When does a Gomor need to be filed?

Once they have received a GOMOR they will need to request that it be filed locally. This simply means that when they leave for their next assignment that the GOMOR will not be on their record. Once the rebuttal is in place the Legal Assistance will review the arrangement and matter of their rebuttal, as well as any questions and answers.

Who is the person who signs the Gomor?

The GOMOR is signed by the General, as for the one who writes a GOMOR, which is left up to the General as well. It can be the Staff Judge Advocate (SJY) or the Adjutant. In most cases it will not be left up to the subordinate commander to write the GOMOR.

How can I get chaptered for a Gomor?

If it is filed locally, there is no formal appeal process. However, the soldier can request that it be removed by contacting the local Commander who ordered the initial filing. If it is filed in the soldier’s OMPF, there is an official appeal process that is described in AR 600-37, Chapter 7.

How does a Gomor affect a soldier’s career?

Typically, a GOMOR is a career-killer for the soldier on the receiving end – as it is often meant to be. 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.

Where do you go to appeal a Gomor decision?

A GOMOR appeal is first made to the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB). Generally speaking, the DASEB will only hear appeals from E6s and above; however, those below E6 can submit an appeal if an exception to policy is made.

How does a Gomor work in the Army?

A GOMOR is a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand. Once a GOMOR is issued to a Soldier, they have an opportunity to write a rebuttal. This rebuttal is routed back through the chain of command up to the General.

Can a Gomor appeal be filed in the ompF?

The GOMOR Rebuttal process is explained in more detail at this link. Once a GOMOR is placed in a Soldier’s OMPF, many give up and do not realize that they can file a GOMOR appeal. Army Regulation 600-37, chapter 7 , is the governing regulation.

When do you submit a rebuttal to the Gomor?

In the packet will be a form that requests you to sign acknowledging that you have received and read the GOMOR and for you to state your intentions of whether or not you will be submitting a rebuttal. This rebuttal is due seven days from receiving the GOMOR.

Is the first Gomor required to comply with ABCMR?

First GOMOR must comply with AR 600-37; second DASEB and ABCMR are not final authorities and in fact at times they have been overruled by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and District Courts.

How does a Gomor affect me when I retire?

You have a financial entitlement in your military service and incorrect military records negatively impact your retirement, promotion, grade determination, character of discharge…

First GOMOR must comply with AR 600-37; second DASEB and ABCMR are not final authorities and in fact at times they have been overruled by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and District Courts.

You have a financial entitlement in your military service and incorrect military records negatively impact your retirement, promotion, grade determination, character of discharge…

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.