Army Resource Directory
The Sites You Actually Need
Verified, current, and explained in plain English. No more hunting through .mil portals to find what you need.
CAC CAC or DS Logon required⚡ ST Calculators
Pay & Finance
MyPay
mypay.dfas.mil
View your LES, change withholding, manage allotments, access your W-2, and update TSP contributions. DS Logon or CAC required.
DFAS
dfas.mil
Pay inquiries, travel claims, tax forms, and garnishment info. Useful when MyPay doesn’t have what you need.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
tsp.gov
Federal retirement savings. Manage contribution percentage, account balance, and investment fund allocations. No CAC required.
BAH Calculator
militaryonesource.mil
Calculate BAH based on rank, dependency status, and duty station zip code. Updated annually. No login required.
Army Benefits Center
myarmybenefits.us.army.mil
Current pay charts, BAS rates, BAH rates, and a benefits calculator. Good for understanding total compensation.
Personnel & HR
HRC — Human Resources Command
hrc.army.mil
Authoritative source for promotions, assignments, evaluations, awards, and MILPER messages. Mostly public; some tools need CAC.
IPPS-A CAC
hr.ippsa.army.mil
Replaced ERB/SRB. Soldier Talent Profile, leave requests, DD93, personnel action requests, and marketplace. CAC or DS Logon required.
iPERMS CAC
iperms.hrc.army.mil
Your Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). View documents, verify what’s filed, and find missing records.
Evaluation Entry System (EES) CAC
hrc.army.mil
Where OERs and NCOERs are initiated, routed, and submitted. If your eval isn’t in iPERMS, check here first.
milConnect / DEERS CAC
milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil
Manage DEERS enrollment, update beneficiaries, view TRICARE coverage, and update dependent info.
RAPIDS — ID Card Office
rapids-tag.dmdc.osd.mil
Schedule appointments for CAC, dependent ID, or retiree ID card. Find your nearest RAPIDS office. No login required.
Training & Education
ATIS Learning CAC
atis.army.mil
Replaced ALMS (retired March 2024). Mandatory online training, Distributed Leader Courses, and compliance training. CAC required.
ATRRS CAC
atrrs.army.mil
Search and enroll in resident courses, check school quotas, manage training seats. Course catalog is publicly accessible.
Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) CAC
jko.jten.mil
Joint training for SERE, cultural awareness, cyber awareness, and joint PME spanning service branches. CAC required.
ArmyIgnitED
armyignited.army.mil
Army tuition assistance portal. Apply for TA to cover college tuition and manage degree plans. DS Logon or CAC required.
Regulations & Publications
Army Publishing Directorate (APD)
armypubs.army.mil
Official source for all ARs, DA Pams, Field Manuals, and TCs. Always verify you have the current version before citing a reg. No login required.
MILPER Messages
hrc.army.mil/milper
Official source for promotion cutoffs, board announcements, policy changes, and assignment instructions. No login required for most messages.
Fitness & Medical
ST Calculators — now live. Free AFT score calculator and Army body fat / height-weight calculator for all Squad members. No cost, no enlistment required.
AFT Scoring Tables (TC 3-22.20)
armypubs.army.mil
Official AFT scoring standards effective June 1, 2025. Five events, 500 points max. Combat specialty and general standards. No login required.
AR 600-9 (Height/Weight)
armypubs.army.mil
Army body composition standards, height/weight screening, and body fat assessment. Reference this before any tape or counseling.
MEDPROS CAC
medpros.amedd.army.mil
Individual and unit medical readiness, immunizations, dental status, and deployability. Used by commanders and readiness NCOs.
MHS GENESIS Patient Portal CAC
patientportal.mhs.mil
The DoD’s official electronic health record. View medical and dental records, book appointments, request prescription refills, message your care team, and download your health data. Replaced the TRICARE Online Patient Portal, decommissioned April 2025. DS Logon, My HealtheVet, or Login.gov required.
TRICARE
tricare.mil
Find providers, understand your plan, request referrals, manage prescriptions. Active duty covered under TRICARE Prime at no cost.
Benefits & Support
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
aerhq.org
Emergency financial assistance — interest-free loans or grants for travel, medical bills, and essential needs. Apply through unit S1 or nearest ACS.
MilitaryOneSource
militaryonesource.mil
Most underused resource in the Army. Free counseling (12 sessions), legal consults, MilTax, childcare referrals — 24/7. No CAC required.
Department of Veterans Affairs
va.gov
VA benefits, health care enrollment, disability claims, education benefits, and home loan certificates. Active duty can start before separation.
GI Bill Comparison Tool
benefits.va.gov/gibill
Compare Ch. 33 (Post-9/11), Ch. 30 (Montgomery), and Ch. 1606 (Reserve) side by side. Check school approval status and estimated benefits.
SGLI / VGLI
benefits.va.gov
$500K coverage for active duty. Update your beneficiary now, not later. Also covers VGLI conversion options at separation.
Legal Assistance (JAG) CAC
jagcnet.army.mil
Free legal help for active duty soldiers and families — wills, powers of attorney, tax issues, family law, and consumer protection.
Veterans Crisis Line
veteranscrisisline.net
Confidential support 24/7. Call 988 press 1, text 838255, or chat online. You don’t have to be in immediate crisis to reach out.
Operation Homefront
operationhomefront.org
Nonprofit emergency financial and housing assistance to military families. Fills gaps AER doesn’t cover — worth knowing when soldiers need help fast.
Quick Reference
Promotion Point Cutoff Scores
hrc.army.mil/milper
Monthly MILPER messages with E5/E6 cutoff scores by MOS. Find the latest under the Promotions section — drops at the start of each month.
Military Pay Charts
dfas.mil
Current and historical basic pay by rank and years of service. Updated each January. Useful for retroactive pay questions.
SCRA Lookup
dmdc.osd.mil
Verify SCRA coverage for interest rate reductions on pre-service loans and credit cards. Know this before dealing with car loans or mortgages.
Military Mail (APO/FPO/DPO)
usps.com/military
USPS military mail guidelines, APO/FPO/DPO addressing, and prohibited items by destination. For deployed soldiers and families sending packages.
Army Reserve Financial Programs
usar.army.mil/ARFP
Financial readiness programs for Reserve Soldiers — assistance, counseling, and financial planning resources through USAR.
