2. Overview  Separation Policy  Separation Authority  Characterization of Service  Voluntary Separation  Involuntary Separation  Administrative Discharge Board

3. MP 1: Separation Policy Separation procedures promote readiness and strengthen our standard of military service by separating members who fail to meet our standards of performance, conduct and / or discipline. – Separates airmen in a orderly fashion – Helps achieve authorized force levels

4. MP 2: Separation Authority The State Adjutant General (TAG) Wing Commander – If delegated Squadron Commander – Approval/Disapproval – Recommends Wing OPR – MPF

5. MP 3: Characterization of Service Considerations for Characterization of Service: – Quality of service – Conduct – Pattern of behavior – Age, length of service, grade, physical and mental condition and standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty. Honorable Under Honorable Conditions (General) Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) – may require SecAF approval Reenlistment Eligibility

6. MP 4: Voluntary Separation Voluntary separation provides opportunities for enlisted members to leave the military at their own request. – Commander Reviews all requests Approves / Disapproves Recommends

7. Expiration of Term of Service (ETS) Incompatible Status Immediate Reenlistment Conditional Release Retirement Resignation Dependency or Hardship Pregnancy or Childbirth MP 4: Voluntary Separation

8. MP 5: Involuntary Separation Preprocessing Considerations – Chance to overcome deficiencies? Were corrective actions taken and documented? – More appropriate action? – Board entitled? – Separation due to misconduct?

9. For the Convenience of the Government – Selective Retention – Unsatisfactory Participation – Parenthood – Conditions That Interfere with Military Service – Failure to Reply to Official Correspondence – Failure to Comply with Requirements for a Medical Examination MP 5: Involuntary Separation

10. Physical Disqualification Medical issues Substandard (Unsatisfactory) Performance – Duty performance – Dress and personal appearance – Unsanitary habits – Personal finances – Fitness Misconduct MP 5: Involuntary Separation

11. MP 6: Administrative Discharge Board Board Eligible – Characterization is UOTHC – 6 or more years of satisfactory service for retirement Notification Process – Letter of Notification (LON) required LON will include whether member is entitled to a board Follow guidance in AFI 36-3209 – Members may waive board

12. Purpose: – Fact finding Function: – Administrative Duties – Develop / review information – Reach findings and make recommendations Appointing Authority is TAG MP 6: Administrative Discharge Board

13. Summary Separation Policy Separation Authority Characterization of Service Voluntary Separation Involuntary Separations Administrative Discharge Board