Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)

Table of Contents
IRR Program Overview................................................................................ 2

IRR Soldier Responsibilites ....................................................................... 3

Muster Requirements Details...................................................................... 4

Muster Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)............................................. 5

Virtual Screening Portal............................................................................... 7

Opportunities in the Selected Reserve...................................................... 8
1. Troop Program Units............................................................................... 8
2. Individual Mobilization Augmentation...................................................... 8 .
3. Active Guard Reserve............................................................................. 8
4. Active Duty Operational Support............................................................. 8

Opportunites in the Regular Army.............................................................. 9

Incentives, Bonuses, and Benefits.............................................................11

1. Bonuses...................................................................................................11.
2. Educational Benefits...............................................................................11.
3. Reserve Retirement Pay ...................................................................... 12
4. Blended Retirement System.................................................................. 12
5. TRICARE................................................................................................ 12.
6. Veteran Affairs (VA) Benefits.................................................................. 12
7. Military ID Card Privileges...................................................................... 12
8. Crisis Hotline (For Soldiers)................................................................... 12

Inactive Duty Training (IDT) for IRR Soldiers............................................ 13

IRR Medical Readiness�������������������������������������������������������������������������������15

1. DoD Periodic Health Assessment (PHA) Process................................. 15.
2. Virtual Muster Responses......................................................................15
3. Medical Profile Requests........................................................................15
4. Transfers Out of the IRR.........................................................................16

Soldier Administrative Maintenance.......................................................... 17

1. Evaluations.............................................................................................17.
2. Promotions..............................................................................................17
3. Professional Military Education.............................................................. 17
4. IRR Soldier Persoonel Security Requirements......................................17
IRR Points of Contact..................................................................................20

Helpful Websites.......................................................................................... 21.

1.


 Overview
Welcome to the Individual Ready Reserve (also known as the IRR)! The
U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) appreciates your continued
dedication to our nation.

The majority of Soldiers going into the IRR do so because they have a
remaining statutory Military Service Obligation (MSO) under Section 651 of
Title 10 USC that they need to fulfill.

As an IRR Soldier, you are in an active status in the Army Ready Reserve
and are part of a pool of individual Soldiers who have been trained, through
their Service in the active forces or in the Selected Reserve, and are
available for mobilization in time of war or national emergency.

This handbook provides an overview of the IRR Program and outlines

responsibilities of IRR Soldiers. Additionally, this handbook addresses
frequently asked questions concerning the IRR muster and provides
information on opportunities, benefits, and resources that may be available to
IRR Soldiers.

Common Reasons Soldiers choose to join the IRR:

• Continued service to your country
• Maintain an affiliation with the military
• Ability to earn retirement points
• If funding allows, perform annual training (AT) and short tours
• Flexibility; no mandatory requirement to drill monthly
• Soldier may be able to attend Professional Military Education (PME)
Schools
• Authorization to travel on Space Available flights

See page 11 for more details

regarding IRR benefits and
opportunities, or contact
HRC Career Managers at
1-888-ARMY-HRC to assist
you in fulfilling your IRR
career goals.

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 An IRR Soldier’s Responsibilities
1. Complete an annual readiness update using a virtual muster (VM),
personnel accountability muster (PAM), mail, or other means, as HRC
directs. (Army Directive 2017-09)

2. Promptly notify HRC of any changes to:

• Current mailing address, phone, and email address
• Changes in marital or dependency status
• Current Civilian employer information; Soldier will also need to certify
their employment information on an annual basis (even if there is no
change and even if unemployed)
• Changes in education, licenses, or skills
• Changes to your physical or medical condition which could affect
your readiness or ability to mobilize
• Any other changes in status that could affect readiness
*Failure to comply with these requirements or any correspondence
from HRC, promptly, could result in adverse administrative action.

3. Soldiers may use one of the following ways to report changes:

• Contact your Career Management Office at 1-888-ARMY-HRC
• Virtual Screening Portal (See page 7)
• Army Reserve Status and Address Verification Form (DA Form 3725)

3.

 Muster Requirements Details
You may be directed to complete an in-person or electronic muster.

1. Personnel Accountability Muster – If a Soldier receives a personnel

accountability muster order in the mail, it will include instructions to call and
schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor typically at an Army
Reserve Center. The Soldier will report to the Army Reserve Center and
complete muster duty. Muster duty
will be a minimum of two hours but will
not exceed a full duty day. A Career
Counselor will assist Soldiers in getting
a DS login account and show them
how to access the Virtual Screening
Portal. The counselor will conduct an
IRR Orientation Brief, and provide
information regarding Army opportuni-
ties. IRR Soldiers will be paid a stipend
for completing this in-person muster.

2. Readiness Muster (RM) – Soldiers who are directed to attend a readiness

muster will muster for a minimum of two hours but will not exceed a full duty
day. This muster typically occurs at a local Reserve Center or Veteran Affairs
(VA) facility. The Soldier will execute selected tasks on the Soldier Readiness
Processing (SRP) checklist. Army personnel will review personnel records,
record individual readiness status, conduct an IRR Orientation Brief, and
provide information on Army opportunities and benefits. IRR Soldiers will be
paid a stipend for completing this muster.

3. Virtual Muster (VM) – The Virtual Muster is an electronic means for an

IRR Soldier to update pertinent information and certify their medical
readiness. The Virtual Muster can be completed in 10-15 minutes on the
Soldier’s computer without having to travel to a muster site. When you have
received notice by email or regular mail to complete a Virtual Muster, you
must log on with a Common Access Card (CAC) or DS Logon account. Go to
https://www.hrc.army.mil and use DS Logon account username and
password to access the Virtual Screening Portal. You may log onto the portal
(at any time) and update your information.

4.

 Muster Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs
1. What is a Muster and under what authority authorizes the muster
requirement?

Consistent with Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 1200.7 (Screening

the Ready Reserve) November 18, 1999 (Certified Current as of November
21, 2003), the Secretaries of the Military Departments established
procedures to ensure the continuous screening of the IRR. One screening
tool is a muster. A member of the IRR may be ordered to Muster Duty, with
or without the Soldier’s consent, in accordance with Title 10, U.S.C. 12319,
up to one day per year.

2. What if I received Muster orders but I am no longer in the IRR

(i.e. joined a Reserve/National Guard unit, transferred to another
military service or no longer in the service)?

Contact the Army Human Resources Command at 1-888-ARMY-HRC and

they will transfer you to the appropriate team to resolve the issue.

3. If I am receiving VA benefits am I still required to complete the

muster?

Yes. Even though you are receiving benefits, you are still part of the
Individual Ready Reserve. If ordered, completion of Muster duty is an IRR
requirement.

4. What if my personal information changes during the year?

You can contact the Army Human Resource Command at 1-888-ARMY-HRC.

Other POCs that are available to help you are listed at the end of this
handbook. You may also log onto the Virtual Muster website (at any time)
and update your information. The Virtual Screening Portal will provide
instructions for submitting substantiating documents to HRC.

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 Muster Frequently Asked Questions (Cont.)

FAQs
5. What happens if I do not complete my muster duty?

If you have not received an exception from HRC and do not complete the
muster, you could be considered an unsatisfactory participant which could
result in early discharge. Failing to complete your obligation may affect your
benefits at separation. Additionally, failure to complete the muster will NOT
prevent you from mobilization if your grade/skills are required in the future.

6. What is the current process for IRR Soldiers to receive a pay stipend
for completing the personnel accountability musters?

Upon completion of the muster, the career counselor will submit the
Muster Pay Packet to HRC Reserve Pay. The packet will include a copy
of the Soldier’s muster order, Career Counselor Guidance Form, SF1199A
(Direct Deposit Form), USARC Form 25R (Certificate of Performance), and
a voided check or savings slip from the Soldier. The Career Counselor will
ensure the IRR Soldier is courtesy copied or receives a hard copy of their
Muster Pay Packet sent for processing to HRC Reserve Pay.

7. How much is the pay stipend for completing Personnel

Accountability Musters?

The stipend amount is published annually and can change from year to year.
The amount of the muster pay stipend is reflected on the muster order. Keep
in mind that the stipend is subject to taxes. Please allow for approximately
45 days from muster completion for your pay to process through Defense
Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

6.

 Virtual Screening Portal
If you are not directed to perform in-person muster duty (Personnel Account-
ability Muster or Readiness Muster) and need to make required updates you
may log in the Virtual Screening Portal and complete the virtual muster.

1. Go to https://www.hrcapps.army.mil/Portal/. Log in using your CAC or DS

Logon. To register for a DS Logon account, Level 2, follow the instructions on
the right hand side of the homepage.

2. Click on the Virtual Screening Portal and follow the instructions to com-
plete the virtual muster.

3. Access to your Reserve Record is available to you 24/7. Keep in mind

that you are free to communicate with your Career Manager via email or
telephone. Contact information is available on the HRC website at https://
www.hrc.army.mil or by calling 1-888-ARMY-HRC.

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 Opportunities in the Selected Reserve
The Selected Reserve (SELRES) is comprised of Troop Program Units (TPU), Individ-
ual Mobilization Augmentation (IMA), and Active Guard Reserve (AGR). The SELRES
is like the IRR in that all its members are in an active status in the Ready Reserve.
SELRES Soldiers are assigned to and participate as members of units.

1. Troop Program Units

Troop Program Units are traditional Reserve units where drills (Battle Assemblies)
are usually scheduled one weekend each month (a Saturday and Sunday), but may
include reporting for duty on a Friday. In addition, these units have a two-week Annual
Training period every year. TPU Service Members may participate in additional
training if authorized. To review drill pay please visit https://www.dfas.mil. Contact the
Army Reserve Careers Division (ARCD) Career Counselor or visit the ARCD website
https://www.usar.army.mil/ARCG/ for more information concerning TPU vacancies.

2. Individual Mobilization Augmentation

The Individual Mobilization Augmentation (IMA)
program allows Soldiers to augment an Active To gain more knowledge
Component (AC) unit or government agency to on the IMA Program
meet military manpower requirements in the event and to find vacancies,
of military contingency, pre-mobilization, go to the IMA Program
mobilization, sustainment and/or demobilization
operations. IMA Soldiers are required to perform a Overview Website:
minimum of 12 days annual training (AT) per fiscal https://www.hrc.army.mil/
year. Periods of inactive duty training (IDT) may be content/IMA%20
authorized pending any budgetary constraints. Program%20Overview
Many of these positions allow flexibility in
scheduling training for the Soldier. Each IMA
position is different, and the training schedule must be coordinated between the Sol-
dier and the assigned unit.
Obtaining 50 points during the Soldier’s Anniversary Retirement Date (ARE) is re-
quired to have a “good year” toward retirement. Membership points of 15 points are
automatic, one point a day is given for any active duty, and one point is given for each
four-hour period of IDT (no more than 2 points in an eight-hour day).

3. Active Guard Reserve

Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Soldiers serve full-time and enjoy the same benefits
as Active Component Soldiers. With an AGR job, you receive full pay, medical care
for you and your family, and the opportunity for retirement after 20 years of active
service. AGR Soldiers are stationed at thousands of Army Reserve Component (RC)
units throughout the United States with some opportunities for overseas assignment.
AGR Soldiers serve full-time on Active Duty in units and organizations of the Army
Reserve, or that directly support the Army Reserve. If you’d like to apply for the AGR
program https://www.hrc.army.mil/ and search “AGR”, or for Officer/Warrant Officer
applicants call 1-502-613-6365 and for Enlisted applicants call 1-502-613-5927.

4. Active Duty Operational Support

Army Reserve Soldiers may support AC and RC units through the Active Duty
Operational Support (ADOS) program. Soldiers on ADOS orders provide temporary
manpower for a variety of AC/RC missions. The type, length and grade for each job
varies depending on the command. For more information click on the Tour of Duty
icon at https://mobcop.army.mil.
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 Opportunities in the Regular Army
If you’re interested in returning to Active Duty, opportunities are available
through recruiters or through the HRC website at https://www.hrc.army.mil/.
Currently, there are opportunities for selected RC Officers to return to Active
Duty under the Call to Active Duty (CAD).

1. Go to https://www.hrc.army.mil/ Log in using your DS Login account user-

name and password. On the HRC Homepage, search “call to active duty” in
the top right “Site Map Search” tool.

2. Select the first option “Call to Active Duty Program.”

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 Opportunities in the Regular Army (Cont.)
3. Click and download the CAD Application Checklist at https://www.hrc.army.
mil/content/14135

4. Upon completion, please submit CAD applications to the CAD Functional

Team mailbox at usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-cad-officer@mail.mil

5. For CAD Frequently Asked Questions regarding completion of the CAD

Application Checklist, click https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/17908

6. For CAD Frequently Asked Questions regarding accession and

acceptance of Regular Army Appointment through the CAD program, as
well as the current CAD MILPER message, (which helps you determine if
you meet the CAD eligibility criteria), click https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/
Call%20to%20Active%20Duty%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions

7. All other questions and inquiries regarding the CAD program can be
emailed to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-cad-officer@mail.mil or contact the
CAD Team at (502) 613-6221.

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 Incentives, Bonuses and Benefits
There are various incentives, bonuses and benefits that may be available
to members of the Ready Reserve. Incentives and bonuses are continually
changing based on current recruitment needs. The listings below are for
example purposes only. You can speak with an Army Reserve Careers
Division (ARCD) Career Counselor or visit the ARCD website https://www.
usar.army.mil/ARCG/ to view updates to incentives, bonuses and education
benefits that may be available to you.

1. Bonuses:
• Officer/Enlisted Affiliation Bonus: These bonuses may be available
to Officers and Enlisted Soldiers upon transfer from the IRR to the
Selected Reserve. Enlisted Soldiers can potentially receive a maximum
of up to $20,000. Officers can potentially receive a maximum of up to
$10,000.

• Reenlistment Bonus: Available for Enlisted Soldiers only. Soldiers

can potentially receive a maximum of up to $15,000.

* Note: Bonus information subject to change. For further updates,

please visit the ARCD website https://www.usar.army.mil/ARCG/

2. Education Benefits: There are various types of educational benefits

that may be available to you.

• GI Bill: For more information and details about specific benefits,

please contact your school’s Veterans liaison or local Education Center.

• Student Loan Repayment: When you transition from IRR to TPU,

you could receive up to $20,000 in student loan repayment.

• Tuition Assistance (TA): Active Component, AGR, and Soldiers

assigned to the Army National Guard and Army Reserve Selected
Reserve coded as Satisfactory Participant may be eligible for TA IAW AR
621-5. TA is currently authorized at a rate of up to $250 per semester
hour (SH) for up to 16 SH per year to pursue a postsecondary diploma/
certificate, associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. For additional
details and most current information, visit the Army TA portal at https://
www.goarmyed.com or contact your servicing Army Education Center/
Office.

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 Incentives, Bonuses, and Benefits (Cont.)
3. Reserve Retirement Pay: Reserve retirement pay eligibility is based
on completing 20 “good” or qualifying years of service in any combination of
Active Component, Selected Reserve or IRR. After your 20 “good” years,
you may qualify for retired reserve pay starting at age 60 and each month
after that for the rest of your life! The more points you accrue now, the
higher your reserve retirement pay will be at age 60! Visit the HRC website
and use your DS Logon to access https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Re-
serve%20Component%20Retirements or contact your career manager at
1-888-ARMY-HRC for more information.

4. Blended Retirement System (BRS): BRS is a modernized retirement

plan for the Uniformed Service that is available to eligible Service Members
starting January 1, 2018. Features of the BRS includes a defined bene-
fit (monthly retired pay for life) after at least 20 years of service, a defined
benefit (consisting of government automatic and matching contributions),
a member’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account, a bonus call continuation pay
and a new lump sum option at retirement. To verify eligibility and obtain more
information concerning Blended Retirement System, visit http://militarypay.
defense.gov/BlendedRetirement/

5. TRICARE: SELRES Soldier are eligible for TRICARE medical, IRR

Soldiers are not. To verify your eligibility, access https://tricare.mil/Plans/Eli-
gibility/NGRMandFamilies using your DoD DS Logon account.

6. VA Benefits: The VA offers health care, education, life insurance,

home loan guarantee, disability compensation, vocational rehabilitation and
employment benefits and a plethora of other benefits. Access https://www.
benefits.va.gov for more information regarding VA eligibility and benefits.

7. Military ID card Privileges: SELRES Soldiers are issued a CAC. IRR

Soldiers are authorized a green military ID card and can visit any Defense
Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) stations to obtain the
military ID card which provides access to various on-post facilities, such as
the commissary, PX and various MWR sites.

8. Crisis Hotline (For Soldiers): The Veteran’s and Military Crisis Line
(1-800-273-8255, press 1), online chat, and text-messaging service is free to
all Service members. Hundreds of men and women in the military call them
every day for crisis and suicide prevention assistance.

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 Inactive Duty Training for IRR Soldiers
IRR Soldiers may take part in Inactive Duty Training (IDT) in a non-pay
training status (for retirements point credit only) when authorized by HRC.

An IRR Soldier is considered a non-unit Soldier but remains in an active

status. One of the ways that an IRR Soldier can train is by becoming
attached to a RC or Active Army unit to conduct IDT.

IDT will be used to maintain or enhance the Soldier’s MOS/AOC skills to

ensure that they are a mobilization-ready asset.

Attaching to a unit for points only IDT:

When the Soldier finds a unit for attachment, the unit must submit a DA Form
4651 to HRC requesting attachment orders. If approved by HRC, orders will
be published authorizing IDT for retirement points only. Once the Soldier is
attached, they become an asset of that unit and will drill with that unit .

The Soldier MUST be attached to a unit to receive retirement point credit for
IDT. It is the Soldier’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid attachment
order BEFORE beginning to drill with a unit.

The unit commander will provide the Soldier with a unit training schedule that
lists the dates and location of the unit training. IRR Soldiers will comply with
the unit training guidelines. Soldiers are not authorized to drill from home.

The Soldier is responsible for the cost of travel to and from IDT duty.

Documenting attendance:
Unit commanders will ensure attendance is accurately documented and
recorded. IRR Soldiers will sign in at each drill period. AR 140-1 requires the
maintenance of rosters for roll call, sign-in, and attendance in accordance
with AR 25-400-2.

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 Inactive Duty Training for IRR Soldiers (Cont.)
Credit for IDT:
Once the attached IRR Soldier has completed their IDT, the unit will submit
the appropriate documentation to HRC according to AR 140-185 and AR
140-10.

Processing DA Form 1380: Units will submit the IRR Soldier’s attachment
order, DA Form 1380, sign-in sheet and training schedule for Soldier’s first
drill. For subsequent submissions, under the same attachment order, units
will submit the DA Form 1380 and the sign-in sheet. The attached Soldier will
NOT complete or submit their own DA Form 1380.

For enlisted Soldiers (other than Health Services): The unit can submit the
DA Form 1380 to HRC, ATTN: AHRC-EPR-J, Dept. 370, 1600 Spearhead
Division Ave., Fort Knox 40122-5307, or send an email to the Enlisted Per-
sonnel Action Branch at usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-ord-enl-ret-pts@mail.mil

For officers/WO’s (other than Health Services): The unit can submit the DA
Form 1380 to HRC, ATTN: AHRC-OPL-P, Dept. 290, 1600 Spearhead
Division Ave., Fort Knox, KY 40122-5209, or send an email to Officer
Personnel Action Branch at usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-ord-ofcr-ret-pts@
mail.mil

For Health Service Soldiers: The unit can submit DA Form 1380 email to HS
PSB at usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.opmd-hs-psb@mail.mil

Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI):

SGLI is a program that provides low-cost term life insurance coverage to
eligible Servicemembers. Once attached to a unit, the IRR Soldier is auto-
matically enrolled in SGLI. The IRR Soldier may elect to decline SGLI cov-
erage, select a lesser amount than maximum coverage, designate beneficia-
ries, and/or make other changes. The IRR and other Service members with
part-time coverage will continue to use the paper SGLV 8286 form to make
coverage and beneficiary changes. Please be aware that once you are auto-
matically enrolled, you will start accruing a debt for SGLI. For more informa-
tion concerning SGLI, visit https://www.benefits.va.gov/insurance/sgli.asp

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 IRR Medical Readiness
United States Army Readiness is Priority Number 1!

1. DoD Periodic Health Assessment (PHA) Process

IRR Soldiers are authorized an annual DoD Periodic Health Assessment (at
no cost to the Soldier) in accordance with the Reserve Health Readiness
Program (RHRP). Soldiers can request medical services through Logistics
Health Incorporated (LHI) by registering for an LHI account through the LHI.
Care website at https://www.lhi.care/start Once registration is complete,
Soldiers can call LHI to request medical vouchers prior to completing
the online DoD PHA assessment through the LHI.Care website. LHI will
coordinate medical appointments within 50 miles of a Soldier’s physical/
mailing address. LHI Call Center can be reached by dialing 1-877-437-6313
or 1-888-901-6896.

For those Soldiers that have never utilized LHI before, LHI recommends
that you call the LHI Call Center for assistance in building a service request/
manual voucher(s). Inform the LHI customer service representative that you
are an Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Soldier.

If you are still having voucher and registration concerns, email the HRC
Command Surgeon Office at usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.sg-admin@mail.mil
Provide the following information to the HRC Command Surgeon Office:
current situation (reason for the email), rank, full name, current mailing/
physical address, current telephone number, a valid civilian email address
and LHI representative name. LHI will refer DoD PHAs to the HRC
Command Surgeon Office for medical fitness validation.

2. Virtual Muster Responses

Soldiers that respond to the HRC Virtual Muster with medical concerns
cannot be medically evaluated until a Soldier has a current DoD PHA (valid
for 12 months).

3. Medical Profile Requests

Requests for temporary and permanent medical profiles will be processed
through the HRC Command Surgeon Office. Permanent profile requests
must be submitted within 6 months of a Soldier’s DoD PHA and temporary
profiles can be requested at any time, but require a current DoD PHA. Email
the HRC Command Surgeon Office at usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.sg@mail.mil for
a profile packet.

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 IRR Medical Readiness (Cont.)
4. Transfers Out of the IRR
Soldiers requesting transfer from the IRR to the Selected Reserve (TPU,
AGR, or IMA), must have a current DoD PHA. Any medical conditions that
could impact a Soldier’s ability to mobilize must be adjudicated (medically
cleared) by the HRC Command Surgeon Office prior to transfer. Email
inquiries can be sent to usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.sg@mail.mil, please provide
the following information: Rank, full name, current mailing/physical address,
current telephone number, and a valid civilian email address.

HRC Command Surgeon Office

Medical Operations Team

usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.sg-admin@mail.mil
Phone: 1-800-433-0521

Command Surgeon Team

usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.sg@mail.mil

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 Soldier Administrative Maintenance
1. Evaluations
a. Soldiers and raters should refer to AR 623-3, Evaluation Reporting
System and DA PAM 623-3, on the submission of evaluations.
b. For questions on the completion of evaluations coordinate with The
Adjutant General Directorate (TAGD) website: https://www.hrc.army.mil/
TAGD/Evaluation%20Systems%20Homepage

2. Promotions
a. Enlisted Soldiers should refer to AR 600-8-19, Chapter 6, which
defines the policy and procedures for promotion.
b. Guidance for AC officer promotions is available in AR 600-8-29.
Guidance for RC officer promotions is available in AR 135-155.

3. Profession Military Education (PME)

It is up to each Soldier to request PME. For further inquiries regarding
PME, please contact your HRC Career Manager at 1-888-ARMY-HRC.

4. IRR Soldier Personnel Security Requirements

a. Security Clearance Policy: All Military positions are national
security positions as established in DoDI 5200.02, 9 September 2014.
Military members will undergo the National Agency Check with Law
and Credit (NACLC) or successor Tier 3 investigation at a minimum,
IAW DoDM 5200.02–R, 3 April 2017.
b. Soldier Responsibility: The Soldier has an obligation to contact the
HRC Security office once his/her security clearance is 30 days from
expiration. At that point, the service member can begin the process of
renewing his/her clearance. The HRC Security Office located within
Special Actions Branch, Enlisted Personnel Management Directorate, will
guide and assist IRR Soldiers with security clearance eligibility and
security administrative matters. The HRC Security Office may be
contacted by calling 1-502-613-5859 or emailing usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.
epmd-security@mail.mil
(1) Officer: All U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and Army Reserve National
Guard (ARNG) Officers will maintain, at a minimum, a secret clearance.
This requirement may not be waived IAW AR 135-100. The final denial or
revocation of an officer’s security clearance by appropriate authorities
acting pursuant to Department of Defense DoDM 5200.02–R, 3 April
2017 and AR 380–67, 24 January 2014, or when an officer fails to apply
for an initial or a reinvestigation for a clearance, requires the initiation of
separation proceedings. Involuntary separation will be processed under
the provisions of AR 135-175, 29 November 2017.
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 Soldier Administrative Maintenance (Cont.)
(2) Enlisted: All USAR and ARNG Enlisted will have a favorable National
Agency Check with Local Agency Checks and Credit Check (NACLC)/T3,
IAW DoDM 5200.02–R, 3 April 2017.
(3) Soldiers requesting transfer from the IRR to the Selected Reserve
(TPU, AGR, or IMA), must have a Favorable NACLC/T3 investigation
or current/outdated Security Clearance Eligibility if required by MOS/
AOC. If the security clearance eligibility is revoked/denied or Soldier is
pending Statement of Reasons (SOR), the Soldier will not be permitted to
transfer until the clearance action has been favorably adjudicated by the
Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudication Facility (DOD CAF)
prior to transfer. The Security Office may be contacted by calling 1-502-
613-5859 option 3 or emailing usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.epmd-security@
mail.mil.

c. Security Clearance Requirements:

(1) Officers are required to maintain a security clearance, IAW AR 135-
100.
(2) Enlisted Soldiers are required to have a NACLC completed prior to
enlistment into the military IAW DoDM 5200.02. Enlisted Soldiers with
Military Occupational Skills (MOS) that require a clearance and/or are
E8/E9 are required to maintain secret eligibility IAW AR 614-200 and DA
PAM 611-21.

d. Validity: Secret clearances are valid for 10 years from the date of
completion of the investigation, not from the date the clearance was
granted. Top Secret and TS/SCI clearances are valid for 6 years. If a
Soldier is within 18 months of ETS/Retirement an initial investigation
and/or reinvestigation is not authorized IAW AR 380-67.

e. Two-year Break in Federal Service:

(1) If the Soldier has a two-year break in Federal Service their eligibility
(clearance/investigation) is no longer valid. A new request (Initial
Investigation) will be submitted unless the Soldier has security eligibility
with another agency outside of Department of Defense or is currently a
DoD Civilian or Contractor who currently possesses eligibility.
(2) Reinvestigations may be requested by the Soldier 30 days prior to
the expiration date. HRC will forward a request to the Personnel Security
Investigations Portal (PSIP) Center of Excellence (PSI-CoE) to verify the
security clearance requirement for the Soldier.
(3) The Soldier will receive an e-mail with instructions to begin working
on the questionnaire which must be completed within five (5) calendar
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days. PSI-CoE will terminate the investigation request packet if the
Soldier does not complete the process within the five-day window.
The Soldier will work directly with the PSIP Center until completing the
submission process.

f. Security Clearance Reciprocity/Conversion Process:

(1) If IRR Service Members have a lapsed DOD Security Clearance, but
maintain a valid security clearance with a Civilian Government Agency,
then the Service Members may request conversion of their civilian
security clearance.
(2) It is the Soldier’s responsibility to contact the HRC Security Office to
start the reciprocity process. Examples of civilian agencies; Department
of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) etc.
For your awareness, the process may take 1-2 months to complete a
conversion action depending on agency.
(3) If a Soldier has revoked/denied security clearance eligibility and
already has completed all appeals with the Personnel Suitability
Administrative Board (PSAB) and/or waived the appeal right, the Soldier
will be involuntarily separated from IRR.

g. HRC IRR/IMA Security Management Office

Special Actions Branch Contact Information:
Team e-mail: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.epmd-security@mail.mil
Team Line: (502) 613-5859
DSN: (312) 983-5073
Fax: (502) 613-4471
HRC Security Hours of Operation: Monday: 0730 to 1600
Tuesday: 0730 to 1600
Wednesday: 0730 to 1600
Thursday: 1300 to 1600
Friday: 0730 to 1600
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Mailing Address: U.S. Army Human Resources Command
ATTN: EPMD-EPO-A (Security Office), Dept. 334
1600 Spearhead Division Avenue
Fort Knox, KY 40122-5303

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Points of Contact
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
1600 Spearhead Division Avenue
Fort Knox, KY 40122

IRR Enlisted Career Management

MSG and below

Email: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-emd-irr-ima-branch@mail.mil
Phone: 502-613-5566

CSM/SGM
Email: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-emd-sgm-branch@mail.mil
Phone: 502-613-5209

IRR Officer Career Management

Basic branch officer (2LT-LTC) and Warrants (WO1-WO4)

Email: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-omd-irr-ima-branch@mail.mil
Phone: 502-613-6011

COL, LTC(P), CW5, and CW4(P)

(Senior Leader Development Office (SLDO)
Email: usarmy.knox.ocar.sldo-o6@mail.mil
Phone: 502-613-4695

IRR Specialty Divisions

Health Services Divisions Officers

Email: usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.rpmd-hsd-career-mgt-br@mail.mil
Phone: 502-613-6525

Judge Advocate General (OTJAG) LTC-COL

Email: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-otjag.mbx.reserve-component@mail.mil
Phone: 703-545-2881

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 Helpful Websites
HRC IRR Program Website https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/OMD%20
IMA%20and%20IRR%20Branch

DS Logon Registration https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/

identitymanagement/
HRC Virtual Muster (desktop version) https://www.hrcapps.army.mil/
portal/?page_id=12670
ARMY SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/
suicide/default.asp
SHARP https://www.sexualassault.army.mil/

Military Pay https://mypay.dfas.mil/

Tuition Assistance Program https://www.goarmyed.com/

LHI.Care Portal for/to schedule annual PHA https://www.lhi.care/start

and Dental

TRICARE https://www.tricare.mil/changes

THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN (TSP) https://www.tsp.gov/index.html

Blended Retirement System (BRS) https://militarypay.defense.gov/

BlendedRetirement/
VA Benefits https://www.benefits.va.gov/

Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) https://www.benefits.va.gov/insurance/

fsgli.asp
Post 9/11 GI Bill https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
post911_gibill.asp
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment https://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/
(VR&E)

ESGR-USERRA https://www.esgr.mil/USERRA/What-is-
USERRA
Reserve Retirement http://militarypay.defense.gov/Pay/
Retirement/reserve
US Army Military Occupational Skills (MOS) https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-
jobs.html
Tour of Duty https://mobcop.aoc.army.pentagon.mil/
(must access from Military domain
NIPR/VPN)

Army Reserve Careers Group (ARCG) https://www.usar.army.mil/ARCG/

Rapids Site Locator (Military ID Card) https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/appj/site

US Army Reserve https://www.usar.army.mil/

US Army Talent Management https://talent.army.mil/

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