Ensure that rear detachment sponsorship is provided to family
channels to the gaining MACOM or activity. activity that, when performed with care, knowledge, and sincerity, will benefit
Ensure that Soldiers, civilian employees, and sponsors comply
Form 5434 will be included with the letter. on an installation. It provides principles of support, standards of service, policies, functions, and tasks governing the program. pro- Street, Alexandria, VA 22302–4415. g. Installation
Are incoming Soldiers appointed sponsors within 10 calendar
a.
What are the general rules for appointing a sponsor? Steps for appointing a sponsor for Soldiers, Work level Required
Upon arrival, the Soldier or civilian employee will be offered a
This regulation
Arrange transportation to meet Soldier or civilian
Rules for appointing a reactionary
The steps required for appointing a reactionary sponsor are
arriving at an installation without an assigned sponsor. (Prescribed in paras 1–8, 2–1, 2–5 through 2–11, table
AP 96301. Users are controlling law and
big sisters for their inbound Soldiers in order to orient inbound Soldiers to
sufficient lead time to appoint sponsors, per requirements of this regulation. The
civilian employee, when practical. Establish policy, procedures, and administrative controls for the
d.
used in the Organizational Inspection Program: a. Appoint an individual to coordinate and manage the sponsorship
Are inbound Soldiers completing DA Form 7274? representative. 1 May 1995. (ACSIM) will develop policy guidance to implement, b. If the Soldier is on outside continental United, States (OCONUS) AI,
c.
The Total Army Sponsorship Program. employee to immediate chain of command and supervisors. advance arrival sponsorship, unless declined? a permanent t r o l p r o v i s i o n s i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h A R, Contents (Listed
Quickly memorize the terms, phrases and much more. If a Soldier is on
DA Form 5434 for civilian employees, page 8, Table 2–4: Steps for appointing a sponsor for
Soldiers), or commander or activity director (for civilian employees) will
The steps required for sponsoring a Soldier or civilian
Implement the sponsorship program, per this regulation. incoming Soldier or civilian employee within 10. working days of receipt of
Provide followup information as requested by incoming
civilian equivalent. TAMC, Chief Personnel Division, ATTN: HSHK, PDT, TAMC, HI 96859–5000. Box 2250, Winchester, VA 22604–1450. 1st Signal Brigade, APO AP 96205; Commander, USAISEC–Pacific (Far East), APO
(Sponsorship Program Counseling and Information Sheet) by the battalion
Commander, 509th Signal Battalion, APO
a. Headquarters *Army
program • 2–1, page 3, Selecting and training sponsors •
o
. initial reassignment interview? (para
process. Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Activities and
Gaining commanders will change pinpoint or ultimate
2–2.) assignment of same-gender sponsors for first-timeSoldiers (para 2-8(c)2). assignments of Soldiers assigned sponsors only in rare or exceptional cases. b. ning the Total Army
ACT is an Army portal that significantly changes the way training, education and experiential learning support is provided to the Army. terms. Steps for appointing a
35807–4301. Soldier or civilian employee. Installation commanders
e.
(number). o
Activities may re- p o r t C e n t e r ( C F S C – F P ) ,
Acquaint Soldier or
The sponsor does not conduct
Commander,
employees, page 9, Table 2–6: Steps for sponsoring a
(IMA) will ensure garrison support is provided to unit. and Information Sheet. e.
, t h e A r m y N a t i o n a l s e n i o r l e a d e r o f t h e r e q u e s t
commands and field operating agencies to submit asummary of sponsorship issues
provided to Soldiers and civilian employees during in-processing. i n g a c t i v i t y A r m y N a t i o n a l G u a r d / A r m y N a t i o n a
station (that is, avoid field duties, and temporary duty).
Army – Sponsors are requested by completing the DA 5434 (sections 1, 2, 4, and 5) on the Army Career Tracker website (https://actnow.army.mil), usually prior to receiving orders.Your gaining unit should assign a Sponsor, who will input their information into section 3 of … A system is provided to help commanders exercise their basic responsibility to assist Soldiers, civilian immediately following initial reassignment interview to gaining MACOM or
community who has overall command responsibility for the sponsorship program
USPACOM, ATTN: J112, Camp Smith, HI 96861. Counsel Soldier about
program. Are outbound civilian employees offered out-sponsorship
calendar days from the end of the fiscal year. Soldier should be in a grade equal to or higher ranking than the incoming soldier. The Total Army Personnel System directs
addresses for DA Form 5434—Continued. Element, CENTAG, and 97th Sig Bn). by family members. (1)
of active duty, newly assigned individual mobilization augmentees, civilian
for Soldiers and civilian employees • 2–5, page 4, Steps for processing DA Form 5434 for Soldiers and
The sponsor should be in a grade equal to or higher ranking than the incoming soldier. Soldier for a period consistent with the needs. a f u l l, ning the Total Army
To assist with that process, the Army has developed the Total Army Sponsorship Program, or TASP, which is designed to clear the fog of uncertainty that envelopes transitioning to one's next assignment by identifying a Soldier at the gaining unit to receive and welcome an incoming Soldier. sponsorship of first-time Soldiers (para 2-2a). for Soldiers and Civilian Employees, 2–5. U.S. Army activities,
other supporting facilities. 09081 or to gaining unit (activity), if
(3)
b. Army Sponsorship Links DA Form 5434 - Request for Sponsor AR 600-8-8 The Total Army Sponsorship Program Regulation. information. All waiver
Assistant Chief of Staff for Information Management. civilian employees, and families during the reassignment process. this regulation. Counsel employee about
Require employee to
ACS
S u p p l e m e n t
Submit a summary of sponsorship issues and trends to USACFSC,
being mailed to the departing individual at the losing installation. of the United and forwarded through their higher head- Guard of
Is the functional responsibility of the Strength Management
Sponsors will be given reasonable duty time and
The Soldier should be in a grade equal to or higher ranking than the incoming soldier. nondivisional units: U.S. Army Support Command, Hawaii, ATTN: APVG–GA, Fort
Sponsorship Program Counseling
B–1. Steps for greeting a
The Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP) is a commander’s program designed to assist Soldiers, families and Army civilian employees during relocation. Specifics should be worked out between the sponsor and the incoming Soldier or
The sponsor … and England (U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army) Commander,
Commander,
(para 2–2), d.
Are outbound Soldiers being referred to ACS during the
Soldiers, civilian employees, and familymembers affected. remove original copy of DA Form 5434 from file and send forward. Soldier or civilian employee, page 11. Determine incoming
within the Depart- This regulation contains management con-, ment of the Army requires
level to respond to programmed and unprogrammed arrivals (para 1-4). assistance during the transition period. 5th Signal Command, APO AE 09056; Commander, USAISEC–Europe, APO AE 09056. Forward DA Form 5434 to gaining supervisor within 3
Installation Topic Exchange Service), and overseas orientation briefings. reactionary sponsor—Continued, Step Work
(4)
(1)
Turkey (U.S. Army
Management of Army Organizations, page 2 Total Army Quality (Definition and Principles) • 3–1, page 2 *This regulation supersedes Army Regulation 5–1, 12 June 1992. impression of a new assignment for an incoming Soldier or civilian employee. (Appendix B) in the Organizational Inspection Program (para 1-4). sponsor Follow instructions in paragraphs 2–8c and 2–8d. the incoming Soldier or civilian employee within 10 calendar days following
or civilian employee within ten calendar days following receipt of DA Form 5434
obtained by the new arrival or the sponsor for the new arrival, rather than
Commander,
the Army civilian
Organizational Inspection Program, located in appendix B. DA Form 7274 may be
Commander,
initial reassignment interview? The Installation Management Agency
[1] See
Commanders will provide
disruptions in the departure process. decreasing distractions that hamper personal performance and mission
68 Q. U.S. Army Element, Allied Land Forces, Southeastern Europe, ATTN: ACLE–PSC,
This program is addressed in Army Regulation 600-8-8, in which it is mandated that all commanders institute and operate a sponsorship program: “The commanders of major Army commands (MACOMs) and field operating agencies will . are to forward DA Form 5434 received by higher echelons within 3 working days
What army regulation covers the Total Army Sponsorship Program? Army Regulation 600-8-8 (The Total Army Sponsorship Program), 4 April 2006. b. “We're Stronger Together” What Right Looks Like. 96343. A Sponsor is someone that provides those relocating with a … this regulation and establishment of com-, Proponent
process for military personnel. the
Omaha, NE 68101–0103. program. Congratulations on your assignment to Fort Lee!If you haven’t already done so, complete the Sponsorship Program Counseling and Information Sheet, DA Form 5434 in the ACT TASP at https://actnow.army.mil. unless the divisional element or brigade element cannot be identified. Army Element, AFCENT). U.S. Army Engineer Division, North Pacific, P.O. Soldier or civilian employee within 10 calendar days of appointment. employee, if possible. ), (5)
a sponsor for Soldiers are shown in table 2–4. rapid action revision, dated 4 April 2006--. days. d.
duplicate copy of. providing relocation information and assistance. This should include minimizing
c.
b.
Commander, Army Human Resources Command (CG, USAHRC), will
Refer departing Soldier to the local ACS for relocation
senior legal officer. (www.apd.army.mil). General U.S. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) toCommander, U.S. Army
Soldier or employee and family. calendar days at the end of the fiscal year (para 14). Sponsors of first-term Soldiers will remain sponsors to the inbound
Leaves and Passes. Commander,
The sponsor selected will be—. Program (Active Army, civilian employees, and Reserve Component (RC)). The Chief, U.S. Army Reserve, will ensure that a valid
Keeping the family informed about the activities of the
Commander,
Sponsors are encouraged, but not required, to include their home
U.S. Army, Japan/IX Corps, ATTN: APAJ–GA–AG–HM, Camp Zama, Japan APO AP
(4)
regulation supersedes AR 600–8–8, dated 21 October 2004. Ensure that the program includes Army National Guard of the
Are welcome letter and information forwarded from sponsor to
g.
civilian employees, and their families is a low-cost but labor-intensive
regulations. policies, operating tasks,
58th Signal Battalion, APO AP 96376; Commander, 78th Signal Battalion, APO AP
Sponsors of first-term Soldiers will develop a sense of
deployed unit or activity and of the services offered by the local
ACT integrates data from existing Army systems into one easy to use and customized portal simplifying the career management process for the Army user. the community, and the command (on and off the installation). Monitor and evaluate the program. civilian employees whose unit or activity is deployed from an installation and
A. within 10 days unless the sponsorship is declined. 2. In the event that
the likelihood and opportunity for sexual assault, misconduct, and suicide
declined? (c)
Germany (U.S. Army
Of the same gender, marital status, and military career field or
67 Q. The Soldier or civilian employee will reply immediately to
The commander of the organization, activity, or military
to gaining MACOM or activity shown in table 2–2. Commander,
Italy (U.S. Army Element, AFSOUTH, including duty
Military Community Activity, ATTN: AESE–BSL–PS, APO AE 09613. Commander, U.S. Army ROTC Region
plans or any change of assignment (deletion or deferment); request specific
Commander,
losing activity to the gaining MACOM or activity. III Corps and Fort Hood, ATTN: AFZF–AG–EPA, Fort Hood, TX 76544. U.S. Army Engineer Division, Lower Mississippi Valley, P.O. Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are
after reassignment notification. calendar days at the end of the fiscal year (para 14). WASHINGTON – Changes to the Total Army Sponsorship Program will ensure Soldiers and families have appropriate transition support while relocating to new assignments. teamwork, and encouraging development of a sense of responsibility. Are outbound civilian employees completing DA Form 5434
Changes Commanding
employees through grade 15, undergoing a PCS move, will be offered the opportunity
U.S. Army Engineer Division, South Atlantic, Room 313, 77 Forsyth Street,
battalion (activity) commander (for officers), command sergeant major (for
existing award policies. to ensure that a trained sponsorship pool exists atthe unit or installation
of DA Form 7274 (Sponsorship ProgramSurvey) and the sponsorship questions for
long-term schools) receiving advance arrival sponsorship, unless declined? The sponsor should be the same sex (gender) as the sponsor. This includes assistance in clearing
The gaining MACOM or activity to the unit of assignment
Definition. d.
File duplicate copy of DA Form 5434 in the
e.
one appointed. Surveys, inspections, and
(1) The Total Army Family consists of Soldiers (AA, ARNG, and USAR), civilian employees, and retirees, The steps for processing DA Form 5434 for civilian
Installation commanders
commands. (3)
the pro- improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recom-, History. Commander, U.S. Army South, ATTN: SOPR–AG, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico
o
AR 600-8-14. pertain to all Soldiers and civilian employees undergoing PCS moves, are
making PCS moves to student detachments at long-term schools) and civilian
place for U.S. Army Reserve
positive manner will be selected as sponsors. This publication is
TASP ensures incoming Soldiers are assigned sponsors prior to reporting to their next duty station. a. to participate in the advance arrival sponsorship program. (2)
battalion (activity) receives DA Form 5434, unless Soldier or civilian employee
(c)
readiness services. problems, and ideas. welcome letter. orientation visit to ACS? ), Army Community Service Center. days of receiving DA Form 5434, unless declined? (d)
(3)
through grade 15, who arrive at
the sponsor with the following: (1)
for Soldiers • 2–9, page 8, Steps for appointing a sponsor for civilian employees •
), Joint Ethics Regulation (JER) (Available at
the unit (activity), Soldier, civilian employee, and their families. Are inbound civilian employees completing DA Form 7274? required.