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egistration is permitted by the school, an officer who is otherwise ineligible for separation under this task may be
separated on the first day of the last 3 months of AD service.
2–16. Steps for processing voluntary release from active duty of an obligated officer to attend school
The steps required for processing voluntary REFRAD of an obligated officer to attend school are as shown in table
2–6.
Table 2–6
Voluntary release from active duty of an obligated officer to attend school
Step Work center Required action
1 SLDR Submits REFRAD request (fig 2–1) to attend school.
a. The request must include documentary evidence from an appropriate school official (Registrar,
Dean of Admissions) that the officer has been accepted for enrollment, without qualification, commencing
with a specific school term in a full-time resident course of instruction leading to an associate or
higher degree. Without qualificationmeans the officer is accepted for admission without being subject
to any further approval by the school prior to entrance. Full-time resident course of instruction means
the officer must take the minimum number of credit hours for the semester, quarter or term that the
school considers to be a full-time course of instruction.
b. If the school is not currently listed in the Education Directory, part 3, the statement of the school
official must include whether the school has been determined by the Office of Education to be eligible
for such listings. The statement will include the latest date by which the applicant must report to the
school in person for registration in order to meet the school’s requirement for attendance, state the
school’s specific accreditation status and the date the status was acquired, and must include the name
of the accrediting agency or association granting such accreditation.
c. The officer must clearly establish that the specific school term for which he or she seeks enrollment
is academically the most opportune time for the officer to begin or resume education. A statement
to this effect is not sufficient. Specific reasons why further delay would cause personal hardship
must be included.
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. In addition
to step 1 above, the request will include—
a. A brief synopsis of the counseling session.
b. Date officer reported on current tour of AD; type, effective date, and date of termination of current
AD commitment.
c. Whether officer is occupying a “key” position and if a replacement is required.
d. Whether medical board or PEB proceedings are pending or appropriate.
e. Whether responsible for public property or funds.
f. 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 disapprovals.
g. 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.
h. 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 the request, approves it, or makes recommendation, as appropriate (if disapproval is recommended,
provide justification).
a. For an officer who is under an SAA, the request will be forwarded through channels to the SAA
for approval (exceptions listed in para 2–15b). Should the SAA elect not to approve the request, or
paragraph 2–15b applies, the SAA will make a recommendation, including justification for disapproval
and forward the request as stated in b below for final action. If appropriate, the SAA will provide release
instructions to PSC/MPD and forward a copy of the action to HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A),
HQDA (DAJA–PT), or HQDA (DACH–PER), as applicable.
b. For an officer not under an SAA or when the SAA recommends disapproval or if paragraph 2–15b
applies, the request will be forwarded through channels to HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) for final
action or to HQDA (DAJA–PT), or HQDA (DACH–PER), as applicable, for final action.
Receives separation instruction from the SAA or HRC, and separates the officer. Final release orders
and forms will cite regulatory authority and SPD as shown in AR 635–5–1.
AR 600–8–24 12 April 2006
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