My chain of command is recommending a field grade Article 15 because I decided one Wednesday to let my platoon play some soccer for PT. I thought it would be a great morale booster for the Soldiers. Now I am being punished for that decision. How can I prove that I was just trying to build morale and platoon cohesion?.. Read the Answer»
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Can my leader force me to attend a dinning in or dining out?
Can my unit commander force me to pay for an evening function? He's announced a mandatory Dining Out, but the Soldiers have to pay for their own meals. I can't afford this!.. Read the Answer»
Should leaders who lose rank be moved to another unit?
I recently received a field grade article 15. I lost rank and pay and was assigned 45 days extra duty. I was in a senior leadership position. Isn't it fair that I should be moved to another unit? It is so degrading and shameful to stay in the same unit. I think the punishment I received did not fit the crime... Read the Answer»
Can I rewrite a signed counseling statement after my chain of command rejects it?
TOP... I have an issue that I cannot get a book answer on. I heard this was the place to come for answers and experience. So here goes... I wrote a counseling for one of my Soldiers. We had the counseling session and he signed the document. Two weeks later, it was rejected by the chain of command. Can I rewrite the counseling and have the Soldier sign the corrected version?.. Read the Answer»
Can my chain of command make me change my rebuttal to a counseling statement?
If I write a memo as a rebuttal to a counseling, can I be forced to change it or remove statements? Can anyone dictate what I put in a counseling or the response to a counseling?.. Read the Answer»
AR 600-8-19 Updated (RAR)
Army Regulation 600-8-19 has been updated via a rapid action revision dated 27 December 2011. Titled Enlisted Promotions and Reductions, this reg is an important reference concerning advancement through the Army ranks. Changes include: Clarifies military education waivers for recommendation …Read More
Can my commander administer an unannounced record APFT 3 months after our previous test?
Recently we were given an unannounced for Record APFT with no notice and we had already taken a PT test for record 3 months ago. Can they do this?.. Read the Answer»
How do I counsel a Soldier who makes threatening statements?
My question is regarding counseling. What specifics do you mention in a counseling when Soldier has stated that "people will die" if his assignment orders get changed? He wants nothing more than to leave Ft. Sill and has previously been denied access to schools due to mental illness. He has a diagnosed personality disorder and I have been tasked with counseling him for his disparaging statements... Read the Answer»
When will my fence be lifted?
When does my fence get lifted? I have not yet been on station 2 years. My ERB gives me an AEA code of L but ASK requisitions says I'm in a fenced in unit... Read the Answer»
How far can a Soldier’s award be downgraded?
I was put in for a Soldiers Medal for saving a civilian's life. How far can it be downgraded?.. Read the Answer»
Is there a regulation that specifies the type of scale to be used during a unit weigh-in?
Sergeant Major, I am an AGR SFC. Upon arrival at my unit I was tagged with the position of First Sergeant. My question: During BN APFT's and weigh-ins, the scales we use to weigh Soldiers are floor scales purchased from Wal-Mart. Does any regulation list a standard for what type of scale is to be used? Every unit I have been in AC or as an AGR have used the same standard scales. .. Read the Answer»
Recent Articles
- I recently received an Article 15 and I am due to ETS in 2 months but my unit wants to chapter me. Can they do this?
- If I receive quarters for 24 hours when am I required to report to work?
- My chain of command frequently puts out information after 2000 hours is there anything I can do to get them to do it during formation or a reasonable hour?
- Is it true when a new leader takes over I get a fresh start and my previous counselings no longer matter?
- My wife is pregnant and I will be going to the gas chamber will it be safe for me to do it?
Recently Answered
- What action is taken when a Soldier marks disagree and provides a rebuttal statement?
- Can a Soldier flagged for over weight be deployed?
- I was in a motorcycle accident and my chain of command directed that I perform over 100 hours of riding mentorship before I can use my cycle again by myself. However no one will mentor me. What can I do?
- 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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