Enlisted Reception and Integration Counseling

Continuation Sheet to DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling)

1. Responsibilities: As a Soldier of the 16th Military Police Brigade, you are expected to adhere to and
conduct yourself professionally in all facets of your unit’s mission, in both tactical operations and garrison
support.

2. Mission Statement. The 16th Military Police Brigade is an XVIII Airborne Corps asset. Our mission is to
deploy anywhere in the world and provide combat Military Police support to the XVIII Airborne Corps for
worldwide contingency missions and to provide law enforcement and community assistance to the Soldiers,
families, and visitors of the XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg. Within the 16th Military Police Brigade
are the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, the 503d Military Police Battalion (Airborne), located at
Fort Bragg; the 716th Military Police Battalion located at Fort Campbell; the 385th Military Police
Battalion located at Fort Stewart, and the 91st Military Police Battalion located at Fort Drum.

3. Training. There are three factors that affect a unit’s combat effectiveness. These factors are considered
the most critical elements of a unit’s capabilities. They are training, maintenance, and readiness. You are
the reason we plan, resource, and conduct training. Maintenance, readiness, and mission accomplishment
are affected by how well you learn your job. Your responsibility is to grasp the training given to you and
make it a part of your development. If the task is not understood, seek clarification. Don’t ignore what you
don’t know. Learn each task and learn how that task relates to others in accomplishing the collective tasks
and company missions.

4. Maintenance. Maintenance is difficult to master. The Army operates under the premise of Shoot, Move,
and Communicate. The loss of any one of these three makes the other two useless. One common enemy
affects all three combat multipliers; lack of maintenance. If we ignore the serviceability of our equipment,
we don’t talk, shoot, or drive. Our equipment will benefit the enemy more than it benefits us if it doesn’t
function. As a team member, the most important piece of equipment is the equipment you are responsible
for. Take pride in ownership.

5. Readiness. As an XVIII Airborne Corps Military Police Company, we must be prepared to deploy
anywhere in the world in 18 to 96 hours. Readiness includes the accountability, serviceability, and
availability of equipment and personnel. For you, readiness of equipment includes vehicle, weapons, night
vision goggles, radios, CBRN equipment and individual equipment. If a piece of equipment is damaged,
get it repaired or replaced. If you need new ID tags, get them replaced. Ensure your individual gear is
clean, serviceable and accounted for. If anything is lost or stolen, report it. Soldier readiness means being
contactable, fit for duty, and having your family prepared for your possible extended absence. You must
ensure your alert roster information is correct, your immunizations stay up-to-date, your teeth get checked
and cleaned at least once a year, your family is able to pay the bills and maintain your household, and if
applicable, you have a valid and workable family care plan. We hold you accountable for your readiness.
Our mission requires us to maintain a continuous state of readiness 100% of the time.

6. Integrity. As a Soldier, there is no more valued trait. It is your most important characteristic. Be
completely honest in act, word, and deed. Do not compromise your integrity for anyone at anytime. A lack
or breach of honesty or integrity is intolerable in any person. Violations of this trait will carry heavy
consequences.

7. Personal Conduct. Your conduct on and off duty is of utmost importance. Your actions directly reflect the
image of this unit. When you violate the good order and discipline of the unit, it soils not only your
reputation, but diminishes the unit’s reputation as a whole. As a Soldier, misconduct jeopardizes your
opportunity for advancement and continued service in the Army. Undisciplined acts are simply not a way
of life in the Army. Defend your unit’s name with pride and present a professional example.

8. Leading. Leading is a two way street. A leader is only as effective as the people around him/her who are
willing to be led. Leaders are expected to lead from the front, set the example, and know their jobs. We
are fortunate to have the best leaders and Soldiers in the Army at Fort Bragg, but no one is perfect. It is a
challenge to strive to be the best you can be, to learn the right and moral way of being a Soldier, to coexist
with respect and dignity toward everyone. Leaders lead from all different levels; PV2s lead PVTs. Every

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Soldier is given that kind of responsibility. Demonstrate the need to be better than the person you were
yesterday. Demand good sound leadership from those in charge of you, take their guidance and direction to
heart, and challenge yourself to be committed to excellence.

9. Knowledge and Proficiency. Train to know your job and your mission. PVT through LTC must be
focused on the same goals. Learn by doing and do it right the first time. Don’t always wait to be told.
None of us are experts at everything, but if you attempt to learn something new everyday, you will build
your knowledge and experience.

10. Attitude. Display an appropriate attitude at all times. Do not exhibit negativism. A positive attitude is a
professional attitude. If you are troubled, seek help. Dwelling on things will affect you and those around
you. Your attitude affects everyone who comes in contact with you. A “short timer” attitude deteriorates
the esprit de corps and morale of a unit. It will not be the basis for the declination of discipline in this unit.
If you are unhappy with the military, seek other opportunities as soon as you are able. In the meantime,
look for the cause of your unhappiness and work on adjusting. You have chosen a profession that requires
a positive mental approach everyday. After all, 90% of our business is people business.

11. Appearance. Whether you are a Military Police Soldier or a combat service support Soldier, a professional
military appearance is the standard and is a direct indicator of your discipline. This means not only looking
good, but also being correct. Ensure you are in compliance with ARs 670-1 and 600-8-22 at all times.
Don’t be a deficiency waiting to be corrected and don’t walk past a deficiency.

12. Caring. Be concerned not only for your own welfare, but also for the welfare of your fellow Soldiers.
Know each other’s lifestyles, norms and morals. Keep your own health and the health of your fellow
Soldiers in mind at all times. Look out for them so that when you are down, someone will look out for you.
Your fellow Soldiers today are your battle buddies in combat tomorrow.

13. Marksmanship: Regular primary marksmanship instruction and maximum attendance at all ranges is a
priority and mission essential. With the established weapons mix of the MK-19, M2, M240B, M249,
M320, M26, M4/M16, M9 and the AT4, PMI becomes a critical training event in the unit’s training
program and vital to combat readiness. Properly instructed PMI will ensure you shoot well. Good
weapons maintenance is a must and will also aid in our combat preparedness.

14. Communications. Our second most critical combat multiplier is communications. Familiarization with the
ASIPS and individual upward and downward lines of communication are critical. Two-way
communication is essential between Soldiers and leaders. Stay informed and keep those who lead you
informed.

15. Counseling. Counseling will be conducted regularly. At a minimum, a monthly performance and
professional growth counseling session will be conducted using DA Form 4856, Developmental
Counseling Form. Other counseling sessions for specific instances, promotion counseling, disciplinary
counseling, etc. will be conducted as necessary. Counseling is a two-way line of communication. It is
meant to teach, guide, and develop. It is a means to assess and adjust duty performance as well as
individual capabilities and potential. Counseling files are the tools used to recommend Soldiers for
promotion, awards, and other favorable actions. They are also the means to eliminate Soldiers incapable of
meeting Army requirements. Nothing is free, and today’s Army demands that only those demonstrating
potential advance to lead the Army of tomorrow.

16. Barracks (if applicable). The barracks are buildings designated to house and provide adequate shelter for
single Soldiers assigned to the unit. They are also a means in which the unit Commander can maintain
command and control over assigned Soldiers. It is our obligation to protect the needs and interests of the
Commander. The barracks will be maintained in a high state of police and cleanliness. On and off duty
conduct in the barracks will be of the highest standard and will not jeopardize the good order and discipline
of the Army. Common areas will be maintained so as to provide a sanitary haven for Soldiers. Soldiers
required to live in the barracks are brought together in close quarters and each individual’s rights must be

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protected. The barracks will not be allowed to decline to a state of debauchery. Incidents of misconduct
will not be condoned or tolerated. Order will be maintained at all times. Visitors must abide by the
Battalion’s visitation policy.

17. Physical Readiness Training and Fitness. Physical fitness is an individual responsibility as is maintaining
proper weight. You will normally participate in unit PT five times per week. The unit program is geared to
meeting the unit mission. The APFT is a tool used by the Commander to assess your fitness level. In
addition to passing the APFT, you must be able to run four miles in 36 minutes and two road marches each
consisting of 10-kilometers within two and a half hours to meet the XVIII Airborne Corps standard. If you
display weakness in physical fitness, special emphasis PRT will be administered to improve your
shortcomings. The goal for everyone is to score the maximum of 300 points based on your age group.
There is no shame in not achieving 300 points, but there is shame in not putting forth your best effort
during training and testing in an attempt to reach 300. You must excel at PRT! An inability to complete
unit runs or to pass the APFT is detrimental to the effectiveness of your unit. Displaying apathy or
mediocrity is counter to the mentality of the U.S. Army Soldier. Special fitness training will be
administered to bring you in line with the unit’s physical fitness needs. Be in control of your own destiny;
stay fit.

18. Weight Control. There is no excuse for being overweight, especially if you have no underlying or
associated disease process. You will be weighed at least twice a year, and when command directed due to
an overweight appearance. Ensure you are always within the body fat standards of AR 600-9. If you fail to
meet the Army standard, you will be entered in the Army Body Composition Program, flagged of all
favorable personnel actions, and monitored monthly. You may also be entered into the program if you
merely present an overweight appearance.

19. Special Conditioning Physical Readiness Training. If you are entered into the Army Body Composition
Program or fail an Army Physical Fitness Test, you will be entered into the unit special conditioning
physical fitness program and placed under direct NCO supervision. The program will be outlined to
address your specific weaknesses, which resulted in you not meeting readiness standards. Take special
population physical fitness as health promotion and not punishment. You will be counseled on a bi-weekly
basis as to your level of improvement or lack of improvement over the course of training. The counseling
results will cover the entire time period you are in the program up to the date you are removed for
satisfactory performance or are considered for separation IAW AR 635-200.

20. Indebtedness. Bad debt (uttering worthless checks, late utility payments, credit card fraud, credit card debt,
etc.) is criminal and can subject you to elimination from the service. Manage your money wisely. When
financial problems occur, swallow your pride and inform your Chain of Command. Every available
resource will be provided to you to assist in your financial recovery. If a continued display of financial
irresponsibility occurs, it may be in the best interest of the Army to eliminate you from the service. The
Army is not a collection agency and as such cannot force you to pay your debt. However, as a member of
the military, you can be ordered to maintain your debt without becoming delinquent. Failure to obey such
an order is a violation of Art 92, UCMJ. In many cases, units spend more time trying to repair the
problems of the few Soldiers who can’t handle responsibility then they spend providing quality service to
the Soldiers who deserve more attention.

21. Drugs and Alcohol. Use of illegal drugs will result in judicial and/or non-judicial action. There is
absolutely no excuse for drug use and no tolerance will be extended to drug users. Alcohol is also
classified as a drug and its abuse can lead to the end of a promising career. If you consume alcohol, do so
in moderation. Living and working in close proximity with fellow Soldiers demands self-control.
Reporting for duty with alcohol on your breath will subject you to punitive action. If you have a problem
with alcohol, refer yourself for treatment before the command refers you. The legal drinking age is 21. Do
not consume alcohol until you have reached the legal age, and do not provide alcohol to Soldiers who are
under 21. Control alcohol, don’t let it control you!

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22. Relationships between Soldiers of Different Rank. Simply put, junior enlisted Soldiers (PVT through SPC)
do not have personal relationships with NCOs or officers. NCOs do not have personal relationships with
junior enlisted Soldiers, senior NCOs or officers. Sergeants are leaders and any relationship that gives the
perception of partiality or favoritism will not be condoned. An occasional social gathering in a public
setting does not in itself constitute an improper relationship, but establishing a friendship coupled with
companionship both on duty and off, does constitute an improper relationship. Do not invite sergeants to
party with you or watch movies in your room. Any relationship, whether with a sergeant of this or any
other unit, will be discontinued and dissolved immediately. When brought to the attention of this
command, improper relationships between Soldiers will result in administrative, non-judicial or judicial
action.

23. Equal Opportunity/Sexual Harassment. The Army is a model of compliance when it comes to equal
opportunity and the prevention of sexual harassment. There is absolutely no room for anyone to exhibit
any prejudicial behavior towards others because of the color of their skin, their gender, the way they
worship, or differences in their ethnic background. The Army is a secular society aimed at one goal with
one mission. It is based on being one team with one fight. We are dependent on each other during the hard
times and the easy times. Treat others as you would wish your family members to be treated. Sexual
harassment will be dealt with expeditiously and with lethality. It is not conducive to the Army way of life.
If you feel you have a problem coping with these issues, examine the reason you chose to join the Army in
the first place, and consider another career.

24. School Attendance Requirements. At some point during your tour at Fort Bragg, you will likely be selected
to attend an Army service school, an NCOES course, or off-post schooling. It is imperative you are
properly prepared to meet the course standards. You must meet the body fat standards of AR 600-9, be
able to pass a record APFT, have all necessary equipment accounted for and serviceable, meet all your
financial obligations, and focus on graduating successfully from the course.

25. Rewards/Corrective Training/Courses of Action. Positive contributions you make to the unit and Battalion
will be rewarded with positive counseling, certificates of achievement, coins of excellence, medals, awards,
and recommendations for promotion, as appropriate. There are, however, times when it becomes necessary
to enforce disciplinary standards upon Soldiers who fail to adapt to the military. If you demonstrate a
pattern of inefficiency or complacency toward your military obligations, attempts will be made to correct
your behavior using formal written counseling and possibly corrective training. If these attempts fail, the
Commander may revoke your pass privilege, remove your privilege to wear civilian attire, bar you from
reenlistment, request you be given a rehabilitative transfer, and/or recommend you be separated from the
military. Your performance will speak for itself.

26. Conclusion. Welcome to the unit. You, the Soldier, are the most valuable asset we have. I am certain your
time here at Fort Bragg will be exciting and rewarding, like nothing you have ever done before. Airborne!

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