(Date) MEMORANDUM FOR (RANK & NAME)

FROM: (YOUR Office Symbol)

SUBJECT: Letter of (Counseling)(Admonition)(Reprimand)

1. On Saturday, 15 June 20XX, you were in violation of article ___ of the UCMJ. (You may cite a UCMJ article, but it is not required. If you are unsure whether the member violated an article of the UCMJ, don’t guess) Specifically, you wrongfully _____________. This paragraph should be used to describe the misconduct – go through what, when, where, and how. Be as specific as possible. Details are important!

2. You are hereby (counseled)(admonished)(reprimanded). As a member of the United States Air Force, you are expected to adhere to the highest standards both on and off duty. Repetition of this behavior in the future will not be tolerated. Further violations of this nature will result in more severe actions and could jeopardize your career in the Air Force. I highly recommend you reflect on your behavior and in the future embrace a more professional demeanor on and off duty. You need to focus your attention on your military responsibilities and proper execution thereof. This paragraph usually explains to the member the reasoning behind the LOC/LOA/LOR. In other words, WHY you, your commander, and/or the Air Force cannot allow more of the behavior in question. You also must state your future expectations.

3. AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 8013. PURPOSE: To obtain any comments or documents you desire to submit (on a voluntary basis) for consideration concerning this action. ROUTINE USES: Provides you an opportunity to submit comments or documents for consideration. If provided, the comments and documents you submit become part of this action. DISCLOSURE: Your written acknowledgment of receipt and signature are mandatory. Any other comments or documentation you provide is voluntary.

4. You will acknowledge receipt below. I will provide you with a copy of this letter. You have three (3) duty days from receipt of this letter to provide any comments or other documents you wish to be considered concerning this LOC/LOA/LOR. Any comments you wish to be considered concerning this letter must be included with your response.

(Your Signature Block)

1st Ind, (Rank/Name)

MEMORANDUM FOR (Your Office Symbol)

Receipt acknowledged on _______________ at _______________.
I understand that I have three (3) duty days from receipt of this letter to provide a response and that I must include in my response any comments or documents I wish to be considered concerning this letter.

(Member’s Signature Block)

2nd Ind, (Your Office Symbol) Date: _____________

Member (did) (did not) provide written matters in response to this letter. After consideration of all matters I have decided to:

____ Withdraw the Letter of Counseling/Admonishment/Reprimand.

____ Maintain the Letter of Counseling/Admonishment/Reprimand in the member’s appropriate file(s).

(Your Signature Block)

3rd Ind, (Rank/Name)

Receipt acknowledged on _______________ at _______________ hours.

(Member’s Signature Block)