Spotlight: Tricare Benefits for IA Sailors 

DoD Stop Movement Update 

IA Joint Report 

 

USFF CNIC CNRFC NECC ECRC

 

 

 

 

As many states and countries are beginning the process of opening back up, we’d like to update 

you on the status of our IA rotation process. Throughout the IA continuum we continue to abide by 

prescribed Restriction of Movement (ROM) and Force Health Protection measures that ensure the 

safety and well-being of our Sailors. As we have adapted to these guidelines, we are thrilled to 

have increased the number of IA Sailors both deploying and re-deploying over the past few weeks; 

however, the necessary delays and coordinated efforts required to ensure we continue to send 

healthy Sailors forward into theater mean we have not yet returned to our normal rotational 

schedule. Unfortunately, this continued reduction in our rotational pace necessitates further 

extensions in theater for a small population of our IAs to ensure we continue to fulfill theater 

missions. If you are an IA Sailor who will be extended due to this delay, please know it is our priority 

to bring you home as soon as possible; your USFF Mission Management Action Officer will be 

reaching out to you directly with details regarding your extension.

There are three Tricare Coverage Status Stages for Reserve Component (RC) IA Sailors:

1) Pre-Deployment Stage – This Tricare benefit starts when the NOSC/NRA changes your Individual 

Mobilization Status (IMS) code to RC1 (after notification of your selection for mobilization) and will 

stop when your IMS code is changed to RC3 (typically on your Ready Load Date). Pre-Deployment 

Tricare benefits are limited to a maximum of 180 days. 

2) Deployment Stage – This Tricare benefit starts the day your Strength Gain posts to the Active 

Component (AC) NSIPS during Mobilization Processing and stops when your Strength Loss is 

processed/released pending gain to RC NSIPS by the NOSC/NRA. Note: It takes 24-48 hours for 

NSIPS to update the RAPIDS system causing IA Sailors to frequently experience an apparent lapse 

in Tricare coverage during this time. Additional proof of coverage (a copy of your orders) may be 

asked for if medical attention is required during that lapse period.

3) Post Deployment Stage – TAMP (TA-180) provides Tricare coverage for 180 days from the date 

of separation listed on your DD214. If you are entitled to TAMP, this Tricare Benefit starts when 

you are gained by your NOSC/NRA back to the NSIPS RC system, which is one reason why you must 

check back in with your NOSC/NRA after Demobilization Processing at ECRC. Upon reporting to 

your NOSC/NRA, you will automatically be placed into this status. If you have terminal leave

remaining, the start date for your TAMP benefits must later be adjusted by an ID Card Lab on or 

about the date of separation listed on your DD214 to ensure you receive your full 180 day 

coverage. You may also then be issued a TA-180 ID Card to utilize for TAMP benefits.

Who is eligible for TAMP benefits?

Three criteria must be met in order to be eligible for TAMP benefits:

1) You must have been mobilized under USC Title 10 Sections 12301 or 12302 authority

2) You must have been Involuntarily Mobilized, AND

3) Your Mobilization must have been in support of Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)

If your orders meet all of the above criteria, your DD214 will include remarks to that effect (e.g., 

“Member was recalled under USC Title 10 Section 12301 in support of OCO while serving in 

AFRICOM AOR.”) which will indicate to the ID Card Lab that you are eligible for TAMP. 

Who do I contact if I am having issues with my Tricare entitlements?

The Rapids Project Office at CNRFC (navyreserveprojectoffice@navy.mil) is tasked to manage and 

assist IAs with their Pre-Deployment and Post-Deployment entitlements.

Still have questions about Tricare or TAMP benefits? Visit Tricare.mil/TAMP 

10th Edition June 2020

In This Edition

 DoD Stop Movement 

Update

 Tricare Benefits

 ECRC Uniform Issuance

 DHA Requirements

 ARPR/ASOSH 

validation

Previous Editions

https://www.public.navy.m

il/IA/Pages/PD_PC_IAJOIN

TREPORT.aspx

Points of Contact

For Extension/Orders 

Inquiries:

USFF N1 GFM Help Desk 

DSN: 312-836-2403

Comm: 757-836-2403 

USFF_GFM_IA@navy.mil

For Sailor Advocacy 

Issues:

USFF Functional Account

USFF.IA.FCT@navy.mil

ECRC CDO

757-763-8640

ECRC Action Officers

ECRC_NRFK_N33@navy.mil

ECRC ESO

757-341-7420

ECRC 24/7 Family Hotline 

877-364-4302

ECRC.FS.FCT@navy.mil

My Navy Career Center

833-330-6622

CIAC/IDSS in NFAAS

www.navyfamily.navy.mil

www.ia.navy.mil

www.ecrc.navy.mil
UNIFORM ISSUANCE AT ECRC 

NWU Type III Uniforms are no longer being issued at ECRC to Deploying IA Sailors

Per NAVADMIN 214/17, the NWU Type III Uniform is the Navy’s daily working uniform. As of 1 October 2017, enlisted Sailors 

began receiving clothing replacement allowances. Reserve Component Officers, under mobilizations orders, receive a $200 

Uniform Allowance at the conclusion of their mobilization. Therefore, as of October 2019, Expeditionary Combat Readiness 

Center (ECRC) does not issue NWU Type IIIs to IAs or Mobilizing Reservists. Sailors should report to ECRC with their full NWU 

Type III sea bag issue.

DEPLOYMENT HEALTH ASSESSMENT (DHA) REQUIREMENTS 

Compliance with DHA requirements is a shared responsibility between IA Sailors, CIACs, and Parent Commands/NOSCs/NRAs. 

Non-compliance with DHA requirements will prevent administrative closeout of IA Files in NFAAS.

 DHAs are vital instruments to identify potential health needs associated with exposure to physical and environmental health 

hazards during deployment. The DHA program conducts assessments at critical milestones in the deployment cycle (see 

Table below) to evaluate and treat physical and psychological cases following deployment. DHAs are required for all 

personnel who deploy for greater than 30 days to an ashore location outside the U.S. or as directed by the combatant 

commander, service component commander, or commander exercising operational control. Any assessment completed

outside the periodicity window is considered non-compliant. 

Assessment Abbreviation Form Timing

Pre-Deployment Health Assessment Pre-DHA DD Form 2795 < 120 days prior to deployment

Post-Deployment Health Assessment PDHA DD Form 2796 < 30 days before or after deployment return 

Post Deployment Health Reassessment PDHRA DD Form 2900 90-180 days after deployment return

 Completing a DHA is a two-part process. First, you must complete the appropriate form in the eDHA system

(https://data.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/edha). The second part is certification after a medical provider interview. Note: BUMED 

has mandated that tele-health options be maximized during COVID-19. Please contact your local supporting MTF to 

determine their current posture for medical certification.

 It may be “easy” to forget about DHA requirements following return to normal Navy and/or civilian life, however they will not 

simply go away over time. Failure to complete PDHA and/or PDHRA requirements will prevent IA files from being closed in 

NFAAS. Parent commands/NOSCs/NRAs have a responsibility to ensure that their Sailors complete all required DHAs. IAs 

and CIACs, do not ignore notices from NFAAS (IA & CIAC) and MRRS (IA) for assessment completion. If notifications are 

received in error, contact your chain of command for guidance. Ultimately, no DHA requirements should be overlooked or 

not completed within required timeframes, and it is a shared responsibility to ensure this completion. NFAAS DHA compliance 

reports are sent to CNRFC weekly and similar reports will be included in future RCC quarterly reports. 

 All associated DHA policy documents are available on the DHA website (www.dha.navy.mil). DHA Process training for medical 

personnel and CIAC NFAAS Users training are offered monthly by USFF. For DHA Process training schedule, visit the Navy 

DHA website or email usff.dha.fct@navy.mil. For CIAC NFAAS Users training schedule, visit the NFAAS homepage or email

usff.ia.fct@navy.mil. 

ANNUAL RETIREMENT POINT RECORD (ARPR)/ANNUAL STATEMENT OF SERVICE HISTORY (ASOSH) VALIDATION

Tips for ensuring you receive credit for your IA:

 All returning IA Sailors should proactively monitor their ARPR/ASOSH to ensure proper credit for Active Duty time. If your 

point records are not updated within 60 days of your return from IA, you should submit a copy of your DD214 to PERS-912 

at the address below for a manual correction:

Navy Personnel Command, PERS-912, 

5720 Integrity Drive 

Millington, TN 38055 

 Although your ARPR/ASOSH can be viewed on BOL, it is not your official point record. BOL receives a feed from your point 

record in NSIPS. Due to latency between BOL and NSIPS, you are encouraged to view your participation record in NSIPS.

 Learn more about retirement points on the Navy Personnel Command’s FAQ page: 

https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/reservepersonnelmgmt/Pages/PointsFAQ.aspx

 For questions or concerns, contact NPC Customer Service at 1-833-330-6622

Train and Equip / Boots On Ground 

IA Administrative Requirements 

The IA Joint Report is published quarterly by the USFF IA Policy Division to educate and advise IA Coordinators and current and prospective IA 

service members. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome. Please submit all questions, comments, and concerns to usff.ia.fct@navy.mil