1. IPPS-A UPDATES: VALIDATING PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT IN
IPPS-A, DIGITAL GARRISON QR CODE, ACCURACY OF ASSIGNMENT HISTORY DATA,
PAID/ITG USER GUIDE, YMAV/SABIR UPDATE, MARKETPLACE, RESOURCES. From the
Senior Enlisted Advisor, IPPS-A FMD, SGM Paul Smith: “I want to thank
you for encouraging your Soldiers to become proficient in IPPS-A. Your
hard work and dedication to your Soldiers is empowering them. Please
continue to support them in HR Universities and whatever low-density
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training they have in your
respective footprints.” Highlights from this update follow. View the
complete update at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360264
a. VALIDATING PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT IN IPPS-A. On 25 January
2025, IPPS-A began providing Army Training Requirements and Resources
System (ATRRS) with the email addresses that Soldiers have identified as
their primary or “preferred” addresses in IPPS-A. In the future, this
preferred email address will be what ATRRS uses as another avenue for
communicating important school notifications. If your Soldiers wish to
add a preferred email address for ATRRS to send reservation
notifications to, please have them log into IPPS-A and make sure the
right email is entered.
b. DIGITAL GARRISON QR CODE. Last year, we leveraged Soldier feedback
to develop more user-friendly orders produced by IPPS-A. These updates
have helped remove unnecessary administrative burdens for Soldiers.
Among these improvements was the addition of a Digital Garrison QR Code
to orders. Soldiers can use their mobile devices to scan the code and
access more tailored, specific information about their installation.
c. ACCURACY OF ASSIGNMENT HISTORY DATA. With previous legacy systems,
Soldiers would simply have HR Pros adjust their assignment history
(e.g., revocations) if it was not accurate. Because IPPS-A is an
integrated system, doing this now could negatively affect a Soldier’s
pay and benefits. Therefore, encourage your Soldiers to ensure their
Assignment History, Arrivals, and Departures are reflected accurately in
IPPS-A from the beginning to avoid any issues.
d. PAY-ABSENCES-INCENT-DED (PAID) AND IN-TRANSIT GRID (ITG) USER
GUIDE. We have released an updated version of the PAID and ITG User
Guide. This version includes more accurate and up-to-date information,
visuals, and resources, to help your Soldiers navigate PAID tile and ITG
actions.
e. YEAR-MONTH AVAILABLE TO MOVE (YMAV)/SERVICE FOR ANALYTICS AND
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE REPORTS (SABIR) UPDATE. Please let your Soldiers
know that IPPS-A has enhanced SABIR. Though the assignment end date
still displays, it is no longer used as a loss predictor; instead, YMAV
data is incorporated into the SABIR strength projection logic. A
Soldier is projected as a loss in the month their YMAV will expire.
f. MARKETPLACE. The IPPS-A marketplace for the 26-01 Enlisted Manning
Cycle closes 18 March 2025 at 11:59 p.m. GMT. To input their
preferences, they should go to https://hr.ippsa.army.mil/,
go to the Talent Management (TAM) Soldier Workcenter tile, then select
“Closed Marketplace Preferences.” Please encourage your Soldiers to
select several assignments in order of preference.
2. ARMY RETIREMENT SERVICE ITEMS.
a. 2025 U.S. ARMY RETIREMENT PLANNING GUIDE. The 2025 U.S. Army
Retirement Planning Guide (attached at the following link) provides a
retirement planning timeline, as well as information regarding retired
pay and benefits, medical care after retirement, VA benefits, the
Survivor Benefit Pan (SBP), the Uniformed Services Former Spouses'
Protection Act (USFSPA), the reserve component retirement system, etc.
In addition to the Retirement Planning Guide, retiring Soldiers are
encouraged to utilize the Retirement Planning Toolkit. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360232
b. MY SERVICE BENEFITS (MSB) PROGRAM, NEW MILITARY BENEFIT CALCULATORS.
In December, the My Service Benefits (MSB) Program conducted a soft
launch of the new Military Benefit Calculators. Retirement calculators
are back online and available on MyArmyBenefits (MAB). The Interactive
Online Survivor Benefits Report (OSBR) is now back online for the
survivor community. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/1086633
c. FEBRUARY 2025 ARMY ECHOES NEWSLETTER. Army Echoes is the Army's
official newsletter for Retired Soldiers and surviving spouses. This
month's featured articles include important news regarding TRICARE’s
extended payment deadline for West Region beneficiaries; TRICARE’s
Online Patient Portal decommissioning; tips from DFAS for a smoother tax
season; VA’s expansion of the Veterans Legacy Memorial; Soldiers begin
receiving two separate SmartDocs from DFAS, and much more. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360435
3.
ENLISTED EVALUATION BOARD TOWNHALL *RECORDING LINK AND SLIDES INSIDE*.
The video and slides of the 20 Feb Enlisted Evaluation Board Townhall
are provided at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360647
4.
Recently published Army Directives and All Army Activity (ALARACT)
messages. None. New ALARACTs and ADs are also posted on APD at the
following link. armypubs.army.mil/default.aspx
a. ALARACT 015/2025, NOTICE OF HAMILTON T1 VENTILATOR WITH USE OF
UNIVERSAL PORTABLE ANESTHESIA COMPLETE (UPAC) IN A PULL THROUGH
CONFIGURATION,
DTG: R 191750Z FEB 25. Purpose: To disseminate recommended use of the
Hamilton-T1 Ventilator (NSN: 6515–01–648–5814) to the force. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360698
5. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay Messages.
a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-059, NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER PROFESSIONAL MILITARY
EDUCATION (NCOPME) COURSE SCHEDULING PROCEDURES, ISSUED: [20 FEB 25].
The HRC Force Alignment and Development Division (FADD) Enlisted
Military Schools Branch (EM) centrally manages RA Soldiers’ attendance
at the Advanced Leader Course (ALC), Senior Leader Course (SLC), and
Master Leader Course (MLC). Scheduling Methodology: Soldiers are
scheduled for training based on Army priorities and their current
standing based on promotion points in their MOS for ALC and order of
merit list (OML) for SLC and MLC and MOS. The most current OML approved
by Army G1 will be used as the primary resource for scheduling along
with the
scheduling priorities outlined in this MILPER message. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360652
b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-060, FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC)
U.S. ARMY CHAPLAIN CORPS (CHC) STATE DEPARTMENT FELLOWSHIP ADVISORY
PANEL, ISSUED: [21 FEB 25]. This message announces requirements and
administrative instructions for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) State
Department Fellowship Advisory Panel. The State Department Fellowship
Advisory Panel recommends Chaplains who meet the eligibility
requirements to the Chief of Chaplains for approval. The FY25 State
Department Fellowship Advisory Panel convenes on or about 9 Jun 25 and
recesses on or about 13 Jun 25. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360700
c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-061, FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC)
U.S. ARMY CHAPLAIN CORPS (CHC) CERTIFIED EDUCATOR CANDIDATE (CEC)
ADVISORY PANEL, ISSUED: [21 FEB 25]. This message announces requirements
and administrative instructions for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25),
Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027, Certified Educator Candidate (CEC)
Advisory Panel. The Chaplain CEC Advisory Panel recommends eligible
Chaplains to the Chief of Chaplains for training as an Association for
Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) Educator. The FY25 CEC Advisory Panel
convenes on or about 9 Jun 25 and recesses on or about 13 Jun 25. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360701
d. MILPER MESSAGE 25-062, FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC)
U.S. ARMY CHAPLAIN CORPS (CHC) FAMILY LIFE SUPERVISOR IN TRAINING (SIT)
ADVISORY PANEL, ISSUED: [21 FEB 25]. This message announces
requirements and administrative instructions for the Fiscal Year 2024
(FY25), Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027, Family Life Supervisor in Training
(SIT) Advisory Panel. The Chaplain Family Life SIT Advisory Panel
recommends eligible Chaplains in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) or
Major (MAJ) promotable to the Chief of Chaplains. The FY25 SIT Advisory
Panel convenes on or about 9 Jun 25 and recesses on or about 13 Jun 25.
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360702
e. MILPER MESSAGE 25-063, FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC)
U.S. ARMY CHAPLAIN CORPS (CHC) CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION (CPE)
ADVISORY PANEL, ISSUED: [21 FEB 25]. This message announces requirements
and administrative instructions for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25),
Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Advisory
Panel. The Chaplain CPE Advisory Panel recommends eligible Chaplains to
the Chief of Chaplains for CPE training. The FY25 CPE Advisory Panel
convenes on or about 9 Jun 25 and recesses on or about 13 Jun 25. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360703
f. MILPER MESSAGE 25-064, AMENDMENT TO MILPER 24-485, 3 DEC 24,
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), CHIEF WARRANT
OFFICER THREE (CW3), CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER FOUR (CW4), AND CHIEF WARRANT
OFFICER FIVE (CW5), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD (PSB) ZONES OF
CONSIDERATION, ISSUED: [21 FEB 25]. This message amends the zones of
consideration for 170Ds. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360822
6.
FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 21 FEB 25).
The below hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989
a. SPANISH SPEAKER LINGUIST | GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA | E-5/7 | 00G | SECRET | SEP 25 | 208 DAYS.
b. SPANISH SPEAKER LINGUIST | GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA | E-5/7 | 00G | SECRET | SEP 25 | 208 DAYS
c. SPANISH SPEAKER LINGUIST | GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA | E-5/7 | 00G | SECRET | SEP 25 | 208 DAYS
d. IT MAINTENANCE | JORDAN | E-4/5 | 25B| TS/SCI | APR 25 | 180 DAYS.
e. ACCOUNTANT/AUDIT TECHNICIAN | CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI | E-4/6 | 36B | SECRET | APR 25 | 365 DAYS.
f. PSO PSD | CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI | E-6/8 | 31B | TS | APR 25 | 365 DAYS.
7. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, OPENINGS IN DJIBOUTI, GUAM, SOMALIA, AND QATAR. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1320402
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. TPU VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT, 689TH RCC ENGINEER COMPANY, ORLANDO, FL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360313
b. TPU LTC/MAJ(P)/01A, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM MANAGER (EOA), UNITED STATES ARMY LEGAL COMMAND, GAITHERSBURG, MD. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360318
c. MEDICAL READINESS COMMAND (MRC) EAST, SR HR NCO, E7 (42A), CO-ADOS, 365 DAYS, RECOVERY CARE OFFICE, FORT BELVOIR VA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360438
d. 3RD MEDICAL COMMAND, BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT NCO, E6-E8/(68A), ADOS-RC 219 DAYS, YOUNGSTOWN, OH. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360520
e. MEDCOM HQ QUALITY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, IMA, 66N/06, CLINICAL NURSE, JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360649
f. IMA OPPORTUNITIES: US ARMY WAR COLLEGE, FACULTY INSTRUCTOR (O5P AND
O6) X4, ACADEMIC OPERATIONS SERGEANT (SSG X2), HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
(O3/O4), CARLISLE, PA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1349691
g. 88TH ARMY BAND, WO1-CW3 OR SGT(P) OR ABOVE (WO APPLICANTS), 420C/AB
OR 42R/42S/AB, COMMANDER, M-DAY VACANCY, EAST GREENWICH, RI. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360692
9.
CIVILIAN JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS. Units/organizations who wish to advertise
GS positions, GS 11-15, 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. INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST (OPERATIONS), POLYGRAPH EXAMINER, GG-13, GOODFELLOW AFB, TX. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/1086652
