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How do I write an Army counseling statement for spousal abuse?

I have a Soldier who was picked up on spousal abuse charges. Do you have an example of how to write this counseling? I've never written one before. What do I have to do to make sure it doesn't get kicked back by legal?.. Read the Answer»

Suspended NCO: When should we execute the Relief for Cause?

I have an NCO who is currently suspended from duties pending the outcome of an investigation. At what point should we execute the Relief For Cause?.. Read the Answer»

Can chapter actions be suspended like Article 15 punishment?

I have a Soldier who I believe could recover from his mistakes and become a good Soldier. He is in the process of being chaptered. Can the chapter action be suspended like an Article 15 punishment?.. Read the Answer»

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Can I tell my NCO to piss-off?

I have about one week left in the Army and my squad leader is driving me nuts. I'm not really doing anything wrong. Can I just tell him to piss off? Can they really do anything to me?.. Read the Answer»

Can I be verbally counseled and then formally counseled for the same offense?

Can I be verbally counseled for an incident then formally counseled two months later for the exact same thing? To top it off, they told me I will face a reduction board... Read the Answer»

My previous unit did not complete my NCOER, how do I recover?

My unit never completed my NCOER from my last deployment and now I am in a new unit. I am preparing for the SFC selection board. What should I do?.. Read the Answer»

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How do I squelch a complainer?

I have a Soldier who constantly complains no matter the situation or the solution. Today he complained about PT and how it was not conducted properly. How do you deal with a guy like this who does not listen... Read the Answer»

Should I pretend I didn’t see my E-6 push my E-5?

A few days ago my E-6 and E-5 got into a heated discussion. My E-6 pushed the E-5 and the E-5 told the E-6 "Don't you 'F'ing touch me again." Long story short the E-5 is getting an Article 15 for disrespect and the E-6 denied he pushed the E-5. What should I do?.. Read the Answer»

Soldier is underweight, is this a problem?

I have a soldier who looks really underweight and I haven't seen a counseling for underweight but I've heard that their are some out there. Can anyone assist me in finding or writing one?.. Read the Answer»

I just got put on assignment orders. How can I get them deleted?

I recently found out as I checked my AKO that I have been placed on assignment orders to Ft. Polk, LA. How can I request to get them deleted?.. Read the Answer»

I have a Soldier with a Permanent Profile who can’t do all APFT events. How will his score be calculated?

I have a Soldier with a permanent profile who can only do the push-up event and the alternate walk in place of the run. How will his APFT score be calculated? Can he still get promotion points?.. Read the Answer»

Are there new rules for adding campaign stars to the Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign Medals?

My NCO told me I can add another campaign star to my Afghanistan Campaign Medal. Is this true?.. Read the Answer»