Separations Flashcards
What are the types of officer discharges?
Honorable, general, other than honorable
Do officers dismissed pursuant to court martial receive a discharge certificate ?
No
What are the deadlines for submission of resignation?
Not more than 2 years, not less than 6 months prior to the resignation date
What are the methods of separation for commissioned and warrant officers?
Resignation, dismissal, revocation of commission, dripping from rolls, termination(retirement) and discharge for cause
How much time does an officer need at a CONUS and OCONUS duty station to request resignation?
1 year CONUS
2 years OCONUS
If a resignation request is cancelled, how long must the officer obligate service?
2 years
If an officer resigns, “for the good of the service” what discharge will they receive?
Other than honorable
How long is a separation physical good for?
1 year, not less than 60 days
A commanding officer or a superior in the chain of command may recommend revoking the commission of an officer who has (bank) years of continuous service as a coast guard commissioned officer
Fewer than 5 years
What happens to O1 thru O3 when passed over for a second time?
Be honorably discharged not later than 30 June of the promotion year in which the second failure occurs
What happens to O4 thru O5 passed over for the second time.
Should be mandatorily retired, or held at their current grade for 24 (O-4) or 26 (O-5) years
How many members are on a board of inquiry?
3
Who is authorized the second chance program?
Enlisted members serving in their first 4 years
What are the types of enlisted characterized discharges?
Honorable , General, other than honorable, bad conduct, dishonorable
Is a person being discharged for misconduct eligible for an honorable discharge?
Yes except involving illegal drugs or urinalysis tampering
What is the discharge used for possession or use of illegal drugs?
General
What type of discharge may only be used as a result of trial by general or special court martial?
Bad conduct
Dishonorable is a general court martial only
What are the RE codes?
1,2,3,4
RE-1
Eligible for reenlistment
RE-2
Ineligible for reenlistment due to retirement.
RE-3
Eligible for reenlistment except for a disqualifying factor
RE-4
Not eligible for reenlistment
How soon before an end of enlistment should a member be advised of eligibility to reenlist?
6 months
How long does a member with less than 8 years of service have to appeal non-recommendation for reenlistment
Within 15 days of notification
How many officers are on an admin Sep board?
3
How soon before the members EOE should PSD-mr receive the admin Sep Boards recommendation?
120 days
Commanding officers are authorized to separate members (blank) months before the normal separation date without referring to Coast Guard Personnel service center in these circumstances
3 or fewer months
Commanding Officers may authorize release up to (blank) months before the normal separation date without referring to Coast Guard personnel service center in these circumstances
3 or fewer months
Members discharged for unsatisfactory performance are assigned which reenlistment codes?
RE-4 and RE-3
How long is the probationary period normally for unsatisfactory Performers?
6 months
Are unsatisfactory performers required to turn in their uniforms?
Yes
Can a member separate from a cutter while at sea?
No
If a member is retained while at sea they may receive (blank) during the retention period.
25% increase in basic pay
A member with motion sickness receives a discharge for (blank)
Convenience of the government
Alcohol abuse is cause for discharge for
Unsuitability
What article gives members being discharged the right to consult with an attorney?
article 27(b)(1) UCMJ
What are the reasons to discharge for a pattern of misconduct ?
2 or more NJP in a 2 year period
3 or more UA of at least 3 days in 2 years
6 or more UA of at least 6 days in 2 years
Inadequate support of dependents
Failure to pay debts
Pattern of shirking
Define commission of a serious offense
The maximum penalty for the offense or closely related offense under the UCMJ includes a punitive discharge
Uncharacterized discharges are authorized for all members separated at the entry level with how many days of service?
Fewer than 180
