S1NET Message Summary - 29 Jan 22

1. BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM (BRS) CONTINUATION PAY (CP) - CALENDAR YEAR 2022. From the Army G-1:  The memorandum attached at the following link establishes eligibility, amounts, and additional service obligation for CP in CY22. This guidance is effective immediately and expires on 31 December 2022. It applies to Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve Soldiers who are covered under the BRS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106488

2. FRAGMENTARY ORDER 006 (UPDATED GUIDANCE) TO OPERATION ORDER 21-075 UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE COMMAND (USARC) MANDATORY CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) VACCINATION PROGRAM (CUI), DTG: 281800ZJAN2022.  Some key updates/additions in this FRAGORD:  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1051858

     a. (CHANGE) Administrative exemptions are NOT authorized for Soldiers in training. All Soldiers shipped for IET as of DEC 2021 are now receiving first dose prior to shipping.

     b. (ADD) Administrative exemptions are NOT authorized for Military Accessions Vital to National Interest (MAVNI) Soldiers, unless it is applied due to separation or pending legal action.

     c. (ADD) Cadets (Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) are not visible in MEDPROS with USAR access. MWDE users with USAR access are unable to update these records. Cadets should contact their Professor of Military Science (PMS) for assistance in updating their records through Cadet Command access to MEDPROS.

     d. (ADD) Vaccination or an approved permanent exemption is required for commissioning. SMP Cadets and units are required to provide the ROTC program a copy of an approved exemption if the Cadet is not vaccinated so the PMS can move forward with commissioning.

     e. (CHANGE) All activated USAR Soldiers reporting to the mobilization stations must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to departing home station or home of record in order to ensure mission readiness. Vaccination will be complete prior to arrival at the MFGIs. These requirements apply to all Title 10 Activation /Mobilization processes whether OCONUS or CONUS and WIAS Mobilizations. Additionally, Soldiers applying for ADOS must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption prior to submitting their Tour of Duty (TOD) Packet.

3. ASSIGNMENT CYCLE 23-01 OFFICERS IDENTIFIED TO MOVE (OIM) VALIDATION MESSAGE (28 JAN 22). From HRC OPMD: Officers Identified to Move (OIM) for the 23-01 (1 OCT 2022 - 31 MAR 2023) assignment cycle is based on your Year Month Available to Move (YMAV). HRC, OPMD, Career Managers are prepared to assist officers in understanding their potential for promotion and types of assignments officers will excel in (based on past performance, knowledge, skills, and behaviors).  It is imperative that you open lines of communication with your Career Manager, ensuring that you fully understand the Army Talent Alignment Process (ATAP). Officers also need to talk their own BN, BDE commander on future options. If you have not updated your ORB and completed your AIM resume, we highly encourage you to do so. If you have been identified to move in 23-01 assignment cycle and there are any issues/ frictions points in regards to you not being able to PCS, please contact your Career Manager immediately to discuss your situation. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106604

4. IPPS-A WEBINAR SERIES: TRAINING ENVIRONMENTS – 02 FEB 2022. Attached is the CONOP for the IPPS-A webinar on Training Environments. During this session, the IPPS-A FMD Training Team will share information about the available training environments for unit level hands-on training, how to request them, and how to get the most out of them for unique training needs. Strongly encourage personnel identified as T3s to join session to share experiences, challenges, and best practices regarding training environment usage. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106710

5. RETIREE RECALLS - US ARMY PHYSICAL DISABILITY AGENCY (USAPDA) ANNOUNCEMENT. The US Army Physical Disability Agency is seeking retired Soldiers (one 25A MAJ/(O4) and one SFC (E7) 25B), for a two-year Retiree Recall period. The duty location is Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The primary duties and specific MOS qualifying criteria are provided at the following link. If interested, please contact the unit G-1, SFC Patrick Sagon at patrick.a.sagon.mil@army.mil or MAJ Kelly Barton at kelly.l.barton4.mil@army.mil.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/974293

6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - ARMY RESERVE NCO EVALUATION BOARDS (TPU). From the 99th RD:  Attached is a FAQ list created based on our most asked questions from the field. I hope it provides some insight and guidance regarding the new NCO Evaluation Boards. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106354

7. ARMY RESERVE TRAINING STRATEGY (ARTS), 1 JAN 22. From the USARC G-3/5/7: The Army Reserve Training Strategy (ARTS) provides vision and guidance on ends, ways, and means for training Soldiers, leaders, Civilians, and units to support operational adaptability and sustain readiness to conduct Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) in Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) environment. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106561

8. U.S. ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND - RESERVE PERSONNEL ACTIONS BRANCH CONTACT INFORMATION, A/O 1 JAN 22. From HRC RPMD PAB:  At the following link is updated contact information for RPMD Personnel Actions Branch. The Mission of the Personnel Actions Branch is to provide a broad variety of personnel actions to United States Army Reserve (USAR) Component Officers and Enlisted Soldiers (Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), Individual Mobilization Augmentation (IMA), Army Guard/Reserve (AGR), Troop Program Unit (TPU), and Grey area retirees). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106691

9. AHRC DA FORM 1380 FOR "POINTS ONLY" FIELD GUIDE. From HRC RPMD PAB:  This guide contains instructions for submitting requests for "points only" credit from U.S Army Human Resources Command’s (AHRC) Reserve Personnel Management Directorate (RPMD), Operations Readiness Division (ORD), Personnel Actions Branch (PAB). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106949

10. ARMY TALENT MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE (STMTF) SITREP, 27 JAN 22. This SITREP provides updates/information on Brevet Promotions, Army Talent Attribute Framework (ATAF), Army Coaching Program (ACP) Coaching Opportunity, Career Mapping/Succession Planning Tool, Data Literacy Education, Warrant Officer Talent Management, and Strategy/Plans. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106687

11. WHY CAN'T I SIGN OR SUBMIT MY TOUR OF DUTY PACKET? From the Army G-3/5/7: There are several reasons that may prevent you from signing your TOD packet. The most common are discussed at the following link. If you are experiencing issues signing a packet, it is important to submit a support ticket from the application signing screen. This ticket type will provide the necessary information for the TOD support team to troubleshoot the problem. Having someone else submit a ticket, selecting “Unknown Question” ticket type or the “I Can’t Submit my Application” will only delay the response time to resolve the issue.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/974474

12. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. INTEGRATED AIR MISSILE DEFENSE (IAMD) COURSE NEWLY LISTED IN ATRRS. From the Commandant, Army Joint Support Team-Hurlburt: The Joint Certified, USAF Title X, IAMD Course, previously only accessible with a waiver, has now been added to ATRRS for Air Defense Career Management Field (14-Series MOS) Soldiers in the grade of E6 and above who are assigned to Battlefield Coordination Detachments (BCD), Army Air and Missile Defense Commands (AAMDC), Air Defense Artillery Brigades, or staffs of Air Missile Defense Cells at echelons above Brigade. Details and points of contact are available on ATRRS under Course Code 886.  Open enrollment is available for class 22-03 and beyond, reservations are limited to (4) Army Students per class. Visit the following link for more information on the course.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106038

13. 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 005/2022, 2021 ARMY OPERATIONS SECURITY AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (CUI), DTG: R 271408Z JAN 22. This ALARACT calls for the Operations Security (OPSEC) award nominations for calendar year 2021. The Army OPSEC Achievement Awards recognize significant OPSEC accomplishments of Army organizations and individuals to prevent, reduce, or eliminate vulnerabilities to Army operations through inadvertent disclosure of operations. The period of consideration for this year’s awards is 01 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. Nominations must be received not later than 25 February 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1107007

14. 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 22-040, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITY AT THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY (USMA), ISSUED: [1/26/2022 4:50:03 PM]. The purpose of this message is to announce an assignment opportunity for officers at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, NY. USMA will accept applications from officers who meet minimum qualifications to fill the Director of Admissions position at USMA. The Director of Admissions is a Functional Area 47A position. Intended start date for the selected officer would be in FY24.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-040

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 22-041, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 AVIATION BRANCH TRANSFER PANEL, ISSUED: [1/27/2022 4:31:42 PM]. This message announces the procedures for officers to request transfer-in to Aviation Branch. Aviation Branch, OPMD, HRC will conduct a branch transfer panel between 10 to 28 Oct 22 select officers for transfer-in to Aviation Branch. Officers selected through this program will attend the Aviation Captain’s Career Course (AVCCC), and Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) training at Fort Rucker, Alabama, followed by assignment to a Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) based on Army requirements. Army Reserve and National Guard officers (including AGR), are not eligible for this program. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-041

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 22-042, RELEASE OF SCHOOL YEAR (SY) 2022 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) GREEN TO GOLD ACTIVE DUTY OPTION (ADO) SCHOLARSHIP PHASE I RESULTS FROM U.S. ARMY CADET COMMAND (USACC) SELECTION BOARD, ISSUED: [1/27/2022 4:35:12 PM]. This message announces the results of the U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) Green to Gold (G2G) Active Duty Option (ADO) SY 22 Selection Board, and provides requirements for the next phase of this program. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-042

15. 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. DD93 SIGNATURE CRYPTOGRAPHIC ERROR FIX. “For anyone having an issue signing DD93 from EMILPO I just had to fix this for my S1 and figure there are more people out there struggling. Symptom: When signing DD93 on EMILPO adobe gives an error with the cryptographic service provider saying "Access is Denied."  Resolution: Create a new registry key to allow the feature to function in a protected browser.”  Visit the following link for more information. Contributed by CW2 Kyle Ballentine. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/thread/263529

16. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 24 JAN 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias    

     a. Targeting Technician in Arifjan, Kuwait. All Components may apply: 131A with Secret clearance in the grade of CW3.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     b. Operations and Plans Chief at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.  All components may apply (O3-O4 25A SIGNAL) with a TS/SCI for 180 days starting MAR 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     c. COMSEC Clerk (25B) in the grade of E5 (SGT) with a TS/SCI all components (IRR/IMA cannot apply) in Soto Cano, Honduras.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

     d. Maintenance QAE in Sotocano, Honduras. All components may apply (E6 91H Track Vehicle Repairer) position will accept 91B with a SECRET clearance for 180 days starting NOV 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989   

17. ARNG/USAR POSITIONS/JOBS AVAILABLE.  S1NET members have posted the following RC position/job vacancy information.  For a listing of all USAR primary vacancies (updated weekly) visit https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-375787. Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by following the instructions posted on the front page of the Job Announcements topic at the following link. Those posts which are in the correct location and which are posted in accordance with the instructions provided will be included in a future S1NET Message Summary.      https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies

     a. TPU CSM, UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE LEGAL CMD, GAITHERSBURG, MD NOMINATIVE. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106356

     b. COMBINED ARMS CENTER/ARMY UNIVERSITY, ADOS OPPORTUNITY, BN/BDE PRE-COMMAND COURSE INSTRUCTOR, LTC, FT LEAVENWORTH, KS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106232

     c. 316TH ESC, TROOP PROGRAM UNIT (TPU), OFFICER AND NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106204

     d. 642ND REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP, TPU, SFC/E7, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISOR, DECATUR, GA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106167

     e. 1-364TH TRAINING SUPPORT BATTALION (TSBN) E-5 TO E-8 ENLISTED, 1SG AND CPT TO MAJ OFFICER TPU VACANCIES, JBLM, WASHINGTON STATE. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1105450

     f. 548TH HOSPITAL AUGMENTATION DETACHMENT (HAD), MULTIPLE TPU VACANCIES (ENL AND OFF), IN MILWAUKEE, WI. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106900

     g. 641ST REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP, TPU POSITIONS, MULTIPLE 1LT/ CPT VACANCIES AND LTC VACANCY, VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN FLORIDA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106921

     h. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, TPU COL (COS, G2, G8), 63D READINESS DIV, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1106852

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Your Affordable Care Act IRS Form 1095-B is available on myPay

Your 2021 IRS Form 1095-B is now available on myPay.

https://mypay.dfas.mil/

If your status changed from reserve or active service, or if you worked as a federal civilian employee while awaiting military retirement during the tax year, you may receive additional 1095-B or 1095-C forms via your myPay account. Due to differences in payroll processing, not all of your IRS forms may be available on myPay the same day. Please refer to the Tax Statement Schedule located on the myPay homepage for availability dates.
If the information on your 1095-B form is incorrect, or you have questions about the Affordable Care Act, you may call our Customer Care Center toll free at 1-888-DFAS411 or 1-888-332-7411, Commercial 216-522-5096, or DSN 580-5096, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. 

If you have any questions concerning myPay, visit myPay at the web address shown above for answers to frequently asked questions and instructions for obtaining a new password.

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U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team - Competitive Athlete Talent Call

The U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team (WFT) is a highly successful, DA-sanctioned program run by the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC). The organization fields competitive fitness athletes to represent the U.S. Army both online and at various fitness events across the country. The mission is simple: connect America's Army to the American public through a passion for fitness.

We are looking to expand our talent pool of Active Duty, Army Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers in the sport of CrossFit, Strongman/women, and power/Olympic lifting. We compete at the highest level in these sports and are looking to maximize participation in order to maintain our competitive edge and help connect the American people to the Army through fitness.

Candidates who are identified as the most competitive will be requested to visit Fort Knox, KY for a fitness evaluation and interview process.

Soldiers selected to the team must be prepared for a PCS assignment to Fort Knox and understand that it will also involve recruiting engagements and interaction with the public on a daily basis. There is also an opportunity to be a part of the "at-large" team if you are not selected for the Fort Knox based resident team and/or cannot PCS to Fort Knox.
 

++ ELIGIBILITY
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• Active Duty, Army Reserve, or National Guard
• E–1 to E–8, O–1 to O–3, and WO1 to CW3
• Must be in good standings (no flags/pending actions)
• Able to compete at the highest level of fitness competitions in your respective sport

To be eligible for TDY opportunities:

• Must have up-to-date DA 705/DA 5500 and Active Government Travel Card and DTS account.

 
++ INTERESTED?
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For those athletes interested, please send a fitness resume that includes major fitness highlights and recent competition history.

Email resume by 02 FEB 22 to: usarmy.knox.usarec.mbx.functional-fitness@army.mil.

For those interested in functional fitness, we will be holding an online qualifier 21 JAN to 01 FEB, similar to the Worldwide CrossFit Open, to help with ranking potential future athletes. Details and workout announcements will be put out through the teams Instagram page @usarmywarriorfit.
 

++ FOR MORE INFORMATION
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If you have further questions or need assistance, please email: usarmy.knox.usarec.mbx.functional-fitness@army.mil.

Follow our media outreach pages for up-to-date information on the qualifier and workout announcements:

• Instagram: @usarmywarriorfit
• https://recruiting.army.mil/functional_fitness/
• https://facebook.com/usarmyfitness/

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S1NET Message Summary - 1/25/2022

1. AC OFFICER PROMOTION ORDERS, FEBRUARY 2022. The Feb 22 1LT orders are not yet available.  They will also be posted to this link when available. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1103463

2. AC SENIOR ENLISTED PROMOTIONS BY- NAME, SEQUENCE REPORT AND ORDERS, FEBRUARY 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1103536

3. UPDATED CREDENTIALING ASSISTANCE (CA) FUNDING REDUCTION FOR SELECT AVIATION CREDENTIALS FOR ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS. From Army Credentialing and Continuing Education Services for Soldiers (ACCESS):  Effective 20 Jan 2022, new CA requests submitted by all Regular Army Soldiers and all Title 10 and Title 32 AGR Soldiers for the aviation credentials listed at the below link will be reduced to $1,000 per FY in CA funding with the remaining amount as an out-of-pocket cost. Regular Army Soldiers and all Title 10 and Title 32 AGR Soldiers may only receive $1,000 per FY in CA funding for these aviation credentials, even if they submit multiple CA requests for them. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1103494

4. 23-01 PRE-MISSION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (MER) AIM2 MESSAGE (AC). The Army Talent Alignment Process (ATAP) 23-01 Mission Essential Requirements (MER) will open in the Assignment Interactive Module 2.0 (AIM2) on 03 0900 EST February 2022 and will close on 28 2359 EST February 2022. This will assist in establishing unit requirements for Officer/Warrant Officer assignments with report dates from 01 October 2022 to 31 March 2023. The MER is the unit’s tool to systematically convey priorities to Officer Personnel Management Directorate (OPMD) for the cycle. It is your Commander’s opportunity to influence the ATAP Cycle directly and cast their “vote.” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102789

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 22-033, September 2021 HQDA OCS Selection Panel Results, Issued: [1/21/2022 10:45:40 AM]. This message applies to all Active Duty and USAR TPU in service Soldiers selected for Federal OCS by the HQDA Federal OCS Selection Panel held at the U.S. Army Human Resources Command. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-033

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 22-034, AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2023 (FY23) WARRANT OFFICER APPLICATIONS FOR ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE VETERINARY CORPS (VC) FOOD SAFETY OFFICER (MOS 640A), ISSUED: [1/21/2022 10:53:53 AM]. Paragraph 6.e. is rescinded and replaced to read: e. All applicants must be a Sergeant in a promotable status or higher (E-5(P) or above) and be a graduate of the Advanced Leaders Course (ALC). Applicants currently enrolled in ALC must graduate NLT 29 April 2022. All suspense dates and procedures addressed in MILPER Message 21-489, dated 30 Dec 21, remain unchanged. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-034

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 22-035, ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL IDENTIFICATION BADGE, ISSUED: [1/21/2022 10:56:03 AM]. This message is to announce the establishment and wear of the Inspector General (IG) Identification Badge. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1094838

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 22-036, AC OFFICER PROMOTION NUMBERS FOR FEBRUARY 2022, ISSUED: [1/21/2022 2:45:50 PM]. This message announces the AC officer promotion numbers for February 2022. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-036

     e. MILPER MESSAGE 22-037, RESCIND MILPER MESSAGE 21-485, 27 DEC 21, FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), CAPTAIN (CPT), ARMY NURSE CORPS (AN), MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS (MS), ARMY MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS (SP), AND VETERINARY CORPS (VC), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB) ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [1/24/2022 4:09:35 PM]. MILPER Message 21-485 is rescinded immediately. HRC will release a forthcoming MILPER message detailing the change to a fully qualified certification process. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-037

     f. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 22-006, CA WEBVIEWER ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS. The purpose of this message is to inform all of the changes made by DISA to access CA WEBVIEWER. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102505

7. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 24 JAN 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias    

     a. TARGETING TECHNICIAN in ARIFJAN, KUWAIT. All Components may apply: 131A with Secret clearance in the grade of CW3. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989    

     b. OPERATIONS AND PLANS CHIEF at CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT.  All components may apply (O3-O4 25A SIGNAL) with a TS/SCI for 180 days starting MAR 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989     

     c. MAINTENANCE QAE in SOTOCANO, HONDURAS. All components may apply (E6 91H TRACK VEHICLE REPAIRER) position will accept 91B with a SECRET clearance for 180 days starting NOV 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989    
 
     d. COMSEC CLERK (25B) in the grade of E5 (SGT) with a TS/SCI all components (IRR/IMA cannot apply) in SOTO CANO, HONDURAS.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989   

8. ARNG/USAR POSITIONS/JOBS AVAILABLE.  S1NET members have posted the following RC position/job vacancy information.  For a listing of all USAR primary vacancies (updated weekly) visit https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-375787. Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by following the instructions posted on the front page of the Job Announcements topic at the following link. Those posts which are in the correct location and which are posted in accordance with the instructions provided will be included in a future S1NET Message Summary.      https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies

     a. MULTIPLE M-DAY, E-6 INSTRUCTOR VACANCIES: 11B/13B/13J/19D, 166TH REGIMENT (RTI), FT. INDIANTOWN GAP, ANNVILLE, PA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102634

     b. 1ST LOGCAP SUPPORT BATTALION, FT BELVOIR, VA; (TPU 9 MONTH MOB OPPORTUNITY IN FIRST PART OF FY23) MULTIPLE E5-O4 VACANCIES, VARIOUS LOCATIONS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102776

     c. MISSISSIPPI ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (MSARNG), AGR, INSTRUCTOR, SSG/E6, 68W, CAMP SHELBY, MS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102805

     d. USAR, 143D SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (EXPEDITIONARY) (ESC), DEPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CENTCOM AOR, MULTIPLE VACANCIES (OFFICER AND ENLISTED), ORLANDO, FL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102871

     e. 85TH USAR SUPPORT COMMAND, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL TPU OFFICER VACANCIES. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102905

     f. 824TH QM CO (CORPS AERIAL DELIVERY), TPU, 1LT-CPT/92A,90A, COMPANY COMMAND VACANCY, FT. BRAGG, NC. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1103014

     g. JOINT ENABLING CAPABILITIES COMMAND ARMY RESERVE ELEMENT (JECC-ARE), NORFOLK (NAVAL BASE), VA HAS MULTIPLE TPU VACANCIES E8 AND O3-O5. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-995537

     h. 327TH MEDICAL LOGISTICS COMPANY MULTIPLE UNIT VACANCIES, NEWPORT, RI. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1103169

     i. 209TH REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP, HHC CDR,1LT/CPT, KANSAS CITY, MO. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1103277

     j. FY22 JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH (JTFN), ADOS-RC POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT, 35D/F/350F, EL PASO, TX. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/973799

     k. 408TH HUMAN RESOURCES COMPANY, USAR, FORT TOTTEN, NY, TPU OFF/WO/ENL COMMAND POSITIONS VACANCIES. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1103558

     l. 415TH CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION, MULTIPLE TPU VACANCIES (ENLISTED, NCO, AND OFFICER), PORTAGE MI (KALAMAZOO MI AREA). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1103631

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Time is running out to impact National Guard policy

The strength of our military comes from the people who serve.  We must remain focused on reinforcing positive, constructive behaviors while eliminating behaviors that threaten our readiness or our ability to act as a unified, lethal fighting force.  Ensuring our formations and military community are free from sexual harassment, sexual assault, and gender discrimination is vital.

To support our efforts in protecting the health and well-being of all who serve, I am writing to remind you to take the congressionally-mandated Workplace and Gender Relations Survey.

To take the survey:

1.  Go to https://www.DoDsurveys.mil on any computer, tablet, or smartphone
2.  Your unique Ticket Number:  SENT TO YOUR @ARMY.MIL
3.  To have your voice heard we need your response by January 31st

Adding your voice to thousands of others across the military will help us better understand and address ongoing issues impacting you, your teammates, and your Service.  Participation in the survey is voluntary.  Survey results are reported for groups only, meaning your answers are combined with others to produce statistics, and not shared with your commanders or senior leadership.  Your responses are kept completely confidential.

Time is running out to help us achieve this important mission.  I know you are very busy, so I truly appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey.

Mark S. Breckenridge

Director
Defense Personnel Analytics Center
Office of People Analytics

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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S1NET Message Summary - 21 Jan 22

1. CHANGING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON MILSUITE.  We continue to receive requests to change members email from mail.mil to army.mil. 

     a. We cannot change the email in your profile. The email in your milSuite profile is the one that is registered to your CAC in DMDC (when you were issued your CAC).  It appears the DMDC self-help function to change the email on your CAC has been fixed, and some are having success in using it. 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. You may have to try a number of times to get this to work, and you HAVE TO use Internet Explorer.  It won’t work with Edge or Chrome. 
    
     b. If you can’t get the self-service function to work, the only way we know of to get your email changed is visit your ID card section and they can change it. 

     c. If you would like some assurance that you will continue to receive the S1NET messages, all of them on S1NET at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/alaracts-messages/s1netmessagesummaries .  You can save this as a favorite, and can check anytime to see if you missed any messages. 

2. ENLISTED PROMOTION ITEMS:

     a. ACTIVE COMPONENT ENLISTED PROMOTION CUTOFF SCORES AND SGT/SSG BY-NAME PROMOTION LISTS, FEBRUARY 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102093

     b. AGR (USAR) SGT/SSG PROMOTION CUTOFF SCORES AND BY-NAME LIST, AND TEMPORARY PROMOTION CUTOFF SCORES, 1 FEB 22. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102044

     c. AGR (USAR) (SFC-SGM) SENIOR ENLISTED PROMOTION SEQUENCE NUMBER REPORT AND BY-NAME PROMOTIONS LIST, FEBRUARY 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102001

3. MAXIMIZE THE POWER OF KSBs IN THE MARKET. From the Army Talent Management Task Force: KSBs are a critical tool that not only allow units and individuals to identify talent alignment, but also enables post-market data analysis. This analysis provides leaders with insights about talent gaps, emerging talent requirements, and more that inform future decisions. Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1039046

4. 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

5. 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 22-028, ARMY JROTC PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR OPPORTUNITIES, ISSUED: [1/18/2022 4:09:13 PM]. This message announces opportunities for Army Officers, Warrant Officers, and Non-commissioned Officers to serve as U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) instructors after retirement. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-028

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 22-029, FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) RESERVE COMPONENT (RC), CAPTAIN (CPT), 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: [1/19/2022 4:14:22 PM]. Subject promotion selection board will convene on or about 25 Apr 22, to consider eligible APL 1LTs on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) for promotion to CPT. The board will recess on or about 6 May 22. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-029

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 22-030, PERSONNEL POLICY GUIDANCE IN SUPPORT OF ARMY WIDE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION DUE TO POTENTIAL TRANSPORTATION CONSTRAINTS, ISSUED: [1/19/2022 4:16:34 PM]. This message applies to active Army Officer and Enlisted Soldiers on assignment with report dates of 1 February 2022 through 30 September 2022. Due to transportation industry capacity constraints during FY22 Summer Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season, Soldiers are authorized to have report dates to their new duty station adjusted up to 30 days early and up to 30 days later than the published report date on orders. Request for deferment or early arrival will be submitted as soon as the determination is made that transportation capacity will impact movement. Procedural guidance adjustment is temporary in an attempt to alleviate the additional logistical demand. For Soldier(s) that are not able to meet report timeline described above, Military Personnel Divisions are authorized to defer Soldiers up to 60 days from their original report date. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102384

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 22-031, AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) CYBER BRANCH TRANSFER ELIGIBILITY PANEL FOR UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) OFFICERS, ISSUED: [1/19/2022 4:26:23 PM]. See the message for changes. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-031

     e. MILPER MESSAGE 22-032, AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 22 USAR AND ARNG RECLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR MOS 17C (CYBER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST), ISSUED: [1/19/2022 4:28:21 PM]. See the message for changes. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-032

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

     a. COMPANY LEADERSHIP BEST ADMIN/HR PRACTICES. “Good afternoon Team, I am trying to put together a list of "best practices" for Company level leadership that effect admin and HR topics.  It’s for Army Reserve units, but most good practices apply to all COMPOs.  If you have a list, smart card, or just have a few good ideas, it would help me tremendously if you shared them.” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/thread/263130

     b. UPDATED ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR RLAS. “Does anyone have the most up to date "additional instructions list" from the RLAS RFO module.  I am putting some quick help docs for the SSG in Training and resources and want to make sure all the data is up to date when I PCS.” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/973408

     c. EVALUATION SPECTRUM REFERENCE. “I've seen a reference that lays out OER/NCOER narratives on a spectrum from 1 to 10 (worst to best). It included block check and comment examples for rater and senior rater. My former senior rater used it during our counseling and pinpointed the strength of my eval on the spectrum which was very helpful. Does anyone know where I can find this reference? Thank you.” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/973258

7. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 11 JAN 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias    

     a. Targeting Technician in Arifjan, Kuwait. All Components may apply: 131A with Secret clearance in the grade of CW3.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     b. WIAS Account Manager at FORSCOM HQ at Fort Bragg, NC.  All components may apply (E5-E7 00G MOS Immaterial) with a Secret Clearance. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     c. COMSEC Clerk (25B) in the grade of E5 (SGT) with a TS/SCI all components (IRR/IMA cannot apply) in Soto Cano, Honduras.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

     d. J2X NCOIC. All Components can apply: 35L/35M in the grade of E6-E7 (SSG-SFC) with a TOP SECRET clearance to serve in DJIBOUTI for 365 days, deploying ASAP official passport required.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989   

8. ARNG/USAR POSITIONS/JOBS AVAILABLE.  S1NET members have posted the following RC position/job vacancy information.  For a listing of all USAR primary vacancies (updated weekly) visit https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-375787. Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by following the instructions posted on the front page of the Job Announcements topic at the following link. Those posts which are in the correct location and which are posted in accordance with the instructions provided will be included in a future S1NET Message Summary.      https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies

     a. 3-415TH REGT, BATTALION AND COMPANY VACANCIES S-4, COMPANY COMMANDERS, AND DRILL SERGEANT CANDIDATES, LOCATIONS IN WA, ID AND MT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1100887

     b. 455TH CM BDE, 76TH ORC, TPU ATTORNEY VACANCIES, SLOAN, NV. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1101528

     c. 81ST RD DCO AIDE DE CAMP VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, FORT JACKSON, SC. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1101666

     d. HIARNG AGR, 3-YR ONE TIME OCCASIONAL TOUR (OTOT), COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR, E9, 79T, ASI 6C, HAWAII REC & RET BN, KAPOLEI, HI. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1101751

     e. 364TH ESC, MULTIPLE TPU VACANCIES, ENL/OFF/WO; MARYSVILLE, WA.  VACANCIES INCLUDE WARRANT OFFICER (OD & QM), OFFICER CPT/MAJ (LG), AND E7/E8 (G4/SPO). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1101728

     f. TPU VACANCIES AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – 377TH MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BATTALION (TS) – LOCATIONS IN/NEAR AUSTIN/FORT WORTH/SAN ANTONIO, TX AND MIAMI, FL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1101914

     g. HR PLANNING AND EXERCISE OPS NCOIC 42A, E5/E6, WIESBADEN, GERMANY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102008

     h. MILITARY INTELLIGENCE READINESS COMMAND (MIRC) TPU O6 VACANCIES (42H/90A/56A/60A/66N), FT BELVOIR, VA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102026

     i. 2/360TH TRAINING SUPPORT BN (CS/CSS), TPU, VARIOUS MOS VACANCIES (12, 31, 92) FOR E6-E7 & O3-O4 IN CAMP PARKS, DUBLIN, CA TCS MOB TO FT HOOD IN OCT 22. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1102242

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S1NET Message Summary - 19 Jan 22

1. FRAGMENTARY ORDER 005 (UPDATED GUIDANCE) TO OPERATION ORDER 21-075 UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE COMMAND (USARC) MANDATORY CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) VACCINATION PROGRAM (CUI), DTG: 011800ZJAN2022. Some key additions/changes in this FRAGORD. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1051858 

     a. (CHANGE) 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. Commanders will have Soldiers submit applicable COVID-19 vaccination mandate exemption packets NLT 1 Feb 2022, exemption packets will not be accepted after this date.

     b. (ADD) Effective 1 Jul 2022, unless otherwise exempt in accordance with Army policy, in order to participate in drills, training, and other duty conducted, within a Title 10 status, all members of the Ready Reserve and Standby Reserve (Active Status list) will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

     c. (ADD) Effective 1 Jul 2022, unless otherwise exempt, no Department of Defense funding will be allocated for payment of duties performed by members of the Ready Reserve, and Standby Reserve (Active Status list) who do not comply with Department of Defense COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

2. ARMY TALENT MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE (ATMTF) SITREP, 12 JAN 22. This SITREP contains information/updates on Command Assessment Program (CAP) Results and ATMTF Strategic Planning.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1099981

3. NONDEPLOYABLE (ND) REPORT AS OF EOM 31 DEC 21. From Army G-1 Readiness: As of EoM Dec 21, ~54.4K or ~5.5% of the Total Army was considered Non-Deployable; Army Non-Deployable rate decreased by ~0.1% from Nov 21. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/972977

4. IPPS-A EXTENDED INSTRUCTOR FACILITATED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, JAN – APR 2022. IPPS-A is offering additional virtual training opportunities for field personnel identified as IPPS-A Train the Trainers (T3s), Cutover members, and the general HR Professional community now through APR 2022. Training opportunities include New T3 Training, T3 Refresher Training, Cutover Training, and IPPS-A Subcategory training. Aside from New T3 Training, interested participants may self-register for future classes within IPPS-A using the attached job aid. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1100440

5. WHAT IS ARCP? The Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP), through the use of Soldier Recovery Units (SRUs), manages the recovery and complex care for wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers across all Army components. There are 14 SRUs located on military installations across the country.  In addition to managing the recovery of Soldiers, ARCP provides resources and advocacy for their Families and Caregivers. Now that you know who we are and what we do, what questions do you have and how can we support you? https://www.milsuite.mil/book/thread/263136

6. 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 002/2022, - 2021 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY MG KEITH L. WARE COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS COMPETITION (CUI), DTG: R 132020Z JAN 22. The 2021 Department of the Army MG Keith L. Ware (KLW) Communications Awards Competition will be conducted 14-18 March 2022 at Fort George G. Meade, MD. The KLW Communications Awards Competition recognizes Public Affairs and Visual Information Soldiers and DA civilian employees for excellence in achieving Army Communication and Public Affairs objectives. On behalf of the Secretary of the Army, the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs (OCPA) conducts the competition annually to recognize, cultivate, and inspire excellence within the Army Public Affairs and Visual Information communities. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1100772

     b. ALARACT 003/2022, FISCAL YEAR 2022 U.S. ARMY CADET TROOP LEADER TRAINING (CUI), DTG: R 141710Z JAN 22. This message is to inform commands of Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) cycle dates for fiscal year (FY) 2022 and identify the number of positions United States Military Academy (USMA) and U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) require for their cadets. The CTLT program helps shape and develop our emerging leaders. It places ROTC and USMA Cadets in unit leadership positions for up to four weeks each year during May, June, July, August, and September. No later than 28 January 2022, all Army Commands, Direct Reporting Units, and Army Service Component Commands will report the information requested in this message.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1100775

7. 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 22-027, FY23 COLONEL (COL) FINANCE AND COMPTROLLER (FC) KEY DESIGNATED BILLET (KDB) SELECTION PANEL RESULTS RELEASE, ISSUED: [1/18/2022 9:10:52 AM]. This message announces the release of the FY23 Colonel (COL) Finance and Comptroller (FC) Branch Key Designated Billet (KDB) Selection Panel. On 18 January 2022, the FY23 COL FC KDB Principal and Alternate by-name list was publicly released through the Human Resources Command (HRC), Financial Management Branch webpage. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-027

8. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 11 JAN 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias    

9. 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. COARNG, AGR, UNIT ADMIN NCO, E5, 11B, D CO 1-157TH INFANTRY BATTALION(MTN), ALAMOSA, CO. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1099269

     b. 483RD QM CO COMPANY COMMANDER VACANCY & OTHER CRITICAL POSITIONS, MARYSVILLE, WA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1099294

     c. USAR, THEATER SUPPORT GROUP (TSG), HHC, TPU, MAJ/01A, HHC COMMANDER VACANCY, FORT SHAFTER FLATS, HONOLULU, HAWAII. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1099805

     d. MILITARY ENTRANCE PROCESSING SITE (MEPS) GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, KSARNG RECRUITING AND RETENTION BATTALION, AGR, E-7, 79T, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1100572

     e. CENTER FOR ARMY LESSONS LEARNED (CALL) MILITARY ANALYST FORWARDS (MAF’S) NEEDED, MAJOR TO COLONEL (04-06), CW3 TO CW5 OR MASTER SERGEANT TO SERGEANT MAJOR (E8-E9), POSITIONS AT ALL COMPO 1 CORPS AND DIVISIONS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/965266

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Competitive Esports Athlete Talent Call

The U.S. Army Esports (USAE) Team is a highly successful, DA-sanctioned program run by the Marketing and Engagement Brigade known for the Army Parachute Team and Army Marksmanship Unit. The organization fields competitive teams & streaming talent to represent the U.S. Army both online and at events across the country. The mission is simple: connect America to its Army through the passion of gaming.

We are looking to expand our talent pool of Active Duty, Army Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers across select Esports genres and platforms.

• First-Person Shooters (Halo, Call of Duty, Overwatch, etc.)
• Fighting Games (Tekken, GGS, Super Smash Brothers, etc.)
• MMO/MOBA (League of Legends, Heroes of the Storm, etc.)
• Sports/Racing (Rocket League, NBA2K, iRacing, etc.)

We are also interested in Soldiers with exceptional abilities in other titles, Soldier gamers with significant social media followings, and Soldiers who have very strong streaming/commentator abilities.

Soldiers selected for the team must be prepared for a PCS assignment to Fort Knox and understand that joining the team will involve outreach engagements and interaction with the public on a daily basis. There is also an opportunity to be a part of the "at-large" team if you are not selected for the Fort Knox based resident team and/or cannot PCS to Fort Knox. The current U.S. Army Esports at-large team represents dozens of additional game titles.
 

++ ELIGIBILITY
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• Active Duty, Army Reserve, or National Guard
• E–1 to E–8, O–1 to O–3, and WO1 to CW3
• Must be in good standings (no flags/pending actions)
• Able to compete at the highest level of Esports competition in their perspective title and/or be talented as a streaming personality.

To be eligible for TDY opportunities:

• Must have up-to-date DA 705/DA 5500 and Active Government Travel Card and DTS account.

 
++ INTERESTED?
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To inquire about joining the U.S. Army Esports Team at Fort Knox or join the at-large team, join our Discord server at https://www.discord.gg/usarmyesports. All interested Soldiers should join the Discord server no later than 01 FEB to be considered for the team. Additional instructions on the selection process and timelines will be put out through Discord.
 

++ FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM
===============================================

• https://recruiting.army.mil/army_esports/
• https://facebook.com/usarmyesports
• https://twitter.com/usarmyesports

Social and streaming accounts are twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @usarmyesports.

Streaming channels:

• https://twitch.tv/usarmyesports
• https://youtube.com/usarmyesports

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Letter to the Force - MLK Day 2022

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

Last year, more than 26,000 National Guardsmen deployed to Washington, DC, to support the Presidential Inauguration.  We stood watch by the iconic monuments and memorials that characterize our Nation’s capital, protecting the symbols of our Nation and its journey.  There are many striking images from that time, but one stands out. 

 

It was January 18, and members of the 2^nd Battalion, 124^th Infantry Regiment of the Florida National Guard were providing security at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.  A photographer captured a moment of our Guardsmen standing before an engraving of Dr. King’s wise and eternal words: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” 

 

Our Nation is no stranger to challenge and controversy.  But there are men and women who forsake comfort and convenience for the safety of their fellow Americans, the betterment of our society, and the hope for a brighter future.  There are men and women who believe in the principles of freedom and democracy, of equality and unity, of liberty and justice.  They are the living embodiment of Dr. King’s values and vision.  We are honored to call them members of our National Guard. 

 

Thank you for answering every time our Nation, and our communities called.  In times of challenge and controversy, when our Nation needs us most, you stand up and step forward: 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

• 20220113 Letter to the Force - MLK Day 2022.pdf
  

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S1NET Special Message - Travel to the Republic of Korea

From the Eighth Army G-1 (sharing for widest distribution):

     Effective Thursday, 20 January 2022 (Korean Time), The Government of Korea is requiring all foreign passengers to have proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test obtained within 48 hours of their departure. If you have personnel PCSing to Korea, please ensure they are aware of this requirement, make contact with their sponsor and monitor USFK/8A Facebook pages for additional/updated information regarding this requirement. If you are on leave or TDY status and returning to Korea and are having issues obtaining the PCR test within 48 hours, please contact your chain of command. If you receive a positive COVID test at any point in the process, please notify your chain of command immediately. For more information see attachments at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/972763

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S1NET Message Summary - 14 Jan 22

1. FY22 AC/USAR(AGR)/IMA SSG EVALUATION BOARD, MY BOARD FILE EXTENSION. From the DA Secretariat SGM: I want to make sure everyone is tracking a recent discussion that I’ve had with the team here in regards to the FY22 SSG Evaluation Board My Board File (MBF) that is about to close. We are going to extend the MBF closing date from 15 Jan 22 to 25 Jan 22. This will allow all eligible SSGs to view there file an extra 10 days and continue to see updates as it refreshes. Also, I want to discuss a few things (at the following link) that give more clarity on the MBF process and what it does.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/972703

2. R3 IPPS-A USER MANUAL - VERSION 1. Version 1 of the IPPS-A R3 User Manual is now available for review and feedback. Feedback received by 31 JAN 22 will be considered for inclusion in Version 2, set to release mid-March 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1090705

3. FY22 TPU/IRR MSG/1SG NCO EVALUATION BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT. From the USARC G-1: The board will convene on 2 May 2022 and will review all eligible MSG/1SG records in their primary MOS only for the purpose of creating an Order of Merit List (OML) to facilitate a myriad of human resource decisions. These management decisions include selection for training to attend the Sergeants Major Course for the purpose of satisfying the Army's Select, Train, Educate, Promote (STEP) policy. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1098497

4. 23-01 MISSION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (MER) TRAINING. From HRC OPMD: Officer Personnel Management Directorate, US Army Human Resources Command, will conduct training for Active Component (AC) Unit Strength Managers on the AIM2 Mission Essential Requirements (MER) list on 24 & 25 January 2022 using Microsoft Teams. The purpose is to provide training on the MER process in AIM2 for the upcoming ATAP 23-01 Cycle. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-584295

5. ARMY'S RETIREMENT PLANNING NEWSLETTER, "CHANGE OF MISSION", JAN-MAR 22 EDITION.  From the Director, Army Retirement Services: The newest edition of the Army's retirement planning newsletter, "Change of Mission," is ready for download.  All Soldiers with 17+ years of service should receive an email notice from DFAS at the email address they have entered in myPay. Some topics covered this quarter are mandatory retirement planning courses, the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act, what to do with your TSP account when you retire, and help making a Survivor Benefit Plan decision. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1099268

6. ARNG EDUCATION OFFICE ISSUES.

     a. POST-9/11 GI BILL PROVISIONS FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE EXTENDED. Public Law 117-46/REMOTE Act was signed on December 21, 2021.  This new law extends the provisions in the Coronavirus Response Act from December 21, 2021 to June 1, 2022.  The primary provisions extended due to this law and impacts to Soldiers are listed at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/972652

     b. LINKS TO NEW ARMYIGNITED VIDEO. This new video provides information for Soldiers who paid out of pocket for their Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA).  The video informs Soldiers who have paid out of pocket of the proper steps to take. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/972653

     c. MILITARY ONE SOURCE BRIEFING – 21 JAN. Did you know your spouse is eligible for benefits through the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Program (MyCAA) program if you are on Title 10 orders?  And now, MyCAA is offering free CLEP & DSST exams to eligible spouses.  To learn more about the CLEP & DSST program thru MyCAA you are invited to attend a briefing hosted by DANTES and College Board on Friday, 21 January 2022 at 1200 hrs EST. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/972654

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 22-022, RELEASE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR (AY) 2022-2023 ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC) ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (AMEDD) INTERMEDIATE LEVEL EDUCATION SLATE, ISSUED: [1/13/2022 9:29:22 AM]. This message announces those officers slated for attendance to academic year 2022-2023 Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Intermediate Level Education. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-022

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 22-023, ANNOUNCEMENT OF BRANCH TRANSFER PROCESS FOR ARMY RESERVE ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (AMEDD) OFFICERS, ISSUED: [1/13/2022 4:16:32 PM]. This message provides Army Reserve AMEDD officers a clear and concise branch-transfer process to retain officers via branch transfer into basic branches and to minimize the number of AMEDD officers separated due to twice being non-selected for promotion. This MILPER message applies to all Army Reserve AMEDD officers; however, Medical Service (MS) officers are in an unprecedented over-strength status. Consequently, hundreds of MS officers face separation from the Army Reserve within the next 5 years due to an excess of over 900 officers in the ranks of 2LT through CPT. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1099247

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 22-024, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RESERVE COMPONENT OFFICERS REQUESTING TO DEFER PROMOTION CONSIDERATION (OPT OUT) FROM THE FY22 RC CPT APL PSB, ISSUED: [1/13/2022 4:19:10 PM]. 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 APL PSB. This only applies to officers in the Primary Zone. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-024

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 22-025, APPROVAL OF THE HUMANITARIAN SERVICE MEDAL – HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF OPERATIONS, ISSUED: [1/13/2022 4:21:59 PM]. This message announces that the Joint Staff approved award of the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) for personnel who directly participated in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support to the people of Haiti following a devastating earthquake on 14 August 2021. The HSM has been approved by the award authority for U.S. Service members, Coast Guardsmen, and Reserve Components (to include the National Guard), who were physically present in the Joint Task Force Haiti Joint Operations (Haiti and 12 nautical miles per the national maritime boundary) and provided direct humanitarian assistance during the period 15 August 2021 to 5 September 2021. Determination of individual eligibility is delegated to the first O-6 commander/civilian equivalent or above. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1099248

     e. MILPER MESSAGE 22-026, CHANGE IN POLICY TO AUTHORIZE THE ARMY ASTRONAUT DEVICE TO BE AFFIXED TO THE ARMY SPACE BADGE, ISSUED: [1/13/2022 4:23:35 PM]. This message is to announce that the Army Astronaut Device can be affixed to the Army Space Badge. The Army Astronaut device is awarded by the Chief of Staff, Army to personnel who complete a minimum of one operational mission in space (50 miles above earth) and is affixed to the appropriate Army Aviator Badge, Flight Surgeon Badge, or Aviation Badge awarded to the astronaut. Individuals who have not been awarded one of the badges listed above but who meet the other astronaut criteria will be awarded the Basic Aviation Badge with Army Astronaut device. Army officers who complete the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Astronaut Candidate Program are designated as Functional Area 40C (Astronaut), and are awarded the Basic Space Badge (if not previously awarded). Army Astronauts who are awarded multiple badges (Space, Aviation, Flight Surgeon) may affix the Astronaut device to the badge of their choosing. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1099250

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

     a. I NEED A ARNG S-1 ORGANIZATIONAL SOP EXAMPLE CAN ANYONE HELP? “Looking for an example of an Organizational Structure S-1 SOP specifically for the Army National Guard.” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/972427

10. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 11 JAN 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias    

     a. Targeting Technician in Arifjan, Kuwait. All Components may apply: 131A with Secret clearance in the grade of CW3.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     b. WIAS Account Manager at FORSCOM HQ at Fort Bragg, NC.  All components may apply (E5-E7 00G MOS Immaterial) with a Secret Clearance. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     c. COMSEC Clerk (25B) in the grade of E5 (SGT) with a TS/SCI all components (IRR/IMA cannot apply) in Soto Cano, Honduras.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

     d. J2X NCOIC. All Components can apply: 35L/35M in the grade of E6-E7 (SSG-SFC) with a TOP SECRET clearance to serve in DJIBOUTI for 365 days, deploying ASAP official passport required.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989   

11. ARNG/USAR POSITIONS/JOBS AVAILABLE.  S1NET members have posted the following RC position/job vacancy information.  For a listing of all USAR primary vacancies (updated weekly) visit https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-375787. Units/commands who wish to post vacancies on S1NET may do so by following the instructions posted on the front page of the Job Announcements topic at the following link. Those posts which are in the correct location and which are posted in accordance with the instructions provided will be included in a future S1NET Message Summary.      https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies

     a. 7/108TH BN (PS), TPU, MULTIPLE VACANCIES, ENL/OFF (S1, S4, INSTRUCTOR), FORT JACKSON, SC/JACKSON, MS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1098969

     b. 2/415TH CAV OSUT; TPU; MULTIPLE VACANCIES (ENL, WO, OFF); VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN CA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1099091

     c. COARNG, AGR, PARALEGAL NCO, E5-E6, 27D, 100TH MISSILE DEFENSE BRIGADE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1099191

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