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OFFICER BRANCH NEWS (CONT'D)
Company Grade Officers Notes RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR IPPS-A TWO-
(Cont’d) SIDED MARKET
1. Units “should” not ask you for OERs; you
You have been notified that you will be in the
26-02 (summer) Market Place. Your can provide if you choose to. Units should not
even state or ask “if you would like, you can
Assignment Instructions (AI) for the January send your OER.”
class will be pushed out in July.
CAREER COUNSELING 2. Branch will not share any information to the
officer or the unit IRT preference placement. Do
I strongly encourage you to reach out to me at not ask.
any time IOT schedule a career counseling
session. I remain flexible and I am happy to 3. Get involved with the market early and
answer questions via email, TEAMS, or over often. There can be weekly changes as the
the phone. Honestly, the most convenient way marketplace evolves.
to speak with you about your career is a brief
email followed by a TEAMS call so I can have 4. If you contact a unit IRT about a position and
the unit is unresponsive, reach out to me, and I
time to review your file and be better prepared
to provide you the best guidance, options and will attempt to close the loop with the account
answers to your questions. The sooner you manager. Be reasonable with the time allowed
reach out the better. for a unit to respond.
DCP/TWI 5. During your discussions with the unit, be
honest, be upfront and know your career
Be a well-rounded applicant both in your path/plan. Ask the unit about the specific
military and academic performance. position you are expecting to fill. Ensure the
Announcements will be out shortly. position described is the position you will be
fill ing. This is of particular importance with
26-01 CPT MARKETPLACE command positions.
The 26-01 market in AIM is closed and we are 6. If a unit asks you to provide a screenshot of
currently slatting all officers. AIl notifications your preferences, do not provide and reach out
will come out NLT 30 July 2025. to me at the conclusion of that interview.
If you experience such situations mentioned
Take aways from 26-01:
above, please reach out to me for assistance.
- The fall market is smaller and produces some The marketplace is an incredible opportunity to
unique assignment locations but is limited on co
ntrol your career. Take advantage of this
KD opportunities. opportunity. If you do not actively participate,
- Make sure EFMP/MACP is updated, MACPs you will not have a voice in your next
were removed at mid-market review. assignment. We are here to support you and
- O1A positions were available for CO CMD at answer any questions you may have.
TRADOC and USAREC locations.
- Improved notification of REFRAD, MEB or Ensure your resume is updated prior to
RETIREMENT, not informing me only hurts marketplace opening. The resume is an
your peers and units. outstanding vehicle to provide additional
- Only SOF positions filled out of market are information about yourself and your career
75th Ranger Regiment and 160th SOAR accomplishments that are not reflected within
- Removal from market will not happen after an OER. You are competing in an open
mid-market review marketplace, so put your best self forward. You
never know who will read your resume, so
insure it is grammatically correct and free of
errors.
The interview process birthed by the
marketplace has proven to be a critical and
useful tool for officers and units alike. It allows
for both parties to determine who may be the
33 best fit. Ensure you are prepared for any
interview opportunities and/or reach out to
units you are interested in. You are your best
