Letter to the Force - National Guard Birthday 2021

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

The proclamation came on December 13, 1636:  Every man between 16 and 60 who was capable of bearing arms was called to defend the Massachusetts Bay Colony.  Every week they drilled, remaining ever-vigilant.  It was the birth of our National Guard: Always Ready, Always There.   

Those men are long-gone, and the Massachusetts Bay Colony is now one of 50 states.  The uniforms, the weaponry, the threats, and the tactics have all changed.  Our ranks are more prepared, more professional, more diverse, and more powerful than the earliest Guardsmen could ever have dreamed.  There has been one constant in those 385 years—we have remained Always Ready, Always There. 

Our longevity, our capabilities, and our success were not preordained by our founding; they were determined and reinforced by every subsequent generation of Soldiers and Airmen who proudly served in our National Guard.  It is our people who have made every mission possible—every rescue from a flood, every mile of cleared debris, every wildfire evacuation, every conflict we have fought on behalf of our Nation.  Each of you—our Soldiers, Airmen, and the families who support us—are the reason we are Always Ready, Always There. 

The celebration of the National Guard’s 385^th year is a celebration of our people, our readiness, and our enduring promise to our Nation and our communities:  When you need the National Guard, we are 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

 

•  20211206 Letter to the Force - NG Birthday 2021.pdf

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S1NET Message Summary - 13 Dec 21

1. FRAGORD 04 (UPDATED GUIDANCE) TO OPERATION ORDER 21-075 USARC MANDATORY CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) VACCINATION PROGRAM (CVP)), 101400Z DEC 2021. Some key updates/additions included in this FRAGORD: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1051858

     a. (UPDATED) Effective immediately, the United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) executes mandatory immunization of Army Reserve Soldiers with COVID-19 vaccines in order to reduce the component’s COVID-19 risk, increase force health protection posture and readiness, and achieve 95% vaccination of all Army Reserve Soldiers NLT 01 JAN 2022 and 99.5% vaccination of all Army Reserve Soldiers NLT 01 MAR 2022. The US Army Reserve will be 100% complete with vaccinations by 30 JUN 2022.

     b. (CHANGE) Commanders will account for 100% of assigned Soldiers regardless of participation status. 

     c. (ADD) All USAR Soldiers without 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine and have not submitted a medical, administrative, or religious exemption will complete all actions associated with Annex M to the USARC order NLT the last day of the Soldier’s January 2022 Battle Assembly, with exemption packets, if applicable, submitted by 01 Feb 2022.

     d. (ADD) All USAR Soldiers that have not received their first dose of COVID-19 and have not submitted a medical, administrative, or religious exemption will be flagged and GOMOR initiated within thirty days following the Jan 2022 Battle Assembly. Additionally, any Soldier with an exemption that was disapproved by the appropriate authority and not received their first dose within 30 days of notification of disapproval, will be flagged and GOMOR initiated by their Commander.

     e. (ADD) The Personnel Action Guide (PAG) reflects a new action for COVID Vaccine Religious Accommodations, T-27-A-8. This action reflects the latest guidance for religious accommodation exemption submissions.

2. CHANGE TO RESIDENT MILITARY EDUCATION YES-NO LIST - HUMAN RESOURCES MGMT - MILITARY EDUCATION COURSE CODE (MCRDCC) – UJS. From HRC Enlisted Promotions Branch: During a recent inquiry from the field, it was discovered Soldiers are erroneously receiving promotion points for the Military Education Course Code (MCRDCC) – UJS, which represents the course name "HUMAN RESOURCES MGMT" which is NOT a course within ATRRS. Subsequent to this discovery, the course was changed from a “YES” to receiving promotion points to a “NO” not authorized promotion points.  This change will result in a reduction of promotion points on Soldiers whom have this MCRDCC – UJS on their eMILPO (SRB) record. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1088173

3. RESIDENT MILITARY TRAINING PROMOTION POINT YES/NO STATUS, UPDATED 06 DECEMBER 2021. HRC Enlisted Promotions has provided the course list attached at the following link which informs Soldiers of those courses which are valid for points at 4 points per week (40 hours), and those which are not.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-52677

4. THE ADJUTANT GENERAL DIRECTORATE (TAGD) DATA CORRECTNESS NOVEMBER 2021 RECOGNITION ROLL. HRC, TAGD, Field Services Division (FSD) leads the holistic transformation of the Army HR community through IPPS-A fielding, military pay migration, data management, and governance. FSD continues to support the Data Correction Strategy in support of IPPS-A.  This month, we highlight the top five organizations (with population over 9,000) who achieved less than 1.18% error rate.  These G-1 and S-1 Teams continue to demonstrate their amazing commitment to eMILPO and ATMS data accuracy while taking care of Soldiers' records and the daily mission: 7th Infantry Division, Eight Army, 101st Airborne Division (AASLT), US Army Recruiting Command and US Army Alaska.  Furthermore, congratulations to US Army Central and 10 additional units for achieving a 0% error rate. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1088247

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 21-461, AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) RESERVE COMPONENT (RC), LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC), ARMY PROMOTION LIST (APL), 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, PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (PSB) ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [12/10/2021 6:28:30 AM]. Reference, MILPER Message 21-281, issued 3 Aug 21. Paragraph 3.d.(2) is rescinded and replaced to read: (2) The required “thru date” for Complete-the Record OERs (code 09) is 14 Oct 21. All administrative suspense and procedures addressed in MILPER Message 21-281, issued 3 Aug 21, remain unchanged. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-461

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 21-462, RESCIND MILPER MESSAGE 21-432, 8 NOV 21, AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) RESERVE COMPONENT (RC), LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC), ARMY PROMOTION LIST (APL), 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, PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (PSB) ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [12/10/2021 6:29:59 AM]. MILPER Message 21-432 issued 8 Nov 21, is rescinded immediately. HRC Officer Promotions will release a forthcoming Amendment MILPER message to correct the required “thru date” for Complete-the Record OERs (code 09) for the FY22 Reserve Component (RC), Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Army Promotion List (APL), 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, Promotion Selection Board (PSB). https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-462

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 21-463, FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) JUDGE ADVOCATE (JA) WARRANT OFFICER ACCESSIONS BOARD RESULTS, ISSUED: [12/10/2021 6:33:07 AM]. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-463

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 21-464, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 (FY21) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), CAPTAIN (CPT), ARMY COMPETITIVE CATEGORY (ACC), FULLY QUALIFIED CERTIFICATION PROCESS, ISSUED: [12/10/2021 6:36:09 AM]. This message announces the release of the results for the FY21 Active Component (AC), Captain (CPT), Army Competitive Category (ACC), Fully Qualified Certification Process. The Prepositioning Release date is 14 Dec 21. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 hours EST, 16 Dec 21. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-464

7. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 24 NOV 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. 7TH ATC HQ, 1 ADOS, E-7 / 25E, ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM MANAGER, GRAFENWOEHR, GERMANY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1081530

     b. USACAPOC, 407TH CA BN, OFFICER AND ENLISTED SR GRADES VACANCIES, ARDEN HILLS, MN. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1088368

     c. 77TH SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE IS SOLICITING 88H10-40 VOLUNTEERS/APPLICANTS FOR A UNIT MOBILIZATION, SHOREHAM, NY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1088391

     d. I CORPS MCP-OD; TPU MULTIPLE E3-E8, CW2, O1-O5 VACANCIES, JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/969765

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S1NET Message Summary - 10 Dec 21

1.  ON ASSIGNMENT TO HAWAII?  IF SO, PLEASE READ THIS.  From the USARPAC G-1:  If you are a Soldier (Active or Reserve) with assignment orders to Hawaii arriving between now and end of February and will PCS with dependents, please contact your assignment manager at HRC as soon as possible. Due to the ongoing water situation in Hawaii, we need to ensure all personnel are engaging with HRC and their sponsors. For latest information, please visit the following site.  https://home.army.mil/hawaii/index.php/water
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/969591

2. SPAM EMAIL IMPERSONATING DFAS SMARTDOCS.  The Adjutant General has asked that we help in notifying the field of a spam email which is impersonating DFAS SMARTDOCS.  From DFAS:  We have received notification that a SPAM email has been sent to some myPay users. First thing to note about the email being reported: It is not a SmartDocs. The key indicators are that the sending address is "dfas-smartdoc."  It is missing the "s" in SmartDocs. Also, SmartDocs are sent in plain text.  We would never "hide" a link behind text. DO NOT click on the link which goes to "dfas.biz." Subject of the SPAM email is, "Important year-end information about your tax withholding." Please direct users who call in to delete the email immediately and not click on the live link imbedded in the email. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/payandentitlements

3. TEMPORARY PROMOTION POLICY FOR PROMOTION TO SGT THROUGH SSG - AS OF 08 DEC 2021. From HRC Enlisted Promotions: Effective with the January 2022 promotion month, temporary promotions are expanded to RA and USAR AGR Soldiers who are prevented from completing mandatory PME courses to qualify themselves for promotion to the ranks of Sergeant (SGT) through Sergeant Major (SGM) when they are unable to attend PME for any of the reasons provided in the policy. This post provides the order formats and DA Form 4187 templates to support this new policy. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1087757

4. YOUR MILSUITE PROFILE AND THE TRANSITION FROM MAIL.MIL TO ARMY.MIL. From the milSuite Support Team:  Last month I mentioned that the "Change email" feature at ID Card Online was not working and that "they" were working on fixing it so that you (and most everyone else with an A365 account) could update the email address on your CAC. Which, in turn, would allow you to refresh your milSuite profile with your new @army.mil email address. Well, it looks like that fix is in. To change the email on your CAC and update your milSuite profile with your new @army.mil email address, take the steps at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/milsuite/blog/2021/12/08/your-milsuite-profile-and-the-transition-from-mailmil-to-armymil-redux

5. FY22 UNITED SERVICES MILITARY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (USMAP) TRADE BY ARMY MOS UPDATE. As a Soldier, you can earn an apprenticeship with the OJT and military training you already get while serving. Apprenticeship is a formal, structured training program. It combines on-the-job training (OJT) or mastery of competencies and related technical instruction. There are four simple self-guided steps to register and start the process to obtain an apprenticeship. Apprenticeship information can be found by clicking the following link https://usmap.osd.mil/.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086903

6. ACCESS ARMY UNIVERSITY (AU) VIDEO. Having issues with your college due to late Tuition Assistance payments from ArmyIgnitED?  Below is a link to a new video by COL Julia Bell, Director, Army Credentialing and Continuing Education Services for Soldiers (ACCESS), Army University (AU).  The video provides a review of the steps Soldiers can take to resolve issues they are facing due to delinquent payment to educational institutions. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/969387

7. ARMY RESERVE PAY MESSAGE 21-21, FY 22 ARMY RESERVE PAY WORKSHOPS. USAR G8 Pay Management Division (PMD) will conduct five iterations of the Reserve Pay Workshop in FY22. This workshop gathers the AR Pay community to receive sustainment training on military pay entitlements, procedures, systems, and audit readiness requirements. Reserve pay training is a triennial requirement for personnel responsible for Reserve pay actions. Personnel who last attended a Reserve Pay Workshop in FY19 or earlier should attend in FY22. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1087535

8. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:  ADJUTANT GENERAL SCHOOL VACANT GS 1712 13 SUPERVISORY TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (SERVES AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF TRAINING). For those interested in applying for this position, it opens 9 Dec – 20 Dec and is found at the following link. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/625894200

     b. 99TH READINESS DIVISION, IPPS-A HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL (HR PRO) 2 DAY RESIDENT MOI (FY 22, 2ND QUARTER DATES). The IPPS-A HR Professional Instructor Facilitated Training (IFT) suspense for all HR professionals is
31 May 2022. The 99th RD will provide this training to all HR Professionals, and incorporate the foundational knowledge necessary to perform the duties and functions inherit to their position utilizing the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A), Release 3 (R3). To reserve a seat, visit the following link.    https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-857086

9. 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

10. 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 21-460, FY 2022 ARMY SOCIAL WORK INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (SWIP) APPLICATION PROCEDURES, ISSUED: [12/7/2021 8:14:12 AM]. This message solicits applications for the FY 2022 Army Social Work Internship Program (SWIP). HQ, US Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) will convene a competitive accession board on 14 June 2022 to consider qualified applicants for selection and accession as Army Social Workers. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-460

11. 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. NCOER BULLET COMMENT "HACK". “Over the years I have provided the guidance at the following link to individuals struggling to write NCOERs. I have also used this method in writing NCOERs. I welcome your feedback and comments.” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/969354

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

     a. IS THERE A LIST OF MTOE ASSIGNED PERSONNEL (MAP) UNITS WITH THEIR CORRESPONDING MTF? “This question deals with medical personnel assigned to a MTOE unit with duty at a Military Treatment Facility (MTF). Is there a list of MAP units that correspond to their duty MTF location?” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/thread/261970

13. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 24 NOV 21). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias     

14. 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. ADOS POSITION, THEATER LANGUAGE PROGRAM MANAGER (35F/03-05), USAG HUMPHREYS, ROK. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086531

     b. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, 475TH QM GROUP HHC, AND FIRST SERGEANT VACANT TPU POSITIONS, LOCATIONS IN PA AND NY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086654

     c. U.S. ARMY CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY (CMH), 2 IMA, O3-O4/O1A, OFFICER VACANCY, FORT RILEY, KS AND FORT STEWART, GA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086642

     d. TRADOC G2, COADOS, COUNTERINTELLIGENCE VACANCIES: E-5 TO E-8, WO1 TO CW4, AND 2LT TO CPT, VARIOUS CONUS LOCATIONS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086749

     e. TOD POSITIONS, PLATOON SERGEANT, SQUAD LEADER(S), AND NURSE CASE MANAGER(S), FORT RILEY SOLDIER RECOVERY UNIT (SRU). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086913

     f. IMA VACANCIES AT NORAD AND USNORTHCOM, CO, AK, DC. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1049423

     g. MIARNG M-DAY - 2 POSITIONS/LOCATIONS: 68W4F2 & 68W4O, PLT SGT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1087479

     h. 505TH SIGNAL BDE AND DOWNTRACE HAS OPENINGS OF ALL RANKS; IMMEDIATE NEED FOR O4/O5 S1 AND S4, IN LAS VEGAS, NV. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1087530

     i. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT'S- EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND 2 COMMAND POSITIONS- 378TH FEST-M, 916TH FEST-A AND 728TH CMT, VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN IL, MN, MO. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1087605

     j. 561ST REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP, TPU, LTC/01A, DEPUTY COMMANDER, ELKHORN, NE. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1087653

     k. 718TH ENGINEER COMPANY, 926TH ENG BN, TPU, CPT/O3, COMPANY COMMANDER, FORT BENNING, GA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1087707

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DOD Financial Readiness Common Military Training Requirements

The Financial Readiness Program Team are the approved DOD instructors and they are ready conduct the FRP unit training in the various financial topics.

I am attaching the training request form that units may use to submit their training request.

• Army Financial Literacy Training Program SA Memo-Official.pdf
• Directive-type Memorandum (DTM) 19-009 – Financial Readiness Common Military Training Requirements
• FINRED-Touchpoints-Roadmap.pdf 
• FRP Class Form PDF.pdf 
• HQDA EXORD 140-21 The Army Financial Literacy Training Program Base Order (final).pdf 
• U.S. Army STAND-TO! _ Army Financial Readiness.pdf
  

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S1NET Message Summary - 7 Dec 21

1. HQDA EXORD 048-22, COMMANDERS GUIDE TO SUICIDE PREVENTION CHAIN TEACH. Per this HQDA EXORD, Commanders of Army Commands (ACOM), Army Service Component Commands (ASCC), Direct Report Units (DRU), Office of the Chief, Army Reserve
(OCAR), and Director, Army National Guard (ARNG) will implement a suicide prevention chain teach event to all leaders (squad leaders and above) in the
timelines outlined. The overall intent is for leaders at each echelon to
explain their intent, expectations, and the roles of their subordinate leaders
in preventing deaths by suicide. At the end of the chain teach, each leader
should know their roles and responsibilities and the resources available to
them for the suicide prevention program.  Above all, leaders must convey at
all echelons the criticality of taking care of Soldiers and Families and their
commitment to helping their subordinates in accomplishing that mission.  In
support of this chain teaching effort, the DCS, G1 Army Resilience Directorate
has established a milSuite Group at the following link with resources for
commanders to leverage in accomplishing this mission.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/army-senior-leader-prevention-guide

2. FRAGO 12 TO HQDA EXORD 225-21 COVID-19 STEADY STATE OPERATIONS (CUI), DTG:
032302Z DEC 21. On 03 December 2021, FRAGO 12 to HQDA EXORD 225-21 (COVID-19
Steady State Operations) was published and provides updated guidance on the
following topics: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086124

     a. Civilian vaccination implementation (i.e., Civilian exemption process,
civilian enforcement, testing, etc.).

     b. Additional guidance for meetings, events, and conferences with more
than 50 participants.

     c. Clarifies instructions for ETMS2 routing for mission critical official
travel ETPs for unvaccinated personnel.

     d. Updates guidance for ordering screening/testing supplies.

3. ASK cPEOPLE RESEARCH CAPABILITY. From the Office of Business
Transformation, HQDA: Ask cPeople research capability is currently offered to
all senior leaders with detailed research and analysis on a variety of
people-centric topics that will assist the Senior Leaders in making informed
data-driven decisions. Ask cPeople is a short-turn descriptive statistics
analysis capability for simple “rates and counts” type of questions. Ask
cPeople utilizes the Person-event Data Environment (PDE) to access and compile
vast amounts of data to produce targeted reports. The typical turn-around time
for each question submitted, when data is readily available, is approximately
72 hours after the question is finalized.  If data needs to be acquired,
turn-around will be longer. Visit the following link for more information.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086439

4. IPPS-A WEBINAR SERIES: CY2022 WEBINAR REVIEW – 08 DEC 2021 (NEW). Attached
is the CONOP for the special webinar: IPPS-A Webinar Series CY2021
Review/Recap. During this session, the IPPS-A Team will quiz attendees on
subjects previously covered throughout the year. No change to link and dial
in - this session is rescheduled due to the connectivity issues during the
last session. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1082949

5. USAR AMEDD SYMPOSIUM - HRC TALENT MANAGEMENT. The HRC Talent Management
Team will present an informal AMEDD Symposium to the RC AMEDD Population
(AGR/TPU/IRR/IMA) on Wednesday, 8 Dec 2021 (1800-2000) Eastern Time Zone via
Microsoft Teams. Please mark your calendars accordingly as this will give you
the opportunity to meet with all of the HRC AMEDD Reserve Component Career
Managers. This Symposium will also give you a wealth of information on records
management and upcoming Promotion Board.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086397

6. ARMY RESERVE FLAG SNAPSHOT, OCT 21. he Army Reserve Flag snapshot for the
month of OCT 2021 is attached.  Commands may access their specific flag data
in RCMS (CSMM) under Presentations.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1074466

7. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. 2021 TRADOC G1/4 ADJUTANT GENERAL CORPS NCO AND SOLDIER OF THE YEAR
COMPETITION. This year, SGM Christian Carr and his team of NCOs from the
TRADOC G1/4 spearheaded an unprecedented Human Resources/Leadership
competition at Fort Eustis, VA from 30 November to 2 December 2021. The
competition consisted of seven events designed to focus on leader development
through assessing and evaluating the competitors’ knowledge, physical and
mental toughness, oral communication skills, research and writing abilities,
critical thinking, and administrative acumen. Winners of the competition are
SSG Nicholas Stephens, NCO of the Year, and CPL Vincent Martinez, Soldier of
the Year. Visit the following link for more information on the competition.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086420

     b. 63D READINESS DIVISION PRE-RETIREMENT BRIEFINGS, 2ND QTR, FY22. When
you attend one of our in-person or virtual events, our Retirement Services
Officers and Community Partners will thoroughly and expertly explain
Non-regular retirement topics such as: Retirement Qualification (including
retirement points), Early Age Drop (using NDAA 2008), Reserve Component
Survivor Benefit Plan, The 20 Year Letter, and much more.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-720508

8. 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 087/2021, URGENT ALARACT 087/2021 RETIREMENT SERVICES COVID-19
ACCOMMODATIONS (CUI), DTG: R 022059Z DEC 21. This message provides modified
retirement services program guidance to Army Commands (ACOMs), Army Service
Component Commands (ASCCs), and Direct Reporting Units (DRUs) in response to
the COVID-19 outbreak. Soldiers and families who require the support of Army
Retirement Services Officers (RSO) in their transition to retirement will
continue to receive services using modified procedures outlined in this
message to minimize health risks by Implementing social distancing rules.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1085872

     b. ALARACT 088/2021, 2Q/FY22 ANTITERRORISM QUARTERLY  THEME  –  VETTING
VISITORS TO  ARMY ACTIVITIES (CUI), DTG:  R 061300Z  DEC  21. Army
Antiterrorism  communication synchronization seeks  to  take  care of  the
troops  by  instilling  Armywide  heightened  awareness  and  vigilance  to
prevent  and protect  the Army community  and  critical  resources  from
terrorist  activities. The theme for 2Q/FY22 (January to March 2022) is
Vetting Visitors to Army Activities.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086433

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 21-457, FY22 UNITED STATES ARMY WARRANT OFFICER
SELECTION BOARDS, ISSUED: [12/3/2021 2:31:53 PM]. HQDA Warrant Officer
Accession selection boards convene to consider eligible applicants for
appointment as a Warrant Officer (WO) in the U.S Army with concurrent order to
active duty. All eligible applicants are evaluated by the HQDA WO selection
board, convened at HQ, USAREC. Those selected will be scheduled for Warrant
Officer Candidate School (WOCS) and the appropriate Warrant Officer Basic
Course (WOBC). This message provides This message provides basic eligibility
criteria, and a board schedule by MOS through FY22.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-457

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 21-458, CONSOLIDATED AND UPDATED APPLICATION OF
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER TEMPORARY PROMOTIONS (SERGEANT THROUGH STAFF
SERGEANT), ISSUED: [12/6/2021 2:03:44 PM]. The Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1,
announced consolidated and updated application of Noncommissioned Officer
temporary promotions, effective with the January 2022 promotion month.
Effective with the January 2022 promotion month, the Army will select Regular
Army and USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) semi-centralized enlisted Soldiers
for promotion to SGT through SSG based on their awarded promotion points
without regard to completion of the requisite level of Professional Military
Education (PME) required for promotion. All other eligibility requirements, to
include completion of the appropriate level of the Distributed Leaders Course,
must otherwise be met. This MILPER message supersedes MILPER message 21-131,
and applies to promotions for all Regular Army and USAR Active Guard Reserve
(AGR) semi-centralized enlisted Soldiers. Special category promotions to
Sergeant (SGT) and Staff Sergeant (SSG) will be processed as an exception to
policy (ETP) as established in AR 600-8-19, paragraph 3-5 and Soldiers
assigned or attached in support of Security Force Assistance Bridge (SFAB).
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1078514

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 21-459, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021 UNITED
STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) SENIOR SERVICE COLLEGE SLATE RESULTS, ISSUED:
[12/6/2021 3:24:09 PM]. This message announces those US Army Reserve officers
slated for Academic Year (AY) 2022 Senior Service College (SSC) attendance.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-459

     d. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 21-050, FY22 ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE PAY (AIP)
PROGRAM FOR SECURITY FORCES ASSISTANCE BRIGADE (SFAB). The purpose of this
message is to inform all of the extension of the Assignment Incentive Pay
(AIP) Program for Security Forces Assistance Brigade (SFAB) for Fiscal Year
2022 effective December 1, 2021.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1085016

     e. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 21-051, INTEREST RATE FOR DEBT COLLECTION. The
purpose of this message is to inform all of the Interest Rate change for
calendar year 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1085820

     f. ARMY MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 21-052, SERVICE MEMBERS (SM’S) CLAIMING
CONNECTICUT RESIDENCY. The purpose of this message is to inform all of
information on Service Members (SM’s) claiming Connecticut residency.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086270

     g. ARMY MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 21-053, UNDECLARED STATE TAXING AUTHORITY
REPORT (PCN UH099C141). The purpose of this message is to inform all of
information on the Undeclared State Taxing Authority Report (PCN UH099C141).
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086301

     h. ARMY Military Pay E-Message 21-054, SITW LES Remark (December 2021 -
February 2022). The purpose of this message is to inform all of information on
the SITW LES Remark. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086302

     i. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 21-055, IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR REPORTING
AVIATION INCENTIVE PAY (AVIP) FOR CONDITIONAL AVIATORS. The purpose of this
message is to inform all of new procedures for Reporting Aviation Incentive
Pay (AvIP) for Conditional Aviators.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086303

     j. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 21-056, DOWNTIME FOR THE WHAT-IF SEPARATION
SYSTEM. The purpose of this message is to inform all of the Downtime for the
What-If Separation System. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086304

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

     a. USAR TPU METRICS TRACKER & PII - HOW CAN I SET UP COLLABORATIVE
EDITING CORRECTLY? “I've been an XO for a few months, and one thing I noticed
is that getting info from soldiers in terms of metrics is tedious and
time-consuming for each Battle Assembly in the Reserves (it falls heavily on
our S1 who reaches out to the platoons). I thought about making this easier
and giving that responsibility to the soldier instead…. My question is, how do
you guys go around not exposing PII?”
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/thread/261830

11. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 24 NOV 21). Hot openings listed at the
following link.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias

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. HQDA, DCS, G-2, ADOS-RC POSITION, CPT/MAJ, 01A, STAFF OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, DC. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086453

     b. CO-ADOS - US CYBER COMMAND, FORT MEADE, MD: COMMAND SURGEON
(PHYSICIAN, PA, NP) AND MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083516

     c. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - 633RD QM BN, HHD 1SG, SHARONVILLE, OH.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086140

     d. TPU VACANCIES (1437TH MEDICAL DETACHMENT COMMANDER, GAINESVILLE, FL &
332ND MEDICAL BRIGADE EO ADVISOR, NASHVILLE, TN.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1085871

     e. FIRST SERGEANT (TPU) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, 322D CIVIL AFFAIRS BRIGADE
HHC, FORT SHAFTER FLATS, HI. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1085808

     f. 926TH EN BDE HEADQUARTERS REAR DET TPU (MULTIPLE VACANCIES)
(ENL/WO/OFF) MONTGOMERY, AL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1085553

     g. TPU 65D MAJ/O4 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT VACANCY, 7201ST MSU, AR-MEDCOM,
GAINESVILLE, FL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1086486

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S1NET Message Summary - 3 Dec 21

1. FY22 SSG EVALUATION BOARD "MY BOARD FILE" IS OPEN! From the DA Secretariat SGM: The board files are open for those SSGs that meet the eligibility requirements for the FY22 SSG Evaluation Board. If a SSG meets the eligibility criteria in the MILPER message and does not have a board file, please reach out to the HRC Promotions Branch (see POCs at following link). The board files will close on 15 January 2022. Please take an active part in ensuring every eligible SSG reviews their board file. Please don't wait until last minute to certify; the website will become non-responsive. We do NOT freeze the board files after certification and will continue to pull in updates that have been made with the S1 until the morning of the board (1 Feb 22). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/968475

2. FRAGO 11 TO HQDA EXORD 225-21 COVID-19 STEADY STATE OPERATIONS (CUI), DTG: 302318Z Nov 21. This FRAGO provides updated guidance on the following topics:  Adds recurring command reporting requirement for Soldiers who have refused COVID-19 vaccination and have not requested or received an approved exemption (S: 6 December 2021); Provides MEDPROS reporting guidance for refusals/declinations; and distributes SECDEF Memo, COVID-19 Vaccination for Members of the National Guard and Ready Reserve. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1078792

3. CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 VACCINATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND THE READY RESERVE, 30 NOV 21. Secretary of Defense memo: Unless otherwise exempted in accordance with Department policy, all members of the National Guard must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by the deadlines established by the Army or Air Force, as appropriate, or must subsequently become vaccinated, in order to participate in drills, training and other.duty conducted under title 32, U.S. Code. No Department of Defense funding may be allocated for payment of duties performed under title 32 for members of the National Guard who do not comply with Department of Defense COVID-19 vaccination requirements. No credit or excused absence shall be afforded to members who do not participate in drills, training, or other duty due to failure to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1084633

4. INTEGRATION OF THE ALERT MASS WARNING NOTIFICATION SYSTEM WITH THE ARMY DISASTER PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY AND ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (ADPAAS). Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), G-1, Personnel Contingency Cell is proud to announce the newest capability in the Army's Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (ADPAAS). On 20 September 2021, the HQDA G-1, U.S. Army Armament Research Development and Engineering Center, and Naval Information Warfare Center-Pacific successfully integrated the capabilities of ALERT Mass Warning Notification System (MWNS) into ADPAAS. This has been a 4-year endeavor to seamlessly integrate the two systems allowing instant notification to personnel affected by a disaster. Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1084403

5. ARMY RESERVE PAY MESSAGE 21-20, NOV 2021 UNIT PAY REPORTS. The Nov 2021 Unit Commander’s Pay Management Report (UCPMR) and the Nov 2021 Master Military Pay Account (MMPA) 2405 reports are available in RLAS for downloading. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083946

6. AC FLAG SNAPSHOT - NOVEMBER 2021. HRC can provide a drill down, by unit, installation and individual at the request of COL Commanders and above. In order for the “R” flag to be available for use in eMILPO, the non-deployability reasons for Soldiers of the Regular Army and Army National Guard of the United States are displayed as Deploy Reason in the eMILPO Soldier Deployment Tracking (SDT) Function.  Non-deployability reasons for Soldiers of the U.S. Army Reserve are displayed as Movement Non-Availability Reason (MVNAR) and Personnel Deployability Limitation Mobilization (PDLMOB). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1084806

7. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.       

     a. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:  ADJUTANT GENERAL SCHOOL VACANT GS 1712 13 SUPERVISORY TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (SERVES AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF TRAINING). The Adjutant General School will open a hiring action in USAJOBS in the near future for the vacant GS 1712 13 Supervisory Training Instructor (serves as Deputy Director of Training) position.  The position is located at Fort Jackson, SC. Selectee serves as the primary training advisor to the School Director of Training (DOT) regarding the development of professional military education for active and reserve Adjutant General Enlisted Soldiers, Warrant Officers, and Officers.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1085136

     b. (USAR) 99TH READINESS DIVISION, HUMAN RESOURCE READINESS TRAINING (HRRT) CANCELLATION - FY22. The fiscal year (FY) 22 Human Resources Readiness Training (HRRT) virtual events are cancelled for the remainder of FY22 as the USAR prepares to transition to IPPS-A. Future HRRT courses may take place in FY23 as a refresher course for personnel requiring additional over the shoulder support (OTSS) and assistance post IPPS-A, Release 3 (R3) “go live”. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1084195

     c. USASOC ENLISTED MANNING CYCLE (EMC) 23-04 MSG/SFC SOF ENABLER TALENT MANAGEMENT SLATE ANNOUNCEMENT. The United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) EMC 23-04 Master Sergeant (MSG) and Sergeant First Class (SFC) Special Operational Forces (SOF) Enabler Slating Board will convene on 18-22 July 2022. All active duty Service Members in the rank of SFC to MSG, who are interested in submitting an application for an assignment within USASOC should view the instructions at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-962172

     d. DEFENDER EUROPE 2022 FINANCE, DISBURSING, AND PAY AGENT SUPPORT. The 106th FMSU will be providing Disbursing and Military Pay support to all Units participating in Defender Europe 2022. Units appointing Paying Agents are advised to contact the POC at the following link, in order to complete training and coordinate funding.  The Paying Agent appointment process often takes several weeks, and should be completed as early as possible by Units participating in the exercise. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1084726

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 21-452, UNITED STATES ARMY WARRANT OFFICER SELECTION BOARD RESULTS, ISSUED: [12/2/2021 2:07:49 PM]. Warrant Officer Selection Board results for November 2021. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-452

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 21-453, UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) WARRANT OFFICER SELECTION BOARD RESULTS SEPTEMBER 2021, ISSUED: [12/2/2021 2:10:42 PM]. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-453

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 21-454, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022 VETERINARY NOMINATIVE COMMAND (VNC) PANEL SLATE AND ALTERNATE LIST RELEASE, ISSUED: [12/2/2021 2:15:10 PM]. The FY22 VNC slate and alternate list will be publicly released at 0800 (EDT), 8 December 2021 through the Human Resources Command, Health Services Division, Command Management Section webpage. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-454

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 21-455, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 22 LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC) OPERATION AND FORCE SUSTAINMENT, SECURITY FORCE ASSISTANCE BRIGADE (SFAB) CENTRALIZED SELECTION LIST (CSL) – SLATE PRE-POSITION AND RELEASE, ISSUED: [12/2/2021 2:17:53 PM]. This message formally announces the release of the FY22 Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) SFAB CSL slate. The prepositioning date will be 7 December 2021 for all preposition recipients. The slate will be publicly released at 0730 (EDT) on 9 December 2021 via the Command Management Division Human Resources Command webpage. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-455

     e. MILPER MESSAGE 21-456, FY22 ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC) ARMY CHAPLAIN CORPS (CH) INTERMEDIATE LEVEL EDUCATION SELECTION BOARD (ILE), ISSUED: [12/2/2021 2:24:01 PM]. This message announces zones of eligibility, methodology, and administrative instructions for use by the FY22 Active Component (AC) Army Chaplain Corps (CH) Intermediate Level Education (ILE) Selection Board which convenes on 21 Mar 22 and recesses on or about 25 Mar 22. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-456

     f. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 21-048, FY22 CYBER ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE PAY (AIP) FOR U.S. ARMY CYBER COMMAND. The purpose of this message is to inform all of the extension of the Army Cyber Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP)Program for Fiscal Year 2022 effective October 1, 2021. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083710

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

     a. ANY ARMY RESERVE S1 OIC'S? “I greatly appreciate this forum as a new S1 OIC for my unit in the Army Reserve in AMEDD. I was wondering if there were any other S1 OIC's for the reserve side and if so if they could give me a list of systems I need to have access to, to best work as the S1 OIC. Any help/info/guidance anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated!” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/968444

     b. MILITARY RATING CIVILIANS. “Does anyone have a reference for how military SMs evaluate DA Civilians? For example, can an LTC rate a GS-15, or a CPT rate a GS-13? Thanks in advance!” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/968498

11. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 24 NOV 21). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias     

     a. J3 JOINT OPS CENTER CHIEF (11A) in the grade of O5 (LTC).  Location: AL Udeid AB.

     b. WIAS Account Manager at FORSCOM HQ at Fort Bragg, NC.  All components may apply, E5-E7 00G MOS Immaterial with a Secret Clearance. 

     c. HUMINT Collector located at Djibouti. Only Active Duty with Official Passport may apply, E4-E6 35M with a Top Secret clearance. 

     d. Communications NCO located at Fort Bragg, NC.  Open to all Components (E6 25B) with TS/SCI.

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. BN XO VACANCY (TPU) - 324TH ESB - FT GORDON, GA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083955

     b. RESERVE TPU - 46S POSITIONS AVAILABLE (E6/E7), 319TH MIL HISTORY DET, WIESBADEN, GERMANY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1084133

     c. JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF (JCS) TPU OPPORTUNITIES. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1084550

     d. 801ST PERSONNEL COMPANY TPU, VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, FIRST SERGEANT, 42A, TULSA, OK. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1084844

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S1NET Message Summary - 1 Dec 21

1. 2021 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CAREER ENGAGEMENT SURVEY (DACES) REPORT. From the Army Talent Management Task Force: In case you missed it, the Army released the 2021 Department of the Army Career Engagement Survey (DACES) Report. DACES is a customized anonymous survey, with questions tailored to the individual Soldier based on their responses to previous questions. Army leaders will be able to utilize the aggregated survey results, available at https://talent.army.mil/daces/. to better understand local trends that affect retention and apply the survey results to organizations Army-wide. All Leaders are encouraged to view the results of DACES to better understand the concerns of their Soldiers. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083959

2. JOINT TRAVEL REGULATION (JTR) UPDATE, MISCELLANEOUS REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES. This JTR change updates Table 2-24, Rule 6 to specify that charges for immunizations, inoculations, and testing may be reimbursed if not available through a federal dispensary, medical treatment facility, or if the traveler’s insurance does not cover the costs. For civilian employees, GSA has determined that during permanent change of station travel, the Miscellaneous Expense Allowance (MEA) covers these expenses. Table 2-24 Rule 6 reflects this determination from GSA. Change effective 1 Dec (when published in JTR). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083810

3. REFLECT ON THE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE TO CREATE POSITIVE EMOTIONS. From Army resilience Directorate: Positive emotions broaden our awareness and allow us to take in and process more information. As a result, we are able to think more flexibly and creatively, examine problems more thoroughly from multiple angles, and take other people’s perspectives more easily. This enables us to interact with our environments in fuller and more nuanced ways. We can benefit from deliberately cultivating positive emotions, both in ourselves and in those we love. Visit the following link for some ways you can increase the positive emotions you experience throughout your day. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083746

4. RESIDENT MILITARY TRAINING PROMOTION POINT YES/NO STATUS, UPDATED 24 NOVEMBER 2021. HRC Enlisted Promotions has updated the course list to inform Soldiers of those courses which are valid for points at 4 points per week (40 hours), and those which are not.  Information is also provided to reinforce policy for awarding points for resident training courses, Soldier training courses listed in AR 350-1, computer based training, and PME academic achievements. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-52677 

5. CHANGE TO RESIDENT MILITARY EDUCATION YES-NO LIST - LIGHT WHEELED VEHICLE = MILITARY EDUCATION COURSE CODE (MCRDCC) – ESM. From HRC Enlisted Promotions Branch: During a recent inquiry from the field, it was discovered Soldiers are erroneously receiving promotion points for the Military Education Course Code (MCRDCC) – ESM, which represents the course name "Light Wheeled Vehicle" which used to be a two (02) week course offered from 2008 through 2013 in Vilseck, Germany.  That two week course is not authorized points because it is considered a Troop School. The only authorized Troop Schools that receive promotion points, are courses outlined in MILPER Message 13-212, dated 09 August 2013, and MILPER Message 15-264, dated 27 August 2015. Subsequent to this discovery, the course was changed from a “YES” to receiving promotion points to a “NO” not authorized promotion points.  This change will result in a reduction of promotion points on Soldiers whom have this MCRDCC – ESM on their eMILPO (SRB) record. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083567

6. 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 601-208, 11/10/2021, The Army Marketing Program. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1022056

     b. ATP 3-04.13, 11/9/2021, Helicopter and Small Aircraft Battle Damage Assessment, Repair, and Recovery. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1024095

     c. ATP 3-05.71, 11/15/2021, (U) Army Special Operations Forces Resistance and Escape (C//REL TO USA, FVEY). https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1024106

     d. ATP 4-35.1, 11/8/2021, Ammunition and Explosives Handler Safety Techniques. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1024080

     e. ATP 4-90.5, 11/2/2021, Logistics Platoon Leader. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1024079

     f. ATP 5-19, 11/9/2021,    Risk Management. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1024101

     g. ATP 6-02.12, 11/17/2021, Department of Defense Information Network-Army Planning Techniques. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1024094

     h. DA PAM 601-208, 11/10/2021, Army Marketing. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1021302

     i. FM 3-81, 11/9/2021,     Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1024108

     j. TC 3-57.51, 11/23/2021, Civil Preparation of The Battlefield. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1024124

     k. TC 25-8, 11/2/2021, Training Ranges. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1024076

7. 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

8. 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 21-448, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RESERVE COMPONENT OFFICERS REQUESTING TO DEFER PROMOTION CONSIDERATION (OPT OUT) FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 RESERVE COMPONENT CAPTAIN ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (FY22 RC CPT AMEDD PSB), ISSUED: [11/30/2021 11:45:09 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 CPT AMEDD PSB. This only applies to officers in the Primary Zone. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-448

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 21-449, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RESERVE COMPONENT OFFICERS REQUESTING TO DEFER PROMOTION CONSIDERATION (OPT OUT) FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 RESERVE COMPONENT MAJOR ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (FY22 RC MAJ AMEDD PSB), ISSUED: [11/30/2021 11:48:24 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 AMEDD PSB. This only applies to officers in the Primary Zone. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-449

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 21-450, AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), COLONEL (COL), CHAPLAIN CORPS (CH), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (PSB) ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [11/30/2021 11:50:46 AM]. See the message for changes. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/21-450

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 21-451, OFFICIAL RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) REGULAR ARMY (RA)/U.S. ARMY RESERVE ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (USAR AGR) U.S. ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR COURSE (USASMC), CLASS 73 SELECTION LIST, ISSUED: [11/30/2021 11:54:21 AM]. On 1 December 2021, 0730 EST, the results of the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Regular Army (RA) and U.S. Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (USAR AGR) U.S. Army Sergeants Major Course (USASMC) training selection list will be posted to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) website. Upon posting to the HRC website, this selection list constitutes official notification of permanent change of station (PCS) assignment instructions (AI) to attend the USASMC. Soldiers selected must comply or, if eligible, request retirement in lieu of PCS, however, approval is not automatic. Retirement actions must be received no later than 31 December 2021. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083897

     e. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 21-048, FY22 CYBER ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE PAY (AIP) FOR U.S. ARMY CYBER COMMAND.  The purpose of this message is to inform all of the FY22 Cyber Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) for U.S.
Army Cyber Command. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083710

     f. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 21-049, FY22 REMOTE AND AUSTERE CONDITIONS ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE PAY (RAC-AIP). The purpose of this message is to inform all  of the extension of the Remote and Austere Assignment Incentive Pay (RAC-AIP) Program for Fiscal Year 2022 effective October 1, 2021. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083751

9. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 24 NOV 21). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias     

     a. J3 JOINT OPS CENTER CHIEF (11A) in the grade of O5 (LTC).  Location: AL Udeid AB.

     b. WIAS Account Manager at FORSCOM HQ at Fort Bragg, NC.  All components may apply, E5-E7 00G MOS Immaterial with a Secret Clearance. 

     c. HUMINT Collector located at Djibouti. Only Active Duty with Official Passport may apply, E4-E6 35M with a Top Secret clearance. 

     d. Communications NCO located at Fort Bragg, NC.  Open to all Components (E6 25B) with TS/SCI.

10. 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. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE AIDE-DE-CAMP (ADC) TO THE COMMANDING GENERAL (CG) (CPT/BI), 76TH OPERATIONAL RESPONSE COMMAND (ORC), SALT LAKE CITY, UT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083552

     b. 3301ST USAR MOB SPT BN, FORT RICHARDSON, AK, MULTIPLE TPU VACANCIES. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083510

     c. IMMEDIATE AR-MEDCOM CONUS MOBILIZATION OPPORTUNITY FOR A 67F OPTOMETRY – FT HOOD, TX. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1083692

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