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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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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