Section Members Honored at North Texas Section Awards Event

Section Members Honored at North Texas Section Awards Event Section Members Honored at North Texas Section Awards Event Section Members Honored at North Texas Section Awards EventSept. 9, 2016 ASME Past President Sam Zamrik (center) with the winners of the North Texas Sections Outstanding Graduate and Undergraduate Student Awards. The winners, who were honored during the sections Annual Awards Banquet in May, were Mohammad Kashki from Southern Methodist University, Cassidi Mercereau from the University of North Texas, Tyler Pharris from Baylor University, Elise Lebiga of Southern Methodist University, Adam Girard from the University of Texas at Dallas, Sarah Stair of Baylor University, Leslie McKown of UT Dallas, and Hyeonu Heo from the University of North Texas. ASME sections depend upon the hard work and dedication of their members to ensure the continued success and growth of section programs and activities. That invaluable support from diligent section members is recognized at special awards ceremonies that are held by the Societys various sections throughout the year. The ASME North Texas Section recently honored the contributions of its members at such an event, the Annual Awards Banquet, which welches held in Plano, Texas, on May 6.ASME member Xu Nie, Ph.D., was one of the section members who was recognized at this years banquet. Dr. Nie was the recipient of the North Texas Sections Young Engineer of the Year Award, which is bestowed upon ASME North Texas Section members aged 36 or younger with five to 12 years of work experience. Honorees are selected based on their significant accomplishments in the broad field of mechanical engineering, including engineering management. Dani Fadda, Ph.D., P.E., was named as recipient of the North Texas Section Engineer of the Year Award, which is given to section members with at least 12 years of work experience. (Dr. Faddas selection was announced in the Aug. 19 Newsmakers section of ASME News. To r ead more, visit https//www.asme.org/about-asme/news/asme-news/newsmakersfadda.) Past President Sam Zamrik discussed his thoughts about the future of the engineering profession during his presentation, Engineering - A New Dimension, at the banquet.Also during the event, ASME Fellow Elliott Short, Ph.D., was presented with the ASME Dedicated Service Award for his continuous tafelgeschirr and leadership at the local and national level. Currently a member of the ME Today Committee, Dr. Short has served in a number of Society positions, including chair and vice chair of the North Texas Section, chair of ASME District E, and leader of the Global Communities Operating Board. In addition, a local company, Kenney Industries, and a North Texas Section member, Chris Cook, were each recognized for their contributions to the section. Kenney Industries received the Industry Plaque for its support of the section, while Cook received the Scott Kalmus Award for continuous and outstanding service to the section.A number of undergraduate and graduate students were also honored during the banquet, which was attended by numerous young engineers and students from North Texas. Several graduate students received Outstanding Graduate Student Awards, including Mohammad Kashki of Southern Methodist University, Adam Girard from the University of Texas at Dallas, Sarah Stair of Baylor University, and Hyeonu Heo from the University of North Texas. In addition, five engineering undergrads were presented with Outstanding Undergraduate Student Awards Cassidi Mercereau of the University of North Texas, Tyler Pharris from Baylor University, Elise Lebiga of Southern Methodist University and Leslie McKown from the University of Texas at Dallas. The section also recognized the service of a number of its 25-year, 50-year and life members at the dinner. ASME Fellow Elliott Short (right) was honored with the ASME Dedicated Service Award at the North Texas Section Annual Award s Banquet in May. The awards sponsor, ASME Past President Sam Zamrik (left), also presented the Dedicated Service Award to Dr. Short at the banquet.Prior to the conferral of the awards, ASME Past President Sam Y. Zamrik, Ph.D., delivered a presentation titled Engineering - A New Dimension, during which he discussed the current state of the engineering profession and what young engineers should expect in the future. Engineers face tremendous challenges, said Dr. Zamrik, Professor Emeritus of Engineering Mechanics at Pennsylvania State University. These challenges include increased competition for engineering talent worldwide and the need for soft skills, such as language skills and an understanding of different cultures, he said. The next generation of engineers must be equipped with knowledge to do business in multinational markets, regardless where their desktops reside, Zamrik said. Our profession mandates that we learn, innovate, adopt faster than ever before.In comin g years, he continued, most future design solutions will incorporate nano- and biotechnologies, and technology will be driven by the need to improve the standard of living for people around the world. In addition, he said that international collaborations and systems thinking were expected to result in dramatic changes in the practice of engineering. As he brought his presentation to a close, Zamrik noted that the key to producing first-rate engineers is the quality of the education they receive. He went on to say that changes in engineering education were necessary, and that a number of universities in the United States were attempting to address the issue by adding curriculum options such as minor programs in such areas as biomedical or biomechanical, pharmaceutical, smart structures, management engineering, and electronics nanostructures.

The One-Minute Writing Activity That Will Make You Happier Every Day

The One-Minute Writing Activity That Will Make You Happier Every DayThe One-Minute Writing Activity That Will Make You Happier Every DayWhen we think about our lives, we generally expect that its the big events that will bring us the most joy later on- remembering that amazing trip to Tahiti, say, or that huge work success. And certainly sitting on a South Pacific beach isnt going to do your happiness levels any harm, but according to recent research weve posted on previously, people are actually pretty bad at guessing which recollections will bring them the most joy.Everyday events, it turns out, make us far happier to remember than we expect. So while a simple coffee date with an old friend or a night in cooking for your better half might bedrngnis seem worth remembering, thinking back on these simple occurrences actually can bring us great pleasure later on.The question, then, is what to do with this insight. Author Gretchen Rubin has a simple but powerful suggestion, which she sh ared recently in her Happier podcast. Its a super-easy habit that can help us squeeze extra enjoyment out of the small, everyday details we usually just forget. Its called a single sentence journal, and its pretty much just what it says on the tin.A Journal You Can Actually KeepAll you do is write one sentence a day, Rubin says. If youre like me and like many people, you are sort of periodically swept up in this desire to keep a journal. But those fantasies of devoting lots of time to recording deep thoughts and in-depth recollections usually founder on a simple reality Keeping such a long-form journal is really time consuming.The solution? Keep the journal idea, but ditch the length and write down just a sentence or two each day to record your most prominent memories. You might think such short entries arent enough to make any difference in your life, but Rubin insists that this idea is both manageable and impactful. One sentence is enough. When I look back on it years later, that one sentence really does keep memories vivid- it really does bring back the past- which is one of the things you really want a journal to do, she says.As science suggests, those memories are bound to make you happier than you expect, but Rubin also notes that we tend to write down the happier things, which also focuses the mind on the positive aspects of life, boosting joy with very little effort.You can journal about any aspect of your life- including your work- or nothing in particular and still reap rewards. Just make sure you keep your journal somewhere handy to make recording that short recollection of your day super-convenient, avoiding any excuse to skip days.Try the idea out (its so simple, why not?) and let us know how it goes in the comments.More From Inc.6 Savvy Life Hacks From Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, and More5 Toxic Beliefs That Make Success Impossible5 Lessons That Have Helped Me Become a Better LeaderPhoto of woman writing courtesy of Shutterstock.

Recruiters Revealed How to Answer 20 Most Common Interview Questions

Recruiters Revealed How to Answer 20 Most Common Interview QuestionsRecruiters Revealed How to Answer 20 Most Common Interview QuestionsJob einstellungsgesprchs are dreadful things. Most job seekers refer to it as the worst parte of the job search. Unfortunately, it is the fruchtwein important part. Awesome resume and cover letter might get you an einstellungsgesprch, but once you have to look the recruiters in the eye and convince them to hire you, its easy to lose your nerve. Thats why weve put together the list of20 mostcommon einstellungsgesprch questions asked by recruiters.There are two types of questions you might get. Theres the usual, clich kind of questions that are common einstellungsgesprch questions asked by most recruiters and much anticipated by job seekers. Some companies take a different approach instead. When probing their potential employees, they rather ask questions the job candidate wouldnt expect in order to get honest, unrehearsed answers.You can never know wh at kind of interview questions you will be asked on your job interview, you can only guess based on your research. However, even if you get one of these most common interview questions, you can surprise them and answer in a way they wouldnt expect. Imagine that the recruiter poses the same question all over again hundred times and 99% of the times they get the sameor a very similar answer. No wonder such candidate wouldnt stick in their mind as much as the one who gives them a creative, unique answer. And you want to shine, dont you? Althoughwere leid saying you shouldnt rehearse or prepare that would be unwise.Weve collected for you 20 mostcommon interview questions asked by recruiters, who gave us smart answers to them. Get inspired and land a job of your dreams20 Most Common Interview Questions and SmartAnswers1. What makes you the best rolle for this position?To show the hiring manager that youre the best, you have to tell them in what way you are better than the rest of the ca ndidates. Of course, you dont know who they are and what their skills are but generally, people stick to the job description and say they can do all that was required. Go beyond that and say in what way you can expand on the job by naming your knowledge or skill that can help you perform the job better and go beyond the duties. You can even propose a couple of improvements for the job.2. Why should we hire you?You should take an extra care in preparing for this common interview question. You have to carefully research the company or the department youre applying for, anticipate their goals for the future and try to convey how your skills can help them achieve these goals. The real meaning behind this question is If we hire you, what benefit would you bring to the company? In your answer, you should deliver a clear message to the recruiter that youd fit well into the team and the work environment, that youre better than the rest of the candidates and that you deliver outstanding resu lts.This is quite an easy one but its one of the most common interview questions on this list.3. Can you tell me a little more about yourself?In your answer, its important to notlage just repeat whats on your resume. Also, dont make it sound as if you carefully rehearsed for this question. Imagine yourself as a product that youre trying to sell. In about three or four sentences you have to give the recruiter enough reasons to buy you. Point out some of your greatest accomplishments and strengths. Mention some of your good personal traits and how these would help you in the job. Let them know youre sociable and that your personality is likely to fit well in the team.4. How did you hear about the position?This is quite an easy one. The HR person simply wants to know what made you send your resume to apply for this company. Theyre interested in hearing what in particular caught your attention. In answering the how part, just be specific and honestly say where you heard about the job of fer either through a friend, social media or just a random job site. In fact, the how part is not even that important as much as what was it that made you interested in the position and the company itself.5. What do you know about the company?Its always best to know as much as possible. When asked this question, dont just recite the whole about section on the companys website you learned by heart. Its not only about understanding what the company does. The recruiter wants to know whether you care about the company and identify with its mission and goals. Personalize your answer and say why you want to work for this particular company and what personal reasons you have to identify with it. Go the extra mile and learn more about the company from various different sources. Be up to date be familiar with the companys recent work and say a couple of complimentary words on their latest ventures or successes.6. What are your professional strengths?The key to answering this common intervie w question is not mentioning as many of your strengths as possible. Pick two or three of your most eminent ones and elaborate on them. Dont just strictly keep to the ones listed in the job description, but you should definitely mentionstrengths that are relevant to the position. Be specific dont use clich and vague phrases such as I have excellent communication skills or Im customer oriented. If you want to point out youre great at communication, give concrete examples and demonstrate it in a particular situation. Pick two or three strengths that are easily connectable, so as to create an appealing bundle of skills.7. What do you consider your greatest professional achievement?Mention an achievement that relates to the job offer. You might have an impression that to give agreat answer to this question youve had to have years of experience andachieved many professional triumphs. Its not really so. You can tell them about your minor accomplishments in your part-time job or a summer j ob. Its a good idea to mention even a minor achievement if it includes a skill or a trait crucial for the job in question. For example, if youre applying for a position as a sales manager but havent had any notable experience, think of a time when you made somebody buy something from you and tell them what sales methods you used.8. What are your weaknesses?This is a tricky and one of the most common interview questions. Its always difficult to talk about your weaknesses in front of somebody whom you want to impress by your awesomeness. The key to answering this question is to show your weakness is something that can be improved. You have to let the recruiter know that your weakness has a potentially positive outcome. For example, you can say youre often too absorbed in your work that you tend to forget about other things around you or that youre prone to burst with impatience when your colleagues dont meet deadlines which affects your work as well.9. Why are you leaving your current job? / Why were you fired?Stay positive. If youre leaving your current job by your own choice, theres nothing wrong with saying in all honesty why youre leaving. What you should avoid, though, is to talk badly about your past employers. Emphasize that youve learned a lot in your previous job and that youve grown both professionally and personally and now its time to move on to the next chapter.If you were fired, dont get into too much detail about it. You can always say you were made redundant because of some inter-departmental issues etc, which would suggest it wasnt really your fault. However, this might get tricky if the HR person calls your previous employer. The best answer is to simply smile and say They had to let me go, thats life. Now, Im ready to take on a new opportunity.10. Why was there a gap in your employment?Recruiters usually dont like to see gaps in your employment history. Thats why this is one of the most common interview questions overallThe best way to excuse a gap is to describe what you were up to in the meantime. A gap is not always a bad thing. You might have traveled, volunteered, started a successful blog, or learned new things through books or online courses. Always be honest. If you have arelevant reason why you were unemployed for a while, say it. Dont make excuses and by no means say you were trying hard to find a job and you couldnt get one. Its always better to say you were unemployed by choice, and not because nobody wanted to hire you. Even unemployment has its perks. You should highlight that this period was enriching and worth it.11. Can you explain why you changed career paths?If you were a programmer thats currently applying for a job in marketing, it might raise some questions.If the career you decided to take is way different than your previous job, say in all honesty why you decided to take this path. You can always bridge these two paths with your transferrable skills. Say in what way your skills acquired in your pr evious job can bring value to the position youre applying to now. If youve decided to change career paths only slightly, you can justify it by simply stating you want to learn new things and broaden your professional reach.12. Whats a time you exercised leadership?This interview question is typically asked if the position requires working in a team. The recruiter wants to know whether you can potentially become the leading person in the team. Think of a situation from your past work experience or student years that would show you have great project management or event management skills orone that shows you can motivate others on the team to a better performance. In case you cant think of such an example or if youre not a naturally leading type, give an example from an everyday life such as being a role model for your younger sibling or the like.13. Where do you see yourself in five years?By asking it, a hiring manager wants to know whether youre an ambitious, yet realistic person. D ont set your goals too high. By no means mention you see yourself as the company director. You will have to find the right balance between modesty and aspiration. Of course, you want to grow and the hiring manager wants to see whether you have the potential to evolve within the company. But then again, you dont have to be too specific. Its okay to say you dont know yet. You can only hint at your future plans and say youre more than sure this job will help you get there.This is one of the most common interview questions asked by HR managers.14. How would your previous boss and co-workers describe you?Be honest and answer truthfully what you think your boss or co-workers would say about you because the hiring manager will most likely get in touch with them and ask them directly. This question is to reveal how well you work with the closest people in your team and show your ability to maintain good inter-personal relations. Give a real example of a time you got feedback from a colleagu e or a boss or tell of a situation that demonstrates your relationship with your peers at work. If you didnt have the best relations with your colleagues and youre sure they wouldnt describe you very positively, just honestly say you didnt see eye to eye with them and point out the possible reasons why.15. What do you think makes you different than other candidates?Its similar to why should we hire you? only this one serves to reveal your perception of yourself in the relation to others. The recruiter wants to see whether youre realistic about your knowledge and skills but humble enough not to boast. Pick one or two of your most unique skills and relate those to the job requirements. Tell of a trait you think sets you apart from others and how it can help you perform better in the job.16. Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a conflict at work.This will revealyour problem-solving skills and your abilities to keep good relations at a workplace. Think of an example situation when you had to deal with a conflict with a client, your boss or a colleague. The key is to show you can handle conflicts professionally and without unnecessary emotions. We recommend choosing a situation in which you had to show other skills as well, relevant to the job youre applying to. Dont forget a happy ending close it with coming to a compromise or solving the problem.17. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?This one ismeant to reveal whether or not youre capable of working under stress and still perform great at your job. If the position youre applying to involves work overloads, the recruiter wants to be sure you can handle it. Of course, 10 out of 10 job candidates would say they handle pressure without difficulty in order to get the job. To convince the HR person youre telling the truth, youll have to be specific and provide an example of a stressful situation you dealt with ease.18. What do you think we could do better or differently?By asking this int erview question, HR managers dont expect you to criticize them, as much as they want to hear your suggestions and see whether youve got the ability to think critically and analytically about what theyre doing. The company doesnt just want to hire a passive employee who does as he/she is told. You should come up with your own ideas that help improve the company. So think of a new product, feature, ad or a marketing strategy a company could implement. Your proposals dont have to be perfectly thought up and ready to be applied, you should just give out an impression you care and think about the job.19. What are your salary requirements?This is a dreaded question. To put a price to your work is tricky, especially when youre new to the field and dont really know what to expect. If you just graduated or have less than a year or two of experience, you should definitely make some research beforehand. Useful sites such asPayscale or Glassdoor might help you get a better overview of the pay r ange or you can also ask people working in a similar field.In case youre applying for a senior position, this is quite easy just set your previous salary higher, based on the value of your experience and skills. All in all, we recommend going for a bit higher amount than what you truly expect to get. Its definitely worth the risk because if youre really good, the recruiter might accept your offer.20. Do you have any questions for us?Usually, every HR manager introduces the company and the position to you during the interview. Despite that, you should always have additional questions ready in case youre given the chance to ask questions. By being inquiring, you show interest and care about the job. Its good to be direct and ask the hiring manager something slightly personal, such as What do you love about your job the most? or How does your average day at this company look like? Or you can ask them about the company itself What do you think is the biggest perk of the company? or What are the companys plans for the next couple of months?Do you like our list of most common interview questions? Share it with your friends helped more than 300K people to land their dream job. 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Nursing Resume Template - a Short Outline

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The Little-Known Secrets to Basic Resume Example

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This is the shocking number of people under 45 still paying off student loans

This is the shocking number of people under 45 still paying off student loansThis is the shocking number of people under 45 still paying off student loansForty-five million Americans owe $1.5 trillion dollars in student-loan debt, and not everyone is going to have a billionaire philanthropist graduation speaker who will pay off their loans personally.Senator Elizabeth Warren has proposed getting rid of tens of millions of Americans student loans via a wealth tax, but that day, if it comes, is far in the future. A tiny percentage have sought out and been granted public student loan forgiveness, but most people are stuck paying off their debts for the long haul.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreIn a new poll from the Economist/YouGov, it welches found that half of the adults with any college education have had student loans, and one in four people under the age of 45 are still payin g them off.Among the group of college-educated people 65 or older, 70% of them left school with no student debt tuition was cheaper back then.The weight of student debt is much heavier for young people who pay todays more expensive tuition. A full 56% of those under 30 who had a student loan has (or had) debts of more than $25,000.Meanwhile, 75% of those 65 and older with student debt had debts of under $25,000. (Only 15% of those under 30 can say the same.)Was it worth it?With frustration over the struggle to make payments at a breaking point, many are wondering if their education was even worth it.For 36% of the overall population, the answer was, No. And 46% of those still paying off their debts said it wasnt worth it.Those who had paid off their loans looked on the brighter side 53% said it was worth it.And those under 45 reported having a particularly hard time kick-starting their life because of their heavy debt burden. 3 in 10 put off buying a home (the same number delayed buying a car). Theyve had to delay bigger life decisions 15% postponed having children, and 12% took a rain check on getting married.A recent, related study said it takes Americans an average of 10 years to pay off their student loans.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Promoting Women in Engineering

Promoting Women in Engineering Promoting Women in Engineering Promoting Women in EngineeringWhen Nancy D. Fitzroy was studying at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the 1940s, RPI saw little need for female restroom accommodations, so small was the number of women science and engineering students enrolled there. I had to use the mens room, recalled Fitzroy in a 1998 oral history. The guys would stand guard outside the door while I was in there.View a video clip from ASMEs Oral History with Nancy FitzroyUndeterred by the inconveniencies and challenges of preparing for an engineering career in a male-dominated environment, Fitzroy would graduate from Rensselaer in 1949, before joining General Electric in Schenectady, NY. GEs engineering ranks, like those at the majority of technology firms in the 1950s and ensuing years, was staffed fruchtweinly by men, requiring Fitzroy, particularly in her early years at the company, to overcome a variety of obstacles, hardships, and even some preju dices.They wouldnt hire me as an engineer, because I was a girl, said Fitzroy. So they started me as an engineering assistant.Unfazed, Fitzroy would proceed to carve out a successful 37-year career at GE, working on research programs focused on heat transfer and fluid flow in gas turbines, nuclear reactors, space vehicles, and other systems. When Fitzroy became president of ASME in 1986, she pushed forward an agenda focused on steering more women and other underrepresented minorities into the profession and advancing their opportunities for career enrichment and advancement. Among other initiatives, Fitzroy was a leading influence in the creation of the ASME Board on Minorities and Women in Engineering. She was the first American woman to head a major engineering society. Former ASME President Nancy FitzroyWorkforce DiversityFitzroy was a crusader for engineering workforce diversity at a time when women had limited access to engineering programs. Opinions on reasons f or the underrepresentation of women in engineering vary. Some theories point to the era of the American homestead, when male owners of blacksmith and leather tanning shops took on their sons as apprentices, teaching skills to sustain the livelihood of families. This trend became generational, with access to women blocked.The trend continued in the ensuing years, though there were a few women engineering groundbreakers in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Ellen Swallow Richards in 1873 became the first American woman to earn a degree in chemistry from Massachusetts Institute of Technology before going on to make contributions in the field of water sanitation. Lillian Gilbreth, just a baby when ASME was founded in 1880, is credited with several firsts the first female prof of engineering at Purdue University, the first woman elected to the National Academy of Engineering, and the first female recipient of the Hoover Medal for distinguished public service by an engineer.Women i n ScienceRecent analysis of gender inequality in the profession has focused on perceptions on the part of women that engineering is the professional domain of men, and that males possess a stronger aptitude to handle the requisite training in math and science. A study by the American Sociological Association reveals that women often think of engineering as a gender-specific career and believe that society will see it the same way. And so as more and more women entered the general workforce in the last 25 years, most have shunned engineering and gravitated to other fields considered women-friendly, like law and medicine.When Fitzroy was ASME president, women comprised four percent of the engineering workforce. Today its 13 percent a marked improvement, however, short of diversity goals established by STEM leaders, who maintain that diversity in the workplace contributes to product innovation, global competence, and other successful corporate outcomes.Fitzroy, a fellow of ASME, was a n early advocate of engineering workforce diversity, and her tireless efforts to promote the role of women and minorities in technology influenced other ASME presidents. Susan H. Skemp and Victoria Rockwell along with a few male ASME presidents, notably Robert Nickell and Sam Zamrick were spokespersons for diversity. Madiha El Mehelmy Kotb, ASMEs fourth woman president, is currently in office.Read more about Promoting Women in Engineering The copyright of this program is owned by ASME.

Military Humanitarian or Compassionate Assignments

Military Humanitarian or Compassionate AssignmentsMilitary Humanitarian or Compassionate AssignmentsIts an unfortunate truth that sometimes during a military career, a member may experience a severe family hardship which requires his/her presence to resolve, with circumstances which make resolving it withemergency leaveimpractical. To help military members in such situations, each of the serviceshas developed a program that allows military members to be re-assigned, or temporarily deferred fromthe assignment if they have a severe family hardship which requires their presence to resolve. TheAir Force, Navy,Marine Corps, and Coast Guard call this program Humanitarian Assignments. The Army calls their program Compassionate Assignments. Exceptional Family Member Program While leid a component of Humanitarian/Compassionate Assignments, the Exceptional Family MemberProgram or EFMP warrants special mention. EFMP was developed to make sure military family members (dependents) with specia l needs (medical, educational, etc.), receive the special attention they require. A small part of this program is integrated into the military assignments system. When a military member has dependents (spouse, son, daughter, step-son, step-daughter, etc.) with special needs, they are enrolled in EFMP. If the member is selected for an accompanied assignment, one of the first things that happen is the EFMP folks at the losing base contact the EFMP folks at the projected gaining base to determine if the dependents special needs can be adequately addressed at the new location. If not, the assignment iscanceled. It ensures that military dependents are not forced to move to locations where their special needs cannot be adequately addressed, either by the military installation or in the local community. EFMP does not restrict a member from doing his/her share of unaccompanied assignments, however, so they can still deploy. The program merely makes sure that members arent selected for an ac companied assignment to areas where their dependents would not get the special attention they require. Humanitarian/Compassionate Reassignments A Humanitarian Assignment is a special assignment authorized to alleviate a hardship so severe an emergency leave cannot fully resolve it. While each of the serviceshasdifferent procedures, there are some requirements that are common to all the branches. To qualify for a Humanitarian Assignment consideration, a military member must have a documented and substantiated herausforderung involving a family member, which is significantly more severe than other military members situation. Family Member is generally defined asspouse, child, father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, a person in locoparentis or other persons residing in the household who are dependent for over half of their financial support. In the Coast Guard,father-in-law, andmother-in-law do not qualify as family members for Humanitarian Assignments. The problem must be ab le to be resolved within a specific time-frame (six months to two years, depending on the branch of service). Military members are expected to be available for worldwide assignment, at all times, according to the needs of the service. Thats a large part of why they get a paycheck. For those who have a permanent or prolonged family problem that prevents reassignment, humanitarian discharge is generally the appropriate action. The Comptroller General has ruled that the military services cannot fund an assignment relocation for humanitarian reasons only. That means there must be a valid slot at the gaining base for the persons rank and job. For example, the Air Force would not be able to reassign an F-15 Fighter Aircraft Mechanic to a base that does not have slots for F-15 Fighter Aircraft Mechanics. However, sometimes a service will allow a member to re-train into a different job, to fill a required slot at the Humanitarian Assignment Location. Army Compassionate Action Requests T he Army calls their Humanitarian Assignment Program Compassionate Action Requests. Compassionate actions are requests from individual soldiers when personal problems exist. The two types of compassionate requests are when personal problems are Temporary (resolvable within a year)Not expected to be resolved within a year Reassignment may be authorized when there are extreme family problems, and the soldiers presence is needed. A soldier may get adeletion or deferment from an overseas assignment if the problem requires them to stay in the U.S. for a short time. If the problem is chronic or cant be resolved in a short amount of time, a compassionate discharge procedureis generally the fruchtwein appropriate action. Consideration for reassignment may be given in cases of extreme family problems that are not expected to be resolved within a year if it meets the needs of the Army. Requests are made on DA Form 3739, Application for Assignment/Deletion/Deferment for Extreme Family Problems submitted through the chain of command. It must be done by the soldier.Commanders can disapprove of compassionate requests when they do not meet the prerequisites. The Army Personnel Command has approval authority for a compassionate reassignment. Criteria The soldier needs to be present to resolve the problem, and it cant be done with leave.The problem cannot have been foreseen when the soldier last entered active duty.A family member includes spouse, child, parent, minor brother or sister, a person in loco parentis, or the only living blood relative of the soldier. If not one of those people, they must be documented as a dependent or, in the case of parents-in-law, no other member of the spouses family can help.For reassignment, a job (MOS) of the correct rank must be available at the requested installation. A pending assignment may be deferred until the request is decided. However, soldiers in basic training will not be deferred from AIT pending the results.The problem must b e temporary and resolvable within one year, although longer deferments are sometimes approved. Examples of Requests That Are Normally Approved Death, rape, or a severe psychotic episode of your spouse or minor childTerminal illness of an immediate family member whose doctor documents they are expected to pass within 12 monthsMajor surgery for a spouse or minor child which will have 12 months or less of recovery timeIf you were separated from your family due to military service (not negligence or misconduct) and your children are being placed in foster careAdoption if the child is being placed within 90 days and the adoption was initiated before notification of reassignment Soldiers en route from an accompanied OCONUS tour to an unaccompanied OCONUS tour may be deferred for up to 30 days. The deferment is for settlement of family when the soldiers presence is required for unforeseen problemsThe recent death of other family members with extenuating circumstances Examples of Req uests That Are Normally Not Approved The desire to move to a new areaDivorce or separation and legal actions relating to it, including child custodyGaining child custody in a divorceSole parenthoodSpouses difficult pregnancyFamily members allergiesHousing problemsFinancial problemsChronic problems relating to parents or parents-in-law If a compassionate action request is disapproved, a soldier may only request reconsideration for the same family emergency one time. If that is disapproved, there will be no further reconsideration. For complete details about the Armys Compassionate Assignments Program, seeArmy Regulation 614-200,?Enlisted Assignments and Utilization Management, paragraph 5-8.??