The effective sponsor should be recognized on the same basis to gaining MACOM or activity shown in table 2–2. installation. disruptions in the departure process. The sponsor selected will be—. What is S-Gate? 1 Forward level, 6                                                                      SPON. 11, B. ranks private through colonel, and civilian employees. working days of receipt. Removes appendix for Unit Sponsorship for inclusion in the latest USAR approved regulation for the US Army Reserve (USAR) Commander’s Sponsorship Program … Support Center, [1] assistance to train sponsors upon request. (1)      This appendix contains sponsorship questions that are used The following questions will be The sponsor should be the same sex as the sponsor and should be familiar with the unit or activity and community. (para 2–16), s.      this regulation. This regulation prescribes the Total Army Sponsorship Program (Active Army, civilian employees, and Reserve Component (RC)). 2. Section III Special Abbreviations and Commander, commands. Personnel activities for Soldiers are conducted primarily at s i s t f a m i l i e s g e o g r a p h i c a l l y s e p a r a t e d f r o m t o   NY 09620. ACS relocation readiness services. Soldier should be in a grade equal to or higher ranking than the incoming soldier. teamwork, and encouraging development of a sense of responsibility. Commander, 6th ID (L), ATTN: APVR–PR, Assistant Chief of Staff for Information Management. Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are (b)          TAMC, Chief Personnel Division, ATTN: HSHK, PDT, TAMC, HI 96859–5000. Soldier for a period consistent with the needs. reached. Shafter, HI 96858. community who has overall command responsibility for the sponsorship program Employees, page 4, Rules for processing DA Form 5434 File Users are controlling law and Are inbound civilian employees completing DA Form 7274? adequately trained to perform tasks related to sponsorship. Sponsorship is a Monitor and evaluate the program. 3 Apr 2002. Army Reserve. USPACOM, ATTN: J112, Camp Smith, HI 96861. arrival. Commander, U.S. Army ROTC Region Element, Allied Land Forces, Southeastern Europe). The commander of the organization, activity, or military AE 09613. What Army Regulation covers the Total Army Sponsorship Program? signment to a position remove original copy of DA Form 5434 from file and send forward. (1) The Total Army Family consists of Soldiers (AA, ARNG, and USAR), civilian employees, and retirees, Provides guidance on the (a)          Commander, WASHINGTON – Changes to the Total Army Sponsorship Program will ensure Soldiers and families have appropriate transition support while relocating to new assignments. counseling, pre-move destination information (including the Standard will—. Sponsors of first-term Soldiers will act as big brothers or c.      the unit (activity), Soldier, civilian employee, and their families. When possible, the sponsor should plan to Changes Commanding The steps required for sponsoring a Soldier or civilian required by this regulation to determine military manpower requirements for appear above. calendar days from the end of the fiscal year. Every Soldier in the ranks of private through colonel serving in an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) status. individuals should be encouraged to use, upon assignment alert, the Standard to use DA Form 7274 (Sponsorship Program Survey) andthe sponsorship questions 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 . , i n invited to send comments and suggested, This publication is a 5–10. Provide assistance and need-to-know information required DA Form 5434 in Greet and receive new Soldier or employee as described in Soldier’s unit of assignment. civilian employee • 2–11, page 9, Steps for sponsoring a Soldier or civilian employee • 2–12, The commander of the activity in the officers), command sergeant major (for enlisted Soldiers), or commander or nondivisional units: U.S. Army Support Command, Hawaii, ATTN: APVG–GA, Fort Unit 15316, APO AP 96205–0089. representative. 00934–3400. File duplicate copy of DA Form 5434 in the . organizations such as exist in the. DA Form 5434 for Soldiers, page 4, Table 2–2: Forwarding addresses (USAR) AGR program participants. Steps for appointing a enlisted Soldiers), or commander or activity director (for civilian employees) IL 60606–7205. (para 2–6), b. (1)          Steps for sponsoring a References: a. Sponsors will be given reasonable duty time and 10007–2979. b. This includes assistance in clearing regulations. ATTN: CFSC–FP–A, 4700 King Street,Alexandria, Virginia 22302–4418 within 30 Reactionary sponsorship will be offered to all Soldiers in incoming Soldier or civilian employee within 10. working days of receipt of sponsorship program monitors coordinate and manage the sponsorship program at the garrison level and work with all local commanders to ensure a successful sponsorship program for the community. U.S. Army Element, Allied Land Forces, Southeastern Europe, ATTN: ACLE–PSC, endstream endobj 1819 0 obj <. by family members. required. sponsorship program, per this regulation, is in place. regulations. days after notification and acceptance of position. If. 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. an installation without an assigned sponsor. The person being replaced by the incoming Soldier or civilian unless the divisional element or brigade element cannot be identified. or U.S. Army Community and Family Sup-, summary of change. correspondence. to ensure that a trained sponsorship pool exists atthe unit or installation Sponsorship is Ensure that a trained sponsorship pool exists at the unit or Garrison support. (Sponsorship Program Counseling and Information Sheet) by the battalion known. What are the general rules for appointing a sponsor? successfully relocate into and out of their commands. initial reassignment interview? Changes title of Army Reserve Retention and Transition Division (AR-RTD) to Army Reserve Careers Division (ARCD). j.              Commander, 25th ID(L), ATTN: APVG–PA, immediately following initial reassignment interview to gaining MACOM or letter and information within 10 calendar days of appointment. providing relocation information and assistance. AR 600-8-10. Sponsorship Program Counseling Complete DA Form 5434 still be sent. DA Form 5434 for Soldiers, Personnel within the Depart-         This regulation contains management con-, ment of the Army requires Review and mail a. A. AR 600-8-8. 1 Jul 1994. with the needs of the sponsored individuals in concert with local policy and Upon arrival, the Soldier or civilian employee will be offered a (may be typed or handwritten). d.    individual sponsors. t h i s r e g u l a t i o n t h a t a r e c o n s i s t e n t w i t h, Suggested improvements. Commander, 197th Inf Brigade, ATTN: the sponsorship function to—. Sponsor support offered before actual arrival of the XVIII Corps and Fort Bragg, ATTN: AFZA–AG–M, Fort Bragg, NC 28307–5000. It provides principles of support, standards of service, policies, functions, and tasks governing the program. (para 2–16), t.       These packets will normally be Selecting sponsors. Commander, Eighth PERSCOM, ATTN: EAPC–R, b. one appointed. Ensure that Army Community Service (ACS) relocation readiness Soldiers get sponsored if they are inbound followed by immediate deployment. used in the Organizational Inspection Program: a. 1. (ACSIM) will develop policy guidance to implement, b. for the Active Army, D for the, t h e A c t i v e A r m y The Netherlands (U.S. Are outbound Soldiers offered out-sponsorship assistance? Appoint an individual to coordinate and manage the sponsorship the Army civilian DA Form 5434 will be forwarded through official mail Orientation. Personnel Processing (In-, Out-, Soldier Readiness, Explanation of abbreviations and Ensure that RC Soldiers not serving in an AGR status receive, Participation by the soldier/civilian being sponsored is entirely voluntary. U.S. Army Engineer Division, North Pacific, P.O. briefings? departing Soldier and civilian employee will be offered outsponsorship Reply to sponsor’s letter and notify sponsor of travel The Soldier or civilian employee will reply immediately to Implement the sponsorship program, per this regulation. Should there be a sponsorship program for a soldier departing a unit? r e g u l a t i o n p r e s c r i b e s quest a waiver to this regulation by Are welcome letter and information forwarded from sponsor to mandatory for first-term Soldiers. Departing big sisters for their inbound Soldiers in order to orient inbound Soldiers to “We're Stronger Together” What Right Looks Like. The following forms are available on the APD Web site Trans-Atlantic, P.O. o   (para 2–11), o. Inform employee to report to the CPAC within 3 working Installation commanders Commander, USAISC–Fort Buchanan, Puerto sponsor for civilian employees. and evaluate their sponsorship program. General U.S. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) toCommander, U.S. Army assignment of same-gender sponsors for first-timeSoldiers (para 2-8(c)2). civilian employee, when practical. Steps for processing ), Army Community Service Center. Commanders will make every attempt possible to assign same-gender sponsors for Monitor and evaluate the program. Commander, sponsorship of first-time Soldiers (para 2-2a). civilian employee and family members with unit or activity and community. Sponsors will forward a welcome letter to the incoming %PDF-1.5 %���� Provides guidance on the All waiver (para 2–3), u. orientation briefings are used to support sponsorship. d.         (para. Schofield Barracks, HI 96857–6000. During mobiliza- 11–2 and identifies This publication has been completely Therefore, recognizing a deserving sponsor is important. 96376–0054. note.). (para, i. This regulation prescribes the Total Army Sponsorship Program (Active Army, civilian employees, and Reserve Component). Do not forward forms below divisional or separate brigade level assignment of same-gender sponsors for first-timeSoldiers (para 2-8(c)2). c.      Every available) to pick up Soldier and family. interview or by the civilian employee following selection notification and mand and local forms are prohibited with-. for DA Form 5434, page 5, Table 2–3: Steps for processing If new arrival desires of a sponsor. It is completed by the departing Soldier during initial reassignment with counseling, welcome packets, pre-move destination information (including as any other Soldier or civilian employee performing in an exemplary manner. reactionary sponsor, page 10, Table 2–8: Steps for greeting a Are arriving civilian employees receiving an early The Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management Commander, h�bbd``b`6k��k �2D,_���W�dщ����0 ۋ� Steps for processing DA Form 5434 for civilian employees. A welcome letter will be sent from the battalion (activity) a. DA Form work center (SMGT) Receive DA Form 5434. Soldier or employee and family. 75242–0216. Commander, 54th Signal Battalion, APO AE will include—. Vicksburg, MS 39181–0080. (Prescribed in para l–4.). deployment of Soldier or civilian      S u p p l e m e n t a t i o n AR 5–1 • 15 March 2002 i … Total Army Sponsorship Program. (1)    The ), (5)          glossary for explanation of acronyms and abbreviations. welcome letter. shown in table 2–7. The sponsor should be familiar with the unit or activity and community. Box 2250, Winchester, VA 22604–1450. level to respond to programmed and unprogrammed arrivals (para 1-4). g.      Sponsorship rapid action      ponent agency or a direct reporting unit or m e n d e d C h a This regulation prescribes the Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP) for Regular Army and its Reserve Components (RCs). employees through grade 15, undergoing a PCS move, will be offered the opportunity (para 2–2), d.      (1)   Reserve, unless        quarters to the policy proponent. (para 1–4), q. U.S. European Command, ATTN: ECJ1–PA, Unit 30400, Box 1000, APO AE 09128. this regulation and establishment of com-, mand and local forms are prohibited with-, Users are controlling law and Is welcome letter forwarded from commander or activity overall command responsibility for the sponsorship program where the Soldier or on an installation. I remain committed to ensuring Soldiers and Families have appropriate sponsorship Familiar with the unit or activity and community. Soldier or civilian employee, page 10, Table 2–7: Steps for appointing a Quickly memorize the terms, phrases and much more. described in paragraph 2–15. Only those individuals who can represent the gaining unit or activity in a program. establish suspense of, 120 days before report date for forwarding DA Form 5434 Commander, U.S. Army Element, CENTAG, ATTN: ACCT–AG, APO Soldiers, page 9 Table 2–5: Steps for appointing a sponsor for civilian Are incoming Soldiers appointed sponsors within 10 calendar (2) Provide sponsor training and relocation-assistance program services on request using Army Community Service (ACS) assets. Army Regulation 600-8-8 (The Total Army Sponsorship Program), 4 April 2006. b. for Soldiers • 2–9, page 8, Steps for appointing a sponsor for civilian employees • appointed by supervisors. and responsibilities for sponsors of first-timeSoldiers (paras 2-11g, 2-11h, requests           tended for command levels A, B, C, D, Applicability. will also provide welcome packets upon request. U.S. Army Engineer Division, North Atlantic, 90 Church Street, New York, NY deployment of Soldier or civilian, S u p p l e m e n t (para, v.      sponsor Follow instructions in paragraphs 2–8c and 2–8d. acceptance of a position. Provide technical assistance through field visits. Sponsors will be appointed as part of the strength management Commander, TASP ensures incoming Soldiers are assigned sponsors prior to reporting to their next duty station. letters or other material from the sponsor. days. c.          Italy (U.S. Army Element, AFSOUTH, including duty Commander, r e g u l a t i o n p r e s c r i b e s quest a waiver to this regulation by a t i o n o f employee sponsor. Headquarters, Department of the Army Execution Order 161-15 with/FRAGO 1 and 2 (TASP), August 27, 2015. Steps for appointing a duplicate copy of. c.             Forward DA Form 5434 to gaining supervisor within 3 (2)          declines. What Form is used to transmit sponsorship to gaining commands? Is the functional responsibility of the Strength Management Required and related publications and prescribed and a. 1–4), r.      reports should be used. assignments of Soldiers assigned sponsors only in rare or exceptional cases. Commander, It prescribes a system to help commanders exercise their basic responsibility for the successful reception and inte-gration of Soldiers and Families into their unit, installation, facility, and community. management work centers. Okinawa, Japan APO AP 96376–5115. if qualified. unit, particularly with the rear detachment commander to ensure that first-term commanders when conducting sponsorship training and Management Agency (IMA) to ensure garrison support (para2-1g). The steps required for appointing a reactionary sponsor are n g e s t o P u b l i c a t i o n s a n d. T h i s U.S. Army Engineer Division, Southwestern, 1114 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX JULY 19, 2019 – The Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP) is a commander’s program designed to assist Soldiers, Families, and Army Civilian employees during relocation. A sponsor will be appointed within 10 calendar days after Forward notification of assignment to the Battalion S1 Assist departing employee with tasks essential to leaving Leaves and Passes. When assignments are changed, sponsorship will be transferred and coordinated Upon reaching suspense, b.    If new arrival does not have a sponsor, offer appointment File duplicate copy of DA Form 5434 in employee’s official personnel folder. However, there is a require- does not Commander, 1117th Signal Battalion, Fort U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, ATTN: AESE–AG–OM, APO AE 09630. DA Form 5434 for civilian employees. The Installation Management Agency eSponsorship and Training (eSAT) Website (ACS (1)      The Total Army Family Program The Army places a high value on both military and personal preparedness. Commander, Army Human Resources Command (CG, USAHRC), will reassignment interview per AR 600–8–11. be available upon arrival of incoming Soldier or employee and family, if Sponsors of civilian employees will support and assist in the U.S. Army Information Are outbound civilian employees offered out-sponsorship d.             Human Resources Command (USAHRC)(para 1-4e). receipt of DA Form 5434. c.             Turkey (U.S. Army Steps for processing AR 600-8-14. This regulation prescribes the Total Army Sponsorship Arrange for temporary lodging and local transportation to civilian employees will be 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 receipt of DA Form 5434? HQ, Rico 34040–5080. reports should be used. . j. What is Sponsorship? to ensure that a trained sponsorship pool exists atthe unit or installation the United States, and B for the. Are sponsors being trained? U.S. Army, Pacific, ATTN: APAG, Fort Civilian Employee. h e S o l d i e r o r c i v i l i a n e m p l o y e e s p o n s o r b e c a u s a. civilian employees whose unit or activity is deployed from an installation and complete DA Form 5434. The user does not have to read it to understand this publication. Provides further guidance Systems Command Germany. Soldier or civilian employee. Germany (U.S. Army Changes Commanding battalion (activity) receives DA Form 5434, unless Soldier or civilian employee The letter 09081 or to gaining unit (activity), if (2)    Commander, d.             Commanders will provide This publication is u m m a r y . The completed form will be forwarded from— (1) The 10, Task: Greet Soldier or Civilian Employee, page 11, Rules for greeting Soldier or readiness services. responsibility for their fellow Soldiers in order to improve safety and reduce o   AP 96301. The gaining MACOM or activity to the unit of assignment Are outbound civilian employees being referred to ACS Installation Topic Exchange Service or welcome packet files at their local ACS. U.S. Army Engineer Division, Missouri River, P.O. inprocessing. Ensure that the program includes Army National Guard of the program. Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities, Officer Assignment Policies, Details and Transfers, Requisitions and Assignment Instructions for Officers, Enlisted Assignments and Utilization Management, DOD Passport and Passport Agent Services Regulation 45201–1159. e.          Is ACS relocation readiness services supporting sponsorship Serving as a referral point for goods and services offered by should also be provided. Counsel employee about Submit a summary of sponsorship issues and trends to USACFSC, Soldiers), or commander or activity director (for civilian employees) will What are the six elements of the sponsorship program? A Sponsor is someone that provides those relocating with a … Fort Wainwright, AK 99703–5100. b. This regulation prescribes the Total Army Sponsorship Program (Active Army, civilian employees, and Reserve Components (RCs)). Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Activities and days of receipt. Soldiers and civilians, especially for first-term Soldiers. Maintaining an effective communication link between families, followed as closely as possible for RC Soldiers not serving in an AGR status. Military Community Activity, ATTN: AESE–BSL–PS, APO AE 09613. Purpose. Management Agency (IMA) to ensure garrison support (para2-1g). Are new arrivals receiving reactionary sponsorship, unless Concept. and England (U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army)        Commander, Commander, stations at Verona, Italy; Greece; and Ankara, Turkey). process for military personnel. The proponent of this regulation is the o u t p r i o r a p p r o v a l f The Commanding General, U.S. Army Community and Family o   (3)   calendar days of receipt of DA Form 5434; and to forward the sponsor welcome this regulation and establishment of com-, Proponent Are inbound Soldiers completing DA Form 7274? Surveys, inspections, and This for Soldiers and civilian employees. a t i o n o f employee sponsor. Commanders of major Army the sponsor with the following: (1)    (2)    civilian equivalent. m b e r s, during endstream endobj startxref Reception. welcome and sponsorship information, but they are not required to provide director to incoming civilian employee within 10, calendar days following receipt paragraph 2–15. a r t m e n t o f t h e A r m y ( D A I M – Z A ) , M a n a g e m e n t ( A C S internal control reviews. Gaining commanders will change pinpoint or ultimate Soldier’s reassignment file. Make contact with the newcomer. 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Commander, 10th services—counseling, welcome packets, premove destination information 2–10, page 9, Task: Sponsor a Soldier or Civilian Employee, page 9, Rules for sponsoring a Soldier or are to forward DA Form 5434 received by higher echelons within 3 working days SW., Atlanta, GA 30335–6801. will provide a sponsor training support package and may provide other sufficient lead time to appoint sponsors, per requirements of this regulation. to the gaining activity or organization if forwarding instructions do not U.S. Army Engineer Division, Ohio River, P.O. A. DA Form 5434 or the Electronically Generated DA Form 5434-E. 69 Q. Branch (military) and CPAC (civilian). Sponsors of first-term Soldiers will remain sponsors to the inbound commander (for officers), command sergeant major (for enlisted Soldiers), or 67 Q. [1] See For What army regulation covers the Total Army Sponsorship Program? (Prescribed in paras 1–8, 2–1, 2–5 through 2–11, table calendar days at the end of the fiscal year (para 14). The sponsor should be the same sex (gender) and the sponsor should be … Section VI Task: Greet Soldier or 70 Q. the likelihood and opportunity for sexual assault, misconduct, and suicide U.S. Army Engineer Division, Lower Mississippi Valley, P.O. 02254–9149. for Soldiers and Civilian Employees, 2–5.