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Said ssg chose I would act as squad leader for a couple days and then someone I outrank for a couple days “for experience” while she wasn’t there
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answered on Oct 31, 2024
When a squad leader is unavailable due to leave or being indisposed, the responsibility typically falls to the next senior Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) to assume command. This ensures continuity and maintains the established chain of command. It’s important to follow the hierarchy to avoid... View More 
While serving as a special operator in the United States military and using the bank to assist my career covertly
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answered on May 11, 2024
My recommendation would be to only engage in lawful and transparent banking and financial practices. If any of the international banking services you are looking to provide could be used to secretly finance military or intelligence operations, you should refrain from offering those services. A... View More
my pass was denied due to me being flagged AR 600-8-2 specifically lays out what constitutes a favorable action and subsequently what favorable actions aren't allowed when a service member is flagged.
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answered on May 1, 2024
AR 600-8-2 is the Army Regulation that covers suspension of favorable personnel actions (FLAG). It outlines the policies and procedures for flagging soldiers and the impact of a flag on their personnel actions.
When a soldier is flagged, certain favorable personnel actions are prohibited.... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
If you need to get your law firm access to a DD Form 214 (often just referred to as "DD214"), which is the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, you have several options. You could physically mail a copy or securely email a scanned copy if digital transmission is... View More
Is this legal for him to be active duty and live across the country?
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answered on Aug 17, 2023
Several things govern where a service member may reside. Local policies will dictate how far from the installation an individual can be. These "local pass" rules effectively set a distance limit that service members must stay within and must seek approval (a "mileage pass") if... View More
He has been in the military for for almost 19yrs and I have been by his side all these years and he says he only has to pay child support and I get nothing from him. I need help!
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
You are absolutely entitled to more than just child support. Your military spouse is likely going to receive a military pension, which is a considered to visible property, and you will be entitled to a portion of that property in the divorce process as you would any other piece of property such as... View More
I got into an accident and didn’t have insurance and am now expected to pay $22,000. I don’t have that kind of money and am trying to explore my options. Desperately need help.
answered on Jan 3, 2023
Really the best answer to this question is to consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Usually married couples file bankruptcy together, but they are not required to and some file individually. If you file individually without your husband joining the petition it may or may not effect him... View More
I thought i was being pulled over so i pulled over and got rear ended by a JBLM MP who was responding to another call looking at his computer. I live in wa state.
answered on Apr 24, 2020
If you were injured contact aWashington State Assn for Justice member member in the county where it happened--they give free consultations. If it's just damage to the car, if you have collision run it through that, let them deal with it. Start by getting estimates, and the base JAG corps... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2020
Something may have accidentally gotten left off when you uploaded your question. You could try reposting (don't include personal information - just basic information). Good luck
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Other US Army members. I can not find any information on it, why?
answered on Mar 1, 2019
If you are trying to research something somewhat vague, it can be difficult to find it. If you knew who and where, that would certainly help.
You didn't say how you were researching.
Here is an interesting website that might help you in some way. cite:... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2018
With other personnel, on base, possibly. Off base, privately, unlikely. With a civillian, no. Get a confidential consult from a JAG attorney through the legal assistance plan.
I leave the 10th of this month and have been told that i shouldn't be held in my lease for any longer after i ship but my property manger states different. He say that i am still stuck into my contract until june or later and i dont understand who is correct.
answered on May 7, 2018
You need to put it writing to your landlord and request to terminate the lease, and include a copy of your orders. If you think there is going to be a legal fight, send it certified mail and keep a copy. If you have an email address or fax number, I'd be that thorough. The earliest... View More
Im a disabled female veteran with documented Military sexual trauma from being raped in iraq by our own soldiers... The VA knew about my sexual trauma and still only provided me with all male providers. Just going to an appointment is a trigger for me and ends up being very traumatic, especially... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2018
You likely do not have grounds for a lawsuit unless you could establish it was done intentional to cause you emotional pain. Your better route is to make a complaint within the VA, to the VA OIG, or through a congressional inquiry/complaint.
The person in question is active duty in base housing but subletting to another service member and has not reported it.
answered on Feb 13, 2017
There may not be a charge at all, depending on the circumstances. It's probably privatized housing based on a lease. Violating a lease is not normally a criminal offense, even in the military.
I have advised him to report it to the JAG since he fears that she will be caught and he will be held responsible. he says he cant report it because he would still beheld responsible. He has gone as far asking her to leave which she refuses as well and says if he tries to force it she will claim... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2017
You son should go see the defense counsel JAGs at the Defense Service Office, Naval Base Bremerton.
I have heard a rumor about waiting three months and wondered if it was true.
answered on Feb 3, 2017
No wait time. You can get married immediately. You just have to make sure your personnel folks are kept in the loop about the divorce and remarriage. Problems arise if the military thinks you are married to two people at the same time.
answered on Aug 2, 2013
Typically, if you've out-processed, passed your date of separation, and did your final accounting of pay with finance, then no. They should just put "refused to sign" or "unavailable to sign".
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What advice do you have for me. I'm stationed in a state that is legal for marijuana to purchased and utilized as long as you have a medical card for it. I don't know how else you can prove that I'm innocent of this type of conduct without bringing my husband's relatives in it.... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2012
You should consult with your local military defense counsel. Under military law there is a presumption that if the substance is found in your sample you knowingly took it into your body. So your best chances of fighting this are by providing an explanation (i.e., someone gave it to you but you... View More
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