Counseling Basics
What Army regulation covers counseling's?
FM 6-22 & ATP 6-22.1
Give one example of an event that requires an event-oriented counseling.
EG: Late to formation
What are three counseling approaches leaders can use?
Directive, Nondirective, Combined.
A soldier arrives late to formation for the first time. what type of counseling is appropriate?
Event
what is the most important skill a leader uses during counseling's?
Active Listening
What form is used for counseling's?
DA 4856
What is the purpose of a negative counseling?
To correct deficiencies, document performance, set clear expectations
Which counseling approach allows the soldiers to do most of the talking?
Nondirective.
A soldier has consistently exceeded the APFT/ACFT standard.
Event
True or False: Nonverbal cues (Body Language) can affect the outcome of a counseling session?
True
Name the three major types of counseling's?
Event, Performance, Professional growth
What's the difference between event-oriented counseling's and performance counseling's?
Event is for specific incidents - Performance reviews overall duty performance over a period.
why is active listening important in counseling's?
Builds trust, ensures understanding and helps leaders identify root issues.
You are preparing a soldier for a promotion board. Which type of counseling's helps map out their career path?
Professional growth counseling.
What should a leader avoid when counseling a soldier about sensitive issues?
Interrupting, Judging, or Dismissing concerns
Who is responsible for conducting Counseling's?
The Leader (Usually NCO/Officer)
What can happen after a second counseling for the same issue?
The leader can recommend the SM for UCMJ or other administrative action.
Name the 4 stages of the counseling process.
Identify need, prepare, conduct, and follow up.
A soldiers performance has steadily declined over the last 3 months. What type of counseling addresses this?
Performance
What is the risk of failing to follow up after counseling?
No accountability - issues may persist or worsen
How soon must initial counseling's for a new soldier typically be completed?
Within 30 days
What are the 3 Major types of counseling's?
Event, Performance, and Professional growth.
What should every counseling statement end with?
Plan of action.
A soldier has repeated misconduct after multiple counseling's. What is the leaders likely next step?
UCMJ
It loses effectiveness: Soldier has no direction.