| Letter Factory Letter of ReprimandReason: Chain of Command; Failed to Follow | 
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Copy Directly on to Unit Letter Head! DATE
MEMORANDUM FOR MADE A MISTAKE, AMN, FR123-45-6789
FROM: 4 XXX/CC
SUBJECT: Letter of Reprimand - Chain of Command
1. Saturday, April 6, 2003 you failed to follow your chain of command. You discussed issues
with the Wing Commander with out addressing them with your immediate supervisor, MSgt
Dilbert.
2. You are hereby reprimanded. You have engaged in aberrant behavior which will not be
tolerated from a member of the United States Air Force. Your past behavior has raised serious
questions about your ability to remain in the United States Air Force. The chain of command is a
system known to all branches of the military. When used properly, it is an effective tool to solve
problems at the work site or to simply find out your job description. No matter your rank within
the military structure, it is your duty to know your chain of command and use it properly. This
will allow you and your command staff to solve problems at the lowest level possible. Your
chain begins with you, then your immediate supervisor, then to their supervisor and so on.
3. Using your Chain of Command is simple and effective. To have access to the Flight
Commander and 1st Shirt, you must first ask your immediate superior in your chain for
assistance. The first thing that you should learn is where you fit into the Chain of Command.
You can start by looking at the Organization Chart posted on the bulletin board. When you have
an official question, complaint or compliment just write an official memo and pass it up to your
immediate supervisor.
4. If you find that you have exhausted your chain of command and not received satisfactory
results you may go to the Inspector General (IG). The IG is a tenant unit of all active duty,
reserve and guard installments and reports only to the Headquarters of the Inspector General –
they are not a part of your chain of command. You may schedule a meeting with the IG and
voice your issues, without fear of reprisal from your command staff. The IG will investigate the
issue and give you the results to your inquiry.
5. PRIVACY ACT. AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 8013. PURPOSE: To obtain any comments
or documents you desire to submit (on a voluntary basis) for consideration concerning this
action. ROUTINE USES: Provides you an opportunity to submit comments or documents for
consideration. If provided, the comments and documents you submit become a part of the action.
DISCLOSURE: Your written acknowledgment of receipt and signature is mandatory. Any
other comment or document you provide is voluntary.
6. You will acknowledge receipt and return this letter to me within 3 workdays of your receipt.
Your signature on this document is solely for receipt purposes and is not an admission of guilt.
Any comments or documents you wish to be considered concerning this LOR must be included
with your response.
LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF
Commander
DATE
1st IND, 4 XXX/ XXX (AMN MISTAKE)
TO: 4 XXX/CC
1. I acknowledge receipt and understanding on ___________. (NOTE: If member refuses to
sign, have commander write, “Member received LOR dated ____ but refused to sign
acknowledgment on ________ (date).”)
2. I understand that I have until _______ (insert date), which is no earlier than three (3)
workdays from the date of this letter to provide a response, and that I must include in my
response any comments or documents I wish to be considered concerning this letter.
MADE A. MISTAKE, Amn, USAF
FR123-45-6789
DATE
2nd IND, 4 XXX/CC (LT COL PATIENCE)
Member (did) (did not) provide written matters in response to this letter.
LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF
Commander
DATE
3rd IND, 4 XXX/XX (LT COL PATIENCE)
I have considered all matters submitted for my consideration by the member. On reviewing all of
the evidence I have determined that member (engaged) (did not engage) in the conduct noted
above and that, as a consequence, have concluded a Letter of Reprimand (is) (is not) the
appropriate course of action in this case.
LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF
Commander
DATE
4th IND, 4 XXX/ XXX (AMN MISTAKE)
TO: 4 XXX/CC
I acknowledge that on _________ Lt Col Patience advised me that she had considered the
matters submitted by me in response to the above LOR and informed me of her final decision
regarding same.
MADE A. MISTAKE, Amn, USAF
FR123-45-6789
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