Operational Orders & Official Messages

This specification covers the format, style, and content requirements for preparation of technical manuals used for battlefield damage assessment and repair (BDAR) of weapon systems/ equipment damaged or failed on the battlefield. It covers content requirements which are mandatory, and …Read More

This is a document that is a Soldiers Guide to Citizenship.  The Department of Defense has partnered with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) to assist non-citizen military personnel with their citizenship applications. The goal is to streamline and expedite …Read More

This is a Questions and Answers document designed to help you determine your rights under DA’s Qualitative Management Program. The questions answered in the document are as follows: What is the QMP? What criteria does the QMP consider? What procedures …Read More

This fact sheet is intended as a quick reference. It is not intended to be a substitute for seeking advice from an attorney and it should not be used as such. Its purpose is to inform individuals contemplating separation or …Read More

This is a script that was used for a video that explains the Board process and gives helpful suggestions for Soldiers at every level best prepare for the Board process.  It covers topics pertinent to the Soldier going before the …Read More

The information provided is for soldiers seeking legal assistance to appeal a DA-Imposed Bar to Reenlistment Under the Qualitative Management Program (QMP), pursuant to AR 601-280. Even though you may have a bar imposed by your immediate commanders, a Department …Read More

This is a Word format Promotions Boards Frequently Asked Questions document Areas covered are as Follows: General Board Questions Colonel Command Assignment Selection Board (CCASB) Questions Position Vacancy Boards (PVB) Questions Enlisted Promotion Board Questions Officer Promotion Board Questions TPU …Read More

The United States Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) manages the Army’s Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and acts on behalf of the Secretary of the Army. The PDES is used to determine the fitness and applicable disability benefits of Soldiers …Read More

This document is intended to explain the procedures for suspension and revocation of post driving privileges. Generally, the installation commander or his designee may, for any legal cause, suspend or revoke the installation driving privileges of anyone — Soldier or …Read More

This document covers topics about compassionate reassignments as follows: What is a compassionate reassignment? Emergencies arising during leave: What documentation is required? What Legal Assistance Can Do: NOTE: This document is in PDF format

This guide is intended to aid you as you work through the difficulty and pain of losing a loved one who was serving in the military. The Department of Defense takes seriously its obligation to our service members and their …Read More

This message reinforces to commanders, G1’s, S1’s, and military pay offices that the law and Army regulation require collection for meals provided to Soldiers who are receiving full BAS under field conditions. This requirement is not optional. Unit commanders are …Read More