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Table 2–4
Processing voluntary REFRAD that is essential to national interest
Step Work center Required action
1 SLDR Submits essential to national interest REFRAD request (fig 2–1) with supporting documents to commander.
2 SACT
BN S–1
3 BN S–1
C&S
4 SACT
(TP/TA)
Processes the request. Ensure counseling is accomplished as stated in paragraph 1–12. The request
will include—
a.Name of firm or agency or enterprise with which applicant will be associated, product manufactured
or services, title and description of position to be filled, and applicant’s qualifications for the position.
b. Applicant’s connection with the activity prior to military service.
c. Documentation from appropriate officials substantiating a andb, above and the need for the services
and indicating the latest date position must be filled.
d.Certification from appropriate civil official when an officer is appointed to a Federal Court or Federal
or State public office or elected to a public office of a State. Certification will state the office to
which the officer has been elected or appointed and whether such office requires full-time service.
e. A brief synopsis of the counseling session (para 1–12).
f. Date officer reported on current tour of AD; type, effective date, and date of termination of current
AD commitment.
g. Whether officer is occupying a “key” position and a replacement is required.
h. Whether medical board or PEB proceedings are pending or appropriate.
i. 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.
j. Whether responsible for public property or funds.
k. Recommendation for approval or disapproval and characterization of service. Also include complete
justification when approval is recommended and the officer has not fulfilled an ADSO and justification
for disapproval.
l. 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.
m. Date officer departed CONUS or other area of residence for OCONUS assignment. Date of arrival
OCONUS of dependents, whether at Government or personal expense, whether logistical support
was furnished and the rotation date, if applicable.
Reviews and makes recommendation. Forwards the request through channels, as appropriate, to
HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) for final action or to HQDA (DAJA–PT) or HQDA (DACH–PER), as
applicable, or to HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–AR) (for USAR AGR officers) for final action. The SAA is to
forward such a request to HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A), HQDA (DAJA), or HQDA (DACH), as applicable.
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 VI
Task: Process Voluntary Release from Active Duty Due to Pregnancy
2–13. Rules for processing voluntary release from active duty due to pregnancy
a. A commander with SAA may release an RC officer who requests REFRAD because of pregnancy provided the
officer has no ADSO. This authority may not be further delegated. When the SAA approves the REFRAD, release
instructions will be forwarded to the appropriate PSC/MPD. Should the SAA disapprove the REFRAD request, he or
she will make a recommendation to include justification and forward the request to HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A)
HQDA (DAJA–PT), HQDA (DACH–PER), or HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–AR), as applicable, for final action.
b. For an officer not under the jurisdiction of a commander having SAA, the approval authority is CG, HRC, or
TJAG or the DACH (or CDR, HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–AR) for USAR AGR officers). On approved applications,
HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) (or HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–AR) for USAR AGR officers) will forward REFRAD
instructions to the appropriate PSC/MPD.
c. When it has been determined that an officer is pregnant, she will be counseled by her immediate commanding
officer or executive officer. The counselor will explain to the officer that the purpose of the counseling is to provide
information concerning her rights, entitlements, and responsibilities with respect to continued AD or separation (see
table 2–5). The counselor will not influence or direct the Soldier to make any particular decision. A statement of
counseling (see fig 2–2) will be signed by the counselor. A copy of the statement of counseling will be filed in the
officer’s MPF or official military personnel file (OMPF).
18 AR 600–8–24 12 April 2006