SGT Alvarez Case Summary

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b. RESPONSIBILITY: Facts proves that SGT Alvarez was signed for the two computers at the time of the loss. Therefore, SGT Alvarez had direct responsibility as a sub-hand receipt (SHR) holder to ensure sufficient custodial care and accountability were established, enforced and executed (refer, AR 735-5 para 4, pg. 80). SGT Alvarez’s action proves that he failed to maintain custodial property accountability and substantiates personal negligence.

c. CULPABILITY: SGT Alvarez showed simple negligence in the handling of the computers. SGT Alvarez for failing to provide adequate custodial care and accountability, as a SHR. There is not sufficient evidence to suspect gross negligence or acts characterized by a reckless, deliberate, or wanton from