The IPPS-A Podcast

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Ali Pruitt, the IPPS-A Functional Management Division Interim Director, is joined by Ms. Sammi Foong, Director, Technology and Business Architecture Integration (or TBAI) and CPT Patrick Hill, IPPS-A FMD Leader’s Dashboard Lead, as we talk about readiness — what it means, why it matters, and how leaders can see it clearly in real time. We’re diving into the Leader’s Dashboard, often called the Army’s readiness pulse. We’ll talk about how these tools turn data into action, what’s new, and how Commanders and Leaders across the Force are using them to drive readiness decisions every day. Whether you’re a senior leader, staff officer, or HR Professional, this episode will help you better understand what the data is telling you — and how to use it. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is your HR Weapon System!

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this episode, COL Ali Pruitt, IPPS-A Functional Management Division Interim Director, is joined by CPT Joshua Lieb, IPPS-A FMD Application Security (APPSEC) Lead, and CW3 Keri Sellon, IPPS-A Reserve APPSEC Lead, as we break down how subcategories (SUBCATs), roles, and access management work in IPPS-A — and why getting access right matters. Learn how proper role assignment protects data integrity, ensures pay accuracy, supports audit compliance, and strengthens system security. We also share best practices for Soldiers, Leaders, and S1s to help everyone maintain the right level of access and keep IPPS-A working as intended. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is your HR Weapon System!
Make sure to check out these resources!

Access & Account Management Guidance Memo
https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/usaasc-peoeis-IPPS-AConnect/Documents_/Access %26 Account Management Guidance Memo.pdf

IPPS-A Subcategory Infographics https://hr.ippsa.army.mil/upk/r3/resources/subcatinfographics.pdf

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! COL Rebekah Lust is joined by CPT Palmer, IPPS-A Data Analyst, as we kick off a new season by looking ahead to what’s coming next in Army HR modernization. In this episode, we’ll walk through the IPPS-A Roadmap and highlight key enhancements planned for the year ahead – including DD Form 93 auto-generation, continued Agile development, updates to the DD Form 214. Understanding the Roadmap will help you stay informed about what’s coming next and how each effort supports continued progress. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is your HR Weapon System!

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! In this All-Enlisted episode, we’ve reached three years of IPPS-A going live across the entire Army! SGM Smith welcomes two very special guests: First, SGM Eva Commons, Former Western Hemisphere Command G1 Sergeant Major / Incoming Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 Sergeant Major, joins us to discuss the importance of modernization for building the Army of 2030 (and beyond), USAWHC biggest readiness priorities going into next year, and more. Next, where there’s Smoke, there’s … SGM Christopher “Smoke” Stevens, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 Senior Enlisted Advisor, who talks about Soldier-focused objectives for 2026, readiness, and how IPPS-A can help build the Army of the future. This episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system!

Training Aids: https://ipps-a.army.mil/Training/Training-Aids/
IPPS-A website: https://ipps-a.army.mil/
IPPS-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/armyippsa/
IPPS-A YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IPPSA
IPPS-A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usarmy_ippsa/

Welcome to the IPPS-A Podcast! IPPS-A’s Promotions Design Lead, CW4 Chris Akbaroff, chats with special guests Chief Warrant Officer of the Army, CW5 Aaron Anderson, and Chief Warrant Officer of the AG Corps, Michael J. Falton, about the importance of embracing change in the Army, and how Warrant Officers will help shape the Army of 2030. We’ll also hear from CW5 Charmaine L Hilliard, Assistant Executive Officer for Chief of Staff of the Army, on her experience using IPPS-A from a CWO’s perspective, and how IPPS-A can be leveraged to support the Warrant Officer community. If you’re looking for the insight of Army Warrant Officers, Warrant Officers on the AG Corps, change management, and embracing transformation, this episode will give you the insight you need! IPPS-A is a Soldier system.