1. USAF First Sergeant Academy
ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATIONS
Reference: AFI
ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATIONS - AFI
Lesson Objective: Comprehend requirements relating to administrative separations.
Samples of Behavior:
1. Explain the general procedures for administrative separation of airmen.
2. Give examples of the reasons for required separations and the reasons for retention beyond separation.
3. Explain the basis for voluntary separation prior to expiration of term of service.
4. State when a person may request separation in lieu of court-martial action.
5. Explain the reasons for involuntary separation.
6. Illustrate the involuntary discharge process.
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2. People are our business
OVERVIEW
GENERAL POLICY
SERVICE CHARACTERIZATION
VOLUNTARY SEPARATION
INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION
DISCHARGE BOARD
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3. People are our business
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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4. SERVICE CHARACTERIZATION
COMMANDERS MUST CONSIDER
QUALITY
CONDUCT
PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR
SINGLE INCIDENT
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5. 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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6. 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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7. People are our business
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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8. People are our business
VOLUNTARY SEPARATION
CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT
ENTERING OFFICER TRAINING
EARLY RELEASE FOR EDUCATION
NONFULFILLMENT OF ENLISTMENT
AGREEMENT
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9. People are our business
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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10. People are our business
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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11. IN LIEU OF COURT-MARTIAL
SEPARATION CRITERIA
SERVICE CHARACTERIZATION
INDEBTEDNESS ACTIONS
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12. INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION PREPROCESSING
CHANCE TO OVERCOME
BOARD ENTITLEMENT
FORMAL OR INFORMAL COUNSEL
DOCUMENTATION
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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. REASONS FOR SEPARATION
CONDITIONS THAT INTERFERE
WITH MILITARY SERVICE (COG)
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
MENTAL DISORDERS
TRANSSEXUALISM
RECOMMENDATION SUPPORTED BY
CONFIRMED DOCUMENTATION
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17. REASONS FOR SEPARATION
DEFECTIVE ENLISTMENTS
ENLISTMENT OF MINORS
VOID ENLISTMENT
FRAUDULENT ENTRY
ERRONEOUS ENLISTMENT
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18. 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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19. REASONS FOR SEPARATION
UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
FORMALLY COUNSELED
CC’s DECISION
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20. REASONS FOR SEPARATION
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FAILURE
ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH AFI AND AFI
EVALUATE FAILURE TO MEET OTHER
AIR FORCE STANDARDS
DIFFERENTIATE REASON TO DISCHARGE
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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. REASONS FOR SEPARATION
MISCONDUCT
MINOR DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS
PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT
CIVILIAN CONVICTION
COMMISSION OF A SERIOUS OFFENSE
HIV
DRUG ABUSE
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25. 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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26. People are our business
PROCESSING
DECIDE: SEPARATE OR RETAIN
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
EPR
PREPARING PACKAGE
PROCESSING TIME GOALS
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27. People are our business
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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28. People are our business
PROCESSING
NO BOARD
CC NOTIFIES MEMBER
MEMBER HAS 3 WORKDAYS TO REPLY
MEDICAL EXAM
MPF ACTION
SEPARATION AUTHORITY ACTION
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29. People are our business
PROCESSING
BOARD ENTITLED
CC NOTIFIES MEMBER
MEMBER HAS 7 WORKDAYS
MEDICAL EXAM
MPF ACTION
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30. 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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31. 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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32. ADMINISTRATIVE DISCHARGE BOARD
PURPOSE
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
FUNCTION
MEMBERS
DUTIES
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33. People are our business
SUMMARY
GENERAL POLICY
SERVICE CHARACTERIZATION
REASONS FOR SEPARATION
VOLUNTARY SEPARATION
INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION
DISCHARGE BOARD
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