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What form should I use if my counseling is too long?

Is there a specific memo format to use if my counseling bullets are too long to fit in the counseling form?

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DA FORM 4856 and Continuation of Counseling Form

If you are talking about the DA Form 4856 counseling form there is a continuation of counseling form you can use. It can be found in any of the Counsel Quick products or in the book called the Mentor.

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You can find these items on MentorMilitary.com at the following location

Counsel Quick:

Mentor:

DA Form 2166-9-1

If you are talking about the DA FORM 2166-9-1 used for the NCOER then you can use the memorandum format or use a DA Form 4856 with a continuation of counseling form.

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