What does it mean when your orders get amended?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:54:19 -0500

Had a report date for next week but got in trouble and flagged. (Alcohol related)
My flag will lift off as soon as my BC gives me a GOMOR.
Had my orders amended and just wanted to know what this meant?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2023 2:10 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 02:10:04 -0500

Read the amended orders and it will say what is amended

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2023 6:22 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 06:22:01 -0500

As a side note, I recommend you start prepping your defense for the QMP

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 6 at 2023 7:11 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:11:03 -0500

The ammendment can be a couple of things, you have to look at them. There a few options the command has, however the Army at the next board will likely QMP you. Based on the type and severity of the alcohol incident will determine your fate. Your BC does not issue a GOMOR, that is a letter from a General Officer.

Response by COL Randall C. made Jan 6 at 2023 7:49 AM

COL Randall C. — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:49:41 -0500

If you're flagged for alcohol related reasons (i.e., Flag code A), then you're prohibited (except in a few cases) of being reassigned until the flag is lifted. Suggest you read up on AR 600-8-2* (especially paragraphs 2-8 and 3-1) and become familiar with the impacts the flag will cause you.

CSM Darieus ZaGara, MSG Private RallyPoint Member, and SFC Private RallyPoint Member all have great comments regarding this - In addition to the amendment, there are long reaching effects you'll have to consider.
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* https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN30769-AR_600-8-2-000-WEB-1.pdf

ARN30769-AR_600-8-2-000-WEB-1.pdf

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jan 6 at 2023 12:49 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 12:49:27 -0500

1. Flagged mean's 0/NO personnel actions will be taken until resolved. So once it is resolved and the flag lifted, HRC will decide to change your report date, or cancel your orders.

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Jan 10 at 2023 1:40 AM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 01:40:32 -0500

Generally, and I am guessing that this has not changed since I retired, but the first or second paragraph after you get past that who you are and where you are rubbish might tell you old boy!