ROA was one of the first associations to partner with Rep. Chris Jacobs (R-NY) on allowing the Army Reserve’s Tour of Duty system to be accessed on personal computers. Currently, Citizen Soldiers must be on base in order to see what active duty opportunities are available to them. For those who do not live close to a base, the lack of convenient access can hinder a soldier’s contribution to the fight, and stunt their professional growth as they cannot access these opportunities readily.
Providing ease of access for Citizen Soldiers to find their next opportunity to serve is vital to their growth as soldiers and the readiness of the reserve force, said ROA’s Executive Director, retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Phillips. ROA is proud to have been an initial partner with Congressman Jacobs in allowing the Tour of Duty system to be accessed at home, removing any barriers to soldiers looking to be “twice the citizen” and schedule the next time they can serve their country in uniform.
Providing a 21st century talent management program has been a part of ROA and other military service organizations’ shared legislative goals. Other shared priorities between ROA and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS), and National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) can be read here.