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What does an initial NCOER counseling cover?

I am a new rater and will begin counseling my subordinates next week. Do you have any guidance on what my initial counseling should look like?.. Read the Answer»

Is there an NCOER counseling outline available?

I have looked all over and cannot find what is supposed to be covered and how a counseling session for an NCOER is suppose to work. Do you have an outline or something?.. Read the Answer»

How does the NCOER counseling process work?

Can you please explain exactly how the NCOER counseling process works?.. Read the Answer»

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How do I write a Plan of Action for a counseling statement?

I am writing a counseling and want to make sure I have a good plan of action. Do you have any guidance on how to develop a POA?.. Read the Answer»

When do I fill out the assessment portion of the DA Form 4856?

Nobody seems to have any information on when and how to fill out the assessment block of the 4856. TOP, what's the answer?.. Read the Answer»

What are the duty limitations for a pregnant Soldier?

Got a Soldier who is going to have a baby. I am new to working with women. All I hear is what she can't do. Surely there are some rules on this right? Help!.. Read the Answer»

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Are Soldiers required to weigh in prior to or after the PT test?

We just took our PT Test and all completed the test. One Soldier however, did not, participate in the weigh-in. The 1SG let him go without weighing in, and I do not agree because I know the regulation says we have to weigh-in before or after the PT Test. What can I do to stop this special treatment?.. Read the Answer»

How often do I have to be weighed?

We usually weigh-in when we take a PT test, but we have been deployed and my commander is making us weigh-in. Don't we only have to do this during PT test?.. Read the Answer»

How often do reserve Soldiers have to take a PT test?

I am new to the reserves. I was active duty and know the requirements for the PT Test for AD but what are the requirements for the Reserves?.. Read the Answer»

Can my unit conduct a PT test after coming back from deployment?

We just returned from deployment 35 days ago and the unit wants me to take a PT test. This seems a little ridiculous. Can they really do this?.. Read the Answer»

Can a commander flag his senior NCOs for forgetting a PT test?

I forgot to take my PT test. There were a million more important things happening at the unit. Next thing I know I am flagged with no warning. Can the commander do that?.. Read the Answer»

Can the alternate event bike course go out of my sight?

Our unit has a bike course for the alternate event test. I can't see the Soldier as he completes his lap while I am grading the test. I see him for about 1/2 of the lap. The rest of the time he is out of my line of sight. Is this acceptable?.. Read the Answer»