IR Refresher Training

Participation & Readiness

0800-1100-1530

Date: 9 April 2015

Questions:

  1. Where can I check my participation points?

Access the AF Portal, then vMPF, then Self-Service, Personal Date and then PCARS.

The Reserve Calculator may be found in MYPERs under Participation.

  1. What if I cannot complete my 14 days for AT?

The member must make every effort to meet FY and R/R requirements if detachment PM disapproves the waiver. The member’s name will show up on the FY unsatisfactory roster if they do not meet FY requirements. The standards for Participation waivers is AFI 36-2254 Vol. 1.

  1. Can you substitute MPA worked in place of IDT and AT days?

Per AFI 36-2254, you may submit a substitution waiver to your PM office for certain cases, i.e. contingency support. Contact your detachment for more information.

  1. How is your first R/R year/FY Year calculated?

IMA must have 50 points for a good R/R year. AD points count if coming off AD. Participation calculator for Retirement Points may be found on MYPERS.

FY requirements may be prorated if gained to new unit after 1 April 2015.

  1. How do ECI points factor in participation?

The points count towards R/R year and should show up on your PCARS once completed. Once completed print your certificate and submit a VPC ticket with your certificate attached to get your points updated.

  1. How do we get our AT and IDTs certified if they are inconjunction?

Certification is done in AROWs for your AT and in UTAPS for IDTs.

  1. Can AT certification be done manually?

Confirm with RPO if they will take manual. DSN 847-3711.

  1. RPA in conjunction with AT tour on two separate orders?

Yes, noted on order that you have orders in conjunction.

  1. Is lodging authorized while in IDT status?

Yes, Subsistence allowance is not allowed. Enlisted may eat at dining facility with 40A.

  1. I was locked out of UTAPS because I have not logged in for 60 days who can help?

DSN 497-1258

  1. Please confirm the total points for year is 130?

Yes, 130 for IDTs, ECI. MPA, you can perform 365 points.

  1. How can you change start and end dates in UTAPS?

You can add comments; then print form and cross out dates to replace with new dates. Process for pay manually.

  1. When will we be able to enter IDTs for the next FY?

You should be able to enter the dates in August.

  1. How critical is it to sign in on the IDT at the start time?

The sign in is the responsibility of the member and the supervisor confirming 8 hours were performed.

  1. Do you need to be in IDT or AT for dental?

No, but you need to take your 2813 to the base clinic.

  1. What do we do for security issue in ARCnet?

Contact your detachment to provide comment that you are working with your security manager.

  1. How do we get security training?

Contact your security manager for training.

  1. How are centrally managed IRs participation waivers processed?

Participation waivers must be routed through FAM, before it will be approved at the detachment.

  1. Does the information on ARCnet confirm when PHA is due?

IMAs will need to keep track of PHA due every year. They need to answer the questionnaire. The WebPHA may suffice. Ensure you call you MTF PHA POC to ensure you don’t need to come in for a PHA.

  1. Where do we find what the AD does for us?

AFI 36-2629 defines all responsibilities.

  1. Can you substitute MPA worked in place of IDT and AT days?

Per AFI 36-2254, you may submit a substitution waiver to your PM office for certain cases, i.e. contingency support. Contact your detachment for more information.

  1. Is there a template for that Excusal Waiver?

Yes, AFI 36-2254 Vol 1 has extensive information and your detachment may send you a template.

  1. Should I meet my FY year if I have a good R/R year? Should we refrain from performing 365 day MPA?

Yes, it is a requirement to meet your FY requirements each year. Your name will show up on the FY unsatisfactory roster if you do not have an approved waiver. The Detachment PM and commander must approve all waivers for unsatisfactory participation year. Meeting FY Requirements now allows you to remain in the IMA program.

  1. Is this being recorded so we review at a later time?

The IC is looking at recording sessions in the future. More information will be provided in the future.

  1. RIO is now our RPA for annual tour pay; do we email our orders to you when complete?

You and your supervisor will certify you’re AT in AROWs for pay. You will need to contact RIO/RPO for any questions, 720-847-3711.

  1. How long will it take to receive payout from IDT? UTAPS has me showing as paid but I haven’t received any payouts and nothing projected in mypay?

You will need to contact RIO/RPO for any questions, 720-847-3711.

  1. Will we cover the process for filing a voucher when you do AT and IDT back to back? Is there a how to guide to assist in filing voucher?

Please check out our website: for information for IMA travel. Also you may contact 1-800-808-5942.

  1. If you want a cleaning they will not allow you if in IDT status? What about a flu shot?

Dental: You may schedule cleaning when in status.

Flu shot: Yes, you have to be in mil status ON BASE at the MTF, but not at a civilian location.

  1. Ijust logged into ARCNet to see what it looks like - it has me still at the 916th? How do I get this updated?

Contact the ARCNet helpdesk ma'am. There's a "contact us" link on the ARCNet homepage. Attach a copy of your orders and ask them to flip you to your new unit.

  1. I'd also be curious to know how clearance renewal affects Readiness. Assuming you submit all clearance-related paperwork on time, a delayed renewal is not something you can control, but it could impact a Reservist's ability to get orders (AT or MPA)... Is there any way to deal with a delayed renewal?

Your readiness will be red if you are not current. AT and IDTs are used to perform readiness. Contact your detachment to provide comment that you are working with your security manager.

  1. I perform my AT every October usually the first 2 weeks, how early can I place the request in ARROWS?

You can start scheduling AT in AROWs on 1 Oct each fiscal year.

  1. I’m trying to request my OPR through vPC-GR but under the self-service actions i can't find a button to allow me to do this?

The recommended method to request an OPR shell is through your local FSS, Force Management section. You can also request a shell on the vPC-GR dashboard, under the “Action Request” tab.

  1. I'm in my 1st year in IR, when should I schedule to see my PCM?

As soon as possible, be it PHA or medical issue.

  1. How are Reservists effected by the new information on EPR's, i.e. do we need new EPR's done or do wait until the due dates?

Work with your AD evaluations POC to confirm if a report is due. In addition, the IC should have training information in future. This will be posted on the IC website.

  1. Where can I find a link that gives me a list of IDT/RPA/MPA?

You can obtain your points in vMPF under self-service options.

  1. What is the integration cell's roll? Sorry if I missed that part of the briefing.

The IC in-conjunction with the DETs are taking on the duties once owned by the BIMAAs.

  1. We may not have time to answer this during the briefing, but are non-paid IDT points awarded

for the completion of PME awarded after individual classes within a course are completed? Or are the points awarded after the full completion of the course?

Yes. They are called ECI points and they will reflect on your PCARs.

  1. Do Cat E members have the same AT requirements? (12 days?)

Cat E are required to obtain 50 points each R/R for a good retirement year in a combination of Non-Paid IDT, MPA, or RPA.

  1. I was told by my training manager that the SAPR training is not available on an individual basis. I have no option to get the training until it is presented to the entire unit over the Summer

Training manager must provide training. This is an annual requirement.

  1. I have a subordinate who was supposed to receive a SRB. His first year, he was waiting for tech school and instructed to wait until after his school to do his IDT's. He ended up being short on points his first year, and did not get his first bonus payment. Is that something we can excuse, since he was instructed to do so?

Each detachment has participation POC. You may contact your detachment for information. AFI 36-2254 Vol 1 discusses waivers.

  1. I'm located in New Zealand and also unable to access AROWS-R or UTAPS.

Please contact AROWs helpdesk or our IC helpdesk.

  1. Can we do AT at another location?

Yes, contact detachment for unit of attachment agreement.

  1. I am on MPA and doing multiple tours a several locations; do I need another set of orders?

Yes, you need contact your AROWs specialist to submit a 1610.

55. Can an IMA attend TAP in AT/IDT status?

No, members must be on an MPA/RPA status to attend TAP.