MILPER MESSAGE NUMBER : 05-006
AHRC-EPR
Stop Loss/Stop Movement Program Update

A. MILPER Message 04-169, AHRC-EPO-P, subject:  Implementation of Active Army (AA) Stop Loss/Stop Movement Program for Units Scheduled to Deploy OCONUS in Support of OIF and OEF, issued 2 Jun 04

B. MILPER Message 04-205, AHRC-EPO-P, subject:  Stop Move Status Code (SMSC) Data Elements in EDAS, issued 22 Jul 04

C. MILPER Message 04-227, AHRC-EPO-P, subject:  Amendment to MILPER Message 04-169, issued 6 Aug 04

D. MILPER Message 04-267, AHRC-EPR-F, subject:  Extension of ETS or Retirement Upon Return from Deployment Due to Hardship, issued 24 Sep 04

1. The purpose of this message is to provide updated supplemental procedural guidance for Enlisted Soldiers in support of the Active Army Stop Loss/Move program.  The messages referenced above remain in effect.

2. As outlined in reference A above, stop loss/move is effective 90 days from the unit’s earliest arrival date (stop move “start” date) and continues through the unit’s redeployment plus 90 days stabilization period (stop move “end” date).  Reference B above outlines the new Total Army Personnel Data Base (TAPDB) data elements that the Enlisted Personnel Management Directorate (EPMD) will use to identify Soldiers who are stop loss/moved.  

3. The paragraphs that follow will outline specific procedural guidance as units begin to redeploy, including UIC reporting; retirement and separation processing and assignment actions:

     a. UIC Reporting.  It is imperative that MACOM’s report to Cdr, HRC, DCSOPS Mobilization Division (AHRC-PLO), the deploying UIC information as soon as units are alerted and when previously reported information changes.  This will ensure accurate and efficient execution of stop loss/move actions.  All additions and deletions must come from the MACOM.  HRC will not add or remove units from stop loss/move without MACOM approval.  The HRC, DCSOPS POC for reporting this information is:  (Primary) MAJ Daniel Davis, (703)325-1929 (DSN 221); (secondary) Mr. Robert Wiseth (703)325-3483 (DSN 221) or CPT Umaporn McInnis, (703)325-7943 (DSN 221). SIPRNET email for all three is MOB@HOFFMAN.ARMY.SMIL.MIL.

          (1)  Initial reporting as units are alerted:  As outlined in paragraph 2b(1) of reference A above, MACOMs will expeditiously report UICs to implement stop loss/move actions.

          (2)  Redeployment UIC reporting:  As units begin to redeploy, MACOMs will request removal of the unit’s UIC from the list.  The following information must be provided for each unit:  MACOM, major subordinate Command (MSC), company level UIC, component, operation name, and date of redeployment.  

          (3)  Changes to UIC information:  Report any changes to that previously submitted to HRC in the same manner as outlined in paragraph 2b(1) of reference A above.  

     b. Retirement/Separation Processing.  

          (1)  Soldiers who are otherwise eligible may request retirement/separation at any time with an effective date not earlier than the unit’s stop loss/move end date.  These actions will not be considered “exception to policy” requests.  Requests to retire/separate prior to the unit’s redeployment will continue to be processed as exceptions to policy in accordance with paragraph 8 of reference A above.  These actions will be forwarded to Cdr, HRC, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, ATTN:  AHRC-EPR-F, Alexandria, VA  22331.  Note that the address and POC for Enlisted exceptions to stop loss policy is a change from that outlined in paragraph 8a of reference A above.

          (2)  Soldiers may request early release (retirement/separation date after the unit’s redeployment date but before the 90 day stabilization date).  These requests will be processed through the chain of command to the first LTC-Commander for approval.  Requests must state that the Soldier has initiated ACAP services and at a minimum completed the mandatory pre-separation counseling (DD Form 2648).  Commands will report all approved early releases to the installation retention office for adjustments to ETS dates.  Soldiers will not be released earlier than their contractual ETS date.

     c. Enlisted Assignment Actions.

          (1)  CONUS assigned Soldiers:  As outlined in MILPER message 04-169 (reference A), EPMD will begin selecting Soldiers for assignment at 2 months prior to the unit’s redeployment date.  Assignment reporting dates will be established not earlier than 90 days beyond the redeployment date.   There will be some assignment actions, such as Drill Sergeant, Recruiter, and nominative assignments that may require additional lead-time.  Upon redeployment, Soldiers who wish to waive the PCS stabilization may submit a waiver through their chain of command to the first LTC-commander for approval (see paragraph 3c(3) below).  Soldiers requiring training will be scheduled by EPMD’s Training Division in coordination with their career branch.

          (2)  OCONUS assigned Soldiers:  OCONUS assigned Soldiers will be reassigned in accordance with their scheduled DEROS with report dates the month following.  Soldiers requiring training will be scheduled by EPMD’s Training Division in coordination with their career branch.  The service remaining requirement described in Table 6-1, AR 614-30 to be PCS eligible, is waived for OCONUS assigned Soldiers who had sufficient service remaining to be eligible to PCS to CONUS on their original DEROS but became ineligible based on the extension of their overseas tours.

          (3)  Special Instructions and early reporting:  All Soldiers who are placed on AI while still assigned to a stop moved unit will have a special instruction appended to their AI which states:  “This assignment is based on the Soldier’s projected redeployment date and unit stop movement 90-day post-deployment stabilization policy.  Soldier-initiated requests for adjustment to reporting date will be requested through normal channels.  Soldiers who want to waive their 90-day post-deployment stabilization period and PCS may request a waiver through the chain of command to the first LTC-commander for approval.  Early reporting is authorized provided the Soldier has finished PCS requirements and the commander has approved the waiver.”

          (4)  Assignment notification.  Rear detachments must ensure that both the Soldier and his/her family are notified expeditiously to ensure that PCS preparation can begin ASAP.  

4. POC for this message is Mrs. Adcock-Dodd, (703)325-2738 (DSN 221), Lisa.Adcock-Dodd@hoffman.army.mil.  The POC for reporting UIC information is:  (Primary) MAJ Daniel Davis, (703)325-1929 (DSN 221); (secondary) Mr. Robert Wiseth (703)325-3483 (DSN 221) or CPT Umaporn McInnis, (703)325-7943 (DSN 221), SIPRNET email for all three is MOB@HOFFMAN.ARMY.SMIL.MIL.  The POC for Enlisted retirement/separation actions is Mrs. Marche, (703)325-6845 (DSN 221).  POC for training is SGM Walker, (703)325-0815 (DSN 221).