Does a Gomor fall under UCMJ?

General Officer Memorandums of Reprimand (GOMORs) are considered an administrative reprimand imposed under the provisions of AR-600-37 and are not considered punishment under the UCMJ. However, they are still extremely serious and could end up affecting your career and life.

Is Gomor a UCMJ?

There is no requirement in a GOMOR to prove the crime under the UCMJ. So there is, in fact, no “military justice" (Uniform Code of Military Justice) at all.

What regulation covers Gomor?

While AR 600-37 provides the authority to issue a GOMOR, the regulation fails to provide any standard of proof which must be met before a Soldier can receive an administrative reprimand. As a result, Soldiers routinely receive GOMORs based on weak evidence or substantiated allegations which later prove untrue.

What happens if you get a Gomor?

A GOMOR is not a good thing to receive and it can become a part of the soldier's permanent file. Once a GOMOR is filed, the Army can use that information to file either a chapter action or a show cause board to have the soldier separated from the Army permanently.

Can I reenlist with a Gomor?

If your GOMOR is locally filed, you may be able to reenlist. If it is centrally filed within your OMPF, you are going to have a much more difficult time reenlisting.

Non-Judicial Punishment under Article 15, UCMJ

Does Gomor affect security clearance?

Fortunately, a security clearance holder with a GOMOR on file does have some protections in place; revocation of a clearance does not automatically follow.

Can I get promoted with a Gomor?

Receiving a GOMOR may prevent you from being promoted. The negative information may also be addressed in your NCOER/OER. A negative NCOER and GOMORs may trigger a Qualitative Management Program (QMP) review.

Can you fight a Gomor?

In a GOMOR appeal requesting removal, a Soldier has the burden of proof, by clear and convincing evidence, to show that the GOMOR is either untrue or unjust. Supporting evidence and/or a compelling argument must be submitted as part of a GOMOR Appeal.

What is a military Gomor?

A General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) is a letter of reprimand given to a Solider by a General Officer (GCMCA). A General Officer Letter of Reprimand can be filed in either a Soldier's Official Military Personnel File (“permanent file”) or their Military Personnel Record Jacket (“local file”).

What does a Gomor do to your career?

Known widely as an “Army Career Killer,” a GOMOR authorizes commanders to “take appropriate action(s) with reference to unfavorable information concerning members of their commands.” This is not to be taken lightly. GOMORs often signal that another action, such as an Article 15, may be on the horizon.

Can you PCS with a Gomar?

You will likely remain flagged and not be allowed to PCS following receipt of the GOMOR.

How do you rebuttal a Gomor?

GOMOR Rebuttal matters should reply to the reprimand as denying the allegations or requesting that the reprimand be filed in a local or restricted file. Service members should address the underlying facts and provide mitigating evidence through their GOMOR rebuttal.

Is a Gomar career ending?

GOMORs are the Army's way of punishing Soldiers when there is not enough evidence to support Article 15 punishment or court-martial. Once filed, a GOMOR can have career-ending consequences for a Soldier.

How serious is a letter of reprimand?

This is a very low standard. Sometimes a letter of reprimand will simply state that your actions were wrong simply because they led to a negative appearance. In some cases, letters of reprimand are issued because there is not enough proof for an Article 15/NJP or a court-martial.

How long does a letter of reprimand stay on your record?

Public letters of reprimand are posted for 10 years from the effective date of the decision. Citations are posted for three years from the date they are resolved.

Can you fight a letter of reprimand?

Because a letter of reprimand does not give the command a direct way to deprive rank or money, there are limited rights to fight them. The servicemember is given a time-sensitive opportunity to respond to the reprimand in the form of a written rebuttal.

Is a reprimand a conviction?

Reprimands and final warnings were criminal records (but not convictions) governed by provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.