Even if that person is not in a war zone?
2006-07-24 12:27:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes it is, but the likelyhood of it being imposed is slim to none.
Actually, you can be AWOL for up to 30 days. After that you become a deserter, and that is punishable by death.
If the person going AWOL has a security clearance they are automatically considered a deserter and is actively search for. Someone with a cleareance is just put in some database.
2006-07-24 12:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by justind_000 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
AWOL is just AWOL, regardless of when it is and is only punishable by jail time. However, you could be charged with desertion instead, which is punishable by death. The military, as far as I know, has never executed anybody, so I would not worry about death, but jail time is still handed out. And, no, it does not matter if you are in a war zone or not. We are at war, no matter where we are. Even stateside, desertion impacts the war efforts. There are also other charges, depending on the circumstances, that soldiers can be charged with, not just for going AWOL or deserting, but for the effect you cause on the unit by doing it.
2006-07-24 12:41:14 · answer #2 · answered by sweets 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Going AWOL is not punishable by death, But desertion in the time of war can be punished by death. The likelihood of that happening is very slim in this day and age.
What is the difference between the two you may ask? AWOL might be as simple as coming in late to work or taking a week off with out asking permission. Desertion normally mean being gone for more that 30 days with no intention of returning.
2006-07-24 12:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by Michael A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-26 00:28:24 · answer #4 · answered by timinator 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-24 12:29:12 · answer #5 · answered by jack f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AWOL is punishable by life in prison in a military prison
2006-07-24 12:30:41 · answer #6 · answered by creskin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ROFLOL
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/06/14/national/main701794.shtml
2006-07-24 14:33:48 · answer #7 · answered by ole_gimlet_eye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely! The US hasn't executed a deserter since WWII, and it's doubtful that it will happen any time soon. Lotsa brig time is what a deserter can expect in today's military service. Granted, that's no fun either, but it sure beats the hell out of getting your azz waxed.
2006-07-24 12:33:42 · answer #8 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is and it is unfortunate that it is not enforced. But, I guess it is better they run out now then when you are in a battle. At that time your own people will put a bullet in your head and I guarantee no one will know the truth. We depend on each other in the field period.
2006-07-24 13:44:02 · answer #9 · answered by driver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Away Without Leave, depending upon how long they're gone, could constitute desertion. Levinworth prison is usually where those folks go---to make tiny, little rocks out of really big rocks.
2006-07-24 12:31:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋