S1NET Message Summary - 6/29/2023

1. FY24 81ST READINESS DIVISION (RD) USAR TPU/IRR SFC NCO EVALUATION BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT. Attached at the following link is the FY24 TPU/IRR SFC NCO Evaluation Board Announcement. The board will convene o/a 1 November 2023 and will review all eligible SFC 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. Also attached with this announcement is an initial report of NCO’s eligible for consideration by this board. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1259850

 

 

2. ARMY RESERVE SPECIAL MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) ALIGNMENT PROMOTION PROGRAM (SMAPP), 4 JUN 23. Please see, at following link, the updated Army Reserve Special Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Alignment Promotion Program (SMAPP) policy signed for immediate use. The checklist and supporting documents are now in the Personnel Actions Guide (PAG) with the detailed workflow. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1264944

 

 

3. SOLDIER FOR LIFE (SFL) - WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO! All Soldiers and Family Members:  Connect with the Soldier for Life (SFL) Directorate to learn about programs and initiatives that directly support the military community. There are thousands of organizations that specifically want to support Soldiers and Military Families. The SFL Directorate wants to help inform you about those organizations and their programs. Visit the following link for more information. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/1028199

 

 

4. IPPS-A ITEMS.

 

 

     a. IPPS-A KNOWN ISSUES, 27 JUNE 2023. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1264511

 

 

     b. IPPS-A COUNCIL OF COLONELS - 28 JUN 2023. Attached is the slide deck for IPPS-A's monthly Council of Colonels meeting that took place on 28 JUN 2023 at 1200ET. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1264607

 

 

     c. R3 MILPAY USER GUIDE, JUNE 2023. Please find the attached (at following link) MILPAY User Guide; this document will replace Annex B - R3 IPPS-A User Manual. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1247554

 

 

5. Recently published All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages. New ALARACTs and ADs are also posted on APD at the following link.  armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx

 

 

     a. ALARACT 049/2023, CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS (FY) 2022 AND 2023 MAJOR GENERAL HAROLD J. GREENE INNOVATION AWARD, DTG: R 281717Z JUN 23. This message provides guidance from Army Futures Command (AFC) in reference to nominations for the Major General Harold J. Greene Innovation Award. Multiple winners will be selected for FY22 and FY23. Winners will be recognized in a combined ceremony in February 2024. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1265028

 

 

     b. ALARACT 050/2023, THE ARMY PEOPLE SEMINAR FOR ACADEMIC YEAR (AY) 2023-2024, DTG: R 281801Z JUN 23. Purpose. To announce the AY 2023-2024 Army People Seminar and provide application instructions. This professional development seminar will institutionalize the principles of the Army People Strategy. The seminar will meet monthly beginning September 2023 for nine sessions (Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings) to educate high-potential officers, NCOs, Army civilians, and future senior leaders in the art and science of Army Talent Management. This seminar is open to all components: Major to Colonel, Warrant Officer 3-5, GS 13-15, Master Sergeant to Sergeant Major. Suspense for applications is 15 August 2023. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1265029

 

 

6. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay Messages.

 

 

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 23-239, FY 24 ADJUTANT GENERAL (AG) TRAINING WITH INDUSTRY 24-02 CYCLE, ISSUED: [6/29/2023 10:47:06 AM]. This message announces the procedures for Adjutant General (AG) personnel requesting consideration for a highly competitive AG Training with Industry (TWI) program in FY24. This message pertains only to active component AG Branch 42 series Officers, Warrant Officers, and Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1264942

 

 

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 23-240, FY24 ACTIVE COMPONENT FUNCTIONAL AREA 52 (FA 52) KEY NOMINATIVE BILLET (KNB) SELECTION PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [6/29/2023 12:37:07 PM]. The Active Component Functional Area 52 (FA 52) Key Nominative Billet (KNB) Selection Panel will convene on 07-08 September 2023 and consider eligible Colonels (COL) and promotable Lieutenant Colonels (LTC) for assignment to Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) KNB positions. This is the first iteration of the FA 52 KNB Selection Panel.  https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/23-240

 

 

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 23-241, TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY TO AWARD THE ARMED FORCES SERVICE MEDAL AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICE MEDAL FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES, ISSUED: [6/29/2023 12:54:02 PM]. This message is to announce the termination of the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) and Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) for Department of Defense Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) operations and activities. Effective 1 June 2023, the authorization to award the Armed Forces Service Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal to Service members for DoD coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19) operations and activities are terminated. Termination is based on DoD no longer conducting designated or significant COVID-19 operations or activities that warrant continued award. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1265018

 

 

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 23-243, FISCAL YEAR (FY) 24 ARMY RESERVE TROOP PROGRAM UNIT (TPU) / INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR) SERGEANT FIRST CLASS (SFC) NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) EVALUATION BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [6/29/2023 2:33:15 PM]. The Army Reserve TPU/IRR Sergeant First Class (SFC) NCO Evaluation Board is scheduled to convene at the 81st Readiness Division (RD) on or about 1 November 2023 to evaluate all USAR TPU / IRR NCOs in the rank of SFC. The board will evaluate the performance and potential of all eligible NCOs for the purpose of creating an order of merit list (OML) to inform a myriad of human resource decisions.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1259850

 

 

     e. MILPER MESSAGE 23-244, RELEASE OF THE FY24 U.S. ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE (PMS) CENTRALIZED SELECTION BOARD – (COL/LTC / MAJ), ISSUED: [6/29/2023 3:20:41 PM]. This message announces the release of the results for the FY24 AHRC PMS CSB. The official release date is 6 July 2023, results will be posted to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command website at approximately 0730 (EDT) 6 July 2023. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/23-244

 

 

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

 

 

     a. ARMY SUPERIOR UNIT AWARD SCRIPT. “Looking to see if anyone has a draft script that covers the awarding of a Superior Unit Award.” https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/1028410

 

 

8. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 16 JUN 23). The below hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989

 

 

     a. PETROL PLANNING WARRANT | WIESBADEN CLAY KS, GERMANY | CW2 | 923A | S | FEB 2024 | 365 DAYS. 

 

 

     b. ARTILLERY FMS CASE MANAGER | BAGHDAD, IRAQ | O-4 | 13A | TS/SCI | AUG 2023 | 365 DAYS.  

 

 

     c. INTERNATIONAL COORD OFFICER | JERUSALEM, ISRAEL | O-5 | 02A | TS/SCI | OCT 2023 | 365 DAYS.

 

 

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 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. milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies   

 

 

     a. 653D REGIONAL SUPPORT GROUP - OFFICER AND ENLISTED VACANCIES, MESA, AZ. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1264596

 

 

10.  CIVILIAN JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS. Units/organizations who wish to advertise GS positions, GS 12-15, may post them at the following link on S1NET.  Positions posted per the instructions provided will then be listed once in an S1NET message. milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsciv

 

 

     a. US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, GS 13-0804/0830, INTERDISCIPLINARY (SERVES AS FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER), SEATTLE, WA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1264466

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S1NET Message Summary - 6/9/2023

1. 2023 GOLDEN KNIGHTS ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION (GKAS). The United States Army Parachute Team is accepting applications for the 2023 Golden Knights Assessment and Selection (GKAS).  All MOS’s are encouraged to apply to this unique and diverse organization.  Interested Soldiers that meet all the requirements listed at the following link should submit completed applications NLT 30 June 2023.  Program start date will be 05 September 2023.  Throughout the assessment duration, applicants will have the opportunity to demonstrate the skills required to become an Ambassador of the Army and member of the greatest parachuting team in the world. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1259682

 

 

2. FY24 81ST RD USAR TPU/IRR SFC NCO EVALUATION BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT. This board will convene o/a 1 November 2023 and will review all eligible SFC 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 Master Leader Course (MLC) for the purpose of satisfying the Army's Enlisted Education Policy for Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development System. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1259850

 

 

3. IPPS-A ITEMS.

 

 

     a. IPPS-A USER MANUAL v7. Version 7 of the IPPS-A User Manual is now available at the following link for review and feedback. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1235870

 

 

4. IPPS-A QUESTIONS. (Please assist if you can.)

 

 

     a. UPDATING ASI IN IPPSA OR WORKFLOW FOR FINAL APROVAL AUTHORITY. I have seen a presentation for self-service ASI PAR'S from fellow HR but I'm yet to find guidance on how to go about it as a HR PRO role. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/1026447

 

 

5. Recently published All Army Activity (ALARACT) messages. New ALARACTs and ADs are also posted on APD at the following link.  armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx

 

 

     a. ALARACT 041/2023, IMMEDIATE CHANGE TO OFFICIAL REPRESENTATION FUNDS POLICY FOR GUEST RATIOS OF EVENTS WITH 29 PEOPLE OR LESS, DTG: R 071350Z JUN 23. Purpose:  Announce change in ratio of authorized guests to Department of Defense (DOD) personnel in groups of 29 people or less, as directed in DODI 7250.13, to ensure official entertainment event costs are minimized. For events using official representation funds, the ratio of authorized guests to DOD personnel for groups of 29 people or less is increased from 20 percent to 25 percent. Functionally, this means that for each single authorized guest, no more than 3 DOD personnel will be in attendance, with an overall maximum of 29 people. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1260154

 

 

     b. ALARACT 042/2023, INITIAL GUIDANCE FOR THE USE OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION, DTG: R 071915Z JUN 23. The purpose of this ALARACT is to inform commanders of the DOD policy for the access to and use of PAI, as defined in DODD 3115.18, to highlight guidance on protecting civil liberties and privacy, and to reduce overall risks to the Army. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1260155

 

 

6. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay Messages.

 

 

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 23-218, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC), 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: [6/8/2023 7:52:01 AM]. This message announces the release of the results for subject Promotion Selection Board (PSB). The Prepositioning Release date is 12 Jun 23, between 0900-1300 EDT. The official promotion list will be released at 0730 EDT, 14 Jun 23. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/23-218

 

 

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 23-219, FISCAL YEAR 2024 MAJOR GENERAL, ARMY COMPETITIVE CATEGORY, PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (FY24 MG, ACC, PSB) ZONES OF CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [6/8/2023 12:50:37 PM]. A promotion selection board is scheduled to convene on or about 3 Oct 23 to consider eligible brigadier generals for promotion to major general in the Army Competitive Category (ACC). The MG Promotion Selection Board will not consider serving BGs of the Chaplain Corps, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, or the Army Medical Department. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/23-219

 

 

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 23-220, FISCAL YEAR 2024 SIGNAL REGIMENT OFFICER (BR 25, FA26, WARRANT OFFICER) TRAINING WITH INDUSTRY, ADVANCED CIVIL SCHOOLING, AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS, ISSUED: [6/8/2023 3:33:58 PM]. https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/23-220

 

 

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 23-221, IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR USING IPPS-A ADMIN RECORDS CORRECTION – OTHER, PERSONNEL ACTION REQUEST (PAR) TO PROCESS FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY BONUS (FLPB) WRITTEN AGREEMENTS, ISSUED: [6/8/2023 6:20:35 PM]. Effective 1 July 2023 all FLPB written agreements will be processed through IPPS-A.  Hard copy FLPB written agreements signed prior to 1 July 2023 may continue to process through completion. The IPPS-A Admin Records Correction-Other PAR is non-transactional and does not update anything in the system once approved.  Hard copy approval of the FLPB written agreement will need to be submitted to the servicing finance authority per installation/component standard operating procedures and uploaded to the Soldier’s iPERMS as a Language Proficiency Pay Agreement (LPPA). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1259763

 

 

7. FORSCOM WIAS POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 2 JUN 23). The below hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link.  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 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. milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/jobannouncementsmobvacancies  

 

 

     a. 367TH EN BN, FORWARD SUPPORT COMPANY TPU, CPT/90A COMPANY COMMANDER VACANCY, ST. JOSEPH, MN. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1259490

 

 

     b. TPU VACANCY ACOS G3, 310TH SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (EXPEDITIONARY), INDIANAPOLIS, IN. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1259674

 

 

     c. OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF - TPU OPPORTUNITIES. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1259627

 

 

     d. XO/CO COMMAND OPPORTUNITIES (TULSA, OK), 1ST BN 354TH REGT, 95TH DIV. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1259848

 

 

     e. 523RD TC DET, MOVEMENT CONTROL TEAM, TPU, 1LT/CPT/90A COMPANY COMMANDER VACANCY, MICHIGAN CITY, IN. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1259976

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DCSA News Article on Phishing Emails

FSA:

Please see the below for a warning from DCSA released on 5 June 2023, FYSA. For further information please refer to the DCSA news website at https://www.dcsa.mil/about/news/. This email is being provided for your situational awareness and for dissemination to the level you feel is appropriate within your commands.

 

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Phishing Attempt

JUNE 5, 2023

DCSA has been made aware of a sophisticated malicious phishing email circulating which references the collection of an "SF-86_F" or an SF-86 (an example of the email is below).  Please do not engage with this email and advise your staff not to engage with it; you should report it to your security office or cyber security team and delete it immediately if received.  This email is NOT coming from DCSA, or any other vetting or Personnel Security entity in the U.S. Government or Department of Defense. IT professionals have confirmed that the email is malicious in nature.
 
In some cases, the link is associated with an individual who is listed in the DOD phone directory and in a few cases, that individual has turned out to be an actual security manager.  This email has a fairly high ability to potentially trick individuals because they may not know that an SF-86F does not exist, and because the site that it leads to as well as the email look legitimate enough to get people to act, especially with the quick suspense date in the subject line.

 
Email Example:

ALCON,

Due to a number of high profile spillages and intelligence leaks, all federal and DoD Contract employees are required to view the "DoD Reporting and You" powerpoint training and respond to a six question self-report addendum to their SF-86.

If your response is "yes" to any of the addendum questions, you will need to fill out a SF86_F form for each affirmative answer.

The training and addendum questionnaire can be found here: SF-86 Addendum (this is where the malicious link generally is)

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