MILPER Number: 26-105 Update to Experience Based Joint Duty Assignment Review Boards for Calendar Year 2026

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later (NLT) one year from the release date and rescinds reference E.

2.  Purpose: This message outlines the schedule, policy, and eligibility for the 2026 Experienced-based Joint Duty Assignment (E-JDA) Review Board. The Joint Officer Management Branch (JOM) will process all self-nominated E-JDA submissions for the Joint Staff before each board, in accordance with policy.

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MILPER Number: 26-104 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Selection Board

1. This MILPER message rescinds and supersedes MILPER message 26-067 Fiscal Year 2026, (FY26) Legal Counsel to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Selection Board.

2. This message will expire no later than (NLT) 27 Mar 26. 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-104

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MILPER Number: 26-103 Professor, United States Military Academy (PUSMA) Opportunities at the United States Military Academy (USMA)

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later than 31 December 2026.

2.  The purpose of this message is to announce assignment opportunities for officers at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, NY.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-103

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MILPER Number: 26-102 Academy Professor Assignment Opportunities at the United States Military Academy (USMA)

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later than 31 December 2026.

2.  The purpose of this message is to announce assignment opportunities for officers at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, NY.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-102

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MILPER Number: 26-101 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Release From Active Duty (REFRAD) Board

1.  This MILPER message is effective upon release and expires no later than (NLT) 31 Mar 27.

2.  This message provides procedural guidance for the FY26 USAR AGR REFRAD board which convenes on or about 20 Jul 26. The board will consider all Army Reserve AGR (AR AGR) Army Promotion List (APL) competitive category Colonels (COL) and Lieutenant Colonels (LTC) who meet the eligibility requirements outlined in paragraph 4 below. The USAR AGR REFRAD board provides a fair and equitable force shaping process to help meet the needs of the Army, the USAR, and the AR AGR program.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-101

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MILPER Number: 26-100 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Call to Active Duty (CAD) for Selected Army Reserve Component Officers

1.  This message supersedes MILPER Message 24-479 (Reference H).

2.  This MILPER will expire not later than (NLT) 30 September 2026. Application received on/before expiration of this MILPER message. Applications received after this date will be returned without action.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-100

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MILPER Number: 26-099 Soldier Referral Program By-Name List for Early Promotion Advancement and the Award of the Army Recruiting Ribbon for March 2026

1. This MILPER message will expire 15 March 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 March 2026 as listed below. 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-099

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MILPER Number: 26-098 Unit Historical Officer Fundamentals Distance Learning Course (UHOFDLC)

1.  This message expires no later than 30 March 2028 or when supplanted by a new MILPER

2.  The United States Army Center of Military History (CMH) announces the movement of the Unit Historical Officer Fundamentals Distance Learning Course (UHOFDLC) to the Army Training Information System – Education (ATIS-ED) platform.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/26-098

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ALARACT 019/2026 CHANGES TO REPORTING ILLEGAL USE OR MISUSE OF DRUGS IN THE DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR SECURITY

ALARACT 019/2026
DTG: R 231220Z MAR 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 019/2026 – CHANGES TO REPORTING ILLEGAL USE OR MISUSE
OF DRUGS IN THE DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR SECURITY
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF THE
HQDA, DCS, G–1
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) AR 600–85, THE ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
1.B. (U) AR 380–67, PERSONNEL SECURITY PROGRAM
2. (U) APPLICABILITY: THIS MESSAGE APPLIES TO ALL REGULAR ARMY, U.S.
ARMY RESERVE, AND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD/ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF
THE UNITED STATES SOLDIERS.
3. (U) PURPOSE: THIS ALARACT ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE ARMY
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM (ASAP). IT PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR SENIOR
COMMANDERS TO REPORT SOLDIER’S POSITIVE ILLICIT DRUG TEST RESULT
ON DA FORM 7873 (REPORT OF UNFAVORABLE INFORMATION FOR SECURITY
DETERMINATION), IN ACCORDANCE WITH REFERENCE 1.B., TO DEFENSE
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY (DCSA) VIA DEFENSE
INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR SECURITY (DISS).
4. (U) IMPLEMENTING GUIDANCE:
4.A. (U) UPON RECEIPT OF A CONFIRMED POSITIVE ILLICIT DRUG TEST
NOTIFICATION, COMMANDERS WILL INITIATE A DA FORM 7873, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH REFERENCE 1.B.
4.A.1. (U) REGARDLESS OF THE SOLDIER’S SECURITY ELIGIBILITY,
COMMANDERS MUST REPORT THE SOLDIER’S POSITIVE URINALYSIS TEST
RESULT TO DCSA VIA DISS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH REFERENCE 1.B. CONSULT
WITH YOUR SERVICING SECURITY MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS
REPORT.
4.A.1.A. (U) COMMANDERS MUST REPORT THE ILLEGAL/ILLICIT DRUG USE TO
THE DISS WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE REPORTABLE ACTIVITY, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH REFERENCE 1.B.
4.B. (U) DRUG TESTING COORDINATORS (DTC) AND ASAP MANAGERS WILL
UTILIZE THE DIRECTORATE OF PREVENTION, RESILIENCE AND READINESS
(DPRR), HQDA, G–1 OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION MEMORANDUM FOR POSITIVE
ILLEGAL/ILLICIT DRUG TEST RESULTS. DTCS WILL PROVIDE THE COMPLETED
DOCUMENT TO THE COMMANDER OR THE COMMANDERS’ DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVE THAT REQUESTED THE DRUG TEST(S). THE NOTIFICATION
MEMORANDUM DETAILS THE ACTIONS THAT COMMANDERS MUST TAKE
ACCORDING TO CURRENT REGULATORY GUIDANCE, TO INCLUDE THE
ADDITION OF INITIATING A REPORT OF UNFAVORABLE INFORMATION FOR
SECURITY DETERMINATION AS STATED ABOVE.
4.B.1. (U) MODIFICATIONS TO THE NOTIFICATION MEMORANDUM MAY ONLY BE
MADE WITH WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM HQDA G–1, DPRR.
5. (U) THIS UPDATE WILL REFLECT IN THE NEXT REVISION OF REFERENCE 1.A.,
AND NO LATER THAN 2 YEARS FROM RELEASE OF THIS PUBLICATION. ASAP
PERSONNEL MAY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO COMMANDERS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR LOCAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
6. (U) POINTS OF CONTACT:
6.A. (U) DPRR, HQDA G–1, MS. ANDREA DONOGHUE AT EMAIL:
ANDREA.M.DONOGHUE.CIV@ARMY.MIL OR MSG DUSTYN ROSE AT EMAIL:
DUSTYN.E.ROSE.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
7. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 23 MARCH 2027.

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MILPER Number: 26-097 Participant Instruction for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Army Active Component (AC) Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC) Senior Service College (SSC) Board Zone Message

1.  This MILPER message expires NLT 10 March 2027.

2.  This message announces the Army Active Component (AC) Judge Advocate General’s Corps’ (JAGC) process to identify officers for Senior Service College (SSC) attendance. 

a.  Officers must opt into consideration for attendance at SSC. Any officer who does not opt-in will not be considered. See paragraph 5 below. 

b.  The FY26 Army AC JAGC SSC Board will designate Principal and Alternates.  The JAGC will not publish a Principal and Alternate list; however, the Principal and Alternate lists will be used to slate officers.  The Office of the Judge Advocate General (OTJAG) Talent Management Office (TMO) will identify available officers.  The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) will slate available officers to school until all allocated quotas are exhausted or the end of the Principal and Alternate lists is reached.   This ensures the best qualified and available officers attend SSC each year.

c.  The eligible population has shifted to include more junior Lieutenant Colonels. See para 6 for further details. 

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MILPER Number: 26-096 AC Officer Promotion Sequence Numbers for April 2026

1. This message will expire not later than (NLT) 23 March 2027.

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

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MILPER Number: 26-095 AGR Officer Promotion Sequence Numbers for April 2026

1. This message will expire not later than (NLT) 23 March 2027.

2. FY25 AGR Officer promotions are exhausted consequently there will be no ceremonies list on the S1 Net MilSuite or HRC’s Reserve Information site.

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ALARACT 018/2026 FISCAL YEAR 2026 MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS, HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT, DEAN OHLSEN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

ALARACT 018/2026
DTG: 191856Z MAR 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 018/2026 – FISCAL YEAR 2026 MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS,
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT, DEAN OHLSEN AWARD OF
EXCELLENCE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
HQDA, OTSG//DASG–HSZ//DAMO–DASG//
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) AR 600–8–2, SUSPENSION OF FAVORABLE PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(FLAG)
1.B. (U) AR 600–9, THE ARMY BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM
1.C. (U) NGR 600–100, COMMISSIONED OFFICERS FEDERAL RECOGNITION AND
RELATED PERSONNEL ACTIONS (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://WWW.NGBPMC.NG.MIL/)
1.D. (U) DA PAM 600–3, OFFICER TALENT MANAGEMENT
1.E. (U) AR 672–20, INCENTIVE AWARDS
2. (U) SITUATION: TO ANNOUNCE THE PROCEDURES FOR THE NOMINATION,
SELECTION, AND AWARDING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26) MEDICAL
SERVICE CORPS (MSC), HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (HTM),
DEAN OHLSEN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE CALL.
3. (U) BACKGROUND:
3.A. (U) SERGEANT MAJOR (SGM) RETIRED DEAN OHLSEN PROVIDED OVER
60–YEARS OF HONORABLE, DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE U.S. ARMY AND THE
NATIONAL DEFENSE INTERESTS OF THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING 49
YEARS IN SUPPORT OF THE HTM CAREER FIELD. IN 2014 HE RETIRED AS
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, G–4 MEDCOM LOGISTICS.
3.B. (U) IN 2019, THE CHIEF, MSC AND THE 670A CONSULTANT ESTABLISHED
THE HTM DEAN OHLSON AWARD OF EXCELLENCE TO RECOGNIZE HTM
PROFESSIONALS 670A WARRANT OFFICERS, 68A ENLISTED SOLDIERS AND
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (DA)/DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DOW) CIVILIANS WHO
HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARMY AND ARMY MEDICAL
DEPARTMENT MISSION AND HAVE PERFORMED IN AN EXCEPTIONALLY
OUTSTANDING MANNER.
3.B.1. (U) THE MSC HTM, DEAN OHLSEN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IS
PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO THREE SPECIALLY SELECTED CANDIDATES–ONE
EACH FROM THE WARRANT OFFICER, ENLISTED, AND CIVILIAN CATEGORIES.
THESE AWARDS ARE CONFERRED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO EPITOMIZE
TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALISM AND EXCELLENCE THROUGH SIGNIFICANT
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DOW HTM COMMUNITY. ALL NOMINATED
ACHIEVEMENTS MUST HAVE OCCURRED WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED
TIMEFRAME AS OUTLINED IN THE AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT.
4. (U) MISSION: NO LATER THAN 10 APRIL 2026, ACTIVE COMPONENT, ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD, AND UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE UNITS WILL
NOMINATE WARRANT OFFICERS, ENLISTED, AND DA CIVILIANS IN A MSC HTM
BILLET FOR THE FY26 DEAN OHLSEN AWARD. FROM 20–24 APRIL 2026, THE
MSC CHIEF AWARDS PROGRAM REVIEW BOARD WILL CONVENE A SELECTION
BOARD COMPOSED OF A SENIOR WARRANT OFFICER, SENIOR ENLISTED 68A,
AND A GS–13 OR ABOVE HTM CIVILIAN SELECTED ACROSS THE HTM
ENTERPRISE, WITH THE 670A CONSULTANT AS THE PRESIDENT. THE
SELECTED AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED NO LATER THAN 8 MAY
2026.
5. (U) EXECUTION:
5.A. (U) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
5.A.1. (U) NOMINEES MUST BE ASSIGNED TO THE OPERATIONAL OR
GENERATING FORCE, ACTIVELY WORKING IN THE AREA OF HTM. HTM DA AND
DOW CIVILIAN PERSONNEL WORKING IN FACILITIES IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY
MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES, THE MEDICAL EDUCATION TRAINING
CAMPUS, AND ARMY COMMANDS INCLUDING ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE
ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE AWARD.
5.A.2. (U) FOR POSITIONS NOT LISTED, THE 670A CONSULTANT WILL
ADJUDICATE ELIGIBILITY.
5.A.3. (U) NOMINEES MUST NOT BE ADMINISTRATIVELY FLAGGED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH REFERENCES 1.A. AND 1.B. PERSONNEL MUST NOT BE
PENDING UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE ACTION AND BE IN GOOD
STANDING WITHIN THEIR COMMAND.
5.A.4. (U) NOMINEES MAY NOT HAVE ANY FOUNDED EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY (EEO) COMPLAINTS OR A COMPLAINT WHERE THE LABOR
COUNSELOR AND EEO OFFICE BELIEVE THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THERE
WILL BE A FINDING OF DISCRIMINATION OR ADJUDICATED AND/OR ADVERSE
ACTIONS PENDING IN THE EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT PROCESSING AND
RECRUITMENT SYSTEM (EMPRES). DA FORM 1256 (INCENTIVE AWARD
NOMINATION AND APPROVAL) WILL BE USED TO DOCUMENT EEO AND
EMPRES CERTIFICATION FOR NON–ADVERSE ACTIONS.
5.A.5. (U) HTM AWARD OF EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION DOES NOT DISQUALIFY
CANDIDATES FROM BEING CONSIDERED FOR OTHER DOW AWARDS. THE
REVIEW BOARD WILL EXAMINE ALL NOMINATION SUBMISSIONS AND
RECOMMEND CANDIDATES FOR CONSIDERATION AND FINAL ENDORSEMENT
BY THE APPROVING OFFICIAL.
5.B. (U) SELECTION CRITERIA.
5.B.1. (U) SELECTION IS BASED ON THE NOMINEE’S OVERALL PERFORMANCE
AND WHOSE CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY SUPPORTED DOW AND
ARMY HTM MISSION OBJECTIVES. NOMINEES MUST HAVE PROMOTED
INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND CONCEPTS THAT RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL AND
QUANTIFIABLE ACTIONS AND/OR BENEFITS TO IMPROVE THE HTM
PROFESSION. PERSONNEL MAY BE INVOLVED IN ANY OR ALL PHASES OF DOW
MEDICAL LOGISTICS THAT SUPPORT HTM ACTIVITIES DURING THE CALENDAR
YEAR OF CONSIDERATION (1 JAN 2025–31 DEC 2025).
5.B.2. (U) THE FOLLOWING ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORIES ARE CONSIDERED:
5.B.2.A. (U) WARRANT OFFICER ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY. THIS CATEGORY
RECOGNIZES TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALISM AND EXCELLENCE THROUGH
DOCUMENTED HTM COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS. AWARD CATEGORY
ELIGIBILITY EXTENDS TO ALL 670A WARRANT OFFICER GRADES ACTIVELY
WORKING IN THE AREA OF HTM.
5.B.2.B. (U) ENLISTED ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY. THIS CATEGORY
RECOGNIZES TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALISM AND EXCELLENCE THROUGH
DOCUMENTED HTM COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS. AWARD CATEGORY
ELIGIBILITY EXTENDS TO ALL ENLISTED PERSONNEL GRADES ACTIVELY
WORKING IN THE AREA OF HTM.
5.B.2.C. (U) DOW CIVILIAN ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY. THIS CATEGORY
RECOGNIZES TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALISM AND EXCELLENCE THROUGH
DOCUMENTED HTM COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS. AWARD CATEGORY
ELIGIBILITY EXTENDS TO ALL DOW CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS
ACTIVELY WORKING IN THE AREA OF HTM.
5.B.3. (U) THE FOLLOWING FACTORS ARE CONSIDERED:
5.B.3.A. (U) NOMINEE SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RESULTS ORIENTED, FOCUSED
ON PERFORMANCE, MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT, TEAM BUILDING, AND
LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE HTM PROFESSION. CONSIDERATION SHOULD BE
GIVEN TO FACTORS SUCH AS AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS RECEIVED,
SIGNIFICANT INDIVIDUAL HTM COMMUNITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND
MATERIEL/COST SAVINGS. PROCESS AND PROCEDURAL ENHANCEMENTS,
COMMAND/CAREER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND INNOVATIVE PROBLEM
SOLVING SHOULD ALSO BE EXAMINED.
5.B.3.B. (U) OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS JOB PERFORMANCE, MANAGEMENT
ABILITY, RESPONSIBILITY, ACCEPTANCE, TECHNICAL ACUMEN, UNUSUAL JOB
ASSIGNMENTS, JOB EFFECTIVENESS, UNIQUE JOB ACHIEVEMENTS,
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIVENESS, OR SUPPORT TO
DEPLOYING/DEPLOYED OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED.
5.B.4. (U) COMMITMENT TO THE ARMY VALUES.
5.C. (U) NOMINATION PACKET REQUIREMENTS.
5.C.1. (U) NOMINATIONS MUST INCLUDE A CURRENT SOLDIER TALENT PROFILE
(STP) FOR SERVICEMEMBERS AND A CURRENT ANNUAL APPRAISAL FOR
CIVILIANS.
5.C.2. (U) ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR NOMINATION
PACKAGES TO THE MSC AWARDS PROGRAM REVIEW BOARD BY EMAIL TO
670A-MGMT-USARD@ARMY.MIL, WITH SUBJECT LINE: 2026 MEDCOE HTM
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE PACKET.
5.C.3. (U) CANDIDATES WILL BE NOMINATED WITH A MEMORANDUM FOR
RECORD (MFR) SIGNED BY THE FIRST O–6/GS–15 COMMANDER OR DIRECTOR
IN THEIR CHAIN OF COMMAND.
5.C.4. (U) SEE ATTACHMENT FOR A SAMPLE NOMINATION MFR.
5.D. (U) NOMINATION PROCEDURES.
5.D.1. (U) THE HTM AWARDS PROGRAM REVIEW BOARD WILL BE, AT A
MINIMUM, COMPRISED OF 4 COMMITTEE MEMBERS. EACH AWARD
ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY WILL BE REPRESENTED BY AT LEAST 1 BOARD
MEMBER. THE BOARD CHAIR WILL CONTACT SENIOR REPRESENTATIVES TO
SOLICIT RECOMMENDATIONS, IDENTIFYING THE MOST QUALIFIED BOARD
MEMBERS FOR EACH AWARD CATEGORY. THE BOARD CHAIR IS NOT A VOTING
MEMBER UNLESS SITUATIONS OCCUR TO DETERMINE THE AWARDEE IN THE
CIRCUMSTANCE OF A TIE. THE BOARD WILL CONVENE ANNUALLY TO
EVALUATE NOMINATIONS AND RECOMMEND PROSPECTIVE AWARD
CANDIDATES FOR SELECTION CONSIDERATION BY THE APPROVING OFFICIAL
USING AN HTM AWARD OF EXCELLENCE SCORE SHEET. THE SCORE SHEETS
MUST BE FILED FOR 5 YEARS. THE APPROVING OFFICIAL FOR ALL OFFICIAL
CORRESPONDENCE IS THE CHIEF, MSC.
5.D.2. (U) BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN HTM AWARD
OF EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION.
5.D.3. (U) INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVED AN AWARD WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS
CANNOT BE NOMINATED FOR RECOGNITION UNDER THE SAME ACHIEVEMENT
CATEGORY.
5.D.4. (U) NOMINATION PACKETS ARE DUE TO THE REVIEW BOARD EMAIL BOX
AT 670A-MGMT-USARD@ARMY.MIL; NO LATER THAN 10 APRIL 2026 FOR THE
BOARD TO CONVENE FROM 20–24 APRIL 2026. THE 670A CONSULTANT WILL
CONTACT THE NOMINATING OFFICIAL AND AWARDEES NO LATER THAN 8 MAY
2026.
5.D.5. (U) UPON CONCLUSION OF THE AWARD SELECTION PROCESS,
NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT TO ALL COMMANDS AND AGENCIES
IDENTIFYING SELECTED AWARD RECIPIENTS. EACH AWARD RECIPIENT WILL
BE RECOGNIZED DURING THE ANNUAL ARMY HTM APPRECIATION WEEK
(17–23 MAY 26).
5.D.6. (U) A COMPLETE NOMINATION PACKET WILL CONSIST OF A SINGLE
PORTFOLIO DOCUMENT FILE (PDF): 1–SGM (RETIRED) DEAN OHLSEN AWARD
NOMINATION MFR, 2–CURRENT STP/ANNUAL APPRAISAL. FILE MUST BE ONE
COMBINED PDF. DO NOT USE ATTACHMENTS IN PDF.
5.D.7. (U) NOMINATION PACKAGES MUST BE COMPLETE UPON ARRIVAL TO BE
CONSIDERED. INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE RETURNED VIA EMAIL TO THE
NOMINATING OFFICER. IF RETURNED FOR INCOMPLETE SUBMISSION, THE
PACKET WILL BE MARKED INELIGIBLE FOR THE SUBMITTED CALENDAR YEAR
AWARD.
5.D.8. (U) WHEN PUTTING THE PACKET TOGETHER, PRINT ALL DOCUMENTS
AND SCAN TOGETHER AS ONE PDF OR DIGITALLY COMBINE FILES IN ADOBE.
DO NOT COMBINE FILES AS A PORTFOLIO.
6. (U) RECORDS CREATED BECAUSE OF THIS INSTRUCTION (REGARDLESS OF
FORMAT OR MEDIA) MUST BE MAINTAINED AND DISPOSITIONED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH AR 25–400–2.
7. (U) THE 670A CONSULTANT TO THE SURGEON GENERAL WILL REVIEW THIS
INSTRUCTION ANNUALLY TO ENSURE APPLICABILITY. THIS INSTRUCTION WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR 10 YEARS AND REISSUED, IF APPLICABLE.
8. (U) DISTRIBUTION: DISTRIBUTE TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS WITH ASSIGNED
MSC 670A’S, 68A SOLDIERS, AND CIVILIANS ACTIVELY WORKING IN HTM
ORGANIZATIONS.
9. (U) ACTION OFFICER AND POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS MESSAGE IS CW5
LEE NELSON AT EMAIL: LEE.B.NELSON2.MIL@ARMY.MIL. SECONDARY POINT
OF CONTACT IS SSG ANDRE VIGIL AT EMAIL: ANDRE.D.VIGIL.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
10. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 31 DECEMBER 2026.
ATTACHMENT:
SAMPLE NOMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
ATTACHMENT 1
SAMPLE NOMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: NOMINATION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, ARMY MEDICAL
LOGISTICS COMMAND HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AWARDS
PROGRAM
1. AWARD ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY: [ENTER ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY
(WARRANT OFFICER, ENLISTED, OR CIVILIAN)].
2. NAME OF AWARD NOMINEE: [ENTER NAME WITH RANK AND TITLE/DUTY
POSITION].
3. INTRODUCTION: [ENTER BACKGROUND OVERVIEW INFORMATION ABOUT
NOMINEE].
4. NOMINATION JUSTIFICATION: STATE DETAILED ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR
APPLICABLE ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY FOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE
PERIOD OF 1 JANUARY 2025 – 31 DECEMBER 2025. GRADING CRITERIA USED
BY THE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AWARDS BOARD WILL BE
BASED ON DEMONSTRATED PERFORMANCE FOR EACH OF THE BELOW-
LISTED CATEGORIES.
a. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ABILITY: [ENTER SUPPORTING TEXT].
b. TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: [ENTER SUPPORTING TEXT].
c. ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AND RESPONSIVENESS: [ENTER SUPPORTING
TEXT].
d. MATERIEL AND COST SAVINGS: [ENTER SUPPORTING TEXT].
e. PROCESS/PROCEDURE ENHANCEMENTS: [ENTER SUPPORTING TEXT].
f. READINESS-EFFORT AUDIT CONTRIBUTIONS: [ENTER SUPPORTING TEXT].
5. SUMMARY/RECOMMENDATION: [ENTER RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
CITATION].
6. NOMINATOR: [ENTER NAME, CONTACT NUMBER, E-MAIL, AND MAILING
ADDRESS FOR POTENTIAL AWARD].

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MILPER Number: 26-094 Establishment of Career Management Field (CMF) 08 (Equid) and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 08H (Army Equestrian)

1.  This message applies to all Soldiers in the Regular Army (RA). This message will expire one year from release.

2.  The Army seeks qualified Soldiers to become Army Equestrians (MOS 08H). Army Equestrian professionals are assigned to the U.S. Army Military Mounted Battalion (USAMMB) of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) based out of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH), VA. The USAMMB serves as the mounted escort for military funerals to honor fallen Soldiers with dignity. The unit emphasizes professionalism, tradition, and respect while caring for horses and maintaining ceremonial readiness.

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MILPER Number: 26-093 FY26 Psychological Operations Distinguished and Honorary Members of the Regiment, and Honorary Leadership of the Regiment Call for Nominations Announcement

1. This MILPER message will expire on 31 March 2027.

2. The United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS) Regimental Honors, Awards, and Affiliation Program (RHAA) on behalf of the Psychological Operations Regiment requests nominations for the 2026 Psychological Operations Distinguished and Honorary Members of the Regiment, and Honorary Leadership of the Regiment. Selected nominees will be inducted in FY27.

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MILPER Number: 26-092 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Active Component (AC) U.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CHC) State Department Fellowship Advisory Panel

1. This MILPER message expires 18 Mar 27.  

2. This message announces requirements and administrative instructions for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) State Department Fellowship Advisory Panel. 

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MILPER Number: 26-091 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Active Component (AC) U.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CHC) School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) Nomination Advisory Panel

1. This MILPER message expires 18 Mar 27. 

2. This message announces requirements and administrative instructions for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) AC CHC Advanced Military Studies Program (AMSP), School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) Nomination Advisory Panel. 

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MILPER Number: 26-090 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Active Component (AC) U.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CHC) Certified Educator Candidate (CEC) Advisory Panel

1. This MILPER message expires NLT 18 Mar 27. 

2. This message announces requirements and administrative instructions for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), Academic Year (AY) 2027-2028, Certified Educator Candidate (CEC) Advisory Panel. 

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MILPER Number: 26-089 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Active Component (AC) U.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CHC) Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Advisory Panel

1. This MILPER message expires NLT 18 Mar 27. 

2. This message announces requirements and administrative instructions for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), Academic Year (AY) 2027-2028, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Advisory Panel. 

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ALARACT 017/2026 TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION FOR NON-COVERED ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY

ALARACT 017/2026
DTG: R 171940Z MAR 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 017/2026 – TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION FOR NON-COVERED
ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
HQDA, DCS, G–1/DAPE–PR
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) THE JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://WWW.TRAVEL.DOD.MIL/POLICY-REGULATIONS/JOINT-TRAVEL-
REGULATIONS/)
1.B. (U) DODI 1327.06, MILITARY LEAVE, LIBERTY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE
ABSENCE (AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/DD/)
1.C. (U) AR 600–8–10, LEAVES AND PASSES
1.D. (U) SECRETARY OF THE ARMY, MEMORANDUM, SUBJ: TRAVEL AND
TRANSPORTATION FOR NON-COVERED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE, DATED
25 JUNE 2025 (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://ARMYPUBS.ARMY.MIL/PRODUCTMAPS/PUBFORM/POGPROPONENT.AS
PX)
2. (U) PURPOSE: TO ANNOUNCE ISSUANCE OF SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
POLICY, REFERENCE 1.D., AND ISSUE GUIDANCE TO REQUEST TRAVEL AND
TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES FOR REPRODUCTIVE NON-COVERED
ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY (ART).
3. (U) APPLICABILITY: THIS POLICY APPLIES TO THE REGULAR ARMY, ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD/ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES, AND THE
U.S. ARMY RESERVE.
4. (U) EFFECTIVE DATE: REIMBURSEMENT FOR AUTHORIZED TRAVEL AND
TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POLICY ARE
EFFECTIVE 4 FEBRUARY 2025, THE DATE THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DEFENSE
TRAVEL MANAGEMENT OFFICE SIGNED THE UPDATE TO REFERENCE 1.A.
5. (U) POLICY: PURSUANT TO REFERENCE 1.D., IT IS ARMY POLICY THAT:
5.A. (U) SOLDIERS WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS LAWFULLY AVAILABLE NON-
COVERED ART REGARDLESS OF WHERE THEY ARE STATIONED.
5.B. (U) COMMANDERS AND APPROVAL AUTHORITIES HAVE THE
RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROTECT THE
HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THOSE IN THEIR CARE. COMMANDERS AND
APPROVAL AUTHORITIES ARE EXPECTED TO DISPLAY OBJECTIVITY,
COMPASSION, AND DISCRETION WHEN ADDRESSING ALL HEALTHCARE
MATTERS, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE MATTERS.
5.C. (U) CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING LAW AND ARMY POLICY, COMMANDERS
AND APPROVAL AUTHORITIES WILL PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF PROTECTED
HEALTH INFORMATION THEY RECEIVE UNDER THIS POLICY. SUCH
HEALTHCARE INFORMATION WILL BE RESTRICTED TO PERSONNEL WITH A
SPECIFIC NEED TO KNOW; THAT IS, ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION MUST BE
NECESSARY FOR THE CONDUCT OF OFFICIAL DUTIES. PERSONNEL WILL ALSO
BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR SAFEGUARDING THIS HEALTHCARE INFORMATION
CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING LAW AND ARMY POLICY.
5.D. (U) SOLDIERS WILL NOT BE GRANTED TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION
ALLOWANCES IF THEIR INTENTION IS TO SELL, TO OFFER FOR SALE, OR TO
RECEIVE PROCEEDS FROM A SALE RESULTING FROM AN ART PROCEDURE.
6. (U) ELIGIBILITY: PER CHAPTER 2 OF REFERENCE 1.A., SOLDIERS AND
AUTHORIZED DEPENDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR TRAVEL AND
TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES FOR NON-COVERED ART WHEN TIMELY
ACCESS TO NON-COVERED ART SERVICES IS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN THE
LOCAL AREA OF THE MEMBER’S PERMANENT DUTY STATION (PDS),
TEMPORARY DUTY (TDY) LOCATION, OR THE LAST LOCATION TO WHICH THE
AUTHORIZED DEPENDENT WAS TRANSPORTED ON GOVERNMENT ORDERS
WHEN AUTHORIZED BY THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY.
6.A. (U) NON–COVERED ART TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES
FOR SOLDIERS (DEFINED AS ACTIVE–DUTY SOLDIERS AND RESERVE
COMPONENT SOLDIERS ON ACTIVE–DUTY ORDERS FOR AT LEAST 180 DAYS)
AND SPOUSES OF SUCH SOLDIERS RECEIVING CARE MAY BE AUTHORIZED
WHEN THE NON-COVERED ART PROCEDURE IS DOCUMENTED BY THE
LICENSED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OR CLINIC THAT WILL BE PERFORMING
THE ART SERVICES. SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY THE
TRAVELER TO THE APPROVING OFFICIAL (AO) MUST INCLUDE DETAILS OF THE
PROCEDURES TO BE PERFORMED, DATES OF CONSULTATION APPOINTMENTS
AND/OR PROCEDURES, AND INCLUDE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
IDENTIFICATION OF A TREATMENT PLAN SCHEDULE, MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS,
AND PATIENT NAMES TO VERIFY ELIGIBILITY.
6.B. (U) LOCATION. THE SOLDIER OR DEPENDENT MUST CERTIFY IN WRITING
THE LOCATION OF THE CLOSEST AVAILABLE AND CAPABLE MEDICAL FACILITY
FOR THE NON-COVERED ART SERVICE. CERTIFICATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED
TO THE TRAVELER'S AO IN ADVANCE OF TRAVEL.
6.B.1. (U) WHEN A SOLDIER OR DEPENDENT USES A DIFFERENT LOCATION
THAN THE CERTIFIED CLOSEST AVAILABLE AND CAPABLE MEDICAL FACILITY,
A COST COMPARISON IS DONE TO DETERMINE REIMBURSEMENT. IN THIS
SITUATION, THE CERTIFICATION MUST PROVIDE DETAILS ON BOTH THE
CLOSEST FACILITY AND THE FACILITY TO BE USED.
6.B.2. (U) TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE COST TO TRAVEL TO
THE CLOSEST AVAILABLE MEDICAL FACILITY FOR THE ART PROCEDURE IF A
DIFFERENT LOCATION IS USED. THE TRANSPORTATION COST IS COMPARED
TO THE CONSTRUCTED COST OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE AUTHORIZED
LOCATION AND THE LESSER OF THE TWO AMOUNTS IS REIMBURSED. THE PER
DIEM IS LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF THE COSTS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN
INCURRED FOR TRAVEL TO THE AUTHORIZED LOCATION, OR THE AMOUNT
LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 033013–B OF REFERENCE 1.A.
7. (U) ALLOWANCES:
7.A. (U) THE SOLDIER IS AUTHORIZED THE STANDARD TRAVEL AND
TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES IN PARAGRAPH 033001 OF REFERENCE 1.A.
7.B. (U) AN ELIGIBLE DEPENDENT MAY BE AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING:
7.B.1. (U) THE ACTUAL COST OF LODGING (INCLUDING TAX, TIPS, AND SERVICE
CHARGES) LIMITED TO THE LODGING PORTION OF THE LOCALITY PER DIEM
RATE AT THE NON-COVERED ART CARE LOCATION.
7.B.2. (U) THE ACTUAL COST OF MEALS (INCLUDING TAXES AND TIPS, BUT
EXCLUDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES, LIMITED
TO THE MAXIMUM MEAL RATE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES PORTION OF THE
LOCALITY PER DIEM RATE AT THE NON-COVERED ART CARE LOCATION.
7.B.3. (U) ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN THE MEMBER'S PDS OR
THE LAST LOCATION TO WHICH THE DEPENDENT WAS TRANSPORTED ON
GOVERNMENT ORDERS AND THE NON-COVERED ART CARE LOCATION.
7.B.4. (U) AN INVITATIONAL TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (ITA) WILL BE USED TO
REIMBURSE TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES FOR AN AUTHORIZED
DEPENDENT AND MUST BE ISSUED JUDICIOUSLY TO ENSURE PRUDENT,
PROPER, AND ETHICAL USE OF APPROPRIATED FUNDS. SEE SECTION 0305 OF
REFERENCE 1.A. FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
8. (U) ATTENDANT OR ESCORT: IF A SOLDIER OR DEPENDENT IS INCAPABLE
OF TRAVELING ALONE, STANDARD TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION
ALLOWANCES IN CHAPTER 2 OF REFERENCE 1.A. ARE AUTHORIZED FOR ONE
OR MORE NECESSARY ESCORTS. AN ATTENDANT MAY ALSO BE AUTHORIZED
ROUND TRIP TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES, IF REQUIRED.
THE AUTHORIZATION FOR AN ATTENDANT OR ESCORT MUST BE CITED ON
THE TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION.
8.A. (U) AN ATTENDANT OR ESCORT IS AUTHORIZED THE STANDARD TRAVEL
AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES IN CHAPTER 2 OF REFERENCE 1.A.
8.B. (U) A SOLDIER OR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE SERVING AS AN ATTENDANT OR
ESCORT TRAVELS UNDER A TDY ORDER.
8.C. (U) A NON–GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN SERVING AS AN ATTENDANT OR
ESCORT MUST BE ISSUED AN ITA AND BE LEGITIMATELY PERFORMING A
DIRECT SERVICE FOR THE GOVERNMENT. SEE SECTION 0305 OF
REFERENCE 1.A. FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
9. (U) ACCOMPANYING DEPENDENT:
9.A. (U) THE AO MAY AUTHORIZE AN ACCOMPANYING DEPENDENT WHO IS
NEITHER AN ATTENDANT NOR ESCORT IF ALL THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
APPLY:
9.A.1. (U) THE ACCOMPANYING DEPENDENT IS A COMMAND–SPONSORED
DEPENDENT AT THE PDS (OUTSIDE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES) AND
INCAPABLE OF SELF–SUPPORT.
9.A.2. (U) NO SUITABLE CARE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE AT THE PDS.
9.A.3. (U) THE TRAVEL IS IN THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST.
9.B. (U) AN ACCOMPANYING DEPENDENT IS LIMITED TO ROUND TRIP
TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN THE MEMBER'S PDS OR THE LAST LOCATION TO
WHICH THE DEPENDENT WAS TRANSPORTED ON GOVERNMENT ORDERS AND
THE NON-COVERED ART SERVICE CARE LOCATION.
9.C. (U) NO PER DIEM IS PAYABLE AND ANY FURTHER TRAVEL COSTS ARE THE
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SOLDIER.
9.D. (U) THIS AUTHORITY SHOULD BE USED AS A LAST RESORT.
10. (U) POINT OF CONTACT: FOR QUESTIONS ON THIS MESSAGE, CONTACT
USARMY.PENTAGON.HQDA-DCS-G-1.MBX.DAPE-PRCTRAVEL@ARMY.MIL.
11. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 17 MARCH 2027.

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ALARACT 016/2026 CONTINUITY OF ARMY DRUG TESTING

ALARACT 016/2026
DTG: R 171900Z MAR 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 016/2026 – CONTINUITY OF ARMY DRUG TESTING
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
HQDA OTSG
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) DODI 1010.01, MILITARY PERSONNEL DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGRAM
1.B. (U) DODI 1010.16, TECHNICAL PROCEDURES FOR THE MILITARY
PERSONNEL DRUG ABUSE TESTING PROGRAM
1.C. (U) AR 600–85, THE ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
2. (U) PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON MAINTAINING CONTINUITY OF
DRUG TESTING OPERATIONS.
3. (U) SITUATION:
3.A. (U) DURING THE RECENT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, DRUG TESTING
COLLECTIONS AND SPECIMEN SHIPMENTS TO ALL FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY
DRUG TESTING LABORATORIES DECREASED SUBSTANTIALLY. COMMANDERS
ARE REQUIRED TO CONTINUE RANDOM DRUG TESTING AT RATES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH REFERENCE 1.C. COMMANDERS WILL IDENTIFY ALL
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN DRUG TESTING COLLECTION AND
SPECIMEN SHIPPING PRIOR TO FUTURE FURLOUGH SITUATIONS.
COMMANDERS WILL VALIDATE ALL IDENTIFIED ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL ARE
CURRENT ON ALL REFERENCE 1.C. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE COLLECTION AND SHIPPING OF SPECIMENS.
COMMANDERS WILL DESIGNATE THESE ESSENTIAL DRUG TESTING
PERSONNEL AS EXCEPTED WORKERS THROUGHOUT ANY PERIODS OF
FURLOUGH.
4. (U) THE OFFICE OF THE SURGEON GENERAL GUIDANCE/INSTRUCTIONS:
4.A. (U) SHOULD PAYMENT OR SHIPPING ISSUES ARISE AFTER
REFERENCE 1.C. MANDATED DRUG TESTING SPECIMEN COLLECTION, THE
UNIT COMMAND WILL CONTACT ITS RESPECTIVE DRUG TESTING
COORDINATOR (DTC) OR ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM (ASAP)
MANAGER FOR ASSISTANCE. IF THERE IS NOT AN AVAILABLE DTC/ASAP
MANAGER, UNIT COMMANDERS WILL REACH OUT TO THEIR GARRISON
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR). DTC/ASAP MANAGER/DHR WILL
CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE POINTS OF CONTACT (POCS) BELOW FOR
ASSISTANCE COORDINATING FUNDING FROM THE SERVICING ARMY
LABORATORY. IN THE EVENT ALL PRIOR INSTRUCTIONS FAIL, THE
COMMANDER NEEDING ASSISTANCE SHOULD EMAIL THE ARMY FORENSIC
TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM FOR ASSISTANCE (SEE PARAGRAPH 5.D.).
5. (U) POCS FOR THIS MESSAGE:
5.A. (U) U.S. ARMY ACTIVE–DUTY ASSISTANCE: U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION
MANAGEMENT COMMAND HEADQUARTERS G–1, R2I, CHIEF & DEPUTY
COMMAND SURGEON, LTC THOMAS J. PATTERSON, COMMERCIAL: (520)
674–7467, EMAIL: THOMAS.J.PATTERSON75.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
5.B. (U) U.S. ARMY RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD ASSISTANCE:
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (HQDA), DEPUTY CHIEF OF
STAFF (DCS) G–1, DIRECTORATE OF PREVENTION, RESILIENCE, AND
READINESS (DPRR) ASAP PROGRAM, ASAP PROGRAM MANAGER, MS. ANDREA
M. DONOGHUE, EMAIL: ANDREA.M.DONOGHUE.CIV@ARMY.MIL.
5.C. (U) ALTERNATIVE CONTACT: HQDA, DCS G–1, DEPUTY FOR RESILIENCE,
DPRR, COL KEVIN A. GOKE, COMMERCIAL: (703) 571–7217, EMAIL:
KEVIN.A.GOKE.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
5.D. (U) U.S. ARMY FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM’S GENERAL MAILBOX
EMAIL ADDRESS: ARMY-FORTOX@ARMY.MIL.
6. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 17 MARCH 2027.

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MILPER Number: 26-088 FY27 Colonel (COL) Finance and Comptroller (FC) Key Designated Billet (KDB) Slate Release

1.  This message expires NLT 17 March 2027 

2.  This message announces the release of the FY27 Colonel (COL) Finance and Comptroller (FC) Branch Key Designated Billet (KDB) Slate. 

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MILPER Number: 26-087 27-01 United States Army Recruiting Division (USARD) Recruiting Scholars Program Announcement

1.  This message will expire no later than (NLT) 13 March 2027

2.  Background.  This message informs officers about the USARD Recruiting Scholars Program, which is a priority of the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA).  The Recruiting Scholars Program aims to attract and invest in creative and highly adaptive top-tier captains to lead and strengthen the Army’s recruiting outreach.  It is a part of a larger, long-term strategy to place exceptional leaders as recruiting commanders in youth, market-focused areas that are geographically dispersed around the country, where they can convey the Army’s story and facilitate recruiting success for the force.

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MILPER Number: 26-086 Selected to attend Academic Year 2027-2028 U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command Virginia Commonwealth University, Master of Supply Chain Management Advanced Civilian Schooling Program

1.  This MILPER message will expire NLT 01 August 2027.  Please read this MILPER completely prior to submitting any questions to the point of contact listed.

2.  This message announces the application timeline and requirements for the academic year (AY) 2027 -2028 Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) Program.

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MILPER Number: 26-085 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Active Component (AC) Military Intelligence (MI) Programs Selection Panel

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 1 September 2027 and rescinds reference I.

2.  This message announces the procedures for active component Officers and Warrant Officers requesting consideration in Military Intelligence (MI) academic programs starting in Academic Year 2027-2028 to include: Army Intelligence Development Program- Cyber (AIDP-CY), Army Intelligence Development Program- Counterintelligence (AIDP-CI), Junior Officer Cryptologic Career Program (JOCCP), Warrant Officer Cryptologic Career Program (WOCCP), Junior Officer GEOINT Program (JOGP), Warrant Officer GEOINT Program (WOGP), Intelligence Capability Development Program (ICDP), and the National Intelligence University (NIU). Army Intelligence Development Program- Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AIDP-ISR) is no longer a supported program and will not be included as a MI academic program.

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MILPER Number: 26-084 Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Army Competitive Category (ACC), Army Medical Department (AMEDD), and Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) Colonel (COL/GS-15) and Lieutenant Colonel (LTC/GS-14), Sergeants Major (SGM) and Command Sergeants Major (CSM) Centralized Selectio

1. This message expires no later than NLT 16 March 2027.

2. This message formally announces the release of the FY27 Colonel (COL) and Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Sergeants Major (SGM) and Command Sergeants Major (CSM) Army Competitive Category (ACC), COL and LTC Army Medical Department (AMEDD), and COL/GS-15 and LTC/GS-14 Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) Brigade/Battalion CSL slates.

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MILPER Number: 26-082 Fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Warrant Officer Retention Bonus (WORB) Implementation Guidance Update

1.  This message announces personnel eligibility and processing requirements for the Fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Warrant Officer Retention Bonus (WORB) program and rescinds reference H. This program is essential for retaining qualified warrant officers in critical military occupational specialties (MOS) to ensure Army readiness and will expire no later than (NLT) 30 September 2026.  

2.  The FY26 WORB dollar amount will be determined using a bidding process. A virtual town hall will be held via Microsoft Teams to provide additional information on the FY26 WORB program and to answer questions. All eligible warrant officers are encouraged to attend. The session is scheduled for 12 March 2026, 1200 Eastern Standard Time (EST).

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MILPER Number: 26-083 Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 United States Army Reserve (USAR) Intermediate Level Education (ILE) Selection Board

1.  Expiration:  This MILPER message will expire upon publication of the FY27 guidance or 365 days from the issuance date, whichever occurs first.

2.  Purpose:  This message announces the eligibility criteria, administrative instructions, and points of contact for the FY26 US Army Reserve (USAR) Intermediate Level Education (ILE) Selection Board, which convenes on 27 May 2026.

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MILPER Number: 26-081 Release of the Academic Year 2026-2027 (AY26-27) Active Component (AC) Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Senior Service College (SSC) Slate

1. This MILPER message will expire on 12 March 2027

2. This message announces those officers slated for attendance to AY26-27 AC AMEDD SSC.

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MILPER Number: 26-080 Temporary Exemption to the United States Army Special Operations Command Operational Enabler Assignment Criteria

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than 5 December 2026. 

2. This MILPER message outlines a temporary exemption to specific eligibility criteria for enabler positions within United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).

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MILPER Number: 26-079 Functional Area 50 (FA50) FY26 and FY27 Key Nominative Billet (KNB) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Selection and Slating Panel Results

1.  This MILPER message is effective upon release and expires no later than (NLT) 30 SEP 27.

2. The FA50 KNB LTC Selection and Slating Panel convened on 03-04 SEP 25. This message announces the revalidated FY26 FA50 LTC KNB slate and the results of the FY26/27 LTC FA50 KNB Slating Panel. The following officers were selected as KNB principals and alternates as listed below.  

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MILPER Number: 26-078 Amendment to Fiscal Year (FY) 26 Reserve Component Branch Transfer Procedures for AOC 17A/17B (Cyber Warfare Officer / Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officer)

1. This message is effective upon release and will expire no later than 30 September 2027.

2. Current language:
ARNG Officers will submit the application packet to their State OSM for review. State OSM will send packets to ARNG Multi-Domain Activities Division (ARNG-MDAD): ng.ncr.ngb-rng.list.cyber@army.mil. ARNG-MDAD will review all packets, consolidate and forward to the Cyber Proponent for adjudication. Packets submitted directly by applicants will not be accepted for consideration.

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MILPER Number: 26-077 Amendment to Fiscal Year (FY) 26 Reserve Component Reclassification Procedures for MOS 17C (Cyber Operations Specialist)

1.  This message is effective upon release and will expire no later than 30 September 2026. 

2. Current language:
ARNG Servicemembers will submit the application to their local unit for review. Units will send reclassification packets to ARNG Multi-Domain Activities Division (ARNG-MDAD): ng.ncr.ngb-rng.list.cyber@army.mil. ARNG-MDAD will review all packets, consolidate and forward to the Cyber Proponent for panel submission. Packets submitted directly by applicants will not be accepted for consideration.

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MILPER Number: 26-076 Amendment to Fiscal Year (FY) 26 Reserve Component Branch Transfer Procedures for AOC 170A (Cyber Warfare Technician)

1.  This message is effective upon release and will expire no later than 30 September 2026.

2. Current language:
ARNG WOs must submit the application packet to their State WOSM for review. State WOSM will send packets to ARNG Multi-Domain Activities Division (ARNG-MDAD): ng.ncr.ngb-rng.list.cyber@army.mil. ARNG-MDAD will review (QA/QC) all packets, consolidate and forward to the Cyber Proponent for adjudication. Packets submitted directly by applicants will not be accepted for consideration.

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MILPER Number: 26-075 ***REVOKED***Experience Based Joint Duty Assignment Review Boards for Calendar Year 2026

1. This MILPER message will expire no later (NLT) one year from the date of this message.

2.  Purpose: This message outlines the schedule, policy, and eligibility for the 2026 Experienced-based Joint Duty Assignment (E-JDA) Review Board. The Joint Officer Management Branch (JOM) will process all self-nominated E-JDA submissions for the Joint Staff before each board, in accordance with policy.

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ALARACT 015/2026 NOMINATIONS FOR THE SURGEON GENERAL’S ANNUAL RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025

ALARACT 015/2026
DTG: 041620Z MAR 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 015/2026 – NOMINATIONS FOR THE SURGEON GENERAL’S
ANNUAL RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
HQDA OTSG//DASG–HSZ//DAMO–DASG//
NARR: THIS MESSAGE REPLACES ALARACT 012/2026 (WHICH IS NOW
INACTIVE)
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) AR 600–8–2, SUSPENSION OF FAVORABLE PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(FLAG)
1.B. (U) AR 600–9, THE ARMY BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM
1.C. (U) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PAMPHLET 600–4, ARMY MEDICAL
DEPARTMENT OFFICER CAREER MANAGEMENT
1.D. (U) AR 351–3, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS OF
THE ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
1.E. (U) MEMORANDUM, THE SURGEON GENERAL, U.S. ARMY, EXPAND THE
SURGEON GENERAL’S RECOGNITION AWARD FOR MILITARY ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE ACROSS ALL CORPS WITHIN ARMY MEDICINE, 2 DECEMBER 2024
(SEE ATTACHMENT)
2. (U) SITUATION: THE SURGEON GENERAL’S RECOGNITION AWARDS (TSG–RA)
PROVIDES PERSONAL RECOGNITION BY TSG TO ARMY MEDICINE (AMEDD)
OFFICERS WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO MILITARY
MEDICINE. THE AWARD PROGRAM APPLIES TO ALL ARMY COMMANDS AND
ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE ACTIVE DUTY AMEDD OFFICERS ASSIGNED ON A
FULL-TIME BASIS IN CALENDAR YEAR (CY) 2025 (ACTIVE COMPONENT, ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD (ARNG) OR RESERVE COMPONENT AMEDD OFFICERS WHO
SERVED IN A DEPLOYED OR ACTIVE DUTY OPERATIONAL SUPPORT STATUS IN
CY 2025) IN THE FOLLOWING CORPS: MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS (MS), DENTAL
CORPS (DC), MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS (SP), NURSE CORPS (AN) WITH
RECOGNITION AT EACH RANK OF: CAPTAIN (CPT), MAJOR (MAJ), LIEUTENANT
COLONEL (LTC), AND COLONEL (COL) COVERING CONTRIBUTIONS DURING
THE CY 2025.
2.A. (U) THE MEDICAL CORPS AND THE VETERINARY CORPS (VC) MANAGE
THEIR OWN DISTINCT AWARD PROGRAMS AND ARE NOT PARTICIPATING IN
THE TSG–RA. MEDICAL CORPS OFFICERS SHOULD FOLLOW GUIDANCE
OUTLINED IN A SEPARATE ALARACT FOR TSG’S PHYSICIAN RECOGNITION
AWARD. VETERINARY CORPS OFFICERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR CORPS
OFFICE FOR VC AWARD PROGRAM INFORMATION. TSG’S PHYSICIAN
ASSOCIATE RECOGNITION AWARD IS MANAGED WITH A SEPARATE ALARACT
FOR NOMINATION PROCEDURES AND TIMELINES.
3. (U) MISSION: NO LATER THAN 8 MAY 2026, INDIVIDUALS SUBMIT
NOMINATIONS AND CORPS OFFICES EXECUTE THE SELECTION PROCESS TO
IDENTIFY TSG–RA SELECTEES. CORPS OFFICES SUBMIT SELECTED
NOMINATIONS TO THE OFFICE OF TSG FOR FINAL APPROVAL NO LATER THAN
5 JUN 2026.
4. (U) EXECUTION:
4.A. (U) THE FOLLOWING ARE ELIGIBILITY/SELECTION CRITERIA FOR
SOLDIERS:
4.A.1. (U) ANY ACTIVE COMPONENT, ARNG, OR U.S. ARMY RESERVE
COMPONENT AMEDD OFFICER (MS, SP, AN, AND DC) WHO HAS SERVED ON A
FULL-TIME BASIS FOR THE ENTIRETY OF CY 2025 AND HAS AT LEAST ONE
YEAR OF SERVICE REMAINING AT THE TIME OF NOMINATION IN THE RANK OF
CPT, MAJ, LTC, AND COL ARE ELIGIBLE.
4.A.2. (U) OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN BOARDED FOR PROMOTION TO THEIR
NEXT ELIGIBLE RANK AND NOT SELECTED FOR PROMOTION ARE NOT
ELIGIBLE FOR NOMINATION.
4.A.3. (U) OFFICERS WHO ARE PROMOTABLE TO THE NEXT HIGHER RANK (FOR
EXAMPLE, MAJ (P)) WILL BE NOMINATED IN THE CATEGORY OF THAT HIGHER
RANK (FOR EXAMPLE, LTC).
4.A.4. (U) NOMINEES MUST NOT BE FLAGGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
REFERENCE 1.A. OR PENDING UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE ACTION.
4.A.5. (U) NOMINEES MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH REFERENCE 1.B.
4.A.6. (U) NOMINEES MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF SERVICE REMAINING AT
THE TIME OF NOMINATION.
4.A.7. (U) PRIOR AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REPEAT
NOMINATION AT THE RANK THAT THEY EARLIER RECEIVED THIS AWARD.
5. (U) RESPONSIBILITIES:
5.A. (U) WITHIN EACH AMEDD CORPS, THE CORPS CHIEF, OR DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVE, IS THE RECOMMENDING AUTHORITY TO TSG FOR
NOMINEES SELECTED.
5.B. (U) TSG IS THE AWARDING AUTHORITY.
5.C. (U) NOMINATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM SUPERVISORS, SENIOR
OFFICERS, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (AOC) CONSULTANTS, OR
COMMANDERS HAVING FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE OF THE NOMINEE’S
CONTRIBUTIONS AND POTENTIAL.
5.D. (U) THE RESPECTIVE AOC CONSULTANT MUST ENDORSE INDIVIDUAL
NOMINATION PACKETS.
6. (U) MILITARY NOMINATION PACKET REQUIREMENTS:
6.A. (U) TSG–RA NOMINATION DOCUMENT. EMAIL CORPS OFFICE POINTS OF
CONTACT LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 7 FOR THE DOCUMENT (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://ARMYEITAAS.SHAREPOINT-
MIL.US/SITES/ARMYMEDICINECORPS/SITEPAGES/ARMY-MEDICINE-
CORPS.ASPX).
6.B. (U) SOLDIER TALENT PROFILE (STP). ACTIVE COMPONENT NOMINEES
MUST SUBMIT A CURRENT STP WITH REDACTED PHOTO. ARNG AND U.S. ARMY
RESERVE NOMINEES MAY SUBMIT THEIR COMPONENT'S STP EQUIVALENT
(BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD BRIEF OR BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY) WITH
REDACTED PHOTO.
6.C. (U) CURRICULUM VITAE.
6.D. (U) THE PACKET MUST BE ASSEMBLED AS ONE CONTINUOUS DOCUMENT,
IN ORDER, IN A SINGLE PDF FILE: 1–NOMINATION DOCUMENT, 2–STP,
3–CURRICULUM VITAE. DO NOT COMBINE FILES AS A PORTFOLIO.
7. (U) SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS:
7.A. (U) INDIVIDUAL OFFICER NOMINATIONS WILL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL IN
A SINGLE PDF FILE IN THE ORDER LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 6, NO LATER THAN 8
MAY 2026 TO THE FOLLOWING POINTS OF CONTACT:
7.A.1. (U) AN OFFICERS: LTC MEGAN LORENZ OR MAJ AILEENA FLYNN,
COMMERCIAL: (703) 681–8012, EMAIL: USARMY.NCR.HQDA-OTSG.MBX.OTSG-
ANC@ARMY.MIL.
7.A.2. (U) DC OFFICERS: MAJ CHARLES A. MAZAL, COMMERCIAL: (210)
221–7489, EMAIL: USARMY.JBSA.MEDICAL-COE.MBX.DENTAL-
CORPS@ARMY.MIL.
7.A.3. (U) MS OFFICERS: LTC REBECCA SINCLAIR, COMMERCIAL: (210)
221–5447, EMAIL: USARMY.JBSA.MEDICAL-COE.MBX.MEDICAL-SERVICE-
CORPS@ARMY.MIL.
7.A.4. (U) SP OFFICERS: LTC SHERYL R. BOLIDO, COMMERCIAL: (210) 221–8306,
EMAIL: USARMY.JBSA.MEDICAL-COE.MBX.AMEDD-SP-CORPS-
OFFICE@ARMY.MIL.
8. (U) COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS:
8.A. (U) REACH OUT TO THE RESPECTIVE CORPS POINTS OF CONTACT LISTED
IN PARAGRAPH 7 FOR QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE.
9. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 19 FEBRUARY 2027.
ATTACHMENT: MEMORANDUM, EXPAND THE SURGEON GENERAL’S
RECOGNITION AWARD FOR MILITARY ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ACROSS ALL
CORPS WITHIN ARMY MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL CORPS
3630 STANLEY ROAD, BLDG 2840, RM 284
JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS 78234-6100
MCHO-CL-C 2 December 2024
MEMORANDUM FOR The Surgeon General, U.S. Army, 7700 Arlington Boulevard ,
Falls Church, VA 22042-5140
SUBJECT: Expand The Surgeon General's Recognition Award for Military Academic
Excellence across all Corps within Army Medicine.
1. Purpose: To obtain approval for expanding The Surgeon General's Recognition
Award to consider all Corps in Army Medicine.
2. Discussion: In accordance with Army Regulation 351-3, Professional Education and
Training Programs of the Army Medical Department, Section 6-31, dated 15 October
2007, and pending the update of AR 351-3, Army Medicine Corps leadership
recommend the expansion of The Surgeon General Recognition Awards (TSG RA's) for
outstanding contributions to military medicine to be inclusive and consider all eligible
officers within Army Medicine. This annual recognition would then allow the MS,
MC,VC, DC, SP, and NC Corps to be eligible to compete for personal recognition in the
ranks of CPT, MAJ, LTC , and COL. Each Corps may elect to participate in this process
or to rely on existing awards. These awards are distinct from any other award given for
exceptional duty performance. TSG is the award authority and will exercise staff
supervision over the nomination and selection process. The nomination and selection
procedures should be the same across all Corps and will be facilitated with support from
The Consultant Program Office (MCHO-CL-C) in accordance with AR 351-3.
3. Recommendation: The Surgeon General approve the expansion of The Surgeon
General's Recognition Award to all Corps within Army Medicine.
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The Surgeon General and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command

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ALARACT 014/2026 NOMINATIONS FOR THE SURGEON GENERAL’S ANNUAL PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE RECOGNITION AWARD FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025

ALARACT 014/2026
DTG: 041420Z MAR 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 014/2026 - NOMINATIONS FOR THE SURGEON GENERAL’S
ANNUAL PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE RECOGNITION AWARD FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2025
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
HQDA OTSG//DASG–HSZ//DAMO–DASG//
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) ARMY REGULATION (AR) 600–8–2, SUSPENSION OF FAVORABLE
PERSONNEL ACTIONS (FLAG)
1.B. (U) AR 600–9, THE ARMY BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM
1.C. (U) AR 351–3, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS OF
THE ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
2. (U) SITUATION: THE SURGEON GENERAL’S PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE
RECOGNITION AWARD (TSG–PARA) PROVIDES PERSONAL RECOGNITION BY
THE SURGEON GENERAL (TSG) TO AN ARMY PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE (PA) WHO
HAS MADE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO MILITARY MEDICINE. THE
ANNUAL AWARD IS INTENDED TO INCREASE PA MOTIVATION FOR
EXCEPTIONAL JOB PERFORMANCE. THE AWARD PROGRAM APPLIES TO ALL
ARMY COMMANDS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE ACTIVE-DUTY PAs
ASSIGNED ON A FULL-TIME BASIS IN CY 2025 (ACTIVE COMPONENT AND
ACTIVATED NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE COMPONENT (RC) PAs WHO
SERVED IN A DEPLOYED OR ACTIVE-DUTY OPERATIONAL SUPPORT STATUS IN
CY 2025).
3. (U) MISSION: NO LATER THAN 8 MAY 2026, UNITS HAVING PAs ASSIGNED ON
A FULL-TIME BASIS WILL NOMINATE ARMY ACTIVE DUTY (AD), NATIONAL
GUARD (NG), OR RC PAs FOR THE SURGEON GENERAL’S ANNUAL PHYSICIAN
ASSOCIATE RECOGNITION AWARD (TSG–PARA) FOR CALENDAR YEAR (CY)
2025. THE SPECIALIST (SP) CORPS CHIEF WILL SEND AN ENDORSED
SELECTEE’S NAME AND THE ORDER OF MERIT LIST TO THE SURGEON
GENERAL FOR DECISION/APPROVAL NO LATER THAN 5 JUN 2026.
4. (U) EXECUTION:
4.A. (U) ELIGIBILITY/SELECTION CRITERIA:
4.A.1. (U) ANY ACTIVE COMPONENT, U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, OR U.S.
ARMY RESERVE COMPONENT PA WHO HAS SERVED AS AN ARMY PA ON A
FULL-TIME BASIS FOR THE ENTIRETY OF CY 2025 AND HAS AT LEAST ONE
YEAR OF SERVICE REMAINING AT THE TIME OF NOMINATION.
4.A.2. (U) OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN BOARDED FOR PROMOTION TO THEIR
NEXT ELIGIBLE RANK AND NOT SELECTED FOR PROMOTION ARE NOT
ELIGIBLE FOR NOMINATION.
4.A.3. (U) NOMINEES MUST NOT BE FLAGGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
REFERENCE 1.A. OR PENDING UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE ACTION.
4.A.3.A. (U) NOMINEES MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH REFERENCE 1.B.
4.A.3.B. (U) NOMINEES MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF SERVICE REMAINING
AT THE TIME OF NOMINATION.
4.A.4. (U) PRIOR AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
4.A.5. (U) NOMINEE MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON
CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
5. (U) RESPONSIBILITIES:
5.A. (U) TSG IS THE AWARDING AUTHORITY.
5.B. (U) COMMANDERS AT ALL LEVELS WILL IDENTIFY POTENTIAL RECIPIENTS
AND SUBMIT NOMINATIONS ACCORDINGLY. STAFF SURGEONS AT ALL MAJOR
AND LOWER NON-MEDICAL COMMAND HEADQUARTERS WILL ASSIST
COMMANDERS IN THIS REGARD. WITH CONCURRENCE OF THE COMMANDER,
STAFF SURGEONS MAY SUBMIT NOMINATIONS. COMMANDERS WILL
PUBLICIZE THE AWARD AND ITS RECIPIENT WHEN ANNOUNCED, EMPHASIZING
DUTY PERFORMANCE AND CONTRIBUTION TO MILITARY MEDICINE (WITHIN
SECURITY AND PRIVACY ACT REQUIREMENTS).
6. (U) NOMINATION PACKET REQUIREMENTS:
6.A. (U) TSG-PARA NOMINATION DOCUMENT. FOUND AT THE ARMY MEDICAL
SP CORPS SHARE POINT ONLINE AT HTTPS://ARMYEITAAS.SHAREPOINT-
MIL.US/:B:/R/SITES/ARMYMEDICALSPECIALISTCORPS/AWARDS%20AND%20REC
OGNITIONS/TSG-PARA/TSG-
PARA%20FILLABLE%20NOMINATION%20DOCUMENT%20CY2025.PDF?CSF=1&W
EB=1&E=RJ5LFD OR INDIVIDUALS MAY EMAIL THE SP CORPS OFFICE AT
USARMY.JBSA.MEDICAL-COE.MBX.AMEDD-SP-CORPS-OFFICE@ARMY.MIL FOR
THE DOCUMENT.
6.B. (U) SOLDIER TALENT PROFILE (STP). ACTIVE COMPONENT NOMINEES
MUST SUBMIT A CURRENT STP WITH REDACTED PHOTO. ARMY NATIONAL
GUARD AND U.S. ARMY RESERVE NOMINEES MAY SUBMIT THEIR
COMPONENT'S STP EQUIVALENT (BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD BRIEF OR
BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY) WITH REDACTED PHOTO.
6.C. (U) CURRICULUM VITAE.
6.D. (U) THE PACKET MUST BE ASSEMBLED AS ONE CONTINUOUS DOCUMENT,
IN ORDER, IN A SINGLE PDF FILE: 1–NOMINATION DOCUMENT, 2–STP,
3–CURRICULUM VITAE. DO NOT COMBINE FILES AS A PORTFOLIO.
7. (U) SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS:
7.A. (U) INDIVIDUAL OFFICER NOMINATIONS WILL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL IN
A SINGLE PDF FILE (DO NOT COMBINE AS A PORTFOLIO) IN THE ORDER LISTED
IN PARAGRAPH 6, NO LATER THAN 24 APRIL 2026 TO THE SP CORPS OFFICE:
USARMY.JBSA.MEDICAL-COE.MBX.AMEDD-SP-CORPS-OFFICE@ARMY.MIL.
8. (U) COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS:
8.A. (U) TSG-PARA POINT OF CONTACT:
8.A.1. (U) ARMY MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS OFFICE: LTC SHERYL BOLIDO,
EXECUTIVE OFFICER; COMM: (520) 716-6538; EMAIL:
SHERYL.R.BOLIDO.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
9. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 20 FEBRUARY 2027.

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ALARACT 013/2026 ANNOUNCEMENT OF FISCAL YEAR 2027 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE AWARD PROGRAMS (ARMY AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE EXCELLENCE, DEPLOYMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD, PHILIP A. CONNELLY AWARDS, SUPPLY EXCELLENCE AWARD)

ALARACT 013/2026
DTG: R 041403Z MAR 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 013/2026 – ANNOUNCEMENT OF FISCAL YEAR 2027
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE AWARD PROGRAMS
(ARMY AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE EXCELLENCE, DEPLOYMENT EXCELLENCE
AWARD, PHILIP A. CONNELLY AWARDS, SUPPLY EXCELLENCE AWARD)
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
HQDA, DCS, G–4
1. (U) PURPOSE: THIS MESSAGE ANNOUNCES THE CONSOLIDATED
GUIDELINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
PROGRAMS (SEE ATTACHMENTS 1 THROUGH 4). THE LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE
AWARDS PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE PERSONNEL AND
ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE ACHIEVED SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE WHILE
CONDUCTING SUSTAINMENT OPERATIONS.
2. (U) THE COMPONENTS FOR THE LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
PROGRAMS ARE ACTIVE ARMY, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, AND THE U.S.
ARMY RESERVE. THE CATEGORIES ARE MODIFIED TABLE OF ORGANIZATION
AND EQUIPMENT, AND TABLE OF DISTRIBUTION AND ALLOWANCES.
3. (U) POINTS OF CONTACT FOR INDIVIDUAL AWARDS PROGRAMS ARE
LISTED IN EACH ATTACHMENT.
4. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 20 FEBRUARY 2027.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. (U) CHIEF OF STAFF, ARMY, AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE
EXCELLENCE PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
2. (U) CHIEF OF STAFF, ARMY, DEPLOYMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD
PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
3. (U) CHIEF OF STAFF, ARMY, PHILIP A. CONNELLY AWARDS
PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
4. (U) CHIEF OF STAFF, ARMY, SUPPLY EXCELLENCE AWARD
PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
ATTACHMENT 1
Chief of Staff, Army, Award for Maintenance Excellence
Program Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2027
1. References.
a. AR 750–1, Army Materiel Maintenance Policy
b. DA Pam 750–1, Army Materiel Maintenance Procedures
c. DoDI 1348.30, Secretary of War Maintenance Awards (Available at
https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/)
2. The components for the field-level maintenance competition are Active Army, Army
National Guard (ARNG), and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The categories are
modified table of organization and equipment (MTOE) and table of distribution and
allowances (TDA).
a. Active Army MTOE units. There are three categories of competition based on the
number of authorized personnel (from all approved authorization documents, including
any augmentation TDA) in the competing unit. These size categories are small (1–100
personnel), medium (101–300 personnel), and large (301+ personnel).
b. ARNG MTOE units. There are two categories of competition based on the number
of authorized personnel (from all approved authorization documents, including any
augmentation TDA) in the competing unit. These size categories are small (1–100
personnel) and medium (101+ personnel).
c. USAR MTOE units. There are two categories of competition based on the number
of authorized personnel (from all approved authorization documents, including any
augmentation TDA) in the competing unit. These size categories are small (1–100
personnel) and medium (101+ personnel).
d. TDA units. Active Army, ARNG, and USAR will compete as one category. Unit size
does not matter in this category.
3. Army Award for Maintenance Excellence (AAME) field level nomination instructions.
a. In accordance with Reference 1.a., commanders at all levels will conduct
inspections and staff visits to determine the adequacy of command maintenance
operations.
b. Army commands (ACOMs), Army service component commands (ASCCs), and
direct reporting units (DRUs) will nominate units that display maintenance excellence in
line with the readiness levels they see during the Organizational Inspection Program.
c. Units cannot self-nominate for the AAME.
d. Parent units (for example, brigades and battalions) that compete must address all
subordinate elements in their nomination. Subordinate elements of a parent element
cannot compete separately if the parent element competes. If all subordinate elements
of a parent unit compete, the parent element will compete as a single entity. If a parent
unit is selected as a semifinalist, all assigned and/or attached subordinate elements,
regardless of location, are subject to evaluation during the onsite assessment.
e. Targeted focus areas. Each fiscal year, Headquarters, Department of the Army
(HQDA), Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G–4 and the Chief of Ordnance will identify
“targeted focus areas” that require an increased emphasis. These focus areas will be
incorporated into the Phase II onsite evaluation and grading process. This year’s areas
are proper man-hour accounting and Maintenance Management.
f. Nomination packets will be properly banner marked in accordance with
Department of War (DoW) guidance. Units will ensure nomination packets are cleared
for public release to military and civilian news services.
4. AAME field level submissions permitted.
a. Each active ACOM, ASCC, or DRU may submit 12 nominations for each Active
Army MTOE category: four small, four medium, and four large. Deployed units can be
submitted by the command they are attached to or home station command.
b. ARNG and USAR may submit ten nominations for their MTOE competition: five
small and five medium/large. ARNG and USAR units mobilized within active-duty units
can submit nominations through originating commands or mobilized commands.
c. Each Active, ARNG and USAR ACOM, ASCC, or DRU may submit two
nominations for the TDA competition.
5. AAME field level awarding process.
a. All categories are recognized if there is at least one nominee. This competition will
award category winners and runners-up.
b. Competing units are required to meet or exceed 70% of the overall weighted score
during the Phase I packet evaluation for eligibility to compete in the Phase II onsite
evaluation.
c. Phase II weighted scores determine award winners. The unit with the highest
score above 70% is considered the winner and the second highest score above 70%
will be considered the runner-up within their category. The highest overall weighted
score from the category winners will determine the Army’s best unit and will also be
awarded the “Chief of Ordnance Best of the Best Maintenance Award.”
6. Submit unit nominations to ACOM, ASCC, and DRU points of contact (POCs). Only
approved nomination from the ACOM, ASCC, or DRU POC will be forwarded to U.S.
Army Ordnance School (USAOS) via https://safe.apps.mil or usarmy.gregg-
adams.tradoc.mbx.maintenance-excellence-award@army.mil.
7. AAME field level milestones.
a. 1 November 2026: ACOM, ASCC, DRU nominations are due to USAOS.
b. 16–20 November 2026 (tentative): Phase I Assessment Board.
c. 11 December 2026 (tentative): Announce AAME semi-finalists.
d. 4 January–30 April 2027 (tentative): Phase II onsite evaluations.
e. 1 April 2027 (tentative): HQDA, DCS, G–4 Board meets to select nominees for the
Secretary of War field-level maintenance awards.
f. 14 May 2027 (tentative): HQDA, DCS, G–4 submits six nominations to represent
the Army at the SECWAR field-level maintenance awards. The Office of the Secretary
of War (OSW) will award six field-level maintenance units (two units from each
competition category: small, medium, and large). One unit will be selected as the best of
the best within the DoW and win the SECWAR Phoenix Award.
g. No later than 30 April 2027 (tentative): Announce AAME winners.
h. No later than 30 July 2027: After action review published on USAOS website.
8. USAOS POC is Mr. David Hausler, AAME Program Manager, commercial 571–644–
1401, email usarmy.lee.tradoc.mbx.maintenance-excellence-award@army.mil.
9. AAME depot level competition.
a. AAME depot level competition is open to all major organic depot maintenance
facilities. All Army major depot maintenance facilities are eligible to nominate a program,
workload, team, or product line within their operations. The depot-level competition is for
programs within the Army's major organic depot facilities; in other words, those facilities
having more than 400 DoD civilian and U.S. uniformed military employees engaged in
depot-level maintenance operations. All programs that have been in operation within the
depot-level maintenance facility for at least one-half of the competition period (6
months) are eligible to compete.
b. To align with the SECWAR depot-level maintenance awards program the
competitive period is the 12-month period starting October 1st and ending September
30th each year (September 30th of the year prior to nomination).
c. Before submission the nomination package will be cleared for public release to
military and civilian news services.
d. Detailed instructions for completing depot nominations will be located at
https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/tr-scoe-aame.
10. AAME depot level milestones.
a. 8–12 March 2027: USAMC Board meets to evaluate nominations.
b. 26 March 2027: USAMC forwards winner and runner-up packets via email to
HQDA, DCS, G–4 (DALO–Mr. Michael Server), michael.w.server.civ@army.mil.
c. 1 April 2027 (tentative): HQDA, DCS, G–4 reviews AAME depot-level nominees
for the Robert T. Mason Award for Depot Maintenance Excellence.
d. 14 May 2027 (tentative): HQDA, DCS, G–4 submits nominations to OSW. This
unit will represent the Army and compete for the Robert T. Mason Award for Depot
Maintenance Excellence.
f. 30 April 2027 (tentative): Announce AAME winners.
11. Request ACOM, ASCC, and DRU assistance with widest dissemination of these
guidelines. As a reminder, the AAME is a Chief of Staff, Army level award, and results in
the best units being forwarded to compete in the SECWAR maintenance awards
program. The AAME recognizes units that perform field-level maintenance and organic
depot-level maintenance programs that have demonstrated the highest levels of
outstanding achievements in maintenance and maintenance management. The AAME
program results in improved combat readiness, improved performance of our units and
the organizations supporting our country’s military structure and recognizes the Soldiers
and civilians of these organizations. We solicit your assistance in increasing
participation in the AAME program.
12. POC is Mr. James Folwell, HQDA, G-4 (DALO–MMD), commercial 703–614–1145/
DSN 224–1145, or email james.a.folwell.civ@army.mil. Alternate POC is CPT Trask
Alexander, HQDA, G-4 (DALO–MMD), commercial 703–614–3964/DSN 224–3964, or
email trask.t.alexander.mil@army.mil.

ATTACHMENT 2
Chief of Staff, Army, Deployment Excellence Award
Program Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2027
1. References.
a. AR 525–93, Army Deployment and Redeployment
b. DA Pam 525–93, Army Deployment and Redeployment Processes and
Procedures
2. The Deployment Excellence Award (DEA) Program was established in early 2000 to
recognize Active Component, Reserve Component, and Army National Guard (ARNG)
units and installations for outstanding deployment accomplishments and to capture
innovative deployment initiatives that may improve the Army’s deployment process.
3. The Deployment Process Modernization Office (DPMO) serves as the program
manager for the DEA program. Detailed information about the program is located on the
DEA portal at https://armyeitaas.sharepoint- mil.us/sites/tr-scoe-dea.
4. General Guidelines.
a. Competing units will be evaluated as they conduct a deployment operation. For
the FY27 competition, the deployment must occur between Oct 26 – Apr 27. Any unit
that is evaluated after Apr 27 will be considered for the next FY competition.
b. Adherence to the Command Deployment Discipline Program (CDDP) will enable
units to be competitive in the DEA program.
c. The DEA program categories are active-duty brigade, ARNG battalion, USAR
battalion, and installation.
d. The active-duty brigade category. Each active ACOM, ASCC, or DRU will select
four units to compete in the DEA competition.
e. The ARNG battalion category. The ARNG will select five units to compete in the
DEA competition.
f. The USAR battalion category. USAR will select five units to compete in the DEA
competition.
g. The installation category. The servicing installation of units that are competing for
DEA will be evaluated for the DEA installation category as units are selected for Phase
II as described below.
h. ACOMs and ASCCs, ARNG, USAR are encouraged to use CDDP inspections as
screening criteria to select units to compete.
i. Units that are interested in competing should contact their ACOM, ASCC, or
Component HQs.
5. Nomination instructions. ACOMs, ASCCs, ARNG, and USAR will select units for
participation and prepare a nomination packet IAW the requirements outlined on the
DEA portal at https://armyeitaas.sharepoint- mil.us/sites/tr-scoe-dea.
6. Phase I packet evaluation. A virtual DEA Board will be convened in October to
evaluate all packets. The selected packets in the active duty, ARNG and USAR
categories will move to Phase II onsite evaluations.
7. Phase II Onsite Evaluation.
a. In accordance with References 1.a. and 1.b. The Phase II onsite evaluation of the
DEA award will be an operational deployment. Servicing installations will be evaluated
concurrently as units complete their deployment operation.
b. Phase II scores determine award winners. The unit with the highest score in each
category is considered the winner and the second highest score is considered the
runner-up. The highest overall score from the category winners will determine the
Army’s “Best of the Best”.
8. Key Events.
a. 30 September 2026: Nomination packets are due.
b. 12-16 October 2026: Phase I Virtual Board.
c. October 2026–September 2027: Phase II onsite evaluations.
9. DEA point of contact is Mr. Steve Matthews, HQDA, G-4 (DALO–MMD), commercial
703-695-0104/ DSN 225-0104, or email steven.c.matthews.civ@mail.mil. Mr. James
Anderson, CASCOM DPMO, commercial 571-644-2353, or email
james.r.anderson.civ@army.mil. Alternate POC is CW5 Kenneth Williams, CASCOM
DPMO, 571- 644-1576, or email kenneth.j.williams.mil@army.mil.
ATTACHMENT 3
Chief of Staff, Army, Philip A. Connelly Awards
Program Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2027
1. References.
a. AR 30–22, Army Food Program
b. ATP 4–41, Army Field Feeding and Class I Operations
2. Purpose. These guidelines are applicable to all members competing in the 58th Philip
A. Connelly (PAC) Awards Program. The PAC Program measures excellence within
Army food service that supports doctrine through flexibility in Army feeding operations.
The PAC competition challenges individual Soldiers and units through competition and
raises the overall readiness for Soldiers and culinary competencies of Soldiers in career
management field 92G across the U.S. Army.
3. General. In preparation for this event, the Department of the Army (DA) provides a
handbook, evaluation checklist, and online resources for the field category in order to
support unit leadership and culinary team’s preparations for the competitive training
event.
a. The garrison category has been removed from the PAC Program and will not be
evaluated.
b. Concept of field feeding evaluations.
(1) Evaluations will take place in two phases. Phase I is virtual, and Phase II is
onsite.
(2) There are two subcategories (unit type) that are applicable for this evaluation
criteria: brigade support battalion (BSB) and field feeding company (FFC).
(3) Active authorizations for each subcategory are each active ACOM, ASCC, or
DRU will select (two BSB/two FFC) to compete in the PAC competition.
(4) National Guard Bureau (NGB) authorization for each subcategory is four
BSB/four FFC, for a total of eight.
(5) U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) authorization for each subcategory is
four FFC), for a total of four.
(6) Units will not self-nominate. ASCCs/ACOMs are responsible for establishing
an evaluation process to nominate for the DA evaluation.
(7) Units must incorporate assault kitchens if on-hand.
(8) Completed participation packets are due to the PAC Program Office no later
than 31 October 2026. Submit packets via MS Teams to the PAC NCOIC and Director,
Special Programs. Phase I virtual evaluations will take place in November and
December (PAC Program Office will contact units with specific dates for each virtual
evaluation). Phase II evaluations must occur between 5 January–15 March 2027.
(9) Active Army, NGB, and USARC will conduct independent Virtual Boards
utilizing standardized checklist, questions, and evaluation criteria provided by the PAC
Special Programs Director.
c. Updated evaluation standards are listed in the handbook and evaluation checklist.
The updated evaluation handbook and standards will be available for download at the
Joint Culinary Center of Excellence website below no later than 3 July 2026
https://quartermaster.army.mil/jccoe/special_programs_directorate/philip_a_connelly/p_a
_connelly_main.html
4. Points of contact.
a. Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4, Division Chief (DALO–SPT), COL Adam T. Seibel,
commercial 703–692–9032, or email adam.t.seibel.mil@army.mil.
b. Mr. William A. Duff, Logistics Management Specialist, commercial 703–614–4264,
or email william.a.duff.civ@army.mil.
c. U.S. Army Quartermaster School.
(1) Mr. Darryl L. Thomas, Director, Special Programs, MS Teams +1 571-644-
2629 or email darryl.l.thomas4.civ@army.mil.
(2) MSG Joesph A. Smith, PAC Program Noncommissioned Officer in Charge,
commercial 361-212-0607, or email joseph.a.smith363.mil@army.mil.
ATTACHMENT 4
Chief of Staff, Army, Supply Excellence Award
Program Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2027
1. References.
a. AR 710–4, Property Accountability
b. AR 710–2, Secondary Item Policy and Retail Level Management
c. AR 5–1, Management of Army Business Operations
d. AR 40–61, Medical Logistics Policies
e. AR 735–5, Relief of Responsibility and Accountability
f. DA Pam 710–2–2, Supply Support Activity Supply System: Secondary Item and
Retail Level Procedures
g. DA Form 7768, Command Supply Discipline Program Evaluation Report
h. DD Form 2875, System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) (Available at
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/)
2. These guidelines for the Chief of Staff, Army (CSA) Supply Excellence Award (SEA)
Program are provided in order to increase unit participation and competition.
3. The CSA SEA Program objective is to enhance Army readiness and supply
effectiveness. The program provides a positive incentive for extraordinary supply
operations, property accountability, and resource management, while enhancing
awareness of the Army Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP). It also provides a
forum for recognition of performance, improvements, initiatives, and supply operations
at the Army commands (ACOMs), Army service component commands (ASCCs), Army
National Guard (ARNG), and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) commands.
4. Participating criteria. The program is structured for Active Army, ARNG, and USAR
modified table of organization and equipment (MTOE) units at the brigade level to
compete within their own component. The categories of competition are located at
https://quartermaster.army.mil/ltd/sea_messages.html.
5. Nomination instructions.
a. ACOM, ASCC, ARNG, USAR, and subordinate commanders will evaluate
Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP) results from their units. They will select
those units demonstrating excellence and consistency with Organizational Inspection
Program readiness levels to compete for the Army Chief of Staff’s Supply Excellence
Award (CSA SEA).
b. Self-nomination by units is prohibited for the SEA Program. Program managers at
all levels are also prohibited from signing any nomination or endorsement letter for
nominating units.
c. The nomination instructions are located at
https://quartermaster.army.mil/ltd/sea_messages.html.
6. ACOM/ASCC/direct reporting unit SEA program managers or designated unit
representative must upload evaluation packets to the SEA 360 SharePoint nomination
site no later than 30 September. Access to the site will be granted upon receipt of the
nomination letter of all competing units.
a. The SEA Program is a two-phase evaluation that assesses organizations on their
implementation of the CSDP and adherence to established standards. This evaluation
uses the appropriate tables from Reference 1.g., which include critical performance
measures and areas of special emphasis identified by the Deputy Chief of Staff, G–4
and the U.S. Army Quartermaster School (USAQMS).
b. Phase I virtual evaluation will take place 1–30 October.
7. Nomination packet. The packet will provide the evaluation panel with a
comprehensive understanding of the organization and its mission priorities. The
nomination packet, which can be classified up to Secret, should be submitted
separately, following appropriate physical security guidelines. The SEA Nomination
packet is located at https://quartermaster.army.mil/ltd/sea_messages.html.
8. Units must achieve a score of 80% or higher during Phase I Virtual Board to qualify for
Phase II evaluation. Only the top three active duty, ARNG, and USAR units per category
will move on to Phase II on site evaluation.
a. Phase II evaluations will take place from 10 January–31 March 2027. Coordination
begins 1 December. Subject matter experts from ACOM, ASCC, ARNG, and USAR
elements can be requested to augment the SEA Office during this phase.
b. Evaluated units must receive a combined score of at least 90% or higher during
Phase II onsite evaluations to achieve the winner or runner up category. The
unit/organization with the highest score regardless of component or category will be
recognized as the SEA “Best of the Best.”
9. Evaluation guidelines and scoring criteria within each category will be developed by
USAQMS. The scores attained by evaluated units will not be released or publicized.
10. The SEA program execution timeline is located on the USAQMS website at
https://quartermaster.army.mil/ltd/sea_docs/csa-sea-execution-timeline.pdf.
a. Phase I virtual evaluations will take place no later than 1–30 October 2026.
b. Phase II evaluations will take place from 10 January–31 March 2027.
11. Units interested in participating in the CSA SEA competition should contact their
command SEA Program Coordinator.
12. SEA point of contact is Mr. Alban Guzman, HQDA, G-4 (DALO–MMS), commercial
703-693-8919, or email alban.j.guzman.civ@army.mil. Alternate POC is CW4 Errol R.
Moore, CASCOM (TLLM-TSC), commercial 804–765–5303, or email
errol.r.moore.mil@army.mil.

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ALARACT 011/2026 SGM LARRY L. STRICKLAND EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD 2026

ALARACT 011/2026
DTG: 041335Z MAR 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 011/2026 – SGM LARRY L. STRICKLAND EDUCATIONAL
LEADERSHIP AWARD 2026
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
DCS, G–1
1. (U) PURPOSE: THE LARRY L. STRICKLAND EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
AWARD (SELA) IS A NON-FEDERAL AWARD OF THE ASSOCIATION OF THE
UNITED STATES ARMY (AUSA). THIS AWARD HONORS THE MEMORY OF
SERGEANT MAJOR (SGM) LARRY L. STRICKLAND (DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
FOR ARMY PERSONNEL SGM); A VICTIM OF THE SEPTEMBER 11TH TERRORIST
ATTACK ON THE PENTAGON. HE REPRESENTS ALL SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS
LOST IN THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM. SGM STRICKLAND WAS AN
OUTSTANDING SOLDIER WHO CARED DEEPLY ABOUT MENTORING MEMBERS
OF THE ENLISTED FORCE AND BELIEVED “IF YOU EDUCATE THE NCO, YOU
EDUCATE THE SOLDIERS THEY LEAD.” THE SELA IS AWARDED ON AN ANNUAL
BASIS TO A NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) THAT EXEMPLIFIES THE
ABILITY TO EDUCATE, DEVELOP, AND TRAIN SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY’S
PROFESSION OF ARMS BY STRENGTHENING THEIR STEWARDSHIP THROUGH
COMMITMENT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO ENSURE
DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.
2. (U) THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NCO SHAPING OUR FUTURE LEADERS IS A
KEY COMPONENT TO BUILDING COHESIVE TEAMS THAT ARE HIGHLY TRAINED,
DISCIPLINED, FIT, AND READY TO FIGHT AND WIN. WHILE STRENGTHENING
THE PROFESSION REQUIRES COMMITTED LEADERS AT EVERY ECHELON,
LIVING THE ARMY VALUES AND ENFORCING STANDARDS AND DISCIPLINE IS
PARAMOUNT.
3. (U) APPLICABILITY: NOMINEES MUST BE IN THE RANKS OF STAFF SERGEANT
THROUGH COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (CSM)/SGM CURRENTLY SERVING ON
ACTIVE DUTY (AC/AGR). RESERVE COMPONENT NCOS ARE ELIGIBLE WHILE
MOBILIZED ON TITLE 10 UNITED STATES CODE (10 USC) ORDERS. NOMINEES
MUST DISPLAY DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP IN ESTABLISHING PROGRAMS
AND PROCEDURES TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR
SUBORDINATES BY ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING ATTENDANCE IN
ACADEMIC/CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS (PROGRAMS THROUGH ARMY
CONTINUING EDUCATION SYSTEM) AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SELF–
DEVELOPMENT COURSES/PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE LIFELONG LEARNING
OF SOLDIERS AND SOLDIER READINESS. NOMINEES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR
FAVORABLE PERSONNEL ACTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AR 600–8–2.
VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE NOMINEES’
CHAIN OF COMMAND AND S–1.
4. (U) AWARD DISTRIBUTION:
4.A. (U) ONE E6–E7 AC/AGR/TROOP PROGRAM UNITS (TPU) ON 10 USC
ORDERS.
4.B. (U) ONE E8–E9 AC/AGR/TPU ON 10 USC ORDERS.
5. (U) NOMINATION PROCEDURES:
5.A. (U) ALL ARMY COMMANDS (ACOMS), ARMY SERVICE COMPONENT
COMMANDS (ASCCS), AND DIRECT REPORTING UNITS (DRUS) WILL SUBMIT
ELECTRONIC SELA NOMINATION PACKETS ANNUALLY.
5.B. (U) ANYONE SENIOR TO THE SOLDIER IN THEIR COMMAND MAY SUBMIT A
NOMINATION, OR THE SOLDIER MAY SELF-NOMINATE THROUGH THEIR
RESPECTIVE ACOM/ASCC/DRU.
5.C. (U) IF A SOLDIER IS NOMINATED BY A THIRD PARTY, THE NOMINATION
PACKET MUST CONTAIN A DA FORM 7433 (PRIVACY ACT INFORMATION
RELEASE STATEMENT) SIGNED BY THE NOMINEE AUTHORIZING THE THIRD
PARTY TO SUBMIT THE INFORMATION TO A NON-DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DOW)
ENTITY. SELF-NOMINATIONS DO NOT REQUIRE A SIGNED DA FORM 7433.
5.D. (U) ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE ENDORSED IN A MEMORANDUM FORMAT
(SEE ATTACHMENT 1) BY THE SOLDIER'S (ACOM/ASCC/DRU) CSM. ONE
NOMINATION PER COMMAND WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
5.E. (U) NOMINATIONS WILL BE SUBMITTED IN NARRATIVE FORMAT (SEE
ATTACHMENT 2) AND INCLUDE SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF EDUCATIONAL
LEADERSHIP IMPROVEMENT QUALITIES THE NOMINEE HAS SHOWN IN
ENHANCING SOLDIERS’ EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
5.F. (U) EACH COMMAND WILL SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE
NOMINATION PACKET NO LATER THAN 29 MAY 2026 TO THE POINT OF
CONTACT, SFC DEJAVON TORRES AT DEJAVON.M.TORRES.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
THE PACKET WILL CONSIST OF THE SOLDIER’S NOMINATION, ACOM/ASCC/DRU
CSM ENDORSEMENT, AND SHORT BIOGRAPHY. IF A THIRD PARTY NOMINATES
A SOLDIER, THEN THE PACKET MUST CONTAIN A DA FORM 7433 (SEE
ATTACHMENT 3) SIGNED BY THE NOMINEE FOR THE THIRD PARTY TO SUBMIT
THE PACKET AND THE DOCUMENTS TO BE RELEASED TO A NON-DOW ENTITY.
6. (U) SCREENING PROCESS:
6.A. (U) DCS, G–1 SENIOR ENLISTED PANEL OF SGMS WILL REVIEW AND
NOMINATE THE TOP SIX E6–E7 AND TOP SIX E8–E9 CANDIDATES. DCS, G–1
WILL PROVIDE THE OFFICE OF THE SGM OF THE ARMY WITH THE NAMES OF
THE TOP CANDIDATES NO LATER THAN 8 JUNE 2026.
6.B. (U) THE OFFICE OF THE SGM OF THE ARMY WILL REVIEW NOMINATION
PACKETS AND NOMINATE THE TOP THREE E6–E7 AND TOP THREE E8–E9
CANDIDATES. DCS, G–1 WILL PROVIDE AUSA SCREENING COMMITTEE WITH
THE NAMES OF THE TOP THREE CANDIDATES NO LATER THAN 19 JUNE 2026.
6.C. (U) AN AUSA SCREENING COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW NOMINATION
PACKETS AND SELECT AWARD RECIPIENTS. AUSA WILL PROVIDE DCS, G–1
WITH THE NAMES OF 2026 RECIPIENTS NO LATER THAN 17 JULY 2026.
6.D. (U) THE NAMES OF THE AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL BE RELEASED IN AN
ALARACT MESSAGE ON OR ABOUT 3 AUGUST 2026.
7. (U) AWARD:
7.A. (U) THE AWARD WILL HAVE TWO COMPONENTS: HONORARY AND
MONETARY. RECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE A BRONZE EAGLE AND EDUCATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP DONATED BY THE LARRY STRICKLAND MEMORIAL FUND AND
SCHOLARSHIP.
7.B. (U) THE HONORARY COMPONENT WILL ALSO HAVE TWO SUB–
COMPONENTS: A BRONZE EAGLE PRESENTED TO THE RECIPIENT(S) AND THE
RECIPIENT'S NAME ENGRAVED ON A PLAQUE MOUNTED PERMANENTLY AT
THE SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY.
7.C. (U) THE MONETARY AWARD WILL BE FOR A PORTION OF THE UNPAID
BALANCE OF COSTS ACCRUED FOR EDUCATION THAT TUITION ASSISTANCE
DOES NOT PAY. THESE COSTS INCLUDE RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL FEES, LAB
FEES, AND BOOK COSTS NOT COVERED BY TUITION ASSISTANCE (DOLLAR
AMOUNT FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE WILL BE CAPPED FOR THAT CURRENT
FISCAL YEAR).
7.D. (U) THE 2026 SGM LARRY L. STRICKLAND EDUCATIONAL AWARD WILL BE
PRESENTED AT THE AUSA CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC IN OCTOBER
2026.
8. (U) POINTS OF CONTACT (POC): DAPE–ZA, SFC DEJAVON TORRES, DCS G–1
AT DEJAVON.M.TORRES.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
9. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 30 NOVEMBER 2026.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. SAMPLE SELA NOMINATION MEMORANDUM FORMAT
2. SAMPLE SELA ENDORSEMENT NARRATIVE FORMAT
3. SAMPLE DA FORM 7433
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ORGANIZATION NAME/TITLE
STANDARDIZED STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE 12345-1234
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ORGANIZATION NAME/TITLE
STANDARDIZED STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE 12345-1234
(Office Symbol) (Date)
MEMORANDUM THRU ACOM, ASCC, OR DRU CSM
FOR U.S. Headquarters, Department of the Army, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 (DAPE-ZA),
300 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310
SUBJECT: Sample SELA Nomination for SGM John Doe
SGM John Doe assumed his current position as the Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Dental
Command (DENCOM) on 1 January 1990. His number one goal was the establishment
of a formal continuing education and professional certification system for all military and
civilian Dental Specialists assigned to the Dental Command throughout the Army.
SGM Doe partnered with the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) and
developed the concept to provide quarterly continuing education courses for all military
and civilian dental assistants based worldwide. His business case analysis resulted in
approval and funding by the DENCOM Commander of this innovative plan to improve the
professional qualifications of military and civilian dental assistants. Subsequently, the
training received through this program was adopted on the Command’s balance
scorecard. This novel program allows all employees to fully participate in the continuing
education program without incurring out of pocket expenses. In the past two years
enrollment in the quarterly training courses have grown to over 2,500 enrollees. After
completion of each course, students receive completion certificates for their official
military and civilian files. This global training program has offered local employees from
the United States to Korea, Japan, Germany, and Italy, the opportunity to improve their
knowledge base. This has increased the professional knowledge of military and civilian
dental assistants, while improving the quality of care provided Soldiers and enhancing
dental readiness.
After completing four quarterly courses, students are qualified and highly encouraged
to challenge and pass the Dental Assisting Certification examination offered by the Dental
Assistant National Board and the American Dental Assistants Association. Through July
2003, over 800 dental assistants have challenged certification through the ADAA.
To date, over 15,000 courses have been completed, 600 certification examinations
taken, and over 2,500 Dental Assistants in five countries enrolled in his program.
(SIGNATURE BLOCK)
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ORGANIZATION NAME/TITLE
STANDARDIZED STREET ADDRESS
CI STA 12345-1234
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
ORGANIZATION NAME/TITLE
STANDARDIZED STREET ADDRESS
TY TECITY STATE 12345-1234
(Office Symbol) (Date)
MEMORANDUM FOR Headquarters, Department of the Army, Deputy Chief of Staff,
G-1 (DAPE-ZA), 300 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310
SUBJECT: Sample SELA Endorsement for SGM John Doe
SGM John Doe, United States Army Dental Command (DENCOM), is nominated for
the SELA for partnering with the American Dental Assistants Association to provide
quality quarterly continuing education for military dental specialists and civilian dental
assistants throughout the world. His brilliant leadership and flawlessly executed plan
resulted in an increase in the professional knowledge of our military and civilian dental
assistants, increased chair side skills, and improved morale and esprit de corps. This
initiative will have a profound positive impact on the Army Dental Care System by
raising the bar of professional knowledge resulting in top quality dental care, technically
and tactically proficient dental specialists, and high levels of Soldier dental readiness.
(ACOM/ ASCC/ DRU CSM
SIGNATURE BLOCK)

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ALARACT 010/2026 ARMY ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE FOR NON-COVERED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE

ALARACT 010/2026
DTG: 041243Z MAR 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 010/2026 – ARMY ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE FOR
NON–COVERED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
HQDA , DCS, G–1//DAPE–PR
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) THE JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS (JTR), LOCATED AT
HTTPS://WWW.TRAVEL.DOD.MIL/POLICY-REGULATIONS/JOINT-TRAVEL-
REGULATIONS/
1.B. (U) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) INSTRUCTION 1327.06 (LEAVE AND
LIBERTY POLICY AND PROCEDURES), LOCATED AT
HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/CMD
1.C. (U) UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (PERSONNEL AND READINESS)
MEMORANDUM (NON–COVERED ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY),
LOCATED AT HTTPS://WWW.DEFENSE.GOV/NEWS/RELEASES
1.D. (U) AR 40–66 (MEDICAL RECORD ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTHCARE
DOCUMENTATION)
1.E. (U) AR 600–8–10 (LEAVES AND PASSES)
1.F. (U) ARMY DIRECTIVE 2025–11 (ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE FOR
NON–COVERED ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY)
2. (U) PURPOSE: TO ANNOUNCE THE ISSUANCE OF REFERENCE 1.F., AND
ISSUE GUIDANCE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE ASSOCIATED WITH
NON–COVERED ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY (ART).
3. (U) APPLICABILITY: THIS POLICY APPLIES TO THE REGULAR ARMY, ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD/ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES, AND THE
U.S. ARMY RESERVE WHEN ON ACTIVE DUTY ORDERS FOR 30 OR MORE
CONSECUTIVE DAYS.
4. (U) ARMY POLICY: FOR THE DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED, SEE THE
ENCLOSURE TO REFERENCE 1.F. WHERE REFERENCE 1.F. CONFLICTS WITH
ANY OTHER ARMY POLICY OR PROCEDURAL GUIDANCE, REFERENCE 1.F. IS
CONTROLLING.
4.A. (U) COMMANDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO MEET OPERATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS AND PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF SOLDIERS IN
THEIR CARE. COMMANDERS WILL EXERCISE OBJECTIVITY, COMPASSION, AND
DISCRETION WHEN ADDRESSING ALL HEALTHCARE MATTERS, INCLUDING
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE MATTERS.
4.B. (U) ELIGIBLE SOLDIERS WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS LAWFULLY AVAILABLE
ART, AS DEFINED IN THE ENCLOSURE TO REFERENCE 1.F., REGARDLESS OF
WHERE THEY ARE STATIONED.
4.C. (U) ELIGIBLE SOLDIERS MAY REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE
FROM THEIR NORMAL DUTY STATION WITHOUT BEING CHARGED LEAVE TO
ACCESS NON–COVERED ART. REQUESTS MUST INCLUDE SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTATION BY A LICENSED MEDICAL PROVIDER VALIDATING THE
MEDICAL CONDITION AND LOCATION OF CARE.
4.D. (U) COMPANY–LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT COMMANDERS MAY APPROVE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO 21 DAYS PER REQUEST
FOR ELIGIBLE SOLDIERS TO RECEIVE OR ACCOMPANY A DEPENDENT OR
DUAL–MILITARY SPOUSE WHO RECEIVES NON–COVERED ART.
4.E. (U) THE AUTHORITY TO DISAPPROVE A REQUEST FOR AN
ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE TO RECEIVE OR ACCOMPANY A DEPENDENT OR
DUAL–MILITARY SPOUSE WHO RECEIVES NON–COVERED ART IS WITHHELD
TO BRIGADE–LEVEL, OR EQUIVALENT, COMMANDERS WITH A SERVICING
LEGAL ADVISOR. THE TIME FROM SUBMISSION OF A VALID REQUEST TO
APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL WILL NOT EXCEED 7 BUSINESS DAYS.
4.F. (U) THE PERIOD OF ABSENCE WILL BE LIMITED TO THE MINIMUM NUMBER
OF DAYS ESSENTIAL TO RECEIVE THE REQUIRED CARE AND TRAVEL NEEDED
TO ACCESS THE CARE BY THE MOST EXPEDITIOUS MEANS OF
TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE.
4.G. (U) THIS ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE MAY BE GRANTED REGARDLESS OF
WHETHER SUCH CARE IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE LOCAL AREA OF THE
ELIGIBLE SOLDIER’S DUTY LOCATION, AS DEFINED IN REFERENCE 1.A., OR
WHETHER THE DEPENDENT OR DUAL–MILITARY SPOUSE RESIDES WITH OR IS
GEOGRAPHICALLY SEPARATED FROM THE SOLDIER.
4.H. (U) REQUESTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE WILL BE GIVEN ALL DUE
CONSIDERATION AND WILL BE GRANTED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT
PRACTICABLE UNLESS, IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE COMMANDER, THE
SOLDIER’S ABSENCE WOULD IMPAIR PROPER EXECUTION OF THE MILITARY
MISSION.
4.I. (U) ELIGIBLE SOLDIERS WILL NOT BE GRANTED AN ADMINISTRATIVE
ABSENCE IF THEIR INTENTION IS TO SELL, TO OFFER FOR SALE, OR TO
RECEIVE PROCEEDS FROM A SALE RESULTING FROM AN ART PROCEDURE
WHILE ON, OR IN CONNECTION WITH TAKING, SUCH ABSENCE.
4.J. (U) IN CONSIDERING THE MISSION IMPACT OF A SOLDIER’S REQUEST FOR
AN ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE FOR ART CARE (FOR EXAMPLE, WHERE
RECURRING CARE MAY BE NECESSARY OVER A PERIOD OF TIME),
COMMANDERS WILL COORDINATE WITH THE ELIGIBLE SOLDIER TO BALANCE
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND THE HEALTHCARE SCHEDULE. SOLDIERS
MAY NEED TO DISCLOSE A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF HEALTH INFORMATION
NECESSARY FOR COMMANDERS TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATIVE
ABSENCE.
4.K. (U) COMMANDERS MAY ALSO GRANT A SOLDIER CONVALESCENT LEAVE
FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF NON–COVERED ART BASED ON A RECOMMENDATION
OF A DOD HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OR A CIVILIAN HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
FROM WHOM THE SOLDIER IS RECEIVING CARE.
4.L. (U) CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING LAW AND ARMY POLICY, COMMANDERS
WILL PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF PROTECTED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION
THEY RECEIVE. SUCH HEALTHCARE INFORMATION WILL BE RESTRICTED TO
PERSONNEL WITH A SPECIFIC NEED TO KNOW; THAT IS, ACCESS TO THE
INFORMATION MUST BE NECESSARY FOR THE CONDUCT OF OFFICIAL DUTIES.
PERSONNEL WILL ALSO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR SAFEGUARDING THIS
HEALTHCARE INFORMATION CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING LAW AND
REFERENCE 1.D.
4.M. (U) INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY SYSTEM–ARMY WILL BE USED TO
REQUEST THE ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE. THE ABSENCE REQUEST PROCESS
WILL BE USED. THE ABSENCE TYPE IS “ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE,” THE
ABSENCE NAME IS “ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE”, AND THE REASON IS
“NON–COVERED REPRODUCTIVE.”
5. (U) AS OUTLINED IN REFERENCE 1.F., THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS APPLY:
5.A. (U) ART: ONLY THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS OF ART ARE INCLUDED
FOR PURPOSES OF AUTHORIZED ABSENCES AND OFFICIAL TRAVEL FOR
NON–COVERED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE:
5.A.1. (U) OVARIAN STIMULATION AND EGG RETRIEVAL, INCLUDING ANY
NEEDED MEDICATIONS AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR RETRIEVAL,
PROCESSING, AND UTILIZATION FOR ART OR CRYOPRESERVATION.
5.A.2. (U) SPERM COLLECTION AND PROCESSING FOR ART OR
CRYOPRESERVATION.
5.A.3. (U) INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION.
5.A.4. (U) IN VITRO FERTILIZATION (IVF) INCLUSIVE OF THESE PROCEDURES
FOR BENEFICIARIES WHEN CLINICALLY INDICATED:
5.A.4.A. (U) IVF WITH FRESH EMBRYO TRANSFER.
5.A.4.B. (U) GAMETE INTRAFALLOPIAN TRANSFER.
5.A.4.C. (U) ZYGOTE INTRAFALLOPIAN TRANSFER.
5.A.4.D. (U) PRONUCLEAR STAGE TUBAL TRANSFER.
5.A.4.E. (U) TUBAL EMBRYO TRANSFER.
5.A.4.F. (U) FROZEN EMBRYO TRANSFER.
6. (U) PROPONENT: THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR
MANPOWER AND RESERVE AFFAIRS IS THE PROPONENT FOR THIS POLICY.
THIS POLICY AND ITS IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTIONS TAKE PRECEDENCE
OVER AND CANCEL ANY CONFLICTING GUIDANCE. THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF
STAFF (DCS), G–1 WILL COORDINATE WITH THE PROPONENTS OF THE LISTED
REFERENCES TO ENSURE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS POLICY ARE
INCORPORATED INTO ALL REGULATIONS WITHIN 2 YEARS OF THE DATE OF
THIS MESSAGE. THIS MESSAGE IS RESCINDED ON PUBLICATION OF THE
REVISED REGULATIONS.
7. (U) THIS REGULATORY MANDATE WILL BE RESTATED IN THE NEXT REVISION
OF REFERENCE 1.E.
8. (U) POINTS OF CONTACT:
8.A. (U) SUBMIT INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS MESSAGE ONLY TO THE DCS,
G–1, COMPENSATION AND ENTITLEMENTS DIVISION
USARMY.PENTAGON.HQDA-DCS-G-1.MBX.DAPE-PRC@ARMY.MIL.
8.B. (U) ACTIVE COMPONENT SOLDIERS WITH GENERAL POLICY INQUIRIES,
SUBMIT ALL INQUIRIES TO USARMY.KNOX.HRC.MBX.TAGD-SPB-
POLICY@ARMY.MIL.
8.C. (U) ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS SEND INQUIRIES TO NATIONAL
GUARD BUREAU NG.NCR.NGB-ARNG.MBX.ARNG-COMP-
ENTITLEMENT@ARMY.MIL.
8.D. (U) U.S. ARMY RESERVE SOLDIERS SEND INQUIRIES TO OFFICE OF THE
CHIEF OF THE ARMY RESERVE USARMY.USARC.OCAR.MBX.G1-
POLICY@ARMY.MIL.
9. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES 4 MARCH 2027.

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