ATTACHMENT_3 _DPRO_QuickGuide.pdf

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Director's Personnel Readiness Overview

(DPRO)

Quick Start Guide

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Table of Contents

1 G1 Portal 5

1.1 Accessing Director's Personnel Readiness Overview (DPRO) 5

1.2 Register CAC with AKO 5

1.3 Logging on to the G1 Portal 5

1.4 Navigation 6

1.4.1 The Ribbon Toolbar 7

1.4.2 The G1 Orb 7

1.4.3 Site Information 8

1.4.4 Quick Access Bar 8

1.5 Customize Options 9

1.6 Requesting Access to DPRO 9

1.7 Upgrade Access Request 11

1.8 Setting the Default Metric Group 12

1.9 Requesting Training 13

2 Common Features Throughout DPRO 15

2.1 DPRO Search Function 15

2.2 Date Picker 17

2.3 Subscriptions in DPRO 19

3 Command Navigator 23

3.1 Accessing the Command Navigator/Picker 23

3.2 Using the Command Navigator and Command Picker 25

3.3 Important Command Navigator Caveats 26

4 Help 28

4.1 Help Desk and Points of Contact 28

4.2 FAQ 28

4.2.1 Site FAQ 28

4.2.2 Data FAQ 28

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4.3 Release Notes 29

4.4 User Guide 29

4.5 Training Videos 30

4.6 DPRO Help Downloadable PDF 30

4.7 Metric List 30

4.8 Dimension List 30

4.9 Command Hierarchy Report 30

5 Glossary of Icons 32 6 Frequently Asked Questions 37

1 G1 Portal

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1 G1 Portal The G1 Portal houses a suite of products to support National Guard G1 strength readiness, strength management, and Soldier services missions.

1.1 Accessing Director's Personnel Readiness Overview

(DPRO)

Access to the G1 Portal and DPRO is Common Access Card (CAC) authenticated through AKO. Thus, you must first have a CAC Card reader and register your CAC with AKO.

Tip: CAC Card readers can be obtained through your state DOIMS, your Armory, or personal purchase.

Software for CAC readers is available for download with installation instructions on AKO at AKO Home, AKO/DKO CAC Resources, CAC Configuration and Installation. If you have any further ques-tions, contact the help desk at ng.ncr.arng.mbx.rcms-g@mai l .mi l and/or telephone 1-800-339-0473.

Warning: The G1 Portal is a DOD web site. The security accreditation level of this site is classified as FOUO and below. Do not process, store, or transmit information classified above the accreditation level of this system. DOD web sites may be monitored for all lawful purposes, including ensuring their use is authorized, managing the system, facilitating protection against unauthorized access, and ver-ifying security procedures, survivability, and operational security. Monitoring includes, but is not lim-ited to, active attacks by authorized DOD entities to test or verify the security of this system. During monitoring, information may be examined, recorded, copied and used for authorized purposes. All information, including personal information, placed on or sent over this system may be monitored. Use of this DOD web site, authorized or unauthorized, constitutes consent to monitoring. Unauthorized use of this DOD web site may subject you to criminal prosecution. Evidence of unauthorized use collected during monitoring may be used for administrative, criminal or other adverse action. Use of this system constitutes consent to monitoring for all lawful purposes.

1.2 Register CAC with AKO

1. Navigate to https://www.us.army.mi l .

2. Log in.

3. Use the menu to navigate to Quick Links, CAC, My CAC Information.

4. Follow the instructions to register your CAC card with your account.

1.3 Logging on to the G1 Portal

1. In order to access the G1 Portal, and all of the available products, navigate to https://arngg1.ngb.army.mi l .

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2. Insert your CAC card into the reader attached to your computer.

3. Select the appropriate certificate, and enter your CAC Pin.

The G1 Portal opens.

Note: Upon first logging into the G1 Portal, you will be asked to read and accept the Acceptable Use Policy.

4. When you log on, if there are any active system notices, they appear in a pop-up window.

5. Click Dismiss after reviewing the message, or click Remind Me Later to view the message again the next time you log in to the G1 Portal.

1.4 Navigation

There are several ways to navigate the G1 Portal.

l Navigate using the tabs in the Ribbon Toolbar. (See The Ribbon Toolbar on next page.)

l Navigate using the G1 Orb. (See The G1 Orb on next page.)

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l Access tools and functionality from the Quick Access bar. (See Quick Access Bar on next page.)

1.4.1 The Ribbon Toolbar

The Ribbon Toolbar contains several tabs. It contains a tab for the product that you currently have open and active, even if it is not one of your five most frequently accessed products. By default, the first tab is Info tab. The remaining tabs include your most frequently accessed products, with a max-imum of five tabs showing on the screen, which will help you navigate to your work faster. If you have accessed fewer than five products, there will be fewer tabs available.

Navigate to any of the products on the Ribbon Toolbar by simply selecting a product name. Both the product’s customized Ribbon Toolbar and home page appear.

Note: You can minimize the Ribbon Toolbar in order to view more of the product by clicking the arrow button.

1.4.2 The G1 Orb

The G1 Orb gives you access to a list of all products available in the G1 Portal—whether or not you have been approved for access. You can use the G1 Orb to access any product that is not available in the Ribbon Toolbar and to log off of the G1 Portal.

1. Click the G1 Orb.

A menu opens, displaying a list of products and product groups. Products are grouped by functional area.

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Note: The G1 Portal contains products for different divisions in the Army National Guard, including

Strength Readiness , Strength Management , and Soldier Services . The products are grouped by division in the G1 Orb menu. Other products that are used for multiple divisions are available in other groups.

2. If necessary, point to a product group.

3. Select a product.

The product opens.

1.4.3 Site Information

The default home page is the Products page of the Info tab. You can change your default home page by using the Customize Options feature (see Customize Options on next page). This page is designed to help new users familiarize themselves with the site, learn about the available products, and navigate to the products where they can request access. The Products page contains two sections:

l New Users: Information for new users of the G1 Portal.

l Product Groups: A list of all products available in the G1 Portal. This includes links to the release notes, which detail changes made to the modules or products, including bug fixes, enhancements, or new features. Click the link on the name to access the product or to request access.

1.4.4 Quick Access Bar

The Quick Access bar gives you access to many tools available to products throughout the G1 Portal.

They are visible no matter which product you are accessing and can be clicked at any time.

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l Home: Click to return to your home page.

Tip: You can define a personal home page by clicking Customize Options .

l Customize Options: Click to customize your view of the G1 Portal. (See Customize Options below for more information.)

l Subscriptions: Click to manage subscriptions to dashboards, reports, and presentations from all products in the G1 Portal.

l Site Information: Click to access the Info tab. (See Site Information on previous page for more information.)

l Help: Click to access general G1 Portal WebHelp.

1.5 Customize Options

In the G1 Portal you can customize your color scheme, set a custom home page, and choose whether or not to always show the Ribbon Toolbar.

1. Click the Customize Options button to customize your view of the G1 Portal.

The Customize Your Preferences screen opens.

2. Change any selections and click either Save, Restore Defaults, or Close Window.

1.6 Requesting Access to DPRO

1. Click DPRO.

The product opens, displaying the description and the Request Access button.

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1. Select your role.

2. Click Select Command.

The available commands open in a pop-up window.

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3. Select your command, and click Set.

The pop-up window closes, and your selected command is populated.

4. Describe the reason you need access to the product.

Note: This information is reviewed by the administrator to verify you actually require access to the product. Be sure to describe your requirement thoroughly so the request can be approved and the appropriate permissions can be granted.

5. Click Submit Request.

Your request is submitted. After your request is addressed, you will receive an email notification.

Note: Upon receiving access to DPRO, you are also granted access to the Entity Tool suite (Soldier Locator, Unit Explorer, and Roster Builder).

Note: If you do not log in to DPRO and complete one action regularly after being granted access, your access will be revoked. After 90 days of your account's inactivity, the system sends a warning email stating that your access will be revoked. After 30 additional days of account inactivity, the system revokes your permissions.

1.7 Upgrade Access Request

The Upgrade Access Request section of DPRO allows you to view the permissions you currently have in DPRO and request access to additional permissions.

1. Click Upgrade Access Request in the User Settings drop-down menu in the My Command section of the Ribbon Toolbar.

The Upgrade Access to DPRO page opens.

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2. Enter a reason for requesting an upgrade to your current permissions in the Reason for Upgrade text box.

3. In the Request Additional Permissions column, select the checkboxes next to the permissions you would like within DPRO.

4. Click Submit Request.

The request is submitted to the product administrators, who will then either approve or deny your request.

1.8 Setting the Default Metric Group

The My Settings allows you to define the default metric group for the tools that pre-filter metrics by group, such as Ranking Report and Formation View.

1. Open the User Settings drop-down menu.

2. Click My Settings.

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3. Select the desired metric group from the drop-down list.

4. Click Save.

1.9 Requesting Training

Users can request training on using various products in the G1 Portal or the G1 Portal itself. Training can also be offered in various increments (for certain products) and several people at once.

1. Log on to the G1 Portal. See Accessing Director's Personnel Readiness Overview (DPRO) on page 5.

2. Click Help from the Info tab.

The Help/Support page loads.

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3. Click G1 Training Request.

The Request for Accessions System Branch Training form appears.

4. Complete the form.

Note:The Alternate POC should be another person who can be contacted if you are not available.

5. Click Submit.

The form is submitted.

Tip:Contact Mr. Mike Eckerd for more information or questions.

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2 Common Features Throughout DPRO

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2 Common Features Throughout DPRO This section describes features accessible throughout DPRO.

2.1 DPRO Search Function

With the embedded search engine, found on the far-right end of the DPRO Ribbon Toolbar, you can search throughout DPRO for a term or phrase.

1. Enter text in the Search G1 text box, and then click the Search button or press Enter.

Results appear onscreen, grouped by where in DPRO the term was found.

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2. Search results are displayed in categories. Select any of the categories to display results.

The items containing your search term appear, with options for further actions.

Note: Not all buttons are available for all panels.

a. Click View More Information to open a window that displays further information about the data. This will open a new window with detailed information.

Tip: Click the blue drop-down at the bottom of the table to view even more information.

b. Click View the Report to view a report, dashboard, or presentation of the data from the current panel.

Tip: To return to your search results, click the Back button in your browser window once.

Note: The icon will be different for dashboards and presentations.

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c. From the Measurements List tab only, click View Measurement as Dashboard to view the measurement as a dashboard. This will open a new window with the measurement dis-played on a dashboard.

2.2 Date Picker

The Date Picker allows you to view data on specific days to either compare data or view data from a specific date that may have already passed. The Date Picker is available within reports, dashboards, and presentations throughout DPRO. There are three ways to access this feature.

1. Click the Change Run Date button.

A calendar appears.

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2. Select a date that has no background, or click the arrows next to the month to view available data from a previous month or year.

Once you have clicked on a different date, the data automatically refreshes.

Note: You can also click on the center of the month and year label to quickly navigate through years.

OR

1. When viewing a presentation, click the drop-down menu to the right of Run Date and choose a spe-cific date for which to view data.

Note: You can only choose dates that are highlighted.

OR

1. Within a report, click Edit Filter next to Run Date in the Filter Criteria section at the top of the page.

The Update Filter Criteria window appears.

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2. Click the date box on the far right. A calendar will drop down.

3. Click a date with no background.

Note: You can also change the date by typing a new one (if you know a valid date) and pressing Enter.

4. Click Update.

2.3 Subscriptions in DPRO

DPRO provides access to many products and presentations through a subscription service that auto-matically sends the selected item(s) to your Army Knowledge Online (AKO) email account.

Daily subscriptions are sent out every day between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Weekly subscriptions are sent Monday through Friday between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. (Monday's sub-scription email contains Friday data). If there are still weekly subscriptions in the queue after 6 a.m., they will be sent the following day(s) until all jobs have processed.

Monthly subscriptions are sent to the users beginning the first of each month and continue until all sub-scriptions are sent (meaning some users may receive their subscription on the second or third of the month or later). Monthly subscriptions contain end of month data for the previous month. If a user creates this type of subscription in the middle of the month they will receive one subscription imme-diately containing the data for the previous month. The job will then be scheduled as a normal Monthly subscription.

Note: No new subscriptions will be generated on holidays and/or weekends, but any subscriptions that are still pending from the previous day will be sent out.

There are several different methods to set up subscriptions:

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Setting up Subscriptions from the Ribbon Toolbar

1. To ensure you receive the correct subscriptions, click the Your Subscriptions button in the Navigational Toolbar to the right of the G1 orb, or click Subscriptions under the My Command sec-tion in the Ribbon Toolbar.

A screen showing your subscriptions appears.

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2. Click the My Subscriptions bar. The bar will expand so you can view the subscriptions you cur-rently receive.

a. Click Delete to unsubscribe from any subscriptions you no longer wish to receive.

Note: The screen will reload after you confirm your deletion and display a "Your subscription has been deleted" message at the top.

b. Click Edit to change the subscription's name, frequency, output format, and whether or not you want to keep it active.

Note: You can change the Is Active status of a subscription from the My Subscriptions panel without clicking Edit.

c. Click View to view the report, dashboard, or presentation to which you are subscribed.

3. Click the Leadership Reports, Default Dashboards, Views, or Presentations tabs to view the var-ious reports, dashboards, views, or presentations that you can subscribe to.

a. Click Subscribe to subscribe to any report, dashboard, view, or presentation. From the result-ing pop-up window, you can change the name of the report, dashboard, or presentation and select the frequency and format of the subscription.

4. Click Save.

Note: If you subscribe to something you already are subscribed to, the window will inform you and ask if you want to override or cancel.

5. After saving, the page will reload and your new subscription will be located in the My Subscriptions panel.

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Setting up Subscriptions from Views

1. Select the desired DPRO Views category from the DPRO Views drop-down menu.

2. Click the Subscriptions button next to Export to Excel to open a pop-up menu.

3. Change the name, frequency, and output format of the subscription as necessary.

4. Click Save.

Subscribing from Presentations

1. Select the desired presentation.

2. Click the Subscriptions button in the top right-hand corner of the presentation to open a Sub-scriptions menu.

3. Change the name, frequency, and output format of the subscription as necessary.

4. Click Save.

Subscribing from Reports

1. Select the desired report.

2. Drill down to the necessary level of detail, or click the Go to Base Report button to view Sol-dier-level data.

Tip: Click the Report Home Page button to return to the unfiltered report.

3. Click the Subscriptions button in the Report Tools section to open a Subscriptions menu.

4. Change the name, frequency, and output format of the subscription as necessary.

5. Click Save.

Subscribing from Dashboards

1. Select the desired Leadership Dashboard or created dashboard.

2. Click the Subscriptions button in the top right-hand corner of the dashboard to open a Sub-scription Configuration menu.

3. Change the name, frequency, and output format of the subscription as necessary.

4. Click Save.

3 Command Navigator

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3 Command Navigator The Command Navigator allows you to easily filter most reports and dashboards to focus on data for only a specific command. Any changes to the settings take place immediately, and the applicable dis-plays throughout DPRO change accordingly. For example, after you set the Command Navigator to a specific state or POD, all reports, charts, gauges, graphs, etc., display data only for that level of the hierarchy. Command Navigator settings last for the duration of a session and can be reset to their defaults at any time by clicking Reset in the Command Navigator window. Users can also set a new default hierarchy level by clicking Save as Default. This will keep the selected hierarchy level until you change it again, even after you log out of the session.

Command Navigator applies to the following:

l Reports and Dashboards l Data Trends (HDT) l Ranking Report l Formation View l Personnel Readiness Manager (PRM)

Command Navigator does not apply to the following:

l Entity Search l Indexes l User Management Tool (UMT) l Excess Management Tool (EMT)

3.1 Accessing the Command Navigator/Picker

To access the Command Navigator:

1. Click Command Navigator in the My Command section of the Ribbon Toolbar.

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The Command Navigator window appears.

To access the Command Picker:

Some reports and tools use the Command Picker. The Command Picker and Command Navigator have similar functionality but are accessed differently. The Command Picker is accessed using the icon at the top of a report, where applicable.

Note: While the Command Navigator allows you to adjust all data you view in DPRO, States or Parent Organization Designators selected in the Command Picker window only adjust the information on the current screen.

The Command Picker is available in the following reports/tools:

l Data Trends l S-Report l Delta Report l Ranking Report

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3.2 Using the Command Navigator and Command Picker

The Command Navigator and Command Picker windows offer access to several hierarchies through tabs. Select one of the tabs and set the hierarchy to specify a command hierarchy perspective from which to view data.

Each tab displays a parameter box with one or more drop-down lists. While there are several options available, some are unavailable until a choice has been made from the previous lists.

Once you have selected parameters, click one of the available options:

l Set to deploy those parameters in all reports and displays.

l Save as Default to save the currently selected command values as your default view. (Command

Navigator only) l Reset to make new selections.

l Close to close the Command Navigator/Picker window.

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Note: Any parameters selected in Command Navigator affect the information you see throughout

DPRO.

Note: Using the Command Picker is similar to using the Command Navigator, but you cannot save a command as your default for the Command Picker only affects information on the current screen.

Using The Custom Tab

The Command Navigator and Command Picker allow users to build a custom command via the Custom tab.

1. Select a State from the Unit State drop-down.

Note: You must select a State.

2. Type as many PODs and UPCs into the POD/UPC List text field as desired.

Note: Each POD or UPC must be separated by a comma.

3. Click an available option:

a. Set to deploy parameters in all reports and displays.

b. Save as Default to save the currently selected command values as your default view. (Com-mand Navigator only)

c. Reset to make new selections.

d. Close to close the Command Navigator/Picker window.

3.3 Important Command Navigator Caveats

Note the following restrictions on the Command Navigator window:

l You can only choose parameters on one tab at a time; for example, it is not possible to reconfigure displayed data for both State/POD and RRAC tabs in a single session.

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4 Help

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4 Help

4.1 Help Desk and Points of Contact

The help desk provides technical support to DPRO users. To contact the help desk:

l Send an email to ng.ncr.arng.mbx.rcms-g@mai l .mi l l Call 1-800-339-0473

Points Of Contact l CW4 Louis Carollo lou is.caro l lo@us.army.mi l

4.2 FAQ

4.2.1 Site FAQ

The Site FAQ section, accessed from the FAQ sub-menu of the Help menu in the Ribbon Toolbar, con-tains links to general frequently asked questions about DPRO. To see the FAQs in this guide, see Frequently Asked Questions on page 37.

4.2.2 Data FAQ

1. From the Help menu in the Ribbon Toolbar, point to FAQ, and then click Data FAQ.

The Data FAQ popup window appears.

2. Select an option from the drop-down list.

A pop-up window will appear with a presentation that has detailed explanations of the sourcing and business rules for DPRO's data for the selected category.

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4.3 Release Notes

Users can view release notes from all previous versions of DPRO by accessing the Release Notes por-tion of the Help menu.

4.4 User Guide

From within the Help menu in the Ribbon Toolbar, click User Guide in order to access the DPRO User Guide. The web-friendly guide will open in a separate window.

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4.5 Training Videos

From within the Help menu in the Ribbon Toolbar, click Training Videos to open a screen with a col-lection of interactive videos providing visual instruction on DPRO features.

4.6 DPRO Help Downloadable PDF

Click DPRO Help Downloadable PDF to open the DPRO User Guide that's stored in the User Guide link as a PDF document, allowing you to print the document for quick reference.

4.7 Metric List

From within the Help menu in the Ribbon Toolbar, click the Metric List option to view a list of all of the measurements available in DPRO. From this screen, you can also export all of the information included on the page to an Excel spreadsheet.

4.8 Dimension List

From within the Help menu in the Ribbon Toolbar, click the Dimension List option to view a list of all of the dimensions available in DPRO. From this screen, you can also export all of the information included on the page to an Excel spreadsheet.

4.9 Command Hierarchy Report

From within the Help menu in the Ribbon Toolbar, pause on Command Hierarchy Report to view and print the different command hierarchies (organizational levels) included in DPRO. When you pause on the Command Hierarchy menu item, a submenu appears with six options: State/POD/UPC, Brigade Com-bat Team (BCT), Force Structure Group (FSG), Recruiting and Retention Area Command (RRAC), Report Sequence Code, and Functional Area. Each menu option corresponds to a tab found in the Command Navigator (see Command Navigator on page 23). Click any of these menu options to view the report.

After you click one of the options, a pop-up window appears showing the child organizations under-neath your selection. For example, an NGB User who clicks State/POD/UPC would see a pop-up win-dow appear with an Army National Guard folder along with all of the different states and territories that operate underneath the Army National Guard. Similarly, a State user for Virginia would see a pop-up window appear with a Virginia folder and all of the different Parent Organization Designators that operate underneath Virginia.

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You can then right-click any of the command levels to expand the current selection, expand all selec-tions at or underneath your current selection, or export the information to Excel.

5 Glossary of Icons

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5 Glossary of Icons Tip: Pause on any icon in DPRO to see its name.

Navigational Toolbar Icons Send This Page To The Printer: Prints the current page.

Your Home Page: Goes to your DPRO home page.

Customize G1 Options: Allows you to set your home page and change the background color G1 Portal products.

Your Subscriptions: Displays the reports you are currently subscribed to, and allows you to add or delete any others.

Help: Opens the G1 Portal user guide.

Full Screen G1: Opens the G1 site in a full-screen view.

Full Screen Application Page: Produces a full-screen view of the Application Updates page.

Collapse/Show Ribbon: Collapses/shows the Ribbon Toolbar.

G1 Applications: Displays a list of G1 Portal products and a log-off option.

Default Dashboards Icons Comparative Trend Chart: Displays the Com-parative Trend Chart. This is the default view.

Data Grid: Shows the data from the chart in a grid format.

Drill Down Report: Shows the data as a drill down report in a pop-up window.

Historical Trend Chart: Shows the Historical Trend Chart.

Refresh: Shows the newest information for the metrics currently displayed.

Export to PowerPoint: Exports the dashboard data to Microsoft PowerPoint.

Metric Information:Shows descriptions of the currently displayed dashboards.

Help: Opens context-sensitive help.

FAQ: A pop-up window appears with a drop-down menu containing all Data FAQs relevant to the metrics in he current dashboard.

Reports Icons Basic Edit Report: Launches a pop-up menu allow-ing you to select one or more dimensions on which to filter the report.

Advanced Edit Report: Opens a pop-up menu with in depth tools for editing a report.

Sort The Report: Sorts reports according to dif-ferent preferences, such as states listed alpha-betically or reverse alphabetically.

Go To Base Report: Shows Soldier-level detail for the data in the current report.

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Save Report As: Changes a report name and saves it as a My Report (Private) or as a Shared Report (Public).

Email This Report: Emails the report to selected recipients.

Subscribe To This Report: Provides options for subscribing to the report.

Add S-Report: Selects S-Report Measurements to add to the report.

View Report Data in Dashboard Format: Displays the report as a collection of dashboards.

Export Report Data to Excel: Exports the report data to an Excel spreadsheet.

Print Report: Sends the report directly to a printer.

Report Home Page: Returns to the default report page.

Go To Previous Page: Returns the user to the pre-vious page.

Opens the Basic Report window where you can edit measurements, dimensions, and filters.

Edit Filter Remove Filter

Help: Opens context-sensitive help in DPRO.

FAQ: A pop-up window appears with a drop-down menu containing all Data FAQs relevant to the met-rics in the current dashboard.

DPRO Views Icons Blue Lock: Shows that the data are computed on an end-of-month basis.

Question Mark with Background: Indicates that the met-ric is an evaluation category.

Change Run Date: Changes the date of the report data you are currently viewing.

Expand/Collapse All Groups: Expands/collapses all of the sections in the PRM graphical screen.

Point Information: Shows the different ranges that are used to create the Red-Amber-Green scale in the PRM graphical screen.

DPRO Presentations Icons Generate PDF: Creates a PDF of the current slide or the entire presentation.

Print Report: Sends the current slide directly to a printer.

Subscribe To This PowerPoint: Provides options for subscribing to the PowerPoint.

Metric Information: Displays the list of measurements used in the presentation.

Export to PowerPoint: Exports the current slide or entire presentation to PowerPoint with data commensurate to your currently selected command or all children commands.

Help: Opens context-sensitive help in DPRO.

General Icons Export to Excel: Exports the data to an Excel spreadsheet.

Export all Data to Excel: Exports all of the available data to an Excel spreadsheet.

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Export this Data to Excel: Exports the currently displayed data to an Excel spreadsheet.

Information: Shows more detailed information on a spe-cific category. For example, it could display more detail in a Roster Builder report.

Expand This Panel: Expands a currently closed panel.

Collapse This Panel: Collapses a currently displayed panel.

Execute Search: Launches the search menu on certain pages.

Command Picker: Accesses the Command Picker.

Generate PDF: Creates a PDF image of the cur-rently displayed image.

Create Your Product Icons Colored Gauge: Adds a colored speedometer-type gauge for displaying a metric value on its ranged scale. The Gauge contains the letter R, A, or G to represent the Red-Amber-Green scale.

Slide Scale: Adds a colored horizontal bar displaying a met-ric value on its ranged scale. The Scale contains the letter R, A, or G to represent the Red-Amber-Green scale.

Mission Chart: Adds a chart that plots actual data against the mission.

Mission Grid: Adds a row/column data grid for displaying all the mission data for a given metric.

Trend Chart: Adds a line graph displaying his-torical trend data for a given metric.

Trend Grid: Adds a row/column data grid for displaying all the trend data for a given metric.

Benchmark Chart: Adds a vertical line graph dis-playing the benchmark data of a given metric.

Benchmark Grid: Adds a row/column data grid for dis-playing all the benchmark data for a given metric.

Metric Box: Adds a component that displays dif-ferent information for a given metric.

Name and Value: Adds the metric’s name and value in bold.

Evaluative Map: Adds an image of a state that is colored based on the ranges scale of the metric.

The map contains the letter R, A, or G to rep-resent the Red-Amber-Green scale.

USA Map: Inserts a map showing states colored according to their Red-Amber-Green ranking.

USA Regional Breakdown Map: Provides a sec-tional view of the United States.

Monthly Evaluative Arrow: Adds a colored arrow that points in the direction of the metric’s change from a pre-vious time period Contains the letter R, A, or G to rep-resent the Red-Amber-Green scale.

Evaluative Box: Adds a full block that is colored based on the ranges scale of the metric. Its value is located in the center, along with the letter R, A, or G to represent the Red-Amber- Green scale.

Text Area: Adds an area for displaying strongly formatted text.

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RSS Ticker: Adds a scrolling RSS Feed Ticker.

Text Star: Adds a drawn star component with a text box inside.

Empty Block: Adds a customizable empty box for creating borders, sectioned background col-ors, overlays, etc.

Image: Adds an image loaded from a provided URL.

Custom Chart: Adds a fully customizable chart component.

Table: Adds a table with user-defined rows and columns.

Chart Wizard: Displays an interactive question-based wizard for generating charts.

Data Grid Wizard: Displays an interactive wizard that is used to create tables of values.

Formation View Icons View Soldier Details: Opens a separate window featuring detailed Soldier information.

Export to Excel: Exports the current unit/battalion to excel in a base report format.

Soldier Candidates: Opens a separate window featuring Soldier Candidates for the position using EMT information.

Return to Grid View: Returns the Battalion View to Grid View.

Battalion View: Opens the grid in Battalion View, which is Formation View for multiple units.

Export Manning Report to Excel: Exports the full Man-ning Roster of the selected unit to Excel.

Print/Export Unit View Groups: Prints or exports to PDF/PPT the Formation View for the currently selected unit(s) in landscape or portrait format.

Preferences: Opens the preferences window where users can choose and modify the default icons.

Sort: Opens the Sort window where users can choose how to sort the Formation/Battalion view.

Help: Opens context-sensitive help in DPRO.

Key Metric Alerts: Opens the Key Metric Alerts window with metrics pertaining to the selected unit/battalion.

CPSR Scorecard: Opens the CPSR scorecard for the selected unit/battalion.

Forums Icons New Posts: Shows you that there are new posts available in this forum.

No New Posts: Shows you that there are no new posts in this forum.

New Posts (Locked): Shows you that there are new posts in a topic that has been locked by an Administrator or Moderator.

No New Posts (Locked): Shows you that there are no new posts in a topic that has been locked by an Admin-istrator or Moderator.

Announcement: Shows you that there is a new announcement (or announcements) in this forum.

Sticky: Shows you that this post will remain there indef-initely.

Moved: Shows you that a post or topic has been moved.

Poll: Shows that there is a poll available.

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Fly Out: Opens the ShoutBox in its own win-dow.

Forum Locked: Shows that the specific forum has been locked.

6 Frequently Asked Questions

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6 Frequently Asked Questions These Frequently Asked Questions will help you use DPRO. If you have a question not addressed here, contact the Help Desk at ng.ncr.arng.mbx.rcms-g@mai l .mi l or call 1-800-339-0473.

Accessing the System Questions

Who can request access?

Anyone with a CAC can request access; however, depending on your role, you may or may not be granted the requested access.

How do I request access?

Log on to https://arngg1.ngb.army.mil , login with your CAC card, click the DPRO Button, and select level of access. You will then receive an email that your request is being processed. After your request has been reviewed, it will be either approved or denied and you will be sent another email reflecting the outcome.

What are the system requirements for accessing the site?

You must have Internet Explorer 6 or newer. If you have Internet Explorer 8, click the Compatibility icon in order to view the site properly. You must also have Adobe Flash Player ActiveX 9 or newer and Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 or newer.

What resolution should my screen be set to in order to view the site properly?

1024 x 768.

Do I need to install a printer to be used with this product?

The printers are installed through your Control Panel. The product was created such that it will auto-matically see the printer setup from your computer.

How do I set my home page?

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After you log in, click the Customize Options icon on the toolbar. When the Customize Your Pref-erences pop-up menu appears, locate the Set Your Home Page section of the Window. Choose between the Main home page, the Currently viewed page, or Do not change my selected home page radio but-tons. Click the Save button to keep your any changes you made.

General Questions

What is a dashboard?

A dashboard is a visual collection of measurements that is automatically updated on a regular basis and is either predefined or customized by the user.

What is a subscription?

A subscription is a request to receive reports by e-mail.

How do I view and change my subscription preferences?

After logging in to DPRO, click the Your Subscriptions button on the Quick Access Toolbar at the top of the page. The My Subscriptions page will load, showing you all your subscriptions sorted by appli-cation, where you can edit, view, or delete subscriptions.

How do I unsubscribe from a subscription?

From the My Subscriptions page, click Delete, which located next to the subscription you want to remove. A pop-up window will appear asking if you wish to delete the selected subscription. Click OK to delete the subscription.

Can a link be sent to a user so they may have access to my dashboards, reports, or decks?

No. The owner of the file needs to place it in his or her Shared folder (My Rucksack) so that others can view it.

What is the difference between a Metric and a Dimension?

A metric is considered to be anything that can be counted, such as Assigned Strength. A Dimension is a code or value that describes a piece of information, such as whether a Soldier is male or female.

Why am I unable to go directly to a base report from POD level?

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Your login is not currently associated with that level of access. Please see your administrator to have your user roles changed.

Who should I contact to submit a request to have a report or presentation changed?

Please forward all report and presentation change requests to your Regional MILPAC for future release consideration.

DPRO Views Questions

How can I view historical data?

Click the Change Run Date icon (the calendar) and select the desired run date.

How can I view end-of-month data without logging into the site on a certain day?

Go to the report, dashboard, or presentation you are interested in. Then, click the pull-down menu next to Run Date and select the last day of a month to view end-of-month data for that report.

What do the colors and directions of the arrows in the DPRO Views represent?

The arrows in the Success Path column are either colored black (static) or gold (dynamic), and point either up or down based on where the selected command level is in relation to its goal. For example, if Virginia currently is at 101% end strength when the goal is exactly 100%, the arrow will be gold and pointing down, because the state is currently above its goal.

Static arrows always point in one direction, whereas dynamic arrows change relative the cur-rently selected command level’s goal.

The red and green arrows show the direction relative to the measurement’s success path. If the arrows are going in opposite directions, they are red; if they are moving in the same direction, they are green.

Leadership Reports Questions

Where can I see the calculations that are made in the reports?

Review the information contained on the Report Information tab on the left side of the screen.

How do I sort columns?

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Use the Sort the Report icon in the Tools area of the report.

How do I know where my reports are saved?

When you save your report you may change the Report Type from My Report (Private) to Shared Report. If you keep the default, your report will automatically be saved as Private. You can then access your reports in the Private or Shared Reports section of the Rucksack.

Create Your Dashboard Questions

What is the main difference between Basic Dashboard and Advanced Dashboard?

Basic Dashboard allows you to focus on adding and removing Metric Boxes, which are automatically resized for you on the screen. Advanced Dashboard gives you more control over how the Metric Boxes look and where they are positioned, and gives you a chance to add other images to your dashboard.

Can I print a Dashboard in Basic Dashboard?

Yes, by selecting the Print Icon in the Navigational Toolbar, you can print out a “screen shot” version of your Basic Dashboard. To print only a dashboard, however, use the Advanced Dashboard feature.

How can I change the size of my dashboard?

From the Main tab you can use the Release Width/Height radio buttons and drag your dashboard to the desired height and width. Or, you can click Set Specific Size and input the desired size. For land-scape, set your width to 2000 and the height to 1550.

How do I compare current data with mission using a graph?

In Advanced Dashboard, use a graphic under the Vs Mission portion of New Elements. After the graphic is placed on your dashboard, it will open and allow you to enter the measurement you want to compare with the mission.

How do you create a border around text or graphics?

You can add a border around a text box or graphic by using the empty block feature and resizing it as needed. Then go to Element Appearance and click Specify Element Style. Select the border thickness and style. You can also move the graphic or text around within the box to get a cleaner appearance.

What are evaluative graphics used for?

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They show if the measurement has increased (up) or decreased (down) when compared to the pre-vious time entity.

How can a graph be created that includes several different metrics?

In Advanced Dashboard, use a custom chart and add a new series for each new element.

When choosing a Start Date and End Date within a Time Series Chart, what is the difference between Dynamic and Static?

Dynamic measurements change over time and Static measurements remain unchanged.

How can I ensure that my elements stay aligned?

Apply a small, medium or large Snap to Grid. If the grid marks are too small or large you can also use the Nudge Element feature. Another feature is the Align Selected feature, which allows you to align an image according to the top, bottom, or either side of the selected graphics.

How can I move more than one element at a time?

Hold down the Ctrl key while you select each element. Then move the mouse to the new destination.

How are the evaluative graphics used?

They compare the current metric with the last value for the same metric.

How can I change the background color for a specific graphic?

After selecting the graphic, go to Element Appearance and click Specify Element Style. Change the background color and adjust the Background Alpha as desired.

How do I remove a Metric Box in Basic Dashboard?

Click Dashboards, Metric Boxes | Remove Metric Box(es). The arrow cursor will change to a delete cursor. Click the title bar of the Metric Box you wish to delete. After it has been deleted, click Dash-boards | Metric Boxes | Remove Metric Box(es) again to restore the arrow cursor, or simply hit the Escape button on your keyboard.

How do I know where my dashboards are saved?

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When you save your dashboard you are asked to save it as either Shared (viewable by anyone) or Pri-vate (viewable only by you). If you keep the default, your dashboard will automatically be saved as Shared. You can then access your reports in the Shared or Private Dashboards section of the Rucksack.

What is the quickest way to review my saved dashboard?

The quickest way to view your saved information is through Rucksack, or from the dashboard tool you can select Load Existing.

How can I attach a link to a dashboard?

Text elements and images both have an additional text input field in the data specification window where a URL can be typed. Entering something in that field will turn that element into a link--clicking will open the requested URL.

Command Navigator/Command Picker Questions

How do I view only the information for a specific unit within my state?

Use the Command Navigator to select the unit you want to view.

PowerPoint Deck Manager Questions

How can I change the presentation order of my reports, dashboards, etc.?

From within the PowerPoint Deck Manager, organize your data section by dragging and dropping fea-tures into the desired order.

Excess Management Tool

Why does a Soldier is NOT coded as "excess" appear as a candidate in EMT?

Every Soldier who is slotted against a position (UIC/Para/Line) in which there are more Soldiers Assigned than Authorizations is considered “Dual Slotted." Assigned Soldiers do not include those coded excess (POSN = 999C, 9993) or those identified in AUVS as Claimants. Thus:

If (Assigned - Excess - Claimants) > Authorized, then All Soldiers in that position are potential can-didates for reassignment.

Why does a Soldier who IS coded as "excess" NOT appear as a candidate in EMT?

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A Soldier will not appear as a candidate in EMT if there is no open position that matches their skill set.

Soldiers identified as "Claimants" in AUVS are also excluded.

Are there any limitations on how far a Soldier might have to travel to join a new unit?

No. All potential reassignments are shown in EMT, regardless of distance. However, distance is fac-tored into the result set as a secondary sort after considering a Soldier’s priority ranking. In other words, within a given priority grouped, Soldiers are listed in order of those closest to potential assign-ment.

Are any Position Number Excess Codes considered beyond 9993 and 999C?

No. These codes are listed, but they have no impact on the results. Thus, for example, a Soldier coded 999M (Medically Non-Deployable) is neither treated as excess nor exempted as a candidate for reas-signment.

Are there any considerations for Soldiers who are pending loss?

No. Soldier may still be considered Dual Slotted even though one or more Soldier in the same position is a pending loss.