LEGAL REVIEW
NON-BOARD REDUCTION FOR UNSATISFACTORY PARTICIPATION
(NGR 600-200, Chapter 11 & AR 135-91, Chapter 4)
NAME/RANK:_______________________________________________SSN:___________________________UNIT:_________________
1. A soldier may be reduced one grade for inefficiency, inefficiency can include a record of unexcused absences or declaration as an
unsatisfactory participant. This legal review is designed specifically for non-board reductions for unsatisfactory participation only.
2. In accordance with NGR 600-200, Paragraph 11-60, the command must provide complete justification and documentation to support the
reduction action. However, an unexcused absence from scheduled training, weather one UTA or one MUTA, should not normally itself be
the sole basis to charge a soldier with inefficiency to the degree that reduction is warranted.
3. A reduction board is authorized for soldiers in grade SGT and higher. If applicable, the soldier must request to have his/her case heard
before a reduction board. If the soldier waives the board action, the waiver must be in writing. The soldier may submit any pertinent matters
in rebuttal in writing. Failure to respond with in 30 Calendar days after the date of receipt of written notification constitutes a waiver of the
right to have the case heard before a reduction board.
NOTIFICATION OF REDUCTION:
CODES: (Y – YES) (N – NO) (U – UNKNOWN) (NP – Not Provided) (NA – Not Applicable)
______ a. If the reduction action is based on AWOLs, does the reduction include more than 1 UTA or 1 MUTA as the basis?
______ b. Did the Commander inform the soldier in writing of contemplated action?
______ c. Did the Commander inform the soldier in writing of the Reason for contemplated action?
______ d. Are the dates of the AWOLs listed on the notification letter?
______ e. Was the notification given in person or by certified return receipt mail to latest address furnished to the unit?
______ f. When certified mail, is a copy of the receipt of delivery (green card) attached, or is the unopened envelope showing the
letter was not delivered attached?
______ g. Was the soldier informed of his rights?
______ h. The soldier (DID) (DID NOT) submit matters in rebuttal to the reduction action in writing.
______ i. Did the Commander verify the soldier did not respond within 30 calendar days requesting board action.
______ j. Upon verification by the Commander, did the soldier waive his/her right to a reduction board?
NOTIFICATION OF UNSATISFACTORY PARTICIPATION:
______ k. Was the notification given in person or by certified mail to latest address furnished to the unit?
______ l. When certified mail, is a copy of the receipt of delivery (Green Card) attached, or is the unopened envelope showing
the letter was not delivered attached?
If a non-AWOL unsatisfactory participation reduction action, the following also will be included:
______ m. Statements of counseling or other documented attempts at rehabilitation.
______ n. NCOERs or counseling statements documenting inefficiency/poor performance.
______ o. Adverse correspondence from civil authorities with evidence of misconduct.
*NOTE: Mail refused, unclaimed, or otherwise not delivered may not be used as defense against unexcused absence when notices
were correctly addressed to the last official mail address furnished to the unit.
LEGAL REVIEW
Based on the documentation provided as a basis for this reduction, the attached package:
______ Is Legally Sufficient. The soldier may be reduced as required
______ Is Not legally sufficient. The following errors are substantial and the packet must be returned for correction as noted
prior to any reduction action being accomplished.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:_________________________________________________________________________________________
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