My chain of command will not let me make copies of counseling statements inside of my counseling packet because they have already given me one copy I would like to make additional copies because I am missing a few and would like to start fresh that way I know I have everything I need. Are they allowed to do this ?.. Read the Answer»
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Can I received corrective training for writing a rebuttal to a counseling statement?
I wrote a rebuttal to a counseling and now have to write a paper on my rebuttal, can my leader do this?.. Read the Answer»
Can my CSM change a rating on an evaluation report if he/she is not in the rating chain?
TOP HELP! Our Battalion CSM is changing the rating on NCOERs. Usually lowering ratings from "Excellence" to "Success". Is this Legal? Can he do this? What action can I take? .. Read the Answer»
Do I have to allow a Soldier time to respond to a counseling statement?
I just counseled a Soldier. The Solider asked for 24 hours to prepare his statement wanted to write this in the session closing block of the counseling statement. I said no. Do I have to give him time or is that my discretion?.. Read the Answer»
Does chewing tobacco or using snuff detract from a professional image when saluting
I got chewed out for using chewing tobacco when I saluted an officer. Does this detract from a professional image?.. Read the Answer»
My NCO is Lying and my Chain of Command is Pushing an Article 15- What Can I Do?
Question: Top, I really need some wisdom here. I will take responsibility for my actions but I cannot be blamed for something I did not do. My chain of command is trying to frag me with a company grade AR15 for (Lying to an NCO). The platoon Sgt admitted offline that he was guilty of miscommunication, but in front of top he wont admit it and plays a different type of role. He back-dated 3 counselings roughly 2 months but he did write the current date on the date block, is ther any hope for me top i am a fast tracker in m MOS and i am one the way to a successful path in the army i need help this can really screw me and i am honeslty in the right and do not deserve this please assist Thanks .. Read the Answer»
Can I get in trouble for complaining about one of my leaders on social media?
I was complaining to my family about the actions of one of my NCO's over social media can I get in trouble?.. Read the Answer»
What does my signature mean on the NCOER?
Can someone tell me what my signature does and does not verify on my NCOER?.. Read the Answer»
Can I be counseled while on narcotics and on convelesant leave?
Can I be given a counseling statement while I am heavily medicated and not in the right state of mind? My LT called me in from CONLEAVE because I missed an appointment due to the prescription medication I was on. When I got there he asked if I was "high on my meds" and I said yes. He still followed through with the counseling and made me sign it. I dont even remember being counseled. What should I do?.. Read the Answer»
Can I be separated from the Army because of an alcohol related incident downtown?
I received an field grade article 15 for underage drinking (art 92) in November. Got command refereed to asap and they decided that I didn't fit into their program so they never enrolled me. In March I received a citation for consumption from a civilian police officer. I hired a lawyer and they told me to do a drug and alcohol class and 8hrs community service. I completed that and its on the way of being dismissed. I never got counseled on the event off-post and my company sent me to asap which I passed. Well, my command sent me to my phase 1, 2 evaluation, mental evaluation and education briefing. Then they handed me a backdated counseling statement from Apr 23rd saying I'm getting recommended for chapter 9 (failure to rehabilitate) which I signed with today's date. I went to rehab graduated, learned form my mistake and haven't drank since march. WHAT SHOULD I DO? CAN THEY DO THIS TO ME?.. Read the Answer»
I just received my NCOER, I have never been counseled and this evaluation was completed by people not in my rating chain, What can I do?
I just received my NCOER for signature. This is my first time seeing my NCOER or a counseling for that matter. The NCOER has dates for counselings that I never took place. My senior rater and reviewer are the Company Commander and Battalion Commander. The entire time I've been here I haven't been counseled. My Platoon Sergeant passed the responsibility of counseling me when he PCS'd to my Senior Rater. My Senior Rater PCSs also and the tech (warrant officer) who has been there the entire time becamse the platoon leader and somehow my rater. He never counseled me and when it came time for his PCS, he writes my COR NCOER with 11 months of rated time. What can I do, how can I address this situation? Once again, I still haven't signed my NCOER. .. Read the Answer»
Can I rewrite a counseling statement and have a Soldier sign it again and use it to push UCMJ action?
I submitted a for UCMJ action for repeated FTR's. the packet was rejected by Brigade Legal because I didn't have the location of the formation annotated. I had the who, what, when, and why. My PSG told me to rewrite the counselings and have the SM sign. Can I rewrite closed counselings and have SM resign for this or what would be the correct course of action?.. Read the Answer»
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