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interests of national security, or where the officer’s former enlisted status was based solely on participation in a precommissioning<br />
program that resulted in the Reserve commission held by that person during AD from which the officer<br />
was released or discharged. Reenlistments rights, grade, <strong>and</strong> procedures for applying for reenlistment under this<br />
paragraph are provided in AR 601–280, paragraphs 1–6 <strong>and</strong> 3–13. Unused leave will be carried forward to the new<br />
status.<br />
c. Any former enlisted member of the RA on AD as an officer or warrant officer (without statutory entitlement to<br />
reenlist) who is not eligible to retire as an officer or warrant officer but has sufficient creditable service to retire in an<br />
enlisted status may be enlisted for the purpose of retirement (this is not a statutory entitlement). The individual may<br />
apply for enlistment in the rank of SGT; however, individual qualifications will determine the grade to be awarded (AR<br />
601–280, paragraph 1–6d(3)).<br />
d. The Secretary of the <strong>Army</strong> may deny enlistment or reenlistment to anyone, including those who otherwise meet<br />
the criteria specified in c, above, except those who have a “statutory entitlement” (10 USC 3258).<br />
e. The counseling as stated in paragraph 1–12b is not required for a resignation submitted under this section.<br />
f. Separation instructions on approved requests will be issued by HRC–Alex<strong>and</strong>ria (AHRC–OPD–A) to the appropriate<br />
PSC/MPD. For the purpose of retirement, an officer or warrant officer will be discharged on the third day prior to<br />
the first day of the month in which retirement is desired. For the purpose of continuing a military career in an enlisted<br />
status, an officer or warrant officer will be discharged on the day prior to the day of enlistment in the RA. HRC will<br />
forward a copy of the approved resignation packet to CDR, HRC–St. Louis (AHRC–OPZ–O).<br />
g. A resignation approved by HQDA will be Under Honorable Conditions. A DD Form 256A or DD Form 257A<br />
discharge certificate (based on the officer’s record of service) will be provided.<br />
3–8. Steps for processing resignation for the purpose of enlistment/reenlistment in the Active <strong>Army</strong><br />
The steps required for processing resignation for the purpose of enlistment/reenlistment in the RA are as shown in table<br />
3–2<br />
Table 3–2<br />
Resignation for the purpose of enlistment/reenlistment in the Active <strong>Army</strong><br />
Step Work center Required action<br />
1 SLDR Submits resignation (fig 3–1) not later than 120 calendar days prior to the requested separation date<br />
(paras 5 through 9 of figure 3–1 do not apply when submitting a resignation under this section). Add<br />
the following statement to figure 3–1, para 4: “I am tendering my resignation for the purpose of enlisting<br />
in the Active <strong>Army</strong> (to continue my military career in enlisted status, for retirement, input as appropriate).”<br />
He or she should coordinate with the local reenlistment office concerning enlistment in the RA.<br />
2 SACT a. When the purpose for submitting the resignation is for enlistment in the RA for retirement, process<br />
the resignation to include—<br />
(1) Date officer reported on current tour of AD.<br />
(2) Permanent enlisted grade <strong>and</strong> SSN.<br />
(3) Grade determination according to AR 601–280, if appropriate.<br />
(4) DA Form 2339 (Application for voluntary retirement) under AR 635–200, Chapter 12.<br />
(5) Medical examination. See AR 40–501.<br />
b. When the purpose for submitting the resignation is for enlistment in the RA to continue <strong>Army</strong> career<br />
in enlisted status, process the resignation. The following will be added as a new paragraph 5, figure<br />
3–1, “I will enlist in the RA at place of separation on the day following the effective date of my discharge<br />
as an officer.”<br />
2 BN S–1<br />
C&S<br />
3 SACT<br />
TP/TA)<br />
Reviews <strong>and</strong> forwards the officer’s resignation through channels to CDR, HRC–Alex<strong>and</strong>ria<br />
(AHRC–OPD–A).<br />
On receipt of separation instructions, discharges the officer or warrant officer as directed in paragraph<br />
3–7f. Separation orders <strong>and</strong> forms will cite regulatory authority <strong>and</strong> SPD as shown in AR 635–5–1.<br />
Section IV<br />
Task: Process Resignation of an <strong>Officer</strong> who did not meet Medical Fitness St<strong>and</strong>ards when Appointed<br />
3–9. Rules for processing resignation of an officer who did not meet medical fitness st<strong>and</strong>ards when<br />
appointed<br />
a. A probationary officer who did not meet medical fitness st<strong>and</strong>ards when accepted for appointment but now meets<br />
the medical fitness st<strong>and</strong>ards for retention may submit a resignation.<br />
b. A medical board must find that the officer has a medical condition that—<br />
(1) Would have permanently disqualified the officer for entry in the military service had the condition been detected<br />
at the time of acceptance for appointment.<br />
46 AR 600–8–24 12 April 2006