References
AR 600-8-19.
AR 640-30

I am a SSG, with 17 months TIG. I graduated ALC Nov 2014. I am leaving garrison to deploy.
question:
I took a picture in May 2014, should I get a new one be fore I leave with my number 2 on my NCO ribbon for this year whilst I'm gone? I know the following: AR says every 5 years, at the announcement of a board, or being awarded of a ARCOM or higher. I'm not sure but the board should be June, and I won't have the TIG requirements for this board, so am I being too worried about it and cancel my appointment for someone else that needs it or should I err on the side of extreme caution?

You are not eligible to be looked at for SFC in the secondary zone until you have 36 months time in grade. I would recommend taking a DA photo when you are eligible. Or if you get an award of an ARCOM or higher.

Thank you. One more question. Do my apft cards need to be in my OMPF I know you need to have supporting documents for everything. Is this one of then?

Negative. That information will be on your ERB and on your NCOERs. You do not upload those.