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Can male Soldiers tape a female Soldier for compliance with the Army Body Composition Program Program (AR 600-9)?

Can 2 males tape a female who needs to be taped due to not meeting the weight guidelines?.. Read the Answer»

Where can I find a copy of TVT 21-191?

Can you tell me where I can find Training video tape No. 21-191 online? This is the video that FM 21-20 references with regard to training those who conduct the APFT... Read the Answer»

Review of Part-Time Army Officer Guide

Review of Part-Time Army Officer Guide: How to have a successful career as a National Guard or Army Reserve Officer By Mark Gerecht Recently I was provided the opportunity to review a copy of the Part-Time Army Officer Guide: How …Read More

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Can my Chain of Command prevent me from going to the range if I have recently come off of medical profile?

I am coming off of ACL reconstruction surgery. I had a 90 day profile. I am completely off my profile and in the recovery phase. I am no longer on profile. I was told that I could not go to the range today because my profile ended 30 days ago. Is there any regulation that states that when a Soldier is in recovery time they cannot go to the range. TOP can you help me out with this Scooby Doo mystery?.. Read the Answer»

Writing a Letter Home to a Soldier’s Parents- Motivation that Changes Lives

As a young 1SG I encountered a high speed Captain in our Battalion Commo.  She was always finding ways to motivate Soldiers and get more out of her Soldiers. I was extremely impressed with her.  Eventually we struck up a …Read More

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Can I get a letter of repimand for appealing a previous letter of reprimand?

I was given a letter of reprimand for smoking in front of a building (no witnesses), then I was forced to pick up all cigarette butts. There is no sign stating this is a "NO SMOKING AREA." There were no prior corrective actions taken like verbal counseling or written counseling, and I was never told not to smoke in this location. Now I am getting another LOR for rebutting my first LOR, and the same initial "offense". So my question would be, can you be given an LOR for the rebutting the first LOR?.. Read the Answer»

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Can I be put on remedial PT for failing a diagnostic APFT? If so, please explain.

I failed a diagnostic APFT and was put on remedial PT. When can I be removed form Remedial PT? What Regulation covers Remedial PT?.. Read the Answer»

Part-Time Company Commander: How to Lead a Company in the National Guard or Army Reserve, Course Review

Recently I had the opportunity to review a course for Company Commanders in the Army National Guard or Army Reserves. The course is entitled Part-Time Commander:  How to Lead a Company in the National Guard or Army Reservesby Charles “Chuck” …Read More

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A leader with 19 years of service came up positive on a Urine Analysis, what can he expect?

I am an active duty NCO with 19 years of service and came up positive on a UA. What can I expect?.. Read the Answer»

Will a bad 1059 Academic Evaluation Report adversely impact my career?

In WLC I was accused of cheating. I was allowed to complete the course, but I wasn't allowed to graduate. I later was verbally informed my appeal was denied. Can I have them change my 1059? Is that going to affect my career?.. Read the Answer»

Can I receive a Relief for Cause evaluation report for being overweight with a medical condition that inhibits weight loss?

I recently received a Relief for Cause NCOER for failing to meet height and weight. Extenuating circumstances include: pregnancy and a medical issue that was related to the pregnancy which prevented weight loss within the 6 months time frame. Can they do this?.. Read the Answer»

Can I be counseled using email?

Can I be counseled by email?.. Read the Answer»