Assignments Officer Update
MAJ (P) Scott Znamenacek
MAJ (P) Znamenacek is the FA 57 Active Component/Army Reserve AGR Career Manager/Assignments Officer.

Do you have a question about your career, your file, or upcoming boards? Don’t be afraid to ask. Many FA 57 officers, both Active and Reserve, call me with questions and to receive guidance and information about Army personnel matters.

The following is a list of some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with brief answers to each:

1. Will I get selected by the board?

Only the board members have that answer. Based on my review of your file (Photo, ORB, Fiche-Performance/Commendatory/ Education) and past board trends, I may be able to give you some feedback on your potential for promotion. The composition of each board varies, in addition to the instructions given to the board members. Bottom line: If you continue to perform as a FA 57 and ensure your board file is correct, your chances for selection are increased.

2. I served in a CJTF in Iraq/Afghanistan. Am I eligible for Joint service credit?

You may be eligible. Go to the HRC-Joint Policy website for a step-by-step procedure to see if you meet the requirements. website

3. Why do some officers get their RFOs before others?

The answer is simple. Some assignment instructions require additional coordination. Positions that are nominative may require coordination prior to assigning an officer to the requisition. Once in TOPMIS (Total Officer Personnel Management Information System), some orders require electronic approvals by various authorities in HRC, while others may not require any coordination at all.

4. My Senior Rater, who is not an FA57, has asked me ‘What future jobs need to be listed on your OER?’ What should I tell him?

This is your Senior Rater’s opportunity to help shape your career. I advise officers to check out the ‘Who’s Who in FA57’ on my HRC website or the FA57 position listing on the FA57 Proponent website. Look for positions at the next grade in which you believe your skills can be best utilized. In addition, contact the senior leaders in the branch for advice….they are more than willing to give you their advice on career progression and professional development.

5. I’m a Senior Rater. Where can I check my SR profile?

You have two options: Log into the DASH-2 website or contact HRC Eval-uations Policy at (703) 325-4140 /4145.

6. What is DIMHRS?

The Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System is a web-based tool that will replace most, if not all, of the systems and databases that are currently being used to manage personnel and finance. The DIMHRS Fielding, originally scheduled for this fall, has been pushed back to Spring 2009. For more information, go to: http://www.dimhrs.mil/.

7. I haven’t done an OIF/OEF deploy-ment….will I be sent to a deploying unit?

Officers that have not deployed should be prepared to fill GWOT vacancies in the future. Currently, 70% of the branch has deployed (one of the highest rates in Operations Support Division), but we must maintain tour equity across the branch.

8. I sent my OER to HRC. Can you help me find out what the status is?

You can track your OERs using the Interactive Web Response System (https://www.isdrad16.army.mil/iwrs/). Just enter your Social Security number and the system will show you the current status. Note: If you are submitting an OER immediately prior to the date that an Army selection board is convening, there may be some delays due to the large numbers of evaluations being input into board files.

Again, this is only a sampling of the many queries that I field from all of you in the field. Don’t hesitate to call if you have a question. If I don’t have the answer, there is probably someone in the Hoffman complex that does.

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