DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING WORKSHOP PRACTICAL EXERCISES

oBreak into groups, maintaining unit integrity oOne individual per group will be the recorder o“War Game” the scenarios o20 minutes per vignette, then review with the “school solution” oGroups will determine: oPurpose, type, technique, and counseling approach oReferral agency support required oKey points of discussion oPlan of action and leader responsibilities Practical Exercises

SITUATION: You are an OPS SGT and one of your quality soldiers (SPC) who has been assigned to your section for 18 months informs you that she found out that she is 6 weeks pregnant. She wants to know what her options are and how this will effect her Army future. She displays leadership potential and you just spoke with the 1SG about recommending her for the next promotion board. EVENTS: 1. She is single and desires to stay in the Army and make it a career 2. She wants to know if she has to still do PT (this is her first ever profile) 3. She has a profile and wants to know what she is allowed to do and what her restrictions are 4. She wants to know if she can wear civilian clothes when she can no longer fit into her BDUs 5. She wants to know if she qualifies for Government housing 6. She wants to know if there are any agencies that can help her out financially Practical Exercise #1

DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING FORM For use of this form see FM DATA REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 AUTHORITY: 5 USC 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 USC 3013, Secretary of the Army and E.O (SSN) PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: To assist leaders in conducting and recording counseling data pertaining to subordinates. ROUTINE USES: For subordinate leader development IAW FM Leaders should use this form as necessary. DISCLOSURE: Disclosure is voluntary. PART I - ADMINISTRATIVE DATA Name (Last, First, MI)Rank / GradeSocial Security No.Date of Counseling OrganizationName and Title of Counselor PART II - BACKGROUND INFORMATION Purpose of Counseling: (Leader states the reason for the counseling, e.g. Performance/Professional or Event- Oriented counseling and includes the leaders facts and observations prior to the counseling): PART III - SUMMARY OF COUNSELING Complete this section during or immediately subsequent to counseling. Key Points of Discussion: OTHER INSTRUCTIONS This form will be destroyedupon: reassignment (other than rehabilitative transfers), separation at ETS, or upon retirement. For separation requirements and notification of loss of benefits/consequences see local directives and AR DA FORM 4856-E, JUN 99 EDITION OF JUN 85 IS OBSOLETE Name SPC YOUR UNIT Supervisor/ OPS SGT Event oriented, initial supervisor’s Pregnancy Counseling. SPC Name informed me today that she is 6 weeks pregnant.

PART III - SUMMARY OF COUNSELING Complete this section during or immediately subsequent to counseling. Key Points of Discussion: OTHER INSTRUCTIONS This form will be destroyedupon: reassignment (other than rehabilitative transfers), separation at ETS, or upon retirement. For separation requirements and notification of loss of benefits/consequences see local directives and AR DA FORM 4856-E, JUN 99 EDITION OF JUN 85 IS OBSOLETE o Retention or Separation o Family Care Plan o Profile o Physical Fitness / Weight Control o Leave: o May go home to give birth o Convalescent Leave o Uniforms o Housing o Non-deployable status o Finances o Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program o Problems -

Plan of Action: DA FORM 4856-E (Reverse) (Outlines actions that the subordinate will do after the counseling session to reach the agreed upon goal(s). The actions must be specific enough to modify or maintain the subordinate’s behavior and include a specific time line for implementation and assessment (Part IV below): o Plans to stay in the Army after having the child and making it a career o Start preparing a family care plan on or about the seventh month of pregnancy o Keep supervisor informed of all changes in profile and work only within the guidelines of the profile o Check with doctor to get an understanding of any restrictions (driving, lifting) o Participate in the pregnancy Physical Fitness Program o At this time do not plan on going back home to deliver the baby but will keep supervisor updated if this plan changes o Coordinate with the unit Supply Sergeant for maternity uniforms o Contact housing to get on the housing list o Enroll in the next financial budget class offered o Make an appointment with the WIC office to get information about the program and to get enrolled

Session Closing: (The leader summarizes the key points of the session and checks if the subordinate understands the plan of action. The subordinate agrees/disagrees and provides remarks if appropriate): Individual counseled: I agree / disagree with the information above Individual counseled remarks: Leader Responsibilities : (Leader’s responsibilities in implementing the plan of action): Signature of Counselor: _________________________________________________ Date: _______________________ PART IV - ASSESSMENT OF THE PLAN OF ACTION Assessment: individual counseled and provides useful information for follow-up counseling): Counselor: ____________________ Individual Counseled:_________________ Date of Assessment: ______________ Note: Both the counselor and the individual counseled should retain a record of the counseling. Signature of : Individual counseled _________________________________________________ Date:________________ Schedule appointment with the Company Commander for pregnancy counseling and initial Family Care Plan counseling. Adjust duty hours/tasks in accordance with changes in profile. Enroll her in the Pregnancy Physical Fitness Program. Allow her time to visit ACS for financial planning, WIC, housing, and any other related matters. Assist in any other issues that may develop.

SITUATION: You are a SSG and you have a soldier (SPC) with 29 months time in service and 7 months time in grade who is due for their next quarterly performance/professional growth counseling. This soldier is currently serving a four-year enlistment. Your unit is preparing for an upcoming JRTC Rotation. EVENTS: 1. Upcoming deployment to JRTC / Pre-Deployment Checklists 2. CTT Training 3. Soldier is scheduled to qualify on his/her weapon within the next 30 days 4. This soldier's short term goals are: 1. To increase APFT score by 20 points from 235 to To have a safe JRTC rotation 5. Long Term Goals: 1. To complete Associate Degree 2. To be put into a leadership position 3. Score 300 on APFT 6. Soldier is within 7 months of being in the primary zone for promotion. (Is he ready?) Practical Exercise #2

DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING FORM For use of this form see FM DATA REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 AUTHORITY: 5 USC 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 USC 3013, Secretary of the Army and E.O (SSN) PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: To assist leaders in conducting and recording counseling data pertaining to subordinates. ROUTINE USES: For subordinate leader development IAW FM Leaders should use this form as necessary. DISCLOSURE: Disclosure is voluntary. PART I - ADMINISTRATIVE DATA Name (Last, First, MI)Rank / GradeSocial Security No.Date of Counseling OrganizationName and Title of Counselor PART II - BACKGROUND INFORMATION Purpose of Counseling: (Leader states the reason for the counseling, e.g. Performance/Professional or Event- Oriented counseling and includes the leaders facts and observations prior to the counseling): PART III - SUMMARY OF COUNSELING Complete this section during or immediately subsequent to counseling. Key Points of Discussion: OTHER INSTRUCTIONS This form will be destroyedupon: reassignment (other than rehabilitative transfers), separation at ETS, or upon retirement. For separation requirements and notification of loss of benefits/consequences see local directives and AR DA FORM 4856-E, JUN 99 EDITION OF JUN 85 IS OBSOLETE NameSPC YOUR UNIT Supervisor/ SSG This is your Quarterly performance/professional growth counseling stressing preparation for deployment to JRTC.

PART III - SUMMARY OF COUNSELING Complete this section during or immediately subsequent to counseling. Key Points of Discussion: OTHER INSTRUCTIONS This form will be destroyedupon: reassignment (other than rehabilitative transfers), separation at ETS, or upon retirement. For separation requirements and notification of loss of benefits/consequences see local directives and AR DA FORM 4856-E, JUN 99 EDITION OF JUN 85 IS OBSOLETE o Review/assess last Performance/Professional Growth Counseling. o Physical Fitness o Potential for promotion o Short Term Goals: o To have a successful and safe JRTC Rotation o Long Term Goals: o To complete Associate degree o To be put in a leadership position o Preparation for upcoming JRTC deployment: o JRTC Packing list/Load plan o PMCS on all equipment going to JRTC (radios, vehicles…) o Train-up for JRTC Rotation; study JRTC Rules of Engagement o Storage of POV and personal belongings while at JRTC o SRPs o Deployment Briefings o Plan for paying bills while deployed o Flight schedule/Manifesting o Maintaining contact with family -

Plan of Action: DA FORM 4856-E (Reverse) (Outlines actions that the subordinate will do after the counseling session to reach the agreed upon goal(s). The actions must be specific enough to modify or maintain the subordinate’s behavior and include a specific time line for implementation and assessment (Part IV below): o Develop a four week individual physical fitness plan to support the goal of increasing APFT by 20 points o Enroll in a college class to work towards an associate degree o Obtain a copy of the packing list and conduct a joint inventory with supervisor o PMCS all equipment being taken to JRTC two weeks prior to deployment above and beyond regularly scheduled maintenance o Prepare for the train-up exercise for JRTC/study ROE o Take all valuables out of the car and secure the car in the BN designated area o Inventory all valuables and secure them inside wall lockers and supply SGT will band the wall lockers o Go to the SRP at scheduled time and attend all deployment briefings o Be ready for manifesting with ID Card, ID Tags, and all personal equipment o Inform family members that calling home will be limited o Request an opportunity to appear before the Soldier of the Month Board

Session Closing: (The leader summarizes the key points of the session and checks if the subordinate understands the plan of action. The subordinate agrees/disagrees and provides remarks if appropriate): Individual counseled: I agree / disagree with the information above Individual counseled remarks: Leader Responsibilities : (Leader’s responsibilities in implementing the plan of action): Signature of Counselor: _________________________________________________ Date:_______________________ PART IV - ASSESSMENT OF THE PLAN OF ACTION Assessment: individual counseled and provides useful information for follow-up counseling): Counselor: ____________________ Individual Counseled:_________________ Date of Assessment: ______________ Note: Both the counselor and the individual counseled should retain a record of the counseling. Signature of : Individual counseled _________________________________________________ Date:________________ I will review your individual physical fitness plan to ensure it will help improve your APFT score. I will protect your after duty hours (within mission constraints) to allow you time to attend college. I will provide you with a copy of the JRTC packing list and conduct an inventory. I will supervise PMCS on all equipment. I will provide you with a schedule for the Train-Up Exercises for JRTC. I will ensure you get a copy of the JRTC ROE. I will coordinate time and date for you to secure your POV and personal valuables/items. I will provide you with a copy of the flight schedule and SRP date/time.

SITUATION: You are a Platoon Sergeant and you have an NCO (SGT Jones) who was disrespectful in language to you (a senior noncommissioned officer). This is the first time this has happened and he has been an outstanding NCO in the past. SGT Jones had a squad meeting yesterday and all the team leaders were very upset over the amount of details the squad was receiving. Last night SGT Jones was at the hospital with his sick child until You, the Platoon Sergeant, did not know about the meeting nor the sick child. EVENTS: 1. At 1600 on 23 Oct 00, during formation, you told SGT Jones to have his squad clean up the platoon's section of the motor pool. 2. On 23 Oct on or about 1600, SGT Jones confronted you (SFC Johnson). 3. The confrontation led to SGT Jones raising his voice and becoming disrespectful within hearing range of the platoon formation, saying, “come on, this is bull$#!^” 4. You told SGT Jones to At-Ease (which he did) and you would talk to him after formation. Practical Exercise #3

DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING FORM For use of this form see FM DATA REQUIRED BY THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 AUTHORITY: 5 USC 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 USC 3013, Secretary of the Army and E.O (SSN) PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: To assist leaders in conducting and recording counseling data pertaining to subordinates. ROUTINE USES: For subordinate leader development IAW FM Leaders should use this form as necessary. DISCLOSURE: Disclosure is voluntary. PART I - ADMINISTRATIVE DATA Name (Last, First, MI)Rank / GradeSocial Security No.Date of Counseling OrganizationName and Title of Counselor PART II - BACKGROUND INFORMATION Purpose of Counseling: (Leader states the reason for the counseling, e.g. Performance/Professional or Event- Oriented counseling and includes the leaders facts and observations prior to the counseling): PART III - SUMMARY OF COUNSELING Complete this section during or immediately subsequent to counseling. Key Points of Discussion: OTHER INSTRUCTIONS This form will be destroyedupon: reassignment (other than rehabilitative transfers), separation at ETS, or upon retirement. For separation requirements and notification of loss of benefits/consequences see local directives and AR DA FORM 4856-E, JUN 99 EDITION OF JUN 85 IS OBSOLETE NameSGT YOUR UNIT Supervisor/ PSG You are being counseled for being insubordinate toward a Senior Noncommissioned Officer on or about 1600, 23 Oct 00. This is an event oriented counseling. You raised your voice and uttered profanity at your PSG in front of the platoon formation. This was in response to what you thought was an unfair tasking.

PART III - SUMMARY OF COUNSELING Complete this section during or immediately subsequent to counseling. Key Points of Discussion: OTHER INSTRUCTIONS This form will be destroyedupon: reassignment (other than rehabilitative transfers), separation at ETS, or upon retirement. For separation requirements and notification of loss of benefits/consequences see local directives and AR DA FORM 4856-E, JUN 99 EDITION OF JUN 85 IS OBSOLETE - o Your squad had the same detail for the last three weeks and it wasn’t fair to have it again. o You argued with me, becoming disrespectful and raising your voice and uttering a profanity at me. o This is insubordinate conduct toward a senior noncommissioned officer and is a violation of Article 91 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. This type of action can not and will not be tolerated. o Difference between a lawful and unlawful order o Appropriate action to take when you disagree with an order o You failed to be discreet and tactful when questioning your PSG (See Appendix B FM pg B-2) In addition to being counseled on the points above, he/she received counseling on the following: (1) That continued behavior similar to that for which he/she has been counseled may result in punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, court-martial, or adverse action such as a bar to reenlistment, suspension of favorable personnel actions (promotion, retention, school), or other appropriate administrative sanctions; (2) That if this behavior continues that separation under the provisions of AR may be initiated; (3) That if separated prior to ETS, that he/she could receive either an honorable, general, or other than honorable discharge for their current term of service, or their term of service would be uncharacterized if they have served less than 180 days on active duty; (4) The basis for each characterization of service and the discharge certificates received for each and that his/her character of service would become part of a permanent record and may be provided to any Federal agency if they were to apply for either federal employment or security clearance; (5) The possible effects that each type of discharge would have on reenlistment, civilian employment, veterans benefits, and related matters; (6) That a general discharge would cause loss of civil service retirement credit; (7) That an other than honorable discharge would result in him/her being reduced to the lowest enlisted rank, loss of payment of accrued leave, and loss of all benefits administered by the Veterans Administration and other federal and state agencies; (8) That separation prior to ETS may preclude him/her from enlisting in any component of the Armed Forces; (9) That separation prior to ETS may cause him/her to lose their entitlement to education benefits and money paid into the Army College Fund; (10) That separation prior to ETS may cause him/her to repay any unearned bonus received for enlistment or reenlistment; (11) That it would be unlikely that any attempt to have his/her characterization of service upgraded would be successful; (12) That he/she is encouraged to make every reasonable effort to ensure his/her performance and conduct meet military standards; (13) That he/she would be given a reasonable effort to bring their substandard performance and conduct to acceptable military standards.

Plan of Action: DA FORM 4856-E (Reverse) (Outlines actions that the subordinate will do after the counseling session to reach the agreed upon goal(s). The actions must be specific enough to modify or maintain the subordinate’s behavior and include a specific time line for implementation and assessment (Part IV below): o On 9 Nov, you will give a class to the platoon on Proper Military and Professional Bearing, Order, Discipline, and Respect IAW AR , Chapter 4 and FM , Chapter 2. o On 6 Nov 00, you will provide me a copy of your outline for your class for review, rehearsal, and approval. o Through this plan of action I expect you to obtain a higher understanding of Leadership Character outlined in Chapter 2 of FM , specifically in areas of: o Respect o Military and Professional Bearing o Emotional Attributes and Self-Control.

Session Closing: (The leader summarizes the key points of the session and checks if the subordinate understands the plan of action. The subordinate agrees/disagrees and provides remarks if appropriate): Individual counseled: I agree / disagree with the information above Individual counseled remarks: Leader Responsibilities : (Leader’s responsibilities in implementing the plan of action): Signature of Counselor: _________________________________________________ Date: _______________________ PART IV - ASSESSMENT OF THE PLAN OF ACTION Assessment: individual counseled and provides useful information for follow-up counseling): Counselor: ____________________ Individual Counseled:_________________ Date of Assessment: ______________ Note: Both the counselor and the individual counseled should retain a record of the counseling. Signature of : Individual counseled _________________________________________________ Date:________________ I will provide you with a copy of AR and FM I will review and approve your class outline on 6 Nov 00. I will assess and coach you on a weekly basis until this problem is corrected

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