If a soldier was told they were being flagged for an adverse action, how long does the command have to flag the soldier?

2019-04-24T07:20:05-04:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2019 8:54 AM

2019-04-24T08:54:21-04:00

Two working days a counseling should be issued after initiating the flag. Bear in mind that someone going over two days does not in any way invalidate the flag, it’s just a bit more of a process to go through but it can still easily be done... AR 600-8-2, PAR 2-5 should put it in black in white for you a little better than I can.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Apr 24 at 2019 9:33 AM

2019-04-24T09:33:14-04:00

All depends. How was the soldier 'told' they were being flagged? Was it verbal or was it in writing? A verbal means literally nothing wheres a written counseling that due to said adverse event they being flagged means that the flag is either already in place or will be in place within a short window of time, the paperwork is in. Usually this is 2 working days.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2019 11:38 AM

2019-04-24T11:38:11-04:00

Also FYI, flags are retroactive to the triggering event AR 600-8-2. So if something happens between the triggering event per the reg and the actual flagging, it should be undone.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Apr 24 at 2019 12:27 PM

2019-04-24T12:27:58-04:00

If you are being formally counseled on a flag, the flag is already in place. If you immediate supervisor is telling you that you will be flagged because of a Record APFT Failure or no meeting Body Fat, the Flag will start as soon as the supporting documents hit's the S1's desk, then you should be formally counseled about the flag with a couple of working days.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 24 at 2019 3:37 PM

2019-04-24T15:37:43-04:00

It should be initiated immediately, when it is actually in place depends on many variables. By no means would a tardy submission warrant the flag as invalid. The Service member would not have to concern themselves with timing if they stayed out of trouble. Thank you for your service.