Thread by @usawtfmJ1

THREAD: COVID-19 UPDATE - 25 Mar 2020

1. FRAGO13 was released. In summary, it states that actions must immediately be taken to protect the force. The Army must immediately suspend or modify the activities and assume HPCON CHARLIE for mission-essential. /1
@TheWTFNation

Mission essential activities support life, health, and safety of personnel or installation. CDRs will direct all other personnel that are non-mission essential to assume HPCON DELTA. Non-mission essential functions are FTX, group or unit PT, or other tactical training. /2

2. CDRs are authorized to determine alternate work locations for Soldiers. Soldiers that are having issues with FCPs. The ALARACT authorized CDRs to leverage alternate work locations. Soldiers should not be punished or forced to take leave for child care-related issues. /3

3. DAG1 issued a voluntary retiree recall for medical specialities that are needed to support COVID-19 operations. The email was sent to the eligible retirees. This is not a mandatory recall but voluntary only. /4 @WTFmdoc

4. We understand that many barbershops have been closed due to COVID-19. We engaged DAG1 PAO and received the following, "The Army continues to provide the commanders the flexibility to take care of their Soldiers, Civilians & Families. Putting People First... /5

...means every situation may need a varied response, and we have armed our commanders with the tools to make the best decision for each Soldier, Civilian, and Family member." Basically, it is up to the local CDR to make the decision for their formations. /6

5. FRAGO14 is expected to be published in the next 12 hours. That will focus on transitional leave, TCS Soldiers, AT/ADOS status, to name a few.

6. ALARACTs are being staffed to outline procedures for other actions that are mentioned in FRAGOs. // @SGMtheMan1 @WTF_Judge