Is the only way to register for SSD-1 is through my unit or training NCO?

2018-03-20T21:45:12-04:00

I just recently join the national guard last month after a 7 year break in service and I haven’t been to my unit yet cause they are current in the mobilization process and I’m an suppose to mob with them later.I am new to the SSD1 training and things. I want to know how do I register for the course or doi have to wait til I get with my unit after we overseas for them to register me for the course?

Response by SPC Jovani Daviu made Mar 20 at 2018 9:51 PM

2018-03-20T21:51:29-04:00

I remember when I was in I was able to access it and register through my AKO anytime, anywhere. From what I've heard AKO has been phased out.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2018 10:05 PM

2018-03-20T22:05:55-04:00

You are enrolled for it automatically through ALMS

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2018 10:26 PM

2018-03-20T22:26:34-04:00

Get a CAC reader for home use, go to ALMS and access the course (it's already there) Complete it from home and you can submit a 1380 and receive pay for it

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2018 12:31 AM

2018-03-21T00:31:53-04:00

As a SGT you should be exempt from SSD1. Have you already attended PLDC/WLC/BLC? You will be automatically enrolled based on your NCOES completion and Pay Grade. Under current standards, E5s without ALC would be enrolled in SSD2, not 1.

Response by SSG Kasius McCall made Mar 21 at 2018 1:30 AM

2018-03-21T01:30:15-04:00

SSD enrollment is automatic no one at your unit can enroll you.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2018 2:05 AM

2018-03-21T02:05:24-04:00

I'm the schools NCO right now and yes, there is an email and he gives your name and SSN. Usually it's automatic but since you came in after a break then you gotta get enrolled. I had to do it for a guy who transferred from the Marines.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2018 6:33 AM

2018-03-21T06:33:16-04:00

SSD enrollment is automatic. Once you graduate a level of PME you are auto enrolled. It also has an expiration time for you to finish or you get kicked out of the enrollment. Each level of SSD has a different expiration time.
You must go through your training NCO to get Re-Enrolled as he or she must contact your brigade schools NCO to get you back in the class.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2018 6:34 AM

2018-03-21T06:34:52-04:00

In the case here, you were probably enrolled(auto enrollment started in Oct 2010) and never started and got removed during your break in service. Get with your training NCO and you’ll get squared away.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2018 10:28 AM

2018-03-21T10:28:23-04:00

Have you checked ALMS yet? Get a CAC reader (Amazon or Ebay or anywhere you can get one). Install it. Go to AKO - under My Training you will see ALMS, ATRRS all that. Go to ALMS. If it's there, do it. If it's not, find out if you were grandfathered in or not. After that talk to your training or schools NCO.

Did you attend WLC before you got out? You should be grandfathered in if you already have that completed.

Since STEP started, SSDs are automatically enrolled - so SSD 1 you're automatically enrolled after basic/AIT. SSD 2 after BLC. SSD 3 after ALC. SSD4 after SLC. You can't self enroll anymore since STEP started.

I found an article about SC NG and it said that same thing. You need to talk to someone in your unit about it.

Response by CPT Claude Glasgow made Mar 21 at 2018 4:47 PM

2018-03-21T16:47:13-04:00

It’s good for me to keep up with all 1st Cav info. Keeping up allows me stay open and not shut down so healing for my PTSD stays on an even keel. Thank you all !