Q: How much time does chain of command have to initiate a statement of charges?
I was on gate guard for 6 months. Never signed for any of the gear from supply person or anyone when I took over but I did sign out gear to each individual soldier. When I left, I signed over all gear to the new guy taking over and now 9 months later, they are saying some gear is missing and I may be responsible for some of the cost. Are they able to charge me although I had never signed for anything myself and that I made sure the new guy signed for everything and turned in copy of that hand receipt to the supply person.
All in all, I should not be responsible to pay if I never signed a hand receipt for the gear rom anyone.
A: You need legal assistance office or a retained attorney to assist you in your FLIPL rebuttal. Not having a signed hand receipt for government property is potentially a valid defense.
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