a. Personnel Development Skill Identifier Codes
PDSI codes are used, in combination with an AOC/MOS, to identify unique skills, training and/or experience officers, warrants and enlisted Soldiers may obtain during their careers that could add value to the Army and organization in its mission but –
- Do not meet minimum standards for establishment of an ASI (identify both positions and personnel).
- Have too few individuals meeting the qualifications to warrant a SI/ASI.
- Cannot be coded in authorization documents through identification of standard positions.
- Are temporary identifiers for new equipment/systems/processes pending personnel developer development of proposals to establish permanent identifiers.
- Are Reserve Component Mobilization for Training (MFT)/Individual Skill Training (IST) identifiers.
- Are established for other reasons.
b. Authorization and association
PDSI codes may be authorized for association with any Military Pay Category (MPC) and/or AOC/MOS or may be restricted to selected MPC and/or AOC/MOS as defined in their specifications.
More than one PDSI code may be used to identify the qualifications of the individual.
c. Personnel identification
PDSI codes are for use in identification of personnel only and will not be included in Tables of Organization and Equipment (TOE) or The Army Force Management System (FMS) Authorization Documents System.
d. Branch, CMF, and AOC/MOS applicability
PDSI codes may or may not be related to any one particular Branch, CMF or AOC/MOS.
The skills identified by PDSI codes may be required of Soldiers to perform selected additional or primary duties in certain positions but will not be documented in requirements or authorization documents.
e. Personnel requisitioning
PDSI codes will not be used in active component personnel requisitioning, unless approved by Cdr, HRC, ATTN: AHRC- (OPMD/EPMD, as appropriate).
f. Personnel reporting systems
PDSI codes will not be reported through the Electronic Military Personnel Office (EMILPO).
PDSI codes may be reported through the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A) when fielded.
g. PDSI form requirements
PDSI (Personnel Development Skill Identifier) Form (Figure 1-6) will be completed and included in the enlisted field personnel record to support proper in-processing of PDSI-designated Soldiers.
h. BOIP operator/maintainer specialty process
PDSI codes will not be used to replace the ODCS G-1/G-3 basis of issue plan (BOIP) operator/maintainer specialty/MOS decision process as part of the normal quantitative and qualitative personnel requirements information (QQPRI) program.
i. Education, training and experience requirements
PDSI codes may require significant education, training or experience, however, PDSI codes do not require repetitive tours and do not provided progressive career developmental assignments.
j. Establishment procedures
The procedures for establishment of PDSI codes are contained in the PDSI categories below.
k. Biennial review
Each PDSI will be reviewed biennially by ODCS G-1, ATTN: DAPE-PRP and the personnel developer/responsible agency for compliance with the specific policies, criteria and guidance used for establishing the identifier code.
PDSI CATEGORIES
There are three categories of PDSI codes used to track individual skill sets as listed below.
(1) Permanent PDSI
Permanent PDSI codes are established when the unique skill set requires identification of individuals in the personnel system for a period exceeding three years from implementation.
Permanent PDSI codes are three character (alpha – numeric- alpha) codes identifying the specific skill set or experience as established in the code specifications in table 1-2.
(2) Temporary PDSI
Temporary PDSI are established when the unique skill set requires identification of individual in the personnel system initially for periods not to exceed three years.
The primary purpose is to identify individuals skilled in new equipment/systems/processes pending personnel developer development of proposals to establish permanent identifiers (AOC/SI/PDSI) or other skill sustainment options.
Temporary PDSI codes are three character (alpha – alpha – numeric) codes identifying the specific skill set or experience as established in the code specifications in table 1-3.
Temporary PDSI codes may be extended beyond their initial termination date at the request of the code personnel developer/proponent.
(3) Reserve Component Mobilization for Training (MFT)/Individual Skill Training (IST) PDSI
MFT/IST PDSI codes may be established as approved by Department of Defense and ODCS G-3 (DAMO-ODI) to identify skill sets associated with Reserve Component Mobilization for Training.
MFT/IST PDSI codes are three-character (numeric – alpha – numeric) codes identifying the specific MFT/IST skill set as established in the code specifications in the tables below:
PERMANENT PDSI CODES
A Series
PDSI A1A — Enlisted Flight Crewmember and Non-crewmember
PDSI A1E — Master Army Profession and Ethics Trainer
PDSI A1G — Chief of Staff of the Army Strategic Studies Group (CA-SSG)
PDSI A1J — Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (Effective 202204)
PDSI A2A — ARSOF Group/Brigade Senior Staff NCO (Effective 202304)
PDSI A4C — AH-64E Helicopter Qualification
PDSI A4D — Army Doctrine Developer
PDSI A5B — Army Executive Certified Coach
PDSI A6B — Army Master Certified Coach
B Series
PDSI B1B — Operational Banking – Basic
PDSI B1C — Operational Banking – Advanced
PDSI B1D — UH-72B Helicopter Qualification (Effective 202212)
PDSI B4B — Air Traffic Control (ATC) Background
PDSI B4C — Echelons Above Brigade Airspace Control
PDSI B5A — Cyber Capability Engineer (CCE)
PDSI B5B — Urban Search and Rescue Extractor Level I (US&R EXT LVL 1)
PDSI B5C — CGSC Art of War Scholar
PDSI B5D — Better Opportunity for Single Soldier (BOSS) President
C Series
PDSI C1D — Observer Controller Trainer
PDSI C2B — Special Operations Military Deception Planner
PDSI C3B — Summer Mountain Operator (Effective 202310)
PDSI C3D — Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS)
PDSI C4A — Overseas Contingency Operations – Planning
PDSI C4B — Winter Mountain Operator (Effective 202310)
PDSI C5A — Dismounted Counter-IED Tactics Master Trainer
PDSI C5B — Special Operations Forces Multi-Purpose Canine Handler (SOFMPK9H)
PDSI C6B — Special Warfare Logistics Planners Course (SWLPC)
PDSI C6M — Contracting Master Gunner
PDSI C7B — Army Marketing Fundamentals (Effective 202108)
D Series
PDSI D1S — Directed Energy Maneuver – Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD)
PDSI D3E — Army Congressional Fellow – Utilization Required
PDSI D3F — Army Congressional Fellow
PDSI D3G — Army Legislative Liaison
PDSI D4P — Military Observer Peacekeeping Operations
PDSI D5B — Advanced Special Operations Techniques (ASOT)
PDSI D5E — Intermediate Level Language Skills
PDSI D5F — Advanced Level Language Skills
PDSI D5G — Company Sergeant Major
PDSI D5H — SOF Sensitive Site Exploitation
PDSI D5J — Advanced SOF Sensitive Site Exploitation
PDSI D5K — Cultural Support Team
PDSI D5L — Special Forces Technical Surveillance
PDSI D5N — Exploitation Analysis Center – Organic
PDSI D5P — Special Forces Physical Surveillance
PDSI D5Q — Special Purpose Breaching Course (SPBC)
PDSI D5R — Regional Support Element
PDSI D5S — Special Warfare Network Development Course (SWNDC)
PDSI D5T — Network Enabler Course (NEC)
PDSI D5U — Special Warfare Signals Intelligence Course
PDSI D7A — Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Specialist
PDSI D8B — Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 – Interceptor (IFPC Inc 2-I)
PDSI D9B — Joint Operational Fires and Effects (JOFE)
E Series
PDSI E1B — Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD) Certificate
PDSI E2A — Mi-17 HIP Aircraft Qualification
PDSI E2D — Warfighter Information Network – Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 Support
PDSI E2E — Military Construction Contracting Experience (MILCONCE)
PDSI E4J — Excellence in Armor
PDSI E8B — Iron Dome Defense System – Army
PDSI E9C — Genocide Prevention
F Series
PDSI F2B — I-GNAT/Warrior-A Unmanned Aircraft System
PDSI F3B — Personnel Recovery Coordinator Cell (PRCC) Level I
PDSI F3C — Personnel Recovery Reintegration Manager
PDSI F4B — Personnel Recovery Coordinator Level II
PDSI F5B — Personnel Recovery Planner
PDSI F7B — Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Raven) Instructor/Operator
PDSI F8B — Basic Military Intelligence Course
G Series
PDSI G2A — Source Operations Course
PDSI G3B — Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Repairer
PDSI G3F — Female Engagement Team (FET)
PDSI G7D — Future Combat Systems (FCS)
PDSI G8J — White House Transportation Agency – Master Driver
H Series
PDSI H1B — OPSEC Practitioner Specialist
PDSI H2B — Certified Hearing Technician
PDSI H2D — Strategic Thinker Program Graduate
PDSI H4B — Combatives Master Trainer (Effective 201006)
PDSI H5B — Engineer Robotic MV-4B Light Flail Systems
PDSI H5C — Engineer Robotic Man Transportable Robotic System Route Clearance (MTRS-RC) Systems
PDSI H5D — Subterranean Deliberate Breaching
PDSI H5E — Urban Search & Rescue Extractor Level II
PDSI H6J — Joint Special Operations Task Force Experience
PDSI H7J — Joint Special Operations Experience
PDSI H9A — Environmental Officer
J Series
PDSI J2B — Geospatial Operations Professional
PDSI J3B — Licensed Engineer Professional
PDSI J3J — Special Operations Foreign and Non-standard Armorers Course
PDSI J4B — Degreed Engineer Professional
PDSI J4J — Advanced Special Operations Manager’s Course
PDSI J5B — Project Management Professional
PDSI J5J — Special Warfare Operational Design Course
PDSI J6B — Project Engineer Professional
PDSI J7B — Energy and Environmental Professional
PDSI J8B — Facilities Engineer Professional
K Series
PDSI K1A — Host Analyst (HA) – Basic
PDSI K1B — Host Analyst (HA) – Senior
PDSI K1C — Host Analyst (HA) – Master
PDSI K1D — Network Analyst (NA) – Basic
PDSI K1E — Network Analyst (NA) – Senior
PDSI K1F — Network Analyst (NA) – Master
PDSI K1G — Exploitation Analyst (EA) (T10 Certified) – Basic
PDSI K1H — Exploitation Analyst (EA) (T10 Certified) – Senior
PDSI K1I — Exploitation Analyst (EA) (T10 Certified) – Master
PDSI K1J — Exploitation Analyst (EA) (T50 Certified) – Basic
PDSI K1K — Exploitation Analyst (EA) (T50 Certified) – Senior
PDSI K1L — Exploitation Analyst (EA) (T50 Certified) – Master
PDSI K1N — Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) – Basic
PDSI K1O — Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) – Senior
PDSI K1P — Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) – Master
PDSI K2A — Cyberspace Operator (CO) (T10 Certified) – Basic
PDSI K2B — Cyberspace Operator (CO) (T10 Certified) – Senior
PDSI K2C — Cyberspace Operator (CO) (T10 Certified) – Master
PDSI K2D — USCYBERCOM Cyberspace Operator (ION) (T50 Certified) – Basic
PDSI K2E — USCYBERCOM Cyberspace Operator (ION) (T50 Certified) – Senior
PDSI K2F — USCYBERCOM Cyberspace Operator (ION) (T50 Certified) – Master
PDSI K2H — Expeditionary Cyber Operator (ECO) – Basic
PDSI K2I — Expeditionary Cyber Operator (ECO) – Senior
PDSI K2J — Expeditionary Cyber Operator (ECO) – Master
PDSI K3A — Cyber Capability Developer (CCD) – Basic
PDSI K3B — Cyber Capability Developer (CCD) – Senior
PDSI K3C — Cyber Capability Developer (CCD) – Master
PDSI K4A — Analytic Support Officer (ASO) – Basic
PDSI K4B — Analytic Support Officer (ASO) – Senior
PDSI K4C — Analytic Support Officer (ASO) – Master
PDSI K4D — Data Engineer (DE) – Basic
PDSI K4E — Data Engineer (DE) – Senior
PDSI K4F — Data Engineer (DE) – Master
L Series
PDSI L1B — National Security Law (NSL) Level 1 (Effective 202109)
PDSI L2B — National Security Law (NSL) Level 2 (Effective 202109)
M Series
PDSI M1B — Open-Source Intelligence Collector/Analyst
PDSI M2B — Military Justice Level 1 (Effective 202110)
PDSI M3B — Military Justice Level 2 (Effective 202109)
PDSI M4B — Military Free Fall Instructor (MFFI)
P Series
PDSI P1B — Paladin M109A7/M992A3
PDSI P2A — OTA Instructor/Site Coordinator (Phase 2)
PDSI P2B — Personnel Recovery Proponent Officer (PRO)
PDSI P2E — Advanced Indo-Pacific Experience
PDSI P3B — Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Instructor
PDSI P4B — Assisted Recovery Planner
PDSI P4F — Not Medically Qualified for Airborne Operations
PDSI P4G — Airborne Experienced
PDSI P4J — Airborne Training Graduate
PDSI P5B — Joint Service Training Program (JSTP) Instructor
R Series
PDSI R1K — Operational Data Analyst (Effective 202207)
PDSI R2J — 75th Ranger Regiment Cultural Support Team (CST) Assessment and Selection
R Series
PDSI R1K — Operational Data Analyst (Effective 202207)
PDSI R2J — 75th Ranger Regiment Cultural Support Team (CST) Assessment and Selection
S Series
PDSI S1B — Stryker Welding Certification Course
PDSI S1J — Operational Risk Management Course (ORMC)
PDSI S1L — Sling Load Inspector Certification Course
PDSI S1R — Robotics and Unmanned Systems Integrator Course (RUSIC)
PDSI S1W — Irregular Warfare Campaigning Course (Effective 202304)
PDSI S2B — Stryker Master Diagnostician
PDSI S2J — Special Warfare Touchstone (Advanced Tactical Technology Courses)
PDSI S3B — Waterborne Infiltration Course (WIC) (Effective 202207)
PDSI S3J — Special Warfare Brighton (Advanced Tactical Technology Courses)
PDSI S5J — Specialized Military Information Support Operations (MISO) Team (SMT) Operator
T Series
PDSI T2A — Afghanistan Pakistan Hand Initial Language Skill
PDSI T2B — Afghanistan Pakistan Hand Initial Deployment Skill
PDSI T2C — Afghanistan Pakistan Hand Intermediate Language Skill
PDSI T3B — Advanced Tactical Infiltration Course (ATIC)
Lean Six Sigma Series
PDSI X1J — Army Lean Six Sigma (ALSS) Green Belt Course
PDSI Y1J — Army Lean Six Sigma (ALSS) Black Belt Course
PDSI Z1J — Army Lean Six Sigma (ALSS) Master Black Belt Course
TEMPORARY PDSI CODES
MA Series
PDSI MA5 — Urban Mobility Breachers
PDSI MA6 — UAS Instructor Operator
PDSI MA7 — Patrol Explosive Detector Dog-Enhanced Handler
PDSI MA9 — Army Global Modernization Team (AGMT) Members
MB Series
PDSI MB1 — Rapidly Emplaced Bridge System (Effective 202207)
PDSI MB2 — Dry Support Bridge (Effective 202207)
MF Series
PDSI MF1 — Counter Threat Finance – Basic (CTF-B)
ML Series
PDSI ML1 — LPWS Maintainer Course (Effective 202204)
PDSI ML2 — LPWS Radar Maintainer Course (Effective 202204)
PDSI ML3 — LPWS Maintainer Supervisor Course (Effective 202204)
MP Series
PDSI MP1 — IPPS-A Train-the-Trainer (T3) Instructor
MT Series
PDSI MT1 — Systems Enhanced Package Version 3 (Effective 202204)
ESTABLISHING PDSI CODES AND IDENTIFYING PERSONNEL
a. Requesting persons or agencies.
The principal organizations/agencies that normally request establishment of new PDSI codes are listed below, however if justified, any organization or agency may request establishment of a PDSI code for tracking unique skills, training and/or experience where identification of qualified personnel would be beneficial to the Army.
These organizations or agencies also normally request assignment of a PDSI code to an individual Soldier.
Request for a new PDSI will be coordinated with other affected agencies before they are submitted to ODCS G-1.
(1) Project manager.
(2) U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) system manager.
(3) Commandant of the TRADOC School responsible for training on a project or system.
(4) U.S. Army Operational Test and Evaluation Command.
(5) U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command.
(6) Commander of the organization or test director testing the item of equipment or system. This may be a unit of any major Army command (ACOM).
(7) Human Resources Command.
(8) ODCS G-3 (DAMO-ODI).
(9) Other organizations/agencies.
b. Requesting a new PDSI code.
Request to establish a new PDSI code will contain the information listed below.
This information will be prepared in the format shown in figure 1-4.
(1) PDSI code title.
An unclassified title must be given. If the official title is classified, give a short unclassified title. If an acronym is used for a project or system title, it must be defined.
(2) PDSI code category (Permanent, Temporary, MFT/IST).
(3) Estimated number of Soldiers to be identified by the PDSI.
List this information by the number of officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel.
(4) Criteria for qualification for award of the PDSI code.
(5) List of activities authorized to request award of the PDSI code to Soldiers.
(6) Restrictions on award of the PDSI code to Soldiers, such as only selected MOS, special skill indicator (SSI) or grade.
(7) If a temporary PDSI, the initial estimated date when the PDSI will no longer be needed and terminated.
The initial termination date may be extended at the request of the responsible personnel developer/proponent.
If permanent PDSI or MFT/IST PDSI code, indefinite will be used for the termination date.
PROCESSING REQUESTS FOR PDSI AND ASSIGNMENT OF IDENTIFIERS
a. The requesting agency will send the request for identifiers to ODCS G-1, Military Personnel Structure and Plans Division, (ODCS G-1), ATTN: DAPE-PRP.
b. DAPE-PRP will review the request.
(1) If the request is approved, a PDSI code will be assigned and a Notification of Future Change (NOFC) implementation memorandum will be sent to the affected activities.
(2) If the request is not approved, the request will be returned giving the reason for disapproval.
c. On approval and prior to IPPS-A fielding, authorized agencies will submit requests for assignment of PDSI codes to active component Soldiers individual personnel master file.
Rosters of active component Soldiers will be submitted electronically via e-mail by the authorized activities listed in the code specifications in table 1-2 to ODCS G-1, ATTN: DAPE-PRP in the format shown in figure 1-5.
The DAPE-PRP e-mail point of contact is Ms. Carol Clifton, commercial 703-695-5350, e-mail [email protected].
Reserve component Soldiers will have a PDSI Form completed and placed in their field file.
d. Upon IPPS-A fielding, PDSI codes will be entered on the individual personnel master file by the servicing personnel facility.
TERMINATION AND DELETION OF PDSI CODES
a. When a PDSI code is no longer needed for identification of personnel, the responsible agency for the code will recommend termination to ODCS G-1, ATTN; DAPE-PRP.
b. DAEP-PRP will direct deletion of the PDSI code and removal of the code from the Soldiers personnel files. DAPE-PRP will notify the field of such deletions via NOFC.
c. Requests for withdrawal of a PDSI code for loss of qualification or erroneous award will be sent to the proper career branch.