1 OVERVIEW OF ENLISTED ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATIONS

2 Introduction Policy: Have a method of discharge to maintain quality control and discipline Types of Separations: Administrative and Punitive. Administrative is the focus is this module.

3 Administrative Separations Definitions: Basis for separation Characterization of service Uncharacterized service Processing for separation Execution of separation Convening Authority Separation Authority Respondent

4 Character of Separation Honorable General (Under honorable conditions) Other Than Honorable

5 Basis for Separation Fulfillment of obligation Selected change in obligation Convenience of the Government Voluntary Involuntary

6 Convenience of Government Voluntary: Hardship Conscientious Objector Early release for education Involuntary: Parenthood Personality disorder Mental/Physical conditions

7 Basis for Separation Weight Control or Physical Fitness Failure Defective Enlistments and Induction Unsatisfactory Performance Drug/Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Failure Entry Level Performance and Conduct Supremacist or Extremist Conduct

8 Basis for Separation Misconduct –Minor Disciplinary Infractions –Pattern of Misconduct –Commission of a Serious Offense –Civilian Conviction –Drug Abuse Unsatisfactory Performance in Reserves Separation in the Best Interest of the Service

9 Mandatory Processing Commission of a Serious Offense Deviant Sexual Behavior Drug Abuse Sexual Harassment Supremacist or Extremist Conduct

10 Separation Procedures Administrative Board Procedure Member has more than 6 years of service Member could receive Other Than Honorable Notification Procedure Notice requirements Counsel Response Additional requirements

11 Separation Procedures Administrative Board Procedure General Notice requirements Counsel Response Waiver

12 Administrative Boards Convening Authority Composition Recorder Responsibility Duties & Functions Reporter Legal Advisor

13 Administrative Boards Hearing Procedure Rules of evidence Preliminary matters Presentation of evidence Witnesses Burden of proof

14 Administrative Boards Board Decisions Record of Proceedings Actions by Convening Authority Actions by Separation Authority

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