Should I Bar the SM?

1. Should I Bar the SM? Cannot Bar Yes Yes Soldier is not performing to standard. Is SM pending Chapter (AR 635-200)? Is SM Refusing to Reenlist? Pending Retirement? No No Yes Untrainable Unsuitable FCP Issues See next slide for descriptions Cannot Bar Cannot Bar Does SM Fit one of the Three Following Categories? No No Yes SM on Indef enlistment? No Yes, FCP Issues Yes, Untrainable or Unsuitable SM must have been given full 60 days to get packet together Initiate Bar- See third slide Do you have quantifiable Stats and Counselings?

2. Three CategoriesSource: AR 601–280, 31 January 2006 FCP Issues • Single Parent • Dual Military • No sufficient headway on FCP after initial 30 days and one 30 day extension • Wants to stay in military Untrainable • Cannot pass PT Test (x2) • Cannot Qualify on Assigned Weapon • Cannot perform in MOS due to incompetence or administrative inability (clearance, medical not requiring MEB/MMRB) • Performs satisfactorily at present rank, but lacks the potential to become a supervisor or senior technician Unsuitable* • Lateness to formations, details, or assigned duties. • AWOL for 1- to 24-hour periods. • Losses of clothing and equipment. • Substandard personal appearance. • Substandard personal hygiene. • Continuous indebtedness, reluctance to repay, or late payments. • Article 15(s). • Frequent traffic violations. • An excessive number of sick calls without medical justification. • Lateness returning from pass or leave • Cannot follow orders; shirks responsibilities; takes too much time; is recalcitrant. • Cannot train for a job; apathetic; disinterested. • Cannot adapt to military life; uncooperative; involved in frequent difficulties with fellow soldiers. • Failure to manage personal, marital, or family affairs. This includes failure to respond to duty requirements because of parenthood or custody of dependents (minor or adult). • Causes trouble in the civilian community. • Involvement in immoral acts. • Personal behavior brings discredit upon his unit or the Army. • Declines attendance in professional development courses such as PLDC, BNCOC, ANCOC, and so on. • Not recommended for promotion by unit commander. • Does not make satisfactory progress in the Army Weight Control Program MANDIORY *List is not all inclusive Unclassified

3. Bar Battle Drill Bar is appropriate for SM What type of Bar? Attach all counselings and FCP items to DA 4126-R FCP Validate that all potential COA’s have been exhausted Can Solder Be rehabilitated? Un-suitable Un-trainable No Attach Training Records, Counselings reflecting PMOS incompetence or Counselings reflecting lack of supervisory /senior tech potential Attach counselings that reflect unsuitability Chapter 5-8 Yes Counsel, Fill out Flag Form, process (DA 286) Can Solder Be rehabilitated? 7 Days Yes Chapter per AR 635-200 Fill out DA 4126-R, Company Commander Councils Soldier, Forward to Command* Bar Decision * If SM has >10 Yrs of service, initiating authority is BN CDR and Decision authority is BDE CDR No