Army Reserve Personnel Center Armor Branch

The Armor Branch of the Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPERCEN), provides personnel management support to armor officers of Troop Program U n i t s (TPU), Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA), and members of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). The branch has as its primary responsibilities the planning, coordination, assignment, and training of armor officers not on active duty, assigned within CONUS, based on current Army requirements. The subsequent professional development of those officers, in order to meet those requirements, is tasked to the Personnel Management Officers (PMO) assigned to the branch. The PMOS provide these management services: Monitors all Reserve armor officers throughout their careers. Actsas point of contact for assistance and information. CoordinatesReadinessTrainingTours and other training opportunities for qualified officers assigned to the IRR. Counsels and coordinates profession-LTC William S Richards All LTCs MAJ David E Wainscolt Armor Branch Chief All Majors al development schooling for all Reserve armor officers. Provides information on available assignment opportunities for Troop Program Units based in CONUS. Provides Reserve officers to other Armyagenciesfor tours of temporaryduty such as annual training site support, exercises, and schools. All armor officers assigned to the USAR should contact their PMO a minimum of twice annually. This assists in updating records, keeps a current address and telephone number on file, and provides a conduit for information concerning pro-MAJ Harold D Lafhrern MAJ Dawd R Bakes All Captains All Lieutenants fessional development as well as status for participation with readiness training tours designed to keep needed armor skills sharp. Mailing Address: Commander, ARPERCEN 9700 Page Blvd. St. Louis, MO 631 32-5200 Telephone Numbers:

Autovon 693-7874/7883/7884 Toll Free 1 -800-325-4953/55 Within Missouri - Officers should call collect 314-263-7874 ARMOR: The Magazine of Mobile Warfare 45