1. Communicate the Principles of the
Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army
Show Slide #1: Communicate the Principles of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A)
References:
IPPS-A Home Page:
Release 2 Functional Guide V1, 1 Jun 18:
IPPS-A Facebook Page:
IPPS-A YouTube Page:
IPPS-A Demo Series:
"IPPS-A is Coming!" Animated Video on YouTube:
IPPS-A 101 Brief, updated with new photos and G-1 messaging:
ARNG-specific IPPS-A Handout, "IPPS-A and Army National Guard: What
it Means to You":
MilPay App
Supportive Task: None
Facilitator Material: Each primary facilitator should possess a lesson plan, slide deck, and access to User Productivity Kits (UPK) site.
Learner Material: Learners should possess standard classroom supplies, and access to User Productivity Kits (UPK) site. All required references and technical manuals will be provided by the Schoolhouse.
Facilitator Actions:
Classroom set up: 10 minutes.
Classroom Breakdown: 5 minutes.
Testing Requirements: None.
A 21st Century Human Resources Capability for the Total Army
April 2019

2. IPPS-A IS COMING Show Slide #2: “IPPS-A Is Coming” Video
"IPPS-A is Coming" Animated Video on YouTube:
Facilitator’s Note: Embed video into picture: Show the IPPS-A is Coming, length: 1 minutes, 51 seconds.

3. Terminal Learning Objective
Action: Communicate the Principles of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A)
Conditions: In a classroom environment referencing the IPPS-A Digital Tools & Resources, printed literature, User Productivity Kit (UPK),.
awareness of Operational Environment (OE), variables and actors.
Standards: Students will be able to communicate the principles of IPPS-A when they are able to:
Define IPPS-A
Identify the benefits of IPPS-A
Define IPPS-A capabilities
Review NET requirement
Communicate Timelines for releases
Employ UPKs products
Show Slide #3: TLO Summary
Action: Communicate the Principles of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A)
Conditions: In a classroom environment referencing the IPPS-A Digital Tools & Resources, printed literature, User Productivity Kit (UPK), awareness of Operational Environment (OE), variables and actors.
Standards: Students will be able to communicate the principles of IPPS-A when they are able to:
Define IPPS-A
Identify the benefits of IPPS-A
Define IPPS-A capabilities
Review New Equipment Training (NET) requirement
Communicate Timelines for releases
Employ User Productivity Kits (UPKs) products
Safety Requirements: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with DA PAM , Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DD Form 2977 DELIBERATE RISK ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available-time available and civil considerations (METT-TC). Local policies and procedures must be followed during times of increased heat category in order to avoid heat related injury. Consider the work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW TRADOC Regulation
Environmental Considerations: Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to ATF Environmental Considerations and GTA ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED RISK ASSESSMENT.

4. IPPS-A Define IPPS-A Show Slide #4: IPPS-A
Learning Step Activity #1: Define IPPS-A
Method of Instruction: DSL (small or large group discussion)
Facilitator to Student Ratio: 1:16
Time of Instruction: 10 Minutes
Media: Power Point Presentation, Printed Reference Materials.

5. What is IPPS-A?
The Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A) is a web-based Human Resource system designed to provide integrated, multi-component personnel and pay capabilities across the Army using the latest technology.
Show Slide #5: What is IPPS-A?
Facilitator Notes: (read and facilitate discussion using the slide)
IPPS-A is a modern, CAC enabled, multi-Component Army HR System that gives all Soldiers 24 hour a day self-service access to personnel and pay information utilizing a long strong password. A CAC is not required for self-service access.
IPPS-A information will be precise, relevant, timely, and authoritative.
The Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A) is a Web-based Human Resource system designed to provide integrated, multi-Component personnel and pay capabilities across the Army using the latest technology.
IPPS-A Background
Headquartered out of Army G1 FMD.
Team consist of more than 200 personnel. Active Duty, Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve Soldiers with a variety of ranks, Enlisted (SSG-SGM), Officers (CPT – COL), Warrant Officers (CW3 – CW4), GS Employees and Contractors.
IPPS-A is a PeopleSoft “Off The Shelf” product.
Once IPPS-A is developed and on line, the Army will have 1.1 million users and will be PeopleSoft’s largest customer.
Army “Stakeholders” are a representation of the major commands and commands with a role in the building of IPPS-A. (FORSCOM, TRADOC, IMCOM, USAREUR, USAPAC, HRC, SSI, USAFINCOM, ARNG, USAR, etc.)
IPPS-A is being built using the “Agile Build” method. Agile build is where they build a segment of the system and then display that portion of the build (to the stakeholders) for input, feedback and adjustments.
Stakeholder Build Reviews take place approximately every six weeks and the reviews started in late 2016.
IPPS-A is taking advantage of the advancement of technology during the pass 9-10 years.
DIMHRS Background
The IPPS-A build team is using the lessons learned from DIMHRS for the development of IPPS-A.
DIMHRS was designed and programmed for implementation to all of the services, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. It was too big of an endeavor.
The off the shelve product was being customized to each service. Instead of member it would read Soldier or a rank abbreviation, instead of absence it would read leave, etc. This customized approach would of created too large of a maintenance bill. Every time there was a system update someone would have had to go into the system and make all of the custom updates again.
IPPS-A will be the HR Professionals’ “One Stop Shop” for timely and accurate personnel and pay data.

6. Who Does IPPS-A Effect?
All Three Components – Active, Army National Guard, and United States Army Reserve Soldiers.
Soldiers, Civilian Employees, & Contractors – all Soldiers from the newest recruit to the most senior officer; any civilian employee that leads Soldiers or provides administrative support; any contractor that provides administrative support.
Members of other Services – personnel from other services that supervise Army personnel or provides administrative support.
Show Slide #6: Who Does IPPS-A Effect?
Facilitator Notes: (read and facilitate discussion using the slide).
IPPS-A will affect:
All three Components – Active, Army National Guard, and US Army Soldiers. Gaps in data will be almost non-existent with this system.
Soldiers, Civilian Employees, & Contractors - all Soldiers from the newest recruit to most senior officer; any civilian employee that leads Soldiers or provides administrative support; any contractor that provides administrative support.
As an example; a GS employee that processes action like award request or a contractor that prepares lessons for a service school.
Members of other Services – personnel from other services that supervise Army personnel or provides administrative support.
As an example; an officer that rates a Soldier for their evaluation report or a Service Member that works in a J1.

7. Why IPPS-A?
To move the Army to a 21st Century Personnel and Pay System that can enhance the Army’s ability for:
Total Force Visibility - enhances Army readiness by delivering the capability to see the entire force within one system, instead of reconciling multiple legacy systems.
Talent Management - allows leaders to better see the skills and abilities of their Soldiers, enhancing their ability to put the right person in the right job at the right time.
Auditability - supports the congressional mandate for financial accountability and creating a secure, efficient and accurate system.
Show Slide #7: Why IPPS-A?
Facilitator Notes: (read and facilitate discussion using the slide and notes).
IPPS-A will provide:
Total force visibility - enhances Army readiness by delivering the capability to see the entire force (Active, Guard & Reserve) within one system, instead of reconciling multiple legacy systems.
Currently, if the Chief of Staff wants to know how many Soldiers of a particular skill set are in the Army, the National Guard’s 54 SIDPERS systems, the Reserve’s system and the Active Component’s systems must be queried and that can take as much as two to three weeks to compile the information and get an accurate answer.
With IPPS-A, only one system will be queried to gather the information for the entire force (Active, ARNG & USAR).
Talent management - allows leaders and personnel managers to better see the skills and abilities of the Soldiers, enhancing their ability to put the right person in the right job at the right time.
Enhanced decision-making capabilities to Strength Managers and Commanders at every level.
Better shows the talent inside a unit’s formation. As an example, a ARNG Soldier may be a certified electrician or plumber outside of the Army and a unit may need to help provide relief during a natural disaster, hurricane, earthquake, etc.
Auditability - supports the congressional mandate for financial accountability and creating a secure, efficient and accurate system.

8. Check on Learning
Q: IPPS-A is multi-component personnel and pay system.
A: True
Q: IPPS-A will support the congressionally mandated requirements for auditability.
Q: Soldiers can gain access only with a CAC 24 hrs a day.
A: False – Soldiers can use a long strong password to gain access.
Show Slide #8: Check on Learning
Facilitator Note:
Q: IPPS-A is multi-component personnel and pay system. (Slide #6)
A: True
Q: IPPS-A will support the congressionally mandated requirements for auditability. (Slide #7)
Q: Soldiers can gain access only with a CAC 24 hrs a day. (Slide #5 notes page)
A: False – Soldiers can use a long strong password to gain access.

9. IPPS-A Identify the Benefits of IPPS-A Define IPPS-A
Show Slide #9: IPPS-A
Learning Step Activity #2: Identify the Benefits of IPPS-A
Method of Instruction: DSL (small or large group discussion)
Facilitator to Student Ratio: 1:16
Time of Instruction: 10 Minutes
Media: Power Point Presentation, Printed Reference Materials.

10. Benefits of IPPS-A
IPPS-A is critical to transitioning the military pay mission to the HR community and provides:
Data Standardization
Self-Service Access Through a Soldier Portal
Efficiencies Gained by Automated Processing of Actions
Strength Management and Accounting
IPPS-A will reduce the requirement to update and maintain multiple HR systems
Personnel Asset Visibility and Accountability
Information for Audit Readiness Requirements
Business Process Standardization across Components
An Integrated Personnel and Pay System
Soldier Support Throughout the Army Personnel Lifecycle (“Hire to Retire”)
No more gaps in data
A Comprehensive Personnel and Pay Record
IPPS-A will remove the requirement to submit Transmittal Memorandums (TM) to finance
IPPS-A will better serve Soldiers and their Families, Leaders and HR Professionals and improve the management of personnel information by streamlining personnel and pay functions and correcting current system deficiencies using the latest technology.
Show Slide #10: Benefits of IPPS-A
Facilitator Notes: (Senior Course Specific) Read and facilitate a discussion using this slide.
Data Standardization
Not spending the bulk of time working on one or two cases, 80% of time on 20% of actions.
Efficiencies Gained by Automated Processing of Actions
Quicker turnaround from initiation of action to completion of action.
IPPS-A will reduce the requirement to update and maintain multiple HR systems
More time to spend on readiness task/actions.
Use the time saved to properly mentor and give career guidance to the Soldiers.
An Integrated Personnel and Pay System
IPPS-A will reduce the lag time between submission of a pay action and the payment of the benefit.
A Comprehensive Personnel and Pay Record
Reduce the stress on Families due to better predictability and results.
Generate Discussion by asking the Soldiers their opinion:
1. What are some benefits they envision from their viewpoint and experience?
2. How can you use the time saved by having a system that is more efficient and not having to process a Transmittal Memo (TM) to finance?
3. How can Families benefit from the implementation of IPPS-A?

11. Benefits of IPPS-A
Soldier’s will have visibility of a Personnel Action Request (PAR) from initiation to approval/disapproval via electronic devices (i.e. smartphones & tablets)
HR Personnel will have the ability to upload some documents into iPERMS via IPPS-A
Commanders and leaders can set up a “Dashboard” within IPPS-A to monitor pending actions
The ability to build queries based on any data maintained within the system: birthdays, religion, gender, language codes, etc., will exist in IPPS-A
IPPS-A can be set up to automatically run reports to include queries daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly
Show Slide #11: Benefits of IPPS-A
Facilitator Note: (AIT Specific Slide)
Soldier’s will have visibility of a Personnel Action Request (PAR) from initiation to approval/disapproval via electronic devices (i.e. smartphones & tablets)
Ability to focus on other task due to fewer interruption from inquiries.
Commanders and leaders can set up a “Dashboard” within IPPS-A to monitor pending actions
Less likely for an action to be overlooked or misplaced since it is online.
Quicker turn around because the commander will see exactly what is pending in their “in-box”.
Generate Discussion by asking the Soldiers their opinion:
In your opinion, how does a Soldier having visibility of their action from start to finish impact you as an HR Professional in an S1?
What are some other benefits of a commander having a dashboard?

12. Sections of the Soldier Record Brief (SRB)
Section V
Personal and
Family Data
DEERS/ MODS/ATMS
Header
Identifying Data
ARRIS
Section III
Security Data
Section IV
Service Data
Section I
Overseas Assignments Information
JPAS/DISS
IPPS-A
IPPS-A
IPPS-A
IPPS-A
Section II
Career Field Data
ARRIS
IPPS-A
Section VI
Foreign Language
IPPS-A
Section VII
Military Education
ATRRS
Show Slide #12: Sections of the Soldier Record Brief (SRB)
Facilitator's Note: This slide depicts the simplification of how the SRB will be updated by one system, IPPS-A.
Soldier Record Brief (SRB) offers HR Professionals, Leaders, Commanders, and Soldiers centralized access to personnel information online and provides a snapshot of a Soldier’s military career information. The SRB standardizes and replaces both the Enlisted and Officer Record Briefs (ERB and ORB), DA Form 2-1 and the Reserve Component Manpower System (RCMS) Automated Record Brief for each component respectively.
The SRB consists of eleven sections and is created by one system, IPPS-A. The identified authoritative data systems (depicted in grey) provide persistent interfaces with IPPS-A to populate the areas as shown:
Section I: Overseas Assignment Information
Section II: Career Field Data
Section III: Security Data
Section IV: Service Data
Section V: Personal and Family Data
Section VI: Foreign Language
Section VII: Military Education
Section VIII: Civilian Education
Section IX: Awards and Decorations
Section IXa: State Awards
Section X: Assignment Information
Section XI: Remarks
Although the Member does not personally update their SRB, they are responsible to ensure the information in their record is accurate and complete. If information is missing or incomplete, it may have adverse effects on areas such as promotion boards. To assist in this effort, an SRB Questionnaire is provided in IPPS-A. If a Member discovers erroneous or missing information, they should open the SRB Questionnaire tile in IPPS-A, indicate which sections have errors, and then contact their S1 to resolve the issues.
Section VIII
Civilian Education
IPPS-A
The final SRB will include minor changes due to the system development and testing processes for IPPS-A. This version is only a template mock-up.
Section IX
Awards and
Decorations
IPPS-A
Section IXa
State Awards.
IPPS-A
Footer
Additional information on Soldier’s Military Organization
Section X
Assignments Information
AOS
Section XI
Remarks
DAPMIS
IPPS-A
IPPS-A
IPPS-A

13. Check on Learning
Q: IPPS-A eliminates the requirement to submit a Transmittal Memo to finance.
A: True
Q: IPPS-A can only be set up to automatically run reports / queries on a monthly basis.
A: False – IPPS-A can be set up to run reports/ queries for any time period, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly.
Q: IPPS-A reduces the requirement to update and maintain multiple HR systems.
Show Slide #13: Check on Learning
Facilitator Note:
Q: IPPS-A eliminates the requirement to submit a Transmittal Memo to finance. (Slide #10)
A: True
Q: IPPS-A can only be set up to automatically run reports / queries on a monthly basis. (Slide #11)
A: False – IPPS-A can be set up to run reports/ queries for any time period, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly.
Q: IPPS-A reduces the requirement to update and maintain multiple HR systems. (Slide #10)

14. IPPS-A Identify the Benefits of IPPS-A Define IPPS-A
Define IPPS-A Capabilities
Show Slide 14: Define IPPS-A Capabilities
Learning Step Activity #3: Define IPPS-A Capabilities
Method of Instruction: DSL (small or large group discussion)
Facilitator to Student Ratio: 1:16
Time of Instruction: 5 Minutes
Media: Power Point Presentation, Printed Reference Materials.

15. IPPS-A Will Transform Army HR
Subsumes over 30 legacy systems and eliminates over 300 interfaces
IPPS-A will leverage modern technology to integrate HR and Pay together into one system
Accessible 24/7
Full transparency of transactions
Training data base that replicates unit information at all levels
Automated Workflows
Personnel actions trigger automatic Military Pay (MilPay) actions
Show Slide #15: IPPS-A Will Transform Army HR
Facilitator Notes:
Subsumes over 30 legacy systems and eliminates over 300 interfaces.
IPPS-A will still interface with more than a dozen systems.
Serve as the authoritative database for personnel and pay data, subsuming many antiquated and disjointed systems.
IPPS-A will leverage modern technology to integrate HR and Pay together into one system.
Ensure access to accurate and timely military personnel data for all levels of management
Enables the Army to transform from multiple Personnel systems to a 21st Century system.
Training data base that replicates unit information at all levels.
Every unit will have a Unit Training Database that reflects the unit and will be accessible for SGT Time Training to Training Center rotations.
Personnel actions trigger automatic Military Pay (MilPay) actions.
As an example, no longer will a DA Form 4187 advancing a Soldier from PFC to SPC need to go on a Transmittal Memo (TM) to finance. Once a Soldier is advanced from PFC to SPC within the IPPS-A environment, the action is automatically processed to the treasury pay system.
Accessible 24/7.
Soldiers will be able to access IPPS-A anytime from anywhere to view personal data and submit personal actions.
Full transparency of transactions.
A Soldier will be able to track an action from initiation to completion.
Automated Workflows
A workflow is the routing process of actions, awards, absence, etc. Once a unit establishes their “Workflow” an action will automatically flow through the process with the completion of each step.
Workflows are customizable for all actions. As an example, a request for absence may not flow through the 1SG, while requests for awards will.

16. IPPS-A Capabilities by Audience
View full personnel record and SRB
Submit a Human Resources action request, for example:
Select benefit options
Enroll in a Thrift Savings Plan
Change direct deposit information
Initiate and monitor Human Resources actions
Update own personal information for approval
Perform other pay and personnel functions
Soldiers
Authoritative data to make managerial decisions
Real-time view of personnel and pay data
HR action capabilities (e.g., unit manning)
Additional multi-Component reports
Initiation, review and automated approval of HR actions (currently DA Form 4187)
Automation of the awards and evaluations review and approval processes
HR Professionals
Reducing personnel data entry into multiple databases
Supporting personnel data update submissions and approvals
Reducing the need for manual data entry to support pay activities
Enabling personnel data updates to trigger automatic pay transactions
Increasing the timeliness and accuracy of Soldier pay and benefits
Granting access to multi-Component information in an integrated system
Leaders
Show Slide #16: IPPS-A Capabilities by Audience
Facilitator Note: Review the capabilities for each group. The Leaders and HR Professionals groupings include General Service and Contractor personnel.
Soldiers:
View full personnel record and SRB
Submit a Human Resources action request, for example:
Select benefit options
Enroll in a Thrift Savings Plan
Change direct deposit information
Initiate and monitor Human Resources actions
Update own personal information for approval
Perform other pay and personnel functions
Leaders
Authoritative data to make managerial decisions
Real-time view of personnel and pay data
HR action capabilities (e.g., unit manning)
Additional multi-Component reports
Initiation, review and automated approval of HR actions (currently DA Form 4187)
Automation of the awards and evaluations review and approval processes
HR Professionals
Reducing personnel data entry into multiple databases
Supporting personnel data update submissions and approvals
Reducing the need for manual data entry to support pay activities
Enabling personnel data updates to trigger automatic pay transactions
Increasing the timeliness and accuracy of Soldier pay and benefits
Granting access to multi-Component information in an integrated system

17. IPPS-A (iHUB) Home Page
Show Slide #17: IPPS-A (iHUB) Home Page
Facilitator Notes: Nothing is embedded in the slide except for the YouTube link in the bottom right.
This is the Home Page for IPPS-A for either a mobile device or computer. The software is considered “Fluid”, meaning the software will automatically adjust the size of the pages to the type of device being utilized (i.e., phone, tablet, or computer).
The home page is customizable in regards to what tiles/icons are displayed. When logging into IPPS-A utilizing a CAC all tiles will display, while logging in with a long strong password, only Self-Service capabilities will display.
Play the video link that shows a demonstration of the self-service page, known as the iHUB – after video is done playing, ask the students their impression – Focus on the ease of use, look, and content.
Visit the IPPS-A demo on the iHub Self-Service:

18. IPPS-A Mobile Self Service
Mobile Device Access (DA G6 Concurrence / Approved):
Ability for Soldiers to access their own IPPS-A information (Soldier Self-Service) on personal devices.
A secondary address (Gmail, yahoo, iMac...etc.) for an IPPS-A profile for notification updates only.
Commander and Leaders access with a CAC card on a personal device (laptop, desk top, mobile device IPad/Tablet) or non .mil domain IOT conduct regular business such as approving actions and completing evaluations.
IPPS-A Landing Page
Conceptual Representation
The IPPS-A Launch Platform
Enables mobile Self Service use:
The IPPS-A Launch Platform provides an easy way to access DS Logon
Self-Service capability for all users
User has ability to download their SRB or take a screenshot of their data (not PII)
Username and Password is not stored in the IPPS-A launch Platform
Show Slide #18: IPPS-A Portable Electronic Device Access
Facilitator Notes: (read and facilitate discussion using the slide).
Mobile Device Access: As part of the IPPS-A fielding, the IPPS-A program office and FMD coordinated policy changes on the use of personal devices for official business. Requirements for CAC authentication still exist when accessing the system in an elevated role (anything other than self-service)
Development of the IPPS-A Launch Platform is currently recommended for Self Service use
Not an “App” - The IPPS-A launch platform provides an easy way to access DS Logon
A Launch Platform does not utilize the hard drive of a phone or tablet.
No IPPS-A code is exposed, no transacting of data or background processing occurs through the platform
Self-Service capability for all users
Will not allow the access/exposure of PII
No IPPS-A business logic or data resident on the portable electronic device
User has ability to download their SRB or take a screenshot of their data (not PII)
Username and Password is not stored in the IPPS-A launch Platform
Another level of security

19. Check on Learning
Q: Can you store a password in the launch platform for your personal device?
A: No
Q: The IPPS-A Home Page is considered “fluid” and the view will automatically adjust for the type of device that is being used, phone, tablet, or computer?
A: True
Q: Personnel actions will trigger automatic Military Pay actions?
Show Slide #19: Check on Learning
Facilitator Note:
Q: Can you store a password in the launch platform for your personal device? (Slide #18)
A: No
Q: The IPPS-A Home Page is considered “Fluid” and the view will automatically adjust for the type of device that is being used, phone, tablet, or computer? (Slide #17 notes page)
A: True
Q: Personnel actions will trigger automatic Military Pay actions? (Slide #15)

20. IPPS-A Identify the Benefits of IPPS-A Define IPPS-A
Review NET Requirements
Define IPPS-A Capabilities
Show Slide #20: IPPS-A
Learning Step Activity #4: Review NET Requirements
Method of Instruction: DSL (small or large group discussion)
Facilitator to Student Ratio: 1:16
Time of Instruction: 10 Minutes
Media: Power Point Presentation, Printed Reference Materials.

21. New Equipment Training (NET) Overview
Online (DL) IPPS-A Training courses will reside within the IPPS-A system
Instructor Facilitated Training will be conducted virtually and face to face
DL Pre-Requisite Training will be made available at D-120 for HR Professionals
Instructor Facilitated Training begins at D-14 and ends with a Capstone Exercise
IPPS-A includes an Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS) with embedded F1/Help functionality and training products
Show Slide #21: New Equipment Training (NET) Overview
Facilitator Notes:
Regarding NET User Training:
Online NET training will be embedded within the IPPS-A system; therefore, there will be no requirement to go to other systems/websites to conduct training.
IPPS-A removes the requirement to print or certificates of completion. All training will be embedded within the system with visibility to supervisors and leaders.
Self-Service NET training will be available to you at approximately D-120 (meaning 120 days prior to system release)
Classroom NET Training will begin at approximately D-30 (meaning 30 days prior to system release)
NET Training will end with a capstone exercise
NET Training will be supported by the system’s “F1” help function capability

22. NET Courses & Intended Population
Training Course by Role (Hours)
Course Description
Intended Population
Self-Service (1hr)
Prepares Soldiers to use IPPS-A Self-Service.
All Soldiers & HR Professionals
Commander / Leader (2hrs)
Prepares supervisors to approve items.
Commanders, Leaders, & HR Professionals
HR Professionals / IPPS-A Service Provider (60hrs)
Prepares users to execute IPPS-A Roles.
IPPS-A Service Provider (includes 42 MOS Series, Readiness and Admin NCOs)
Validator (70hrs)
Prepares selected users (BDE & above) to grant IPPS-A roles & permissions within organizations.
Organization designated users
Subject Matter Expert (SME) (84hrs)
Prepares organization representatives with additional IPPS-A knowledge.
Top of System User (Up to 80hrs)
Prepares users for specific roles performed at Top of the System.
Users performing Top of the System Roles
Capstone Exercise (2-4hrs)
Culminating NET exercise executed at work environment that validates users are prepared to use IPPS-A.
IPPS-A Service Providers
Show Slide #22: NET Courses & Intended Population
Facilitator Notes:
There are approximately 30 two person IPPS-A Mobile Training Teams (MTT) that will provide training in roughly 50 location throughout the Army plus individual states and territories for the ARNG.
The ARNG will receive training just prior to and during Release 2 and Release 3. The Active and USA Reserve Component will receive training just prior to and during Release 3
Number of hours for the courses are in parentheses ( ) after the title of the course.
Self-Service: Provides the basics for any Soldier to navigate through the self-service portion of IPPS-A, such as submitting a request for absence or up dating a mailing address.
Commander / Leader (2hr): Prepares supervisors to make recommendations, approve or disapprove items and process the action through the work flow.
HR Professional / IPPS-A Service Provider (60hrs): Prepares users to execute roles as an HR Professional within there command/organization. From processing Personal Action Request (PAR) and Award recommendation to unit strength management. Roles and permissions will be granted for the litany of actions completed by HR Professionals.
Validator (70hrs): This role (BDE & above) is responsible for granting roles & permissions to users within the command/organization.
Subject Matter Expert (SME)(84hrs): Prepares organization representatives with additional IPPS-A knowledge to further enhance the capabilities of the personnel within there command/organization. A primary IPPS-A trainer for the command/organization.
Top of System User (80hrs): Prepares users for specific roles performed at Top of the System such as HRC and Army “G” staff.
Capstone Exercise (2-4hrs): Is a culminating NET exercise executed at the work environment that validates users are prepared to use IPPS-A.

23. IPPS-A Functional Courses
IPPS-A Administrator (New Validator role with added responsibilities)
IPPS-A Data Manager (New Oracle Business Intelligence Application capabilities)
IPPS-A Internal Management / Audit (Transfer of MILPAY from the FM to the HR Community)
IPPS-A Talent Management (Increased efforts on TM and requirements from TMTF)
IPPS-A Institutional Training Support (Separate Institutional Training Data Base)
Target Audiences:
All three components, DA Civilians, and Contractors.
Includes those who have already attended or will not attend PME / IMT.
Intent/Expected Outcome:
Facilitate the full utilization of the system in support of readiness.
Grow expertise and fully capitalize on the capabilities within IPPS-A.
Job/Role specific training courses (similar to PEC, ARRTC).
Show Slide #23: IPPS-A Functional Courses
Facilitator Notes:
Once the legacy systems are subsumed by IPPS-A, the pool of system Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will be eliminated, so one of the overall purposes of the functional courses is to create SMEs throughout the Army.
Discuss each Functional Course listed and provide the below description.
IPPS-A Administrator: The IPPS-A Administrator is the HR professional that grants roles and permissions to IPPS-A outside of the Self Service capabilities. The course is to prepare those assigned as the unit’s IPPS-A Administrator (Validator) and provides instruction on provisioning of roles and permissions, customizing dashboards, workflow routing, and delegation of roles within the IPPS-A system. Additionally, the course will provide instruction on authoritative data sources and interfaces that IPPS-A uses to provide a single Soldier record.
IPPS-A Data Manager: To prepare HR professionals that manage Human Resource data within their commands. This course provides military Human Resource instruction for mid to senior level GS employees (GS-7-13), 42A NCOs (SSG and above), 420A Warrant Officers, and HR Officers (42B/H) who enable their commands with HR data for analysis, modeling, projections, trends, and metrics development. This course provides students advanced instruction and use on the Oracle Business Intelligence Application as the primary tool in extracting critical and routine HR data that supports decision-making.
IPPS-A Internal Management / Audit: To prepare Military HR professionals assigned the responsibility to develop and sustain internal controls and audit readiness within their command. This course provides the student with the knowledge and practical application on the development and sustainment of internal/management controls and statutory requirements for the HR and MILPAY function. The course provides instruction on auditing, development of metrics and associated analysis, error resolution, quality assurance, current MILPAY workarounds, and development of personnel readiness reviews to identify shortcomings, trends, and projections.
IPPS-A Talent Management: This course provides HR professionals instruction for mid to senior level GS employees (GS-7-13), 42A NCOs (SSG and above), 420A Warrant Officers, and HR Officers (42B/H) who perform the talent management functions within their command or for the HR enterprise. This course is specifically designed for talent managers at the Division and above level to include talent managers assigned to the Army G1 and the Army Human Resources Command. This course provides students advanced instruction and use on the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army and the Oracle Business Intelligence Application as the primary tool in extracting HR data for use in their role as a talent manager. The course covers topics ranging from requirements development, requisitioning process, skills/competency management, certification management, and other topic areas relevant to managing personnel and the requirements of the Army. The students will learn how to identify current and emerging requirements and make recommendations to seniors on how to recruit and develop talent to ensure those needs are met.
IPPS-A Institutional Training Support: This course provides training for training developers, instructors, and training environment administrators within the Soldier Support Institute, the Army National Guard Professional Education Center, the Army Reserve Training and Education Center, and the Total Army School System Battalions. The course prepares developers, instructors, and administrators on the use of the institutional training system to include access, provisioning, User Productivity Kit (UPK) authoring, and maintenance of the system.

24. Check on Learning
Q: DL Pre-Requisite Training will be made available at D-160 for HR Professionals? True or False
A: False; Training will be made available at D-120
Q: What are the five IPPS-A Functional Courses?
A: IPPS-A Administrator
IPPS-A Data Manager
IPPS-A Internal Management / Audit
IPPS-A Talent Management
IPPS-A Institutional Training Support
Show Slide #24: Check on Learning
Facilitator Note:
Q: DL Pre-Requisite Training will be made available at D-160 for HR Professionals? True or False (Slide #21)
A: False; Training will be made available at D-120
Q: What are the five IPPS-A Functional Courses? (Slide #23)
A: IPPS-A Administrator
IPPS-A Data Manager
IPPS-A Internal Management / Audit
IPPS-A Talent Management
IPPS-A Institutional Training Support

25. IPPS-A Identify the Benefits of IPPS-A Define IPPS-A
Communicate
Timeliness of
Releases
Identify the Benefits of IPPS-A
Review NET Requirements
Define IPPS-A Capabilities
Show Slide #25: IPPS-A
Learning Step Activity #5: Communicate Timeliness of Releases
Method of Instruction: DSL (small or large group discussion)
Facilitator to Student Ratio: 1:16
Time of Instruction: 10 Minutes
Media: Power Point Presentation, Printed Reference Materials.

26. IPPS-A Time Line Increment II
FY2019*
FY2020/2021*
FY2020/2024*
FY2021*
Increment II / (dot Releases
Continuous Improvement/ Modernization
One Pay System
Active/USAR/ARNG Personnel System
ARNG Personnel System
Show Slide #26: IPPS-A Time Line Increment II
Facilitator Notes:
The Army will incrementally build and deploy IPPS-A in 2 Increments & 5 Releases.
Each of the 5 releases will provide additional IPPS-A capabilities building on previous efforts.
Increment I, Release 1 is complete, which was an initial interface test of the systems providing a skeleton SRB.
Increment II, Release 2 will focus on the ARNG and subsume SIDPERs functionality in all 54 states and territories.
Increment II, Release 3 will provide AC and USAR capability and increase Personnel Systems for the Total Force. Additionally during Release 3, IPPS-A will be interfacing and testing the pay process and systems behind the scenes to ensure pay is ready to transition in Release 4.
Increment II, Release 4 will transition pay service capabilities providing a fully integrated personnel and pay system for the Total Army.
Increment II, .(dot) Releases will incorporate functions related to evaluations and retention management, along with automating some of the remaining additional manual activities…additional capabilities TBD.
Anticipate more Increments and Releases as the systems’ capabilities are realized.

27. Release 2 Deployment Sequence
National Guard Fielding Sequence GU HI VI
As of:
New FG
Go Live Date 1
1/14/2019 2
4/1/2019 3
6/17/2019 4
8/19/2019 5
10/21/2019 6
11/18/2019 7
12/16/2019 8
1/28/2020 9
2/25/2020 10
3/23/2020 RI
DE DC
Show Slide #27: R2 Deployment Sequence
Facilitator Notes: (No IPPS-A Timeline is provided because it’s still a moving target.)
IPPS-A will deploy to the 54 States & Territories of the ARNG in 10 fielding groups.
Pennsylvania ARNG is first to field IPPS-A and conducted it’s Limited Users Test (LUT) in January Lessons learned from each state’s fielding will be incorporated into the follow on state or fielding group’s deployment. In essence, each state or fielding group is a pilot for the follow on state or fielding group.
The .Dot Releases are intended to incorporate minor updates from the lessons learned from the previous fielding group. Release 2.1 will incorporate lessons learned from Pennsylvania’s LUT in January Release 2.2 will incorporate lessons learned from Fielding Group (FG) 2 (Virginia). Release 2.2 will incorporate lessons learned from FG 3 (Maryland & DC) and FG 4.
A state’s OP tempo and or special circumstances are taken into account for determining the sequence and timing for each state’s fielding. As an example, Florida may consider hurricane season while Alaska may consider other weather factors when considering the timing for IPPS-A deployment.
The ARNG can deploy IPPS-A in state by state increments because each state has its own version of SIDPERS and the pay for the Guard is linked to each individual state.
The Active and Reserve component will deploy IPPS-A at one time (big bang) because the AC & Reserve Component each have one personnel data base and their pay is linked to the Federal Reserve. PR
Regionally Based and State Centric Deployment
Deployment Completed
* Estimated Start to Deployment

28. Release 2 Authoritative Data Source (End State)
Unclassified//For Official Use Only (FOUO)
Release 2 Authoritative Data Source (End State)
HR Systems
SYSTEM (# Data Elements)
AOS (79)
IPPS-A Service Provider G3
Look Up Values
Domain Values
SIDPERS (Subsuming) (260)
eMILPO (323)
TAPDB-R (443)
TOPMIS II (Oracle-AO) (432)
Org Structure
Position Management
ARISS (124)
R&R
Transferred Functionality
SRB / Multi-SRB / 9 Pre-defined Queries
Personnel Actions Requests (PARs)
Direct Hires / Person of Interest (POI)
Member Benefits
Record Promotions / Reductions
Separations / Retirements
Assignments / Transfers
Record Duty Status
Record Awards & Decorations
Record Licensing & Certifications
Physical Profiles
Record Retention Management
Record Performance Evaluation (Thru Date)
Position Management
Unit Level Manning
Strength Management
Digital Signature
Update Emergency Contacts
POSC-Edit
TESS
Accessions
Hire/Rehire
MODS (15)
ATMS (11)
MEDCOM G3
SOES (2.X Release)
DMDC
Medical & Medical Case Management
MRC/PULHES
Weapons Qualifications
Ht/Wt
APFT
Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance
ATRRS (19) G3
RCMS-G (14)
G1/G3
New Functionality
Self-Service PARs & Workflow
Mobile Access
Reporting & Analytics
Profile Photos
Mass Record Updates
User Security / Audit
Personnel Checklists
Record Disciplinary Action Outcomes
IPPS-A System Training
Limited Talent Management
DISS (2.X Release)
DMDC
Military Education
GIMS (MGIB)
DAPMIS (2)
Show Slide #28: Release 2 Authoritative Data Source (End State)
Facilitator Notes:
The center box shows some of the functionality that will transfer from different systems to IPPS-A and some new functionality that will exist in IPPS-A.
The systems on the outside of the center box with a One Way Arrow into the center are the Authoritative systems and will persistently interfaces with IPPS-A (AOS, ARISS, ATMS, ATRRS, DAPMIS, DEERS, DRRS-A, MODS, SOES, DISS, JPAS). You will NOT be able to make updates in IPPS-A to data that belongs to an authoritative system, you must update the data in the authoritative system. As an example, you can currently update the height and weight data in eMILPO to reflect on the ERB/ORB, even though the authoritative system is ATMS. In the IPPS-A environment that data will only be able to be updated in ATMS and the persistent interfaces will update IPPS-A. One of the impacts IPPS-A will have on units is that other sections within a unit like the S-3 will play an important role of ensuring a Soldier’s record is updated and current. As an example, the S1 will need the S3’s assistance in ensuring a Soldier preparing to appear before a SGT/SSG promotion board height/weight and PT data is properly recorded in ATMS to reflect in IPPS-A.
Next to each system in parentheses ( ) is the number of data elements that the system updates in IPPS-A, i.e. AOS has 79 data elements while ARISS has 124 data elements.
Security Clearances G1
JPAS (4)
DMDC
DA Photo Updates
DEERS (34)
Security Clearances
Release 2
DMDC
DRRS-A (4) G3
24 = Total Systems
12 = Persistent I/O Interface 2 = Subsumption Systems
6 = Outbound Interface (Not Shown) 2 = Look Up Values Only
2 = 2.X Release
Dependents Information
CAC Photo
Govt.
USR Inputs
Unit Location / UIC Registration
Unclassified//For Official Use Only (FOUO)

29. Check on Learning
Q: Authoritative data sources persistently interfaces with IPPS-A.
A: True
Q: An HR Professional will be able to update a Soldier’s height, weight and PT data in IPPS-A?
A: False (it must be updated in the authoritative data base)
Q: The ARNG can field to individual states because each state is on it’s on version of SIDPERS and the pay for the Guard is linked to each individual state.
Show Slide #29: Check on Learning
Facilitator Note:
Q: Authoritative data sources persistently interfaces with IPPS-A. (Slide #28 notes page)
A: True
Q: An HR Professional will be able to update a Soldier’s height, weight and PT data in IPPS-A. (Slide #28 notes page)
A: False (it must be updated in the authoritative data base)
Q: The ARNG can field to individual states because each state is on it’s on version of SIDPERS and the pay for the Guard is linked to each individual state. (Slide #27 notes page)

30. Productivity Kit (UPK) Products
IPPS-A
Define IPPS-A
Communicate
Timeliness of
Releases
Identify the Benefits of IPPS-A
Review NET Requirements
Define IPPS-A Capabilities
Employ User
Productivity Kit (UPK) Products
Show Slide #30: IPPS-A
Learning Step Activity #6: Employ User Productivity Kit (UPK) Products
Method of Instruction: DSL (small or large group discussion)
Facilitator to Student Ratio: 1:16
Time of Instruction: 20 Minutes
Media: Power Point Presentation, Printed Reference Materials, Handout, Demo UPK Site.
Facilitator Note: (Students will access the UPK site at slide #31 to “Try it”)

31. User Productivity Kit (UPK)
This training is a step-by-step guide to understanding your SRB. Each training module provides detailed descriptions of the fields contained within the 11 sections of your SRB. At the conclusion of the training, you will be fully prepared to utilize your SRB to support your Human Resources requirements.
Five buttons on the main screen – See It, Try It, Know It, Try it, Print It – enable you to view the training in different modes:
See It! – Automatically navigates you through each lesson while displaying detailed explanations for each Field.
Try It! – A self-paced navigation that allows you to go at your own pace through the training. Just click anywhere on the training or hit Enter to advance to the next screen.
Know It! – A self paced navigation that test your ability to proceed through the lesson. It will NOT allow you to proceed until you have selected the correct answer and will provide you a score after completion of the lesson.
Do It! – Provides users with help when and where they need it in the live application itself. When a user gets stuck in a transaction, they can access the Do It mode via the application help menu.
Print It! – Allows your to print or save a job aid of the training.
Show Slide #31: User Productivity Kit (UPK)
Facilitator Notes:
Prior to moving to the UPK site discuss the comments/notes in the center yellow box. Explain the “See it”, “Try it”, “Know it”, “Do it” & “Print it” options.
The “See it” mode will show the step by step process like a You Tube video with voice over.
The “Try it” mode will assist you along the way, highlighting the next step as you progress through the screens.
The “Know it” mode will allow you to progress though the steps while providing assistance only when needed. The system will NOT allow you to progress to the next step if you have selected the wrong action. It will allow you to ask for help if needed throughout the process.
The “Do it” mode provides users with help when and where they need it in the live application itself. When a user gets stuck in a transaction, they can access the Do It mode via the application help menu.
The “Print it” mode allows you to print or save the step by step process as a “How to Guide”.
Have the students click on the UPK Slide, it will take them to the UPK Training Site.

32. User Productivity Kit (UPK)
Click UPK Pending GAT
Show Slide #32: User Productivity Kit (UPK)
Facilitator Notes: Explain to the students that you will enter the UPK site as a class.
Click on “UPK SI Test” from the list on the left hand side.

33. User Productivity Kit (UPK)
Do NOT Click
Click SRB Functionality
Show Slide #33: User Productivity Kit (UPK)
Facilitator Notes:
Have the students click on SRB Functionality or another area if SRB Functionality is not available. STRESS to the student that they should NOT click Parent Directory. (Students may select any subject/area from the list on the left hand side to work through the UPK).
This screen is subject to change based on the routine updating of the UPK System. Look for SRB Functionality

34. User Productivity Kit (UPK)
Click on tabs to see data on right side
Show Slide #34: User Productivity Kit (UPK)
Facilitator Notes:
Have the students click on the tabs (Overview, Learning Objectives, Key Terms, References, Navigation) on the left side and review the information on the right side for each tab.

35. User Productivity Kit (UPK)
Click on View Multiple SRBs
Review Operational Mission Scenario
Show Slide #35: User Productivity Kit (UPK)
Facilitator Notes:
Once familiarization is complete have the students click on the SUBJECT AREA (“View Multiple SRBs”) they are navigating through and read the Operational Mission Scenario.

36. User Productivity Kit (UPK)
Click on the “See it” tab and observe the process. Once complete click the “Try it” “Know it” and “Do it” tabs.
Show Slide #36: User Productivity Kit (UPK)
Facilitator Notes:
Have the students click on the “See it” mode on the top menu bar.
Once everyone has proceeded through the “See it” mode, have the students go through the “Try it” mode.
Once everyone has proceeded through the “Try it” mode, have the students proceed through the “Know it” mode. At the end of the “Know it “ mode, a score will be given.
Once everyone has proceeded through the “Know it” mode, have the students proceed through the “Do it” mode.
Facilitators: you may survey the class to see how well they did in order to get a general understanding of focus points.
Repeat this navigational exercise through a different subject area in order to give a greater level of familiarity.

37. Check on Learning
Q: What are the five modes contained within the User Productivity Kit Productivity (UPK) site?
A: “See it”, “Try it”, “Know it”, “Do it” & “Print it” modes
Q: Which mode will allow you to progress though the steps while providing assistance only when needed? The system will NOT allow you to progress to the next step if you have selected the wrong action.
A: “Know it” mode
Show Slide #37: Check on Learning
Facilitator Note:
Q: What are the five viewing modes contained within the User Productivity Kit Productivity (UPK) site? (Slide #31)
A: “See it”, “Try it”, “Know it”, “Do it” & “Print it” modes
Q: Which mode will allow you to progress though the steps while providing assistance only when needed? The system will NOT allow you to progress to the next step if you have selected the wrong action. (Slide #31 Notes Page)
A: “Know it” mode

38. Productivity Kit (UPK) Products
Summary
Define IPPS-A
Communicate
Timeliness of
Releases
Identify the Benefits of IPPS-A
Review NET Requirements
Define IPPS-A Capabilities
Employ User
Productivity Kit (UPK) Products
Show Slide #38: Summary
Facilitator Note: During this lesson, we discussed: Define IPPS-A, Identify the Benefits of IPPS-A, Define IPPS-A Capabilities, Review NET Requirements, Communicate Timeliness of Releases, Employ User Productivity Kit (UPK) Products
Briefly discuss the culture shift that will take place with IPPS-A and the importance of Records Accuracy.
What are your questions?

39. IPPS-A is Coming Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey
Show Slide #39: IPPS-A is Coming
Facilitator Notes: (Select the use of a Motivator or Concrete Experience based on the class being taught to IMT or PME Courses)
Motivator (IMT): IPSS-A Is Coming, start preparing now!!! IPPS-A revolutionizes the way Personnel Services will be delivered across the entire Army. It will have an affect on the Active Army, USA Reserves and Army National Guard, totaling 1.1 million user’s. BLUF: To echo the SMA Dailey comments, “IPPS-A will be a Game Changer”.
Concrete Experience (PME): Scenario: Show the IPPS-A Leads the Way Video by SMA Dailey (click on the SMA picture), ( length: 2 minutes, 15 seconds.
Facilitator’s Note for PME: (Publish and Process) the critical portion of this part of the ELM process is to force the students to reflect. Ask the question and facilitate discussion on the answers.
Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey

40. Terminal Learning Objective
Action: Communicate the Principles of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A)
Conditions: In a classroom environment referencing the IPPS-A Digital Tools & Resources, printed literature, User Productivity Kit (UPK),. awareness of Operational Environment (OE), variables and actors.
Standards: Students will be able to communicate the principles of IPPS-A when they are able to:
Define IPPS-A
Identify the benefits of IPPS-A
Define IPPS-A capabilities
Review NET requirement
Communicate Timelines for releases
Employ UPKs products
Show Slide #40: TLO Summary
Action: Communicate the Principles of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A)
Conditions: In a classroom environment referencing the IPPS-A Digital Tools & Resources, printed literature, User Productivity Kit (UPK), awareness of Operational Environment (OE), variables and actors.
Standards: : Students will be able to communicate the principles of IPPS-A when they are able to:
Define IPPS-A
Identify the benefits of IPPS-A
Define IPPS-A capabilities
Review New Equipment Training (NET) requirement
Communicate Timelines for releases
Employ User Productivity Kits (UPKs) products
Facilitator Note: Facilitator's at this time, break the learners into groups (4-5 per group) based on the class size. Have one learner from each group write on the white board and explain the most important take away from this lesson; allow 3 or 4 minutes per group to complete this exercise. Facilitate a discussion on each answer.

41. MilPay Application (App)
Show Slide #41: MilPay Application (APP)
Free MilPay App for download at either the iTunes or Google stores.
Facilitator Note: The MilPay APP is designed to provide instructional information and guidance for HR professional regarding MilPay. Subjects in the App are separated into 4 modules; Module A is Pay Support which includes; Pay Computations, Determine Entitlements to Pay & Allowances, and Research Regulations (DoDFMR & JTR). Module B is Understanding the LES, Module C is UCFR and Module D is Audit Readiness.
The MilPay App is available for free at:
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