Army Regulation AR 635-200 Personnel Separations: Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations Effective 01 October 2021

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not amounting to a physical disability, and the Soldier is being discharged based solely on such condition, the separa

m. Before a member of the Armed Forces who was the victim of a sex-related offense, an intimate partner violence When you request a separation from the Army, you need to show that you have a hardship that has worsened since you joined the military. You must demonstrate that your alternatives have failed and that you have made a reasonable effort to relieve your hardship.Whether you are looking to transition from active duty to the civilian sector or you are a service member whose time has come, you are bound to wonder how long a military separation is. A separation can mean a variety of things, from a simple retirement to an extended term in the Air National Guard (AFR). professional making the diagnosis and endorsed by TSG. The endorsement by TSG may not be delegated. In accordance with paragraph 1–33, Soldiers will not be processed for administrative separation under this

ates markedly from cultural expectations, is pervasive and inflexible, is stable over time and leads to clinically signif Narrative reason for separation if mental health condition present. If the narrative reason for separation, dis ity, is separated, discharged, or released from the Army based solely on such condition, the diagnosis of such conditionSince many Soldiers have families, the unit is also responsible for supporting the Soldier in making decisions that impact the livelihoods of their loved ones. So, commanders have an obligation to readiness, and that includes family readiness. If you are separating for a reason other than an error in enlistment, you may be eligible for an Administrative Separation. An Administrative Separation is not punitive in nature but rather a recommendation by a board of officers. The board’s recommendations are sent to the senior command for final approval. assignment to or performance of duty, the Soldier must be referred to the Integrated Disability Evaluation System.

Separation authority for Soldiers who have been the victim of a sex-related offense, an intimate partner vio months of initiation of separation, is the GCMCA. This authority may not be delegated but may be exercised by a

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The quality of service that qualifies a Soldier for an honorable discharge is a matter of debate. The best practice is to enlist a qualified military defense counsel to represent the Soldier’s interests. The Soldier can ask to speak with higher commanders or request a better discharge in writing. Commanders should help Soldiers make Family Care Plans that revolve around the Soldier’s best interests. Thankfully, leaders have flexibility in working with their units, especially their Soldiers with Family Care Plans. Find ways to work with the Soldier’s needs. Revising Family Care Plans