Chapters / Flags (AR 600-8-2)

Question 1

Are flags to be used for punishment or restriction

Answer 1

No, flags are to be used only as an administrative tool

Question 2

How long must DA 268 and supporting documents be kept?

Answer 2

At least 1 year

Question 3

What are the 2 types of flags?

Answer 3

• Transferable

- Non-Transferable

Question 4

What form is used to initiate / remove a flag?

Answer 4

DA 268

Question 5

When should a flag be initiated?

Answer 5

A flag should be initiated within 3 working days after identification of unfavorable status

Question 6

When should a flag be removed?

Answer 6

A flag should be removed within 3 working days after determination of final disposition

Question 7

What reference covers Chapters / Flags?

Answer 7

AR 600-8-2

Question 8

What is the purpose of a flag?

Answer 8

The purpose of a Flag is to prevent and/or preclude—
(1) Execution of favorable actions to a Soldier who may be in an unfavorable status
(2) Movement of a Soldier when it is in the best interests of the Army for the Soldier to remain in his or her current
unit or at his or her current location until cleared of ongoing actions. Should the command determine that it is in the
best interests of the Army to PCS the Soldier even though he or she has not been cleared of ongoing actions, the
command may do so in accordance with paragraph 2–8: however, the Flag will remain in place.