Voluntary and Involuntary Separation

 

The following Separations require the Soldier to have an escort of equal or higher Grade:

  • Chapter 5-13 (Personality Disorder)
  • Chapter 7 (Defective Enlistment and Extensions)
  • Chapter 9 (Alcohol or other Abuse Rehab Failure)
  • Chapter 10 (Discharge in Lieu of Trial by Court Martial)
  • Chapter 11 (Entry Level Performance and Conduct)
  • Chapter 14 (Misconduct)

Request for separation orders should be submitted via PAR to 000000000003410

Voluntary and Involuntary Separation packets required the following Documents:

Memorandum from COL / CG (as applicable) who is the separation authority with paragraph statement “I DIRECT”

Type and “Characterization” of separation must be noted / selected

Þ CDRs Memo: company command MFR with earned awards and ASVAB scores

DD Form 2648 Active-Duty Pre-Separation Checklist from TAP (e-signed form DD 2648)

Personnel Action Request (PAR)- if AWOL, Confinement, Lost time bringing Soldier back to duty PDY (as applicable)

 

Absence Request signed by at a minimum Company Commander. Leave is at Commanders Discretion.

 

NOTE: A Discharge of Other Than Honorable (OTH) is NOT authorized leave Other Than Honorable (OTH)  is an automatic reduction to E1/PVT

Article 15 documents (as applicable)

Command sponsorship paperwork / ERD (if applicable)

Separation Checklist

Submit request for separation orders via PAR to the Transition Center UDL 000000000003410