1. EXCEPTION TO POLICY (ETP) TO ALLOW CERTAIN SOLDIERS WITH
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS OR MEDICAL DIETARY RESTRICTIONS TO BE EXEMPT
FROM ESSENTIAL STATION MESSING (ESM). From Army G-1 Compensation and
Entitlements: The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OSD)
recently approved an ETP to DoDD 1418.05 (Basic Allowance for
Subsistence (BAS) Policy) to allow commanders to approve Soldiers to
mess separately for religious and/or medical dietary restrictions.
Effective immediately, commanders may approve a Soldier to mess
separately for religious accommodations and/or medical dietary
restrictions when the dietary needs of those Soldiers cannot be
accommodated by an appropriated fund government dining facility. The
OSD ETP shall only apply to Soldiers with an approved religious
accommodation for that Soldier’s dietary practices (in accordance with
AR 600-20, Army Command Policy) or a special diet as prescribed and/or
verified by a DoD health care provider. The requirement in AR 637-1 for
Soldiers to apply and be approved for missed meals for three (3)
consecutive months before being approved to mess separately does not
apply. Exempted Soldiers are authorized to receive BAS without a
mandatory pay account collection for ESM. Any Soldier in receipt of BAS
and not subject to mandatory pay account collection, including Soldiers
who receive BAS because of this ETP, shall pay the standard meal rate
for any meals consumed at a government mess. Regardless of an ESM
exemption, the Soldier would not qualify for BAS II because a government
mess is still available to the Soldier. HQDA, DCS G-1 is updating AR
637-1 to reflect this OSD ETP, but general policy questions regarding
this message may be submitted to HQDA, DCS, G-1 (Compensation and
Entitlements Division). https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Compensation%20and%20Entitlements/Exception%20to%20Policy%20(ETP)%20to%20Allow%20Certain%20Soldiers%20with%20Religious%20Accommodations%20or%20Medical%20Dietary%20Restrictions%20to%20be%20Exempt%20from%20Essential%20Station%20Messing%20(ESM)
2. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.
a. FY26 SIGNAL CORPS TWI & ACS APPLICATION WINDOW OPEN –
DEADLINE 30 AUG 25. From the Office, Chief of Signal: The FY26 Signal
Corps Training with Industry (TWI) and Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS)
application window is approaching! Opportunities are available to active
component 25A*, FA26 Signal Officers, and 255 Series Warrant Officers
(YG18 or later, KD and PME complete for 25A CPTs*). Visit the following
link for more information. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Branch%20and%20Command%20Items/FY26%20Signal%20Corps%20TWI%20and%20ACS%20Application%20Window%20Open%20%E2%80%93%20Deadline%2030%20August%2025
3. Recently published Army Directives and All Army Activity
(ALARACT) messages, and HQDA Principal Officials guidance. These
documents are also posted on APD at the following link.
armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx
a. ALARACT 075/2025, REDUCTIONS TO PAID PARACHUTIST POSITIONS IN
FISCAL YEAR 2026, (CUI), DTG: R 301300Z JUL 25. This ALARACT
educates the force on HQDA actions to reduce the total Army
authorizations for paid parachutist positions (PPP). HQDA recognizes
current total Army airborne structure is not sustainable to meet
readiness levels required by the DOD and Joint Force. As a result of the
Airborne Analysis, HQDA directed the removal of over 22,000 PPP
authorizations across the total Army in Fiscal Year 2026. See the
message for specifics. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Compensation%20and%20Entitlements/ALARACT%200752025,%20Reductions%20to%20Paid%20Parachutist%20Positions%20in%20%20Fiscal%20Year%202026%20(CUI)
b. ALARACT 076/2025, FISCAL YEAR 2026 ANTITERRORISM
COMMUNICATION SYNCHRONIZATION QUARTERLY THEMES (CUI), DTG: R 311222Z JUL
25. Army antiterrorism communication synchronization seeks to take care
of the troops by instilling Armywide heightened awareness and vigilance
to prevent and protect the Army community and critical resources from
terrorist activities. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031522
c. ALARACT 077/2025, FISCAL YEAR 2025 ARMY ANTITERRORISM AWARDS
PROGRAM (CUI), DTG: R 311230Z JUL 25. This message provides the
Army antiterrorism award categories, nomination criteria, and procedures
for the fiscal year (fy) 25 army antiterrorism awards program. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1031523
4. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and
Military Pay Messages. We are transitioning S1NET from milSuite to Army
Career Tracker (ACT). All the below links are on ACT. If you are not
able to access ACT yet, you can always find MILPER message on the HRC
website at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper.
a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-306, RELEASE OF THE RESULTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25), ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), LIEUTENANT COLONEL
(LTC), CHAPLAIN CORPS (CHC), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB), ISSUED:
[29 JUL 25]. This message announces the release of the results for
subject Promotion
Selection Boards (PSB). The official promotion list was released at 0730 hours EDT, 31 Jul 25. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=bdd1a823-9da6-48bb-b295-9b6a93aa4819
b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-307, FISCAL YEAR 2027 (FY27) WARRANT
OFFICER APPLICATIONS FOR ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE VETERINARY CORPS (VC)
FOOD SAFETY OFFICER (MOS 640A), ISSUED: [29 JUL 25]. This message
solicits applications from qualified active duty and reserve personnel
for the FY27 Veterinary Corps Food Safety Warrant Officer Training
Program. Command support in disseminating this message to assure timely
submission of applicants is appreciated. Applicants that are not
requesting waivers must submit application packets NLT 11 April 2026.
Applicants requesting a waiver must submit application packets with the
associated waiver request NLT 17 March 2026. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/:b:/r/teams/S1NETHomePage/Shared%20Documents/ALARACTs-MILPERs-Policy%20Memos/MILPERs/MILPER%2025-307%20Fiscal%20Year%202027%20(FY27)%20Warrant%20Officer%20Applications%20for%20Active%20Duty%20and%20Reserve%20Veterinary%20Corps%20(VC)%20Food%20Safety%20Officer%20(MOS%20640A).pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=Gmtqld
c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-308, FISCAL YEAR 2026 SIGNAL CORPS
OFFICER (BR 25, FA26, WARRANT OFFICER) TRAINING WITH INDUSTRY, AND
ADVANCED CIVIL SCHOOLING FOR REGULAR ARMY, ISSUED: [30 JUL 25]. See
Branch/Command Items above. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Branch%20and%20Command%20Items/FY26%20Signal%20Corps%20TWI%20and%20ACS%20Application%20Window%20Open%20%E2%80%93%20Deadline%2030%20August%2025
d. MILPER MESSAGE 25-309, UPDATE TO THE ENLISTED ASSIGNMENT
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, ISSUED: [30 JUL 25]. HRC has implemented an enlisted
assignment volunteer program to mitigate manning shortfalls for specific
duty positions or duty locations. Effective immediately, qualified
enlisted Soldiers in the grade of E8 and below are authorized to
volunteer outside the Enlisted Manning Cycle (EMC) and Assignment
Satisfaction Key – Enlisted Module (ASK-EM) Enlisted Market for
assignment to the positions or locations listed in this message. The
enlisted volunteer program will assist CTCs, 1st Army O/C-T, Centers of
Excellence (CoE), USAREC, SFAC, Airborne and ARSOF units, and short
tour/dependent restricted locations in providing a flexible option to
maximize manning levels. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Enlisted%20Policy/MILPER%20MESSAGE%2025-309,%20UPDATE%20TO%20THE%20ENLISTED%20ASSIGNMENT%20VOLUNTEER%20PROGRAM
e. MILPER MESSAGE 25-310, FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26) FOREIGN
AREA OFFICER (48) DIRECT COMMISSION SELECTION PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT,
ISSUED: [31 JUL 25]. The U.S. Army Foreign Affairs Officer (FAO) Corps
is seeking qualified professionals and current service members to become
FAOs (FA48) through the Direct Commission Program. FAOs are the Army’s
regional experts in U.S. defense and security policy. They are specially
trained officers who provide leadership and situational awareness
across diverse organizations. FY26 FA48 direct commission selection
panel is scheduled for 17-21 November 2025. Correct and complete packets
must be submitted between 04 August – 08 September 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=89bb50b9-893e-459f-b686-131ed2a7fa94
5. MEMBER REQUESTS.
a. ARNG – RECRUITING RIBBON? “Our state is in the process of
updating their SOP for state awards, one we would like to update is the
Recruiting Ribbon (not the Army Recruiting Ribbon, but one that our
state gives). Other states that have this award – what does your SOP
look like for criteria?” https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=af35350f-d83c-4516-87c4-65b553c5af5c
6. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 29
JUL 25). Hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link on
S1NET. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Individual%20Augmentation%20Vacancies/FORSCOM%20IA%20POSITIONS,%20AO%2029%20JUL%202025
a. MAINT. WARRANT OFFICER | CP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI| W1-W5 | 915A or 913A | S | AUG 25 | 365 DAYS.
b. AFN / LMR TECH | CP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI | E-5 | 25Q/H | S | May 25 | 365 DAYS.
c. SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER, OSC-I | BAGHDAD, IRAQ| E7(P)-E9 | 31B| TS/SCI | JAN 26 | 365 DAY.
7. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, NUMEROUS
ACTIVE DUTY IA OPENINGS IN TAIWAN, AND A NUMBER OF TOUR OF DUTY
POSITIONS IN GUAM FOR ANY COMPONENT. https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/Lists/Individual%20Augmentation%20Vacancies/USARPAC%20IA%20POSITIONS
8. ARNG/USAR POSITIONS/JOBS AVAILABLE. S1NET members have posted
the following RC position/job vacancy information. For a listing of all
USAR primary vacancies (updated weekly) visit https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=5c2cd937-935e-447e-a10d-42ea18326c1e.
Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by
following the instructions posted on the front page of the Job
Announcements topic at the following link. Those posts which are in the
correct location and which are posted in accordance with the
instructions provided will be included in a future S1NET Message
Summary. https://actnow.army.mil/communities/community/S1NETHomepage/JobsMilitary
a. 3RD BATTALION (SC), 80TH REGIMENT, TPU, MAJ/ 25A, BN XO VACANCY, SCRANTON, PA. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=9f6c3741-590d-4eed-8caa-8bb60a7ec9b5
b. 7ATC-TSAE, FY26 ADOS, 1X 1LT-CPT/01A, 1X 1LT-CPT/12A, 1X E5-E6/88N, GRAFENWOEHR, GERMANY. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=6e2b88b7-db37-4cda-a14e-c8888eee9788
c. 4TH BRIGADE, 94TH TRAINING DIVISION, TPU, 00G, HHC FIRST SERGEANT VACANCY, DECATUR, GA. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=629724b2-e5e5-47cf-b394-5a3513e18b3e
