What is a Gomar in the army?

What is a Gomar in the army?

A General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) is a letter of reprimand given to a Solider by a General Officer (GCMCA). A letter of reprimand cannot be filed in a Soldier’s Official Military Personnel File without a General Officer’s approval.

What is Flag Code ka?

“Noncompliance with Army Body Composition Program” (Flag code K). The effective date of the Flag is the date that the Soldier was found to be in noncompliance with AR 600–9.

How do you respond to a Gomor?

Be Complete: Your response should address every negative point in the GOMOR. You should explain why a certain piece of evidence against you is either misleading or unfair. You should also provide your own documentation to support any available defense or extenuating circumstance in your case.

What happens if you get a Gomar?

A GOMOR is not a good thing to receive and it can become a part of the soldier’s permanent file. Once a GOMOR is filed, the Army can use that information to file either a chapter action or a show cause board to have the soldier separated from the Army permanently.

Can you reenlist with a Gomar?

If your GOMOR is locally filed, you may be able to reenlist. If it is centrally filed within your OMPF, you are going to have a much more difficult time reenlisting.

Can a flagged Soldier go to school?

The technical answer is “Yes” it should prevent you from going to school. More than likely if your are still flagged when your school date comes then you will not be able to attend schooling.

What is Army Flag Code MA?

“Law enforcement investigation” (Flag code M). Commanders must Flag Soldiers titled as possible subjects or 3 AR 600–8–2 • 11 May 2016 Page 8 suspects by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC) (or Service equivalent), military police, or civilian law enforcement during the course of an investigation.

How long can a soldier be flagged?

Your unit can only keep you flagged for a period of time determined in the service regulation. In the Army, the unit must review your flag every 90 days. If there is good cause to keep it in place then they will do so. An ongoing investigation into some kind of misconduct is an easy reason.

Can a Gomar be removed?

If the GOMOR is still filed after the soldier’s response, they can file an appeal to have it removed. If it is filed locally, there is no formal appeal process. However, the soldier can request that it be removed by contacting the local Commander who ordered the initial filing.

Can you still get promoted with a Gomar?

Receiving a GOMOR may prevent you from being promoted. The negative information may also be addressed in your NCOER/OER. A negative NCOER and GOMORs may trigger a Qualitative Management Program (QMP) review.

What does TDY stand for in the military?

Military TDY (Temporary Duty) is one common type of military orders. Get all your questions answered about Temporary Duty (TDY) status and what you can expect to experience with this type of order. What is TDY?

Can a soldier appeal a Gomor in the Army?

If they have a GOMOR in their OMPF, they need to protect their careers and appeal those reprimands. The dirty secret: a GOMOR is the Army’s way of punishing Soldiers when the evidence isnt’ there. The Army requires no standard of proof for a reprimand to be filed, permanently, in a Soldier’s official military records.

Who is the authority for gomors in the Army?

The Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) is the initial appeal authority for GOMORs and make recommendations for removal, alteration, or transfer or unfavorable information entered in a Soldier’s AMHRR.

What’s the difference between a permanent and temporary TDY?

Since the assignment is temporary the service member can expect a shorter stay than a permanent station assignment, however, the length of the orders may vary. The individual details of TDY orders are fleshed out with each commitment.

Posted In Q&A