Adverse actions encompass a variety of situations that are not in accordance with Army Values, Leadership Requirements Model, and/or good order and discipline, which need to be addressed appropriately in evaluation reports.
a.
In addition to addressing the special interest items mentioned in paragraph 3–5b(2) in the counseling and evaluation processes, AR 600–20 allows that the following items may be mentioned in a Soldier’s evaluation report when substantiated by a completed command or other official investigation (for example, Commander’s or Commandant’s Inquiry, AR 15–6 investigation, EO investigation, and/or investigations by official military or civil authorities):
(1)
Criminal acts.
(2)
Conviction of a driving under the influence charge.
(3)
Acts of sexual misconduct or physical or mental abuse.
(4)
Inappropriate or unprofessional personal relationships.
(5)
Involvement in extremist organizations and/or activities.
(6)
Acts of reprisal.
(7)
Behavior that is inconsistent or detrimental to good order, conduct, and discipline.
(8)
Activities or behavior otherwise prohibited by AR 600–20.
b.
The following items require comments on evaluation reports when substantiated by an Army or DoD investigation or inquiry (see also AR 600–20):
(1)
Substantiated EO complaints.
(2)
Substantiated findings of sexual harassment and/or sexual assault.
(3)
Substantiated failure to report a sexual harassment and/or sexual assault.
(4)
Substantiated failure to respond to a complaint or report of sexual harassment and/or sexual assault.
(5)
Substantiated retaliation against a person making a complaint or report of sexual harassment and/or sexual assault.