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OFFICER BRANCH NEWS (CONT'D)
Company Grade Officers Notes
(Cont’d)
The 26-02 market opens 24SEP2025. If you
have not been notified that you are moving in
26-02 and think you should be, please contact
me (APR-SEP 2026 YMAVS).
One of the biggest takeaways from talking to
countless officers is that they do not know
their senior raters' priorities. If you have not
had an office call with your senior rater, I
recommend getting on their calendar and
asking what their biggest concern, issues,
improvements that they want to see from your
position. Once they tell you, crush number
one, and improve the organization.
JAN 26 CCC STUDENTS
You have been notified that you will be in the
26-02 (summer) Market Place.
CAREER COUNSELING
I strongly encourage you to reach out to me at
any time to schedule a career counseling
session. I remain flexible, and I am happy to
answer questions via email, TEAMS, or over
the phone. Honestly, the most convenient way
to speak with you about your career is a brief
email followed by a TEAMS, call so I can have
time to review your file and be better prepared
to provide you the best guidance, options and
answers to your questions. The sooner you
reach out the better.
DCP/TWI
Be a well-rounded applicant both in your
military and academic performance. Apply on
time! Results are expected is September.
Take aways from 26-01
- The fall market is smaller and produces some
unique assignment locations but is limited on
KD opportunities.
- Make sure EFMP/MACP is updated, MACPs
were removed at mid-market review.
- O1A positions were available for CO CMD at
TRADOC and USAREC locations.
- Improve notifying me of REFRAD, MEB or
RETIREMENT; not informing me only hurts
your peers and units.
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- The only SOF positions filled out of market are
75th Ranger Regiment and 160th SOAR.
- Removal from market will not happen after
mid-market review.
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR IPPSA TWO-
SIDED MARKET- 26-02
1. Units “should” not ask you for OERs; you
can provide if you choose to. Units should not
even state or ask “if you would like, you can
send your OER.”
2. Branch will not share any information to the
officer or the unit IRT preference placement. Do
not ask.
3. Get involved with the market early and often.
There can be weekly changes as the
marketplace evolves.
4. If you contact a unit IRT about a position and
the unit is unresponsive, reach out to me and I
will attempt to close the loop with the account
manager. Be reasonable with the time allowed
for a unit to respond.
5. During your discussions with the unit, be
nest, be upfront and know your career
ho
path/plan. Ask the unit about the specific
position you are expecting to fill. Ensure the
position described is the position you will be
filling. This is of particular importance with
command positions.
6. If a unit asks you to provide a screenshot of
your preferences, do not provide and reach out
to me at the conclusion of that interview.
If you experience such situations mentioned
ab ove, please reach out to me for assistance.
The marketplace is an incredible opportunity to
control your career. Take advantage of this
opportunity. If you do not actively participate,
you will not have a voice in your next
assignment. We are here to support you and
answer any questions you may have.
Ensure your resume is updated prior to the
marketplace opening. The resume is an
outstanding vehicle to provide additional
information about yourself and your career
accomplishments that are not reflected within
an OER.