# 2024-056 Careers, Personnel Development Review, Recorded Warning, Remedial Measures

Case summary

F&R Date: 2025-02-12

The grievor, a formation commander, contested a recorded warning (RW)  that he received because of a lack of judgment and leadership in relation to the standards applicable to his rank and position. He requested that the remedial measure be removed from his file, as it was unfair and relied on perceptions, not facts. Although he admitted that certain files could have been better managed, he said he acted with diligence and care, demonstrated analytical thinking and relied on the expertise of his staff to ensure that all files were handled properly.

The Initial Authority (IA) refused to grant redress to the grievor, finding that he had been treated fairly and in accordance with the applicable provisions. The IA reviewed each of the grievor's alleged deficiencies and found that a remedial measure was warranted. 

Before analyzing the file, the Committee said that the fact that the grievor's commander acted both as the authority who administered the remedial measure and as the IA on the grievance contravened paragraph 7.14(2) of the Queen's Regulations and Orders for the Canadian Forces. The Committee therefore found that the commander could not act as the IA and that the IA decision had to be rescinded. 

After reviewing the file, the Committee concluded on a balance of probabilities that there was enough evidence to establish that, for a certain period, the grievor's performance had been inadequate for a superior officer of his rank and experience. In the months leading up to the RW, the grievor had been informed more than once that he needed to improve his performance. Despite the opportunities he was given to correct his deficiencies, the grievor continued to have deficiencies in performance, leadership and judgment, as well as with respect to integrity and management. Therefore, in the circumstances, the RW was a reasonable choice and compliant with Defence Administrative Order and Directive 5019-4. The Committee recommended that the Final Authority not grant redress to the grievor.