It's that time of year again. Time to update your DD93 and SGLI. Good news, you can update your DD93 and SGLI on your own (instructions below).
As for DD93, you can now update on IPPS-A in 5 easy steps. In order to update your DD93, you will need to have a CAC-enabled computer and reader. If this is your first time using a CAC on your home computer you will need to follow the instructions here to install the proper certificates so you can log in to military websites. If you have already done this, follow these steps:
1. Go to https://ipps-a.army.mil/ (CAC required to access and sign)
2. Go to each tab and verify/update information
3. If everything is correct, select "Validate Form"
4. Select "Sign Form"
5. Select "Generate DD93 Form"
6. Head back to the dashboard to confirm signature and update is complete. You will receive an email shortly after completion verifying that the new DD93 has been uploaded to iPerms.
For Personnel Records Review (PRR), your S1 needs to initiate the review. You will then need to upload any necessary documents (usually LES and SRB) and open any unreviewed files that have been added. Once complete, you will sign, and then it is back to S1 to close out the review.
In order to update your SGLI, you will need to have a CAC-enabled computer and reader. If this is your first time using a CAC on your home computer you will need to follow the instructions here to install the proper certificates so you can log in to military websites. If you have already done this, follow these steps:
Follow these 4 easy steps to update your Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI).
1. Visit the milConnect site
2. Login using your authentication certificate if you haven't already
3. Scroll down to I want to.... and select Manage my SGLI
It may take a minute to load the next page, be patient.
4. Once the page has loaded, select Continue then follow the prompts to update your SGLI preferences. Be sure to update beneficiaries, especially if you are separated, widowed, or getting a divorce.
You will get a certificate at the end that you can take to your leaders or S1 if they request proof of completion. Hopefully, you won't need it, but we all know those special units.
Until next time!