Message to the Force on September 11

Soldiers, Civilians, Family members and Soldiers for Life:

 

Twenty years ago, the world as we knew it changed on 9/11. For those who lived through that day, the feelings of fear, pain, and anger will never be forgotten. Every September 11th since, we remember the acts of bravery and sheer determination that followed.

 

There are amazing stories of true courage, sacrifice, and commitment to preserve life, honor the fallen, and to defend our Nation and our American way of life. These stories inspired thousands of Americans to raise their right hand, and say "send me" during a time of war.

 

On this 9/11, we pay tribute to those who served, especially those who gave all, in defense of our Nation. We remember our Gold Star Families, and we honor them for their commitment and their sacrifice.

 

On behalf of a grateful Army and Nation, thank you. It is an honor to serve among heroes like you.

 

//SIGNED//
Michael A. Grinston
Sergeant Major of the Army

 

//SIGNED//
James C. McConville
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff

 

//SIGNED//
Christine E. Wormuth
Secretary of the Army                 

 

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Letter to the Force - September 11th - 20 Year Anniversary

To the Soldiers, Airmen, and Families of the National Guard

There are nearly 3,000 names engraved in bronze at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.  They are firefighters and policemen, airline pilots and caterers, retirees and children, Soldiers and Sailors, and many others.  Their names represent the lives cut short by an unprecedented act of terror in our homeland.   

 

It has been twenty years since the attacks of September 11, 2001.  It has been twenty years since sons, daughters, husbands, and wives called home for the last time to say—more than anything else— “I love you.” 

 

As we remember, honor, and mourn those we lost, we must never forget the heroism and courage demonstrated that day.  The first responders who selflessly rushed into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon.  The ordinary men and women who came to the aid of others.  The courageous passengers of United flight 93 who fought back against their hijackers. 

 

In our collective shock and grief, we grew stronger.  Countless Americans resolved to help in any way they could, from donating blood to joining our Armed Forces.  We vowed to never forget, and we have kept that promise. 

 

The names engraved in bronze live on with the survivors they left behind, and in us.  They are an eternal part of our American story.  Today, we rededicate ourselves to the memory of those who served and sacrificed for the promise of a stronger America, and our promise to remain Always Ready, Always There. 

 

Sincerely,

 

                                                                  

Daniel R. Hokanson                                    

General, U.S. Army

Chief, National Guard Bureau                     

 

                                                                  

Tony L. Whitehead                                     

SEA, U.S. Air Force                                    

National Guard Bureau

 

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S1NET Message Summary - 10 Sep 21

1. FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION GUIDANCE (SUPPLEMENT 23) - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GUIDANCE FOR CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 VACCINATION ATTESTATION AND SCREENING TESTING FOR UNVACCINATED PERSONNEL, 7 SEP 21. This memorandum provides guidance for implementing additional force health protection and workplace safety measures directed by the White House Safer Federal Workforce Task Force to reduce the transmission of the virus that causes the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In accordance with reference (a), this memo, attestation of an individual's status as fully vaccinated or presentation of a recent negative COVID-19 test is a condition of physical access to DoD buildings and DoD-leased spaces in non-DoD buildings in which official DoD business takes place (referred to jointly in this memorandum as "DoD facilities"). These additional measures are necessary to continue protecting the health of all DoD personnel, the communities we live and work in, and to preserve total force readiness. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1048096

2. IPPS-A HR SUMMIT: FORT BRAGG, 15-16 SEPTEMBER. In support of the Army-wide effort to train and implement the IPPS-A system, the Fort Bragg Senior Commander will host an in-person HR Transformation Summit on 15 and 16 September 2021. The HQDA IPPS-A team will deliver the HR Summit to various stakeholders to prepare the Fort Bragg AOR for IPPS-A R3 “Go Live” in December 2021. Attached at the following link is the agenda for Fort Bragg HR Summit. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1047402

3. USAR TPU SSG & MSG SLOTTING REPORTS - AUGUST 2021. Attached at the following link are the SSG and MSG Slotting Reports for August 21. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1047821

4. NON-COMBATANT EVACUATION (NEO) TRACKING SYSTEM (NTS) LESSONS LEARNED. Authored by CW2 Geri “Nikko” Brown,1LT Darby L. Adams, and SGT Victor B. Mota, 2 Aug 21, posted by the SSI Lessons Learned Team: This white paper provides HR professionals with a shared understanding of maintaining accountability during NEO, also referred to as Safe Haven Operations (SHO).  This document covers planning coordinating operations, and executing accountability of Non-Combatants utilizing the NTS.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1047437

5. USAMEDCOM OPORD 21-49, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SOLDIER READINESS PROCESSING. From OTSG: This OPORD establishes a single Soldier Readiness Process (SRP) and Reverse Soldier Readiness Process (RSRP) for Medical and Dental readiness optimizing Soldier readiness. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1048057

6. G3/7 MEDICAL READINESS NEWSLETTER ISSUE 12. From OTSG: G-3/7 Medical Readiness (MR) is pleased to present the latest edition of the Medical Readiness Newsletter, Issue 12.  This issue explores the current G-3/7 Medical Readiness initiatives and strategies within Policy, IT, Training, Good News Stories, DHAP, and Reserve Affairs to move us closer to the MRC Go goal of >90%. Thank you for all you do. Happy reading! https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1048146

7. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. THE 199TH INFANTRY BRIGADE OF FT. BENNING, GA IS RECRUITING HIGHLY MOTIVATED 11, 19, 25, 35, 56, AND 90 SERIES OFFICERS FOR THE 22-02 MANNING CYCLE. Opportunities to serve in broadening, and key & developmental positions are currently available. If you are interested in creating the change you want to see in the Army, please contact the POC at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1047938

     b. NETWORK ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY COMMAND VIRTUAL TOWN HALL – 1530 CDT, 21 SEP 2021. On 21 September 2021 at 1330MST (1530 CDT), US Army Network Enterprise Command will host a virtual town hall meeting in order to inform officers who are in the 22-02 AIM cycle. During this town hall session, NETCOM representatives will provide information and answer questions related to candidates interested in becoming a part of the global NETCOM team.  MOS/AOCs Needed for 22-01:  170A, 17A, 255A, 255N, 255S, 350F, 352N, 920A, 25A, 26A, 26B, O1A, 35A, 46A, 49A, 56A, 42H, 90A.  Positions vary in location to include a variety of CONUS, Hawaii, Korea, Kuwait, and Germany.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1047604

     c. AIRBORNE & RANGER TRAINING BRIGADE - AIM 22-02 POSITIONS. The Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade (ARTB) is seeking Officers with the attitude, character, drive and energy to serve in our unit. ARTB is an exceptional unit that takes immense pride in all of its accomplishments. We require potential candidates possess the right mindset that will commit to training, coaching, developing and inspiring Rangers, Parachutists, Jumpmasters, and Reconnaissance Leaders to enable Army and Defense Department to win in current and future fights. Positions are available at FT Benning, GA, Dahlonega, GA, and Eglin AFB, FL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1048148

8. Recently published DOD and 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 21-331, FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC) TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND (TRADOC) SECOND COMMAND CENTRALIZED SELECTION LIST (CSL) - COMMAND BOARDS ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [9/8/2021 10:56:21 AM]. A HQDA Centralized Selection board will convene 5 October 2021 to consider eligible LTCs for assignment to a second command of select TRADOC battalions for fill in FY22. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-331

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 21-332, RELEASE OF THE FY22 U.S. ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE (PMS) CENTRALIZED SELECTION BOARD – (COL/LTC / MAJ), ISSUED: [9/8/2021 11:04:03 AM]. This message announces the release of the results for the FY22 AHRC PMS CSB. The official release date is 14 September 2021, results will be posted to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command website at approximately 0730 (EDT) 14 September 2021. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-332

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 21-333, AMENDMENT TO ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESERVE COMPONENT OFFICERS REQUESTING TO DEFER PROMOTION CONSIDERATION (OPT OUT), ISSUED: [9/8/2021 11:15:49 AM]. See the message for changes. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-333

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 21-334, AMENDMENT TO ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RESERVE COMPONENT OFFICERS REQUESTING TO DEFER PROMOTION CONSIDERATION (OPT OUT) FROM THE FY22 RC LTC APL PSB, ISSUED: [9/8/2021 1:19:18 PM]. See the message for changes. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-334

     e. MILPER MESSAGE 21-335, FY22.5 LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC) FUNCTIONAL AREA 50 (FA 50) KEY NOMINATIVE BILLET (KNB) SELECTION PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [9/8/2021 1:35:47 PM]. This message announces the release of the FY22.5 Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Functional Area 50 (FA 50) Key Nominative Billet (KNB) Selection Panel. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-335

     f. MILPER MESSAGE 21-336, AMENDMENT 1 FY22 DISTRIBUTION CYCLE AMEDD VETERINARY NOMINATIVE COMMANDS, ISSUED: [9/8/2021 1:43:45 PM]. See the message for changes. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-336

     g. MILPER MESSAGE 21-337, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RESERVE COMPONENT OFFICERS REQUESTING TO DEFER PROMOTION CONSIDERATION (OPT OUT) FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 RESERVE COMPONENT MAJOR CHAPLAIN CORPS PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (FY22 RC MAJ CH PSB), ISSUED: [9/9/2021 11:47:08 AM]. This message describes the specific eligibility criteria to allow Reserve Component (RC) officers to defer promotion consideration for (Opt Out of) the FY22 RC MAJ CH PSB. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-337

     h. MILPER MESSAGE 21-338, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021 LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC), JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL CORPS (JAGC), 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: [9/9/2021 11:53:17 AM]. This message announces the release subject Promotion Selection Board (PSB). The Prepositioning Release date is 14 Sep 21. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 EDT, 16 Sep 21. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-338

     i. MILPER MESSAGE 21-339, FY22 ARMY COMPETITIVE CATEGORY (ACC) SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER (CCWO) SELECTION PANEL (SOC-P), ISSUED: [9/9/2021 12:04:42 PM]. This announcement contains instructions regarding the ACC U.S. Army Special Operations Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO) selection process. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-339

10. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 3 Sep 21). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias   

     a. One position for Joint Personnel Recovery Center Deputy Director in support of CENTCOM AOR to include OIF, OEF, and CJTF-HOA.  Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) on tactics, language, and culture relating to PR operations.  Must be O3/O4 with TS/SCI clearance. Location: Qatar. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

     b. Three Ammunition Specialist/ Inspector (89B) positions in the grade of E5-E7 (SGT-SFC).  SM will receive, store and issue conventional ammunition and other ammunition related items; performs maintenance (unit, direct support and general support) modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components; and operates computer hardware and software/utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting procedures. SECRET clearance Req. Locations: Honduras and Germany. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

     c. Two positions for Ops Officers, 11A and O2A. O4.  Lead the development of crisis action, intermediate and long range plans. Interact with all elements of the TF (maneuver, fires, intelligence, logistics) and able to take their inputs to develop future concepts of operations and supporting orders.  TS/SCI clearance. Location: Ft. Bragg. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

     d. Food Service Technician in support of OEFF-SS, FS and OIR. Interested service members must be in the MOS of 922A/ W2-W4 or 92G/ E8-E9 with a SECRET Clearance. Duties include coordinating, supervising food service programs for the installation, managing personnel, enlisted and civilian, and developing Management plans for equipment and expendable supplies. Location: Amman, Jordan. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

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. TPU COMPANY COMMANDER, 74A, 415TH CM BDE, KNOXVILLE, TN. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1047279

     b. TPU HHC COMMANDER VACANCY, 1LT-CPT, 324TH EXPEDITIONARY SIGNAL BATTALION, FT GORDON, GA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1047890

     c. TPU COMMANDER (CPT-MAJ), 76TH EXPEDITIONARY TERMINAL OPERATIONAL ELEMENT (ETOE), ORLANDO, FL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1048122

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WA Users experiencing VPN outage, see attached VPN Fix

ALL VPN Users,

Users experiencing VPN outage, see attached VPN Fix 

We are currently experiencing a state wide VPN outage affecting a large portion of users. The cause is still unknown but is suspected to be outside of the Washington network and a ticket has been submitted to NGB.  

Thank you for your patience as we try to solve this issue with NGB

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S1NET Message Summary - 8 Sep 21

1. ARMY 365 EMAIL AND YOUR S1NET ACCOUNT. With the advent of new “army.mil” email addresses under Army 365, we have been receiving inquiries on how to change the email on members accounts (which is where S1NET Messages are sent). milSuite uses the email address and rank that is reflected in the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). DEERS Feeds DMDC. It is the email registered to your CAC card.  In order to change the email on your milSuite account, you will need to change the email registered to your CAC in DMDC.  We cannot do it for you. Instructions are provided at the following link on how to change your email address through DMDC. There is also a link to these instructions on the S1NET Home Page.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-186252 

2. IPPS-A RELEASE 3 HR BUSINESS PROCESS MAPS (VIDEOS).  A series of videos which demonstrate the larger end to end business processes which will exist in IPPS-A beginning in Dec 21. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a/content?filterID=contentstatus%5Bpublished%5D~category%5Bipps-a-highlight-videos%5D

3. USARC FAMILY PROGRAMS SURVEY-SURVEY CONTROL NUMBER : AAHS-RDR-PR-21-255. From USARC Family Programs: Every Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve will be receiving an email to their Army enterprise email account on or about September 13th, 2021, requesting participation in the USAR Family Programs Survey. The survey will only be open for 60 days, and it is highly encouraged that every Soldier and Spouse participate. The objective of the survey is to assess the quality of life and readiness of USAR Soldiers and their Family members. Army Reserve Senior Leadership highly encourages married Soldiers to forward the survey link that they will receive to their spouse in order to provide them the opportunity to give our organization the inclusive feedback needed to make informed decisions on important quality of life and readiness matters. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1047205

4. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. THE UNITED STATES TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND (ATEC) IS SEEKING HIGHLY KNOWLEDGEABLE, INNOVATIVE, AND CONFIDENT OFFICERS FOR THE 22-02 ARMY COMPETITIVE CATEGORY CYCLE. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. Our goal is to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) provides direct support to Army Futures Command and relevant, timely information to senior Army leaders to make future force decisions enabling Multi-Domain Operations through rigorous developmental testing and independent operational tests and evaluations. ATEC is seeking talented officers (CW3-CW4, 1LT –COL) at multiple locations throughout the United States. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1046960

     b. FIRES CONFERENCE 2021 SURVEY. Fires Professionals, if you attended the 2021 Virtual Fires Conference, please take a few minutes to complete a short survey in order to assist in making the 2022 Fires Conference even better.  URL: https://survey.tradoc.army.mil/EFM/se/19AD279558D68C7E.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1046442

     c. THE ARMY LEADER EXCHANGE (ALx) BULLETIN.  The Combined Arms Center just published the September ALx Bulletin. Highlights from this past month include: preparing for this upcoming AIM marketplace, the new Chinese Tactics training publication, and a podcast on fighting for your culture from the last Soldier to leave Afghanistan - MG Donahue.  The ALx bulletin is designed to be a one-stop shop for everything you need to stay current with our profession including videos, doctrine, professional publications, documentaries, podcasts and more. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/956682

5. Recently published DOD and 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. ALARACT 068_2021, SERGEANT/STAFF SERGEANT PROMOTION BOARD GUIDANCE (CUI), DTG: R 031731Z SEP 21. This message applies to the Regular Army and the United States Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve. This is a reissuance of previous guidance pending publication of an updated regulation. To reinforce team and squad leader understanding of how our army cares for its Soldiers, promotion to sergeant and staff sergeant will include situational questions in the areas of sexual harassment, suicide prevention, misuse of drugs and alcohol, physical and mental fitness, failure to attend a noncommissioned officer professional development system course, and a subordinate’s decision to reenlist. The purpose of these questions is not to have Soldiers appearing before the board quote back army regulations pertaining to these subjects, but to provide the board an assessment of how that individual would react with their soldiers when leading them through these issues and questions. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1047147

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 21-326, ACQUISITION LEADER ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (ALAP) PARTICIPANT ATTENDANCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 (FY23) COLONEL (COL) /GS-15 EQUIVALENT ARMY ACQUISITION CORPS (AAC) CENTRALIZED SELECTION LIST (CSL) – COMMAND/KEY BILLET BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [9/2/2021 1:15:18 PM]. Selection for Acquisition Commands/Key Billets (Project Managers, Key Billet Directors and Commanders) is one of the most important decisions the Army makes.  The list of Candidates selected to attend the ALAP has been posted on the Command Management Division webpage. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-326

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 21-327, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 (FY21) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), MAJOR (MAJ), CHAPLAIN CORPS (CH), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (PSB), ISSUED: [9/2/2021 1:28:52 PM]. This message announces the release of the results for subject PSB. The Prepositioning Release date is 7 Sep 21. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 hours EDT, 9 Sep 21. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-327

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 21-328, AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), COLONEL (COL), MEDICAL CORPS (MC), AND DENTAL CORPS (DC), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (PSB) ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [9/3/2021 2:05:06 PM]. Reference MILPER Message 21-183, issued 2 Jun 21. Paragraph 3c: Current response to email address is rescinded and replaced to read usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-board-ac-officer@mail.mil. All other administrative suspense and procedures addressed within remain unchanged. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-328

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 21-329, AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), COLONEL (COL), OPERATIONS (OPS), OPERATIONS SUPPORT (OS), FORCE SUSTAINMENT (FS), AND INFORMATION DOMINANCE (ID), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB) ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [9/3/2021 2:11:25 PM]. Reference MILPER Message 21-186, issued 2 Jun 21. Paragraph 3c: Current response to email address is rescinded and replaced to read usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-board-ac-officer@mail.mil. All other administrative suspense and procedures addressed within remain unchanged. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-329

     e. MILPER MESSAGE 21-330, AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC), OPERATIONS (OPS), OPERATIONS SUPPORT (OS), FORCE SUSTAINMENT (FS), AND INFORMATION DOMINANCE (ID), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB) ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [9/3/2021 2:16:24 PM]. Reference MILPER Message 21-187, issued 2 Jun 21. Paragraph 3c: Current response to email address is rescinded and replaced to read usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.tagd-board-ac-officer@mail.mil. All other administrative suspense and procedures addressed within remain unchanged. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-330

7. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 3 Sep 21). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias   

     a. One position for Joint Personnel Recovery Center Deputy Director in support of CENTCOM AOR to include OIF, OEF, and CJTF-HOA.  Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) on tactics, language, and culture relating to PR operations.  Must be O3/O4 with TS/SCI clearance. Location: Qatar. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     b. Three Ammunition Specialist/ Inspector (89B) positions in the grade of E5-E7 (SGT-SFC).  SM will receive, store and issue conventional ammunition and other ammunition related items; performs maintenance (unit, direct support and general support) modification, destruction and demilitarization on ammunition and explosive components; and operates computer hardware and software/utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting procedures. SECRET clearance Req. Locations: Honduras and Germany. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     c. Two positions for Ops Officers, 11A and O2A. O4.  Lead the development of crisis action, intermediate and long range plans. Interact with all elements of the TF (maneuver, fires, intelligence, logistics) and able to take their inputs to develop future concepts of operations and supporting orders.  TS/SCI clearance. Location: Ft. Bragg. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     d. Food Service Technician in support of OEFF-SS, FS and OIR. Interested service members must be in the MOS of 922A/ W2-W4 or 92A/ E8-E9 with a SECRET Clearance. Duties include coordinating, supervising food service programs for the installation, managing personnel, enlisted and civilian, and developing Management plans for equipment and expendable supplies. Location: Amman, Jordan. 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. 313TH MOVEMENT CONTROL BATTALION, TPU MULTIPLE 1LT-CPT OFFICER VACANCIES, LOCATIONS IN DE, MD AND VA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-885283

     b. TPU SR. SUPPLY SGT E7 (92Y4O) UNIT LEVEL FOR ARMY RESERVE OPERATIONS GROUP (AROG) ON CAMP BULLIS, TX. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1046450

     c. DIMA VACANCY, 35D, CPT, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COS, G-2 (PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, DC) SEPTEMBER 2021. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1046485

     d. 450TH MOVEMENT CONTROL BATTALION, TPU, 88A, MULTIPLE O-2 POSITIONS, MANHATTAN, KS AND ELKHORN, NE. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1047298

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CDP VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 22-004

Position: Administrative Specialist (MOS Immaterial)                                        
Grade: E4/E5
Location: FAFB, WA
Close Date: 11 Oct 21
Start Date: 01 Nov 21
                  
The CDP is seeking a qualified applicant to fill an administrative position responsible for personnel and administrative support to over 130 Soldiers and Airmen. The program is seeking a self-motivated Soldier that can learn how to process, review, and coordinate all actions pertaining to pay, records review for regulatory compliance, Defense Travel System (DTS), manage office correspondence, and day-to-day support program wide.

The point of contact to send completed applications is SFC Nicole Woltman at 509-532-3132 or nicole.e.woltman.mil@mail.mil.

For specific questions related to this position vacancy contact CSM Amelia J. Patterson or amelia.j.patterson2.mil@mail.mil.

• CDP Job Annuncement 22-004_Administrative Specialist.pdf
• CDP_Application.docx 
• FY22_CDP_Commander_Recommendation_Letter.pdf 
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Filing APFT/ACFT in iPERMS - For S1

Attached you will find the new guidance on the Iperming of DA 705 and upcoming ACFT cards. As per the guidance sent by the G3 at the NGB level we will no longer Iperm these two documents. The naming conventions have been removed from Iperms so you will no longer find them if you try to Iperm these documents. From what it looks like this also includes the Iperming of the 5500, some of the full time tried and they were unable to find them naming convention in iperms. 

We will verify with NGB and pass this information to all of you. As far as the documents that we have already iperm they are set to expire after their 5 year cycle therefore they will automatically expire and drop off from the Soldier’s record when that document reaches that date.

• 20201019 ASA(MRA) Updated Guidance (Remove DA 705 and DA Photo)-19 OCT 20.pdf
• 20210205 ACFT Guidance 5 February 2021.pdf
  

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S1NET Message Summary - 3 Sep 21

1. TRAVEL TO REPUBLIC OF KOREA BY DOD CIVILIANS, CONTRACTORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. From the Army G-1 PCC: Heading to Korea? Starting September 1, 2021, all DoD Civilians, Contractors and Family Members, traveling to the Republic of Korea must have a valid visa or an approved Korea - Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) prior to entering the country, unless already in possession of a valid Korean visa. The entry requirements for Service Members on official travel (PCS, TDY, etc.) will remain the same, using the Common Access Card and travel orders. What is a K-ETA? The K-ETA is an electronic travel authorization that visa-free eligible foreign visitors need to obtain before entering Korea, by submitting an application with relevant information online. You must apply for the K-ETA at least 24 hours prior to boarding a flight or ship bound for Korea. Visit the following link for application instructions. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1046057

2. FY22 ARMY RESERVE TPU/IRR FEB 22 SSG NCO EVALUATION BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT. This board will evaluate the performance and potential of all eligible TPU and IRR SSGs in their Primary MOS for the purpose of creating an Order of Merit List (OML) to facilitate a myriad of human resource decisions. See the board announcement for eligibility criteria and administrative instructions. Results of this board should be released on or about 1 Apr 22. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1045279

3. UPCOMING IPPS-A LIVE TRAINING. See the following link for a summary of upcoming IPPS-A live training with meeting links. This summary details training currently scheduled for September 2021. Unique training CONOPs are posted as training details come available. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-883742

4. TAGD DATA CORRECTNESS AUGUST 2021 RECOGNITION ROLL. Human Resources Command, The Adjutant General Directorate, Field Services Division (FSD) leads the holistic transformation of the Army HR community through IPPS-A fielding, military pay migration, and data management, and governance. FSD continues to support the Data Correction Strategy in support of IPPS-A.  We would like to express our gratitude to all the S-1 and G-1 Teams supporting this major Army effort. We recognize the G-1s and S-1s Teams in the following active component organizations who demonstrated their excellent commitment to eMILPO data accuracy:  USAREC, US Army Central Command, 8th TSC, SFAC, USASMDC, 1st ID, 1st CD, 2nd ID, 7th ID, 4th ID, 4th ID Sust BDE, 16th MP BDE, 3BCT/10th Mountain, 89th MP BDE, 101st CAB and 1CD CAB. Thank you and great job!  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1046166

5. (REMINDER) CALLING FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE MG GREENE INNOVATION AWARD. Army Futures Command is calling for nominations for the Major General (MG) Greene Innovation Award. Nominations may be submitted for/from: Individual Civilian (DA Civilian only), Individual Military, or Group (Civilians only, Military only, or a combination). Development teams may consist of any combination of collaborating commands/organizations/units. Multiple submissions per individual is accepted as long as it’s for different innovations. In order to be considered, submit nominations using Goggle Chrome browser no later than 04 October 2021. Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1033303

6. ARMY RESERVE PAY MESSAGE 21-15, AUG 2021 UNIT PAY REPORTS. The Aug 2021 Unit Commander’s Pay Management Report (UCPMR) and the Aug 2021 Master Military Pay Account (MMPA) 2405 reports are available in RLAS for downloading. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1046231

7. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. FORSCOM LEADER'S GUIDE TO SOLDIER DEVELOPMENT. From the FORSCOM Leader Development Division: This guide provides you with doctrinal information, methods, tools, and relevant resources, with associated best practices to help you establish better relationships with your Soldiers, conduct effective counseling, and produce cohesive teams. It will show the attributes and competencies that will move the needle in your growth as a leader. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1045362

8. Recently published DOD and 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 21-325, AMENDMENT TO MILPER MESSAGE 21-221 CYBER BRANCH ACS AND TWI PROGRAMS FY22, ISSUED: [9/1/2021 1:47:47 PM]. This message amends the original MILPER 21-221 as follows: Para 10c. Changed to read NLT 14 September 2021:  CY Programs Panel releases results to applicants, key broadening, and talent management stakeholders.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-325

     b. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 21-032, DJMS-AC OCTOBER 2021 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE.  The purpose of this message is to inform all of the DJMS Active Component Update Schedule for the processing month of October 2021. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1044591

     c. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 21-033, DJMS-RC OCTOBER 2021 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE. The purpose of this message is to inform all of the DJMS Reserve Component Update Schedule for the process month of October 2021. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1044593

10. S1NET MEMBER REQUESTS. The following S1NET member requests/questions are pending.  If you can assist, please do so. 

     a. LOOKING FOR A DUTY DESCRIPTION FOR A FUEL OPERATIONS OFFICER. “Does anyone have a good duty description for a Division Fuel Operations Officer?” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/956156

11. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 26 Aug 21). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias   

     a. One position for Joint Personnel Recovery Center Deputy Director in support of CENTCOM AOR to include OIF, OEF, and CJTF-HOA.  Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) on tactics, language, and culture relating to PR operations.  Must be O3/O4 with TS/SCI clearance. Location: Qatar. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989   

     b. Two positions for Ops Officers, 11A and O2A. O4.  Lead the development of crisis action, intermediate and long range plans. Interact with all elements of the TF (maneuver, fires, intelligence, logistics) and able to take their inputs to develop future concepts of operations and supporting orders.  TS/SCI clearance. Location: Ft. Bragg. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

     c. ECAB DCO in support of 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. SECRET Clearance Required. Location: KUWAIT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

     d. Food Service Technician in support of OEFF-SS, FS and OIR. Interested service members must be in the MOS of 922A/ W2-W4 or 92A/ E8-E9 with a SECRET Clearance. Duties include coordinating, supervising food service programs for the installation, managing personnel, enlisted and civilian, and developing Management plans for equipment and expendable supplies. Location: Amman, Jordan. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

12. 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), O3-O6 (STUTTGART, GERMANY). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1045181

     b. 10TH BN ARCG, 3 ADOS-RC POSITIONS, 25* (E6-E7)/ 01A (CW2 OR CPT)/ 79V (E6-E7), COLUMBUS, OH. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1045387

     c. NEW HAMPSHIRE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, MULTIPLE M-DAY WARRANT OFFICER VACANCIES, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1045582

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S1NET Message Summary - 1 Sep 21

1. TAG SENDS, 30 AUG 21, PRE-CUTOVER ARMY-WIDE PAI. From BG Hope Rampy, The Adjutant General of the Army: “As we prepare to shed legacy systems and onboard IPPS-A, I wanted to ensure that all of you stay informed on the Army’s endeavor to modernize/transition our HR Management platforms. This Personnel Asset Inventory (PAI) will set conditions for the ‘Brownout/Cutover’ period (24 November/1 December) and the Army’s initial charge to establish 100%, accurate Accountability prior to transition. The directive is to establish/confirm Accountability by conducting a PAI, per FRAGO 5, MOD 1, Annex L.  Suspense: Pre-Cutover Army-wide PAI mandated to be completed between 15 AUG -15 SEP 21. A MILPER Message was published outlining specifics relative to the pre-cutover PAI.  This is an all-Army effort and we need commanders and staff involved.” Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1044856

2. (USAR) IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE TO TROOP PROGRAM UNIT (TPU) LATERAL APPOINTMENT TO CORPORAL (CPL), ELIGIBILITY FOR BASIC LEADERS COURSE, AND PROMOTION TO SERGEANT (SGT), 23 AUG 21. The attached USAR policy provides additional TPU guidance for implementation of Army Directive 2021-17 (Lateral Appointment to Corporal Eligibility for Basic Leaders Course). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1045028

3. DOCUMENTS WITH MULTIPLE SOLDIER’S PII. From Army Soldier Records Branch, HRC: All documents submitted to the AMHRR via iPERMS must be redacted by the S1/HR Professional if it contains other Soldiers’ PII (DODID, full SSN or last 4 SSN).  Documents with multiple Soldiers’ PII will be rejected by the IPERMS quality control team in support of Social Security Reduction law, regulation, and policy (LRP). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/955645

4. 2021 COMPUTER/ELECTRONIC ACCOMMODATIONS PROGRAM (CAP) VIRTUAL SUMMIT - 9/23/2021. On 23 September 2021, CAP will be hosting its Virtual Joint Disability and Reasonable Accommodations Summit. The theme of this event is "Adapting to a New Virtual World" and will feature keynote speakers and two panels discussing the challenges and best practices surrounding reasonable accommodations that have emerged through the COVID-19 pandemic. This event will take place from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/955751

5. Recently published DOD and 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 21-322, FISCAL YEAR 2023 (FY23) LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC) ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (AMEDD) CENTRALIZED SELECTION LIST (CSL) COMMAND BOARD, ISSUED: [8/30/2021 4:27:00 PM]. A Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) selection board is scheduled to convene on 18 October 2021 to consider eligible AMEDD lieutenant colonels and promotable majors for AMEDD CSL command designated positions projected for FY23. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-322

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 21-323, FY22 ACTIVE DUTY (AD) AVIATION BRIGADE COMMAND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER (CCWO) SELECTION PANEL, ISSUED: [8/30/2021 4:39:58 PM]. This announcement contains instructions regarding the AD Aviation Brigade Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO) and key aviation leadership position consideration and selection process.  The Aviation Brigade CCWO program is a selection panel process that will be conducted with the HRC DA Secretariat 30-31 March 2022. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-323

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 21-324, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022 MEDICAL SERVICE (MS) CORPS BRANCH FLIGHT TRAINING SELECTION PANEL, ISSUED: [8/31/2021 1:16:09 PM]. The FY22 MS Corps flight training selection panel will convene on 4 February 2022 to select Regular Army MS Officers to attend Army flight training (Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) training) and subsequent reclassification to Area of Concentration (AOC) 67J (Aeromedical Evacuation Officer). https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-324

7. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 26 Aug 21). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias   

     a. One position for Joint Personnel Recovery Center Deputy Director in support of CENTCOM AOR to include OIF, OEF, and CJTF-HOA.  Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) on tactics, language, and culture relating to PR operations.  Must be O3/O4 with TS/SCI clearance. Location: Qatar. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     b. Two positions for Ops Officers, 11A and O2A. O4.  Lead the development of crisis action, intermediate and long range plans. Interact with all elements of the TF (maneuver, fires, intelligence, logistics) and able to take their inputs to develop future concepts of operations and supporting orders.  TS/SCI clearance. Location: Ft. Bragg. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     c. ECAB DCO in support of 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. SECRET Clearance Required. Location: KUWAIT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     d. Food Service Technician in support of OEFF-SS, FS and OIR. Interested service members must be in the MOS of 922A/ W2-W4 or 92A/ E8-E9 with a SECRET Clearance. Duties include coordinating, supervising food service programs for the installation, managing personnel, enlisted and civilian, and developing Management plans for equipment and expendable supplies. Location: Amman, Jordan. 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. 389TH CSSB, MULTIPLE TPU VACANCIES, FT TOTTEN, QUEENS, NY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1027575

     b. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE READINESS COMMAND (MIRC) TPU O6 STAFF VACANCIES (G1 AND NURSE STAFF OFFICER, FORT BELVOIR, VA.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1044678

     c. MULTIPLE M-DAY/E-6 INSTRUCTOR VACANCIES: 19D/13B/13J, 166TH REGIMENT (RTI), FT. INDIANTOWN GAP, ANNVILLE, PA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1044932

     d. USAR LEGAL COMMAND, ADOS-RC, WO1/CW2/CW3/270A OR 420A, HHC XO, GAITHERSBURG, MD. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1040509

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CNGB Message on Afghanistan

To the Soldiers, Airmen, and Families of the National Guard

 

Yesterday, the last of our service members in Afghanistan started their journey home. Our National Guard support to the military mission in Afghanistan is now complete. The past two decades have not been an easy chapter in our Nation's history, nor has it been without setbacks and sacrifices. The recent loss of thirteen of our brothers and sisters in arms is a stark and sharp reminder of all that military service entails, and the dangers inherent in our chosen profession. Yet despite these dangers, we step forward to serve this great Nation, holding our heads high.

 

We are forever grateful to the men and women who served in Afghanistan, and the families who supported them. We will continue to proudly wear the cloth of our nation, and remember the heroism and sacrifices made by so many, especially our Gold Star Families.

 

More than a generation of Americans fought so our Nation would not live in fear. We fought to bring hope and freedom to the people of Afghanistan. We fought to uphold our Nation's values and our American way of life. We did not choose these battles, but we fought them all the same. And we never lost sight of our duty as Citizen ­Soldiers and Airmen.

 

Our promise endures, "Always Ready, Always There!"

 

Sincerely,

 

Daniel R. Hokanson

General, U.S. Army

Chief, National Guard Bureau

 

Tony L. Whitehead

SEA, U.S. Air Force

National Guard Bureau

 

• 20210831 Letter to the Force - End of Mission in Afghanistan.pdf
  

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