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

May 15, 2024

IPPS-A Update (CSMs/SGMs) 15 May 2024: Self-Service Training, Orders Formatting Updates, Addendums for Orders, OTE Decommissioning, Temporary Promotions Update, IPPS-A Roadmap, Drive the Change Channel, and Resources

Command Sergeant Major / Sergeant Major, Thank you for continuing to encourage your Soldiers to learn the system. As your NCOs become more proficient in IPPS-A Self-Service, they are better able to empower their Soldiers. I want to provide you with some updates, guidance, and resources to share with your units as they continue to navigate

May 14, 2024

IPPS-A Update: Addendums for Orders, Terminal Absences, Drive the Change and Resources

Teammates, Thank you for continuing to navigate the system and quickly bring issues to our attention for resolution. We could not do this without the help of HR Professionals and Soldiers in the field. Your engagement and enthusiasm for IPPS-A is greatly appreciated. As we continue to make progress, I’d like to provide you with some updates and

May 12, 2024

G-1 Sends (INFORM): IPPS-A Update and STEP

Ladies and Gentlemen,                Good morning. Continued progress and want to highlight the work with the eUCFR pilot and strength accounting. eUCFR 90 Beta Test. The test began on 29 April, the team will collect feedback over next 90-days, making improvements based on customer feedback. Thank you to those units participating. Army-wide PAI. As

May 2, 2024

SMA Sends 02 May 2024

Effective immediately all U.S. Army NCOs currently in a temporary promotion status will be permanently promoted. PME requirements for promotion will change.

May 2, 2024

G-1 Sends: Suspension of Temporary Promotions and Select, Train, Educate and Promote (STEP) Policy

Good morning. The Army is currently re-evaluating our mandatory Professional Military Education (PME) requirements for non-commissioned officer promotions. As a bridging strategy and effective with the June 2024 promotion month, the Army will suspend the requirement for Soldiers to complete a previously established PME course to qualify for

April 22, 2024

Army G-1 officer spotlights HR Impact during Europe visit

Lt. Gen. Douglas F. Stitt, the Deputy Chief of Staff for G-1 for the United States Army, recently emphasized the invaluable contributions of human resources professionals during a visit to Europe earlier this month. During his visit with Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army in Europe and Africa, stationed at Clay Kaserne in Germany, Stitt highlighted HR

April 10, 2024

IPPS-A Updates (CSMs/SGMs): PAI Extended, AOS Playbook, Training Environments, Timing of Awards/Departures, MODS, ATRRS, SEPS, and Drive the Change

Command Sergeant Major / Sergeant Major, I will lead with my apologies for this lengthy message. However, there is a lot to talk about with this update and it is crucial you give this a good read. First and foremost, thank you for continuing to encourage your Soldiers to learn their craft in this modern system. Leaders like you are doing an