Arrests of Military Deserters

Question 1

Definition: A military service member is considered to be absent without leave if the member, without authority, fails to go to his/her appointed place of duty at the time prescribed, goes from that place, or is absent of remains absent from his/her unit, organization, or place of duty. The service member will NOT be arrested for this type of military status

Answer 1

AWOL - Absent w/o Leave

Question 2

Definition: A service member who, without authority, goes or remains absent from his/her unit, organization, or place of duty with the intent to remain away permanently. This is a felony.

Answer 2

Deserter

Question 3

Any information regarding AWOL personnel will be forwarded to the proper military branch by _____.

Answer 3

Telephone

Question 4

Members will verify deserter wanted status by contacting the _______ ________ branch.

Answer 4

Appropriate Military