S1NET Message Summary - 4/22/2025

1. DCIPS AND CASUALTY OPERATIONS TRAINING FOR ALL MSCs AND RAF UNITS. From the USAREUR-AF G-1 HROC Casualty Operations Team: The HROC conducts biweekly Defense Casualty Information Processing System (DCIPS) training every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, via TEAMS, for all MSCs and RAF units.  The next training session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7th at 1430 CEST.  The training is designed for BDE level and higher, however, all are welcome to participate. DCIPS is the primary tool authorized by DoD for official casualty reporting across all services. This training equips HR Representatives with the concepts of casualty operations within the European Theater for both peacetime and in the event of a crisis. The training also provides the knowledge on the tools required to properly execute DCIPS reporting during Large-Scale Combat Operations. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=f2a9610a-ede9-4ec3-b6cf-7768c54057eb 

2. BRANCH/COMMAND ITEMS. 

     a. 177TH AR BDE, CAMP SHELBY, MS (26-01) TOWN HALL #2 1 MAY 25 1700 CDT. On behalf of COL Reginald Williams, Commander of the 177th Armor Brigade (CATB), we cordially invite all AIM/IPPS-A 26-01 market movers to join us for a Town Hall to discuss the opportunities to grow personally and professionally through an assignment to our Brigade. Utilize this opportunity to speak directly to the Brigade Commander and learn why this might be a great assignment for you. The 177th AR BDE is part of 1st Army Division East and is proud to be the OC/T "Partner of Choice" for many Compo 2 and Compo 3 units across the United States. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=98863b51-aeb0-4941-a456-416ce722f54b 

3. 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 039/2025, LOCAL EMERGENCY DISPLACEMENT, DTG: R 181926Z APR 25. To announce eligibility criteria for a Soldier or dependents to be reimbursed certain costs related to a local emergency displacement when ordered to vacate government-owned, government-controlled, privatized or private-sector housing and obtain lodging in the local area for a limited period. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1030901 

4. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay Messages. We are transitioning S1NET from milSuite to Army Career Tracker (ACT). All the below links are on ACT. If you are not able to access ACT yet, you can always find MILPER message on the HRC website at www.hrc.army.mil/Milper. 

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-139, U.S. ARMY FUTURES COMMAND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES AT ARMY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTEGRATION CENTER (AI2C), ISSUED: [21 APR 25]. The U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) Emerging Technology Opportunities (ETO), Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C) is accepting applications to attend the Army Artificial Intelligence Technician Program (AI Technician Program), for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). The Army AI Technician Program is an immersive 36-month program that combines a 32-week Artificial Intelligence Cloud Administration, Programming with Python, Data Engineering, and other certifications at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, combined with 20-weeks applied study at the AI Incubator, followed by 24-month hands on experience, project-based learning, with the A2IC.The AI Technician Program application deadline is 11 July 2025 for Cohort 7. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=2af080c0-d6c4-4c35-a93c-d1a020c7ddb1 

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-140, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), COLONEL (COL), MEDICAL CORPS (MC) AND DENTAL CORPS (DC), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB), ISSUED: [21 APR 25]. This message announces the release of the results for subject Promotion Selection Boards (PSB). The official promotion list will be released at 0730 hours EDT, 23 April 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=1c17bd84-4a5e-46a4-a035-03a9ef75209b 

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-141, SOLDIER REFERRAL PROGRAM BY-NAME LIST FOR EARLY PROMOTION ADVANCEMENT AND THE AWARD OF THE ARMY RECRUITING RIBBON FOR APRIL 2025, ISSUED: [21APR 25]. This message is to announce the Soldier Referral Program By-Name List for Early Promotion Advancement, and the awarding of the Army Recruiting Ribbon for April 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=dcf0fafc-adaf-46e0-9535-78870bc56316 

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 25-142, MARCH 2025 USAR REAPPOINTMENT / WARRANT OFFICER INITIAL SELECTION PANEL RESULTS, ISSUED: [22 APR 25]. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=5230eadc-6dea-42d5-8034-819ea5908103 

     e. MILPER MESSAGE 25-143, RELEASE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC), ARMY NURSE CORPS (AN), MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS (MS), ARMY MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS (SP) AND VETERINARY CORPS (VC), PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB),ISSUED: [22 APR 25]. This message announces the release of the results for subject Promotion Selection Boards (PSB). The official promotion list will be released at 0730 EDT, 24 Apr 25. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=c9b79644-abb3-4142-ab68-b5e75ae9bbdf 

5. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 4 APR 25). The below hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link on S1NET. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a4d236a5-15ef-41db-a718-e80124f7f6fa   

     a. J3 DEPUTY | AMMAN, JORDAN | O-4 | O2A | TS/SCI | APR 25 | 180 DAYS. 

     b. SAMS PLANNER 3, S&P | ARIFJAN, KUWAIT | O3 - O5 | O2A | TS/SCI | MAY 25 | 365 DAYS.  

     c. TF PLANS OFFICER | AL UDEID AB, QATAR | O3 | 02A | TS/SCI | JUN 25 | 365 DAYS. 

6. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, OPENINGS IN JORDAN AND SOMALIA.  https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=f78f2673-c14f-4e1d-9d41-543cf3e4f0da 

7. 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 //actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=5c2cd937-935e-447e-a10d-42ea18326c1e. 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://actnow.army.mil/communities/community/S1NETHomepage/JobsMilitary 

     a. GUARNG STATE AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER AGR VACANCY, CW2-CW4,153AB, PCS AUTHORIZED, BARRIGADA, GUAM. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a1499df1-b809-4e30-82f1-45ad2d4d1518 

     b. UNITED STATES ARMY MILITARY ASSISTANCE GROUP (USAMAG), ADOS-RC, COL/01A, PROGRAM MANAGER VACANCY, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=33654458-68ea-4e17-b5d8-c830d506d1bb 

     c. 127TH CYBER PROTECTION BATTALION (W98GAA), INDIANAPOLIS, IN M-DAY, O5, 17A00. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=6bae0808-dd22-46fb-9c1c-d52fe884f1d3 

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MILPER 25-142 March 2025 USAR Reappointment / Warrant Officer Initial Selection Panel Results

1. This message will expire 12 May 2026.

2. The following applicants were recommended for reappointment or warrant officer initial appointment into the United States Army Reserve (USAR) during the Reappointment Panel held on 13 March 2025. All individuals will receive an email notification containing instructions on the requirements necessary to complete the appointment process. This notification does not constitute final appointment or reappointment approval. Final approval is subject to the required administrative processing detailed in paragraph 3 below.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-142

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MILPER 25-141 Soldier Referral Program By-Name List for Early Promotion Advancement and the Award of the Army Recruiting Ribbon for April 2025

1. This MILPER message will expire 15 April 2026.

2. This message is to announce the Soldier Referral Program By-Name List for Early Promotion Advancement, and the awarding of the Army Recruiting Ribbon for April 2025 as listed below.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-141

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MILPER 25-140 Release of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Active Component (AC), Colonel (COL), Medical Corps (MC) and Dental Corps (DC), Promotion Selection Boards (PSB)

1. This message expires no later than 25 April 2026 .

2. This message announces the release of the results for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Active Component (AC), Colonel (COL), Medical Corps (MC), and Dental Corps (DC), Promotion Selection Boards (PSB).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-140

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MILPER 25-139 U.S. Army Futures Command Emerging Technology Opportunities at Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C)

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 22 January 2026. 

2. The U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) Emerging Technology Opportunities (ETO), Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C) is accepting applications to attend the Army Artificial Intelligence Technician Program (AI Technician Program), for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-139

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ALARACT 039/2025 LOCAL EMERGENCY DISPLACEMENT

2. (U) Purpose: To announce eligibility criteria for a Soldier or dependents to be reimbursed certain costs related to a local emergency displacement when ordered to vacate government-owned, government-controlled, privatized or private-sector housing and obtain lodging in the local area for a limited period.

3. (U) Applicability: The provisions of reference 1.b. apply to Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers on active duty and their dependents that were ordered to vacate due to a local emergency on or after 10 October 2024.

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN43529-ALARACT_0392025-000-WEB-1.pdf

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S1NET Message Summary - 4/18/2025

1. INVALID EMAIL ADDRESSES ON ARMY CAREER TRACKER (ACT).  S1NET Messages are being sent from both milSuite and ACT through 30 Apr 25 as we transition. If you joined S1NET on ACT and are still receiving the messages from milSuite and not ACT, then the issue is your email in your ACT profile.  As of this date, 10% of the emails for those who have joined S1NET on ACT are being kicked back for invalid email addresses. It is highly recommended that you check your profile when joining ACT and verify that your email is correct.  A guide on how to check and correct your email is provided on ACT at the following link. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=0786820c-241f-4711-8863-b4c75c40e04a 

2. OFFICER PROMOTION ITEMS. 

     a. AC OFFICER PROMOTIONS BY NAME LIST FOR CEREMONIES, MAY 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=ca501624-b879-4f4e-b9ac-52184b09750e 

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-136, AGR OFFICER PROMOTION SEQUENCE NUMBERS FOR MAY 2025, ISSUED: [18 APR 25]. There are no approved AGR Officer promotions for May 2025. As a result, no ceremonies list will be published on S1 Net ACT or HRC's Reserve Information site. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=3c4c95ae-8d19-4f7d-9cbd-2798609ba288 

3. ENLISTED PROMOTION ITEMS. 

     a. AC SENIOR ENLISTED PROMOTIONS BY- NAME AND OML SEQUENCE REPORT, MAY 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a80cd928-a329-4a19-96e4-564a1f3883d0 

     b. AGR (USAR) (SFC-SGM) ORDER OF MERIT (OML) NUMBER REPORT AND BY-NAME PROMOTIONS LIST, MAY 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=6210cb00-949a-4bbe-9d4e-9332c93a1acd 

     c. AC ENLISTED PROMOTION CUTOFF SCORES AND SGT/SSG BY-NAME PROMOTION LISTS, MAY 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=c0c6bcef-95ce-48c4-bf8d-8d599b5a855a 

     d. AGR (USAR) SGT/SSG PROMOTION CUTOFF SCORES AND BY-NAME PROMOTION LISTS, MAY 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=7e5572d9-a107-4e5e-9a66-b38f59a40724 

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 037/2025, ENTRY-LEVEL STATUS, DTG: R 171900Z APR 25. Effective immediately, pursuant to Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-1 memorandum (Entry-Level Status), 12 March 2025, an exception to policy is approved regarding the definition of entry-level status in AR 635-200. See the message for additional information. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1030870 

5. Recently published Military Personnel (MILPER) messages and Military Pay Messages. We are transitioning S1NET from milSuite to Army Career Tracker (ACT). All the below links are on ACT. If you are not able to access ACT yet, you can always find MILPER message on the HRC website at www.hrc.army.mil/Milper. 

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-129, FISCAL YEAR 2027 (FY27) COL/GS-15 EQUIVALENT ARMY ACQUISITION CORPS (AAC) CENTRALIZED SELECTION LIST (CSL) - COMMAND/KEY BILLET BOARD, ISSUED: [17 APR 25]. A Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) Selection Board will convene 9-13 June 2025 to consider officers and civilians for assignment as part of the Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) Centralized Selection List (CSL) Command/Key Billet designated positions projected for FY27. Eligible officers include promotable Lieutenant Colonels (LTCs) and Colonels (COLs) in the Regular Army, United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and non-AGR Troop Program Unit (TPU) & Individual Mobilized Augmentee (IMA), and Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) Title 10 AGR officers with dates of rank as noted in paragraph 4 of this message. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=8f7d309f-bc86-43da-afd1-be21cc4db1ac 

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-130, FISCAL YEAR 2027 (FY27) LTC/GS-14 EQUIVALENT ARMY ACQUISITION CORPS (AAC) CENTRALIZED SELECTION LIST (CSL) - COMMAND/KEY BILLET BOARD, ISSUED: [17 APR 25]. A Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) Selection Board will convene 09-13 June 2025 to consider officers and civilians for assignment as part of the Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) Centralized Selection List (CSL) command/key billet designated positions projected for FY27. Eligible officers include Lieutenant Colonels (LTCs) and promotable Majors (MAJs) in the Regular Army, United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and non-AGR Troop Program Unit (TPU) & Individual Mobilized Augmentee (IMA), and Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) Title 10 AGR officers with dates of rank as noted in paragraph 4, this message. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=1527b470-d571-4d2f-917e-f6262c97e802 

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-131, UPDATE TO RECLASSIFICATION IN/OUT CALLS, ISSUED: [17 APR 25]. This message is used for Regular Army reclassification purposes in conjunction with above references. In/Out calls are changed as needed based on the strength of the military occupational specialty (MOS) and are immediately posted on the Army's RETAIN system. The In/Out call data on RETAIN takes precedence when a discrepancy exists between RETAIN and the current MILPER message. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=5cb4c903-0e8b-4a7e-81ba-2020a0adeba8 

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 25-132, SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS (SRB) PROGRAM, ISSUED: [17 APR 25]. This MILPER message announces changes to the Regular Army Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) program. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=4247ba1c-4e28-4dae-a5e2-3b2b6c3a0817 

     e. MILPER MESSAGE 25-133, REGULAR ARMY PRECISION RETENTION, ISSUED: [17 APR 25]. In response to personnel shortages and the expansion of Army Structure, the Army will prioritize critical military occupational specialties (MOSs) within growth career management fields and will use incentives to shape behavior for these specialties in accordance with those stated priorities. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=436ed8e3-012f-47ca-bd46-91e1b5277af8 

     f. MILPER MESSAGE 25-134, CALENDAR YEAR (CY) 2026 UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC) TROOP PROGRAM UNIT (TPU) AND ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR) COMMAND BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [18 APR 25]. A selection board will convene on or about 8 Jul 25 to consider eligible USAR LTCs, promotable Majors (MAJs), and MAJs in the primary or above the zone for promotion in FY25 for assignment to CY26 USAR TPU and AGR LTC command positions other than Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) and Judge Advocate General (JAG) command positions..  https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=979b516e-eafe-4ce2-95b9-a36a4f249683 

     g. MILPER MESSAGE 25-135, CALENDAR YEAR (CY) 2026 UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) COLONEL (COL) TROOP PROGRAM UNIT (TPU) AND ACTIVE GUARD RESERVE (AGR) COMMAND BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [18 APR 25]. A selection board will convene on or about 30 Jul 25 to consider eligible USAR COLs, promotable Lieutenant Colonels (LTCs), and LTCs in the primary or above the zone for promotion in FY25 for assignment to CY26 USAR TPU and AGR COL command positions other than Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) and Judge Advocate General (JAG) command positions. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=b293890f-f7ae-4ddd-8a57-91570a46e2d3 

     h. MILPER MESSAGE 25-137, AC OFFICER PROMOTION SEQUENCE NUMBERS FOR MAY 2025, ISSUED: [18 APR 25]. This message announces the AC officer promotion sequence numbers for May 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=fb595ba9-18f1-4ccc-9420-9c675c23ae0a 

     i. MILPER MESSAGE 25-138, PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) ARMY ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC) JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL'S CORPS (JAGC) SENIOR SERVICE COLLEGE (SSC) BOARD ZONE MESSAGE, ISSUED: [18 APR 25]. This message announces three major changes to the Army Active Component (AC) Judge Advocate General's Corps' (JAGC) process to identify officers for Senior Service College (SSC) attendance, and every officer should understand the ramifications in their own individual careers. Officers must opt into consideration for attendance at SSC. Any officer who does not opt-in will not be considered. The FY25 Army AC JAGC SSC Board convenes on 23 June 2025 and recesses o/a 27 June 2025. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=c2b6caf7-45e1-4392-ad4c-e3bd7dd1e85d 

6. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 4 APR 25). The below hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link on S1NET. https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=a4d236a5-15ef-41db-a718-e80124f7f6fa   

     a. J3 DEPUTY | AMMAN, JORDAN | O-4 | O2A | TS/SCI | APR 25 | 180 DAYS. 

     b. SAMS PLANNER 3, S&P | ARIFJAN, KUWAIT | O3 - O5 | O2A | TS/SCI | MAY 25 | 365 DAYS.  

     c. TF PLANS OFFICER | AL UDEID AB, QATAR | O3 | 02A | TS/SCI | JUN 25 | 365 DAYS. 

7. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, OPENINGS IN JORDAN AND SOMALIA.  https://actnow.army.mil/forums/html/topic?id=f78f2673-c14f-4e1d-9d41-543cf3e4f0da 

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MILPER 25-138 Participant Instruction for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Army Active Component (AC) Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC) Senior Service College (SSC) Board Zone Message

1.  This MILPER message expires NLT 18 April 2026.  

2.  This message announces three major changes to the Army Active Component (AC) Judge Advocate General’s Corps’ (JAGC) process to identify officers for Senior Service College (SSC) attendance, and every officer should understand the ramifications in their own individual careers. 

a.  Officers must opt into consideration for attendance at SSC. Any officer who does not opt-in will not be considered. See paragraph 5 below. 

b.  The FY25 Army AC JAGC SSC Board will designate Principal and Alternates.  The JAGC will not publish the Principal and Alternate list; however, the Principal and Alternate lists will be used to slate officers.  The Office of the Judge Advocate General (OTJAG) Talent Management Office (TMO) will identify available officers.  The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) will slate available officers to school until all allocated quotas are exhausted or the end of the OML is reached.   This ensures the best qualified and available officers attend SSC each year.     

c.  The eligible population has shifted to include more junior Lieutenant Colonels. See para 6 for further details. 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-138

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MILPER 25-137 AC Officer Promotion Sequence Numbers for May 2025

1. This message will expire not later than (NLT) 18 April 2026. 

2. This message announces the promotion sequence numbers for May 2025. S-1’s will review current promotion lists and sequence numbers to determine individuals eligible for promotion in May. If the S-1 identifies an officer who is not eligible for promotion (e.g., flagged or separated) but received a promotion order, contact HRC officer promotions list management. Likewise, if the S-1 identifies an officer who is eligible and did not receive an order.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-137

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MILPER 25-136 AGR Officer Promotion Sequence Numbers for May 2025

1. This message will expire not later than (NLT) 18 April 2026.

2. There are no approved AGR Officer promotions for May 2025. As a result, no ceremonies list will be published on S1 Net ACT or HRC’s Reserve Information site. 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-136

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MILPER 25-135 Calendar Year (CY) 2026 United States Army Reserve (USAR) Colonel (COL) Troop Program Unit (TPU) and Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Command Board Announcement

1.  This MILPER message will expire NLT 10 Jan 26.

2.  A HQDA selection board will convene on or about 30 Jul 25 to consider eligible USAR COLs, promotable Lieutenant Colonels (LTCs), and LTCs in the primary or above the zone for promotion in FY25 for assignment to CY26 USAR TPU and AGR COL command positions other than Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) and Judge Advocate General (JAG) command positions.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-135

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MILPER 25-134 Calendar Year (CY) 2026 United States Army Reserve (USAR) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Troop Program Unit (TPU) and Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Command Board Announcement

1.  This MILPER message will expire NLT 10 Jan 26.

2.  A HQDA selection board will convene on or about 8 Jul 25 to consider eligible USAR LTCs, promotable Majors (MAJs), and MAJs in the primary or above the zone for promotion in FY25 for assignment to CY26 USAR TPU and AGR LTC command positions other than Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) and Judge Advocate General (JAG) command positions.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-134

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ALARACT 037/2025 ENTRY-LEVEL STATUS

2. (U) Purpose: In accordance with references 1.a. and 1.b., this message announces an exception to Army policy that defines when enlisted Soldiers are in an entry-level status pursuant to reference 1.d. This exception to policy remains in effect until reference 1.b. expires or reference 1.d. is revised and published. Reference 1.c. has already been revised and published. The provisions of this message apply to Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve enlisted Soldiers.

3. (U) Policy: Effective immediately, pursuant to reference 1.b. (available at https://armypubs.army.mil/ under Publications > Administrative > Principal Officials’ Guidance), an exception to policy is approved regarding the definition of entry-level status in reference 1.d. Upon enlistment, a Soldier qualifies for entry-level status during––

3.a. (U) The first 365 days of continuous active military service; or the first 365 days of continuous active service after a break of more than 92 days of active service.

3.b. (U) A Reserve Component Soldier who is not on active duty or who is serving under a call or order to active duty for 365 days or less begins entry-level status upon enlistment in a Reserve Component. Entry-level status for such a Reserve Component Soldier terminates––

3.b.1. (U) 365 days after beginning training if the Soldier is ordered to active duty for training for one continuous period of 180 days or more.

3.b.2. (U) Or 180 days after the beginning of the second period of active duty training if the Soldier is ordered to active duty for training under a program that splits the training into two or more separate periods of active duty. For the purposes of characterization of service or description of separation, the Soldier’s status is determined by the date of notification as to the initiation of separation proceedings.

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN43480-ALARACT_0372025-000-WEB-1.pdf

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MILPER 25-133 Regular Army Precision Retention

1.  This MILPER message rescinds reference C effective 29 April 2025 and will expire no later than 28 April 2026.

2.  In response to personnel shortages and the expansion of Army Structure, the Army will prioritize critical military occupational specialties (MOSs) within growth career management fields and will use incentives to shape behavior for these specialties in accordance with those stated priorities.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-133

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MILPER 25-132 Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) Program

1.  This MILPER message is effective on 29 April 2025 and will expire no later than 28 April 2026. Reference A is rescinded on the effective date of this message.

2.  This MILPER message announces changes to the Regular Army Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) program. This message is subject to change without notice as announced in a subsequent MILPER message in consultation with Headquarters, Department of the Army, Deputy Chief of Staff G-1. This message will be brought to the immediate attention of all commanders, retention offices, recruiters, and Army Military Pay Offices (AMPO). To avoid future claims of erroneous or unfulfilled commitments, commanders will ensure AMPO and retention personnel are advised of the contents of this message.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-132

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MILPER 25-131 Update to Reclassification In/Out Calls

1.  Effective 29 Apr 25, this MILPER message supersedes reference D and will expire no later than 28 Apr 26. 

2.  General: This message is used for Regular Army reclassification purposes in conjunction with above references. In/Out calls are changed as needed based on the strength of the military occupational specialty (MOS) and are immediately posted on the Army’s RETAIN system. The In/Out call data on RETAIN takes precedence when a discrepancy exists between RETAIN and the current MILPER message.

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MILPER 25-130 Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) LTC/GS-14 Equivalent Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) Centralized Selection List (CSL) – Command/Key Billet Board

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 30 April 2026.

2.  A Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) Selection Board will convene 09-13 June 2025 to consider officers and civilians for assignment as part of the Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) Centralized Selection List (CSL) command/key billet designated positions projected for FY27. Eligible officers include Lieutenant Colonels (LTCs) and promotable Majors (MAJs) in the Regular Army, United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and non-AGR Troop Program Unit (TPU) & Individual Mobilized Augmentee (IMA), and Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) Title 10 AGR officers with dates of rank as noted in paragraph 4.

a.  In the event that FY25 LTC Promotion Selection Board (PSB) results are not published prior to the FY27 AAC CSL Board, all eligible officers for FY25 LTC PSBs will be considered as eligible officers for the FY27 LTC/GS-14 CSL Board. Following FY25 LTC PSB results publications, any officers not selected for promotion will be removed from FY27 LTC/GS-14 CSL eligible population.

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MILPER 25-129 Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) COL/GS-15 Equivalent Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) Centralized Selection List (CSL) – Command/Key Billet Board

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 30 April 2026.

2. A Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) Selection Board will convene 9-13 June 2025 to consider officers and civilians for assignment as part of the Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) Centralized Selection List (CSL) Command/Key Billet designated positions projected for FY27.  Eligible officers include promotable Lieutenant Colonels (LTCs) and Colonels (COLs) in the Regular Army, United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and non-AGR Troop Program Unit (TPU) & Individual Mobilized Augmentee (IMA), and Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) Title 10 AGR officers with dates of rank as noted in paragraph 4. 

a.  If FY25 COL Promotion Selection Board results are not published prior to the FY27 CSL Board, all eligible officers for the FY25 COL PSB will be considered as eligible Officers for the FY27 COL/GS-15 CSL Board.  Following FY25 COL PSB results publication, any Officers not selected for promotion will be removed from FY27 COL/GS-15 CSL eligible population.

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MILPER 25-128 Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Release From Active Duty (REFRAD) Board

1. This MILPER message is effective upon release and expires no later than (NLT) 31 Mar 26.

2. This message provides procedural guidance for the FY25 USAR AGR REFRAD board which convenes on or about 28 Jul 25. The board will consider all Army Reserve AGR (AR AGR) Army Promotion List (APL) competitive category Colonels (COL) and Lieutenant Colonels (LTC) who meet the eligibility requirements outlined in paragraph 4 below. The USAR AGR REFRAD board is a force shaping process to help meet the needs of the Army, the USAR, and the AR AGR program.

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MILPER 25-127 Temporary Promotion Authority for Department of the Army Select Recruiters (DASR) By-Name List for the 27th of February, the 6th and 27th of March, and the 3rd of April 2025

1. This MILPER message will expire 20 December 2025.

2. This message is to announce the Department of the Army Select Recruiters By-Name List for Temporary Promotion Authority for the 27th of February, the 6th and 27th of March, and the 3rd of April 2025:as listed below. Promotion orders are published within IPPS-A on the effective date of promotion (graduation date) and sent to service members iPERMS.

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MILPER 25-126 Academic Year 2026-2027 U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command Virginia Commonwealth University, Master of Supply Chain Management Advanced Civilian Schooling Program

1.  This MILPER message will expire NLT 01 August 2026.  This MILPER message pertains to only active component LG (AOC 90) Officers in the rank of CPT.  Please read this MILPER completely prior to submitting any questions to the point of contact listed.

2.  This message announces the procedures for Logistics (LG) Officers requesting consideration for the highly competitive academic year (AY) 2026-2027 Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM) Program.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-126

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MILPER 25-125 FY25 United States Army Reserve (USAR) TPU, IMA, IRR Acquisition Corps (FA51) Accession Panel Announcement

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 30 June 2026.

2. This message provides procedural guidance for United States Army Reserve (USAR) Troop Program Unit, Individual Mobilization Augmentee, and Individual Ready Reserve (TPU, IMA, IRR) officers to apply for accession into the Army Acquisition Corps (FA51). This does not apply to USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) officers.  This message supersedes all previous instructions for the accession of USAR TPU, IMA, and IRR officers into the U.S. Army Reserve Acquisition Corps.

3. Timeline:

a. 12 May 2025 – Application window opens
b. 13 June 2025 – Application window closes
c. 23 – 27 June 2025 (o/a) – Accession panel convenes
d. 18 July 2026 (o/a) – Notifications sent to selected officers

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ALARACT 036/2025 NOMINATIONS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2025 BEST UNIT – ACTIVE COMPONENT, ARMY RESERVE, AND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

(U) Purpose: This message provides guidance from HQDA, Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG) in reference to nominations for the Major General Bandholtz Award.

(U) Mission: Military Police (MP) units competing for the 2025 Major General Bandholtz Award, submit their nominations no later than 25 February 2026 to the OPMG.

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MILPER 25-124 Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Active Component (AC), Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC), Promotion Selection Board (PSB) Zones of Consideration

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 10 Apr 26.

2. Policy:

a. Selection boards will convene on 14 Jul 25 to consider eligible Majors (MAJ) on the Active Duty List (ADL) for promotion to LTC.  The board will recess on or about 18 Jul 25.  Selective Continuation (SELCON) boards may convene at the conclusion of the FY25 LTC JAGC PSB to consider those officers two or more times non-selected for promotion as a result of the boards.  Officers eligible for consideration in the FY25 LTC JAGC PSB have the following Grade Entry Dates:

Zone	From	To
Above Zone	9 Feb 19	Earlier
In Zone	10 Feb 19	3 Mar 20
Below Zone	N/A	N/A

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MILPER 25-123 Announcement of Calendar Year (CY) 2024 General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award Recipients

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 10 April 2026

2. This message announces the recipients of the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award for Calendar Year 2024 (CY24). The General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award recognizes company grade officers and warrant officers who demonstrate the ideals for which General MacArthur stood: Duty, Honor, and Country and promotes and sustains effective junior officer leadership in the Army. Congratulations are in order to the following recipients:

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MILPER 25-122 Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Regular Army (RA) and United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) / Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Command Sergeant Major (CSM) / Sergeant Major (SGM) Evaluation Board (Sergeants Major Academy Graduates /

1.  This message expires no later than (NLT) 2 April 2026. 

2.  In accordance with (IAW) references (E and I), a Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) noncommissioned officer (NCO) evaluation board is scheduled to convene at the DA Secretariat (DAS), Fort Knox, KY, on 11 August 2025, to evaluate records of Regular Army (RA) and United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve) (AGR) and Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) NCOs.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-122

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ALARACT 035/2025 ARMY IMPACT LEVEL 6 (CLASSIFIED INFORMATION UP TO SECRET) MIGRATION TO DISA DOD365-SECURE TENANT

(U) Purpose: This ALARACT is to notify U.S. Army Commands (ACOMs) to migrate all instances of Impact Level 6 (IL6) SharePoint and file shares to the single Department of Defense 365 Secure (DoD365-SEC) cloud environment managed by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

(U) Background: In accordance with references 1.c. and 1.d., the Army will implement cloud migration efforts across data repositories to gain efficiencies, improve decision making, and leverage emerging technologies to support ongoing operations and modernization efforts. As part of this ongoing effort, ACOMs will migrate all IL6 SharePoint solutions and IL6 organizational file share data to the DISA DoD365-SEC tenant.

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ALARACT 034/2025 SGM LARRY L. STRICKLAND EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025

(U) Purpose: The Sergeant Major (SGM) Larry L. Strickland Educational Leadership Award (SELA) is a non–federal award of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). This award honors the memory of SGM Larry L. Strickland (Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), for Army Personnel Sergeants Major); a victim of the September 11th terrorist attack on the Pentagon. He represents all soldiers and civilians lost in the Global War on Terrorism. SGM Strickland was an outstanding soldier who cared deeply about mentoring members of the enlisted force and believed “If you educate the noncommissioned officer (NCO), you educate the soldiers they lead." The SELA is awarded on an annual basis to an NCO that exemplifies the ability to educate, develop, and train soldiers in the Army’s profession of arms by strengthening the stewardship through commitment, responsibility, and accountability to ensure development of future generations.

(U) The importance of the NCO shaping our future leaders is a key component to build cohesive teams that are highly trained, disciplined, fit, and are ready to fight and win. While strengthening the profession requires committed leaders at every echelon, living the Army values and enforcing standards and discipline is paramount.

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MILPER 25-121 Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) to U.S. Delegation to the NATO Military Committee

1. This MILPER message will expire one year from today.

2. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) to the United States Delegation to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Military Committee, to include the U.S. National Military Representative to SHAPE, International Military Staff, NATO Defense College, and the NATO Science and Technology Organization, for exceptionally meritorious service during the period 1 August 2021 to 31 December 2023. Service units and individuals assigned to Service units in support of these organizations are not eligible for this award.

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ALARACT 033/2025 NOMINATIONS FOR SELECTION TO ATTEND THE 2025 ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT IRON MAJORS WEEK

(U) Purpose: The Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Iron Majors Week (IMW) begins with a nomination and selection process to identify outstanding AMEDD active and reserve component majors and captains promotable, as well as outstanding Civilian Corps leaders in the grades of GS 12–13 or equivalent, who have performed exceptionally. Iron Majors must have displayed outstanding leadership, the ability to mentor junior officers and leaders, and consistently demonstrated the skills, attributes, and potential needed to shape the future growth and initiatives of Army Medicine. This message delineates the nomination procedure and selection criteria for the 2025 AMEDD IMW.

(U) Situation: The 2025 AMEDD IMW will be conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams from 5 May through 7 May 2025.

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MILPER 25-119 Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Active Component (AC), Colonel (COL), Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC), Promotion Selection Board (PSB) Zones of Consideration

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 7 Apr 26.

2. Policy:

a.  The selection board will convene on or about 23 Jun 25 to consider eligible Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) on the Active Duty List (ADL) for promotion to COL.  The board will recess on or about 27 Jun 25.  Officers eligible for consideration have the following Active Duty Dates of Rank (ADOR): 

Zone	From	To
Above Zone	19 Mar 20	Earlier
In Zone	20 Mar 20	19 Apr 21
Below Zone	N/A	N/A

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MILPER 25-120 Amendment to 25-105, 21 Mar 2025, Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 United States Army Reserve (USAR) Intermediate Level Education (ILE) Selection Board

1.  Expiration:  This MILPER message will expire upon publication of the FY26 guidance or 365 days from the issuance date, whichever occurs first.

2.  Reference:  MILPER Message 25-105, issued 21 March 2025.

3.  Paragraph 3c is amended to read:  There is no requirement to update ‘My Board File’ in the Army Selection Board System (ASBS) 2.0 for this board. Candidate’s board file will refresh on the convene date of the board.

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MILPER 25-118 Submission Timeline for Requesting Voluntary Active Federal Service (AFS) Retirement & Assignment Actions

1.  This MILPER message will expire 30 September 2025.

2.  The policy extension outlined in Reference A applies to Soldiers of the Regular Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG)/Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) and United States Army Reserve (USAR) serving on Active Guard Reserve (AGR) tours, or on active service orders. The procedures outlined below apply only to Soldiers of the Regular Army.

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MILPER 25-117 Implementation of Personnel Development Skill Identifiers (PDSI) for Personnel Certified in Cyber Work Roles

1. This message rescinds MILPER Message 24-246 and will expire 30 Sep 2026.

2. This message is to announce administrative changes to existing and implementation of new personnel developmental skill identifiers (PDSI) for officer, warrant officer, and enlisted service members certified in specific cyber work roles at the basic, senior, and master skill level. The intent is to track personnel certified in CYBERCOM/ARCYBER Joint Qualification Records (JQR) to perform cyber work roles throughout the Army, regardless of MOS/AOC.

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MILPER 25-116 Update to Career Skills Program, DoD SkillBridge Program and Individual Internship Program Structure

1. This MILPER message will expire NLT 365 days from publication or upon the release of updated policies and AR 600-81.

2. This MILPER messages supersedes previously published MILPER 24-486.

3. The purpose of this message is: 

a. To announce the three-category structure by rank that prescribes the maximum number of days U.S. Army Soldiers may participate when attending Career Skills Programs (CSP), DoD SkillBridge (SB) programs, or individual internships.

b. To provide clarification regarding a Soldier’s return to their primary duty station (PDS) upon completion of an in-person Career Skills Programs (CSP)/DOD SkillBridge (SB) outside the 50-mile radius. This includes OCONUS Soldiers attending in-person CONUS CSPs/SBs.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-116

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MILPER 25-115 ***REVOKED***Submission Timeline for Requesting Voluntary Active Federal Service (AFS) Retirement & Assignment Actions

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MILPER 25-114 FY 2026 United States Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) Army Selection Board Requirements

1. This MILPER message is effective immediately and will expire 13 June 2025.

2. This message provides general information, eligibility, application requirements, and waivers for the Army’s selection to the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2). The 2026 class Cohort 13 is scheduled to matriculate in June 2026. Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS or USU) will accept applications from 01 May 2025 to 30 September 2025 for the 2026 EMDP2 matriculating class. USU is the sole proponent of the EMDP2; please refer to the below link for all information pertaining to this program https://medschool.usuhs.edu/academics/emdp2.

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MILPER 25-113 Announcement of the Calendar Year 2026 (CY26) Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Strategic Billet (SB) Special Marketplace

1.  This message will expire no later than (NLT) 30 September 2026.

2.  This message announces the CY26 AMEDD SB eligibility requirements and marketplace procedures.  The CY26 AMEDD SB special marketplace will be held from  1-15 May 2025.  The CY26 AMEDD SB special marketplace consists of billet vacancies with projected fill dates from 1 April 2026 - 30 September 2026.  A complete list of 
projected CY26 SB vacancies will be located on the HSD Leader Development Branch page at: https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/HSD%20LEADER%20DEVELOPMENT%20BRANCH. 

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MILPER 25-112 FY 2027 (FY27) AMEDD Pharmacy (AOC 67E) F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP) Application Procedures

1.  This message will expire NLT 30 SEP 2027.

2.  Purpose: This message solicits applications from qualified Regular Army (RA), CMF 68 series, enlisted personnel to apply for the FY 2027 AMEDD Pharmacist Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP) to become an U.S. Army Pharmacist (67E). The 67E HPSP provides eligible Regular Army enlisted Soldiers with the opportunity to apply for and complete up to a four-year PharmD program to become a Regular Army Pharmacist (67E). Applicants will work with an Army Medical (AMEDD) recruiter to assist with packet submission. To locate an AMEDD recruiter, visit
https://www.goarmy.com/amedd.html.

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MILPER 25-111 Participant Instructions for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Active Component (AC), Senior Service College (SSC), Operations (OPS), Operations Support (OS), Force Sustainment (FS), and Information Dominance (ID) Board Zone Message

1. This message will expire no later than (NLT) 28 March 2026.

2. This message announces zones of eligibility, methodology, and administrative instructions for use by the Fiscal Year (FY) 25 Active Component (AC), Senior Service College (SSC), Operations (OPNS), Operations Support (OS), Force Sustainment (FS), and Information Dominance (ID) Board. The board convenes on 14 July 2025.

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ALARACT 032/2025 NOTIFICATION OF NEW ARMY BODY FAT ASSESSMENT FOR THE ARMY BODY COMPOSITION PROGRAM

2. (U) PURPOSE: THIS MESSAGE IS TO PROVIDE NOTICE THAT REFERENCE 1.B.
IS BEING REVISED AND EFFECTIVE 09 JUNE 2023, THE ONE–SITE
CIRCUMFERENCE–BASED TAPE METHOD AND SUPPLEMENTAL BODY FAT
ASSESSMENT (SEE ATTACHMENT 1) ARE THE ONLY AUTHORIZED METHODS
FOR MEASURING BODY COMPOSITION. THE PROCEDURAL MODIFICATIONS TO
REFERENCE 1.B. ARE IN THE IMPLEMENTING GUIDANCE OF THIS ALARACT
(ATTACHMENT 1).

3. (U) APPLICABILITY: THIS MESSAGE APPLIES TO THE REGULAR ARMY, U.S.
ARMY RESERVE, AND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD/ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF
THE UNITED STATES.

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ALARACT 031/2025 UPDATE TO SPECTRUM SUPPORTABILITY RISK ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR ALL ACQUISITION PROCESSES INCLUDING MIDDLE TIER ACQUISITION PATHWAY

2. (U) PURPOSE: THIS MESSAGE IS TO NOTIFY AND CLARIFY TO THE FORCE
THAT A SPECTRUM SUPPORTABILITY RISK ASSESSMENT (SSRA) IS REQUIRED
FOR ALL SPECTRUM DEPENDENT SYSTEMS REGARDLESS OF THE ARMY
ACQUISITION METHOD USED. ARMY ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM (EMS)-
DEPENDENT SYSTEMS ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO
INITIATE AN SSRA AS EARLY AS PRACTICAL IN THE ACQUISITION PROCESS.
ADDITIONALLY, ARMY EMS-DEPENDENT SYSTEMS ACQUISITION AUTHORITIES
WILL INCREASE THE LEVEL OF DETAIL OF AN SSRA AS THE ACQUISITION
PROGRAM MATURES.

3. (U) BACKGROUND: DODI 4650.01 OUTLINES THE SSRA PROCESS TO
IDENTIFY AND MITIGATE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION AND
DEVELOPMENT OF EMS-DEPENDENT SYSTEMS. AR 5–12 DEFINES THE ARMY-
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS WHEN CONDUCTING AN SSRA, AND THE DRAFTING
AND SUBMITTAL OF THE ASSOCIATED SSRA REPORT.

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ALARACT 030/2025 ANTITERRORISM QUARTERLY THEME – DATA ANALYTICS IN SUPPORT OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCING JOINT ANALYTIC REAL-TIME VIRTUAL INFORMATION SHARING SYSTEM CAPABILITIES (3RD QUARTER/FISCAL YEAR 2025)

2. (U) BACKGROUND: TERRORISM IS AN ENDURING, PERSISTENT, WORLDWIDE
THREAT TO OUR NATION AND ARMY READINESS. ARMY FORCES MUST
UNDERSTAND THE THREAT AND THE IMPACT A TERRORIST OR ADVERSARY
ATTACK COULD HAVE ON ARMY WARFIGHTING CAPABILITIES. ANTITERRORISM
PLANS AND MEASURES MUST ASSESS, DETECT, DEFEND, WARN, AND
RECOVER FROM THE FULL RANGE OF THREAT TACTICS TO ENSURE THE
READINESS AND SAFETY OF ALL ARMY PERSONNEL AND ASSETS.

3. (U) PURPOSE: ARMY ANTITERRORISM COMMUNICATION SYNCHRONIZATION
HEIGHTENS AWARENESS AND VIGILANCE TO PREVENT AND PROTECT THE
ARMY COMMUNITY AND CRITICAL RESOURCES FROM TERRORIST ACTIVITIES
AND SUPPORT ARMY MISSIONS.

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN43348-ALARACT_0302025-000-WEB-1.pdf

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ALARACT 029/2025 ARMY CONTINUATION PAY WITHIN THE BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM – CALENDAR YEAR 2025 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE

2. (U) PURPOSE: TO IMPLEMENT CALENDAR YEAR 2025 (CY25) ELIGIBILITY,
AMOUNT, AND ADDITIONAL SERVICE OBLIGATION FOR CONTINUATION PAY
(CP) IN CY25 AS AUTHORIZED IN REFERENCE 1.E.

3. (U) APPLICABILITY: THIS GUIDANCE IS EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2025 AND
EXPIRES ON 31 DECEMBER 2025. IT APPLIES TO REGULAR ARMY (RA), ACTIVE
GUARD RESERVE (AGR), ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (ARNG), AND UNITED
STATES ARMY RESERVE (USAR) SOLDIERS WHO ARE COVERED UNDER THE
BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM (BRS).

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MILPER 25-110 United States Army Warrant Officer Selection Board Results March 2025

1. This MILPER message will expire 31 March 2026.

2. Warrant Officer Selection Board results for March 2025.

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MILPER 25-109 United States Army Reserve (USAR) Warrant Officer Selection Board Results March 2025

1. This MILPER message will expire NLT 31 March 2026.

2. Board results information: USAR Warrant Officer Selection Board results for March 2025

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MILPER 25-108 Amendment to FY26 Colonel (COL) Finance and Comptroller (FC) Key Designated Billet (KDB) Slate Release

BLUF: The link to access results in paragraph 3 is amended to: https://www.srleaders.army.mil/portal2/getmedia.axd?mediaid=344368

MILPER 25-108 Amendment to FY26 Colonel (COL) Finance and Comptroller (FC) Key Designated Billet (KDB) Slate Release.pdf 

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MILPER 25-107 FY26 Colonel (COL) Finance and Comptroller (FC) Key Designated Billet (KDB) Slate Release

BLUF: On 03 April 2025, the FY26 COL FC KDB Slate will release to the public through the Senior Leader Development Colonels Management Office Developmental Opportunities Module at: https://www.srleaders.army.mil/portal2/UI/Media/ManageMedia.aspx.

MILPER 25-107 FY26 Colonel (COL) Finance and Comptroller (FC) Key Designated Billet (KDB) Slate Release.pdf

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ALARACT 028/2025 ARMY ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM OPERATIONS COORDINATION IN SUPPORT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE TESTING, TRAINING, AND EVALUATION AND TITLE 10 USC 130I FACILITIES AND ASSETS PROTECTION

2. (U) PURPOSE: THIS ALARACT MESSAGE PROVIDES ARMY
ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM OPERATIONS (EMSO) COORDINATION
TIMELINES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS SUBMITTING
ELECTROMAGNETIC ATTACK (EA) TESTING, TRAINING, AND EVALUATION
(TT&E) SPECTRUM ACCESS COORDINATION AND 130I SPECTRUM PRE-
COORDINATION. AS DEFINED IN REFERENCE 1.G., EMSO ENCOMPASSES
ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE (EW), EA, ELECTROMAGNETIC PROTECT (EP),
ELECTROMAGNETIC SUPPORT (ES), AND SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS (SMO) INFORMED BY INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT, HUMINT, AND SO
FORTH). EMSO EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF A COORDINATED
APPROACH FOR ALL SPECTRUM-RELATED MATTERS. THEREFORE, THIS
ALARACT INTENDS TO EDUCATE THE FORCE, ALLEVIATING UNNECESSARY
DELAYS DUE TO INCORRECT AND INCOMPLETE COORDINATION PACKAGES.

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MILPER 25-106 Fiscal Year 25 (FY25) United States Army Reserve (USAR) Troop Program Unit (TPU) / Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Sergeant Major (SGM) and Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Evaluation Board Announcement (Sergeants Major Academy

1. This MILPER Message expires NLT 24 Mar 26.

2. The annual Army Reserve TPU/IRR SGM/CSM NCO Evaluation Board is scheduled to convene at the 63d Readiness Division, 230 RT Jones Road, Mountain View, CA on or about 4 Aug 25. The board will evaluate the performance and potential of all eligible CSM/SGMs and selected MSG/1SGs currently enrolled in the U.S. Army SGM Academy (USASMA) within the zone of consideration in their Primary MOS 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 CSM assignments.

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MILPER 25-105 Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 United States Army Reserve (USAR) Intermediate Level Education (ILE) Selection Board

1.  Expiration:  This MILPER message will expire upon publication of the FY26 guidance or 365 days from the issuance date, whichever occurs first.

2.  Purpose:  This message announces the eligibility criteria, administrative instructions, and points of contact for the FY25 US Army Reserve (USAR) Intermediate Level Education (ILE) Selection Board, which convenes on 28 May 2025.

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MILPER 25-104 Change to Republic of Korea Tour Length Guidance

1.  This message will expire when incorporated into required regulations or no later than 21 March 2027, whichever occurs first.

2.  This MILPER Message applies to active component Soldiers on permanent change of station (PCS) assignment to the Republic of Korea.

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MILPER 25-103 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Army Competitive Category (ACC), Army Medical Department (AMEDD), and Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) Colonel (COL) and Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Centralized Selection List (CSL) Slate Release

BLUF: This message formally announces the release of the FY26 Colonel (COL) and Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Army Competitive Category (ACC), COL and LTC Army Medical Department (AMEDD), and COL/GS-15 and LTC/GS-14 Army Acquisition Corps (AAC) Brigade/Battalion CSL slates.

MILPER 25-103 FY26 ACC_AMEDD_AAC Slate Release.pdf

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MILPER 25-102 Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) to Headquarters, External Operations Platform

1. This MILPER message will expire one year from today.

2. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) to Headquarters, External Operations Platform, for exceptionally meritorious service during the period 14 March 2016 to 30 September 2022. Service units and individuals assigned to Service units in support of this organization are not eligible for this award. 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-102

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MILPER 25-101 Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) to Headquarters, Special Operations Joint Task Force-Central

1. This MILPER message will expire one year from today.

2. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) to Headquarters, Special Operations Joint Task Force-Central, for exceptionally meritorious service during the period 4 November 2022 to 3 November 2023. Service units and individuals assigned to Service units in support of these organizations are not eligible for this award.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-101

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MILPER 25-100 Soldier Referral Program By-Name List for Early Promotion Advancement and the Award of the Army Recruiting Ribbon for February - March 2025

BLUF: This message is to announce the Soldier Referral Program By-Name List for Early Promotion Advancement, and the awarding of the Army Recruiting Ribbon for February and March 2025 as listed below. 

MILPER 25-100 Soldier Referral Program By-Name List for Early Promotion Advancement and the Award of the Army Recruiting Ribbon for February - March 20.pdf

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MILPER 25-099 AGR Officer Promotion Sequence Numbers for April 2025

BLUF: This message announces the AGR promotion sequence numbers for April 2025. S-1’s will review current promotion lists and sequence numbers to determine individuals eligible for promotion in April

MILPER 25-099 AGR Officer Promotion Sequence Numbers for April 2025.pdf

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MILPER 25-098 AC Officer Promotion Sequence Numbers for April 2025

BLUF: This message announces the promotion sequence numbers for April 2025. S-1’s will review current promotion lists and sequence numbers to determine individuals eligible for promotion in April. 

MILPER 25-098 AC Officer Promotion Sequence Numbers for April 2025.pdf

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ALARACT 027/2025 ARMY GUIDANCE CLARIFYING THE PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING ARMY AFFILIATED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUICIDE EVENT REPORTING REPORTS

3. (U) THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE SUICIDE EVENT REPORT (DODSER) REPORTING PROCESS TO ARMY
SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM COORDINATORS (SPPC) PRESCRIBED IN
REFERENCE 1.B. AND THE SUPPORTING ROLE OF INSTALLATION DIRECTORS
OF PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH (IDPH) DESCRIBED IN REFERENCE 1.A.

4. (U) BACKGROUND: ARMY SURVEILLANCE OF SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR IS A
CRITICAL ACTIVITY THAT INCLUDES THE COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
ABOUT SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR AMONG ALL SOLDIERS. THE DODSER PROGRAM
STANDARDIZES SUICIDE SURVEILLANCE ACROSS THE SERVICES TO SUPPORT
THE DOD SUICIDE PREVENTION MISSION. THE ARMY PROVIDES INPUT TO THE
DODSER DATABASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROTOCOLS ESTABLISHED BY
DOD. THE DODSER PROGRAM MONITORS SUICIDE-RELATED RISK AND
CONTEXTUAL FACTORS FOR SUICIDE EVENTS THAT OCCUR AMONG
SERVICEMEMBERS. THE DD FORM 2996, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUICIDE
EVENT REPORT, STANDARDIZES THE DATA COLLECTED ON SUICIDE EVENTS
AND IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ARMY SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM. A
DD FORM 2996 IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SUICIDE ATTEMPT AND ARMED
FORCES MEDICAL EXAMINER (AFME) CONFIRMED DEATH BY SUICIDE
REGARDLESS OF HOSPITALIZATION OCCURRING AMONG ALL
SERVICEMEMBERS TO INCLUDE THE SOLDIERS SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY,
SOLDIERS IN ACTIVE STATUS WITH THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (ARNG), US
ARMY RESERVE (USAR), AND SELECTED RESERVE MEMBERS.

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN43339-ALARACT0272025-000-WEB-1.pdf

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MILPER 25-097 Temporary Exemption to the United States Army Special Operations Command Operational Support Assignment Criteria

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later than 365 days or upon the release of updated policies and regulations.

2.  This MILPER message outlines a temporary exemption to specific eligibility criteria for operational support and/or force sustainment position within United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-097

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MILPER 25-096 Enlisted Manning Cycle (EMC) 26-04 USASOC Master Sergeant (MSG) and Sergeant First Class (SFC) Special Operations Forces (SOF) Enabler Slating Board

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later than 365 days or upon the release of updated policies and regulations.

2.  This MILPER message outlines the specific eligibility criteria and documents required for Senior Noncommissioned Officers assigned outside of The United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) to apply for a position within the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community during EMC 26-04 USASOC MSG/SFC SOF Enabler Slating Board. 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-096

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MILPER 25-095 Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Active Component (AC) Military Intelligence (MI) Programs Selection Panel

1.  This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 01 September 2026.

2.  This message announces the procedures for active component Officers and Warrant Officers requesting consideration in Military Intelligence (MI) academic programs starting in Academic Year 2026-2027 to include: Army Intelligence Development Program- Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AIDP-ISR), Army Intelligence Development Program- Cyber (AIDP-CY), Army Intelligence Development Program- Counterintelligence (AIDP-CI), Junior Officer Cryptologic Career Program (JOCCP), Warrant Officer Cryptologic Career Program (WOCCP), Junior Officer GEOINT Program (JOGP), Warrant Officer GEOINT Program (WOGP), Intelligence Capability Development Program (ICDP), and the National Intelligence University (NIU).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-095

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MILPER 25-094 Guidance for Execution of the One-Site Circumference-based Body Fat Percent Confirmation Assessment, and Criteria for Removal from the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)

1.  This message will expire on 17 March 2026.

2.  This message clarifies guidance on AR 600-9 regarding the one-site circumference-based body fat assessment and the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP). It specifically addresses the timing for the confirmation circumference-based body fat assessment and the requirements for removal from the ABCP. This message applies to all Army components. 

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-094

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MILPER 25-093 Establishment of the Army Master Combat Badges

1. This message will expire on 17 March 2026.

2. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) has approved the establishment of the Master Combat Infantryman Badge (MCIB), Master Combat Medical Badge (MCMB), and Master Combat Action Badge (MCAB). The Master Combat Badges are awarded to personnel that have met the requirements and have been awarded any Expert Badge and any Combat Badge in any combination. It is not awarded based on Branch specific Expertise or Combat experience.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-093

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MILPER 25-092 Exception to Policy to Army Regulation 614-200 Regarding the Requirement for Enlisted Soldiers on Assignment Instructions to an Airborne Assignment to Complete an Airborne Option Statement

1.  This message will expire one year after publication.

2.  This MILPER message applies to airborne-qualified enlisted Soldiers on assignment instructions to an airborne assignment.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-092

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MILPER 25-091 Update to Recruiting Duty Volunteer Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) Program

1.  This MILPER will expire no later than (NLT) 30 September 2025. 

2.  Effective 31 October 2023, Soldiers who are not currently serving as a Department of the Army Selected Recruiter (DASR) or 79R, are eligible for Recruiting Duty Volunteer AIP provided they meet all the eligibility requirements outlined below.

3.  Applicability: Regular Army and United States Army Reserve (Active Guard Reserve) non-commissioned officers (NCOs).

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-091

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MILPER 25-090 Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Active Component (AC), Major (MAJ), Operations (OPS), Operations Support (OS), Force Sustainment (FS), and Information Dominance (ID), Promotion Selection Board (PSB) Zones of Consideration

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 17 Mar 26.

2. Policy:

a. Merit Based Promotions’ pursuant to Title 10, U.S.C. Section 616(h), the board may be authorized to recommend officers of particular merit from those officers recommended for promotion, to be placed higher on the promotion list.  This authority allows the Army to recognize and reward personnel based on their performance and potential.

b. Opting Out of promotion consideration for this MAJ board is authorized.  HRC has published the eligibility criteria and administrative instructions for CPTs requesting to Defer Promotion Consideration (Opt-Out) from this board, within MILPER Message 25-050, issued 7 Feb 25.

c. The selection board will convene on or about 18 Jun 25 to consider eligible CPTs on the Active Duty List (ADL) for promotion to MAJ.  The board will recess on or about 11 Jul 25.  Officers eligible for consideration have the following Active Duty Dates of Rank (ADOR):

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-090

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MILPER 25-089 Official Release of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Regular Army (RA) Command Sergeant Major (CSM) and Sergeant Major (SGM) Key Billets Slate

1.  This message will expire no later than 1 April 2026.

2.  The FY26 Regular Army (RA) Brigade/Battalion Command Sergeant Major/Key Billet Slate will be posted to the Human Resources Command (HRC) website for Commanders, Soldiers and Human Resources Professionals at 0730 eastern standard time (EST) hours on 27 March 2025. The HRC website is the primary resource for retrieving this information. The HRC, Talent Alignment and Development Directorate (EPMD), Sergeants Major Management Division (SMMD) website is located at:  https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/50393.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-089

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MILPER 25-088 Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Reserve Component (RC), Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC) Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AR AGR) and Army Reserve Non-Active Guard Reserve (AR Non-AGR), Competitive Categories, Pro

1. This MILPER message will expire no later than (NLT) 14 Mar 26.

2. Paragraph 2. d. the names and DORs of the senior and junior officers in the promotion zone are amended to read:

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-088

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MILPER 25-087 Award of the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) “A” Proficiency Designator

1.  This message will expire no later than (NLT) 1 March 2026.

2.  The Health Services Division (HSD), U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), will convene the AMEDD “A” proficiency designator panel on 8-9 July 2025.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/25-087

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ALARACT 026/2025 ANNOUNCEMENT OF MOUNTAINEERING BADGE

2. (U) PURPOSE: THIS MESSAGE ANNOUNCES THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
UPCOMING POLICY IN SUPPORT OF THE MOUNTAINEERING BADGE. THESE
BADGES WILL RECOGNIZE PROFICIENCY IN MOUNTAINEERING OPERATIONS.

3. (U) SITUATION: THE ARMY WILL INTRODUCE THE MOUNTAINEERING BADGE
TO RECOGNIZE THE SPECIALIZED SKILLS OF MOUNTAINEERING AND TO
PROMOTE RETENTION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE
MOUNTAINEERING BADGE REPRESENTS THE ARMY’S COMMITMENT TO
RECOGNIZING EXCEPTIONAL SKILL, EXPERTISE, AND DEDICATION.

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN43287-ALARACT_0262025-000-WEB-1.pdf

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ALARACT 025/2025 ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARINER BADGES

2. (U) PURPOSE: THIS MESSAGE ANNOUNCES THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
UPCOMING POLICY IN SUPPORT OF THE MARINER BADGES. THE MARINER
BADGES WILL RECOGNIZE PROFICIENCY IN MARINER OPERATIONS AT THREE
DIFFERENT LEVELS OF EXPERTISE.

3. (U) SITUATION: THE ARMY WILL INTRODUCE THE MARINER BADGES TO FULLY
RECOGNIZE MARINER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND PROMOTE RETENTION AND
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THE MARINER BADGES REPRESENT THE
ARMY’S COMMITMENT TO RECOGNIZING EXCEPTIONAL SKILL, EXPERTISE, AND
DEDICATION.

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN43286-ALARACT_0252025-000-WEB-1.pdf

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ALARACT 024/2025 FISCAL YEAR 2024 ARMY ANTITERRORISM AWARD WINNERS

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_c/ARN43264-ALARACT_0242025-000-WEB-1.pdf

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MILPER 25-086 United States Army 42T (Talent Acquisition Specialist) Board Results March 2025

BLUF: The selected individuals identified in paragraph 3 have successfully completed an attribute-based assessment and subsequent selection panel and are deemed to be the best fit for 42T Talent Acquisition Specialist. Those selected will be scheduled to attend the 42T MOS Transition Course during FY25 or FY26, dependent upon United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) priorities and training seat availability.

MILPER 25-086 United States Army 42T (Talent Acquisition Specialist) Board Results March 2025.pdf 

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MILPER 25-085 Release of the Academic Year 2025-2026 Active Duty, Army Competitive Category, Senior Service College Slate

BLUF: This message announces officers slated for Academic Year (AY) 2025-2026 Active Duty, Army Competitive Category (ACC), Senior Service College (SSC) attendance.

MILPER 25-085 Release of the Academic Year 2025-2026 Active Duty, Army Competitive Category, Senior Service College Slate.pdf

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ALARACT 023/2025 AERIAL DELIVERY READINESS AND SAFETY TEAM GUIDANCE ON MARKING OF THE UNIVERSAL STATIC LINE (MODIFIED) AND 5-FOOT UNIVERSAL STATIC LINE EXTENSION

2. (U) PURPOSE: THE U.S. ARMY AERIAL DELIVERY AND FIELD SERVICES
DEPARTMENT/AERIAL DELIVERY READINESS AND SAFETY TEAM AND THE
ARMY SENIOR AIRDROP ADVISOR RELEASES THIS GUIDANCE TO
STANDARDIZE MARKINGS ON THE UNIVERSAL STATIC LINE (USL) (MODIFIED)
AND 5-FOOT USL EXTENSION (5FT USL EXT) FOR USE AS TRAINING AIDES, ON
CARGO SYSTEMS, AND PREVENTION OF UNSERVICEABLE ITEMS FROM USE
TO MITIGATE CATASTROPHIC OR SERIOUS INCIDENTS ON LIVE PERSONNEL
PARACHUTE SYSTEMS.

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN43254-ALARACT_0232025-000-WEB-1.pdf

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ALARACT 022/2025 MILITARY WORKING DOG REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

2. (U) PURPOSE. THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES CLARITY TO THE REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS FOR ARMY COMMAND (ACOM)/ARMY SERVICE COMPONENT
COMMAND (ASCC)/DIRECT REPORTING UNIT (DRU) MWD PROGRAM
MANAGERS (PMS) AND KENNEL MASTERS (KMS) REGARDING ALL MWD AND
CONTRACT WORKING DOG (CWD) ASSETS.

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN43193-ALARACT_0222025-000-WEB-1.pdf

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S1NET Message Summary - 3/11/2025

1. HRC MILITARY PAY TOWNHALL 13 MARCH 2025 *SLIDES AND TEAMS LINK INSIDE*. Please join TAGD's MILPAY Division for their monthly townhall on 13 March @ 1200 (noon) ET. Agenda: Opening Comments, Hot Topic of the Month, IPPS-A/DJMS Accuracy Analysis, Remission or Cancellation of Debt, Secretarial Waiver Program (BAH, OHA, COLA). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362878

2. USAREUR-AF G1 DEFENSE CASUALTY INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM (DCIPS) TRAINING (ON TEAMS). What: Defense Casualty Information Processing System Training (DCIPS). When: Bi-Monthly (Every 1ST and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 0830EST/1430CEST) training is available starting 7 May 2025. Who: All USAREUR-AF MSCs and RAF Units requiring DCIPS training. Why: To train units on the utilization of the DCIPS tool and Casualty Reporting spreadsheets for submitting casualty reports if/when required during real world and exercises. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362842

3. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) ITEMS. 

     a. US ARMY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) TAP TALK PODCAST. TAP Talk - Episode 15 is set to air on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 1300 PM (EST). This episode will highlight three exceptional team members who have dedicated many years to the TAP program. Join us as we reflect on 35 years of dedicated service to Soldiers and their families, sharing stories and insights from our journey. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/1088244

     b. US ARMY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) TOWNHALL BRIEFING - TACTICAL CONNECTION. The upcoming TAP Townhall will take place on Thursday 27 March from 1100-1200 (EST). This Townhall will highlight our key Tactical Connection Partners, including PaYS, P3, the National Guard, and RecruitMilitary. This event will provide valuable insights into the resources and opportunities available through these partnerships. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/1088259

4. HRC JUNIOR ENLISTED PROMOTIONS - JOB AID - ROSTER AUDIT HISTORY (RAH) REVIEW - AS OF 11 MAR 2025. This job aid empowers unit HR Professionals with tools to answer inquiries from Soldiers on how many promotion points they competed with against a specific HQDA Cutoff Score (COS). https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362865

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

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-081, USAR AGR ENLISTED TO AGR 170A, 255A, 255N, 351M, 920A AND 948B WARRANT OFFICER SELECTION BOARD, ISSUED: [11 MAR 25]. This message announces the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) non-commissioned officers (NCO) applying to AGR Warrant Officer (WO) board. In order to reduce WO shortages within the AGR program, AGR NCOs may apply for critical WO Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) while staying on the AGR program. HRC has identified Cyber Warfare Technician (170A), Data Operations (255A), Network Operation (255N), Human Intelligence Collection Technician (351M), Property Accounting Technicians (920A), and Electronic Systems Maintenance (948B) WO are critical shortages and will board for these MOSs only. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362840

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-082, RELEASE OF THE RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25), RESERVE COMPONENT (RC), LIEUTENANT COLONEL (LTC), CHAPLAIN (CH) CORPS, 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), ISSUED: [11 MAR 25]. This message announces the release of the results for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), Reserve Component (RC), Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Chaplain (CH) Corps, 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). The official promotion list will be released at 0730 EDT, 13 Mar 25. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362879

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-083, RELEASE OF THE RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25), RESERVE COMPONENT (RC), COLONEL (COL), CHAPLAIN (CH) CORPS, 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), ISSUED: [11 MAR 25]. This message announces the release of the results for subject Promotion Selection Board (PSB). The official promotion list will be released at 0730 EDT, 13 Mar 25. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362880

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 25-084, RELEASE OF THE RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC), COLONEL (COL), ARMY NURSE CORPS (AN), MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS (MS), ARMY MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS (SP), AND VETERINARY CORPS (VC) PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS (PSB), ISSUED:[11 MAR 25]. This message announces the release of the results for subject Promotion Selection Boards (PSB). The official promotion list will be released at 0730 EDT, 13 Mar 25. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362881

6. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 27 FEB 25). The below hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

     a. J3 SEA | SOTO CANO, HOINDURAS | E-8/9 | 11B/00G | SECRET | MAY 25 | 365 DAYS.

     b. IT MAINTENANCE | JORDAN | E-4/5 | 25B| TS/SCI | APR 25 | 180 DAYS.

     c. ACCOUNTANT/AUDIT TECHNICIAN | CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI | E-4/6 | 36B | SECRET | APR 25 | 365 DAYS. 

     d. 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

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. 98TH EXPEDITIONARY SIGNAL BATTALION, TPU, 2 STAFF POSITIONS, 1LT AND MAJ, MESA, AZ. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362864

     b. OKARNG AGR ANNOUNCEMENT, W1-W4, 155A C-12 FIXED WING PILOT, OKC, OK. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362884

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MILPER 25-084 Release of the Results for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Active Component (AC), Colonel (COL), Army Nurse Corps (AN), Medical Service Corps (MS), Army Medical Specialist Corps (SP), and Veterinary Corps (VC) Promotion Selection Boards (PSB)

BLUF: This message announces the release of the results for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Active Component (AC), Colonel (COL), Army Nurse Corps (AN), Medical Service Corps (MS), Army Medical Specialist Corps (SP), and Veterinary Corps (VC) Promotion Selection Boards (PSB)

MILPER 25-084 RLSE AC FY25 COL AMEDD PSB RSLTS.pdf

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MILPER 25-083 Release of the Results for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), Reserve Component (RC), Colonel (COL), Chaplain (CH) Corps, Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AR AGR), and Army Reserve Non-Active Gu

BLUF: This message announces the release of the results for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), Reserve Component (RC), Colonel (COL), Chaplain (CH) Corps, 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). 

MILPER 25-083 RLSE RC FY25 COL CH Corps PSB RSLTS.pdf

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MILPER 25-082 Release of the Results for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), Reserve Component (RC), Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Chaplain (CH) Corps, Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AR AGR), and Army Reserve No

BLUF: This message announces the release of the results for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), Reserve Component (RC), Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), Chaplain (CH) Corps, 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). 

MILPER 25-082 RLSE RC FY25 LTC CH PSB RSLTS.pdf

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MILPER 25-081 USAR AGR Enlisted to AGR 170A, 255A, 255N, 351M, 920A and 948B Warrant Officer Selection Board

BLUF: This message announces the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) non-commissioned officers (NCO) applying to AGR Warrant Officer (WO) board. 

MILPER 25-081 USAR AGR Enlisted to AGR 170A 255A 255 N 351M 920A and 948B Warrant Officer Selection Board.pdf

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MILPER 25-080 Extension to Early Promotions and the Army Recruiting Ribbon under the Soldier Referral Program (Pilot)

BLUF: This message is to announce the extension of the Soldier Referral Program (SRP) Pilot.  The SRP Pilot, which was set to expire on 3 January 2025 is now extended to 26 February 2026.  This MILPER message will expire one year after release and rescinds reference H.

MILPER 25-080 Extension to Early Promotions and the Army Recruiting Ribbon under the Soldier Referral Program.pdf

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MILPER 25-079 Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Active Component (AC) U.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CHC) Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS) Advisory Panel

BLUF: This message announces eligibility requirements, administrative instructions, and points of contact for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), Academic Year (AY) 2026-2027, Chaplain Corps (CHC) Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS) Advisory Panel. 

MILPER 25-079 Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Active Component (AC) U.S. Army Chaplain Corps (CHC) Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS) Advisory Panel.pdf

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MILPER 25-078 Official Release Date of the Academic Year (AY) 25-26 Active-Duty, Army Competitive Category (ACC), Senior Service College (SSC) Slate

BLUF: This MILPER message will expire one year after release and rescinds reference H.

MILPER 25-078 Official Release Date of the AY25-26 SSC Slate.pdf

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MILPER 25-077 Exception to Policy (ETP) to AR 614-200, Paragraph 4-6 and Table 4-1, for Changes to Enlisted Service Remaining Requirements (SRR) for Specific Training Opportunities

BLUF: This MILPER message will expire one year after release and rescinds reference H.

MILPER 25-077 Exception to Policy (ETP) to AR 614-200 Paragraph 4-6 and Table 4-1 for Changes to Enlisted Service Remaining Requirements (SRR) for Spec.pdf

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***REVOKED***MILPER 24-409 Advanced Strategic Planning and Policy Program (ASP3) - The Goodpaster Scholars 2026 Cohort Selection

BLUF: This message announces the Combined Arms Center – Army University (CAC-AU) selection process for the General Andrew J. Goodpaster Advanced Strategic Planning and Policy Program (ASP3) cohort that will begin graduate school in August or September 2026.

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S1NET Message Summary - 3/6/2025

1. HRC G1/S1 TOUCHPOINT 27 MAR 25 (AWARDS & DECORATIONS AND ATAP OFFICER OVERVIEW). Join the discussion in the HRC G1/S1 Touchpoint on 27 March 2025, at 1200 ET. This interactive session is your chance to stay updated on the latest in personnel management and processes. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/1087752

2. (UPDATE) FY25 ARMY RESERVE (AR) NOVEMBER TPU/IRR STAFF SERGEANT (SSG) NCO EVALUATION BOARD RESULTS. BOARD ID 4619 is uploaded in IPPS-A and Soldiers can view their OML. In the next few days, the elections options will also be available. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1361874

3. OFFICER PROMOTION BOARD QUICK FACTS, MARCH 2025. TAGD is delighted to share the March Officer Promotion Board Quick Facts in an easy to print format. This product covers promotion board dates, to include projected release date windows. This document only covers boards for which a MILPER has been published announcing the  board. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1354117

4. ASBS 2 STATISTICS A/O 4 MAR 25. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/thread/295943

5. 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 021/2025, BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR SUBSISTENCE: UPDATE, DTG: R 061515Z MAR 25. The purpose of this message is to provide an update on and clarifying guidance for the Army’s Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) as well as Essential Station Messing (ESM). Recent news reports have advanced misleading information about the Army’s BAS program. This message is intended to be both transparent and better explain how these entitlements work. Bottom line, BAS funds are fully accounted for and used for their intended purposes in accordance with federal statutes and DoD policies. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362439

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

     a. MILPER MESSAGE 25-071, CALENDAR YEAR (CY) 26 REGULAR ARMY (RA), CAREER MANAGEMENT FIELD (CMF) 46 FIRST SERGEANT (1SG) SELECTION PANEL, ISSUED: [4 MAR 25]. This message contains numerous changes from the previous 1SG selection processes and must be read in its entirety, paying close attention to eligibility criteria. The CY 26 Regular Army Career Management Field (CMF) 46 1SG Selection Panel is tentatively scheduled to convene 23-27 June 2025. This selection panel will also be used as a talent management tool to identify the best qualified MSGs for subsequent assignment to anticipated first sergeant positions. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362280

     b. MILPER MESSAGE 25-072, FY25 THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL (TJAG) SELECTION BOARD, ISSUED: [4 MAR 25]. A selection board is scheduled to convene on or

about 13 Mar 25 to recommend candidates, for appointment as The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) in the grade of Major General, in the United States Army Judge Advocate’s General Corps.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362292

     c. MILPER MESSAGE 25-073, ARMY TALENT ALIGNMENT PROCESS (ATAP) 26-01 UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND (USAREC) RECRUITING SCHOLARS PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT, ISSUED: [5 MAR 25]. This message informs officers about the USAREC Recruiting Scholars Program, which is a priority of the Army. The Recruiting Scholars Program aims to attract and invest in creative and highly adaptive, top-tier captains (CPTs) to lead and strengthen the Army’s recruiting outreach. It is part of a larger, long-term strategy to place exceptional leaders in the country’s geographically dispersed, youth marketfocused recruiting companies, conveying the Army’s story and enabling recruitment success for the force. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362337

     d. MILPER MESSAGE 25-074, BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR SUBSISTENCE: UPDATE, ISSUED: [05 MAR 2025].  The purpose of this message is to provide an update on and clarifying guidance for the Army’s Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) as well as Essential Station Messing (ESM).  Recent news reports have advanced misleading information about the Army’s BAS Program. This message is intended to be both transparent and better explain how these entitlements work. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362439

     e. MILPER MESSAGE 25-075, RELEASE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026 (AY25-26) ACTIVE COMPONENT (AC) ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT (AMEDD) SENIOR SERVICE COLLEGE (SSC) SLATE, ISSUED: [6 MAR 25]. This message announces those officers slated for attendance to AY25-26 AC AMEDD SSC. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362400

     f. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE 25-012, Subject: NEW W2 REISSUE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 2024.  Before printing 2024 W2s, you must download the new software. We recommend you delete all previous versions of the W2 software prior to downloading the new software. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362263

     g. MILITARY PAY E-MESSAGE # 25-013, SUBJECT: DJMS-AC APRIL 2025 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE.  The purpose of this message is to inform all of the DJMS Active Component Update Schedule for the processing month of April 2025. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362443

7. FORSCOM INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) POSITIONS (UPDATED A/O 27 FEB 25). The below hot openings, and others, are listed at the following link. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-871989 

     a. J3 SEA | SOTO CANO, HOINDURAS | E-8/9 | 11B/00G | SECRET | MAY 25 | 365 DAYS.

     b. IT MAINTENANCE | JORDAN | E-4/5 | 25B| TS/SCI | APR 25 | 180 DAYS.

     c. ACCOUNTANT/AUDIT TECHNICIAN | CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI | E-4/6 | 36B | SECRET | APR 25 | 365 DAYS. 

     d. PSO PSD | CAMP LEMONNIER, DJIBOUTI | E-6/8 | 31B | TS | APR 25 | 365 DAYS.

8. USARPAC INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTATION (IA) REQUIREMENTS, OPENINGS IN DJIBOUTI, GUAM, SOMALIA, AND QATAR.  https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1320402

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. USMTM-LFD, ADOS, (X1) INFANTRY OR ARMOR O5 / 11A00 OR 19A00 VACANCY, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - IMMEDIATE FILL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1349154

     b. USAR INSPECTOR GENERAL TPU VACANCIES FEBRUARY FY25. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1205503

     c. 350TH CACOM TPU VACANCY, G8 DIRECTOR RESOURCE MANAGER STAFF OFFICER, (LTC/36A), PENSACOLA, FL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362246

     d. U.S. ARMY CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY, MULTIPLE IMA FIELD HISTORIAN POSITIONS, O4-O5/01A, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362266

     e. OCAR HEALTH AFFAIRS, IMA VACANCY, O4/O5, 70K, FT BELVOIR, VA. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362268

     f. HHD COMMANDANT, ARMY RESERVE MEDICAL COMMAND (AR-MEDCOM), PINELLAS PARK, FL. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362285

     g. USACAPOC(A), AIDE-DE-CAMP, CPT/O3 IMMATERIAL (01A), TPU-ADOS FORT BRAGG, NC. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1360116

     h. 9TH MSC, HHC COMMANDER AND 1SG VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, FORT SHAFTER FLATS, HONOLULU, HI. https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1362369

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