This page highlights the major changes resulting from the 2006 revision of the ACTEDS Plan.
GS-1701 Capper
January 2007 - In order to support the recognized need for civilian leaders that are multi-functional and adaptive, the GS-1701-14/15 will now be the "capper" for the GS-1700 and 301-T series. At this level, the Training Manager/Director will be able to perform across the spectrum of the CP-32 GS-1700 and 301-T series. These capper positions will be the Army's leading experts in the use of training capabilities, government and contractor resources to develop training approaches and modules, and the integration of training across doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leader development, personnel and facilities (DOTMLPF).
GS-1701-11/13 will slowly phase out of CP-32. Current employees holding these grade and job series will be "grandfathered", but once they leave, the positions will be reclassified to a 1750, 1712, or 1702 position, whichever is more appropriately aligned to the duties and responsibilities of the position. The figure to the right depicts the revised progression and specific changes for each job series.
Expanded Competencies for Each Job Series
January 2007 - The competencies for each series have been expanded. This refinement provides greater distinction of the duties and responsibilities across the job series. The revised competencies are more closely aligned with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) classification and grading system. The needs of individual installations may require careerists to perform "other duties assigned"; however, the competencies for each series/grade are written to reflect the qualifications for the job. These revised competencies allow for clearer identification of staffing needs and the job descriptions to support those needs.
REVISED Master Training Plans
February 2007 - Additional training opportunities have been added to the GS-1702, 1712, 1750 and 301-T MTPs. The MTPs were modified to include the five areas required either to be qualified as a GS-1750 or to become better prepared to assist the GS-1750s with training development. Training in four of the five areas may qualify a person with the appropriate required prerequisited (i.e., a bachelor's degree) to be a GS-1750. The final approving authority is Civilian Personnel Operations Center.
January 2007 - Due to the expansion of the competencies, both functional and common core, the MTPs are streamlined. The content is simplified for easy reference. In addition, there are now two MTPs for each job series and grade level or grade level grouping, e.g.11/12. The first MTP outlines training associated with functional competencies. The second MTP outlines the training associated with the common core competencies - which apply to all job series. Both MTPs must be referenced to obtain a complete view of individual training requirements.
Individual Training Plans
January 2007 - There are no longer two separate forms - one for careerists and one for interns - for developing/approving career training objectives. All required information is now contained on one form, the Individual Development Plan (IDP). The Individual Training Plan is obsolete.
The Term "Major Army Command"
January 2007 - To transform the Army into a more agile and adaptable service, the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff, Army have directed the realignment of the current Army headquarters, Major Army Commands (MACOM), Field Operating Agencies, and Staff Supporting Agencies. This revised plan uses the new designations.
The headquarter realignments affecting the CP-32 community are as follow:
- Army Commands:
- Force Command (FORSCOM)
- Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)
- Army Materiel Command (AMC)
- Army Service Component Commands (ASCC):
- Army Europe
- United States Army Special Operations Command
- Eighth United States Army (EUSA)
- Direct Reporting Units (DRU):
- Medical Command (MEDCOM)
- United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)