Guidance Updates

  • HQ RIO to host Virtual IR All Call on Sept. 30 at 3pm MT

    HQ RIO is hosting its quarterly virtual IR All Call, led by RIO Commander Col. Nathan Day, on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time.This virtual town hall meeting is designed specifically for IRs, providing a platform to stay informed and engaged on key topics.Agenda Highlights Budget

  • New DAF Form 1288 Released

    The Air Force has updated the DAF Form 1288. Please note the following procedures for HQ RIO: Old versions are valid ONLY if signed by the member or appropriate authority BEFORE August 11, 2025. Forms signed AFTER August 11, 2025, will be returned.You can find the new form, and other helpful

  • "Unhandled Fault" error workaround in myFSS

    We are aware that some IRs are experiencing an "unhandled fault" error when attempting to submit via the myFSS Orders Request link. If this happens to you, fill out this Orders Request Worksheet and submit it via myFSS to the Order Writing Cell - general inquiry queue. We are working with developers

  • RIO Connect App to be discontinued effective Oct. 1

    This message is to inform you HQ RIO will be discontinuing its RIO Connect app, effective Oct. 1, 2025. This decision aligns with the Department of the Air Force's sunsetting of the Air Force Connect app on June 30, 2025.The RIO Connect app will no longer provide updates, notifications, or two-way

  • Enlisted Uniform Procurement Transition – Effective 15 August 2025

    Effective 15 August 2025, all self-procured uniform purchases must be discontinued. Moving forward, uniforms will be acquired exclusively through Industry of the Blind (IOB).Please refrain from submitting any IOB uniform requests until official guidance has been disseminated, detailed instructions

  • Upcoming vIRO: 10–12 September – 3-Day Orientation

    HQ RIO’s bi-monthly Virtual In-Residence Orientation (vIRO) replaces Detachment newcomer briefings to streamline onboarding for Individual Reservists (IRs). The next session will be held 10–12 September, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MT daily, offering a three-day orientation designed to equip IRs and

  • HQ RIO Guidance on Foreign Language Proficient Bonus

    Submit your old Foreign Language Proficient Bonus (FLPB) requests now. If you are eligible for FLPB and completed DLPT/OPI tests before Oct. 1, 2023, but have not received payment or experienced discrepancies during that certification period, submit a request in myFSS now to claim backpay under the

  • Virtual Individual Reservists Orientation (vIRO) July 30th

    HQ RIO's bi-monthly vIRO is replacing Detachment newcomer briefings to streamline onboarding. Join us July 30th, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT for an abbreviated session covering essential topics for Individual Reservists.The vIRO will cover crucial topics such as pay, orders, travel, and achieving a

  • HQ RIO to host Virtual IR All Call on June 27 at 1000 MT

    HQ RIO is hosting its quarterly virtual IR All Call, led by RIO Commander Col. Nathan Day, on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time. This virtual town hall meeting is designed specifically for IRs, providing a platform to stay informed and engaged on key topics. Agenda Highlights