AR 215-1 - Soldier Support Institute - U.S. Army

position in an acceptable manner. Before selection is made from an OPM certificate, the CPAC will determine that the
proposed selection from a certificate has superior qualifications to the Army candidates.
Section V
Training and Professional Development
14–12. Guidelines
Every individual assigned to or employed in an Army MWR program will have necessary educational opportunities to
enhance near-term qualifications, efficiency, and productivity and to ensure long-term career development and progression.
Training and career development guidance for Career Field 51 (MWR) will be issued by FMWRC. Other policies
governing the planning and conduct of training and career development include—
a. AR 614–200 and applicable MOS training and development policy for military enlisted personnel.
b. AR 690–950 for APF civilian employees.
c. AR 215–3 for NAF civilian employees.
14–13. Implementation
a. Except for requirements included in established military and civilian career development programs or a career
field Army Civilian Training, Education, and Development System (ACTEDS) plan and mandatory training prescribed
by HQDA or IMCOM Regions, primary responsibility for MWR personnel development will rest with the local
management, as the responsibility of all supervisors. Generally, individual plans are the responsibility of the supervisor
or manager who writes the employee’s performance appraisal. Plans developed will be designed to complement the
employee’s professional development goals and satisfy requirements for employment and occupational, technical, or
career development factors.
b. Training related management functions include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
(1) Developing individual training and professional development plans, including development of individual plans in
performance standards of managers and supervisors.
(2) Scheduling of time and programming of resources to support plans and monitoring fulfillment.
(3) Assigning duties and responsibilities that reinforce training received, conducting on-the-job or cross-training
programs to supplement formal training, identifying other requirements, and providing for general, unique, or specialized
training or experience in addition to that prescribed in plans.
14–14. Individual training and professional development plans
a. The period of each plan will coincide with the performance appraisal cycle, although longer term plans may be
developed to accommodate career growth.
b. Training plans include those that are successfully completed as a condition of employment, whether prescribed by
DA or the employing activity or mandatory, and included in individual training plans.
14–15. Headquarters, Department of the Army training
a. The ACTEDS plan for Career Field 51 (MWR) is a structured, progressive, and sequential approach to employee
development and training for entry-level through executive-management positions. It identifies training that is mission
essential and the employee will need to support and/or achieve an acceptable performance level. Equivalency credit for
CFS Management Course may be obtained by taking the course online at www.mwraonline.com. Contact the MWR
Academy for details at U.S. Army MWR Academy, Poplar Run Office Park, 5285 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA
22312.
b. Equivalency credit for other MWR functional requirements is considered by FMWRC for Career Field 51 (MWR)
on a case-by-case basis.
c. For Equivalency Credit for Mandatory Priority II MWR Functional Training, a written request may be submitted
to the U.S. Army MWR Academy at the address above. Requests will identify competencies (knowledge, skills, and
abilities) obtained through work experience, formal education, correspondence study, or self-development. Request will
include supporting documentation, such as an SF 50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or DA Form 4017 (Request for
Personnel Action–Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality), verifying dates of work assignment, transcripts, and description
of formal education courses. The first-line supervisor and the garrison Director, FMWR will endorse requests.
d. Training, which is included in job announcements for MWR management positions, is centrally funded.To apply
for training, go to www.mwraonline.com.
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