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JOM Self-Nomination

National Guard-Senior Leader Management Office

JOM Chief - Col Joseph Ascherl, 703-607-3642

ANG JOM Matters - Lt Col Adam Bourassa, 703-604-4409

ARNG JOM Matters - CPT Michael Nei, 703-607-2088
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UNCLASSIFIED Definition of Joint Matters
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UNCLASSIFIED Self-Nomination Process

• State JOM Reps will review all approved E-JDA packets for quality control purposes. 

Example: providing supporting documentation, verifying start/stop dates, etc.

• Self-Nomination boards are held three times a year (February, June & September).

• Self-Nominations must be submitted within 12 months of tour completion into MilConnect.

• Once final results are verified, the process to update an officer’s Joint Officer History takes 

approximately one to two months.

• At any time, you may contact your state JOM Reps for assistance.
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UNCLASSIFIED Step 1: Login to milConnect

https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/

Login 

using 

CAC 
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UNCLASSIFIED Step 1: Login to milConnect
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UNCLASSIFIED Step 2:JOH/Self-Nominations

Access to 

JOH/SelfNominations
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UNCLASSIFIED Step 3: Updating personal profile/View JOH

1. If this is the first time visiting the site, you will need to update your personal profile. Select the link and fill in the 

information. Once complete, select the submit icon and it will return you to this screen.

2. You will also have the ability to view your Joint Officer History. By selecting the “View Joint Officer History” link. 

You can view your S-JDA Position History, E-JDA Joint Experiences, Discretionary Points, and Joint Education.

3. Once you submit a self-nomination packet, you can view, edit, delete, or add files/documentation. Additionally, 

in the event your packet is approved or disapproved, you can view the E-Summary from the packet. You can 

view all your previous submissions on this screen.

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UNCLASSIFIED Step 4 continued: Input New Experience

1. At the bottom of this screen, you will see the link for submitting a new experience. Selecting this link will 

initiate the self-nomination application process.
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UNCLASSIFIED Step 5: The Self-Nomination Application

1. At any time during the application process, you can select one of the tabs at the top of the screen.

2. Questions in this section are straightforward. As a Guardsman, Army or Air, you will select the appropriate 

responses from the drop down menus.
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UNCLASSIFIED The Self-Nomination Application (cont) 

1. When entering your Start/Stop dates, it is important they match the dates found in your attached supporting documentation, 

e.g., orders, DD 214, adjudicated travel voucher. An OER (Army) or OPR (Air Force) DOES NOT count as a validating 

document for start/stop date information.

2. Unless you were in a JTF HQ is listed in the drop down menu, you will select “None of the Above” (the last selection on the 

menu).

3. Once you have completed the questions, select “Continue”. If you select “Save Basic Screening,” you will be redirected to 

your Personal Profile page, with the latest entry added to your tracker. You can return to your packet at any time by 

accessing JQS.
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UNCLASSIFIED The Self-Nomination Application(cont)

1. It is important to answer each question as thoroughly as possible. Do not leave any questions blank.

2. Ensure your duty description meets the 320 character limit. If it is over the 320 character limit (with spaces), it will only capture 

the first 320 characters in your Joint Experience Summary. 
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UNCLASSIFIED The Self-Nomination Application (cont)

1. It is important to answer each of these questions, if possible and if applicable. If not applicable, answer with N/A.
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UNCLASSIFIED The Self-Nomination Application (cont)

1. Part IV is the most important portion of your Self-Nomination packet. Based on your responses for whichever of the seven 

categories are selected, the E-JDA Board will decide to Approve, Disapprove, or Return your packet for rework.

2. Each of your responses (for those that apply to your experience) must meet the definition of “Joint Matters” to be considered

for approval.

3. Responses cannot exceed a 340 character (including spaces) count. If you go over the 340 character limit, you will not be able 

to submit your packet.
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UNCLASSIFIED The Self-Nomination Application (cont) 

1. When a category is selected, a box will appear for you to submit your description. You only need one category for submission,

however, you may select as many or as few categories as they apply to your duties. It should be noted, when reviewing selfnomination packets, the E-JDA Board tends to favor packets with a minimum of five categories. While you only need one 

category to submit, it is critical to have as many as possible.

2. If you exceed the 340 character limit, the system will not allow you to proceed with your application. 
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UNCLASSIFIED The Self-Nomination Application (cont)

1. REVIEW your submission to ensure you have answered all questions to the best of your ability, leaving no answer blank. (If 

unable to provide an answer, respond with N/A.)

2. When your application is complete, select “Submit to Service POC.” If you do not want to submit, you can select “Save” 

which returns you to the packet tracker page, with your most recent submission listed.
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UNCLASSIFIED The Self-Nomination Application, Submission

1. After selecting the “Submit” link, you will be redirected to your tracker page, with your most recent application saved in JQS.

2. Your packet status will be listed under the Record Status column.

3. You will have the opportunity to attach your supporting documentation by selecting “Attach Files” in the Action column.
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UNCLASSIFIED Successful Packets

E-JDA Board tends to 

favor packets with a 

minimum of five

categories. While you only 

need one category to 

submit, it is critical to have 

as many as possible.
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UNCLASSIFIED Self-Nomination Packet Queue Information

Information regarding the submission process in JMIS:

• Once you have submitted your packet to the Service Manager, the packet will be 

batched in a queue in JMIS, a database used exclusively by service managers to 

review and submit self-nomination packets to the E-JDA board.

• Your packet will appear with information contained in 21 columns, beginning 

with Tracking ID and ending with Attach Files. (Your SSN will appear in full.)

• At this point in the process, your packet will be reviewed by the service manager, 

specifically, reviewing the category descriptions by selecting the “Details” link under 

the View_Details column.

• Once the service manager has reviewed your packet, ensuring the category 

descriptions meet the definition of joint matters, along with reviewing your supporting 

documentation, the service manager will select the “Add to Batch” followed by 

Submit. The packet will then be moved into the official queue of packets the E-JDA 

Board will review.
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UNCLASSIFIED Self-Nomination Packet Queue Information (cont)

• Once your packet has been submitted to the batching queue, it will remain 

there until the batch closes (two-three weeks prior to the E-JDA Board 

proceedings).

• At any point prior to the batch closing, the packet can be removed from the 

queue and returned to the officer in the event modifications are required.

• If modifications need to be made to your category details, the service 

manager can assist. However, in order to change any of the information, the 

packet will need to be returned to the officer for rework. 

• It is recommended you add your supporting documentation following 

submission to the service manager. However, additional documentation can 

be added at any time prior to the batch closing.
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UNCLASSIFIED Self-Nomination Packet Re-Work Information

• In the event your packet requires significant modifications, or multiple category 

descriptions do not meet the definition of joint matters, the packet will marked as 

“Back to Rework.”

• If your packet is marked as Back to Rework, you will receive an E-mail message 

indicating you have 90 days to resubmit the packet or it will expire.

• Your JOM Service Manager will not be able to see a packet once they have been 

sent for rework.

• In JQS, under your packet tracker, your packet will appear as “Rework” under the 

Record Status column. You can View, Edit, or Delete the packet from this page.

• If you decide to Edit, simply follow the same process for an initial packet 

submission.

• Once you have reworked your packet, and resubmitted, it will re-appear in the prebatch queue.
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E-JDA Self-Nomination 

Process “How-To” Guide

for General Officers
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UNCLASSIFIED GO’s Self-Nomination Experience Package

Within 12 months of completing the experience, or TAG’s can Self-Nominate 

after being in the position for 24 months. 

Complete GO’s Self-Nomination Experience Package (JOM Service Manager 

can provides forms) 

• Joint Experience Summary

• GOs Self Nomination checklist

• Cover Letter

• Performance/Evaluations 

• Travel Order/Voucher (important to validate “boots on ground”

• Position description, if available

• Officer career brief

• Any other supporting Documentation to substantiate your joint experience

Upload all supporting documents and email to respected JOM Service 

Manager
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UNCLASSIFIED Joint Experience Summary
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UNCLASSIFIED GO’s Self-Nomination Checklist
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UNCLASSIFIED GO’s Self-Nomination Cover letter
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