DECISIONS AT THE TACTICAL AND
OPERATIONAL LEVEL BUT LACKED VISIBILITY OF THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN.
3.A. (U) WS360 IS A SUITE OF TOOLS DEVELOPED BY ARMY MATERIAL
COMMAND (AMC) TO IMPROVE THE OPERATION OF THE ARMY SUPPLY CHAIN.
WS360 IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE PROPER INVESTMENT OF ARMY
SUSTAINMENT RESOURCES. IT TIES THE RETAIL (TACTICAL) AND WHOLESALE
(NATIONAL) DATA SYSTEMS TOGETHER TO INCREASE READINESS THROUGH
TARGETED INVESTMENTS SUPPORTING ARMY SENIOR LEADER DECISIONS IN
CONCERT WITH THE NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY.
3.B. (U) WS360 PROVIDES THE OPERATIONAL ARMY AND STRATEGIC SUPPLY
APPARATUS A COMMON PICTURE FROM WHICH DECISIONS CAN BE MADE ON A
FLEET-BY-FLEET BASIS AND/OR UNIT PRIORITY BASIS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED
BY SYNCHRONIZING OPERATIONAL DEMAND VIA GCSS-A INPUTS WITH
NATIONAL SUPPLY ACTIONS VIA LOGISTICS MODERNIZATION PROGRAM (LMP).
4. (U) USERS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO AN ACCESS GROUP APPROPRIATE TO
THEIR ROLE IN THE ARMY SUPPLY SYSTEM. ACCESS WILL BE ASSIGNED
AUTOMATICALLY BY DUTY ASSIGNMENT IN ENTERPRISE ACCESS
MANAGEMENT SERVICE–ARMY (EAMS–A). FOR USERS WITH ACCESS TO
SUBORDINATE UNITS (SUCH AS CORPS), VANTAGE’S ADMINISTRATIVE
HIERARCHY WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE SUBORDINATE UNIT
RELATIONSHIPS.
4.A. (U) SHOULD USERS NEED AN ELEVATED LEVEL OF ACCESS; THEY WILL
HAVE THE ABILITY TO REQUEST ACCESS TO ANOTHER GROUP WHICH WILL BE
TRIAGED AND APPROVED BY AMC WS360 ADMINISTRATORS. ACCESS
ELEVATION REQUESTS AND APPROVALS WILL BE TRACKED FOR AUDIT
PURPOSES.
4.B. (U) CONTROLS. THE PERMISSIONS FRAMEWORK DEFINES USER ACCESS
THROUGH TWO MODES OF DATA CONTROL: CAPABILITY CONTROL
(DETERMINING WHICH FEATURES ARE AVAILABLE TO A USER), AND ROW-
BASED DATA CONTROL (DETERMINING ACCESS TO SPECIFIC ROWS OF DATA
LIKE A DELINQUENT DELIVERY ROOT CAUSE).
4.C. (U) CONTROLLING ACCESS TO CAPABILITIES DOES NOT CONTROL ACCESS
TO UNDERLYING DATA. ONLY ROW-BASED (HIERARCHICAL) CONTROLS
RESTRICT ACCESS TO ACTUAL DATA.
5. (U) USER GROUPS. THERE ARE FIVE DIFFERENT USER GROUPS WITH
DIFFERENT ACCESS LEVELS WITH A COMBINATION OF CAPABILITY AND
HIERARCHICAL CONTROLS, A SUMMARY OF EACH GROUP IS BELOW:
5.A. (U) SUSTAINMENT FORMATIONS (AMC, THEATER SUSTAINMENT
COMMANDS (TSCS), EXPEDITIONARY SUSTAINMENT COMMANDS,
SUSTAINMENT BRIGADES) CAN SEE ALL DATA AND ACCESS ALL FEATURES.
(HIGHEST ACCESS).
5.B. (U) THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY CAN USE SOME FEATURES (FLEET,
UNIT, SUPPLIER, DEPOT, NATIONAL ITEM IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (NIIN), AND
ZPARK LOOKUPS) AND SEE ALL DATA.
5.C. (U) GENERAL USERS (HEADQUARTERS UNITS (ARMY COMMANDS, ARMY
SERVICE COMPONENT COMMANDS, DIRECT REPORTING UNITS, AND
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY)) CAN USE ALL FEATURES
EXCEPT CREATING/EDITING TASK FORCES, AND CAN SEE ALL DATA.
5.D. (U) CORPS/DIVISION CAN USE ALL FEATURES BUT ONLY SEE THEIR UNIT’S
DATA AND UNITS BELOW THEM.
5.E. (U) BRIGADE AND BELOW CAN USE LIMITED FEATURES (FLEET, UNIT, END
ITEM, EQUIPMENT STATUS REPORTS (ESR), REQUISITION, ZPARK) AND ONLY
SEE THEIR UNIT’S DATA AND UNITS BELOW THEM (MOST RESTRICTED
ACCESS).
6. (U) IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE: THE ROUGHLY 73,000 UNIQUE ARMY UNIT
IDENTIFICATION CODES (UICS) WILL BE ASSIGNED TO ONE OF THE PARENT
UICS FOR UNITS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 5. THE GO LIVE IS UPON RELEASE
OF THIS MESSAGE.
7. (U) THE WS360 HOMEPAGE IS HTTPS://APAS.ARMY.MIL.
8. (U) ACCESS TO WS360 CAN BE REQUESTED AT
HTTPS://APAS.ARMY.MIL/WS360-ACCESS. ACCESS TO SEA IS USING DOD CAC
AT HTTPS://GO.ARMY.MIL/SEA.
9. (U) POINTS OF CONTACT:
9.A. (U) WS360, MR. OLIVER STREET AT EMAIL:
OLIVER.D.STREET4.CIV@ARMY.MIL.
9.B. (U) SEA: MR. CHRIS LOVATO AT EMAIL:
CHRISTOPHER.T.LOVATO.CIV@ARMY.MIL.
10. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 8 DECEMBER 2026.

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MILPER Number: 26-040 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), Active Component (AC), Colonel (COL), Chaplain Corps (CH), Promotion Selection Boards (PSB) Zones of Consideration

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 30 Jan 27.

2. Policy:

a. Selection boards will convene on 6 Apr 26 to consider eligible Lieutenant Colonels (LTC) on the Active Duty List (ADL) for promotion to COL.  The boards will recess on or about 10 Apr 26. Officers eligible for consideration have the following Grade Entry Date (GED):

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MILPER Number: 26-039 Personnel Policy Guidance in Support of Army Wide Preparedness and Response to Permanent Change of Station Summer Surge and Transportation Constraints

1.  This message will expire no later than 2 January 2027. 

2.  This message applies to active Army Officer and Enlisted Soldiers including Active Guard Reserve (AGR) on assignment with report dates of 1 April 2026 through 30 September 2026 stationed in the continental United States (CONUS). For Soldiers stationed outside the continental United States (OCONUS), refer to reference D. Army Officers and Warrant Officers must contact their Career Managers prior to requesting deferments or early arrivals. 

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ALARACT 002/2026 FISCAL YEAR 2025 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY AWARDS FOR IMPROVING PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLISHING PROCESSES

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ALARACT 002/2026
DTG: R 291635Z JAN 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 002/2026 – FISCAL YEAR 2025 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR
THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY AWARDS FOR IMPROVING PUBLICATIONS AND
PUBLISHING PROCESSES
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF
OF HQDA//OCIO
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) AR 25–30, ARMY PUBLISHING PROGRAM
1.B. (U) AR 672–20, INCENTIVE AWARDS
1.C. (U) DA PAM 25–40, ARMY PUBLISHING PROGRAM PROCEDURES
2. (U) THE ARMY PUBLISHING DIRECTORATE (APD) IS ACCEPTING
NOMINATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
AWARDS FOR IMPROVING PUBLICATIONS AND PUBLISHING PROCESSESIN
ACCORDANCE WITH REFERENCES 1.A., 1.B, AND 1.C. THE AWARDS
RECOGNIZE MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL WHO HAVE MADE SUPERIOR
CONTRIBUTIONS IN PUBLICATIONS. THE PERIOD OF CONSIDERATION IS
1 OCTOBER 2024 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2025, AND NOMINATIONS ARE DUE TO
APD BY 1 APRIL 2026.
3. (U) THERE ARE TWO AWARD CATEGORIES, WITH TWO POSSIBLE AWARDS
(DEPARTMENTAL OR COMMAND) IN EACH CATEGORY.
3.A. (U) ARMY EDITOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS (DEPARTMENTAL OR COMMAND)
RECOGNIZE WRITERS AND EDITORS WHO PRODUCE SUPERIOR OFFICIAL,
NUMBERED, AND AUTHENTICATED DEPARTMENTAL OR COMMAND
PUBLICATIONS. NOMINEES MUST PRODUCE PUBLICATIONS THAT ARE EASY
TO READ, USE, AND UNDERSTAND.
3.B. (U) SECRETARY OF THE ARMY AWARDS FOR PUBLICATIONS
IMPROVEMENT (DEPARTMENTAL OR COMMAND) RECOGNIZE THOSE
INDIVIDUALS WHO DEVELOP, MANAGE, OR SUPPORT A PROGRAM OR EFFORT
THAT IMPROVES THE ACTIVITY’S PUBLISHING SYSTEM, PROCESS, OR
PROGRAM; OR IMPROVES EFFICIENCY OR ACHIEVES A SAVINGS. THE
PROGRAM OR EFFORT CAN BE ARMYWIDE; FOR A HEADQUARTERS,
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AGENCY; OR FOR AN ARMY COMMAND, CORPS,
DIVISION, OR INSTALLATION.
4. (U) THE NOMINATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
4.A. (U) DA FORM 1256 (INCENTIVE AWARD NOMINATION AND APPROVAL).
PART IV OF THE DA FORM 1256 IS SIGNED BY A PRINCIPAL OFFICIAL OR BY AN
ARMY COMMAND, ARMY SERVICE COMPONENT COMMAND, OR DIRECT
REPORTING UNIT COMMANDER. THE FORM SHOULD INDICATE IF THE
NOMINATION IS FOR A COMMAND OR DEPARTMENTAL AWARD.
4.B. (U) EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) CLEARANCE STATEMENT
FROM THE EEO OFFICER. THIS REQUIREMENT IS ALSO MET BY THE EEO
OFFICER’S SIGNATURE ON THE DA FORM 1256, BLOCK 7.
4.C. (U) ENDORSEMENT MEMORANDUM. AN ENDORSEMENT MEMORANDUM
SIGNED BY THE PRINCIPAL OFFICIAL OR COMMANDER OF ACOM, ASCC OR
DRU.
4.D. (U) AWARD JUSTIFICATION. THE JUSTIFICATION CLEARLY STATES THE
OBJECTIVES OF THE PUBLICATION, SYSTEM, OR PROCESS AND HOW THE
OBJECTIVES WERE MET.
4.E. (U) PROPOSED CITATION. THE PROPOSED CITATION SHOULD NOT
EXCEED 60 WORDS, HIGHLIGHTING THE NOMINEE’S SPECIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS
DURING THE PERIOD (CAN BE INCLUDED WITH JUSTIFICATION).
4.F. (U) SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
SHOWS THAT OBJECTIVES WERE MET.
5. (U) SUBMIT THE NOMINATION PACKAGE VIA DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
SAFE ACCESS FILE EXCHANGE (HTTPS://SAFE.APPS.MIL/) OR THROUGH THE
ENTERPRISE TASK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SOLUTION TASKER CONSISTING
OF THE SIGNED DA FORM 1256, EEO CLEARANCE STATEMENT, ENDORSEMENT
MEMORANDUM, NARRATIVE JUSTIFICATION, PROPOSED CITATION, AND ALL
SUPPORTING WORK SAMPLES, INCLUDING PUBLICATIONS, FOR EACH
NOMINATION.
6. (U) FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, SEE
APD WEBSITE PUBLISHING ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THE HOME PAGE
(HTTPS://ARMYPUBS.ARMY.MIL); AR 25–30, CHAPTER 6; AND AR 672–20,
CHAPTERS 2 THROUGH 6. THESE PUBLICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM
HTTPS://ARMYPUBS.ARMY.MIL.
7. (U) EMAIL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AWARDS TO USARMY.PENTAGON.HQDA-
APD.MBX.PUBLISHING-AWARDS@ARMY.MIL.
8. (U) THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ACTION IS MS. KIRSTIN BEST,
KIRSTIN.L.BEST.CIV@ARMY.MIL.
9. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 29 DECEMBER 2026.

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MILPER Number: 26-038 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), Reserve Component (RC), Captain (CPT), 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 (AR Non-AGR), Competit

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 29 Jan 27.

2.  Policy:

a. Mandatory Department of the Army (DA) promotion selection boards will consider eligible (AMEDD) First Lieutenants (1LT) on the Reserve Active Service List (RASL) for promotion to Captain (CPT).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-038

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MILPER Number: 26-037 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), Reserve Component (RC), Major (MAJ), 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 (AR Non-AGR), Competiti

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 29 Jan 27.

2.  Policy:

a. Mandatory Department of the Army (DA) promotion selection boards will consider eligible Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Captains (CPT) on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) for promotion to Major (MAJ).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-037

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MILPER Number: 26-036 FY26 Army Active Component (AC) Chaplain Corps (CHC) Senior Service College (SSC) Selection Board Zone Message

1.  This message expires NLT 21 January 2027.

2.  This message announces zones of eligibility, methodology, and administrative instructions for use by the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Army Active Component (AC) Chaplain Corps (CHC) Senior Service College (SSC) Selection Board.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-036

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MILPER Number: 26-035 2026 LTC Karen Wagner Leadership Award (KWLA)

1.  This MILPER Message will expire on 10 April 2026

2.  The United States Army Medical Command will award the 2026 LTC Karen Wagner Leadership Award (KWLA) to three Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Human Resource Managers/70F and two Department of the Army (DA) Civilians.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-035

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MILPER Number: 26-034 2026 The American Legion Spirit of Service Award

1.  This message will expire on 1 May 2027.

2.  The purpose of this message is to announce the 2026 American Legion Spirit of Service Award.  The award will recognize an enlisted member, E-5 and below, from each branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force, and the National Guard Bureau) for outstanding military performance and volunteer service that they perform off-duty in a local community.  Members of the Reserve Components are eligible for the award if recommended by their branch of service.

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MILPER Number: 26-033 Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) 2026 The MG Sid Shachnow Grateful Nation Award

1.  This MILPER message expires 30 October 2027.

2.  In 2003, the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) established the MG Sid Shachnow Grateful Nation Award to honor an outstanding representative (Soldier, Guardian, Sailor, Marine, Airman, and Coast Guardsman) from each service and USSOCOM. 

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MILPER Number: 26-032 ***REVOKED***Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) Program

1.  This MILPER message is effective on 2 February 2026 and will expire no later than 1 February 2027. Reference A is rescinded on the effective date of this message.  As a temporary exception to the QTIP stratification phase, All Soldiers eligible for a bonus will be quality step 4 from 2 February 2026 – 28 February 2026. Beginning 1 March 2026 and after, bonuses will be paid from Soldiers Quality Step stratification only.

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.

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MILPER Number: 26-031 Regular Army Precision Retention

1.  This MILPER message rescinds reference C effective 2 February 2026 and will expire no later than 1 February 2027.

2.  In response to personnel shortages and the expansion of Army Structure, the Army will prioritize critical military occupational specialties (MOSs) within growth career management fields and will use incentives to shape behavior for these specialties in accordance with those stated priorities.

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MILPER Number: 26-030 Update to Reclassification In/Out Calls

1.  Effective 2 Feb 26, this MILPER message supersedes reference D and will expire no later than 1 Feb 27. 

2.  General: This message is used for Regular Army reclassification purposes in conjunction with above references. In/Out calls are changed as needed based on the strength of the military occupational specialty (MOS) and are immediately posted on the Army’s RETAIN system. The In/Out call data on RETAIN takes precedence when a discrepancy exists between RETAIN and the current MILPER message.

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MILPER Number: 26-029 Functional Area (FA) 58 Enterprise Marketing & Behavioral Economics Officer Selection Panel for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)

1.  This MILPER message is effective upon release and expires no later than (NLT) 1 November 2026.

2.  This message provides procedural guidance for officers desiring transfer to Functional Area (FA) 58, Enterprise Marketing and Behavioral Economics Officer. Eligible Army officers in the rank of 1LT or higher may submit an application for selection from 9 February through 13 March 2026. Officers forecasted to be in the Army Talent Alignment Process (ATAP) 27-02 (next summer) market or are available to PCS at that time, may apply and will remain in the appropriate (current branch) market until FA58 selections are made. Officers not selected for transfer will remain in that current-branch market; officers selected for transfer will be notified of their selection and given instructions at that time.

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ALARACT 003/2026 JOINT FIRES OBSERVER QUALIFICATION

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ALARACT 003/2026
DTG: R 091420Z FEB 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 003/2026 - JOINT FIRES OBSERVER QUALIFICATION
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
HQDA, DCS, G–3/5/7
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) JOINT FIRES OBSERVER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING,
(AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://ARMYEITAAS.SHAREPOINT-MIL.US/SITES/TR-FCOE-
AMTC/SITEPAGES/JOINT-FIRES-OBSERVER.ASPX?PROMOTEDSTATE=0)
1.B. (U) TC 3–09.8, FIRE SUPPORT AND FIELD ARTILLERY CERTIFICATION AND
QUALIFICATION
2. (U) THIS MESSAGE OUTLINES REQUIREMENTS FOR UNITS TO MAINTAIN
THEIR JOINT FIRES OBSERVER (JFO) PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL REQUIRED JFO TRAINING.
3. (U) JOINT FIRES WITHIN LARGE SCALE COMBAT OPERATIONS
DEMONSTRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING QUALIFIED JFOS SO UNITS
CAN SAFELY EXPLOIT AND INTEGRATE FIXED WING, ROTARY WING, AND
SURFACE DELIVERED FIRES. JFOS ARE CRITICAL TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF
CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS), WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOINT TERMINAL
ATTACK CONTROLLERS (JTACS) AND FORWARD AIR CONTROLLERS-AIRBORNE
(FACS(A)). BEFORE UNITS BECOME AVAILABLE FOR OPERATIONS,
COMMANDERS WILL ENSURE THAT PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO MODIFIED
TABLE OF ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT DUTY POSITIONS CODED WITH THE
ADDITIONAL SKILL IDENTIFIER (ASI) L7 REMAIN QUALIFIED.
3.A. (U) QUALIFIED JFOS CAN––
3.A.1. (U) REQUEST, CONTROL, AND ADJUST SURFACE-TO-SURFACE FIRES,
NAVAL SURFACE FIRE SUPPORT, AND ATTACK AVIATION CALL-FOR-FIRE.
3.A.2. (U) PROVIDE TIMELY AND ACCURATE TARGETING INFORMATION TO A
JTAC/FAC(A) IN SUPPORT OF CAS OR DIRECTLY TO AIRCRAFT WHEN
AUTHORIZED BY THE CONTROLLING JTAC/FAC(A).
3.A.3. (U) CAN PERFORM TERMINAL GUIDANCE OPERATIONS.
3.A.4. (U) JFOS CANNOT ISSUE CLEARANCE FOR WEAPONS RELEASE TO
ATTACKING AIRCRAFT. TERMINAL ATTACK CONTROL AUTHORITY IS MAINTAINED
BY A QUALIFIED JTAC OR FAC(A).
4. (U) INITIAL CERTIFICATION. PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO AN ASI L7 CODED
POSITION RECEIVE INITIAL CERTIFICATION BY ATTENDING AN ACCREDITED
TRAINING COURSE. UNITS CAN SCHEDULE ATTENDANCE TO AN ACCREDITED
ARMY COURSE, 2E-SIL7/250-ASIL7-(MC), THROUGH THE ARMY TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES SYSTEM (ATRRS).
5. (U) SUSTAINMENT TRAINING.
5.A. (U) COMMANDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THEIR JFOS REMAIN
QUALIFIED BY CONDUCTING THE SEMI-ANNUAL TRAINING TASKS AND
EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN REFERENCE 1.B., CHAPTER 6. IN
ACCORDANCE PARAGRAPH 6–42, “A JFO CERTIFIED FIRE SUPPORTER IS NOT
CONSIDERED FIRE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION COMPLETE UNTIL THE JFO HAS
COMPLETED ALL ANNUAL CURRENCY EVENTS, SEMI-ANNUAL CURRENCY
EVENTS, AND AN EVALUATION.” SEMI-ANNUAL TRAINING AND EVALUATIONS
CAN BE CONDUCTED EITHER LIVE OR SIMULATED, AND MUST BE
ADMINISTERED BY A DESIGNATED JFO EVALUATOR (JFO-E), OR A JFO-
INSTRUCTOR (JFO-I) AT AN ACCREDITED JFO TRAINING INSTITUTION OR A JFO-
I/E THAT IS A JTAC OR FAC(A) AND MAINTAINS QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ARE PRESCRIBED IN REFERENCE 1.B. AND THE JFO
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT.
5.B. (U) FOR ALL LIVE CAS TRAINING, A JTAC OR FAC(A) IS REQUIRED TO
CONDUCT TERMINAL GUIDANCE OF THE CAS CONTROL.
6. (U) TRAINING RECORDS. COMMANDERS ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT
ACCOMPLISHMENT OF INITIAL JFO TRAINING/CERTIFICATION AND SEMI-
ANNUAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. COMMANDERS MUST MANAGE JFO
RECERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION AT UNIT LEVEL AND WILL INPUT
REQUIRED DATA INTO THE ARMY TRANSFORMATION AND TRAINING COMMAND
(T2COM) JFO COLLABORATION WEBSITE.
7. (U) ARMY SERVICE LEVEL JFO OVERSIGHT. THE FIELD ARTILLERY (FA)
COMMANDANT SUPPORTED BY THE ARMY MULTI-DOMAIN TARGETING CENTER
(AMTC) IS THE OVERSIGHT AGENCY FOR THE ARMY JFO SERVICE LEVEL
PROGRAM. THE FA COMMANDANT WITH THE SUPPORT OF AMTC OVERSEES
JFO COMPLIANCE TRAINING STANDARDS, CONDUCTS SERVICE-LEVEL
ACCREDITATIONS ON ARMY JFO TRAINING INSTITUTIONS, AND CONDUCTS JFO
STAFF ASSISTANCE VISITS AND COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENTS OF OPERATIONAL
UNITS. THE JFO OVERSIGHT TEAM ASSESSES AND REPORTS UNITS AS ONE OF
THREE CATEGORIES:
7.A. (U) CATEGORY (1) COMPLIANT. THE UNIT JFO PROGRAM IS IN FULL
COMPLIANCE WITH REFERENCE 1.B., CHAPTER 6 REQUIREMENTS. POSITIVE
AND NEGATIVE OBSERVATIONS HAVE BEEN NOTED AND REPORTED TO UNIT
LEADERSHIP. AREAS OF RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENT TO JFO PROGRAM
EXECUTION, QUALITY OF TRAINING OR COMBAT CAPABILITY ARE ADDRESSED
IN THE COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT.
7.B. (U) CATEGORY (2) COMPLIANT WITH DEFICIENCY. COMPLIANT WITH
REFERENCE 1.B., CHAPTER 6 REQUIREMENTS WITH NOTABLE ISSUES THAT
DETER FROM THE EXECUTION OF THE UNIT JFO PROGRAM, QUALITY OF
TRAINING, OR COMBAT CAPABILITY THAT DOES NOT WARRANT NON-
COMPLIANCE. RECOMMENDED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS WILL BE
ACCOMPLISHED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE UNIT JFO PROGRAM MANAGER
AND UNIT LEADERSHIP AS TIME AND FUNDING PERMIT. DEFICIENCIES WILL BE
ADDRESSED IN THE COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT AND REVIEWED FOR
CORRECTION IN SUBSEQUENT COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT REVIEWS.
7.C. (U) CATEGORY (3) NON-COMPLIANT. ISSUE OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH
REFERENCE 1.B., CHAPTER 6 REQUIREMENTS WHICH, IF NOT CORRECTED BY
PRESCRIBED FOLLOW-ON ACTIONS WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMELINES, WILL LEAD
TO RECOMMENDATION TO STOP ALL JFO TRAINING UNTIL A CORRECTIVE PLAN
CAN BE IMPLEMENTED. BASED ON WHEN THE DISCREPANCY OCCURRED,
JFOS AND JFO-ES MAY LOSE QUALIFICATION ISSUED DURING THE IDENTIFIED
PERIOD. THE DIVISION ARTILLERY FIRE SUPPORT MASTER GUNNER WILL
PROVIDE DISCREPANCY STATUS UPDATES TO THE JFO OVERSIGHT TEAM, AND
THE JFO OVERSIGHT TEAM TRACKS DISCREPANCIES FOR THE FA
COMMANDANT UNTIL RESOLVED BY THE UNIT.
8. (U) T2COM’S JFO COLLABORATION WEBSITE WILL BE THE CENTRAL
LOCATION TO STORE TRAINING TRACKERS FOR OVERSIGHT PURPOSES UNTIL
ARMY TRAINING INFORMATION SYSTEM (ATIS) IS OPERATIONAL. THE DIVISION
ARTILLERY FIRE SUPPORT NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER/JFO PROGRAM
MANAGER WILL UPLOAD THEIR UNIT JFO TRAINING TRACKER QUARTERLY TO
THE JFO COLLABORATION WEBSITE IN THE APPROPRIATE UNIT FOLDER. THE
UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATOR (URL) FOR THE JFO COLLABORATION WEBSITE
IS HTTPS://ARMYEITAAS.SHAREPOINT-MIL.US/SITES/TR-FCOE-
AMTC/SITEPAGES/JOINT-FIRES-OBSERVER.ASPX?PROMOTEDSTATE=0.
9. (U) POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS MESSAGE IS LTC JACOB S. LOFTICE, CHIEF
JOINT INTEGRATION DIVISION, FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA, VIA EMAIL:
JACOB.S.LOFTICE.MIL@ARMY.MIL OR DSN 639–1407.
10. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 26 JANUARY 2027. 

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MILPER Number: 26-028 Establishment of Career Management Field (CMF) 40 (Space Operations) and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 40D (Space Operations Specialist)

1.  This message applies to all Soldiers in the Regular Army (RA), Army National Guard (ARNG), and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). This message will expire one year from release of this message.

2.  The Army seeks qualified Soldiers to become Army Tactical Space Operations Specialists (MOS 40D). Army Tactical Space professionals are the combat-ready forces with terrestrial-through-space capabilities who protect the homeland, allies, and partners with precise specialized effects through multidomain operations, ensuring the success of Joint/Combined forces by denying, disrupting, and degrading enemy operations through the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) and countering space domain threats before and during competition, crisis, and conflict.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-028

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MILPER Number: 26-027 SY26 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Green2Gold Active-Duty Option (ADO) and Regular Scholarship Phase I Results from the U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) Selection Board

1.  This MILPER message will expire 12 months from the date issued.

2.  Purpose: This message announces the results of the U.S.  Army Cadet Command (USACC) Green2Gold (G2G) Active-Duty Option (ADO) and Regular Scholarship SY26 Selection Board and provides requirements for the next phase of this program. Following the publication of this MILPER message, the status of all online applications will be updated to indicate "selected" or "not selected" within three business days.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-027

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MILPER Number: 26-026 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), Reserve Component (RC), Major (MAJ), Chaplain (CH) Corps, 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 Categorie

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 23 Jan 27. MILPER 25-496 (Reference L) has been REVOKED.

2.  Policy:

a. Mandatory Department of the Army (DA) promotion selection boards will consider eligible Chaplain Corps (CH) Captains (CPT) on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) for promotion to Major (MAJ).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-026

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MILPER Number: 26-025 Official Release of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Regular Army (RA)/United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Sergeant First Class (SFC) Evaluation Board Results

1.  This message expires not later than (NLT) 22 Jan 27

2.  This message announces the release of the results for the FY26 Regular Army (RA)/United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Sergeant First Class (SFC) Evaluation Board.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-025

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MILPER Number: 26-024 Fiscal Year (FY) 26/27 Medical Service (MS) Corps Branch Flight Training Selection Panel

1.  This message will expire 13 January 2027.

2.  The FY26 MS corps flight training selection packets are due for submission NLT 13 March 2026. The flight selection panel will convene on or about 20 March 2026 to select regular Army (RA) MS officers to attend Army initial entry rotary wing (IERW) training and subsequent reclassification to area of concentration 67J (Aeromedical Evacuation Officer).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-024

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MILPER Number: 26-023 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Spring Enlisted Aide Selection Panel Announcement Message

1.  This MILPER Message will expire no later (NLT) than one year from the date of this message. Soldiers should refer to the following link for additional Enlisted Aide Program information: https://quartermaster.army.mil/jccoe/Special_Programs_Directorate/Enlisted_Aide_web_documents/enlisted_aide_program_main.html.

2.  Policy: Close attention must be given to specific eligibility criteria and other requirements contained in this message.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-023

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MILPER Number: 26-022 ***REVOKED***Official Release of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Regular Army (RA)/United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Sergeant First Class (SFC) Evaluation Board Results

1.  This message expires not later than (NLT) 22 Jan 27

2.  This message announces the release of the results for the FY26 Regular Army (RA)/United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Sergeant First Class (SFC) Evaluation Board.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-022

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MILPER Number: 26-021 Soldier Referral Program By-Name List for Early Promotion Advancement and the Award of the Army Recruiting Ribbon for January 2026

1. This MILPER message will expire 15 January 2027.

2. This message is to announce the Soldier Referral Program By-Name List for Early Promotion Advancement, and the awarding of the Army Recruiting Ribbon for January 2026 as listed below. 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-021

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MILPER Number: 26-020 Army Academic Year (AY) 26-28 Army War College Distance Education Program (AWCDEP) Enrollment Invitation

1. This MILPER message expires NLT 9 January 2027.

2. This message announces the army academic year (AY) 26-28 Army War College Distance Education Program (AWCDEP) enrollment invite for all eligible Army Competitive Category (ACC) and Active Component (AC) Special Branch officers.  All eligible FY25 Senior Service College (SSC) principal selects and alternates who can meet the 2-year Active-Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) are invited to apply. The deadline to apply is 9 March 2026 at 2345hrs.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-020

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MILPER Number: 26-019 Reclassification of Regular Army (RA) Soldiers Failing to Complete Initial Entry Training (IET) or Advanced Individual Training (AIT)

1.  This message rescinds reference F and will expire one year from date published.


2.  This is a two-part message announcing the procedures for the reclassification and retraining of Regular Army (RA) Soldiers who are serving in an Initial Entry Training (IET) status and removal procedures for in-service Soldiers who fail to complete Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) reclassification training.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-019

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ALARACT 001/2026 FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROVED CLOTHING BAG LIST, INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE, CLOTHING REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCE, AND CASH ALLOWANCE

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN45666-ALARACT_0012026-000-WEB-1.pdf

ALARACT 001/2026
DTG:R 201400Z JAN 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 001/2026-FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROVED CLOTHING BAG LIST,
INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE, CLOTHING REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCE, AND
CASH ALLOWANCE
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT BY JSP ON BEHALF OF DEPUTY
CHIEF OF STAFF, G–4 /DALO-MMT//
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) DODI 1338.18, ARMED FORCES CLOTHING MONETARY ALLOWANCE
PROCEDURES (AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/)
1.B. (U) 37 USC 418, CLOTHING ALLOWANCE: ENLISTED MEMBERS (AVAILABLE
AT HTTPS://USCODE.HOUSE.GOV/)
1.C. (U) 37 USC 419, CIVILIAN CLOTHING ALLOWANCE (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://USCODE.HOUSE.GOV/)
1.D. (U) DOD 7000.14-R, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION VOLUME 7A,
CHAPTER 29, CLOTHING MONETARY ALLOWANCES (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://COMPTROLLER.DEFENSE.GOV/)
2. (U) THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING
ALLOWANCES FOR THE APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26):
2.A. (U) INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR MALE AND FEMALE SOLDIERS.
2.B. (U) REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIERS CLOTHING REPLACEMENT
ALLOWANCE (CRA) AND INITIAL ENTRY SOLDIERS CASH ALLOWANCE.
3. (U) THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS MESSAGE IS 01 OCTOBER 2025.
4. (U) THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF CLOTHING MONETARY ALLOWANCES
CONTRIBUTING TO THE OVERALL CHANGES IN FY26 RATES: INITIAL CLOTHING,
BASIC CRA, AND STANDARD CRA.
4.A. (U) THE COST OF FY26 INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE RATE FOR MALE
AND FEMALE IS AS FOLLOWS:
4.A.1. (U) MALE SOLDIERS: THE COST FOR INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR
A MALE ENLISTED SOLDIER WILL INCREASE FROM $2,060.63 TO $2,144.47.
THERE IS NO CASH ALLOWANCE FOR A MALE SOLDIER.
4.A.2. (U) FEMALE SOLDIERS: THE COST FOR INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
FOR A FEMALE SOLDIER WILL INCREASE FROM $2,401.58 TO $2,475.17 WHICH
INCLUDES A CASH ALLOWANCE OF $406.60.
5. (U) THE CRA IS PAID TO A REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIER TO REPLACE
CLOTHING BAG ITEMS. THE TWO TYPES OF CRA ARE BASIC AND STANDARD.
THE BASIC CRA BEGINS TO ACCUMULATE AFTER THE ENLISTED SOLDIER
COMPLETES 6 MONTHS OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE AND IS PAID FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE ENLISTED SOLDIER’S FIRST 3 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS
SERVICE. THE STANDARD CRA BEGINS TO ACCUMULATE THE DAY AFTER THE
ENLISTED SOLDIER COMPLETES 36 MONTHS OF ACTIVE SERVICE. THE
STANDARD CRA WILL BE PAID FOR THE REMAINDER OF A SOLDIER’S
CONTINUOUS ACTIVE DUTY. THE BASIC AND STANDARD CRA IS PAID ANNUALLY
ON THE ANNIVERSARY MONTH THE SOLDIER ENTERED SERVICE.
5.A. (U) BASIC CRA IS PAID TO REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIERS WITH 6–36
MONTHS OF ACTIVE SERVICE. THE BASIC CRA IS 70 PERCENT OF THE
STANDARD CRA.
5.A.1. (U) MALE SOLDIERS: BASIC MALE CRA WILL INCREASE FROM $403.07 TO
$429.23.
5.A.2. (U) FEMALE SOLDIERS: BASIC FEMALE CRA WILL INCREASE FROM
$401.41 TO $427.00.
5.B. (U) STANDARD CRA IS PAID TO REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIERS WITH
37 MONTHS OR MORE OF ACTIVE SERVICE.
5.B.1. (U) MALE SOLDIERS: STANDARD MALE CRA WILL INCREASE FROM
$575.82 TO $613.19.
5.B.2. (U) FEMALE SOLDIERS: STANDARD FEMALE CRA WILL INCREASE FROM
$573.45 TO $610.00.
6. (U) THE APPROVED FY26 CASH ALLOWANCES FOR INITIAL ENTRY SOLDIERS
IS AS FOLLOWS:
6.A. (U) MALE SOLDIER DO NOT RECEIVE A CASH ALLOWANCE. NO CHANGE.
6.B. (U) FEMALE SOLDIER CASH ALLOWANCE WILL REMAIN THE SAME AT
$406.60.
7. (U) THE ENCLOSURE CONTAINS THE APPROVED FY26 ARMY INITIAL
CLOTHING BAG LIST FOR ALL REGULAR ARMY, U.S. ARMY RESERVE, AND ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS.
8. (U) THE OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL
AND READINESS, MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY, WILL DETERMINE AND
PUBLISH THE FY26 CIVILIAN CLOTHING ALLOWANCE.
9. (U) HQDA, ODCS, G–4 POINT OF CONTACT IS MR. JOHN B. CISNEY, (703) 695–
1036 OR JOHN.B.CISNEY.CIV@ARMY.MIL.
10. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2026.
ATTACHMENT:
BAG LIST AT STANDARD SELLING PRICE FISCAL YEAR 2026 ARMY MEN/WOMEN
Bag List at Standard Selling Price Bag List at Standard Selling Price
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
Army - Men Army - Women
Bag Item FY 26 Price
Monetary
PGC Bag Item
FY 26
Qty.
FY 26
Price
Monetary
AllowanceLead NSN PGC
8465-01-604-6541 36096
8315-01-683-9267
Bag, Duffel, Improved
12174 Belt Buckle
FY 26 Qty.
1
1
$ 40.27
$ 2.49
Allowance
$ 40.27
$ 2.49
Lead NSN
8465-01-604-6541
8315-01-683-9267
36096 Bag, Duffel, Improved
12174 Belt Buckle
1
1
$ 40.27
$ 2.49
$ 40.27
$ 2.49
8415-01-630-9491 04015 Belt, Riggers, Tan 499 1 $ 6.03 $ 6.03 8415-01-630-9491 04015 Belt, Riggers, Tan 499 1 $ 6.03 $ 6.03
8440-01-683-9172 00360 Belt, Trouser, Cotton Webbing w/Clip 1 $ 6.53 $ 6.53 8440-01-683-9172 00360 Belt, Trouser, Cotton Webbing w/Clip 1 $ 6.53 $ 6.53
8405-01-088-7805 01724 Beret, Wool, Black Shade 1593 1 $ 27.99 $ 27.99 8405-01-088-7805 01724 Beret, Wool, Black Shade 1593 1 $ 27.99 $ 27.99
8430-01-632-2475 04039 Boots, Combat, Hot Weather Coyote 2 $ 118.50 $ 237.00 8430-01-632-2475 04039 Boots, Combat, Hot Weather Coyote 2 $ 118.50 $ 237.00
8405-01-683-5732 00176 Cap, Garrison, Unisex 1 $ 13.70 $ 13.70 8405-01-683-5732 00176 Cap, Garrison, Unisex 1 $ 13.70 $ 13.70
8415-01-630-8905 04009 Cap, Patrol, Army Combat Uniform OCP 2 $ 9.55 $ 19.10 8415-01-630-8905 04009 Cap, Patrol, Army Combat Uniform OCP 2 $ 9.55 $ 19.10
8405-01-524-2671 28903 Cap, Synthetic Microfleece, Black 1 $ 7.63 $ 7.63 8405-01-524-2671 28903 Cap, Synthetic Microfleece, Black 1 $ 7.63 $ 7.63
8415-01-623-5052 03976 Coat, Army Combat Uniform OCP 2 $ 59.24 $ 118.48 8415-01-623-3294 03978 Coat, Army Combat Uniform-F OCP 2 $ 59.24 $ 118.48
8415-01-670-9017 00044 Coat, IHWCU 2 $ 53.90 $ 107.80 8415-01-687-0952 00225 Coat, IHWCU-F 2 $ 53.90 $ 107.80
8405-01-683-0695 00178 Coat, Men’s, Belted with Bi swing 1 $ 210.02 $ 210.02 8410-01-683-1945 00179 Coat, Women’s, Belted with Bi swing 1 $ 190.87 $ 190.87
8405-01-683-8982 00181 Coat, Men's, All Weather, Army 1 $ 159.91 $ 159.91 8410-01-683-8832 00180 Coat, Women’s, All Weather, Army 1 $ 150.12 $ 150.12
8415-01-667-3015 00031 Combat Gloves 1 $ 46.09 $ 46.09 8415-01-667-3015 00031 Combat Gloves 1 $ 46.09 $ 46.09
8420-01-669-3645 00038 Drawers, Men's Brief, Tan 499 (7 PK) 1 $ 28.95 $ 28.95
8415-01-644-6067 04119 Glove, Inserts, Cold, Black 1 $ 4.93 $ 4.93 8415-01-644-6067 04119 Glove, Inserts, Cold, Black 1 $ 4.93 $ 4.93
8415-01-644-6075 04120 Glove, Inserts, Cold, Coyote 1 $ 4.77 $ 4.77 8415-01-644-6075 04120 Glove, Inserts, Cold, Coyote 1 $ 4.77 $ 4.77
8415-01-644-4837 04118 Glove, Light Duty Utility, (LDUG) Black 1 $ 24.03 $ 24.03 8415-01-644-4837 04118 Glove, Light Duty Utility, (LDUG) Black 1 $ 24.03 $ 24.03
8440-01-683-7751 00183 Gloves, Leather, Unisex 1 $ 26.80 $ 26.80 8440-01-683-7751 00183 Gloves, Leather, Unisex 1 $ 26.80 $ 26.80
8415-01-623-8613 03990 Jacket, Unisex APFU 1 $ 63.65 $ 63.65 8415-01-623-8660 03991 Jacket, Women's APFU 1 $ 63.65 $ 63.65
8440-01-684-6367 00359 Necktie, Unisex 1 $ 12.66 $ 12.66 8440-01-684-6367 00359 Necktie, Unisex 1 $ 12.66 $ 12.66
8415-01-623-8702 03988 Pants, Unisex APFU 1 $ 39.17 $ 39.17 8415-01-623-9309 03989 Pants, Women's APFU 1 $ 39.17 $ 39.17
8415-01-623-2643 03984 Shirt, L/S, APFU 2 $ 8.34 $ 16.68 8415-01-623-2643 03984 Shirt, L/S, APFU 2 $ 8.34 $ 16.68
8405-01-683-2886 03983 Shirt, S/S, APFU 3 $ 8.50 $ 25.50 8415-01-623-2516 03983 Shirt, S/S, APFU 3 $ 8.50 $ 25.50
8405-01-683-2284 00188 Shirt, Men’s, Dress, Long Sleeve 1 $ 33.05 $ 33.05 8410-01-683-6990 00210 Shirt, Women’s, Over Blouse, Long Sleeve 1 $ 33.05 $ 33.05
8415-01-623-2516 00194 Shirt, Men’s, Dress, Short Sleeve 1 $ 28.01 $ 28.01 8410-01-683-4938 00223 Shirt, Women’s, Over Blouse, Short Sleeve 1 $ 28.01 $ 28.01
8430-01-686-2368 03896 Shoes, Dress, Oxford, Men’s 1 $ 98.02 $ 98.02 8435-01-683-6435 03897 Shoes, Dress, Oxford, Women’s 1 $ 98.02 $ 98.02
8430-01-663-5838
8430-01-663-4604
01547 Shoes, Running Men's, Type II Stability
01548 Shoes, Running Men's, Type III Motion Control 1 $ 129.16 8435-01-663-6627
$ 129.16 8435-01-663-6855
01580
01581
Shoes, Running Women's, Stability
Shoes, Running Women's, Motion Control 1 $ 121.23 $ 121.23
Soldiers have the option to select 1 pair of running shoes
8410-01-683-7929 00192
Soldiers have the option to select 1 pair of running shoes
Slacks, Women’s, Dress 2 $ 77.43 $ 154.86
8415-01-692-2228 00338 Socks, Athletic, Black 7 $ 1.31 $ 9.17 8415-01-692-2228 00338 Socks, Athletic, Black 7 $ 1.31 $ 9.17
8440-01-508-3357 02882 Sock, Boot, Green 7 $ 1.96 $ 13.72 8440-01-508-3357 02882 Sock, Boot, Green 7 $ 1.96 $ 13.72
8440-01-683-7644 00358 Socks, Stretch Type, Dress 2 $ 1.72 $ 3.44 8440-01-683-7644 00358 Socks, Stretch Type, Dress 2 $ 1.72 $ 3.44
7210-01-598-0225 34576 Towel, Bath, Brown 4 $ 4.91 $ 19.64 7210-01-598-0225 34576 Towel, Bath, Brown 4 $ 4.91 $ 19.64
8415-01-623-3923 03977 Trousers, Army Combat Uniform OCP 2 $ 59.22 $ 118.44 8415-01-623-3316 03979 Trousers, Army Combat Uniform-F OCP 2 $ 59.22 $ 118.44
8415-01-670-5110 00045 Trousers, IHWCU 2 $ 69.16 $ 138.32 8415-01-687-1339 00226 Trousers, Women's IHWCU-F 2 $ 69.16 $ 138.32
8405-01-683-2511 00175 Trousers, Men’s Dress 2 $ 77.43 $ 154.86
8415-01-623-2466 03982 Trunks, APFU and APFU (IET) 4 $ 18.69 $ 74.76 8415-01-623-2466 03982 Trunks, APFU and APFU (IET) 4 $ 18.69 $ 74.76
8415-01-630-5523 04011 T-Shirt, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499 7 $ 7.90 $ 55.30 8415-01-630-5523 04011 T-Shirt, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499 7 $ 7.90 $ 55.30
8420-00-543-6643 00312 Undershirt, White Cotton 2 $ 5.04 $ 10.08
7210-01-598-7033 38901 Washcloth, Brown 4 $ 2.08 $ 8.32 7210-01-598-7033 38901 Washcloth, Brown 4 $ 2.08 $ 8.32
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MILPER Number: 26-018 Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 United States Army Reserve Officer (USAR) Senior Service College (SSC) Selection Board

1.  This MILPER message expires upon publication of FY27 guidance or 365 days from issuance, whichever is earlier.


2.  This message announces eligibility, application instructions, administrative instructions, and points of contact for the FY26 USAR Officer SSC Selection Board which convenes on 27 May 2026.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-018

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MILPER Number: 26-017 Reporting Times and Early Arrival during Reassignment

1.  This MILPER message will expire on 20 January 2027.


2. HRC approval is required for all deletion, deferment, and early arrival actions.  Requests for deletion, deferment, or early arrival must be submitted through the INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY SYSTEM – ARMY (IPPS-A) in accordance with (IAW) the rules outlined in paragraphs 3 through 7 below, with the exception of requests for deletion, deferment, or early arrival of reenlistment assignments, which must be processed through the supporting Career Counselor’s office, and requests based on operational or compassionate needs.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-017

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MILPER Number: 26-016 AGR Officer Promotion Sequence Numbers for February 2026

1. This message will expire not later than (NLT) 20 January 2027.


2. This message announces the AGR promotion sequence numbers for February 2026. S-1s will review current promotion lists and sequence numbers to determine individuals eligible for promotion in February.  If the S-1 identifies an officer who is not eligible for promotion (e.g., flagged or separated) but receives a promotion order, contact HRC officer promotions list management.  Likewise, if the S-1 identifies an officer who is eligible and did not receive an order.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-016

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MILPER Number: 26-015 AC Officer Promotion Sequence Numbers for February 2026

1. This message will expire not later than (NLT) 20 January 2027. 

2. This message announces the promotion sequence numbers for February 2026. S-1s will review current promotion lists and sequence numbers to determine individuals eligible for promotion in February. If the S-1 identifies an officer who is not eligible for promotion (e.g., flagged or separated) but receives a promotion order, contact HRC officer promotions list management. Likewise, if the S-1 identifies an officer who is eligible and did not receive an order.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-015

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MILPER Number: 26-064 Applicable Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Promotion Selection Boards (PSB) for Reserve Component (RC) Officers Requesting to Defer Promotion Consideration (Opt-Out)

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 19 Feb 27.

2. This message announces the applicable FY26 PSBs for RC officers requesting to defer promotion consideration (opt-out). 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-064

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MILPER Number: 26-014 FY26 U.S. Army Reserve Active Guard (AGR) Soldier Identified to Move (SIM) Permanent Change of Station (PCS) during Marketplace Cycle 27-01

1. This MILPER message expires NLT 1 June 2026.


2. This message announces the official start of the FY26 PCS Marketplace Cycle 27-01.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-014

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MILPER Number: 26-013 USAR Active Guard Reserve Reclassification In/Out Calls

1. Effective 1 January 2026, this MILPER establishes In/Out calls for the USAR AGR program and will expire no later than 31 March 2026.

2. General: This message is used for USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) reclassification purposes in conjunction with above references. In/Out calls are changed as needed based on the strength of the military occupational specialty (MOS) and are posted on the first week of each quarter to the USAR AGR Talent Management Division (TMD) website at https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/AGR%20Talent%20Management%20Division%20Landing%20Page. 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-013

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MILPER Number: 26-012 Academic Year 2027 (AY27) USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Medical Service (MS) and Army Nurse (AN) Corps Long Term Health Education and Training (LTHET) Program Selection Panel Announcement

1.  This message will expire on 30 Apr 27. 


2.  Applicability. This message announces the eligibility requirements and application procedures for USAR AGR MS Corps and AN Corps officer to apply for selection to attend LTHET in AY27. The Army-Baylor LTHET for Master of Health Administration (MHA) or the dual MHA and Master of Business Administration (MHA/MBA) LTHET programs deliver quality education, training, and officer leader development opportunities to optimize officer career progression.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-012

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MILPER Number: 26-011 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), Reserve Component (RC), Captain (CPT), 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 Ca

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 15 Jan 27.


2.  Policy:

a. MILPER Messages 25-505 and 26-005 in reference M and reference N are revoked and this message replaces both.

b. Mandatory Department of the Army (DA) promotion selection boards will consider eligible Army Promotion List (APL) First Lieutenants (1LT) on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) for promotion to Captain (CPT).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-011

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MILPER Number: 26-010 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), Active Component (AC), Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Chaplain Corps (CH), Promotion Selection Boards (PSB) Zones of Consideration

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 15 Jan 27


2. Policy:

a. Selection boards will convene on 16 Mar 26 to consider eligible Majors (MAJ) on the Active Duty List (ADL) for promotion to LTC.  The boards will recess on or about 20 Mar 26. Selective Continuation (SELCON) boards may convene at the conclusion of these boards to consider those officers five or more times non-selected for promotion as a result of these boards. Officers eligible for consideration have the following Grade Entry Dates (GED):

Zone                           From                           To 
5th Look                     30 Sep 17                  Earlier 
4th Look                     01 Oct 17                   30 Sep 18
3rd Look                     01 Oct 18                   30 Sep 19
2nd Look                    01 Oct 19                   30 Sep 20
1st Look                      01 Oct 20                   30 Sep 21 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-010

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MILPER Number: 26-009 Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Colonel (COL) and Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Sergeants Major (SGM) and Command Sergeants Major (CSM) Army Competitive Category (ACC), Army Acquisition Category (AAC) and Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Centralized Selection List (CSL

1. This message expires NLT 15 January 2027.


2. The Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) approved the FY27 ACC, and AMEDD Colonels (COL) and Lieutenant Colonels (LTC) Order of Merit List (OML) on 12 January 2026. The Army Acquisitions Executive (AAE) approved the FY27 AAC COL/GS15 and LTC/GS14 OML on 12 January 2026.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-009

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MILPER Number: 26-008 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) United States Army Reserve (USAR), Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5), Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AR AGR) and Army Reserve Non-Active Guard Reserve (AR Non-AGR), Competitive Categories (CC), Promotion Selection Board (PSB) Zo

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 13 Jan 27. 


2. Policy. 

a. Mandatory Department of the Army (DA) promotion selection board will consider eligible Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4) for promotion to Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5).
 

Convene Date	Recess Date
16 Mar 26	27 Mar 26

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-008

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MILPER Number: 26-007 Fiscal Year 2026(FY26) United States Army Reserve (USAR), Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3), and Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4), Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AR AGR) and Army Reserve Non-Active Guard Reserve (AR Non-AGR), Competitive Categories (C

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 13 Jan 27


2. Policy.

a. Mandatory Department of the Army (DA) promotion selection boards will consider eligible Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2) and Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3) for promotion to Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3) and Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4), respectively. 

Convene Date	Recess Date
16 Mar 26	27 Mar 26

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-007

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MILPER Number: 26-006 Administrative Instructions for Reserve Component Officers Requesting to Defer Promotion Consideration (Opt-Out)

1.  This message will expire NLT 15 January 2027 or until superseded.


2.  This message explains the required administrative procedures and the produced outcomes for Reserve Component (RC) officers who request to defer (opt out) Promotion Selection Board (PSB) consideration.  Prior to each PSB, the Army Human Resources Command (HRC) will publish instructions that specifically describe the board opt out eligibility criteria for officers in either the routine board message or in a stand-alone message.  An officer may only opt out two times per grade.  This MILPER message pertains to United States Army Reserve (USAR) officers only.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-006

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MILPER Number: 26-005 ***REVOKED***Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), Reserve Component (RC), Captain (CPT), 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

Revoked per proponent

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-005

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MILPER Number: 26-004 Name Change from Army Credentialing and Continuing Education Services (ACCESS) to Army Continuing Education Division (ACED) Due to Realignment to HRC from TRADOC Effective Immediately

1. This message expires 1 year after publication.  


2. Purpose: This message announces the official name change of the Army Credentialing and Continuing Education Services (ACCESS) to the Army Continuing Education Division (ACED) in conjunction with the organizational realignment from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), effective immediately. 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-004

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MILPER Number: 26-003 Title FY 26 Enlisted Army Active Component Reclassification Panel Announcement

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than one year from the date of issuance.


2. The United States Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) is accepting volunteer applications for reclassification into MOS 51C, Contracting Noncommissioned Officer. All prerequisites, packet instructions, and example documents are available at: https://asc.army.mil/web/career-development/military-nco/active-component-reclass-program/.  

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-003

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MILPER Number: 26-002 Amendment to MILPER 25-281 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCoE) and the Sergeants Major Academy (SGM-A) Fellowship Program Cohort 12

1.  This message will expire no later than (NLT) 1 December 2026.


2.  Paragraph 2 is amended to read: The FY26 Sergeants Major Academy (SGM-A) Fellowship Program Cohort 12 Selection Panel will convene 23-27 February 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 20 February 2026, and 14 August 2025 for ARNG and USAR. The deadline for Regular Army personnel is extended to NLT 20 February 2026. The deadline for ARNG and USAR personnel is not extended.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-002

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MILPER Number: 26-001 Release of the Results for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Active Component (AC), Major (MAJ), Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC), Promotion Selection Board (PSB), Zones of Consideration

1. This message expires no later than 6 January 2027.


2. This message announces the release of the results for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), Active Component (AC), Major (MAJ), Judge Advocate General Corps (JAGC), Promotion Selection Boards (PSB).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-001

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