The IPPS-A Podcast

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Ali Pruitt, the IPPS-A Functional Management Division Interim Director, is joined by Ms. Sammi Foong, Director, Technology and Business Architecture Integration (or TBAI) and CPT Patrick Hill, IPPS-A FMD Leader’s Dashboard Lead, as we talk about readiness — what it means, why it matters, and how leaders can see it clearly in real time. We’re diving into the Leader’s Dashboard, often called the Army’s readiness pulse. We’ll talk about how these tools turn data into action, what’s new, and how Commanders and Leaders across the Force are using them to drive readiness decisions every day. Whether you’re a senior leader, staff officer, or HR Professional, this episode will help you better understand what the data is telling you — and how to use it. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is your HR Weapon System!

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this episode, COL Ali Pruitt, IPPS-A Functional Management Division Interim Director, is joined by CPT Joshua Lieb, IPPS-A FMD Application Security (APPSEC) Lead, and CW3 Keri Sellon, IPPS-A Reserve APPSEC Lead, as we break down how subcategories (SUBCATs), roles, and access management work in IPPS-A — and why getting access right matters. Learn how proper role assignment protects data integrity, ensures pay accuracy, supports audit compliance, and strengthens system security. We also share best practices for Soldiers, Leaders, and S1s to help everyone maintain the right level of access and keep IPPS-A working as intended. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is your HR Weapon System! Make sure to check out these resources!Access & Account Management Guidance Memo https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/usaasc-peoeis-IPPS-AConnect/Documents_/Access %26 Account Management Guidance Memo.pdfIPPS-A Subcategory Infographics https://hr.ippsa.army.mil/upk/r3/resources/subcatinfographics.pdf

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebekah Lust is joined by CPT Palmer, IPPS-A Data Analyst, as we kick off a new season by looking ahead to what’s coming next in Army HR modernization. In this episode, we’ll walk through the IPPS-A Roadmap and highlight key enhancements planned for the year ahead – including DD Form 93 auto-generation, continued Agile development, updates to the DD Form 214. Understanding the Roadmap will help you stay informed about what’s coming next and how each effort supports continued progress. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is your HR Weapon System!

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this All-Enlisted episode, we’ve reached three years of IPPS-A going live across the entire Army! SGM Smith welcomes two very special guests: First, SGM Eva Commons, Former Western Hemisphere Command G1 Sergeant Major / Incoming Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 Sergeant Major, joins us to discuss the importance of modernization for building the Army of 2030 (and beyond), USAWHC biggest readiness priorities going into next year, and more. Next, where there’s Smoke, there’s … SGM Christopher “Smoke” Stevens, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 Senior Enlisted Advisor, who talks about Soldier-focused objectives for 2026, readiness, and how IPPS-A can help build the Army of the future. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system!Training Aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/  IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/IPPS-A YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IPPSAIPPS-A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! IPPS-A’s Promotions Design Lead, CW4 Chris Akbaroff, chats with special guests Chief Warrant Officer of the Army, CW5 Aaron Anderson, and Chief Warrant Officer of the AG Corps, Michael J. Falton, about the importance of embracing change in the Army, and how Warrant Officers will help shape the Army of 2030. We’ll also hear from CW5 Charmaine L Hilliard, Assistant Executive Officer for Chief of Staff of the Army, on her experience using IPPS-A from a CWO’s perspective, and how IPPS-A can be leveraged to support the Warrant Officer community. If you’re looking for the insight of Army Warrant Officers, Warrant Officers on the AG Corps, change management, and embracing transformation, this episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this episode, we enjoy a visit from Army Human Resources Command (HRC)! COL Becky Lust, IPPS-A FMD Deputy Director, talks with MG Hope Rampy, Commanding General at Army HRC, and COL Don Fagnan, Director, Military Personnel and Readiness Directorate at HRC, about the latest with Talent Management; the Marketplace; Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors (KSBs); and data-driven career capabilities in the system. Listen here for more on IPPS-A Marketplace! This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is your HR Weapon System!  Drive the Change: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Drive-the-Change/IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Army Human Resources Command (HRC): https://www.hrc.army.mil/Training Aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/Talent Management: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Drive-the-Change/Talent-Management/IPPS-A Jobs: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Jobs/ Teams:  General | IPPS-A Talent Marketplace Training | Microsoft TeamsS1Net SharePoint: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/SitePages/Marketplace-Manning-Cycle-Page.aspxACTNOW: https://actnow.army.mil/ Note: (Navigate to Communities > S1NET > S-1NET Home page)

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this episode, COL Alicia Pruitt, IPPS-A FMD Deputy Director, talks with COL Mary Divine, OCAR IPPS-A Program Chief for the Army Reserve, and MSG James Souther, IPPS-A Develop and Design NCO, about the latest with IPPS-A’s U.S. Army Reserve team and the latest with IPPS-A’s DD Form 214 Series. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is your HR Weapon System! Drive the Change: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Drive-the-Change/IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/DD Form 214 Series: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Drive-the-Change/DD-214/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this episode, SGM Paul Smith, IPPS-A’s Senior Enlisted Advisor, talks with CPT Taylor Vladic, Assignments Product Team Lead, and SFC Carlos Briceno, Senior HR NCO, about PCS functions in IPPS-A, as well as some of the PCS-related IPPS-A questions we get from the field. We’ll also chat with MSG Robert Simmons, NCO for the IPPS-A Finance team, about IPPS-A BAH Recertification processes to help you out this PCS season. Listen here for more on IPPS-A for PCSing! This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is your HR Weapon System!    PCS: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Drive-the-Change/PCS-Season/ Job Aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/ Drive the Change: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Drive-the-Change/  IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/  IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/  Training Aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/  

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebekah Lust chats with CPT Brooks Seeger, IPPS-A Project Manager and SABIR Lead, and SFC James Souther, IPPS-A Develop and Design NCO, about the IPPS-A Leader’s Dashboard and the new DD Form 214 Series coming to IPPS-A. Listen here for more on IPPS-A Leader’s Dashboard, technical capabilities, DD Form 214 Series, and user resources. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.Drive the Change: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Drive-the-Change/DD Form 214 Series: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Drive-the-Change/DD-214/IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training Aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this All-Enlisted episode, SGM Paul Smith, IPPS-A’s Senior Enlisted Advisor, talks with special guest CSM Robert Atkinson, Senior Enlisted Advisor for U.S. Army Human Resources Command, and MSG David Minder, Training and Development Team NCOIC. We’ll take a look back at life before IPPS-A and all of the manual paper processes that the system has now digitized. We’ll also get the latest updates with HRC as well as IPPS-A’s Training and Development efforts. Listen here for more on IPPS-A’s HR Modernization initiatives. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.Drive the Change: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Drive-the-Change/IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training Aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebekah Lust chats with MAJ Linda Platt, Chief of Training and Deployment for the U.S. Army Reserve, and CW2 Von Blas, Human Resources Technician, about the status of the IPPS-A Marketplace platform, lessons learned from the Marketplace launch, Marketplace resources, current sprint work, Marketplace plans, and team priorities. Listen here for more on IPPS-A Marketplace, talent management initiatives, and user resources. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.  Drive the Change: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Drive-the-Change/ IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/ IPPS-A S1Net: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/ Training Aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/ AGR Marketplace Posters: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Resources/Marketing-Media/Posters/. IPPS-A Podcast: Launching the IPPS-A Marketplace IPPS-A Release 3 Functionality Demonstration: Talent Management - Closed Marketplace Full Process 

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! We’re not only celebrating the New Year, but two years of IPPS-A going live! In this All-Enlisted episode, SGM Paul Smith, IPPS-A’s Senior Enlisted Advisor, talks with special guest SMA Michael R. Weimer, Sergeant Major of the Army, about his priorities of the year, his thoughts on the system, and his opinion that this is the “Year of IPPS-A!” Also, where there’s Smoke, there’s … SGM Christopher “Smoke” Stevens! SGM Smith talks to the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 Senior Enlisted Advisor, about Soldier-focused objectives for 2025, ways Soldiers can improve their system, and how G-1’s priorities could be achieve with IPPS-A’s help. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system. ACCESS Your Toolkit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_GMnxGnVVwTraining Aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/IPPS-A YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IPPSAIPPS-A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this episode, COL Rebekah Lust talks with LTC John Elko, Capability Support Lead, about his team’s plans for the upcoming year and the top technical enhancements of 2024 that were requested by the field. We’ll also hear from LTC Paris Holman, Change Management Chief, about FMD’s Change Management (CM) goals for the new year, and how Strategic Communications are driving change. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system. Drive the Change: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Drive-the-Change/ IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/ IPPS-A S1Net: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/ Training Aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this special end-of-year episode, COL Rebekah Lust talks with LTG Brian Eifler, Deputy Chief of Staff G-1, SGM Christopher “Smoke” Stevens, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 Senior Enlisted Advisor, and SGM Paul Smith, IPPS-A Senior Enlisted Advisor, about Army G-1’s strategic priorities for the upcoming year and the top IPPS-A enhancements of 2024. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.Training Aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/IPPS-A YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IPPSAIPPS-A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this episode, COL Rebekah Lust talks with COL Matthew Paul, IPPS-A Project Manager, and LTC Jade Root, IPPS-A Requirements Division Lead, about the recent server switchover/switchback exercise and IPPS-A’s role in the Army’s Personnel Asset Inventory (PAI) Reconciliation initiative. COL Paul gives us some insight into the significance of the switchover/switchback and how the event went. LTC Root explains why HR Professionals and Leaders must prioritize PAI reconciliation, and gives us some insight into correcting Failure to Lose/Failure to Gain (FTL/FTG) discrepancies in IPPS-A. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.Account for the Army ChecklistPay-Absences-Incent-Ded (PAID) and In-Transit Grid (ITG) User GuidePersonnel Accountability & Strength Reporting (PASR)https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/ IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/IPPS-A YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IPPSAIPPS-A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this all-enlisted episode, SGM Paul Smith chats with MSG David Minder, Training and Development Team NCOIC, and SFC Shenika Wilson, HR Specialist and Product Owner on the Army Military Pay (AMP) Team, about lessons learned from Team IPPS-A’s installation visits, taking advantage of Adjutant General (AG) and Human Resources (HR) Universities, and the latest with Army Military Pay (AMP). MSG David Minder tells us what has the Training and Deployment (T&D) Team been working on and why HR Universities are important to the AG Community. SFC Wilson offers insight into where we currently stand with AMP, what progress we have made, and the AMP Team’s plans for the future of military pay with IPPS-A. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system. MILPAY User Manual: https://hr.ippsa.army.mil/upk/r3/resources/help/Publishing%20Content/PlayerPackage/data/toc.html Soldier Support Institute: https://www.ssi.army.mil/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this episode, COL Rebekah Lust welcomes COL Alicia Pruitt as Deputy Director of the Functional Management Division, and MAJ Paris Holman as IPPS-A’s Change Management Chief. COL Pruitt and MAJ Holman tell us about their backgrounds, what excites them about IPPS-A, where they see the program heading, and how they view their new roles on the program. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system. IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/IPPS-A YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IPPSAIPPS-A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this episode, SGM Paul Smith chats with CW3 Chris Akbaroff, IPPS-A Promotions Design Lead, and MSG Robert Simmons, NCO for the IPPS-A Finance team, about the New Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Appointment Personnel Action Request (PAR) Framework and understanding Permanent Change of Station (PCS) absences! CW3 Akbaroff tells us how the new PAR framework and what it means for Soldiers in the field. MSG R. Simmons gives us an update on what the Finance team is working on and planning, and clears up some confusion about how PCS Absences work in IPPS-A. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.Pay-Absences-Incent-Ded (PAID) tile and InTransit Grid (ITG) User Guide: extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://ipps-a.army.mil/Portals/129/Documents/IPPSA_PAID_ITG_User%20Guide_20240130.pdf Training/Job Aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this episode, COL Rebekah Lust chats with CPT Taylor Vladic, Assignments Product Team Lead, and CPT Patrick Hill, SABIR/BI Data Analyst, about the In-Transit Grid (ITG) and Leader’s Dashboard! CPT Vladic tells us how the ITG is a game-changer for processing arrivals and departures, tracking Soldiers in transit, and requesting and taking leave. CPT Hill gives us an update on how development of the SABIR Leader’s Dashboard is coming along, and explains how it will offer Army Leaders the right tools to help them visualize data and make decisions. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system. PAID & ITG User Guide: https://ippsa.army.mil/Portals/129/Documents/IPPSA_PAID_ITG_User%20Guide_20240130.pdf SABIR Overview Job Aid: https://ippsa.army.mil/Portals/129/Documents/Job%20Aid_SABIR_20231114.pdf SABIR: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Drive-the-Change/SABIR/ IPPS-A Podcast: The Right Tools Get the Right Results: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fdgyB1skn8&list=PLZ27YNvrf1QH5Sp3gVIPQEFflB-Y4_zrX&index=4

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebekah Lust chats with LTC John Elko, IPPS-A Human Resources Agile Release Train Lead, and MAJ Ian Morris, IPPS-A Business Intelligence Product Team Lead, about the Power of Soldier Feedback! LTC Elko tells us how CRM enhancement requests submitted by system users have significantly improved IPPS-A, and MAJ Morris discusses the new Personnel Action Request (PAR) Analytics Dashboard, as well as our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Dashboard. COL Lust also gives us a rundown on the new formatting of orders produced by IPPS-A. Listen here for more on orders, IPPS-A enhancement requests, and the PAR Analytics Dashboard. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebekah Lust chats with MAJ Linda Platt, Chief of Training and Deployment for the U.S. Army Reserve, and CW2 Von Blas, Human Resources Technician, about the status of the IPPS-A Marketplace platform, lessons learned from the April Marketplace launch for AGR Strength Managers, Marketplace resources, current sprint work, and upcoming Marketplace priorities over the next few months. Listen here for more on IPPS-A Marketplace, talent management initiatives, and user resources. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system. AGR Marketplace Posters: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Resources/Marketing-Media/Posters/User guides and job aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! IPPS-A Instructor and Developer CW2 Jessica Recinos chats with special guest Chief Warrant Officer of the Branch (CWOB), CW5 Chad G. Bowen, about the importance of embracing change in the Army, what IPPS-A means for AG Corps Warrant Officers, and the future of the AG Corps — “Defend and Serve!” We’ll also hear from CW2 James Walden, G1 HR Systems Branch Chief, and CW2 Reynold Raj, Human Resources Technician on using IPPS-A for managing change and becoming an IPPS-A subject matter expert. If you’re looking for the insight of Warrant Officers on the AG Corps, change management, and embracing transformation, this episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebekah Lust chats with MAJ Ian Morris, IPPS-A Business Intelligence Analyst, and CPT Benjamin Kier, IPPS-A Assignments, Separations and Restrictions Lead, about the Account for the Army campaign, leveraging SABIR as the Army’s authoritative strength projection tool, the latest with Assignments, and the new Pay-Absences-Incent-Ded (PAID) and InTransit Grid (ITG) guide. Listen here for more on IPPS-A Army accountability, SABIR, assignment updates, and user guides. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system. More information on SABIR: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Release-3/SABIR/User guides and job aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast all NCO episode! SGM Paul Smith chats with MSG David Minder, IPPS-A’s Training and Deployment team NCOIC, MSG Anre Hall, IPPS-A’s Design and Development Lead, and MSG Robert Simmons, IPPS-A’s Sr. Finance NCO about Army-wide personnel accountability, training for NCOs, IPPS-A’s Operational Training Environment (OTE), Enlisted accessions and pay prioritizations, and MilPay updates. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebekah Lust chats with LTC Jade Root and MSG David Minder about the importance of training to maintain your IPPS-A skills, using OBIEE for Army-wide personnel accountability, and some impressive statistics one year after Go-Live. Listen here for more on IPPS-A training, OBIEE, and Army accountability. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebekah Lust chats with LTC John Elko and LTC Jade Root about how far IPPS-A has come one year after Release 3 (R3), improvements made based on user feedback, and the benefits of using Agile Methodology for the system. The team also gives a glimpse into what’s next in 2024 for IPPS-A’s Service for Analytics and Business Intelligence Reports (SABIR) and Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities. Listen here for more on system improvements, 2024 priorities, SABIR 2.0, and BI. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system. 

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebekah Lust chats with SGM Paul Smith and CPT Kevin Valdez about AUSA 2023, perception of the program nearly one year since Release 3, and CRM (Customer Relationship Management). Listen here for more on an AUSA recap; feedback from the field; lessons learned from the field on CRM. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! SGM Gary Krese introduces his replacement SGM Paul Smith, IPPS-A’s new Senior Enlisted Advisor. They chat about HR legacy systems and processes, as well as the transition to IPPS-A, HR modernization, MilPay, training, information sharing, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system and HR weapon system.

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Becky Lust chats with MAJ Mercedes Skidmore and CPT Kevin Valdez on the enhanced user interface updates (PeopleTools) to improve the intuitiveness, framework and personalization of the system. Additionally, they cover Customer Relationship Management (CRM) benefits and upcoming optimization. These changes help users do tasks faster and enrich user experience. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.

In this episode, we introduce IPPS-A's new leadership, COL Rebekah Lust, and wish the outgoing chief, COL Rebecca Eggers farewell.

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebecca Eggers chats with SGM Gary Krese and MSG Robert Simmons on IPPS-A’s Talent Management capabilities, Soldier Talent Profile, MilPay transactions, and future payroll absence enhancements. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebecca Eggers chats with MAJ Ollie Akanni and CW2 Alex Segura on Release 3’s SABIR (Service Analytics Business Intelligence Reports), OBIEE (Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition), and CRM (Customer Relationship Management). Listen here for more on data, reports, and dashboards; differences between SABIR and OBIEE; SABIR updates; customer support resources; CRM case tracking and resolution. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system. Use the Help Center tile in the system to search the FAQs for already answered questions.Check out the CRM Manual in the system: https://hr.ippsa.army.mil/upk/r3/resources/help/Publishing%20Content/PlayerPackage/data/toc.html.

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebecca Eggers chats with LTC Lee Baklarz and MAJ Mercedes Skidmore on Release 3 stabilization and accountability. Listen here for more on data conversion, assignments, policies, training, and mobile app. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.While we will begin to stand down our In-Person Over-the-Shoulder-Support (OTSS), the Virtual OTSS being conducted by Team IPPS-A will extend beyond 31 March 2023 in order to continue transition support. Thank you for your feedback and participation. If you have any questions or want to participate, please reach out on the MS Teams Channel in whichever group is applicable to you: 1) CONUS; 2) Ft. Knox; 3) Ft. Hood; 4) Ft. Bragg; 5) JBLM; 6) USAR; 7) ARNG; 8) USAREUR AF; 9) USFK; 10) AMC IMCOM; 11) Ft. Belvoir; 12) Transfers and Separations; 13) NETCOM; 14) RA. And, you may also contact the Training Team through their Microsoft Teams channel https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/team/19%3adod%3abe1ec39e3d7440a89a4c7adf5946018f%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=a0f79218-9101-4c6c-863b-84c8c14309e9&tenantId=fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast all NCO episode! SGM Gary Krese chats with MSG Anre Hall and MSG Neal (Chris) Robinson on Release 3 Go-Live progress and the priorities. Listen here for more on pay-impacting actions, promotions, assignments, guidance, CRM cases, lessons learned, support, resources, and adapting to a new system. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.#TeamIPPSA #IPPSA #USArmy #IPPSAR3 #USArmy #PeopleFirst #modernizationhttps://ipps-a.army.mil/https://hr.ippsa.army.mil/https://hr.ippsa.army.mil/https://www.facebook.com/armyippsahttps://twitter.com/IPPSArmyhttps://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a#TeamIPPSA #IPPSATraining #TodayILearned#IPPSAR3 #TeamIPPSA #HRTransformation#Soldiers #USArmy #Hooah#BestoftheBest #PeopleFirst#IPPSAR2 #ARNG #USAR#Data #DataCorrectness#HR #ArmyHR #HumanResources#IPPSAPodcast #IPPSAWebinar #IPPSACoffeeTawk

Release 3 Go-Live is here! In this inaugural Season 3 episode, COL Rebecca Eggers chats with LTC John Elko and LTC Brian Hollandsworth on Release 3 Go-Live progress and how far it has come. Listen here for more on access, accountability, roles and subcategories, Teams support, communication, testing, known issues, fixes, and future enhancements. This episode will give you the insight you need! Self-Service: https://my.ippsa.army.milElevated User: https://hr.ippsa.army.mil #TeamIPPSA #IPPSA #USArmy #IPPSAR3 #USArmy #PeopleFirst #modernizationhttps://ipps-a.army.mil/https://www.facebook.com/armyippsahttps://twitter.com/IPPSArmyhttps://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a #TeamIPPSA #IPPSATraining #TodayILearned#IPPSAR3 #TeamIPPSA #HRTransformation#Soldiers #USArmy #Hooah#BestoftheBest #PeopleFirst#IPPSAR2 #ARNG #USAR#Data #DataCorrectness#HR #ArmyHR #HumanResources#IPPSAPodcast

In this final 2022 episode, COL Rebecca Eggers chats with MAJ Emily Marty-Soto and MAJ Olumide (Olly) Akanni about the development and capabilities of customer services and support, as well as the business analytics within the system. If you’re looking for insight on customer support resources for the transition to IPPS-A Release 3 and the data tools such as Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) and Service for Analytics and Business Intelligence Reports (SABIR), this is the episode for you!#TeamIPPSA #IPPSA #USArmy #IPPSAR3 #USArmy #PeopleFirst #modernizationhttps://ipps-a.army.mil/https://www.facebook.com/armyippsahttps://twitter.com/IPPSArmyhttps://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a #IPPSATraining #TodayILearned#IPPSAR3 #TeamIPPSA #HRTransformation#Soldiers #USArmy #Hooah#BestoftheBest #PeopleFirst#IPPSAR2 #ARNG #USAR#Data #DataCorrectness#HR #ArmyHR #HumanResources#IPPSAPodcast

In this next episode, COL Rebecca Eggers chats with LTC John Elko and LTC Megan Meinholz about Brown Out and Cut Over (BOCO), accountability, training and resources. If you’re looking for insight on required unit tasks, flag tracking, webinars, demos, User Manual, and Cutover Guide, this is the episode for you.Visit the BOCO page at: https://ipps-a.army.mil/brownout-cutoverPlease email the IPPS-A Mailbox with your questions: [email protected]#TeamIPPSA #IPPSA #USArmy #IPPSAR3 #USArmy #PeopleFirst #modernizationhttps://ipps-a.army.mil/https://www.facebook.com/armyippsahttps://twitter.com/IPPSArmyhttps://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/https://www.milsuite.mil/book/communi...#TeamIPPSA #IPPSATraining #TodayILearned#IPPSAR3 #TeamIPPSA #HRTransformation#Soldiers #USArmy #Hooah#BestoftheBest #PeopleFirst#IPPSAR2 #ARNG #USAR#Data #DataCorrectness#HR #ArmyHR #HumanResources#IPPSAPodcast

In this next episode, MAJ Stanley Gillens, Jr. chats with LTC John Elko and LTC Brian Hollandsworth about testing and all the preparation events taking place prior to brownout/cutover to ensure a successful Go-Live. If you’re looking for insight on who participated, what was tested, outcomes, and preparing users, this is the episode for you. Brownout is no earlier than 10 November. Leaders/Approvers: Leader Course is due 4 November 2022.HR Professionals/HR Field Users: SUBCAT Training due 4 November 2022.Soldiers/Self-Service: Recommended 1 hour video so you know how to submit your requests, like leave.Training is available via ELM at https://hr.ippsa.csd.disa.mil/ or the IPPS-A App (Apple and Google Play). For more info, visit https://ipps-a.army.mil/r3net/. Cutover Guide and User Manual: https://hr.ippsa.army.mil/upk/r3/resources/help/Publishing%20Content/PlayerPackage/data/toc.html Please email the IPPS-A Mailbox with your questions: [email protected]#TeamIPPSA #IPPSA #USArmy #IPPSAR3 #USArmy #PeopleFirst #modernizationhttps://ipps-a.army.mil/https://www.facebook.com/armyippsahttps://twitter.com/IPPSArmyhttps://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a #TeamIPPSA #IPPSATraining #TodayILearned#IPPSAR3 #TeamIPPSA #HRTransformation#Soldiers #USArmy #Hooah#BestoftheBest #PeopleFirst#IPPSAR2 #ARNG #USAR#Data #DataCorrectness#HR #ArmyHR #HumanResources#IPPSAPodcast

In this next episode, COL Rebecca Eggers chats with COL June Copeland and LTC Megan Meinholz about how IPPS-A will impact all components upon Go-Live and the tasks that must be completed to support Soldiers. If you’re looking for insight on the benefits coming to Soldiers, mandatory training, provisioning, and preparatory tasks, this is the episode for you. Leaders/Approvers: Leader Course is due 31 July 2022. HR Professionals/HR Field Users: SUBCAT Training due 31 July 2022. Soldiers/Self-Service: Recommended 1 hour video so you know how to submit your requests, like leave. Training is available via ELM at https://hr.ippsa.csd.disa.mil/ or the IPPS-A App (Apple and Google Play). For more info, visit https://ipps-a.army.mil/r3net/. Cutover Guide and User Manual: https://hr.ippsa.army.mil/upk/r3/resources/help/Publishing%20Content/PlayerPackage/data/toc.html   Please email the IPPS-A Mailbox with your questions: [email protected].

In this next episode, COL Rebecca Eggers chats with LTC John Elko and SGM Gary Krese about ROC Drill 4, testing and command tasks for Go-Live. If you’re looking for insight on feedback, results, brownout/cutover and training, this is the episode for you. Brownout is 13 August. Leaders/Approvers: Leader Course is due 31 July 2022. HR Professionals/HR Field Users: SUBCAT Training due 31 July 2022. Soldiers/Self-Service: Recommended 1 hour video so you know how to submit your requests, like leave. Training is available via ELM at https://hr.ippsa.csd.disa.mil/ or the IPPS-A App (Apple and Google Play). For more info, visit https://ipps-a.army.mil/r3net/. Cutover Guide and User Manual: https://hr.ippsa.army.mil/upk/r3/resources/help/Publishing%20Content/PlayerPackage/data/toc.html Please email the IPPS-A Mailbox with your questions: [email protected]

In this next episode, COL Rebecca Eggers chats with LTC John Elko and MAJ Marisha Mclean about how HR Professionals and Units should prepare for Brownout and Cutover (BOCO). If you’re looking for insight on what BOCO means to you, the Cutover Guide, Faces-to-Spaces, and elevated roles (subcategories) and access, this is the episode for you. HR Professionals/HR Field Users: Hands-On/Instructor Facilitated Training was due 31 May 2022. Sub-Category Training due 31 July: TRA must place you on roster to be provisioned for the role.Leaders/Approvers: Distance learning is due before Brownout.Soldiers/Self-Service: Recommended 1 hour video so you know how to submit your requests, like leave.Training is available via ELM at https://hr.ippsa.csd.disa.mil/ or the IPPS-A App (Apple and Google Play).Please email the IPPS-A Mailbox with your questions: [email protected].#TeamIPPSA #IPPSA #USArmy #IPPSAR3 #USArmy #PeopleFirst #modernizationhttps://ipps-a.army.mil/https://www.facebook.com/armyippsahttps://twitter.com/IPPSArmyhttps://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a #TeamIPPSA #IPPSATraining #TodayILearned#IPPSAR3 #TeamIPPSA #HRTransformation#Soldiers #USArmy #Hooah#BestoftheBest #PeopleFirst#IPPSAR2 #ARNG #USAR#Data #DataCorrectness#HR #ArmyHR #HumanResources#IPPSAPodcast

In this next episode of season 2, COL Rebecca Eggers chats with LTC Megan Meinholz and LTC Brian Hollandsworth, about the ongoing testing efforts and the importance of mandatory training for users (everyone above the self-service level). If you’re looking for insight on how the system is being tested and mandatory training (sorry, no deadline extensions), this is the episode for you. HR Professionals/HR Field Users: Your distance learning was due 31 March 2022. Please complete ASAP; next is the Instructor Facilitated Training due 31 May 2022. Leaders/Approvers: Your distance learning is due before Go-Live. Soldiers/Self-Service: Recommended 1 hour video so you know how to submit your requests, like leave. Training is available via ELM at Caution-https://hr.ippsa.csd.disa.mil/ or the IPPS-A App (Apple and Google Play). Please email the IPPS-A Mailbox with your questions: [email protected].#TeamIPPSA #IPPSA #USArmy #IPPSAR3 #USArmy #PeopleFirst #modernizationhttps://ipps-a.army.mil/https://www.facebook.com/armyippsahttps://twitter.com/IPPSArmyhttps://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a#TeamIPPSA #IPPSATraining #TodayILearned#IPPSAR3 #TeamIPPSA #HRTransformation#Soldiers #USArmy #Hooah#BestoftheBest #PeopleFirst#IPPSAR2 #ARNG #USAR#Data #DataCorrectness#HR #ArmyHR #HumanResources#IPPSAPodcastTags: IPPS-A, Integrated Personnel Pay System, Army , R3, Release 3, Testing, System Acceptance Test, SAT, Human Resources, HR, 42A, Military Personnel, TRADOC, Training and Doctrine Command, ARSC, Army Recruiting and Support Center, HR Pro, Distance Learning, data conversions, interfaces, user guide, HRC, IMCOM, Soldiers, Commanders, component testers, AMC, FORSCOM, IFT, SOP, Leader Course, approver, manager

In this next episode of season 2, COL Rebecca Eggers chats with COL John Clemons and SGM Gary Krese, about the ongoing Release 3 HR and Pay Summits. If you’re looking for insight on supplemental training, how processes are changing, and pay accuracy, this is the episode for you. The HR and Pay Summits schedule is available at https://ipps-a.army.mil/training-aids.HR Professionals: Remember to complete your IPPS-A distance learning by 31 March 2022!Please email the IPPS-A Mailbox with your questions: [email protected] #TeamIPPSA #IPPSA #USArmy #IPPSAR3 #USArmy #PeopleFirst #modernizationhttps://ipps-a.army.mil/https://www.facebook.com/armyippsahttps://twitter.com/IPPSArmyhttps://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a #TeamIPPSA #IPPSATraining #TodayILearned#IPPSAR3 #TeamIPPSA #HRTransformation#Soldiers #USArmy #Hooah#BestoftheBest #PeopleFirst#IPPSAR2 #ARNG #USAR#Data #DataCorrectness#HR #ArmyHR #HumanResources#IPPSAPodcast

In this next episode of season 2, SGM Gary Krese chats with LTC John Elko and CW3 Roscoe Harris, about the rehearsal of concept (ROC 3) event to prepare for Release 3 Go-Live. If you’re looking for insight on brownout, cutover, mock conversion, slotting, hands-on training, over-the-shoulder support and SOPs, this is the episode for you. Please email the IPPS-A Mailbox with your questions: [email protected]://ipps-a.army.mil/https://www.facebook.com/armyippsahttps://twitter.com/IPPSArmyhttps://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a #TeamIPPSA #IPPSATraining #TodayILearned#IPPSAR3 #TeamIPPSA #HRTransformation#Soldiers #USArmy #Hooah#BestoftheBest #PeopleFirst#IPPSAR2 #ARNG #USAR#Data #DataCorrectness#HR #ArmyHR #HumanResources#IPPSAPodcast

In the first episode of season 2, LTC Rebekah “Becky” Lust and SGM Gary Krese chat with COL Rebecca Eggers, IPPS-A Functional Management Division Chief, about what the team has been working on since the Release 3 shift. If you’re looking for insight on IPPS-A deployment and testing, data correctness, training, HR summits, and resources, this is the episode for you.Please email the IPPS-A Mailbox with your questions: [email protected]#TeamIPPSA #IPPSA #USArmy #IPPSAR3 #USArmy #PeopleFirst #modernizationhttps://ipps-a.army.mil/https://www.facebook.com/armyippsahttps://twitter.com/IPPSArmyhttps://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a #TeamIPPSA #IPPSATraining #TodayILearned#IPPSAR3 #TeamIPPSA #HRTransformation#Soldiers #USArmy #Hooah#BestoftheBest #PeopleFirst#IPPSAR2 #ARNG #USAR#Data #DataCorrectness#HR #ArmyHR #HumanResources#IPPSAPodcastKeywords:IPPS-A, integrated personnel pay system army, trouble shooting, Human Resources, data correctness, Mock 8, brownout, ROC drills, System Acceptance Test, SAT 2, Limited User Test, LUT, HR Summits, HR Pro Training, Training, Release 3, UPK, user productivity kit, brownout, cutover, MilPay, webinars, Europe Tour, Germany, HR Professionals, distance learning, R3 prep, Army Test and Evaluation Command, data conversions, legacy systems, Enterprise Learning Management, social media, acquisition, Soldiers, stress tests, IFT, Instructor Facilitator Training, SOP, processes, S1, elevated user training, S1Net, T3, Train the Trainer, NCO, AG community, promotions, family, AG weapons system, pay impacting, operational training environment, closed Facebook group, users guide, CRM, Customer Relations Module, HCM, sets and reps, see it, learn it, do it

In this episode, MAJ Rohan Oldacre and MSG Dimas Fonseca “Fonzie” chat with COL Greg Johnson, former IPPS-A Functional Management Division Chief, about IPPS-A’s audit capabilities in Release 2, capabilities coming in Release 3 and 4, and the status of auditability in the Army. If you’re looking for insight on Army audits, military pay and the future capabilities within IPPS-A, this is the episode for you.

In this episode, CW5 Hickman, CW5 Martinez and CW4 Freeman chat with COL Greg Johnson, former IPPS-A Functional Management Division Chief, about what IPPS-A is doing for the Adjutant General (AG) Warrant Corps, AG Corps and beyond. If you’re looking for insight on preparing the AG Corps, data, training, auditability and Army Organizational Server to implement the Army’s historic HR transformation, this is the episode for you.

Former IPPS-A Functional Management Division Chief, COL Gregory Johnson speaks with LTC Paul “Greg” Lockhart and CPT (now MAJ) Olly Akanni about talent management in the Army. If you’re looking for insight on changes coming to the Army, this is the episode for you.#TeamIPPSA #IPPSA #USArmy #IPPSAR3 #USArmy #PeopleFirst #modernizationhttps://ipps-a.army.mil/https://www.facebook.com/armyippsahttps://twitter.com/IPPSArmyhttps://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a#TeamIPPSA #IPPSATraining #TodayILearned#IPPSAR3 #TeamIPPSA #HRTransformation#Soldiers #USArmy #Hooah#BestoftheBest #PeopleFirst#IPPSAR2 #ARNG #USAR#Data #DataCorrectness#HR #ArmyHR #HumanResources#IPPSAPodcast #IPPSAWebinar #IPPSATownhall#IPPSACoffeeTawkkeywords: IPPS-A, Integrated Personnel Pay System, Army, Talent management, people strategy, Soldier, Talent Profile, Army Talent Alignment Process, ATAP, Army Talent, KSBs, Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, Release 3, Release 4, ORB, ERB, officer record brief, S1, Commanders, strength management, Army Talent Management Task Force, think tank, promotions, billets, HR modernization, people first, 25 point profile, data, MOS, school, cultural experience, language, marketplace, Assignment Interactive Module, AIM-2, Army Talent Management Framework, attributes, user-friendly, assessments, TRADOC, job analysis, MTOE, succession planning, career path, payroll, incentives, credentialing, talent utilization, HRC, cultural shift, skill alignment, matching algorithm, job preference, design reviews  

IPPS-A Functional Management Division Chief, COL Gregory Johnson speaks with CW3 Scedric Moss, LTC Megan Meinholz and Harper Hurwitz about social media, change management and strategic communication in the Army. If you’re looking for insight on these topics, this is the episode for you.

The new IPPS-A Functional Management Division Chief, COL Rebecca Eggers, joins the podcast for the first time to speak with IPPS-A team member Leonard (Lee) Baklarz about the IPPS-A mobile app creation and improvements based on Soldier feedback. If you’re looking for insight on mobile human resource capabilities, this is the episode for you.#TeamIPPSA #IPPSA #USArmy #IPPSAPodcast #USArmy #PeopleFirst #modernizationhttps://ipps-a.army.mil/https://www.facebook.com/armyippsahttps://twitter.com/IPPSArmyhttps://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/apf/s1net/ipps-a