The first sergeant, commander or supervisor will help ensure the individual receives the necessary support to safely handle his or her personal crisis. It gives guidance where none previously existed and has more people involved in helping the member get through a stressful situation. Petro said the aim of the new policy is to ensure individuals at risk get the help they need to successfully cope with their life events, whether that help comes from chaplains, mental health professionals, family support, the legal community, co-workers or others. Petro pointed out that although the policy does not cover every possible situation, it does give these agencies guidance to work with. The first sergeants and commanders I have spoken with are receptive to this.
Nobody wants to have a troop struggling or suffering.
This gives us another means to help.