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Section VI
Task: Process Resignation for the Good of the Service in Lieu of General Court-Martial
3–13. Rules for processing resignation for the good of the Service in lieu of general court-martial
a. An officer may submit a resignation for the good of the Service (RFGOS) in lieu of GCM under the following
circumstances (cannot submit unqualified resignation):
(1) Court-martial charges have been preferred against the officer with a view toward trial by GCM.
(2) The officer is under a suspended sentence of dismissal.
b. The tender of a RFGOS does not preclude or suspend procedures. A convening authority will not, however, take
action on the findings and sentence in such cases until the Secretary of the Army or designee has acted on the RFGOS.
c. An officer under court-martial charges or under investigation with a view toward court-martial will be retained on
AD until final disposition of the charges or investigation or until the officer’s RFGOS is approved.
d. The commander will ensure that RFGOS are voluntary and that applicants are—
(1) Provided the opportunity to consult with legally qualified counsel who is a member of the JAGC or a civilian
counsel retained by the officer at own expense.
(2) Allowed a reasonable period of time to consider requesting a RFGOS.
e. A RFGOS will be expeditiously forwarded by the commander exercising GCM jurisdiction direct to CDR,
HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A), as outlined in paragraph 3–4. Court-martial proceedings may be continued until
action by the convening authority on the findings and sentence of the court. A convening authority will not take action
in a case until the Secretary of the Army or delegate acts on the RFGOS. In the event trial is held prior to the time
n o t i f i c a t i o n o f a c t i o n i s t a k e n o n t h e R F G O S , t h e c o n v e n i n g a u t h o r i t y w i l l i m m e d i a t e l y t r a n s m i t t o C D R ,
HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) the result of the trial, including sentence adjudged.
f . T h e R F G O S a l o n g w i t h t h e o f f i c e r ’ s O M P F a n d O R B w i t h o u t r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w i l l b e f o r w a r d e d b y
HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) to the DASA–RB, (SFMR-RB-JA).
g. When the RFGOS is not accepted, HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) will return the case to the GOSCA and
provide copies to HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–MSP–F) and the appropriate career management division.
h. Separation instructions on approved cases will be issued and forwarded by HRC–Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) to
the appropriate PSC/MPD. HRC-Alexandria (AHRC–OPD–A) will provide a copy of the separation orders to the
DASA-RB, (SFMR-RB-JA).
i. An officer separated under this paragraph normally receives characterization of service of Under Other Than
Honorable Conditions.
j. An officer who resigns for the good of the Service (regardless of the character of service received) is barred from
rights under laws administrated by the Veterans Affairs based on the period of service from which the officer resigned.
Exceptions are War Risk, United States Government (converted), National Service Life Insurance, or Servicemember’s
Group Life Insurance (38 USC 1965).
3–14. Steps for processing resignation for the good Service in lieu of general court-martial
The steps required for processing RFGOS in lieu of GCM are as shown in table 3–5.
Table 3–5
RFGOS in lieu of general court-martial
Step Work center Required action
1 SLDR Submits RFGOS (fig 3–4).
2 PPAA
BN S–1
Processes RFGOS and forwards through the same channels as court-martial actions to the commander
exercising GCM jurisdiction.
AR 600–8–24 12 April 2006/RAR 19 November 2008
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