ARMY DIR 2018-16 — Suitability Criteria For Military Personnel In Specified Positions
ARMY DIR 2018-16 governs suitability criteria and actions for selecting and assigning Soldiers to specified Army positions.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2018-16
- Title: SUITABILITY CRITERIA FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL IN SPECIFIED POSITIONS
- Date: 11/08/2018
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2018-16 on armypubs.army.mil
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ARMY DIR 2018-16 establishes screening requirements for training cadre, recruiting cadre, SHARP professionals, and officer commissioning sources. It addresses disqualifying offenses, suspension and removal, reassignment, approval and appeal procedures, and reporting requirements.
Applies to: This directive applies to the Regular Army (RA), Army National Guard (ARNG)/ Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR).
Topics covered
- Suitability screening
- Training cadre
- Recruiting cadre
- SHARP professionals
- Disqualifying offenses
- Suspension and removal
- Approval and appeal process
Questions and answers
What screening requirements must be completed before assignment to a designated position?
All screening requirements for personnel outlined in this directive must be met before assignment to a designated position. (paragraph 3)
Is an NACLC required for SHARP credentialing?
An NACLC is required for credentialing SHARP SARCs, VAs, and PMs and cannot be waived. (paragraph 4)
How long do Soldiers have to submit an appeal or request an adjudication?
Soldiers have 14 calendar days from notification to submit a memorandum requesting an adjudication or an appeal. (paragraph 4)
How long do Soldiers have to submit defense, extenuation, or mitigation documents?
Soldiers have 45 calendar days from notification to submit documents in defense, extenuation, or mitigation. (paragraph 5)
What happens when a Soldier is under investigation for a Type I, II, or III offense?
The removal authority must immediately suspend and temporarily reassign a Soldier serving in a designated position upon notification that the Soldier is under investigation for a Type I, II, or III offense, or upon notification of adverse information that the Soldier has committed an offense listed in enclosure 6. (paragraph 2)