MILITARY PERSONNEL HR STRATEGY

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) military personnel, key personnel plans, programs, and support functions are fully integrated into the BRAC transformation effort.  While personnel plans and programs are being reviewed and adjusted to meet customer support requirements, the Agency’s strategy is to provide seamless customer support in the areas of promotions, requisitions, assignments, evaluations, awards, professional military education, physical readiness and testing, and other key program areas.
                                                                                                     
The Military Personnel Division (MPS2) continues to coordinate with personnel support operations at Fort Meade, Maryland to ensure that seamless support for our military personnel is maintained. The Inter-service Support Agreement (ISA) will be updated to ensure that crucial areas of higher headquarters support is provided for assigned DISA military personnel. The ISA will address, as a minimum, such areas as in/out processing, promotions, evaluations, records management, casualty assistance, finance, Uniformed Code of Military Justice, urinalysis, fitness testing, military equal opportunity, and other critical programs as deemed necessary. 

Service members will be supported by the following entities at Fort Meade:

• Air Force:  National Security Agency 70th Force Support Squadron
• Army:  Fort Meade Human Resources and HQ Company
• Navy:  Fort Meade Personnel Support Detachment
• Marines:  Marine Cryptologic Detachment (National Security Agency)

Guidance has been developed and publicized for assigned DISA active duty and Reserve military personnel addressing unique issues such as relocation pay, entitlements, and assignment options (extension, curtailment, PCA, etc.).  The entitlement and assignment rules have been be vetted through the respective Services, and military members’ application have been executed on a case-by-case basis in concert with mission requirements. The Agency’s overall goal is to ensure that mission needs are met and military personnel are taken care of on a personal and professional level in keeping with their Service’s established policies and procedures.

The DISA-wide military-specific survey served two purposes for MPS2 (1) assisted the Agency in identifying the overarching concerns of all our military members and (2) provided actions to pursue with the individual Services to ensure that our BRAC transition is as seamless as possible. MPS2 worked diligently with each of the Services to ensure that PCS and basic allowance for housing (BAH) entitlements were clearly defined.  Our efforts allowed all Service members affected by BRAC to be eligible for either a one-time Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or grandfathering of their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at the Arlington, Virginia, rate. 

For military members who formally requested PCS orders or a BAH waiver, the following is true:  all Army personnel orders have been approved; Air Force personnel will have their authorization for BAH or PCS placed on new, individual orders once they are moved into the new PASCODE NLT 30 November 2010; and Marine Corps and Navy PCS funding has been approved.  MPS2 will continue to inform our military population and their families on entitlement and personnel support-related updates via several town hall forums throughout the BRAC move.

Once a military member PCSs with the Agency and begins working at Fort Meade, they will have a BAH change for that location.  MPS2 will work with the Services' finance functions to ensure the BAH change date is clear for military members prior to our BRAC relocation. The overall goal is to ensure that BAH rates do not change until military members have had the opportunity to move to the Fort Meade area.  Additional information is provided below for Service and Family members to facilitate dialogue and preparation for the BRAC experience.

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Helpful Web Links for Military

Listed below are several useful resources for military personnel. All additional questions or concerns can be addressed to the MPS, Military Personnel Division Chief at 703-607-4600.

Anytime. Anywhere. Call Now! (Military OneSource):
Live consultants are available 24 hours a day/7 days a week to answer questions and provide assistance. Whether you’re trying to find child care, checking up on the schools at your next installation or trying to cope with the everyday stressors of military life, Military OneSource can help. The service, available to all Service members and their families at no cost, will provide a customized response whatever your needs are. To reach a consultant any time, day or night, call 1-800-342-9647.
(www.MilitaryOneSource.com)

On the Home Front (MilitaryHomeFront):
MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the central, trusted, up-to-date source for Service members and families to obtain information about all Quality of Life programs and services. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!
(www.MilitaryHomeFront.com)

Jobs for You (Military Spouse Career Center):
Relocation can be difficult for spouses, who often find themselves forced to leave behind their jobs and careers. The Military Spouse Career Center was created to provide resources and support to help these spouses as they search for new employment. The website provides links to Spouse-Friendly employers, job search assistance, and advice on everything from education and scholarships to child care and community information.

The Perfect Community (Military Communities of Excellence):
Service members and families looking for information on the military communities may be interested in Expansion Management Magazine’s “Military Communities of Excellence.”

Hittin’ the Books (Military Student.Org):
This site is designed to help mitigate the difficulties that transitioning military students might face at a new school. Included here is a Parents guide to helping their child during deployment and a companion guide for educators.

Kids Movin’ (Military Teens on the Move):
Relocation can be especially difficult for kids and teens. With that in mind, DOD created this site (and its sister site, Military Kids on the Move) to help provide advice, support, and information to military teens.  Here, dependent teens can find advice on moving, readjustment, making friends, and dealing with the host of stressors that accompany being a teen in a military family.

Baby Talk (ChildCareAware.org):
This service, America’s most trusted child care resource, provides links to military specific resources and programs through its website at

State Know-How (USA4MilitaryFamilies.org):
In collaboration with States, nonprofits and industries, DoD wants to reduce statute barriers and enhance the ability of military families to transition to new locations. Information on this effort and news on new benefits, programs and services being offered by states and local communities can be found at
www.USA4Militaryfamilies.org

Personnel Transitioning to DISA (DISA.mil/BRAC)

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