The Strategy Behind Winning GOMOR Rebuttals

Here’s the truth: a GOMOR rebuttal isn’t just a letter. It’s a full-blown project. Think 40, 60, or even 100 hours of work. It’s not something you can slap together in an afternoon and hope for the best. If you want to win, you need a strategy—a real one.

Starting from Scratch

When we take on a GOMOR rebuttal, we don’t start with a template.

Templates are garbage.

You know who uses templates? Trial Defense Services (TDS). And that’s not a knock on them—they don’t have the time or manpower to craft a unique rebuttal for every soldier. But let me tell you, a Commanding General can spot a template a mile away. They’ve seen it before, and they won’t waste their time on it.

At our firm, every rebuttal starts with a blank slate. We storyboard it, just like a movie. Who’s the hero of this story? Who’s the villain? Sometimes it’s the command, sometimes it’s the investigation, and sometimes it’s the system itself. Once we know the story we need to tell, we start building the case.

The Cost of Quality

People often ask, “Why does a GOMOR rebuttal cost $15,000? Or $20,000?” The answer is simple: time.

You’re not just paying for a document; you’re paying for the hours it takes to make it bulletproof.

We’re talking sworn statements, text messages, emails—evidence that backs up every single fact we present. By the time a Commanding General gets to the fourth or fifth fact, they know we’re not wasting their time. They trust what we’re saying because we’ve earned it.

Now, you could pay someone, say, $2,000 for a rebuttal...

But let me save you some time: - - - > you’re going to lose. Because you get what you pay for.

And when it comes to your career, do you really want to cut corners?

Crafting the Narrative

A great rebuttal isn’t just about evidence. It’s about storytelling. That’s why we storyboard every case. We figure out the key players, the conflicts, and how to resolve them. Is the antagonist an unfair commander? A botched investigation? Or maybe it’s just a misunderstanding that spiraled out of control. Whatever it is, we frame the narrative in a way that’s compelling and, most importantly, true.

Then we back it up. If we say something happened, we prove it. And if there’s something you need to take ownership of, we don’t shy away from that either.

Commanding Generals respect honesty. If you made a mistake, own it. Explain it. Show them why it won’t happen again. Credibility is everything. Lose it, and you’ve lost the case.

Why It Works

Here’s the thing about GOMOR rebuttals: they don’t just get read—they get judged. A Commanding General isn’t looking for reasons to give you a break. They’re looking for reasons to move on to the next case. Your rebuttal has to grab their attention and hold it. It has to make them think, “This soldier is worth another chance.”

That’s why we put in the time.

That’s why we focus on the details.

And that’s why, when we send in a rebuttal, it gets noticed.

Final Thoughts

A GOMOR rebuttal is more than just a document. It’s your career on the line. It’s the difference between moving forward and getting stuck in place—or worse, getting separated. If you’re facing a GOMOR, don’t settle for shortcuts. Don’t rely on templates. Invest in a strategy that works. Because when it comes to your future, there’s no room for error.