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The DA Form 4856 is a developmental counseling form used to assist leaders in documenting counseling sessions with their subordinates. This guide will provide a clear and supportive step-by-step approach to filling out this important form online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the 4856 online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your browser.
2. In Part I - Administrative Data, fill in the required fields including the name (last, first, MI), organization, rank/grade, social security number, date of counseling, and the name and title of the counselor.
3. Proceed to Part II - Background Information. Here, the leader should state the purpose of the counseling session, detailing if it is performance/professional or event-oriented. Include relevant facts and observations preceding the counseling.
4. Move to Part III - Summary of Counseling. During or shortly after the counseling session, list key points of discussion and include reminders regarding illegal wildlife trade and related laws to educate the individual counseled.
5. Outline a Plan of Action in this section, specifying actions the individual will take post-counseling to meet agreed-upon goals, and set a timeline for implementation and assessment.
6. Complete the Session Closing section by summarizing key points, confirming the understanding of the plan, and capturing any remarks from the individual counseled.
7. In Part IV - Assessment of the Plan of Action, both the counselor and the individual counseled should evaluate if the planned actions achieved the desired results and document remarks.
8. Finally, ensure all signatures are completed, including those of the individual counseled and the counselor. Save the form, download it for your records, or print it if necessary.

Complete your counseling form online to streamline your documentation process.