Counseling and corrective training

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 08:54:15 -0400

So I have notice over the last 18 months that a large group of my peers give Soldiers a event oriented counseling for issue but there is no real plan of action. It's just will recommend for UCJM if your conduct continues. I feel that a lot of leaders feel that is the only tool left. Don't get me wrong I fully agree that smoking soldiers within reason works. But I have found corrective that requires taking there time works even better. It also makes them learn from their actions your thoughts?

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 9:01 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:01:16 -0400

I agree - going from nothing to UCMJ/NJP is not developing your people. Counseling, creating a plan with the soldier/sailor/Marine/airman to correct deficiencies in the conduct is what we're supposed to be doing, IMO. This is especially true of deficiencies that could lead to NJP or other UCMJ actions.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2014 12:16 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 12:16:02 -0400

My counseling always have a plan of action because that is what is required. You must also go back and complete the counseling after the plan of action has been carried out. If you as a leader are not doing this you are wrong and when it comes time for ucmj it will get kicked out Because you did not follow directions.