Is my soldier wrong? "per regulation he must inform the chain of command if he is put on quarters."

I would think a simple "be sure to let me know next time" would suffice. Not really worth getting worked up about.

He should have informed you, but if he is sick and was told by the PA that he would notify the chain of command, what is the big deal? Talk to him and tell him to make sure he informs you in the future and leave it at that.

I wouldn't make a big deal about it unless this guy's a problem in other areas. Also depends if the Soldier's an E4 or an E2. Some people just don't know the "right" thing to do, and certainly don't know the regulations. If they're a problem, use this to make a point. If not, tell them not to do it again and let it slide. Nothing is black and white...no matter what anyone tells you about regulation and policy.

Questions of clarification: Is the PA someone who can direct him to quarters (i.e. an officer?)

When a person in authority says "I'll let your chain of command (PSG) know" they take responsibility for that report. The troop naturally assumes that word will filter down correctly, because he always gets word correctly (no sarcasm intended). The first person you would tell you are missing one of your troops is the PSG, at which point he will go "$&$^, I was supposed to let you know that. My bad." So your troop isn't wrong in this case. A courtesy phone call/text/checkout would have been nice though.

As 1SG (Join to see) said though, the bigger issue was working while sick.

He should have given you at least a courtesy text, but I understand why he didn't. That is not "trouble", just a clarification of expectations. If this becomes a habit...
However, one thing your Soldier DOES need to be counseled about is showing up for work ill. If he is working in a health care environment, seeing Soldiers when he is sick can compound the situation. He should know better.

SGT (Join to see) When I was in the pay grade of E1 - E4 I did not care or anyone outside of my immediate supervisor said, I kept my supervisor informed of everything for I understood accountability. Your Soldier needs to be counseled on the finer points of keeping their immediate supervisor informed.

Attention to detail is critical not just in medicine but in the Army as a whole.

The NCOs main duty is accountability of their subordinates. In failing to notify the SMs first line supervisor the SM undercut that mission. By not teaching that SM that part of his/her duty ia accountability at all times that SMs first line supervisor set themselves up for failure.

Worst case scenario, what happens if suddenly ThreatCon Delta was declared? That's a full recall, lock down, and potentially issuing weapons and ammunition. When the PSG turns to you and says where's SPC Soandso, your answer will be....

Now that I have been thinking about it for a few, I have a question(s) for you. How come it was three hours before you found out your Soldier was gone? How come you didn't ask where your Soldier was after not having seen him for some time? If it were me, and I hadn't had eyes on for about one hour, I would have been asking.

What the !! An easy fix is to gather all your Soldiers before or after Shift and let them know to inform you if there is any change in status or issues with them. Done deal

I don't know why everybody is wrapped up in regulations. A soldier has a responsibility to keep his first line supervisor of his location if it is outside of a normal status.

I'd would take it as a teaching point to the soldier on communication. He trusted the words of an Officer. He should be taught that that is all good....but.....he should also make sure that information flows through the enilsted channels also. It is an easy mistake for a new soldier to make...just lead and guide him as you are already doing. let him know that information flows up hill...not down in the military.

Yes he is required to report to the CoC regarding quarters. Being that the PA in your clinic did inform the PSG that meets the spirit of the regulation. If the PA told the soldier he would let the PSG know then the soldier did what he was told by an officer in his clinical chain. He should have let you know as a courtesy, but if the PSG is informed that should suffice and the PSG should let you know. I agree with SMSgt Eric Johnson Jr. His advice is spot spot on IMHO.

SGT. Talavera, as a DoT employee who works in a hospital taking care of soldiers and an Army veteran, the PA took full responsibility in contacting the PSG and sent the soldier home. From that point forward, it was the PSG's responsibility to contact you and your first line to inform you of the soldiers status. You have to remember that the PA out ranks the soldier and I'm sure your soldier assumed that they were good-to-go because of the orders given to them by the PA. My suggestion to you would be to sit the soldier down and have a talk with them. Inform them of what you want regardless of what the PA says. Also on the other hand, let them know that you understand that they were following orders as they are suppose too. I would just explain the whole "accountability" issue to them and I'm sure they will understand.

If I am not mistaking, there is a portion for the commander to sign. It's more for accountability than anything else. But, if I were the Soldier, I would have let my first line know. The last time I got quarters, I simply took a picture of the slip, and texted the picture to my OPS. She emailed me back saying she got. ACCOUNTED FOR!!!
In this Soldier's case, I would not get all worked up. He didn't intentionally do the wrong thing. A verbal counseling should suffice. No need for paperwork.

Is there any reason why your PSG did not inform you of the soldier being gone. Communication is a 2 way street. As a PSG, I would have informed the soldier's first line leader, if I found out he was sent home sick. The problem you have may be coming from the other direction.

There's too many people to respond to, but I want to thank each and everyone of you for your input. It's been a big help.

Yes you must infirm the chain of command

He should have notified his chain of command as common courtesy let alone mission requirements (ie- who is doing his job when he is absent).

Seems like an honest mistake, nothing to fry the SM for, unless there is a history of this kinda thing. The PA should have done more than an email and the SM should have told the NCO above him. NCOs are in charge of the manning and day to day activities, not an Officer.

In the Navy and Marine Corps, where I am, E-5s are always the first to know. In fact, they are typically the only ones who know unless it's brought up but someone higher up. If you can't let an E-5 know, let the nearest and highest ranking E-4 or below know so they can notify the E-5. If you are dismissed or sent home by an E-6 or above, you are still supposed to let your E-5 know, since they are typically your direct supervisor. So, based on my short experience, I would absolutely say you should've known much sooner. The Soldier should've let you know on their way out.