Does anyone know how to write a memo for reconsideration for EFMP or have a template for one, for an overseas assignment?

2023-07-19T22:24:27-04:00

I was told by EFMP at JBLM that I need to submit a memorandum for reconsideration to appeal my denial, however the only guidance that was given was was use my own words. Neither my leadership nor myself have ever heard of this type of memo being done and do not know how to start. An example will be very helpful if anyone has one.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 19 at 2023 10:30 PM

2023-07-19T22:30:34-04:00

Who said use your words?

Response by COL Randall C. made Jul 19 at 2023 10:50 PM

2023-07-19T22:50:51-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member, a little bit more information would help. What were you denied? Enrollment into the program? Denied services at a location you're going to PCS to? Denied cancelation of a PCS because a family member wasn't considered as requiring services at the location?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2023 10:42 AM

2023-07-20T10:42:42-04:00

You should not be denied PCS orders if your son is not currently enrolled in EFMP.
Is your son actively receiving speech therapy? How old is he? Even if he is not yet in school the state can provide services and create an IEP (I have personal experience with this).
As to the rebuttle memo, you need to justify why you want your son to be reconsidered for EFMP - need to explain his diffeciencies, how long you have been working with medical/eduation providers, and the avenues you are taking to provide him support.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Jul 20 at 2023 11:43 AM

2023-07-20T11:43:30-04:00

It's just you writing a MFR (Memorandum for Record) and explaining why your dependent needs to be enrolled in EFMP. Your leadership should know how to do a MFR. You would have your own signature block and sign it.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Jul 20 at 2023 11:51 AM

2023-07-20T11:51:39-04:00

MAJ Ken Landgren
Posted 13 h ago
Who said use your words?

--- EFMP doesn't have templates because it's not a specific memorandum or format. It's just a MFR. That's it.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 22 at 2023 6:33 AM

2023-07-22T06:33:26-04:00

If you are appealing a joint domicile denial based on available medical care for a dependent the Army's stance won’t change with an appeal. If they cannot properly care for your dependent then they won’t allow them to join you on this particular assignment.

You should obviously submit the appeal, just don’t get your hopes up. The appeal is a simple Army Memorandum For Record requesting the appeal and the facts supporting your reasoning.

Keep in mind the issues associated with allowing someone in assignment without the proper medical care, treatment or support.