**EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY** Service Members (SMs) who would like to reenlist for AIRBORNE SQI “P” can submit an ASI/SQI request, regardless of a bonus status. SMs who reenlist for AIRBORNE will be utilized as AIRBORNE personnel on the follow on assignment (NO EXCEPTIONS). The following list of MOSs illustrates all those who do not have AIRBORNE […]
This post serves as a notification to make you aware of recent enhancements made to the LES Use/Lose leave balance display for members who qualify for Special Leave Accrual (SLA). Beginning with your end of month October LES, the Use/Lose field on your LES will only contain normal leave set to expire at the end […]
Major duties: The Occupational Therapy Specialist, under the direction of a registered militaryoccupational therapist, supervises or interviews, tests, plans treatment programs, and teaches andassists patients to facilitate maximum recovery by decreasing physical and mental disabilities resultingfrom illness or trauma, prevent injury, and promote life-style modification to improve fitness. The occupational therapy specialist must possess the […]
Leave earned from 01 October 2020 thru 30 September 2021 (FY21), is NOT protected by Special Leave Accrual (SLA) and will be lost if not used or before 30 September 2021. SLA continues to be authorized to Soldiers serving in qualifying Hostile Fire Pay and Imminent Danger Pay locations per AR 600-8-10 and DoD 7000.14–RLeave […]
A message from the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army In our continued efforts to improve the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), we knew there would be changes along the way. Today, we formally announce ACFT 3.0, effective 1 April. What has changed? First, the Plank has been added as a full 100-point alternative to […]
On 12 February 2021, the GoArmyEd system will be deactivated. To facilitate the migration of the Tuition Assistance (TA) program data from GoArmyEd to ArmyIgnitED, the ArmyIgnitED system will be offline from 25 February-8 March 2021. Soldiers, Army Education Counselors, and Educational Institutions (EIs) will not be able to access TA data or functionality during […]
The FY22 Regular Army (RA)/United States Army Reserve (USAR) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) SFC Evaluation Board will evaluate all NCOs in the zone of consideration. All considered NCOs will either be: Most Qualified (MQ); Distinctly annotated Full Qualified (FQ) Not Fully Qualified (NFQ); Name not included Individual OML standing (MQ, FQ and NFQ) will be […]
The current Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) Program, MILPER Message 20-321, is set to expire on 8 Jan 2021. This means that the last day to reenlist (if eligible) under the current message is 7 Jan 2021. The new MILPER Message, 20-434 (SRB), goes into effect on 8 Jan 2021. Many MOSs are currently eligible for […]
Tuition Assistance Overview/Eligibility The Tuition Assistance (TA) program provides financial assistance for voluntary off-duty education programs in support of a Soldier’s professional and personal self-development goals. TA is available for courses that are offered in the classroom or by distance learning and is part of an approved academic degree or certificate program. The courses must […]
Performing Special Duty assignments is not only career enhancing, but also gives self-satisfaction while serving Soldiers. The following PDF explains some of the Special Duty assignments available for Soldiers. Full PDF found here: http://armyreup.s3.amazonaws.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/30130013/Special-Assignments-February-2019.pdf **Special assignments include special management command and joint, HQDA, and HRC assignments that have special missions and require personnel with specific […]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Be a United States citizen by birth or naturalization or a permanent resident alien. Be at least 21 years old, but not more than 39 years old at time of selection (waiver authorized to age 45). Have a minimum general technical (GT) score of 90 with a skilled-technical score of 90. (waiver authorized). […]
Deadline to submit your packet is 30 June 22. The panel dates are: Jul. 18-22, 2022 Required Documents: DA 4187 (Signed by your Company Commander) Soldier Record Brief (SRB) with redacted demographic information (i.e. race and gender). For example, please see example documents All NCOERs All Academic Evaluation Reports (DA 1059s) Last three APFT and […]
The WBA, within the SRB program, was established by reference (C) to provide the Army with an agile and flexible process to incentivize Soldiers currently on indefinite term reenlistment contracts to continue serving in the Regular Army. This MILPER message is effective on 1 June 2020 and may change after 1 July 2020 without further […]
Benefit Fact Sheet Summary The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a Federal Government-sponsored retirement savings and investment plan. It offers the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer their employees under “401(k)” plans. Blended Retirement System (BRS) Members of the Uniformed Services If you are a member of the uniformed services […]
Defense Department officials will delay a controversial proposal limiting troops ability to share their GI Bill benefits with spouses and children after complaints from advocates and lawmakers that the move could hurt recruiting and morale. In a letter to lawmakers last week, acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness James Stewart said the move will be pushed […]
Congratulations to all those SFCs earning Fully Qualified (FQ) & Most Qualified (MQ). FY23 RA SFC Evaluation Board FQ List FY23 RA SFC Evaluation Board MQ List Want to know your Order of Merit List (OML) Number? Army Career Tacker (CAC required)
You have another year to meet the requirements for your promotion! Read the newest message HERE
Ever wondered why you can’t add that course you took to your SRB? Have you ever had someone tell you that they needed to add something to their SRB, and you didn’t know where to turn to find out if they could? We got you! Resident Military Education list!
The United States Space Force (USSF) is now accepting applications for FY23 from 15 June 2022 – 30 June 2022. Follow the “FY23 USSF Interservice Transfer Application Process” instructions below to submit your application. FY23 USSF Interservice Transfer Application Process Attached Reference 1 – USSF Enl & Officer Specialty Code Crosswalk Attached Reference 2 – […]
After two years of Space-A travel being on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic it is finally back! Defense officials issued a memo to the services and to U.S. Transportation Command on Friday, April 22, 2022, lifting all restrictions. This reopening allows Space-A travel on military and DoD-contracted aircraft for uniformed service members, retirees, dependents […]
Soldiers who have recently gone through Parenthood, Pregnancy (birth or loss), and Postpartum. Understand the newest changes in regards to pregnancy Army Directive 2022-06
Changes to the promotion point system! For SGT and SSG promotion points the changes will occur effective 1 April 2023 Memorandum
Proclamation on the Month of the Military Child For nearly 40 years, April 1 has marked the Defense Department’s kickoff for the Month of the Military Child, and this month promises to be packed with events for parents and children of all ages, said a program analyst in DOD’s Children, Youth and Families, Office of […]
Harriet Tubman Beyond being the legendary “conductor” of the Underground Railroad, shepherding enslaved persons to freedom, Harriet Tubman also aided the Union’s military effort in the Civil War. Early in the war, Tubman served as a nurse for Union regiments before moving on to a larger role as spymaster and military scout. Under the direction […]
