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ASA (M&RA) Photo Gallery

1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Twenty-five warrant officers completed the Talent Acquisition Course today to become Talent Acquisition Technicians, the Army’s newest Military Occupational Specialty, 420T. The graduation marked the end of a journey, which started in March.
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Retired Capt. Luis Avila, Team Army athlete, receives a medal from Dr. Agnes Schaefer, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, during the awards ceremony for indoor rowing at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista,... — 3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Retired Capt. Luis Avila, Team Army athlete, receives a medal from Dr. Agnes Schaefer, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, during the awards ceremony for indoor rowing at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games, June 25, 2024. This event is one of many adaptive sports that comprises the DoD Warrior Games. The Warrior Games are designed to enhance the recovery journeys of wounded, ill, injured service members and veterans outside of traditional therapy settings, bringing the community together for recovery in real time. The 10-day event is composed of more than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes competing in 11 adaptive sporting events June 21-30, 2024. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeff VanWey) (Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Jeff VanWey) VIEW ORIGINAL

4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Dr. Agnes Schaefer, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, gives remarks during the Army People Sync Conference on Feb. 26.

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Left to right, James Hendon, New York City Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner; Maj. Gen. Thomas Tickner, Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division Commanding General; Gloria Warren-Baskin, Lt. Warren’s only surviving immediate... — 5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Left to right, James Hendon, New York City Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner; Maj. Gen. Thomas Tickner, Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division Commanding General; Gloria Warren-Baskin, Lt. Warren’s only surviving immediate family member; Yvette Bourcicot, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs); Steve Castleton, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army; Col. Craig Martin, Fort Hamilton Garrison Commander; Command Sgt. Maj. Eva Commons, Fort Hamilton Garrison Sergeant Major; and Charles Walker, Fort Hamilton Deputy to the Commander poses for a group photo during a street renaming ceremony at Fort Hamilton, N.Y., May 20, 2022. Fort Hamilton’s main street was re-memorialized and renamed after a Brooklyn native, Vietnam War veteran, and Medal of Honor recipient 1st Lt. John E. Warren, Jr. The names of military assets should appropriately reflect the courage, values and sacrifices of our diverse military men and women, and 1st Lt. John Warren, Jr. is a great example of all that. (Photo Credit: (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Donald Franklin)) VIEW ORIGINAL

FROM THE ASA'S DESK

“My overarching priority is the strategic modernization of our personnel policies, processes and systems. Across the entire spectrum of our Army People Strategy (acquire, develop, employ and retain), we’re updating how we recruit and hire; how we grow, how we employ and manage talent; and how we create a culture that allows people to thrive in the Army.

This effort includes a focus on cross-cutting issues such as increased permeability across the total force; increased flexibility in talent management and career opportunities; and better matching of individuals’ competencies with civilian and military career fields.”

- Dr. Agnes G. Schaefer, ASA (M&RA)

ASA PRIORITIES

RECRUITMENT/RETENTION

Recruiting/Retention: We strategically adapt the way we recruit and retain talent into the Army in order to sustain the all-volunteer force.

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TALENT MANAGEMENT

Talent Management: We set the successful conditions to acquire, develop, employ, and retain the diversity of Soldier and Civilian talent needed to achieve Total Army readiness.

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PREVENTION

Prevention: We develop and reinforce initiatives designed to build positive command climates and reduce harmful behaviors in our Army.

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2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps officers visit British Royal Engineers in Germany as they prepare for river crossing drills in February. ERDC’s Streamflow Prediction Tool provides 15-day continental scale streamflow forecasts to allow planners to quickly gauge river crossings in any part of the world. (Photo by British Army Sgt. Alistair Laidlaw) (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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READINESS

Readiness: We innovate and seek solutions to put the Army on a sustainable strategic path amidst an era of uncertainty.

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ASA (M&RA) VISION, MISSION, AND GOALS

Vision: Advancing America’s Army with the World’s Greatest Soldiers!

Mission: For the Department of the Army, the Office of the ASA (M&RA) sets strategic direction, develops policy, allocates resources, and supervises all matters pertaining to Manpower and Reserve Component Affairs to sustain and position the Army for the future.

Goals:

1. Talented and Lethal All Volunteer Force. Improve the accession, development, retention, and management of a diverse Army, employing the best talent America has to offer.

2. Army Civilian Human Resource Management. Develop in an engaged and committed civilian workforce built on trust, transparency, and relationships.

3. Total Force. Enable the total force to drive readiness and shape the Army of the future.

4. Manpower and Training Resource Allocation. Improve manpower and training resource allocation to optimize the Army’s operational capability to deploy, fight, and win against any adversary.

5. ASA(M&RA) Organizational Improvement. Increase organizational performance by building inclusive relationships that promote trust, respect, and accountability.