My husband went AWOL about 3 weeks ago. He plans to turn himself in in a week so its under 30 days so its not considered desertion? He's only been in the army since April so he hasnt been in 180 days and he hasnt finished basic. After being in basic training for about a month or so he cracked a bone in his foot and learned he had a blood clot in his back so hes been in Physical rehab a big percentage of the time. Hes done some research and it looks like if he goes back he will just get a general discharge because he hasnt been in 180 days but I was wondering if anyone can confirm what will really happen to him. The best, worst and most likely outcome. Any information is appreciated and if you want more information please IM me aj_55_zen and yes people, I know this is a bad situation and stupid on his part and mine for allowing it so I'm not looking to see any neg. comments about how horrible we are. I just need information. I need to know whats going to happen to our family.
2006-10-16 07:08:03 · 9 answers · asked by Ashley Oasis 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I suppose I also forgot to mention that he has some emotional problems along with physical and hes talked to the chain of command about getting out and they keep giving him the run around. Hes tried to get out every way he knows how and one weekend he just lost it. Also to clear up something. He doesnt want to get back into the army. He wants out. Thank to those of you who have given advice and to those of you who will in the future.
2006-10-17 04:08:14 · update #1
He did a very bad thing. One should never go AWOL because they will hunt you down even if it takes years. They have also told the world that their word is no good even if they sign a contract.
2006-10-16 07:10:34 · answer #1 · answered by Texan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting in touch with these guys they'll set it all straight for you. Sorry I had no email address for them.
Phone number and Location: (337)531-4343, Building 1946, on 15th Street next to the IG Office.
Mailing Address: Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, ATTN: Trial Defense Service
7133 Radio Road, Building 407, Fort Polk, LA 71459
Hours of Operation: Mon – Wed, and Fri 0900 – 1630
Thursday 1300-1500 (closed during lunch 1130 – 1300)
Closed during Federal and Installation Training Holidays.
2006-10-16 08:37:39 · answer #2 · answered by ken_bailes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to go back TODAY and explain what happened. They will take all into consideration and if he is lucky he will get a general. If he commits to staying in... maybe. They take a dim view on those who cant just say "I'm screwed up" and just leave. They also don't want to keep people without a moral backbone. So he needs to face it and be a man. If he gets a dishonorable he will never be able to have a really good job, no matter what. A general is bad enough. I would suggest for the sake of your family he goes back and does his term.
2006-10-16 07:20:08 · answer #3 · answered by jackson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He'll be fine. Tell him to turn himself in now. They may scare the hell out of him, but he'll get away with a General Discharge because he's a chump and we as Americans and the Army are better off without him.
Besides, it's only the Army. That's like skipping class, running away from daycare or missing a Boy Scout meeting.
2006-10-16 07:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by Krazykraut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's been under a year so he'll likely go out under FTA (Failure to Adapt). It'll probably be nothing worse than administrative separation (that's General under Other than Honorable Conditions). All of you screaming "Leavenworth!" can shut the hell up.
It's a shame since he could have probably pushed for a medical discharge under the right channels. Well, at least he planned it so that he's not spending 30 days or over on the lam. If he hasn't missed movement (i.e. JRTC, deployment) then he'll just get swept into a dustbin and quietly chaptered. That's about it.
2006-10-16 07:13:32 · answer #5 · answered by Nat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my son went to the military, I tried to find out what he could do if conditions became more difficult than he could handle. The officer I talked to told me, reluctantly, that he could say, "I no longer wish to be in the Marine Corps." to his commanding officer. The best thing you can do probably is to call and ask what is going to happen, and what to expect. They know and will give you the information you want if you don't let yourself be put off by a generalization. I just kept asking until he told me what I wanted to know.
2006-10-16 07:18:54 · answer #6 · answered by lightellen3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes not going to jail because hes not a "real: soldier yet because he hasn't went to AIT. he could get a general discharge, FTA, or medical if he wants to get out. the worst that could happen is that they make him stay until his injuries are healed and they take all of his government entititlements such as the pell grant or welfare and other things like that (thats highly unlikely) the best advice i can give him is to go back as soon as possible, before the thirty-days is over, and he wont have to worry about anything. If he wants to stay in they will let him but they might change his duty station, and give him a counseling statement.
Good luck to you guys.
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