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eported to HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–AR) or HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) (or HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–AR) for
USAR AGR officers) will forward separation instructions to the appropriate PSC/MPD.
2–8. Steps for processing voluntary release from active duty due to expiration of active duty
commitment
The steps required for processing an officer’s voluntary REFRAD on expiration of AD commitment are as shown in
table 2–2.
Table 2–2
Processing voluntary REFRAD due to expiration of AD commitment
Step Work center Required action
1 C&S Issue separation instructions, if applicable.
2 PPAA
(TP/TA)
Receives separation instructions from the SAA or HRC and separates the officer in sufficient time in
order to allow the officer to arrive at home not later than 2400 hours on the day of completion of tour.
Final release orders and separation forms will cite regulatory authority and SPD as shown in AR
635–5–1.
Section IV
Task: Process Voluntary Release from Active Duty due to Hardship
2–9. Rules for processing voluntary release from active duty due to hardship
a. An officer may be released from AD due to extreme personal or Family hardship. Hardship exists when in
circumstances involving death or disability of a member of the Soldier’s (or spouse’s) immediate Family, separation
from the Service will materially affect the care or support of the Family by alleviating undue and genuine hardship.
The officer must clearly establish that one of the following applies:
(1) The hardship is permanent and did not exist prior to entry on AD.
(2) If the hardship existed prior to entry on AD, the condition has since intensified and can only be alleviated by
separating from AD.
(3) Upon REFRAD the officer will be able to eliminate or materially alleviate the condition.
b. If the application has been disapproved by CG, HRC; TJAG; the Department of Army Chief of Chaplains
(DACH); or CDR, HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–AR), a new application will not be submitted under the same authority
unless there is new material evidence to support reapplication.
c. If the application is approved, HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) or HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–AR), as applicable,
will forward separation instructions to the appropriate PSC/MPD. If the officer was commissioned through a funded
program (for example, AMEDD, Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP), United States Military Academy (USMA),
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), or a special procurement program) or is a training recipient, recoupment
may be required on a prorated basis.
d. If the application is disapproved, HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A), HQDA (DAJA–PT), HQDA (DACH–PER),
or HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–AR), as applicable, will return the application to the officer through channels.
2–10. Steps for processing voluntary release from active duty due to hardship
The steps required for processing voluntary REFRAD due to hardship are shown in table 2–3.
Table 2–3
Processing voluntary release from active duty due to hardship
Step Work center Required action
1 SLDR Submits REFRAD request (fig 2–1) for hardship with supporting documents to commander 90 calendar
days prior to the requested release date.
16 AR 600–8–24 12 April 2006