Can I substitute the BN letter of recommendation for a BDE commander LOR?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:09:46 -0500

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2020 9:10 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:10:35 -0500

Following

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2020 9:33 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:33:13 -0500

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 CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 13 at 2020 9:42 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:42:13 -0500

What is the purpose?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2020 9:59 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:59:43 -0500

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 CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2020 10:31 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:31:44 -0500

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 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2020 10:52 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:52:00 -0500

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.

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.
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 CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 14 at 2020 12:02 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:02:23 -0500

For your personal interests. “Exactly as the reg says”. If you can supersede that in writing with concurrence, take your chance!

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2020 9:03 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 09:03:13 -0500

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 MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 14 at 2020 8:45 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:45:49 -0500

Are you asking can I substitute the BN LOR with a BDE LOR?