Can the SFC board see into my restricted file? Can I get derogatory information moved?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 18:50:00 -0400

I have an article 15 for an assault back 6 years ago and a gomor for a DWI 4 years ago. Art 15 was filed in my restricted. Gomor in my performance. Both happened as a sgt and I'm a ssg now.

What can I do to mitigate this in terms of moving it or having it removed?

Appreciate any advice.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2019 7:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 19:11:12 -0400

Speaking from my Experience, I don't know If they can see it, but I had a Field Grade Article 15 moved to my restricted File(While as a SSG) and then I was able to Pick up E-7. Previously the Article 15 was filed in my Personal File and I was passed over every year until it was moved over. I think you are good if it's in your "Restricted File" and you have been stellar and meeting your marks career wise within your CMF.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2019 11:21 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 23:21:32 -0400

Find out the law because boards are closely monitored and held within guidelines unless found otherwise. I've heard of a few that had to be redone once political involvement or tampering was detected. Advise you partner with CSM for a pulse and go from there. It's your current status that matters most. It's helpful you've been promoted. If you've had further adverse actions that is not good. Other than that it's 6 to 5 and pick em. They shuffle through the deck fairly quickly and if you have a good current record it may help. There are rules about the deadline for submission of favorable materials for each board, so maybe your CSM(s) can get the CO(s) to send something in. Only you know the command climate, so factor that in, also that I know nothing about Army boards. It's all based on the needs of the Army and staying within regs.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Nov 3 at 2019 12:12 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:12:41 -0400

Always go to the source, i.e. the board precepts or regulations on the conduct of the board. It specifies what is fair game and what can be looked at. It also contains the criteria for selection, how much weight goes where, what gets a favorable nod and not. The S-1 Shop should have ready access. I sat a number of boards and was amazed how SMs seldom look that stuff up or Senior NCOs and officers not knowing and not mentoring their juniors about it. Sure you know about your pedigree steps, but it's worth it to know what gets looked at, why, and what's done with it. Also make sure your record is clean. If there's derogatory stuff that calls out what later went into the restricted file, I presume there's a process to sanitize it as appropriate. BTW, your grade is determined by what's going on during your SSG time. Going back further tends to be reserved for the folk that are in the Third Crunch at the board as at that point, the members are looking for reasons to toss, not promote. Toss enough and you will then hit the magic number.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Nov 3 at 2019 1:11 AM

CW4 Craig Urban — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 01:11:35 -0400

Go see JAG

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2019 1:34 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 01:34:04 -0400

SSG I would strongly encourage you to look at the criteria for QMP/QSP- verify the difference (obviously) and look at the trends in that report. The boards have been moved to the right as they begin integrating the changes for evals and STEP.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2019 2:20 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 02:20:21 -0500

Even if you have an Art 15 moved, it leaves a memo stating that there was an Art 15 there.
When are are granted access to your board file, you will see everything exactly as the board members will.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2019 8:48 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 20:48:32 -0500

Well, what I can tell you is there is no SSG Evaluation Board (formerly known as the SFC Board) in FY20. This is due to the new National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which changed how soon centralized board selectees are promoted (1 year now vice 2 years as previous NDAAs). They can see your restricted file and if your infractions happened while you were a SSG then you will have a tough hill to climb for recovery of those actions.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2019 8:53 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 20:53:42 -0500

The board won't see your restricted file, but they are required to view any referred reports and reprimands. The referred reports are the ones with a "-R" added to the form number in your OMPF.
You can request to have the reprimand moved into your restricted file since it's been over a year. The information is on the HRC website

Response by SPC Melissa Thomas made Nov 4 at 2019 2:58 PM

SPC Melissa Thomas — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:58:26 -0500

Submit a DD Form 149