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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Regulation reference

AR 600-92 — Army Suicide Prevention Program (October 2024)

Proponent: ARD (G-9)

Grade requirement: E-7 / O-3 typical for battalion; E-5+ for unit-level

Slots: Primary required per unit

Memo type: MEMORANDUM FOR

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

HQDA ASPP Online SPPM Training

System: Army Resilience Directorate

Timing: Within 60 days of appointment

Frequency: Per command guidance

Available at https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/suicide-prevention

ACE-SI Tier 1 (Ask, Care, Escort-Suicide Intervention)

System: Installation ACS / Behavioral Health

Duration: 8 hours

Timing: Required for E-5+ and supervisors

Frequency: Every 3 years

Required for all E-5 and above and DA Civilian supervisors

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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