Which Regulation covers Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions (Flag)?

• A. Army Regulation 600-8-2
• B. Army Regulation 350-1
• C. Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-25
• D. Department of the Army Pamphlet 350-58

Answer: (A)

Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions, or a flag, is used to pause favorable actions such as promotions, school selections, or assignments while an issue is reviewed. Army Regulation 600-8-2 specifically governs how flags are issued, maintained, and lifted. It lays out who can initiate a flag, what information it must contain, the duration a flag can stay in place, and the process for removing it once the matter is resolved. This regulation directly addresses the procedures and responsibilities tied to flags, ensuring consistency and fairness across personnel actions.

The other references cover different areas of Army policy—training and leader development, or topics unrelated to flag actions—so they do not govern suspension of favorable personnel actions.