S1NET Message Summary - 15 Jul 21

1. INFORMATION ON THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN (TSP) LIMITS AND CATCH-UP OR “SPILLOVER” CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MILITARY MEMBERS. From DFAS: DFAS recently posted information for Military Members regarding the new Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Limits and Catch-up or “Spillover” Contributions on DFAS.mil   at:  https://www.dfas.mil/MilitaryMembers/tspformilitary/tspspillover/    DFAS will also issue a SmartDoc to all military members later this month. Background:  The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board implemented a new method for TSP Catch-up contributions in 2021 called TSP Spillover.  The new method eliminates the requirement for TSP participants age 50 and over to make a separate election in order to exceed the Elective Deferral Limit (EDL).   If a participant exceeds the EDL, the excess contributions to the TSP account should automatically “spillover” into the participant’s TSP account.  The EDL is $19,500 for 2021, TSP participants over 50 years of age can contribute up to $26,000.  TSP participants less than 50 years of age are not eligible to contribute in excess of the EDL.  Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1019339

2. IPPS-A HR SUMMIT: FORT HOOD 20 - 21 JULY. In support of the Army-wide effort to train and implement the IPPS-A system, the Fort Hood Senior Commander will host an in-person HR Transformation Summit on 20 and 21 July 2021. The HQDA IPPS-A team will deliver the HR Summit to various stakeholders to prepare the Fort Hood AOR for IPPS-A R3 “Go Live” on 21 December 2021. Attached at the following link is the agenda for the Fort Hood HR Summit, as well as the link for each session for those who cannot make it in person. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1018998

3. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. JAG CORPS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2021 FUNDED LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. Interested in pursuing a law degree and a career as a leader and attorney? The Office of The Judge Advocate General is accepting online applications from 1 August 2021 through 1 November 2021 from eligible officers and enlisted Soldiers for the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP). This is an opportunity for up to 25 officers and noncommissioned officers to remain on active duty status while attending law school beginning in fall 2022. Read more at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1018997

4. 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

5. 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. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE # 21-026, DJMS-AC AUGUST 2021 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE. The purpose of this message is to inform all of the DJMS Active Component Update Schedule for the processing month of August 2021. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1017960

     b. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE # 21-027, DJMS-RC AUGUST 2021 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE. The purpose of this message is to inform all of the DJMS Reserve Component Update Schedule for the process month of August 2021. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1017991

6. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 9 JUL 21). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias 

     a. ECAB DCO in support Spartan Shield. Interested Service Members must be in the MOS of 15A/B within the rank of LTC-COL and will have the responsibility of supporting the command to achieve mission success. Location: Kuwait  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     b. Budget Team Chief in support Operation Inherent Resolve, and Office of Security Cooperation. Interested Service Members must be in the MOS of 36A within the rank of CPT(P)-LTC and will have the responsibility of managing all financial operations. Location: Baghdad Embassy Complex, Iraq.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

7. 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. 100TH MISSILE DEFENSE, ARNG AGR E4- E5, MULTIPLE VACANCIES, COLORADO SPRINGS CO. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1016991

     b. ARNG G2 (ADOS / FRA / EXTERNAL) VACANCY LISTINGS, VARIOUS MOS/AOC AND LOCATIONS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-855974

     c. 312TH REGT 2 BN (CS/CSS), TPU, O3 HHC CDR VACANCY, CORAOPOLIS, PA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1018559

     d. TPU OFFICER VACANCY, AIDE DE CAMP TO THE DCG-OPERATIONS AND DCG-SUPPORT, 3D MEDICAL COMMAND (DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT), GILLEM ENCLAVE, GA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-963942

     e. TPU COMPANY COMMANDER – (25A) – O3 POSITION VACANCY FOR THE 812TH SIGNAL COMPANY, VALLEJO, CA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1019009

     f. USAR INTERROGATION GROUP (INTG) BDE HQ - FORT DIX, NJ - MULTIPLE TPU VACANCIES - OFFICER/ENLISTED.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/948270

     g. INSTRUCTOR, MEDIC, ADMIN, PARALEGAL AND MORE VTARNG VACANCIES. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1019641

     h. S4 OIC (MAJ) VACANCY (TPU) - UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE ELEMENT CENTRAL COMMAND JOINT INTELLIGENCE CENTER (CENTCOM JIC), TAMPA, FL.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/948363

     i. 513TH MI BRIGADE (T), USAR/ARNG, COADOS/ADOS-RC, MAJ/LTC 35D IN KUWAIT, E4 35F FORT GORDON. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1019714

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Washington National Guard Grant Information

Greetings everyone,

The National Guard Grant is accepting applications for 2021/2022!

Requirements:

1. You must be in good standing (This will be verified through your command)
2. You must be attending an institution located in our state that is also eligible to receive GI Bill funding.
3. Submit FAFSA every year.

How much do you receive?

Once the student submits for FAFSA, the grant will cover all costs not covered by any other scholarships, grants, or financial assistance. In the event a student has other forms of tuition assistance, then the grant will pay the remaining costs only. Everyone receives a yearly $500 book stipend.

Is there a service obligation? 

Yes! 1 year for every year of funding. The year is served concurrently with the members current contract. THERE IS NO NEED TO EXTEND UNLESS THE MEMBER HAS LESS THAN 1 YEAR OF SERVICE REMAINING.

Is there a cap to the funding?

Yes! Yearly funds toward tuition may not exceed the full cost of tuition for a full time student for an undergraduate degree at the University of Washington. This is about $11,600. Members attending private institutions will have to cover the rest of their tuition
if it exceeds that amount.

The grant will pay for certifications, associates and bachelors.

Everyone can apply regardless of status. This includes new recruits who have not yet attended basic or IADT. The application is super easy!

Please pass this information on to your units, co-workers, family members, etc.

If you have questions at any time, please contact us below.

https://wsac.wa.gov/national-guard   



Elymayi Woodall
Education and Training /WAARNG GIBM & Advisor

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S1NET Message Summary - 9 Jul 21

1. HAPPY 103D BIRTHDAY TO THE WARRANT OFFICER CORPS! From CW5 Yolondria S. Dixon-Carter, Senior Warrant Officer Advisor to the CSA: “It was July 9, 1918 when the first warrant officers were sanctioned. We started out with 40 warrant officers that shared one branch and one single rank. All specialized with the Army Mine Planter Service as a part of the Coastal Artillery Corps. Warrant officers were experts then and even more so today. Today our cohort has close to 27,000 leaders, combat operators and multipliers, technicians, systems integrators, trainers, and advisors across all three components of the Army: Active, Guard, and Reserves; in 17 unique branches and over 60 Military Occupational Specialties. I am incredibly proud of our warrant officers. Each and every day they make a difference all over the world, doing the hard work to make our Squads, Teams, and Army --- Strong! Thank you for your dedicated service and rich history. I am honored to be a part of this cohort.” Visit the following link for the entire message. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1016811

2. COUNTRY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, GERMANY AND ITALY.  From the IMCOM-Europe G-1: Recently there have been several instances where military family members have arrived to Italy and Germany without the proper documentation and have been refused entry.  This results in the SM having to purchase tickets out of pocket to return family members back to CONUS. Please ensure that Soldiers and DoD Civilians with family members accompanying them on assignment to Italy or Germany possess the following mandatory documents required for entry. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1016838

     a. COUNTRY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (ITALY):   In accordance with the Italian Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), No-Fee Passports and "Missione” Visas are required for all DoD civilians and Eligible Family Members of both US military and DoD civilian personnel.  Special Issuance (No-fee) Passports and Italian Entry Visas are mandatory prior to departure for Italy.  Failure to comply will result in expulsion of dependents from Italy at personal expense, causing financial hardship not reimbursable by the U.S. government.  For the most up to date information on this critical requirement, visit https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm using CAC-Enabled Computer and select 'Europe' and then 'Italy'.

     b. COUNTRY ENTRY REQUIREMENT (GERMANY):   In accordance with the SOFA and the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide, all dependents accompanying their military or DoD Civilian sponsor on PCS to Germany must have either a Special Issuance (No-fee) Passport (SIP) or, as a temporary measure, a memorandum from a DoD Passport Agent stating the SIP application was submitted prior to departure from the point of origin. The memorandum must identify each applicant, date of submission, country of travel and DoD VPAS ID. For a limited time, boarding a flight while on official travel status with a Regular (blue tourist) Passport is permissible ONLY with such a memo, which is to be presented to boarding officials, upon request. NOTE: The temporary exception allowing official travel on a Regular Passport with memorandum (in lieu of a SIP), will expire on 30 September 2021. Effective 01 October 2021, official travel must be conducted with a SIP.  For the most up to date information on this critical requirement, visit https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm using CAC-Enabled Computer and select 'Europe' and then 'Germany'. 

3. FINANCIAL FRONTLINE. From Soldier & Family Readiness Division, Army G-9: The Army’s Financial Readiness Program is a military life-cycle-based financial education and counseling program to bolster a Soldiers’ financial fitness throughout their career. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 implemented a change in the military retirement plan instituting the Blended Retirement System and required financial literacy training at personal and professional milestones as mandated common military training requirements across the military lifecycle.  Financial literacy training provides the pathway for sustaining financial well-being and resiliency with benchmarks of meeting all financial responsibilities, building wealth and obtaining a sound financial future, and a secure retirement. Standardized course completion can now be recorded via Digital Training Management System. Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1016081

4. AC FLAG SNAPSHOT - JUNE 2021. HRC can provide a drill down, by unit, installation and individual at the request of COL Commanders and above. Note: C and X Flags will be purged on 5 August 2021. Units must close these flags appropriately and, if a valid reason still exists, initiate a flag with a more appropriate authorized flag code. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1016857

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 21-240, SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES (SAMS) ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES PROGRAM (AMSP) 2023 SELECTION, ISSUED: [7/9/2021 6:24:16 AM]. This message announces the selection process for the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), Advanced Military Studies Program (AMSP).  This selection is to source students to attend resident AMSP 2023 Course, which begins on 28 June 2022 at Fort Leavenworth, KS. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-240

7. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 9 JUL 21). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias 

     a. ECAB DCO in support Spartan Shield. Interested Service Members must be in the MOS of 15A/B within the rank of LTC-COL and will have the responsibility of supporting the command to achieve mission success. Location: Kuwait.   https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     b. Budget Team Chief in support Operation Inherent Resolve, and Office of Security Cooperation. Interested Service Members must be in the MOS of 36A within the rank of CPT(P)-LTC and will have the responsibility of managing all financial operations. Location: Baghdad Embassy Complex, Iraq.  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. SPECIAL PROJECTS OFFICER - VACANCIES (O2-O3), INSCOM G2X, FORT BELVOIR, VA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/947704

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CA FY21 Close-out & FY22 New Start Requirements

Date Published: 7 Jul 21

Fiscal Year 21 Credentialing Assistance Requests

IAW our annual Fiscal Year close-out requirements, guidance for FY 21 CA
requests follows:

1.  Soldiers may continue to submit Credentialing Assistance requests
through ArmyIgnitED for courses or exams that have start dates up to 30 Sep
21. Soldiers must submit requests no later than 2359 EST 31 Jul 2021.

2.  Credentialing Assistance requests submitted after 2359 EST 31 Jul 2021
will not be accepted for Fiscal Year 21.

3. Soldiers must submit Credentialing Assistance requests through
ArmyIgnitED at least 30 business days prior to the start date of their
requested course or exam.


Fiscal Year 22 Credentialing Assistance Requests

IAW the new start of each Fiscal Year guidance for Fiscal Year 22
Credentialing Assistance requests follows:

1. Soldiers may submit Fiscal Year 22 requests through the ArmyIgnitED
beginning 0001 EST 01 Aug 2021 with a start date of 18 Oct 2021 or later.

2. Any Credentialing Assistance request with a training or exam start date
earlier than 18 Oct 2021 will not be accepted for Fiscal Year 22.

3. Soldiers must submit Credentialing Assistance requests through
ArmyIgnitED at least 30 business days prior to the start date of their
requested course or exam.


Fiscal Year 21 and Fiscal Year 22 Tuition Assistance request submission
dates will be sent at a later time.

NOTE:  None of this guidance is associated with any system requirements or
challenges.  It is all associated with annual Fiscal Year close-out and new
Fiscal Year start requirements as has traditionally been done each year.





ACCESS, Army University

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Free Continuing Education Units/Credits (CEU) for only A+, Net+ and Sec+

https://cs.signal.army.mil/usermngmt/CyberFundamentals/CSF.asp

Cyber Security Fundamentals (CSF) 25 hour training-maximum of 25 CEUs
**Must obtain atleast 80% on pretest and/or final test**

Options:
Take the 10 question pret-test, score at least 80% and receive certificate.
Complete all 19 lessons, score at least 80% on the 10 question test and receive certificate.
This course must be completed every 3 years IAW DA PAM 25-2-6.

This course was evaluated by Comptia for the Continuing Education Units/Credits (CEU) for only A+, Net+ and Sec+. Other vendors such as ISC(2), ISACA and SANs may accept the CS Fundamentals as CEUs as well. The course does not count as CEUs for other Comptia certs such as CySA+ and CASP.

CompTIA A+                   10 CEU

CompTIA Network+        15 CEU

CompTIA Security+         25 CEU

Pre-Test: Cyber Security Fundamentals Pre-Test
Lesson 1: Army Cybersecurity Program
Lesson 2: Federal Laws
Lesson 3: Security Planning
Lesson 4: Training Program
Lesson 5: Cloud security
Lesson 6: Recognizing Fake antiviruses
Lesson 7: Understanding Hidden Threats Rootkits and Botnets
Lesson 8: Understanding Denial of Service Attacks
Lesson 9: Phishing
Lesson 10: Securing Network Infrastructure Devices
Lesson 11: Website Security
Lesson 12: Security Wireless Networks
Lesson 13: Defending Cell Phones and PDAs Against Attack
Lesson 14: Debunking Some Common Myths
Lesson 15: Understanding Hidden Threats Corrupted Software Files
Lesson 16: Ransomware
Lesson 17: Recognizing and Avoiding spyware
Lesson 18: Understanding Digital Signatures and encryption
Lesson 19: Risk Management Framework
EXAM: Cyber Security Fundamentals Exam

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S1NET Message Summary - 8 Jul 21

1. FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE (SUPPLEMENT 15) REVISION 2 - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GUIDANCE FOR CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES, 2 JUL 21. This memorandum updates previous DoD coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) laboratory testing guidance. This force health protection (FHP) supplement provides guidance on COVID-19 testing for eligible persons suspected of having contracted COVID-19, and applies Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) testing guidance in the DoD context. DoD Components will continue to employ clinical diagnostic testing1 in accordance with this guidance. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1014993

2. ANNUAL CLOSE-OUT REQUIREMENTS FOR FY21 AND NEW START REQUIREMENTS FOR FY22 CREDENTIALING ASSISTANCE (CA) REQUESTS. From ACCESS, ArmyU: Soldiers may continue to submit Credentialing Assistance requests through ArmyIgnitED for courses or exams that have start dates up to 30 Sep 21. Soldiers must submit requests no later than 2359 EST 31 Jul 2021. Soldiers may submit Fiscal Year 22 requests through the ArmyIgnitED beginning 0001 EST 01 Aug 2021 with a start date of 18 Oct 2021 or later. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/947350

3. IPPS-A DATA CORRECTNESS CAMPAIGN – 12 JUL 2021. Attached is the CONOP for upcoming IPPS-A Data Correctness Campaign training with an emphasis on DQAR Analysis. All HR professionals, with a special focus on BDE/BN S1 personnel, should attend this session. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1014209

4. ARMY RESERVE PAY MESSAGE 21-11, JUN 2021 UNIT PAY REPORTS. The Jun 2021 Unit Commander’s Pay Management Report (UCPMR) and the Jun 2021 Master Military Pay Account (MMPA) 2405 reports are available in RLAS for downloading.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1014575 

5. HOLISTIC HEALTH AND FITNESS (H2F) NEWSLETTER Vol 1 NUM 3, JUNE 2021. From CIMT, and posted to the HWF Group on milSuite: This is the third in a series of newsletters produced by the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training (CIMT) regarding Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) and the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). The purpose of this newsletter is to provide the most current summary of ongoing actions and status updates for H2F and ACFT as well as give you an opportunity to connect with our subject matter experts (SME) for further training and guidance. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013064

6. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. SAVE THE DATE: THE 2021 AGCRA POTOMAC CHAPTER DC MONUMENTS SCAVENGER HUNT RUN & WALK. On behalf of the Potomac Chapter of the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association and Run Fierce, we cordially invite and welcome you to come join us on the morning of Friday, 30 July 2021 for a fun-filled scavenger hunt event as we build esprit de corps, build upon physical fitness while exploring the DC Monuments in the National Mall area. This is an event you do not want to miss! More details can be found at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1014431

7. NEW/REVISED PUBLICATIONS. The following new/revised ARs, DA Pams, ADPs, ADRPs, ATPs, ATTPs, FMs and TCs have been published on the APD website during the past month. If the links provided do not work for you, go to the APD website at the following link and use the search function to look for the new edition. https://armypubs.army.mil/

     a. AR 25-30, 06/14/2021, Army Publishing Program. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1020790

     b. AR 25-38, 06/14/2021, Army Printing and Distribution Program.  https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1021425

     c. AR 71-9, 06/29/2021, Warfighting Capabilities Determination. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1021416

     d. AR 210-25, 06/17/2021, Vending Facility Program for the Blind on Federal Property. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1020942

     e. AR 215-4, 06/25/2021, Nonappropriated Fund Contracting. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1020987

     f. AR 500-3, 07/2/2021, U.S. Army Continuity of Operations Program. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1020476

     g. AR 601-280, 06/16/2021, Army Retention Program.  https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1021243

     h. AR 635-200, 06/28/2021, Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1020799

     i. AR 702-12, 07/2/2021, Quality Assurance Specialist (Ammunition Surveillance) Program. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1021079

     j. AR 735-17, 06/16/2021, Accounting for Library Materials. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1020826

     k. ATP 2-19.4, 06/25/2021, Brigade Combat Team Intelligence Techniques. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1022438

     l. ATP 3-04.20, 06/3/2021, Army Fixed-Wing Operations. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1022302

     m. ATP 3-18.10, 06/3/2021, Special Forces Air Operations. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1022311

     n. ATP 4-02.13, 06/30/2021, Casualty Evacuation. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1022529

     o. ATP 4-71, 06/4/2021, Contracting Support Brigade. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1022297

     p. ATP 4-98, 06/30/2021, Army Field Support Brigade. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1022536

     q. DA PAM 25-38, 06/14/2021, Army Printing and Distribution Procedures. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1021074

     r. DA PAM 25-40, 06/14/2021, Army Publishing Program Procedures. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1021313

     s. DA PAM 500-30, 07/2/2021, U.S. Army Continuity of Operations Program and Planning Procedures. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1020464

     t. DA PAM 700-16, 06/23/2021, Ammunition Management.  https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1021640

     u. FM 7-0, 06/14/2021, Training. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1022335

8. 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

9. 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 21-236, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 22 LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC) BATTALION COMMANDER, OPERATION AND FORCE SUSTAINMENT, SECURITY FORCE ASSISTANCE BRIGADE (SFAB) CENTRALIZED SELECTION LIST (CSL) SELECTION PANEL - COMMAND BOARDS ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [7/6/2021 7:57:36 AM]. The SFAB LTC Battalion Commander Centralized Selection List Selection Panel will convene on 24 Sep 21 to consider eligible LTCs for assignment to battalion-level command of the SFAB projected for fill in FY22.  https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-236

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 21-237, FY22 DISTRIBUTION CYCLE AMEDD VETERINARY NOMINATIVE COMMANDS, ISSUED: [7/6/2021 2:32:00 PM]. In accordance with EXORD 116-21, selection and slating for Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Veterinary Corps Nominative Commands (VNCs) (not selected through the CSL process) will be conducted outside the AIM2 market place utilizing a Talent Management Panel. The VNC commands are an "opt-in" command selection process.  Officers electing to compete for command will choose and preference only the commands for which they want to be considered utilizing AIM2. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-237

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 21-238, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022 INTERSERVICE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM APPLICATION, ISSUED: [7/6/2021 2:41:59 PM]. This message is the FY 2022 announcement of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) board and solicits applications from RA and USAR enlisted, commissioned officers, and warrant officers. National Guard Applicants should follow their annual announcement and work with their state AMEDD recruiter to apply. This message solicits applications for IPAP classes to start in January, April, and August 2023.  https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-238

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 21-239, FY22 UNITED STATES ARMY WARRANT OFFICER SELECTION BOARDS, ISSUED: [7/6/2021 3:56:07 PM]. This message rescinds MILPER message 21-166, and provides WO application requirements and procedures and a board schedule by MOS for FY22. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-239

10. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 25 JUN 21). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias 

11. 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. OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF G-2, CO-ADOS TOUR, CPT- LTC/35D, INTEL STF OFF - OPS VACANCY, PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, D.C. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1014500

     b. 779TH EN CO VACANCIES, PARKERSBURG, WV. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1014656

     c. 652ND ETOE TPU VACANCIES, FORT WADSWORTH, NY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1015328

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Independence Day Message

 

To the Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard

Extraordinary Americans, including Presidents, Olympians, war heroes, and Hollywood stars have all been members of the National Guard.  But as we celebrate Independence Day, the words of one Guardsman stand out—President Harry S. Truman. 

Truman—a World War One combat veteran and a member of the Missouri National Guard—once said, “America was not built on fear.  America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.”  As I travel across our great Nation, I see examples of Truman’s words in the Soldiers and Airmen of our National Guard. 

I see it in the way we train for war, staying ready to defend our Nation.  I see it in the way we solve problems differently, bringing civilian skills and experience to our military careers.  I see it in the way we aim higher and fight harder, seizing every opportunity our service affords us.  I see it in the families who greet us at the airport with hugs, flags, flowers, and signs, all decked out in red, white, and blue. 

I see it in the Airman who teaches Sunday school working side by side with the Airman who celebrates Ramadan.  I see it in the Soldier who became a naturalized citizen while deployed to defend the Capitol.  I see it in every family with a legacy of service, and in every Guard member who is first in their family to serve. 

With courage, imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand, the National Guard represents the best of America.  United we remain Always Ready, Always There! 

 

Sincerely,

 

Daniel R. Hokanson

General, U.S. Army

Chief, National Guard Bureau

 

 

Tony L. Whitehead

Senior Enlisted Advisor

National Guard Bureau

 

 20210630 Independence Day Message.pdf

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S1NET Message Summary - 6 Jul 21

 1. SERVICE MEMBERS ACCESSING INDIVIDUAL MEDICAL READINESS (IMR) INFORMATION AND SELF-SERVICE (PHA, DHAS). From The Surgeon General: With the recent decommissioning of AKO, Soldiers are no longer able to access their IMR information or complete portions of the Periodic and Deployment Health Assessments, via the MyMedPros link previously available through AKO.  Soldiers must access their IMR and Self-Service widget via their Home Portal, thru the Medical Readiness Portal.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013542

2. IPPS-A ITEMS.

     a. IPPS-A HR SUMMIT: FORT KNOX 7-8 JULY 2021. The link for the summit has been corrected. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1009074

     b. IPPS-A WEBINAR SERIES: INTRO TO TALENT MANAGEMENT – 07 JUL 2021. Attached is the CONOP for the IPPS-A Introduction to Talent Management webinar. During this session, the IPPS-A Team will introduce IPPS-A talent management capabilities. Planned demonstrations include reviewing the talent management workcenters, the Soldier Talent Profile, and other unit and self-service views. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1014188

     c. IPPS-A DATA CORRECTNESS CAMPAIGN – 07 JUL 2021. Attached is the CONOP for upcoming IPPS-A Data Correctness Campaign training with an emphasis on DQAR Analysis. All HR professionals, with a special focus on BDE/BN S1 personnel, should attend this session. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1014209

     d. UPCOMING IPPS-A LIVE TRAINING. See attached for a summary of upcoming IPPS-A live training with meeting links. This summary details training currently scheduled for July 2021. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-883742

3. NON-DEPLOYABLE (ND) REPORT AS OF EOM MAY 21. From Army G-1 Readiness: As of EoM May 21, ~58.3K or ~5.8% of the Total Army was considered Non-Deployable; Army Non-Deployable rate decreased by ~.05% from Apr 21. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013636

4. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. FORT BRAGG'S 3RD QTR FY21 SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM TOP ACHIEVERS. On behalf of the Fort Bragg Directorate of Human Resources, MPD Reassignment Branch, and FORSCOM G-1 HRTAB we would like to congratulate the 3rd Quarter Winners, 1st BCT/ 82nd Airborne Division, 3rd BCT/82nd Airborne Division, 3rd ESC and 108th ADA as the Fort Bragg Installation Sponsorship Top Achievers. Thank you and great job to the unit's leadership, the G-1/S-1s and Fort Bragg MPD for taking care of the Soldiers and their families. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/947222     

5. Recently published Army Directives (AD) and All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages. New ALARACTs and ADs are also posted on APD at the following link.  https://armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx

     a. ARMY DIRECTIVE 2021-28, RETIRED REGULAR ARMY WARRANT OFFICERS SERVING IN THE READY RESERVE, 1 JUL 21. This directive establishes policy for retired Regular Army (RA) warrant officers (WOs) to be appointed as Reserve Component (RC) WOs with retention on the U.S. Army Retired List. This directive applies to the retired RA WOs. It does not apply to retired RC WOs. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1014282

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 21-233, FY22.5 LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC) FUNCTIONAL AREA 50 (FA 50) KEY NOMINATIVE BILLET (KNB) SELECTION PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [7/1/2021 10:00:03 AM]. The Functional Area 50 (FA 50) Key Nominative Billet (KNB) Selection Panel will convene on 30 July 2021 to consider eligible Lieutenant Colonels and promotable Majors (MAJ) for assignment to Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) KNB positions. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-233

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 21-234, INITIAL COMMANDER ASSESSMENT PROGRAM FY 23 (CAP23) PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDANCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 (FY23) COLONEL (COL) AND LIEUTENANT COLONEL ARMY COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES (ACC) CENTRALIZED SELECTION LISTS (CSL), FY23 ARMY ACQUISITION LEADERS CSL, AND BRIGADE COMMAND SERGEANTS MAJOR CSL, ISSUED: [7/2/2021 9:30:02 AM]. Officers, Civilian Leaders, and Sergeants Major invited to participate in CAP23 will travel to Fort Knox, KY to participate in a series of assessments, resulting in an approved order of merit list (OML) for command and primary general staff position selection. CAP23 occurs from 05 October to 20 November 2021. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-234

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 21-235, REVISION OF MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) 92F (PETROLEUM SUPPLY SPECIALIST) AND MOS 92L (PETROLEUM LABORATORY SPECIALIST) CAREER MANAGEMENT FIELD 92 (SUPPLY AND SERVICES), ISSUED: [7/2/2021 10:43:18 AM]. The U.S. Army Quartermaster (QM) School has directed the transfer of all MOS 92L duties, functions, positions, and Soldiers in the grades of SSG through SFC to MOS 92F in the same grade. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-235

7. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 25 JUN 21). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias 

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. NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU, ARLINGTON VA, ADOS, CRITICAL CARE FLIGHT PARAMEDIC LNO. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013367

     b. MULTIPLE CONUS AND OCONUS CORPS OF ENGINEERS MOB OPPORTUNITIES, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, RANKS, AND MOS/AOC. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-906859

     c. FY22 MAJ-COL CO-ADOS AND OP-ADOS TOURS AT THE PENTAGON. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013521

     d. HHC, 300TH MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE, OFFICER (TPU) VACANCIES (31A and 62B) O5/O4, INKSTER, MI. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013692

     e. 18TH FIELD HOSPITAL, TPU, HHD, COMMANDER, O-3/05A, FT. STORY (VIRGINIA BEACH, VA). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013705

     f. PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - JUDGE ADVOCATE (27D/27A) VACANCIES, VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN CA, NV, AZ.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013830

     g. 397TH ENGINEER BATTALION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-960635

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S1NET Message Summary - 1 Jul 21

 1. FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE (SUPPLEMENT 17) REVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF MASKS, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND NONPHARMACEUTICAL INTERVENTIONS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC, 22 JUN 21. This memorandum provides updated guidance on the use of masks in conjunction with other public health measures, including non-pharmaceutical interventions (NP Is), during the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This memorandum includes updated guidance for fully vaccinated personnel. It maintains guidance on use of personal protective equipment (PPE). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013274

2. FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE (SUPPLEMENT 16) REVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GUIDANCE FOR DEPLOYMENT AND REDEPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND UNITS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC, 4 MAY 21. This memorandum provides updated force health protection (FHP) deployment and redeployment guidance for Service members in a title 10 or title 32 duty status and DoD civilian employees deploying within and outside the United States during the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013276

3. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO APPROVE TRAVEL OF ARMY PERSONNEL-TRANSITION FRAMEWORK, 20 APR 21. This memorandum updates and consolidates guidance on the conditions-based approach to Coronavirus (COVID-19) personnel movement and travel restrictions. It applies to all Soldier travel, government-funded Department of the Army Civilian (DAC) employee travel, and government-funded Family travel that is under my jurisdiction. This memo also lists the 12 exemptions to travel restrictions including authorized leave. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013291

4. AC OFFICER PROMOTION ORDERS JULY 2021 UP-DATED. CW2 and 1LT orders for Jul 21 have been added. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1009528

5. UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNICATING DIFFERENT TYPES OF BOUNDARIES. From the Army Resilience Directorate: According to the Gottman Institute, “boundaries can make or break a relationship.” Boundaries mark the limits of what we are and are not comfortable with. Boundaries are important because they protect us, our identities, our well-being, and help to strengthen relationships. At the following link are examples of different types of boundaries and how they can be communicated. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013205

6. 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

7. 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 21-227, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 (FY21) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC), CHAPLAIN CORPS (CH), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (PSB), ISSUED: [6/29/2021 12:21:34 PM]. This message announces the release of the results for subject PSB. The Prepositioning Release date is 1 Jul 21. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 hours, EDT, 6 Jul 21.  https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-227

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 21-228, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 (FY21) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), LIEUTENANT COLONEL MEDICAL CORPS AND DENTAL CORPS, PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB), ISSUED: [6/29/2021 12:25:46 PM]. This message announces the release of the results for subject PSB. The Prepositioning Release date is 1 Jul 21. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 hours EDT, 6 Jul 21. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-228

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 21-229, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 (FY21) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), MAJOR MEDICAL CORPS AND DENTAL CORPS, PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB), ISSUED: [6/29/2021 12:28:33 PM]. This message announces the release of the results for subject PSB. The Prepositioning Release date is 1 Jul 21. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 hours EDT, 6 Jul 21. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-229

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 21-230, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021 LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC), ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (AMEDD), ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES (ARNGUS), ARMY RESERVE ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AR AGR), AND ARMY RESERVE NON-ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AR NON-AGR), COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES (CC), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB), ISSUED: [6/29/2021 12:31:20 PM]. This message announces the release of the results for subject PSB. The Prepositioning Release date is 6 Jul 21. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 EDT, 8 Jul 21. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-230

     e. MILPER MESSAGE 21-231, UPDATE ON DD FORM 93 REQUIREMENTS IN THE ARMY MILITARY HUMAN RESOURCE RECORD (AMHRR), ISSUED: [6/30/2021 1:35:55 PM]. This message provides clarification on record review requirement for the DD Form 93 in support of DoD 1300.18 and AR 638-8 policy requirements. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013170

     f. MILPER MESSAGE 21-232, ENLISTED MANNING CYCLE (EMC) 23-02 USASOC MASTER SERGEANT (MSG) AND SERGEANT FIRST CLASS (SFC) SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES (SOF) ENABLER SLATING BOARD, ISSUED: [6/30/2021 3:13:28 PM]. This message outlines the specific eligibility criteria and documents required for Soldiers outside of The United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) to apply for a position within the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community during the EMC 23-02 USASOC MSG/SFC SOF Enabler Slating Board. The Slating Board convenes 4 October 2021 and ends 8 October 2021. The USASOC Enlisted Talent Management Branch (EMB) is accepting applications for consideration until 3 September 2021. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-232

8. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 25 JUN 21). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias 

     a. FORSCOM Individual Augmentation Team needs your leadership skills! Due to professional development, and career enhancing opportunities we are actively seeking an Account Manager. Interested Service Members must be 00G / E6-E8 and will be responsible for sourcing HQDA directed IA tasks. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

     b. J1 Director in support of joint operations in Djibouti. Interested Service Members must be 42H / O-4(P) thru O-6 and will be responsible for reporting directly to the Commanding General, and advise them on all administrative matters for the command. Location: Djibouti. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

9. 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. 3RD LOGCAP SUPPORT BATTALION, TPU, VACANCIES O2-O4/E5-E7, BIRMINGHAM, AL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-435465

     b. TPU POSITION VACANCY: DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, GENERAL ENGINEER; DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF G6; AND HHC 1SG POSITION VACANCY, 412TH THEATER ENGINEER COMMAND, VICKSBURG, MS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1012919

     c. 7245TH MSU, TPU, DETACHMENT NCO E8/68W, PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1013030

     d. 228TH TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, 787TH CSSB, TPU MULTIPLE E5-E8 ENLISTED VACANCIES, STATHAM, GA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1012581

     e. 828TH TC BN TPU VACANCIES, LIVINGSTON, AL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1010018

     f. ILE INSTRUCTOR (LTC/O-5 OR SR. MAJ) TPU VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, 97TH TNG BDE, LOCATIONS IN MO/MD/NC. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-914592

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