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The New DA Pam 623-3

Author: The Military Guide Last Updated: July 12, 2018 3 Comments

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DA Pam 623-3

Updated on 19 November 2016 Department of the Army Pamphlet 623-3 Evaluation Reporting System Download: DA Pam 623-3 This pamphlet prescribes the policy and tasks for the Army's Evaluation Reporting System, including Officer, Noncommissioned Officer, and academic evaluation reports focused on the assessment of performance and potential. It … [Read more...] about The New DA Pam 623-3

It’s Official Infantry, Armor Opens To Women: Effective 1 April

Author: Curtez Last Updated: June 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

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Effective 1 April 2016, military occupational specialties 11X, 13F, 19D, 19K, will become gender integrated. This unprecedented act will allow women to enlist into Infantry, Armor and Artillery MOSs and serve alongside their male counterparts. Infantry and armor positions will open to women April 1 in the next step of the Army's gender integration … [Read more...] about It’s Official Infantry, Armor Opens To Women: Effective 1 April

12B Combat Engineer Officially Opens To Women

Author: The Military Guide Last Updated: June 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

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The Army Combat Engineer School sets the example, by officially opening training seats for women. Combat engineers now open to females, adding more than 20,000 additional positions open to women! In accordance with the The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); Available Combat Arms (CA) Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) for Female … [Read more...] about 12B Combat Engineer Officially Opens To Women

It’s Official: The 2014 Version Of AR 670-1 Goes Into Effect

Author: The Military Guide Last Updated: July 11, 2018 5 Comments

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The long-awaited Army Regulation 670-1, with new rules on army authorized boots, tattoos, hairstyles, grooming and uniform wear, went into effect Monday, after being unofficially leaked on Facebook. “The Army is a profession, and one of the ways our leaders and the American people measure our professionalism is by our appearance,” Sgt. Maj. of … [Read more...] about It’s Official: The 2014 Version Of AR 670-1 Goes Into Effect

New AR 670-1: Army Grooming & Appearance Regulation Leaked Online

Author: The Military Guide Last Updated: June 27, 2018 11 Comments

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Update: Will the Army Pay For Tattoo Removal The 2014 Version Of Ar 670-1 Goes Into Effect See ALARACT 082/2014 For Effective Dates Information on the US Army's highly anticipated changes to grooming and uniform regulations leaked earlier today, just days prior to the official release. Army Secretary John McHugh approved the … [Read more...] about New AR 670-1: Army Grooming & Appearance Regulation Leaked Online

Just Announced: Special Duty Assignment Pay Changes January 2014

Author: Curtez Last Updated: June 27, 2018 11 Comments

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Last week we received notification about changes to the Army Tuition Assistance Program. Earlier today, I received notification that Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) will similarly be affected: "Leaders, As the Army moves into a more resource constrained environment, we must fully evaluate each of our compensation programs by weighing total … [Read more...] about Just Announced: Special Duty Assignment Pay Changes January 2014

Infographic on Drawing Down the Troops from Iraq

Author: Doug Nordman Last Updated: December 16, 2018 5 Comments

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    First, some background. As a newbie niche personal-finance blogger I've learned a lot (more) about the seamy financial side of the blogosphere. A whole cottage industry is swapping links and posts for SEO & money, and it's going corporate. I've been surprised to learn how many bloggers have literally sold out to companies that … [Read more...] about Infographic on Drawing Down the Troops from Iraq

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