Update to the Assignment Satisfaction Key – Enlisted Module (ASK-EM)

MILPER Message 21-088 was released with important updates to the ASK-EM, including reenlistment and EFMP. Reenlistment Program Considerations Initial Term Soldiers Soldiers and NCOs on their initial term contract are issued Year-Month-Available to move (YMAV) of “999912”, are not aligned to enlisted manning cycles (EMCs), and are ineligible for ASK-EM market participation until they reenlist. […]

MILPER 20-375

Assignment Satisfaction Key – Enlisted Module (ASK-EM) The Army is changing the way movements occur. How is this done? They utilize Enlisted Manning Cycle (EMC), Personnel Assessment and Availability Tool (PAAT), ASK-EM, and Manner of Performance (MOP). ASK-EM serves as a temporary ‘bridge’ to IPPs-A functionality! Its intent is to have the right Soldier in […]

BECOME A COMBAT ADVISOR

The Army is expanding its ability to train foreign security forces with a new type of unit: Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs)—one of which will be in the Army National Guard. Meet the Security Force Assistance Brigade. With battalions and headquarters located in six states—Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Texas—the National Guard is looking […]

The Army Career Counseling System

The Army Career Counseling System is designed to develop leaders, improve force alignment, and impact Army endstrength. Specifically, it allows the career counselor to advise leaders and counsel Soldiers employing the following four phases to manage retention, force alignment, attrition, and RC transition. The system and required counseling sessions are not designed to replace or provide oversight […]

Army Tuition Assistance

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 […]