The Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A) is the United States Army’s new human capital management system. It provides online tools to help Army personnel manage their careers and replaces older Army human resource systems. The system enables the Army to see the full potential of each soldier, from accession through transition. CACI was the Army’s … Read more
The DD Form 1172-2, also known as the Application for Identification Cards/DEERS Enrollment, is used by individuals applying for a Department of Defense ID card. It can be filed by sponsors (service members, retirees, and DOD civilians) and their dependents. Applicants must be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) to receive an … Read more
The wear and appearance of Army uniforms and insignia is regulated by Army Regulation 670-1, “The Wear and Appearance of Uniforms and Insignia.” This regulation covers the specifics for how uniform items should look, including the length of hair for females, fingernail length for males, and how many tattoos a Soldier may have. It also … Read more
If you’re considering retiring, you need to know what your military pension will look like. Fortunately, several retirement calculators are available to help you estimate your monthly retirement benefit. The Department of Defense has officially launched a new tool that allows BRS opt-in eligible service members to compare retirement systems individually. What is the Blended … Read more
The Army’s combat engineers, wearing the Sapper tab, were responsible for building berthing, defensive fortifications, and route clearance. They also built bridges that could support armored units and reduced enemy obstacles with demolition. Those who want to become combat engineers must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. They then go through weeks of … Read more
The DoD Safe is a secure file-transfer system that allows Department of Defense employees and contractors to share files too large for email. It uses a network to protect sensitive information and requires a Common Access Card (CAC) or Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate to access the system. It was developed by the Defense Information … Read more
Army Ignited is a service that helps soldiers find and access the educational opportunities they want. It is a free service for active duty, Army Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers. It allows them to request tuition assistance anywhere for online and in-person classes. It also helps them manage their education records, college courses, and on-duty … Read more
Previously, employees used physical media and email to transfer files. However, these methods lacked security measures and were inefficient. DOD SAFE offers many improvements over previous file-sharing solutions, including a larger file-transfer capacity and strict security measures. A CAC is required to access DOD Safe, and the process to obtain one can be lengthy. In … Read more
Sometimes, your smart card will lock for no apparent reason. This can be frustrating and cause you to lose access to your DOD SAFE services. There are some simple steps you can take to fix the problem. The first step in unblocking a smart card is to find out why it was blocked. The most … Read more
If your CAC account is locked or deactivated, you will need to report in person to the nearest ID Card Office. Bring your PIN and two valid forms of ID to prove you are the card owner. Promoted personnel, RAPIDS, DEERS updates, email/credentials updates, and promotion, CAC’s must be reported on the 1st of the … Read more