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ARMY COUNSELING STATEMENT
Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s demonstrated
performance and potential. Counseling is one of the most important leadership development responsibilities
for Army leaders. The Army’s future and the legacy of today’s Army leaders rests on the shoulders of those
they help prepare for greater responsibility.
DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING
Developmental counseling is categorized by the purpose of the session. The major categories
of developmental counseling are—
Counseling for Specific Instances
Sometimes counseling is tied to specific instances of superior or substandard duty performance. The
leader uses the counseling session to convey to the subordinate whether or not the performance met the
standard and what the subordinate did right or wrong. Successful counseling for specific performance
occurs as close to the event as possible. Leaders should counsel subordinates for exceptional as well as
substandard duty performance. The key is to strike a balance between the two. To maintain an appropriate
balance, leaders keep track of counseling for exceptional versus substandard performance.
Although good leaders attempt to balance their counseling emphasis, leaders should always counsel
subordinates who do not meet the standard. If the Soldier or civilian’s performance is unsatisfactory
because of a lack of knowledge or ability, leader and subordinate can develop a plan for improvement.
Corrective training helps ensure that the subordinate knows and consistently achieves the standard.
Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a subordinate the subordinate’s demonstrated
performance and potential. Counseling is one of the most important leadership development responsibilities
for Army leaders. The Army’s future and the legacy of today’s Army leaders rests on the shoulders of those
they help prepare for greater responsibility.
DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING
Developmental counseling is categorized by the purpose of the session. The major categories
of developmental counseling are—
- Reception and integration counseling.
- Event Oriented Counseling Statement
- Promotion Counseling
- Performance Counseling Statement
Counseling for Specific Instances
Sometimes counseling is tied to specific instances of superior or substandard duty performance. The
leader uses the counseling session to convey to the subordinate whether or not the performance met the
standard and what the subordinate did right or wrong. Successful counseling for specific performance
occurs as close to the event as possible. Leaders should counsel subordinates for exceptional as well as
substandard duty performance. The key is to strike a balance between the two. To maintain an appropriate
balance, leaders keep track of counseling for exceptional versus substandard performance.
Although good leaders attempt to balance their counseling emphasis, leaders should always counsel
subordinates who do not meet the standard. If the Soldier or civilian’s performance is unsatisfactory
because of a lack of knowledge or ability, leader and subordinate can develop a plan for improvement.
Corrective training helps ensure that the subordinate knows and consistently achieves the standard.
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responsibility to counsel our Soldiers on a
monthly basis and when they fail to follow
instructions.
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