The purpose of a flying evaluation board is to evaluate a pilot’s potential for continued aviation services. In most cases, a flying evaluation board will be directed when an officer demonstrates behavior that could be construed as substandard or unsafe. In those instances, the ability to pilot Army aircraft is subject to complete review. Examples…
Our office just received another outstanding GOMOR result for a client. The Soldier was accused of abusive sexual contact. The allegations were serious, and had the potential to ruin the Soldier’s career. The Soldier initially turned to an inexperienced attorney to write their rebuttal. After a few minutes of speaking with that attorney, the Soldier…
In sentencing, an accused may introduce matters in extenuation or mitigation to lessen the punishment received at a court martial. Matters in extenuation include circumstances surrounding the commission of the offense, while matters in mitigation are personal factors concerning the accused. An accused may introduce such evidence either through the testimony of witnesses, documentary evidence,…
The regulation that governs removal from a promotion list is Army Regulation 600-8-19. Removal from a promotion list may be directed either by commander in the filed (“local”) or at HQDA level. A local promotion list includes those Soldiers recommended for promotion to the ranks of Sergeant and Staff Sergeant. A HQDA promotion list includes…
The Uniform Code of Military Justice guarantees a Soldier the right to a court martial by members, and protects against self-incrimination. Despite these guarantees, the vast majority of court martial cases end in a plea of guilty, not trial by members. Although a Solder has the right to plead not-guilty and require a court-martial panel…
Our office had another great GOMOR result for an Army Captain. The Captain was facing a permeant filing in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) due to an allegation that he wrongfully received an overpayment of basic allowance for housing (BAH). The Commanding General (CG) believed the Captain exploited provisions of the Joint Travel…
A 173rd Airborne Brigade Soldier is facing a court martial for destruction of government property and making a false official statement. His Article 32 hearing was recently completed by the Army. If convicted, the Soldier could face up to 15 years in confinement. The destruction of government property offense stems from an airborne drop where…
Each month we publish the sexual assault acquittals that happen in the Army. Some Soldiers have contacted our office, and requested that we also publish sexual assault convictions. The following is a list of all sexual assault convictions and Article 120 convictions in the Army for the month of May: Fort Riley, Kansas: On 01…
