Nov. 7, 2025

IPPS-A Update (CSM/SGM Sends): IPPS-A E9 OML

Command Sergeant Major / Sergeant Major,While the Director and I have decided to collaborate on messaging to ensure we do not flood your inbox with emails, there will be times we see it necessary to reach out to specific groups.OML Information BLUF: In collaboration with the Human Resources Command (HRC), we have successfully updated the Order of

Nov. 3, 2025

IPPS-A Updates: Self-Service Homepage, Absence Approval Roles, Leader’s Dashboard Reports, and ASBS 2.0 vs. IPPS-A

Teammates,Thank you for your continued efforts in navigating the system and promptly reporting issues for resolution.  Your support — from both HR Professionals and Soldiers in the field — is essential to our success. Please see updates, guidance, and resources below:Self-Service Homepage  You asked, we delivered: Based on user feedback, Team

Oct. 27, 2025

HOT TOPIC: Update to Absence Approval Roles in IPPS-A & More

27 OCT 2025: Important Update to Absence Approval Roles in IPPS-A The Absence Approver role will be removed from the Commander/Manager Subcategory and will now reside only within the Commander/Commander Subcategory.    Commanders will retain the ability to delegate absence approval responsibilities to Managers within their organization. Why this

Oct. 14, 2025

Army looking to increase AI role in personnel system

As the Army continues a shift from dozens of legacy human resources systems to its Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A), emphasizing mobile documents and transactions, it is examining how artificial intelligence could further lower soldiers’ paperwork.IPPS-A active-duty administrators told reporters at the Association of the United

Oct. 2, 2025

IPPS-A Updates: Retirement Points, STP, IPPS-A Connect, CRM, Known Issues/Roadmap and Soldier PCS XP

Teammates,   We’re excited to reach out together to share the latest IPPS-A updates.  As IPPS-A’s FMD Director and Senior Enlisted Advisor, we want you to hear directly from both of us about the progress we have made and how we are working to benefit our Warfighters in the field.    Some important updates and guidance:   Enhancing Retirement Points

Sept. 23, 2025

IPPS-A Update (CSM/SGM Sends): Self-Service Homepage, Leader’s Dashboard Reports, Record Updates, CRM

Command Sergeant Major / Sergeant Major,   Thank you for encouraging your Leaders to learn the system and provide us with their feedback.  I want to provide you with some updates, guidance, and resources.  However, simply knowing this information is not enough.  I implore you to share this information with everyone in your units.  Self-Service

Sept. 15, 2025

Upcoming IPPS-A Enhancements to Streamline Retirement Points Management

Big changes are coming to IPPS-A that will soon give all Army service members a more comprehensive and streamlined way to manage their retirement points. This new functionality is a significant step toward improving Army readiness and enhancing Talent Management across the force by providing increased visibility and a more efficient process for our

Sept. 5, 2025

IPPS-A Update: Self-Service Homepage, Contact Info, Absence Reasons, Leader’s Reports, Jobs and Access Survey

Teammates,   August was another busy month. Below are important updates and guidance:   Self-Service Homepage  We hear you! The 8 August Self-Service page updates were NOT good and the CAC photos on the Person Details Tile is not great. We heard your feedback and are developing a way forward to correct these issues. You can expect updates in an

Aug. 15, 2025

IPPS-A Update (CSM/SGM Sends): Absence Imbalance, Grooming Accommodations, Paid Parachute (Jump) Pay, and IPPS-A Jobs

Command Sergeant Major / Sergeant Major,   Thank you for continuing to encourage your teams to learn IPPS-A and provide our team with valuable feedback.  As we continue to make progress, I want to provide you with some important updates, guidance, and resources.  Please help me with the dissemination of this information to your

Aug. 13, 2025

Army G1 team seeks Fort Benning insight to streamline Soldier transitions

A group of visitors recently arrived at Fort Benning with the message: we're from the government and here to help. And they did. The help took the form of a traveling Army G1 and Installation Management Command team of personnel and process subject matter experts and leaders, tasked with creating a seamless Soldier experience for permanent change