ARMY DIR 2024-06 — Soldier Appeal Of The Formal Physical Evaluation Board Findings And Recommendations
ARMY DIR 2024-06 governs Soldier appeals of formal physical evaluation board findings and appellate review.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2024-06
- Title: SOLDIER APPEAL OF THE FORMAL PHYSICAL EVALUATION BOARD FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- Date: 06/24/2024
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2024-06 on armypubs.army.mil
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It addresses FPEB appellate authority, appeal limitations, board composition, reconsideration, hearings, and Soldier appellate elections. It requires specified election periods, appeal procedures, records review, and hearing arrangements.
Applies to: The provisions of this directive apply to the regular Army, Army N ational Guard/Army N ational Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- FPEB appellate review
- Soldier entitlements
- Appellate hearing procedures
- Soldier appellate elections
- Appellate authority
- Appellate board composition
Questions and answers
Can a Soldier request a hearing for an FPEB appeal?
The Soldier is entitled to a formal hearing for the appeal. (paragraph 4)
Is legal counsel available for FPEB appeal proceedings?
The Soldier is entitled to appointed legal counsel from the Office of Soldiers' Counsel (OSC), U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, at no expense, to assist with FPEB appeal proceedings and elections. (paragraph 4)
What must a written FPEB appeal include?
When a Soldier elects to submit a written appeal in lieu of having an FPEB appeal hearing, the written appeal must include a statement that the Soldier is waiving an FPEB appeal hearing and include the rationale for nonconcurrence. (paragraph 199-1)
What records does HQ, USAPDA consider in an FPEB appeal?
HQ, USAPDA will consider all records in the Soldier's DES case file. (paragraph 199-1)
How is an FPEB appeal hearing conducted?
The default means for conducting the hearing will be video teleconference. (paragraph 199-1)