AR 600-20, 31 January 1967

Changes ii and C 8 AR 600-20 *C 6

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON, DC, 18 December 1969 \ \ PERSONNELS-GENERAL •$" ARMY COMMAN\ D POLICY AND PROCEDURES ^Effective 1 February 1970, except for paragraph 31a(2) which was effective mz'24 November 1969 in accordance with DA message AGSC-R 242219Z Nov 69. . Jjfe fids change updates the grade of rank for cadets, standards on haircuts, i" and announcement of assumption of command. '•f! Aft 600-20, 31 January 1907, is changed as follows: >* Page 3. Paragraph 1c is superseded as follows: ;:.. . c. Cadets: \ . ,. . \ . Grade of rank . Pay grade Titlt of addrett (1) USMA cadet.._.--._-..--.-,. Cadet Special . Mister (2) Senior ROTC advanced course Cadet Special Mister /• cadet. Page 3, change 5. Paragraph 31

THE ARMY LIBRARY WASHINGTON, 0, £ .^

*This change supersedes DA message AGSC-R 242219Z Nov 69 (U), subject: Interim Change to AR 600-20 (Change 6).

TAGO 462A—December 390-470 Ci3—69 Change in force: C 5 -„. AR 600-20 "*C 5 CHAXGE . . , HEADQUARTERS ". ' .' DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY it. No. 5 • WASHIXGTOX, DC, 4 November 1969 PERSONNEL—GENERAL ARMY COMMAND POLICY AND PROCEDURES Effective 1 November 1969 in accordance with DA message AGPB 232923Z . Oct 69 (U) This change updates grades of rank. . . , AR 600-20, 31 January 1967, is clianged as follows: In paragraphs 145 and 36rf(3) (c) whenever "service number" appears, it is changed to read "social security account number." (C 4, 30 Jim 69) Page 3. Paragraph 7rf is superseded as follows: d. Enlisted personnel1 (1) Senior noncommissioned officers and specialists. Pay . ^ . Grade of rank' grade Title, of address Abbreviation • (a} Sergeant major of the E-9 - Sergeant major_•_ SMA Army, ' (6) Command sergeant E-9 Sergeant major.,.. CSM major2 . :- (c) Sergeant major 3_____..._ E-9 Sergeant major.,-:.., ,SGM (d) First sergeant. __,_„_____ E-8 First sergeant.____ -1SG (e) Master sergeant-_.._.-.. E-8 Sergeant.,__:^_L MSG ('/),, IJlatooix sergeant and , E-7 Sergeant. ,..„___ PSG/SFC sergeant first class. • • (g) Specialist seven..______E-7 Specialist.__...___ SP7 i.• • '' ' • , % (2) Junior noncommissioned officers and specialists. Pay Grade of rank grade Title of address Abbreviation (a) Staff sergeant.'.-!---.•_____ E-6 -lScrgeant__,_._'__._ SSG (6) Specialist six__•-._'..-..-_ E-6 Specialist__..._.__ SP6 (c) Sergeant.______E-5 Sergeant._____j_'_:'SGT .' (d) Specialist fivc__-.L__---_'-'-.ET5 Specialist.. ______SP5 (e).CorporaU____.___.___._- E-4 Corporal.______CPL (/) Specialist four_ ___.„___._ E-4 Specialist. ______SP4 .

. 'This change supersedes C 3, 17 May 1968, and C 4, 30'June 1969. ' ''] Specialists 'will rank immediately below noncommissioned 'officers of identical pay grade and above noncommissioned officers of the next lower -pay grade.1 This change does not require nor justify changes to,TOE/TDA. -\_ .-„ .^ 'Personnel formally selected by DA for participation Tin .the. Command Sergeants Major Program. / \ J All E-9's not formally selected for the Command Sergeants Major Program.

TAQO 343A—November 390-469 M,—60 RETURN TO ARMY LIBRARY PENTAGON C 5, AR 600-20

(3) Privates. Pay Grade of rank grade Title of address Abbreviation (a) Private first "class. ______E-3 Private...______,PFC • (6) Private.___l_j_„__'__!.._ E-2 Private______PV2 ' (c) Private____:^:______'_'_-_ E-l Page 4- Paragraph Sd is superseded as'follows: ' d. Enlisted personnel oj the'Army,.Navy, Air 'Force and Marine Corps.

grade Army Maiine Corps Navy Air Force E-9 Sergeant major Sergeant major' Senior enlisted Chief master of the Army. of the Marine • adviser of the sergeant of Corps. • Navy. the. Air Force. Command Sergeant major Master chief Chief master sergeant petty officer. sergeant. major. Sergeant major. Master gunnery sergeant.

First sergeant. First sergeant. Senior chief Senior master .Master Master ., . petty officer.. •sergeant. sergeant. sergeant. E-7 'Platoon ser- - Gunnery ser- Chief petty •• Master sergeant. geant. Ser- geant. officer. geant first class. Specialist seven. E-6 Staff sergeant Staff sergeant. Petty officer Technical ^Specialist six. first class. sergeant. E-5 Sergeant. Sergeant. Petty officer Staff sergeant. . Specialist second class. five. E-4 Corporal. Corporal. Potty officer Sergeant. .Specialist third class. . . .four. E-3 Private first Lance corporal Seaman. Airman first class. 'class. E-2 Private. Private first Seaman firman. class. apprentice. Private. Private. Seaman recruit. Basic airman. Page 5, paragraph In line 3, "published orders" is chtinged to read "general orders." Page 6, paragraph (As changed by C 4, 30 Jun 09) The following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph: "In the latter c!ise,.the assignment will be accomplished by the issuance of proper orders." • • < Page 9. paragraph 83j. (As changed by C'4, 30 Jun 69) In line 3, "AR 616-41" is changed to'read "AR 635^0.""

TAGO .343A C 5, AR 600-20 Page 77, paragraph 85g(6). (As changed by C 3, 17 May 68) Delete the third and fourth sentences. Page 12, paragraph 26c. (As superseded by C3, 17 May 68) c. Specialists will not be utilized in roles on fatigue and guard duty in positions subordinate to personnel of lower pay grade. Page 1%, paragraph 26d, (As superseded by C 3,17 May 68) d. Specialists will be granted the same type privileges as noncommissioned officers of the same pay grade in the organization and installation. Page 1%, paragraphs We and f. (Rescinded by Change 3, 17 May 1968) Page 7#, paragraph 30. (As superseded by C 4,30 Jun 69) 30. Military courtesy, a. Courtesy among members of the Armed Forces is indispensable to discipline; respect to superiors will be extended on all occasions. See section IV, AR 600-25. 6. Military personnel are looked upon by the civilian community to set an example in courtesy and honors rendered the National Anthem and the Na- tional Color. Accordingly, the conduct of military personnel should at all times reflect respect to both the National Anthem and the National Color. The specific courtesies set forth in AR 600-25 should be rendered the National Flag and National Anthem at public events, whether the serviceman is-off or on duty and whether he is in or out of uniform. Intentional disrespect to the National Color or,Anthem is particularly inappropriate and conceivably constitutes conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline or discrediting to the military service. Page 13, paragraph 31. (As superseded by C 2, 3 Apr 68) 31. Appearance and conduct a. Appearance. (1) It is the responsibility of commanders to see that military personnel present a neat and soldierly appearance. Commanders will establish policies and standards in the area of personal appearance to insure that the members of their command appear neat and soldierly. Degrading or depersonalizing actions, such as the practice of requiring heads of soldiers to be shaved, are forbidden. However, a soldier may voluntarily have his head shaved. ,. « (2)-The link- ttill bii Wbll-gfuonmd, cut short or medium length mid imaliy trimmed at all .timco. The- face, TV ill be L.ILAU ah-i'ycn, with Iht CAmpLiuil thai wearing oiia- neftfely trimmed mustache- io permitted. &. Conduct. Discipline is a function of command, hence, it is the responsibility of all leaders in the Army, whether they are on duty or in a leave status, to see that all military personnel present a neat and soldierly appearance, and to take action in cases of conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline by any military personnel which may take place with their knowledge. (1) The senior officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer will act promptly, .using such means as are available, to restore order. One of his initial actions will'be to call for military police assistance if they are readily available. ; (2) On public conveyances, in the absence of military police, the person in charge of the conveyance may be requested to notify the nearest military police and arrange to have them board the conveyance and take custody of military personnel guilty of misconduct. If the misconduct is sufficiently serious, the person in charge of the conveyance will be requested to stop the conveyance at the first opportunity and turn the offender over to the local police. lu all

TAGO 34SA C 5, AR 600-20 such cases, the local police will be advised to telephone collect to the nearest Army post or Army headquarters so that the accused's commanding officer may be notified and the commander of the area of responsibility in which the offense occurs may take appropriate action. (3) When an offense which endangers the reputation of the Army is committed elsewhere than on a public conveyance, civilian police may be requested to take the offender into custody when no military police are available. (4) When military police are not present, the senior commissioned officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer present will obtain the name, grade, Social Security account number, organization, and station of the offender, and forward this information, together with a statement of the circumstances, to the individual's commanding officer without a delay. When the offender is turned over to the civilian police, the above information will be given to the civilian police for transmittal to the appropriate military authorities. , e 77, paragraph 376. In line 4., "DA Pam 21-47" is changed to read "DA Pam 608-26." Page 7S, paragraph 40. (As superseded by C 4, 30 Jun 69) 40. Release of personnel rosters, orders or similar documents outside the Military Establishment, a. Rosters, orders or similar documents listing names and addresses of military personnel (including Reserve component personnel) will not be released to individuals or organizations outside the Military Estab- lishment if there is any reason to believe the information may be used for pur-, poses of commercial or other solicitations. Requests for such information will be processed in accordance with AR 345-20. &. To be effective, this policy must be applicable at all levels of command in the field as well as at the departmental level. Commanders at all levels will insure that those concerned are familiar with this regulation. Page $0, paragraph .$_?

TAGO 643A C 5, AR 600-20 by resisting, and that he will be inoculated witli or without his consent in any event. Additionally, prior to any mandatory immunization, the member should be counseled concerning the many other reasons why he should submit to the required inoculation.

The proponent agency of this regulation is The Adjutant General's Office. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications) to The Adjutant Gen- eral, ATTN: AGSC-R, Department of the Army, Washington, DC 20315.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

W. C. WESTMORELAND, General, United States Army, Official: Chief of Staff. KENNETH G. WICKHAM, Major General^ United States Army, The Adjutant General.

Distribution: Active Army, ARNG, and USAR: To" be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-9 requirements for AR, Personnel General—A (quan rqr block No. 434).

TAGO 34BA

U.I. GOVERNMENT rXINTIKC OFFICE, ltd sjs Changes in force: C 3 and C 4 AR 600-20 C 4 CHANGE HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 4 WASHINGTON, DC, SO June 1969

PERSONNEL-GENERAL ARMY COMMAND POLICY AND PROCEDURES Effective 1 August 1969

This change updates grttdes of rank, command policy, military courtesy, release of personnel rosters and medical care.

AR 600-20, 31 January 196^, is changed as follows: In paragraphs 146 and 36d(3y(c) whenever "service number" appears, it is changed to read "social security account number." *^ Page 8. Paragraph 7

1 Personnel formally selected by DA for participation in the Command Sergeants Major Program. 5 All E-9's not formally selected for the Command Sergeants Major Program.

RETURN TO ARMY LIBRA1 ROOM 1 A 518 PENTAGON '; :

TAGO 130SA—Juno 340-470 „„.—G C 4, AR 600-20 ^ 4- Paragraph 8d (as changed by C 3, 17 May 68) is superseded as follows: d. Enlisted personnel of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Gorps. Pay grade / Army • Marine Corps Navy Air Force E-9 Sergeant major of Sergeant major of Senior enlisted Chief master the Army ' ' the Marine adviser of the sergeant of the Corps Navy Air Force E-9 Sergeant major Sergeant major " Master chief petty Chief master Staff sergeant Master gunnery officer sergeant •major , , sergeant , • E-8 First sergeant' * First sergeant Senior chief petty Senior master Master sergeant Master sergeant officer sergeant E-7 Platoon sergeant Gunnery sergeant ' Chief petty officer Master sergeant Sergeant first class . Specialist Seven ' • , - , . E-6 Staff sergeant Staff sergeant Petty officer first Technical sergeant Specialist Six class E-5 Sergeant Sergeant Petty officer second Staff sergeant Specialist Five • •' class E-4. Corporal Corporal Petty officer third Airman first class • Specialist Four • class ' E-3 Private first class Lance corporal •Seaman •. Airman second. class E-2 Private • Private first class Seaman apprentice Airman third class E-l Private Private Seaman recruit Airman, basic 6. In paragraph 14&, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph: "In the latter case, the assignment will be accomplished by the issuance of proper orders.;' •^Page 9.'pamgmph'£3j. In line 3, "AR 616-41" is changed to read "AR 635^40."" '' ' Page 12. Paragraph 30 is superseded as follows: . 30. Military courtesy, a. Courtesy among members of the Armed Forces is indispensable to discipline; respect to'superiors will be extended on all occasions. See section IV, AR 600-25. 1). Military personnel are looked upon by the civilian community to set an example in courtesy and honors rendered the National Anthem and the Na- tional Color. Accordingly, the conduct of military personnel should at all times reflect respect to both the National Anthem and the National Color. The specific courtesies set forth in AR 600-25 should be rendered the National Flag and National Anthem at public events, whether the serviceman is off or on" duty and whether he is in or out of uniform. Intentional disrespect to the National Color or Anthem is particularly inappropriate and conceivably constitutes conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline or discrediting to the military service.- Page 18. Paragraph 40 is superseded as follows: 40. Release of personnel rosters, orders or similar documents outside the Military Establishment, a.. Rosters, orders or similar documents listing names and addresses of military'.personnel (including Reserve "component personnel) will not be released to.-individuals.or organizations outside the Military Estab- lishment if there is any reason to believe the information'may be used for purposes of commercial or other solicitations. Requests for such information will be processed in accordance with AR 345-20.

2 TAGKX1308A C 4, AR 600-20 b. To be effective, this policy must be applicable at all levels of command in the field as well as at the departmental level. Commanders at all levels will insm# that those concerned are familiar with this regulation. rpage W. Paragraph 4Sc(2) is superseded as follows: (2) Immunization required by AR 40-562 or other Department of the Army directives (subject to any limitation stated in these directives). (a) Forcible immunization is authorised. This policy is intended to protect the health and overall effectiveness of the command as well as the health of the soldier himself. The individual does not have an option as to whether he will be immunized; this is a military obligation, an exception to which is granted only for medical reasons in accordance with paragraphs 9aand e. AR 40-562. (&) In performing this duty, medical personnel are expected to use only that amount of force necessary to administer the immunization. Any force necessary to overcome an individual's reluctance to immunization normally will be provided by personnel acting under orders from the soldier's unit commander. The commonly used expression "refusal to take shots" er- roneously suggests that the individual concerned has an option between being immunized or being punished for his refusal. This is incorrect. A soldier sched- uled for immunization will routinely be inoculated at his turn, unless he defies superior authority in which event the inoculation will be specially accomplished. (c) Unless medically contraindicated, any required immunization will be administered to a member with or without his consent. Every reasonable effort should be made to avoid the necessity of disciplinary action. However, a member should be advised that he may subject himself to disciplinary action by resisting, and that he will be inoculated with or without his consent in any event..Additionally, prior to any mandatory immunization, the member should be counseled concerning the many other reasons why he should submit to the required inoculation.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

W, C. WESTMORELAND, General, United States Army, Official: Chief of Staff. KENNETH G. WICKHAM, Major General, United States Army, The Adjutant General.

Distribution: Active Awiy, ARNG, and USAR; To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-9 requirements for AR, Personnel General—A (qnan rqr block No. 434).

TAGO 1308A Change in force: C 3 . - . AR 600-20 . *C 3 CHANGE \ ' HEADQUARTERS . DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 3 \ WASHINGTON, D.C., 17 May 1968 . • .SONNEL—GENERAL ARMY COMMAND POLICY AND PROCEDURE AR 600-20, 31- January 1967, is changed as follows: «< •Page S. Paragraph 7rf(l) \s superseded as follows: J : (*> P£oncomnii.88Wiwd offict Grade of rank \ -X" Pay grade Title of address (a) Sergeant maj or of the Arm A _, -, _ ,^:.. _--... E-9 Sergeant major. 1 (6) Sergeant major ______..\_,XX/-.._._____, E-9. Sergeant major. (c) Staff sergeant major 2__._._A/1____.______E-9 Sergeant major. ' - (d) First 8crgeant.-----__-_-X^-V------E-8 First sergeant. (e) Master sergeant,..---X'-----^------E-8 Sergeant. (/) Platoon sergeant !j»u sergcant\first class and E-7 Sergeant. master serges (g) Specialist seyen_____-__.,_____\_._._.___-_._ E-7 Specialist. (K) Staff sergeant and sergeant first ckss 3______E-6 Sergeant. .' -J (i) Specialist six______..__. _____\___._-___._. E-6 Specialist. Sergeant, êcialist five___-__-____-_-____-'_V------E-5 . Specialist. , E-4 Corporal. (Jn) Specialist four-__--_-_--_-_-_--_-A__-_--___ E-4 Specialist. Personnel formally selected by DA for participation in the Comand Seregcants Major Program. '' All E-9's not formally selected for the Command Sergeants Major Program., • ' .- - . i TiuuJiLluiai tUIu fui Eliooo who hold this grade cantiiHMU.Iy Wa»8..May 19S8 ————————- . ^PageS. Paragraph 7^(2) is superseded as follows: . • (2) Specialists will rank immediately Mow noncommissioned officers of identical pay grade and above noncommissioned officers of the next lower pay grade.1 ' •' ^ Page 4i paragraph 8d. Delete the first two sentences. 11, paragraph %5g(6}. Delete the third Vnd fourth sentences. . Paragraph 26c is superseded as follows; • - . G, Specialists will not be utilized in roles oiAfatigue and guard duty in positions subordinate to personnel of lower pay grade. ' , ^Page 12.' Paragraph 26rf is superseded-as follow^ d. Specialists will be granted the same type privileges as noncommissioned officers of the same pay grade in the organization an\l installation. •^Page 12. Paragraphs 26e and / are rescinded. Page 13. Paragraph 31 was superseded by C 2, 3\April 1968, as follows: 31. Appearance and conduct, a. Appearance. (1) It is the responsibility of commanders to see tnat military personnel present a neat and soldierly appearance. Commanders 'will establish policies and standards in the area of personal appearance to insuse that the members of their command appear neat and soldierly. Degrading W depersonalizing actions, such as the practice of requiring heads of soldiersuo be shaved, are forbidden. However, a soldier may voluntarily have his heacK shaved. '"This change supersedes C 2, 3 April 1968 and DA messages 860528\19 April'1968, and -860828,22 April 1968. V nvy 1 This change does not require nor justiforruRy changew s TtQ3;OEVS]ÂÔ fv.v.vj/ I'-' 9 MTp r\R.» i IW r TAGO 1241A—May 300-475 el3—68 I\C.lUiU^ , , -•- T >V^° •] 1 _ - n •* ?.'''-• • ' \ C 3, AR 600-20 '(2) The hair will be well-groomed, cut short or medium length and neafcly trimmed at all times. The face will be clean shaven, with the exception that wearing of a neatly, trimmed mustache is permitted. . —, • >. b. Conduct. Discipline is-a function of command, hence, it is the responsibility of all leaders in the Army, whether they are on duty or in a leave status, to see that all military personnel present a neat and soldierly appearance, and to take action in cases of conduct prejudicial to'goo'd order and military discipline by any military, personnel which may take place with their knowledge. (1) The senior officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer will act promptly, using such means as are available, to restore order. One of his initial actions will be to call for military police assistance if they, are readily available. (2) On public conveyances, i» the absence of military police, the person in charge of the conveyance may be requested to notify the nearest military police and arrange to have them board the conveyance and-'take custody of military personnel guilty of misconduct. If the misconduct is sufficiently serious, the person in charge of the conveyance will be requested to stop the conveyance at the first opportunity and turn the offender over to the local police. In all such cases, the local police will be advised to telephone collect to the nearest Army post or Army headquarters so that the accused's commanding officer may be, notified and the commander of the area of responsibility in which the offense occurs may take appropriate action. (3) When an offense which endangers the reputation of the Army is committed elsewhere than on a public conveyance, civilian police may be'requested to take the offender into custody when no military police are available. (4) "When military police are not present, the senior, commissioned officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer present will obtain,the name, grade, service number, organization, and station of the offender, and forward this information, together with a statement of the circumstances,- to the individual's commanding officer without delay. When the offender is turned over.to the civilian police, the above information, will-be given; to,-the civilian police'for transmittal to the appropriate military authorities. ..[,, •. j

The proponent agency of this regulation is The Adjutant GenerqlVOffice. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements to the Ad- jutant General, ATTN: AGSG-R, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C. 20310. •'< .-; ,v , " - '

'By Order of the Secretary of the Army,:'

HAROLD K. JOHNSON, General,'United States' Army, Official: Chief of Staff.' '1:' : •-'*-•• ;': .KENNETH G. WICKHAM, ' Major General, United States Army, The Adjutant General.

J Distribution: . • . . , /_. . • ; • • Active Army, NG,_ and USAR: To be distributed in accordance with-DA Form 12-9 requirements for Military'Personnel, General—A. ' • '

TAGO 1241A

U.S. GOVEHNHEKT PRINTING OFFICE', lift AR 600-20 *C2

CHANGE HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 2 \ ' WASHINGTON, D.C., 3 April 1968

PERSONNEL—GENERAL ARMY COMMAND POLICY AND PROCEDURE

R 600-20, 31 JanuaW 1967, is changed as follows: Page 3. Paragraph 7dljl) is superseded as follows: (1) Noncommissioned omcers. Grade of rank ' paj/grade Title of address (a) Sergeant major of the\Army_-_ __,,-,.,,-__ E-9_,_..__. Sergeant major. (6) Command sergeant mijor/sergeant major-,__ E-9..---_____ Do. (c) Staff sergeant major 'A.__.___..._,______E-9..------Do. (d) First sergeant and master sergeant.--....--- E-S__,_._._ Sergeant. (c) Platoon sergeant and scpgeant first class and E-7.-.--.----- Do, master sergeant.2 (/) Staff sergeant and sergedut first class 2_._ _-._ E-G....!-_-_-. Do. (g) Sergeant______A__-______E-5-_-_------Do. (h) Corporal--_-__-___-_-.A______.______E-4__.------Corpora}. i All E-G's not formally selected for the Command Sergeants Major Program. ' Transitional titlo for those who hold this grape continuously since 31 May 1958. Page 12, paragraphs 2Gc, d, dnd e (Changed by C 1, 27 Apr 67). Wherever the word "Specialist" appears, it\is changed to read "Specialists". Page 12, paragraph 26e (Chaiged by C 1, 27 Apr 67). At the end of the sentence, change the period to a comma and.add the following: "except that Specialists Five will be entitled t® active membership, in noncommissioned officers^ open mess (see AR 230-60) V [srage IS. Paragraph 31 is superseded as follows: 31. Appearance and conduct, a. Appearance. (1) It is the responsibility of commanders to see that military personnel present a neat and soldierly appearance. Commanders will establish policies 'and standards in the area of personal appearance to insure that the members of their command appear neat and soldierly. Degrading or depersonalizing actions, such as the practice of requiring; heads of soldiers to be shaved, are forbidden. However, a soldier may voluntarily have his head shaved. (2) The hair will be well-groomed, cult short or medium length and neatly trimmed at all times. The face will be clean shaven, with the exception that wearing of a neatly trimmed mustache is permitted. b. Conduct. Discipline is a function of comVuand, hence, it is the responsibility of all leaders in the Army, whether they aro. on duty or in a leave status, to see that all military personnel present a neatVnd soldierly appearance, and to take action in cases of conduct prejudicial to gqod order and military discipline by any military personnel which may take place with their knowledge. (1) The senior officer, warrant officer, or noVi com missioned officer will act promptly, using such means as are available, to restore order. One of his initial actions will be to call for military police assistances? they are readily available.

*This change supersedes C 1, 27 April 1967.

TAGO 1025A—April 300-474 CL3—68 RETURR TO ARMY LIBRARY ROOM 1 A 518 PENTAGON C 2, AR 600-20

(2) On public conveyances, in the absence of military police, the person in charge of the conveyance may be requested to notify the nearest military police and arrange to have them board the conveyance and take custody of military .personnel guilty of misconduct. If the misconduct is sufficiently serious, the person in charge of the conveyance will be requested to stop the conveyance at the first opportunity and turn the offender over to the local police. In all such cases, the local police will be advised to telephone collect to the nearest Army post or Army headquarters so that the accused's commanding officer may be notified and the commander of the area of responsibility in which the offense occurs may take appropriate action.. (3) When an offense which endangers the reputation of the Army-is committed elsewhere than on a public conveyance,, civilian police may be requested to take the offender into custody when no military police are available. (4) When military police are not present, the senior commissioned officer, warrant officer, or noncommissioned officer present will obtain the name, grade, service number, organization, and station of the offender, and forward this information, together with a statement of the circumstances, to the individual's commanding officer without delay. When the offender is turned over to the civilian police, the above information will be given to the civilian police for transmittal to the appropriate military authorities.

The proponent agency of this restitution is The Adjutant General's Office. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements to The Ad- jutant General, ATTN: AGSC-R, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C. 20310. '

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

" HAROLD K. JOHNSOX, General, United States Army, Official: Chief of Staff. KENNETH G. WICKHAM, Major General, United States Army, The Adjutant General.

Distribution: Active Army, NG and USAli: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-9 requirements for Military Personnel, General -A.

TAQO 1025A

U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFnCEillll AR 600-20 si* C 1 CHANGE | HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 1 I WASHINGTON-, D.C., £7 April 1967 PERSONNEL—GENERAL ARMY COMMAND POLICY AND PROCEDURE 600-20,31 January 196T, is changed as follows: < Page 1%^ paragraphs 26c, d, and e: Wherever the word "Specialist" appears, it is changed to read 'Specialists." / Page 1%, paragraph 26e: Ati the end of the sentence, change the period to a comma and add the following: ' except that Specialists Five will be entitled to active membership in noncomm ssioned officers' open mess (see AR 230-60)." [AGSC-R] By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

HAROLD K. JOHNSON, General, United States Army, Official: Chief of Staff. KENNETH G. WICKHAM, ' Major General-, United States \A.rmy, The Adjutant General.

Distribution: Active Army, NG, and USA&: To bo distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-9 requirements forlMilitary Personnel, General-A.

TAGO J561A—May 250-475'—67 U.S. eoVERNUENr fSINTIMO * AR'600-20' ARMY REGULATION HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY No. 600-20 WASHINGTON, D.C., SI January 1967 PERSONNEL—GENERAL ARMY COMMAND POLICY AND PROCEDURE

SECTION I. GENERAL Paragraph Page Purpose.---.-----. —— _.__.,,..,, ————— ______————— 1 2 Elements of command__-___-._.__-_----_-__..______,-_ .2 2 Right to command.____ ——— _-.-_ ————— __._—— .,____- 3 2 Assignment and command--__-_--__-_,__,--->_____,_____ . .4 2 Military rank.____-_.____-.._..-,.---...,__,______5 2 How rank held or conferred..—..._...___.__..,.,,_._____ 6 2 Grades of rank.. ———— ___ ——— ..___ ———— ._..._ —— _____ 7 2 Comparable rank among the various services—______8 3 Precedence .between personnel of Army and personnel of other services serving with Army..__-...--_-_._,______9 4 II. COMMAND AND OTHER CHANNELS Chain of command...-_-.-______-----,..^.______10 4 Staff or technical and noncommissioned officer channels.----- 11 5 III. COMMAND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Command of installations, activities, and units__.__.______12 5 Branch immaterial commands, — ______13 G • Designation of junior in same grade to command-..,-.----- 14 6 Death, disability, or absence of commander____-______15 6 Absence or disability of all omcers of a unit—______16 G Emergency command______._____-._ —— ______—— 17 7 Functions of individual in temporary conimand______18 7 Responsibility of successor———__ —— _____ ——— ______—— - 19 7 • Separate commands of the U.S. Army serving together.---.. 20 7 Separate commands of the several military services of the United States serving together..______21 7 Ineligibility for command______22. 7 Restrictions,..-..- —— -_-----_-______—— ______23 8 IV. ENLISTED ASPECTS OF COMMAND General policies.___-______------___-_---,_-- 24 8 Noncommissioned officers--.------25 8 Specialists.,__-_____-______------___----___-_ 26 11 Privates-______-__-_-----,---_-_____---_,„______- 27 12 . V. MILITARY DISCIPLINE Explanation of tenn______.___-.------—— __-..—— 28 12 Obedience to ordcrs-_i---_-.__-,______———,...... ___ 29 12 Military courtesy__•______..______--..-~___.____..— _ 30 12 Appearance and conduct...______-----._____-_-____ 31 13 Maintenance of'order_---______—— ___.__. ————— ____ 32 13 Military authority, how exercised———__„..__.„ ——— _ ——' 33 18 Relationship of superiors toward subordinates______-.-____ 34 18 Disciplinary powers of commanding officer—______35 14 Private indebtedness and financial obligations.^-.,______- 36 14 Support of dependents-.--.-.------_-___------_--- 37 16 Settlement of local accounts on change of station...... — _-_ 38 17 Civil status of members of the Reserve components. — -.-.-- 39 ^ ' 18 Release of Reserve personnel rosters outside the Military Establishment. ______.______J 40 18 Congressional activities.__-.._-_____-_-______-_.-,---___ 41 18

*This regulation Supersedes AR 600-20, 3 July 1962, including C 3, 28 January 1963, C 5, 14 March 1963, C / 17 October 1963, and C £, 27 October 1965.

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SECTION V. MILITARY DISCIPLINE—Continued " . Paragraph Page Political activities-______r______42 19 Election to,'and performance of duties of, public office,..--- 43 19 Publishing of articles——_. —— .______.______-.-_ —— ----- ..44 20 Student officer'studios.-.._ —— ______..______---______--- 45 20 Participation in public dcmonstrations__--_----_----~__-_ 46 20 Participation in pageants and shows for civilian entertainment. __-_---______'--___-______---____----.____-__ 47 20 Medical care.____-______,______„___..,______-____ 48 20 Complaints or accusations against military personnel.____ 49 21 Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Boards_-__------_,_-_- 50 23 Off limits___---__.,.___--_.,______--_.______51 23 Prohibitions with respect to intoxicating liquora_____-_____ 52 23 DETERMINATION OF PRECEDENCE AND DATE OF VI. RANK Commissioned officers_,___-______„______..______--... 53 23 Warrant officers_____..__,_____^______—— ______54 25 Enlisted personnel—,-______,-______..--————— _, 55 26 Rules of precedence between Foreign Service officers of Department of State and Officers of the Army.______--, 56 27

Section I. GENERAL 1. Purpose. This regulation establishes policy fers eligibility to exercise command or .authority and prescribes certain procedures relative to the in the military service within the limits prescribed several basic aspects of command within the Army. by law. It is divided into classes and grades as 2. Elements of command. The key factors of shown in paragraphs 7 and 8. command covered herein are command authority 6. How rank held or conferred, a. Rank is and responsibility, rank and precedence, command generally held by virtue of office or grade in the and other channels, enlisted aspects of command, Army, but may be conferred independently of and military discipline. Additional guidance on either, as in the case of retired officers, or with these matters is covered by the various publica- respect to commissioned officers in the same grade tions listed in DA Pam 310-3. by special assignment as provided in title 10, 3. Right to command. Command is exercised United States Code, section 3578. by virtue of office and the special assignment of 6. Conferring honorary titles of military rank members of the Armed Forces holding military upon civilians is prohibited. Honorary titles rank who are eligible by law to exercise command. heretofore conferred will not be withdrawn. The right to command is not limited solely by 7. Grades of rank. The following are the branch of service except as prescribed in this regu- grades of- rank in the Army, in order of their lation. A civilian may not exercise "command. However, he may be designated to exercise general precedence or relative rank. Also indicated are supervision over an Army installation or activity the grouping of grades into classes, pay grades, under the command of a military superior. and title of address. Procedures for determina- 4. Assignment and command. Members of the tion of precedence and date of rank are indicated Army are assigned to stations or commands where in section VI. their services are required, and are there assigned a. Commissioned officers. to appropriate duties by the commanding officer. (1) General officers. Without orders from competent authority, a mem- Grade of rank Pay grade Title ofaildrea ber of the Army can only assume command when 00 General of the Special. General. eligible in accordance with this regulation. Army. 5. Military rank. Military rank is the relative (6) General.,______O-10-- Do. (c) Lieutenant general. 0-9—— Do. position or degree of precedence bestowed on mili- (d) Major general.... O-8—_ Do. tary persons which marks their station and con- (e) Brigadier general.- O-7__ Do.

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(2) Field officers. (2) Spe&UUists. Grade of rank Pag grade Title of addrtH Grade ftjank Pay grade Title of addreu (d) Colonel.___.__. 0-6,— Colonel. (a) Specialist seven.._, E-7__ Specialist. (6) Lieutenant colonel. O-5__ Do. (6) SpecialistSijx.._. E-G___. Do. (c) Major-——______O-4__ Major. (c) Specialist fivs~__. E-5__._ Do. C5 (d) Specialist four .. Do. (3) Company officers. Grade of rank Pay grade Title of address (3) Privates. (a) Captain——_ _ _ _ _ , O-3__ Captain. Crude of rank Pay crude Title of address (b) First lieutenant..- O-2__ Lieutenant. (a) Private first class ._ E-3__ Private. (c) Second lieutenant— O-l__ Do. (6) Private..--!-,,.- E-2,—_ Do. (c) Private E-l---___ E-l__ Do. 6. Warrant officers. Grade of rank Pag grade Title of addrett 8. Comparable rank among the various serv- (1) Chief warrant officer, W-4__ Mister (Miss/ ices. The comparable grades of rank of the W-4. Mrs). various services are as follows: (2) Chief warrant officer, W-3... Do. a. Commissioned officers of the Army, Navy, W-3. (3) Chief warrant officer, W-2_-_ Do. Air Force, and Marine Corps. W-2. Army, Air Force,, (4) Warrant officer, W-l. W-l _ _ _ Do. and Marine Corps Navy General of the Army 1 •cadttts.- (or Air Force)___. Fleet Admiral. Si'5 General ————————_ Admiral, Lieutenant general^—_ Vice admiral. d. Enlisted personnel. Major general__——_ Hear Admiral (upper half). (1) Noncommissioned officers. Brigadier general——— Rear admiral Grade Wrank Pay grade Title of address (lower half). (a) ScrgeVnt major of E-9. — Sergeant Colonel —————————_ Captain. the army, major. Lieutenant colonel——_ Commander. (&) Sergeairt major —— E-9 —— Do. Major ____——.——_ Lieutenant commander. (c) First serkeant and E-8 —— Sergeant. master Vergeant. Captain —____——- Lieutenant. (d) Platoon eant E-7__ Sergeant. First lieutenant_——_ Lieutenant and scrgea (junior grade). first class Second lieutenant——— Ensign. master ser- 1 6. Warrant officers of all services. geant. Chief warrant officer, W-4'. (e) Staff sergeant an E-6 —— Do. sergeant first Chief warrant officer, W-3. class.1 Cliief warrant officer, W-2. (/) Sergeant,--..- Do. Warrant officer, W-l. Corporal___.-.__- E-4 —— Corporal. c. Cadet. i Transitional title for those who held this grade continuously since 31 May 1958. Cadet ______————————Midshipman

TAGO 1100A AR 600-20 d. Enlisted personnel of the Army, /Vay?/, Air otber- •only. laiiye Force, and Marine Corps. The-comparable1 rank or precedence o"f tl m n£ Arrny fflpftoiftHcfg c-hnwn h,p]nw ig in —•par [gnipji t. Pay grade Army . Marine Corps Navy Air Force E-9 Sergeant major Sergeant major Master chief petty hief master sergeant Master gunnery sergeant officer E-8 First sergeant First sergeant Senior chiefpcfty Senior master sergeant Master sergeant Master sergeant office E-7 Platoon sergeant Acting master sergeant: Chififpetty officer Master sergeant 4 Sergeant first class Gunnery sergeant Master sergeant' \ s\s Specialist Seven E-G Staff sergeant Acting gunriej; Putty officer first class Technical sergeant l A Sergeant first class Staff sergetmt Specialist Six Sergeant staff sergeant1 Petty officer second Staff sergeant Specialist Five Sergeant class E-4 Corporal Acting sergeant2 Petty officer third Airman first class Specialist Four Corporal class E-3 Private Acting corporal2 Seaman Airman second class Lance corporal E-2 Private first class Seaman apprentice 'Airman third class E-l Private Seaman recruit Airman, basic onal title for those who lield this grade continuously since 31 May 1058. .HaHitlB-lor-th-!)o.lKi1iliiiepfty-flii"1p-3i He 9. Precedence between personnel of Army the Army of corresponding component, and prece- and personnel of other services serving with dence will be determined in the manner set forth Army. Personnel of other services serving with in this regulation. the Army are on equal footing with personnel of

Section II. COMMAND AND OTHER CHANNELS 10. Chain of command. The chain of com- is Army policy, as indicated in paragraph 3, that mand is the most fundamental and important or- each individual.in the chain of command is dele- ganizational technique used by the Army. It is gated sufficient authority to accomplish assigned the succession of commanders, superior to sub- tasks and responsibilities. Every commander has ordinate, through which command is exercised. two basic responsibilities in the following prior- This chain is also known as the command channel. ity: Accomplishment of his mission, and the care It extends from the President, as Commander in of his personnel and property. Normally, efficient Chief, down through the various grades of rank accomplishment of the mission will help to satisfy to the enlisted persons leading the smallest Army the responsibility for personnel welfare. A su- elements and to their men. Staff officers and ad- perior in the chain of command Holds his sub- ministrative noncommissioned officers are not in ordinate commanders responsible for everything the chain of command. A simple and direct com- their command does or fails to do. Thus, in rela- mand channel facilitates transmittal of orders tion to his superior, a commander cannot delegate from the highest to the lowest levels in a minimum any of his responsibilities. However, in relation of time and with the least chance of misinterpreta- to his subordinates, he does subdivide his responsi- tion. As used in this regulation, no distinction is bility and authority and assigns portions of them made between the terms commander and leader as to various commanders and staff members. In this the fundamental policies of command and leader- •way an appropriate degree of responsibility be- ship are applicable at all echelons of the chain of comes inherent in each command echelon. The command. The command channel extends upward necessity of a commander or staff officer observing in the same manner for matters requiring official proper channels in issuing instructions or orders communication from subordinate to superior. It to subordinates must be recognized. Constant

TAfiO 11 00 A AR -600-20 and continuous utilization of the chain of com- nel of the units. These informal channels are used mand is vital to the combat effectiveness of any primarily for1 the exchange of information and Army unit. Every effort must be made to acquaint do not supplant the normal chain of command. all individuals with its existence and proper The staff or technical channel is sometimes used for function. routing reports and instructions not involving 11. Staff or technical and noncommissioned variations from command policies and directives. officer channels. Another important Army or- The noncommissioned officer channel is often used ganizational-technique for communication is the for the accomplishment of certain routine, but im- staff or technical and noncommissioned officer portant tasks and responsibilities. These include channels of communications. The term staff or training in basic skills and attributes of a soldier; technical channels is used to describe the vertical establishment and maintenance of noncommis- or horizontal channel between a staff section at sioned officer standards; proper wearing of the one headquarters and a similar staff section at an- uniform; appearance; and military courtesy of other echelon, or at a parallel headquarters. The enlisted personnel; care of individual'arms and noncommissioned officer channel originates with equipment of enlisted personnel,"care of living the commander of a major unit or installation and quarters of enlisted personnel; area maintenance extends from that commander's 'sergeant major tasks; and operation of recreational and other downward through subordinate organization ser- facilities for the primary use of enlisted personnel. geant major to unit first sergeants and, thence, to Each commander defines to his "staff and sub- other noncommissioned officer'arid enlisted person- ordinates his policies on the use of these channels.

Section III. COMMAND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 12. Command of installations, activities, and signed officer present, provided he is oth- units, a. Responsibility. Command of an instal- erwise eligible. lation, activity or unit of platoon size or larger (3) Army commanders or general officers normally is the responsibility of the senior regu- with the rank of lieutenant general or larly assigned officer present, provided he is1 not above are prohibited from assuming com- ineligible under paragraph 22, subject to the fol- mand of Army installations. When a lowing limitations: specific situation appears to warrant an (1) Class I installations and activities and exception to this policy, prior approval comparable oversea installations normal- of Headquarters,. Department of the ly will be commanded by an officer of one Army will be obtained. • of the following branches: Annor, Artil- &. Announcement of assumption of command. lery, Infantry, Corps of Engineers, and ssumption of command will be announced by Signal Corps. When the senior regularly orders citing this regulation as author- assigned officer is a member of another it.y. Oral orders will be used in the case of branch, the " next higher headquarters platoons and smaller units that do not publish should be informed. written orders. (2) Class-II installations and activities nor- c. Installation responsibilities. When a major mally will be commanded by an officer commander deems it advisable to relieve tactical of that branch of the-Department of the commanders of installation responsibilities, he may Army staff agency having command jur- issue orders designating an officer of the permanent isdiction. When the senior regularly as- station complement junior to the senior tactical signed officer is a member of another commander as installation commander. branch, the next higher headquarters d. Optimum length of command tours. The should be informed. Command of an in- optimum length of command tours must be based stallation or activity under the jurisdic- on the needs of the Army, stability within units, tion of a Department of the Army agency the. needs for officers with command experience, having no specific branch affiliation will and availability of personnel. Optimum com- bo assumed by the senior regularly as- mand tours are established as follows:

TAGO AR 600-20 (1) For company 'grade, 18 months with a disability or temporary absence of the commander minimum of 12 months. of any element of the Army, the next senior reg- (2) For field grade, 24 mouths with a ularly assigned commissioned officer, warrant of- minimum of 18 months and a permissible ficer, cadet, noncommissioned officer, specialist, or minimum of 12 months for Medical Corps private present for duty and not ineligible under officers. paragraphs 22 and 23, will assume command unl.il (3) In oversea areas where the tour length relieved by proper authority except as provided precludes such tenure of command, the for iu c below for major commanders. Assump- command tour will coincide with the tion of command under these conditions will be oversea tour. announced as indicated in paragraph 12& except 13. Branch immaterial commands. The that orders will indicate assumption as acting senior officer regularly assigned and present for commander unless proper authority has indicated duty with logistical commands (or communica- that the command will be permanent. tions zone headquarters, sections, and areas), and &. Heads of Department of the Army staff similar branch immaterial commands will assume agencies. In the event of the death, disability, or command of the organization to which assigned temporary absence of a head of a staff agency of provided he is not ineligible under paragraphs 22 the Department'of the Army, except The Surgeon and 23. General, and the Chief, National Guard Bureau, 14. Designation of junior in same grade to the next senior officer on duty in the office of such command, a. When two or more commissioned head will, except as otherwise ordered, or required, officers of the same grade who are otherwise exercise the functions of such head until relieved eligible to command are on duty in the same by proper authority. In the case of The Surgeon command or organization thereof, the President General, such functions will be exercised by the may assign the command of the forces without next senior officer of the Medical Corps present and regard to seniority of rank. on duty in his office. In the case of the Chief, Na- 5. Commanders of major commands; Army tional Guard Bureau, such functions will be exer- groups, armies, corps, divisions, and units compa- cised by the senior officer of the National Guard rable thereto; and chiefs of services and heads of of the United States on duty in the Bureau (10 other Department of the Army staff agencies are U.S.C. 3015). authorized to announce, by direction of the Presi- c. Commanders of major commands. A com- dent, the designation of one of several officers of mander of a major command may continue to dis- the same grade within a command under their charge the functions of his command while absent jurisdiction as a commander thereof without re- from the limits thereof, provided such absence is gard to relative seniority (see para 23

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>J AR 600-20 17. Emergency command. In the event of in Federal service who are temporarily participat- emergency, the senior commissioned officer, war- ing in the exercise." rant officer, cadet, noncommissioned officer, spe- c. When USAR units participate in cialist, or private among troops at the scene of the ACDTJTRA or ANACDUTRA at an installation, emergency will exercise control or command of the (lie command of that installation remains with the military personnel present. These provisions arc officers who command the place without regard to ftlso applicable to (roops separated from their t)ic grade of the officers of the USAR unit who are parent units under battlefield conditions or in temporarily participating in training at that prisom-r of war status. Iic.st.rict ions pertaining to location. tho assumption of command prescribed in para- 21. Separate commands of the several mili- graphs 22& and c and iilW and g apply. Assump- tary services of the United States serving to- tion of command will be us indicated in paragraph gether, a. When separate commands of the scv- If«z. t'.ntl military services join or do duty together, or 18. Functions of individual in temporary IHirsotmd of another service serve with the Army, command. A member in temporary command operational control by an officer of one, service over will not, except- in urgent cases, alter or annul the the units or members of the other services may stand ing orders of the permanent- commander bo given— without, authority from the next higher com- (1) By agreement l»etween the sen*ices con- mander. Temporary command is de.fined to in- corned, or clude command assumed under conditions outlined ('2) By assignment to command a unified in paragraphs 15. 1(1, and 17. Such commanders command established bv the Joint Chiefs will ho considered temporary commanders until of Staff. they are designated as permanent or until they lire When the different commands of the Army and replaced by the appropriate senior commander. (lie Marine Corps join or servo together, the offi- 19. Responsibility of successor. A memlie.r cer highest in rank in the Army or the Marine \\-hct succeeds to any command or duty stands. MI Corps on duty there, who is otherwise eligible to regard to his dudes, in the same situation as did command, commands all (hose forces unless other- his predecessor. The. successor will assume re- wise directed by the President (10 U.S.C. 3576). sponsibility for all orders in force and all the b. The commander of the forces joined will ex- pul>lic property and funds pertaining to the ercise operational control of the forces of each command. service through its responsible commander who 20. Separate commands of the U.S. Army will retain responsibility for such intraservice serving together, n. When separate commands matters us administration, discipline, internal or- of the U.S. Army join or do duty together, the ganix.ation, and unit tr.iining. In general, court- senior reguhirlv assigned officer of the branches martial jurisdiction l>y one armed force over per- listed in paragraph }'2a( I) who is present for duty sonnel of another should he exercised only when with the commands concerned and not ineligible the accused cannot be delivered to the armed force under paragraphs i!2 and H'\ will command I he of which he is a member without manifest injury force*; unless otlierwise dim-ted by thy President. to the. service. Subject to this policy, the com- b. Sod ion ">!", Title '.'<-. United States Codo mander of a joint command or joint task force who provides: "When any part of the. National Guard has authority to convene general courts-martial (hat is not in Federal service participates in an may convene court-martial for the trial of me.m- encampment, maneuver, or other exercise for in- l»ers of another armed force when specifically em- struction, together with troops in Federal service, powered hy t)u> President or the Secretary of De- llif command of the post, air l»a«e, or other place fense to ix'fer such cases for trial by courts-martial whore it is held, and of the troops in Federal serv- (para Kl. MCM. IDM). ice on duly there, remains with the officers in 22. Ineligibility for command, a. Command Federal service who c-omitmmj thai pl;jce and the of an infitaVatiun or artiriiy. An individual will Federal troops on duty there, \vithout regard to be considered ineligible for command of an instal- the. rank of the ofTrrrs nf the National Guard not lation or artivitv \vhe:> lie is—

TAGO AR 600-20 ' (1) Quartered thereat but has his headquar- officers without prior approval of Headquarters, ters or office elsewhere. Department of the Army, in each instance. The (2)" A student at a service school or civilian Commanding General, U.S. Continental 'Army institution, or undergoing individual Command, is authorized, during the temporary training, instruction, or intransit process- absence of the regularly assigned commander con- ing at an installation where lie is not a cerned, to assign general officers under his com- part of the command complement. mand to positions of command in accordance with (3) Not permanently assigned, and his unit paragraph 14. The authority contained in para- is not permanently assigned to the instal- graph 14 will not be exercised to assign command lation. functions to chaplains, or, unless authorized by the (4) Assigned primarily as a permanent mem- Secretary.of the Army or his appointee (d below), ber of a board. to officers of the Army Medical Service when such (5) Prohibited by statute or by Army regu- assignment involves troops other than those of the lations (para 23 and AR 600-31) from Army Medical Service. assuming command. b. General Staff officers. An officer assigned to (C) Assigned specific duty aboard a military duty on or detailed to duty with the Army General Staff will not assume command of troops other vessel or aircraft where his particular duty and military occupational specialty than personnel on duty with the'Army General do not technically qualify him to assume Staff unless specifically directed to do'so by an authority named in paragraph. 14. An officer the duty of ship's master or aircraft commander. designated general staff with troops may assume command when he is the senior regularly assigned 1>. Suspension from rank, command, or duty. officer of the command present for duty and not A commissioned officer may be suspended from ineligible under the provisions of this -paragraph rank or command by sentence of a court-martial. and paragraph 22. Suspension from rank includes suspension from c. Officers on duty in Department of the Army command. An officer thus suspended may not ex- staff agencies. Officers on duty in any of the staff ercise military command of any kind or perform agencies, services, and bureaus of the Department any duty involving the exercise of command. A of the Army, including heads thereof and officers commissioned officer may also be suspended from detailed to duty therein, will not assume command duty. Such suspension, is analogous to suspension of troops other than those of the service, staff, or from command and is particularly appropriate bureau in which they are on duty unless specifi- in the case of an officer assigned to a purely ad- cally directed to do so by competent authority. ministrative .duty not involving the exercise of d. Officers of tlie Army Medical Service. Of- military command. While suspended from rank, ficers of the Army Nurse Corps and the Army command, or duty, an officer is ineligible to sit as Medical Specialists Corps may exercise command a member of a court-martial, court of inquiry, or only within their respective branches, and over military board,-and he is deprived of .privileges,, persons placed under their charge. Other officers depending on rank, such as any.priority depend- of the Army Medical Service may exercise com- ent on. rank in the selection of quarters. For re- mand only within the Army Medical service. As ports required to be submitted in certain cases in- an. exception, to this general rule, officers of the volving changes in status of officers resulting from Medical Service Corps may exercise command, of courts-martial actions, see paragraph 96, Manual. troops that are not part of the Army Medical Serv- for Courts-Martial, 1951. ice whenever authorized by the Secretary of the c. In arrest, A person in arrest is ineligible to Army, by the commanders of major commands, exercise command of any kind. army groups, armies, corps, divisions, and units 23. Restrictions, a. Announcement of appoint- comparable thereto, the chiefs of services, or heads ment. With the exception of the Commanding of other Department of the Army staff agencies. General, U.S. Continental Army Command, com- e. Chaplains. A chaplain has rank without manders referred to in paragraph 14 will not exer- command (10 U.S.C. 3581). Although a chaplain cise their authority in the assignment of general may not exercise command, he has authority to

8 TAGO HOOA • AR 600-20 exercise functions-of operational, supervision) and • . in Reserve duty training status, is junior control. See AR 165-20. in date of rank, as computed under section /. Commanding officer of troops on transports. VI, to other officers of the same grade All military personnel embarking on MSTS ves- assigned to that unit. sels are available for command duty, unless other- (2) When a Reserve unit is ordered to active wise indicated in their travel orders or by reason of duty, and the assigned unit commander is their branch of service they are not eligible to junior in date of rank, as computed under command troops. General officers will be ex- section VI, to other assigned officers of cluded from this requirement and the designation the same grade. of colonels will be at the discretion of the terminal i. Warrant officers. When assigned duties as commander. See AR 55-325. station, unit, or detachment commander, warrant g. Women's Army Corps officers, warrant of- officers are vested with all powers usually exer- ficers, and noncommissioned officers. Commis- cised by commissioned officers except as indicated sioned officers," warrant officers, and noncommis- in AH 611-112. ' . sioned officers of the Women's Army Corps may j. Partially disabled officers. Partially disabled exercise command over, "Women's 'Army' Corps officers contin^edLon,active duty under the pro- ~ f personnel only. They may exercise such military visions of AR 4it£-4-r will be assigned to positions ^~ *T authority over other military personnel as is necessary to carry out the duties pertaining to their in which their special qualifications make them of assigned tasks. particular value to the service. Such officers will h. V.S. Army Reserve unit commanders. The not be assigned to command positions unless posi- authority delegated under paragraph 14 will apply" tive determination is made by the assigning au- in the following cases when it is determined im- thority that the individual concerned has the medi- practicable to assign the senior officer to command: cal (physical) and career potential to serve in (1) When the Reserve oflicer selected to com- combat situations and until the age for mandatory mand a-U.S. Army Reserve unit, while retirement.

Section IV. ENLISTED ASPECTS OF COMMAND 24: General policies, a. Except as specifically a. Sergeant major of the Army. This is the indicated, all of the policies of this regulation senior sergeant major grade of rank as indicated apply equally to all classes of military personnel in paragraph 7. It is also the position title that as listed in paragraph 7. This section is devoted designates the senior enlisted position of the Army. to emphasizing policies of command that are pri- The sergeant major occupying this position serves marily or exclusively related to the enlisted grades. as the senior enlisted advisor and consultant to At all echelons of command, commanders and their the Chief of Staff of the Army on problems af- staffs are charged specifically with the responsi- fecting enlisted personnel and their solutions; on bility of insuring equitable delegation of authority professional education,'growth and advancement and responsibility, as guided by this regulation, to of noncommissioned-officers; and on morale, train- noncommissioned officers by their superiors, ing, pay, promotions and other matters concerning whether officer, warrant officer, or other noncom- enlisted personnel. He is also available to pre- missioned officers. sent the enlisted viewpoint on Department of the 6. This regulation is applicable to-enlisted Army boards and committees. Other functions of personnel of all components of the Army. Per- this position include meeting with military and sonnel retired and members of USAR Control civilian organizations to discuss enlisted personnel Groups prior to.l July 1955 are exempted from affairs, receiving enlisted personnel who visit this regulation while in that status. Headquarters, Department of the Army, and rep- 25. Noncommissioned officers. The guidance resenting all Army enlisted personnel at appropri- in this paragraph is amplified in AR 611-201 ate ceremonies. which describes in detail the command function of 6. Sergeant major. 'This is~ the position 'title all noncommissioned officer MOS. that designates the senior enlisted position on the

TAGO 1100A AR 600-20 staffs of various commanders. In keeping with the tained and accounted for at all times and trust, confidence, responsibility, and authority that discrepancies are reported promptly, bestowed upon this function, the sergeant major (o) That, while in a duty status, they be ready should be considered as a key staff member. As at' all times to report the' location and indicated in paragraph 11, it is from the sergeant activity of all individuals of the unit. major of a major unit or installation that the ac- Thus as the basic reporting unit in for- tivities of the local N"CO channel ;emanate. This mations, the squad is either present, or channel functions orally through the sergeant individuals absent are reported by name major's and first sergeant's call and does not :'and not merely accounted for. normally involve written directives. (4) That'the unit is prepared to function in G. First sergeant. This position title is second its primary mission role. to the sergeant major in importance, responsibil- /. Acting noncommissioned officers. Company, ity, and prestige. In the sense that first sergeants troop, battery, and separate detachment com- are in direct and daily contact with sizeable num- manders may 'appoint acting corporals and ser- bers of other enlisted men, this position is. one geants in accordance with AR 600-200 for the requiring outstanding leadership and professional purpose of filling p'osition vacancies. Addition- competence. The first sergeant is the senior en- ally, AR 600-200 provides1 for acting corporals, listed assistant to commanders of companies, bat- sergeants, and staff sergeants for casual groups. ieries, and troops. It is normal for company While so acting they'will wear the insignia and commandcrs to use the noncommissioned oflicer have the responsibilities, authority and privileges channel (para 11)'for the conduct of many routine of the position to which appointed, except that activities, particularly in garrison. Thus, in these they will not be entitled to the pay and allowances activities, the first sergeant occupies an intermedi- of such higher grades, and such service will not ary position between the other enlisted personnel be credited as time in a higher grade for appoint- and the officers of the.company. He conducts ment or date of rank purposes. routine company administration and .company g. Noncommissioned officer disciplinary policies. operations as directed by the company commander. The purpose of this subparagraph is to emphasize He drafts company orders, reports, and .other the important' status of noncommissioned officers documents requiring the signature of the company in the maintenance of discipline in the Army. commander. The functions of the first sergeant These policies should be considered together with do not include responsibilities which cannot'be the provisions of section V and MCM 1951. delegated by the company commander or which properly belong to the executive officer or platoon (1) NCO authority to apprehend, see para- leaders. , . • graph 32, this regulation; article 7(c) d. Platoon sergeant. This position title is also UCMJ; and paragraph 19, MCM 1951. one of the key ones in the command structure of (2) Noncommissioned officers may be author- the Army. It is normal for platoon sergeants to ized by their commanding officers, in ac- become vital members'of1 the chain of command - cordance with article. 9(b), UCMJ, to under the provisions of paragraph 16. When the order enlisted persons into arrest or con- officer platoon leader is present, the platoon finement. Also see paragraph 21a, MCM sergeant is his key assistant and advisor. 1951. This authority is frequently con- e. Section, squad, and team leaders. < The im- fined by commanding officers to first ser- portance of these positions stems from the fact geants, charge of quarters, or other duty that the responsibilities of these echelons of the positions. chain of command (para 11) are habitually exer- (3) Noncommissioned officers do not have cised by noncommissioned officers. Platoon lead- any authority to impose nonjudicial pun- ers hold their subordinate leaders responsible— ishment upon other enlisted personnel (1) For personal appearance and cleanliness under article 15, UCMJ. However, the of their soldiers. recommendations of noncommissioned of- .(2) That all Government property issued.to ficers may be sought and considered by members of their units is properly main- unit commanders. - -

10 TAGO 3100A AR 600-20 (4) As enlisted commanders of troops certain tives, and privileges. Noncommissioned officers noncommissioned officers play an ex- will— , • . , tremely important role in furthering the (1), Execute orders. on their own initiative efficiency of the company, battery, or and judgment within the authority dele- troops. This function includes the pre- gated to them. vention of incidents which, if they oc- (2) Be employed as training instructors to curred, would make it necessary ,to resort the maximum degree practicable. to trial by courts-martial or imposition of (3) Make recommendations relative to unit nonjudicial punish men t.. Thus,, the mission accomplishment and troop wel- NCO is a key assistant to the com- fare. NCO recommendations have tradi- • mander in administering the minor non- tionally been of immeasurable assistance punitive (not to be confused with non- to their commanding officer on such mat- judicial punishment) disciplinary ters as assignment, reassignment, promo- responsibilities prescribed in paragraph tion, privileges, discipline, training, unit 33, and in paragraph 128c, MCM 1951. funds, community affairs, and supply. See also paragraph 35&, this regulation. (4) Be utilized only in supervisory roles on (5) In taking corrective action with regard fatigue duty, and only as noncommis- to subordinates, noncommissioned officers sioned officers of the guard on guard duty, will be guided by, and observe, the prin- . except in temporary situations where ciples set forth in paragraph 34e. other grades are critically short. (6) For trials of noncommissioned officers by (5) Be granted such privileges as organiza- courts-martial whoso membership, as tion and installation commanders are provided by article 25(c)(l), UCMJ, capable of granting and consider proper includes enlisted persons, the following to enhance the prestige of these vital en- will apply. When it can be avoided, no listed troop commanders. " ' member of the court-martial will be (6) Be considered for assignment of quarters junior to the accused in rank or grade. (noncommissioned officers with bona fide 1 Specialists wi ! not; exq^ptuinde^ dependents) by installation commanders dinary circumstances, sit as mejHtfers of upon the basis of several pertinent factors courts-martial. of noncpmrnlssioned of- under the provisions of AR 210-14. De- ficers. In tliose caaesin which a special- termination of the seniority factor of ap- ist sits on a^colm-martial of a nonconv plicants under AR 210-14 will be on the missioned officer he should be in a higher basis of date of rank within pay grade for 1 titan thc-aoouecd. all enlisted personnel under considera- (7) In the case of noncommissioned officers tion. , above the fourth enlisted pay grade, sum- (7) Be afforded pass privileges in accordance mary courts-martial may not adjudge ...... with, AR 630-20, which provides-that no confinement, hard labor without confine- pass form will be required for staff ser- ment, or reduction except to the next in- geants and higher. ferior grade. (8) Be afforded the privilege of establishing (8) When nonjudicial punishment (art. 15, • and operating noncommissioned officers'. .UCMJ) is imposed on a noncommis- open messes as adjuncts of the Army as sioned officer it may not include correc- covered in AR 230-60. tional custody, confinement on bread and (9) Be afforded separate rooms in barracks • • water or diminished rations, or any type areas to the extent feasible under the pro- . of extra duty involving labor or duties • .visions of AR 210-18. . not customarily performed by a noncom- 26. .Specialists, a. A specialist is a selected en- ' - . missioned officer of the grade of. the per- listed person who has been appointed under the son who is to perform the extra duty. provisions of. AR 600-200 for the purpose of h. Miscellaneous NCO.responsibilities, preroga- discharging duties that require a' high degree of

TAGO 1100A 11 AR 600-20 special skill. Specialists must have acquired proficiency in the technical or administrative installation commanders consider proper^ - aspects of their MOS field. Specialists, by virtue f. UndeAno circumstances will a specialist be of their technical skill, are often called upon to granted any Vrerogatives or priyjjegesthat would exercise leadership with respect to matters related be detrimental to the presage of a -noncommis- to their specialty. Normally,.their duties do not sioned officer, Vior wilt-ftny specialist be placed in require the exercise of enlisted command of troops. such a position^fhat he would be required to Thus, while leadership proficiency is not a pri- execute OTdcrslover a noncommissioned officer in mary prerequisite for advancement to or within the Arm. Ill connection with joint activities, the specialist'grades, qualities of leadership should bo encouraged and recognized.. g. In the case of Specialists above the fourth b. Although the duty positions of specialists are enlisted pay grade, summary courts-martial may not enlisted command positions, and do not nor- not adjudge confinement, hard labor without con- mally require" exercise of leadership functions, finement, or reduction except to the next inferior there are exceptions. In particular, the more pay grade. senior specialists will occasionally be called upon h. When nonjudicial punishment (art. 15, to assume command under the provisions of para- UCMJ) is imposed on a Specialist it may not in- graphs 10, 17, or 31a of this regulation. Addi- clude correctional custody, confinement on bread

tionally, senior specialists are tusually soldiers and water or diminished rations, or any type of with long service "and outstanding ability who extra duty involving labor duties not customarily contribute in considerable degree to maintenance performed by a. Specialist of the grade of the per- of the high appearance and conduct standards of son who is to perform the extra duty. enlisted personnel of lesser rank. i. Specialists who show leadership potential c. Special!st&Six and Specialists Seven will be should be encouraged to advance toward non- exempt from guard: and fatigue duty, except in commissioned officer skills in appropriate MOS by unusual circumstances when their services are undergoing on-the-job training in such duty posi- for the proper execution of these duties. tions. While in this status, the commander may these cases, they will'be used only in a super- appoint the specialist as an acting noncommis- visory role except in temporary situations where sioned officer. - - - ' other grades are critically short, but in no case 27. Privates. This class of enlisted men is, as over a noncommissioned officer. indicated in paragraph 7<2(3) , the basic manpower d. Specialist Six and SpecialistaSeyen will be strength and grade of the Army. While command t granted, in general, the same type privileges as functions do not normally pertain to privates, P noncommissioned officers in the organization and they should be indoctrinated in their responsibili- installation. AUype of exception that might be ties and in their potential for enlisted command applied by organisation or Installation command- duties. Special emphasis should be made of the ers is listed in paragraph 25A(9). guidance in paragraphs 16, 17, 18, 19, section V, e. gialigtglliOJL itud SpQciolictjFoup- may-be- and paragraph 25:

Section V. MILITARY DISCIPLINE 28. Explanation of term. a. Military disci- of appearance and action; by cleanliness and neat- pline is a state of individual and group training ness of dress, equipment, and quarters; by respect that creates a mental attitude resulting in correct for seniors; and by the prompt and cheerful ex- conduct and automatic obedience to military law ecution by subordinates of both the letter and the under all conditions. It is founded upon respect spirit of the legal orders of their lawful superiors. for and loyalty to properly constituted authority. 29. Obedience to orders. All persons in the 6. While military discipline is enhanced by military service are required to obey strictly and military training, every feature of military life to execute promptly the lawful orders of their lias its effect on military discipline. It generally superiors, . is indicated in an individual or unit by smartness SOHMltttary colirlesy.—Conrtesy-among mem-

12 TAGO 1100 A AR 600-20 bei»-of-t4ie-Aniied~!F"orces is indispensable to dis- police, and'meinbers of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard shore patrols are authorized and ' IV, AH 000-25. directed to apprehend Armed Forces, personnel 31. Appearance and conduct, a. Discipline is who commit an offense punishable under the Uni- a function of command; hence, it is the responsi- form Code of Military Justice. Commissioned of- bility of all leaders in the Army, whether they are ficers, warrant officers, noncommissioned officers, on duty or in a leave status, to see that all military and petty officers of the Armed Forces are au- personnel present! a neat and soldierly appearance, thorized and directed to quell all quarrels, frays, and to take action in cases of conduct prejudicial and disorders among persons subject to military to good order and military discipline by any mili- law and to apprehend participants. Those exer- tary personnel wpich may.take place with their cising authority hereunder are enjoined to do so knowledge. with judgment and tact. ' Personnel so appre- b. The senior officer, warrant officer,.or noncom- hended will be returned to the jurisdiction of their missioned officer (will act promptly, using such respective services as soon as practicable. For means as are available, to restore order. One of confinement of female-personnel see All 633-5. his initial actions will be to call for Military 33. Military authority, how exercised. Mili- Police assistance if they are .readily available. tary authority will be exercised with promptness, c. On public conveyances, in the absence of firmness, courtesy, and justice. Resort to trial by . military police, tlie person in charge of the con- court-martial or to nonjudicial punishment under veyance may be requested to notify the nearest the Uniform Code of Military Justice, article 15, military police and!arrange to have them board the will not be made for trivial offenses, except when conveyance and taloe custody of military personnel less drastic methods of administering discipline guilty of misconduct. If the misconduct is suffi- have been tried (see para 128c, MCM, 1951) in ciently serious, thel person in charge of the con- the case of the individual concerned without re- <7 veyance will be requested to stop the conveyance suit. A private E-l, for example, who is late for at the first opportunity and turn the offender over formation, appears in improper uniform, or has to the local police.! In all such cases, the local unclean equipment may be censured, required to police will be advised to telephone collect to the clean his equipment, or to .take extra training or nearest Army post or Army headquarters so that. makeup training in subject(s) directly related to the accused's commanding officer may be notified the training deficiency. Such action is in the na- and the commander of the area of responsibility ture of instruction, not punishment. Care will in which the offense occurs may take appropriate be exercised at all levels of command to insure action. that subordinate commanders understand and ad- d. When an offense Which endangers the repu- here to the principle that training will not be used tation of the Army is\committed elsewhere than as punishment. Trivial offenses which'have been on a public conveyance! civilian police'may be re- corrected after being brought to the attention of quested to take the offender into custody when the .individuals concerned need not be noted on no military police are' available. their records, and will be considered as closed in- e. When military police are not present, the cidents (paras 25^ (4) and 356). senior commissioned officer^ warrant officer, or 34. Relationship of superiors toward subordi- noncommissioned officer vpresent will, obtain the nates, a. .The commander will encourage among name, grade, service number, organization, and his. subordinates harmonious relations coupled station of the offender, and forward this informa- with a friendly spirit of competition in the per- tion, together with a statement of .the circum- formance of duty. stances, to the individual's commanding officer without delay. When the'offender is turned over b. The commander's timely intervention to pre- to the civilian police, the above information will vent disputes, give advice to the inexperienced, and be given to the civilian police for transmittal to censure conduct liable to produce dissension in the the appropriate military authorities. command, or to reflect discredit upon it, is of great 32. Maintenance of order.. Military" policej air importance in securing and maintaining efficiency.

TAGO 1100A 13 AR 600-20 c. Commanders exercise command through their echelons will impart to "troops, on a continuing subordinate" commanders. The commander in- basis, constructive information oh the necessity for spires confidence in his subordinates by example, and purpose of military discipline.. In complying by sound' and "decisive1 action, and by his' ability with the Uniform "Code of Military Justice, to overcome obstacles. He encourages strengthen- article 137, the articles required to be explained ing of the chain of command .and "development of will be presented in such a manner as to insure initiative, ingenuity, and boldness of execution that enlisted personnel will be fully cognizant throughout all echelons of his command. He of the controls and obligations imposed on them by- establishes policies, prescribes missions, and sets virtue of their military service. Commissioned standards for his command. By personal visits officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned to his units and by formal or informal inspections officers will keep in close touch with personnel and reports, he insures adherence to his policies, within their command, will take an interest in compliance with his orders, and maintenance of their organization life, will hear their complaints, liis standards. He employs his staff to acquire and will endeavor on all occasions to remove those information, to prepare detailed plans, and to causes which make for dissatisfaction. Leaders otherwise relieve him of details so that he may will strive to maintain such relations of confi- have maximum freedom of action. The degree to dence and sympathy as will insure that personnel which he delegates responsibility and authority to of their command will feel free to approach them liis staff will vary with the 'commander and the for counsel and assistance, not only with regard to leveV of the command. He must take care^ how- military and organizational .matters, but with ever, that the staff does' not isolate him from his matters which may bo contributing to personal or subordinate commanders ' and that the unique family distress or perplexity. This relationship relationship between himself and his" subordinate may be gained and maintained without relaxation commanders is preserved. The commander m'ain- of the bonds,of discipline and.with great benefit -t.ains a close, direct, and personal'relationship with to the service.as a whole. his-subordinate commanders and with his staff. ' 35. .Disciplinary powers of commanding of- He insures that a feeling of mutual respect and ficer. ' a. See'MCM, 1951. confidence exists between his headquarters and b. In the exercise of his authority to use non-. subordinate commands.- ' punitive measures, as explained, in paragraph • d. Commanders'will assist in the professional 12Sc, MCM 1951, if the individual to be adminis- development of their subordinates by such means tratively admonished or administratively repri- as encouraging self-study, periodically rotating manded is.no longer a member of his command, their duties, and frequently counseling them upon the commander concerned will forward such ad- tlieir* performance. Normally, enlisted personnel ministrative admonition or administrative repri- will not be rotated to duty 'outside their primary mand direct to the individual at his current duty MOS particularly in the case of those receiving station (paras 25

14 TAGO 1100A AR 600-20 decree of another civil court. If, after consid- ment. If the obligation or the amount is eration of all factors, a commanding officer believes disputed or denied by the member, the that a member of his command has dishonorably commanding officer, in his discretion, may f«ile controversial, he will make reply di- not attempting to resolve may be handled ad- rectly io the complainant advising that it ministratively under the provisions of Alt is the. established policy of the Depart- WKt i he immediate command of the. menil>er con- ber has been reassigned will be forwarded cerned, or directly from llic complainant, concern- to his current organization if the latest it if; a memlK-r's failure to satisfy his private assignment is available. Complaints re,- indebtedness or financial obligations, the appro- ceive,d after a service member has de- priate, procedure, set forth Itclow will l>e followed: parted on orders for oversea duty or on (1) If upon receipt of the communication it orders to return to CONUS, and whose apjxiiirs that the complainant h:ts not current organization is not known, will inade reasonable effort-? to rollout- directly l>e forwarded to the, commanding oflicer from a meml^r. inform the complainant of the, appropriate oversea replacement that action by the military authorities suit ion or returnee -reassignment station. will be deferred until such t.ime, as it ap- All complaints in the above categories pears that the complainant has made will 1m acknowledged and the complain- such efforts. Jn questionable cases in- ant will be advised— volving civil court jmlirmenis, command- (a) Of tlie service member':: leave address ers are encouraged to utilize the services when applicable. of a Staff Judge Advocate, prior to (b) That service member will be. in a furnishinc a reply to Uie complainant. transient- status for oO to 90 days (or (2) If uj)on receipt of the communication i lie approximate number of days there appears to lie evidence showing a normally required in each individual reasonable effort to collect directly from caHC) prior to reaching his new duty the memU-r. (lie onr:mi/.:itional com- station. mander will discuss the matter with the (c) That further correspondence concern- nieml>er concerned. If (lie obligation is ing iho indebtedness should be ad- admitted by the member, the command- dressed to the commanding oflicer of ing oflicer will insure that reply is made the unit of the service memlter, if promptly to the complainant indicating known. If the unit of the service mem- the member's intentions regarding pay- ber is not known, the complainant will

TACO 15 AR 600-20 be advised of the duo date and the b. Entitlement to basic allowance for quarters. address to which correspondence should Since 1 January 1963, enlisted members in the be sent in format consistent with the grade of E-4 with over 4 years' service and in following examples: grades E-5 through E-9 have received the basic Commanding Officer of allowance for quarters with tlieir pny, rather than PVT Uobert E. Hoc, f»N 00000000 through mandatory class Q, allotments to the.ir de- U.S. Arniy Oversea Itepl a cement Station pendents. This procedure was instituted in the c Fort Ix?wis. Washington belief that noncommissioned officers, together with (DUE DATE: 1 Jun 11W-) commissioned and warrant officers, are responsible, or Commanding Officer of individuals who will fulfill their family support, PVT Kobcrt E. K4*>. 8*f 00000000 obligations without coercion. Although the al- U.S. Aruiy Returnee-Ileas.slgnnH'iit Station lowance is paid to the member, rather than to his Fort Hamilton, New York dependents, its purpose is to provide for (he sup- (DUE DATE: 1 Jun 1W-) port of his dependents, and his unjust enrichment e. The provisions of b through rf above, and by a refusal to support his dependents will not In* paragraph 37 do not normally apply in the case of permitted. Cases involving alleged refusal of a retired personnel not on active duty. Routine memlwr to use the basic allowance- for quarters for complaints of civil indebtedness or financial obli- the. support of his dependents will be referred to gations should be replied to by a statement that the, appropriate Finance and Accounting Oflicer any action in connection with civil indebtedness or for initiation of action to determine whether the financial obligations of retired personnel not on member is entitled to that allowance. active duty, is outside, the responsibility of the p.. A(?Cf/wi<*y of support. What is adequate or Army and that the command regrets that it cannot reasonably sufficient support is a highly complex bo of assistance in the matter, lie-quests for ex- and individual matter de,pe.ndent on numerous ception to policy may bo forwarded to The Adju- factors, and may be permanently resolved only in tant. General, ATTN: AGPF-IC, Department of the civil courts. Salient factors that must l>e the Army, Washington, D.O. 20310, when in the taken into account are the pay of the member, any opinion of the reviewing officer the complaint other private income or resources of the member justifies consideration by the active military. and dependents, the c-osr of necessities nnd every- 37. Support of dependents, a. General. Sup- day living expenses, and financial obligations of port of dependents by members of the Army in- the member in relation to his income. The De- volves a serious responsibility which is of direct partment of the Army does not and cannot pass concern to the Army. Failure on the part of a judgment on these matters-. It i« desired that the incmU-r to carry out this responsibility not only amount of support to be provided for dependents reflects adversely on the Anny as a whole but is be established by mutual understanding be i ween entirely inconsistent with Army standards of the parties concerned or decided in the civil rourt-s. honor. The Anny will not t« a haven or refuge The duty of a meml>e.r to support his minor chil- for personnel who disregard or evade their obli- dren, natural or adopted, of present rnnnmge i< gations to their families. Members of the Army not affected by desertion or other ini^-oiuluct oh are expected to conduct their personal affairs the part of the. wife. The obligation to sup|M)i1 :i satisfactorily. This includes the requirement that child, or children, nat.uni] or adopted, is not af- they provide adequate and continuous support for fc'cU-cl by dissolution of the marriage through their legal dependents and comply with the terms divorce, unless the judicial decree or order spe- of separation agreements and court orders. Fail- cifically negates the obligations of u man to support a child or children of ihc marriage. The. fact ure to do so in any manner which tends to cast that, a divorce decree is silent relative to support discredit on the Army is a proper subject of com- of minor children, or does not menl.ion a child or mand consideration for punitive action or other children, will .not be considered us relieving the appropriate administrative act ion to include serviceman of his inherent obligation to provide elimination from the service or denial of support for the child or children, natural or re-enlistment. adopted, of the marriage. 16 TAGO llftOA t AR 600-2(1 d. Court orders. The Anny expeab its person- /. Coinihund responsibilities. The best judge, Inel to comply with civil inn court decrees. In many of the facts in each case is the immediate com- casts there is an outstanding and uncontented sup- mander of the member concerned. He is on tho port judgment against, a member, but. his total site, may know tho member and liis problems income appears inadequate to satisfy the judgment intimately and will have the benefit of face-to-face and maintain himself. In such cases, he should discussion. Under the Dependents Assistance U-, required to consult immediately with his Legal Act of J(i."»Q. wherein class Q allotments were Assistance Officer, and receive the guidance neces- mandatory when dependency was proven, and the sary for communication with the. complainant or Finance Center, I'.S, Army, had the authority to [K'rtment court of law with a view toward reach- initiate a class Q allowance over the objection of ing a solution accept si Me to all concerned. The the service member, the role of the commander was circumstances present at the. time the support de- not quite to prominent. It thus behooves com- cree WHS promulgated m;iy JKIVC altered consider- manders at all echelons to supervise the handling ably with the passage of time, primarily through of tlic.^e ca.sc.i with the overall goal of equitable the member's acquisition of additional family re- and prompt solution of each. It is particularly sponsibilities. Thus the same facts which indicate important, that the complainant be given a com- to the commander the. near-impossibility of full plete- reply, one, that is courteous and factual, (•omplitinee with the court order, when brought to bereft of evasion ami vague promises, and with no the attention of the court, in question, or tlie com- hint, of "ImishoHV' Finally, command action of a phiin.'jnf-, jn:iy induce the recipient to reduce the monitoring nut ure must ensue to insure that state- support required to an amount mort in keeping ment?, promises, etc., of the member arc in fae.t with the. present ability to pay. I'ntil the court carried out expedltiously. order is actually modified by competent authority '/. Art'nm bif roinnwndcrx. In considering ap- or abrogated voluntarily by the rojnp?a;naiif, it propriate in('a-i5rL'B to be taken in rases of non- continues in force- Mipporl of dependents, commanders must bear la e. Absence of r.mirt C/Y/T*. Guidance for sup- mind that any action which will reduce, the mem- port payments to dependents of enlisted per.-oiiiu'l U-r's ability to pay may further compound the --in grade E \ with under 4 yeai£_ni?erviee uiul financial problem for both the. meml>er and Ins I} ~ below is contained in 7>A Pam-Si—tr.- Kvaluation dependents. Since issues of support ordinarily of equitable support for df[»emlents of liigher wjll involve a variety of legal questions, com- grade en listed personnel in liie alienee of a court manders should seek the advice of an appropriate order or agreement is more complicated. When judge ad vox-ate, relative to those legal issues which '-lo.-ely Unit families are temporarily separated due may I* raised and with respect to any matters to the- exigencies of the service, allegation;* of ium- about which the. judge advocate may have knowl- support are seldom in evidence. At the other end edge and experience. In general, no matter how of t'ne spectrum are those families which have be- proficient a member may be in military skills, liis come disunited by a formal divorce decree which inability to manage his personal affairs may in the majority of cases contains provisions for jeopardise his value to the- service. In those, cases monetary support. Generally, therefore, cases re- where command action in accordance with this quiring action by commanders concerned are those regulation lias failed to secure the cooperation where husband anil wife are voluntarily separated. of tlie member in supporting his dependents, In such cases the member should furnish his legal consideration should be given to his elimination dependents at. least as mnoh as he did prior to from the service through the use of appropriate 1 January 1003. It must be borne in mind that, procedures, for the enlisted member in grade Ji-4 with over 4 years' service or higher, the $00 or $80 previously l>8. Settlement of local accounts on change of withheld from his pay and added to the HAQ station. To insure that organizations and indi- to form the superseded class Q allotment is no viduals have properly settled their accounts, longer accomplished. Thus a member who con- commanders will— tributes simply the amount of the current BAQ o. Make every effort to settle local accounts of is in essence receiving a gratuitous raise in pay. their organizations prior U» movement. 17 AR 600-20 b. Institute action by mail to effect .prompt except that officers and employees of the United settlement of organizational accounts with local States or of the District of Columbia who are firms that they are unable to settle 'prior to members of the Army National Guard of the Dis- movement. - trict of Columbia are authorized leave for all days c. When considered necessary, take action under (no limit) on which they are ordered to duty for the Uniform Code of Military Justice, articles 15, parades or encampment under 25 Stat. 779, as 121, 123a, 133, or 134, when individuals under their amended by 35 Stat. 634. commands issue checks against an account with c. Members of the Reserve components, subject insufficient ' funds therein or fail to clear their to the approval of the Secretary of the Army, may personal accounts prior to departure from their accept civil employment .with and compensation stations. When information of indebtedness is therefor, from any foreign government or any conr received subsequent to the departure from the cern which, is controlled in' whole or in part by a station of an individual, the commanding officer foreign government. __ of the station at which personal accounts remain 40. Release of Rchurvu personnel rosters out-. unsettled will take action outlined in paragraph side the Military Establishment, a. Rosters of 3GcZ(3). Reserve component personnel will not be released 39. Civil status of members of .the Reserve to Reserve associations, other agencies, and indi- components, a. A member of the Reserve compo- viduals outside the Solitary Establishment. This nents, not serving on active duty, is not held or should not be construed as preventing reasonable vs' • considered to be an officer or employee of the cooperation at the local le\el in such matters as, for Cvl' United States solely by reason of his status as such example, suggesting the names of individual re- member and is not prevented from accepting em- servists to" represent the Resi;rve components at ployment in any civil branch of the public service, patriotic gatherings but rather to prevent the nor 'from receiving pay incident to such employ- compilation of mailing lists by persons and organi- ment in addition to any pay and allowances to zations outside the Military Establishment. which he may be entitled under the laws 'relating b. To be effective, this policy must be applicable to the Reserve components. Except as specifically at all levels of command in the field as well as at provided to the contrary in certain laws of the the departmental level. Commanders at all levels'' United States, a member of the Reserve compo- fhn.rtli'nnr-rnnrrrnrrl nrr fnmilur mth nents, not serving on active duty, is not prohibited regulation. from practicing his civilian profession or occupa- 41. Congressional activities, a. Communicat- tion before or in connection with any department ing with a Member of Congress. No person may of the Federal Government. There are a number restrict any member of an armed force from com- of laws which impose limitations on the activities munication with a Member of Congress, unless the in which persons may engage after termination communication is unlawful or violates a regulation of active duty or employment by the United States. necessary to the security of the United States The underlying principle of these laws is that it (10 U.S.C. 1034). Leaders are responsible, how- is improper for an individual who has handled a ever, for continually advising subordinates to seek matter for the Government to leave public service advice or assistance within the chain of command, and thereafter represent the other side in connec- from appropriate staff agencies, or from an in- tion with the same or a closely related matter. spector general if there is a complaint, and that a (See, for example, 18 U.S.C. 284 and 22 U:S.C. communication'concerning a personal problem for- 1764.) warded to anyone who is not in the local chain of b. Members of tlie Reserve components who are command inevitably must be returned to the local officers and employees of the United States or of commander for consideration before action can be the District of Columbia are entitled to a leave of taken to render assistance; also that service mem- absence from their respective civilian employment bers should so inform members of their families. without loss of pay, time, or efficiency rating on all b. Appearance before congressional committees. days during which they are ordered to duty with. It is the policy of the Department of the Army to troops or field exercises or for instruction for make the maximum information available to con- periods not to exceed 15 days in any calendar year, gressional committees as to its operations and 18 TAGO 1100 A AR 600-20

activities, subject to the provisions of AR 380-ii. the United States, a Territory or possession, or a State. When requested to appear before a committee of The acceptance of sue!) a civil office or the exercise of its Congress, military personnel of the Army will functions by such an officer terminates his appointment in the Army (10 U.S.C. 3544(b)). effect coordination with the Chief of Legislative Liaison, Office, Secretary of the Army (or the b. Members-of the Army, other than the Regu- Comptroller of the Army on matters pertaining to lar component, while on active duty, may become appropriations) for guidance or assistance. candidates for election to public office, without the 42. Political activities. Members of the Army, tender of nomination as provided in a above, and while on active duty, will not iise their official may file such evidence of their candidacy as re- authority, position, or influence for the purpose of quired by local law. interfering with an election or affecting the course- c. Tlie permission expressed in a and b above or outcome thereof. Such persons, while on active is conditional upon the following: duty, retain the right to vote, to express their opin- (1) That the candidacy will not interfere ion privately and informally on all political sub- with the performance by the individuals jects and candidates, and to become candidates for concerned of tlieir duties in the Army. public office as permitted by this regulation. They (2) That the individuals concerned, if elected, may not participate in political management or be will not at. any time while in active duty members of political committees, nor may they status act in their official capacities as take an active part in other political activities, in- holder of the office, or perform any of the cluding but not limited to political conventions duties thereof, nor, if members of the and campaigns, political speeches, the publication . Regular Army, accept the • office while of articles, and any other public activity designed . they remain on the .active list. - to influence the outcome of an election or solicit d. A-member of tlie Army on active duty may votes for themselves or others. Members partici- in a proper case be discharged for the convenience pating in activities not prohibited by this para- of tlie Government under honorable conditions, graph will not publicize their rank or military retired,' or released from-active duty, as may be affiliation. Further,they aresubject to the prohibi- appropriate, for the purpose of performing the tions of 5 U.S.C. 2195, and 18 U-SiC. 602 and 607. duties of President of the United States, or of one They may not attempt to influence''any member of the following public offices: Vice President of of the armed forces to vote or not to vote for any the United States, public officers appointed by the particular candidate (5 U.S.C. 2195). They are President of the United States, tlie governors and prohibited by 18 U.S.C. 602 and 607 from solicit- all other State officials chosen by-the voters of ing, receiving from, or giving to, any other officer, the entire State of the several States and terri- employee, or person .paid from Federal funds, any tories, members of the legislative bodies of the contribution, subscription, or assessment for any several'States and territories and the judges of the political purpose, or for the promotion of any po- courts of record of the United States and of the litical object. The foregoing statutes are appli- several States and territories and the District of cable to retired Regular Army personnel also. Columbia. Separation from the service or from 43. Election to, and performance of duties of, active duty, as may be appropriate, is mandatory public office, a. Members of the Regular Army, for any member o'f the Army on active duty wlio while on the active list, may accept nomination for becomes a member of either of the legislative public office, provided such nomination is tendered bodies of the United States. In such cases the without direct or indirect activity or solicitation following rules will apply: on their part. They then may file such evidence (1) If eligible for retirement, the individual of their candidacy as required by local law.' At- " concerned may be retired. tention is directed, however, to the following stat- (2) If serving- on active' duty as a retired utory provisions: " :. Regular Army oflicer, he or she will be Except as otherwise provided by law, no commissioned relieved from active duty. oflicer on the active list of the Regular Army may hold (3) If a member of a Reserve component he a civil office by election or appointment whether under or she will be relieved from extended

TAOO 1100A 19 AR 600-20 active duty, but while holding such ing usually will be required to submit to medical civilian office may, upon his or her re- care considered necessary to protect or maintain quest, be ordered to active duty for train- the health of others, to preserve the member's life, ing for limited periods of time. or alleviate undue suffering by the member. A (4X All other persons will be discharged, commanding officer may, with the concurrence of relieved from active duty, or permitted to the medical treatment facility commander, order resign, -as appropriate. the h capitalization of any member of his command 44. Publishing of articles. The policy of the or order him to submit to a physical examination Department of Defense is that military personnel when indicated. who desire to engage in public writing for per- b. Explanation of term. Medical care, as used sonal profit are on- an exact parity with civilian in this paragraph, means preventive, diagnostic; professional writers so far as access to classified therapeutic, and rehabilitative medical, surgical, current technical or operational military infor- psychiatric, and dental procedures. mation is concerned. See AR 360-5. c. Medical care performed with or without the .45. Student officer studies. All studies pre- member's permission. Under the following cir- pared as a part of their official duties by students cumstances medical care may be performed with at Army service. schools will.be used for official or without the member's permission: purposes only and will not be made available for (1)'Emergency medical care which is re- publication or release in any manner which would quired to preserve the life or health of the indicate Department of the Army indorsement. 1 member. This is not intended to preclude the writing of special articles on military subjects for publication ' ,ether-Bepttrtmerit of fche-Arrm_ provided review and clearance for publication are obtained as prescribed in AR 360-5. directives). 46. Participation in public, demonstrations. (3) Isolation and quarantine for cases of sus- Participation in picket lines or any other public pected or proven communicable disease, demonstrations, including those pertaining to civil when appropriate. rights, may imply Army sanction of the cause for ,- (4) Detention on closed wards when neces- which the demonstration is conducted. Such par- sary to insure appropriate medical ticipation by members of the Army, not' sanctioned supervision or to protect the member or by competent authority, is prohibited — others from harmful acts. a. During the hours they are required to be (5) Medical care related to the mental dis- present for duty. ' • orders of members who have been found b. When they are in uniform. incompetent by a medical board, or when c. When they are on a military reservation. believed to be incompetent and pending d. When they are in a foreign country. medical board action, provided life or e. When their activities constitute a breach of health is not-likely to be endangered by law and order. such procedures or care. These members /. When violences is reasonably likely to result. may also be given routine medical care 47. Participation in pageants and shows for necessary to treat minor ailments. civilian entertainment. Military personnel will d. Refusal to submit to medical care other than not participate in military pageants or shows care described in c above. A member of the Army which are designed primarily for the entertain- on active duty or active duty for training who ment of the public and which require an absence refuses to submit, or whose court appointed from their normal military, duties for a period in guardian or other legal representative objects, to excess of 14 days, without the specific approval of recommended medical care will be referred to a Headquarters, Department .of the Army, in each medical board (AR 40-3). When a member re- case. fuses to submit to recommended care because of 48. Medical care. a. General. A member of religious beliefs, a chaplain will be appointed as the Army on active duty or active duty for train- a member of the board.

20 TAGO 1100A AR 600-20 (1) The examining medical board's report tion of the health, of the member and should contain answers to the following others or to enable the member properly questions: to perform his duties and normally will (a) Is the proposed treatment required to have this effect, such findings must be - relieve the incapacity and restore the made known to the member and he will individual to a duty status, and may it be afforded the opportunity to accept the be expected to do so ? prescribed medical care. If the member (b) Is the proposed treatment an estab- still persists in his refusal, the medical lished procedure that qualified and ex- treatment facility commander will for- perienced physicians ordinarily would ward tlie medical board proceedings to recommend and undertake ? The Surgeon General, ATTN: MEDPS, (c) Considering the risks ordinarily associ- Department of the Army, Washington, ated with the proposed treatment, the D.C. 20315, for review. In those cases member's age, and general physical con- where the refusal to submit to the pre- dition, and his reasons for refusing scribed medical care is based on religious treatment, is the refusal reasonable or grounds,'The Surgeon General will refer unreasonable or in the case of an in- the medical board proceedings to the competent member, is compulsory treat- Chief of Chaplains for review prior to ment warranted ? action. The Surgeon General will indicate his approval or disapproval of the (2) In determining whether refusal of medi- medical board proceedings and return • cal treatment, .including surgery, is rea- them to the medical treatment facility sonable or unreasonable, the board should commander. If The Surgeon General ap- consider, among other tilings, the existing proves the medical board proceedings, the physical or mental contraindications, member will again be afforded the oppor- previous unsuccessful operations and pro- tunity to accept treatment. If the mem- cedures, and any special risks. Generally, ber persists, in refusing the proffered the refusal of medical care may be con- - medical care, the medical treatment fa- sidered as unreasonable in the absence of cility commander will refer the matter substantial contraindications. (including copies of the medical board (3) The report.of the medical board proceed- proceedings) to the appropriate CCXNUS ings will show the need and risk of the Army or major oversea commander. The recommended-medical.care which is re- CONUS Army or major "oversea com- fused by the member. A member who is mander will determine whether the mem- believed to be incompetent or has been so ber will be ordered to submit to the rec- .determined by a medical board will be ommended'medical care. If the CONUS aided by an appointed counsel ,who need Army or major oversea commander or- not be legally qualified, who may appear ders the member to submit to treatment in his behalf. • and the member refuses to obey, the com- (4) Tlie report of the medical board proceed- mander may take' disciplinary action in ings will show that the member was given accordance with MCM 1951 'or >may in- the opportunity to appear in person, if . stitute. administrative action to'separate his condition so permitted, or that the the member from service (retirement, dis- member was afforded an opportunity to charge, etc.). • . • . submit a written statement explaining 49. Complaints or accusations against mili- the grounds for his refusal. Any state- tary personnel, a. The policies outlined below ment submitted will be forwarded with are intended to provide broad and general guid- the report. ance. The Inspector General Complaint System (5) If .the approved,findings of the examin- which differs in procedure from that prescribed ing medical board are that the proposed below is governed by the applicable provisions of medical care is necessary for the protec- AR 20-1.

TAGO 1100A 21 AR 600-20 b. Commanding officers of units or installations, complaint will be investigated and ap- upon receipt of written complaints or accusations propriate action taken. Complaints against military personnel, will take the action received after a service member has indicated below. All complaints will be acknowl- been-transferred and which indicate in- edged. vestigation is warranted by the new (1) Forwarded from higher headquarters. commanding officer, will be forwarded When final action on a complaint received to the current organization of the serv- from higher headquarters for investiga- ice member if the latest assignment is tion and report of findings is completed, available. If the service member has the complaint accompanied by the report departed on orders for oversea duty or of investigation will be returned to the on orders to return to CONUS, and his headquarters from which received. Un- current organization is hot known, the less higher headquarters has indicated a complaint will be'forwarded to the desire to reserve decision on the disposi- commanding officer of the service mem- tion of the complaint or accusation pend- ber concerned in the manner indicated ing receipt of report of investigation, the in paragraph 36c2. The complainant case will be disposed of at the lowest level will be advised of the referral. having authority consistent with the (b) When not warranting investigation. gravity of the case. Where higher head- If in the opinion of the commanding quarters has reserved the right of ap- officer the complaint is of insufficient proval on the disposition of the case, the importance to require an investigation, report of investigation will be returned- the statement "does not warrant inves- and final action withheld pending dispo- tigation" will be recorded on tlie com- sition ' instructions. Higher headquar- plaint and the initials of the command- ters normally will reserve the right of ing officer or a responsible officer desig- final disposition only in cases involving nated by the commanding officer will be complex issues or of such a nature that placed after the statement. The com- the commander desires, in the interest of plainant will be advised that a deci- justice and morale, to insure uniform sion has been made that further action handling throughout the command. on the complaint is not warranted. Complaints received after a service mem- Such complaints will be retained for a ber has been transferred and which indi- period of 90 days and then destroyed cate investigation is warranted by the unless further correspondence relative new commanding officer, will be for- to the complaint, warranting action warded to the current organization of the thereon, is received. service member if the latesfassignment is (3) Concerning retired personnel not on ac- available. If the service member has de- tive duty. Complaints or accusations parted on orders for oversea duty or on against retired personnel • not on active orders to return to CONUS, and his cur- duty normally are outside the responsi- rent organization is not known, the com- bility of the Army. Upon receipt of plaint will be forwarded to the command- written complaints or accusations against ing officer of the service member con- such personnel, reply will be made thereto cerned in format' indicated in paragraph . advising that such matters are outside 36rf. The headquarters from which the . the responsibility of the Department of complaint was received will be advised of the Army and should be pursued through the referral. the civil courts. -As an exception, upon (2) Received initially by units or installa- receipt of a complaint or an accusation tions, of fraud against the Government, or of (a) When warranting investigation. The engaging in prohibited procurement

22 TAGO 1100A AR 600-20 activity affecting the Government, the either in the field or by The Adjutant General, ex- matter will be forwarded to The Adjutant cept as provided in AR 640-98. General, Department of the Army, for 50. Armed Forces Disciplinary Control disposition, and the complainant or Boards. See AR 15-3. accuser will be advised of the referral. 51. Off limits. See AR 15-3. c. Adverse matters concerning a service mem- 52. Prohibitions with respect to intoxicating ber will not be filed in an individual's record, liquors. See AR 210-65.

Section VI. DETERMINATION OF PRECEDENCE AND DATE OF RANK 53. Commissioned officers, a. Precedence or list of the Regular Army is the date of rel-ative rank. Title 10, U.S.C., section 3571, pro- rank stated in'his commission or Head- vides the general rule for determination of pre- quarters, Department of the Army orders. cedence among all commissioned officers of the (2) The date of rank of an officer of the Army Army serving on active duty in the same grade, National Guard of the United States,' whether temporary or permanent.. Among offi- U.S. Army Reserve, or Army of tlie cers of the same grade in active military service, United States, entering on active duty or including retired officers on active duty, precedence active duty for training in any commis- or relative rank is determined, except in case of sioned grade, precedes the date on which special assignment made by the President, as the officer enters on active duty by a follows: period computed by adding: (1). By date of rank. . (a) One year for each qualifying year for (2) When dates of rank are the same, by retirement, under title 10, U.S.C., length of active Federal coin missioned section 1332(a)(2), earned after 30 service in the Army. June 1955 in the grade (without re- (3) When dates of rank and active Federal gard to component) in which ordered commissioned service in the Army are the to active duty or higher grade. See same, Regular Army officers will take AR 140-185 or NGR 23, as applicable rank among themselves in accordance for procedure for establishing retire- with their promotion list positions, pre- ment years. Fractional years are not ceding officers of the Anny National creditable under this subparagraph. Guard of the United States, U.S. Army (b) For officer entering on active duty after Reserve, Army of the United States, and 29 June 1960, the elapsed portion of the retired officers on active duty who will retirement year during which he enters take rank among themselves according to on active duty, provided the total num- ^ age. Promotion list positions for Regu- ber of points earned in his current or lar Army officers are determined in ac- higher Reserve grade during such. cordance with title 10, U.S.C., section period equals the minimum prescribed 3574. Active Federal commissioned in appendix II, AR 140-185, for that service in the Army includes all time portion of a qualifying year for retire- served on active duty or active duty for ment. training as a commissioned oflicer in the Federal service and service performed (c) All periods of active duty in tlie mili- under title 32, U.S.C., sections 502-505; tary service of the United States, per- and for other than Regular Army officers, formed in the grade in which ordered also includes total number of days cred- to active duty or a higher grade, that ited in any commissioned grade for are not credited to him under (a) or points earned in the manner prescribed in (b) above. Z*(2)(e) below. (d) The periods of service performed b. Date of ranlc. tinder title 32, U.S.C., sections 502-50D, (1) The date of rank of an officer on the active in his current grade or higher grade,

TAGO 1100A 23 AR 600-20 as shown on NGB Form 23, that are class of that year, whether or not the in- not credited to him under (a), (b), or dividual graduated during the 2-month (c) above. period indicated or earlier, and whether (e) One day for each retirement point for or not .he was serving on active duty drill or equivalent instruction, earned under a'Reserve appointment at time of after 30 June 1955 in his current or acceptance of appointment in the Regu- • \ higher grade, that is not credited to lar Army. In the event he did not ac- him under (a), (b), (c}, or (d) above. cept his appointment in the Regular (3) The date of rank of an ROTC cadet Army until after 30 June, but was on graduating in 1965 or later who accepts active duty with date of rank determined appointment in the Reserve, under the under (3) above, such date will be liis provisions of title 10, U.S.C., section 2106 date of rank in the Regular Army. or 2107, in May or June of any year, will (5) The date of rank of a retired officer upon be the date of graduation of the U.S. Mil- being ordered into the active military itary Academy class of that year. This service is the date of rank stated in Head- policy applies whether appointee gradu- quarters, Department of the Army orders ated during the 2-month period indicated placing him on active duty. .Such date or earlier in the school year.. of rank is computed by adding to the (4) The Regular Army date of rank of an date of rank at time of retirement the ROTC cadet graduating in 1965 or later period of time between the date of retire- who accepts appointment in the Regular ment and the date of return to active Army, under the provisions of title 10, duty. In case of additional periods of U.S.C., section 2106 or 2107, in May or inactive service, the date of rank will be June of any year, will be the date of adjusted further in accordance witli the graduation of the U.S. Military Academy foregoing procedures.

Examples Example J. John Doe accepted appointment as second lieutenant, USAR, 8 June I960. He entered on extended active duty 14 November 1960, was promoted to the temporary grade of first lieutenant, AUS, 14 May 1062, and was relieved from active duty 13 November 1962.' He was promoted to first lieutenant, USAR, 14 November 19G2. His unbroken service as first lieutenant for the retirement year 8 June 1962-7 June 1963—AUS and USAR, with at least 50 days active duty during that period entitle him to full credit for the retirement year in the grade of first lieutenant. He earned a total of 53 retirement points for the following retirement year. For retirement year ending 7 June 19G5 he earned 47 retirement points—17 assemblies, 15 days active duty training (25 July 1964 to 8 August 1964) and 15 retirement points for.membership; however, membership points are not creditable unless with other points earned they total 50 points or more. For the elapsed portion of the retirement year in which he was ordered to active duty in the grade of first lieutenant he earned 10 retirement points, which meets the minimum requirements for credit for a partial year of that length—2 months, 18 days (app. II, AR 140-185). He entered on current tour 26 August 1965, with date of rank computed as follows (periods of 30 days or less ore computed to credit calendar days service; over 30-day periods are computed on a 30-day basis) : Service period ,—., — . AR 600-90 reference Yea, Month* ' Days 14 May 62—7 Jun 62,.______0 0 24 8 Jun 62—7 Jun 63______-_ 1 0 0 S Jun 63—7 Jun 64______.__ 54&(2)(a) 1 0 - 0 8 Jun 64—7 Jun 65— „_'______._ 0 1 2 8 Jun 65—25 Aug 65_____.______0 2 18

Total______2 4 14 Date of entry on current tour______65 S 26 Less service creditable for date of rank. _ o -4 '-14

63 12 Computed date of rank_..______12 April 1963

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Example 2. . - ,. • - . John Doakes enlisted in the Regular Army 4 February I960; accepted appointment as second lieutenant, USAR, 13 September 1961; was promoted to first lieutenant, USAR, 12 September 3964; was discharged from his enlisted status 28 October 1965; and entered on current tour of active duty in the grade of first lieutenant, 29 October 1965. During retirement year after promotion in the USAR, he completed 30 hours of extension course for a total of 10 retirement points creditable toward his date of rank1 (1 point for every 3 hours—AR 140-185). Service period • /—•, AR 600-SO reference ' Yean Month* Day* *13Sep64—12Scp65______---_ 54t(2)(e)___.______0 0 10 *13 Sep 65—28 Oct 65_.„____.__.__ 54b(2)(e)------0 0 0

*(No active duty performed in grade: of first lieutenant) Total. _r______--_------_. 0 0 10 Date of entry on current tour______. Gfi 10 29 Less service creditable for dale of rank-..._•„_„.. -0 -0 -10

10 10 Computed date of rank______]9 October 1905 (6) The date of rank of an officer promoted U.S. Army Reserve, Army of the-United to a temporary grade on active duty is States, and retired warrant officers on the date cited in the order announcing active duty. the promotion. Such dates of rank will (a) By date of rank. not be adjusted to reflect prior service in (b) When dates of rank are the same, by the grade to which promoted or in a high- length of active Federal commissioned er or comparable grade in any of the and warrant officer service, including armed services. service performed under the conditions (7) The date "of rank in temporary grade of outlined in 5(2) below and service per- an officer accepting appointment in the formed in the same, higher, or com- Regular Army and entitled to a tempo- parable grade not considered in estab- rary grade under AR 601-105, will be his lishing date of rank as described in date of rank in such grade on current 6(3) below. tour, or, if he is not on active duty at (c;) When (//) and (/>) above are the same. ' time of such acceptance, will bo deter- \jy lehglli of total active Federal mined under (2) above. If officer has not service. previously held an appointment in grade (d) When («), (b), and (c) above are the in which given a temporary appointment, same, by age. his date of rank will be date of accept- i) As among warrant officers of the Regular ance of appointment in the' Regular Army and warrant officers of the Army _ Army. National Guard of the United States, 54. Warrant officers, a. Precedence or relative U.S. Army Reserve. Army of the United rank. Among warrant officers of the same grade States, and retired warrant officers on on active duty or active duty for training with active duty. an active Army unit, precedence or relative rank (a) By date of temporary or permanent is determined as follows: rank, whichever is earlier. (1) As among warrant officers on the .active (b) When dates of rank' are the same, list of the Regular Army. Regular Anny. warrant officers will (a) By date of temporary or. permanent take rank among themselves as pre- rankj whichever is earlier. scribed in (1) above, and non-Regular (b) When dates of rank are the same, in Anny warrant officer's and retired war- accordance with their positions on tlie rant officers will take rank as prescribed promotion list. in (2) above following the junior (2) As among warrant officers of the Army Regular Army warrant officer with the National Guard of the United States, same or greater amount of active Fed-

TAGO 1100A 25 AR 600-20 eral commissioned and warrant officer warrant officer serving on active duty service. as a commissioned officer who reverts b. Date of rank. to his warrant officer status will be ad- (1) The date of rank of a warrant officer on justed in accordance with paragraph the active list of the Regular Army is the 7, AR 624-100. date of rank stated in his warrant, pro- (b) The date'of rank of an AUS warrant motion order, or letter of appointment. officer serving on active duty as a com- (2) The date of rank of a retired warrant of- missioned officer, who reverts to war- ficer or a warrant officer of the Army Na- rant officer status, and whose reversion tional Guard of the United States or to warrant officer status was provided U.S. Army Reserve serving on active for in connection with his acceptance of duty or active duty for training with an active duty as a commissioned officer, active Army unit is a date preceding the will be his former date of rank. date of entry on active duty by a period 55. Enlisted personnel, a. Precedence or rela- equal to the total prior service creditable. tive rank. Among enlisted personnel of the same This service will be computed in the same grade in active military service, including retired manner as prescribed for commissioned enlisted personnel on active duty, precedence or officers in paragraph 536(2) subject to relative rank is determined as follows: the following conditions: (1) According to date of rank. (a) Prior service as a warrant officer, W-l, (2) When dates of rank are the same, by and service as chief warrant officer, length of active Federal service in the prior to 1 October 1949, or as a chief Army. warrant officer in pay grade W-2 there- (3) When (1) and (2) above are the same, after, will be counted as service as a by length of total active Federal service. chief warrant officer, W-2. (4) When the foregoing tests are not suffi- (b) No warrant officer service prior to 1 cient, by age. October 1949 will be counted as service b. Date of rank. as a chief warrant officer, W-3, or chief (1) The date of rank in grade of an enlisted warrant officer, W-4. Service as a person of the Army who has not had a chief warrant officer in pay grade W-3 break in service is the date indicated in will be counted as service in this the warrant or instrument of appoint- grade, and service as a chief warrant ment. Former first sergeants who were officer in pay grade W-4 will be counted redesignated master sergeants on 1 Sep- as a chief warrant officer, W-4. tember 1942 and who have had no break (c) Service as a commissioned officer will in service, will take rank from that date. be counted as service in the warrant of- (2) The date of rank upon reenlistment after ficer grade in which ordered into the a break in service not in excess of 3 active military service. months in the case of a former enlisted (d) In no event will the date of rank com- personnel or 6 months in the case of puted under this paragraph be earlier former officers or warrant omcers entitled than 1 October 1949. to reenlist under title 10, U.S.C., section (3) Tho date of rank upon appointment or 3258, is a date preceding the date of en- promotion to a temporary warrant officer listment by a period equal to the amount grade on active duty is the date cited in of service in the same or higher grade the order announcing the appointment or performed subsequent to appointment to promotion. Such dates of rank will not that or higher grade. In computing date be adjusted to reflect prior service in the of rank upon reenlistment, no service grade to which appointed or promoted prior to a break in service in excess of or in a higher or comparable grade in any 3 months in the case of former enlisted of the armed services except that: personnel or 6 months in the case of (a) The date of rank of a Regular Army former officers or warrant officers, nor

26 TAGO 1100A 0001153238™""" service prior to service in a grade lower permanent promotion lo grades above than that in which reenlisted, will be private first class, E-3, will be same as credited. The date of rank in such cases temporary date of rank in the grade to is the date of reenlistment. which promoted. (3) Date of rank upon promotion to a higher (11) The date of rank of enlisted personnel pay grade is the date of promotion. of the Army National Guard of the (4) Date of rank upon appointment to a United States or the U.S. Army Re- grade within the same pay grade is the serve upon entrance on active duty or date held in the grade from which ap- active duty for training will be a date pointment is to be effected. Dates of rank preceding the date of entrance on active of noncommissioned officers previously duty by a period equal to the total prior appointed from specialist grades within service creditable when computed in the the same pay grades will be adjusted to same, manner as prescribed for commis- reflect the dates of rank held in such spe- sioned officers in paragraph 54&(2), sub- cialist grades. ject to the following conditions: (5) Date of rank in the grade to which re- (a) Only service performed subsequent to duced for inefficiency or failure to com- the most recent break in service is cred- plete a school course is the date which itable. For the purposes of this snb- would be the date of rank if the individ- paragraph, a period during which an ual had never attained a grade higher individual is not a member of one of than that to which reduced. the regular components of the Armed (6) Date of rank upon reduction for reasons Forces, or of the Army National Guard other than inefficiency or failure to com- of the United States, or the U.S. Army plete a school course is the effective date Reserve^ is a break in service, providing of reduction. (See AR 27-15 when in- that such period is in excess of 3 months dividual is reduced under article 15, Uni- in the case of enlisted personnel or (> form Code of Military Justice.) months in the case of former commis- (7) Date of rank upon restoration to a grade sioned officers and warrant officers. from which reduced following successful (b) Service performed prior to reduction appeal of the reduction, is the date held to a pay grade lower than that in which prior to reduction. (See AR 27-15 when individual enters on active duty will individual was reduced under article 15, not be credited. Uniform Code of Military Justice.) (8) In the case of former officers or warrant (12) The date of rank in a grade held as the officers (without prior enlisted service) result of any action taken under article who enlist within 3 months following re- 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, lief from active duty from commissioned shall be as prescribed in AR 27-15. status, the date of rank will be the date (13) Date of rank for a retired enlisted mem- on which the officer last entered on a tour ber who is recalled to active duty will be of active duty, adjusted by the time in- computed as in 54&(5) for a' retired tervening between date of separation as officer. an officer and date of enlistment. 56. Rules of precedence between Foreign (9) Date of rank upon initial enlistment in Service officers of Department of State and the Regular Army in permanent grade Officers of the Army. Precedence between of- E-2 will be date of enlistment. ficers of the Foreign Service and other officers of (10) Date of rank upon permanent promo- the U.S. Government is as prescribed by Executive " tion to private first class, E-3, will be Order 9998, 14 September 1948 (sec. II, JAAF date of promotion. Date of rank upon Bill 28,1948; 13 F.R. 5359). [AGSC-R]

TAGO 1100A AR COO-20 By Order of the Set-Mary of the Anny:

HAROLD K. JOHNSON, General^ fjnited States Army, Official: Chief of Staff. KKN.VET1I G. W1OKHAM, Mtlinr (icnrrdh I'li'lcd $fafr.v Ar/it.t/, '/'/tr Affjiif'int (li-nt'ral.

Distribution: Active Armtf) :V6*, antl /''.S.-1A1: To be distrilmtcd in accordance wit}) DA Form 12-9 requirements for Military lYr.sonnel, (Jcurnil -A.

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