Reading Time: 5 minutesEvery mission, from a simple convoy to a complex deployment, carries some level of risk. The Army has long emphasized the importance of identifying those risks, figuring out how to control them, and making sure leaders understand what hazards they are accepting. That process is known as risk management, and the tool at the center … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutesLet’s take a few minutes to cover the Army Reserve RST Form. If you serve in the Army Reserve, chances are you’ll eventually have a legitimate reason why you can’t attend a scheduled drill weekend. Maybe your employer requires you to travel for work. Perhaps you have a family emergency, a medical issue, or an … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesDA Form 1687, Notice of Delegation of Authority, is a critical administrative tool in the U.S. Army that formalizes the process of transferring responsibility from one individual to another. This form serves as an official record when a commander or leader needs to delegate authority to perform specific duties or make decisions. By ensuring that … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutesLet’s take a few minutes and discuss Army leave. Being in the Army is demanding, and like any other job, even soldiers need some time off now and then to recharge, spend time with family, or take care of personal matters. Whether you’re gearing up for a weekend break or planning a longer leave, understanding … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesToday, I want to share a sample Brigade or Battalion S3 OER Support Form. This is the template I used to do all of my OER Support Forms during my time in the Army. The information will cover from block 4a until the end of DA Form 67-9-1. Feel free to use this as your … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe DA Form 31, or Request and Authority for Leave is a form that is typically utilized by Active component units to…well, request and authorize leave. As NG and AR Soldiers, we typically do not deal with this form unless perhaps we are on AGR, ADOS or Title 10 Orders in which we should need … Read more
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn today’s post I want to educate you about DA Form 1379. This form is titled “U.S. Army Reserve Components Unit Record of Reserve Training.” The form is used by units in both the Army National Guard and Army Reserves. The document provides a by name listing of all Soldiers assigned to the unit. The … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs an enlisted soldier in the Army National Guard, you should keep a close eye on your NGB4100 Army National Guard Enlisted Promotion Point Worksheet. This document is used for E4s and above and is designed to track and calculate the total promotion points each soldier has. In most cases, soldiers update their NGB 4100 … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe NGB Form 22 is a separation report you receive when you are discharged from the National Guard. The report is similar to the DD Form 214, which Active Duty Officers, NCOs and Soldiers receive when they are discharged from Active Duty. On the report, there is a wide variety of information to include: • … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesDA Form 638 (Recommendation for an Award) is one of the most underutilized forms in the Army. This form is used for submitting soldiers for awards such as an Army Achievement Medal or Army Commendation Medal. To be utilized properly all someone has to do is fill out the form, type up a few achievement … Read more