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Conquering Uncertainty with the Right Attititude
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By: Mike Stahl, Deputy
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ife is filled with uncertainty, especially during times like this. Maintaining the right attitude and mindset, especially under challenging circumstances, is key to a successful outcome. Unfortunately the current COVID-19 pandemic has heightened uncertainty in our daily lives. Everyone wants to know: What are the real facts about COVID-19? How does the virus really spread? How risky is it for me, my children, and the elderly? What activities can I reasonably complete without getting infected? I can’t answer these questions, but I can tell you about my personal experience. As most of you are aware, I contracted COVID-19 in June. Several days after my exposure, I started to experience flu like symptoms so I went and got tested. Before my results came back positive, my symptoms worsened and included a fever, body aches, and excruciating headaches. I never lost my sense of taste or smell, but that seems to be a common symptom. Chest congestion, cough, nausea and stomach problems are also common symptoms but didn’t really bother me much. Luckily, my brother is a Doctor in Colorado treating COVID patients so I had a personal physician monitoring my
condition. My oxygen level got low on a few occasions, but I was able to monitor it closely with a pulse oximeter we had purchased earlier in the year. Unfortunately, we were never able to find the right drug to alleviate the headaches. It was only 15 days from exposure to my last major symptom, but I was very sick during that time frame so it took several more weeks until I could get back to work full time. I lost 12 lbs, tired easily and was winded with relatively mild activity. During this period I received numerous calls, texts, emails, get well cards, gift packages and many prayers from my DANTES family. I can’t tell you how much they meant to me and my family; thank you all very much! Your social and spiritual support made it much easier to endure the virus. I share all of this to remind everyone to please stay vigilant and protect yourself and your family. We don’t know exactly what the next few months hold for us, but with the right attitude, moral support from our teammates, and compliance with CDC recommended practices we can help minimize the spread throughout the community and get past this as a stronger and more cohesive family. Thanks again and stay safe! 1
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DTM/DTS Travel Update
he DoD COVID-19 Task Force has developed a website, the ‘DoD COVID-19 Travel Information Application’ (accessible to DoD members with a CAC) containing the Travel Update. It also contains additional information related to the current COVID-19 pandemic to enable a more informed, educated force. There are four applications within the website that provide visibility of current HPCON and installation statuses around the globe. The four applications are described below: Travel Scenarios: Location search to compare conditions between origin and destination. Installation Decision Support: View information about County and MHS facility conditions impacting Installation HPCON status and SECDEF Gating Criteria. COVID-19 Case Heat map: A map view of COVID-19 cases at a global and CONUS county level. This is a great one-stop shop for all information regarding COVID-19 and travel destinations. Please copy URL https://covid-status.data.mil and paste to your web browser. DHRA has created Operating Instruction (OI) , Defense Human Resources Activity Travel Services Program which establishes the Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) Travel Services Program. This program includes delegated responsibilities to the DHRA Enterprise Operations Center (DEOC), DHRA travel policies, includes the use of the Defense Travel System (DTS), Defense Travel Modernization (DTM) prototype, and the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC). This OI applies to all travelers in the DHRA Enterprise.
DHRA Travel Support Workflow
Questions & Answers 1. Q: What is the current level of travel restrictions? A: As it stands currently, DHRA Director must approve all travel for DHRA and its Components. Once DHRA Director delegates his authority to Directors, or travel resumes as normal, Travel Managers will be notified immediately. 2. Q: Does DHRA plan to require COVID testing in addition to quarantine for travelers coming from high-risk places? If so, will DHRA pay for the testing? A: At this time there is no policy for DHRA specifically mandating testing, only quarantine from high-risk places. If this changes, the enter-prise will be made aware. 3. Q: What has been decided in terms of unused travel budgets for FY21? Will next year’s travel budgets be adjusted and how will DHRA go about that? A: CF&O is working to determine that process as it is a unique situation. 4. Q: Why can’t I access the DoD Covid Travel Information A pplication website? A: We've heard that Chrome or Edge may be better solution for a web-browser. Possibly try different certificates on the CAC. We informed the COVID-19 Task Force and as a last resort one can submit a service ticket to https://support.advana.data.mil/plugins/servlet/desk (don't need an ADVANA ac count to do this). 2
DoD COVID - 19 Travel Information Application A note from DCPAS
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e appreciate the support and feedback that we have received throughout the installation assessment process. The Consolidate Installation Assessments are posted to defense.gov on the Coronavirus Update page just above the DoD DOVID Cumulative Totals, and we also include a link on the Military One Source Coronavirus Information Center. We are pleased to announce that the DoD COVID-19 Task Force has developed a website, the ‘DoD COVID-19 Travel Information Application’ (accessible to DoD members with a CAC) containing this information. It also contains additional information related to the current COVID-19 pandemic to enable a more informed, educated force. There are four applications within the website that provide visibility of current HPCON and installation statuses around the globe. The four applications are described below: Travel Scenarios: Location search to compare conditions between origin and destination. HPCON Status: A map view of all DoD installations and their current HPCON status. Installation Decision Support: View information about County and MHS facility conditions impacting Installation HPCON status and SECDEF Gating Criteria. COVID-19 Case Heat map: A map view of COVID-19 cases at a global and CONUS county level. This is a great one-stop shop for all information regarding COVID-19 and travel destinations. Please click on https://covid-status.data.mil and share this link with all personnel within your organizations. 3
Upcoming Social Media Discussions
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OVID-19 has literally changed the way we do business… and for the good in many areas. One area that we have seen a positive change is with social media messaging and Program Manager involvement in promoting education program awareness. Live and recorded messages started in May with Military One Source’s Facebook daily Noon messaging platform. DANTES was fortunate to get on board and we have had many PMs participate over the last four months. Also, NCOPDLive is an Army training platform that discusses topics that support Soldiers. They reached out to DANTES and we will have a 3-day stretch of LIVE conversations on this platform in August. Please plan to watch… Military One Source: Aug 4, 1200 Jamie Henderson - TTT NCOPDLIVE: Aug 25-27 25 Aug - DANTES Overview with Taheesha Quarells 26 Aug - Military Training Evaluation Program (MTEP) with Doug Johnson 27 Aug - Credit-by-Exam with Matt Schwantz
Don’t Plug Unauthorized Devices into NMCI Assets!!! During the COVID-19 mass telework period, NAVNETWARCOM has identified an order of magnitude increase in the number of users plugging unauthorized USB devices into NMCI assets.
Users are reminded that they are NOT authorized to plug any unauthorized devices capable of storing data (e.g. cell phones, flash drives, etc.) into NMCI assets. Doing so WILL result in the user account being disabled and referral to the command Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for investigation. External drives approved by the command ISSM are authorized. FOR ASSISTANCE: Contact the NMCI Service Desk at 1-866-THE-NMCI (1866-843-6624) or by e-mail at ServiceDesk_Navy@nmci-isf.com.
All NCOPDLIVE shows will be held 1900 EST / 1800 CST 4
THE DANTES FAMILY Check out the fur babies in the DANTES family!
Angel Michelle Shanor has a new puppy! Her name is Angel. Angel is fiesty and full of energy. Her hobby is running into the pond and chasing after ducks. She loves to wake up in the middle of the night and talk to mommy!
Boston Check out Sharon Odonnell’s Royal Corgi. His name is Boston and he’s 5 years old. Boston loves to catch frisbees, go for car rides, go on playdates and sleeping. He loves to eat EVERYTHING!
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AWARD WINNERS WIFI Quick Reference Guide
DANTES Staff Phone Roster April Briggs Junior COY 2019
Teresa Daniels Senior COY, 2019
Robert Losey Junior 2nd COQ, 2020
Hurricane Preparedness information Hurricane Season: June 1st – November 30th
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urricane season for the Atlantic basin begins June 1st and ends on November 30th every year. The US Navy uses “Conditions Of Readiness” or CORs to prepare for tropical events inbound. CORs are set with the timeframe in hours and expectation of 50 knots of wind occurring on an installation. By June 1st of each year, COR 5 is set for installations in Region Southeast.
This condition is set because, within the Region, especially the installations adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico, a tropical system has, in the past, can currently, and has the potential to develop and move onshore within 96 hours. Hurricanes Erin and Opal in 1995 proved that theory, coming ashore in Pensacola, Fl. as significant hurricanes.
DHRA Staff Phone Roster
DANTES Weekly Action Report (WAR)
Conditions of Readiness (CORs) COR 5: Destructive winds of > 50 kts are possible w/in 96 hrs COR 4: possible w/in 72 hrs COR 3: possible w/in 48 hrs COR 2: anticipated w/in 24 hrs COR 1: anticipated w/in 12 hrs
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Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Human Resources (HR) Roles & Responsibilities Topics
Benefits
Benefits
Staffing & Recruitment
Description of Request Submit transactions to change FEHB/FEGLI/TSP Request a Civilian or Military Deposit Request a Retirement Estimate or run your own Build your Retirement Application and submit for review Access Resource Library for materials to assist you at any stage of your career
Requests and questions outside of GRB.
Submission
Contact
GRB Platform
https://employees.hr.d la.mil/tools/GRB.asp
DLA Benefits
DHRA Supervisor works directly with a DLA HR Specialist for staffing and recruitment needs. DHRA supervisors initiate requests, including Strategic Recruitment Discussions (SRD), to DLA through the DEOC Service Center. After a SRD is held with DLA, a new request is created via the “Recruitment” tile and then selecting the “Planned Hiring Action” drop down.
DEOC Service Center Request: https://dhra.deps. mil/cmp/DEOC/S itePages/Home.as px “Recruitment”
DLA Benefits Specialist: Phone: 614-692-0216 (direct) or 866-378-1171, Prompt 3 (4th Estate), Prompt 9 (Benefits) 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST Email: DHRCDHRBenefi ts@dla.mil
DLA Phone: 614-692-0201 Email: DHRS-DDHRA@dla.mil HQ, DHRA Manpower Management - Staffing & RPA Email: dodhra.mcalex.dhrahq.mbx.request-forpersonnelaction@mail.mil
HQ, DHRA Manpower executes
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Topics
Classifications
Personnel Actions
Description of Request To create, change, or update a Position Description, DHRA Supervisor should work directly with DLA Classification Specialist. Supervisors initiate contact with DLA through the DEOC Service Center. Supervisors submit personnel actions below through the DEOC Service Center. Reassignments Realignments Promotions Separations Conversions Language Consultants HQ, DHRA Manpower executes the RPA.
Submission
Contact
DEOC Service Center Request: https://dhra.deps.m il/cmp/DEOC/Site Pages/Home.aspx “Classification”
DLA Classifications Specialist Phone: 614-692-0277 Email: Roberta.Garner@dla. mil
DEOC Service Center Request: https://dhra.deps.m il/cmp/DEOC/Site Pages/Home.aspx “Personnel Actions”
HQ, DHRA Manpower Management - Staffing & RPA Email: dodhra.mcalex.dhrahq.mbx.request-forpersonnelaction@mail.mil
* Pay related RPA’s must arrive at DLA nlt 10 days prior to the effective date. Labor and Employee Relations
Supervisors work directly with DLA Employee Relations Specialist for questions DLA HR or concerns related to performance or Employee Relations disciplinary issues.
Leave (Advanced or Donated)
Supervisors work directly with DLA Employee Relations Specialist for requests or questions. DEOC will notify the enterprise of employees in the donated leave program. To donate leave to a recipient, please submit OPM 630A or 630B to the DEOC Service Center.
Time Off, On the Spot Cash Awards, Honorary Awards Civilian Awards
* A memo must be attached with the request for personnel action.
DLA Employee Relations Specialist: Michael C. Jerome (614) 692-8717 Email: Michael.Jerome @dla.mil
DEOC Service Center Request: https://dhra.deps.m il/cmp/DEOC/Site Pages/Home.aspx “Leave”
DLA Employee Relations Specialist: Michael C. Jerome (614) 692-8717 Email: Michael.Jerome @dla.mil
To Submit Time Off or On the Spot (Cash) Awards: DEOC Service Center: https://dhra.deps .mil/cmp/DEOC /SitePages/Hom e.aspx “Awards”
DHRA HQ Manpower Management - Staffing & RPA Email: dodhra.mcalex.dhrahq.mbx.request-forpersonnelaction@mail.mil
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Topics
Description of Request
Career civilian employees who complete satisfactory periods of Federal Service will be awarded Length of Service (LoS) LoS pins and certificates Recognition applicable to their LoS, beginning with 5 years of service and every 5 years thereafter through 50 years.
Retirement Awards
Retirement Certificates are provided to employees.
Requesting access to USA System Access Staffing, DPMAP, DCPDS, LMS.
PPP, Registration, Counseling, Workforce Restructuring VERA/VSIP
Superior Quals, Advance in hire Leave/Grade, 180-Day Waivers
PCS
Submission
Processed by HQ, DHRA Manpower Management
Processed by HQ, DHRA Manpower Management DEOC Service Center Request: https://dhra.deps.m il/cmp/DEOC/Site Pages/Home.aspx Personnel Actions
DEOC Service Center Request: https://dhra.deps.m il/cmp/DEOC/Site Pages/Home.aspx “Personnel Actions”
Contact DHRA HQ Manpower Management Email: dodhra.mcalex.dhra-hq.mbx.mmteam@mail.mil HQ, DHRA Manpower Management Email: dodhra.mcalex.dhra-hq.mbx.mmteam@mail.mil DLA Phone: 614-692-0201 Email: DHRS-DDHRA@dla.mil DLA Phone: 614-692-0201 Email: DHRS-DDHRA@dla.mil HQ, DHRA Manpower Management Email: dodhra.mc-
alex.dhra-hq.mbx.mmteam@mail.mil
Internal process * Advance in Hire for Leave is approved/disapproved at the component level. * Advance in higher grade must be approved by DHRA CoS.
Authorizations, Orders Tour Extensions, DEROS dates
DEOC Service Center Request: https://dhra.deps.m il/cmp/DEOC/Site Pages/Home.aspx Personnel Actions
DLA Phone: 614-692-0201 Email: DHRS-DDHRA@dla.mil
DEOC Service Center Request: https://dhra.deps.m il/cmp/DEOC/Site Pages/Home.aspx Personnel Actions
DLA Phone: 614-692-0201 Email: DHRS-DDHRA@dla.mil
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