W. Va. Code R. § 141-31-1-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 141-31-1-6 - REASONS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICER PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM(OPMS)

Certain existing factors have dictated the requirement for the establishment of OPMS in the West Virginia Army National Guard, as well as for the USAR and active forces. These factors include:

a. Changing technology results in changing skill requirements in the entire ARNG force structure, with resulting changes in the number, type, and education of officers required to satisfy needs.

b. The increasing complexity of Army jobs, and the greater length of time required to master the knowledge associated with such jobs, has required greater specialization in order to develop competence.

c. Changing attitudes toward job satisfaction, leadership, and discipline are examples of social changes that are reflected in the values of junior officers.

d. Changes in officer strength due to frequent reorganizations in the WVARNG has a significant impact on officer specialization and training needs. The improved management of officer specialization and assignments will result in more orderly and timely recovery from imposed troop level requirements.

e. Discontinuance of use of the term MOS to identify one of the classification elements for commissioned officers.

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