How far would you go to protect a Soldier?

2016-05-26T20:09:07-04:00

Soldier comes to you and shows court documentation like Affidavits, and exhibits used in Appellate Court to stay an order in family court. Heres the thing the Soldier believes through this and court minutes that Soldiers in the chain released 4856s, Fap Treatment plans, and gave the spouse consent to relocate out of state, all without the soldiers permission. When the soldier used the open door policy, the soldier was threatened with a bar to re-enlistment for character flaws. Question: what and how do you help this soldier?

Response by MSG Pat Colby made May 26 at 2016 8:15 PM

2016-05-26T20:15:08-04:00

I can make neither heads nor tails of this "scenario". And I can't even blame the vodka.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2016 8:50 PM

2016-05-26T20:50:22-04:00

SSG Private RallyPoint Member , go see base legal. Everyone here is a sea lawyer, go see the real deal.

Response by Cpl Mark McMiller made May 26 at 2016 8:58 PM

2016-05-26T20:58:31-04:00

You tell the soldier to call the base law center and make an appointment to speak to a military lawyer.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2016 9:12 PM

2016-05-26T21:12:14-04:00

Need more info

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 26 at 2016 10:52 PM

2016-05-26T22:52:01-04:00

Nothing you can, or likely will share will share on an open public forum would put me in a mind set to "protect the soldier"
Before I'd be willing to "protect" the soldier or provide info / guidance to do the same I would want ..no need the level of background and information that can only come from the command team, CID, MP's . My suggestion to you is, unless you have that level of detail from the investigation... you are backing the wrong horse.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2016 1:29 PM

2016-05-27T13:29:32-04:00

If his/her spouse chose to leave there is nothing that can be done. I'm not a legal person, so the best I could do for them is to take them to JAG to figure it out.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made May 27 at 2016 3:17 PM

2016-05-27T15:17:06-04:00

As a commander, I would ensure the soldier is made aware of all the options available to him/her to assist with the issue. First, he she should be referred to SJA. If he/she needed assistance in getting an appointment in a timely manner, I would assist. I would continue to follow-up with him/her to ensure assistance was forthcoming. I would avoid providing legal advice.