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Soldier Refuses to Sign Counseling
Written by The ACO Team   

What do you do when a Soldier refuses to sign a counseling statement?

Myth: Signing the counseling (DA Form 4856) states that the heading is correct as far as name, social security number, and that you have  read the counseling.

Fact: This is not the case with counseling. The signature on the NCOER as described in AR 623-3 is where this myth comes from. There are no regulations governing counseling; only the guidance found in FM 6-22.


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"The Writer" 10th Anniversary Edition
Written by The ACO Team   
The Writer Mentor Enterprises Inc. and GiPubs.com are proud to release The Writer 10th Anniversary Edition. It has been the staple and standard for award writing. It has assisted Soldiers in preparing high-quality awards for a decade. In keeping with the tradition that began with the 10th Anniversary Edition of The Mentor, The Writer has been significantly updated for this printing. The book contains twice as much information as the previous edition including combat awards, award strategy, new forms, and graphic aids.
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Counsel Quick Volume 3
Written by ACO   

ImageCounsel Quick is a series of software programs designed to help US Army leaders prepare for counseling sessions. Counsel Quick Volume 3 is the third in the series and contains 32 new counseling statements!

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Counsel Quick Upgrades to version 2.0
Written by ACO   

See what's new in Counsel QuickSee what's new in Counsel QuickCounsel Quick Volume 1 & 2 Upgrade
to Version 2.0

You may qualify for an upgrade discount!
Read more for details.

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Check for Update Fix
Written by ACO   
This applies to Award Quick and Rater Quick OER Edition.

Since changing servers we came across an issue that we did not anticipate. The "Check for Update" data files in our software was pointing to the old server. For the update program to work correctly you'll just need to replace a file. We have posted the file that needs to be replaced along with instructions in the forum. Follow the links below for more information or click "Read more..." for a short tutorial video.

File and instructions for Award Quick

File and instructions for Rater Quick OER Edtion

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Deploying to Afghanistan?

Dari Combat Language Essentials CD

Get a head start: Recognize and speak key tactical phrases before you head downrange. This isn't your average civilian 'tourist' language CD. Available now in both Dari and Pashto editions, the Afghanistan Combat Language Essentials CDs focus on words and phrases which are relevent to personnel conducting military operations in Afghanistan.

Dari sample tracks

Sample Audio! You will not be harmed
Sample Audio! I don't speak Dari

Pashto sample tracks

Sample Audio! How many were there?
Sample Audio! We are conducting a search

 


Counseling Books


Bullet Phrase Books


New Titles on GiPubs

The Military Spouse The Tongue and Quill

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Move Out: The Insider's Guide for Military Leaders Bear Went Over the Mountain by Lester W. Grau


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