Army Resource Directory
Curated links to the sites soldiers actually use — verified, current, and explained in plain English. No more hunting through .mil portals to find what you need.
🔒 = CAC or DS Logon required
💰 Pay & Finance
MyPay — mypay.dfas.mil
Your go-to for viewing your LES, changing withholding, managing allotments, accessing your W-2, and updating TSP contributions. Login with username and password — no CAC required.
DFAS — dfas.mil
Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Use this for pay inquiries, travel claims, tax forms, and garnishment information. Helpful reference even when MyPay doesn’t have what you need.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) — tsp.gov
The federal retirement savings plan. Manage your contribution percentage, check your account balance, and review investment fund allocations. Accessible with a TSP username — no CAC required.
BAH Calculator — militaryonesource.mil
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing based on rank, dependency status, and duty station zip code. Updated annually with each pay year. No login required.
Army Benefits Center / Pay Charts — myarmybenefits.us.army.mil
Official Army benefits portal with current pay charts, BAS rates, BAH rates, and a benefits calculator. Good starting point for understanding your total compensation. No login required.
🗂️ Personnel & HR
HRC — Human Resources Command — hrc.army.mil
The authoritative source for promotions, assignments, evaluations, awards, separations, and MILPER messages. Most of the site is publicly accessible; some tools require CAC.
🔒 IPPS-A — hr.ippsa.army.mil
Integrated Personnel and Pay System — Army. This replaced the old ERB/SRB portal. Use it for your Soldier Talent Profile, leave requests, DD93, personnel action requests, and marketplace. CAC or DS Logon required.
🔒 iPERMS — iperms.hrc.army.mil
Your official Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). View your personnel documents, verify what’s filed, and identify missing records. Soldiers can view their own record via DS Logon; CAC preferred.
🔒 Evaluation Entry System (EES) — hrc.army.mil
Where OERs and NCOERs are initiated, routed, and submitted. Raters and senior raters access EES through HRC. If your evaluation isn’t showing in iPERMS, EES is where to troubleshoot. CAC required.
🔒 milConnect (DEERS) — milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil
Manage your DEERS enrollment, update beneficiary information, view TRICARE coverage, and access your Certificate of Eligibility. Also where you update dependent information. CAC or DS Logon required.
RAPIDS — ID Card Office — rapids-tag.dmdc.osd.mil
Schedule an appointment to get or renew a CAC, dependent ID card, or retiree ID card. Also use this to find the nearest RAPIDS office. No login required to schedule.
📚 Training & Education
🔒 ATIS Learning — atis.army.mil
Army Training Information System — the replacement for ALMS (retired March 2024). This is where you complete mandatory online training, Distributed Leader Courses (DLC), and other required compliance training. CAC required.
ATRRS — atrrs.army.mil
Army Training Requirements and Resources System. Use this to search for and enroll in resident courses, check school quotas, and manage training seats. Some functions require CAC; course catalog is publicly accessible.
🔒 Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) — jko.jten.mil
Joint online training platform for courses that span service branches — SERE, cultural awareness, cyber awareness, and joint professional military education. CAC required.
ArmyIgnitED — armyignited.army.mil
The Army’s tuition assistance portal. Active duty soldiers can apply for TA to cover college tuition up to the annual cap. Also manages GoArmyEd coursework and degree plans. DS Logon or CAC required.
📋 Regulations & Publications
Army Publishing Directorate (APD) — armypubs.army.mil
The official source for all Army Regulations (ARs), DA Pamphlets, Field Manuals, and Technical Circulars. Search by number or keyword. Always verify you have the current version here before referencing a regulation. No login required.
Frequently referenced publications: AR 670-1 (uniforms), AR 600-9 (body composition), AR 635-200 (enlisted separations), AR 623-3 (evaluations), FM 6-22 (leadership), TC 3-22.20 (Army Fitness Training)
MILPER Messages — hrc.army.mil/milper
Military Personnel messages — the official source for promotion cutoff scores, board announcements, policy changes, and assignment instructions. Updated regularly. No login required for public messages; some require CAC.
🏃 Fitness & Medical
⚡ ST Calculators — Coming Soon: Sergeant’s Time is building a free AFT score calculator and Army body fat / height-weight calculator. These will live here and be available to all Squad members at no cost.
AFT Scoring Tables (TC 3-22.20) — armypubs.army.mil
Official Army Fitness Test scoring standards, effective June 1, 2025. Five events, scored out of 500 points. Two standards: combat specialty and general. Download the current TC 3-22.20 for complete scoring tables by age group and gender.
AR 600-9 (Height/Weight & Body Composition) — armypubs.army.mil
The governing regulation for Army body composition standards, height/weight screening, and the body fat assessment program. Reference this when counseling soldiers or preparing for a tape. ST body fat calculator coming soon.
🔒 MEDPROS — medpros.amedd.army.mil
Medical Protection System — tracks individual and unit medical readiness, immunizations, dental status, and deployability. Commanders and readiness NCOs use this to manage medical readiness across the formation. CAC required.
TRICARE — tricare.mil
DoD’s health care program for service members and their families. Use the site to find providers, understand your plan, request referrals, and manage prescriptions. Active duty soldiers are covered under TRICARE Prime at no cost.
🎖️ Benefits & Support
Army Emergency Relief (AER) — aerhq.org
Provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers and their families for things like emergency travel, medical bills, and essential needs. Assistance is available as interest-free loans or grants. Apply through your unit S1 or the nearest ACS office.
MilitaryOneSource — militaryonesource.mil
One of the most underutilized resources in the Army. Free confidential counseling (up to 12 sessions), financial counseling, legal consultation, tax prep (MilTax), childcare referrals, and more — available 24/7 to active duty soldiers and their families. No CAC required.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — va.gov
Primary portal for VA benefits, health care enrollment, disability claims, education benefits, and home loan certificates. Active duty soldiers can begin the VA benefits process before separation. No CAC required.
GI Bill Comparison Tool — benefits.va.gov/gibill
Compare GI Bill benefit programs side by side — Chapter 33 (Post-9/11), Chapter 30 (Montgomery), and Chapter 1606 (Reserve). Also use this to check school approval status and estimated benefits for specific programs.
SGLI / VGLI — benefits.va.gov
Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance information. Active duty soldiers are automatically enrolled for $500,000 coverage. Use this to understand your coverage, update beneficiaries (do this now, not later), and learn about VGLI conversion options at separation.
Legal Assistance (JAG) — jagcnet.army.mil
Find your nearest Army legal assistance office for help with wills, powers of attorney, tax issues, family law, and consumer protection. JAG legal assistance is free to active duty soldiers and their families.
Veterans Crisis Line — veteranscrisisline.net
Free, confidential support for veterans, service members, and their families in crisis. Available 24/7. Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat online. You don’t have to be in immediate crisis to reach out.
⚡ Quick Reference
Promotion Point Cutoff Scores — hrc.army.mil
Monthly MILPER messages publish E5 and E6 cutoff scores by MOS. Find the latest message under the Promotions section on HRC. These drop at the beginning of each month.
Military Pay Charts — dfas.mil
Current and historical basic pay tables by rank and years of service. Updated each January. DFAS maintains these going back decades — useful for retroactive pay questions.
SCRA — Servicemembers Civil Relief Act — dmdc.osd.mil
Verify SCRA coverage for interest rate reductions on pre-service loans and credit cards. Lenders can check your active duty status here. Useful to know before dealing with car loans, credit cards, or mortgages.
Military Mail (APO/FPO/DPO) — usps.com/military
USPS military mail guidelines, APO/FPO/DPO addressing format, and prohibited items by destination country. Useful for deployed soldiers and family members sending packages.
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