(This was sent to all IMAs and PIRRs 27 Feb 2026. If you did not receive it in your personal email, please log in to the vMPF and make sure you have a good personal email in that system.)
RIO Buzz Vol 113
IRs,
Lt Gen Healy released a new TASKORD requiring all IRs to read and acknowledge. Please see additional info below. Also, the upcoming virtual IR Orientation (vIRO) is scheduled for March 18 & 19. Now on to the Buzz!
ACTION REQUIRED: 2026 TASKORD Acknowledgement Required
Lt Gen John P. Healy, Chief of the Air Force Reserve, recently released TASKORD 2026-01. Click the link below to read the 2026 TASKORD and follow the instructions in the guidance update to record your acknowledgement:
https://www.hqrio.afrc.af.mil/Guidance-Updates/Article/4409781/mandatory-cafr-taskord-2026-01-acknowledgement/
The suspense for this acknowledgement is 15 March 2026.
Update Your vMPF Information to Avoid Pay and Order Issues
Before requesting orders, please take a moment to log into the virtual Military Personnel Flight (vMPF) and ensure all your contact information is up to date. Start with the initial splash page that displays your contact information, which is a self-service interface. Incorrect addresses or contact details can lead to significant delays, pay discrepancies, or even the cancellation and re-issuing of your orders.
The OWC will not modify AT or long-tour orders for a change of address. Protect your pay and orders by verifying your home of record, phone numbers, and email addresses at af.okta.mil.
Reminder: Sustained telework and/or remote AT is NOT authorized. HQ RIO has not received additional information that differs from the existing telework AT prohibition.
Prepare Yourself for Involuntary IMA Mobilization
Although mobilizations happen infrequently, IMAs still must be ready! Involuntary mobilizations may still occur. Ensure Family Care Plans are updated, and readiness is up-to-date. UCMJ actions may occur if an IMA cannot be mobilized.
Fiscal Year (FY) Training Allocations for Transferring Personnel
A service member's Fiscal Year (FY) allocation for paid Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT) does not reset upon transferring to a new billet. The number of training days already performed carries over for the remainder of the FY, regardless of the reserve component they transfer from or to.
For example:
1) An IMA in a 48 IDT billet completes 36 IDTs prior to transfer. Upon transfer to a TR billet (also 48 IDTs) this member would NOT be able to perform an additional 48 IDTs during the same FY for a total of 84 IDT periods for the current FY.
2) Annual Training (AT): The same IMA completes 12 days of AT, then transfers to a TR unit with a 15-day AT allocation. The member only has 3 days of AT remaining for the FY (15 initial - 12 completed = 3 remaining).
The pay system will catch it or flag itself resulting in debt recoupment.
Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) Feedback
DFAS is seeking volunteers to share their feedback on the format of your Leave & Earnings Statement (LES). They are hosting brief 15-to-30 minute conversations to hear your thoughts on the LES and how they can be improved. Sessions will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, or by phone, and are available today through March 13, 2026, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM EST.
Click the link below to reserve your spot. The process is quick and easy — just pick an available time, add your contact information, and click "Book."
https://webmail.apps.mil/book/Booking-DFASCustomerExperienceOffice@dod365.onmicrosoft.us/s/EY9SxwHrHEihWRIrTnzNdw2?ismsaljsauthenabled
or Email to schedule at mailto:dfas.customer-experience-office@mail.mil.
REMINDER: Annual Tour (AT) Orders Deadline
The deadline for submitting AT orders requests for FY26 is 31 MAY 26. To ensure timely processing and funding, we strongly recommend submitting your requests as soon as possible. Please note that submitting requests after the deadline does not guarantee funding availability, and late requests may not be executable. If you are uncertain about the exact dates, you can submit your AT request with your best estimate and modify the dates at a later time.
Very Respectfully,
HQ RIO