(This was sent to all IMAs and PIRRs 30 Jun 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 122
Individual Reservists,
This edition includes information on the new MHA/PHA virtual clinic for IMAs, submitting Annual Tour requests, the 14N CSC Board, opportunities to serve on the IR Advisory Council, and reminders on reviewing your records.
BAH RECERTIFICATION REQUIRED
DEADLINE: 1 JUL 26
One more day to accomplish your BAH recertification. All Individual Reserve Airmen are required to recertify their BAH status, including those who are single and do not claim dependents. Complete DAF Form 594 (version 20221207) and submit it through myFSS. For instructions on how to complete your BAH recertification, use the BAH Quick Guide. Submit your completed recertification via myFSS.
NEW! PERIODIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT (PHA)/ MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT(MHA) CLINIC AVAILABLE: 14 JUL 26
Every Tuesday starting 14 JUL 26, HQ RIO Medical will offer PHA/MHA services for IMAs who do not require in-person PHAs. To begin, complete your PHAQ in ASIMS (PHAQ instructions can be found here: https://asimsimr.health.mil/imr/MyImr.aspx). Once completed, email the org box: RIO.IRM.Team@us.af.mil. Members will be scheduled appointments in 30-minute blocks (between 0800-1430 MT;, Note: 1200-1300 MT will NOT be available for booking). Please include your availability every Tuesday. An email confirmation with appointment date and time will be sent along with a Microsoft Teams invite. During the appointment, a records review, DD 2766 and subsequent MHA and/or PHA sign off as indicated.
A REMINDER ABOUT ARCNET
Is your Total Force Awareness Training (TFAT) showing overdue in ARCNETor is your fitness due date incorrect? Don’t despair. Your readiness report on ARCNet may not reflect the most current information.
ARCNET is NOT a system of record. Information is pulled from various sources (MilPDS, myIMR, myFitness, myLearning) and flows directly to ARCNet. Members must ensure the original system of record is updated, andupdated and wait for it to reflect in ARCNet. If the update is medical (dental form or flu shot), those can be sent to HQ RIO medical via myFSS. No full medical records, please.
LOOKING FOR YOUR myFSS CASES? THEY'VE MOVED
The myFSS landing page has been updated, and the location of your submitted cases has changed.
To access your myFSS cases:
- Log in to myFSS
- Select the three-line menu icon in the upper-right corner of the page
- Select "myFSS Cases"
If you have been unable to locate your open or closed cases, this change is likely the reason.
SUBMIT YOUR FY27 ANNUAL TOUR REQUEST NOW
FY27 Annual Tour (AT) requests are now being accepted through myFSS.
HQ RIO expects to begin processing FY27 AT orders in early to mid-September. Members are strongly encouraged to submit requests as early as possible rather than waiting until later in the fiscal year.
As recent funding cycles have demonstrated, Higher Headquarters funding deadlines can change. Submitting your request early increases the likelihood that funding will be available when your order is processed.
Don't have finalized dates yet? Submit your best estimate now. AT dates can be modified later, and requests can be canceled if plans change.
For additional guidance and resources, visit the
HQ RIO website.
IR ADVISORY COUNCIL APPLICATIONS OPEN
DEADLINE: 30 JUL 26
Applications are currently being accepted for the HQ RIO Individual Reservist Advisory Council.
The Advisory Council provides a direct line of communication between the Individual Reserve community and HQ RIO leadership. Members help identify challenges affecting IRs, provide feedback on proposed initiatives, and recommend solutions that improve the IR experience across the force.
Who may apply:
- IMAs
- MAs
- PIRRs
- All ranks and AFSCs
Member expectations:
- Two-year volunteer term
- Quarterly virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams
- Provide feedback on issues affecting the IR community
- Assist with reviewing and testing proposed processes and initiatives
The application window remains open through
30 JUL 26.
Additional application information is available on the
HQ RIO website.
UPDATE: MyEval REVIEW PERIOD & EVALUATION CREATION
A new "Personnel Search" function in
myFSS allows Military Personnel Flights (MPFs) and Commander's Support Staff (CSS) to directly find Airmen and create review periods/evaluation sites.
You no longer need to share profiles (“Personnel/Purple Card") to process manual evaluations.
If users encounter system errors within myFSS, please initiate troubleshooting at the base level first. For myEval and general administrative myFSS actions, contact your local MPF.
To escalate an issue to the myFSS Support team, you MUST include the following details in your help ticket:
- Member's Info: Full Name, EDIPI, and Email Address.
- Submitter's Info: Name and EDIPI of the person trying to perform the action.
- Issue Details: Specific step where you are stuck and screenshots of any error messages.
14N INTEL CAREER FIELD CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE CREDIT (CSC) BOARD: 5 OCT 26
DEADLINE: 27 SEPT 26, 1159 EST
The Air Force Reserve Command Intelligence Direct Commission/Constructive Service is intended to fill critical intelligence skill sets within the Air Force Reserve. The primary purpose of this program is to recruit highly skilled applicants to fulfill the Air Force's critical mission needs.
Further, the CSC program is designed to determine and screen members for the possibility for a higher initial commissioned grade based on experience and/or specialized training related to the intelligence career field and is contingent upon the operational needs of the career field. CSC is NOT intended to select members for commissioning. Interested applicants must still be selected by a wing/unit for commissioning.
All application packages must be received by 27 SEPT 26, 1159 EST, late packages will not be accepted.
Interested applicants can find application requirements HERE.