Category: Resources
How to Remove Yourself from a Distro List
- Log into Microsoft 365
- Click on Outlook
- Click on Settings
- Click on General
- Click on Distribution Lists
- Then select Manage Distribution Lists
- Remove yourself from a list
CSR CRIS R60 User Guide & DCPS LoA Management
Best FM Resources from ANG
I personally think the Air National Guard (ANG) is best in class when it comes to training, and that’s including RegAF. They simply do training right. Here is a list of great links I’ve run across on their various sites.
- FM Courses
- Data Analytics Toolkit
- Guides and Tips (Advana, GitHub, Power BI, SQL)
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
The Ultimate Links List
General Air Force
- Advana Game Changer Reg Ref
- AFID-Identity Services
- Air Force Portal
- AFFORGEN
- AFPAAS
- AFPC
- Armed Forces Crossroads
- ARPC
- ASIMS IMR-Health Records
- BASE
- Benefits
- BRS-Blended Retirement System
- CWT SATO
- DAF365 Hub (Microsoft)
- DEERS/MilConnect
- Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
- Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
- DoD Forms Mgmt Program
- DoD Issuances
- DoD White Pages
- DPMAP (MyBiz)
- DVP
- Education & Training Course Announcements (ETCA)
- Enterprise Service Desk (ESD)
- ePub
- Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF)
- Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG)
- Global Directory Service (look up EDIPI)
- Government Retirement & Benefits (GRB)
- ID Card Office Online (GAL Update)
- Identity Management Portal
- Joint Electronic Library – DoD Library
- Joint Knowledge Online (JKO)
- Legal Assistance Site (JAG)
- Logistics Tool Suite (LTS)
- My Air Force Benefits
- myFMCareer
- MyFSS
- MyTraining
- MyVector
- My Learning (formerly ADLS)
- MilSuite
- myPers
- Officer AFSCs
- SAFE File Share
- Talent Mgmt Integration Suite (TMIS)
- Telework Guidance (OPM)
- vMPF
Systems
- ABSS
- Air Force Data Dictionary-Data Quality Services (AFDD-DQS)
- AFM-Automated Funds Management System
- AMPS
- BQ-GAFS
- Business Enterprise Information Services (BEIS)
- CAGE Codes (SAM.gov)
- CEDMS
- CRIS Training
- Citi GTC
- Currency Conversion OANDA
- CVR Teams
- DCBS-Distribution Component Billing System
- DEAMS milBook User Group
- DODAAC
- DTIM
- DTOD – Defense Table of Official Distances
- eFinance
- EZQuery Contracting Tool
- FAMS
- FM Online
- FMSuite-IMSC
- Electronic Form e2875
- G-Invoicing
- ILS-S
- WAWF (iRAPT, EDA, myInvoice) Wide Area Workflow
- GPC EMMA
- LeaveWeb
- LMS – iCompass
- LMS-FM Certification
- Limestone DFAS DBT Certifications (email cert)
- Microsoft One Drive Training
- Microsoft Lists Training
- Microsoft SharePoint Training SharePoint 2013 Training
- Microsoft Teams Training
- MIAP (BQ, DCPS & IAPS)
- QART
- Single Mobility System (SMS)
- Skeleton Records
- TAC Codes
- TAC Request Form
- Thrift Savings Plan
- US Bank AXOL
MAJCOM FMs
Power BI
- Power BI Gov Home Page
- Power BI Teams Site
- 301FW-NAS JRB Fort Worth
- AFAOC Analytics
- AFAOC Trend Analysis
- AFAOC General Ledger STH Proof of Concept
- AFGSC FM/FMA
- AFRC Report Server
- AFRC Insights
- AFRC Dashboard
- AFRC UOO Beta Test
- ANG CivPay Tool
- ANG Power BI Visuals Downloads
- FACTS BI Preview (SAF/FMB)
- QA Analytics Dashboard
- 2 CPTS-Barksdale
- 610 AOG-Military Pay Tracker
- 100 ARW-Mildenhall
- 144 FW-Fresno ANG
- 340 FTG-Randolph
- 377 CPTS-Kirtland
- 452 AMW-March
- 502 CPTS-JBSA
AFRC
- AFRC Power BI SoF
- ResPlan (SharePoint)
- 10th Air Force – SharePoint
- 10AF FM SharePoint
- AFRC POM SharePoint
- AFRC App Store
- HQ RIO
- **RIO Buzz
- 340 FTG – FM SharePoint
- 452 AMW-March FM Portal
- 914 ARW FM SharePoint
- 916 ARW SharePoint
- 926 FM SharePoint
- 927 ARW SharePoint
- 944 FW SharePoint
- AFRC Book of Codes
- AFRC ESP Codes
- AFRC IG
- AFRC FM Systems Info
- AFRC RPO Checklist
- AFRC Travel Policy
- AFRC War Planner
- AFRC-A1K SharePoint
- AFRC_A1C
- BAH Recertification
- Flat Rate Per Diem
- KPL Reservists
- MET Manpower Site
- Military Buy Back Info
- Military Buy Back MyPers
- PIMS
- PBAS Training Guide
- RPA Training
- RPO Guide
- Volunteer Reserve System (VRS)
301 FW
Daily Systems
- Advana
- AFRC-Reserve Orders Calculator
- ARCNet
- AROWS-R
- ATAAPS-Automated Time & Attendance
- BRS-Budget Reporting System
- CSP-Comptroller Services Portal
- CRIS
- DARQ (training)
- DEAMS
- DEAMS Outreach Portal
- DEAMS Self-Service Portal
- DQS-Data Quality Service
- DTS-Defense Travel System
- EDM/EFR
- FICS-Financial Information Collaboration Space
- FMSuite
- LeaveWeb
- MICT-Management Internal Controls Toolset
- myPay DFAS
- OWA WebMail
- Microsoft 365
- PBAS
- Power BI
- TMT (AFRC)
- UTAPS (Reports)
- WAWF (PIEE) (Training)
- Budget Checklist
Regulations
- All 65 Series AFIs
- All 64 Series AFIs (Contracting)
- All 36 Series AFIs (Personnel)
- Finance CFETP (CFETP6F0X1)
- AFI 65-503-Cost Factors Estimating
- CJCS Directives Electronic Library
- Defense Transportation Regulations (DTR)
- DoD FMR
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- GAO-Green Book
- GAO-Yellow Book
- GAO-Red Book
- GSA Baggage Allowance Table
- GSA City Pairs Program
- GSA Per Diem Rates
- JAG Operational Law Book
- Joint Electronic Library (JEL)
- Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)
- Library of Congress
- OMB Circular A-11
- Per Diem Rates Query
- US Code (Cornell)
- US Code (Official)
DFAS
- DBT Certification SharePoint
- DCMA
- APAN (All Partner’s Access Network)
- Ask DFAS
- DFAS.mil
- DFAS-DoD Publication Library
- DFAS Deployed Pay Entitlements
- DFAS InteLink
- DFAS IntelShare
- DFAS Training
- DFAS Portal
- DFAS ePortal (broken)
- DFAS-Accounts Payable
- DFAS-Vendor Pay Reports (INSP)
- DFAS Limestone DBT Certifications
- D&O Balancing Reports-DFAS Portal
- DFAS Remedy
- DFAS Self Service Reporting (SSR)
- DFAS SharePoint
- DFAS Smart Voucher
- DFAS Systems
- DFAS eFileRoom (EFR)
- DFAS EoY Guidance (FY22)
- Misc Payment Guide
- DFAS Payroll Services
- MOCAS
- Vendor Pay Phone Numbers
Official FM Sites
- AFAFO – Base Level Accounting Procedures & Guidance
- Combat Comptroller
- DTMO-Defense Travel Dispatch
- SAF FM Home Page
- SAF FM MAJCOM Tools
- SAF FMF SharePoint
- SAF/FMFC EOY Dashboard
- SAF-FMBOI
- SAF-FMBL (Legislation)
- Federal Contracting Services
- FICS-FM Solutions
- FM Experience
- FM Hub
- FM Hub Newsletters Archives
- FM Professional Development Hub
- FM Publications
- FM Resource Training Center (RTC)
- FM Silver Flag Training
- FM myLearn
- OSD Comptroller
- Pay.gov
- Position Descriptions (PD / SCPD)
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
Knowledge Ops
- 1st Spec Ops DTS SharePoint
- 2 CPTS-Barksdale
- 2019 Accounting Conference
- 22 AF AFRC FM SharePoint
- ACC SharePoint
- AF Approved Software List
- AFAOC Forensic Analyst Dashboard
- AF EIS SharePoint Training
- AF Reporting Instructions Tools (AFRIT)
- AF eLearning
- AFCENT Policy Page
- American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC)
- ASMC-Connection Newsletter
- ASMC-National Newsletter
- ASMC-Fiscal Law Modules
- ANG SharePoint (Incredible Resources*)
- Air Force Risk Assessment Cell
- Army FM Online
- Budget & Program Newsletter
- OPM Civilian Pay Tables
- DCAA – Defense Contract Audit Agency
- Digital University
- DODAAC & BPN Search
- DTMO (new link)
- DTMO Acronyms List
- DTMO Reference Library
- DTMO Per Diem Rates
- DTS Training
- Defense Acquisition Policy Center
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- DoD Cost Guidance Portal (CAPE)
- Enhanced Defense FM Training (EDFMT)
- Federal Sales Code (FSC)
- Furlough Guidance
- GPC Training Site
- MICT Training
- MilPay.gov
- MyFSS Training Library
- Quality Assurance (QA) Help Desk
- Teksouth FM Tools
- Virtual Finance-Financial Services Knowledge Base
- FSO Lookup-Financial Services Officer Database
Social Media
- Facebook-USAF Comptroller
- Facebook-Financial Systems Training
- LinkedIn-DoD FM Connection
- LinkedIn-OUSD Comptroller
My Presentations
Reducing Travel Card Delinquencies: APCs, Supervisors, and AOs
Really simple article on the things we should be doing to reduce delinquencies. Helpful reminder to me of what reports we should be running.
Missed Meal Notes
DEAMS Critical Task List (CTL)
This is such a great starting point and compilation of links for all the tasks we should be doing. Invaluable resource.
DEAMS Critical Task List (CTL) | milBook Home (milsuite.mil)
Air Force Robotic Process Automation
Favorite HQ RIO Links
- Pay
- Orders
- Travel
- Readiness
- Points & Participation
- Career Management
- Assignments
- Benefits & Entitlements
- Deployments
Contingency Pay Guidance
In order to receive entitlements authorized for a contingency area, please complete a DD 1351-2 listing your itinerary from the date you departed the states to present day. Please ensure yourself and your supervisor sign the DD 1351-2. Also submit a copy of your certified 938 and 1610 or CED order that shows which contingency area you are located.
– DD 1351-2
Defense Finance and Accounting Service Special and Incentive Pays
– Basic Allowance for Housing
– Overseas Housing Allowance
– Family Separation Allowance
– Bonuses
– Cost of Living Adjustment
– Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay
– Incentive Pay
IDT Pay
– IDT Basic Pay
– IDT Travel Pay
– UTAPS
AFRC Funding for Deployment Gear
This AFRC Policy Memorandum defines the issue and provides a mobility deployment procurement process for acquiring gear for deployers.
Attached you will find the Air Force Policy Memorandum 23-003, Air Force Reserve Funding Procedures for Mobilization Deployment Gear Procurement The AFRC points of contact for this matter are HQ AFRC/FMAI and HQ AFRC/A4RX. The A4 Community has also been provided this memorandum. Please make sure this information is communicated with your RAs and AOs as you all work together to mitigate the amount of rejected funding requests from tasking AD MAJCOMs.
References
- AFI 10-402, Mobilization Planning
- DAFMAN 65-605 V1, Para. 11.14
- 11.14. Funding Distinctive Uniforms and Functional Clothing. Commanders may approve these items for issue as organizational clothing if the functions of an organization or group require the wear of these items (as authorized in AFI 36-2903). The commander puts in writing the justification for the uniform or clothing necessitating the expenditure of the APF. (T-2). Charge the cost of the distinctive uniforms, functional clothing and authorized alterations to the unit of assignment’s O&M funds. For the DAF Reserve, pay the expense from the Reserve Personnel, DAF appropriation.
- DAFI 36-3012, Military Entitlements, 6.3.10
Air Force Conference Hosting Guidance
- DAF Conference Guidance Repository (Air Force Portal)
- Air Force Conference Policy Overview (March 2022)
- Air Force Conference Approval Policy (Air Force Portal)
- Air Force Supplement to DoD Conference Policy 4.0 Memo (September 2017)
- Change to Air Force Conference Policy Memo (February 2019)
- DoD Conference Tool
- DAFMAN 65-605 V1 – Section 5P Conferences discussion
Records Disposition and Retention Regulations
Reports and Reconciliations Record Retention Memo – SAF/FM May 2022
Notes
Also see DoDI 5015.02 – DoD Records Management Program, DoD Guidebook for Miscellaneous Payments and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) GRS 1.1, Financial Management and Reporting Records.
Maintain documentation that attests to: Authority, Amount, and Date (2.2)
Great table in Figure 9-1, Minimum Retention Periods
Best of DEAMS Weekly Messages
- Funds Control Level in DEAMS Explained
- What is the Open Document Listing (ODL)?
- Forensic Analyst Dashboard
- Introduction to DEAMS Reimbursements
- How to Update Your Profile via FAMS
- Guidance on Invoice Holds & How to Clear Them
- AFAFO Adjustment Voucher Policy
- AFAOC Data Analytics – What is a Status of Funds? (38 min)
- AFAOC Field Support – Advana DAR-Q (4 min)
- AFAOC Field Support – Non-Temporary Storage and Personally Owned Vehicles (7 min)
- AFAOC MCSME – Balancing Target Loads with Funding Documents (5 min)
- DEAMS Help Desk – How do I add a new BPN to the BPN field LOV in DEAMS iProcurement? (4 min)
- DEAMS Help Desk – How do I add a DoDAAC to the Contracting Office field LOV in DEAMS iProcurement? (5 min)
- DEAMS Help Desk – How do I fix an incorrect address on an existing BPN or a printed Requisition? (5 min)
- AFAOC Legacy Help Desk – Okta: New Authentication for AFM and FMSuite (3 min)
- DFAS – Accounts Maintenance & Control DEAMS Reminders (3 min)
- New Export Option in PowerBI Services: What changed? The default option for Summarized data export is now a LIVE connection through Azure that allows up to 500,000 rows. This Live connection means that it will remain a live connection each time you open that exported file. It queries the data and brings in the most current information for the filters you exported.
- Target Loads & Initial Distribution: The Continuing Resolution has been replaced with an actual budget which means Initial Distribution (ID) is on everyone’s mind. Be ready to receive your ID by reviewing the DEAMS Users Group video blog post, Target Loads & Initial Distribution, as briefed by Roger Marchese, our AFSOC MCSME.
- Lost Questions for the DEAMS Users Group: Have you ever asked a DEAMS question in milBook and not had it answered? Chances are, the question may not be in the DEAMS Users Group. Take a look at the video Moving Questions to the DEAMS Users Group which illustrates how to move questions from other places in milBook, into the DEAMS Users Group.
- DEAMS Miscellaneous Payments Training: DEAMS Miscellaneous Payments Basic Users Training is scheduled for 15-16 March, 1000-1600 ET, and the Experienced Users Course is scheduled for 20-23 March, 1100-1300 each day, with a different topic each day. Visit the DEAMS Outreach Portal for more details!
- AFAOC Analytics PowerBI Suite Deep Dive Mr. Josh Johnson, AFAOC Data Analytics, presents a comprehensive AFAOC Analytics PowerBI Suite Deep Dive.
- Manual (Non-DTS) Travel Purchase Orders & Connecting Travel ODL to Non-DTS Travel POs AFAOC Field Support is pleased to present two videos as part of the October/November 2022 AFAOC Monthly Users Forum! First, Ms. Amanda Robbins presents Manual (Non-DTS) Travel Purchase Orders, followed by Mr. Dan Thurston presenting Connecting Travel ODL to Non-DTS Travel POs.
- DEAMS Adjustment Vouchers In this MCSME video, Lynea Stoudemire discusses DEAMS Adjustment Vouchers, the SF 1081 and the OF 1017-G (Journal Voucher).
- DEAMS Invoice Responsibilities Overview Ms. Amanda DeRussy, DEAMS Help Desk, presents DEAMS Help Desk – DEAMS Invoice Responsibilities Overview.
- What’s in a Screenshot? Discusses Best Practices for Information to Send for Your Help Desk Ticket.
- The Mystery of the Missing Quantity Box in DEAMS iProcurement What to do When the Quantity Box is Not Showing in DEAMS iProcurement During a Blue Dot Change Decrease/Cancellation.
- LeaveWeb Update Mr. Dylan Clark, AFAOC Legacy Help Desk, presents LeaveWeb Updates.
- DEAMS PTEOs and Legacy Address Builds Ms. Jessica Moirs, DFAS, presents DEAMS PTEOs and Legacy Address Builds.
- Using Microsoft Edge for DEAMS (Settings for Launching Java)
- Don’t worry if Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) goes away. You can still access DEAMS by using Microsoft Edge.
- Mr. Steve Shuler, AFAOC Field Support, presents Miscellaneous Payment Program Invoices on Hold as part of the March 2022 AFAOC Monthly Users Forum.
- AFAOC DEAMS Help Desk – Common Errors when Adjusting GPC Purchase Orders
- Ms. Amanda DeRussy, AFAOC DEAMS Help Desk, presents Common Errors when Adjusting GPC Purchase Orders as part of the March 2022 AFAOC Monthly Users Forum
- DFAS – GPC Transactions
- Ethan Doody, DFAS Limestone, presents GPC Transactions as part of the March 2022 AFAOC Monthly Users Forum.
- Guide for Travel ODL Research
- The Desktop Guide for DEAMS Travel ODL Research is available to assist users clear open aged travel orders in DEAMS. This Guide contains real examples with step-by-step instructions and screen shots to walk you thru the research process.
- AFAOC MCSME – Target Loads & Initial Distribution
- Roger Marchese, the MCSME for AFSOC, covers key elements when preparing for and loading Initial Distribution. He covers target load components users need to be familiar with, common mistake areas when loading Initial Distribution and reports to pull to locate CRA/Emergency target loads
- How to search in the DEAMS Users Group
- There are different areas of responsibility in DEAMS and a great source for getting answers to your question may be as easy as searching the DEAMS Users Group. Our team of DEAMS SMEs strives to provide remarkable customer service as quick as we can, but sometimes you need an answer now.
- Balancing R60 and STH
- What reasons might there be for the R60 to be out of balance with the STH and how can we use these reports to provide more accurate budgetary projections? Are there better civilian pay reports that can be used for budget analysis and projections? Let find out…..
Design Principles
Dieter Rams
- Is innovative
- Makes a product useful
- Is aesthetic
- Makes a product understandable
- Is unobtrusive
- Is honest
- Is long-lasting
- Is thorough down to the last detail
- Is environmentally friendly
- Involves as little design as possible
Nielsen
- Visibility of system status
- Match between system and the real world
- User control and freedom
- Consistency and standards
- Error prevention
- Recognition rather than recall
- Flexibility and efficiency of use
- Aesthetic and minimalist design
- Help users recognize, diagnose, and recover from errors
- Help and documentation