IMCOM Operations Update

IMCOM delivers and integrates base support to enable readiness for a self-

reliant and globally-responsive All Volunteer Army

Ms. Naomi Lynch, Chief, Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program

Installation Management Command

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Overview

IMCOM SFL-TAP/SFL Fusion Cell Roles & Responsibilities DD Form 2648 & 2958 – Uploading in Soldiers Personnel File VSO/MSO Update Commercial Internet to NIPR Conversion Budget Rebranding and Messaging Examples of Items & Costs to Support SFL-TAP SFL-TAP 34 Term Hiring Update Supporting At Risk Populations Installation Transition Services Council OIP Trends Transition OPORD/FRAGO Update IMCOM Tasks in Support of SFL-TAP Soldier for Life COP Data Sources Way Ahead

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IMCOM SFL-TAP/SFL Fusion Cell Roles & Responsibilities

Prepare Guide, Resource, &

Support SFL-TAP Centers, Mobilization and Demobilization IMCOM-wide

Provide Soldiers with tools and resources for a successful transition

Support the National Memorandum of Understanding

Execute all Army policy

Train SFL-TAP Managers

Connect

Connect Soldiers w/future employers at the installation-level

Synchronize Garrison Efforts National (COC) Employment Summits

Community Relations SFL Champion

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DD Form 2648 & 2958 – Uploading in Soldier’s Personnel File

DD Form 2648 Pre-Separation Checklist

DD Form 2958Service Member Career Readiness Standards/Individual Transition Plan Checklist

Transition points currently upload forms

Need for standardization, consistency & efficiencies

Reference: AR 600-8-104, 7 Apr 14, Section B-2, Direct Feed and Web Upload of documents to iPERMS

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VSO/MSO and Nonprofit Non-Federal Entities

What is it? Purpose

23 Dec 14 SECDEF directive to military services to provide greater access & support services to "VA-recognized Veteran Service and Military Service Organizations” as well as “Nonprofit Non-Federal entities" Installation Commanders must provide space/associated services on a space available basis at no cost It’s the law (Section 5902, section 38, U.S.C.)

Maintain strong relationship w/national VSO/MSOs recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the preparation/process of VA Claims Provide better access to military installations Document installation level service support and address the responsibilities of each of the parties

Examples of Eligible Organizations Way Ahead

Installation commanders are approval authority and must receive requests in writing

IMCOM developing policy memo for execution

American Ex-Prisoners of WarAmerican Red CrossDisabled American VeteransGold Star Wives of AmericaMilitary Order of the Purple HeartNational Association for Black VeteransNational Veterans Legal Services ProgramThe Retired Enlisted AssociationVeterans of Foreign WarsWounded Warrior Project

Camp Support and ServicesPhysical Fitness/rec activitiesScholarshipsLife skillsCareer opportunities Emergency/financial assist

VSO/MSO Nonprofit Non-Federal Entities are organizationsthat provide…

For example: American Corporate Partners, Operation Reinvent

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• In Oct 14 conduct a detailed site survey with 7th SC (T) G3, Ft Gordon NEC and IMCOM at the Ft Gordon SFL-TAP Center to determine IT requirements

• Concluded IMCOM cost estimate for IT Conversion for selected installations • Determine potential Funding Source for implementation

Commercial Internet to NIPR Conversion

• HQDA Army CIO/G6 has requested IMCOM Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) Centers establish a standardized and enterprise approach for provision of connectivity to the internet.

• There is no standardization as to how the SFL-TAP Centers are currently receiving connectivity to the Internet or receiving desktop support at Installations.

• Security and ease of Access • There are a variety of connectivity solutions:

Commercial Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

Army Recreation and Machine Program (ARMP)

Network Enterprise Center (NEC)

What is it? Why it is important?

IMCOM Battle Rhythm Decision Point Way ForwardX

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Discuss Spend Plan

Budget

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Rebranding Army Career & Alumni Program (ACAP) to Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP)

July 2012 CSA established Army SFL

May 2014 CSA directed the rebranding of

ACAP to SFL-TAP to reinforce the Army’s commitment to incorporate transition activities throughout a Soldier’s entire military career

IMCOM OPORD 15-011 released24 Oct 14 directs installations to rebrand ACAP to SFL-TAP in 3 phases

Phase I (24 Oct 14 - 30 Nov 14) IAW OPORD develop & submit rollout plan Phase II (Oct 14–Sep 16) ExecutePhase III (1 Oct 16) FOC

.

What is it? Where are we now?

As of 30 Mar 15:100% of installations delivering

SFL-TAP initiated Phase I100% of installations initiated Phase II10% of installations report Phase III

completion

IMCOM WAY AHEAD:

Identify funding for Garrisons Review/analyze signage, social media sites, marketing, physical name

changes, pamphlets, etc Army rebranding policy for Retirement Services to SFL due NLT 2d Qtr FY15

Initiated Phase I Initiated Phase II

Completed Phase III

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

No

Yes

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Example of Rebranding Items & Costs to Support SFL-TAP

Item Qty Price Per

Item Subtotal

Banner - Vertical Stand 2 $ 90.00 $ 180 Literature Display 3 $ 85.00 $ 255 Floor Poster Stand 2 $195.00 $ 390

Poster Display Kit 1 $120.00 $ 120

Poster, Mounted (Cdr Prg) 20 $ 36.70 $ 734

Poster, Mounted (Soldier) 16 $ 36.70 $ 587 Banner - Outdoor 2 $ 22.40 $ 45 Poster, Frames 4 $ 48.00 $ 192 Business Cards 1 $300.00 $ 300 Building Signage 1 $7200.00 $ 7200 Room Signage 1 $ 900.00 $ 900 Name Plates 1 $ 48.00 $ 450

Total     $ 11,353

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Good News Story

• Total number positions Approved: 34

• Number currently filled: 20

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Supporting At Risk Populations

Purpose and Goal Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs & the Department of Labor are assisting Soldiers affected by the downsizing of the Army by providing personalized benefit and employment assistance The goal of the project is to secure meaningful employment for those impacted by force reductions prior to their separation date, allowing for a seamless transition to a civilian career

Immediate connection with the VA and DOL for one-on-one counseling generally available after transition from service Committed VA Resources to create a VEC profileExpedited assistance from American Job Centers, referrals to job openings & trainingopportunities, assessments of skills

Other Resources SFL Memo

Officers with questions regarding Smooth Takeoff should “opt-in” via the registration page of the VEC or contact VA at oeoecsupport.vbavaco@va.gov

Veterans Employment Center (VEC): Single employment portal to support veterans and their families; developed by federal government. https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs

American Corporate Partners: Non-profit organization assisting veterans in transition with help of business professionals nationwide: located at http://acp-usa.org/.

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Installation Transition Services Council

What is it? Purpose

HQDA EXORD 054-12 directs establishment ofan Installation Transition Services Council at IMCOM Army installations to synchronize decision making, prioritize local requirements, enhance readiness, promote stewardship of resources, enhance communications, and highlight issuesfor elevation to Army senior leaders.

The Council supports the Senior Commanderin conducting quarterly installation transition services councils with supported and supporting stakeholders. The Council will support collaboration between federal, state/local agencies and private/non-profit organizations that share responsibility for providing transition assistance to Service members and their families.

Membership Tasks

Membership will include but is not limited to the following stakeholders:1) Transition Services Managers2) Retirement Services Officers3) Installation Contract Managers4) Veterans Administration Representatives5) Department of Labor Representatives6) Career Counselors7) Education Center Directors8) Directors of Family Morale Welfare & Recreation9) Directors of Human Resources10) Army Reserve/ National Guard Regional Support

Garrison Commanders will upload quarterly EXSUMS of their Council meetings to the IMCOM COP. Submission of the quarterly EXSUM will be submitted no later than 15 calendar days prior to the last day of every quarter. IMCOM G1 will consolidate all Garrison responses and forward to the Army’s Transition Proponent Office at Human Resources Command.

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SFL-TAP OIPs – What’s Trending?

Ensure your Commanders are conducting an Installation Transition Services Council

Performance metrics are not communicated to Commanders

Contact with Unit Commanders is not maintained

Soldiers are not starting the SFL-TAP Process at least 365 days out

Marketing objectives need to be achievable

VA Benefits briefings not meeting the 6 month requirement

OSD TGPS electronic class participant surveys are not being completed

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TRANSITION OPORD UPDATE a/o 10 Mar 15

OPORD Background Status Release Date

FRAGO to OPORD 15-020, In-Processing changes

ACP states eBenefits/My HealtheVet registration to be included during Soldier in-processing along with other tasks to be completed at first duty station

Staffed with Regions. Making edits for submission to front office

TBD

VSO Access MOU Policy Memo

VSOs have requested presence on Installations to assist Soldiers with filing for VA benefits/claims

Sent to Regions for input TBD

Non-profit NFE Policy Memo NFEs have requested presence on Installations to provide additional SFL-TAP service Working draft TBD

AJC FRAGOPrior to Capstone, Soldiers can/should contact the American Job Center (AJC) in the region/location a Soldier intends to reside upon transition to begin that early "connection" with potential employers.

Working draft TBD

Career Skills Program (CSP)

Soldiers may participate in the Army Credentialing Program or the CSP, to obtain credentials related to their MOS, which include apprenticeships, OJT, job shadowing, employment skills training and internships, capitalizing on training and development opportunities.

Working draft w/ACES. Will develop Implementation Plan

TBD

Modified Curriculum OPORDArmy Transition Campaign Plan to support the development and execution for Wounded Warriors

Working draft TBD

Reset OPORD 12-241 To be published Reviewing relevance TBD

QA Visits OPORD15-047 Coordinate SAV/Inspection visits Released (OPORD 15-047) 21Jan15

SFL-TAP Center Term Employee CTO

Temp manpower effort to assist SFL-TAP Centers w/VOW workload Released (TO15-005) 7Oct14

SFL -TAP Center Workload OPORD

Additional VOW Act requirements created the need to reassess the workload maintained by SFL Center personnel

Released (OPORD 15-009) 22Oct14

SFL-TAP Rebranding OPORD

Directed by CSA to rebrand ACAP Centers Released (OPORD 15-011) 24Oct14

SLC OPORD Army Campaign Plan requires OPORD to be published Released (OPORD 15-020) 12Nov14

IT Assessment TO Supports SLA between 7th SIGCOM & IMCOM Released (T15-013) 13Nov14

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Provide adaptive instruction for Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WII) Soldiers Report quarterly installation and community job fairs/hiring event metrics Provide HRC TD a quarterly QA SAV inspection schedule Publish an OPORD for initial SLC implementation at installations Incorporate Transition SLC overview slide into Ready and Resilient Army

orientation course (RRAOC) and Installation Commander/First Sergeant Courses

Market to current commanders at the installation level Incorporate Transition SLC requirements into the Commander/First

Sergeant Courses Coordinate for ACT access and training Change in-processing procedures to include SLC tasks Develop projected budget requirements to support SLC and CSP

implementation

IMCOM Tasks in Support SFL-TAP

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IMCOM Tasks in Support SFL-TAP (cont’d)

Provide information requirements to HRC for Prepare efforts and to SFL for Connect efforts

Ensure Soldiers register and upload resumes to the Army employment portal

Resource through the Army budget process for Army CSP requirements Serve as the lead for CSP execution at installations; report all CSP program

metrics on/around installations to HRC and SFL. Identify pilot locations ICW OEMA to evaluate education decisions and

provide installation support during pilots Develop CSP programs for the top ten UCX AC MOS’s

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Additional IMCOM Tasks in Support SFL-TAP

TSM Quarterly Management Reports Report installation job fairs/hiring events on IMCOM COP Support completion of OSD TGPS participant surveys at the end of each

core curriculum class Market to Commanders on your installations the requirement for their

Soldiers to complete VOW/CRS Review the SFL-TAP Center Installation Visit calendar located on the

IMCOM COP

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Soldier for Life Common Operating Picture Data Sources

Garrison Resource Matrix

Proponent: HQ IMCOM G1 SFL-TAP

Updated monthly

Career Skills ProgramsProponent: Garrison Staff,

IMCOM G1 ACESUpdated monthly

TAP Confidence and Quality Metrics

Proponent: HQ IMCOM G1 SFL-TAP

Updated quarterly

TSM Quarterly Management Report

-Workshop Assessments-Quarterly Transition Council EXSUM

Proponent: Garrison staffSubmitted NLT 10 days after

quarter endSFL-TAP Site Visit Schedule

Proponent: HQ IMCOM G1 SFL-TAP

Updated weekly

Employment Events Schedule

Proponent: Garrison Staff

Updated as necessary

Financial Readiness Program

Proponent: HQ IMCOM G9

Updated NLT 20th of each month

Employment Readiness Training

Proponent: HQ IMCOM G9

Updated NLT 20th of each month

SFL-TAP Enrollment %

Proponent: Garrison staff

Submitted NLT 3 weeks after quarter end

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Way Ahead

• TSM Handbook• OPORDS/FRAGOs• AR 600-80 (SFL-Transition Assistance Policy)• Fully Implement Transition Councils Worldwide

Guiding

• Manpower Study• Metrics• Budget • Installation Support

Resourcing

• Marketing• Training• Best Business Practices• Market Best Practices “Tell the IMCOM Story”

Supporting

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Questions

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Back up slides

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Appoint a Unit Focal Point Advisor to work SFL-TAP requirements

Run monthly 12 - 18-month loss rosters to identify eligible Soldiers and compare with SFL-TAP XXI (Get this from your Transition Service Manager).

Encourage & provide sufficient time for your Soldiers to participate in all transition programs

This means ensure your Soldiers:

Get a Pre-separation briefing one-on-one or online (www.sfl-tap.army.mil)

Initial Counseling appointment (DD Form 2648/-1)

Attend scheduled services such as: DOL Employment Workshop, VA Benefits Briefings I & II, & Resume Building Classes

Ensure Soldiers keep their appointments!

Commanders SFL-TAP Checklist

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Command Team’s Focus for Transition

Soldier Arrival at Unit

• Leaders should ensure Soldiers develop and/or update their Individual Development Plan (IDP); document within Army Career Tracker (ACT) system to use throughout the Soldier’s Life Cycle .

Soldier Life Cycle

• Encourage Soldiers to consult Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) for civilian education & individual self-assessment; Army Community Services (ACS) training on finances/budget skills and family employment; use Career Counselors for MOS Crosswalk-GAP Analysis, and the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) to assist in military education and training.

Transition Decision

• Eliminate stigma of transition decisions; support the Soldier, ensuring they go to career counselors and continue to work their IDP• Continuously engage SFL-TAP personnel and use TAP XXI reporting system and eMILPO datastore to track transition data to make informed decisions to identify Soldiers eligible to attend SFL-TAP services

Transition Actions

• Soldier must begin NLT 12 Months prior to transition from active duty.• Consult SFL-TAP staff prior to exempting any Soldier • Support Soldier in attending local SFL-TAP classes and consult SFL-TAP to determine appropriate VOW/CRS timeline requirements• Validate Soldier’s Career Readiness Skills (consult SFL-TAP for most current requirements).

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Commanders: How to be Successful….

Ensure early and frequent Soldier

engagement with SFL-TAP 12 – 18 months prior to

transition

Implement a commander

notification process identifying

transitioning Soldiers eligible for SFL-TAP

services

Post the Commanding

General SFL-TAP Policy Letter and

participate in Quarterly Transition

Services Council

Serve Strong Transition Strong Remain Strong

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Region Garrison To Posn Title Not Filled FilledIMCOM ATLANTIC FT BELVOIR TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST working N/AIMCOM ATLANTIC FT DIX (JB MCGUIRE-DIX) TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST working N/AIMCOM ATLANTIC FT GORDON TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST working N/AIMCOM ATLANTIC FT JACKSON TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST working N/AIMCOM ATLANTIC MIAMI TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST working N/AIMCOM CENTRAL FT BLISS TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST working N/AIMCOM CENTRAL FT CARSON TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST working N/AIMCOM CENTRAL FT MEADE TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST working N/AIMCOM CENTRAL FT POLK TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST working N/AIMCOM PACIFIC CAMP HUMPHREYS TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST working N/AIMCOM PACIFIC CAMP RED CLOUD TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST working N/AIMCOM PACIFIC HAWAII TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST working N/AIMCOM ATLANTIC FT BENNING TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM ATLANTIC FT BENNING TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM ATLANTIC FT BRAGG TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM ATLANTIC FT BRAGG TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM ATLANTIC FT CAMPBELL TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM ATLANTIC FT DRUM TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM ATLANTIC FT LEE TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM ATLANTIC FT RUCKER TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM ATLANTIC FT STEWART TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM CENTRAL FT CARSON TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM CENTRAL FT HOOD TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM CENTRAL FT HOOD TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM CENTRAL FT HUACHUCA TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM CENTRAL FT IRWIN TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM CENTRAL FT LEAVENWORTH TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM CENTRAL FT LEONARD WOOD TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM CENTRAL FT LEWIS (JB LEWIS-MCCHORD) TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM CENTRAL FT RILEY TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM CENTRAL FT SILL TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

IMCOM PACIFIC FT WAINWRIGHT TRANSITION SERVICES SPECIALIST N/A filled

SFL-TAP 34 Term Hiring Update