§ 527.11 - Unit commanders.

Unit commanders will assist the post/installation commander in the control and prevention of check-cashing privilege abuse. Unit commanders will—

(a) Advise all newly arrived personnel during the initial interview of their responsibilities for the proper use of personal checking accounts and check-cashing privileges and ensuring that their family members are aware of the same. Also determine the capabilities of the soldier for maintaining their checking account.

(b) Deliver notices of dishonored check offenses and suspensions to unit members and counsel them within 2 days of written notification.

(c) Take actions to properly settle the personal debts of soldiers if soldiers under their command issue dishonored checks. Articles 15, 121, 123a, and 133 or 134 of the UCMJ may be applied as stated in AR 600-20, para 5-10.

(d) Approve/disapprove appeals of suspended check-cashing privileges if a soldier or family member has committed a first offense.

(e) Recommend approval or disapproval of appeal actions to the individual appointed by the installation commander for 2 or more offenses.

(f) Determine whether the overstamping of an ID card is necessary if this is the checkwriter's first or second offense. As a disciplinary and control action this is advised.

(g) Schedule soldiers for remedial training and encourage family members who have written dishonored checks to attend this training.