What is the recommended punishment for a soldier who is FTR while on Extra Duty?

I would not jump from a summarized AR15 to a FG, summary is a non punitive corrective action. If he warrants and AR15 then my recommendation would be a Company Grade. First find out why the Soldier missed his duty call. If there are circumstances that would otherwise call for a staunch conversation or a written counseling then why not do that. The whole reason we have corrective processes in the military is to acknowledge issue for correcting and take action. To compound punishment over different issues, particularly those that may have contributing factors is not what it is all about. Do the crime, do the time! A FG is a show stopper for a Soldier, be sure that the crime (or issue) warrants ending a Soldiers career. Take all matters into consideration including the reasonable man theory. What would the average man Soldier had done in this Soldiers place. Thank you for your service.

I would first hear the reason, some times life throws a curveball. if it is not a Life or death situation, then, in my counseling statement, I would recommend another Article 15, this time pushing for a field grade, then I would also recommend to the commander a flag and bar, and possible chapter. Other things I would recommend, if the Troop lives off post, putting the Troop in the barracks for the duration of his NJP, living off post is a privilege not a right, and Command can restrict the Troop to the barracks, and chow hall. Have the troop Accompanied by an NCO, (yeah I know this sucks for the NCO, but its one of the reasons we get paid), have the troop sign in at Either the SD desks 1594, or CQ's 1594 every hour. You can get creative.

One other thing - your PSG does not have to agree with your recommendation, he can rebut the recommendation when and if the counseling statement goes to the commander/1SG - a slap on the wrist in this instance does more harm then good IMHO, as the Troop should have already learned about screwing up when the Troop received the NJP, and it sends a signal to the other members of the platoon that the behavior is not only tolerated, but is no big deal.

What was the original infraction that he was doing NJP for? If they are related and indicate a problem, then I think recommending another Company grade is warranted.

Regs are in black and white- you can get hammered for any violation- what you get tho is decided by the Commander- he can down grade, or give less punishment. You can recommend all the way up to Court-martial- does not mean the CO will go along.

Counseling after counseling destroys morale and increases likelihood of being ftr. Ask him what is wrong. As a friend. Not as an NCO. Tell him you are there to help. It can make a world of difference.

I want to thank everyone that took the time to answer, we decided that giving him few days to show up on time and show positive work ethic would be enough to determine whether he was recommended or not, SM did very well everyday and proved us wrong. Now we are hoping that he stays on the right path and doesn't turn into the problem child. He served his ED with dignity and by allowing him the probation period and not jumping into more punishment his morale has noticeably improved. Again thanks everyone Backbone!

In my opinion, as others have said, a Field Grade may be a bit of a drastic “next step.” The purpose of NJP is to retrain and rehabilitate a Soldier based on demonstrated performance deficiencies. The Summarized Art 15 seems like it was the result of progressive and increasing levels of effort to influence the proper behavior. A Company Grade seems like a solid possibility for the next step, but as has been mentioned, the PSG will need to assess the whole situation with you.

Creativity was mentioned here, and that can be a critical, challenging, and useful measure to correcting behavior deficiencies, for the Soldier who wants to improve and grow.

Examples (real world) I will share:

A Soldier was late, we (myself and another SSG) took away his Saturday. Every hour between 0700 and 1900, he was to report to one of us in a uniform determined by the other at check in. So, he reported to me at 0700 in APFU, at which time I informed him of the next uniform to report in, and I then called the other SSG to let him know what it would be. This continued until 1900 when we both met the Soldier at his room for a full ta-50 layout. That Soldier was never late again while he worked with us, and all of the Soldiers appreciated that it was not automatically some form of NJP for merely being late a couple of times.

Another Soldier (E4) called her boyfriend’s Cell phone while he was in formation. The Platoon Sergeant answered the phone for him, as it rang during his formation. I just so happened to be standing behind the formation at the time, because we had been at a range all day. Once he answered the phone, she (my Soldier) addressed the PSG by his first name. She figured it was alright, since she was calling her boyfriend’s personal Cell phone. He disagreed. I disagreed. She wound up standing outside the Club at Parade Rest for the lunch hours for the next three days, delivering the proper greeting of the day to all who entered. Naturally, she had a pistol belt and two full canteens, and had the opportunity to go and eat lunch when she was done, but the point was made and received, loud and clear.

One must simply ensure that the punishment addresses the behavior that needs to be corrected. This particular situation is probably past these types of measures though, and after figuring out why the Soldier was late for ED, a decision must be made. Consider the lasting effects of the proposed punishment, and the history of the Soldier, and proceed in concert with the Platoon Sergeant’s guidance.

Good luck, this is definitely a trying and challenging time/situation for a young NCO.

You want to jump straight to a FG Article 15? Damn.

1) Was the last day of the SMs ED the ONLY day they were late? How late were they?
2) Did you find out why they were late? Was the reason given valid and justifiable?
3) Sure, apparently the initial Summarized was warranted, but you want to give this SM a 2 strike and you're out? Personally, if the being late on the last day for ED is an issue that is NOT related to the reason they got the Summarized in the first place, then how can you justify going straight to recommending a Field Grade? And, since I re-read the situation after my initial post, I see the two events are connected, but again how can you justify going from Summarized right to Field Grade?

SGT (Join to see) The idea of ART 15 is the ability to modify behavior without the seriousness of Court marshal.
As this SM has chosen to not take advantage of the opportunity given him, were it me and my commander, it would be a cascade opportunity...next up a field grade with separation proceedings started at a stated goal of under honorable conditions, but full discloser continued acting out would earn an other then honorable or Court marshal and push for bad conduct discharge ,, And at this point its the SM's choice, but next time standing on the carpet, it would not be

Talk to your SJA. That is what they are there for.