What action should be taken regarding counseling documentation when the senior/subordinate relationship ends?

When the senior/subordinate relationship ends, the appropriate action regarding counseling documentation is to destroy it. This is because counseling documentation is often sensitive and personal, reflecting the dynamics and issues that occurred during the supervisor-supervisee relationship. Retaining such information could lead to breaches of confidentiality or misuse in future contexts.

In many organizations, including the military, maintaining the privacy and trust inherent in counseling sessions is crucial. In addition, the nature of the relationship, once it changes, diminishes the relevance of the documentation and the need for it in future scenarios. Therefore, destroying this documentation protects the interests and dignity of the subordinate after the relationship ends.

This choice aligns with best practices for managing personnel records and upholding the principles of privacy and confidentiality within the counseling process.