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Background Checks
Owner: State Human ResourcesEffective Date: 05/20/2025 Policy Number: DEPT 3109 I. Purpose The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) strives to have a safe and secure environment by proper vetting and compliance with applicable policies and regulations. This document outlines DMA’s background check policy and procedures. II. Scope The provisions of this policy are applicable to…
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Alternative Work Patterns
Department Of Military Affairs State Human Resources Practice And Procedure Manual Status: FinalEffective Date: 01/01/2026Subject: Alternative Work PatternsSection: Employee Hours/Leave Bulletin No.: 1.115 I. PRACTICE II. AUTHORITY The authority for AWP is provided by the Division of Personnel Management, through Chapter ER 42, Wis Admin Code. III. POLICY 1st Example Week Mon Tue Wed Thu…
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Absences Due to Inclement Weather – TAG Policy Memorandum 13
21 April 2025 MEMORANDUM FOR The Department of Military AffairsSUBJECT: Absences Due to Inclement Weather – TAG POLICY MEMORANDUM 13 Matthew J. StrubMaj Gen, Wisconsin National GuardThe Adjutant General
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Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Equity and Inclusion Program for the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act And Individuals With Disabilities
(November 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024) This Equity and Inclusion Program (EIP) is designed to satisfy the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs’ (DMA) equal employment opportunity and affirmative action responsibilities under the (1) Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) of 1974, as amended, which requires that government contractors not discriminate against and take…
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Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant FAQs
The Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant is an education benefit designed to help service members in the Wisconsin National Guard manage the costs of higher education. It is governed by Wisconsin statutes section 321.40. Questions? Contact the DMA Tuition Grant Administrator at wingtuitiongrant@widma.gov or 608-242-3159.
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Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Post-9/11 GI Bill
1. What is it? 2. How Do I Qualify? 3. What Do I Get? 4. How Do I Apply? Step 1: Contact the VA Step 2: Complete Extension (If required) Step 3: Complete Application for Transfer Step 4: Access your Enterprise Email and follow TEB email instructions Step 5: Dependent Application to VA For More…
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Aid & Attendance an Under Used Benefit
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is reaching out to inform wartime veterans and surviving spouses of deceased wartime veterans about an under-used, special monthly pension benefit entitled, “Aid and Attendance”. This is not a new program, and not everyone is aware of his/her potential eligibility. The Aid and Attendance pension benefit may be available…
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TRICARE Benefit Covers New Vaccine
TRICARE wants its beneficiaries to know the new Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for girls and young women is a TRICARE covered benefit. Because the vaccine is new, it may not be available everywhere. Interested beneficiaries or their parents should contact their doctors to find out if they administer the HPV vaccine. Also, the new vaccine…
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Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the SBA’s Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses. Eligible military community members include: The new Patriot Express loan is offered by SBA’s network of participating lenders nationwide and features our fastest turnaround time for…
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Veterans Misled About New GI Bill Education Benefits
Some citizen soldiers returning to college from duty in the war are being misinformed about their eligibility for continued GI Bills payments after they stop drilling with the Guard or Reserve. In 2005, the government enacted new GI BILL Benefits (known as 1607 or “REAP”), which makes Guard and Reserve troops who return from the…
