In what FM does it state that a soldier will be counseled monthly. I am in a discussion with a 2LT that believes that a soldier does not need to be counseled monthly. So I am trying to show her it in writting. Thanks for the help.

It is your duty as a leader to councel your soldiers. You can find more in THE ARMY
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER GUIDE FM 7-22.7 CHAP 5-1

PERFORMANCE AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH COUNSELING
Performance Counseling
5-22. During performance counseling, the leader conducts a review of the
soldier’s duty performance during the previous quarter. The leader and soldier
jointly establish performance objectives and standards for the next quarter.
Rather than dwelling on the past, leaders should focus the session on the
soldier’s strengths, areas needing improvement and potential.

Performance counseling informs soldiers about their jobs and the expected
performance standards and provides feedback on actual performance -- the best
counseling is always looking forward. It does not dwell on the past and what was
done, rather on the future and what can be done better.
DA Pam 623-205, “The NCO Evaluation Reporting System ‘In Brief,’” 1988

5-23. Performance counseling is required for noncommissioned officers;
mandatory, face-to-face performance counseling between the rater and the
rated NCO is required under the NCOER system.
5-24. Performance counseling at the beginning of and during the evaluation
period facilitates a soldier's involvement in the evaluation process.
Performance counseling communicates standards and is an opportunity for
leaders to establish and clarify the expected values, attributes, skills and
actions.
5-25. As an Army leader, you must ensure you've tied your expectations to
performance objectives and appropriate standards. You must establish
standards that your soldiers can work towards and must teach them how
to achieve those standards if they are to develop.

HOPE THIS HELPS, besides what do Officers Know?

SSG EASLEY

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In what FM does it state that a soldier will be counseled monthly. I am in a discussion with a 2LT that believes that a soldier does not need to be counseled monthly. So I am trying to show her it in writting. Thanks for the help.

You should also look in your local SOP or Post Standards. Usually the Post CSM and CG will publish memorandums or post policies addressing this.

For example JRTC & Fort Polk requires that all Soldiers, SSG and below, will be counseled every month; SFC and above will be counseled quarterly.

I found that in the JRTC & Fort Polk Standards and Uniform SOP under Command Responsibilities.