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CM Update | Feb 21
The Career Management Update
INFORMING the CM Audience with CONSISTENT, CREDIBLE and CURRENT information.
CM Update | Feb 21
The Career Management Update
HEADLINES
This months CM Update, the first one of 2021 updates you on activity from across the APC
over the last couple of months. The headline updates this month are:
• Flexible Working • CEA Certificate of Mobility • Cyber UCM
• PPPs • Pre-Board Training • APC CM CI Programme
• Op RESCRIPT AR Guidance • FCR Trigger Points • Service Complaint Themes
• Appraisal Gap Reports • CM Assurance Self-Assessments • CM Training
FAQs
The CM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document has been updated to reflect the
current situation. All changes are in RED and all obsolete questions have been removed.
The FAQs can be found here.
Reporting Officers
At this time of year we should all be thinking about:
• Sgts ARs – Due at APC NLT 31 Jan.
• MPARS – Maj/Capt/WOs/Ptes.
Remember – once you have delivered your Sgts ARs, you should also be setting personal
(SMART) objectives for the next reporting year.
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CM Update | Feb 21 CM Information
PPPs
Updated PPP
Posting Preference Proforma V9.6 dated 1 Feb 21 is available on Sharepoint here. This version should be used for all
relevant boards. Key Points:
• The online version of O365 cannot be used to complete the PPP it MUST be opened and completed in the
desktop app.
• You cannot spell check or use word count in the text boxes, you are advised to draft in word and copy to the PPP.
• Ensure the font before submitting is Arial 10.
Improve your PPP (Soldiers)
The Career Management Operations (CM Ops) Branch at the APC are running a series of webinars to help you
improve your PPP. Next in the series are webinars to help soldiers.
• Thu 11 Feb at 1100
• Thu 18 Feb at 1100
• Thu 25 Feb at 1100
You can join on Skype using this link - PPP Webinar
Any questions should be directed to SO2 MS7 - Dickson, Jason Mr (APC-CMOps-MS7-SO2)
JASON.DICKSON979@mod.gov.uk.
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CM Update | Feb 21 CM Information
CURRENT POLICY
AR Writing for SP Detached on Op RESCRIPT (exceeding 6 months)
Further to recent D&G from AH CM Pol, specifically on the subject of detachment extensions for SP on OP RESCRIPT, reporting arrangements for detachment
extensions can be applied by APC CMs as follows:
1. For SP extended in an Op RESCRIPT post beyond the original 6 month detachment, but not exceeding 7 months, can continue to receive a detachment Insert
Slip as per current JSP 757 direction (Pt 2 Chp 1 Para 22 (Offrs) & Pt 2 Chp 2 Para 19 (Sldrs)). In this case the original Assignment Employer will still complete the
AR20/21 and include the Insert Slip, referring to it as appropriate, in the AR. In this exceptional case no JPA adjustment is needed to the assigned 1RO, 2RO or
Detachment employers details.
2. For SP extended in an Op RESCRIPT post beyond 7 months of detachment, but not exceeding 12 months, can receive a full AR20/21 from the Detachment
employer, with no written contribution from the original Assignment employer. This case will require a JPA (1RO & 2RO) adjustment to ensure the AR is populated
with the correct signatures when re-configured for the Detached employer. To be managed through JPA as follows:
• Assigned Employer raises AR on JPA but adds details of the Detachment employers 1RO & 2RO: after which the AR will automatically workflow through to the
Detachment employers’ location. Of note is that Front Page of the AR will still retain the Assignment Employer details, the SPs original role and responsibilities,
and requires the Detachment Employer (1RO) to include the following text at the start of the Performance Paragraph. E.g “ SSgt SMITH has been detached on
Op RESCRIPT for the duration of this reporting period in the role of OIC Vaccination Station Alpha“. The evidence in the AR can capture the responsibilities of
the SP.
• In the event that the AR has already been raised by the Assignment Employer’s Unit Administrators, it is still possible to add Detachment Employer details as
described above. The requirement for the 1RO’s Performance paragraph adjustment remains.
• Should the Detachment employer not have a JPA account then the NSAR process should be followed (JSP 757 Pt 1 Chp 8 Para 7 refers)
• Most importantly, neither Employer (Assigned or Detached ) is to attempt to create new PIDs for the detachment roles.
In the unlikely event that a reporting chain is required that does not fit the above direction, then employers must refer to SO2 Appraisal, Ann Hunter, for advice.
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CURRENT POLICY
Authorised Appraisal Gap Reporting (AAGR) – Changes to
Authorised Reason Types
The AAGR was launched in Aug 20 and mandated that all paper copy Appraisal Absence Reports (AAR) in AR Books
were to be replaced with the AAGR. The AAGR is raised on JPA to facilitate e-boarding via the CM Portal.
Some concerns have been raised regarding the authorised reasons and their usage on the AAGR. This has resulted
in several changes to the authorised reason types with the AAGR Guide being updated to reflect the changes. The
guide can be accessed using the link Authorised Appraisal Gap Reporting Guide.
The authorised AAGR reasons can be found on Slide 11 of the guide and are now as follows (amendments in red):
• Directed by Army Board
• Directed by MS
• Career Intermission
• Maternity / Shared Parental / Adoption Leave
• Temporary Non-Effective (TNE)
• ARRG 2, 3 and 4 (Refer to RLFR for definitions)
• University Attendance / External Placement
• Training
• COVID-19 related
Further details are in the guide above and the guidance will be incorporated in the next update of JSP 757, Pt2.
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CURRENT POLICY
CEA Certificate of
Mobility (CoM)
The CEA CoM certificate for APC use can be found on Sharepoint here. When completing CMs
should note these key points:
• The online version can not be used to complete. It must be completed in the desktop app.
• There is no spell check/word count available in the document.
If you experience any other technical difficulties please contact Stephen Steel SO2 Assignments –
Current Policy – stephen.steel101@mod.gov.uk
Special Instructions on AOs
Special Instruction (SI) A1.03 has been rewritten and re-titled:
• A1.03 - High Priority Additional Information. Used to communicate High Priority Additional
information not covered by existing SIs.
This version MUST be added to all overseas AOs as it has information regarding COVID 19 and
Brexit which SP assigned overseas MUST be made aware of. Branches will be advised whenever
the SI is amended, along with details of the target audience .
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BOARDING AND PROMOTIONS
Interim Mandatory Pre-Board Formal Career Review (FCR)
Training Trigger Points
Interim mandatory pre-board training requirements have been introduced Clarification has been sought from Career Managers regarding FCRs and
from 01 Feb 21 - 31 Jul 21 to ensure trust and transparency in our boarding the Career Management Handbook paras 04.15 - 04.16. for soldiers who do
system. All personnel involved in promotion and appointment boarding not reach their respective FCR trigger point.
(including order of merit boards) at APC or in Formations and Units must
complete all mandatory courses prior to conducting boarding activity, as To avoid any misinterpretation the policy intent is for SP to receive an FCR
follows: “within 12 months of entering their 16th year of service” (which in reality
means between completing 15 years and reaching their 16 year point).
• Senior Officer Leading Diverse and Inclusive Organisations (LDIO) for
OF6 and above
• MATT 6 Behaviours Part 1 for OF5 and below and for those OF6 and
above who have yet to complete LDIO and whose previous D&I
certification has lapsed
• Further details and links to these courses are provided within ABN
012/2021. Board Secretaries are to ensure they have received, and
verified, proof that Board Members have completed the mandatory
training before any Board is held.
• Personnel who are still in date from previous mandatory board training
direction (ABNs 088/19 and 161/15) remain current.
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CM ASSURANCE
Employer Self-Assessment
End of year performance statistics for the completion rate of Unit and Formation MS
Self-Assessment show a significant increase in completion but greater effort is
needed to meet the standard required.
• Completion has improved from less than 10% to 44% - despite the limitations
placed upon everyone by the pandemic. This is a positive sign of more units and
formations becoming aware of the requirement and roll out of ARMS2 accounts
to key G1 staff.
• Successful completion of the MS Self-Assessment allows units to ensure they are
conforming to current policy, review their MS processes, detect and correct their
own faults, without then requiring an external audit.
• The question set is only 31 questions; each one has policy references and
examples of areas to look for so units and formations are assisted in checking
their procedures and identifying necessary changes.
• The process is explained in ACSO 9027; all Adjutants and RCMOs have an ARMS 2
account to complete the process. It is mandatory; the deadline for completion is
30 Sep annually.
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UNIFIED CAREER MANAGEMENT
Cyber UCM
Unified Career Management (UCM) has been adopted to strengthen Defence’s Cyber capability,
reinforce and build specialist skills and competencies and manage Defence personnel in a more bespoke
and tailored manner. The UCM concept is designed on a lead Command model and in the case of the
Cyber Cadre this is UK Strategic Command (UKStratCom).
A UCM cell has been created within UKStratCom to undertake the relevant career management
responsibilities. The design and implementation of Unified Career Management for Cyber has been
taken forward for Tier 1 roles and Cyber Specialists across Defence. Whilst the project has been agreed
by Chiefs of Service, the work to progress the project has included extensive work and discussions
between single Service representatives (normally within the Personnel and TACOS specialist areas of
HQs), the Capability Managers for Cyber and Central MoD Policy holders.
This has ensured that all aspects of Defence and individual’s current terms have been considered and
agreed by all. UCM will change 3 main areas:
• Centralisation of Career Management into a single the lead Command (RN, Army, RAF or
UKStratCom).
• Processes will be adapted to facilitate the new change in responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Some policies will be harmonised to provide similar Terms and Conditions of Service to the Cyber
Cadre personnel.
A link to the UCM-Cyber Cadre Update Newsletter can be found here. (MODNET access only).
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APC CM CI PROGRAMME UPDATE
Improved CM on the e-P-Filing
Resilience Margin (ReM) Research & testing in e-P-Filing project have shown that the Army's needs
for the storage and retrieval of information are greater than the capability
Work is ongoing to raise awareness, improve understanding and accessibility the current EDM (Electronic Documents Management) system can cope with
of ReM Policy. CM Policy are liaising with the CASTLE Coherence & Simplicity or offer. Defence Business Services (DBS) have taken notice of EDM
team to ensure that updated or re-invigorated policy will be rapidly available shortfalls and with APC support will now take on work to improve the EDM
through the Career Policy Portal – which is a one-stop shop for career policy system.
at all levels (will be available via Defence Gateway and on mobile devices
when live). DBS has consulted the RN and RAF and they have agreed the system could
be improved and adapted to meet their needs too.
The latest (3rd) round of ReM sub-working groups is complete and will The aim of EDM improvements is to facilitate quick recall of stored
report back to AH Cbt at the 4th Pj 4.2 Main Working Group. An update will information & to significantly streamline the digital archiving processes
follow in the coming weeks to share the key proposals to provide the CM (c£10-15k worth of paper could be saved by using EDM & and 200 SqM
audience with the preferred direction of travel. across KH) – this is all part of an APC initiative to be digital by default.
Currently to get something into EDM you need to print & post your paper
Using JPA document, for another organisation to scan & upload to the EDM - material
is very difficult to search for and pages are sometimes uploaded upside
A desktop instruction for CMs is currently being compiled to provide a quick down, as an example of some problems. What we are aiming for is digital
reference guide with latest tips & techniques to maximise the potential of uploads at APC, easy scanning & filing and critically quick, easy & effective
JPA as a CM tool – due for release in Q1 2021. retrieval.
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APC CM CI PROGRAMME UPDATE
Assignment Exchange Standardising Boarding
The Assignment Exchange (AE) policy is drafted and has now been robustly The Regular No4 Promotion Board (Pink List 21) took place over the period
peer-reviewed. The next step is to get the policy circulated around the APC Mon 18 – Fri 22 Jan 21. This is the first No4 board to be conducted over the
for wider comment and to draw in the collective expertise at APC Glasgow. CM Portal Grading App and was done so with all Board Members in
attendance remotely.
The process for SP to access AE will be integrated fully into the CM Portal.
Initially, an e-form to submit requests is being crafted which will rely on e- This has now seen full the Major – Lt Col promotion boarding process (Cap
mail until CM Portal allows this to be completed online and from personal Badge Pre-Select boards in late 2020 and Main Board in January) delivered
mobile devices. on this platform. The evolution of this software has ensured the full
functionality has been employed to enable an electronic handover of Pre-
Once the policy and process is ready, a capbadge desk will be requested to Select boards to Main boards – driving down on the staffing time required
run a pilot. This will fully test the policy and procedures planned for early by the respective Secretariat staff with no issues experienced.
Q2 2021.
It is expected that the next CM Portal development involving No4 boarding
activity will be appointment boards from summer 2021.
VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards. The APC has gained national recognition and is awarded a top rank
among businesses who are doing the most to reduce their impact on the environment.
This is excellent news for all APC staff who have worked hard to adapt to new processes enabled by the APC CM CI
Programme which has allowed the delivery of these great savings. You can find the details in a special edition of the A
PC CM CI Newsletter especially for the wider CM community here.
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CM SERVICE COMPLAINTS
Army Inspectorate Report – Review of the Army
Service Complaints Process
A review of the Army Service Complaints (SCs) system was completed in 2019. The review directed that a ‘Detailed analysis
into the relatively high number of Service Complaints relating to Career Management is required in order to help inform the
chain of command to reduce Career Management Service Complaints’. The key findings of the analysis are:
• Army SCs continues to rise year-on-year. The number of Career Management Service Complaints (CM SCs) submitted is
broadly similar and not considered to be relatively high when compared against the 80000 plus Appraisal Reports (ARs)
finalised in 2019 and 2020. Over this period the incidence rate for the total of CM SCs was only 0.2%.
• The 2 main reasons for submitting a CM SC remain appraisal and promotion. Lack of MPAR delivery is still a common factor.
• Female and BAME personnel are overrepresented in the CM SC system as a proportion of total Army strength and is
consistent with the Ombudsman findings.
• A low incidence rate of 0.2% means the standard of MS across 99.8% of the Army is very good. The vast majority of CM SCs
that are awarded redress are because the complainants have been subject to failure to apply existing policy correctly.
Therefore a moderate improvement in MS performance across the Army could substantially reduce CM SCs.
• To reduce the incidence of CM SCs the CoC must ensure their MS process is policy compliant. This is achieved by ensuring
initial SMART objectives are set at the start of the appraisal year (AY), MPARs are delivered correctly and that annual
appraisals are policy compliant and submitted on time. If any disagreement arises then early and effective engagement
with potential complainants can substantially help to reduce the number of formal complaints.
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CM SERVICE COMPLAINTS
MS Reporting for Infantry Soldiers at ‘E’
The CoC and SP must fully understand the policy and process for their ARs. The • Maintain regular contact with the SP whilst serving at ERE.
policy is contained JSP 757 Part 2 (Army) Chap 6 Annx E para’s 3 and 4, which can • Maintain regular contact with the SP whilst serving at ERE.
be accessed here. The key issue is that Inf sldrs at ‘E’ require to be graded not only • Initiate Annex B, Guidance for the Grading of Infantry Soldiers at
against their peers in their current unit appointment but also with their peers in ERE, CM Handbook, Section 5 (Infantry) Para 10.
their Parent Battalion (PBn). The key parts of the policy are: • Represent the SP at PBn OoM Boards.
1. Extra Regimental Employment (ERE). The primary CM for Infantry soldiers • ERE CO/RCMO.
serving at ERE is the Parent Bn (PBn) COs. This requires Subjects serving at ERE to • Manage the SP appraisal process (encourage completion of the
be graded against their peers within their PBn Order of Merit (OoM) Boards, front cover, deliver MPAR, conduct OoM and liaise with the PBn.
based on written evidence of their in-year performance and potential in their • Complete Annex B Part 2 after the employing unit OoM Board and
most recent employment (at ERE). The PBn and the employing unit are required to return to PBn RCMO. Ensure once completed by PBn at Part 3 it is
communicate regularly and to share information to enable them both to write an given to the 2RO.
honest, transparent and accurate SJAR for the Subject.
4. The completion of your annual appraisal is a shared responsibility
2. Positioning of Infantry Soldiers at ERE. The Subject is to be positioned by their between the SP and employing unit Reporting Officers. PBn RCMOs should
ERE 1RO and 2RO against those that they report on. In addition, the Subject is to action the policy in support of unit COs to ensure personnel at ‘E’ are
be positioned against their peer group in their PBn as per para 3. correctly represented and supported at PBn OoM Boards and SP should keep
regular contact with the PBn in order to ensure the policy is correctly applied
3. Reporting Matrix. Responsibilities for reporting on Infantry Soldiers at ERE are to them.
as follows:
• PBn CO/RCMO.
• Liaise with the ERE RCMO to establish and understand how the SP
is performing away from RD.
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CM TRAINING
CMI
Did you know that the APC is an approved Trg Centre for the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)? Successful completion of a CM course can lead to a CMI
recognised award, or with a little more work a Lv5 Award in Leadership and Management. Prior learning from Aug 19 is also recognised. CMI now have the APC
cse paperwork on their website and can be found here. Email: SO2 Trg Maj WS Marshall William.marshall199@mod.gov.uk if you have any questions.
Cse Programme: Apr – Sep 21
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WO CLM
WO CLM Pt 3 COURSES
The Army Education Service are running 9 additional courses to the previously published WO
CLM Part 3 course list prior to the 31 Mar 21, providing an additional 96 course spaces. Most
WO CLM Part 3 courses are currently being delivered by Remote Delivery.
Any WO2 who still needs to complete WO CLM Part 3 is encouraged to apply for a CLM Part
3 course space. Failure to fully complete CLM before 01 Apr 21 will result in the WO2
needing to complete WO ALDP to be eligible for consideration for further promotion.
Course Start Course End AEC Course Course
Location
Date Date Group Type Code
08 Feb 21 17 Feb 21 3 Catterick WO WO/21/3/46/Cat
08 Feb 21 17 Feb 21 10 Tidworth WO WO/21/10/46/Tid
08 Feb 21 17 Feb 21 32 Preston WO WO/21/32/46/Pre
15 Feb 21 24 Feb 21 77 Bicester WO WO/21/77/47/Bic
22 Feb 21 03 Mar 21 3 Catterick WO WO/21/3/48/Cat
22 Feb 21 03 Mar 21 3 York WO WO/21/3/48/Cat
22 Feb 21 03 Mar 21 30 Windsor WO WO/21/30/48/Win
08 Mar 21 17 Mar 21 12 Larkhill WO WO/21/12/50/Lar
08 Mar 21 17 Mar 21 30 Woolwich WO WO/21/30/50/Wo
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FLEXIBLE WORKING
For SA - Flexible Working and You
Flexible Working and You is a digital booklet that acts as a guide to Defence’s package of flexible working
opportunities for Service personnel. These opportunities range from delivering full output in a different
place (such as Remote Working) to managed reductions of commitment levels and periods of leave. The
booklet is designed to help Service personnel, line managers and the Chain of Command to explore and
discuss the different flexible working opportunities in the Armed Forces, based on an individual’s needs.
Flexible Working and You reminds readers that it may not always be possible to accommodate flexible
working requests due to the ways in which different arms and branches of the Services operate; and that
any flexible working arrangement is dependent on being able to maintain operational capability. It
contains information and advice about:
•Alternative Working Arrangements.
•Flexible Service.
•Flexible paid leave provisions for paid breaks.
•Enhanced Leave.
•Provisions for unpaid breaks through.
You can find out more on gov.uk Flexible Service in the armed forces or in JSP 750 and JSP 760.
- JSP 750 - Chapters 1 and 2 for flexible working and Flexible Service
- JSP 760 - Chapters 4 to 8 for leave arrangements
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People Policy Updates and Amendments
JSPs
• SP 893: Procedure for Personnel and Posts Which Require Disclosure Check Part 1 and Part 2. Full redraft into the new JSP format and captures policy changes
previously contained in DINs.
• JSP 464: Tri-Service Accommodation Regulations (TSARs) - Volume 4: Future Accommodation Model (FAM) Pilot - UK Part 1. Update to Chapter 2 paragraph
0201 and Chapter 5 paragraph 0501.
• JSP 752: Tri-Service Regulations for Expenses and Allowances. The following Directed Letters have been released:
• Armed Forces (Remuneration) Allowances - Providing Enhanced Support to Service Personnel During the COVID-19 Pandemic dated 03 Feb 21.
• Directed Letter - EU Exit Preparation Enhancement to Subsistence Expenses Due to Delay in Relocation of Personal Effects dated 17 Dec 20.
• Directed Letter - COVID-19 Testing v2 dated 12 Jan 21.
• JSP 755: Centre-Determined Policy for Career Management and the Administration of Tri-Service Positions and Assignments. Update to Chapter 7 - Career
Management Principles and inclusion of Chapter 8 - Lateral Entry and Chapter 9 - 180 Leadership Tool.
• JSP 757: Tri-Service Appraisal Reporting Instructions - Part 2: Guidance - Volume 4: Senior Officer Appraisal Reports. Update to Chapter 1 paragraphs 1, 2 and 7.
• JSP 950: COVID-19 Rapid Medical Policy Leaflets. The following Leaflets have been released:
• Leaflet 001: Limited Provision of Dental Treatment to Service Leavers dated 27 May 20.
• Leaflet 002: Clinical and Occupational Assessment Prior to Return to Duty and Training Post COVID-19 dated 22 Jun 20.
• Leaflet 003: Immunisation of Service Personnel in Phase 1 Training dated 15 Jun 20.
• Leaflet 004: Use of Biofire Filmarray PCR System for COVID-19 Testing of Symptomatic Deployed Service Personnel dated 14 Oct 20.
• Leaflet 006: Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines to Service Personnel dated 13 Jan 21.
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People Policy Updates and Amendments
JSPs
• JSP 750: Centrally Determined Terms of Service. Update to Chapter 2: additions to paras 43 and 75 (including new footnote for para 75) and Chapter 3: changes
to paras 36, 37 and 38; footnote removed from Serial 32 of Annex A; new Serials 36 to 39 added (including new footnote); changes to Annex C Part 2 (Army) –
amendments to Serials 33 to 36 (including new footnote for Serial 35) and Serial 39 deleted.
AGAIs
• AGAI 43: Officers and Soldiers Service with Specialist Arms and Services - Part 4 - Army Air Corps. General review and also an update of Medical sections and
amendments to reflect a Rotary Wing only pipeline made.
• AGAI 75: Inclusive Behaviours - Diversity, Inclusion and Behaviours Policy, Guidance and Instructions. Amendment to Mandatory Civil Service Training and the
Diversity and Inclusion (Advisor) and Diversity and Inclusion (Practitioner) course application process.
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Oct21
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People Policy Updates and Amendments
DINs
• 2020DIN03-027: COVID-19: Passenger Separation on Air Mobility Force Platforms Dispensation Request. Provides details of the policy, process and procedure
for handling all Passengers who haven’t been through 2 weeks of isolation in a Defence Isolation Centre.
• 2020DIN07-100: Selection for Diploma in Higher Education in Paramedical Practice (DIPHE Paramedic) by Combat Medical Technician (CMT) and RAF Medic TY
2020 - 2021. Provides details of the updated Application Process and dates for Paramedic selection for Training Year 2020 / 2021.
• 2020DIN01-106: Cyber Cadre Selection Panel Application Instructions – Tranche 2_OS. Provides details on the Cyber Cadre Selection Panel process and how
interested individuals should register their interest.
• 2020DIN01-108: Imminent Release of JSP 831 Redress of Individual Grievances: Service Complaints V1.2. Provides notice of the replacement of JSP 831 V1.1
with JSP 831 V1.2 on the 16 Oct 20.
• 2020DIN01-136: Enhanced Learning Credit (ELC) Scheme and Publicly Funded Further and Higher Education (PF FE-HE) Commitment Scheme Policy Change.
Provides details of the forthcoming Enhanced Learning Credit (ELC) Scheme and Publicly Funded Further and Higher Education (PF FE-HE) Commitment Scheme
Policy Change.
• 2020DIN01-137: Health Service Support for Personnel Assigned to European Joint Support Unit (EJSU) Locations. Informs personnel, prior to assignment, of
healthcare delivery arrangements in EJSU supported and other specified locations.
• 2021DIN01-004: Cessation of Commitment Bonuses for Other Ranks. Provides guidance on how the phasing out of the payment of commitment bonuses will
occur.
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People Policy Updates and Amendments
DINs
• 2020DIN07-118: COVID-19 Relaxed Standard Learning Credit (SLC) Policy in JSP 822 Part 1 Section 6.4 - Policy Extension. Provides details of the revised SLC
policy guidance during COVID-19 restrictions.
• 2020DIN07-122: Helicopter Load Slinging Equipment Inspector (HLSEI) Course. Provides guidance on making an application for the HLSEI course.
• 2020DIN07-120: Defence Foreign Language Training Courses for Training Year 2021 / 2022. Provides details of the foreign language training course dates,
prioritisation and application procedure.
• 2020DIN07-125: Selection for the Attendance on the Intermediate Command and Staff Course (Land Reserves) in 2021. Provides details of the application
process for attendance on ICSC(LR).
• 2021DIN01-007: Introduction of a Revised JSP 893 'Procedure for Personnel and Posts which Require a Disclosure Check' (v5). Provides details of the new
version (v5) of JSP 893 ‘Procedure for personnel and posts which require a disclosure check’ has been published, this supersedes all other versions.
• 2021DIN07-001: Core Recovery Events for Wounded, Injured and Sick Service Personnel. Provides details of the course calendar, application, exemption and
cancellation procedure for the Core Recovery Events (CREs) delivered by the Defence Recovery Capability.
• 2021DIN07-002: Training Requirements for the Specialised Infantry Cadre. Provides details of the dates, application process and entry standards to attend the
Specialised Infantry Cadre.
• 2021DIN07-004: Unit Recovery Officer (URO) courses for Army personnel: 2021 onwards. Provides details and requirements of UROs employed in the command
and care of WIS Army personnel.
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People Policy Updates and Amendments
DINs
• 2021DIN07-006: JOLP 3 and MA Courses: 2021-2022. Provides details of the course programme for Military Analysis (MA) Modules and Junior Officer Leadership
Programme Part 3 (JOLP 3) courses 2021-2022.
• 2021DIN07-007: All Arms Adjutants' Course. Provides an update on the revised All Arms Adjutants' Course, including course loading information, withdrawal
policy and information on pre-course preparation.
• 2020DIN07-116: Temporary amendments to Army Reserve training obligations for Training Year 20/21. Provides details of temporary amendments to the Army
Reserve Part Time Volunteer Reserve training obligations and associated Certificate of Efficiency for Training Year 20/21.
• 2021DIN07-009: Unit Welfare Officer Training Courses 2021-2022. Provides details of the application process and information on Welfare Training courses for
2021-2022.
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ABNs
• ABN 149 / 2020: Policy Extension - Standard Learning Credits (SLCs). Provides details of the introduction of greater flexibility in the use of SLCs to support
personal learning and development during COVID-19 social distancing measures.
• ABN 152 / 2020: Senior Soldier Assessment Board (SSAB) to Replace Late Entry Commissioning Assessment Board (LECAB). Provides details of the change from
LECABs, until now delivered separately by cap-badges, which will be replaced from summer 2021 by a centralised SSAB.
• ABN 155 / 2020: Implementation of Physical Employment Standards for Non-Ground Close Combat Personnel. Provides details of the new Physical Employment
Standards (PES) for non-Ground Close Combat (non-GCC) personnel will be implemented from 1 Apr 21 and fully conclude on 1 Apr 23.
• ABN 156 / 2020: Transfer of Army Reserve Musicians from Army Reserve Group A to Army Reserve Group E. Provides details of the transfer of Army Reserves
Musicians from Army Reserve Group A commitment type to Army Reserve Group E commitment type will take effect from 27 November 2020.
• ABN 001 / 2021: The Army Exit Survey. Informs all Army units of the request for all Regular Army Service Leavers to complete the Army Exit Survey (AES).
• ABN 002 / 2021: Introduction to the Personnel Reform Intervention to Enhance Military Effectiveness (PRIME) Initiative. Provides details of the Personnel
Reform Intervention to Enhance Military Effectiveness (PRIME) initiative.
• ABN 004 / 2021: The Promotions and Appointments Warrant 2020 and the Release of Edition 2 of Army Commissioning Regulations 2019. Provides details of
the Promotions and Appointments Warrant 2020 and update to Army Commissioning Regulations 2019 (ACR).
• ABN 007 / 2021: Army Reserve Financial Incentives. Provides details of the publication of Amendment 1 to the Administrative Instruction for the Army Reserve
Soldier Enlistment Payment and Training Completion Bonus schemes.
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ABNs
• ABN 060 / 2020: COVID-19 - Guidance for Service Personnel in Resettlement (Update). Provides details of some temporary emergency measures, and
streamlined or reinforced existing policy for Service Personnel in Resettlement.
• ABN 085 / 2020: Use of MATT 2 Fitness Testing and Soldier Conditioning Review Following a Return to Routine Training Activities - Update 2. Provides direction
and guidance on the use of MATT 2 fitness testing and the Soldier Conditioning Review (SCR) as Fd Army units and Home Command (HC) Training Establishments
return to routine/full training activities.
• ABN 009 / 2021: COVID-19 Temporary Amendments to Medical Employment Policy (AGAI 78). Provides details of temporary amendments to AGAI 78 Army
Medical Employment Policy PULHHEEMS Administrative Pamphlet (PAP) due to COVID-19., replacing previous direction in ABN 059/2020 which is rescinded as of
18 Jan 21.
• ABN 012 / 2021: Interim Mandatory Pre-Board Training Requirements. Provides details of the interim mandatory pre-board training requirements will be
introduced from 01 Feb 21 – 31 Jul 21, until the content and delivery of future mandatory pre-board training is agreed and approved.
• ABN 013 / 2021: Army Safety Risk Management Training. Provides guidance on Army Safety Risk Management Training which became policy with the publication
of ACSO 1200 on 01 Jan 21.
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Other
• ACSO 3229: Accreditation. Provides direction to ensure that Army personnel and the Chain of Command are aware of both individual and collective opportunities
for accreditation of Army training and education, as well as their responsibilities.
• ACSO 5006: Guidance in Support of UK Civil Engagement Activities. Provides clarity on the planning and delivery of engagement activities, assuring prioritisation
and process ensuring compliance with Army Resource policy rules and regulations.
• ACSO 9027: The Army Policy for MS Assurance and Audit in 2021. Provides details of the policy for 2021 audits to inform the Annual Assurance Estimate, with
the first revise of the ACSO remaining extant throughout 2020 and for audits taking place in 2020.
• The Army Commissioning Regulations 2019. Captures policy change contained within DINs released up to 31 Aug 20 as well as other refinement to improve
clarity or address policy matters identified since the release of ACR19 Edition 1.
• The Promotions and Appointments Warrant 2020. No longer contains provisions on promotions, appointments or awards to soldiers which are now transferred
to Queens Regulations for the Army and Soldier Terms of Service and makes more explicit reference to officers from the Army Reserve.
• ACSO 2007: Physical and Environmental Security 'OS'. Provides details of the Army Command specific interpretation, amplification and to supplement the
Defence Manual of Security (JSP 440 Leaflet 4 and Leaflet 5) rules.
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