How long do Soldiers have to complete the Family Care Plan after being counseled by the Commander?

How long do Soldiers have to complete the Family Care Plan after being counseled by the Commander?

• A. 30 days
• B. 30 days or 60 days total from date of counseling if the Commander has approved an extension
• C. 60 days
• D. 120 days

Answer: (B)

After the Commander counsels a Soldier about the Family Care Plan, the Soldier has 30 days to complete and have the plan in place. If the Commander approves an extension, this deadline can be extended to a total of 60 days from the counseling date. This setup keeps dependents secured and ready in case of deployment or other absences, while giving leadership discretionary flexibility to accommodate individual circumstances. If no extension is approved, the Soldier must meet the 30-day deadline.

After the Commander counsels a Soldier about the Family Care Plan, the Soldier has 30 days to complete and have the plan in place. If the Commander approves an extension, this deadline can be extended to a total of 60 days from the counseling date. This setup keeps dependents secured and ready in case of deployment or other absences, while giving leadership discretionary flexibility to accommodate individual circumstances. If no extension is approved, the Soldier must meet the 30-day deadline.