https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/from-the-initial-counseling-how-long-do-commanders-have-to-issue-an-article-15-and-give-a-first-reading <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>From the first counseling that says a soldier is getting recommended for UCMJ, how long do company commanders have to give a first reading? Where in the regulation can I find this information? Fri, 20 Oct 2017 18:28:10 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/from-the-initial-counseling-how-long-do-commanders-have-to-issue-an-article-15-and-give-a-first-reading <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>From the first counseling that says a soldier is getting recommended for UCMJ, how long do company commanders have to give a first reading? Where in the regulation can I find this information? SGT Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 20 Oct 2017 18:28:10 -0400 2017-10-20T18:28:10-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/from-the-initial-counseling-how-long-do-commanders-have-to-issue-an-article-15-and-give-a-first-reading?n=3018674&urlhash=3018674 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Was DA Form 2627 used? That would have been the first reading. Has the SM involved gone to TDS yet? SPC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 20 Oct 2017 18:43:41 -0400 2017-10-20T18:43:41-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/from-the-initial-counseling-how-long-do-commanders-have-to-issue-an-article-15-and-give-a-first-reading?n=3020045&urlhash=3020045 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A counseling form recommending UCMJ has no real time limit until UCMJ action is actually initiated. There are certain events that have a timetable, but with a good reason, that can be extended CPT Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 21 Oct 2017 10:14:59 -0400 2017-10-21T10:14:59-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/from-the-initial-counseling-how-long-do-commanders-have-to-issue-an-article-15-and-give-a-first-reading?n=3040768&urlhash=3040768 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>An article 15 has a statute of limitations of 2 years from the time of the incident. There is no requirement that the 15 be given within a certain amount of time following a counseling. I would recommend you speak with an attorney from TDS. They are free defense attorneys paid for by the army to help soldiers facing punishment. The regulation you are looking for is AR 27-10. MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 28 Oct 2017 04:47:56 -0400 2017-10-28T04:47:56-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/from-the-initial-counseling-how-long-do-commanders-have-to-issue-an-article-15-and-give-a-first-reading?n=4807890&urlhash=4807890 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In AR don&#39;t be a scrub SPC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 13 Jul 2019 09:01:14 -0400 2019-07-13T09:01:14-04:00 2017-10-20T18:28:10-04:00