In the past year, I have received two counseling statements for minor offenses. Other than these two incidents, I have been a great Soldier and have the monthly counselings from my first line NCO to show this. My Battery Commander is telling me that he wants to chapter me out of the Army if I receive another counseling for anything during the rest of my time here (2 months). Can he legally start the Chapter work without an Article 15 or a major offense?.. Read the Answer»
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New retention guidelines announced as part of Army drawdown
The Army, like any organization, must react and adapt itself according to changing outside conditions. We are now entering a part of the cyclical lifespan of the U.S. military called a drawdown. What does this mean to Soldiers? Simply put, …Read More
Life after the Army
There is a lot of work to be done before you separate out of military service. It not only marks the ending of a career, but likely a complete uprooting of your life and drastic modification to your lifestyle.
What reg says a Soldier cannot bulk up their neck or suck in their gut during a unit weigh-in?
Is there a regulation that states an individual cannot bulk up their neck or suck in their gut when doing a weigh-in?.. Read the Answer»
FT Carson Visit
I had an opportunity to visit Fort Carson, Colorado last week where I spent time with Soldiers of HHC, 4th STB, 4th BCT including a meeting with AskTOP Subject Matter Expert SFC Mackie Ocampo. I also visited the 60th Ordnance …Read More
Can I be forced to take a PT test while on profile for no sit-ups and no running?
Can my 1SG make me take a PT test while on an active no sit-up, no run profile? I'm all about being fit but there comes a point in time where in order for you to be squared away you have to be well and uninjured. The PT test will just further injure me and the last thing I want to do is be medically discharged... Read the Answer»
Can my CSM have my orders deleted?
I have recently been put on orders. My CSM has requested that they be deleted. I do not agree with the decision, however he is the BN CSM. Can he do this? How can I stop them from being deleted if I can?.. Read the Answer»
AIRDROP
Eight new posts were published to the site today, including contributions from AskTOP subject matter experts John Perry and Philip Cave (featured below). Check them out and remember to give us a shout if you have any tricky Army leadership …Read More
Where can I find an example Army counseling SOP?
Do you know of any reference i can access to get an an example of a Brigade SOP for counseling packets? I was tasked with making one and it is my first time even writing an SOP. I have been given little guidance. Thank you... Read the Answer»
Can I use an electronic DA FORM 5000/5501?-UPDATED
All NCOs in my battalion use the electronic DA Form 5500/5501 that populates automatically. I was told there is a MILPER/ALARACT message prohibiting this. Is there? A few NCOs say they have seen it, but cannot show me and I cannot find any reference to this... Read the Answer»
Can I let Soldiers go to the gym during Duty Hours?
Is there a regulation for or against Soldiers going to the gym during duty hours? For instance, if one of my PVTs or SPCs wants to go to the gym during work hours, and there is currently no mission, will I be acting in violation of some reg by letting them go?.. Read the Answer»
Who gets copies of an Army counseling statement?
What regualtion states who gets a copy of the completed DA Form 4856?.. Read the Answer»
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