This is a common question. Typically, backdating counseling statements is unacceptable, especially if it puts the Soldier at a disadvantage. There are no Field Manuals or Regulations that specifically address this matter.
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How do I conduct a monthly counseling on a Soldier that was on leave for the entire month?
Top, I have a Soldier that was no leave for the entire month. My chain of command wants me to do a monthly counseling on the Soldier. How is this even possible...it makes no sense to me? .. Read the Answer»
How to resolve an issue.
Soldiers sometimes have issues that they believe are not being properly addressed by their chain of command. Usually this is the result of a lack of understanding or poor communication between leaders and Soldiers. So the question becomes how does …Read More
What is the definition of a Leader as it pertains to counseling?
Army leader Anyone who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals. Army leaders motivate people both inside and outside the chain of command to pursue actions, focus thinking and shape decisions …Read More
Can a Soldier with less than 1 year of service be flagged for failing the APFT and/or HT/WT?
Can a soldier with less then one year in the army be flagged for failing an APFT or HT/WT... Read the Answer»
Can Army Retirees Take Army Correspondence Courses?
I'm retired army and like to take army correspondent courses in technical trades for job skills improvement. Construction, plumbing and electrical. Can i get these courses for certification? .. Read the Answer»
Can I Be Flagged For Failing An APFT While Deployed?
Situation a soldier takes a for record PT test and passed, then while deployed takes another for record PT test and fails (he was sick). There were only 40 days between both tests. Can this Soldier be flagged? .. Read the Answer»
Can A Commander Require A Retired Soldier Recalled To Active Duty To Participate In PT?
Can the commander dictate or mandate Retired Soldiers to do group PT? .. Read the Answer»
I Just Returned From Deployment- How Long Do I Have to Prepare For The APFT?
My unit returned from deployment in December. We were administered an APFT test in February. I was flagged in June. Is there something I can do to have this flag removed... Read the Answer»
Counseling in the Digital Age
Recording Devices and Counseling This is the first in a series of articles concerning the use of recording devices as they relate to counseling and other situations within today’s military. Discussion Over the past year I have been asked numerous …Read More
What can I do to a Soldier that secretly recorded our counseling session?
Top, I had a Soldier secretly record a counseling session in which I was not the most professional leader. What can I do to him? Can he use this against me? What can I do about it?.. Read the Answer»
Recent Articles
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- Is it true when a new leader takes over I get a fresh start and my previous counselings no longer matter?
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- I have refused to get vaccinated for religious reasons. I am being told I will receive a dishonorable discharge. Is this true?
- I have a Soldier that arrived at the unit and the BN will not let the Soldier take PTDY for house hunting but they allow everyone else to do it. What can I do as the commander?
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