ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATIONS
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USAF First Sergeant Academy
ADMINISTRATIVE
SEPARATIONS
Reference: AFI 36-3208
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OVERVIEW
GENERAL POLICY
SERVICE CHARACTERIZATION
VOLUNTARY SEPARATION
INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION
DISCHARGE BOARD
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GENERAL POLICY
SEPARATION PROCEDURES PROMOTE
READINESS AND STRENGTHENS OUR
STANDARD OF MILITARY SERVICE BY:
– SEPARATING MEMBERS WHO FAIL TO MEET
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE,
CONDUCT, OR DISCIPLINE
– HELPING ACHIEVE FORCE LEVELS
– SEPARATING AIRMEN IN A ORDERLY
FASHION
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SERVICE CHARACTERIZATION
COMMANDERS MUST CONSIDER
– QUALITY
– CONDUCT
– PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR
– SINGLE INCIDENT
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SERVICE
CHARACTERIZATION
HONORABLE-QUALITY OF SERVICE HAS BEEN SO
MERITORIOUS THAT NO OTHER CHARACTERIZATION
WOULD BE APPROPRIATE
GENERAL (UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS)SERVICE HAS BEEN HONEST AND FAITHFUL BUT
SIGNIFICANT NEGATIVE ASPECTS OUTWEIGH THE
POSITIVE
UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS
(UOTHC)-A PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR THAT
CONSTITUTES A SIGNIFICANT DEPARTURE FROM
EXPECTED CONDUCT
- MOST SEVERE CHARACTERIZATION
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SERVICE
CHARACTERIZATION
A UOTHC IS USUALLY WARRANTED
WHEN THE MEMBER:
– USES FORCE OR VIOLENCE
– ABUSES POSITION OF TRUST
– COMMITS AN ACT OR OMISSION THAT
CONSTITUTES A SIGNIFICANT DEPARTURE
FROM THE CONDUCT EXPECTED OF AIRMEN
MEMBER MAY BE DENIED VA
BENEFITS
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VOLUNTARY SEPARATION
THE MEMBER MUST:
– REQUEST THE SEPARATION
– PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION
UNIT CC RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OR
DISAPPROVAL
MPF CHIEF USUAL APPROVAL
AUTHORITY
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VOLUNTARY SEPARATION
CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT
– ENTERING OFFICER TRAINING
– EARLY RELEASE FOR EDUCATION
– NONFULFILLMENT OF ENLISTMENT
AGREEMENT
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VOLUNTARY SEPARATION
CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT
– SOLE SURVIVING SON/DAUGHTER
– MISCELLANEOUS REASONS
– PALACE CHASE
– EARLY RELEASE FOR CHRISTMAS
– PREGNANCY OR CHILDBIRTH
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VOLUNTARY SEPARATION
DEPENDENCY/HARDSHIP
– SITUATION NOT TEMPORARY
– HAS ARISEN SINCE ENTRY IN MILITARY
– MEMBER MADE EVERY REASONABLE
EFFORT TO REMEDY SITUATION
– SEPARATION WILL ELIMINATE OR
MATERIALLY ALLEVIATE CONDITION
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IN LIEU OF COURT-MARTIAL
SEPARATION CRITERIA
SERVICE CHARACTERIZATION
INDEBTEDNESS ACTIONS
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INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION
PREPROCESSING
CHANCE TO OVERCOME
BOARD ENTITLEMENT
FORMAL OR INFORMAL COUNSEL
DOCUMENTATION
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (COG)
DEFECTIVE ENLISTMENT
UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FAILURE
HOMOSEXUAL CONDUCT
MISCONDUCT
FAILURE IN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
PARENTHOOD (COG)
– APPLIES TO ALL USAF PERSONNEL
– INTERFERES WITH MILITARY
OBLIGATIONS
– ACTION INITIATED BY COMMANDER
– INELIGIBLE TO REENTER USAF
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
INSUFFICIENT RETAINABILITY FOR
RETRAINING (COG)
– COST TO RETRAIN NOT WARRANTED
– DISQUALIFIED IN AFSC
– OVERSEAS AND NOT QUALIFIED IN
CONUS SKILL
– 1ST TERM AIRMAN SERVED 36/60
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
CONDITIONS THAT INTERFERE
WITH MILITARY SERVICE (COG)
– PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
– MENTAL DISORDERS
– TRANSSEXUALISM
– RECOMMENDATION SUPPORTED BY
CONFIRMED DOCUMENTATION
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
DEFECTIVE ENLISTMENTS
– ENLISTMENT OF MINORS
– VOID ENLISTMENT
– FRAUDULENT ENTRY
– ERRONEOUS ENLISTMENT
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
– FAILURE TO PERFORM ASSIGNED DUTY
– DOWNWARD TREND IN EPRs
– FAILURE TO DEMONSTRATE
LEADERSHIP REQUIRED BY GRADE
– FAILURE TO MAINTAIN STANDARDS
– FAILURE TO PROGRESS IN OJT
– MISMANAGEMENT OF FINANCES
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
– FORMALLY COUNSELED
– CC’s DECISION
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
FAILURE
– ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH AFI 44-120
AND AFI 44-121
– EVALUATE FAILURE TO MEET OTHER
AIR FORCE STANDARDS
– DIFFERENTIATE REASON TO DISCHARGE
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
HOMOSEXUAL CONDUCT
– MEMBER SUBJECT TO SEPARATION IF:
• THEY ENGAGE IN, ATTEMPT TO
ENGAGE IN, OR SOLICIT ANOTHER
TO ENGAGE IN HOMOSEXUAL ACTS
• STATE THEY ARE (REBUTTABLE
PRESUMPTION)
• ATTEMPT TO MARRY SAME SEX
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
HOMOSEXUAL CONDUCT
– SEPARATE UNLESS:
• CONDUCT IS DEPARTURE FROM NORM
• NOT LIKELY TO RECUR
• RETENTION CONSISTENT WITH AF
STANDARDS
• NO PROPENSITY OR INTENT TO ENGAGE
IN HOMOSEXUAL ACTS
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
HOMOSEXUAL CONDUCT
– COMMANDER’S ACTIONS:
• CONSULT WITH JAG
• DETERMINE EXTENT AND TYPE OF
INVESTIGATION NEEDED
• INITIATE DISCHARGE
• BOARD ENTITLED
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
MISCONDUCT
– MINOR DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS
– PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT
– CIVILIAN CONVICTION
– COMMISSION OF A SERIOUS OFFENSE
– HIV
– DRUG ABUSE
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REASONS FOR SEPARATION
FAILURE IN THE WBFMP
• COMMANDER MUST MAKE
RECOMMENDATION ON 4TH UNSAT
• SEPARATION AUTHORITY: SPCM
• HONORABLE IF SOLE REASON IS
WMP
• PROBATION & REHABILITATION (P&R)
USUALLY IMPRACTICAL
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PROCESSING
DECIDE: SEPARATE OR RETAIN
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
EPR
PREPARING PACKAGE
PROCESSING TIME GOALS
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PROCESSING
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
– MEMBER’S RIGHTS:
• RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTICE
• RECEIVE COPIES OF ALL
DOCUMENTS
• RIGHT TO COUNSEL (ADC)
• RIGHT TO SUBMIT REBUTTAL
• RIGHT TO WAIVER
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PROCESSING
NO BOARD
– CC NOTIFIES MEMBER
– MEMBER HAS 3 WORKDAYS TO REPLY
– MEDICAL EXAM
– MPF ACTION
– SEPARATION AUTHORITY ACTION
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PROCESSING
BOARD ENTITLED
– CC NOTIFIES MEMBER
– MEMBER HAS 7 WORKDAYS
– MEDICAL EXAM
– MPF ACTION
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PROBATION &
REHABILITATION (P&R)
OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBER TO
STAY IN, GET HELP, THEN SERVE TO
ETS
APPROVED DISCHARGE
CONDITIONALLY SUSPENDED,
MINIMUM 6 MONTHS/MAXIMUM 12
MONTHS
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PROBATION &
REHABILITATION (P&R)
INELIGIBLE FOR P&R
– PREVENTIVE MEDICINE COUNSELING
– FRAUDULENT ENTRY
– HOMOSEXUAL CONDUCT
– IN INTEREST OF NATIONAL SECURITY
– DRUG ABUSE
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ADMINISTRATIVE DISCHARGE
BOARD
PURPOSE
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
FUNCTION
MEMBERS
DUTIES
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SUMMARY
GENERAL POLICY
SERVICE CHARACTERIZATION
REASONS FOR SEPARATION
VOLUNTARY SEPARATION
INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION
DISCHARGE BOARD
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