I outrank 2 Squad Leaders in my platoon. I just got to the Unit and I think I should be in a squad leader position not working for someone I out rank... Read the Answer»
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I was late for duty but no one ever told me I had CQ. Don’t my leaders have to inform me I have duty?
I was late to Staff duty and got counseled and had to pull 2 shifts of CQ on the weekend. Here is the background. I was on Staff Duty when the new roster came out and then went on leave so I never knew I had duty. No one in my leadership informed until I was several hours late. Can they give me corrective training and counsel me? .. Read the Answer»
Young/Inexperienced Leader fails to report Suicidal Thoughts of a subordinate. What action should I take?
I recently had a Soldier in our squad confide to his Leader, that he was having suicidal thoughts and was writing goodbye letters. The NCO did not take any action except to sit down and talk to the Soldier. The NCO in question did not want to lose the Soldiers trust so he did not tell anyone. Eventually the Soldier received professional assistance. The NCO has potential and I would like to help develop him at the same time as giving him a good wake up call. Do you have any advice or suggestions to help me with this? .. Read the Answer»
How do I document or submit a Soldeir for a MILITARY OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE MEDAL?
How do I document my volunteer time... Read the Answer»
How does a deactivation ceremoy work? Who Does What?
Is there a deactivation ceremony for one of our Units. Does the actual unit host the ceremony or does their higher command host it? and what is the guidance on that?.. Read the Answer»
I am a geographical bachelor but my duty station will not allow me to live in the barracks, What can I do?in separate locations,
I am a married Soldier whose spouse/dependents do not reside with me. I am currently stationed at Fort Drum but my spouse and children live in NYC. At my previous duty station geographic bachelor living arrangements were available. At my current station they are only available for SSG and above. I have spoken with the garrison CSM and he stated I must find my own place to live. According to regulations BAH is solely for my dependents and without my BAH I am unable to afford a place to live by myself. What are my options? Is there anyway to change my BAH rate to the NYC rate?.. Read the Answer»
Can courses that do not issue a DA FORM1059 be placed on my Evaluation Report (NCOER)?
Can troop school classes such as Unit Movement Operator Course, Generator Operator Course be placed on the NCOER if a 1059 is not issued?.. Read the Answer»
Can my chain of command deny me the ability to take my EFMP child to appointments if we are dual military?
Can I be denied the ability to tak my children to DRs appts when they are EFMP and we are dual military? Is it a regulation?.. Read the Answer»
Soldier failed to show up for an after hours formation, what can I write him up for?
Our unit had a recall formation at 1720 and everyone had to be at formation no later than 1800. I had a soldier show up at 2100. His excuse was he was off post and didn't have a ride. What can I write him up for? He is already pending an Article 15?.. Read the Answer»
What actions can be taken if a Soldier refuses to answer their phone or respond to messages after duty hours?
TOP- I have an active duty Soldier that can never be reached after normal duty hours. When the Solider is needed sometimes, he/she never answers the phone and will come in the following normal duty day saying he/she didn't get the message. What regulation or policy does this fall under?.. Read the Answer»
Is there a standardize font to use in Army Writing?
When writing a counseling statement, does it matter if the font is different in each section? If so, is there an AR or FM or something in writing that statement about the font on writing a counseling.. Read the Answer»
Does the CSM have to review all NCOERs in a unit?
Top, does the CSM have to check all NCOERs in the unit before they go forward?.. Read the Answer»
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