Which regulation covers the developmental counseling?

• A. ATP 6-22.1
• B. AR 600-20
• C. FM 3-22.9
• D. TC 7-22.7

Answer: (A)

Developmental counseling is the structured, ongoing process leaders use to help Soldiers grow professionally. It involves assessing where a Soldier stands, identifying development needs, setting specific goals, outlining actions to reach those goals, and following up to track progress. The regulation that defines this process, including the steps, responsibilities, and documentation for counseling, is ATP 6-22.1 The Counseling Process. It lays out when and how to conduct developmental counseling and how to connect development goals to a Soldier’s duties and career path. That makes it the best choice for covering developmental counseling. AR 600-20 deals with command policy and climate, FM 3-22.9 is about marksmanship, and TC 7-22.7 (the NCO Guide) covers many NCO responsibilities but does not specifically govern the developmental counseling process.