I recently finished the Military Transition Team course. Can it be entered onto my ERB and does it count towards promotion points?.. Read the Answer»
Archive for 2011
How do I counsel a sleeping sentry?
I have a Soldier who was found asleep on gate guard on a night fire range. Should I counsel him under article 92 or is there something else this would fall under?.. Read the Answer»
Can my rater falsify counseling dates on my NCOER?
My rater called me in to sign my NCOER. It contained counseling dates that never happened. He presented me with counseling statements that were back dated to match the NCOER. What does my signature on the NCOER mean? Is this legal? Can he force me to sign?.. Read the Answer»
NCO Business and Officer Business v. Leader Business
Have you ever heard an NCO or officer make the statement “That’s NCO business”? What exactly does that mean? NCOs and officers have their own respective areas of authority. This article is about the difference between NCO business, officer business, …Read More
Memorial Day update
Hello friends! In case you haven’t checked out a calendar lately, Summer is charging towards us with reckless abandon. We are all chomping at the bit to get home and relax, but this isn’t just any Friday. As you run off …Read More
How often should I conduct performance counseling?
I have been told different things by different people. What does Army regulation say about when we have to conduct performance counseling? Quarterly? Monthly? I'm lost... Read the Answer»
Can a Soldier be recommended/approved for awards while flagged for APFT failure? Updated As of 11-15-2019
I have a Soldier who is flagged for failing the APFT. The commander will not sign it because he states he is not eligible for an award. Is this correct?.. Read the Answer»
Do DoN or Marine Corps awards qualify for Army promotion points?
I earned numerous awards and decorations during my prior service with the Marine Corps. Will those points qualify for Army promotion points?.. Read the Answer»
Will I get promotion points for each of my Driver badges?
AR 600-8-19, chapter 3, Para 3-43, states that Soldiers earn a maximum of five points for Driver or Mechanic Badge. It will be changed to 10 points on 1 June 2011. Will Soldiers who have multiple Driver and Mechanic Badges be able to get points for more than one?.. Read the Answer»
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?.. Read the Answer»
Can my old unit forward counselings to my new unit?
Can my old unit forward counselings to my new unit?.. Read the Answer»
Recent Articles
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