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4A The Scout
Army Community Service shares news, notes
By Audrey Peterson-Hosto
Exceptional Family Member Program Coordinator
Employment Readiness Program update
The Federal Resume class will be held July 14, Aug.
11, and Sept. 18. Space is limited and registration is re-
quired. If a spouse qualifies for a federal position, he or
she may be eligible for non-competitive placement au-
thority if certain requirements are met. Accompanying
spouses who have any questions regarding the Priority
Placement Program can call 520.538.5768 for direction,
information and instructions for registering.
Sponsorship training available to units
The Fort Huachuca Relocation Program offers class-
es to requesting units for sponsorship training. Units are
trained on the proper procedures to ensure the incom-
ing Soldier and Family have a smooth transition into
the community. Units are provided Standard Operating
Procedures, Sponsor Guides and Army Regulations to
ensure all aspects of the program are adhered to.
In addition to the training offered, a supplemental
tool is provided to the unit in the form of an online train- Querying Sheet. Not all students can access the On Line
ing program implemented by the Relocation Program at
the Department of Army level. This particular program
is intended to be used in conjunction with the training
Army Community Service provides.
The eSponsorship program allows an instant line of
communication between the sponsor and the incoming
Soldier. Links are available to assist the Soldier in mak-
ing the transition in duty stations worry free. Units are
encouraged to have all potential sponsors take the on-
line training in order to have a surplus of sponsors avail-
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able. To schedule training, call 520.533.5919. physical examinations or have other medical related is-
sues. There is only one medical EFMP representative to
EFMP overseas screening processes complete the required forms so, if the representative is
With PCS season in full swing, Army Community away from the office for an extended period, the process
is further delayed.
Service highlights an important requirement impacting
all military Families traveling outside the continental Those who have medical related EFMP questions
United States, OCONUS, including Alaska and Hawaii. or need to initiate medical overseas screening should
contact the RWBACH EFMP special needs advisor at
When a Soldier not enrolled in the Exceptional Fami- 520.533.9472. You can also obtain instructions and
ly Member Program receives an OCONUS assignment, related forms for Overseas Screening at http://rwbach.
they also need to know the EFMP impacts them as well. huachuca.amedd.army.mil/efmp.html.
All Soldiers reassigned OCONUS seeking command For more information about this process or how ACS
sponsorship must complete Medical EFMP overseas EFMP can assist EFMP Families before transition to
screening even if Family members aren’t currently en- their next duty station, contact ACS at 520.533.2330.
rolled in the EFMP.
Army Disaster Personnel Accountability,
Why? Many OCONUS locations have limited access Assessment System
to specialized care and the overseas screening process
ensures Family member needs are identified and can be After an emergency, all Army-affiliated personnel
accommodated by the gaining command before Family (Soldiers, Family members and Civilian employees) are
travel is authorized. to report their status to their command at the first available
opportunity. In some cases, the Secretary of Defense will
Soldiers completing the On Line Levy Briefing are direct all DOD-affiliated personnel in the affected area to
required to submit an electronic DA Form 7415, EFMP report their accountability status as soon as possible.
Levy Briefing so it’s important they get the word from When this happens, if you have access to the Internet,
their leaders about the overseas screening requirement. report your status online through the Army Disaster Per-
sonnel Accountability and Assessment System, ADPAAS.
Upon receipt of the emailed DA 7415, the ACS
EFMP System Navigator provides an emailed response ADPAAS provides a way for Army personnel and
to Soldiers that includes information on the overseas their Families in the disaster-affected area to report their
screening process, appointment scheduling procedures, status and how they were affected by the event. It also
and contact information for the Raymond W. Bliss Army provides commanders a means to assess the impact of
Health Center EFMP coordinator. the disaster on Soldiers and their Families to provide as-
sistance where needed.
This should be one of the first things Soldiers must
do when notified of OCONUS assignment instructions. For more information go to: https://adpaas.army.mil.
Delays can occur if Family members require updated
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