If my command lost my BCA paperwork for the PRT what can be done? Overseas. Not yet

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Customer: Hello. If my command lost my BCA paperwork for the PRT what can be done ?
JA: Are you overseas or stateside?
Customer: overseas
JA: Have you talked to a JAG attorney about this? Or anyone in the chain of command?
Customer: not yet
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LawProf71, Expert

Hello. I’m a licensed attorney with over 15 years experience practicing military law. I’d be happy to help answer your question.
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I’m sorry for your situation and will do my best to assist. Can you tell me what your command is telling you about this? Are they asking you to conduct the BCA again in order to run your PRT?

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No. Truthfully i missed my BCA
Customer
As in i never took it
Customer
It wasn’t on purpose but i got caught up with work.
Customer
I have a waiver for my PRT anyways but i needed to do my BCA weight in.
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But I’m scared. I don’t trust my command nor my chain of command
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The cut off date for this cycles PRT for the navy was 30 September
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I didn’t even realize i had missed it until 2 days ago. And I’ve been panicking ever since
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LawProf71, Expert

I see - thank you for that information. I wouldn't try to claim that the command lost if they didn't; you could potentially expose yourself to disciplinary action for making a false official statement under Article 107, UCMJ.
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LawProf71, Expert

Who normally administers your BCA? Did they remind you or notify you that you didn't take it? Could you simply ask them if you can take it now?

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No they didn’t remind me personally that i did not take it
Customer
Okay you are right . I could just be honest and plead my case to the cmc
Customer
Emails were sent out to the whole command but not to me personally. I also work nights. Sleep in the day. awake at night
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In the meantime. One of the CFL’s at the command is trying to help me out
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Some ppl on base are still doing their PRT’s
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If my friend cannot work it out. I will go to the CMC and please my case. I’m so terrified tho
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LawProf71, Expert

If you have concerns about possible adverse action being taken against you if you do (or don’t) go to your leadership about this, I’d advise you to speak with a Navy defense counsel at the base you’re located at. They can confidentially help guide you through your options so you can make an informed decision about what to do.
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LawProf71, Expert

You can find the nearest office using this link: https://www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services/legal_services_locator_dso.htm

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Okay thank you
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LawProf71, Expert

You’re very welcome. Does this answer your question? Is there anything else I can assist you with?
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LawProf71, Expert

I'm going to mark this questions as complete, but please let me know if you have any questions or need anything else, and I'll do my best to assist. Otherwise, I wish you the best of luck. Take care.

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