This has all changed in the past two years. With the advent of the modern computer all the morning reports are automated so UA takes effect immediately. Same day.(Pay stops immediately) On the 30th day an individual is in desertion status.
If caught/ turns in after 6 months the individual now goes to a collection center; there are several around the country, they get a nice brig cell immediately while things get sorted out. More than likely their personal effects will be shipped to where they are, their military gear will be returned to the gov; they'll get the bill for anything missing and they will probably be expedited to a discharge. Expect a quick and decisive summary court marshal; should only take a hour.
The last example I have deserted July 2005, and was picked up for speeding in April 2006. She got reduced to Pvt the first day back and got to sit in the brig for almost a week. Her court marshal took an hour to sentence her to an Other Than Honerable Discharge (OTH). It took a week to get here military gear separated, she waived having her personal effects sent to her, it would have come out of her pocket. She owed the Gov for the missing gloves and helmet, and she was out the door.
Years ago we'd sometimes keep them for the time remaining on their enlistment, the clock would stop while they were missing, but nowadays we don't have time to screw around. If they're gone more than a few months they'll just get the boot. Hope they don't need anything from the Gov ever again, 'cept maybe welfare.
2006-12-17 12:37:28
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answered by Top B 2
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That is up to the command. After 90 days it's considered desertion, not unauthorized absence. Depending on the command decision he can be sent to Article 15, Non-Judicial Punishment, or his command can conduct an Article 32 investigation and forward for court martial. If it is only Article 15, the most punishment he can get is 45 days restriction to base, 45 days extra duty, reduction in rank, loss of half months pay x2. At a court martial he can be given Reduction to e-1, sent to brig, and dishonorable discharge. Since it is a time of war, the death penalty can be included.
2006-12-17 06:17:20
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answered by GIOSTORMUSN 5
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You are UA (Unauthorized Absence) for 36 hours, then you become AWOL (Absent With Out Leave) for 30 days, then you become a deserter. And yes, the maximume punishment for this in the time of war is death by firing squad. Although this rarely happens, the deserter will probably face a court marshal. Possible jail time and Bad Conduct or Other Than Honorable Discharge.
2006-12-17 06:06:46
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answered by here and now 2
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After 30 days you are no longer considered UA you are considered a deserter which is punishable by death, though them killing you never happens any more, you will serve time in the brig and you will be kicked out with a BCD.
2006-12-17 06:01:03
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answered by My little girl is here!! 5
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on the very worst a familiar courtroom martial and award of a dishonorable discharge with alleviation in rank to private and forfeiture of all will pay and allowance alongside with a time in a militia brig. At appropriate, a familiar discharge decrease than under honorable circumstances because of the fact of non-adaptability. Or something between the two.
2016-10-05 10:24:55
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answered by ? 4
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Generally speaking you get kicked out. You throw away any chance at benefits such as the GI bill, etc.
It would be far better to 'fess up to your chain of command. It would mean that the bravery part of your Marine training has actually sunk into your jarhead skull.
I mean, if you can't handle this little deal, how are you gonna handle combat?
2006-12-17 04:45:03
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answered by geek49203 6
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It's really going to depend on your record before you went UA and your attitude after turning yourself in. If you were squared-away before you left and convince your CO you want to take your punishment and then finish out your enlistment honorably there's a chance you'll get it. If you were a dirt-ball before you left, and want out now, your CO will be happy to assist you.
2006-12-17 04:45:23
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answered by Yak Rider 7
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Can you tell me what UA means?
2006-12-17 04:39:55
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answered by jack 6
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He becomes and Honored President.
2006-12-17 04:43:25
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answered by 1 Man 1 Rule 1 Law - Natures Law 1
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Firing squad.
2006-12-17 04:55:01
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answered by lucksgang 2
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