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WITH CSM (R) MARK GERECHT How to Fill Out the DA Form 4856 CSM(R) Mark Copyrighted Gerecht Filling out the DA Form AskTOP Leadership Series 4856

Purpose of Counseling Praise the Soldier for a Job Well Done! Set the Soldier up for success going forward Put the facts on the table Help the Soldier develop their plan to correct the issue CSM(R) Mark Copyrighted Gerecht Filling out the DA Form AskTOP Leadership Series 4856

Research Before you start writing do your research Understand the situation What are the facts? What regulations cover this issue? What is required? What can be recommended? How do you set the Soldier up for Success CSM(R) Mark Copyrighted Gerecht Filling out the DA Form AskTOP Leadership Series 4856

Draft the Counseling Draft your counseling This counseling is not initially given to the Soldier Use it as a guide or road map for your counseling session If you discover new information during the counseling adjust the counseling statement Give the Soldier the final counseling statement for signature CSM(R) Mark Copyrighted Gerecht Filling out the DA Form AskTOP Leadership Series 4856

Part 1 & 2 Admin Data & Background Information CSM(R) Mark Copyrighted Gerecht Filling out the DA Form AskTOP Leadership Series 4856

Part 3 Summary of Counseling CSM(R) Mark Copyrighted Gerecht Filling out the DA Form AskTOP Leadership Series 4856

Part 3 Plan of Action CSM(R) Mark Copyrighted Gerecht Filling out the DA Form AskTOP Leadership Series 4856

Part 3 Session Closing Disagree – What Now! Backdating CSM(R) Mark Copyrighted Gerecht Filling out the DA Form AskTOP Leadership Series 4856

Part 3 Leader Responsibilities CSM(R) Mark Copyrighted Gerecht Filling out the DA Form AskTOP Leadership Series 4856

Part 4 Assessments CSM(R) Mark Copyrighted Gerecht Filling out the DA Form AskTOP Leadership Series 4856

Part 4 Assessments Must be completed FM 6-22, Appendix B, Figure B-11, Page B-20 – While now obsolete shows the Army’s intent on how Assessments are to be handled. CSM(R) Mark Copyrighted Gerecht Filling out the DA Form AskTOP Leadership Series 4856

Summary Research Draft – Set the Soldier up for success Counseling Adjust Counseling Statement Provide Document for Signature Assess Both Counselor and Soldier retain a copy CSM(R) Mark Copyrighted Gerecht Filling out the DA Form AskTOP Leadership Series 4856

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