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General discharge under honorable conditions. A DD Form 256A ( Honorable Discharge Certificate) (based on the
officer’s record of service) will be provided.
3–6. Steps for processing unqualified resignation
The steps required for processing unqualified resignation are as shown in table 3–1.
Table 3–1
Processing unqualified resignation
Step Work center Required action
1 SLDR Submits request for unqualified resignation to their commander (fig 3–1).
2 SACT
BN–1
3 SACT
TP/TA
a. Reviews and forwards the officer’s request for resignation at least 90 calendar days prior to the
requested separation date, through channels to CDR, HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A); HQDA
(DAJA–PT) (judge advocates); or HQDA (DACH–CH–PER) (chaplains), as applicable. (As an exception,
an officer who has a service obligation beyond 6 months may submit the request, as an exception
to policy, more than 6 months in advance of the requested effective date.)
b. The first forwarding endorsement will state—
(1) The officer’s reason for submitting the resignation.
(2) A brief synopsis of the counseling session (para 3–5c or d).
(3) Whether the officer is currently undergoing a course of instruction that upon completion or termination
will result in an ADSO. Specify course title, beginning and closing dates, and service obligations
incurred.
(4) Recommendation for approval or disapproval and type of discharge to be furnished. Include
complete justification when approval is recommended and the officer has not fulfilled a service requirement.
Also, include justification for disapproval.
(5) Statement that the officer is not under investigation or charges, awaiting result of trial, being considered
for administrative elimination, AWOL, under the control of civil authorities, or insane.
(6) Statement that necessary action has been or will be taken to adjust and close any public property
or financial accounts of the officer concerned.
(7) Report of any recent misconduct of the officer concerned which had not previously been reported
to HRC. Any misconduct committed or discovered subsequent to endorsement will be reported to
HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) in an expeditious manner.
(8) If the officer is serving OCONUS, indicate whether he or she is accompanied by dependents and
the date the officer will complete the normal OCONUS tour.
(9) If the officer is serving OCONUS and requests separation OCONUS, include a recommendation
concerning such request. If disapproval is recommended, include justification. If approval is recommended,
include a positive statement that the foreign country concerned specifically consents to the
officer’s separation in that country.
(10) Statement that the officer is physically qualified for separation or that the officer will be scheduled
for medical examination according to the regulation.
(11) Whether an RA officer desires an appointment in the USAR (not on AD). If USAR is requested,
include recommendation for approval or disapproval. Include justification when disapproval is recommended.
Upon receipt of separation instructions, process officer for separation. Final orders and forms will cite
regulatory authority and SPD as shown in AR 635–5–1.
Section III
Task: Process Resignation for the Purpose of Enlistment/Reenlistment in the Active Army
3–7. Rules for processing resignation for the purpose of enlistment/reenlistment in the Active Army
a. An officer or warrant officer on the ADL who meets the criteria as stated in either b or c, below, may submit a
resignation for the purpose of enlistment or reenlistment in the RA. The officer or warrant officer must be counseled
that if he or she enlists in the RA, the officer must submit a memorandum of resignation from USAR officer or warrant
officer appointment. The resignation will be sent to CDR, HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A). A Soldier may not serve
on AD in an enlisted status and continue to hold a USAR officer or warrant officer appointment.
b. Any former enlisted member of the RA who was on AD as a Reserve officer or warrant officer of the Army or
who was discharged as an enlisted member to accept a temporary appointment as an Army officer or warrant officer
may be reenlisted in the enlisted grade held before serving as an officer or warrant officer. There will be no loss of
seniority or credit for service, regardless of the existence of a vacancy in their pay grade, or of a physical disability
incurred or service connected, or incurred in the line of duty. This is provided that the individual’s service is
terminated by an honorable discharge (or general discharge under honorable conditions) and he or she is released from
AD for a purpose other than to await appellate review of a sentence that includes dismissal or dishonorable discharge.
An officer is not entitled to be reenlisted if the officer was discharged or released from AD as a Reserve Officer on the
basis of a determination of misconduct, moral or professional dereliction, substandard duty performance, or in the
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