DA Form 4856 - Army Publishing Directorate-2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the DA Form 4856 in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling out Part I - Administrative Data. Enter the Soldier's rank/grade, name, date of counseling, organization, and the name and title of the counselor.
  3. In Part II - Background Information, clearly state the purpose of counseling. Include specific facts regarding any failures, such as APFT failures, and outline observations made prior to counseling.
  4. Proceed to Part III - Summary of Counseling. Document key points discussed during the session, including performance issues and potential repercussions for failing to meet standards.
  5. Complete the Plan of Action section by outlining specific actions that the Soldier will take post-counseling to improve their performance. Ensure these actions have a clear timeline.
  6. Finalize by having both parties sign and date the form in their respective sections. This ensures accountability and clarity on agreed actions.

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Level 1 Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) ADPs hold the fundamental principles guiding military actions to support national objectives. Some examples are Operations (ADP 3-0) and Mission Command (ADP 6-0).
Soldiers (E-4 and below) should receive counseling monthly. Counseling for Soldiers is normally recorded on DA Form 4856 but other formats are allowed for the initial counseling. NCOs (E-5 and above) should receive counseling quarterly unless their conduct requires it more frequently.
The DA Form 2823 is used for a variety of purposes from documenting informal counseling to recording evidence for an investigation. The guidance for filling out the form is in AR 15-6, Procedures for Investigating Officers and Boards of Officers.
The Army Publishing Directorate (APD) supports readiness as the Armys centralized publications and forms management organization. APD authenticates, publishes, indexes, and manages Department of the Army publications and forms to ensure that Army policy is current and can be developed or revised quickly.
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A DA Form 4856, available at this link, is one of the most commonly used forms in the Army. The form is used for many purposes, including positive, or neutral ones, such as: Initial Counseling. Monthly Counseling. Quarterly Counseling.
The Army Publishing Directorate is the Armys leader in publishing and distributing information products, employing advanced technologies to ensure responsive support worldwide. Our primary mission is supplying official authenticated information to enhance the readiness of the total force.
Perry Clark - Director, Army Publishing Directorate | LinkedIn.

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