Review Separation Documents July 2015

Army Separation Case Study

Learning Objective Action: Review Separation Documents Conditions: Mid-grade HR Leaders in a classroom environment working individually and as a member of a small group, using doctrinal and administrative publications, practical exercises, case studies, personal experience, handouts, discussion and an awareness of the Operational Environment (OE) variables and actors Standard: Identification of administrative separations procedures and policies. Selection of appropriate types of separations. Review of DA Form 5138 (Separation Action control Sheet).

Administrative Procedures General Information Administrative Requirements Counseling Requirements

Types of Administrative Discharges HONORABLE GENERAL UNDER OTHER THAN HONRABLE CONDITIONS DISHONORABLE BAD

Separation Procedures Notify Soldier in writing Soldier advised of right to seek counsel Soldier receives and acknowledges receipt of memorandum of notification Separation authority determines if separation is warranted Board proceedings are reviewed by qualified officer Separation vs. Retention Separation authority refers case to admin board (if applicable)

Administrative Board Procedures The Administrative Board Procedure is used when the Soldier is notified that the least favorable characterization of service is under other than honorable conditions. Composition of the Board Board Findings

Case Study Revisit Which Chapter applies? Chapter 5 Chapter 14 ?

Additional Types of Separations Chapter 4 Expiration of Service Obligation Chapter 6 Dependency of Hardship Chapter 7 Defective Enlistments/ Re-enlistments and Extensions Chapter 8 Enlisted Women - Pregnancy Chapter 9 Alcohol or Drug Abuse Rehab Failure Chapter 13 Separation for Unsatisfactory Performance Chapter 18 Failure to Meet Body Fat Standards

DA Form 5138

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