The Army Active Duty and USAR application window for the June 2022 board closed on 1 March 2022. The MILPER message with the June 2023 board requirements will be posted here in August 2022. The next application window will be open 1 October 2022 to 1 March 2023.
*********PA-CAT Funding Available for Army Applicants*********
Exam Master has been added to Army COOL so Credentialing Assistance (CA) Funds can be used to pay for the PA-CAT. You will need to be eligible for CA funds use and submit a request for funds. Funds will not reimburse you for a test you have already registered and/or paid for. For the FY22 Application cycle ensure you take the PA-CAT by 20 April 2022 to be eligible for the FY22 board. *****Please note the rest of your packet must be submitted by the deadline of 1 March 2022.******
PA-CAT Funds Request Instructions
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IPAP Briefings
There will be a virtual brief on the AMEDD Commissioning Programs to include IPAP and AECP via MS Teams every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1200 PDT/ 1300 MDT/ 1400 CDT/ 1500 EDT
Tiny URL (Doesn't work on Government Computers): https://tinyurl.com/27b7fva3 (This may not work on your cell phone - it is best to use a tablet or personal computer.)
Long URL: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Adod%3Ameeting_cc44c8c15d034627acd7d9c67b391a65%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%252270f36a58-73ce-4c52-a954-6390673d3f32%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=baf56ca8-e62b-4583-b70d-0d40fd1be47c&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true
Virtual Brief Slides Link
IPAP In Person Brief Schedule
Fort Carson - 12-14 July 2022
12, 13 July 2022 - 0900 / 1100 / 1400
Education Center Building 1117, Room 209 (1675 Long Street)
14 July 2022 - 0900 /1100 /1400
Evans Army Community Hospital Dining Facility (Aspen Room)
Fort Riley - tentatively August 2022, dates TBD
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IPAP Application Guides
Thank you for your interest in IPAP! Please use the three documents below for assistance in submitting a complete and qualified IPAP Application Packet.
- MILPER message 21-238 for FY22 Board Application Requirements
FY22 MILPER Message 21-238
*****Army National Guard - see link to your announcement and work with State AMEDD recruiter to build packet*****
FY22 ARNG IPAP Announcement
2. IPAP Application Guide to help you correctly complete your application packet.
FY22 IPAP Application Guide (Active Duty and Army Reservists)
3. Submit the Application Summary Sheet with your application packet. It is also a checklist to ensure you have all documents included.
Application Summary Sheet (Active Duty and Army Reservists)
**All documentation must be current within the 12 months (ie If applying for FY22 June board, all documents need to be dated after 1 June 2021 to include physical, ALL labs, LOI, LOR’s, etc)
Active Duty and Reserve Application Timeline FY21
******Army National Guard (ARNG) Applicants should refer to ARNG announcement and recruiting contacts******
- Application window: 1 October 2021 through 1 March 2022
- IPAP Board: June 2022
- IPAP Results Release: July 2022
- Classes Start: January, April and August 2023. (**Note the January 2023 class reports to Fort Sam Houston, Texas in November 2022)
*****Note that this timeline is the same each year!
Send All Army Active Duty and Army Reservist Packets to:
usarmy.knox.usarec.mbx.hsd-ipap@army.mil
Transcripts can be mailed to USAREC at:
HQ, USAREC
RCHS-SVD-PA (applicant’s rank, last name, first name)
1307 Third Ave
Fort Knox, KY 40121-2725
* If you are interested in applying for a National Guard IPAP seat, please contact an AMEDD recruiter of your respective State National Guard office for more information. See POC information at the bottom of this website. Other Branches of the service should apply through their own service for the IPAP Program.