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3, 2002
Army public affairs issues some answers about TIM
Editor’s note:
The Pointer View ran an article regarding the Transformation of Installation Management in the April 5 issue. The following are questions and answers issued by the Army’s Office of the Chief of Public Affairs on TIM.Q. How does TIM enhance Army Transformation?
A. TIM is an important part of the Army’s overall transformation. It is another facet of the Army’s move to streamline its operations to become more efficient and responsive in meeting a wide range of missions. It will achieve this by creating the structure to focus on requirements and assets specifically aimed at base operations support. By doing business smarter, it also furthers the Army’s long-standing programs to provide the best quality of life possible for soldiers and their families.
Q. Where does TIM fit into Army Transformation?
A. Transformation of Installation Management has always been part of the Army Transformation process. As we identify better ways to run our installations, we will adjust the TIM methodology and will include these adjustments in those future transformation initiatives.
Q. When will the Transformation take place?
A. The first phase of the TIM will be completed by Oct. 1 and all phases will be completed by Oct. 1, 2004.
Q. Why October 2002? Why is this being rushed?
A. The planning for the TIM began more than a year ago. It is not a new topic. Establishment of the Oct. 1 milestone is just part of the planning to ensure continued momentum.
Q. I am in a job where I do both MACOM and installation missions. Who will make the decision where I wind up working? What process is in place to inform the decision makers about what’s really going on?
A. Leaders from MACOMs, installations and DA staff are currently carefully analyzing missions and position descriptions to determine which positions will remain at the MACOM and which will realign to the regions. Federal Civil Service regulations will determine individual placements of incumbent employees who will be notified through appropriate chains of command if their job is affected.
Q. How will the individual mission areas (logistics, personnel, training, resource management, etc.) work under TIM?
A. In general, management direction will flow from DA through the regional headquarters to the garrisons. The significant change is the command and control of the garrison personnel which now shifts from 14 MACOMs to the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management.
Q. What are my chances of being RIF’ed because of TIM?
A. There is no RIF planned in conjunction with TIM. Full transformation will occur over a period of three years. It is expected that normal attrition and people volunteering to make geographic moves will facilitate a smooth transition.