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Rehabilitative Transfers – Part 2 How to Request Part of the Ask. TOP Leadership Series Sponsored by: MENTORMILITARY. co m CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material

References • AR 635 -200 • Active Duty Enlisted Separations CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material

Purpose • Provide information on requesting a Rehabilitative Transfer CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material

Potential Reasons • Personality conflict • Article 15 • Undisciplined behavior • Pattern of misconduct • Conscientious objector • EO Offense • Hazing • Bullying CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material

Rehab Transfers Do not Apply in the Following Situations • Waving Rehab transfer can include the following situations: • 2 consecutive physical fitness test failures • Pregnancy while in entry level status • Highly disruptive or potentially suicidal behavior • Particularly in reception battalions • Active resistance to rehab efforts • Soldiers assigned to small installations or remote locations • Situations in which transfer would be detrimental to Soldier or Army AR 635 -200 para: 116 d CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material

Resistance to Transfers • • • Lack of regulatory knowledge Lack of experience Fear of being seen as a poor leader Wants to fix the issue not pass it on Vindictive personality Immaturity CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material

Potential Courses of Action • Use the chain of command • Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Platoon Leader • Open door Policy • CDR & 1 SG • BN CDR & CSM • Chaplain CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material

Developing Your Reasoning • Read the Regulation: AR 635 -200 • Develop your reason for requesting the transfer • Provide facts • Remove emotions and blame • Describe the benefit the transfer will have • What type of transfer are you asking for? • Different: Squad, Platoon, Company, BN, CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material BDE

Developing Your Reasoning (continued) • Write a 1 -2 page document detailing your request • Have it proofed by a disinterested party that is good at writing • Request an appointment with the person in the chain of command you wish to speak with • If they do not want to grant a transfer consider requesting to see the next leader in the chain of command CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material

Developing Your Reasoning (continued) • Know the leader’s personality • Anticipate the questions they may ask and be ready to answer them CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material

Questions • Pick your battles – is the battle you want to fight? • Why is this transfer so important? • What are the results if a transfer is not provided? • Is the other individual on orders or may come down on orders in the near future? You may want to ride it out. • Are you looking at this situation from a factual and reasonable perspective? • Do you have any witnesses or individuals that can speak on your behalf? CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material

Thoughts • The Army is a small world…you may see this person again in the future. – Be professional in how you deal with this issue • Your actions will have 2 nd and 3 rd order consequences. – Think about them and understand them before you proceed CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material

Summary • Know what you want • Be able to articulate your thoughts in writing • Be factual and unemotional • Schedule an appointment • Anticipate questions • Understand the 2 nd and 3 rd order consequences of your request CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Ask. TOP Leadership Series. Rehabilitative Transfers Copyrighted Material

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