Overview

Separation PolicySeparation AuthorityCharacterization of ServiceVoluntary SeparationInvoluntary SeparationAdministrative Discharge Board

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

MP 2: Separation Authority

• The State Adjutant General (TAG)• Wing Commander

– If delegated

• Squadron Commander – Approval/Disapproval– Recommends

• Wing OPR– MPF

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

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

• Expiration of Term of Service (ETS)• Incompatible Status• Immediate Reenlistment• Conditional Release• Retirement• Resignation• Dependency or Hardship• Pregnancy or Childbirth

MP 4: Voluntary Separation

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?

• 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

• Physical Disqualification• Medical issues• Substandard (Unsatisfactory) Performance– Duty performance– Dress and personal appearance– Unsanitary habits– Personal finances– Fitness

• Misconduct

MP 5: Involuntary Separation

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

• Purpose:– Fact finding

• Function: – Administrative

• Duties– Develop / review information– Reach findings and make recommendations

• Appointing Authority is TAG

MP 6: Administrative Discharge Board

Summary

Separation PolicySeparation AuthorityCharacterization of ServiceVoluntary Separation Involuntary SeparationsAdministrative Discharge Board