This morning I read an article in the Stars & Stripes that was very disturbing. An NCO was found guilty of abusing a subordinate. While I believe most of our leaders are out to do the right thing and grow the future leaders of our nation I also understand, there are individuals that act inappropriately. These individuals can be divided into two categories. Those that willfully mistreat their subordinates and abuse their authority and those that mirror the actions of their previous leadership. Many times these techniques are not appropriate. Corrective training is designed to correct and educate not punish and abuse the Soldier. As Leaders we are entrusted our Nation’s Most Precious Resource- The SONS & DAUGHTERS of this GREAT NATION! Ask yourself this question: If I saw another leader treating my son, daughter, spouse, or loved one this way how would I feel? Would the actions be appropriate? …Read More
Yes it can be used as corrective training if the rules are followed In your example this is not the proper application or execution of using Physical Training as Corrective Training. AR 600-20 and FM 7-22 contact information on using physical fitness as corrective training. Keep in mind this is not designed to smoke the Soldier but to gain their attention. Leaders that improperly use this as a method of punishment can be perceived as abusing their subordinates and or potentially cause injury to the Soldier. Leaders at all levels have responsibility to educate leaders on the correct implementation of corrective training and not allow leaders to abuse this method of corrective action. Extracts of the reg and TC follow? AR 600-20 paragraph 4-20a (2) under hazing authorizes the following: (2) When authorized by the chain of command and not unnecessarily cruel, abusive, oppressive, or harmful, the following activities do …Read More
The requirements for Corrective Training are outlined in:AR 600-20, AR 27-10, FM 27-1, and FM 7-22.7. Doctrine Tells us Corrective Training must not be used as punishment or appear to be punishment must relate directly to the observed deficiency
This is a Counseling and Rehabilitation Legal SOP. General – Counseling is a Commander’s function (AR 600-20) and is one of the principal tools of leadership. Commanders and supervisors are responsible for counseling subordinates on a continuing basis concerning performance requirements, conduct, efficiency, military bearing, and promotion potential. Counseling and rehabilitation are mandatory before certain adverse actions can be taken. Commanders must consult the appropriate regulations to be certain of the extent of the requirement to counsel and/or rehabilitate. The following paragraphs discuss some of the more common situations. If the regulations are not followed, administrative actions may be overturned if challenged. This document coverd the General Counseling and more included areas are Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Bar to Reenlistment Counseling, Counseling Before Separation, Rehabilitation Before Separation, Evaluation Report Counseling, Relief for Cause Counseling, Overweight Counseling, Pregnancy and Dependent Care Counseling, APFT Failure Counseling, Corrective Training, and Transfer and Reassignment. …Read More
Class/briefing to teach new NCOs the fundamentals of counseling, some approaches to counseling, and relate these to different situations. Slide Topics include: the counseling form, types of counseling, approaches to counseling, sources of power, forms of influence, before the counseling session, consideration when counseling, methods of motivation, and corrective training. NOTE: This document is in MS PowerPoint
