PAM 600-8-101 — Personnel Processing Procedures

PAM 600-8-101 governs Army personnel processing procedures for in-processing, readiness, mobilization, out-processing, deployment, and reintegration.

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  • Publication number: PAM 600-8-101
  • Title: PERSONNEL PROCESSING PROCEDURES
  • Date: 03/06/2018
  • Proponent: G-1
  • Status: ACTIVE

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The publication covers in-processing, out-processing, the Soldier Readiness Program, mobilization, extended temporary duty, temporary change of station, and unit deployments. It requires processing programs to assess readiness and deployability, identify deficiencies, and maintain related records and forms.

Topics covered

  • In-processing procedures
  • Out-processing procedures
  • Soldier Readiness Program
  • Mobilization processing
  • Extended temporary duty processing
  • Deployment readiness
  • Temporary change of station processing
  • Reintegration

Questions and answers

What does Soldier Readiness Program Level 1 require?

The administrative readiness requirements for deployment that should be met and maintained at all times. (paragraph 2-5)

When does Soldier Readiness Program Level 2 apply?

Applies only to Soldiers who have been alerted for movement as individuals to a deployment station or a TCS station and to unit deployments when the home station is not the deployment station in support of a contingency (for example, a TCS move). (paragraph 2-5)

What are Soldier Readiness Program processing requirements?

A set of administrative processing requirements that must be met before Soldiers can deploy, either as individuals or as participants in a unit movement. (paragraph 2-5)

What does the in-processing program require for readiness?

Ensure that each in-processing Soldier meets the readiness and deployability criteria or those deficiencies are identified and reported to the gaining unit commander. (paragraph 1)

What does the out-processing program require?

Ensures that Soldiers who are out-processing meet the assignment, readiness, and deployability criteria. (paragraph 1)

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