1. PCS’ing TO ITALY? From US Army Southern European Task Force – Africa: The SETAF-AF G-1 has asked that we remind those PCS’ing to Italy of specific requirements, and how to avoid issues to ensure a smooth transition.
1) Approved Command Sponsorship is required for all Eligible Family Members accompanying both U.S. Military and DoD Civilians on tours to Italy.
2) An Official (maroon) or No-Fee Regular (blue) passports with the "Missione" visa affixed, prior to arrival in Italy. Personnel who fail to obtain the "Missione" visa prior to arrival in Italy must depart the Schengen territory and return to the US or their country of origin, at their own expense, in order to obtain the necessary visa.
3) IET Soldiers must have an approved absence request form in their possession upon departure from school enroute to Italy.
4) NATO Travel Orders are required for Soldiers flights when PCS'ing to Europe. Visit the following link for additional information on travel, passports, visas, and pets. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317557
2. APRIL 2024 CHANGE OF MISSION NEWSLETTER. Change of Mission is the Army's retirement planning newsletter for Soldiers in all components with 17+ years of service. Recently Retired Soldiers consistently say they underestimated the time and effort needed to plan and execute their retirement transition. The information in Change of Mission and the new 2024 U.S. Army Retirement Planning Guide can help you navigate this unfamiliar terrain. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317585
3. INTRODUCING THE NCO CREATIVE DOMAIN. The NCO Journal launched the NCO Creative Domain, a vibrant hub for creativity, insight, diversity, and innovation—a space embracing all forms of expression. Share your short stories, poems, and reviews of books, TV shows, movies, and video games. Envision the future of war-fighting and dive into the realms of fiction or non-fiction, crafting scenarios that challenge the status quo and ignite discussions. This is an opportunity to showcase your creative abilities using doctrine as your guide and refine your written communication skills. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317765
4. BREAKING DOCTRINE: TRAINING MULTIDOMAIN OPERATIONS. From the CAC Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD): MG Dave Doyle and CSM Alex Kupratty from the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Colorado join LTC Lisa Becker and Mr. Rich Creed from CADD to talk about how to train for multi-domain operations. They talk about the first two principles of training as found in FM 7-0, encouraging creativity, and the role of senior leaders in prioritizing training. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317774
5. IPPS-A ITEMS.
a. USAR AGR: TRAINING RESOURCE POSTERS & MARKET PLACE GUIDES. These Training Resource Posters & Market Place Guides assist Army Reserve AGR with training resources for Talent Managers, Account Managers, unit level HR professionals, and members. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317568
b. IPPS-A ASSIGNMENT ORDERS AND META DATA. “Attached is a very simple spreadsheet that covers most of the common lines on IPPS-A assignment orders. This is supposed to help Soldiers, S1s, and units review orders for accuracy once their local MPD has cut/approved the order.” Contributed by SSG Michael Roman. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317607
6. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.
a. FY24 LTG ELLIS D. PARKER AWARD. The United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) is soliciting nominations for the FY24 LTG Ellis D. Parker Award. The LTG Ellis D. Parker Award, a Department of the Army level award, recognizes excellence at the battalion level. The Parker Award is divided into four categories based on unit mission: Combat (C), Combat Support (CS), Combat Service Support (CSS), and Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA). One winner will be selected as the “Top Aviation Battalion” in each category. The winners of each category will compete for the title of “LTG Ellis D. Parker Top Aviation Battalion of the Year”.
7. Recently published Army Directives and All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages. New ALARACTs and ADs are also posted on APD at the following link. armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx
a. ALARACT 021/2024, IMPLEMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DA FORM 7768 (COMMAND SUPPLY DISCIPLINE PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORT), DTG: R 172124Z APR 24. The purpose of a CSDP evaluation is to determine whether or not an organization is complying with regulatory policy and procedures. Commanders and activity supervisors will implement a CSDP and evaluate all subordinate organizations or activities for compliance with supply operations. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317838
b. ENTRY-LEVEL STATUS, 6 APR 24. Memo from the Army G-1: On 23 June 2022, DoDI 1332.14, Change 7, was published. This instruction updated the definition of “Entry-Level Status,” specifically extending its duration, effective 24 December 2022. On 23 May 23, I approved an exception to policy to AR 635-200 regarding the definition of entry-level status. Because that exception to policy is set to expire, I hereby renew it for a period of one year. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317839
8. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay Messages. Some messages are posted on S1NET, and some are on the HRC MILPER website. If the link provided takes you to the HRC MILPER website, you have to log in with your CAC before the link to the MILPER message will work.
a. MILPER MESSAGE 24-132, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FY24) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC), MEDICAL CORPS (MC), AND DENTAL CORPS (DC), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB), ISSUED: [16 APR 24]. This message announces the release of the results for subject Promotion Selection Boards (PSB). The Prepositioning Release date for this board results will be between 0900-1300 EST, 22 Apr 24. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 hours EDT, 24 Apr 24.
b. MILPER MESSAGE 24-133, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FY24) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), COLONEL (COL), MEDICAL CORPS (MC) AND DENTAL CORPS (DC), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB), ISSUED: [16 APR 24]. This message announces the release of the results for subject Promotion Selection Boards (PSB). The Prepositioning Release date for this board results will be between 0900-1300 EST, 23 Apr 24. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 hours EDT, 25 Apr 24.
c. MILPER MESSAGE 24-134, IMPLEMENTATION OF PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT SKILL IDENTIFIERS (PDSI) FOR PERSONNEL CERTIFIED IN CYBER WORK ROLES, ISSUED: [17 APR 24]. This message is to announce the implementation of personnel developmental skill identifiers (PDSI) for officer, warrant officer, and enlisted servicemembers certified in specific cyber work roles at the basic, senior, and master level. The intent is to track personnel certified to perform cyber work roles throughout the Army, regardless of MOS/AOC.
d. MILPER MESSAGE 24-135, AMENDMENT TO PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FY24) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), SENIOR SERVICE COLLEGE (SSC), OPERATIONS (OPS), OPERATIONS SUPPORT (OS), FORCE SUSTAINMENT (FS), AND INFORMATION DOMINANCE (ID) BOARD ZONE MESSAGE, ISSUED: [17 APR 24]. See the message for updates.
e. MILPER MESSAGE 24-136, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FY24) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC), ARMY NURSE CORPS (AN), MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS (MS), ARMY MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS (SP) AND VETERINARY CORPS (VC), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB), ISSUED: [18 APR 24]. This message announces the release of the results for subject Promotion Selection Boards (PSB). The prepositioning release date for this board results will be between 0900-1300 EDT, 22 Apr 24. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 hours EDT, 24 Apr 24.
f. MILPER MESSAGE 24-137, FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FY24) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC) ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (AMEDD) INTERMEDIATE LEVEL EDUCATION (ILE) SELECTION BOARD ZONE MESSAGE, ISSUED: [18 APR 24]. This message announces the eligibility criteria and administrative instructions for the FY24 AC AMEDD ILE selection board which convenes on 13 August 2024 and recesses on or about 28 August 2024 to select officers for attendance to academic year 2025-2026 (AY25-26) resident ILE. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/thread/288829
g. MILPER MESSAGE 24-138, FISCAL YEAR 2024 (FY24) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC) ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (AMEDD) SENIOR SERVICE COLLEGE (SSC) SELECTION BOARD ZONE MESSAGE, ISSUED: [18 APR 24]. This message announces the eligibility criteria and administrative instructions for the FY24 AC AMEDD SSC selection board which selects eligible AMEDD officers to attend academic year 2025-2026 (AY25-26) resident SSC, United States Army War College (USAWC) fellowships for SSC credit, and AY25-27 Army War College Distance Education Program (AWCDEP) attendance. The FY24 AC AMEDD SSC selection board convenes on 13 August 2024.
9. S1NET MEMBER/UNIT CONTRIBUTIONS. The following unit/individually developed products or information have been contributed to S1NET for the use and benefit of all members/units. These products have not been reviewed nor sanctioned by TRADOC or the AG School, and may be specific to the unit/component/location.
a. PROCESSING AMEDD DATE OF RANK ADJUSTMENTS. “Unit S-1s who are submitting the AMEDD Date of Rank Adjustment must take the steps at the following link.” Contributed by Mr. Matthew Brown, with credit given to Mr. Michael Gilmartin.
10. S1NET MEMBER REQUESTS.
a. DOES ANYONE HAVE A SPONSORSHIP POWERPOINT CLASS THEY ARE WILLING TO SHARE? Looking for a sponsorship PowerPoint to adjust and deliver to my unit.
11. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 10 APR 24). The below hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989
a. TARGETING ENGAGEMENT OIC | AMMAN, JORDAN | O-5 | 13A | TS/SCI | APR 24 | 365 DAYS.
b. TARGETING TECHNICIAN | AMMAN, JORDAN | WO-3 | 131A | S | APR 24 | 365 DAYS (can be split into 2 x 180).
c. UNIT MOVEMENT NCO | STUTTGART, GERMANY | E6-E7 | 88N | S | MAY 24 | 180 DAYS.
d. OGP XO | AMMAN, JORDAN | O-4 | 02A | TS/SCI | MAY 24 | 365 DAYS.
e. J4 LOGISTICS DIRECTOR | BAGHDAD, IRAQ | O-5 | 90A | S | JUN 24 | 365 DAYS.
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 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. milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies
a. TPU, SOUTHEAST MEDICAL AREA READINESS SUPPORT GROUP (SE-MARSG) CW3/420, BDE S1 CHIEF, NASHVILLE, TN. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317813
b. KS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, 891ST EN BN, AGR NEW HIRE, O3-O4/12A, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, IOLA, KS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317835
c. USARCENT THEATER INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM - CENTRAL (TIP-C), O5/LTC, O1A, TIP-C DIRECTOR / FORWARD G2, CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317851
d. 461ST HR CO: KUWAIT, POLAND AND JORDAN: MULTIPLE VACANCIES (42A, 25U AND 92Y). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317849
13. CIVILIAN JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS. Units/organizations who wish to advertise GS positions, GS 11-15, may post them at the following link on S1NET. Positions posted per the instructions provided will then be listed once in an S1NET message. milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsciv
a. USAREUR-AF G1 has a GS-0201-14 Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Military) PMB Chief Job announcement. The announcement is open from 15 April and will close on 29 April. Main skill set needed is Strength Management Background Please see the following link for additional details. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/785940700/preview
b. US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, VACANT GS-12 MECHANICAL ENGINEER IN PASCO, WA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1317670