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Title: Conduct Counseling


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Conduct Counseling
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Objectives
  • Given references, Non-Commissioned Officers,
    and instruction in a class room environment, new
    NCOs will learn the fundamentals of counseling,
    some approaches to counseling, and relate these
    to different situations.

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References
  • FM 22-100, Military Leadership
  • FM 22-101, Leadership Counseling
  • THE MENTOR 3rd Edition by MSG Mark Gerecht
    (Ret.)

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The Counseling Form
  • DA Form 4856-E, JUN 99 (Developmental
    Counseling Form) (11,12)

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Types of Counselings
  • Initial
  • Monthly
  • Promotion
  • Disciplinary
  • PLDC
  • Family Care Plan
  • Performance
  • etc

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Approaches to Counseling
  • Directive Counselor led, most effective in
    dealing with Disciplinary problems and has short
    term effects.
  • Non-Directive Soldier-centered, takes
    responsibility for solving the problem. Takes
    longer and is more relaxed
  • Combined Most commonly used, a combination of
    both approaches. (13)

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Leader Actions
  • In developing proper attitude and behavior, the
    leader should be aware of the characteristic
    aspects of effective counseling. These Include
  • Flexibility
  • Respect
  • Communication
  • Support
  • Motivation
  • Purpose
  • (LC, 12)

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Sources of Power
  • Legitimate Power
  • Reward Power
  • Coercive Power
  • Referent Power
  • Expert Power
  • -Soldiers will accept guidance and follow
    directions from a leader they believe knows the
    correct action or solution. This confidence is
    important in combat when soldiers must believe
    their leader is able to get them through
    dangerous situations. (LC,14)

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Forms of Influence
  • Mapping Alternatives
  • Recommending
  • Persuading
  • Urging
  • Advising
  • Commanding
  • Punishing
  • (LC,16)

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Before the session, dont forget to.
  • Notify the soldier
  • Ensure that the soldier knows the location and
    that the counseling does not interfere with any
    other requirements from senior leadership
  • You may choose to inform the soldier of the
    purpose of the counseling. It is best to inform
    the soldier, to put his/her mind at ease.
  • Schedule a time
  • Inform the soldier of the time
  • Choose a suitable place for counseling
  • Select an environment free from interruptions
    (13,14)

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Before the session, dont forget to.
  • Plan the discussion
  • - Determine the points you wish to cover
  • - Make notes on 3x5 cards
  • - Do not get away from the issue, unless the
    subject requires immediate attention, or in some
    way is related to the issue at hand
  • - Ensure you have appropriate documentation
    and references available
  • - Identify the problem from the leaders
    perspective
  • - Try to understand the situation from the
    soldiers point of view (13,14)

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Considerations when Counseling
  • Conduct counselings at a time when it does not
    interfere with other activities
  • Do not tolerate any breaches of integrity, in any
    form
  • Never hold a grudge, it is unprofessional
  • Never protect a soldier from discipline (14,15)

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Methods of Motivation
  • Letters of Appreciation
  • Certificates of Achievement
  • Unit Certification Certificates
  • Writing formal letter
  • Distribute Key leader cards
  • Recognize the FSG
  • P.O.B.
  • Recognize specific achievements (20)

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Corrective Training
  • Remember The punishment has to fit the crime!!!
  • DO NOT confuse corrective training with extra
    duty-they are NOT the same
  • Remedial training MAY be performed after duty
    hours (47)

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Remember.
  • Nobody is perfect, it will take time for you to
    get your own feel as a counselor
  • It is important for us to remain professional as
    NCOs to give our soldiers 100
  • Never cheat your soldiers-going easy on your
    soldier makes no impact in the long run. This
    will only perhaps create an new NCO who does the
    same thing to his/her soldiers.

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And lastly.
  • A good counselor is always prepared

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