UTA support, two new vPC-GR capabilities, Records going digital, U.S. Flag distribution clarification

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ARPC NOTAM 040 --  Commanders- MAY UTA SUPPORT -- The Contact Center will provide service two UTA weekends in May. Counselors will assist customers May 3, 4, 10, 11 and can be reached by calling 1-800-525-0102 (preferred) or DSN 926-6528. Saturday hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. MT and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. MT. 

FEDERAL AWARDS AND DECORATIONS ADDED FOR ANG - Today, Air National Guard units are able to submit federal awards and decorations through the vPC-GR. Mandatory use for the ANG will not be required until May 30. Reserve units have had this capability since November 2006. The National Guard Bureau will hold a broadcast May 1 for their MPF/CSS personnel to explain the features of the application process. People can find the NGB policy, guide and information on the process online at http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/docs/psd/HANDBOOK/HandbookChapters/5355_PSDANGHandbook.pdf.  

RESERVE DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION DESIGNATION BOARD -- This vPC-GR capability, which launches today, allows Air Force Reserve officers to apply online using an automated application, which replaces the AF Form 1941, Application for Developmental Education (In-Residence). Upon completed coordination, the application will automatically flow to the ARPC Force Development Division for action. For details, call 800-525-0102 and ask for Developmental Education Branch. 

DIGITIZING PERSONNEL RECORDS - ARPC is currently in the process of digitizing IMA and PIRR records. Once complete, Airmen will be able to access their records via the Automated Record Management System (ARMS) button on AFPC Secure. No more running to the MPF to look at the records, Airmen can see them online. Upon completion of the IMA/PIRR records by June 30, ARPC will begin conversion of the Reserve Unit records. This project will be completed by July 1, 2009. 

CLARIFICATION ON ARPC DISTRIBUTION OF U.S. FLAGS TO RETIRING RESERVISTS -- Centralized distribution of U.S. flags for retirement is only an AFRC program at this time. Currently, the ANG continues to distribute flags to retirees at the unit level. 

//signed// 
ERIC W. CRABTREE, Brig Gen, USAFR 
HQ Air Reserve Personnel Center Commander