Q&A

How long is an APFT good for?.. Read the Answer»

I used illegal drugs once and failed the urine analysis test–is my Army career over?.. Read the Answer»

I am maxed out for computer based training, as shown on my PPW. I'm also in 4/4 currently deployed in Afghanistan. I'm trying to find a way to complete resident training to get my 84 promotion points for that area as well. Do you have any suggestions that might place me in the right path? I also need civilian education but there is no Education Center here, so do you know of any military courses that might be worth civilian education promotion points? Also, is SSD LVL 3 worth promotion points in any category?.. Read the Answer»

I have a Soldier who posted a picture on his facebook page half naked with his pants below his waist line to where you can see his privates. I told him that this picture is inappropriate and he should remove it from his Facebook. I ordered him to take it down since it is disrespectful to others and does not represent the Army well. He told me there is no regulation that says he has to take it off... TOP what can I do?.. Read the Answer»

If two Soldiers are married, live in post housing, and cannot get along who has to leave post housing?.. Read the Answer»

I failed a for-record PT test in June and I was flagged. The also took my "P" away at that time. My 4856 says "...this means you are not fully eligible for favorable actions like awards, promotions, and attendance to any schools (WLC). However, this is not permanent and this flag will be lifted if you remain dedicated and determined to improve your overall level of fitness." I have searched through AR350-1, AR600-8-19, and AR600-8-2. Nothing in those regs say that I will have my promotable status revoked for APFT failure. Once i found this flaw I noticed that I would have made cutoff for AUG, but I was flagged. All I had to do was remove the flag and my date of rank would be the day that I had the flag removed. My CoC are saying that they will not enstate promotable status my even though they took it away illeaglly. What should i do?.. Read the Answer»

I have completed Level I, III, and IV SSD courses. Will this be a positive factor for the SFC board or will they not even notice that I took the initiative?.. Read the Answer»

I have been in for 7 years. My MOS is 13T (Survey/Metro). I was promotable to SSG for over 2 years but due to the new point scheme I was removed from the C-10 because I didn't add points for a year. Now, I am able to re-enlist and I want to change my MOS, but my unit has me going back to the promotion board. If I get my promotable status back can I re-class with it?.. Read the Answer»

Can I receive a voluntary chapter for failure to obtain a family care plan?.. Read the Answer»

How would you react if your first line leader, upon meeting you for the first time said, "Oh, great another female, I was hoping for a male.".. Read the Answer»

I was on the CLI for June, but did not get my promotion because my APFT had expired. I got it fixed and my PPW now says I am eligible. Will I still get promoted?.. Read the Answer»

Is it possible to list Correspondence courses that have ERB codes onto the Military Education block on the ERB. Not just the correspondence hour portion, but the military education block that actually lists the course name? The new SSD has codes also. Do they also go on the military education block even if it shows up on your ATTRS giving you points? If so, is there any documentation stating so? I prove it in regulations and MILPER messages to my S1, but they still wont accept it, saying it's "double tapping." What are the ERB codes used for if you cannot update them?.. Read the Answer»