Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions

Question 1

What regulation covers Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions?

Answer 1

AR 600-8-2

Question 2

Who is responsible for directing the initiation/removal of Flag?

Answer 2

Unit commander

Question 3

What form is used by Commanders to REPORT TO SUSPEND FAVORABLE PERSONNEL ACTIONS (FLAG)?

Answer 3

DA Form 268

Question 4

Purpose of a Flag?

Answer 4

as an administrative tool (not punishment/restrictions) for: -prevent execution of favorable actions to a Soldier who may be in an unfavorable status
-prevent 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

Question 5

How often are active Flags reviewed?

Answer 5

Unit Commanders: At least monthly BN

Commanders: Flags > 6 months old are reviewed monthly

Question 6

Timeline for Flag initiation/removal?

Answer 6

Within 3 working days after determination

Question 7

2 categories of Flags?

Answer 7

Nontransferable (to another unit)

Transferable (to another unit)

Question 8

Nontransferable Flag circumstances:

Answer 8

Commander’s investigation
Law enforcement investigation (civilian/military)
Adverse Actions (UCMJ proceedings; AWOL)
Involuntary separation/discharge (QMP; NOT MEDBOARD)
Pending “removal/consideration from command, promotion; school selection”
Referred “Relief for Cause” NCOER/OER
Security Violations/Clearance/National Security
Drug/Alcohol Abuse adverse actions
Nonrecommendation for automatic promotion (PFC-SPC; 2LT; CW2)
Lautenberg Amendment (felony for domestic violence convicts to possess firearms)
Family Care Plan (fail to provide/maintain adequate FCP)
Medical personnel licensing; Chaplains; Court personnel licensing

Question 9

Transferable Flag circumstances:

Answer 9

Punishment phase (not including confinement, restraint…)
APFT failure
Noncompliance with AR 600-9 (Army Weight Control Program)

Question 10

How will soldiers be notified of a Flag?

Answer 10

Counseling, in writing, by the flagging authority, unit commander, or first line supervisor

Question 11

When will Flags be removed?

Answer 11

When issues are resolved, punishments complete, separation transition point; etc…

Question 12

What are the actions prohibited by a Flag?

Answer 12

reenlistment, extension, reassignment, awards, promotions, military schooling (NCOES); SRB payment; advance leave; assumption of command; etc..