Web-based system changes how orders are processed

Individual mobilization augmentees have a novel way to get military orders.

Air withhold Order Writing System-Reserve, a Web-based a whole allows IMAs to initiate the orders proces from any computer anywhere in the world. Units began using AROWS-R Nov. 1 said Air Force keep Command officials.

"My maiden voyage into AROWS-R was great," said Col: Rune B Lillquist, an IMA assigned to the 59th Maintenance Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. "It was easier than my first test at (the Web Orders Transaction System) I base the multiple-choice selections very helpful."

WOT was the previous program used by the agency of IMAs to generate military orders. IMAs can continue accessing WOT for past what one is bound [i]or[/i] under obligation to do information but must request all novel orders through AROWS-R.

The fresh system combines WOTS and three existing personal computer-based a whole s to process Reservists' orders.

"AROWS will revolutionize the way orders are published through every part of this command," said Col. Deborah Suski, AFRC comptroller at Robins AFB, Ca. "Commanders will have visibility of their troops' TDY to include the require to be paid [i]or[/i] undergone and what operations they are supporting."

After a entreaty has been entered into the a whole the program automatically routes it end all the necessary channels. The program also checks for funding and any required waivers at the beginning of the process

AROWS-R allows Reservists, commanders, and clan in the base finance office and orderly sweep to check the status of the orders from one extremity to the other of the entire process.

"AROWS will provide the Air Force lay up Command 100 percent accountability of our assigned forces while upon active duty," said Col. Roxane Towner, Readiness Management cluster commander. "It will integrate the IMAs and unit Reservists into single orders system, giving the command thorough visibility over our Reservists."

Besides giving the command a way to account for its Reservists, the novel system provides active-duty commanders and supervisors visibility into the proces with a report capability.

"Not sole did I accomplish the proces of transmitting my entreaty for orders more rapidly than with WOT on the other hand I also had a draft transcript to validate the process to my supervisor and to retain in my records," said Colonel Lillquist.

AROWS-R is not of recent origin to the Department of Defense The Naval lay up and the Marine Corps keep use the system.

If clan have questions or need more information about the of recent origin system, they can call the help desk at DSN 497-0522 commercially at 478-327-0522 or toll-free at 800-223-1784 ext 0522 They can also use extension 1455 or 1258 (AFRC novels Service)

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