U.S. Army G-1 | Personnel

MISSION

The Deputy Chief of Staff for the Army, G-1, develops and implements effective policy and leads programs that build sustained personnel readiness in the Army's greatest asset - people.

The G-1 is responsible for the execution of assigned functions and the achievement of missions in support of the Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army and the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs).
The G-1 develops and implements effective policy, identifies methods of execution of assigned functions, and leads programs that build sustained personnel readiness.
The G-1 directly supports the Army's greatest asset - people, by instituting policy and programs that strive to positively impact Soldiers, Civilians, and Families today and in the future.

VISION

Trusted professionals providing innovative solutions to optimize Army personnel readiness -- today and tomorrow.

Trusted professionals are valued as experts and leaders. Trusted professionals accept their role and the responsibility as stewards of America's precious resources - people and taxpayer dollars.
These leaders are empowered to develop and facilitate innovative solutions in response to the changing environment, facilitating access, development, and solutions as the U.S. Army anticipates the future operating environment and way ahead.
These leaders optimize Army personnel readiness and reinforce our core responsibility - readiness, today and tomorrow, and enduring across the continuum of time.

Latest News

Leaders

U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff G-1

Lt. Gen. Charles T. Lombardo

Biography
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff G-1

Mr. Roy A. Wallace

Biography
Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 Senior Enlisted Advisor

Sgt. Maj. Eva M. Commons

Biography

G-1 Organizations

Army Expeditionary Civilian Workforce (AECW)
Army Research Institute
Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA)
Directorate of Military Personnel Management (DMPM)
Human Resources Command (HRC)
Management Support Office (MSO)
Plans and Resources Directorate (PR)
Strategic Initiative Group (SIG)
Technology and Business Architecture Integration (TBAI)
The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH)
Training, Readiness and Mobilization

Program Overview

Your voice, your career, your Army. The Department of the Army Career Engagement Survey (DACES) program gives Soldiers a direct role in shaping the future of the force. Through the Engagement Survey, Soldiers can share candid feedback about their quality of life, quality of work, organizational climate, and overall satisfaction while still serving. This timely, targeted input helps leaders address issues proactively and strengthen the Soldier experience. To ensure meaningful insights without adding extra burden, the survey has careful limits on how often Soldiers are surveyed and offers tailored questions for both the Active and Reserve components.

The Exit Survey, completed upon transition, captures the key factors that influence a Soldier's decision to leave the service. Now fully integrated into IPPS-A, the survey is easy to access, secure, and designed to encourage candid, confidential participation. Together, the Engagement and Exit Surveys provide leaders with a full picture of the Soldier lifecycle. This allows leaders at all echelons to make data-driven improvements that enhance readiness, inform retention efforts, and build quality of life programs to retain talent. Your participation ensures your experience builds a stronger, more responsive Army.

Take the Army Exit Survey

Exit survey responses contribute to ongoing Army efforts to identify trends, improve support programs, and enhance policies that directly impact Soldier well-being and career satisfaction.

IPPS-A Invitation:  If you are separating from active duty via retirement, Unqualified Resignation (UQR), or Release from Active Duty (REFRAD), you will receive an official invitation to complete your exit survey directly through IPPS-A.
On-Site QR Codes:  You can quickly access and complete the survey by scanning the QR codes posted at your local installation transition site.

If you are leaving service, click the link to access the confidential, online Army Exit Survey.

DACES Dashboards: Turning Data into Decisions

DACES dashboards provide Army leaders with real-time, confidential insights into the factors influencing Soldier satisfaction, retention, and overall quality of life. Using data collected from both the Engagement and Exit Surveys, these tools highlight findings across units, installations, and the total force.

Leaders at battalion level and above can quickly identify emerging challenges and tailor solutions to their specific formations. By delivering timely, data-driven information, DACES dashboards empower the Army to make informed decisions that strengthen readiness and improve the Soldier experience.

View the DACES Analytics Dashboard on Vantage

Media Gallery

This repository serves as an archive for official articles, press coverage, and media highlights featuring DACES initiatives and impacts.

2026

Army overhauls career survey, gives leaders real-time insight into retention trends
July 20, 2026 | Federal News Network

New Army exit survey places soldier sentiment at command fingertips
July 7, 2026 | Stars and Stripes

Army’s new feedback system gives leaders unprecedented visibility into unit climate and retention trends
June 2, 2026 | Army.mil

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my survey responses confidential?

Yes. Your confidentiality is our highest priority. All survey responses are aggregated and anonymized to protect individual identities. Data is only presented in groups to ensure that no single individual can be identified. This allows you to provide candid and honest feedback without any personal or professional risk.
How is DACES data used?
DACES data serves as a direct line of communication between Soldiers and Army leadership. The aggregated findings are used to:
- Identify Army-wide trends in satisfaction, retention, and quality of life.
- Inform the creation and refinement of Army policies and support programs
- Provide leaders at the battalion level and above with insights into their specific units through the DACES dashboards, allowing them to make localized, data-driven improvements.
I’m unable to access the analytics dashboard. What should I do?

Access to the DACES analytics dashboards is restricted to authorized personnel at the battalion command level and above to ensure data privacy and security. If you believe you should have access but are unable to log in, please contact LTC Kaylee K. Bandy at Kaylee.k.bandy.mil@army.mil for assistance with permissions and access verification.
Who is eligible to take the Engagement and Exit Surveys?

The Engagement Survey is periodically offered to currently serving Soldiers in both the Active and Reserve components. The Exit Survey is offered to all Soldiers who are in the process of separating or retiring from the Army as part of their out-processing.
How often will I be asked to take a survey? I’m tired of surveys.

We are very mindful of survey fatigue. The DACES program is designed with careful limits on how frequently Soldiers are surveyed for the Engagement Survey. This ensures that when you are asked for feedback, it is for a high-priority, meaningful topic. The Exit Survey is only administered once upon your final separation.
Why should I take the survey? Does my feedback actually make a difference?

Yes, it absolutely does. Your feedback provides the ground-truth data that senior leaders use to make real changes. Past survey results have directly influenced policies related to pay, housing, PCS moves, retention incentives, and career development. Taking a few minutes to share your experience is one of the most effective ways to improve the Army for yourself and for future Soldiers.