NEWCOMERS INFORMATION

JTF-NCR/USAMDW

Inbound Service Members

PCS Moves:

The Army continues to implement policies and initiatives to improve and streamline permanent change of station (PCS) relocations so that Soldiers and their families experience safe, convenient, and predictable transitions to new homes.

ASSISTANCE CALL CENTERS

Army Travelers Assistance Center: 1-800-582-5552, Ext. 5
U.S. Transportation Command 24/7 Customer Support: 1-833-645-6683 or 1-833-MIL-MOVE
The Army Center for Personnel Claims Support (formerly Military Claims Office): 1-502-626-3000, Email: USARMY.KNOX.HQDA-OTJAG.MBX.CPCS@MAIL.MIL
Army Personal Property Call Center, (8:00 am - 6:30 pm EST), 1-800-521-9959, Comm 1-253-967-5093, DSN 312-357-5093

Resources

Military Personnel Division, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall: https://home.army.mil/jbmhh/index.php/my-fort/all-services/military-personnel-division

Army Military Pay Office (AMPO): https://home.army.mil/jbmhh/my-fort/all-services/military-personnel-division/military-pay-office

Childcare: https://public.militarychildcare.csd.disa.mil

Housing Options: https://www.housing.army.mil/

Inbound Civilian Employees

Onboarding

Pre-Boarding: Prior to Day 1
- Make an appointment to obtain your Common Access Card (CAC).
  
  Instructions:
  - You will need to go to your nearest ID card issuing facility to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
  - You may either make an appointment or go to a facility offering walk-ins.
  - Be sure to bring two forms of ID to the appointment.
- Review Welcome Letter containing important Pre-boarding information.
- View the Army Civilian Creed Video.
Day 1
- Arrive onsite. You will be greeted by your Sponsor and escorted to your workspace.
- Introduction to Supervisor, key personnel, and facilities tour
- Welcome Brief and desk set-up (receive supplies)
- First Week Activities Brief (work schedule etc.)
- Receive Unit Point of Contact (POC) roster with phone numbers.
- Information Assurance Training/Complete Cyber Awareness
- Manually complete Emergency Contacts (DD Form 93).
- Review Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 2024 Pay Period Calendar.
- Complete Request for Security Action (SF 380-1) Form.
- Benefits Review and Set-up
- Complete Non-Disclosure Agreement Form (SF312-13). * required for new government hires only; have witnessed by HR professional
- Daily synthesis and review
Day 2
- Arrive onsite. Become acclimated and prepare for the day.
- Read the following sections in the New Army Civilian Professional Handbook.
  - The Organization of the Army (pp. 6-7)
  - Holidays and pay (pp. B3-5)
  - Leave information (pp. B6-10)
  - Benefits and entitlements (Annex C)
  - Insignia and General Schedule (GS) scale (pp. E5-7)
  - Military time and phonetic alphabet (pp. E7-8)
  - Commonly Used Acronyms (pp. F3-5)
- Benefits Review and Set-up
- Introductory discussion with leadership of your role in support of the organization and the Army mission.
- Read Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Slides and Complete Training. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Training
- Continue conversations with supervisor and colleagues to better understand expectations, culture, and practices.
- Daily synthesis and review
Day 3
- Arrive onsite. Become acclimated and prepare for the day.
- Complete Derivative Classification Training.
- Continue conversations with supervisor and colleagues to better understand expectations, culture, and practice.
- Complete review of New Army Civilian Professional Handbook.
- Review Automated Time and Attendance Production System (ATAAPS) Process.
  - Contact Automated Time and Attendance Production System (ATAAPS) Points of Contact (POCs) and provide: full name, Social Security Number (SSN), work schedule, and copy back of Common Access Card (CAC) for Department of Defense (DOD) ID number and Common Access Card (CAC) ID number
  - Automated Time and Attendance Production System (ATAAPS) website
  - Automated Time and Attendance Production System (ATAAPS) Quick Reference Guide
- Discuss Position Description (PD) with Supervisor and begin to develop a Performance Plan (to be completed within first 30 days).
- Daily synthesis and review
Day 4 (Post-Common Access Card)
- Arrive onsite. Become acclimated and prepare for the day.
- Supervisors must ensure new employees are given 40 hours (one work week) to complete the Foundation Course Training. This should occur immediately following the individual gaining a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and NIPR access and no later than 30 days after arrival.
- Begin Supervisor Training if applicable.
- Explore and verify/update your information on: MyPay and MyBiz.
- Complete System Authorization Access Request (SAAR).
- Complete Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
- Receive JTF-NCR/USAMDW Campaign Plan Briefing
- Review Staff Action Officer Resource Center (requires Sharepoint access).
- Complete Telework Training.
- Submit Telework Agreement to supervisor, if applicable.
  - Instructions: Right click, choose “save link as”, then open with Adobe Acrobat.
- Begin reading JTF-NCR/USAMDW Commanding General’s Policy Memorandum.
- Continue conversations with supervisor and colleagues to better understand expectations, culture, and practices.
- Daily synthesis and review
Day 5
- Arrive onsite. Become acclimated and prepare for the day.
- Update your 1^st and 2^nd line supervisors in the Army Career Tracker (ACT).
- View videos about the Army Civilian Professional component of the Army Profession by the Army Staff Management College (ASMC).
- Complete Foreign Disclosure Training.
  
  Instructions:
  - Navigate to Catalogue, type “Foreign Disclosure” in the Search Bar at the top right.
  - Select “Foreign Disclosure Training – Level 1: All TRADOC Personnel”
- Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) Issued (sign for equipment) and Initial Setup
- Register for Army Training & Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) Account.
- Register with AtHoc Notification System
- Update work contact info in Global Address List (GAL).
  
  Instructions:
  - Go to ID Card Office Online.
  - Click on “My Profile”.
  - Login with Common Access Card (CAC) (you may have to click on “My Profile” and then login with CAC a second after this).
  - Fill in/verify your information under the “personal” tab.
  - Submit.
- Update Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (ADPASS).
- Daily synthesis and review
Day 6
- Arrive on site. Become acclimated and prepare for the day.
- Complete Information Security Training.
  
  Instructions:
  - Select Catalog on top menu bar, then search “Mandatory Training” in the Quick Navigation area.
- New federal employees must complete Initial Ethics Training within 3 months of appointment. 5 CFR § 2638.304 – Initial ethics training
  
  Instructions:
  - Visit JAGCNet.
  - Click “Login to JAGCNet” button in the upper right corner.
  - Click Legal Services tab.
  - Click Initial Ethics Training for New Personnel link.
  - Complete the EAMS-A single login process.
  - E-mail certificate to your servicing legal office or usarmy.jble.tradoc.mbx.hq-tradoc-osja@army.mil
- Contact Point of Contact (POC) to ensure Defense Travel System (DTS) travel card initiation has been done. Travel Card Application If your new position requires you to travel and you are not currently a Travel Card Holder, complete the process in agreement with (IAW) guidance provided by the Defense Travel Card Administrator.
- Complete Programs & Policies – Travel Card Program (Travel Card 101) [Mandatory].
  
  Instructions:
  - Log in.
  - Select “TraX”.
  - Select “Training”.
  - Look for “Programs & Policies – Travel Card Program (Travel Card 101) [Mandatory]” in list.
- Introductory Meeting with Supervisor for Initial performance counseling session: Review position description, work assignments, Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP), performance expectations, training and education requirements and Individual Development Plan (IDP)
- Complete Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program (DPMAP) Training.
  - DPMAP Overview
  - DPMAP Training
    
    Instructions:
    - Log in.
    - Type “DPMAP” in the Search Bar at the top of the page.
- See your Supervisor to schedule face-to-face training within 30 days with a Local Counterintelligence (CI) Agent for the below mandatory training:
  - Antiterrorism level 1
  - OPSEC (Critical Information List)
  - iWATCH Training
  - Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP)
- Military Service Deposit Eligibility Notification Requirement
- Daily synthesis and review

MDW Newcomer Info

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I access Ft. McNair?

Where is food available on Ft. McNair?
Food options are very limited on Ft. McNair. DoD ID cardholders may dine at Subway, which is located inside the National Defense University. Additionally, there are grab-and-go options at the Ft. McNair AAFES Express and Gas Station, and there are vending machines located in various buildings on post.
Where do I get a Common Access Card (CAC)?
Your sponsor will provide you with the forms needed to receive a government Common Access Card (CAC). There are several locations around the NCR where you may obtain a CAC, and it is recommended that you visit this website to sign-up for an appointment at the location that works best for you: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/

Sunday	Closed
Monday	8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday	8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday	8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday	8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday	8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday	Closed

NEWCOMERS INFORMATION

JTF-NCR/USAMDW

PCS Moves:

Resources

VISITOR CONTROL CENTER - 2ND STREET GATE, MCNAIR CAMPUS (VCC)