Can CoC force a soldier to leave their child with a random babysitter ?

2018-04-25T18:31:22-04:00

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Apr 25 at 2018 6:32 PM

2018-04-25T18:32:28-04:00

I certainly Hope NOT.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 25 at 2018 7:03 PM

2018-04-25T19:03:08-04:00

Stud, there is not enough info here to even start answering. Did the SM have a parenting plan as required? Why did the CoC have to step in? Do you think it is fair to have a readiness formation and allow someone to beg off because of babysitter troubles?

Response by CSM Patrick Durr made Apr 26 at 2018 2:10 AM

2018-04-26T02:10:30-04:00

of course not but if don't have a VIABLE Family care plan, you can be put out and should be put out.

Response by SGT Peter Bitter made Apr 26 at 2018 12:46 PM

2018-04-26T12:46:58-04:00

Is that the babysitter with all of the kids in the cover photo? If so he looks like a responsible guy.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2018 2:38 PM

2018-04-26T14:38:43-04:00

What's their FCP? Did their short term care fall through?

My opinion I would never, ever leave my child with someone I barely knew or just met.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Apr 26 at 2018 3:08 PM

2018-04-26T15:08:20-04:00

No, but they can "force" you to have a family care plan with an available care taker for your child 24 hours a day 7 days a week, and for as long as they have duties for you to perform.. If you refuse or can not provide that care taker you will be seperated from the service (and should be)

Child care is a service members responsibility and there is no exception for lacking it. Most commanders are reasonable folks and will work with an SM in a bind, in times of hardship or transition, but the reality is they have a duty to perform for the service they contracted with and the regulations for requiring a family care plan are known, clear and available to review at anytime.

SM should Talk with the commander and 1SG, ask for help, seek assistance from Army support agencies on post....in the end if none of that works out, they leave the unit with little choice.. Separation procedures should be initiated, and its a fairly fast chapter to get completed.. As there are no appeals, exceptions to policy, medical determinations needed, counseling required....
Family care Plain.. YES / NO, if no, SM will have 30 days, which can be extended another 30 days