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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?
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What happens when the separation authority does not order separation?
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What must be taken before initiating separation action against a soldier?
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What factors are considered when deciding retention or separation in a case?
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Isolated incidents and events that are remote in time are a good cause for separation?
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Who will review all administrative separations involving known victims of sexual assault?
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What must Army leaders continually be aware of regarding soldiers?
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What is required before separation proceedings may be initiated?
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Each counseling session must be recorded in writing on what form?
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What type of soldier may be given a probation period to show successful rehabilitation?
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How long can the separation authority or higher authority suspend execution of an approved separation?
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When is a Chapter 14 discharge given?
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When is a Chapter 10 discharge given?
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What AR must commanders comply with when directing separation or release from active duty?
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What is required by law when a soldier is separated voluntarily or because of misconduct?
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What must every soldier in active Federal service complete if unable to perform duty for more than 1 day?
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What is 'time lost'?
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What may a soldier be retained after his/her term of service has expired?
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Can a soldier stay in after his ETS date if sick and in the hospital?
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No soldier will be retained beyond his/her scheduled release date without what?
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If the soldier is physically or mentally unable to sign and the next of kin cannot be located, what will happen?
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Will a soldier be retained to be able to pay the money he owes to the government?
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To retain a soldier past ETS date, where must permission come from?
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If wanted by a foreign government, what are the options for the soldier and the Army as the ETS date approaches?
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Does time lost need to be made good when separation is before ETS?
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When is the separation official?
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If a soldier gets sentenced to jail time, what happens to the ETS date?
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When are mental status evaluations needed?
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Does disposition through medical channels take precedence over administrative separation processing?
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What happens when a medical officer determines that a soldier being processed for administrative separation under chapters 7?
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What is the Mobilization Asset Transfer Program?
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When may a soldier transfer to the inactive reserves?
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What must the separation authority determine for a soldier to be able to transfer to the IIR?
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If a soldier who earns citizenship in the army gets discharged under other than honorable conditions, what can they lose?
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Can a soldier get a discharge and stay in a foreign country?
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A soldier sentenced by a foreign court may be separated from the service per what chapter?
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What will happen if soldiers receive a local bar to re-enlistment?
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If separated because the bar is not lifted, under what chapters will they be separated?
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What will the commander initiating the administrative separation indicate on the commander's report to the separation authority?
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On a notice, the soldier will be advised of what?
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What rights will soldiers be further advised of?
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If the soldier waives the separation board, will the separation authority continue as if there was a board?
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Who reviews the board information afterwards?
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A board convened to determine whether a soldier should be separated under the administrative board procedure will consist of what?
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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.
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Who will be the president of the board?
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Can a female request a female member of the board to be present? Same for race?
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Will witnesses have the ETS date checked? Will they be able to leave before the board date?
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How many days before the board will the soldier be notified?
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When the board meets in a closed session, only voting members will be present?
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Can new evidence discovered before the board starts be used?
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What happens if a soldier is separated because of unsatisfactory performance?
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What form is given when a soldier is kicked out?
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Both honorable and general discharges entitle a soldier to full Federal rights and benefits.
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Discharge under other than honorable conditions may deprive the soldier of veterans' benefits; a determination by that agency is required in each case.
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What form is given if a soldier receives an honorable discharge?
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A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
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How soon before ETS will soldiers about to retire be counseled?
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Soldiers will be considered for involuntary separation when parental obligations interfere with the fulfillment of military responsibilities.
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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.
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A soldier with less than 24 months of active duty service may be separated for personality disorder (not amounting to disability).
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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.
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What does 'in loco parentis' mean?
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If an enlisted woman is pregnant, who will counsel her and what will they use?
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The pregnant soldier will be granted at least how many days to review counsel?
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The soldier is entitled to request a hearing before an administrative separation board if he/she has how many years of service?
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A soldier may be separated when it is determined that he/she is unqualified for further military service because of unsatisfactory performance.
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To preclude nonproductive utilization, soldiers who become medically or administratively disqualified for duty may be separated prior to expiration of term of service.
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What must happen under chapter 18?
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What is QMP designed to do?
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Who does QMP not apply to?
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Where are QMP boards held?
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How many days after QMP will separation occur?
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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.