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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 separation
 Characterization of service
 Uncharacterized service
 Processing for separation
 Execution of separation
 Convening Authority
 Separation Authority
 Respondent
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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
Government
Voluntary
Involuntary
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Convenience of Government
• Voluntary:
Hardship
Conscientious Objector
Early release for education
• Involuntary:
Parenthood
Personality disorder
Mental/Physical conditions
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Basis for Separation
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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
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Commission of a Serious Offense
Deviant Sexual Behavior
Drug Abuse
Sexual Harassment
Supremacist or Extremist Conduct
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Separation Procedures
• Administrative Board Procedure
 Member has more than 6 years of service
 Member could receive Other Than Honorable
• Notification Procedure
 Notice requirements
 Counsel
 Response
 Additional requirements
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Separation Procedures
• Administrative Board Procedure
 General
 Notice requirements
 Counsel
 Response
 Waiver
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Administrative Boards
• Convening Authority
• Composition
• Recorder
 Responsibility
 Duties & Functions
• Reporter
• Legal Advisor
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Administrative Boards
• Hearing Procedure
 Rules of evidence
 Preliminary matters
 Presentation of evidence
 Witnesses
 Burden 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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