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eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 20, 2020

May 20, 2020

In this Issue:

USTC J9 COVID-19/Stop Movement Call (19 May)
CSS Scores are in DPS
Recent USTC-J9 Updates
Recent USTRANSCOM and GSA Meeting Notes
Military Families Making Summer PCS Moves Will Have to Follow These Strict Rules
SecDef Keeps Military Stop-Movement Order in Place After Review
MARADMIN 285/30 details permanent change of station tier system
Army Delays Most Winter Personnel Moves, But Plans to Grant Exceptions

IAM eGov/Mil Newsletter

USTC J9 COVID-19/Stop Movement Call; CSS Scores are in DPS

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USTC J9 COVID-19/Stop Movement Call (19 May)

J9 held their COVID-19/Stop Movement call with the Services and industry representatives Tuesday. The session was led by Lt Col Lowery, with inputs from VADM Mewbourne, Rick Marsh, Danny Martinez and Kim Johnson.

The meeting kicked off with Lt Col Lowery stating that as of now, there is no change to the Stop Movement Order from SECDEF. As it stands, the order is still in place until 30 June. Near the end of the telecon, USTC’s Deputy Commander, VADM Mewbourne, stated he expected this week to see the SECDEF delegate Health Protection (HPCON) status to local commanders.

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CSS Scores are in DPS

IAM was notified that the latest CSS scores are now uploaded in DPS. TSPs should review their scores. An advisory will be issued shortly with additional details on the appeal period, which will likely start in mid-June.

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Recent USTC-J9 Updates

The following updates have been posted from USTRANSCOM-J9 since the last edition of IAM's eGov/Mil Newsletter:

Update: Implementing Stop Movement Order dated 20 April 2020 with 1) Updated Marine Corps guidance 2) Mandatory remarks for shipments Update Number 20-0058F
Defense Personal Property System (DPS) Scheduled Outage to Prepare the Traffic Distribution List for Performance Period for 15 May - 31 July 2020 Update Number 20-0087
Resume proper use of DPS 24-hour offer timeout function Update Number 20-0086
2020 Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) Peak Season Message for Movement of DOD Personal Property Shipments Update Number 20-0085
Update: Implementing Stop Movement Order dated 20 April 2020 with 1) Updated Army guidance 2) Mandatory remarks for shipments Update Number 20-0058E UPDATE

Recent USTRANSCOM and GSA Meeting Notes

IAM's Daniel Bradley has been busy on several government calls recently, both with USTC and GSA, on a number of topics. Here are some calls he has had and written notes for, since the last eGov/Mil Newsletter:

Keep watching IAM's Military News and Resources Page for the most current updates.

Military Families Making Summer PCS Moves Will Have to Follow These Strict Rules

Moving crews and the military families they're moving will have to wear face masks, practice social distancing and follow other coronavirus prevention guidelines during the peak season for permanent change of station moves this summer. The movers will also have to give families written verification that the crew members have been screened for COVID-19 and have the necessary gear with them to follow guidelines set by the CDC before they start loading or unloading the trucks.

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SecDef Keeps Military Stop-Movement Order in Place After Review

The Defense Department has yet to figure out how permanent change-of-station moves will be conducted this summer when and if the stop-movement order, which currently runs through June 30, is lifted, Pentagon chief spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said Friday.

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MARADMIN 285/30 details permanent change of station tier system

While adapting to the current Department of Defense-wide Stop Movement Order in response to COVID-19, the Marine Corps addresses the latest guidance regarding Permanent Change of Station (PCS) in MARADMIN 285/20. This guidance outlines the actions of the HQMC, Manpower Management Division and Reserve Affairs Management that will affect the permanent change of station (PCS) orders for the remainder of 2020.

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Army Delays Most Winter Personnel Moves, But Plans to Grant Exceptions

The U.S. Army recently announced that fewer than half of the 4,500 officers who would have been scheduled to move into new assignments this winter will be allowed to do so in an effort to control the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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