I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Air Reserve Personnel Center I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e vPC-GR Retirements Scheduled for implementation Mar 2008

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Objectives This presentation will provide an overview of the enhanced vPC-GR Retirement capability and will highlight some of the new features available to you. At the end of this tutorial you will be able to: Submit an online retirement application in Dashboard Use Dashboard to withdraw, change and monitor the status of your application (Commanders only) Recommend approval or disapproval of a retirement application in Dashboard Prepare for the transition to Defense Integrated Military Human Resource System (DIMHRS) which will have a similar online retirement process.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Overview Capability users: All ARC members except HQ Reserve AGR and HQ ANG Stat Tour (title 10) Account holders access application through vPC-GR dashboard Member completes retirement request form and selects commander role or next coordinator from individual search (based on local policy) Justification required if retirement effective date (RED) is within 6 months; except: non-participating (S7), officers MSD, enlisted HYTD, and ANG non-retention selectees Members identify if they are an Air Reserve Technician (ART) or ANG Technician to forward application to CPF or state HRO

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Overview Unit Commander reviews application to recommend approval and retention (6 months) waiver, Officer Grade Determination (OGD) OGD must be considered for all officers Commander forwards application to Wing Commander/ Program Manager (PM) for concurrence Wing CC/PM submits retirement application to ARPC for approval process Request to withdraw or change retirement effective date can be done online and will require Wing CC/PM recommendation prior to submitting to ARPC References: AFI and AFI

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Things To Know Retirement Effective Date (RED) Years of Service Assigned Unit Data Unit Phone number Unit Address Do you want a ceremony? If so; Add Spouse name to request Ceremony POC Name POC Mailing Address and Phone number Are you within 12 months of ETS, MSD or HYTD? Have you been selected for non-retention (ANG)? You must continue to participate until released by your Commander or the RED on your Orders

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Things To Do Inform your commander & supervisor of your desired Retirement Effective Date Ensure you are aware of any local retirement policy Prepare any required attachments Waivers Reserve Service Commitment – If within a commitment period Curtailment – If serving on a current AGR tour Memorandums DD Form 2656 Pay Form – If requesting AD retirement or retirement for maximum age (Members retiring at maximum age are NOT required to submit a retirement application) Learn about your entitlements/benefits

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e AF Portal Log onto the AF Portal and select Life and Career Tab. Select Career from the dropdown menu

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e vPC-GR Link From the Career Page, scroll to the vPC-GR icon on the lower left. The vPC-GR address is

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e vPC-GR Homepage Click on “Dashboard” NOTE: Some screens may appear slightly different when the new Website is deployed

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e vPC-GR Login If you already have a vPC-GR account, select Log In. If not, select New Account and follow the instructions.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e vPC-GR Login Once you have received an account username and password, login to start your application process. John.Demo ********

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e vPC-GR Login John.Demo ************ The first time you log in, select your Service Component default view

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Dashboard The ‘Overview’ tab will be the first page that you will see in the Dashboard. Select the ‘Action Requests’ tab to open a Retirement application.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Action Requests Click ‘Retirement’ from the menu. If you selected ‘ANG’ as your default service component, the ANG shield would be highlighted and menu displayed.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Retirement Pre-Application Before you can open the application, you must read the pre-application pages. They’ll provide you with information you’ll need to complete your application. Place your initials in the box to move from page to page. Members whose retirement date is the same as their MSD or HYT may click here to skip the pre-application.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Retirement Application Before you start your application, it is best to have any memos, waivers or pay forms scanned and ready to be attached or faxed. You must complete all items in bold typeface with an asterisk to complete the form.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Retirement Effective Date Click on the calendar icon to enter your desired retirement effective date.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Active Duty Retirement Airmen eligible for an Active Duty Retirement must elect a date on the first day of the month or they will see this message. 11/01/2007

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Submission Within 6 Months Justify Retirement within 6 months If the RED is within 6 months of submission, you can select a statement from the text box to the right of this field (ETS or Selectively Non- Retained [ANG] for example) or type a justification. 11/01/2007 Justification statement

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e ART or ANG Technician Justify Retirement within 6 Months Main Street Macon GA Sheila Continue to complete form until all required information is provided If you are an ART or ANG Technician, select one in order to send notice to AFRC/A1CE or State HRO. 11/01/2007 Justification statement

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Point of Contact Information POC Name POC Address POC Phone(s) Members may enter their spouse’s name (if applicable) for the Spouse Certificate and those who would like a ceremony are required to enter and the Contact Information for a designated person. Sheila 1234 Main Street Macon GA Justify Retirement within 6 Months Justification statement 11/01/2007 SSgt Edna Watkins 6765 S. Eagle Way Robins AFB GA Airlift Sqn 6765 S. Eagle Way Robins AFB GA 25866

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Completing the Application SSgt Edna Watkins 6765 S. Eagle Way Robins AFB GA Airlift Sqn S. Eagle Way Robins AFB GA Click ‘Add’ to attach scanned documents and e-forms, or FAX them to ARPC. (Example: Pay forms, waivers) Click Save/Submit to finish, or to return to complete the application at a later time. ONLY select 'NAF Commander' or 'Commander, State (JFHQ)' if assigned as "Staff" personnel. Select the next level of coordination.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Notes on Coordination Coordination will depend on where a member is assigned in an organization and what type of organization they’re in. A traditional retirement application is submitted by the member, Unit CC makes a recommendation, Wing CC makes a recommendation and then sends the application to ARPC for approval. If member is assigned to the State HQ, then it only goes from the member to Commander, State (JFHQ) before being submitted to ARPC. If a member has a Group CC rather than a Unit CC they may only coordinate with their Wing CC, or the Group CC may be assigned a Unit CC role in order to be involved. Be aware of and follow any locally developed coordination guidelines.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e MSD/HYTD/Age 60 SSgt Edna Watkins 6765 S. Eagle Way Robins AFB GA Airlift Sqn S. Eagle Way Robins AFB GA ARPC Members who have selected MSD/ HYTD/ Age 60 for their Retirement Type will have their Retirement Applications sent directly to ARPC as they are not required to go through the coordination process. There is no retirement application according to ARPC/DPPR.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Request Confirmation When all information is complete and the form is ‘Submitted,’ the member will receive a confirmation report. If desired the member can elect to print or save a Summary Report.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Member’s Worklist View From this tab member can: 1.Withdraw or change RED 2.Display coordination actions 3.Open reviews and request a summary report Open Reviews (0 ) Member can view the actions taken to complete the application on the Worklist Tab.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Withdrawal and Change Date Note: Mem ber will be unable to withdraw or change date without special justification within 30 days of RED if the application has been coordinated. An instruction link is provided for assistance Withdrawal of a retirement application or a change to a RED must be approved by the same coordination process as the original request.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Unit CC or Equiv Worklist Action in Worklist box 2. Display ‘Pending’ actions 3. ‘Open Coordination’ link to display form Coordinator uses the Worklist tab to view and complete their actions.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Unit CC or Equiv Coordination Wing Commander Unit Commander or equivalent must recommend the member’s application be approved or disapproved before submitting Member’s justification is viewable by Coordinators.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Officer Grade Determination Wing Commander If the member is an officer, an Officer Grade Determination (OGD) is required and must be completed before the application can pass to the next level of coordination.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Withdrawal & Change Date When a member requests to withdraw their application or change their RED, it must be approved through the same coordination process as the original request. Wing Commander

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Disapproval Recommendation When disapproving a request, justification must be provided in the Remarks section Wing Commander

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Attaching Files and Submitting Click ‘Add’ to attach scanned documents and e-forms, or FAX them to ARPC. (Examples: source documents, related memorandum, etc.) Wing Commander

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Unit CC or Equiv Worklist ‘Worklist’ tab with the view filter set to “Viewable to me” will display the status of the application as it is being processed. Besides coordinators, the MPF and CSS have the ability to view the application status as well as open reviews and summary reports.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Wing CC or Equiv Worklist 1. Action in Worklist box 2. Display ‘Pending’ actions 3. ‘Open Coordination’ link to display form Coordinator uses the Worklist tab to view and complete their actions.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Wing CC or Equiv Coordination Commander, State (JFHQ)/ Wing CC/PM recommends Approval or Disapproval of the Retirement Application before submitting. Previous Coordination Remarks will be displayed.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Officer Grade Determination If the member is an officer, an Officer Grade Determination (OGD) is required and must be completed before the application can pass to the next level of coordination

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Withdrawal & Change Date When a member requests to withdraw their application or change their RED, it must go through the coordination process

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Work In Progress After coordination is completed, the application will show “Work In Progress” as ARPC processes the application.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Completed Application The Retirement Application will reflect “Completed” after ARPC has completed the retirement orders and the certificate, ordered the flag and mailed all of the items.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Summary This presentation of the enhanced vPC-GR Retirement capability has demonstrated how to: Submit an online retirement application in Dashboard Use Dashboard to withdraw, change and monitor the status of your application (Commanders only) Recommend approval or disapproval of a retirement application in Dashboard If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contacts us using the information on the next slide.

I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Contacts for Feedback AFRC / ANG Tutorials: PSD Handbook (Guide) PSD Handbook (Guide) ARPC Contact Center Toll Free: (0600 to 1800 MT / Monday - Friday) (0800 to 1600 MT / 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month) (0900 to 1300 MT / 1st and 2nd Sunday of each month) Fax: Commercial , DSN