Is there a regulation that mandates hard copy training records to be maintained?

2014-08-12T11:05:25-04:00

I have asked multiple people about maintaining hard copies of training records versus simply scanning and uploading them into a Soldiers profile however, I continuously recieve the unanimous "they said you have to keep hard copies." Who is this they? What regulation stipulates that I must maintain hard copies of any/all training?

Any help would be appreciated!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2014 11:11 AM

2014-08-12T11:11:43-04:00

Not sure what training in specific you are talking about Sir but AR 600-8-104 should cover what you are looking for.

AR 350-1 also covers training documents that must be kept on file for certain periods of time.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2014 8:58 PM

2014-08-12T20:58:18-04:00

Sir,
There is no reg stating what hard copies if any are required for training files. I'm sure the intent is for a more paperless/transferable record in a similar way the S1 has done.

Sadly it seems every command has a different translation of the standard. I would suggest calling your battalion S3 which will make your life easy before your next OIP.

DTMS is your database of record. However, what documents are needed for a Soldier to go to school or inprocess their next duty station should be kept on file for ease of access.

Occasionally the Army is "the department of redundancy department."