I have an officer who counseled me on a specific issue almost three months ago. He has since PCS'd. Now my unit commander is trying to use that counseling statement against me. Can he do that?.. Read the Answer»
Counseling
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Can they stop my leave because I am pending UCMJ?
I am being recommended for a company grade Article 15 because I missed an appointment. I missed that appointment because i was escorting a Soldier. I feel this is a severe punishment. The last time I was counseled was May 2010. I have not been counseled monthly or annually. They also informed me that my packet was lost and I needed to resign the counseling form. They cannot backdate a counseling, am I correct? It of course is block leave for Christmas and I was told today that my leave had been pulled because I am flagged pending UCMJ action. Are they allowed to do that?.. Read the Answer»
Can I counsel a Soldier who is attached to another unit?
Two of my Soldiers are attached to other units. I have counseled one of them for numerous issues over the course of a month. Now my SFC wants me to counsel the other Soldier. I called the unit he is attached to and spoke with the SSG above the Soldier. The SSG told me I could not counsel the Soldier because I am not currently in his chain of command. Now my SFC wants to counsel me. What should I do?.. Read the Answer»
Who initials corrections on a DA Form 4856?
If I have a typo or incorrect information on a DA 4856 counseling statement, can I make corrections in pen after it has been signed? Who needs to initial these corrections?.. Read the Answer»
Where can I find an example Army counseling SOP?
Do you know of any reference i can access to get an an example of a Brigade SOP for counseling packets? I was tasked with making one and it is my first time even writing an SOP. I have been given little guidance. Thank you... Read the Answer»
Who gets copies of an Army counseling statement?
What regualtion states who gets a copy of the completed DA Form 4856?.. 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»
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»
How do I counsel a Soldier who’s wife has been arrested numerous times on post?
What type of counseling would you give a Soldier who's wife has been arrested numerous times on a military installation?.. Read the Answer»
What information should I provide for a Soldier going through divorce?
Top, do you have any useful information that I can provide to a Soldier getting a divorce... Read the Answer»
Do I need to conduct promotion counseling for overweight but otherwise eligible Soldiers?
Does an E-4 with the correct TIS and TIG requirements on the overweight program have to receive a promotion counseling? I am under the impression he already knows why he isn’t recommended. Other than being overweight, he is great Soldier... Read the Answer»
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