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 […]
“The best things in life are beyond money; their price is agony and sweat and devotion”― Robert A. Heinlein, Starship Troopers Have you been waiting for the moment you can transfer into the SPACE FORCE? Have you been practicing your lightsaber abilities and think you have what it takes to conquer the universe? Well MILPER […]
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 […]
With the Holidays quickly approaching and having a pandemic on the rise the Alaska Air National Guard is still holding their traditions true. Even during COVID and having to scale back Operation Santa Clause is still in effect. The mission is to successfully deliver wrapped gifts and supplies to the small villages in Alaska. COVID […]
Effective with the January 2021 promotion month, the Deputy Chief of Staff, G1 has approved an expansion of temporary promotions to RA and USAR Soldiers who are prevented from completing mandatory professional military education (PME) courses to qualify themselves for promotion to the ranks of Sergeant (SGT) through Sergeant Major (SGM) when they are unable […]
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 […]
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 […]
Soldiers always want to do cool things. They want that great next assignment after standing in the motor pool waiting to be released from marking ‘NFF’ on the 5988. Your awesome team at ArmyReenlistment.Com has a compiled list of the jobs and requirements such as: Recruiting Drill Sergeant EO IG and More!! Just click on […]
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 […]
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 […]
