EPM-1 Branch Chief

LCDR Charles Gow

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My name is LCDR Charles Gow 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.  For e-mail correspondence, please click  the person’s name in the appropriate section below: 

EPM-1 Assistant Branch Chief
Vacant

Enlisted Manpower and Statistics
YNCM Bobbie Jo Sisto

General Advancements
MGIB Program
VA Programs

Separations Section Team Leader
Hope L. Burke

Administrative Separations
Temporary Separation Program
Care of Newborn Children Separation Program
Physical Disability Separations
Extensions of Enlistment
Cancellation of Extensions
Sick Leave in Excess of 30 Days
Corrections of Contracts
Removal of Documents in PDR

Retirements Section Team Leader
Sid Eagerton

Retirements
Retired Recall
Placement on the TDRL List
Placement on the PDRL List
Retention in connection with a medical board

Career Retentions Section Team Leader
Mark Howard

High Year Tenure
Change in Ratings
Restoration in Rate
Removal of Designators
Extended Active Duty (Reserves only)
Integration of Reservist onto Active Duty
Medical Waivers
Organ Donor
Special Advancements

Enlisted Boards
YN1 Derrick Rhone

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 (BS)
U. S. Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA)
Officer in Charge Board (OIC)
Advance Avionics Integrated Weapons System Maintenance Course