History. The consolidated Personnel Policy Guidance (PPG) was originally approved for release on 17 September 2002 (ALARACT 086-2002). The intent of its development was to consolidate Theater and Department of the Army PPGs into one document in support of contingency operations. Due to rapid policy changes, it was determined that the PPG would best serve as a living document, rather than a published regulation. This decision allows for continuous updates based on approved policy guidance/revisions (i.e. ALARACT, MILPER messages, DOD instructions, ARs, etc.). Summary. This publication has been revised to update personnel guidance related to mobilized, employed, deployed, redeployed, and demobilized personnel in support of the overseas contingency operation (OCO). Applicability. This publication applies to active Army, the Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve, retired Soldiers, Department of the Army civilians, Department of Defense civilians, contractors, Red Cross employees, and Army Air Force Exchange Services employees. Contributing Authors. HQDA G-1 is not the sole author of the PPG, the following HQDA staff elements, commands and agencies contribute to its content: G-2, G-3/5/7, G-4, G-8, HRC, OTSG, OTJAG, IMCOM, TRADOC, FORSCOM, USARC, NGB, and First Army. Since the input provides Army wide guidance that affects the personnel community, any changes/updates submitted by HQDA staff elements, commands and agencies, must be properly staffed (i.e. legal review, external & internal staff coordination, etc.) before insertion in the PPG. Suggested Improvements. Users are invited to make comments, recommendations, and/or suggested improvements via the HQDA G-1 Operations email box at hqdag1operations@conus.army.mil. Distribution. Distribution of this publication is available in electronic media only and is intended for the Active Army, the Army National Guard, the U.S. Army Reserve, Department of the Army Civilians, Department of Defense Civilians, Contractors, Red Cross Employees and Army Air Force Exchange employees. Maintained by HQDA G-1, Military Mobilization Branch (DAPE-MPZ-MM)
Updates since 4 Aug 2011 are highlighted in RED in the Chapter Overview and Summary of Changes.
NOTE: The term “Global War on Terror (GWOT)” has been replaced with “Overseas Contingency Operation (OCO)” throughout the PPG.
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