Posted on Mar 3, 2017
SPC Cameron Hale
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So recently I've been flagged for multiple Failures To Report, as a result UCMJ is pending. I have accepted the consequences of my actions and am prepared to face them. I just wanted to know the extent of the article seeing as I'm still in AIT and haven't reported to my first unit yet. (No pun intended between the Failure to report and me not reporting to my unit. The FTR's are to formation) Help?
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LTC Mathew Beckstead
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SGM Marquez for the win. Listen Troop, if an SGM is going to take the time to give you counsel, you would be wise go listen. Thanks SGM for coaching this young man.
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SPC Cameron Hale
SPC Cameron Hale
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Hooah Sir
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SSG Richard Reilly
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Guess my questions is how do you fail to report in AIT? You're living there!
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LTC John Wilson
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Article 15's are usually for minor infractions that interfere with the orderly function of the military. They are minor, but should be taken very seriously , before you find yourself unsuitable for military duty and at the end of a line for a Less than desirable discharge, or worse.
What was the problem for showing up for unit formations? Have you attempted to make contact with your leadership to rectify this problem or just ignored that and continued down a path of reckless immaturity?
Being a member of the military means responsibility for your actions, for they will help or hinder those around you. Take full responsibility for these actions. Show them you can be on time for formation and relied on during training with no missteps.
You are the key to your success, only if you listen to your leaders, respond to their training, and become an asset to your unit and yourself will you succeed in life.
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SSG Mark Clark
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Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice is an administrative action for Company level commanders to discipline minor infractions or violations by enlisted personnel. These disciplinary actions can include rank reduction, restriction to specified areas, forfeiture of pay and benefits by specified amounts & or extra duty at the commanding officers discrection. Or the unit commander may choose to suspend any part of the administrative action. Either way it becomes a permanent part of the enlisted personnel military record.
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PO2 Hank Kaczmarek
PO2 Hank Kaczmarek
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Since When? I got one, and when I got discharged they asked me if I wanted my page 13 (administrative Remarks), I said no and they shitcanned it. Samey Same for everyone. Only court martials stay in your record as they are the same as a trial in Federal Court. Better look this up again.
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CPL Robert Ray
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I see that this was posted 2 months ago and I hope that the issues were, indeed, resolved so that you've become a valued unit member. As many have mentioned, if you aren't early, you are late. In the military, timing is of ultimate importance. Think about if you overslept a movement, for example. A FTR could easily become AWOL under those circumstances (and I have actually known a SM who this happened to. It was not a fun situation to deal with). Additionally, you leave your squadmates short handed. I saw that you purchased an alarm clock and that is certainly a good start. However, you should remember that you have resources even before you had bought it. You are part of a team. Your NCOs are there to help. They won't babysit you, but if you haven't asked for their help, you aren't using all your resources to solve the problem. Likewise your squadmates and others around you. Iron sharpens iron. The more you and your squadmates help one another, the better soldiers you will all be. My only caveat, give help at least as much as you receive. These are my suggestions and my advice. Good luck to you.
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SP5 Virginia Jorden Wackens
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When I arrived at my duty station because of the nature of the A15 I was transferred to another unit.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
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Not off to a great start, I hope in the process You are learning. It is never acceptable to be late and even worse to miss a formation. In the Military of course there are penalties including or Article 15 or perhaps worse if it persist. In the civilian world these things could well lead to termination of employment, often they are less tolerant than the Military believe it or not. No where does this serve Your best interest. If getting up in the morning is the problem work on this and try to form some good habits, if it takes setting two alarm clocks then do it, one near You another to go off a little later and one You have to get out of bed to reach. This may lead to better results and get You in the practice of being on time. In the long run the only one that can correct this is You !
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2LT Brad Klopp
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Remember you have rights including the 5th amendment stay silent get an attorney and gather your witnesses your to new to the military to go through this alone
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LTC Trent Klug
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So what was the outcome of this, PV2 Hale?
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SPC Cameron Hale - Forgetting one thing, of course. The internet is forever. Don't be surprised if this episode comes up again.
Your comments are mostly positive and professional. That is a feather in your cap. The rest of the story (even the deleted parts)... there's enough here that some enterprising Sergeant will find it and start asking questions.
Best to have a good story of how you learned your lesson and un-screwed yourself ready to go.
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SPC Cameron Hale
SPC Cameron Hale
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Yes 1SG! Response after response keeps showing up and I remember of a time when I wasn't on time a few months back. I report to my first unit in eight days!
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LTC Trent Klug
LTC Trent Klug
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SPC Cameron Hale - Good for you. Please keep it up.
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SPC Cameron Hale
SPC Cameron Hale
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Yes Sir !
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SSG Richard Reilly
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As a PV2 it the article 15 will not follow you to your next unit. You will be flagged for the duration of the punishment which would vary from what level it is. However it will be noticed on your ERB if your E1 date of rank is after your E2 date of rank.
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SPC Cameron Hale
SPC Cameron Hale
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It's a company level I believe Sergeant.
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SSG Richard Reilly
SSG Richard Reilly
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longest you will be flagged is 14 days unless a portion of the punishment is suspended.
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SSG Kasius McCall
SSG Kasius McCall
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As long as you don't plan on doing some high speed stuff like special forces, you'll be okay. I had a PFC come to the unit months back and I did his paperwork for SF. He had a company grade article 15 for something dumb at AIT, I had to write a character reference letter signed by BTRY CDR, and they still didn't take him because their policy is you have to wait 2 years after any article 15 in order for them to waive it. Anyway you don't seem like the SF type anyway just some information.
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