SPC Private RallyPoint Member5441404<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Can I substitute the BN letter of recommendation for a BDE commander LOR?Can I substitute the BN letter of recommendation for a BDE commander LOR?2020-01-13T21:09:46-05:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member5441404<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Can I substitute the BN letter of recommendation for a BDE commander LOR?Can I substitute the BN letter of recommendation for a BDE commander LOR?2020-01-13T21:09:46-05:002020-01-13T21:09:46-05:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member5441407<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>FollowingResponse by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2020 9:10 PM2020-01-13T21:10:35-05:002020-01-13T21:10:35-05:00CW3 Private RallyPoint Member5441468<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Don't think there is a limit for LORs. If the BDE CDR wore you one the BC should be happy to do the same. You most likely can, but I would provide exactly what is asked just to be on the safe side.Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2020 9:33 PM2020-01-13T21:33:13-05:002020-01-13T21:33:13-05:00CSM Darieus ZaGara5441489<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What is the purpose?Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 13 at 2020 9:42 PM2020-01-13T21:42:13-05:002020-01-13T21:42:13-05:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member5441511<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, you can always add more, but never less than the required documents. Not being able to produce an LOR for the appropriate level of command sends a clear signal to the board that the people who work the most closely to you aren't willing to recommend you.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2020 9:59 PM2020-01-13T21:59:43-05:002020-01-13T21:59:43-05:00CW2 Private RallyPoint Member5441557<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you fall under a BDE headquarters rather than a BN headquarters this would be fine. If not, it's best to go with the BN commanders LOR.Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2020 10:31 PM2020-01-13T22:31:44-05:002020-01-13T22:31:44-05:001SG Private RallyPoint Member5441604<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was in a Logistical Support Battalion. We had an unusual make up, and did not actually have a HHC component. I tried to have the XO write the Company LOR and had the BN CO write his LOR. I had the packet rejected because I did not have an actual company CO LOR. That was the first in a string of odd reasons for subsequent denials from my proponent to push the packet up. I eventually got tired of the problems.<br /><br />Anyway, I assume you are in a HHC of a brigade and do not have a BN co (no Battalion). I would be in the same boat if I tried today because I also do not have a Battalion within my unit structure.<br />I suggest the BDE include a statement indicating that he is writing the letter in lieu of the BN commander due to the organizational structure of your unit (If that is the reason)Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2020 10:52 PM2020-01-13T22:52:00-05:002020-01-13T22:52:00-05:00CSM Charles Hayden5441726<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For your personal interests. “Exactly as the reg says”. If you can supersede that in writing with concurrence, take your chance!Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 14 at 2020 12:02 AM2020-01-14T00:02:23-05:002020-01-14T00:02:23-05:00WO1 Private RallyPoint Member5442551<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes you can. In fact a BDE Commander recommendation would be better. I was chosen to attend Warrant Officer Candidate school and I had a BDE LOR instead of a BN LOR.Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2020 9:03 AM2020-01-14T09:03:13-05:002020-01-14T09:03:13-05:00MAJ Ken Landgren5444570<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Are you asking can I substitute the BN LOR with a BDE LOR?Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 14 at 2020 8:45 PM2020-01-14T20:45:49-05:002020-01-14T20:45:49-05:002020-01-13T21:09:46-05:00