Guidance Updates

  • 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

  • HQ RIO Guidance on BIG SIX Process for DTS Authorizations & Vouchers

    This guidance memorandum provides guidance to IRs on the Process for Submitting Authorizations and Vouchers in Defense Travel System (DTS).Effective immediately, HQ RIO is implementing a revised process for submitting authorizations and filing vouchers in the Defense Travel System (DTS). This policy

  • Nominations for Outstanding IR of the Year accepted until May 27

    INDIVIDUAL RESERVIST OF THE YEAR AWARD GUIDANCE for award year 2024 (1 January – 31 December 2024)  Eligibility: All Individual Reservists are eligible if they meet the following requirements: Nominee must not have had an unfavorable information file (UIF) or control roster action during the award

  • FY25 Annual Tour Orders Request Deadline Reminder

    The deadline for submitting FY25 Annual Tour (AT) orders requests is 31 May 25. Submit your requests via myFSS HERE.  Late Submissions: Requests submitted after 1 June 25 require a Memorandum For Record (MFR) endorsed by the Active Duty Commander/Unit Colonel (O-6), Detachment Commander, and