Military & Career
Resources for leaving service, self-service portals, evaluations, awards, promotion boards, and career development for military personnel.
Getting Started
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Leaving Service | Transition assistance and civilian career guidance |
| SSC Quick Links | Self-service portals and common links |
| Army Evaluation Resources | OER/NCOER guides and tools |
Transitioning Out
Transition Assistance
- Leaving Service Guide - Comprehensive transition guide
- Practical Tips for Service to Civilian Career - Community lessons learned
Key Programs
| Program | Description |
|---|---|
| TAP | Transition Assistance Program - attend "retiree" version if eligible |
| SkillBridge | Up to 180 days civilian work experience during final service |
| SOCOM Care Coalition | Career Transition Resources |
SkillBridge
- Available during final 180 days of service
- Requires commander approval (O6 memo for some branches)
- Companies not on approved list can still participate with additional paperwork
- See SkillBridge FAQ and Industry Employers
Professional Guidance
| Resource | Contact |
|---|---|
| MilBridge Consulting | Noel McCall - NoelMcCall@milbridgeconsult.com |
| JANUS 101/Donovan Bank | paul@donovanbank.org, drew@donovanbank.org |
| The Honor Foundation | honor.org |
State Benefits for Disabled Veterans
| State | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Texas | Property tax exemptions, no state income tax |
| Illinois | Property tax exemptions, income tax waivers for military retirement |
| Florida | Property tax benefits, state education benefits |
| New Hampshire | Tax exemptions for adapted homes |
| Virginia | Up to $15,000 military pay exempt from state income tax |
Self-Service Portals (SSC)
Individual Army Links
| Category | Portal | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Career | NCOERs | evaluations.hrc.army.mil |
| Career | Promotion Points | my.ippsa.army.mil |
| Career | MyBoardFile | hrcapps.army.mil |
| Career | Army Career Tracker | actnow.army.mil |
| Education | ATRRS | atrrs.army.mil |
| Education | ALMS | lms.army.mil |
| Education | JKO | jkodirect.jten.mil |
| Education | JSOU | jsou.edu |
| Education | ArmyIgnited | armyignited.com |
| Self Service | IPPS-A | my.ippsa.army.mil |
| Self Service | iPERMS | iperms.hrc.army.mil |
| Self Service | MyPay LES | mypay.dfas.mil |
| Self Service | MEDPROS | medpros.mods.army.mil |
| Self Service | TRI-CARE | my.mhsgenesis.health.mil |
| Family | CAC/DEERs Renewal | cac.mil |
Unit Work Links
| Portal | Link |
|---|---|
| DTMS | dtms.army.mil |
| DTS | dtsproweb.defensetravel.osd.mil |
| Army Pubs | armypubs.army.mil |
| Joint Doctrine | jcs.mil/Doctrine |
| CALL | army.mil/CALL |
| METL | atn.army.mil/METL |
See: SSC Quick Links for complete list
Evaluations
Resources
- Army Evaluation Resources - Comprehensive guide
- Evaluation AI Prompt - AI assistance for drafting bullets
Forms
| Type | Forms |
|---|---|
| OER | DA 67-10-1A (Company Grade), DA 67-10-2 (Field Grade) |
| NCOER | DA 2166-9-1 (SGT), DA 2166-9-2 (SSG-1SG/MSG), DA 2166-9-3 (CSM-SGM) |
| AER | DA 1059 Series |
| Counseling | DA 4856 |
AI Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Armified | Free templates and sample approaches |
| RapidEPR | Multi-branch evaluation resource |
| AI Prompt Template | LLM prompt for drafting bullets |
Key Regulations
- AR 623-3 - Evaluation Reporting System
- DA PAM 623-3 - Evaluation Reporting System Guide
Awards
- Awards Guide - Writing guidelines and templates
- Combined Awards - Extended awards reference
- Award Bullet AI Prompt - AI assistance for bullets
Key Points
- Acronyms: Only use when appearing more than once
- Numbers: Spell out 0-9, numerals for 10+
- Ranks: Always abbreviate in achievement blocks
- Explain: What they did AND how they did it
Regulation: AR 600-8-22 Military Awards
Promotion Boards
- Promotion Boards Guide - Preparation and Q&A
- Doctrine SmartBook - Doctrine primer
Key Regulations to Know
| Regulation | Topic |
|---|---|
| AR 600-20 | Army Command Policy, EO, SHARP |
| AR 670-1 | Uniform and Appearance |
| AR 600-85 | Army Substance Abuse Program |
| AR 600-9 | Army Body Composition Program |
| AR 600-8-19 | Enlisted Promotions and Reductions |
| TC 3-21.5 | Drill and Ceremony |
| TC 3-22.6 | Guard Duty |
Seven Army Values (LDRSHIP)
Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage
Reserve & Guard
Travel
- DTS/SATO Travel - Travel system guidance
Business & Entrepreneurship
- Business Resources - Starting a business, resources for veterans
Related Pages
- Certifications & Learning - Professional development
- Learning Resources - Free education platforms
- Funding Certifications - CA, SEP, TA