a. Exception to Policy Concerning NCO Career Status Program (INDEF): The entry point for the NCO Career Status Program (INDEF) for Staff Sergeant and above is changed to 10 Years of Active Federal Service; Currently 12 Years. This exception to policy will remain in effect for no longer than 12 months unless superseding guidance is published or otherwise rescinded.
b. The Reenlistment Opportunity Window (ROW): Beginning in Fiscal Year 2022, the Reenlistment Opportunity Window will change to 12 months from Soldiers Expiration Term of Service (ETS). Currently it is 15 Months from Soldiers ETS. Soldiers in their reenlistment opportunity window are authorized to extend for a minimum term length of 18 months if otherwise qualified.
2. REMINDER: LAST WEEK TO SUBMIT YOUR PACKET (THE DEADLINE IS THIS FRIDAY 1 OCT 21): AGS HR CREDENTIALING PROGRAM FALL 2021 - OPEN (15 AUG - 1 OCT 21). From the AG Proponent: The Adjutant General School (AGS) is pleased to announce open enrollment for the AG School Credentialing Program, fall 2021 iteration. Qualified CMF 42 Soldiers, from all components, may apply for this opportunity to participate in the credentialing program. The program is being expanded to include a wider range of credentials that can positively affect AG Soldiers during their lifecycle. Deadline to apply is 1 October 2021. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
3. AC OFFICER PROMOTION ORDERS, OCTOBER 2021. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
4. DEFENSE FINANCE ACCOUNTING SERVICE (DFAS) OUT-OF-SERVICE DEBT PAUSE LIFTING UPDATE – ARMY. From DFAS: In coordination with the DoD Comptroller and in alignment with other Federal Agencies (e.g., Veteran’s Affairs, Department of Education), DFAS paused all out-of-service debt notifications and referral of delinquent accounts to Treasury in support of minimizing the financial impact caused by COVID-19 with the exception of debtor accounts that have an OASDI deferral debt. This pause for new debt notifications and referral of delinquent accounts to Treasury expires on September 30, 2021. DFAS will resume notification of all out-of-service (OOS) debts for separated DoD Military and Civilian members starting October 1, 2021 for new OOS debts and delinquent debts that were paused from March 25, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
5. COMPLETING IPPS-A R3 LEADERS COURSE JOB AID. This Job Aid covers the steps for completing the R3 Leaders Course D/L when accessing IPPS- A Certification Programs (i.e., R3 HR Professional Program, R3 Leaders Program). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
6. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.
a. (Corrected Link) "KNIGHT'S PRIDE" VIRTUAL TOWNHALL. COL Angel Estrada and the Knight’s Brigade Leadership would like to invite you to the “Knights Pride” Virtual Town Hall via MS Teams 365, 29 September @ 1800 (CET). The 16th SB is seeking active duty leaders like you to join our ranks. Here in Europe, our mission is to execute theater opening, theater distribution and sustainment operations in order to quickly generate combat power, enabling freedom of movement and extending operational reach in support of United States Army Europe-Africa. Europe offers a unique and rewarding cultural and career experience for both you and your Family. Join the 16SB “Knights Pride” Virtual Town Hall to learn more. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
b. 196TH IN BDE CYCLE 22-02 VACANCIES-VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING. The 196th Infantry Brigade, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, is seeking talent for the 22-02 cycle and enlisted vacancies. We will conduct two virtual town hall meetings where motivated and driven officers and non-commissioned officers who possess required knowledge, skills, and abilities can learn more about our team. The 196th Infantry Brigade is a training support brigade charged with building readiness with Compo 1, 2, and 3 forces, while partnering with the Joint Force and Multi-National Allies and partners across the INDO-PACIFIC. Town Hall Meetings will take place: 4 October and 18 October 2021 @ 1000 hrs (HST)/1600 hrs (EDT) via Teams. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
c. 199TH INFANTRY BRIGADE AIM 22-02 VIRTUAL TOWN HALL, 30 SEP 2021, 1800EST. Calling all 11A, 19A,25A, 35A, 56A, and 90A officers for the 199th Infantry Brigade AIM 22-02 Virtual Town Hall, 30 Sep 2021, 1800 EST. Join the Brigade responsible for training the Army’s future leaders! We are a part of the Maneuver Center of Excellence located at Fort Benning, GA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
d. USSPACECOM 22-02 JOB OPPORTUNITIES! USSPACECOM is seeking talented officers; providing opportunities for officers (40A, 49A, 59A, AD, CA, FC, AG, SC, MI, LG, etc., etc.) seeking a challenging and rewarding experience (WO5; CPT - COL) at the following locations: Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado; Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado; Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado; MacDill Air Force Base, Florida; Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
e. THE 21ST TSC IS RECRUITING HIGHLY MOTIVATED OFFICERS AND WARRANT OFFICERS IN THE FOLLOWING SERIES: 12A, 42B, 42H, 49A, 90A, 255A, 255N, 420A AND 882A FOR THE 22-02 MANNING CYCLE. Headquartered at Panzer Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany, 21st TSC executes mission command of operational sustainment across the European theater; conducts Reception, Staging, Onward movement and Integration; sets the Atlantic Resolve joint operation area; executes theater opening, theater distribution, and theater sustainment in support of U.S. European Command and NATO operations; and, as directed, executes joint security and support to U.S. Africa Command operations. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
f. USA MARKETING & ENGAGEMENT BRIGADE (USAMEB) OFFICER AND WARRANT OFFICER ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ATAP 22-02 MOVEMENT CYCLE. USAMEB, seeks skilled and highly motivated officers (AG, AR, AV, and AV Warrant Officers) to fill positions in the Army’s most unique unit, where you have an opportunity to connect America’s People to America’s Army. Come join a one of a kind unit where no other unit jumps more, shoots more, and drives more miles than any other unit in the Army! Positions at Fort Bragg, and Fort Knox. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
g. PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE (PEO) SOLDIER 22-02 MOVERS, JOB OPENINGS, VIRTUAL TOWNHALL. We want you on our team! If you are a 22-02 acquisition officer (51A / 51Z) mover and possess the required skills, qualities, and characteristics, come work with our world-class workforce! If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position, consider PEO Soldier in the upcoming market. PEO Soldier hosts a pre-recorded virtual town hall meeting in order to inform acquisition officers (51A / 51Z) who are in the 22-02 AIM assignment cycle. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
h. UNITED STATES ARMY PACIFIC 22-02 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. U.S. Army Pacific Command consists of approximately 80,000 Soldiers geographically dispersed across the Asia-Pacific region. USARPAC is headquartered on Fort Shafter, Hawaii, with more than 5,000 Soldiers, civilians, contractors, and military Families living and working on the 589-acre post. Assignments to USARPAC includes TDY opportunities to operational locations across Indo-Pacific. Ensure your resume is updated in AIM2 and submit your preferences IAW the 22-02 marketplace timeline. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
i. 5TH RECRUITING BRIGADE COMPANY COMMANDER VACANCIES. USAREC Company Command positions require exceptionally talented and mature mission-focused officers with the ability to adapt, influence, and operationalize a dispersed population consisting of Soldiers, Civilians, and Community Leaders. Positions in multiple locations (TX, CO, OK, KS, AZ). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
7. 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/defa
a. ALARACT 072/2021, APPLICATION OF ARMY DIRECTIVE 2021 – 05 (INTEGRATED DISABILITY EVALUATION SYSTEM) TO ALL DISABILITY EVALUATION SYSTEM CASES (CUI), DTG: R 211930Z SEP 21. The purpose of this message is to clarify that the provisions of Army Directive 2021-05 concerning election timelines and changes to the appeal process for formal physical evaluation board (PEB) findings and recommendations apply to Soldiers referred to the legacy disability evaluation system (LDES) and the reserve component (RC) non – duty related (NDR) processes. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
b. ALARACT 074/2021, 12-MONTH DEFERMENT FOR POSTPARTUM SOLDIERS TO MEET AR 600–9 STANDARDS FOR HEIGHT, WEIGHT, AND BODY COMPOSITION (CUI), DTG: R 231358Z SEP 21. This ALARACT replaces ALARACT 027/2021. The purpose of this message is to provide notice that the DCS, G–1 has approved an exception to AR 600–9 for Soldiers in the RA, ARNG/ARNGUS, and USAR to extend the exemption to comply with AR 600-9 for pregnant and postpartum Soldiers. The exception to policy extends the exemption for pregnant RA, ARNG/ARNGUS, and USAR soldiers from 180 days to 365 days after the pregnancy ends. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
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/Milpe
a. MILPER MESSAGE 21-359, PREPOSITION/OFFICIAL RELEASE OF THE FY21 ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC) SENIOR SERVICE COLLEGE (SSC) SELECTION BOARD RESULTS, ISSUED: [9/23/2021 10:26:43 AM]. This message announces the release schedule of subject Senior Service College (SSC) selection board results. Officers selected will be slated to attend SSC during Academic Year (AY) 2022-2023. The official release date is 30 September 2021. The prepositioning date will be 28 September 2021 for all preposition recipients. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milpe
b. MILPER MESSAGE 21-360, AC OFFICER PROMOTION NUMBERS FOR OCTOBER 2021, ISSUED: [9/23/2021 3:12:55 PM]. This message announces the AC officer promotion numbers for October 2021. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milpe
c. MILPER MESSAGE 21-361, AGR OFFICER PROMOTION NUMBERS FOR OCTOBER 2021, ISSUED: [9/23/2021 3:14:36 PM]. This message announces the USAR AGR officer promotion numbers for October 2021. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milpe
d. MILPER MESSAGE 21-362, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021 MAJOR (MAJ), ARMY PROMOTION LIST (APL), ARMY RESERVE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES (ARNGUS), ARMY RESERVE ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AR AGR) AND ARMY RESERVE NON-ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AR NON-AGR), COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES (CC), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB), ISSUED: [9/23/2021 3:22:00 PM]. This message announces the release of the results for subject Promotion Selection Board (PSB). The Prepositioning Release date is 28 Sep 21. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 EDT, 30 Sep 21. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milpe
e. MILPER MESSAGE 21-363, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 22 CYBER BRANCH TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY PANEL FOR UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) OFFICERS, ISSUED: [9/24/2021 2:18:02 PM]. This message provides procedural guidance for Officers to apply for a Cyber Operations Branch Transfer at the FY22 17A Officer Branch Transfer Panels. This message applies to all USAR Officers (USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR), Troop Program Unit (TPU), Individual Mobilized Augmentees (IMA) and Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)). ARNG Officers (refer to: Army National Guard Personnel Policy Operational Memorandum (PPOM). https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milpe
f. MILPER MESSAGE 21-364, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 22 RESERVE COMPONENT RECLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR MOS 17C (CYBER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST), ISSUED: [9/24/2021 2:22:44 PM]. This memorandum establishes guidance for the reclassification eligibility procedures for MOS 17C, Cyber Operations Specialist. This message applies to Enlisted Soldiers in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) and the Army National Guard (ARNG). https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milpe
g. MILPER MESSAGE 21-365, SPECIAL MOS ALIGNMENT PROMOTION PROGRAM (SMAPP), ISSUED: [9/24/2021 2:35:50 PM]. Soldiers serving in the Regular Army (RA) may reclassify into specific critical Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) identified in the SMAPP. Promotion of Soldiers reclassified into a SMAPP-designated MOS will be effective on the date of graduation from the MOS-qualifying school, which occurs after all training phases are completed and the MOS is awarded, provided they are otherwise eligible. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milpe
9. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 17 Sep 21). Hot openings listed at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
a. J1 Director supporting the Director of Personnel. Responsible for managing the day-to-day flow of activities and actions by the CJ-1 Sections. Supervises all plans, policies, procedures and operations for Personnel Accounting and Reporting, personnel evaluations for all 4 services and coalition members, and joint awards. Must be O5 with Secret clearance. Location: Djibouti. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
b. Two Ammunition Specialist/ Inspector (89B) positions in the grade of E5-E7 (SGT-SFC). SECRET clearance Req. Location: Honduras. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
c. 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. Location: As Sayliyah, Qatar. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
d. 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/
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/
a. ARNG T10 ADOS - NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU, ARLINGTON, VA (1 - O3, 3 - E6/7). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
b. MULTIPLE TPU VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS - 76TH ORC, SALT LAKE CITY, UT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
c. 336TH FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT CENTER, TPU, O6/FC, DIRECTOR, LAKE CHARLES, LA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
d. KS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (KSARNG) E8 MDAY VACANCIES. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
e. 5-108TH BN (CA/PO), 6TH BDE, 102ND TNG DIV, TPU, CPT/01A S-3 OFFICER VACANCY; MULTIPLE E6-E7 38B/37F INSTRUCTORS VACANCIES, FT. BRAGG, NC. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
f. DRILL SERGEANT VACANCIES, TPU, E5-E7, E CO, 1/321ST BN (BCT), ASHEVILLE, NC. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
g. COMMAND INSPECTOR GENERAL, TPU, COL/01A, HEADQUARTERS, ARMY RESERVE MEDICAL COMMAND, PINELLAS PARK, FL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/
h. 1ST SPACE BRIGADE, ADOS-RC POSITION, 42B, CPT/1LT, ASSISTANT S1, FORT CARSON, CO. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/