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RIO Buzz Vol 102
We continue to gain efficiency in RIO Functional Alignment. For example, last month, we hosted a one-day vIRO option as a quick refresher. Next up is our quarterly three-day orientation (10-12 Sep 25) for those new to the IR program. You can find details on the three-day vIRO HERE.
We are near the end of the fiscal year. Please submit your FY25 IDT lodging voucher in DTS within five days of completion. Processing FY25 vouchers after 30 Sep 25 may significantly delay your payment.
On to the Buzz....
FY26 UTAPS Calendar Deadline. Submit your FY26 IDT schedule in UTAPS Calendars by 15 Aug 25. Aim to submit your calendar in a yellow "SUBMITTED" status, even if dates are tentative, to meet the deadline and ensure fund obligation. For assistance with UTAPS or calendar creation, use the provided link HERE or contact the UTAPS Support Cell at ARPC.IMAUTAPS.SupportCell@us.af.mil.
Buying uniforms (enlisted only). Effective 15 Aug 25, self-procurement of uniforms is discontinued. All uniform purchases must now go through Industry of the Blind (IOB). Please do not submit any uniform requests for now. Detailed instructions will be provided within the next two weeks. Important: Pending uniform reimbursements remain unaffected.
Pay & Travel Updates. Pay and travel updates should hit your inbox every week, but just a friendly reminder that you can also find everything you need on Pay HERE and Travel HERE.
Good info from the last Buzz:
- IR Guide Updates. The following sections of the IR Guide have been updated: Officer Promotion, MSD, and HYT. Visit the IR Guide HERE.
- FY25 IDT Reimbursement Guide updated (Version 5). New AFSCs have been added. You can find the new guide HERE. NOTE: The FY26 Guide has not been released yet.
- Changes to the Air Force’s dress and appearance standards. Air Force dress and appearance standards updated. Key changes: OCP uniforms mandatory for officers, eyelash extensions banned (waiver needed), clarified OCP sleeve rolling, and specific combat boot height requirements. Aims to simplify policies. Full details HERE.
Other Information:
Upcoming Events to Mark Your Calendar:
- FY26 UTAPS Schedule Deadline: 15 Aug 25
- 3-day vIRO: 10-12 Sep 25
- IR All Call: 30 Sep 25 (Details to follow)
V/r,
Col Nathan “N8” Day
Commander