S1NET Message Summary – 15 Dec 20

January 30, 2021

1. (ARNG) IPPS-A DATA PREPAREDNESS GUIDE (ARNG DATA CORRECTNESS). From
the IPPS-A Team: Prior to IPPS-A Release 3 it is important to ensure
that data in the existing database (Release 2) is correct and up-to-date
for our National Guard partners. To ensure IPPS-A is loaded with the
most accurate data, we will need the G1/S1s to work with your Soldiers
and leaders ensuring that the system reflects our formations. This guide
is the official Data Preparedness (Data Correctness) Guide for IPPS-A
Release 2 for Army National Guard. This guide is for ARNG use only. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-911862

2. UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE (UofL) EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY. From the AG
Proponent:  HR Professionals, A new opportunity from the UofL is being
offered to all Adjutant General School (AGS) NCO graduates to apply for a
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning (B.S.
OLL).  Approved applicants will be awarded up to 48 credit hours for
their successful completion of AGS courses and a reduced tuition rate of
$250 per credit hour for the remaining required credits to achieve the
B.S. OLL. The degree is completed online and is extended to all Active,
Reserve, and Guard components. Visit the following link for more
information.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-911553

3. POSTAL SUPERVISOR (F4) COURSE PREREQUISITE. From the AG Proponent: On
behalf of the postal school, this is a reminder that Soldiers must meet
the following Postal Supervisor (F4) course prerequisite prior to
reporting.  Soldiers E5 thru E9 must be graduates of the Postal
Operations (F5) course and/or awarded the appropriate ASI. The F5
enlisted ASI is required for enlisted personnel across all Army
components.  Soldiers who report and do not meet the prerequisite will
be promptly returned to their unit.  Note: Commissioned and Warrant
Officers are not required to attend the Postal Operations (F5) course
prior to attending the Postal Supervisor (F4) course; although it is
highly recommended.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-912161

4. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. SENIOR LEADER ASSESSMENT OF POST EOD LOG C3 STUDENTS. From the
Army Logistics University: The Captain Career Training Department (CCTD)
at the Army Logistics University is looking for feedback from the
force.  All former and current EOD Group and Battalion Commanders, XO’s,
and S3s are requested to fill out a brief 17 question survey, informing
the CCTD how Captains are performing in the operational force post-EOD
Logistics Captain Career Course.  The survey can be accessed at https://www.milsuite.mil/survey/index.php/724652.
This feedback will influence the curriculum and enable the department
to send the best educated pre-command captains out to FORSCOM. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-911873

     b. FORSCOM G-1S DECEMBER 2020 RECOGNITION ROLL. FORSCOM G-1, AG, HR
Training and Assessment Team monitors HR metrics to review Essential
Personnel Services (EPS) performance level. Five Divisions and five
major subordinate commands from FORSCOM achieved above 99.86% in DD93s
and above 99.93% in SGLIs compliance. Congratulations to 20th CBRNE, for
having the lowest percentage of errors (3%) in the entire command in
the DQAR category. Three Divisions achieved zero expired ETS in the
Deviation Report category.  Please see our December 2020 G-1 Recognition
Roll for more recognized organizations and details. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-911669

5. Recently published Army Directives (AD) and All Army Activity
(ALARACT) messages. None. New ALARACTs and ADs are also posted on APD at
the following link.  https://armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx

6. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military
Pay E-Messages.  All MILPER messages are available on the HRC MILPER web
page at https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper. All Military Pay E-Messages are available on milBook at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/milpaye-messages.

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 20-420, STABILIZATION FOR SOLDIERS – HIGH SCHOOL
SENIORS, ISSUED: [12/11/2020 11:41:06 AM]. This message updates and
clarifies the procedures for High School Senior Stabilizations. This is a
Soldier-initiated action intended to stabilize the family member during
the junior and senior year of high school.  The Soldier may be required
to travel on temporary duty (TDY) or temporary change of station (TCS)
away from home station to participate in combat, operational
deployments, training exercises, or for personnel management and
professional development reasons.  This includes dependent-restricted or
“all others” one year tour assignments.  Soldiers are still eligible
for reassignment before the start of the student’s junior year. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-911783

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 20-421, OFFICIAL RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2020
(FY22) REGULAR ARMY (RA AND UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE, ACTIVE GUARD
RESERVE (USAR(AGR)) COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (CSM) AND SERGEANT MAJOR
(SGM) KEY BILLETS SLATE 1, ISSUED: [12/11/2020 11:43:38 AM]. Subject
slate will be posted to the HRC website at 0730 EST hours on 17 December
2020.  The HRC, Enlisted Personnel Management Directorate (EPMD),
Sergeants Major Management Division (SMMD) website is located at:  https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Centralized%20Selection%20List%20Results.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/20-421 

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 20-422, FY 2021 ARMY SOCIAL WORK INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM (SWIP) APPLICATION PROCEDURES, ISSUED: [12/14/2020 12:02:26 PM].
This message solicits applications for the FY 2021 Army Social Work
Internship Program (SWIP). HQ, US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) will
convene a competitive accession board on 22 June 2021 to consider
qualified applicants for selection and accession as Army Social Workers.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/20-422

     d. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 20-069, WHAT-IF SEPARATION SYSTEM. The
What-If Separation System will be unavailable for Separations effective
December 20, 2020. If you try to input a separation transaction with a
date after December 31st, the system will not return any values because
the DJMS pay tables for 2021 have not been approved and placed into
production. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-911673

7. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 4 DEC 20). Two hot openings listed below.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias 

     a. SMW SOAT Commander, to support Operation Freedom Sentinel.
Interested Service Members must have an active Mi-17 & K4 ASI
Qualification. Must be 15BK4 Qualified. Location: KANDAHAR,
Afghanistan.   https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     b. SMW SOAT Commander, to support Operation Freedom Sentinel.
Interested Service Members must have Battalion S3/XO, AF/IZ COMBAT
EXPERIENCE & GFR REQUIRED. Location: KABUL, Afghanistan.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

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://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-375787.
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://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies

     a. EUCOM JOC MULTIPLE VACANCIES (COADOS), O4-O6 (STUTTGART, GERMANY). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/912372

     b. 100TH TRAINING DIVISION (LD), TPU POSITIONS, MULTIPLE VACANCIES,
ENL/ OFF, INCLUDING, LTC G-4, LTC G-8 AND LTC G-2/6, FT KNOX, KY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-839329

     c. 2-398TH CAVALRY SQUADRON, TPU, MADISONVILLE, KY, RICHMOND, KY,
HOPKINSVILLE, KY, AND OAK RIDGE, TN: O-4/01A, S-3 OFFICER VACANCY; O-1 –
O2/01A, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MULTIPLE VACANCIES; E-4 – E-6 MULTIPLE
VACANCIES. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-911782

     d. 1-364TH TRAINING SUPPORT BATTALION OFFICER AND ENLISTED TPU VACANCIES (MULTIPLE 03-04, AND E-6 TO E-8) JBLM, WA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-911642

     e. 1-100TH BN (ENGINEER) INSTRUCTOR/STAFF VACANCIES AT FT. SHERIDAN, IL & KNOXVILLE, TN. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-863589

     f. IMA POSITIONS HRC FT KNOX KENTUCKY 42A/SFC. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-890332

     g. MULTIPLE LEADERSHIP (COMMAND) OPPORTUNITIES: 649TH REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP (RSG), LOCATIONS IN IL AND IA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-911927

     h. USAR DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT COMMAND (DSC) TPU VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, LTC/35D, ACOFS, G-2, BIRMINGHAM, AL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-911928

     i. FIRST SERGEANT POSITION IN ATLANTA,GEORGIA OPEN FOR IMMEDIATE FILL. HHC 1ST OPERATIONS BRIGADE DMOS 00G, FT GILLEM, GA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-912107

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