1. WITH CSM (R) MARK GERECHT
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2. An Overview of Command Policy
Part of the AskTOP Leadership Series
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3. Provide an Overview of Selected Command Policies
Purpose
Provide an Overview of Selected Command Policies
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4. References & Resources
AR Army Command Policy & Procedure
MentorMilitary.com
ASKTOP.net
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5. Open Door Policy Define the open door policy.
What is an open door policy?
Why is the policy necessary?
Who may use the open door policy?
What is the Soldier’s responsibility with regard to this policy?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy
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6. Open Door Policy
Commanders will establish an open door policy within their commands.
Soldiers are responsible to ensure that the commander is made aware of problems that affect discipline, morale, and mission effectiveness;
An open door policy allows members of the command to present facts, concerns, and problems of a personal or professional nature or other issues that the Soldier has been unable to resolve.
The timing, conduct, and specific procedures of the open door policy are determined by the commander.
The Commander is responsible for ensuring Soldiers are aware of the command’s open door policy.
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7. Performance Counseling
Define performance counseling.
When is it conducted?
Who conducts the counseling?
What is the unit policy on performance counseling for SPC & Below, SGT & above?
Why is this policy important?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy
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8. Performance Counseling
Unit commanders determine the timing and specific methods used to provide guidance and direction through counseling.
FM 6–22 and ATP provide advice and suggestions concerning effective counseling.
Provide regular and effective performance counseling to all Soldiers, not just those whose performance fails to meet unit standards
Commanders will ensure their subordinate commanders have implemented and are maintaining an effective performance counseling program.
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9. Unit Specific Performance Counseling
CPL& Below- will be counseled monthly due NLT the 5th Working of day of each month for the previous month.
SGT and Above will be counseled quarterly (monthly if required)
Counselor will ensure Solder receives a copy of all counseling documents
Counselor will ensure a copy of all counselings are forwarded to the 1SG for review within 2 days of the counseling session.
The following Resources provide very specific knowledge and assistance when conducting performance counseling.
The Mentor
The Evaluator
Rater Quick
Counsel Quick Volumes 1-3
Counselor
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10. Emergency Command Define the emergency command
When does it go into effect?
Why is it important?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy
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11. Emergency Command
The senior officer, WO, cadet, NCO, or junior enlisted Soldier among troops at the scene of an emergency will assume temporary command and control of the Soldiers present.
These provisions also apply to troops separated from their parent units under battlefield conditions.
The senior person eligible for command, whether officer or enlisted, within a prisoner of war camp or among a group of prisoners of war, or a group of personnel detained by hostile forces or elements will assume command according to grade and DOR seniority without regard to Service.
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12. Relief for Cause Define relief for cause. When is a relief conducted?
Who conducts the relief?
Where can you find guidance on relief for cause?
Why is this policy important?
What resources are available on this subject?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy
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13. Relief for Cause
Relief occurs when a higher ranking commander loses confidence in a subordinate’s ability to command due to misconduct, poor judgment, the subordinate’s inability to complete assigned duties, or for other similar reasons, the higher ranking commander has the authority to relieve the subordinate commander.
Relief is preceded with formal counseling by the commander or supervisor unless such action is not deemed appropriate or practical under the circumstances.
Also see:
AR 623-3
DA PAM 623-3
MentorMilitary.com
Rater Quick
The Evaluator
Appraisals Ratings and Reviews
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14. Military Discipline Define military discipline.
What are the elements of military discipline?
Who responsible for military discipline
Why is this policy important?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy
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15. Military Discipline
Military Discipline : Commanders and other leaders will maintain discipline according to the policies of this chapter, applicable laws and regulations, and the orders of seniors.
Orders : All persons in the military Service are required to strictly obey and promptly execute the legal orders of their lawful seniors.
Military Courtesy : The actions of military personnel will reflect respect to both the national anthem and the national colors at public events whether the Soldier is off or on duty, in or out of uniform. Intentional disrespect to the national colors or national anthem is conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline and discredits the military Service.
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16. Corrective Training Define corrective training
When is corrective training appropriate?
Who implements and oversees corrective training?
What are the rules for implementing corrective training?
Why is this policy important?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy
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17. Corrective Training Doctrine tells us
Must not be used as punishment or appear to be punishment
Must relate directly to the observed deficiency
Must specifically address the observed deficiency
Must be discontinued once the deficiency is corrected
Must not be used in place of UCMJ punishment
Can be conduct during the duty day or after normal duty hours
Smoke sessions are illegal and are not corrective training
See FM 7-22 for the appropriate use of physical exercise as part of corrective training
Experience shows
Must provide proper resources to complete the training
Must be conducted in a safe environment
Must not be ridiculous in nature
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Notes:
1. Deficiencies satisfactorily corrected by means of training/instruction will not be noted in the official records of the Soldier
2. Information in this slide can be found in : AR 27-10, AR , and FM 27-1
3. For detailed information on Corrective Training see the ASKTOP.net Corrective Training Class.

18. Army Language Policy What is the Army language policy?
How is it implemented?
When is this policy in effect?
What are the requirements of this policy?
Why is this policy important?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy
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Notes:
1. When in doubt contact your chain of command or IG

19. Army Language Policy English is the operational language of the Army.
Soldiers must maintain sufficient proficiency in English to perform their military duties.
Their operational communications must be understood by everyone who has an official need to know their content, and, therefore, must normally be in English.
However, commanders may not require Soldiers to use English unless such use is clearly necessary and proper for the performance of military functions.
Accordingly, commanders may not require the use of English for personal communications that are unrelated to military functions.
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20. Relationships Between Soldiers of Different Grade
Define this policy
Who is covered under this policy?
What are some of the restrictions under this policy?
Why is this policy necessary?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy
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21. Relationships Between Soldiers of Different Grade
Soldiers of different grades must be cognizant that their interactions do not create an actual or clearly predictable perception of undue familiarity between an officer and an enlisted Soldier, or between an NCO and a junior-enlisted Soldier.
Examples of familiarity between Soldiers that may become “undue” can include repeated visits to bars, nightclubs, eating establishments, or homes between an officer and an enlisted Soldier, or an NCO and a junior-enlisted Soldier, except for social gatherings, that involve an entire unit, office, or work section. All relationships between Soldiers of different grade are prohibited if they—
(1) Compromise, or appear to compromise, the integrity of supervisory authority or the chain of command.
(2) Cause actual or perceived partiality or unfairness.
(3) Involve, or appear to involve, the improper use of grade or position for personal gain.
(4) Are, or are perceived to be, exploitative or coercive in nature.
(5) Create an actual or clearly predictable adverse impact on discipline, authority, morale, or the ability of the command to accomplish its mission.
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22. Examples of Prohibited Relationships
Provide some examples of prohibited relationships
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23. Examples of Prohibited Relationships
Between officers and enlisted personnel and NCOs and junior enlisted Soldiers
Ongoing business relationships
Dating
Shared living accommodations
Gambling between officers and enlisted personnel or NCOs and junior enlisted Soldiers
Trainee and Soldier relationships
Recruiter and Recruit relationships
All military personnel share the responsibility for maintaining professional relationships. However, in any relationship between Soldiers of different grade or rank, the senior member is generally in the best position to terminate or limit the extent of the relationship. Nevertheless, all members may be held accountable for relationships that violate this policy.
Potential adverse action may include official reprimand, adverse evaluation report(s), nonjudicial punishment, separation, bar to reenlistment, promotion denial, demotion, and courts martial.
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24. Hazing Definition Define hazing Why is hazing unprofessional?
Who is responsible for preventing hazing?
What actions can be taken against Soldiers participating in hazing?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy

25. Hazing Definition
Any conduct whereby a Service member regardless of service, rank, or position, and without proper authority, recklessly causes a Service member to suffer or be exposed to any activity that is cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful.
Soliciting or coercing another to participate in any such activity is also considered hazing.
Hazing need not involve physical contact among or between military members or employees; it can be verbal or psychological in nature.
Likewise, it need not be committed in the physical presence of the victim; it may be accomplished through written or phone messages, text messages, , social media, or any other virtual or electronic medium.
Actual or implied consent to acts of hazing does not eliminate the culpability of the perpetrator. Without outside intervention, hazing conduct typically stops at an identified end-point.

26. Bullying Definition Define bullying Why is bullying unprofessional?
Who is responsible for preventing bullying?
What actions can be taken against Soldiers participating in bullying ?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy

27. Bullying Definition
Any conduct whereby a Servicemember or members, regardless of service, rank, or position, intends to exclude or reject another Servicemember through cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, demeaning, or harmful behavior, which results in diminishing the other Servicemember’s dignity, position, or status.
Absent outside intervention, bullying will typically continue without any identifiable end-point. Bullying may include an abuse of authority.
Bullying tactics include, but are not limited to, making threats, spreading rumors, social isolation, and attacking someone physically, verbally, or through the use of electronic media

28. What Constitutes Hazing & Bullying
What constitutes hazing and bullying? Hazing and bullying can include both physical and nonphysical interactions.
Hazing typically involves conduct directed at new members of an organization or individuals who have recently achieved a career milestone. It may result from any form of initiation, “rite of passage,” or congratulatory act that includes unauthorized conduct such as: physically striking another while intending to cause, or causing, the infliction of pain or other physical marks such as bruises, swelling, broken bones, internal injuries; piercing another’s skin in any manner; forcing or requiring the consumption of excessive amounts of food, alcohol, drugs, or other substances; or encouraging another to engage in illegal, harmful, demeaning, or unauthorized dangerous acts. Unlike hazing, bullying often, but not always, takes the form of excessive corrective measures that, like hazing, involve the infliction of physical or psychological pain and go beyond what is required for authorized corrective training

29. What Constitutes Hazing & Bullying Continued
Hazing and bullying are not limited to superior-subordinate relationships. They may occur between peers or, under certain circumstances, may involve actions directed towards senior personnel by those junior in rank, grade, or position to them. Hazing may occur during graduation or promotion ceremonies or similar military "rites of passage.” However, it may also happen in military settings, such as in small units, to initiate or “welcome” a new member to the unit.
Bullying may also occur in all settings but it most often appears as excessive correction of, or punishment for, perceived performance deficiencies. Hazing and bullying are prohibited in all cases, to include off-duty or "unofficial“ celebrations or unit functions, on or off post.
Note: Smoke Sessions are not corrective training. They are abusive in nature and can result in punishment under the UCMJ

30. Misuse of Government Travel Card
Define misuse of the government travel card
Why is this conduct illegal?
How is this activity monitored?
What actions can be taken against Soldiers for misuse?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy

31. Misuse of Government Travel Card
Any improper or fraudulent use of a Government travel charge card,
including any use at establishments or for purposes that are inconsistent with the official business of the Army or with applicable standards of conduct.
Improper use of the Government charge card is defined as using the charge card for items or expenses that are not reimbursable as part of official travel or other official duties.
Authorized uses include:
Official travel and related expenses
Incidental expenses
Expenses incurred during leave in conjunction with temporary duty

32. Domestic Violence Define domestic violence
What are some examples of domestic violence (DV)?
Who is responsible for reporting DV?
What actions can be taken against Soldiers found guilty of DV?
What is the Lautenburg Amendment?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy

33. Domestic Violence
Definition: Use or attempted use of physical force, or threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim; by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common; by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian; or by a person who was similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. Persons who are similarly situated to a spouse include two persons who are residing at the same location in an intimate relationship with the intent to make that place their home.
Lautenburg Amendment- to the Gun Control Act makes it unlawful for any person to transfer, issue, sell or otherwise dispose of firearms or ammunition to any person whom he or she knows or has reasonable cause to believe has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. It is also unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to receive any firearm or ammunition that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. This chapter applies to all Soldiers throughout the world, including those in hostile fire areas.
Note: Domestic Violence Convictions will end your career because you can no longer career a weapon.

34. Self Reporting of Criminal Convictions
Define self reporting
Who does it apply to?
What are some examples of when it applies?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy

35. Self Reporting of Criminal Convictions
All U.S. Army commissioned officers, WOs, and enlisted members above the grade of E–6 who are on AD or in an AD status in the Reserve Component will report, in writing, any conviction of such member for violation of a criminal law of the United States—
The member will report using either a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) or a memorandum (see AR 600–8–6). Reporting is required for any criminal conviction announced on or after 1 March 2008.
The report will be made to the Soldier’s commander within 15 days of the date the conviction is announced, even if sentence has not been imposed or the Soldier intends to appeal the conviction.

36. Political Activities Define political activities
What are examples of things Soldiers cannot do?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy

37. Political Activities A Soldier on AD will not—
Use their official authority or influence for interfering with an election; affecting the course or outcome of an election; soliciting votes for a particular candidate or issue; or requiring or soliciting political contributions from others.
Be a candidate for, or hold, civil office except under the conditions set forth in this chapter.
Participate in partisan political management, campaigns, or conventions.
Make campaign contributions to another member of the Armed Forces serving on AD or an employee of the Federal Government.
A Soldier taking part in local nonpartisan political activity, however, will not—
Wear a uniform or use any Government property or facilities while participating.
Allow such participation to interfere with, or prejudice, the performance of the Soldier’s military duties.
Engage in conduct that in any way may imply that the Army has taken an official position on, or is otherwise involved in, the local political campaign or issue

38. Family Care Plans Define a Family Care Plan (FCP) Who must have a FCP?
What actions can be taken against Soldiers who fail to establish a valid FCP?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy

39. Family Care Plans
Commanders of AA and RC Soldiers, regardless of the Soldier’s grade, will conduct or arrange for Family care plan counseling and require a Family care plan be completed when any of the following apply:
A pregnant Soldier who—
Has no spouse; is divorced, widowed, or separated; or is residing without her spouse.
Is married to another Service member of an AA or RC of any Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard).
A Soldier who has no spouse; is divorced, widowed, or separated, or is residing apart from his or her spouse; who has joint or full legal and physical custody of one or more Family members under the age of 19; or who has adult
Family members incapable of self-care regardless of age.
A Soldier who is divorced and not remarried, and who has liberal or extended visitation rights by court decree that allows Family members to be solely in the Soldier’s care in excess of 30 consecutive days.
A Soldier whose spouse is incapable of self-care or is otherwise physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled so as to require special care or assistance.

40. Equal Opportunity Define a the EO policy Who does it apply to?
Where does it apply?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy

41. Equal Opportunity
The U.S. Army will provide EO and fair treatment for military personnel and Family members without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensive behavior. This policy—
Applies both on and off post, during duty and non-duty hours.
Applies to working, living, and recreational environments (including both on and off-post housing).
Additionally, in some circumstances, the Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint system in AR 690–600 may provide guidance.

42. Sexual Harassment Define Sexual Harassment (SH)
Who does the SH policy apply to?
Who responsibility is it to prevent SH?
Why is this policy important?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy

43. Sexual Harassment
The policy of the Army is that sexual harassment is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated. Army leadership at all levels will be committed to creating and maintaining an environment conducive to maximum productivity and respect for human dignity. Sexual harassment destroys teamwork and negatively affects combat readiness. The Army bases its success on mission accomplishment. Successful mission accomplishment can be achieved only in an environment free of sexual harassment for all personnel.
The POSH is the responsibility of every Soldier and DA civilian. Leaders set the standard for Soldiers and DA civilians to follow.

44. Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program
Define Sexual Assault
Who does this policy apply to?
Who responsibility is it to prevent Sexual Assault?
Why is this policy important?
Provide specific experience or lessons learned concerning this policy

45. Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program
Sexual assault is a criminal offense that has no place in the Army. It degrades mission readiness by devastating the Army’s ability to work effectively as a team. Every Soldier who is aware of a sexual assault should immediately (within 24 hours) report incidents. Sexual assault is incompatible with Army values and is punishable under the UCMJ and other Federal and local civilian laws.
The Army will use training, education, and awareness to minimize sexual assault; to promote the sensitive handling of victims of sexual assault; to offer victim assistance and counseling; to hold those who commit sexual assault offenses accountable; to provide confidential avenues for reporting, and to reinforce a commitment to Army values.
The Army will treat all victims of sexual assault with dignity, fairness, and respect.
The Army will treat every reported sexual assault incident seriously by following proper guidelines. The information and circumstances of the allegations will be disclosed on a need-to-know basis only.
This policy applies—
Both on and off post and during duty and non-duty hours.
To working, living, and recreational environments (including both on- and off-post housing).

46. Summary Open Door Performance Counseling Emergency Command
Relief for Cause
Military Discipline
Corrective Training
Army Language Policy
Gov’t Travel Card
Inappropriate Relationship
Bully/Hazing
Domestic Violence
Self Reporting of Crimes
Political Activities
Family Care Plan
SHARP
Equal Opportunity
Sexual Harassment
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