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Can overweight Soldiers receive awards?

Can a Soldier receive an award if he is flagged for overweight?.. Read the Answer»

What is the acceptable time limit for “temporary profiles?”

I have a new Soldier who showed up to the unit with a temporary profile that he has had for around thirteen months. I know that temporary means that an expiration date is involved, and thirteen months sounds a little excessive. Is this within regulation?.. Read the Answer»

Fort Sill NCOA AAR

I recently had the opportunity to speak with the ALC and SLC classes at the Fort Sill NCO Academy. We spent an hour going over some of the most popular questions Soldiers bring us on AskTOP. I heard a lot of …Read More

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Army Counseling TTPs

This official AskTOP class has been presented to units across the country as part of our AskTOP Leader Development Series. It focuses on the DA Form 4856 and proper counseling techniques that will help you grow your team and protect …Read More

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Army Corrective Training Class/Briefing

This official AskTOP class has been conducted for various units across the country. It focuses on Corrective Training. What is corrective training and how can you use it to get your team squared away? Topics: References for corrective training Authority …Read More

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TOP’s 15 Frequently Asked Questions Class/Briefing

This is an official AskTOP class that was presented to the Fort Sill NCO Academy in May 2012. It hits 15 frequently-asked questions Soldiers bring us on the site. The class is designed to be administered in a Q&A format …Read More

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Can my Commander give us an APFT test every quarter?

Our commander is giving our unit a PT Test every quarter. Is this acceptable?.. Read the Answer»

What does it mean when a Soldier marks “Disagree” on a counseling statement?

I recently received a counseling statement that I disagreed with. I was told that I could only disagree if there was an administrative error. Is that true?.. Read the Answer»

Is counseling given by an officer who has PCS’d still valid?

I have an officer who counseled me on a specific issue almost three months ago. He has since PCS'd. Now my unit commander is trying to use that counseling statement against me. Can he do that?.. Read the Answer»

How nice of you to join us

I try my best to be a bringer of good news. Fortunately for all of us, I have that fine privilege today. The AskTOP editing staff has grown by one. On board with us this Spring is the talented Kara Faulk. Kara …Read More

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Can my rater make me write my own evaluation report?

Should I have to write my own evaluation report?.. Read the Answer»

Bad Times

The true measure of who you are is not told by what you do when times are good but how you perform when times are bad.

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