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6–20. Steps for processing a voluntary retirement application
The steps required for processing a voluntary retirement application are as shown in table 6–2.
Table 6–2
Processing voluntary retirement application
Step Work center Required action
1 SLDR a. Submit application (fig 6–2).
b. For an officer retiring in lieu of mandatory release, includes the following —
(1) The scheduled mandatory release date.
(2) The specific reason for release (for example, chap 4).
(3) Subject and date of the HRC memorandum notifying the officer of mandatory release date.
(4) When a retirement application is submitted in lieu of elimination, ensure it states, “submitted in
lieu of elimination.”
2 BNS1/UNIT Prepares waiver request, when applicable and forwards application through chain of command to the
appropriate approval authority.
3 SACT a. Receive application.
b. Obtain MPF.
c. Review eligibility.
d. Schedule appointment.
e. Request OMPF from HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–MSR) for nonwaiver retirements only (see paras
6–2e and f).
f. Advises the officer of his or her responsibility to obtain medical examination prior to the retirement
date and that failure to complete it will not affect or delay the retirement but could affect later claims for
Service-connected medical problems.
g. Notify strength management work center of impending retirement.
h. Request control number from HRC for all retirement applications. Do not forward nonwaiver retirement
applications to HRC. PSB/MPD should only forward applications to HRC when a waiver is required
and/or the endorsing commander recommends disapproval. The information in (1) and (2) below
will be provided when requesting a control number, via the Total Officer Personnel Management
Information System interactive processing officer retirement screen.
(1) Separation Request date: in format YYYYMMDD.
(2) Retirement Request Status Code: Code “I” for initial.
i. Receive control number within 7 working days of request (only nonwaiver retirements).
j. After the OMPF is received, conduct interview for service computation, if applicable. Prepare service
computation form (DA Form 7301–R) if applicable. Requests verification of active/inactive service
time not substantiated in MPF. Upon completion of the service computation, forwards application to
the appropriate approval authority.
k. Forwards the application for—
(1) An ADL commissioned or warrant officer when HQDA is the approval authority, through channels
to CDR, HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) Judge Advocate General Corps officers to Headquarters,
Department of the Army (DAJA–PT), The Judge Advocate General, 2006 Army Pentagon, Washington,
DC 20310–2006, and Chaplains to Headquarters, Department of the Army (DACH–PER), Chief of
Chaplains, 2700 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–2700.
(2) A general officer, through ACOM/ASCC/DRU to General Officer Management Office, Office of
the Chief of Staff, Army, 200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–0200.
(3) RC commissioned and warrant officers not on the ADL (10 USC 620) to CDR, HRC–St. Louis
(AHRC–AR), 1 Reserve Way, St. Louis, MO 63132–5200.
(4) For ARNGUS commissioned and warrant officers not on AD, to the appropriate State adjutant
general.
4 C&S a. Commanders having custody of applicant’s MPF or hospital commanders operating independent
transfer activities—
(1) Verify from available records and documents all information given in the application.
(2) Ensure that the officer has read paragraph 1–22.
(3) Ensure that prompt action has been taken to adjust and close any public property or financial accounts
of the applicant.
b. Intermediate commanders review application to ensure compliance with this chapter and forward
with written recommendation of approval or disapproval together with statement that action is or is not
in contravention with AR 600–8–2. Recommendation for disapproval will state reason.
102 AR 600–8–24 12 April 2006