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2–6. Steps for processing voluntary release from active duty due to personal reasons
The steps required for processing voluntary REFRAD due to personal reasons are as shown in table 2–1.
Table 2–1
Processing voluntary REFRAD for personal reasons
Step Work center Required action
1 SLDR Submits REFRAD request (fig 2–1) for personal reasons to commander within the
time frame established in the above rules.
2 SACT
BN S–1
3 BN S–1
C&S
4 SACT
(TP/TA)
Processes the request. Ensures counseling is accomplished as stated in paragraph
1–12. The request will include—
a. The officer’s reason for requesting REFRAD.
b. A brief synopsis of the counseling session (para 1–12).
c. Then date the officer reported on the current tour of AD; type, effective date,
and date of termination of current AD commitment.
d. Whether officer is occupying a “key” position and a replacement is required.
e. Whether services of the officer have been such as to entitle him or her to be
released from AD under honorable conditions.
f. Whether medical board or PEB proceedings are pending or appropriate.
g.Whether the officer is currently undergoing a course of instruction that will result
in an ADSO upon completion or termination. Specify course title, beginning
and closing dates, and ADSO incurred.
h. Whether responsible for public property or funds.
i. Recommendation for approval or disapproval and character of service. Include
complete justification when approval is recommended and the officer has
not fulfilled an ADSO. Also include justification for disapproval.
j. Statement that the officer is not under investigation or charges, awaiting result
of trial, being considered for administrative elimination, AWOL, or under the control
of civil authorities.
k. Date officer departed CONUS or other area of residence for OCONUS assignment.
Date of arrival of dependents, whether at Government or personal expense,
whether logistical support was furnished, and the rotation date, if applicable.
a. Reviews and makes recommendation. Request will be forwarded by commanders
exercising GCMCA jurisdiction and commanders at a comparable level
of command to the CDR, HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A), for final action or to
ATTN Headquarters, Department of the Army (DAJA–PT), The Judge Advocate
General, 2200 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–2200; or ATTN Headquarters,
Department of the Army (DACH–PER), Chief Of Chaplains, 2700 Army
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–2700; as applicable, for final action. Approved
actions will be forwarded to the CDR, HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A), for separation
message processing.
b. For USAR AGR officers, the commander exercising GCM authority and commanders
at a comparable level of command will send requests to the CDR,
HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–AR), for final action/separation processing.
Receives separation instructions and separates the officer. Final release orders
and separation forms will cite regulatory authority and SPD as shown in AR
635–5–1.
Section III
Task: Process Voluntary Release from Active Duty Due to Expiration of Active Duty Commitment
2–7. Rules for processing voluntary release from active duty due to expiration of active duty
commitment
a. Applications for REFRAD will be submitted not earlier than 12 months or less than 6 months before the desired
release date or beginning date of transition leave, whichever is the earliest. The officer’s immediate (or higher)
commander/supervisor may waive the 6–month requirement if the needs of the Army are met through a change in
mission requirement or the assignment of a replacement officer.
b. The SAA will forward separation instructions to the appropriate PSC/MPD and ensure that an officer under
jurisdiction is released as scheduled.
c. An officer not under the jurisdiction of a commander having SAA will be reported to HRC–Alexandria
(AHRC–OPD–A) not later than 60 calendar days prior to scheduled date of REFRAD. USAR AGR officers will be
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