Martha

		Although we are doing the Hotlinks announcement this month in Martha Stewart's signature colors, you will not be able to find Hotlinks at Martha's website, (nor on the HGTV channel, nor the Food Channel, nor among Martha's everyday items at Kmart, nor on the pages of Martha Stewart Magazine, nor in the on-line Martha Stewart Wedding & Gift Registry, nor in the ubiquitious Martha Stewart Cookbooks and Videos, nor will you find any hotlinks growing at Turkey Hill Farm).
	Finding Hotlinks is even easier than that. Just click on the matchstick on your PC -- and you'll have immediate access to all of our hotlinks (including the 38 new and updated ones below),
(Note: Hotlinks is not a subsidiary of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.)

Under Army/DoD/OSD Sites:
	Defense Acquisition Deskbook http://web2.deskbook.osd.mil/default.asp Deskbook's Reference Library contains over 1300 mandatory and discretionary acquisition related policy documents including laws, directives, and regulations. The Information Structure of Deskbook contains DoD and component discretionary practices, software tool descriptions, front-line wisdom and advice, and sample formats and examples. Transitional information to the upcoming next version of the DAD can be found at http://deskbooktransition.dau.mil/.
Under Computer Help:
	TWLAN Menu - Restoring Missing Items file:///X:/share/ADMIN BV/LAN & Office Hardware Info/Instructons for TWLAN Menu Refresh.rtf
Under Cost Analysis Info - Databases & Tools:
	ACEIT (Automated Cost Estimating Integrated Tools) http://www.aceit.com Includes description, demos, tutorials, support. TACOM POC is Mary Gross, grossm@tacom.army.mil ACDB (Automated Cost Data Base) http://www.aceit.com/Products/ACDB_Databases.htm Cost and technical data from contracts, CSSR's, CPR's, broken down by CES and WBS. TACOM POC is Francine Rozanski, rozanskf@tacom.army.mil Defense Automated Cost Information Management System (DACIMS) A searchable database that contains Contractor Cost Data Reports (CDDRs), Independent Cost Estimates, Program Office & Service Cost Estimates, CAIG Reports, Cost Analysis Requirement Descriptions (CARDS), Cost Growth Data, and more. Obtaining Access to DACIMS: Go to http://crs.pae.osd.mil (the CDDR Project Office Website). Click on CDDR Data Access on the left. Click on Online Access on the left. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on DACIMS Registration. Click on Cost Analyst. Fill out the registration form and click on Submit. In 3-5 days, you will receive your certificate and password along with instructions on how to load your certificate into your browser and access DACIMS. Note: Your certificate will be installed on the browser on your PC. Registration must be completed using Netscape 4.6 or Internet Explorer 6.0 with 128 bit encryption. See Dave Daniszewski if you need help. MARC Maintenance Database file:///X:/share/LIBRARY/MARC/JAN 02 MARC/DPAMMH JAN 02.xls Direct productive annual Army maintenance manhours. (Thanks to Kathy Dymecki) OSMIS (Operating & Support Management Information System) Database http://www.osmisweb.com Info on Weapons System O&S costs, density, POL costs, WBS costs, OPTEMPO, and much more. TACOM POC is Sandy Weber webers@tacom.army.mil
Under Cost Analysis Info - Factors & Rates:
	Discounting Guide & Factors (AMSTA-CM-BV) for 2001 http://cost.tacom.army.mil/discount_rates.htm Discounting directions, examples, Excel tables that can be downloaded. This is our main source for the latest discounting factors. (This is in the process of being updated - you will be notified soon.) Discount Rates (OMB) for 2002 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a094/a94_appx-c.html Shows 5 separate rates depending on the life of the project.
Under Cost Analysis Info - Studies:
	Project Log for AMSTA-CM-BV Project Log for AMSTA-CM-BV file:///X:/share/KUNKLERK/ProjThru01.xls
Under Directorate Issues: (new category):
	Directorate Meeting - Mar 2002 file://rmc1/data/SHARE/LIBRARY/Directorate Issues/Directorate_ Meeting_Mar_2002.htm Discussion of funding status and customer focus. Trip Report - DoD Cost Analysis Symposium 2002 file://rmc1/data /SHARE/LIBRARY/Directorate Issues/trip report_DoDCAS_2002.doc The theme this year was "Costing the Transformation". Many good presentations and discussions all geared to advancing the state-of-the-art of cost estimating.
Under Employee Info - Career Planning:
	Army Acquisition & Technology Workforce Overview file://rmc1/data/SHARE/ADMIN BV/AAW INFORMATION/A&TWF Basics for CM.ppt A briefing on the A&TWF that was developed by the Corporate Management Office. These charts make a handy reference guide and are a good summation of the program.
Under Employee Info - Personnel, Benefits, Retirement:
	American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) http://www.afge.org Union information and news of interest to all government employees. Calculators & Tools: CSRS Retirement Calculator http://www.finance.gsa.gov/csrs/ Federal Employees Retirement Calculator (both CSRS & FERS) http://www.seniors.gov/fedcalc.html Life Insurance Calculator http://www.opm.gov/calculator/index.htm Military Deposit Calculator http://www.opm.gov/asd/htm/mildep.htm Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Calculator http://www.opm.gov/asd/naf/naf-1.htm Retirement Tax Calculator http://apps.opm.gov/tax_calc/ Compute tax-free portion of your Federal Retirement Benefit. Severance Pay Calculator https://wwwmil.acc.af.mil/dp/ Access through the ACC/DP web page. Click on Civilian Issues, then click on Severance Pay Calculator. Social Security Benefit Calculators http://www.ssa.gov/planners/calculators.htm Thrift Savings Plan Calculator http://www.tsp.gov/calc/index.html TSP Account Balance, Annuity Calculator, & Retirement Planner. Determine your Military Spouse Preference Eligibility http://www.chrma.hqusareur.army.mil/staffing/asp/wizards/msp/default.asp Determine Your Veterans’ Preference http://www.dol.gov/dol/vets/public/programs/programs/preference/mservice.htm Determine whether you are Veterans Readjustment Act (VRA) Eligible http://www.chrma.hqusareur.army.mil/staffing/asp/wizards/vra/VRAWizard.asp Personnel Expert Systems http://exsys.cpms.osd.mil:8080/kbs/p_expsys.htm Answers questions on Employee Status, Negotiability, Leave & Absence, PCS, SCD Computation, Union Rep in Meetings, Setting Rates of Pay and Scale of Awards. Effects of Nonpay Status on Service Dates http://www.ita.doc.gov/hrm/nopayscd.html
Under Employee Info - Travel:
	Frequent Flyer Programs: (Thanks to Linda Klein) DoD Badging file://rmc1/data/SHARE/ADMIN BV/Badging/DoD Badge Info - How to Obtain.rtf How to obtain DoD badge to use when traveling to other installations. How to Transfer your TACOM Frequent Flyer miles file:///X:/share/ADMIN BV/TRAVEL INFO/FW Disband TACOM Frequent Flyer Program (TFFP).rtf Northwest Airlines - World Perks Program 1-800-44PERKS (1-800-447-3757). www.NWA.com Delta Airlines - Sky Miles Program, 1-800-221-1212, and then press 1. Their web site is: www.DELTA.com. Continental Airlines - One Pass Program, 1-800-621-7467. Their web site is: www.CONTINENTAL.com. American Airlines - AAdvantage Program, 1-800-882-8880. Their web site is: www.AA.com. TWA - Their Frequent Flyer Program has now merged with American Airlines. The TWA web site is closed. If you have miles and know your account number, American Airlines should be able to help you merge the miles. Instructions on Filing a Travel Voucher for Classes paid by RDAISA. Most of it applies to any travel voucher. It is especially useful for the first-time government traveler. https://dfas4dod.dfas.mil/centers/dfasin/rome/tguide.pdf (Thanks to Linda Klein) Dining in Detroit: Detroit Digital City http://mapquest.digitalcity.com/detroit/dining/ (Thanks to Linda Klein)