DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
[Your Company or Detachment Name]
[Your Battalion Name]
[Installation, State ZIP Code]
[Office Symbol]
[Date]
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: Failure to Report for Shift - [Rank and Last Name of NCO]
1. PURPOSE: To document the unauthorized absence and failure of [Rank, Full Name], 92G Culinary Specialist, to report back to their scheduled shift at the [Name of Dining Facility/DFAC] on [Date of Incident].
2. INCIDENT DETAILS: On [Date of Incident] at approximately [Time they were supposed to report], [Rank and Last Name] was scheduled to return to duty following [state the reason they were away, e.g., a rest period, an appointment, or physical training] to resume their duties as [Job Title, e.g., Shift Leader / First Cook]. At [Time you noticed they were missing], the NCO had not reported to the appointed place of duty. Attempts to contact the NCO via [phone call/text/barracks check] at [Time] were unsuccessful. [Rank and Last Name] ultimately reported for duty at [Time they arrived] / [has not reported as of the time of this memorandum].
3. OPERATIONAL IMPACT: The absence of an NCO directly degrades unit readiness and DFAC operations. [Rank and Last Name]'s failure to report required other Soldiers to assume their responsibilities, which delayed [mention specific impact, e.g., meal preparation, headcount operations, or sanitation procedures]. Non-Commissioned Officers are required to set the example for subordinates regarding accountability and discipline.
4. ACTION TAKEN: This incident is documented for the record to establish a timeline of events. It will serve as supporting documentation for formal developmental counseling and potential administrative or disciplinary action under Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
5. POINT OF CONTACT: The point of contact for this memorandum is the undersigned at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].
[YOUR FIRST NAME, MI, LAST NAME]
[Your Rank], USA
[Your Title/Position]
