Author: Steve Northrop

Conditions: You are an HR NCO responsible for reviewing the processing of Requests for Leave, Pass, or Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY). You have received a DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave) and have access to AR 600-8-10 (Leaves and Passes), DA Form 4179-R (Leave Control Log), DA Form 647 (Personnel Register), DA Form… Continue reading ITAR – Process Leaves and Passes

Conditions: As an HR NCO, you are required to update an Officer Record Brief (ORB) and Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) and identify the correct documents that must be forwarded for placement in the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). You have access to the Electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO), Total Officer Personnel Management Information System… Continue reading ITAR – Update the Officer and Enlisted Records Briefs

Conditions: You are assigned as an HR NCO and must review your unit’s Human Resources Authorization Report (HRAR) to ensure properly slotting and utilization. You have access to AR 600-8-6 (Personnel Accounting and Strength Reporting), AR 614-100 (Officer Assignment Policies, Details, and Transfers), AR 614-200 (Enlisted Assignments and Utilization), DA PAM 611-21 (Military Occupational Classification… Continue reading ITAR – Review the Human Resources Authorization Report (HRAR)

Conditions: You are an Human Resources (HR) NCO and just received an Operation Order (OPORD) for a pending deployment in support of contingency operations. You have access to FM 1-0 (HR Support), ADP 5-0 (The Operations Process), ADRP 5-0 (The Operations Process) and FM 6-0 (Commander and Staff Organization and Operations). Some iterations of this… Continue reading ITAR – Apply the Human Resources (HR) Military Decision Making Process (MDMP)

Conditions: You are assigned as a Human Resources (HR) NCO in the S-1 section and your unit is scheduled to deploy in support of overseas contingency operations. You are required to set up and employ the VSAT to support HR operations.  You have a VSAT system with all transit cases, packing lists to identify the… Continue reading ITAR – Employ the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT)

Conditions:  You are assigned as an HR NCO scheduled to deploy in support of overseas contingency operations. You are required to maintain accountability of deployed personnel utilizing Deployed Theater Accountability Software (DTAS). You have a computer connected to the SECRET Internet Protocol Router (SIPRNET) loaded with DTAS, DTAS Users Manual, and access to Human Resources… Continue reading ITAR – Employ the Deployed Theater Accountability System (DTAS)

Conditions:  You are assigned as a HR NCO scheduled to deploy in support of overseas contingency operations. You are required to create a manifest for all deploying personnel by utilizing the manifest function of the TPS. You have a computer loaded with the TPS software, a TRN file, the TPS Smartbook and Users Manual. Some… Continue reading ITAR – Perform Tactical Personnel System (TPS) Functions

Conditions: You have assumed duties as an HR NCO where you are required to conduct daily personnel accountability for your unit. You have access to AR 600-8-6 (Personnel Accounting and Strength Reporting), FM 1-0 (HR Support), and HR enabling systems. Some iterations of this task should be performed in MOPP 4. Standards: With a minimum… Continue reading ITAR – Conduct Personnel Accountability