Army Regulation 600-20

Personnel—General

Army Command

Policy and

Procedures

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HeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC20 August 1986

^CHANGEAR 600-20Army Command Policyand Procedures

This revision—

o Incorporates interim changes 1 through 6.

o Outlines duties and responsibilities of the noncom-missioned officer support channel (para 2-3)

o Establishes criteria for fraternization cases, andchanges criteria for relationships between superiors andsubordinates (para 5-7).

o Establishes new procedures for military personnel whorefuse to submit to medical care (para 5-27).

o Changes procedures for the computation of dates of rank(chap 6).

Headquarter*Department of the ArmyWashington, DC20 August 1086

*Army Regulation 600-20

Effective 19 September 1966

Pereonnel—Qeneral

Army Command Policy and Procedures

This UPDATE printing publishes a revisionwhich is effective 19 September 1966. Be-cause the structure of the entire revised texthas been reorganized, no attempt has beenmade to highlight changes from the earlier reg-ulation dated 15 October 1980.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:JOHN A, W1CKHAM, JR.General, United States ArmyChief of StaffOfficial:

R. L DILWORTHBrigadier General, United States ArmyThe Adjutant General

Summary. This regulation establishes pro-cedures for determining grade structure anddates of rank of the United States Army. Itprescribes policy on the basic aspects ofcommand, military conduct and discipline,and enlisted aspects of command. It definestraining responsibility of noncommissionedofficers and provides guidance on pregnancyand dependent care counseling.Applicability. This regulation applies tothe Active Army, the U.S. Army Reserve,and the Army National Guard as modifiedby National Guard Regulation 600-4.Impact on New Manning System. Thisregulation does not contain information thataffects the New Manning System.Internal control systems. This regula-tion is not subject to the requirements of

AR 11-2. It does not contain internal con-trol provisions.Supplementation. Supplementation ofthis regulation and establishment of formsother than DA forms are prohibited withoutprior approval from HQDA (DAPEr-HRL),WASH DC 20310-0300.Interim changes. Interim changes to thisregulation are not official unless they are au-thenticated by The Adjutant General. Userswill destroy interim changes on their expira-tion dates unless sooner superseded or re-scinded.Suggested Improvements. The propo-nent agency of this regulation is the Officeof the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel.Users are invited to send comments and

suggested improvements on DA Form 2028(Recommended Changes to Publicationsand Blank Forms) directly to HQDA(DAP&-HRL), WASH DC 20310-0300.Distribution. Distribution of this issue hasbeen made in accordance with DA Form12-9A-R requirements for 600-series publi-cations. The number of copies distributed toa given subscriber is the number of copiesrequested in Block 382 of the subscriber'sDA Form 12-9A-R. AR 600-20 distribu-tion is A for Active Army, ARNG, andUSAR. Future distribution of this publica-tion will remain the same unless the Publi-cations Account Officer adjusts thequantities using the enclosed subscriptioncard.

Contents (Usled by paragraph number)

Chapter 1GeneralPurpose • 1-1References • 1-2Explanation of abbreviations and

terms • 1-3Responsibilities • 1-4Command • 1-5Military rank • 1-6Precedence between members of the Army

and other Services serving with theArmy • 1-7

Precedence between Foreign Serviceofficers of the Department of State andofficers of the Army • 1-8

Precedence between members of the Armyand members of Foreign Military Servicesserving with the Army • 1-9

Chapter 2Command and Other ChannelsChain of command • 2-1Staff or technical channels * 2-2

Noncommissioned officer (NCO) supportchannel • 2-3

Chapter 3Command Policies and Procedure*Command of installations, activities, and

units • 3-1Specialty immaterial commands • 3-2Designation of junior in the same grade to

command • 3-3Death, disability, retirement, reassignment,

or absence of the commander • 3-4Absence or disability of all officers of a

link • 3-5Emergency command • 3-6Functions of an individual in temporary

command • 3-7Responsibility of successor • 3-8Separate commands of the U.S. Army

serving together • 3-9Separate commands of several military

services of the United States servingtogether • 3-10

Inetigibujty for command of post oractivity • 3-11

Restrictions • 3-12Relief for cause • 3-13

Chapter 4Enlisted Aspects of CommandGeneral policy • 4-1Noncommissioned officers • 4-2Specialists • 4-3Privates * 4-4

Chapter 5Military Conduct and DisciplineSection /GeneralMilitary discipline • 5-1Obedience to orders • 5-2Military courtesy • 5-3Conduct • 5-4Maintenance of order * 5-5Exercising military authority • 5-6Relationships of superiors toward

subordinates • 5-7Disciplinary powers of the commanding

officer • 5-8

*Tru» regulation supersedes AR 600-20.15 October 1960.

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Contents—Continued

Private indebtedness and financialobligations • 5-9

Settlement of local accounts on change ofstation • 5-10

Civil status of members of the ReserveComponents • 5-11

Release of personnel rosters, orders, orsimilar documents • 5-12

Congressional activities • 5-13Publishing of articles • 5-14Student officer studies • 5-15Participation in support of civilian law

enforcement agencies • 5-16Participation in pageants and shows for

civilian entertainment * 5-17Membership campaigns • 5-18

Section IIPolitical Activities and Public

DemonstrationsGeneral • 5-19Political activities • 5-20Participation in political meeting or rallies,

picket lines, and publicdemonstrations • 5-21

Candidacy for elective office • 5-22Prohibition against election or appointment

to civil office • 5-23

Section IIIMedical CareGeneral • 5-24Medical care performed with or without

the member's permission • 5-25Refusal to submit to medical care other

than care described in paragraph5-25 • 5-26

Section IVComplaints or Accusations Against Military

PersonnelGeneral • 5-27Command responsibilities • 5-28FiBng • 5-29

Section VPregnancy and Dependent Care CounselingCounseling procedures • 5-30Procedures for completion of DA Form

5304-R and DA Form 5305-R • 5-31Testing of family care plans • 5-32

Section VIAccommodating Religious PracticesPolicy • 5-33Responsibilities • 5-34Guidelines • 5-35Processing requests for accommodations of

religious practices • 5-36Accommodation of religious worship

practices • 5-37Accommodation of religious dietary

practices • 5-38Accommodation of religious medical

practices • 5-39Accommodation of religious dress and

appearance practices • 5-40Exceptions to policy • 5-41Recoupment of Federal funds • 5-42

Chapter 6Determination of Precedence andDate of RankSection IGeneral • 6-1Responsibilities • 6-2Section //Commissioned OfficersPrecedence or relative rank • 6-3Procedure for determining DOR of

Regular Army commissionedofficers • 6-4

Procedures for determining DOR of OTRA2LTs upon placement on the ADL • 6-5

Procedures for determining DOR of OTRAILTs and above upon placement on theADL • 6-6

Grade and DOR of OTRA chaplains uponplacement on the ADL • 6-7

Grade and DOR of OTRA commissionedofficers assigned to an AMEDD Corpsupon placement on the ADL • 6-8

Grade and DOR of OTRA JudgeAdvocate General's Corps (JAGC)officers upon placement on theADL • 6-9

Other provisions concerning OTRAcommissioned officers • 6-10

Procedure for determining DOR of officersnot on the ADL • 6-11

Section IIIWarrant OfficersPrecedence or relative rank 6-12Section IVInterservice TransfersPrecedence or relative rank for interservice

transfers • 6--13Section VEnlisted PersonnelPrecedence or relative rank • 6-14Date of rank • 6-15

AppendixesA. References

B. Examples of Types of Political ActivityPermitted or Prohibited

C. Statutory Prohibitions Pertaining ToPolitical Activity by Members of theArmed Forces

Glossary

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Chapter 1General

1-1. PurposeThis regulation prescribes policy and proce-dures on the basic aspects of command, mil-itary conduct and discipline, and thedetermination and precedence of rank.

1-2. ReferencesRelated publications are listed in appendixA.

1-3. Explanation of abbreviations andtermsAbbreviations and special terms are listed inthe glossary.

1-4. ResponsibilitiesThe Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel(DCSPER) has Army General Staff respon-sibilities for the formulation, management,and evaluation of command policies, plans,and programs that relate to—

a. Personnel distribution, to includegrade and specialties.

b. Assessment of human readiness.c. Discipline, law enforcement, correc-

tion, and apprehension.d. Leadership developmente. Professional military ethics./ Religious accommodation.

1-5. Commanda. Right to command. Command is exer-

cised by virtue of office and the special as-signment of members of the Armed Forcesholding military rank who are eligible to ex-ercise command. The right to command isnot limited solely by branch of Service ex-cept as set forth in chapter 3. A civilianmay not exercise command. However, a ci-vilian may be designated to exercise generalsupervision over an Army installation or ac-tivity under the command of a militarysuperior.

fa. Elements of command. The key ele-ments of command addressed are authorityand responsibility, rank and precedence,command and other channels, enlisted as-pects of command, and military discipline.Additional guidance on these matters iscovered by DA Pamphlet 310-1.

c. Assignment and command. Armymembers are assigned to stations wheretheir services are required. The command-ing officer assigns them appropriate duties.Without orders from proper authority, anArmy member can only assume commandwhen eligible according to chapter 3 of thisregulation.

1-6. Military ranka Military rank is the relative position or

degree of precedence granted military per-sons that marks their station. It confers eli-gibility to exercise command or authority inthe military within limits prescribed by law.Rank in the military is divided into classesand grades shown in-tables 1-1 and 1-2.

6. Table 1-1 shows the grades of rank inthe Army in order of their precedence or

relative rank. It indicates the grouping ofgrades into classes, pay grades, titles of ad-dress, and abbreviations. Procedures for de-termining precedence and date of rank areshown in chapter 6.

c The pay grade is an abbreviated nu-merical device with useful applications inpay management, personnel accounting, au-tomated data organization, and other ad-ministrative fields. However, the pay gradealone is not to be used as a form of addressor title in lieu of the proper title of addressor grade of rank. When military personnel(chaplains excepted) are addressed or re-ferred to, orally or in writing, the grade ofrank or title of address will normally beused. (See table 1-1.) All chaplains are ad-dressed as "Chaplain," regardless of milita-ry grade or professional title. When achaplain is addressed in writing, grade is in-dicated in parentheses, e.g. Chaplain (Ma-jor) John E. Doe.

d. Rank is generally held by virtue of of-fice or grade in the Army.

e. Conferring honorary titles of militaryrank upon civilians is prohibited. However,honorary titles already conferred will not bewithdrawn.

1-7. Precedence between members ofthe Army and other Services servingwith the ArmyMembers of other Services serving with theArmy have equal status with Army mem-bers of equivalent grade of rank. (Compara-ble ranks among the Services are shown intable 1-2.)

1-8. Precedence between ForeignService officers of the Department ofState and officers of the ArmyPrecedence between officers of the ForeignService and other officers of the U.S. Gov-ernment is set forth by EO 9998, 14 Septem-ber 1948.

1-9. Precedence between members ofthe Army and members of ForeignMilitary Services serving with theArmy.Members of Foreign Military Services serv-ing with the U.S. Army have equal statuswith Army members of equivalent grade ofrank.

Table 1-1Grade of ranks, U.S. Army

General officer*

Grade of rank: General of the ArmyPay grade: SpecialTH1« of address: GeneralAbbreviation: 1GA

Grade of rank: GeneralPay grade: 0-10Title of address: GeneralAbbreviation: GEN

Grade of rank: Lieutenant GeneralPay grade: 0-9TKte of address: GeneralAbbreviation: LTG20 AUGUST 1988 UPDATE • AR 600-20

Grade of rank: Major GeneralPay grade: 0-6THte of address: GeneralAbbreviation: MG

Grade of rank: Brigadier GeneralPay grade: 0-7Title of address: GeneralAbbreviation; BG

_____ FieM officers________

Grade of rank: ColonelPay grade: 0-6Title of address: ColonelAbbreviation: COL

Grade of rank: Lieutenant CotonelPay grade: 0-5Title of sddress: ColonelAbbreviation: LTC

Grade of rank: MajorPay grade: 0-4Title of address: MajorAbbreviation: MAJ_____________

Company officers

Grade of rank: CaptainPay grade: 0-3Title of address: CaptainAbbreviation: CPT _____________

Grade of rank: First LieutenantPay grade: 0-2TrUe of address: LieutenantAbbreviation: 1LT

Grade of rank: Second LieutenantPay grade: 0-1Titie of address: LieutenantAbbreviation: 2LT

Warrant officers

Grade of rank: Chief Warrant Officer, FourPay grade: W-4Title of address: Mister(Mrs/Miss)Abbreviation: CW4____________

Grade of rank: Chief Warrant Officer, ThreePay grade: W-3Title of address: Mister (Mr s/Mis3)Abbreviation: CW3______________

Grade of rank: Chief Warrant Officer, TwoPay grade: W-2Titie of address: Mister (Mrs/Miss)Abbreviation: CW2___________'

Grade of rank: Warrant Officer, OnePay grade: W-1Title of address: Mtster(Mrs/Miss)Abbreviation: WO1__________.

Cadets

Grade of rank; U.S. Military AcademyPay grade: SpecialTitle of address: Mister/Miss/CadetAbbreviation: none

Grade of rank: Senior Advanced ROTCPay grade: SpecialTitie of address: Mrster/Miss/CadetAbbreviation: none

Senior Noncommissioned officers

Grade of rank: Sergeant Major of the ArmyPay grade: E9

of address: Sergeant MajorAbbreviation: SMA____________

Grade of rank: Command Sergeant Major2Pay grade: E9TWe of address: Sergeant MajorAbbreviation: CSM ___________

Grade of rank: Sergeant Major3

Psy grade: E9Title of address: Sergeant MajorAbbreviation: SGM____________

Grade of rank: First SergeantPsy grade: EBTftJe of address: First SergeantAbbreviation: 1SG____________

Grade of rank: Master SergeantPsy grade: E6Tttie of address: SergeantAbbreviation: MSG____________

Grade of rank: Platoon Sergeant andSergeant First ClassPsy grade: E7Tltte of sddress: SergeantAbbreviation; PSG/SFC__________

Junior Noncommissioned officers and________Specialist4________

Grade of rank: Staff SergeantPay grade: E6Tttte of address: SergeantAbbreviation: SSG______________

Grade of rank: SergeantPsy grade: E5Titie of address: SergeantAbbreviation: SGT____________

Grade of rank: CorporalPay grade: E4Trae of address: CorporalAbbreviation: CPL______________

Grade of rank: Specialist FourPay grade: E4Titie of address: SpecialistAbbreviation: SP4_____________

Privates

Grade of rank: Private First ClassPay grade: E3Titie of address: PrivateAbbreviation: PFC_____________

Grade of rank: PrivatePsy grade: E2THfe of address: PrivateAbbreviation: PV2_____________

Grade of rank: PrivatePay grade: E1Titie of address: PrivateAbbreviation: PV1_____________Note.:1. Other abbreviations authorized tor u*e incorrespondence with the general public andagencies outside Department of Defense (DOO). onIdentification (ID) cards, and in personalcorrespondence are feted in AR 310-60.2. Personnel tormaty selected by DA forparticipation in the Command Sergeant* MajorProgram.3. Ad E9s not formally selected tor the CommandSergeants Major Program.4. Specarttl Four will rank immediately belowCorporal. This does not require or justify change totable of organization (TOE) or table of Distributionand allowances (TDA).

Chapter 2Command and Other Channels

2-1. Chain of commanda The chain of command is the most im-

portant organizational technique used bythe Army. It is the succession of com-manders, superior to subordinate, throughwhich command is exercised. It extendsfrom the President, as Commander-in-Chief, down through the various grades ofrank, to the enlisted persons leading thesmallest Army elements. This is also knownas the command channel. Staff officers andadministrative noncommissioned officers(NCOs) are not in the chain of command.

b. A simple and direct command channelhelps send orders from the highest to thelowest levels in a minimum of time and withthe least chance of misinterpretation. Thecommand channel extends upward in thesame manner for matters requiring officialcommunication from subordinate tosuperior.

c. Each person in the chain of commandis delegated sufficient authority to accom-plish assigned duties. Every commander hastwo basic responsibilities; the mission andcare for personnel and property. Normally,accomplishing the mission efficiently willhelp satisfy the responsibility for personnelwelfare.

d. A superior in the chain of commandholds subordinate commanders responsiblefor everything their command does or failsto do. A commander cannot delegate re-sponsibilities to superiors. However a com-mander subdivides responsibility andauthority and assigns portions of both tovarious subordinate commanders and staffmembers. In this way, a proper degree of re-sponsibility becomes inherent in each com-mand echelon. The need for a commanderor staff officer to observe proper channels inissuing instructions or orders to subordi-nates must be recognized.

e. Constant and continuous use of thechain of command is vital to the readinessof any Army unit. Every effort must bemade to acquaint all personnel with its ex-istence and proper function.

2-2. Staff or technical channelsAnother important Army organizationaltechnique for communication is the staff ortechnical channel. The term "staff" or"technical" channel is used to describe thevertical or horizontal channel between astaff section at one headquarters and a simi-lar staff section at another echelon (or at aparallel headquarters). It is sometimes usedfor routing reports, information, or instruc-tions that do not involve variations fromcommand policy and directives.

2-3. Noncommissioned officer (NCO)support channelThe NCO support channel begins with thecommander of a major unit, post, or Stateheadquarters. It extends from the com-mander's command sergeant major throughsubordinate unit command sergeants major20 AUGUST 1086 UPDATE • AR 600-20

to unit first sergeants and then to otherNCOs and enlisted personnel of the units.Commanders will define responsibilities andauthority of their NCOs to their staffs andsubordinates. This NCO support channel isresponsible for supporting the chain of com-mand and assisting in the accomplishmentof the important tasks below.

a. Administering the NCO professionaldevelopment program.

6. Establishing and maintaining the pro-fessional standards of the NCOs corps.

c. Supervision of unit operations withinestablished policy guidelines.

d. Care of individual soldiers and theirfamilies.

c. Training of enlisted soldiers in theirmilitary occupational specialty (MOS) aswell as in the basic skills and attributes of asoldier./ Proper wear of the uniform.g. Appearance and military courtesy of

enlisted personnel.h. Care of individual arms and equip-

ment of enlisted personnel.i. Care of living quarters of enlisted

personnel.j. Area maintenance tasks.k. Operation of recreational and other fa-

cilities for the primary use of enlistedpersonnel.

Chapter 3Command Policies andProcedures

3-1. Command of Installation*,activities, and units

a. Responsibility. The senior regularly as-signed officer present for duty has responsi-bility for the command of units, platoonlevel and above, except as exempted underparagraphs 3-11 or 3-12. Further policyguidance is outlined below.

(1) An installation will be assigned to thesubordinate command whose mission andorganization on the installation is bestequipped to perform installation manage-ment. The organization that is "bestequipped" will be determined by the follow-ing criteria:

(a) Capable of performing installationmanagement most efficiently and economi-cally in terms of staff and other overheadcosts.

(b) The subordinate command can ad-minister base operations functions most effi-ciently and economically.

(c) Employs and/or commands the larg-est number of military and civilian person-nel in performing mission activities,

(d) Uses the greatest amount of buildingsquare footage and/or acreage in perform-ing mission activities.

(e) Has been traditionally associated withthe installation.

(f) Having the commander senior ingrade.

(2) Except for commanders of type A in-stallations, Army commanders or general

officers with the rank of lieutenant generalor above may not assume command ofArmy installations. When a specific situa-tion appears to warrant an exception to thispolicy, prior approval will be obtained fromHQDA (DAPE-GO), WASH DC20310-0300.

(3) Command of installations and unitsunder the Army Medical Department(AMEDD) are set forth in AR 40-1 andAR 10-6.

b. Announcement of assumption of com-mand. Assumption of command will be an-nounced in a memorandum, military letter,or disposition form that will contain the in-formation below. (See table 3-1.)

SUBJECT: Assumption of CommandBy authority of (appropriate sub-para), the undersigned assumes com-mand of (complete unit designationand unit identification code (UIC), ef-fective (date)). Authentication will in-clude: Name, grade, branch, and theword "Commanding."

(1) Oral assumption of command. Oralassumption of command may be used byunits that do not use orders or other docu-mentation to announce assumption of com-mand or with proper authority when othercircumstances necessitate.

(2) Distribution. Distribution will be lim-ited to one copy each to the person con-cerned, subordinate commands or elements,interested commands or agencies, and thenext higher headquarters. A copy will beplaced in the functional files of the issuingcommand and/or the affected command.When a general officer, or general officerdesignce, assumes command, one copy willbe furnished to HQDA (DAPE-GO),WASH DC 20310-0300.___________

TaWe3-1Assumption of command documentsrequired

Command la assumed by. Senior regularlyassigned Army member initially assumingpermanent command.Remarks. One assumption of command

document will be made on the day thecommander initially assumes command.Authority: AR 600-20. paragraph 3-1 a.Tltte on document: Commanding

Command le assumed by. Senior regularlyassigned Army member assuming temporarycommand during the temporary or permanentabsence of the assigned commander.'Remarks. An assumption document isrequired each time an acting commanderassumes command. An "effective" date and a"to" date are required. If the "to" date isunknown, an amending document will beissued when the date becomes known.Authority: AR 600-20, paragraphs 3-4 and3-5.Tttie on document Acting Commander

Command te assumed by: Junior in graderegularly assigned Army member initiallyassuming permanent command.2Remarks. Same as item 1 remarks.Authority: AR 600-20, paragraph 3-3.Tltte on document: Commamfng and DPletter.

Command Is assumed by: Junior in graderegularly assigned Army member assumingtemporary command during the temporary orpermanent absence of the assignedcommander.2Remarks. Same as item 2 remarks.Authority: AR 600-20, paragraph 3-3.Tttie on document: Acting Commander andDP letter. _______

Command is assumed by. Senior medical ordental officer assuming command of amedical or dental unit temporarily deployed forreceiving and treating patients.Remarks. Same as item 1 remarks.Authority: AR 600-20, paragraphs 3-1 g and3-1/1.TWe on document Commanding

Notes:1. In the event of death or permanent departure of acommander, the next senior regularly assigned Armymember will assume temporary command as anacting commander, unless informed by higherauthority that command will be permanent2. Before a junior In grade Army member mayassume command or sign a document assumingcommand, by direction of the President (OP),authority must be obtained in the form of a letter ormemorandum from a commander authorized thatauthority (para 3-3b). In situations requiringimmediate action commanders authorized DPauthority may orally grant a junior in grade Armymember authority to command and then issue therequired tetter or memorandum.

(3) Filing. Organizations and units gov-erned by AR 340-18-2 and AR 340-2 re-spectively, will file one copy of theassumption document under OrganizationalHistory Files. Disposition is shown in thoseregulations.

(4) Correction and amendments. As-sumption of command documents may beamended, rescinded, or revoked by publish-ing the correct information in another as-sumption of command document. Thedocument containing the correction willproperly identify (by date) the document be-ing corrected, and state to whom it pertains.The amended document will be distributedand filed, as appropriate.

c. Installation responsibilities. MajorArmy commanders may relieve tacticalcommanders of installation responsibilitiesby designating (by letter), a junior officer ofthe permanent station as installationcommander.

d. Optimum length of command tours.The optimum length of command toursmust be based on the needs of the Army,stability within units, the need for officerswith command experience, and availabilityof personnel. Optimum command tours areas follows:

(1) For company grade, 18 months witha minimum of 12 months.

(2) For field grade, 24 months. Majorcommanders may amend this length by 6months either way.

(3) In oversea areas where the tourlength precludes such tenure of command.the command tour will coincide with theoversea tour.

e Command by general officers. Exceptas indicated in paragraph 3-4, general of-ficers will not be assigned without the prior20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

approval in each case of HQDA(DAPE-GO). WASH DC 20310-0300.

/ Command of medical units. The seniorMedical Corps officer, assigned or attachedto a medical TOE unit that is deployed toreceive and treat patients, will assume com-mand of that unit until property relieved.

g. Command of dental units. The seniorDental Corps officer, assigned or attachedto a dental TOE unit that is deployed to re-ceive and treat patients, will assume com-mand of that unit until properly relieved.

h. Command of veterinary units. The sea-ior veterinary officer, assigned or attachedto a veterinary unit that is deployed for careof government-owned animals, for food in-spection responsibilities, and/or for civic ac-tion programs, will assume command ofthat unit until properly relieved.

3-2. Specialty Immaterial commandsThe senior officer regularly assigned andpresent for duty with logistical commands(or communications zone headquarters, sec-tions, and areas) and similar specialty im-material commands will assume commandof the organization to which assigned. (Thisprovision applies if the senior officer is notineligible under para 3-11 or 3-12).

3-3. Designation of Junior In the samegrade to command

a. When two or more commissioned of-ficers of the same grade who are eligible tocommand are on duty in the same com-mand or organization, the President may as-sign the command of forces without regardto seniority of rank.

b. General officers are authorized to an-nounce, by direction of the President, thedesignation of one of several officers of thesame grade within a command under theirjurisdiction as a commander thereof. Thisrefers to general officers commanding majorArmy commands (MACOMs), armies,corps, installations, divisions, separate bri-gades, and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)general officer commands, and heads of DAStaff agencies. This may be done without re-gard to relative seniority. (See paras 3-lcand 3-4d for policy on general officers.)When an officer who is junior in grade isdesignated to command, a military letter ormemorandum will be used to announce theappointment and will contain the followingin formation:

SUBJECT: Appointment ofCommanderBy direction of the President, (grade,name, SSN, and branch) is appointedcommanding officer or commandinggeneral of (complete unit designationand UIC), effective (date),

(authentication)This appointment will be used only if theduties of the position require exercisingcommand. It will not be used to assign ajunior officer to a staff position that requiressupervising and controlling activities of anofficer senior in rank. In staff supervisory

positions, commanders may make such ap-pointments merely by designation in aletter.

c. Commanders will not use the Presi-dential authority cited in this paragraph toappoint a junior member as their own suc-cessor, either temporarily or permanently.In some cases, a commander having author-ity under this paragraph may find it neces-sary to temporarily place a junior memberin his or her position as acting commander.If so, a request stating the circumstancesand asking for the appointment to be madewill be sent to the next higher commanderhaving authority under this paragraph. Thenext higher commander will review the re-quest and make appointments deemed nec-essary. Commanders may not issue ablanket designation applying to more thanone absence of a subordinate commanderwithout prior approval from the MACOMor, in cases involving general officers,DAPE-GO. Each designation of a junior toa command position requires a separate ac-tion by the designating authority exceptwhen prior approval of a blanket designa-tion has been authorized.

d. The authority in this paragraph willnot be used to assign command functions tochaplains or, unless authorized by the Sec-retary of the Army, or his appointee, to of-ficers of the AMEDD when suchassignment involves troops other than thoseof the AMEDD. (See para 3-12c.)

3-4. Death, disability, retirement,reassignment, or absence of thecommander

o. Genera/. If a commander of any Armyelement dies, becomes disabled, retires, isreassigned, or is temporarily absent, the sen-ior regularly assigned Army member willassume command. This refers (in order ofpriority) to commissioned officers, warrantofficers (WOs), cadets, NCOs, specialists, orprivates present for duty and not ineligibleunder paragraphs 3-11 or 3-12.) He or shewill assume command until relieved byproper authority except as provided for inparagraph 3-4c below. Assumption of com-mand under these conditions will be an-nounced as per paragraph 3-lfc. However,the announcement will indicate assumptionas acting commander unless designated aspermanent by the proper authority. It is notnecessary to rescind the announcementdesignating an acting commander to assumeduties of the commander "during the tem-porary absence of the regularly assignedcommander" if the announcement gave thetime element involved. A rescinding an-nouncement is required if the temporary as-sumption of command was for an indefiniteperiod.

b. Head of DA Staff agencies. On thedeath, disability, or temporary absence of ahead of a DA Staff agency, the next seniorofficer on duty in the office will becomehead until relieved by proper authority. (Ex-ceptions may be ordered or required.) Thisdoes not apply to The Surgeon General and.6

the Chief, National Guard Bureau. Func-tions of The Surgeon General will be as-sumed by the next senior officer of theMedical Corps present and on duty in theoffice. Functions of the National Guard Bu-reau (NGB) will be assumed by the seniorofficer of the Army National Guard of theUnited States (ARNGUS) on duty in theBureau. (See 10 USC 3015.)

c. Commanders of MACOMs. A com-mander of a MACOM may continue to dis-charge the functions of command whileabsent from the limits thereof, if—

(1) Such absence is for a short periodonly.

(2) The commander has reasonable oom-m u n i c a t i o n wi th t h e M A C O Mheadquarters.

(3) The absence is not caused by physicaldisability.

d. General officers.(1) During the temporary absence of the

regularly assigned commander, MACOMsare authorized to assign general officersunder their command to positions ofcommand.

(2) Where more than one MACOM isrepresented on an installation, the line ofsuccession of command may pass from oneMACOM to another. Major Army com-manders concerned should agree to theterms of such an arrangement by a memo-randum of understanding and should pub-lish necessary documentation. HQDA(DAPE-GO) will be notified of the actiontaken.

3-5. Absence or disability of allofficers of a unitUpon death, disability, or absence of all of-ficers of a unit normally commanded by acommissioned officer, the appropriate com-mander will permanently assign an officer tocommand, preferably of the branch towhich the unit belongs. Pending assignmentand arrival of the new commander, the sen-ior warrant officer, cadet, NCO, specialist,or private regularly assigned to the unit willexercise temporary command. Restrictionson assuming command set forth inparagraphs 3-11 and 3-12 apply. Assump-tion of command will be as noted in para-graph 3-4a.

3-6. Emergency commandThe senior commissioned officer, warrantofficer, cadet, NCO, specialist, or privateamong troops at the scene of the emergencywill control or command the military per-sonnel present. These provisions also applyto troops separated from their parent unitsunder battlefield conditions or in prisoner ofwar status. Restrictions on assuming com-mand set forth in paragraphs 3-11 and 3-12apply. Assumption of command will be asnoted in paragraph 3-4a.

3-7. Functions of an individual Intemporary commandA member in temporary command will not,except in urgent cases, alter or annul the20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

standing orders of the permanent com-mander without authority from the nexthigher command. Temporary command isdefined to include command assumed underconditions outlined in paragraphs 3-4, 3-5,and 3-6. Such commanders will be consid-ered temporary commanders until they aredesignated as permanent or until they arereplaced by the proper senior commander.

3-8. Responsibility of successorA member who succeeds to any commandor duty assumes the duties of his or herpredecessor. The successor will assume re-sponsibility for all orders in force and allthe public property and funds pertaining tothe command.

3-9. Separate commands of the U.S.Army serving together

a. When separate commands of the U.S.Army join (or perform duty) together, thesenior regularly assigned officer present forduty with the commands concerned willcommand the forces unless otherwise direct-ed by the President. He or she must not beineligible under paragraph 3-12 or 3-13.

b. Section 317 of title 32, United StatesCode provides: "When any part of the Na-tional Guard that is not in Federal serviceparticipates in an encampment, maneuver,or other exercise for instruction, togetherwith troops in Federal services, the com-mand of the post, airbase, or other placewhere it is held, and of the troops in Feder-al service on duty there, remains with theofficers in Federal service who commandthat place and the Federal troops on dutythere, without regard to the rank of the of-ficers of the National Guard not in Federalservice."

c. When USAR units take part in activeduty for training or annual training at apost, the command of that post remainswith the officer who commands it This pro-vision applies regardless of the grade of theofficers of the USAR unit who are tempo-rarily taking part in training there.

3-10. Separate commands of theseveral military services of the UnitedStates serving together

a When separate commands of the sev-eral military services join (or perform duty)together, or personnel of another Serviceserve with the Army, operational control byan officer of one Service over the units ormembers of the other Services may be givenby agreement between the Services con-cerned, or by assignment to command aunified command established by the JointChiefs of Staff. When the different com-mands of the Army and the Marine Corpsjoin or serve together, the highest rankingofficer in the Army or Marine Corps on du-ty, who is otherwise eligible to command,will command all those forces unless other-wise directed by the President. (See 10 USC747.)

b. The commander of the forces joinedwill exercise operational control of theforces of each Service. This will be done

through the responsible commander whowill retain responsibility for such intraser-vice matters as administration, discipline,internal organization, and unit training. Ingeneral, court-martial jurisdiction by oneArmed Force over members of anothershould be exercised only when the accusedcannot be delivered to the Armed Force ofwhich the individual is a member withoutinjury to the Service. Subject to this policy,commanders of joint commands or jointtask forces who have authority to convenegeneral courts-martial may convene a court-martial for the trial of members of anotherArmed Force when specifically empoweredby the President or Secretary of Defense torefer such cases for trial by courts-martial.(See R.C.M. 201(e) MCM 1984, revised.)

3-11. Inellglblltty for command ofpost or activityA person will be considered ineligible forcommand of a post or activity when he orshe is—

a. Quartered there, but has a headquar-ters or office elsewhere.

b. A student at a service school or civil-ian institution or is undergoing individualtraining, instruction, or intransit processingat a post where he or she is not a part of thecommand complement.

c. Not permanently assigned, and theunit is not permanently assigned to the post.

d. Assigned mainly as a permanent mem-ber of a board.

e. Prohibited from assuming commandby statute (AR 600-31) or by paragraph3-12.

/ Assigned specific duty aboard a milita-ry vessel or aircraft where the officer's par-ticular duty, specialty, or MOS does nottechnically qualify him or her to assume thedu ty of ship 's mas te r or a i r c ra f tcommander.

g. In arrest. (A person in arrest is ineligi-ble to exercise command of any kind.)

3-12. Restrictionsa. General Staff officers. An officer as-

signed to duty on (or detailed to duty with)the Army General Staff will not commandtroops other than personnel on duty withthe Army Genera) Staff unless specificallydirected to do so by an authority named inparagraph 3-3. A General Staff officer withtroops may assume command when he orshe is the senior regularly assigned officer ofthe command present for duty. The officermust not be ineligible under the provisionsof this paragraph and paragraph 3-11.

b. Officers on duty in DA Staff agencies.Officers on duty or detailed to duty in anyof the staff agencies, Services, and bureausof DA (including heads thereof) will notnormally assume command of troops otherthan those of the Service, staff, or bureauswhere they are on duty. Exceptions must bedirected by proper authority.

c Officers of the AMEDD. Officers of theAMEDD may exercise command only with-in the AMEDD. As an exception, officers ofthe Medical Service Corps may command

troops that are not part of the AMEDD.This will be done when authorized by theSecretary of the Army; the commanders ofMACOMs, Army groups, armies, corps, di-visions, and comparable units; the chiefs ofServices; or heads of other DA Staff agen-cies. (See AR 10-6 and AR 40-1 on use ofAMEDD officers.)

d. Chaplains. A chaplain has rank with-out command. (See 10 USC 3581.) Al-though chaplains may not exercisecommand, they have authority to exercisefunctions of operational supervision andcontrol.

e. Commanding officer of troops on trans-ports. Military personnel embarking on Mil-itary Sealift Command vessels are availablefor command duty, unless otherwise indi-cated in their travel orders or, by reason oftheir branch of Service. General officers willbe excluded from this requirement. Desig-nation of colonels will be at the discretion ofthe terminal commander.

/ USAR unit commanders. The authoritydelegated under paragraph 3-3 will apply inthe following cases when it is not practicalto assign the senior officer to command:

(1) When the USAR officer selected tocommand a USAR unit, while in Reserveduty training status, is junior in date of rank(as per para 6-3) to other officers of thesame grade assigned to that unit.

(2) When a USAR unit is ordered to ac-tive duty, and the assigned unit commanderis junior in date of rank (as per para 6-3) toother assigned officers of the same grade.

g. Warrant officers. When assigned dutiesas station, unit, or detachment commander,warrant officers are vested with all powersusually exercised by commissioned officers.(See AR 611-112, para 1-7 for exceptions.)

h. Partially disabled officers. Partiallydisabled officers continued on active dutyunder AR 635-40, chapter 6, will be as-signed to positions in which their specialqualifications make them of particular valueto the Service. Such officers will not be as-signed to command positions unless the as-signing authority positively determines thatthe person—

(1) Has the medical (physical) career po-tential to serve in combat situations.

(2) Is able to serve until the age for man-datory retirement.

i Inspectors general An officer detailedto duty as an inspector general will not as-sume command of troops while so detailed.However, an inspector general is not pre-cluded from assuming temporary commandof an organization if he or she—

(1) Is the next regularly assigned seniorofficer of the organization.

(2) Is not otherwise ineligible.(3) Has been relieved from detail as an

inspector general during the period of tem-porary command.

3-13. Relief for causea. Relief for cause is defined as the re-

moval of an officer or enlisted person from arateable assignment based on a decision by a20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

member of the person's chain-of-commaodor supervisory chain that his or her personalor professional characteristics, conduct, be-havior, or performance of duty warrant re-moval in the best interest of the U.S. Army.This is contrasted with reassignment underfavorable circumstances such as occurs up-on completion of an accepted period of as-signment, normal rotation, or directedassignment before completion of the normalassignment period.

b. The relief of an individual for cause isone of the most adverse personnel actionsavailable and will usually be preceded byformal counseling by the commander or su-pervisor unless such action is not deemedappropriate under the circumstances. Ac-tion to relieve an officer from a commandposition will not be taken until approved bythe first General Officer in the chain of com-mand of the officer being relieved. If a Gen-eral Officer is the relieving official, nofurther approval of the relief action isrequired; however, the provisions of AR623-105 and AR 623-205 concerning ad-ministrative review of relief reports remainapplicable. Appropriate USAR directivespertain to personnel serving in long tourassignments.

Chapter 4Enlisted Aspects of Command

4-1. General policyAt all echelons of command, commandersand their staffs are responsible for ensuringproper delegation of authority to NCOs bytheir superiors. This policy applies whetherthe superior is a commissioned officer, WO,or another NCO.

4-2. Noncommissioned officersAR 611-201 describes in detail the com-mand function of all NCO MOSs.

a. Sergeant Major of the Army. This isthe senior sergeant major grade of rank. Itdesignates the senior enlisted position of theArmy. The sergeant major in this positionserves as the senior enlisted advisor andconsultant to the Chief of Staff of the Army.He or she provides information on problemsaffecting enlisted personnel and solutions tothese problems; on professional education,growth, and advancement of NCOs; and onmorale, training, pay, promotions, and oth-er matters. The Sergeant Major of the Armyis also available to present the enlisted view-point on DA boards and committees. Otherfunctions of this position include meetingswith military and civilian organizations todiscuss enlisted personnel affairs, receivingenlisted personnel who visit HQDA, andrepresenting all Army enlisted personnel atappropriate ceremonies.

b. Command sergeant major. This is theposition title designating the senior NCO ofthe command at battalion or higher level.He or she carries out policies and standardson the performance, training, appearance,

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Jsndtconduct of enlisted personnel. The com--'mand sergeant major gives advice and initi-ates recommendations to the commanderand staff in matters pertaining to enlistedpersonnel. As stated in paragraph 2-3, it isfrom the command sergeant major of a unit,installation, or State headquarters that theactivities of the local NCO support channelemanates. This channel functions orallythrough the command sergeant's major orfirst sergeant's call and normally does notinvolve written instructions; however, eithermethod will be considered directive. Thecommand sergeant major administers theunit Noncommissioned Officer's Profession-al Development Program (NCODP). Thisprogram operates through the NCO supportchannel; however, the NCODP should bebased on written directives.

c. first sergeant. The position of first ser-geant is similar to that of the command ser-geant major in importance, responsibility,and prestige. First sergeants are in directand daily contact with sizable numbers ofother enlisted personnel. Thus, this positionis one requiring outstanding leadership andprofessional competence. The first sergeantis the senior NCO in companies, batteries,and troops. His or her duties include hold-big formations, instructing the platocr ser-geants, and assisting the commander i theoperations of the unit. The fin st,L .ant'sprincipal duty is the individual training ofenlisted members of the unit. Routine ad-ministrative duties are supervised by thefirst sergeant; however, they should not begiven priority over his or her training du-ties. The first sergeant administers the unitNCODP

d. Platoon sergeant. This position is alsokey in the command structure of the Army.When the platoon leader is present, the pla-toon sergeant is a key assistant and advisor.In the absence of the platoon leader, theplatoon sergeant commands the platoon.

e Section, squad, and team leaders. Theresponsibilities of these echelons of thechain of command (para 2-3) are exercisedby NCOs. Platoon leaders hold their subor-dinate leaders responsible for the individualtraining, personal appearance, and cleanli-ness of their soldiers and for insuring that—

(1) Each member of their unit is trainedto competency in his or her MOS as pre-scribed in the appropriate soldiers' manual.

(2) All Government property issued tomembers of their units is properly main-tained and accounted for at all times andthat discrepancies are reported promptly.

(3) While in a duty status, they be readyat all times to report the location and activ-ity of all members of the unit. Thus, as thebasic reporting unit, squad members are ei-ther reported present, or if absent are re-ported by name.

(4) The unit is trained to function in itsprimary mission role.

/. Acting NCOs. Company, troop, bat-tery, and separate detachment commandersmay appoint acting corporals and sergeantsto.-fill position vacancies. (See AR 600-200,8*

chap 7, which also provides for acting cor-porals, sergeants, and staff sergeants for cas-ual groups.) While so acting, they will wearthe insignia and have the responsibilities,authority, and privileges of the position towhich appointed. They will not, however,be entitled to the pay and allowances ofsuch higher grades and such service will notbe credited as time in a higher grade of rankfor appointment or date of rank purposes.

g. NCO disciplinary policies.(1) This subparagraph emphasizes the

importance of NCOs in maintaining disci-pline in the Army. The policies belowshould be considered together with the pro-visions of chapter 5 and the MCM.

(a) NCOs have the authority to appre-hend ( U C M J , A r t . 7(c); R .C .M.302(b)(2))MCM; and para 5-5).

(b) NCOs may be authorized by theircommanders to order enlisted persons of thecommanding officer's command or enlistedpersons subject to the authority of that com-manding officer into arrest or confinement(R.C.M.304 (b)(3)MCM).

(2) NCOs do not have authority to im-i ose nonjudicial punishment on other enlist-ed personnel under the Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice (UCMJ), An. 15. However,the commander may authorize a NCO inthe grade of E-7 or above, provided suchperson is senior to the person being notified,to deliver the DA Form 2627 (Record ofProceedings under Article 15, UCMJ) andinform the member of his or her rights. Incases of nonjudicial punishment the recom-mendations of NCOs should be sought andconsidered by the unit commanders.

(3) As enlisted commanders of soldiers,NCOs are invaluable in furthering the effi-ciency of the company, battery, or troop.This function includes preventing incidentsthat would make it necessary to resort totrial by court-martial or to impose nonjudi-cial punishment. Thus, NCOs are assistantsto commanders in administering minornonpunitive discipline as set forth in AR27-10 and paragraph Ig, part V, MCM.Nonpunitive discipline is not to be confusedwith nonjudicial punishment.

(4) In taking corrective action with re-gard to subordinates, NCOs will be guidedby and observe the principles set forth inparagraph 5-7e.

(5) For trials by court-martial of NCOswhose membership (UCMJ, Art 25(c)(l),R.C.M. 502 (a)(lXc)) MCM includes enlist-ed persons, the following will apply: exceptas provided for in the UCMJ, no member ofthe court-martial will be junior to the ac-cused in rank or pay grade.

(6) For NCOs above pay grade E4, sum-mary courts-martial may not adjudge con-finement, hard labor without confinement,or reduction except to the next lower paygrade.

(7) When nonjudicial punishment(UCMJ, Art. 15) is imposed on a NCO, itmay not include—

(a) Correctional custody.(b) Confinement on bread and water or

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(c) Any type of extra duty involving la-bor or duties not customarily performed byan NCO of the grade of rank of the personwho is to perform the extra duty.

h. Additional NCO responsibilities, pre-rogatives, and privileges. NCOs will—

(1) Formulate plans and issue and exe-cute orders* on their own initiative andjudgement within the authority delegated tothem.

(2) Serve as training instructors to themaximum degree practicable.

(3) Make recommendations about unitmission accomplishment and troop welfare.(NCO recommendations have traditionallybeen invaluable to commanding officers onsuch matters as assignment, reassignment,promotion, privileges, discipline, training,unit funds, community affairs, and supply.)

(4) Function only in supervisory roles onfatigue duty and only as NCOs of the guardon guard duty, except in temporary situa-tions where grades of rank are criticallyshort.

(5) Be granted such privileges as organi-zation and installation commanders are ca-pable of granting and consider proper toenhance the prestige of their enlisted troopleaders

(6) Be considered for assignment ofquarters (NCOs with bonafide dependents)by installation commanders based on AR210-50. Assignment will be based on thedate of rank within pay grade for all enlist-ed personnel under consideration.

(7) Be afforded pass privileges accordingto AR 630-5, chapter 10.

(8) Be afforded the privilege of setting upand operating NCO clubs as adjuncts of theArmy as covered in AR 230-60.

(9) Be afforded separate rooms in bar-racks areas under provisions of AR 210-16.

4-3. Specialistsa. A specialist is a selected enlisted per-

son appointed under AR 600-200, chapter7, to discharge duties requiring a high de-gree of special skill. He or she must be pro-ficient in the technical or administrativeaspects of his or her MOS field. By virtue oftheir technical skill specialists must oftenexercise leadership with respect to mattersrelated to their specialty. Normally, theirduties do not require exercising enlistedcommand of troops.

b. Specialists will be granted the sametype privileges as NCOs of the same paygrade in the organization and installation.Privileges cited in paragraph 4-2h(6), (7),and (8) apply equally to specialists.

Privates.Privates are the basic manpower strengthand grades of the Army. While commandfunctions do not normally pertain to pri-vates, they should be well-informed abouttheir responsibilities and counseled abouttheir potential for enlisted command duties.Special emphasis should be focused on theguidance in paragraphs 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, 3-8,and 4-2. and chapter 5.

ChaptersMilitary Conduct and Discipline

Section IGeneral

5-1. Military disciplinea. Military discipline consists of individu-

al and group training that develops a mentalattitude resulting in proper conduct and au-tomatic obedience to military law under allconditions. It is founded upon respect forand loyalty to properly constitutedauthority.

b. While military discipline is enhancedby military training, every feature of milita-ry life affects military discipline. It can beseen in an individual or unit by smartness ofappearance and action; by cleanliness andneatness of dress, equipment, and quarters;by deference to seniors and by mutual re-spect between senior and subordinate per-sonnel; and by the prompt and cheerfulexecution by subordinates of both the letterand the spirit of the legal orders of theirlawful superiors.

5-2. Obedience to ordersAll persons in the military service arerequired to strictly obey and promptly exe-cute the lawful orders of their superiors.

5-3. Military courtesya. Courtesy among members of the

Armed Forces is vital to discipline; respectto superiors will be extended at all time.(See AR 600-25, chap 4.)

6. Military personnel are looked upon bythe civilian community to set an example incourtesy and honors rendered the NationalAnthem and the National Color. Accord-ingly, the conduct of military personnelshould always reflect respect to both theNational Anthem and the National Color.The specific courtesies set forth in AR600-25, appendix A, should be rendered theNational Color and National Anthem atpublic events whether the soldier is offer onduty and whether he or she is in or out ofuniform. Intentional disrespect to the Na-tional Colors or Anthem is inappropriate. Itconstitutes conduct prejudicial to good or-der and discipline; moreover, it is discredit-ing to the military service.

5-4. Conducta. Discipline is a function of command;

hence, it is the responsibility of all leaders inthe Army, whether they are on or off dutyor in a leave status, to—

(1) Insure all military personnel present aneat, soldierly appearance.

(2) Take action against military person-nel in any case where the soldier's conductviolates good order and military discipline.

b. The senior officer, WO, or NCO willact promptly, using such means as are avail-able, to restore order.

c. On public conveyances, in the absenceof military police, the person in charge ofthe conveyance will be asked to notify thenearest military police and arrange to have

them come on board and take custody ofmilitary personnel guilty of misconduct. Ifthe misconduct is serious enough, the per-son in charge of the conveyance will beasked to stop at the first opportunity andturn the offender over to local police. In allsuch cases, the local police will be advisedto telephone (collect) the nearest Army postor Army headquarters. The purpose is to in-sure that—

(1) The accused's commanding officer isnotified.

(2) The commander of the area of re-sponsibility in which the offense occurstakes proper action.

d. When an offense endangering the rep-utation of the Army is committed elsewhere(not on a public conveyance), civilian policewill be requested to take the offender intocustody when military police are notavailable.

e. When military police are not present,the senior commissioned officer, WO, orNCO present will obtain the name, grade,social security number, organization, andstation of the offender. This informationand a statement of the circumstances will besent to the soldier's commanding officerwithout delay. When the offender is turnedover to the civilian police, the above infor-mation will be given to the civilian policefor transmittal to the proper militaryauthorities.

5-5. Maintenance of orderArmy and Marine Corps military police,Air Force Security Police, members of thethe Navy, and Coast Guard shore patrolsare authorized and directed to apprehendArmed Forces members who commit of-fenses punishable under the UCMJ. Com-missioned officers, WOS, NCOs, and pettyofficers of the Armed Forces are authorizedand directed to quell all quarrels, frays, anddisorders among persons subject to militarylaw and to apprehend participants. Thoseexercising authority, hereunder, should doso with judgment and tact. Personnel so ap-prehended will be returned to the jurisdic-tion of their respective Services as soon aspractical. Confinement of females will be ac-cording to AR 190-38, paragraph 4c.

5-6. Exercising military authoritya. Military authority will be exercised

with promptness, firmness, courtesy, andjustice. Resorting to trial by court-martial,or to nonjudicial punishment under UCMJ,Article 15, will not be done for trivial of-fenses, except when less drastic methods ofadministering discipline have been tried un-successfully. (See para ld(l), Part V, MCM,and AR 27-10, chap 3, sect 1.)

b. One of the most effective nonpunitivedisciplinary measures is extra training or in-struction. For example, if soldiers appear inan improper uniform, they will be requiredto correct their attire; if they do not main-tain their housing area properly, they willbe required to correct the deficiency; ifsoldiers have a training deficiency, they will20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

be required to take extra training in subjectsdirectly related to the deficiency.

c. The training or instruction given to asoldier to correct deficiencies not only mustbe directly related to the deficiency ob-served, but also must be oriented to improv-ing the soldier's performance in his or herproblem area. Corrective measures may betaken after normal duty hours. Such mea-sures assume the nature of training or in-struction, not punishment. Correctivetraining should continue only until thetraining deficiency is overcome. Authorityto use it is part of the inherent powers ofcommand.

d. Care should be taken at all levels ofcommand to insure that training and in-struction are not used in an oppressive man-ner to evade the procedural safeguardsapplying to imposing nonjudicial punish-ment Deficiencies that have been satisfacto-rily corrected by means of training andinstruction will not be noted in the officialrecords of the soldiers concerned. They willbe considered as closed incidents. (See paras4-2g(4) and 5-86.)

5-7. Relationships of superiorstoward subordinates

a. The commander will encourage har-monious relations among subordinates, cou-pled with a friendly spirit of competition inperforming duties.

b. The commander's timely interventionto prevent disputes, give advice to the inex-perienced, and censure conduct that mayproduce dissension in the command or re-flect discredit upon it, is of great importancein securing and maintaining efficiency.

c. Commanders exercise commandthrough their subordinate commanders. Tothis end, they inspire confidence in subordi-nates by example, sound and decisive ac-tion, and ability to overcome obstacles.Commanders must encourage strengtheningthe chain of command and developing initi-ative, ingenuity, and boldness of executionthroughout all echelons of command. Theyset up policies and standards and prescribemissions for their command. By personalvisits to units and formal or informal in-spections and reports, commanders insureadherence to policies, compliance with or-ders, and maintenance of standards. Moreo-ver, they use the staff to get information,prepare detailed plans, and otherwise relievethemselves of details to allow maximumfreedom of action. The degree to whichcommanders delegate responsibility and au-thority to their staff will vary with the com-mander and the level of command. Caremust be taken so that the staff does not iso-late the commander from subordinate com-manders and so that the unique relationshipbetween the commander and subordinatecommanders is preserved. Commandersmaintain a close, direct, and personal rela-tionship with subordinate commanders andwith the staff. They ensure that a feeling ofmutual respect and confidence exists be-tween the headquarters and subordinatecommands.

• ->~d. Commanders share the responsibilityfpr the professional development of theirsubordinates. To this end, they will encour-age self-study and counsel them often ontheir performance. Officers who have twodesignated occupational specialities shouldbe assigned within their specialities. Enlist-ed personnel will be assigned and used asoutlined in AR 600-200.

e. Professionally competent leaders in*herently command respect for theirauthority.

(1) Leaders should strive to develop,maintain, and use the full range of humanpotential in their organization. This poten-tial is considered to be the most critical fac-tor in ensuring the organization is capableof accomplishing its mission. Commissionedofficers, WOSs, and NCOs will strive to en-hance the will to fight for their country intheir subordinates. Accordingly, theyshould instill in them a sense of responsibili-ty as citizens of the United States and aspirit of loyalty to the democratic principleson which the American way of life is based.Moreover, they should emphasize the im-portance of individual conduct and behavioras soldiers.

(2) Leaders at all echelons will continu-ously give troops constructive informationon the need for and purpose of military dis-cipline. Articles in the UCMJ requiring ex-planation will be presented in such a way toensure that soldiers will be fully aware ofthe controls and obligations imposed onthem by virtue of their military service. (SeeUCMJ, Art. 137.) Commissioned officersand NCOs will keep in close touch withsoldiers in their command, take an interestin their organizational life, hear their com-plaints, and work at all times to removecauses for dissatisfaction.

(3) Leaders will strive to maintain posi-tive relations with soldiers in their com-mand. To this end, the leader's confidenceand sympathy should ensure that thesoldiers feel free to approach them for coun-sel and assistance. Ideally, soldiers in theircommand should feel free to discuss not on-ly military and organizational matters, butpersonal problems as well, or matters thatmay contribute to personal or familyproblems. This relationship may be gainedand maintained without relaxing discipline.Moreover, this type of positive relationshipcan provide great benefit to the Service as awhole./ Relationships between soldiers of dif-

ferent rank that involve, or give the appear-ance of, partiality, preferential treatment, orthe improper use of rank or position for per-sonal gain, are prejudicial to good order,discipline, and high unit morale. Such rela-tionships will be avoided. Commanders andsupervisors will counsel those involved ortake other action, as appropriate, if relation-ships between soldiers of different rank—

(1) Cause actual or perceived partialityor unfairness,

(2) Involve the improper use of rank orposition for personal gain, or10

(3) Create an actual or clearly predict-able adverse impact on discipline, authority,or morale.

g. Relationships between officer and en-listed soldiers are prohibited and are contra-ry to the custom of the service and mayconstitute the offense of fraternization underthe provisions of Article 134, UCMJ. (Seepara 83, Part IV, MCM, 1984.) Matters in-volving commercial transactions and/orother commercial solicitations between DApersonnel are governed by AR 600-50.

5-8. Disciplinary powers of thecommanding officer

a. See MCM, United States, regardingthe disciplinary powers of the commandingofficer.

b. In exercising authority to use nonpuni-tive measures, as explained in paragraph Ig,Part V, MCM, and AR 27-10, paragraph3-3o, if the soldier to be administrativelyreprimanded is no longer a member of thatcommand, the commander concerned willsend the reprimand directly to the individu-al at his or her current duty station. (See pa-ras 4-2g(3), 4-2g(4), and 5-6.)

c. Disciplinary measures should be tai-lored to the nature and circumstances ofspecific offenses. Commanders will not re-strain disciplinary powers of subordinatesby limiting the number of times varioustypes of disciplinary actions arc allowed.

d See Pan III, MCM, 1984 (Rev) for re-ports required to be submitted in certaincases involving—

(1) A change in status of an officer result-ing from court-martial, or

(2) A transfer of an accused person fromthe general court-martial jurisdiction thathas been designated as having custody ofthe accused.

5-9. Private Indebtedness andfinancial obligationsSee AR 210-7 and AR 600-15 for privateindebtedness and financial obligations.

5-10. Settlement of local accounts onchange of stationTo ensure that organizations and individu-als have properly settled their accounts,commanders will—

o. Make every effort to settle local ac-counts of their organizations beforemovement.

b. Take action, by mail, to promptly set-tle organizational accounts with local firmswhen unable to settle before movement.

c. Take action when needed, underUCMJ, Articles 15, 121, 123a, 133, or 134,when soldiers under their command issuechecks against an account with insufficientfunds or fail to clear their personal accountsbefore departure from their stations. Whenindebtedness information is received after asoldier departs from the station, the com-manding officer will take action outlined inAR 600-15. This refers to the commandingofficer of the station at which personal ac-counts remain unsettled.20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

5-11. Civil status of members of theReserve Components

a. Reserve Component (RC) members,not serving on active duty, are not consid-ered to be officers or employees of the Unit-ed States solely by reason of their Reservestatus. They may accept and receive pay foremployment in any civil branch of the pub-lic service, in addition to any pay and al-lowances they may be entitled to under thelaws governing RCs.

6. A member of the RC, not serving onactive duty, may practice his or her civilianprofession or occupation before or in con-nection with any department of the FederalGovernment, except as specifically providedto the contrary in certain U.S. laws.

c. Many laws impose limitations on ac-tivities in which persons may engage afterterminating active duty or employment bythe United States. The underlying principleof these laws is that it is improper for a per-son who has handled a Government matterto leave public service and then representthe other side in connection with the same(or a closely related) matter. (See 18 USC207.)

d. RC members who are officers and em-ployees of the United States or the Districtof Columbia are entitled to a leave of ab-sence from their civilian employment Thisleave of absence will be granted without lossof pay, time, or efficiency rating on all daysduring which they are ordered to duty withtroops or field exercises, or for instruction,for periods not over 15 days in any calendaryear. As an exception, officers and employ-ees of the United States or of the District ofColumbia who are members of the ArmyNational Guard of the District of Columbiaare authorized leave for all days (no limit)on which they are ordered to duty for pa-rades or encampment under 5 USC 6323(c).

e. RC members may accept and be paidfor civil employment with any foreign gov-ernment, when approved by the Secretary ofthe Army and the Secretary of State. (Thisincludes any concern controlled in whole orin part by a foreign government.) (See AR600-291 for processing applications.)

5-12. Release of personnel rosters,orders, or similar documents

a. Release of personnel rosters, orders, orsimilar documents listing names and dutyaddresses of military personnel (includingRC personnel) will be done according toAR 34O-21. Policies' governing public re-lease of home addresses and guidance forhandling requests for home addresses arefound in AR 340-21. (See para 3-5.)

b. Commanders at all levels will familiar-ize those concerned with provisions of AR340-21.

5-13. Congressional activitiesa. Communicating with a member of

Congress. No person may restrict any mem-ber of an Armed Force from communicat-ing with a member of Congress, unless thecommunication is unlawful or violates aregulation vital to the security of the United

States. (See 10 USC 1034.) No person willbe penalized or disciplined solely fo^havingcommunicated with a member of Cnngress,either personally or through other persons.However, leaders are responsible for contin-ually advising subordinates to seek advice orassistance within the chain of cotatnand,from proper staff agencies, or from £t in-spector general if there is a complaint.Soldiers should also be informed that acommunication concerning a personal prob-lem that is sent to anyone who is not in thelocal chain of command will be returned tothe local commander. It will be returned forthe commander's consideration before ac-tion can be taken to render assistance. Theyshould also be advised to so inform mem-bers of their families.

b. Appearance before congressional com-mittees. It is DA policy to provide maxi-mum information about its operation andactivities available to congressional commit-tees. This information is subject to the pro-visions of AR 380-5, paragraph 7-105.When asked to appear before a congression-al committee, Army military personnel willcoordinate with the Chief of Legislative Li-aison, Office of the Secretary of the Armyfor guidance or assistance. Coordinationwill be accomplished with the Comptrollerof the Army on matters pertaining to thebudget.

5-14. Publishing of articlesDOD policy precludes military personnelwho wish to engage in public writing forpersonal profit from having access to classi-fied current technical operational militaryinformation. In this regard, Army membersare viewed exactly the same as civilian pro-fessional writers. (See AR 360-5.)

5-15. Student officer studiesAll studies prepared as a part of their offi-cial duties by students at Army ServiceSchools will be used for official purposes on-ly. They will not be made available for pub-lication or release in any manner that wouldindicate DA endorsement. This is not in-tended to preclude writing special articleson military subjects for publication if reviewand clearance for publication are obtained(AR 360-5).

5-16. Participation in support ofcivilian law enforcement agencies

a. Commanders and supervisors will nei-ther sanction nor lend support to using mili-tary personnel as sources or informants forcivilian law enforcement agencies in the 50States and the District of Columbia, orTrust Territories of the United States exceptwhen there is evidence that the allegedcriminal activity involves—

(1) Persons subject to UCMJ, or(2) Military property.b. This will not be construed to prevent

military personnel from reporting crimes orother suspicious activities to civilian policeagencies or otherwise cooperating with civil-ian police authorities in their capacities as

private citizens. Neither does it preclude themutual exchange of police information.

5-17. Participation in pageants andshows for civilian entertainmentGuidance on military personnel taking partin pageants or shows designed mainly to en-tertain the public in the civilian domain isset forth in AR 360-61, chapter 4. Excep-tions to policy will be sent through com-mand channels to HQDA (SAPA-CR),WASH DC 20310-0300.

5-18. Membership campaignsDA recognizes, supports, and benefits fromthe activities of many worthy organizations,associations, and clubs. Many of these arequasi-military and are composed largely orentirely of active or retired military person-nel. Moreover, a number of them conductmeetings and other activities on militaryposts.

a. In supporting such organizations andassociations, post commanders and heads ofDA Staff agencies will—

(1) Insure that membership among per-sonnel under their jurisdiction is trulyvoluntary.

(2) Prohibit any practice that involves orimplies compulsion, coercion, influence, orreprisal in the conduct of membership cam-paigns. This prohibition includes repeatedorientations, meetings, or similar counselingof persons who have chosen not to join afterhaving been given a chance to do so. It alsoincludes using membership statistics in sup-port of supervisory influence.

(3) Prohibit any practice that involves orimplies DA sponsorship of the organizationand its activities.

6. This policy will not be construed asbarring reasonable efforts to inform and en-courage personnel, without coercion, re-garding the benefits and worthiness of suchorganizations and of membership therein.

Section IIPolitical Activities and PublicDemonstrations

5-19. GeneralThis section sets forth standards that governArmy members taking pan in political ac-tivities and public demonstrations. Violationof the provisions of this section provides abasts for disciplinary action under theUCMJ for those subject to its provisions.

5-20. Political activitiesa. Army members are expected and

urged to carry out their obligations as pri-vate citizens. While on active duty, howev-er, they are prohibited in certain cases frombecoming a candidate for or holding civiloffice and engaging in partisan political ac-tivities. (See paras 5-23 and 5-24.) The fol-lowing principles apply:

(1) Army members may—(a) Register, vote, and express their per-

sonal opinion on political candidates and is-sues, but not as a representative of theArmed Forces.20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

(b) Contribute money to a political partyor political committee favoring a particularcandidate or slate of candidates. (These con-tributions are subject to the limitations of603, 606, and 607.)

(c) Attend partisan or nonpartisan politi-cal meetings or rallies, except as prohibitedby paragraph 5-21.

(2) Army members may not—(a) Use their official authority or influ-

ence to interfere with an election, affect thecourse of its outcome, solicit votes for a par-ticular candidate or issue, or require or so-licit political contributions from others.

(b) Be a candidate and hold civil office,except under the conditions set forth inparagraphs 5-22 and 5-23.

(c) Take part in partisan political man-agement, campaigns, or conventions.

(d) Give campaign aid in any form to apartisan political candidate, to anothermember of the Armed Forces, or to an em-ployee of the Federal Government otherthan that specified in a above.

b. To help apply the foregoing generalprovisions to factual situations, appendix Bshows samples of permissible and prohibitedpolitical activities. These guidelines do notsupersede other related Army Regulationsdealing with dissident and protest activitiesamong members of the Army, but are to beused in conjunction with them.

c. Appendix C contains a summary ofFederal statutes prohibiting certain types ofpolitical activities by members of the ArmedForces.

5-21. Participation In politicalmeetings or rallies, picket lines, andpublic demonstrationsTaking part in partisan or nonpartisan polit-ical meetings or rallies, picket lines, or anyother public demonstrations may implyArmy sanction of the cause for which thedemonstration or meeting is conducted. Un-less sanctioned by competent authority,Army members are prohibited from takingpart as follows:

a. During the hours they are required tobe present for duty.

b. When they are in uniform, on a milita-ry reservation, or in a foreign country.

c. When their activities constitute abreach of law and order.

d. When violence is reasonably likely toresult.

5-22, Candidacy for elective officea A member of the Army may not cam-

paign as a partisan candidate for nomina-tion or as a partisan nominee for civil office.However, when circumstances justify, thepost commander may permit the member tofile such evidence of nomination or candida-cy for nominations as may be required bylaw. This permission will not authorize ac-tivity while on active duty that is otherwiseprohibited by paragraphs 5-216 or B-2.

6. An Army member may not become anonpartisan candidate for any civil office re-quiring full time service while serving aninitial tour of extended active duty. This

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provision also applies to tours of extendedactive duty that resulted from schooling, orother training wholly or partly at the ex-pense of the Government

5-23. Prohibition against election orappointment to dvll office

a Officers on the active list of a regularcomponent of an Armed Force may nothold a civil office, except as otherwise pro-vided by law.

b. Officers on the active list of a RC andenlisted personnel may be retired, dis-charged, or released to inactive duty, as ap-propriate, if they are—

(1) Elected as a partisan candidate to anycivil office or as a nonpartisan candidate toa civil office requiring full-time service.

(2) Appointed to a civil office requiringfull time service. However, members in thecategories of initial extended active dutyand funded schooling (para 5-23b) will notbe released. In selected cases, the Secretaryof the Army may release reservists fromtheir active duty obligations and permitthem to accept the civil office to whichelected.

Section IIIMedical Care

5-24. GeneralAn Army member on active duty or activeduty for training will usually be required tosubmit to medical care considered necessaryto preserve his or her life, alleviate unduesuffering, or protect or maintain the healthof others. A commanding officer may orderthe hospitalization of any member of his orher command or order him or her to submitto a medical examination when indicated.This is done with the concurrence of themedical treatment facility commander.Medical care, as used in this section, meanspreventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and re-habilitative medical, surgical, psychiatric,and dental treatment.

5-25. Medical care performed with orwithout the member's permission

a. Under the following circumstances,medical care may be performed with orwithout the soldier's permission:

(1) Emergency medical care required tosave the life or health of the soldier. Thiswill be determined by the attending physi-cian. If the soldier should refuse treatmentrequired, and the unit commander is notavailable, the hospital commander may or-der the treatment given.

(2) Immunization required by AR40-562 or other DA directives (subject toany limitation stated in these directives).

(a) The policy of authorizing forcible im-munization is intended to protect the healthand overall effectiveness of the command aswell as the health of the soldier. Soldiers donot have an option as to whether they willbe immunized except as described in AR40-562, paragraph 9 and paragraph 5-39eherein.12

(b) In performing this duty, medical per-sonnel are expected to use only the amountof force needed to give the immunization.Any force necessary to overcome a soldier'sreluctance to immunization will normallybe provided by personnel acting under or-ders from the soldier's unit commander. Ev-ery reasonable effort should be made toavoid the need for disciplinary action. How-ever, soldiers should be advised that theymay subject themselves to disciplinary ac-tion by resisting. They should also be in-formed that they will be inoculated with orwithout their consent. Also, before anymandatory immunization, members shouldbe counseled concerning the many otherreasons why they should submit to therequired inoculation.

(3) Isolation and quarantine for cases ofsuspected or proven communicable disease,when appropriate.

(4) Detention on closed wards whenneeded to insure proper medical supervisionor to protect the soldier or others fromharmful acts.

(5) Medical care related to the mentaldisorders of soldiers who have been foundincompetent by a medical board, if life orhealth is not likely to be endangered bysuch procedures or care. (This provision al-so applies if the soldier is believed to be in-competent and medical board action ispending.) These soldiers may also be givenroutine medical care needed to treat minorailments.

(6) Medical care of a diagnostic nature inorder to determine whether a situation ex-ists that would authorize other medical careto be performed with or without the sol-dier's permission.

(7) Physical examinations and associatedprocedures when—

(a) Required by law or regulation; or(b) Authorized to be performed without

consent by law or other regulations; or(c) Directed by an individual's com-

mander or other appropriate official in orderto determine the individual's fitness forduty.

6. Nothing in this section limits the au-thority of appropriate officials to order theperformance of medical procedures for thepurpose of obtaining evidence without theconsent of the individual concerned, andwithout board action under paragraph 5-30,in cases where such procedures are autho-rized under other regulations or the Milita-ry Rules of Evidence, Manual for Courts-Martial.

5-26. Refusal to submit to medicalcare other than care described Inparagraph 5-25Army members on active duty or active du-ty for training who refuse to submit (orwhose court-appointed guardian or other le-gal representative objects) to recommendedmedical care will be referred to a medicalboard. (See AR 40-3, para 7-5.) When asoldier refuses to submit to recommendedcare because of religious practices, the pro-visions of paragraph 5-39c apply.20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

a. The examining medical board's reportshould £ontain answers to the followingquestion^

(1) Isjthe proposed treatment required torelieve the incapacity and aid the soldier'sreturn to a duty status, and may it be ex-pectedio do so?

(2yls the proposed treatment an estab-lished procedure that qualified and experi-enced phys ic ians ordinari ly wouldrecommend and undertake?

(3) Is the soldier's refusal to undergotreatment reasonable or unreasonable or, inthe case of a mentally incompetent soldier,is compulsory treatment warranted? (Therisks ordinarily associated with the pro-posed treatment, the member's age, generalphysical condition, and his or her reasonsfor r e f u s i n g t r e a tmen t should beconsidered.)

6. Generally, refusal of medical care maybe considered as unreasonable without sub-stantial evidence that the treatment is inad-visable. However, in deciding whetherrefusal of medical treatment, including sur-gery, is reasonable or unreasonable, theboard should consider among otherthings—

(1) Existing evidence that the physical ormental treatment is inadvisable.

(2) Previous unsuccessful operations andprocedures.

(3) Any special risks involved in the pro-posed medical treatment.

c. The report of the medical board pro-ceedings will show the need and risk of theproposed medical care refused by the sol-dier. Moreover, it will show that the soldierwas given the chance to appear in personand will indicate if his or her condition per-mitted appearing. The report will furthershow that the member was given the chanceto submit a written statement explaining thegrounds for refusal. Any statement submit-ted will be sent with the report.

d. Soldiers believed to be incompetentwill be aided by an appointed counsel whomay appear in their behalf. The counselneed not be legally qualified.

e. If the approved findings of the examin-ing medical board show that the proposedmedical care is needed to protect the sol-dier's health, the health of others, or is nec-essary to enable the soldier to perform hisor her duties properly, and the board find-ings also state that the proposed care willhave such effect, the soldier will be so in-formed. Moreover, he or she must be giventhe chance to accept the prescribed medicalcare. If the soldier still refuses, the medicaltreatment facility commander will send themedical board proceedings to HQDA(DASC-PSC), WASH DC 20310-0300 forreview. When refusal to submit to the pre-scribed medical care is based on religion,The Surgeon General (TSG) will refer themedical board proceedings to the Commit-tee for Review of Accommodation of Reli-gious Practices within the U.S. Army forreview and an advisory opinion before ac-tion. TSG will approve or disapprove themedical board proceedings and return them

to the medical treatment facility command-er. If TSG approves the medical board pro-ceedings, the soldier will again be given thechance to accept treatment. If the soldierpersists in refusing the medical care, themedical treatment facility commander willrefer the matter to the proper Special Court-Martial Convening Authority. Copies of themedical board proceedings will be provided.If the Special Court-Martial Convening Au-thority orders the soldier to submit to treat-ment and the soldier refuses to obey, thecommander may—

(1) Take disciplinary action according toMCM.

(2) Take administrative action to sepa-rate the soldier from service through retire-ment, discharge, et cetera.

Section IVComplaints or Accusations AgainstMilitary Personnel

5-27. GeneralThe policies outlined in this section are in-tended to provide broad and general guid-ance. The Inspector General Act ionRequest System (which differs in procedurefrom that sefc forth in paragraph 5-28) isgoverned by AR 20-1, chapter 3. Accusa-tions of a criminal nature are reported andinvestigated according to AR 1-32 and AR195-1.

5-28. Command responsibilitiesWhen a written complaint or accusation isreceived against military personnel, com-manding officers of units or installationswill lake action as noted below. All com-plaints will be acknowledged and/or docu-mented in writing.

a. Complaints forwarded from higherheadquarters.

(1) When final action on a complaint re-ceived from higher headquarters for investi-gation and a report of findings is completed,the complaint will be returned to that head-quarters. It will be accompanied by the re-port of investigation. Unless higherheadquarters has expressed a desire to re-serve decision on the disposition of the com-plaint or accusation pending receipt ofinvestigation, the case will be disposed of atthe lowest level having authority consistentwith the gravity of the case. When higherheadquarters has reserved the right to ap-prove disposition of the case, the report ofinvestigation will be returned and Anal ac-tion withheld pending disposition instruc-tions. Higher headquarters normally willreserve the right of final disposition only incases involving complex issues or cases thatthe commander desires, in the interest ofjustice, and to insure uniform handlingthroughout the command.

(2) Complaints, received after a soldierhas been transferred either to a continentalUnited States (CONUS) or outside the con-tinental United States (OCONUS) assign-ment and that indicates investigation iswarranted by the new commanding officer,

will be forwarded to the soldier's gaining or-ganization. The headquarters that sent thecomplaint will be advised of the referral.

b. Complaints received initially by units orinstallations.

(1) When warranted, the complaint willbe investigated. When appropriate, properaction will be taken as noted in a(2) above.

(2) If the commander believes the com-plaint does not warrant an investigation, thestatement "does not warrant investigation"will be recorded on the complaint. The ini-tials of the commander or a responsible offi-cer designated by the commander will beplaced after the statement. The complainantwill be advised that a decision has beenmade that further action on the complaint isnot warranted. Such complaints will bemaintained and disposed of in accordancewith AR 340-18-7.

c. Complaints concerning retired person-nel not on active duty. Complaints or accu-sations against retired personnel not onactive duty normally are outside the Army'sresponsibility. Upon receiving written com-plaints or accusations against such person-nel, replies will be made thereto advisingthat such matters are outside DA responsi-bility and should be pursued through thecivil courts. As an exception, upon receivinga complaint or an accusation of fraudagainst the Government, or of engaging in aprohibited activity affecting the Govern-ment, the matter will be sent to the Com-m a n d e r , U.S. A r m y Finance andAccounting Center, Department 90, Indian-apolis, IN 46249 for disposition. The com-plainant or accuser will be advised of thereferral.

5-29. FilingUnfavorable information concerning a sol-dier will not be filed in his or her record ex-cept as provided in AR 600-37, chapter 2.

Section VPregnancy and Dependent CareCounseling

5-30. Counseling proceduresa. Commanders will identify enlisted

member of their command whose status isdefined in (1), (2), and (3) below. They willcounsel them on their rights and responsi-bilities for care of family members as theyrelate to their responsibilities to the Service.

(1) Pregnant Army members will becounseled according to AR 635-100 or AR635-200.

(2) The following enlisted personnel willbe counseled using DA Form 5304-R(Family Care Counseling Checklist):

(a) In-service couples with family mem-bers. Soldiers of all the regular and RC ofany Service married to each other, whojointly have physical and legal custody ofone or more children under age 18, or fami-ly members incapable of self-care regardlessof age.

(b) Single member sponsors (SMS).Soldiers of the active or a RC who have no20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

spouse or are legally separated from aspouse but have physical and legal custodyof one or more children under age 18, orfamily members incapable of self-care re-gardless of age.

(3) Officer personnel, in the same statusas stated in (2) (a) or (b) above, who haveless than 3 years active service will be coun-seled using DA Form 5304-R. DA Form5304-R will be reproduced locally on 8V£ x11 inch paper. A copy for reproduction pur-poses is located at the back of thisregulation.

b. Service members married to othersoldiers and jointly responsible for care ofdependents will, when practicable, be coun-seled together.

c. Service members will arrange for thecare of their family members so as to—

(1) Be available for duty when and wherethe needs of the Service dictate.

(2) Be able to perform assigned militaryduties without interference.

(3) Remain eligible for worldwideassignment.

d. Commanders must stress the obliga-tions in c. above. Moreover, they must in-sure that soldiers know they will not receivespecial consideration in duty assignments orduty stations based on their responsibilityfor dependents. As an exception, see AR635-100, paragraph 3-103. The main evi-dence that members have made adequate ar-rangements for the care of their dependentswill be the execution of DA Form 5305-R(Statement of Understanding and Responsi-bility). DA Form 5305-R will be locally re-produced on 8H x 11 inch paper. A copyfor reproduction is located at the back ofthis regulation.

e. Service members will be further coun-seled as noted below:

(1) Enlisted members will be counseledregarding the involuntary separation provi-sions in AR 635-200, paragraph 5-8. Theseprovisions should be carried out wheneverparenthood interferes wi th mil i taryresponsibilities.

(2) Enlisted members will be counseledregarding AR 601-280, chapter 6, about abar to reenlistment for failure to provide anapproved Family Care Plan, or for failure tomanage family affairs.

(3) Officers will be counseled regardingAR 635-100, chapter 3, section XV andchapter 5, section IV./ Single member sponsors and Service

couples with dependent family memberswho have received assignment instructionsfor an oversea assignment and plan to taketheir family members will be counseledthat—

(1) They must arrange for a guardian tocare for their dependent family members inCONUS if their family members should beevacuated from OCONUS.

(2) Prior to departure, members requiredto sign a DA Form 5304-R will be requiredto provide the name, address, and phonenumber of a person designated as guardianto care for dependent family members.

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t(3) The balance of the family care planwill be completed upon arrival at the newoversea unit

{4) Personnel who are unable to providerequired names will be ineligible for familytravel and will be deployed on "all others"tours. Such members, if careerists, will bebarred from reenlistment.

(5) Enlisted personnel who are unable todeploy because of parental responsibilitieswill be processed for separation under AR635-200, paragraph 5-8; officers will beprocessed for separation under AR635-100, paragraph 5-12.

5-31. Procedures for completion ofDA Form 5304-R and DA Form 5305-R

a The commander and enlisted memberwill sign DA form 5304-R after propercounseling. The enlisted member will be in-formed that DA Form 5305-R must becompleted and approved by the unit com-mander within 2 months of the date ofcounseling.

b. Officers and enlisted personnel ingrades E-6(P), E-7, E-8, and E-9 will notbe required to sign DA Form 5304-R orsubmit a DA Form 5305-R, but will be ex-pected to maintain a personal family careplan.

c Any commander in the chain of com-mand can either approve or recommend dis-approval of the Family Care Plan.Recommendations for disapproval, with fulljustification, will be forwarded throughchannels to the officer exercising specialcourt martial authority over the member.The special court martial convening author-ity will either approve the plan or recom-mend disapproval and forward the plan tothe officer exercising general court martialconvening authority over the soldier. Fami-ly Care Plans may be disapproved by thegeneral court martial convening authorityor by commanders listed in AR 635-200,paragraphs l-21a, 1-216, and l-21c.

d. Justification for recommending ap-proval or disapproval should be based onwhether, in the opinion of the member'ssuperiors—

(1) The soldier has explained, to the sat-isfaction of the commander, his or her plansfor circumstances listed in the Statement ofUnderstanding and Responsibility and thatsuch plans are reasonable and workable.

(2) The Family Care Plan reflects a rea-sonable and workable solution for each con-tingency listed in the Statement ofUnderstanding and Responsibility.

(3) The member's status as a single mem-ber sponsor or in-service married partnerhas not interfered with the performance ofmilitary duties.

(4) The member is available for world-wide assignment except as provided for inAR 635-200, paragraph 3-103.

e. DA Form 5305-R will be approved, ordisapproval will be recommended, by theunit commander and filed in the unit fileswithin 2 months of the date of counseling.One copy will be provided to the individual.If a commander recommends disapproval of14

the plan, the member will be given a chanceto send added documents through channelsto the genera] court martial convening au-thority or to the commanders listed in AR635-200, paragraphs \-2\a, 1-216, and1-2 Ic. However, processing of the originalplan will not be delayed while awaitingthese documents. DA Form 5304-R andDA Form 5305-R will be removed from theunit files and destroyed upon the individu-al's departure from the unit.

/ DA Form 5305-R will be recertifiedperiodically but, at a minimum, during theanniversary of the member's birth month. Itwill be revised after any change of circum-stances that require a change in family carearrangements. The commander, or designat-ed representative, will indicate recertifica-tion of approval by initialing and dating DAForm 5305-R.

g. Comments or questions on carryingout counseling policies or procedures will besent to HQDA (DAPE-MPD-DR),WASH, D.C. 20310-0300.

h. Comments or questions regardingreenlistment should be directed to HQDA( D A P C - M P D - E P ) W A S H , D.C.20310-0300.

5-32. Testing of family care plansMaximum testing of the validity of FamilyCare Plans should be accomplished in exer-cise and other unit activities to insure theplans can be executed.

Section VIAccommodating Religious Practices

5-33. PolicyThe Army places a high value on the rightsof its members to observe tenets of their re-spective religions. It is the Army's policy toapprove requests for accommodation of reli-gious practices when they will not have anadverse impact on military readiness, unitcohesion, standards, health, safety, or disci-pline. However, accommodation of a sol-dier's rel igious practices cannot beguaranteed at all times but must depend onmilitary necessity. (See DA Pam 600-75 forinformation on procedures.)

5-34. Responsibilitiesa The Deputy Chief of Staff for Person-

nel (DCSPER). The DCSPER will—(1) Establish policy on the accommoda-

tion of religious practices within the U.S.Army.

(2) The DCSPER will form and desig-nate a chair of a standing committee tomeet on call to evaluate the Army's policiesand procedures in implementing DOD Di-rective 1300.17. The committee will providerecommendations to the DCSPER on anyrequest for accommodation of any religiouspractice not contained in paragraphs 5-38thru 5-41 and advice as requested by com-manders and soldiers. This committee willbe titled "The Committee for Review of Ac-commodation of Religious Practices within20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

the U.S. Army". The Committee will con-sist of representatives from the followingArmy Staff agencies:

(a) Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff forPersonnel.

(b) Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff forOperations.

(c) Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff forLogistics.

(d) Office of the Chief of Chaplains.(e) Office of the Inspector General.(j) Office of the Judge Advocate General.(g) Office of the Surgeon Generalb. For the benefit of the Government the

following should ensure that every enlisted,candidate, cadet, warrant officer, or com-missioned officer applicant (to include reen-listment) is informed of the Army's policiesconcerning accommodation of religiouspractices as set forth in this regulation:

(1) Commanding General, U.S. ArmyRecruiting Command (for all enlisted andNurse Corps accessions).

(2) Commanding General, U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command (for allReserve Officer Training Corps cadets andofficer and warrant officer candidates).

(3) The Surgeon General (for allAMEDD Officer accessions less NurseCorps accessions).

(4) The Judge Advocate General (for allJudge Advocate officer accessions).

(5) The Chief of Chaplains (for all Chap-lain officer accessions).

(6) Superintendent, U.S. Military Acade-my (for all U.S. Military Academy cadetapplicants).

(7) The Deputy Chief of Staff for Person-nel (for all applicants for reenlistment).

c. The applicant should acknowledgethat the accommodation of religious prac-tices cannot be guaranteed but will only beapproved by commanders when the reli-gious practice will not have an adverse im-pact on military readiness, unit cohesion,standards, health, safely, or discipline. Theapplicant should further be advised that theconditions of accommodation may bechanged by the unit commander or otherappropriate authority based on militaryneed.

d. The Chief of Chaplains is the propo-nent for and will formulate and disseminateeducation and training programs regardingreligious traditions and practices and poli-cies within the U.S. Army using the U.S.Army Chaplain Center and School.

e. Commanding General, TRADOC, andother MACOM commanders will ensurethat training on the provisions of this chap-ter be provided in appropriate instructionprograms for commanders at unit levelthrough brigade, chaplains, and judge advo-cates to ensure compliance with and under-standing of the Army's policies on thissubject./ Unit commanders will consider and

approve or deny, as appropriate, requestsfor accommodation of the religious prac-tices defined in paragraphs 5-37 through5-40. They can rescind previously grantedaccommodations of religious practices when

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necessary. Any request for accommodationof religious practices not addressed by thisregulation may be sent for considerationthrough command channels to HQDA(DAPE-HRL), The Committee for Reviewof Accommodation of Religious Practiceswithin the U.S. Army, WASH, DC20310-0300.

5-35. Guidelinesa. Requests for accommodation of reli-

gious practices ordinarily should be consid-ered using a two-step process.

(1) The unit commander will determineif the request is one of religion. Only reli-gious based practices should receive specialconsideration under this section.

(2) The unit commander will determineif the requested accommodation would havean adverse impact on military readiness,unit cohesion, standards, health, safety, ordiscipline.

b. Religious practices are not limited tothe mandatory tenets of a faith group. Reli-gious practices required by individual con-science may warrant consideration foraccommodation even if not necessarilybased on the tenets of a recognized religiousfaith. Questions of whether a practice is reli-gious should be referred to the serving chap-lain and judge advocate, or to thecommittee discussed in para 5-34.a(2).

c. When considering whether to grant arequest for accommodation of religiouspractices, the unit commander will considerthe following factors along with othersdeemed appropriate:

(1) The importance of military require-ments in terms of individual and militaryreadiness, unit cohesion, standards, health,safety, morale, and discipline.

(2) The religious importance of the ac-commodation to the requestor.

(3) The cumulative impact of repeatedaccommodations of a similar nature.

(4) Alternative means available to meetthe requested accommodation.

(5) Previous treatment of the same orsimilar requests, including treatment of sim-ilar requests made for other than religiousreasons.

d. These factors in c above are set forthto promote a standard procedure for resolv-ing difficult questions involving accommo-dation of religious practices and torecognize that each command is affected bydifferent conditions that will require indi-vidual consideration.

e. Commanders may refer difficult or un-usual questions about requested accommo-dations under paragraphs 5-36 through5-40 or about other requested accommoda-tions through his or her chain of commandto The Committee for advice. A soldier mayaddress any unresolved or unfavorably re-solved requests for accommodation of reli-gious practices through his or her chain ofcommand to The Committee, The chain ofcommand will forward any such request toThe Committee for an advisory opinion asmilitary necessity permits.

/ When requests for accommodation arenot in the best interest of the unit, and con-tinued conflict between the unit's require-ments and the individual's religiouspractices is apparent, administrative actionshould be considered. These actions may in-clude, but are not limited to, reassignment,reclassification, or separation. However, allcommissioned or warrant officers with a ser-vice obligation due to education or trainingwill only be separated by authority ofHQDA after a review by The Committeeand the appropriate Army Staff offices.Nothing in this paragraph precludes actionunder the UCMJ in appropriate cases,

5-36. Processing requests foraccommodation of religious practicesDA Pam 600-75 provides an explanation ofthe policy and procedures for accommodat-ing religious practices of soldiers in the U.S.Army.

5-37. Accommodation of religiousworship practices

a. Some religious groups have worshiprequirements that conflict with the soldiersavailability for duty, e.g., a 25-hour Sab-bath, time for worship on days other thanSaturday or Sunday on a normal basis, orfor holy days or periods. The unit com-mander must determine when individualsmust be available for duty. The unit com-mander is charged with the creation andmaintenance of unit cohesion, discipline,readiness, and operational performance. Re-ligious worship conflicts that involve theseissues are best handled at the lowest levelwhere personal relationships and knowledgeof the circumstances exist.

b. Worship services, holy days, and sab-bath observances will be accommodated ex-cept when precluded by military necessity.If the time required for religious worship isconsistently during normal duty hours, thesoldier may request an exception to normalduty hours. The soldier must be able to doc-ument the need for the exception and beprepared to perform alternative duty hoursto maintain individual or unit readiness re-quirements. Ordinary leave may be an alter-native for lengthy holy periods or days.

5-36. Accommodation of religiousdietary practices

a Some faith groups have religious tenetsthat prohibit the eating of specific foods orprescribe their preparation. These dietaryrestrictions are normally prohibitionsagainst specific foods more than require-ments to eat only a few select foods. Most ofthese needs can be met in garrison with thecurrent diet while being more difficult in afield or combat environment. Meals-ready*to-eat (MRE) should accommodate mostsoldiers with religious dietary concerns.

b. A soldier with a conflict between thediet provided by the Army and the dietrequired by the soldier's religious practicemay request an exception to policy to rationseparately and take personal supplemental20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

r a t i ons when in a f ield/combatenvironment.

5-39. Accommodation of religiousmedical practices

a. Some religious practices that conflictwith normal Army medical procedures.These conflicts include the belief in self-careand prohibitions against immunizations,blood transfusions, or surgery. The Army'sconcern with these beliefs is their potentialeffect on—

(1) An individual's health and ability tocarry out assigned tasks.

(2) Military service medical systems andthe unit.

(3) The health of others due to a lack ofinternationally accepted preventive medi-cine standards.

6. Non-emergency medical care for non-life threatening illness or injury. A soldierwhose religious tenets profess self-care mayrequest accommodation of this religiouspractice for non-emergency/non-life threat-ening illness or injury. However, the unitcommander and the medical treatment facil-ity commander will determine the time con-straints for the soldier to recuperate withoutrequiring medical care.

c. Refusal to submit to non-emergencycare.

(1) Soldiers who refuse to submit (orwhose court-appointed guardian or other le-gal representative objects) to recommendedmedical treatment because of religious prac-tices will be referred to a medical board. Achaplain will be appointed as a member ofthe board. The examining medical board'sreport should contain answers to the follow-ing questions:

(a) Is the proposed treatment required torelieve the incapacity and aid the soldier'sreturn to a duty status, and may it be ex-pected to do so?

(b) Is the soldier's refusal to undergotreatment based on religious tenets reasona-ble or unreasonable? (The risks ordinarilyassociated with the proposed treatment andthe soldiers age, general physical condition,and the reasons for refusing treatmentshould be considered.)

(2) The report of the medical board pro-ceedings will show the need and risk of theproposed medical care refused by the sol-dier. Moreover, it will show that the soldierwas given the chance to appear in personand will indicate whether conditions permit-ted an appearance. The report will furthershow that the soldier was given the chanceto submit a written statement explaininggrounds for refusal, as well as to have repre-sentation from the soldier's religious faithgroup. Any statements submitted will be in-cluded with the report

(3) Soldiers believed incompetent will beaided by an appointed counsel who may ap-pear in their behalf. The counsel need notbe legally qualified.

(4) If the examining board finds that pro-posed medical care is needed to protect thesoldier's health or the health of others, the

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soldier must be informed and given the op-portunity to accept the prescribed medicalcare. If the soldier still refuses, the medicaltreatment facility commander will send themedical board proceedings to TSG who willforward it to The Committee for Review ofAccommodation of Religious Practiceswithin the U.S. Army for an advisory opin-ion. TSG will approve or disapprove themedical board proceedings and return themto the medical treatment facility command-er. If TSG approves the medical board pro-ceedings, the soldier will again be given theopportunity to accept treatment. If the sol-dier persists in refusing medical care, themedical treatment facility commander willrefer the matter to the soldier's special courtmartial convening authority in accordancewith paragraph 5-26 with a copy of themedical board proceedings. The specialcourt martial convening authority will theninitiate administrative, nonjudicial, or judi-cial action, as appropriate.

d. Emergency medical care. In emergen-cy situations the medical treatment facilitycommander will order or the attending phy-sician will take immediate steps to save asoldier's life regardless of religious practices.

e. Immunizations. All Array personnelwill receive immunizations as described inAR 40-562. Persons whose religious prac-tices conflict with the requirements of AR40-562 may request temporary waiver ofthe Area I immunizations or nonessentialimmunizations while stationed in CONUSunits that have no contingencies for deploy-ment to areas II. IIY, or IIP. Personnel inunits with deployment contingencies to ar-eas II, IIY, or IIP will be required to main-tain immunizat ions as appropriate.Assignment limitations will not be grantedfor lack of immunizations due to religiouspractices.

5-40. Accommodation of religiousdress and appearance practices

a. Subject to temporary revocation due tohealth, safety, or mission requirements, sol-dier may wear—

'(1) Religious articles and jewelry that arenot visible or apparent; and/or,

(2) Visible or apparent religious articlesand jewelry under the same circumstancesas authorized for nonreligious reasons.

(3) Religious skullcaps of plain designand unobtrusive color that do not exceed 6"hi diameter while in living quarters, indoordining facilities, and worship servicelocations.

b. Soldiers may submit requests for otherexceptions to uniform wear and appearancestandards to accommodate religious prac-tices. These requests may be made in ac-cordance with paragraphs 5-35 and 5-36. Ifwear of the type of article or the type of re-quested deviation has been requested fromand approved by HQDA, commanders willapprove bona fide requests for such excep-tions, subject to temporary revocation dueto health, safety, or military mission re-quirements. HQDA will evaluate each type16

of requested article or deviation in terms ofits impact on military readiness, unit cohe-sion, morale, standards, health, safety, anddiscipline and will publish periodically a listof types of articles and deviations it has ap-proved. Commanders may request that theirunit not be required to grant such excep-tions due to special needs, inter-service situ-ations, or other problems the exceptionshave caused in their units. Such requestsshould be forwarded through commandchannels to The Committee,

c Chaplains may wear—(1) Religious attire as described in AR

670-1, CTA 50-909, and AR 165-20 in theperformance of religious worship services.

(2) Religious headgear indoors ifrequired by the tenets of the religious/de-nomination of the faith group the chaplainrepresents. Military headgear will be wornoutdoors as specified by AR 670-1 or by theunit commander.

5-41. Exceptions to policyReligious based exceptions to policy previ-ously given soldiers under the provisions ofAR 600-20 prior to 1 January 1986 willcontinue in effect for them as long as theyretna'n otherwise qualified for retention.However, soldiers previously granted au-thority to wear unshorn hair, unshornbeard, or permanent religious jewelry underthe provisions of AR 600-20, will not be as-signed permanent change of station or tem-porary duty out of CONUS due to healthand safety considerations.

5-42. Recoupment of Federal fundsAll personnel separated or discharged fromthe U.S. Army because of conflict betweentheir religious practices and military re-quirements are subject to recoupment asoutlined in referenced directives.

Chapter 6Determination of Precedence andDate of Rank

Section I

6-1. GeneralSections I, II, and IV of this chapter estab-lish procedures to determine date of rank(DOR) and relative precedence (e.g., senior-ity) of commissioned officers. Section III es-tablishes procedures for determining Armyof the United States (AUS) promotion eligi-bility dates (PED) for promotion of warrantofficers to higher temporary grades. DORsare used to determine a commissioned offi-cer's eligibility for promotion to gradesabove first lieutenant (1LT) on the activeduty list (ADL). (See AR 624-100.) DORand, as appropriate, AUS PED are used todetermine a warrant officer's eligibility forpromotion to temporary AUS grades andregular warrant officer grades. Section V es-tablishes procedures to determine the rela-tive precedence of enlisted personnel.20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

6-2, RttponsfMHtiMDOR and PED determinations are a Gener-al Staff responsibility of HQDA DCSPER.Designation of DOR and PED, within basicpolicies and procedures prescribed by thisregulation, are command responsibilities asindicated below. Designation of ADL,DOR, and PED not anticipated by a provi-sion of this regulation will be determined onan individual basis by the DCSPER ordesignee.

a. Except as indicated in paragraphs 6-4and 6-5, the U.S. Army Military PersonnelCenter (MILPERCEN) will determineDOR and PED prescribed in this regula-tion. To assist MILPERCEN in determin-ing DOR or PED, field commanders withmilitary personnel offices (MILPO) mustsubmit a copy of DD Form 220 (Report ofActive Duty) and the active duty order. Al-so, if available, field commanders mustsubmit—

(1) DD Form 214 (Release from ActiveDuty or Discharge).

(2) DA Form 1383 (Annual Statement ofRetirement Points).

(3) NGB Form 23 (National Guard Re-tirement Credits Record).

(4) AGUZ Form 115 (Statement of Re-tirement Points).

(5) Letter Orders on transfers betweenReserve Control Groups or units andUSAR promotion letter for all officers inthe categories described in paragraphs 6-5through 6-11 whose DOR or PED will bedetermined by MILPERCEN. Documentsshould be forwarded to HQDA, ATTN:DAPC-MSP-D, 200 Stovall Street, Alexan-dria VA 22332-0400.

6. Field commanders with MILPO willdetermine the DOR for all 2LTs and WOls.

c. DOR of officers not managed byMILPERCEN will be jointly determined bythe Commanding General, MILPERCEN,TSG, TJAG, or, CCH, as appropriate.

Section IICommissioned Officers

6-3. Precedence or relative rankPrecedence and relative rank among com-missioned officers, whether or not on activeduty, is based first on grade. (See para 1-6and table 1-1.) Rank among officers of thesame grade is determined by comparingDORs. An officer whose DOR is earlierthan the DOR of another officer of the sameor equivalent grade is senior to that officer.These rules allow determination of prece-dence and relative rank among many differ-ent categories of commissioned officers (e.g.retired, active duty list, and Reserveofficers).

a. Except as provided in paragraph (2)below, precedence or relative rank amongcommissioned officers on the ADL is basedon the following criteria:

(1) Current grade in which serving onADL.

(2) Current DOR of the grade in whichserving on the ADL.

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(3) DOR of commissioned grade inwhich previously served on active duty (oth-er than for training).

(4) Previous active duty grade, or relativeseniority, if applicable. This rule maintainsthe relative precedence and seniority as it,in fact, existed in a prior service grade.

(5) Total active Federal commissionedservice.

(6) Date of appointment as a commis-sioned officer.

(7) Date of birth (by age is more senior).(8) Alphabetical.b. United States Military Academy (US-

MA) graduates who are appointed as 2LTsin the Regular Army (RA) on the USMAgraduation date, will rank among them*selves as 2LTs (RA) in order of their US-MA class standing. Other than USMAgraduates appointed in the RA from anoth-er military Service academy on that acade-my's main graduation date will have a DORas 2LT RA the USMA main graduationdate and be placed on the ADL by integrat-ing their relative Service academy gradua-tion class standing into the class standing ofUSMA graduates. USMA and other milita-ry Service academy graduates, who are ap-pointed as 2LTs RA on a date other thanthe main graduation date of their Serviceacademy, will have a DOR establishedunder paragraph 6-4. Service academygraduates will have precedence on the ADLover all other 2LTs with the same DOR andrank among themselves in order of their rel-ative class standing. Other 2LTs (RA andother than Regular Army (OTRA)) withthe same 2LT DOR on the ADL as the US-MA main graduation date will be placed onthe ADL in the following order of prece-dence or relative rank (see table 6-1):

(1) Ahead of the main USMA class ifthey entered on active duty before the mainUSMA graduation date.

(2) After all Service academy graduateswith the same DOR if they were placed onthe ADL on or after the USMA main grad-uation date, in the order of relative prece-dence among themselves established undero(l) above.

6-4. Procedure for determining DORof Regular Army commissionedofficers

a. This subparagraph will be used for de-termining the DOR of RA commissionedofficers placed on the ADL on or after 15September 1981, except for those DOR de-terminations governed by the transition pro-vision of the Defense Officer PersonnelManagement Act (DOPMA).

b. DOR of RA officers upon placementon the ADL.

(1) The 2LT DOR of USMA graduateswill be the date of their appointment as RA2LTs. The 2LT DOR of graduates of a Ser-vice academy other than USMA, who grad-uate on the main graduation date of theirService academy and are appointed as 2LTRA under 10 USC 541(b) will be the maingraduation date in the year of theirappointment.

Tabtoft-1Osnsral Quid* tor determining data* o1 rank lor 2LT»This table is a general guide only and specific determinations must be made under the detailedapplicable provisions of this chapter.

Category 2LTDOR

USMA Graduate 1

ROTC RA (May or June acceptance date)

ROTC RA (Accepted the appointment in a month other thanMay or June)ROTC OTRA (Appointed in May or June)

ROTC OTRA (Accepted the appointment in a month otherthan May or June)Direct AppointmentOCS GraduateROTC graduate who initialty accepts an OTRA appointmentand subsequently accepts an RA appointment

USMA graduation date for thatyearUSMA graduation date for thatyearDate of Appointment

USMA graduation date for thatyearDate of Appointment

Date of AppointmentDate of AppointmentSee note 2.

Note 1. The 2LT DOB for a USMA cadet who graduates after his or her normally scheduled graduation datewill be the date o* acceptance ol the RA appointmentNote 2. For this case, initially determine DOR under rules applying to OTRA appointments to determine a 2LTUSAR DOR. Then use rules applying to RA appointments to determine a 2LT RA DOR.

(2) The 2LT DOR of Reserve OfficerTraining Corps (ROTC) cadets appointedas RA 2LTs under 10 USC 2106 or 2107 inMay or June of any year is the same as theUSMA main graduation date for that year.Eligibility for promotion on the ADL from2LT to 1LT is based on PED rather than2LT DOR. (See AR 624-100 for furtherguidance.)

(3) The DOR of an officer receiving anoriginal appointment as a RA commission-ed officer, other than as stated above, is thedate the appointment is accepted unless theappointee was, at the time of appointment—

(a) A Reserve officer on the ADL, inwhich case the DOR is the same as the onethe officer held immediately before his orher appointment as a RA officer or,

(b) A Reserve officer not on ADL, inwhich case the DOR will be the one thatthe officer would have had immediatelybefore appointment as a RA officer, if theofficer had been placed on the ADL as aReserve officer on the date of appointmentas a RA officer or,

(c) Not a Reserve officer, but creditedwith entry grade credit under 10 USC 533.In this case the DOR will be adjusted to anearlier date to the extent that the entrygrade credit awarded is in excess of thatrequired for the officer's appointment gradeunder applicable Army Regulations andCirculars.

c The DOR of an RA commissioned of-ficer who is promoted to a higher grade willbe the date designated in the order that an-nounces the promotion. Except as otherwiseprovided by law, this date will the one onwhich the officer is appointed in the highergrade (10 USC 741(dX2)). The DOR of anRA commissioned officer whose promotionwas delayed under 10 USC 624 (d) will bein accordance with AR 624-100.

d. The DOR of RA commissioned of-ficers not on the ADL (10 USC 641) will20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

not be adjusted if they are placed on theADL without a new original appointment.

e. RA commissioned officers on a tempo-rary disability retired list (TDRL), if reap-pointed in the RA and placed on the ADLin the grade held at the time of placementon the TDRL, will have the same DOR inthe grade they had when placed on theTDRL,/ The DOR of RA commissioned officers

on any retired list (other than the TDRL)who are ordered to active duty will not beadjusted in connection with such order toactive duty, and not placed on the ADL.Retired RA commissioned officers orderedto active duty in their retired status are notplaced on the ADL (10 USC 641).

g. The DOR of an RA officer receivingan appointment to the temporary grade oflieutenant general or general (10 USC 601)will be the date of appointment, backdatedby the period of the officer's prior service inthe temporary grade in which appointed.

h. The DOR of an RA officer receivingan appointment to a temporary grade (otherthan lieutenant general or general) in timeof war or national emergency (10 USC 603)will be the date designated in the instrumentof appointment.

6-5. Procedures for determining DORof OTRA 2LTs upon placement on theADLThe Commanding General, MILPERCEN,will notify servicing MILPOs of periods ofcommissioned service not in an active statusfor all 2LTs placed on the ADL. Unless no-tified by MILPERCEN that a 2LT has aperiod of inactive commissioned service, theMILPO will assume all service as a 2LT isin an active status. MILPOs will establish,subject to correction, a 2LTs DOR on theADL according to the following rules:

a For an OTRA ROTC 2LT appointedunder the provisions of 10 USC 2106, 2107,

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6r"2107a in May or June of any year—hisor her DOR upon such appointment wp bethe same as the USMA graduation date forthat year. If all service as a 2LT, prior tobeing placed on the ADL, was hi an activestatus, that DOR will not be adjusted uponplacement on the ADL. If such an officerhas some commissioned service after thedate of appointment, but prior to placementon the ADL, which was in an inactive sta-tus, his or her DOR on the ADL will becalculated by the adjusted date of rank(ADOR). This calculation is made bybackdating from the date of his or herplacement on the ADL by a period equal tohis or her service in an active status in thatgrade, except that such ADOR will not beearlier than the USMA graduation date inthe year in which he or she was appointed.

b. For OTRA ROTC 2LTs, other thanthose described above (ROTC with May orJune acceptance), and who were notcredited with entry grade credit at the timeof their most recent original appointment,their DOR upon such appointment will bethe date the appointment is accepted. If allservice as a 2LT, before being placed on theADL, was in an active status, the DOR willnot be adjusted upon placement on theADL. If such an officer has some commis-sioned service after the date of appointmentbut prior to placement on the ADL, whichwas in an inactive status, his or her DORon the ADL will be calculated by backdat-ing from the date of placement on the ADLby a period equal to his or her service in anactive status in that grade since such ap-pointment. However, rarely, if ever, will a2LT have a period of inactive status prior toplacement on the ADL. Service in the Indi-vidual Ready Reserves (IRR) is consideredservice in an active status.

c. The Reserve DOR upon appointmentof an OTRA 2LT, other than those de-scribed in (1) above, who is credited withentry grade credit (see glossary) upon his orher appointment as an OTRA 2LT, is thedate the appointment is accepted, backdatedby the period of entry grade credit soawarded. The grade and ADOR of such of-ficers upon placement on the ADL will bedetermined as follows:

(1) An OTRA commissioned officer inthe grade of 2LT, who was credited with en-try grade credit at the time of his or hermost recent original appointment, may betendered a new original appointment in agrade higher than 2LT, coincident withplacement on the ADL, if the period of ser-vice so credited equals or exceeds the pro-motion phase point in that higher grade onthe ADL in the officer's competitive catego-ry as of the time of placement of the officeron the ADL. Except as provided inparagraphs 6-7, 6-8, or 6-9, the ADOR onthe ADL in the higher grade to which ap-pointed under this paragraph will be thedate of placement on the ADL backdatedby a period equal to the period of entrygrade credit awarded at the time of the neworiginal appointment (tendered in conjunc-tion with placement on the ADL), which is1B

in excess of that used to establish the highergrade under this paragraph.

(2) For OTRA 2LTs not receiving ahigher grade upon placement on the ADLunder (1) above, their ADOR will be thedate of placement on the ADL, backdatedby the period of entry grade credit (see glos-sary) awarded at the time of their most re-cent original appointment.

6-6. Procedures for determining DORof OTRA 1LTs and above uponplacement on the ADL

a. An OTRA commissioned officer in agrade above 2LT, who was not creditedwith entry grade credit at the time of his orher most recent original appointment willbe placed on the ADL in his or her currentgrade and he or she will have a DOR thatprecedes the date of placement on the ADLby a period equal to the period the officerhas spent in an active status in his or hercurrent grade.

b. Except as modified in paragraphs 6-7,6-8, and 6-9, the DOR of an OTRA com-missioned officer in a grade of 1LT or abovewho was credited with entry grade credit atthe time of his or her most recent originalappointment, and who is placed on theADL in his or her current reserve grade(para 6-6c below), will have a DOR on theADL established by backdating from thedate of placement on the ADL by the lesserof the following:

(1) For officers who have received a Re-serve promotion after their most recent ap-pointment, the period of service in an activestatus in their current grade; or

(2) For officers serving in the grade towhich appointed in their most recent origi-nal appointment, the sum of the entry gradecredit awarded in excess of an active statusgrade since that appointment, plus any ser-vice in an active status in that grade; or

(3) The total period of entry grade creditawarded at the time of the most original ap-pointment. Entry grade credit includes priorcommissioned service performed before themost recent original appointment, but doesnot include commissioned service performedafter the most recent original appointment.

c. An OTRA commissioned officer in thegrade of 1LT or above who was creditedwith entry grade credit at the time of his orher most recent original appointment maybe tendered a new original appointment in agrade higher than the officer's current gradecoincident with placement on the ADL. Ifthe period of service so credited equals orexceeds the promotion phase point in thathigher grade on the ADL in the officer'scompetitive category as of the time of place-ment of the officer on the ADL, the officer'snew original appointment is in the highergrade. An officer may not be placed on theADL in a grade higher than major underthis paragraph.

d. Except as provided in paragraphs 6-7,6-8, or 6-9, the DOR on the ADL in thehigher grade to which appointed under thisparagraph will be the date of placement onthe ADL, backdated by a period equal to20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

the period of entry grade credit awardedwhich is in excess of that used to establishthe higher grade under c above.

6-7. Grade and DOR of OTRAchaplains upon placement on the ADL

a. Except as specified in c below, OTRAchaplains will be placed on the ADL intheir current Reserve grades.

6. The DOR of OTRA chaplains placedon the ADL in their current Reserve gradeswill be established as follows:

(1) For OTRA chaplains placed on theADL in their current Reserve grade of 1LT,who were awarded entry grade credit at thetime of their most recent original appoint-ment, their DORs are dates of placement onthe ADL, backdated by the lesser of—

(a) The period by which the entry gradecredit awarded exceeds the minimum timein grade requirement for promotion to 1LTunder 10 USC 619 or

(b) Eighteen months.(2) For OTRA chaplains, other than

those described in (1) above, who are placedon the ADL in their current Reservegrades, DORs are their dates of placementon the ADL backdated by the lesser of—

(a) Three years or(b) The period calculated under para-

graph 6-66.c, OTRA chaplains in the Reserve grade

of 1LT who received entry grade credit thatincluded constructive service credit undercategories 2 and/or 3, AR 135-100, para-graph 3-7, at the time of their most recentoriginal appointments may be tendered anew original appointment. OTRA chaplainsin the Reserve grade of captain who re-ceived any entry grade credit at the time oftheir most recent original appointment, maybe tendered a new original appointment in ahigher grade not above major upon place-ment on the ADL if the total period of en-try grade credit awarded (of any kind)exceeds the promotion phase point to thehigher grade in the chaplain competitivecategory.

d. The DOR of an OTRA chaplainplaced on the ADL in a higher grade underc above will be the date of placement on theADL in such higher grade.

6-8. Grade and DOR of OTRAcommissioned officers assigned to anAMEDD Corps upon placement on theADL

a. See paragraph 6-5 for provisions gov-erning OTRA AMEDD commissioned of-ficers receiving an original Reserveappointment as a 2LT.

b. If tendered a new original appoint-ment in conjunction with being ordered toactive duty, the grade will be determined asprescribed in AR 135-101. The DOR willbe determined by backdating from the dateof placement on the ADL by a period equalto the amount by which the entry gradecredit awarded exceeds the promotion phasepoint in the promotion competitive categorythat established the entry grade.

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c. If ordered to active duty and placed onthe ADL in the Reserve grade currentlyheld (without concurrent new original ap-pointment), the DOR will be determined bybackdating from the effective date of place-ment on the ADL by the lesser of—

(1) Three years; or(2) The period calculated under para-

graph 6-66.

6-9. Grade and DOR of OTRA JudgeAdvocate General's Corps (JAGC)officers upon placement on the ADL

a. The grade and DOR upon original ap-pointment of a commissioned officer ap-pointed in a RC and assigned to the JAGCwill be determined in accordance with AR135-100 and AR 601-102.

b. A RC JAGC officer who is ordered toactive duty and placed on the ADL will beplaced on the ADL in his or her currentReserve grade unless appointed to the sameor a higher grade in the RA. The provisionsof paragraph 6-6c are not applicable toJAGC officers.

c. A 1LT who was originally appointedin that grade and who has 18 months or lessservice in an active status in that grade im-mediately prior to being placed on the ADLwill be placed on the ADL in the grade of1LT with a DOR 18 months prior to thedate of placement on the ADL.

d. A 1LT who was originally appointedin the grade and who has more than 18months service in an active status in thatgrade immediately prior to being placed onthe ADL will be placed on the ADL in thegrade of ILT with a DOR calculated bybackdating from the date of placement onthe ADL by the lesser of—

(1) The period of service in an active sta-tus in the grade of ILT or

(2) The total of any entry grade awardedat the time of the officer's most recent origi-nal appointment at the current grade.

e. The DOR of an officer who is placedon the ADL in his or her current Reservegrade of captain or higher will be the dateof placement on the ADL backdated by aperiod equal to the lesser of—

(1) The sum of—(a) One year for each qualifying year for

retirement under 10 USC 1332(a)(2) earnedafter 30 June 1955 in the grade (without re-gard to component) in which ordered to ac-tive duty and placed on the ADL, or ahigher grade (fractional years are notcounted) and

(b) All periods of active duty in the mili-tary service of the United States, performedin the grade in which ordered to active dutyand placed on the ADL, or higher grade,(active duty performed during a retirementyear determined to be a qualifying yearunder (a) above may not be credited underthis paragraph) or

(2) The period by which the amount ofall entry grade credit awarded upon themost original appointment exceeds theJAGC ADL promotion phase point of thegrade in which the officer is placed on theADL; or

(3) The total period served in an activestatus in the current or a higher grade.

/ OTRA officers appointed under AR601-337 who either receive a new appoint-ment, or are placed on the ADL under thisprogram, will have their DOR, upon place-ment on the ADL, determined under theprocedures described in c above.

6-10. Other provisions concerningOTRA commissioned officers

a. The DOR of an OTRA officer who ispromoted while serving on the ADL will bethe date designated in the order on whichthe promotion is announced. Except as oth-erwise provided by law, this date will be thedate the officer is appointed in the highergrade (10 USC 741(dX2)). The DOR of anOTRA commissioned officer whose promo-tion was delayed under 10 USC 624(d) willbe established in accordance with AR624-100.

6. OTRA commissioned officers on theTDRL, if removed from that list, ordered toactive duty, and placed on the ADL in thegrade held at the time of placement on theTDRL, will have the same DOR in thatgrade that the officer would have if he orshe had not been placed on the TDRL.

c. The DOR of OTRA commissioned of-ficers on any retired list (other than theTDRL) who are ordered to active duty willnot be adjusted in connection with such or-der to active duty. However, retired OTRAcommissioned officers ordered to active du-ty in their retired status are not placed onthe ADL (10 USC 641).

d. The DOR of an OTRA officer receiv-ing an appointment to the temporary gradeof lieutenant general or general (10 USC601) will be the date of the appointment,backdated by the period of the officer's priorservice in the temporary grade in whichappointed.

e. The DOR of an OTRA officer receiv-ing an appointment to a temporary grade(other than lieutenant general or general) inthe time of war or national emergency (10USC 603) will be the date designated in theinstrument of appointment.

6-11. Procedure for determining DORof officers not on the ADLThe DOR of an OTRA officer not on theADL (other than retired OTRA officers or-dered to active duty in their retired status)will be determined by the provisions of AR135-100, AR 135-101, AR 135-155, andAR 614-120, as appropriate. The ADLgrade and DOR of all commissioned officersare reflected in section III of the officerrecord brief (ORB) under ADOR.

Section IIIWarrant Officers

6-12. Precedence or relative ranka. Precedence and relative rank among

WOs, whether or not on active duty, isbased first on grade. (See para 1-6 and table1-1.) Rank among WOs of the same gradeis determined by comparing DORs. A WO20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

whose DOR in a grade and component isearlier than the DOR of another WO in thesame grade and component is senior to thatofficer as follows:

(1) Warrant officers of the RA on activeduty rank among themselves according tothe following criteria:

(a) Temporary (AUS) grade or, in thecase of officers who do not have an AUSgrade, RA grade.

(b) DOR of temporary (AUS) grade or,if no DOR in AUS grade, by RA DOR.

(c) AUS promotion list status. Officerson an AUS list rank above those not on alist and rank among themselves by list se-quence number.

(d) RA grade.(e) RA grade DOR.(/} RA active list sequence number.(2) ARNGUS and USAR warrant of-

ficers on active duty rank among themselvesaccording to the following criteria:

(a) AUS grade, or in the case of an offi-cer serving on active duty who does nothave an AUS grade, the officer's servinggrade.

(b) Temporary (AUS) DOR or, in thecase of an officer serving on active duty whodoes not have an AUS DOR, the officer'spermanent DOR.

(c) AUS promotion list status. Officerson an AUS promotion list rank above thosenot on an AUS list and rank among them-selves by list sequence number.

(d) Length of active Federal commission-ed and warrant officer service.

(e) Length of total Federal service.(/) Date of Birth (by age).(g) Alphabetical.(3) Among RA, ARNGUS, and USAR

WQs on active duty precedence is deter-mined first by their servicing grades andthen by their DORs in those grades. If serv-ing in the same grade (permanent or tempo-rary (AUS)), and having the same DOR inthat serving grade, RA WOs (as a group)rank above ARNGUS and USAR WOs.

b. Placement on lists will be governed asfollows:

(1) WOs will be placed on AUS promo-tion lists based on the following criteria:

(a) Temporary (AUS) grade, or in thecase of a WO on active duty who does nothave an AUS grade, use the officer's servinggrade.

(b) Temporary (AUS) DOR or, in thecase of a WO serving on active duty whodoes not have an AUS DOR, use the offi-cer's AUS PED.

(c) Active Federal commissioned officerand WO service.

(d) If RA or OTRA WOs are still rankedequally after application of the rules in (a)through (c) above, RA WOs rank ahead ofall OTRA WOs and rank among themselvesby RA active list sequence number.

(e) Reserve WOs by date of birth (byage).

(f) Alphabetical (Reserve only).(2) For RA promotion lists and RA ac-

tive list.(a) RA grade.

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(W RA grade DOR.(c) Date of RA appointment.(d) Active Federal commissioned and

WO service.(e) Total of all commissioned officer and

WO service.(j) Date of birth (by age).(g) Alphabetical.c. Procedures for determining DOR or

PED.(1) The RA DOR for WOs on the active

list is the DOR stated in their appointmentorder as determined below:

(a) RA grade and service credit uponoriginal appointment will be determined inaccordance with AR 601-100.

(b) RA DOR upon original appointmentwill be established by backdating from thedate of appointment as RA WO by numberof days of credit in excess of that requiredfor appointment in his or her RA grade.

(c) RA DOR of a RA WO promoted tothe next higher RA grade will be the DORdesignated on the order that announces thepromotion.

(2) The Reserve DOR for OTRA WOswill be determined under the provisions ofAR 135-155.

(3) The temporary (AUS) DOR of a WOpromoted to a higher temporary (AUS)grade while on active duty will be the datedesignated on the order that announces thepromotion.

(4) Except as specified in (c) below, theAUS PED of a WO ordered to active dutyin the grade of CW2 or CW3 will be deter-mined by backdating from the entry on ac-tive duty date by a period equal to the totalof—

(a) All prior Federal commissioned andWO service on active duty, in the grade inwhich ordered to active duty or a highergrade and,

(6) All service in Reserve active statuswhile not on active duty (dual status exclud-ed) in the grade in which ordered to activeduty. (See fig 6-1, examples 3 and 4.)

(c) The CW2 AUS PED of a WO whoseoriginal appointment as a WO is in gradeCW2 rather than WO1 under AR 135-100,paragraph 1-76, to reflect prior commis-sioned service of 2 or more years, will be es-tablished as a date 2 years after the datecomputed under (a) and (b) above in orderto avoid double credit for the officer's priorcommissioned service.

(5) The AUS PED of a retired WO recal-led to active duty will be backdated by a pe-riod of service equal to the officer's activeduty time in his or her current grade. AWO1 is not assigned an AUS PED becausehis or her promotion eligibility to CW2,AUS, is governed by AR 624-100, para-graph 3-4. A CW4 is not assigned an AUSFED because he or she cannot be -promotedto a higher AUS WO grade.20

Section IVInterservice Transfers

6-13. Precedence or relative rank forInterservice transfers

a. A RC commissioned officer who trans-fers from another uniformed service will beawarded the same grade and DOR as theofficer held in the losing uniformed serviceif the officer was on active duty in the losinguniformed service on the day beforetransferring.

b. A RC commissioned officer who trans-fers from another uniformed service will beawarded the same grade and DOR as theofficer held in losing uniformed service if heor she was on extended active duty in thelosing service on the day before transferring.

c. A commissioned officer who transfersfrom another uniformed service and who,upon transferring, was not on active duty inthe losing uniformed service, will have aDOR established in accordance withparagraphs 6-4 through 6-11, asappropriate.

d. As an exception to a, 6, and c, above,a commissioned officer who transfers from aprofessional competitive category (chaplain,AMEDD, or judge advocate) in the losinguniformed service to other than a similarcompetitive professional category will loseany constructive credit granted by the los-ing uniformed service under 10 USC 533,5600 and/or 8353. His or her ADL gradewill be determined in accordance with ap-plicable provisions of DOD Directive1300.4, AR 135-100, AR 135-101, AR601-100, and AR 614-120. The officer'sDOR will then be determined in accordancewith paragraphs 6-4 through 6-11, asappropriate.

Section VEnlisted Personnel

6-14. Precedence or relative rankAmong enlisted soldiers of the same gradeof rank in active military service, includingretired enlisted soldiers on active duty, prec-edence or relative rank is determined asfollows:

a. According to date of rank.b. By length of active Federal Service in

the Army when dates of rank are the same.c By length of total active Federal Ser-

vice when o and b above are the same.d. Date of birth (by age—older is more

senior).

6-15. Date of ranka The provisions of this paragraph, un-

less otherwise specified, are effective 8 June1979.

b. The DOR for enlisted soldiers in theArmy who have not had a break in activeduty service and who reenh'st in the samepay grade within 24 hours of discharge, isthe DOR held in the pay grade prior todischarge.

c. The DOR for former-enlisted soldiersor former officers (entitled to reenlist under10 USC 3258) who reenlist in the RA is a20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

date preceding the reenlistment date by aperiod equal to the length of time previouslyserved on active duty in the same or highergrade than that in which reenlisted. Service *performed prior to reduction to a pay gradelower than that in which an individual reen-lists is not creditable. *

d. The DOR for promotion to a highergrade is the date specified in the instrumentof promotion or, when no date is specifiedthereon, is the date of the instrument ofpromotion.

e. The DOR for a lateral appointment toa different rank within the same pay gradeis the date held in the rank from which theappointment is made./ The DOR for the grade held during a

period in which lost time occurs will be ad-justed to reflect lost time accumulated forany reason. The provisions of this para-graph are retroactive to include adjustmentof DORs held during previous periods oflost time.

g. The DOR in a grade to which reducedfor inefficiency or failure to complete aschool course is the same as that previouslyheld in that grade. If reduction is to a gradehigher than that previously held, it will bethe date the soldier would have been eligiblefor promotion under the promotion criteriaset forth for that grade under AR 600-200,chapter 7. (See AR 140-158, chap 4 forUSAR enlisted soldiers on active duty inthe Act ive Guard Reserve (AGR)program.)

h. Date of rank on reduction for all otherreasons is the effective date of reduction.(See AR 27-10, chap 3, when a soldier is re-duced under Article 15, UCMJ.)

i The DOR on restoration to grade ofrank from which reduced following success-ful appeal of the reduction, is the date heldbefore reduction. (See AR 27-10, chap 3.when a soldier is reduced under UCMJ, art15.)

j. Dale of rank for enlisted reservists orguardsmen ordered to active duty (otherthan active duty for training) from theUSAR or ARNG will be a date precedingthe date of entrance on active duty by a pe-riod spent in an active status in the grade inwhich ordered to active duty subject to thefollowing conditions:

(1) Only service performed after the mostrecent break in service is creditable. For thepurpose of this paragraph, a period duringwhich the soldier is not a member in anycomponent of the Armed Forces is a breakin service if such period is in excess of 3months (enlisted soldiers) or 6 months (for-mer officers).

(2) Service performed prior to reductionto a pay grade lower than that in which aperson enters on active duty will not becredited.

k. The DOR for retired enlisted person-nel who are recalled to active duty will bethe DOR stated in HQDA MILPERCENorders placing him or her on active duty.Such DOR is computed by adding to theDOR at the time of retirement, the periodof time between the date of retirement, and

e

the date of return to active duty. In case ofadditional periods of inactive service, theDOR will be adjusted further.

I The DOR for enlisted soldiers who im-mediately reenlist following removal fromthe TDRL is the original DOR held prior tobeing placed on the TDRL (10 USC 1211(e)). Soldiers who do not immediately reen-list following removal from the TDRL willhave their DOR established under the pro-visions of c above.

m. The DOR for enlisted soldiers on res-toration to a higher grade held prior to re-duction to comply with requirements toattend school under an Army program willbe adjusted by a period equal to time servedpreviously in the grade to which restoredand the time served in the lower grade whileattending the course for which enlisted inthe lower grade. The provision of this sub-paragraph is retroactive to include enlistedsoldiers who were restored to their formergrade, because of withdrawal from thecourse, prior to the effective date of thischange,

n. The DOR upon restoration to grade ofrank for which HQDA, MILPERCEN, hasawarded de facto status as a result of an er-roneous promotion will be adjusted in ac-cordance with figure 6-1, example 6. Theprovision of this subparagraph apply to anyrestoration accomplished on or after 15 Sep-tember 1982.

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Table 1-2Compvaot* rank among the Sarvtcm

Army

CommlMlorwd officers

General of the Army

General

Lieutenant General

Major General

Brigadier General

Colonel

Lieutenant Colonel

Major

Captain

First Lieutenant

Second Lieutenant

Air Force

General of the Air Force

General

Lieutenant General

Major General

Brigadier General

%

Colonel

Lieutenant Colonel

Major

Captain

First Lieutenant

Second Lieutenant

Marine Corps

General

Lieutenant General

Major General

Brigadier General

Colonel

Lieutenant Colonel

Major

Captain

First Lieutenant

Second Lieutenant

Navy

Fleet Admiral

Admiral

Vice Admiral

Rear Admiral (upper half)

Rear Admiral (lower half)

Captain

Commander

Lieutenant Commander

Lieutenant

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Ensign

Warrant Ofrloere of all ServicesChief Warrant Officer, FourChief Warrant Officer, ThreeChief Warrant Officer, TwoWarrant Officer. One

Cadets

Cadet

EnUtted SokHers

Sergeant Major of the Army

Command Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major

First Sergeant

Master Sergeant

Platoon Sergeant

Sergeant First Class

Staff Sergeant

Sergeant

Corporal

Spedafet Four

Private First Class

Private

Private

Cadet

Chief Master Sergeant of the AirForce

Chief Master Sergeant

—

Senior Master Sergeant

—

Master Sergeant

—

Technical Sergeant

Staff Sergeant

Sergeant

—

Airman First Class

Airman

Basic Airman

none

Sergeant Major of the MarineCorps

Sergeant Major

Master Gunnery Sergeant

First Sergeant

Master Sergeant

Gunnery Sergeant

—

Staff Sergeant

Sergeant

Corporal

—

Lance Corporal

Private First Class

Private

Midshipman

Master Chief Petty Officer of theNavy

Master Chief Petty Officer

—

Senior Chief Petty Officer

—

Chief Petty Officer

—

Petty Officer First Ctass

Petty Officer Second Class

Petty Officer Third Class

—

Seaman

Seaman Apprentice

Seaman Recruit

22 20 AUGUST 1966 UPDATE • AR 600-20

KuuDple 1A

2LT Richard Jordan, an ROZC graduate, was appointed as an RA 2LT under 10 USC 2106 or 2107 on IS Hay1984. The USUA graduation date for that year was 23 May 1984. 2LT Jordan entered on active duty on 15May 1984. Hls2LTDOR is 23 May 1984, the USHA graduation date for that year. (See para 6-4b(2).)

Example IB

2LT Uay Jones, an ROTC graduate, was appointed as a USAR 2LT under 10 USC 2106 or 2107 on 24 Hay 1984and entered on active duty on 31 Uay 1984. Her 2LT DOR is 23 Uay 1984, the USMA graduation date for thatyear. (See para 6-5a(l).)

Exaople 1C

2LT Gilbert Mart Inez, an ROTC graduate, was appointed as a USAR 2LT under 10 USC 2106 or 2107 on 16 Uay1984 and entered on active duty on 1 July 1984. He served in an active status between 16 Uay and 1 July1984. His 2LT DOR is the USUA main graduation date for that year. (23 Uay 1984) (See para 6-5a(l).)

Example ID

2LT Sam Jones, an ROTC graduate, was appointed as a USAR 2LT under 10 USC 2106. 2107, or 2108 on 30April 1984 and entered active duty on 31 Hay 1984. He served in an active status between 30 April and 31Uay 1984. His 2LT DOR is 30 April 1984 since he was appointed In Hay or June. (See para 6-5a(2).)

Example IE

2LT Hoses R. Johnson, an ROTC graduate, was appointed as a USAR 2LT on 28 April 1980. He remained in theUSAR (not on active duty) as a 2LT until 2 January 1982. While in the Reserves (not on active duty), hewas In an active status from 28 April 1980 through 27 April 1981 and 22 June 1981 through 1 January1982. He was in an inactive status from 28 April through 21 June 1981. He entered active duty forservice on the ADL on 2 January 1982 and MILPERCEN advised the MILPO of 2LT Jordan's Reserve Inactivestatus (28 April thru 21 June 1981}.

Service Creditable Years Days

Active Status

28 April 1980 through 27 April 1981 1 00022 June 1981 through 1 January 1982 193Total service in grade in an active status 1 193

Date of Rank Computation

Entered active duty date (2 January 1982) 1981 367'Less sen/ice in grade in an active status -1 —193

________ ________ 1980 1742

Note 1. 367th day after end of 1980 (year of 1981 (365 days)) plus 2 days-367 days.Note 2. 2LT Johnson's DOR on the ADL Is 22 June 1980 (See para 6-Sa(2).) 174th day of 1980 is the 22nd of June 1980.

Example IF

2LT Buck Lawrence, an ROTC graduate, was appointed as a USAR 2LT 2 August 1981 and entered active dutyon 1 October 1981. He has never received credit under 10 USC 3353 and all of his reserve service hasbeen In an active status.2LT Lawrence's DOR on the ADL is his date of appointment as a USAR 2LT, 2 August 1981. (See para6-5a(2).)

Example 1C

SP5 Renaldo James graduated from OCS and was appointed a USAR 2LT on 14 Hay 1984. He entered on activeduty for service on the ADL as a 2LT on 14 May 1984. 2LT James1 DOR on the ADL is 14 Uay 1984 (See para6-5a(2).) Although he was appointed In Uay, he was not appointed as an ROTC graduate under 10 USC 2106,2107, and 2107a.

Example 2

ILT Amanda Boyd was promoted to captain in the USAR on 3 August 1980. While in the Reserve (not on theADL) , she was in an active status from 3 August 1980 through 9 October 1981. Captain Boyd enteredactive duty for service on the ADL on 10 October 1981. Her ADOR. 3 August 1980, is the date she waspromoted to captain in the USAR. (See para 6-6.)

Figure 6-1. Sampto of computation of dtat* of rank20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20 23

Example 3

ffOl Joe Johnson was promoted to CW2 on 9 July 1979 while on active duty. He was released from activeduty on 2 June 1980 and entered a USAR reinforcement control group (active status). He served in anactive annual training status through 4 August 1981. He transferred back to an active USAR controlgroup on 7 April 1982. CW2 Johnson returned to active duty on 8 April 1982.

AUS PED ComputationService e CW2 Days

9 Jury 1979—2 June 1980 (active duty) 3303 June 1980—4 August 1981 (active duty) 4285 August 1961—6 April 1982 (inactive duty) 0007 April 1982 (Active Duty) 001Total creditable service 759Reentered active duty 6 Apr 82*

*CW2 Johnson's AUS PED a 10 March 1980 (6 April 1982) less 759 days equals 10 March 1980

Example 4

Staff Sergeant Mary Bulwlaskl served in an enlisted RA status from 10 January 1967 to 9 November 1981.While on active duty as an £-6 she maintained a dual status as a USAR Cff2 from 2 January 1981 to 10November 1981. SSG Bulwlnski was discharged from active duty on 9 November 1981 and she entered activeduty as a CW2USAR on 10 November 1981. Under these circumstances, CW2 Bulwinskl will have an AUSpromotion eligibility date (PED) of 10 November 1981. She will not receive any creditable service forAUS FED computation purposes for the period 2 January 1981 to 10 November 1981. since her dual statustime is not creditable. (See para 6-12c(4) (b).)

Example 5

SOT John Doe, a RA soldier, was promoted to staff sergeant (£6) with effective date and DOR of 15 March1970 and was subsequently promoted to sergeant first class (E7) on 23 June 1972. He was discharged 10March 1974 as a sergeant first cless. He reenllsts 15 January 1975 as a staff sergeant (E6). His dateof rank would be computed as follows:

Date of discharge 1974 3 10Date of rank as SSG 1970 3 15

0003 TT 23To adjust for date of discharge __ +1Time-in-grade as SSG & SFC 5503 TT ~56"Date of reenlistment 1975 01 15Adjust date of rank on reenlistment _j~3 11 26(Seepe/a6-15(c).) TB7T OT T9

Example 6

A soldier is Initially promoted to pay grade E5 or E6 with an effective date of 1 August 1977. On 18January 1978 HQDA MILPERCEN determined it was an erroneous promotion. As the soldier did accept thepromotion in good faith and actually discharged the functions of the higher grade, HftDA, H1LPERCENawarded him a de facto status for the period of 1 August 1977 through 18 January 1978. Upon soldier'srestoration to previously held pay grade for which the de facto status was awarded, his new DOR will beadjusted using the following method:Step 1—Determine period of time In grade credit.Enter ending date that DA, HILPERCEH awarded

de facto status.Enter effective date of erroneous promotion.Results reflects time in grade creditStep 2— Determining adjusted DOR.Enter current promotion DOR as established by AR 600-200. chapter 7.Enter previously computed tone In grade creditResults reflect soldier's adjusted date of rank.

197819775050

197800001978

010835

090503

1601TS

041816

Note. Adjustment of date o< rank under the provisions of this regulation is authorized onty when HQDA. MILPERCEN has awarded de factostatue for the adjustment period and does not entitle the sokter to duplication of previously received pay entitlement (See para (MSrt)

Figure 6-1. Sample of computation of date of rank—continued24 20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

Appendix A

Section IRequired References

AR 27-10Military Justice. (Cited in paras 4-2g(3),5-6a, and 6-1 Sh.)

AR 340-21The Army Privacy Program. (Cited in para5-126.)

AR 600-15Indebtedness of Military Personnel. (Citedin para 5-9.)

AR 635-100Officer Personnel. (Cited in para 5-30a(l).)

AR 635-200Enlisted Personnel. (Cited in para5-30a(l).)

AR 670-1Wear and Appearance of Army Uniformsand Insignia. (Cited in para 5-40c.)

DA Pam 600-75Accommodating Religious Practices. (Citedin para 5-33.)

Section IIRelated References

A reJated publication is merety a source of additionalinformation. The user does not have to reed it tounderstand the regulation.

AR 10-6Branches of the Army

AR40-1Composition, Mission, and Functions of theArmy Medical Department

AR 40-562I m m u n i z a t i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s a n dProcedures

AR 165-20Duties of Chaplains and Commander'sResponsibilities

AR 190-24Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Boardsand Off-Installation Military Enforcement

AR 210-10Installations—Administration

AR 210-7Commercial Solicitation on ArmyInstallations

AR 210-50Family Housing Management

AR 340-2Maintenance and Disposition of Records inTOE units of the Active Army and ArmyReserve

AR 340-18-2Maintenance and Disposition of Planning,Programming, Management. Historical andCombat Development Functional Files

AR 340-18-7Maintenance and Disposition of MilitaryPersonnel Functional Files

AR 350-100Officer Active Duty Service Obligation

AR 360-5Public Information

AR 360-61Community Relations

AR 380-5Department of the Army Information Secu-rity Program Regulation

AR 600-31Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actionfor Military Personnel in National SecurityCases and Other Investigations orProceedings

AR 600-37Unfavorable Information

AR 600-80Relationships with Organizations Whichseek to Represent Members of the Army inNegotiations or Collective Bargaining

AR 600-200Enlisted Personnel Management System

AR 600-291Foreign Government Employment

AR 601-208Army Reenlistment Program

AR 611-112Manual of Warrant Officer military Occu-pational Specialties

AR 611-201Enlisted Career Management Fields andMilitary Occupational Specialties

AR 624-100Promotion of Officers on Active Duty

AR 630-5Leaves, Passes, Permissive Temporary Du-ty, and Public Holidays •

AR 635-40Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retire-ment, or Separation

AR 635-120Officer Resignations and Discharges20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

DA Pam 310-1Index of Administrative Publications

DA Pam 600-8Military Personnel Office Management andAdministrative Procedures

DA Or 600-84-2Recoupment of Federal Funds For CertainAdvanced Education Programs

CTA 50-900Clothing and Individual Equipment

CTA 50-909Field and Garrison Furnishings andEquipment

NG Reg 600-4Command, Military Courtesy, Standards ofAppearance, Honors, Uniform and Insignia

DOD 5200.1-RInformation Security Program Regulation

DOD Directive 1300Accommodation of Religious PracticesWithin The Military Services

Section IIIPrescribed Forms

DA Form 5304-RFamily Care Counseling Checklist. (Cited inpara 5-30.) .

DA Form 5305-RStatement of Understanding and Responsi-bility. (Cited in para 5-30.)

Section IVReferenced Forms

DA Form 1383(Annual Statement of Retirement Points)

DA Form 2627(Record of Proceedings under Article 15,USMJ)

DD Form 214(Release from Active Duty or Discharge)

DD Form 220(Active Duty Report)

AGUZ Form 115(Statement of Retirement Points)

NGB Form 23(National Guard Retirement CreditRecord)

25

Appendix BExamples of Types of PoliticalActivity Permitted or Prohibited

B-1. Examples of types of politicalactivity permittedUnder the policies set forth in paragraph5-21, a member of the Army on active dutymay—

a. Register, vote, and express a personalopinion on political candidates and issues,as a private citizen, but not as a representa-tive of the Army.

b. Promote and encourage other militarypersonnel to take part in political activity asin (a) above if such promotion is not an at-tempt to influence or interfere with the out-come of an election.

c. Join a political club and attend itsmeetings when not in uniform.

d. Serve in a local part-time nonpartisancivil office (appointive or elective) if theneeds of the office do not interfere with mili-tary duties and the soldier receives prior ap-proval of the installation commander.

e Serve as an election official if such ser-vice is not as a representative of a partisanpolitical party, does not interfere with mili-tary duties, ts performed while out of uni-form, and has prior approval of theinstallation commander.

/ Sign a petition for specific legislativeaction or to place a candidate's name on anofficial election ballot, if it—

(1) Does not obligate the soldier to en-gage in partisan political activity, and

(2) Is taken as a private citizen and notas an Army representative.

g. Write a letter to the editor of a news-paper expressing his or her personal viewsoo public issues if those views do not at-tempt to promote a partisan political cause.

h. Write a personal letter, not for publi-cation, expressing preference for a specificpolitical candidate or cause. This may bedone if the action is not part of an organ-ized letter-writing campaign in behalf of apartisan political cause or candidate,

L Make monetary contributions to a po-litical party or political committee favoringa particular candidate or slate of candidates.These contributions are subject to the limi-tations of 18 USC sections 603, 607, and608.

j. Display a political decal on his or herprivate automobile.

B-2. Types of activities prohibitedUnder the statutory restrictions set forth inappendix C and the policies established inparagraph 5-21, a member of the Army onactive duty will not—

a. Use official authority or influence to—(1) Interfere with an election.(2) Affect the course or outcome of an

election.(3) Solicit votes for a particular candi-

date or issue.26

(4) Require or solicit political contribu-tions from others.

b. Be a partisan candidate for civil office(Federal, State, or local), except under theconditions set forth in paragraph 5-22.Moreover, a soldier may not engage in pub-lic or organized solicitation of others to be-come partisan candidates for nomination orelection to civil offices.

c. Take pan in partisan political manage-ment or campaigns or make public speechesin the course thereof.

d. Make a campaign contribution to an-other member of the Armed Forces or to acivilian officer or employee of the UnitedStates to promote a political objective orcause.

e. Solicit or receive a campaign contribu-tion as specified in d above.

/ Allow or cause to be published parti-san political articles signed or authorized bythe member to solicit votes for or against apartisan political party or candidate.

g. Serve in any official capacity or belisted as a sponsor of a partisan politicalclub.

h. Speak before a partisan political gath-ering of any kind to promote a partisan po-litical party or candidate.

i. Take part in any radio, television, orother program or group discussion as an ad-vocate of a partisan political party orcandidate.

j. Conduct a political opinion surveyunder the auspices of a partisan politicalgroup, or distribute partisan politicalliterature.

k. Use contemptuous words against thePresident, the Vice President, Congress, theSecretary of Defense, the secretary of a mili-tary department, the Secretary of the Treas-ury, or the Governor or legislature of anyState, Territory, Commonwealth, or posses-sion in which he or she is on duty orpresent.

L Perform clerical or other duties for apartisan political committee during a cam-paign or on election day.

m. Solicit or otherwise engage in fundraising activities hi Federal offices or facili-ties for a partisan political cause or candi-date. (This includes military posts.)

n. March or ride in a partisan politicalparade.

o. Display a large political sign, banneror poster on his or her private automobile(as distinguished from a political sticker).

p. Take part in any organized effort toprovide voters with transportation to thepolls if the effort is organized by or associat-ed with a partisan political party orcandidate.

q. Sell tickets for, or otherwise activelypromote, political dinners and other suchfund-raising events.

r. Attend partisan political events as anofficial representative of the Army eventhough he or she does not actively take part20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

B-3. Activities not expressly allowedor prohibitedSome activities not expressly prohibitedwould be contrary to the spirit and intent ofthis regulation. In finding whether or not anactivity violates the traditional concept thatmilitary personnel must not engage in parti-san political activity, rules of reason andcommon sense will apply. Any activity thatcould be interpreted as associating the De-partment of the Army directly or indirectlywith a partisan political cause or candidatemust be avoided. .

B-4. Nonpartisan political activityA member of the Army on active duty maytake part in local nonpartisan political cam-paigns. However, a member taking part inlocal nonpartisan political activity willnot—

a Wear a uniform while campaigning oruse any property or facilities of the Govern-ment in the campaign.

b. Allow participation to interfere withor prejudice performance of military duties.

c. Engage in conduct that would in anyway imply that DA is taking a position or isinvolved in the campaign.

B-5. Members on active duty fortrainingParagraphs 5-20, 5-22, and 5-23 do not ap-ply to members on active duty for trainingwho are serving for a period of not morethan 30 days. While on active duty fortraining, however, a member is expectedto—

a. Give full time and attention to per-forming military duties during prescribedduty hours.

b. Avoid any outside activities thatwould be prejudicial to performing militaryduties or inconsistent with the acceptedtraditions of the Army.

c. Refrain from taking part in any politi-cal activity while in military uniform, or us-ing Government facilities in furtherance ofpolitical activities.

Appendix CStatutory Prohibitions Pertainingto Political Activity by Members ofthe Armed Forces

C-1. GeneralMembers of the Armed Forces are prohibit-ed from certain types of political activity bystatutes that prescribe specific penalties forviolation. Most directly applicable are theseveral sections of United States Code quot-ed below.

C-2. Titie 42, USC, Sec. 1973CC-25.Undue Influence; free discussion"It shall be unlawful for commissioned,noncommissioned, warrant, or petty officerin the Armed Forces (1) to attempt to influ-ence any member of the Armed Forces tovote or not to vote for any particular candi-date, or (2) to require any member of theArmed Forces to march to any polling placeor place of voting, but nothing in this sub-chapter shall be deemed to prohibit free dis-cussion regarding political issues orcandidates for public office. Aug. 9, 1955, c.656, Title III. Sec. 305, 69 Stat. 589."

C-3. Titie 18, USC, Sec. 592, Troops atpolls"Whoever, being an officer of the Army orNavy, or other person in the civil, military,or naval service of the United States, orders,brings, keeps, or has under his authority orcontrol any troops or armed men at anyplace where a general or special election isheld, unless such force be necessary to repelarmed enemies of the United States, shall befined not more than $5,000 or imprisonednot more than five years, or both; and bedisqualified from holding any office of hon-or, profit, or trust under the United States.""This section shall not prevent any officeror member of the Armed Forces of theUnited States from exercising the right ofsuffrage in any election district to which hemay belong, if otherwise qualified accordingto the laws of the State in which he offers tovote. June 25, 1948, c. 645, 62 Stat. 719."

C-4. Title 18, USC, Sec. 593,Interference by Armed Forces"Whoever, being an officer or member ofthe Armed Forces of the United States,prescribes or fixes or attempts to prescribeor fix, whether by proclamation, order orotherwise, the qualifications of voters at anyelection in any State; or Whoever, beingsuch officer or member, prevents or at-tempts to prevent by force, threat, intimida-tion, advice or otherwise any qualified voterof any State from exercising the right of suf-frage at any general or special election; orWhoever, being such officer or member, or-ders or compels or attempts to compel anyelection officer in any State to receive a votefrom a person not legally qualified to vote;or

Whoever, being such officer or member, im-poses or attempts to impose any regulationsfor conducting any general or special elec-tion in a State, different from those pre-scribed by law; orWhoever, being such officer or member, in-terferes in any manner with an election offi-cer's discharge of his duties—Shall be fined not more than S5,000 or im-prisoned not more than five years, or both;and disqualified from holding any office ofhonor, profit or trust under the UnitedStates. This section shall not prevent any of-ficer or member of the Armed Forces fromexercising the right of suffrage in any dis-trict to which he may belong, if otherwisequalified according to the laws of the Stateof such district. June 25, 1948, c. 645, 62Stat 719."

C-5. Title 18, USC, Sec. 594,Intimidation of voters"Whoever intimidates, threatens, coerces, orattempts to intimidate, threaten, or coerce,any other person for the purpose of interfer-ing with the right of such other person tovote or to vote as he may choose, or of caus-ing such other person to vote for, or not tovote for, any candidate for the office ofPresident, Vice President, Presidential Elec-tor, Member of the Senate, Member of theHouse of Representatives, Delegate fromthe District of Columbia, or Resident Com-missioner, at any election held solely or inpart for the purpose of electing such candi-date, shall be fined not more than $1,000 orimprisoned not more than one year, or both.As amended September 22, 1970, P.L.91-405, Title II, Sec. 204 (d)(5), 84 Slat.853."

C-6. Titie 18, USC, Sec. 596, PollingArmed Forces"Whoever, within or without the ArmedForces of the United States, polls any mem-ber of such forces, either within or withoutthe United States, either before or after heexecutes any ballot under any Federal orState law, with reference to his choice forhis vote for any candidate or states, publish-es, or releases any result of any purportedpoll taken from or among the members ofthe Armed Forces of the United States orincluding within it the statement of choicefor such candidate or of such votes cast byany member of the Armed Forces of theUnited States, shall be fined not more than$1,000 or imprisoned for not more than oneyear, or both. The word 4poU' means any re-quest for information, verbal or written,which by its language or form of expressionrequires or implies the necessity of an an-swer, where the request is made with the in-tent of compiling the result of the answersobtained, either for the personal use of theperson making the request, or for the pur-pose of reporting the same to any other per-son, persons, political party, incorporatedassociation or corporation, or for the pur-pose of publishing the same orally, by radio,20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

or in written or printed form. June 25,1948,c. 645, 62 Stat. 720."

C-7. Titie 18, USC, Sec. 602,Solicitation of political contributions"It shall be unlawful for:

(1) a candidate for the Congress;(2) an individual elected to or serving in

the office of Senator or Representative in, orDelegate or Resident Commissioner to, theCongress;

(3) an officer or employee of the UnitedStates or any department or agency thereof;or

(4) a person receiving any salary or com-pensation for services from money derivedfrom the Treasury of the United States toknowingly solicit, any contribution withinthe meaning of section 301(8) of the FederalElection Campaign Act of 1971 from anyother such officer, employee, or person. Anyperson who violates this section shall befined not more than $5,000 or imprisonednot more than three years, or both. Asamended Jan 8, 1980, Pub.L. 96-187, TitleII § 201(a)(3), 93 Stat 1367)."

C-8. Titie 18, USC, Sec. 603, Makingpolitical contributions

**(a) It shall be unlawful for an officer oremployee of the United States or any de-partment or agency thereof, or a person re-ceiving any salary or compensation forservice from money derived from the Treas-ury of the United States, to make any con-tribution within the meaning of section301(8) of the Federal Election CampaignAct of 1971 to any other such officer, em-ployee or person or to any Senator or Rep-resentative in, or Delegate or ResidentCommissioner to the Congress, if the personreceiving such contribution is the employeror employing authority of the person mak-ing the contribution. Any person who vio-lates this section shall be fined not morethan $5,000 or imprisoned not more thanthree years, or both.

(b) For purposes of this section, a contri-bution to an authorized committee as de-fined in section 802(e)(l) of the FederalElection Campaign Act of 1971 shall beconsidered a contribution to the individualwho has authorized such committee (Asamended Jan 8, 1980, Pub.L. 96-187, TitleII, § 201(aX4), 93 Stat. 1367)."

C-9. Titie 18, USC, Sec. 607. Place ofsolicitation

"(a) It shall be unlawful for any personto solicit or receive any contribution withinthe meaning of section 301(8) of the FederalElection Campaign Act of 1971 in any roomor building occupied in the discharge of offi-cial duties by any person mentioned in sec-tion 603, or in any navy yard, fort, orarsenal. Any person who violates this sec-tion shall be fined not more than $5,000 orimprisoned not more than three years, orboth.

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(b) The prohibition in subsection (a)•hall not apply to the receipt of contribu-tions by persons on the staff of a Senator orRepresentative in* or Delegate or ResidentCommissioner to, the Congress, provided,tbat.such contributions have not been solic-ited in any manner which directs the con-tributor to mail or deliver a contribution toany room building, or other facility referredto in subsection (a), and provided that suchcontributions are transferred within sevendays of receipt of a political committeewithin the meaning of section 302(e) of theFederal Election Campaign Act of 1971.(As amended Jan 8, 1980. Pub.L. 96-187,Title II, 201(aX5), 93 Stat. 1367.)"

C-10. Tttie II, USC, Sec. 441 a,Limitations on Contributions andexpenditure*—dollar limitations onexpenditures'*(&)(!)• No person sha l l m a k econtributions—

(A) to any candidate and his authorizedpolitical committees with respect to anyelection for Federal office which, in the ag-gregate, exceed $1,000;

(B) to the political committees estab-lished and maintained by a national politicalparty, which are not the authorized politicalcommittees of any candidate, in any calen-dar year which,, in the aggregate, exceed$20,000; or

(Q to any other political committee inany calendar year which in the aggregate,exceed $5,000.

(2) No multicandidate political commit-tee shall make contributions—•-

(A) to any candidate and his authorizedpolitical committees with respect to anyelection for Federal office which, in the ag-gregate, exceed $5,000;

(B) to the political committees estab-lished and maintained by a national politicalparty, which are not the authorized politicalcommittees of any candidate, in any calen-dar year, which, in the aggregate, exceed$15,000; or

(C) to any other political committee inany. calendar year which, in the aggregate,exceed $5,000.

(3) No individual shall make contribu-tions aggregating more than $25,000 in anycalendar year. For the purposes of this para-graph, any contribution made to a candi-date in a year other than the calendar yearto which the election is held with respect towhich such contribution is made, is consid-ered to be made during the calendar year inwhich such election is held.

(4) The limitations on contributions con-tained in paragraphs (1) and (2) do not ap-ply to transfers between and among politicalcommittees which are national, State, dis-trict, or local committees (including anysubordinate committee thereof) of the samepolitical party. For purposes of paragraph(2) the term "multicandidate political com-mittee" means a political committee whichhas been registered under section 433 of thistitk for a period of not less than 6 months,which .has received contributions from more2B

than 50 persons, and, except for any Statepolitical party organization has made con-tributions to 5 or more candidates for Fed-eral office."

(5) . . . . .(6) The limitations on contributions to a

candidate imposed by paragraphs (1) and(2) of this subsection shall apply separatelywith respect to each election, except that allelections held in any calendar year for theoffice of President of the United States (ex-cept a general election for such office) shallbe considered to be one election.

(7) For purposes of this subsection—(A) contributions to a named candidates

made to any political committee authorizedby such candidates to accept contributionson his behalf shall be considered to be con-tributions made to such candidate;

(BXO expenditures made by any personin cooperation, consultation, or concert,with or at the request or suggestion of acandidate, his authorized political commit-tees, or their agents, shall be considered tobe contributed to such candidate;

(h) the financing by any person of thedissemination, distribution, or republica-tion, in whole or in part, of any broadcastor any written, graphic, or other form ofcampaign materials prepared by the candi-date, his campaign committees or theirauthorized agents shall be considered to bean expenditure for purposes of this para-graph; and

(C) contributions made to or for the ben-efit of any candidate nominated by a politi-cal party for election to the office of VicePresident of the United States shall be con-sidered to be contribution made to or forthe benefit of the candidate of such party forelection to the office of President of theUnited States.

(8) For the purposes of the limitationsimposed by this section, all contributionsmade by a person, either directly or indi-rectly, on behalf of a particular candidate,including contributions which are in anyway earmarked or otherwise directedthrough an intermediary or conduit to suchcandidate, shall be treated as contributionsfrom such person to source and the intend-ed recipient of such contribution to theCommission and to the intended recipient."

C-11. Title (I, USC, Sec 441 f,Contributions In name of anotherprohibited"No person shall make a contribution in thename of another person or knowingly per-mit his name to be used to effect such a con-tribution, and no person shall knowinglyaccept a contribution made by one person inthe name of another person.Pub.L. 92-225, Title III, § 325, as addedPub.L. 94-283, Title I, § 112 (2), May 11,1976, 90 Stat. 494."

C-12. Title II, USC, Sec 441g,Limitation on contribution of currency"No person shall make contributions of cur-rency of the United States or currency ofany foreign country to or for the benefit of20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

any candidate which, in the aggregate, ex-ceed $100, with respect to any campaign ofsuch candidate for nomination for election,or for election, to Federal office.Pub.L. 92-225, Title III, § 326, as addedPub.L. 94-283, Title I, § 112 (2), May 11,1976, 90 Stat. 494."

C-13. Tltte II, USC, Sec 4411,Acceptance of excessive honorariums

"(a) Prohibited practicesNo person while an elected or appointed

officer or employee of any branch of theFederal Government shall accept any hono-rarium of more than $2,000 (excludingamounts accepted for actual travel and sub-sistence expenses for such person and hisspouse or an aide to such person, and ex-cluding amounts paid or incurred for anyagents' fees or commissions) for any appear-ance, speech, or article.

(b) Payment of honorarium to charitableorganization

Any honorarium, or any part thereof,paid by or on behalf of an elected or ap-pointed officer or employee of any branch ofthe Federal Government to a charitable or-ganization shall be deemed not to be accept-ed for the purposes of this section.

(c) Aggregate amount received duringany calendar year

For purposes of determining the aggre-gate amount of honorariums received by aperson during any calendar year, amountsreturned to the person paying an honorari-um before the close of the calendar year inwhich it was received shall be disregarded.

(d) Time of acceptance of honorariumFor purposes of paragraph (2) of subsec-

tion (a) of this section, and honorariumshall be treated as accepted only in the yearin which that honorarium is received."

C-14. Title II, USC, Sec. 441], Penalties"(a) Any person, following May 11,

1976, who knowingly and willfully involvesthe making, receiving or reporting of anycontribution or expenditure having a valuein the aggregate of $ 1,000 or more during acalendar year shall be fined in an amountwhich does not exceed the greater of$25,000 or 300 percent of the amount ofany contribution or expenditure involved insuch violation, imprisoned for not morethan 1 year, or both. In the case of a know-ing and willful violation of section 441b(b)(3) of this title, including such a violation ofthe provisions of such section as applicablethrough section 441c(b) of this title, of sec-tion 441f of this title, or of section 441g ofthis title, the penalties set forth in this sec-tion shall apply to a violation involving anamount having a value in the aggregate of$250 or more during a calendar year. In thecase of a knowing and willful violation ofsection 44 Ih of this title, the penalties setforth in this section shall apply without re-gard to whether the making, receiving, orreporting of a contribution or expenditureof $1,000 or more is involved."

Glossary

Section IAbbreviations

ADLactive duty list

ADORactive date of rank

AGRadjusted grade of rank

AMEDDArmy Medical Department

ARNGUSArmy National Guard of the United States

AUSArmy of the United States

CONUScontinental United States

DADepartment of the Army

DCSPERDeputy Chief of Staff for Personnel

DODDepartment of Defense

DOPMADefense Officer Personnel Management Act

DORdate of rank

IDidentification (card)

IRRIndividual Ready Reserve

JAGCJudge Advocate General Corps

MACOMmajor Army command

MILPERCENMilitary Personnel Center

MILPOMilitary Personnel Office

MOSmilitary occupational skill

MREmeals ready to eat

NCOnoncommissioned officer

NCOPDnoncommissioned officer professionaldevelopment

NGBNational Guard Bureau

OCONUSoutside continental United States

ORBOfficer Record Brief

OTRAother than Regular Army

PEDpay entry date

RARegular Army

RCReserve Component

ROTCReserve Officer Training Corps

TDAtable of distribution and allowances

TDRLTemporary Disability Retirement List

TJAGThe Judge Advocate General

TOEtable of organization and equipment

TRADOCTraining and Doctrine Command

TSGThe Surgeon General

UCMJUniform Code of Military Justice

UICunit identification code

USARUnited Slates Army Reserve

USMAUnited States Military Academy

WOwarrant officer

Section IITerms

Active dutyFull-time duty in the active military serviceof the United States (10 USC 101(22)). Thisterm includes active duty for training andannual training. It does not include inactiveduty for training (drill) or duty performedin a State status (ARNG personnel only).20 AUGUST 1986 UPDATE • AR 600-20

duty date of rankDate used in determining relative seniorityamong officers of the same grade in whichan officer is serving on active duty in theUnited States Army. This date is not neces-sarily the same as the date established forother purposes (e.g. entitlement to pay andallowances). Also see date of rank thisglossary.

Active duty listAn order of seniority list (required by 10USC 620) of commissioned officers on ac-tive duty in the U.S. Army other than thoselisted below (10 USC 641).

o. Reserve officers.(1) On active duty for training.(2) On active duty under 10 USC 175,

265, 3015, 3019, 3033, 3496, or 32 USC708.

(3) On active duty under 10 USC 672(d)in connection with organizing, administer-ing, recruiting, instructing or training theRC or the ARNG;

(4) On active duty to pursue specialwork;

(5) Ordered to active duty under 10 USC673b;

(6) On active duty under 50 USC APP460(b)2 for the administration of the Selec-tive Service System.

(7) On Full-time ARNG under 32 USC502-505.

6. The Director of Admissions, Dean,and permanent professors at the UnitedStates Military Academy.

c. Retired officers on active duty.d. Students at the uniformed Services

University of the Health Sciences.

Active StatusThe status of a member of a RC not m theinactive Army National Guard, on inactivestatus list, or in the retired reserve.

Army competitive categoryThe competitive category promotion list ofMilitary Personnel Center managed com-missioned officers (does not include HealthServices professionals, chaplains, or JudgeAdvocate General's Corps officers).

AUS promotion eligibility dateA date from which a warrant officer's ser-vice may be counted in order to determineeligibility for promotion to temporary(AUS) CW3 or CW4. This term applies on-ly to warrant officer's who are eligible forpromotion to those higher warrant officertemporary (AUS) grades, but who are notcurrently serving in a temporary (AUS)warrant officer grade, and therefore do nothave a temporary (AUS) grade DOR fromwhich to measure service.

QTil officeAn office that exercises powers of authorityof civil government (not military in nature).It may be either an elective or an appointiveoffice under the United States, a territory orpossession, or a State, county, municipality,

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or official subdivisions. The term "civil of-fice" does not include offices to which mili-tary personnel may be assigned in a militarystatus.

Competitive categoryA group of commissioned officers who com-pete among themselves for promotion and,if selected, are promoted in rank order asadditional officers in the higher grade areneeded in that competitive category.

Constructive service creditService credit granted an officer upon origi-nal appointment for education, trainingand/or special experience.

Creditable serviceAll active or reserve active status service inthe grade in which ordered to active duty orhigher that may be used to establishADORs under this regulation. Service thatis not creditable for this purpose may becreditable for other purposes.

Date of rankThe date on which an officer actually orconstructively was appointed in a particulargrade. The date will be calculated based oncriteria established in this regulation and isthe first rule for determining relative senior-ity for officers holding the same grade.

Entry grade creditA period of time credited to a commission-ed officer at the time of an original RA orReserve appointment that is used to estab-lish an officer's grade and DOR in thatgrade at the time of that appointment In-cludes credit for prior commissioned serviceperformed before the most recent originalappointment and constructive service creditawarded based on advanced education,training, or special experience. Does not in-clude commissioned service performed afterthe officer's most recent or ig ina lappointment.

Full-time serriceAny service in connection with a civil officethat is likely to interfere with regular milita-ry duties.

GradeA step or degree, in a graduated scale of of-fice or military rank, that is established anddesignated as a grade by law or regulations(e.g. lieutenant and captain).

Interservice transferA transfer between Uniformed Services by acommissioned officer.

Nonpartisan political activityAn activity in support of or related to can-didates not representing national or Statepolitical parties and associated or ancillaryorganizations. (Issues relating to Constitu-tional amendments, referendums, approvalof municipal ordinances, etcetera, aredeemed not specifically identified with na-tional or State political parties.)30

Original appointmentAny appointment in a Reserve or RegularComponent of the Armed Forces 'that is nei-ther a promotion nor a demotion. Officersmay receive more than one "originalappointment."

Partisan political scttrityAn activity in support of or related to can-didates representing national or State politi-cal parties and associated or ancillaryorganizations. (Activities that support or re-late to issues specifically identified with na-tional or State political parties andassociated or ancillary organizations are al-so included.)

iPlacement on the active duty listThe date on which a commissioned officerentered on Active Duty on his or her cur-rent tour of service on the active duty list.

Promotion phase pointsThe timing of promotions to a grade ex-pressed in terms of the length of time an of-ficer will have served in the lower grade atthe time of promotion to the higher grade.

Promotion eligibility dateA date from which a warrant officer's ser-vice may be counted in order to determineeligibility for promotion to temporary(AUS) CW3 or CW4 (See para 4-3a, AR624-100). This term applies,to warrant of-ficers who are eligible for promotion tothose higher warrant officer temporary(AUS) grades but, who are not currentlyserving in a temporary (AUS) warrant offi-cer grade; therefore, do not have a tempo-rary grade DOR from which to measureservice. This term also applies to 2LTs andWOls and is used to establish the duecourse promotion dates for these officers.

RankThe order of precedence among members ofthe Armed Forces.

Uniformed serriceThe Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,Coast Guard, The Commissioned Corps ofthe Public Health Service and the Commis-sioned Corps of the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration.

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FAMILY CARE COUNSELING CHECKLISTFor use ol this form, see AR 600-20. trie proponent agency is DCSPER

You ore required to be counseled regardmg Ihe following subjects (The commander (or designated representative) and the service member being counseledwHl initial the appropriate block after each item)

1. The necessity for careful planning regarding care of family member(s) without sacrificing your.military responsibilities. The following points must be considered.

a. Who will care for family member(s) during duty hours, alert readiness tests, field duty,roster duty, periods of TOY, deployments?

b. Is there adequate housing for your family member(s) and is it accessible to your dutylocation?

c. Financial obligations that will accrue for such things as child care, housing, transportation,•and emergency needs and how these obligations will be met.

2. Services provided by the local Army Community Services regarding financial planning. SeeChapter 4, AR 608-1 ______ ___________

3. Policies governing entitlements to assignment of government quarters. See Chapter 10, AR210-50.

4. Policies governing entitlement to Basic Allowance for subsistence, application procedures,and payment. See Chapter 1, part 3. AR 37-104-3, and Chapter 1. part 3, DOD Military Payand Allowances Entitlements Manual

5. Provisions for applying for concurrent travel of family member(s) when alerted for overseasmovement. Approved joint domicile assignments do not constitute authority to move familymembef(s) to the overseas command at government expense. Application for family membertravel must be made in accordance with AR 55-46

6. The entitlement to government paid transportation of family member(s) to the next permanentduty station. See Chapter 9. AR 37-106 and Chapter 7, volume 1. Joint Travel Regulations.Transportation allowances for family member movement will be paid under the followingconditions:

If traveling in a PCS status between CONUS permanent duty stations. (Family membersare not authorized to move to or from TOY stations at government expense.)

COM-MANDER

b. If traveling to. from, or between overseas duty stations tn PCS status provided tour lengthrequirements have been satisfied. See section III, Chapter 1, AR 55-46 regarding tour ;length requirements to qualify for family member movement to, from, or betweenoverseas areas

7. The status of individually sponsored family members in the overseas command. Seeparagraph 1-17. AR 55-46

SERVICEMEMBER

DA FORM 5304-R, APR 64

BJ-VOdn 9861ISflOnV 02

6. Eligibility requirements for shipment of household goods to next permanent duty station atgovernment expense. See Chapter 4, AR 55-71 and Chapter 8, Volume 1, Joint TravelRegulations.

9, Policies governing reassignment eligibility. All soldiers are expected to serve their fair shareof CONUS and overseas tours (including unaccompanied tours). The primary needs of theservice provide the basis for selecting a soldier for reassignment. See paragraph 1-4. AR614-30. and paragraph 1-4b. AR 614-200 (enlisted) or Chapter 3, AR 614-101 (Officers,warrant officers).

10. Policies governing deletion or deferment from assignment instructions because of personalreasons. See Chapter 3. AR 614-200 (enlisted) or Chapter 3, AR 614-101 (officers).

11. The content and requirements of the Family Care Plan and the time frames for processingthe plan. The plan must be submitted early enough so that the commander may review itand determine its adequacy within two months of the date of counseling.

12 Provisions governing involuntary separation from service for inability to perform prescribedduties, repetitive absenteeism, or nonavailability, when directed, for worldwide assignment orunit deployment because you cannot arrange for the care of family member^ during yourabsence See paragraph 5-34. AR 635-200 for enlisted personnel or AR 635-100 forofficers

13. Provisions governing power of attorney for individual̂ to act in your absence and providingthis (these) individual̂ with medical releases to authorize medical care for your familymembers/

14. Provisions for the issuance of Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Catdfs) in casethe Family Care Plan must be implemented See Chapter 3, AR 640-3.

15. Services available from Personal Assistance points at major points of embarkation in theCONUS.

16 Referral assistance available from Family Life Communications Lines throughout the world.

17. Advisability of preparing a will to include instructions concerning custody of family membersin case of death.

18. Provisions of CHAMPUS Mental Health Services, if needed.

COM-MANDER

SERVICEMEMBER

SIGNATURE BLOCK AND SIGNATURE or COMMANDER (or Designated Representative) DATE

SIGNATURE BLOCK AND SIGNATURE OF SERVICE MEMBER DATE

REVERSE OF DA FORM 5304-R. APR 84

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STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONSIBILITYFor use of this form, see AR 600-20; the proponent agency IB DCSPER

I affirm that I have been counseled on all items of the Family Care Counseling checklist and that I understand myresponsibilities. I further understand that if I am unable to respond to military requirements. I am subject to disciplinaryaction of may be separated from the Army.

I hereby acknowledge that it is my responsibility to provide care for my family members before reporting to duty.

I affirm that I have made arrangements and will maintain arrangements for the care of my family member(s) in allcircumstances required by my commitment to the military service, department, including unaccompanied tours, regular dutyhours, exercise, alerts. TOY, and other duties (e.g.. CO, Guard).

Check boxes as you read each statement below and sign below to indicate conformity with requirements.

/ UNDERSTAND THAT

a. DD Form 1172, Application for Uniformed Service Identification Card, must be completed for my familymember(s). If my Family Care Plan must be implemented, this application will be provided to the personwho accepts responsibility for my family member(s).

b. Power of attorney and medical release authority must be provided to each designated guardian.

c. I am subject to deployment on short notice and that I will be guaranteed no special privileges based on myfamily member(s).

d. Nonavailability, when directed, for world-wide assignment and/or unit deployment constitutes grounds forelimination from the service.

e. If arrangements for the care of my family member(s) fail to work, this is not a valid excuse for absencefrom prescribed duties, unit deployment or reassignment.

f. It is my responsibility to revise my Family Care Plan if circumstances change so that I will have, at all times,current family member care arrangement. This Family Care Plan will be tested. Failure to maintain acurrent plan can result in a bar to reenlistment.

g. I am responsible for the adequacy of housing for my family members and the ability to meet the cost ofchild care, housing, transportation and emergency needs of my family.

SIGNATURE Of SERVICE MEMBER

FILL IN APPROPRIATE INFORMATIONIf assigned overseas or reassigned from overseas to another overseas area where family members are not authorized orconcurrent travel is not authorized, I have designated the following person to assume care of my family member(s).

NAME BUSINESS PHONE

ADDRESS HOME PHONE

DA FORM 5305-R, APR 84

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I have designated the following person to care for my family member(s) during duty hours, alerts, field duty, roster dutyand periods of TOY.

NAME BUSINESS PHONE

NAME BUSINESS PHONE

SIGNATURE OF SERVICE MEMBER

FOR PERSONNEL WITH FAUIL Y HEUBER(S) OVERSEAS

I have designated the following person to assume care of my family member(s) and escort them to their destination ifevacuation becomes necessary.

NAME . BUSINESS PHONE

ADDRESS HOME PHONE

I have designated the following person as guardian who, if my family member(s) are evacuated by escort, will assumecare of them upon arrival at destination.

NAME BUSINESS PHONE

ADDRESS HOME PHONE

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