Flags

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Do I lose my promotable status when I am flagged?

I failed a for-record PT test in June and I was flagged. The also took my "P" away at that time. My 4856 says "...this means you are not fully eligible for favorable actions like awards, promotions, and attendance to any schools (WLC). However, this is not permanent and this flag will be lifted if you remain dedicated and determined to improve your overall level of fitness." I have searched through AR350-1, AR600-8-19, and AR600-8-2. Nothing in those regs say that I will have my promotable status revoked for APFT failure. Once i found this flaw I noticed that I would have made cutoff for AUG, but I was flagged. All I had to do was remove the flag and my date of rank would be the day that I had the flag removed. My CoC are saying that they will not enstate promotable status my even though they took it away illeaglly. What should i do?.. Read the Answer»

Can overweight Soldiers receive awards?

Can a Soldier receive an award if he is flagged for overweight?.. Read the Answer»

Can they stop my leave because I am pending UCMJ?

I am being recommended for a company grade Article 15 because I missed an appointment. I missed that appointment because i was escorting a Soldier. I feel this is a severe punishment. The last time I was counseled was May 2010. I have not been counseled monthly or annually. They also informed me that my packet was lost and I needed to resign the counseling form. They cannot backdate a counseling, am I correct? It of course is block leave for Christmas and I was told today that my leave had been pulled because I am flagged pending UCMJ action. Are they allowed to do that?.. Read the Answer»

Will I have to be reboarded once I successfully meet height and weight standards?

I am currently on the overweight program. Will my promotable status be reinstated once I make weight or will I have to go back to the promotion board?.. Read the Answer»

Will an adverse action flag prevent a SSG from being considered for the SFC promotion board?

I am currently flagged for adverse action. Do I still meet the criteria to compete during the SFC selection board or am I disqualified? Will the board members be able to see my records?.. Read the Answer»

Can a Soldier be flagged while deployed?

Can I flag a soldier for failing a pt test or height and weight while deployed?.. Read the Answer»

Does a Soldier have to be notified of a flag action?

I have an E-8 who falsified documents, went AWOL, and committed another violation under the UCMJ. He is pending a General Letter of Reprimand. I initiated an adverse action flag on him once I knew the LOR was going to be signed. His counseling statements for these issues contain the "magic" language. He filed a complaint saying he didn't know he was adversely flagged. Is it required by regulation that he be informed that a flag is initiated or is it just courtesy? Does the "magic" language meet the requirement? I thought the "magic" language covered it all. Does this Soldier have a legitimate complaint?.. Read the Answer»

Why am I still flagged?

I was flagged for drinking underage about two months ago. I was instructed to perform corrective training. I completed the training shortly thereafter. I just signed up for college and was told I do not qualify for tuition assistance because I am still flagged. Why am I still flagged? How do I get this flag lifted? .. Read the Answer»

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  • avatarRuss This was very helpful and I'm just gonna have to ride it out. Thank you for the info! [more]
  • avatarPFC Stone I am currently on orders to Fort Cambell KC. I don't really have any justification as to why I don't want to go other then... [more]
  • avatarSGT NICK You should not tell anyone your on orders when you get the epmd message. Usually your unit wont notice until its too late for deletion.... [more]
  • avatarMark Gerecht Russ, Deploying units have the ability to request people remain in the unit for operational deployments. Your status will depend on the needs of Fort... [more]
  • avatarRuss My unit fell under stop movement and my orders were deleted for Ft. Polk and I received an EMPD message that reflected this about 6... [more]
  • avatarMark Gerecht Josh, Great question. I have seen it done in the past that an NCO was rated as an Officer. Now the key becomes will your... [more]
  • avatarMark Gerecht Joe, AR 600-8-2 provides the eligibility for the award for Army personnel. Given that you are not on active duty I do not see how... [more]
  • avatarJosh Derek, I am in a similar unit to yours. I was told that If I move to the company to help out that I would... [more]
  • avatarJoe Kennedy CSM, Good afternoon from Camp Integrity, Kabul Afghanistan! Kind of an odd question here, but my curiousity has gotten the better of me and I... [more]
  • avatarMark Gerecht Joe, first my apologies for the delay in responding. Here is a response we found that appears to be correct: According to the United States... [more]
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