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OFFICER BRANCH NEWS (CONT'D)
Company Grade Officers Notes by: Company Grade Officers Notes
MAJ William D. Vaughn, JD (Cont’d)
It is both a pleasure and a for a unit to respond.
privilege to serve as the 5. During your discussions with the unit; be
Finance and Comptroller honest, be upfront and know your career
Branch Company Grade path/plan. Ask the unit about the specific
Assignment Officer. As I position you are expecting to fill. Ensure the
enter my second year at position described is the position you will be
FC Branch, I look forward filling. This is of particular importance with
to continuing to work with
command positions.
all of you during my tenure
at HRC. At FC Branch, we 6. If a unit asks you to provide a screenshot of
are committed to ensuring MAJ Vaughn yo ur preferences, do not provide and reach out
the Army’s needs are met while also striving to to me at the conclusion of that interview.
meet the professional development and
If you experience such situations mentioned
personal needs of our officers. above, please reach out to me for assistance.
CAREER COUNSELING
The marketplace is an incredible opportunity to
All officers are strongly encouraged to reach control your career. Take advantage of this
out to me at any time IOT schedule a career opportunity. If you do not actively participate,
counseling session. You do not need nor have
to wait until FC Branch schedules a visit to you will not have a voice in your next
your location. Honestly, it is the easiest and assignment. We are here to support you and
most convenient way to speak with an officer an swer any questions you may have.
about their career and answer your questions. Ensure your AIM2 resume is updated prior to
It also ensures I have connectivity to all marketplace opening. The AIM2 resume is an
systems for the counseling session. outstanding vehicle to provide additional
information about yourself and your career
If you are interested, send an email or call me
IOT schedule an appointment. accomplishments that are not reflected within
an OER. You are competing in an open
23-02 O3 MARKETPLACE marketplace, so put your best self forward.
The marketplace for the 23-02 PCS cycle The interview process birthed by the
(Summer 2023) will open 3 October 2022. If you marketplace has proven to be a critical and
are a candidate in the marketplace, I ask that useful tool for officers and units alike. It allows
you keep in mind a few rules of engagement. for both parties to determine who may be the
best fit. Ensure you are prepared for any
1. Units should not ask you for OERs; the
interview opportunities and/or reach out to
Officer can provide if they so choose. units you are interested in. You are your best
However, units should not even state or ask “if advocate in pursuing and securing your next
you would like, you can send your OER.” assignment.
2. Branch will not share any information to the Finally, the term “1 to 1” match is no longer
officer or the unit IRT preference placement.
ap plicable as the term “market preference” is
Do not ask. preferred. Regardless, you should not be
3. Get involved with the market early and often. required to reveal your specific market
preferences to potential units with whom you
There can be weekly changes as the
marketplace evolves. interview.
4. If you contact a unit IRT a position and the As the marketplace continues to improve, I
unit is unresponsive, reach out to me and I will would ask for any feedback IRT your experience
attempt to close the loop with the account with the system.
manager. Be reasonable with the time allowed
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