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Recent Counseling Articles from AskTOP.net
- I am in the Guard and have received several adverse counseling statements. I plan to go on Active Duty soon. Will these counseling session be part of my official record? December 24, 2021This response is provided based on the information you shared and should not be used as the sole source for making a decision. You should seek guidance from the chain of command, IG, JAG or other certified agencies before making ...Read More
- Who is responsible for counseling the First Sergeant? October 25, 2021This response is provided based on the information you shared and should not be used as the sole source for making a decision. You should seek guidance from the chain of command, IG, JAG or other certified agencies before making ...Read More
- Does failure to counsel in a timely manner make a flag action invalid? October 8, 2021This response is provided based on the information you shared and should not be used as the sole source for making a decision. You should seek guidance from the chain of command, IG, JAG or other certified agencies before making ...Read More
- Who is responsible for Counseling the First Sergeant October 4, 2021This response is provided based on the information you shared and should not be used as the sole source for making a decision. You should seek guidance from the chain of command, IG, JAG or other certified agencies before making ...Read More
- Can I be forced to counsel a Soldier? June 11, 2021This response is provided based on the information you shared and should not be used as the sole source for making a decision. You should seek guidance from the chain of command, IG, JAG or other certified agencies before making ...Read More
- Can a Master Sergeant be Counseled by the unit First Sergeant? March 12, 2021This response is provide based on the information you provided. You should not use this content as the sole source in making your decision. Seek guidance from your chain of command, JAG, IG., or other appropriate agency. Do your own ...Read More
- Can I receive a Counseling Statement with Corrective Training and Still get an Article 15? January 22, 2021Bottom line Unfortunately you can still receive the Article 15. However AR 27-10 paragraph 3-3 states: c. Extra training or instruction. One of the most effective nonpunitive measures available to a commander is extra training or instruction (see AR 600–20). ...Read More
- Solider does not have a driver’s license and is late to work October 20, 2020The response is provided based on the information you shared. It is not legal advice nor should this information be used to make a decision. It is highly recommended you speak with your chain of command, IG, and/or JAG before ...Read More
- What regulation prevents the use of foul language in the work place. June 25, 2020Foul language or (Indecent Language) can be charged under the Military Manual for Courts Martial. 104 Article 134, page IV148. It states in part. c. Explanation. Indecent language is that which is grossly offensive to modesty, decency, or propriety, or ...Read More
- Can I be counseled in Jan (verbally) and then receive a counseling in March that is backdated to Jan? June 5, 2020A counseling date cannot be backdated. Meaning the date the written counseling is signed will be the date the 4856 is placed in front of you to sign. For example: say you were counseled on 29 Jan (verbally) and then ...Read More