Military Discharge Procedures Quiz

Questions and Answers

A soldier will be given a dishonorable discharge or a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved _____.

sentence of a general court-martial

What must happen before a soldier with access to sensitive material can be discharged?

Give the soldier's information to G2/security manager.

When a soldier is to be discharged under other than honorable conditions, what does the separation authority direct?

Immediate reduction to the lowest enlisted grade.

If the separation authority recommends involuntary separation of a soldier with 18 or more years of active Federal service, where will the proceedings be sent?

To Headquarters, Department of the Army. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the separation authority does not order separation?

Proceedings will be filed at that headquarters; the Soldier's commanding officer will be notified of the final action; the Soldier, if possible, will PCS. Signup and view all the answers

What must be taken before initiating separation action against a soldier?

Adequate counseling and rehabilitation measures. Signup and view all the answers

What factors are considered when deciding retention or separation in a case?

The seriousness of the events, likelihood of recurrence, potential for disruption, ability to perform duties, rehabilitative potential, and entire military record. Signup and view all the answers

Isolated incidents and events that are remote in time are a good cause for separation?

False Signup and view all the answers

Who will review all administrative separations involving known victims of sexual assault?

The commander. Signup and view all the answers

What must Army leaders continually be aware of regarding soldiers?

Their obligation to provide purpose, direction, and motivation to Soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

What is required before separation proceedings may be initiated?

At least one formal counseling session & evidence that the Soldier's deficiencies continued after the initial formal counseling. Signup and view all the answers

Each counseling session must be recorded in writing on what form?

DA Form 4856 (General Counseling Form). Signup and view all the answers

What type of soldier may be given a probation period to show successful rehabilitation?

Highly deserving. Signup and view all the answers

How long can the separation authority or higher authority suspend execution of an approved separation?

A period not to exceed 12 months. Signup and view all the answers

When is a Chapter 14 discharge given?

When discharge under other than honorable conditions is not warranted, and an administrative separation board recommends an entry-level separation. Signup and view all the answers

When is a Chapter 10 discharge given?

When a soldier is AWOL for more than 30 days. Signup and view all the answers

What AR must commanders comply with when directing separation or release from active duty?

AR 635-10. Signup and view all the answers

What is required by law when a soldier is separated voluntarily or because of misconduct?

Recoupment of the unearned portion of an enlistment or re-enlistment bonus. Signup and view all the answers

What must every soldier in active Federal service complete if unable to perform duty for more than 1 day?

Full term of service or obligation, exclusive of such time lost. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'time lost'?

Time that the soldier went AWOL or gets arrested. Signup and view all the answers

What may a soldier be retained after his/her term of service has expired?

If an investigation of his/her conduct has been started with a view to trial by court-martial, charges have been preferred, or the soldier has been apprehended. Signup and view all the answers

Can a soldier stay in after his ETS date if sick and in the hospital?

True Signup and view all the answers

No soldier will be retained beyond his/her scheduled release date without what?

Written consent signed by the soldier. Signup and view all the answers

If the soldier is physically or mentally unable to sign and the next of kin cannot be located, what will happen?

The soldier will be retained. Signup and view all the answers

Will a soldier be retained to be able to pay the money he owes to the government?

False Signup and view all the answers

To retain a soldier past ETS date, where must permission come from?

Dept. of Army headquarters. Signup and view all the answers

If wanted by a foreign government, what are the options for the soldier and the Army as the ETS date approaches?

Get consent from the soldier to be retained until court date; if no consent is given, the foreign government may take custody of the soldier. Signup and view all the answers

Does time lost need to be made good when separation is before ETS?

False Signup and view all the answers

When is the separation official?

At 2400 on the date of separation or at the end of the trial. Signup and view all the answers

If a soldier gets sentenced to jail time, what happens to the ETS date?

It gets adjusted to the sentence. Signup and view all the answers

When are mental status evaluations needed?

During separation under chapters 13 or 14. Signup and view all the answers

Does disposition through medical channels take precedence over administrative separation processing?

True Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a medical officer determines that a soldier being processed for administrative separation under chapters 7?

The soldier will go to the medical board to see if separation will occur. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Mobilization Asset Transfer Program?

To ensure that sufficient trained manpower is available in the RC to meet the Army's personnel requirements. Signup and view all the answers

When may a soldier transfer to the inactive reserves?

When done with basic and AIT, three or more months remaining on their MSO, assigned a characterization of service of honorable, and determined by the separation authority to possess potential for useful service. Signup and view all the answers

What must the separation authority determine for a soldier to be able to transfer to the IIR?

Potential for useful service. Signup and view all the answers

If a soldier who earns citizenship in the army gets discharged under other than honorable conditions, what can they lose?

Citizenship. Signup and view all the answers

Can a soldier get a discharge and stay in a foreign country?

If the soldier has all the right paperwork to legally stay in the country. Signup and view all the answers

A soldier sentenced by a foreign court may be separated from the service per what chapter?

True Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if soldiers receive a local bar to re-enlistment?

Commanders will initiate separation proceedings. Signup and view all the answers

If separated because the bar is not lifted, under what chapters will they be separated?

Chapters 13 or 14. Signup and view all the answers

What will the commander initiating the administrative separation indicate on the commander's report to the separation authority?

Whether the soldier is a known victim of sexual assault. Signup and view all the answers

On a notice, the soldier will be advised of what?

Separation could result in discharge, least favorable characterization of service, type of discharge and character of service recommended. Signup and view all the answers

What rights will soldiers be further advised of?

To consult with military counsel within a reasonable time, submit statements in his/her own behalf, copies of documents that will be sent to the separation authority. Signup and view all the answers

If the soldier waives the separation board, will the separation authority continue as if there was a board?

True Signup and view all the answers

Who reviews the board information afterwards?

A qualified officer. Signup and view all the answers

A board convened to determine whether a soldier should be separated under the administrative board procedure will consist of what?

At least three experienced commissioned, warrant, or non-commissioned officers, with enlisted soldiers appointed to the board in grade sergeant first class or above, and senior to the respondent. Signup and view all the answers

True or false: At least one member of the board will be serving in the grade of major or higher, and a majority will be commissioned or warrant officers.

True Signup and view all the answers

Who will be the president of the board?

The senior rank. Signup and view all the answers

Can a female request a female member of the board to be present? Same for race?

True Signup and view all the answers

Will witnesses have the ETS date checked? Will they be able to leave before the board date?

False Signup and view all the answers

How many days before the board will the soldier be notified?

At least 15 days. Signup and view all the answers

When the board meets in a closed session, only voting members will be present?

True Signup and view all the answers

Can new evidence discovered before the board starts be used?

True Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a soldier is separated because of unsatisfactory performance?

Service of honorable or general discharge. Signup and view all the answers

What form is given when a soldier is kicked out?

DD Form 214. Signup and view all the answers

Both honorable and general discharges entitle a soldier to full Federal rights and benefits.

True Signup and view all the answers

Discharge under other than honorable conditions may deprive the soldier of veterans' benefits; a determination by that agency is required in each case.

True Signup and view all the answers

What form is given if a soldier receives an honorable discharge?

DD Form 256A. Signup and view all the answers

A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.

True Signup and view all the answers

How soon before ETS will soldiers about to retire be counseled?

No later than six months after the sixth month before ETS. Signup and view all the answers

Soldiers will be considered for involuntary separation when parental obligations interfere with the fulfillment of military responsibilities.

True Signup and view all the answers

Soldiers who enlist per AR 601-210 for the warrant officer flight training option and, after enlistment, fail to qualify medically for flight training may be discharged from the Army.

True Signup and view all the answers

A soldier with less than 24 months of active duty service may be separated for personality disorder (not amounting to disability).

True Signup and view all the answers

Soldiers may be discharged or released from active duty for the convenience of the Government, up to 90 days before ETS, to attend a specific term at college or school.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does 'in loco parentis' mean?

Any person who has stood in the place of a parent to the soldier (or spouse) for a continuous period of at least 5 years before he/she reached 21 years of age. Signup and view all the answers

If an enlisted woman is pregnant, who will counsel her and what will they use?

Counseled by the unit commander using the pregnancy counseling checklist. Signup and view all the answers

The pregnant soldier will be granted at least how many days to review counsel?

At least 7 days. Signup and view all the answers

The soldier is entitled to request a hearing before an administrative separation board if he/she has how many years of service?

6 or more years of total active and reserve military service. Signup and view all the answers

A soldier may be separated when it is determined that he/she is unqualified for further military service because of unsatisfactory performance.

True Signup and view all the answers

To preclude nonproductive utilization, soldiers who become medically or administratively disqualified for duty may be separated prior to expiration of term of service.

True Signup and view all the answers

What must happen under chapter 18?

Fail height and weight. Signup and view all the answers

What is QMP designed to do?

Enhance the quality of the career enlisted force, selectively retain best-qualified soldiers, deny continued service to nonproductive soldiers, encourage soldiers to maintain their eligibility for further service. Signup and view all the answers

Who does QMP not apply to?

E5 and below, approved for retirement. Signup and view all the answers

Where are QMP boards held?

Dept. of Army headquarters. Signup and view all the answers

How many days after QMP will separation occur?

90 days after the soldier receives pre-separation counseling. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Discharge Types and Procedures

A dishonorable or bad conduct discharge requires an approved sentence from a general court-martial.
Soldiers with access to sensitive material must have their information passed to G2/security manager prior to discharge.
Soldiers discharged under other than honorable conditions face immediate reduction to the lowest enlisted grade.
Recommended involuntary separations for Soldiers with 18+ years of service are sent to Headquarters, Department of the Army.

Separation Authority and Procedures

If separation authority does not order separation, the Soldier's commanding officer is notified of the final decision, and proceedings are filed.
Initiating separation actions against a Soldier requires adequate counseling and rehabilitation measures.
Factors considered in retention or separation include seriousness of events, likelihood of recurrence, Soldier's military record, and rehabilitation potential.

Separation Restrictions and Rights

Isolated incidents or remote events do not warrant separation.
Commanders review administrative separations involving known victims of sexual assault.
Soldiers have the right to consult military counsel and submit statements during separation proceedings.

Counseling and Documentation

Each counseling session must be recorded on DA Form 4856.
At least one formal counseling session, with continuing deficiencies, is required before initiating separation.
Probation periods may be offered to high deserving Soldiers before discharge.

Time Management and Retention After Termination of Service

Separation authority may suspend execution of an approved separation for a maximum of 12 months.
Separation is official at 2400 on the date of separation or the end of a trial.
Soldiers can be retained beyond their scheduled release date only with written consent.

Retention Guidelines and Conditions

Soldiers may stay beyond their ETS date if sick and hospitalized or if investigations are underway.
Soldiers may not be retained solely for paying debts to the government.
With the right paperwork, Soldiers can remain in a foreign country after discharge.

Discharge Consequences

Discharges under other than honorable conditions might lead to the loss of benefits; decisions by the Department of Veterans Affairs are necessary.
Different discharges (honorable, general, etc.) affect eligibility for veterans' benefits differently.

Administrative Board Procedures

An administrative separation board consists of at least three qualified officers, with the president usually the highest-ranked member.
Soldiers are notified at least 15 days before the board convenes, and new evidence is permitted if discovered before the meeting.
Soldiers with sufficient service (6+ years) are entitled to request a hearing before an administrative separation board.

Special Circumstances and Policies

Pregnant Soldiers receive counseling using a pregnancy checklist and have at least 7 days to review options.
Soldiers failing to meet height and weight standards may be separated under chapter 18.
The Qualitative Management Program (QMP) is designed to enhance the enlisted force quality by selectively retaining qualified Soldiers.

Final Documentation

Discharged Soldiers receive DD Form 214, while honorable discharges may be documented with DD Form 256A.
Retirees and those separating due to unsatisfactory performance are guided through the separation process.

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Test your knowledge on the military discharge procedures, focusing on dishonorable discharges and other circumstances leading to a soldier's separation. This quiz covers essential terms and definitions related to military law and discipline.