Florida GOMOR, Reprimand, Page 11 & Negative Evaluation Defense Lawyers – Florida UCMJ Attorneys

Elite Civilian Defense for GOMORs, Page 11s, Letters of Reprimand & Negative Evaluations at Florida Military Bases

In Florida, where military commands operate under intense public scrutiny, high operational tempo, and constant interaction with civilian law enforcement, written reprimands such as GOMORs, Letters of Reprimand (LOR), Letters of Admonishment (LOA), adverse evaluations, Page 11s, and administrative counseling entries are issued at some of the highest rates in the country.

Commands in Florida — particularly at NAS Jacksonville, Mayport, Pensacola, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, Tyndall AFB, Patrick Space Force Base, AIRSTA Clearwater, Sector Miami and Sector Jacksonville — frequently use reprimands when they want to punish a service member even if they do not have enough evidence for court-martial or NJP.

These reprimands are often career-ending if not rebutted properly.

Gonzalez & Waddington, Attorneys at Law is one of the leading military defense firms for written reprimands and negative evaluations in Florida. We build aggressive, detailed, persuasive rebuttals that help service members avoid separation, preserve careers, and protect security clearances.

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Understanding Military Reprimands in Florida

A reprimand or negative evaluation may seem like “just paperwork,” but in today’s military — especially in Florida — it is often more damaging than NJP or even a minor court-martial conviction.

Reprimands Can Trigger:

• Administrative separation boards
• Officer Boards of Inquiry (BOIs)
• Security clearance suspension
• QMP/QSP board elimination (Army)
• Loss of special duty or flight status
• Denied reenlistment
• Career-ending evaluations

A single bad entry can erase years of honorable service.

Types of Reprimands in Florida Military Commands

Florida service members frequently receive the following written reprimands:

1. GOMOR (General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand)

Army-specific, but devastating. A permanently filed GOMOR is essentially a death sentence for an Army career.

2. LOR (Letter of Reprimand)

• Air Force
• Space Force
• Coast Guard

3. LOA (Letter of Admonition) & LOC (Letter of Counseling)

• Often precursors to NJP or discharge
• Frequently used in AFSOC, aviation, intel & PRP units

4. Page 11 (Navy & Marine Corps)

• Documenting misconduct or “poor judgment”
• Often used when NCIS cases fall apart

5. Adverse FITREPs / Evals / OPRs / EPRs

Negative performance evaluations can permanently block promotion and trigger separation boards.

Why Florida Bases Issue So Many Reprimands

Florida commands have unique pressures that don’t exist elsewhere:

• High tourism & alcohol exposure — beach cities like Jacksonville Beach, Pensacola Beach, Clearwater, Miami Beach attract trouble
• Frequent civilian police involvement — many reprimands start with an arrest that results in no charges
• CID/NCIS/OSI/CGIS saturation — active investigations trigger “paper trails”
• Training bases — Pensacola/Whiting/NDSTC impose strict standards
• Special Operations presence — commands protect reputation aggressively
• Shipboard issues — Mayport commands use Page 11s heavily

Commands across Florida use reprimands to “send messages,” regardless of actual guilt.

Most Common Reasons Florida Service Members Receive Reprimands

Alcohol-Related Incidents

• Public intoxication
• Disorderly conduct
• Bar fights
• Spring Break incidents in coastal cities

Domestic Disputes

• Florida police often arrest someone automatically
• Commands issue reprimands even when charges are dropped

Fraternization / “Unprofessional Relationships”

• Common in student-heavy environments
• Often based on rumor, jealousy, or misinterpretation

Failed PT or Weight Standards (Air Force/Navy/Marines)

Sexual Harassment / Social Media Issues

Failure to Report / Dereliction

Liberty Incidents in Tourist Areas

• Clearwater Beach
• Pensacola Beach
• Miami Beach
• Key West
• Jacksonville Beach

Most reprimands in Florida start with alcohol, tourists, or relationship conflict.

Why Rebuttals Matter — And Why Most Service Members Lose

Many service members lose their careers because they respond to reprimands with:

• One-paragraph apologies
• Emotional statements
• Denials with no evidence
• Statements that accidentally admit guilt
• “I take full responsibility” when they shouldn’t

Commands WANT you to respond poorly.

They expect a quick rebuttal with little strategy. But a properly written rebuttal often changes everything.

A powerful rebuttal can:

• Prevent permanent filing
• Stop administrative separation
• Save your clearance
• Prevent denial of reenlistment
• Reverse command assumptions
• Lay groundwork for BOI/separation defense

How Gonzalez & Waddington Fight Florida Reprimands

Our firm drafts aggressive, evidence-heavy, strategic rebuttals that speak command language and dismantle the government narrative.

Our strategy includes:

• Attacking factual inaccuracies in the reprimand
• Highlighting investigative failures by NCIS/OSI/CID/CGIS
• Exposing witness contradictions
• Documenting exculpatory evidence the command ignored
• Showing deviations from Florida command policy
• Framing context (operational tempo, stress, training pressure)
• Submitting supporting statements from leadership, peers & family
• Requesting local filing instead of permanent filing

We turn a weak, rushed command action into an opportunity for a favorable outcome.

Pro Tips for Florida Service Members Facing Reprimands

• Do NOT apologize unless strategically necessary.
• Avoid emotional explanations.
• Document everything — texts, screenshots, police reports.
• Do NOT confront the accuser or involved parties.
• Stay off social media.
• Request your full investigation packet.
• Hire civilian defense counsel immediately.

Your rebuttal is your only chance to influence the official record. Do not waste it.

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Florida GOMOR / Reprimand Defense – Frequently Asked Questions