GOMOR Rebuttal Example

September 13, 2025

Click this link for a good GOMOR Rebuttal example, created by Attorney Matthew Barry, an experienced Military Lawyer.

The attached example includes the basic elements of a good GOMOR Rebuttal, such as:

proper formatting
an upfront and clear request (i.e. rescind or local file)
background section to frame the allegations for the General
an additional information and analysis section, addressing the allegations head on and providing corroborating details
a character and performance section which highlights letters of supports, evaluations, awards, decorations, etc.
a conclusion section summarizing the entire rebuttal and justification for either a rescinded or locally filed GOMOR

Any Soldier who has been issued a GOMOR is advised to not just use the attached example. Writing a GOMOR Rebuttal is a skill and requires a great deal of specific experience. Furthermore, a good GOMOR Rebuttal includes a substantial amount of corroborating evidence, which an experienced Military Lawyer can help identify and collect.

Additionally, a GOMOR Rebuttal has to be drafted with possible follow on actions in mind. For example, enlisted Soldiers often face a separation board/separation action after a GOMOR is issued and Officers often face elimination. A good GOMOR Rebuttal can set the stage for a successful defense for any follow-on separation action. Conversely, a bad GOMOR Rebuttal can negatively impact a defense for any follow-on separation action. Therefore, while using a GOMOR Rebuttal example is helpful, an experienced Military Defense Lawyer should be consulted for the best results. This allows an for an experienced and outside perspective, which can make a big difference.

While TDS/Legal Assistance is available to assist, they are often overworked and inexperienced. Additionally, TDS/Legal Assistance typically recommends that the Soldier in question draft his/her own GOMOR Rebuttal. This is ill-advised for many reasons. Civilian Counsel can be consulted and retained to assist with a GOMOR Rebuttal. This allows a Soldier to be represented by an experienced military lawyer with quality former client reviews.

This Article, and the GOMOR Rebuttal example, was written by Attorney Matthew Barry. Attorney Barry is highly rated by former clients and has a proven track record of success. He has dealt extensively with GOMORs, and has achieved countless positive results for his GOMOR clients.

The Law Office of Matthew Barry represents Servicemembers worldwide. He has offices on the East Coast, West Coast, and in the Central U.S.