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This past October, PERSCOM became the Human Resources Command (HRC), and the Enlisted Engineer Branch turned over a few personnel as well. The assignment managers are here to serve you. So if you have questions, please contact them through our Web site at <https:// www.hrc.army.mil>.
MOS Changes
In August 2003, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Army G1, approved the deletion of military occupational specialty (MOS) 21F, crane operator. All duties currently performed by MOS 21F personnel will be incorporated into MOS 21J, general construction equipment operator. This change will take effect in fiscal year (FY) 2006.
Promotions
The conditional promotion-that is, a 1-year period to pin on the next rank without meeting Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) requirements-is suspended until further notice. Soldiers may now pin on rank as soon as they have orders, following success at the promotion board and adequate promotion points, regardless of their completing the applicable NCOES. However, sergeants must complete the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), staff sergeants must complete the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC), and sergeants first class must complete the Advanced Noncommissioned Officers Course (ANCOC) before they will be considered for promotion to the next higher rank. The calendar year (CY) 2004 Master Sergeant Promotion Board convened from 3-27 February 2004. The next board, FY05 Master Sergeant Promotion Board, will convene from 5-29 October 2004.
Army Knowledge Online
We at HRC are making greater and greater use of Army Knowledge Online (AKO). It is especially important that your AKO account be forwarded to your work account if you have one or that you have access to AKO and check your account from time to time. For soldiers who are deployed, it is our primary means of contact. We will notify you of assignments or provide options when we can. Soldiers should also use the Army Satisfaction Key (ASK), found on the HRC Web site to update assignment preferences. We use these preferences in making many decisions regarding a soldier's next assignment. A great new tool for NCOs on AKO is...