The regulation that governs removal from a promotion list is Army Regulation 600-8-19. Removal from a promotion list may be directed either by commander in the filed (“local”) or at HQDA level. A local promotion list includes those Soldiers recommended for promotion to the ranks of Sergeant and Staff Sergeant. A HQDA promotion list includes…
GOMOR Filing Decision
If you are receiving a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), you will be given a chance to respond to the action in writing. You will usually have to submit your response within seven calendar days from the date you received notification of the GOMOR. You should never pass up the opportunity to submit matters…
GOMOR Review by a Civilian Defense Lawyer
If you have received a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), you have various options. You can write your own response. You can have a lawyer from Trial Defense Services (TDS) or a Legal Assistance lawyer write a rebuttal letter on your behalf. Or, you can have a civilian defense attorney help you with the letter. It…
The Importance of Submitting a GOMOR Rebuttal
If you are receiving a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) you will be given a chance to respond to the action in writing. The period of time that you will have to submit your response is usually seven duty days from the date that you received notification of the GOMOR. You should never pass…