Suicide Prevention Program Manager (SPPM) Appointment Memorandum (SPPM)
The Suicide Prevention Program Manager (SPPM) appointment memorandum is an AR 25-50 compliant memorandum used to formally designate a Soldier or DA Civilian to serve as the unit's Suicide Prevention Program Manager (SPPM). It documents the appointee, references AR 600-92 (Army Suicide Prevention Program), and is signed by the commander.
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When is the SPPM memo needed?
Most Army units appoint a Suicide Prevention Program Manager (SPPM) (SPPM) when a new commander takes charge, when the previous appointee PCSes, ETSes, or is reassigned, or when the unit's mission set changes in a way that requires renewed appointment. The memo is also required for unit inspections — including CIP, CCIR, and command climate reviews — where the AR 600-92 program is evaluated.
The appointment memorandum is the foundational document that establishes the appointee's authority under AR 600-92. Without a current, signed appointment memo on file, the unit's Suicide Prevention Program Manager (SPPM) program is non-compliant — even if the appointee has all required training certificates. Inspectors will look for: a signed memo with current date, a grade that meets E-7 / O-3 typical for battalion; E-5+ for unit-level, and training/certification documents matching the appointee on the memo.
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Required training for SPPM
Documentation required on file
- Appointment memo signed by commander
- ASPP Online SPPM Training certificate
- ACE-SI training certificate
- Unit Suicide Prevention Program SOP
- Annual training rosters (documented in ATIS Training)
- Crisis response coordination records
What inspectors look for
Verify SPPM appointment current. Verify ASPP Online SPPM Training completed within 60 days. Verify ACE-SI Tier 1 training current for all leaders E-5+. Review unit suicide prevention training documentation. Verify Crisis Response Coordination plan exists. Check that DoD Safe Helpline (988 + press 1) is posted in unit common areas.
Additional notes
CRITICAL: AR 600-92 (October 2024) is NEW — consolidates suicide prevention out of AR 600-63. Program in active restructure. ARNG units coordinate with state J-9 and state Suicide Prevention Program Manager. Drill weekend availability of behavioral health resources may be limited.
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