vPC-GR enhancements; U.S. Flags for retiring Reservists; JQS Implementation; April UTA support

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ARPC NOTAM 039 --  Commanders-vPC-GR ENHANCEMENTS - Last night we launched the most recent vPC-GR upgrades to the organizational hierarchy adding more custom tools. 

--  Dashboard assignments changed so senior leaders will see fewer applications assigned to them unless direct action is necessary.  

--  New "Awards and Decorations" capability enables AFR commanders to approve the AF Achievement medal at the Group, Wing or equivalent leadership level. 

--  Enhancements to the "Retirement Application" added roles for NAF commanders and State commanders in Joint Force Headquarters to recommend approval for their staff without requiring an additional vPC-GR organizational role.  Improvements to the online process for "withdrawals" and "request to change" retirement dates now have an added "status view" for application reviewers.  

ARPC TO DISTRIBUTE U.S. FLAGS TO RETIRING RESERVISTS -- Honoring retiring Reservists with an American flag just got easier through a centralized process as ARPC will now purchase and distribute all flags. To request a flag, Airmen simply select "yes" on the "Would you like a U.S. Flag?" question within the vPC-GR Retirement Application.

ARC PREPARES FOR JQS IMPLEMENTATION -- Air Reserve Component officers soon will have guidance on receiving credit for their joint experience and education.  See the Joint Qualification System story at http://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123091592. 

APRIL UTA SUPPORT -- The Contact Center will provide service two UTA weekends in April.  Counselors will assist customers April 5, 6, 12, 13 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.

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