ALARACT 001/2026 FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROVED CLOTHING BAG LIST, INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE, CLOTHING REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCE, AND CASH ALLOWANCE

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ALARACT 001/2026
DTG:R 201400Z JAN 26
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 001/2026-FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROVED CLOTHING BAG LIST,
INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE, CLOTHING REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCE, AND
CASH ALLOWANCE
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT BY JSP ON BEHALF OF DEPUTY
CHIEF OF STAFF, G–4 /DALO-MMT//
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) DODI 1338.18, ARMED FORCES CLOTHING MONETARY ALLOWANCE
PROCEDURES (AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.ESD.WHS.MIL/)
1.B. (U) 37 USC 418, CLOTHING ALLOWANCE: ENLISTED MEMBERS (AVAILABLE
AT HTTPS://USCODE.HOUSE.GOV/)
1.C. (U) 37 USC 419, CIVILIAN CLOTHING ALLOWANCE (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://USCODE.HOUSE.GOV/)
1.D. (U) DOD 7000.14-R, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION VOLUME 7A,
CHAPTER 29, CLOTHING MONETARY ALLOWANCES (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://COMPTROLLER.DEFENSE.GOV/)
2. (U) THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING
ALLOWANCES FOR THE APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26):
2.A. (U) INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR MALE AND FEMALE SOLDIERS.
2.B. (U) REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIERS CLOTHING REPLACEMENT
ALLOWANCE (CRA) AND INITIAL ENTRY SOLDIERS CASH ALLOWANCE.
3. (U) THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS MESSAGE IS 01 OCTOBER 2025.
4. (U) THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF CLOTHING MONETARY ALLOWANCES
CONTRIBUTING TO THE OVERALL CHANGES IN FY26 RATES: INITIAL CLOTHING,
BASIC CRA, AND STANDARD CRA.
4.A. (U) THE COST OF FY26 INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE RATE FOR MALE
AND FEMALE IS AS FOLLOWS:
4.A.1. (U) MALE SOLDIERS: THE COST FOR INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR
A MALE ENLISTED SOLDIER WILL INCREASE FROM $2,060.63 TO $2,144.47.
THERE IS NO CASH ALLOWANCE FOR A MALE SOLDIER.
4.A.2. (U) FEMALE SOLDIERS: THE COST FOR INITIAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
FOR A FEMALE SOLDIER WILL INCREASE FROM $2,401.58 TO $2,475.17 WHICH
INCLUDES A CASH ALLOWANCE OF $406.60.
5. (U) THE CRA IS PAID TO A REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIER TO REPLACE
CLOTHING BAG ITEMS. THE TWO TYPES OF CRA ARE BASIC AND STANDARD.
THE BASIC CRA BEGINS TO ACCUMULATE AFTER THE ENLISTED SOLDIER
COMPLETES 6 MONTHS OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE AND IS PAID FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE ENLISTED SOLDIER’S FIRST 3 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS
SERVICE. THE STANDARD CRA BEGINS TO ACCUMULATE THE DAY AFTER THE
ENLISTED SOLDIER COMPLETES 36 MONTHS OF ACTIVE SERVICE. THE
STANDARD CRA WILL BE PAID FOR THE REMAINDER OF A SOLDIER’S
CONTINUOUS ACTIVE DUTY. THE BASIC AND STANDARD CRA IS PAID ANNUALLY
ON THE ANNIVERSARY MONTH THE SOLDIER ENTERED SERVICE.
5.A. (U) BASIC CRA IS PAID TO REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIERS WITH 6–36
MONTHS OF ACTIVE SERVICE. THE BASIC CRA IS 70 PERCENT OF THE
STANDARD CRA.
5.A.1. (U) MALE SOLDIERS: BASIC MALE CRA WILL INCREASE FROM $403.07 TO
$429.23.
5.A.2. (U) FEMALE SOLDIERS: BASIC FEMALE CRA WILL INCREASE FROM
$401.41 TO $427.00.
5.B. (U) STANDARD CRA IS PAID TO REGULAR ARMY ENLISTED SOLDIERS WITH
37 MONTHS OR MORE OF ACTIVE SERVICE.
5.B.1. (U) MALE SOLDIERS: STANDARD MALE CRA WILL INCREASE FROM
$575.82 TO $613.19.
5.B.2. (U) FEMALE SOLDIERS: STANDARD FEMALE CRA WILL INCREASE FROM
$573.45 TO $610.00.
6. (U) THE APPROVED FY26 CASH ALLOWANCES FOR INITIAL ENTRY SOLDIERS
IS AS FOLLOWS:
6.A. (U) MALE SOLDIER DO NOT RECEIVE A CASH ALLOWANCE. NO CHANGE.
6.B. (U) FEMALE SOLDIER CASH ALLOWANCE WILL REMAIN THE SAME AT
$406.60.
7. (U) THE ENCLOSURE CONTAINS THE APPROVED FY26 ARMY INITIAL
CLOTHING BAG LIST FOR ALL REGULAR ARMY, U.S. ARMY RESERVE, AND ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS.
8. (U) THE OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL
AND READINESS, MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY, WILL DETERMINE AND
PUBLISH THE FY26 CIVILIAN CLOTHING ALLOWANCE.
9. (U) HQDA, ODCS, G–4 POINT OF CONTACT IS MR. JOHN B. CISNEY, (703) 695–
1036 OR JOHN.B.CISNEY.CIV@ARMY.MIL.
10. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2026.
ATTACHMENT:
BAG LIST AT STANDARD SELLING PRICE FISCAL YEAR 2026 ARMY MEN/WOMEN
Bag List at Standard Selling Price Bag List at Standard Selling Price
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
Army - Men Army - Women
Bag Item FY 26 Price
Monetary
PGC Bag Item
FY 26
Qty.
FY 26
Price
Monetary
AllowanceLead NSN PGC
8465-01-604-6541 36096
8315-01-683-9267
Bag, Duffel, Improved
12174 Belt Buckle
FY 26 Qty.
1
1
$ 40.27
$ 2.49
Allowance
$ 40.27
$ 2.49
Lead NSN
8465-01-604-6541
8315-01-683-9267
36096 Bag, Duffel, Improved
12174 Belt Buckle
1
1
$ 40.27
$ 2.49
$ 40.27
$ 2.49
8415-01-630-9491 04015 Belt, Riggers, Tan 499 1 $ 6.03 $ 6.03 8415-01-630-9491 04015 Belt, Riggers, Tan 499 1 $ 6.03 $ 6.03
8440-01-683-9172 00360 Belt, Trouser, Cotton Webbing w/Clip 1 $ 6.53 $ 6.53 8440-01-683-9172 00360 Belt, Trouser, Cotton Webbing w/Clip 1 $ 6.53 $ 6.53
8405-01-088-7805 01724 Beret, Wool, Black Shade 1593 1 $ 27.99 $ 27.99 8405-01-088-7805 01724 Beret, Wool, Black Shade 1593 1 $ 27.99 $ 27.99
8430-01-632-2475 04039 Boots, Combat, Hot Weather Coyote 2 $ 118.50 $ 237.00 8430-01-632-2475 04039 Boots, Combat, Hot Weather Coyote 2 $ 118.50 $ 237.00
8405-01-683-5732 00176 Cap, Garrison, Unisex 1 $ 13.70 $ 13.70 8405-01-683-5732 00176 Cap, Garrison, Unisex 1 $ 13.70 $ 13.70
8415-01-630-8905 04009 Cap, Patrol, Army Combat Uniform OCP 2 $ 9.55 $ 19.10 8415-01-630-8905 04009 Cap, Patrol, Army Combat Uniform OCP 2 $ 9.55 $ 19.10
8405-01-524-2671 28903 Cap, Synthetic Microfleece, Black 1 $ 7.63 $ 7.63 8405-01-524-2671 28903 Cap, Synthetic Microfleece, Black 1 $ 7.63 $ 7.63
8415-01-623-5052 03976 Coat, Army Combat Uniform OCP 2 $ 59.24 $ 118.48 8415-01-623-3294 03978 Coat, Army Combat Uniform-F OCP 2 $ 59.24 $ 118.48
8415-01-670-9017 00044 Coat, IHWCU 2 $ 53.90 $ 107.80 8415-01-687-0952 00225 Coat, IHWCU-F 2 $ 53.90 $ 107.80
8405-01-683-0695 00178 Coat, Men’s, Belted with Bi swing 1 $ 210.02 $ 210.02 8410-01-683-1945 00179 Coat, Women’s, Belted with Bi swing 1 $ 190.87 $ 190.87
8405-01-683-8982 00181 Coat, Men's, All Weather, Army 1 $ 159.91 $ 159.91 8410-01-683-8832 00180 Coat, Women’s, All Weather, Army 1 $ 150.12 $ 150.12
8415-01-667-3015 00031 Combat Gloves 1 $ 46.09 $ 46.09 8415-01-667-3015 00031 Combat Gloves 1 $ 46.09 $ 46.09
8420-01-669-3645 00038 Drawers, Men's Brief, Tan 499 (7 PK) 1 $ 28.95 $ 28.95
8415-01-644-6067 04119 Glove, Inserts, Cold, Black 1 $ 4.93 $ 4.93 8415-01-644-6067 04119 Glove, Inserts, Cold, Black 1 $ 4.93 $ 4.93
8415-01-644-6075 04120 Glove, Inserts, Cold, Coyote 1 $ 4.77 $ 4.77 8415-01-644-6075 04120 Glove, Inserts, Cold, Coyote 1 $ 4.77 $ 4.77
8415-01-644-4837 04118 Glove, Light Duty Utility, (LDUG) Black 1 $ 24.03 $ 24.03 8415-01-644-4837 04118 Glove, Light Duty Utility, (LDUG) Black 1 $ 24.03 $ 24.03
8440-01-683-7751 00183 Gloves, Leather, Unisex 1 $ 26.80 $ 26.80 8440-01-683-7751 00183 Gloves, Leather, Unisex 1 $ 26.80 $ 26.80
8415-01-623-8613 03990 Jacket, Unisex APFU 1 $ 63.65 $ 63.65 8415-01-623-8660 03991 Jacket, Women's APFU 1 $ 63.65 $ 63.65
8440-01-684-6367 00359 Necktie, Unisex 1 $ 12.66 $ 12.66 8440-01-684-6367 00359 Necktie, Unisex 1 $ 12.66 $ 12.66
8415-01-623-8702 03988 Pants, Unisex APFU 1 $ 39.17 $ 39.17 8415-01-623-9309 03989 Pants, Women's APFU 1 $ 39.17 $ 39.17
8415-01-623-2643 03984 Shirt, L/S, APFU 2 $ 8.34 $ 16.68 8415-01-623-2643 03984 Shirt, L/S, APFU 2 $ 8.34 $ 16.68
8405-01-683-2886 03983 Shirt, S/S, APFU 3 $ 8.50 $ 25.50 8415-01-623-2516 03983 Shirt, S/S, APFU 3 $ 8.50 $ 25.50
8405-01-683-2284 00188 Shirt, Men’s, Dress, Long Sleeve 1 $ 33.05 $ 33.05 8410-01-683-6990 00210 Shirt, Women’s, Over Blouse, Long Sleeve 1 $ 33.05 $ 33.05
8415-01-623-2516 00194 Shirt, Men’s, Dress, Short Sleeve 1 $ 28.01 $ 28.01 8410-01-683-4938 00223 Shirt, Women’s, Over Blouse, Short Sleeve 1 $ 28.01 $ 28.01
8430-01-686-2368 03896 Shoes, Dress, Oxford, Men’s 1 $ 98.02 $ 98.02 8435-01-683-6435 03897 Shoes, Dress, Oxford, Women’s 1 $ 98.02 $ 98.02
8430-01-663-5838
8430-01-663-4604
01547 Shoes, Running Men's, Type II Stability
01548 Shoes, Running Men's, Type III Motion Control 1 $ 129.16 8435-01-663-6627
$ 129.16 8435-01-663-6855
01580
01581
Shoes, Running Women's, Stability
Shoes, Running Women's, Motion Control 1 $ 121.23 $ 121.23
Soldiers have the option to select 1 pair of running shoes
8410-01-683-7929 00192
Soldiers have the option to select 1 pair of running shoes
Slacks, Women’s, Dress 2 $ 77.43 $ 154.86
8415-01-692-2228 00338 Socks, Athletic, Black 7 $ 1.31 $ 9.17 8415-01-692-2228 00338 Socks, Athletic, Black 7 $ 1.31 $ 9.17
8440-01-508-3357 02882 Sock, Boot, Green 7 $ 1.96 $ 13.72 8440-01-508-3357 02882 Sock, Boot, Green 7 $ 1.96 $ 13.72
8440-01-683-7644 00358 Socks, Stretch Type, Dress 2 $ 1.72 $ 3.44 8440-01-683-7644 00358 Socks, Stretch Type, Dress 2 $ 1.72 $ 3.44
7210-01-598-0225 34576 Towel, Bath, Brown 4 $ 4.91 $ 19.64 7210-01-598-0225 34576 Towel, Bath, Brown 4 $ 4.91 $ 19.64
8415-01-623-3923 03977 Trousers, Army Combat Uniform OCP 2 $ 59.22 $ 118.44 8415-01-623-3316 03979 Trousers, Army Combat Uniform-F OCP 2 $ 59.22 $ 118.44
8415-01-670-5110 00045 Trousers, IHWCU 2 $ 69.16 $ 138.32 8415-01-687-1339 00226 Trousers, Women's IHWCU-F 2 $ 69.16 $ 138.32
8405-01-683-2511 00175 Trousers, Men’s Dress 2 $ 77.43 $ 154.86
8415-01-623-2466 03982 Trunks, APFU and APFU (IET) 4 $ 18.69 $ 74.76 8415-01-623-2466 03982 Trunks, APFU and APFU (IET) 4 $ 18.69 $ 74.76
8415-01-630-5523 04011 T-Shirt, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499 7 $ 7.90 $ 55.30 8415-01-630-5523 04011 T-Shirt, Moisture-Wicking Tan 499 7 $ 7.90 $ 55.30
8420-00-543-6643 00312 Undershirt, White Cotton 2 $ 5.04 $ 10.08
7210-01-598-7033 38901 Washcloth, Brown 4 $ 2.08 $ 8.32 7210-01-598-7033 38901 Washcloth, Brown 4 $ 2.08 $ 8.32
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ALARACT 118/2025 CPT JOHN R. TEAL FISCAL YEAR 2024 LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS

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ALARACT 118/2025
DTG: R 301845Z DEC 25
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 118/2025 – CPT JOHN R. TEAL FISCAL YEAR 2024 LEADERSHIP
AWARD WINNERS
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
HQDA, OTSG, WASHINGTON DC//DASG–HSZ//DAMO/DASG
REFERENCE: ALARACT 001/2025 – FY 2024 CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP
AWARD
1. (U) SITUATION: THE U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MEDICAL SERVICE
CORPS 70H CONSULTANT CONVENED A SELECTION BOARD OF SENIOR 70H
MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS OFFICERS TO SELECT THE AWARD RECIPIENTS
FOR THE 2024 CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD.
2. (U) MISSION: TO ANNOUNCE THE AWARD WINNERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
OF THE CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD.
3. (U) EXECUTION:
3.A. (U) BACKGROUND: THE CPT JOHN R. TEAL AWARDS RECOGNIZES 70H
OFFICERS, 68 SERIES NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS (NCOS), AND CIVILIAN
MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS SERVING IN KEY OPERATIONAL POSITIONS WHO
HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARMY AND ARMY MEDICAL
DEPARTMENT MISSION AND PERFORMED IN AN EXCEPTIONALLY
OUTSTANDING MANNER.
3.B. (U) THE 70H (MEDICAL OPERATIONS) CONSULTANT FOR THE ARMY
SURGEON GENERAL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING WINNERS
OF THE CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024:
3.B.1. (U) THE ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC) OFFICER RECIPIENT IS MAJ ALYSSA
NOLTNER, MEDICAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.
3.B.2. (U) THE AC NCO RECIPIENT IS FIRST SERGEANT (1SG) SCOTT CASH,
101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION (AIR ASSAULT).
3.B.3. (U) THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE/NATIONAL GUARD OFFICER RECIPIENT IS
CPT LATIVIA MCJUNKINS, U.S. ARMY EUROPE–AFRICA HEADQUARTERS.
3.B.4. (U) THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE/NATIONAL GUARD NCO RECIPIENT IS 1SG
MICHAEL JOHNSON, OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD.
3.B.5. (U) THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CIVILIAN RECIPIENT IS MR. LUKE
STEWART, LYSTER ARMY HEALTH CLINIC.
4. (U) SUSTAINMENT: N/A.
5. (U) POINTS OF CONTACT:
5.A. (U) POINT OF CONTACT: PROGRAM MANAGER, LTC KAITLIN E. WHITMORE
AT KAITLIN.E.WHITMORE.MIL@ARMY.MIL OR (571) 335–3266.
5.B. (U) ALTERNATE POINT OF CONTACT: COL CHRISTINA BUCHNER AT
CHRISTINA.M.BUCHNER.MIL@ARMY.MIL OR (315) 772–4022.
6. THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 8 AUGUST 2026.

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ALARACT 117/2025 FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPTAIN JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

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ALARACT 117/2025
DTG: R 301825Z DEC 25
UNCLAS
SUBJ/ALARACT 117/2025 – FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPTAIN JOHN R. TEAL
LEADERSHIP AWARD CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
THIS ALARACT MESSAGE HAS BEEN TRANSMITTED BY JSP ON BEHALF OF
HQDA , OTSG//DASG-HSZ//DAMO-DASG//
1. (U) REFERENCES:
1.A. (U) AR 600–8–2, SUSPENSION OF FAVORABLE PERSONNEL ACTIONS
(FLAG)
1.B. (U) AR 600–9, THE ARMY BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM
1.C. (U) NATIONAL GUARD REGULATION 600–100, COMMISSIONED OFFICERS -
FEDERAL RECOGNITION AND RELATED PERSONNEL ACTIONS (AVAILABLE AT
HTTPS://WWW.NGBPMC.NG.MIL/)
1.D. (U) DA PAM 600–3, OFFICER TALENT MANAGEMENT
1.E. (U) AR 672–20, INCENTIVE AWARDS
2. (U) SITUATION: TO ANNOUNCE THE PROCEDURES FOR THE NOMINATION,
SELECTION, AND AWARDING OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025 CPT JOHN R. TEAL
LEADERSHIP AWARD.
3. (U) BACKGROUND:
3.A. (U) ON 23 OCTOBER 2003, THE MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS LOST ITS FIRST
OFFICER IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM TO ENEMY ACTION. CPT JOHN R.
TEAL, JR., 70H, SERVING AS A BRIGADE MEDICAL PLANNER IN THE 4TH
INFANTRY DIVISION, WAS KILLED IN ACTION FROM AN IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE
DEVICE ATTACK NEAR THE VILLAGE OF BAQUBAH, IRAQ.
3.B. (U) IN 2003, THE CHIEF, MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS AND THE 70H
CONSULTANT ESTABLISHED THE CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD TO
RECOGNIZE 70H OFFICERS, 68 SERIES NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS (NCOS),
AND CIVILIAN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS SERVING IN KEY OPERATIONAL
POSITIONS WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARMY
AND ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT MISSION, AND HAVE PERFORMED IN AN
EXCEPTIONALLY OUTSTANDING MANNER. ANNUALLY, AN AWARD WILL BE
PRESENTED TO ONE OFFICER (CPT–MAJ), ONE NCO (SGT–MSG/1SG), AND ONE
CIVILIAN MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL (GS 9–GS 14) FROM EACH ARMY
COMPONENT.
4. (U) MISSION: NO LATER THAN 1 AUGUST 2026, ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC),
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (ARNG), AND UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR)
UNITS WILL NOMINATE NCOS, OFFICERS, AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
CIVILIANS IN A MEDICAL OPERATIONS BILLET FOR THE FY25 CPT JOHN R. TEAL
LEADERSHIP AWARD. FROM 6–17 JULY 2026, THE 70H CONSULTANT WILL
CONVENE A SELECTION BOARD OF SENIOR 70H MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS
OFFICERS, NCOS, AND CIVILIAN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO SELECT THE
AWARD RECIPIENTS AND WILL NOTIFY AWARDEES NO LATER THAN 1 AUGUST
2026.
5. (U) EXECUTION:
5.A. (U) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
5.A.1. (U) OFFICER NOMINEES MUST BE A MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS OFFICER
HOLDING THE 70H AREA OF CONCENTRATION OR A 70B WORKING IN A 70H
POSITION. NCOS MUST BE IN THE 68 CAREER MANAGEMENT FIELD (CMF) AND
WORK IN AN OPERATIONS POSITION/BILLET. ALL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES (GS 9–
GS 14) SERVING IN MEDICAL OPERATIONS POSITIONS WHO ARE ASSIGNED TO
SUPPORTED MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS OR PROVIDING MEDICAL
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT DURING FY25 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE AWARD.
5.A.2. (U) MILITARY NOMINEES MUST NOT BE FLAGGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
REFERENCE 1.A. OR PENDING UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE ACTION.
5.A.3. (U) NOMINEES MAY NOT HAVE ANY FOUNDED EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY (EEO) COMPLAINTS OR A COMPLAINT WHERE THE LABOR
COUNSELOR AND EEO OFFICE BELIEVE THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THERE
WILL BE A FINDING OF DISCRIMINATION OR ADJUDICATED AND/OR ADVERSE
ACTIONS PENDING IN THE EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT PROCESSING AND
RECRUITMENT SYSTEM (EMPRES). DA FORM 1256 (INCENTIVE AWARD
NOMINATION AND APPROVAL) WILL BE USED TO DOCUMENT EEO AND
EMPRES CERTIFICATION FOR NON-ADVERSE ACTIONS.
5.A.4. (U) OFFICERS NOT PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED FOR PROMOTION TO THE
RANK OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL AND NCOS NOT PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED
FOR PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF SERGEANT MAJOR ARE ELIGIBLE FOR
NOMINATION.
5.B. (U) SELECTION CRITERIA.
5.B.1. (U) SELECTION IS BASED ON THE NOMINEE'S OVERALL PERFORMANCE
DURING THE FY OF CONSIDERATION (1 OCTOBER 2024–30 SEPTEMBER 2025).
5.B.2. (U) THE FOLLOWING FACTORS ARE CONSIDERED:
5.B.2.A. (U) LEADERSHIP PERFORMANCE EXEMPLIFYING COMPETENCE AND
INTEGRITY.
5.B.2.B. (U) DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNICAL COMPETENCE IN THE
OPERATIONS FIELD.
5.B.2.C. (U) COMMITMENT TO THE ARMY VALUES.
5.B.2.D. (U) SUPPORT THAT IS ABOVE AND BEYOND EXPECTATIONS.
5.C. (U) NOMINATION PACKET REQUIREMENTS.
5.C.1. (U) CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATION OUTLINE
(CONTACT LTC KAITLIN WHITMORE AT EMAIL:
KAITLIN.E.WHITMORE.MIL@ARMY.MIL).
5.C.2. (U) SOLDIER TALENT PROFILE (STP) FOR SERVICEMEMBERS AND
CURRENT ANNUAL APPRAISAL FOR CIVILIANS. AC NOMINEES MUST SUBMIT A
CURRENT STP. ARNG AND USAR NOMINEES WILL SUBMIT THEIR
COMPONENT'S STP EQUIVALENT (BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD BRIEF OR
BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY).
5.C.3. (U) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT
REQUIRED. APPLICATION PACKETS MAY CONTAIN UP TO THREE LETTERS OF
RECOMMENDATION.
5.D. (U) NOMINATION PROCEDURES.
5.D.1. (U) INDIVIDUALS IN THE SUPERVISORY CHAIN MAY NOMINATE ELIGIBLE
INDIVIDUALS FOR THE CPT JOHN R. TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD. THERE ARE NO
LIMITS TO THE NUMBER OF OFFICERS, NCOS, AND CIVILIAN MEDICAL
PROFESSIONALS THAT A UNIT OR INSTALLATION MAY NOMINATE. REQUEST
THAT LOCAL BOARDS/SELECTIONS NOT OCCUR TO ENSURE THE MAXIMUM
NOMINATIONS ARE SUBMITTED.
5.D.2. (U) NOMINATION PACKETS ARE DUE TO THE POINT OF CONTACT (POC)
LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 7., NO LATER THAN 30 MAY 2026 FOR THE BOARD TO
CONVENE FROM 6–17 JULY 2026. THE 70H CONSULTANT WILL CONTACT THE
NOMINATING OFFICIAL AND AWARDEES NO LATER THAN 1 AUGUST 2026.
FURTHER COORDINATION WILL BE MADE FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE
AWARD.
5.D.3. (U) A COMPLETE NOMINATION PACKET WILL CONSIST OF THE
FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS, IN ORDER, IN A SINGLE PDF FILE: 1- CPT JOHN R.
TEAL LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATION OUTLINE, 2-STP/CURRENT ANNUAL
APPRAISAL, 3- LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (MAXIMUM OF THREE). FILE
MUST BE ONE COMBINED PDF. DO NOT USE ATTACHMENTS IN PDF.
5.D.4. (U) INCOMPLETE NOMINATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED FOR
SELECTION.
5.D.5. (U) WHEN PUTTING THE PACKET TOGETHER, PRINT ALL DOCUMENTS
AND SCAN TOGETHER AS ONE PDF OR DIGITALLY COMBINE FILES IN ADOBE.
DO NOT COMBINE FILES AS A PORTFOLIO.
5.D.6. (U) INFORMATION ABOUT AND ACCESS TO THE CPT JOHN R. TEAL
NOMINATION OUTLINE CAN BE OBTAINED BY EMAILING LTC KAITLIN
WHITMORE AT: KAITLIN.E.WHITMORE.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
6. (U) DISTRIBUTION. DISTRIBUTE TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS WITH ASSIGNED
MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS OFFICERS, CMF 68 SOLDIERS, AND CIVILIANS.
7. (U) ACTION OFFICER AND POC FOR THIS MESSAGE IS LTC KAITLIN
WHITMORE AT EMAIL: KAITLIN.E.WHITMORE.MIL@ARMY.MIL. SECONDARY POC
IS COL CHRISTINA BUCHNER AT EMAIL:
CHRISTINA.M.BUCHNER.MIL@ARMY.MIL.
8. (U) THIS ALARACT MESSAGE EXPIRES ON 19 DECEMBER 2026.

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MILPER Number: 25-520 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), Reserve Component (RC), Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Army Medical Department (AMEDD), Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AR AGR), and Army Reserve Non-Active Guard Reserve (AR Non-AG

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 23 Dec 26.


2.  Policy:

a. Mandatory Department of the Army (DA) promotion selection boards will consider eligible Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Majors (MAJ) on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel (LTC).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-520

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