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Table 5–7
Dropped from the rolls
Step Work center Required action
1 PPAA
BN S–1
2 PPAA
(TP/TA)
The commander, when information is received that indicates an officer warrants being dropped from
the rolls of the Army, forwards such information through channels to CDR, HRC–Alexandria
(AHRC–OPD–A). Includes—
a. A detailed statement (including documentary evidence) why the officer may be dropped from the
Army rolls.
b. When appropriate, a certified copy of the court order conviction or letter from the warden of the
penitentiary or correctional institution verifying the officer’s confinement.
Upon receipt of separation instructions, takes action to separate the officer. When separation is accomplished,
forwards officer fingerprints to the FBI as required in AR 190–47, paragraph 5–2, and AR
635–10, paragraph 3–15.
Section IX
Task: Process Dismissal of an Officer due to General Courts-Martial Proceedings
5–17. Rules for processing dismissal of an officer due to general courts-martial proceedings
a. An officer convicted and sentenced to dismissal as a result of GCM proceedings will be processed pending
appellate review of such proceedings as follows:
(1) An RA officer will be retained on AD until the appellate review is completed or placed on excess leave in
accordance with AR 600–8–10.
(2) An RC officer may be released from AD pending completion of the appellate review, under paragraphs 2–33 and
2–34, or placed on excess leave in accordance with AR 600–8–10 in lieu of REFRAD.
b. The HRC will make the final determination regarding retention or separation. Separation instructions will be
issued by HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) to the appropriate PSC/MPD.
5–18. Steps for processing dismissal of an officer due to general courts-martial proceedings
The steps required for processing dismissal of an officer due to general courts-martial proceedings are as shown in
table 5–8.
Table 5–8
Dismissal due to general courts-martial proceedings
Step Work center Required action
1 PPAA
BN S–1
C&S
2 PPAA
(TP/TA)
The commander forwards to CDR, HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A), a report of an officer who meets
the criteria in the above rule. The report will contain the following:
a. Officer’s name, grade, social security number, branch, and organizational assignment.
b. Alleged offense (includes all pertinent facts and circumstances).
Upon receipt of separation instructions, separates the officer and forwards fingerprints to the FBI as required
in AR 190–47, paragraph 10–2, and AR 635–10, paragraph 3–15.
5–19. Voluntary requests for retiree recall without a break in Service
A retired officer may voluntarily request to be ordered to AD. The Secretary of the Army or his designee (the ASA
(M&R)), is the approval authority for voluntary requests for retiree recall. Approval of such requests is subject to the
limitations of 10 USC 688, DODD 1352.1, and AR 601-10.
a. Using the format provided in figure 5-3, an officer on AD who has a retirement date (pursuant to either voluntary
or mandatory retirement) may request to be ordered to retiree recall status on the day following the officer’s retirement
date. The request must be staffed through the officer’s chain of command (through at least a BG or equivalent officer)
t o : H R C – A l e x a n d r i a ( A H R C – O P D – A ) ; T h e J u d g e A d v o c a t e G e n e r a l ( D A J A – P T ) ; T h e C h i e f o f C h a p l a i n s
(DACH–PER); or the Director, SLD (DACS–SLD), as appropriate.
b. All requests must be submitted at least nine months prior to the anticipated effective date to allow for timely
processing through command channels, HRC–Alexandria, HQDA Army G–1, and OTJAG (legal review) for final
adjudication by ASA (M&RA).
c. Requests must be accompanied by completed DA Form 160–R, retirement/last physical, security clearance
verification, and specific paragraph and line number information reference MTOE/TDA.
92 AR 600–8–24 12 April 2006/RAR 19 November 2008