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Can a Commander give an unannounced FOR RECORD APFT test?

My Commander is giving unannounced FOR RECORD APFT tests. We just took a FOR RECORD APFT test 2 months ago and he just gave us another one today. He is not announcing the test or giving us any time to prepare. We just show up to PT formation and guess what...today we are taking a For RECORD APFT Test. This cant be legal. Top can a Commander just arbitrarily decide to give a FOR RECORD APFT test with no notice?.. Read the Answer»

Is there a regulation that spells out phone courtesy when speaking to leaders?

Can my commander deny my request for a “FOR RECORD” APFT?

Can a commander deny a Soldier's request to take a "For Record" APFT test?.. Read the Answer»

Award Quick: Army Award Writing Software
Company Command: The Bottom Line - Army Leadership Guide

Where can I find my assigment orders?

I was told I am on assignment Orders. Where can I find them?.. Read the Answer»

Can I be placed on remedial PT if I am borderline overweight?

Hey TOP! Can my platoon sergeant just put me on remedial PT because I was borderline on weight and tape? I passed my record APFT and everything. I'm confused I thought you have to be counseled by the 1st sgt or commander to be put on remedial.. Read the Answer»

I received my 1st Article 15 reading and then my commander lost my packet- Can they redo the packet?

I was read my Article 15 and have already been to TDS. Afterwards my commander lost the original packet? Can they regenerate the packet and make me sign everything over?.. Read the Answer»

Company Command: The Bottom Line - Army Leadership Guide
The Evaluator - Army Evaluation & Counseling Guide

Can my leader require me to provide a copy of my LES to them either in person or via email?

My platoon sergeant asked me to send a copy of my LES to her personal email. When I asked her why she said for BAH. Which is odd because I am a reservist so BAH is irrelevant to me. Why am I being asked to do this?.. Read the Answer»

My husband and I are both active duty and we are expecting our 1st child- Should I separate under a Chapter 5-8?

My husband and I are both active duty and expecting our first child. We are considering our options for a Family Care plan and came across Chapter 5-8. Is it plausible for me to be able to get out on a Chapter 5-8 with an Honorable Discharge with us both being Active Duty?.. Read the Answer»

Can I add an international Bachelor degree to my ERB?

Can I add an international Bachelor degree that is accredited by NACES in the US to my ERB... Read the Answer»

I was given a Bar to Renelistment and an Article for the same offense- Isn’t this double punishment?

Can I have be given a bar to reenlistment and an Article 15 at the same time? My NCO told me I cannot receive 2 punishments for the same offense?.. Read the Answer»

Can my commander restrict me to post and the barrack under an Article 15 if I live off post and have a spouse?

I am married and have a house off post I recently got a field grade Article 15. My punishment included restriction to the barracks for 45 days. Are they able to do this even if I have a house off post and a spouse?.. Read the Answer»

Can I request confinement versus extra duty when receiving an Article 15?

I am in the midst of receiving an article 15, can I request confinement versus extra duty?.. Read the Answer»