No command oversight of Army Emergency Relief a good or a bad thing?

2015-09-09T13:29:59-04:00

All Soldiers can go directly to AER for assistance. Commander's approval no longer required.

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Effective TODAY! All Soldiers can go directly to AER for assistance. Commander's approval no longer required.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2015 1:41 PM

2015-09-09T13:41:23-04:00

I think that is good, But AER/NMCRS will have t careful to not over lend/grant.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 9 at 2015 1:49 PM

2015-09-09T13:49:24-04:00

One time I asked for assistance and they told me I must fall into a destitute financial situation before helping me, the exact circumstances I was trying to avoid.

Response by CH (MAJ) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2015 3:05 PM

2015-09-09T15:05:26-04:00

Voted up by LTC Yinon Weiss is a huge honor.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Sep 9 at 2015 3:07 PM

2015-09-09T15:07:24-04:00

As long as the command knows of the situation, I see nothing wrong.

Response by CH (CPT) Thomas Kirchhoefer made Oct 21 at 2015 11:13 AM

2015-10-21T11:13:53-04:00

I see it as a good thing. Saw several Soldiers who needed the help that were held back by leaders not want to look bad because of one of their Soldiers.