EPM-1 Branch Chief

Mike Hershberger

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My name is Michael Hershberger and I am the Branch Chief for the Advancements and Separations Branch of the Enlisted Personnel Management Division.  Our staff consists of 11 personnel (5 military, 6 civilians).  Our branch has the overall responsibility for many personnel functions, which includes the following listed below.  In addition, we also work very closely with the Assignment Branch (CGPC-epm-2) in coordinating Separations, Extensions, Retirements, EAD's and many other programs.  Due to our extensive workload, when calling or e-mailing anyone on staff, please be patient when expecting a reply.  Please be assured, we will return your inquiry as soon as possible. 

Administrative Separations
Temporary Separation Program
Care of Newborn Children Separation Program
Physical Disability Separations
Placement on TDRL List
Extensions of Enlistments
Cancellation of Extensions
Sick Leave in Excess of 30 Days
Corrections of Contracts
Removal of Documents in PDR
Retired Recall
High Year Tenure
Change in Rate
Restoration in Rate
Removal of Designators
Extended Active Duty (for Reserves only)
Integration of Reservists onto Active Duty
Retirements
Medical Waivers
Manpower & Statistics  

Enlisted Boards: 

Special Agent
Advanced Computer, Engineering & Technology (ACET)
Master of Performance Technology (PT)
Public Affairs (PA)
Recruiter
Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT)
Medical Administration (MA)
Masters of Science in Strategic Intelligence (MSSI)
Bachelor of Science in Intelligence (BSI)
U. S. Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA)
Officer in Charge (OIC)
Advance Avionics Integrated Weapons System Maintenance Course