What is a Flag Code ERB?

Flags are annotated in the “Flag Code” section of the Enlisted Record Brief (ERB). Soldiers may be flagged in more than one category. Adverse Action flags are governed by Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-2, “Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions (Flags).”

How long does a flag stay on your ERB?

You need to seek some counsel. But to answer your question more specifically… Your unit can only keep you flagged for a period of time determined in the service regulation. In the Army, the unit must review your flag every 90 days.

What is a flag code in the Army?

Flag code F “delay of promotion or consideration for removal” from a command, promotion, or school selection list, to include an Army National Guard of the United States unit vacancy promotion list (Headquarters, Department of the Army initiated).

What can you be flagged for in the Army?

Included among the many circumstances that can trigger a flag are: Military legal proceedings. An official reprimand, censure or admonishment. Absence without leave, or AWOL.

What does Flag Code MA mean?

b. “Law enforcement investigation” (Flag code M). Commanders must Flag Soldiers titled as possible subjects or 3 AR 600–8–2 • 11 May 2016 Page 8 suspects by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC) (or Service equivalent), military police, or civilian law enforcement during the course of an investigation.

Can you get promoted while flagged?

Answer: Yes. If a Soldier is flagged the PPW system will remove the Soldier from the promotion standing list and place the Soldier into a NOT Eligible status.

Can you get an award if you are flagged?

Awards cannot be presented during a flagged period. After the flag is removed, the Soldier may be presented with the award and have his/her records updated.

Is the Flag Code enforceable?

Although it remains part of codified federal law, it is not enforceable due to the Supreme Court of the United States finding it unconstitutional in United States v. Eichman. Additionally, the public law which includes the Flag Code (Pub.

What happens when a Soldier is flagged?

A flag is designed to suspend actions that are considered favorable to the Soldier until the Soldier has been trained and the original incident or action has been rectified or corrected. AR 600-8-2 does not list a requirement to counsel a Soldier upon the initiation of a flag.

Can I take leave if I am flagged?

To my knowledge a Flag only stops advanced or excess leave. Normal leave is a benefit (meaning it is earned as part of your compensation), not an privilege. Therefore it can only be stopped in rare cases. For example, the command can disapprove leave if they could prove you are a flight risk for AWOL.

Do you lose your P status if you get flagged?

Question: “If a Soldier is flagged for adverse action pending an investigation, will he be removed from the promotion standing list?” The answer is no. A Soldier must have received punishment or court martial under Article 15, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, in order to lose promotable status.

Can you be promoted while flagged?