WASHINGTON – The Army will delay the transition period of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army Release 3, which was originally planned for this month, based on the results of limited user testing.
“We’ve made significant progress because of the great work from our Soldiers who participated as system testers, but we have more work to do before IPPS-A is ready,” said Lt. Gen. Doug Stitt, Deputy Chief of Headquarters, G-1. . “We must get this right for our soldiers and our military families.”
The limited user test, a complex stress test used to validate system readiness, along with Soldier feedback, identified items that needed to be addressed before full implementation. Legacy HR systems will remain operational while executives evaluate required updates.
“Our focus has not changed. We will continue to work to ensure that the force is ready for IPPS-A to become operational,” said Col. Rebecca Eggers, IPPS-A functional management division director. “IPPS-A is a key element for modernizing human resources and data, and is a critical opportunity for Army talent management. We will use this additional time to train HR professionals and leaders on how to support their Soldiers using the enhanced capabilities and functionality of IPPS-A.”
Soldiers and HR personnel should continue to use human legacy systems. If problems with personal or financial data occur, they are encouraged to contact their personnel offices and/or their management chains of command.
For more information about IPPS-A, please visit the website at https://ipps-a.army.mil/. IPPS-A can also be found on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
