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Do I have to counsel when a Soldier declines promotion?

One of my Soldiers just declined promotion. I don't know how to handle this. Do I have to counsel him?

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Yes, the Soldier should be counseled IAW AR 600-8-19.

When a Soldier declines promotion consideration, it is essential that the Soldier’s immediate supervisor and the CDR determine the reason for the declination and provide adequate counseling.

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Mark is a Retired Command Sergeant Major with 26 years of military leadership experience. He held 3 military occupational specialties (Field Artillery, Nuclear Weapons Tech, and Ammunition Ordnance). Mark is one of the leading military authors in the fields of leadership, counseling, and training.

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