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Award Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Part of the ASKTOP mission is to get tools to Soldiers and leaders so they can be more effective and efficient. I have attached a copy of an Awards SOP for those of you that might be in need of …Read More

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My Spouse has PCS’d and I am Scheduled to PCS to Another Location..How can we be Stationed Together?

My Unit Deferred my School Slot against my will and Now they Want me to Sign a 4187- Do I have to Sign it

My unit deferred my mandatory school slot against my will. Now they need me to sign the 4187. Am I obligated to sign.. Read the Answer»

Army Counseling Software - Include over 250 Army Counseling Examples
Battlefield Deception Guide - From Alexander the Great to Norman Schwarzkopf

Leadership Quote of the Day

A good commander is someone who can step on your boots and still leave a shine.

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How to Build a Company Training Calendar (taken from Mechanics of Company Command)

Introduction In this article we will explore a quick and easy way to built a unit training calendar.  The following information is an extract from the book Mechanics of Company Command by CPT Bryan Langley.  It is a great book that is …Read More

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Is my Article 15 Punishment Excessive?

Recently I received an Article 15 for being late. My punishment was, reduction, 1/2 pay for 2 months, restricted to base 30 days, extra duty 30 days. Does this seem excessive to you?.. Read the Answer»

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Can I Give a Soldier a Counseling Statement and Order Them to Remove an Unprofessional Post on Facebook or other Social Media site?

Can I Give a Soldier a Counseling Statement and Order Them to Remove an Unprofessional Post on Facebook or other Social Media site?.. Read the Answer»

Leadership Quote of the Day

Learn to obey before you command.

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Corrective Training Article 4- References for Corrective Training

AR 600-20 Army Command Policy 4–6. Exercising military authority a.  Military authority is exercised promptly, firmly, courteously and fairly. Commanders should consider administrative corrective measures before deciding to impose non-judicial punishment. Trial by court-martial is ordinarily inappropriate for minor offenses …Read More

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Tell US What You Want to See or Read About on ASKTOP

Bottom line We want to know what you want to see on ASKTOP! Let us know and we will do our best to provide the information. Do you want more articles, Questions & Answers, Classes, videos? Your Name It!

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The Story Of Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody

This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.  There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.  Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.  Somebody …Read More

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If I Initially Appealed my Article 15, Can I Withdraw my Appeal?

If I Initially Appealed my Article 15, Can I Withdraw my Appeal?.. Read the Answer»