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This is a Performance Evaluation and Counseling Handbook. It contains a fitness report responsibility matrix and a set of fitness report block-by-block instructions. It also has Fitness Report Personal Input Examples, and a Fitness Report Bullet Guide which covers (Favorable …Read More

This handbook provides a guide for US Army National Guard Officer Candidate School students and cadre. The intent of this handbook is to ensure that National Guard OCS Candidates nationwide share one common standard. It facilitates the cross-state and cross-TASS …Read More

Certainly the most sensitive and probably the most important job a Services Squadron Commander is that of Mortuary Affairs Officer. There are many complex aspects of mortuary affairs operations and, if they are not professionally managed, it can greatly embarrass …Read More

This is an Inspector General Handbook for Leaders intended to assist commanders and leaders in properly executing their duties in accordance with Army Regulations, National Guard Bureau Regulations. This handbook provides leaders with information on Department of the Army policy …Read More

This handbook is designed to help unit commanders and NCO leadership in their responsibilities for taking care of our soldiers, their families, and our associated communities. Each subject covered by this handbook contains a short explanation and reference documents in …Read More

The duties of first sergeant are peculiar to his position, and require capacity and knowledge superior to those of other sergeants. Whilst he does not rank as high as some others, nor receive as much pay, his position is one …Read More

Practices developed among nations in the course of their contacts with one another define the essence of protocol. Protocol is the combination of good manners and common sense, which allows effective communications between heads of state and their representatives. It …Read More

There are so many regulations published by the Army that it’s hard to know where to begin when taking command or responsibility of Soldiers. This guide is meant to allow leaders to quickly reference regulations when making decisions. Each subject …Read More

This Legal Guide was prepared to assist you, as Company Commander, in dealing with some of the more common legal questions which may arise during your command. Please note that the Report of Survey Regulation has been significantly changed and …Read More

This handbook is designed to help unit commanders and NCO leadership in their responsibilities for taking care of our Soldiers, their Families, and our associated communities. Each subject covered by this handbook contains a short explanation and reference documents in …Read More

This version of the Battalion Commander’s Handbook was written primarily for the recently selected battalion commander. It provides tips on how to transition into command and how to approach some of the more interesting challenges. The Handbook can also be …Read More

This guide is designed to provide a convenient reference for commanders to use in identifying and managing substandard Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Soldiers. It includes step-by-step procedures for a number of actions, including Bars to Reenlistment and enlisted involuntary separations. …Read More