F-X Change Counseling Guide

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References
• AR 600-20 Army Command
Policy & Procedure
• AR 27-10 Military Justice
• FM 27-1 Commander’s Legal
Guide
• FM 7-22.7 NCO Guide
•DA PAM 350-58 Leader
Development

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Developmental Counseling

Subordinate-centered communication
that produces a plan outlining actions
necessary for subordinates to achieve
individual or organizational goals. (para
5-90, FM 22-100, Army Leadership,
Aug 99)

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Why?
Develop subordinates in order to
achieve organizational and individual
goals
Improve performance
Solve problems
B-3. Developmental counseling is categorized by the purpose of the session. The
three major categories of developmental counseling are —
Event counseling.
Performance counseling.
Professional growth counseling.

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How?

Identify the need for
counseling.
Prepare for counseling.
Conduct counseling.
Follow-up.

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What is Missing?

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“Never insult seven men when all you
have is a six shooter.” Col. Sherman T. Potter, M*A*S*H

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Types of Counseling

Promotion. All E4s and E5s eligible for promotion without waivers but
not recommended for promotion require an initial (event-oriented) counseling
and periodic (performance/personal growth) counseling quarterly.

Adverse/Separation. Informs the soldier of the administrative
actions available to the commander in the event substandard performance
continues and of the consequences associated with those actions (see AR
635-200, Active Duty Enlisted Separations, para 1-18).

Referral. Helps subordinates work through a personal situation by
identifying a root problem followed by a referral to appropriate resources such
as the chaplain, Army Community Service, or an alcohol and drug counselor.

Crisis. Focused on the subordinate's immediate, short-term needs
following a crisis, such as the notification of the death of a loved one.

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Adverse Counseling
Examples
•Lost ID card/meal card (violation of Article 108)
•Missing formation (violation of Article 86)
•Failure to obey orders (violation of Article 92)
•Disobeying an order from an NCO (violation of
Article 91)
•Lying (violation of Article 107)
•Not signing in as directed by an officer (soldier
on restriction) (violation of Article 90)
•Disrespect to an NCO (violation of Article 91)
•Poor work performance (violation of Article 92)

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Magic Statement
The following "magic" statement is required for any
counseling that may result in further actions:
Pursuant to paragraph 1-16, AR 635-200, this constitutes a formal
counseling session concerning your noted deficiencies. You will be given
a reasonable period of time to correct these deficiencies and to
rehabilitate yourself into a productive, satisfactory soldier. If your
performance and conduct continue to be unsatisfactory, you may receive
punishment under Article 15, UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) or
be processed for separation under the provisions of Chapter 5, 9, 11, 13,
14, or 18, AR 635-200. If you are processed for separation under the
provisions of AR 635-200, you may receive a general discharge or other
than honorable discharge. Each type of discharge may have serious
consequences affecting civilian employment, veteran's benefits, or future
service in the Armed Forces.

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Lessons Learned
• Use the plan of action and the assessment on the back of
DA Form 4856, Developmental Counseling, to show lack of
rehabilitation.
• Put the commander's signature block in the plan of action
block when placing a soldier on restriction or pulling pass
privileges.
• Always use the "magic" statement if the counseling will be
used for further actions.
• Identify specific Articles of the UCMJ violated, and organize
the charges if the soldier's actions require a court martial.
• Always give the Soldier a copy of DA Form 4856 at the end
of the counseling session. This prevents the Soldier from
claiming he did not understand the required corrective
training.

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Terms
• Non-judicial Punishment
• Extra Duty
• Non-punitive Measures
• Counseling
• Administrative Reprimands or
Admonishments
• MOS Reclassification
• Denial of pass or other privileges
• Administrative Reduction in Grade
• Bar to Reenlistment
• Corrective Training

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Rules for Implementation
Doctrine tells us
a. Must not be used as punishment or appear to be
punishment
b. Must relate directly to the observed deficiency
c. Must specifically address the observed deficiency
d. Must be discontinued once the deficiency is corrected
e. Must not be used in place of UCMJ punishment
Experience shows
a. Must provide proper resources to complete the
training
b. Must be conducted in a safe environment
c. Must not be ridiculous in nature

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Corrective Training

• Cutting grass with scissors and a
ruler
• Cutting grass at night with a
flashlight
• Cleaning an area with a
toothbrush
• Wearing a sign that states
offense

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Revocation of Privileges
Commanders are the only ones
who can revoke privileges…

COMMANDERS!

You can recommend or request -
but you better have an appropriate
counseling to back up the request.

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Revocation of Privileges
Pass MWR
Civilian Clothing Off Post Living
Personal Visitation
Property Tobacco
Driving Privileges Weapons
PX Off Duty
Commissary Employment
Alcohol Unit Sports

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Review
• References
• Reasons
• Way
• Means

Now, the strategy is up to you.

You are held to and should hold
yourself to, a high standard . You
must build the leaders of this
Organization for tomorrow,
regardless of how you were
brought up, this is the way you are
to do it.
Are you prepared?

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