S1NET Message Summary - 7 May 22

1. HARDSHIP DUTY PAY–TEMPO (HDP-T), 13 APR 22. Effective the date of this memorandum, Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, SAMR, memorandum (Hardship Duty Pay-Tempo (HDP-T)), 12 November 2020 is rescinded; however, Soldiers who are currently operationally deployed remain eligible under the existing policy until the unit returns from the current deployment. If a Soldier assigned to the unit volunteers to extend his or her deployment, their eligibility for HDPT terminates when the main body departs the overseas location. Effective the date of this memorandum, only Soldiers who are involuntarily extended for at least 30 days, by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the Army, beyond their normal tour of at least 270 days while assigned to an operational deployment listed in the Global Force Management Allocation Plan may qualify for HDP-T. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1146444

2. REGULAR ARMY NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER MLC SCHEDULING (APRIL OML DATA). From HRC Military Schools Branch:  There is no SLC data for April 2022 due to the transition from FY21 OML to FY22. The end of May 2022 will be the first month for posting FY22 SSG Evaluation Board SLC Scheduling as they will be released on or about 20th May 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1145389

3. THE IPPS-A PODCAST: NO NAPPING – TESTING & MANDATORY TRAINING. In this next episode of season 2, COL Rebecca Eggers chats with LTC Megan Meinholz and LTC Brian Hollandsworth, about the ongoing testing efforts and the importance of mandatory training for users (everyone above the self-service level). If you’re looking for insight on how the system is being tested and mandatory training (sorry, no deadline extensions), this is the episode for you. HR Professionals/HR Field Users: your distance learning was due 31 March 2022. Please complete ASAP; next is the Instructor Facilitated Training due 31 May 2022. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/leadercasts/15716

4. SOLDIER FOR LIFE COLLABORATES WITH THE ETS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM. The Soldier for Life directorate is closely collaborating with the ETS Sponsorship Program, which is a national non-profit participating in a public-private-partnership with the US Department of Veterans Affairs, dedicated to ensuring the successful transition of service members out of the military and into civilian life. When signing up for Soldier for Life/ETS Sponsorship, Soldiers also have the opportunity to request a certified (1-on-1) volunteer sponsor who lives in their future civilian hometown. Read more at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/986453

5. WARRANT OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL AND BASIC COURSE INSTRUCTORS NEEDED. From the CCWO, USAR: The USAR is seeking qualified Warrant Officers to become Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) Tactical Officers (TAC) and Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) instructors. Personnel can be AGR in a TDY status or TPU on orders. WOBC instructor MOS’s needed are: 170A, 255A, 255N, 255S, 350F, 350G, 351M, 352N, 351L, 353T, 150U, 140A, 881A, and 880A. Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/thread/267251

6. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS.

     a. MEMORANDUM OF INSTRUCTION (MOI) ON THE ARMY RESERVE COMPONENTS (COMPONENT 2 & COMPONENT 3) ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (AMEDD) BASIC OFFICER LEADERS COURSE (BOLC) AND CAPTAINS CAREER COURSE (CCC) EQUIVALENT OR CONSTRUCTIVE CREDIT REQUESTS AND THE AMEDD DIRECT COMMISSION COURSE EXCEPTION TO POLICY REQUESTS, 4 FEB 22. To provide guidance on requesting professional military education (PME) constructive credit and equivalent credit for AMEDD BOLC and CCC. AMEDD Officers required to attend PME, must attend AMEDD specific BOLC and a CCC in order to be considered PME complete. In lieu of attendance, qualifying officers may request exception to policy (ETP), equivalent or constructive credit from the approval authority. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1145459

     b. TOC | CP | COMMAND POST VIRTUAL TRAINER (CPVT) COURSE. The CPVT course was made to assist those who work in a Tactical Operations Center, CP, or Main Command Post in refreshing or strengthening their skills. The course is centered around aviation however the learner does not have to be aviation branched to take the course. The CPVT course is also non-rank specific and can be used as refresher training for battle NCOs, battle CPTs, and junior enlisted. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1145258

     c. AGCRA - IRON MIKE (FT BRAGG) BALL SAVE THE DATE (BLACK TIE AFFAIR). AGCRA - Iron Mike Ball tickets are now available. Date and time: Sat, June 11, 2022, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT. Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/thread/267300

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/default.aspx

     a. ARMY DIRECTIVE 2022-07, ARMY MODERNIZATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, 3 MAY 22. This directive redefines and clarifies the roles and responsibilities for Army modernization. The provisions of this directive apply to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve. Army Directive (AD) 2018-15 and AD 2020-15 are hereby rescinded. Where this directive conflicts with any other Army policy or guidance, this directive is controlling. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1146435

     b. ALARACT 027/2022, ADDITIONAL SEXUAL HARASSMENT/ASSAULT RESPONSE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM GUIDANCE: EXPEDITED TRANSFERS, 24-MONTH SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR AND VICTIM ADVOCATE STABILIZATION, AND SHARP PERSONNEL INCENTIVES (CUI), DTG: R 030845Z MAY 22. This message replaces ALARACT 013/2021 (which is now inactive) and provides clarifying guidance on Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program expedited transfers, 24-month full-time Sexual Assault Response Coordinator/Victim Advocate stabilization, and Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention personnel incentives. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1146436

     c. ALARACT 028/2022, NOMINATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 (FY22) BEST MILITARY POLICE (MP) COMPANY AND DETACHMENT AWARD; ACTIVE, RESERVE, AND GUARD AND MP NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) SCHOLARSHIP (CUI), DTG: R 061209Z MAY 22. This message provides guidance from the OPMG in reference to nominations for the Major General Bandholtz Award and the Military Police Corps Excellence in Education Military Police Regimental Association Scholarship. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1146442

     d. ALARACT 029/2022, 2022 ASSOCIATION OF OLD CROWS OUTSTANDING U.S. ARMY UNIT AWARD (CUI), DTG: R 061218Z MAY 22. The Association of Old Crows (AOC) conducts an annual awards program to recognize those units that have furthered the purposes of Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Information Operations (IO), and/or Cyberspace Operations (CO) through Outstanding performance. The purpose of this message is to notify the force of the nomination process for units whose performance and contributions to EW/IO/CO merit submission for the 2022 AOC Outstanding U.S. Army Unit Award. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1146443

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 22-159, AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 LEAD SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL SELECTION BOARD ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [5/4/2022 3:19:57 PM]. Paragraph 13 f. (1) I have not viewed the documents” and (2) I certify that the information in ‘My Board File’ is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.” are rescinded. All administrative suspense and procedures addressed in MILPER Message 22-147 issued 25 Apr 22, remain unchanged. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-159

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 22-160, FY22 ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC) ARMY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORPS (JAGC) SENIOR SERVICE COLLEGE (SSC) SELECTION BOARD ZONE MESSAGE, ISSUED: [5/5/2022 8:46:29 AM]. This message announces zones of eligibility, methodology, and administrative instructions for use by the Fiscal Year (FY) 22 Active Component (AC) Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC) Senior Service College (SSC) Selection Board, which convenes on 1 August 2022.  https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-160

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 22-161, ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS AND ADVANCED CIVIL SCHOOLING, ISSUED: [5/6/2022 9:08:44 AM]. This message announces the procedures for Military Intelligence (MI) Officers requesting consideration for highly competitive MI academic programs in Academic Year (AY) 2023-2024. This message pertains to the following programs: Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS), Junior Officer Cryptologic Career Program (JOCCP), Junior Officer GEOINT Program (JOGP), Army Intelligence Development Program (AIDP), Warrant Officer Cryptologic Career Program (WOCCP), the United States Army Intelligence Capabilities Modernization Professional Development Program (USAICMPDP), and the National Intelligence University (NIU) bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/22-161

     d. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE #22-026, PROCESSING ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE PAY - OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENTS (AIP-OD) PAYMENTS FOR ACTIVE DUTY ARMY SERVICE MEMBERS. The purpose of this message is to provide information regarding the correct method of processing Assignment Incentive Pay - Operational Deployments (AIP-OD), $195/mo, for active duty service members who have completed an operational force rotation (OFR) in Europe (USAREUR) or the Pacific (USARPAC). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1144765

     e. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE #22-027, PROCESSING FAMILY SERVICEMEMBERS’ GROUP LIFE INSURANCE (FSGLI). The purpose of this message is to provide information regarding the correct method of processing Family Servicemembers’ Group Life insurance (FSGLI) using the Case Management System (CMS). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1144766

9. S1NET MEMBER/UNIT CONTRIBUTIONS. The following unit/individually developed products or information have been contributed to S1NET for the use and benefit of all members/units. These products have not been reviewed nor sanctioned by TRADOC or the AG School, and may be specific to the unit/component/location.

     a. SAMPLE POLICY MEMO, PREGNANCY POSTPARTUM AND LACTATION POLICY, 3 MAY 22.  “This is what the 2ID DIVARTY Warrior Strike BDE is using currently (with updates from latest guidance).” Contributed by MAJ Brandt Murphy. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1145062

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

     a. HOW CAN I ADD THE ARAC AND UPAC COURSES TO MY JST? ”I downloaded my Joint service transcript but do not see my Army Reserve Administrator Course (ARAC) or my Unit Pay Administrator Course (UPAC) on my JST. Does anyone know how to add these? It would save me a lot of time and money if i can transfer those credit hours to my school. Thank in advance.” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/986209

     b. HAS ANYONE CREATED A ONE-SLIDE SUMMARY OF THE RECENT PREGNANCY/POSTPARTUM POLICY? “Seeking something to quickly push the highlights to my commanders in a C&S. Thank you in advance!” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/986432

11. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 6 MAY 22). Hot openings listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/forscom-wias

     a. COE CHIEF | ABU DHABI INTL, UAE | O5 | 14A | SECRET | MAY2022 | 365 days. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     b. J5 PLANNER | AL UDEID AB. QATAR | O4 | 02A | TS/SCI | JUN2022 | 365 days. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     c. FUTURE OPERATIONS OFFICER | SOTO CANO, HONDURAS | O4 | 02A | SECRET | JUL2022 | 365 days. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

     d. CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MGER CTEF | ARIFJAN, KUWAIT | W2 | 120A | SECRET | JUL2022 | 365 days. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

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

     a. COARNG RECRUITING & RETENTION BATTALION, 79T4, E7, AGR, SENIOR RECRUITING AND RETENTION NCO, VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN COLORADO.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1145505

     b. 12A (1LT-MAJ) WIESBADEN, GERMANY USAREUR-AF ODCSENG, 2X OP-ADOS POSITIONS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1145458

     c. USAR STRATCOM, TPU, MAJ/FA40/SO, COMMANDER, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1145566

     d. JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS, RIARNG, AGR, O3/01A, AIDE-DE-CAMP, EAST GREENWICH, RI. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1145586

     e. ORARNG R&R NCO CORVALLIS, OR, E6, 79T. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1145601

     f. VAARNG 157TH ENGINEER PLATOON, 276TH ENGINEER BATTALION, 12G1O, 12G2O AND 12G3O VACANCIES, BLACKSTONE, VA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1145735

     g. 643RD REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP, TPU, MULTIPLE VACANCIES, VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN WV, TN, OH, IN. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1145772

     h. TPU COMMANDER VACANCY - 766TH TRANSPORTATION BATTALION, TPU, 2LT/1LT/88A/TC, COMMANDER, SOUTH BEND, IN. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1145957

     i. OHARNG - MDAY B CO 2/19TH SFG(A) COMMANDER ANNOUNCEMENT, COLUMBUS, OH. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1146039

     j. MILITARY SURFACE DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION COMMAND (SDDC), HQ – IMA GROUP VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, SCOTT AFB, IL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1146360

     k. 597TH TRANS BDE, IMA GROUP VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, LOCATIONS IN VA, SC, TX. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1146403

     l. 599TH TRANS BDE, IMA GROUP VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HI. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1146405

     j. 598TH TRANS BDE, IMA GROUP VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, SEMBACH, GERMANY. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1146406

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