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SGT FISCANTESGT FISCANTE

At the Gates!At the Gates!

BARBARIANSBARBARIANS

HOW TO PROPERLYHOW TO PROPERLY

FILL OUT AFILL OUT ADA FORM 4856DA FORM 4856


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Task, Conditions & Standards

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Task: Conduct a class on how to properly fillout a DA Form 4856.

Conditions: Given a group of highly motivatedBARBARIANS in a classroom environment.

Standards: Every soldier knows how to properlyfill out a DA Form 4856 to company standards.


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DEFINITION

Counseling is the process used by leaders to review with a

subordinate the subordinate's demonstrated performance and

potential. Counseling is one of the most important leadershipdevelopment responsibilities for Army leaders. The Army's future

and the legacy of today's Army leaders rests on the shoulders of

those they help prepare for greater responsibility.

COUNSELING


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REFERENCES

FM6-22 APPENDIX B COUNSELING

WWW.ARMYCOUNSELINGONLINE.COM


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INTIAL COUNSELING


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INTIAL COUNSELING


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INTIAL COUNSELING


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INTIAL COUNSELING


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MONTHLY PERFORMANCE COUNSELING


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NEGATIVE COUNSELING


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NEGATIVE COUNSELING


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NEGATIVE COUNSELING


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NEGATIVE COUNSELING


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POSITIVE COUNSELING


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POSITIVE COUNSELING


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POSITIVE COUNSELING


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POSITIVE COUNSELING


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HELPFUL COUNSELING TIPS

Location: Always try to do the counseling in a quiet place, andprivate area away from everyone.

Proof reading: Make sure all the grammar is correct, the spelling

is correct, and that it is done in a professional manner, always a

Lawful Order, never use a Direct Order.

Professionalism: Never eat, drink, smoke, dip, while doing your

counseling session it is rude and very unprofessional. You want

to always give 100% of your attention to your soldier you arecounseling.


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ADAPTIVE APPROACHES TO COUNSELING



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Leaders Qualities


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Eye contact. Maintaining eye contact without staring helps show sincere interest.

Occasional breaks of eye contact are normal and acceptable, while excessive breaks, paper

shuffling, and clock-watching may be perceived as a lack of interest or concern.

*Body posture. Being relaxed and comfortable will help put the subordinate at ease.

However, a too-relaxed position or slouching may be interpreted as a lack of interest.

*Head nods. Occasionally head nodding indicates paying attention and encourages the

subordinate to continue.

*Facial expressions. Keep facial expressions natural and relaxed to signal a sincere interest.

*Verbal expressions. Refrain from talking too much and avoid interrupting. Let the

subordinate do the talking, while keeping the discussion on the counseling subject.

ACTIVE LISTENING SKILLS:


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*Boredom. Drumming on the table, doodling, clicking a ballpoint pen, or resting the

head in the palm of the hand.

*Self-confidence. Standing tall, leaning back with hands behind the head, and

maintaining steady eye contact.

*Defensiveness. Pushing deeply into a chair, glaring at the leader, and making sarcastic

comments as well as crossing or folding arms in front of the chest.

*Frustration. Rubbing eyes, pulling on an ear, taking short breaths, wringing the hands,or frequently changing total body position.

*Interest, friendliness, and openness.Moving toward the leader while sitting.

*Anxiety. Sitting on the edge of the chair with arms uncrossed and hands open.

Paying Attention To The Soldier Being Counseled:


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If a soldier refuses to sign a DA Form 4856:

*Have the next Soldier in the NCO Support Channel or Chain of Command counsel the

Soldier and document the reasons the Soldier refused to sign the counseling.

*Have a witness (a disinterested person) come in and in the presence of the soldier

(witness should be senior in grade to the soldier being counseled and a NCO) have the

soldier state they refuse to sign the counseling. Then ask the witness write a statement

in the Session closing portion of the form. An example statement might read: soldier

refused to sign the counseling (witness) prints their name and initials their handwritten

statement. This prevents the soldier from stating the counseling did not take place. You

should also include a comment in the leader responsibility section clarifying whathappened and what action(s) you took.

*A soldier who refuses to sign his counseling now makes it harder for him to argue his

case. It would be a lot smarter for him to sign it, and check the disagree box and state

why he disagrees.


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Here are some tips for conducting a Verbal Counseling session

*Keep it short and to the point!

*Make a note in your leader book about the time/date of your discussion

*You may wish to annotate the item on the soldiers monthly counseling

*You may wish to keep track of it for future reference. Lets say the soldier is late to work

with no excuse. You verbally counsel and make a note. 3 days later the same thing

happens. You then type up a written counseling and in it, you state that you verbally

counseled the soldier for the same reason on blank date and time.

*Helps show that you have done your job as a leader and tried to correct the problem at

the lowest level

*Shows the soldier you care about them and that you are serious about them fixing the

problem.


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VERBAL COUNSELING VS WRITTEN COUNSELING

Verbal:

*It is not the preferred method because if you the soldier

commits the same infraction it is harder to punish him for it,

because now there is no proof that the soldier has committed thisinfraction before. It is a quick fix to the problem.

*The soldier is not able to see on paper what they have done

wrong or right.

*The soldier also is not able to see where there strong points are

and were there weak points are.


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VERBAL COUNSELING VS WRITTEN COUNSELING

Written:

*It is the preffered method because if a soldier does commit an

infraction more than one time then it is documented, if it is

documented it is easier to punish a soldier with documentation.

*Written also allows soldiers to see on paper where there

weakness and strengths are and they are able to read it for

themselves. This allows them to also talk with their leader on

how to fix there weakness, and it allows the leader to also make aplan that the soldier is able to follow.


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