Myth or Fact: Should I receive 3 Counseling Statements Before I get an Article 15? | AskTOP.net – Leader Development for Army Professionals

Myth or Fact: Should I receive 3 Counseling Statements Before I get an Article 15?

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A young member recently asked this question. Unfortunately this is most likely the result of a barracks lawyer. There is no requirement to counsel a Soldier as it relates to receiving an Article 15. Therefore you can receive an Article 15 without receiving a counseling statement, let alone 3 counseling statements.

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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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