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OVERVIEW OF ENLISTED ADMINISTRATIVE

SEPARATIONS

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Introduction

• Policy: Have a method of discharge to maintain quality control and discipline

• Types of Separations: Administrative and Punitive. Administrative is the focus is this module.

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Administrative Separations

• Definitions:Basis for separationCharacterization of serviceUncharacterized serviceProcessing for separationExecution of separationConvening AuthoritySeparation AuthorityRespondent

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Character of Separation

• Honorable

• General (Under honorable conditions)

• Other Than Honorable

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Basis for Separation

• Fulfillment of obligation

• Selected change in obligation

• Convenience of the GovernmentVoluntaryInvoluntary

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Convenience of Government

• Voluntary:HardshipConscientious ObjectorEarly release for education

• Involuntary:ParenthoodPersonality disorderMental/Physical conditions

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Basis for Separation

• Weight Control or Physical Fitness Failure• Defective Enlistments and Induction• Unsatisfactory Performance• Drug/Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Failure• Entry Level Performance and Conduct• Supremacist or Extremist Conduct

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Basis for Separation

• Misconduct – Minor Disciplinary Infractions– Pattern of Misconduct– Commission of a Serious Offense– Civilian Conviction– Drug Abuse

• Unsatisfactory Performance in Reserves• Separation in the Best Interest of the Service

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Mandatory Processing

• Commission of a Serious Offense• Deviant Sexual Behavior• Drug Abuse • Sexual Harassment• Supremacist or Extremist Conduct

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Separation Procedures

• Administrative Board ProcedureMember has more than 6 years of serviceMember could receive Other Than Honorable

• Notification ProcedureNotice requirementsCounselResponseAdditional requirements

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Separation Procedures

• Administrative Board ProcedureGeneralNotice requirementsCounselResponseWaiver

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Administrative Boards

• Convening Authority• Composition• Recorder

ResponsibilityDuties & Functions

• Reporter• Legal Advisor

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Administrative Boards

• Hearing ProcedureRules of evidencePreliminary mattersPresentation of evidenceWitnessesBurden of proof

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Administrative Boards

• Board Decisions

• Record of Proceedings

• Actions by Convening Authority

• Actions by Separation Authority

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