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(g) Was considered in error (no exception authorized).(h) Was recommended by an approved reduction board to be removed from a promotion list.(i) Declines promotion in accordance with this regulation.(j) Is defined as failing to attend, having failed to complete for cause or academic reasons or being deniedenrollment to the required NCOES course for cause.(k) Is a SFC (promotable) (P) or MSG(P) who lost his/her security clearances for cause, or is permanentlydisqualified from receiving a security clearance.(l) Has a qualifying conviction for domestic violence under the Lautenberg Amendment in accordance with AR 600-20.b. Rules for processing command initiated removals.(1) Any CDR in the Soldier’s chain of command may recommend that a Soldier’s name be removed from a HQDArecommended list at any time. The recommendation for removal must be fully documented and justified. DA Form 268will be initiated at this time.(2) When recommending a Soldier for removal, CDRs will evaluate circumstances to ensure that all other appropriateactions have been taken (training, supervision, and formal counseling have not helped) or the basis for consideringremoval is serious enough to warrant denying the individual’s promotion.(3) Soldiers flagged for noncompliance with AR 600–9. The CDR must submit a recommendation for removal on aSoldier who has not met the weight requirements within the time prescribed in AR 600–9, provided no underlying orassociated disease is found to be the cause of the overweight condition.(4) Recommendation may be submitted for substandard performance.(5) Removal actions, to include rebuttal, will be processed in accordance with steps in table 4–4.(6) The removal action will be submitted for review through command channels to the CDR having general courtmartialconvening authority (GCMCA) or the first general officer in the chain of command having a staff judgeadvocate on his or her staff.(7) Recommendation may be disapproved at any level of command. The disapproval will be returned throughcommand channels to the originator with the reason for disapproval.(8) All actions will be forwarded to HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–MSP–E) (HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–MSL–E) forUSAR) in duplicate and will include a copy of his/her PQR, and DA Form 268.(9) HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–MSP–E) (HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–MSL–E) for USAR) will notify the appropriateCDR of the results and recommendations of the STAB.4–16. StepsThe steps for processing command initiated removals from a centralized promotion list are listed in table 4–4.Table 4–4Processing command initiated removals from a centralized promotion listStep Work center Required action1 UNIT CDR requests removal of Soldier from HQDA promotions list.2 UNIT Requests BN HR to prepare DA Form 268.3 BN HR Verify that conditions for removal have been met in accordance with this regulation.4 BN HR Prepare, authenticate, and forward DA Form 268 to the promotion work center and forward acopy to Commander, HRC–Alexandria, ATTN: AHRC–MSP–E, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria,VA 22332–0443 (CDR, HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–MSL–E), 1 Reserve Way, St. Louis, MO63132–5200 for USAR).5 BN HR Prepare removal documentation for CDR’s signature and forward to unit.6 UNIT CDR signs the request and informs the Soldier, in writing, of intent to remove him or her fromthe promotions list.7 UNIT Before forwarding the removal packet to the GCMCA, it will be delivered to the Soldier concerned,in writing. The Soldier will be allowed to respond to the proposed action and may submita rebuttal within 15 duty days after receipt of the written notification. This time will be extendedonly for reasons beyond the Soldier’s control.8 BN HR Review action and obtain the battalion CDR’s recommendation and signature.9 BN HR Forward the action through command channels for recommendations and then forward to thePROM.10 PROM Reviews action for compliance.60 AR 600–8–19 • 20 March 2008