Posted on Jul 1, 2019
FCP chapter, do i need to have one on file to get out?
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So i am currently deployed. I told my chain of command before we left i did not have a FCP. Still i was made to go. I left my child with her grandmother but she has stage 4 cancer but she was doing fine. I now have been in country a few months and she’s sick again constantly at with doctor with blood pressure of 183/191. She can no longer take care of her so i asked for can i get out on a chapter 5. Now they are saying i have to have a FCP on file to get out but i have no one to put on it. Is there a way i can skip over that part? I have not ever been counseled by my commander or anything. I just want to know if at this time is a FCP even necessary?
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SPC (Join to see) An FCP is not required to chapter out. You can actually get chaptered out for not having an FCP. Fort Knox TDS explains in the document (click on the link).
https://www.knox.army.mil/Garrison/supportoffices/tds/docs/Chapter5_Parenthood.pdf
https://www.knox.army.mil/Garrison/supportoffices/tds/docs/Chapter5_Parenthood.pdf
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They are saying i need one to get chaptered out but I’m not sure if it’s because I’m deployed rn and never have had a FCP on file
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SGT Javier Silva
You actually need one to stay deployed, which is probably why they want you to have one. That, and the fact that the higher chain is probably breathing down their necks for one. Just respectfully continue to tell them that you cannot have one. Make sure to track any information about who, what, when, where, why and how. The usual. You can go talk to someone at legal wherever you are deployed. They can give you more accurate information. SPC (Join to see)
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okay, thank you. I’m going to speak with legal today... and I’m sure that’s what it is
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There's quite a few gaps in the story here...but use the open door policy and speak with your command team. You may find that they will act differently than whomever is giving you information currently. Getting your child in a safe environment doesn't mean you have to chapter out -- though, it can be the means to that end. If your command isn't moving with urgency, go to the chaplain and red cross. Good Luck.
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I spoke to my 1sgt, and I’m being told i do need one but i really can’t complete one... I’m not sure if it’s because i was deployed without having one on file or not
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CSM Chuck Stafford
Your 1SG is correct -- soldiers are required to have an FCP. You've slipped through the cracks and deployed without one or your FCP is moot because of the care provider's medical situation. Regardless, getting your child into a safe environment should be the primary focus and then determining whether you can come up with another viable family care plan or you need to be chaptered. Neither scenario can be facilitated with you deployed. It's a cluster, but work with your command and the chaplain. Good Luck
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Someone really did not do their job in your case. You should have never been allowed to deploy without an FCP --for the very reason you are in now. You need to speak with your deployed commander or 1st Sgt ASAP. I would also be trying to figure out who exactly is going to be taking care of your child.
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