What happens if you file a Gomor in the Army?

The GOMOR follows the soldier indefinitely unless filed only locally, which means it is seen by promotion boards and “Show Cause” boards alike. This renders the soldier attractive low-hanging fruit for administrative separation from service.

Is there a 15-6 investigation into the Gomor?

There was no 15-6 Investigation. The GOMOR is in my OMPF and is completely in violation of the reg. (Not Administratively Correct) Despite all this both DASEB and ABCMR have both said I have insufficient evidence. I am now in the wait a year before you can rea appeal point.

Can a Gomor be removed from a permanent record?

Removing a GOMOR from a permanent record is difficult and unlikely to succeed without legal assistance. Appeals are also generally limited to E-6 soldiers and above, warrant officers, or other officers.

Can a Gomor be removed from the ompF?

This is much more serious than it being filed locally. It will be difficult to have this removed from the OMPF. This means that the GOMOR can be viewed by everyone and it will have a negative effect on the soldier’s future promotions and reenlistments.

How can I get the Gomor removed from my ompF?

You can appeal to the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) to have the GOMOR removed from your OMPF as untrue and unjust. You will find the appropriate guidance at AR 600-37, Chapter 7. It isn’t unusual that you feel that the IO’s findings were not his own, but “those that the command wanted.”

What happens if I received a Gomar based on a 15-6 investigation?

If you were represented throughout the 15-6, your attorney (on your behalf) had the right to submit a rebuttal to the IO’s findings and to submit matters on your own behalf for the Commander’s consideration. Since you have not received a GOMOR, you also have a right to submit matters directly to the CG for his consideration…

What did I do to get a Gomar?

I received a GOMAR based on a 15-6 investigation. I would like to challenge the investigation and get the GOMAR rescinded. I was given a GOMAR for an in appropriate relationship. I was accused of having text messages and pictures on a phone that I did not posses.

When to get a Gomor removed from ompF?

Because GOMORs have so many potential consequences that can stop promotions or trigger separation actions, it is critical that you take action to get the GOMOR removed from your OMPF as soon as you can.

What is the process for getting gomors removed from?

Appeals submitted under this provision will normally be returned without action unless at least 1 year has elapsed since imposition of the letter and at least one evaluation report, other than academic, has been received in the interim. …

What happens when you respond to a Gomor rebuttal?

If you are seeking to be retained in the Army, your response may persuade the commander to file the action in your local or restricted fiche as opposed to your performance fiche. This filing determination may mean the difference between you being allowed to continue your term of service or be separated.

When to file a Gomor in the Army?

(GOMOR) is an LOR written by a general officer concerning a Soldier under his or her command. At the general officer’s discretion, a GOMOR may be filed locally or in the permanent file. A GOMOR may also be filed in the AMHRR (permanent) restricted file.

When to give a Gomor or a LOR?

LOR or GOMOR can be given to an enlisted Soldier by a Commander in the Soldier’s chain of command, a School Commandant, a General Officer, and/or a GCMCA. A LOR

Can you view the restricted file of the amhrr?

Information in the . restricted file of the AMHRR. is not generally viewable by promotion or selection boards. Exceptions are DA selection boards, if the board president makes a specific written request; the CSM/SGM, SGM Academy, and CSM/SGM retention boards, and some government agencies may view restricted file material by written request.

What to do if your Gomar is not valid?

With that being said, they can file a request with the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). If they can show the Army board that the GOMAR is not valid, then they can pull it from the persons Official Military Personnel File (OPMF).

Why are gomors a Dirty Little Secret in the Army?

Tens of thousands of Soldiers will be separated as the Army “shapes” its new force. Soldiers with reprimands in their OMPFs are low-hanging fruit. If they have a GOMOR in their OMPF, they need to protect their careers and appeal those reprimands. The dirty secret: a GOMOR is the Army’s way of punishing Soldiers when the evidence isnt’ there.

Is the Army’s administrative reprimand process being abused?

The Army’s administrative reprimand process is being abused. Soldiers are being denied justice as a result. (The NCO’s appeal was granted by the DASEB. The GOMOR was removed from his official files.) First, Army Regulation 600-37, “Unfavorable Information,” was published in 1986.