July 6, 2024

G-1 Sends (INFORM): Publishing of Army Directive 2024-06 Soldier Appeal of the Formal Physical Evaluation Board Findings and Recommendations

Ladies and Gentlemen,Good morning. The Army recently published Army Directive 2024-06, Soldier Appeal of the Formal Physical Evaluation Board Findings and Recommendations (access the AD at the following link: Army Publishing Directorate). This directive ensures compliance with a Congressionally-directed formal appeal process for fitness for duty

July 5, 2024

G-1 Sends (INFORM): IPPS-A Monthly Update

Ladies and Gentlemen,                 Good morning. We are shifting to a monthly update and want to highlight recent upgrades to PCS order formats and training available to HR Professionals.          Orders Framework Update. Orders generated by IPPS-A now include the official Army seal. In addition to the Army seal, orders now show code

July 2, 2024

IPPS-A Updates (CSMs/SGMs): Orders Formatting Updates, Inbound Dependent Data from DEERS, Attachments in IPPS-A, New Validator Subcategory, Consecutive Overseas Tour (COT) and/or In-Place COT (IPCOT) Absences in IPPS-A, Roadmap and Resources

Command Sergeant Major / Sergeant Major, Thank you for encouraging your Soldiers to learn the system and provide us with feedback. Your teams have continued to work hard to make IPPS-A a success, and your guidance has been monumental to this effort. I want to provide you with some updates, guidance, and resources to share with your units as they

June 24, 2024

G-1 Sends (INFORM): 25-02 COLs Marketplace and Expiration of SLA

Ladies and Gentlemen,Good morning.  On 10 June, I sent an email regarding the 25-02 Marketplace and the ongoing transition from legacy systems (AIM2) to IPPS-A markets.  I want to follow up with you regarding the upcoming Colonel’s 25-02 SLD-TD Assignment Cycle process. Background:In November 2023, the VCSA and Army Senior Leaders directed COMO to

June 24, 2024

IPPS-A UPDATE: Orders Framework Updates, Inbound DEERS Data, Attachments, New Validator SUBCAT, COT/IPCOT Absences, Roadmap and Resources

Teammates, Thank you for continuing to navigate the system and quickly bring issues to our attention for resolution. The engagement and enthusiasm for IPPS-A I’m seeing from the field is greatly appreciated. I’d like to provide you with some updates and guidance as we continue to build upon IPPS-A together: Orders Framework UpdatesSoldiers asked

June 17, 2024

Orders Updates are HERE!!

Feedback from the field helped shape improvements for more effective, user-friendly orders produced by IPPS-A. The much-anticipated orders update release included the addition of the Army seal, display code descriptions, home of record address (Hire/Accession Orders), and Digital Garrison QR code; and the removal of controlled unclassified

June 9, 2024

G-1 Sends (INFORM): 25-02 Marketplace Update and ALARACT for Non-covered Healthcare

Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. I want to take this opportunity to provide you with an update on our transition from legacy markets to IPPS-A markets. HRC is in the process of quickly transitioning all markets (E/O/WO) into IPPS-A markets. We are in the process of sunsetting the legacy AIM2.0 and ASK-EM system with the intent of fully operating

May 29, 2024

Integrated Personnel & Pay System-Army Accelerates Software Development Through Agile Best Practices

Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army, a.k.a. IPPS-A, is working to speed up the development and delivery of software capabilities through the adoption of Agile best practices and is seeking industry support across the areas of automated testing, modular contracting and adaptive software architectures.The Army said Friday IPPA-A leaders held a

May 19, 2024

G-1 Sends (INFORM): IPPS-A Update and Reenlistment of Soldiers who do not complete DLC

 Ladies and Gentlemen,                Good afternoon. This week marks the end of the PAI for the Active Component and as of today we are 100% for reporting and will now move into the reconciliation phase of the “Account for the Army” campaign. We are working a HQDA EXORD FRAGO to add 60-days for units to complete reconciliation using the newly

May 16, 2024

G-1 Sends (INFORM): Reenlistment of Soldiers who do not complete DLC

Ladies and Gentlemen,Good afternoon. On 15 May 2024, the Army G3/5/7 released ALARACT 030/2024, the Suspension of Temporary Promotions and Select/Train/Educate/Promote (STEP) Policy and the Reduction of Online Training. In addition to the ALARACT, I approved an Exception to Policy (ETP) to allow immediate reenlistment of Soldiers without completing