what does AWOL stand for?

Question

i have a general idea what it means, but what does it specifically stand for?

Answer 1

In a military unit, desertion is the act of leaving a unit. In some cases, the permanent or temporary nature of their leave, as defined by "intent" bears relevance on their distinction and further judgement as a deserter. Desertion is generally considered a serious crime, particularly during wartime, but punishments can vary widely; from execution to a simple discharge from duty.
In the United Kingdom, United States and France, military personnel become AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave, pronounced "A-Wall"(US) or "A-Wol"(UK) ) when they are absent from their post without a valid pass or leave. The United States Marine Corps and United States Navy generally refer to this as Unauthorized Absence, or "UA." Such people are dropped from their unit rolls after 30 days and then listed as deserters. However, as a matter of U.S. military law, desertion is not measured by time away from the unit, but rather:

* by leaving or remaining absent from their unit, organization, or place of duty, where there has been a determined intent to not return;
* if that intent is determined to be to avoid hazardous duty or shirk important responsibility;
* if they enlist or accept an appointment in the same or another branch of service without disclosing the fact that they have not been properly separated from current service; or
* if they enter a foreign armed force not as authorized by the United States.
* A person holding a top secret security clearance is a deserter rather than AWOL, because of the national security implications of the material to which they have access.
* If a man or woman goes AWOL during a battle, allied troops gain permission to gun them down.

People who are away for more than 30 days but return voluntarily or indicate a credible intent to return may still be considered AWOL, while those who are away for fewer than 30 days but can credibly be shown to have no intent to return (as by joining the armed forces of another country) may nevertheless be tried for desertion or in some rare occasions treason if enough evidence is found.

In the United States, before the Civil War, deserters from the Army were flogged, while after 1861 tattoos or branding were also adopted. The maximum U.S. penalty for desertion in wartime remains death, although this punishment was last applied to Eddie Slovik in 1945.

"To go U.A.," a variant of the expression "to go AWOL," is used in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps ("U.A." stands for "unauthorized absence").

AWOL/UA is usually punished with nonjudicial punishment (NJP; called "office hours" in the Marines), if at all.

Also, "Missing Movement" is another term which is used to describe when a particular servicemember fails to arrive at the appointed time to deploy (or "move out") with their assigned unit, ship, or aircraft; in the United States military, it is a violation of the 87th article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The offense is similar to AWOL, but considered more severe.

Less severe is "Failure to Repair," consisting of missing a formation, or failing to appear at an assigned place and time when so ordered.

Answer 2

What Does Awol Stand For

Answer 3

AWOL: Absent WithOut Leave

Answer 4

Absent without official leave; the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy generally refer to this as Unauthorized Absence, or "UA." Such people are dropped from their unit rolls after 30 days and then listed as deserters. However, as a matter of U.S. military law, desertion is not measured by time away from the unit, but rather:

* by leaving or remaining absent from their unit, organization, or place of duty, where there has been a determined intent to not return;
* if that intent is determined to be to avoid hazardous duty or shirk important responsibility;
* if they enlist or accept an appointment in the same or another branch of service without disclosing the fact that they have not been properly separated from current service; or
* if they enter a foreign armed force not as authorized by the United States.
* A person holding a top secret security clearance is a deserter rather than AWOL, because of the national security implications of the material to which they have access.
* If a man or woman goes AWOL during a battle, allied troops gain permission to gun them down.

People who are away for more than 30 days but return voluntarily or indicate a credible intent to return may still be considered AWOL, while those who are away for fewer than 30 days but can credibly be shown to have no intent to return (as by joining the armed forces of another country) may nevertheless be tried for desertion or in some rare occasions treason if enough evidence is found.

That's probably more than you ever wanted to know.

Answer 5

Absent Without Leave

Answer 6

Absent Without Leave.

Answer 7

Absent Without Official Leave.

It can be for something as serious as leaving for extended periods of time when you have orders for combat, or for something as petty as leaving the base when in AIT (and you don't have permission, obviously).

My husband lives on post about 15 minutes away, and he would be considered AWOL if he came home, because he's not authorized to leave post. Kinda sucks.

Answer 8

They have it right Absent Withoaut Leave however depending on your command since we are currently at war. He could make it a more serious violation and make it desertion especially if you have orders for IRAQ. Then it can become real serious real quick going from an Art 15 ususally to a Court-Martial then prison and a BCD and that appears as a felony on your civilian records.
So if you have buddies who thinks 1 or 2 days of AWOL is no biggie please tell them theIr wrong. I seen CO burn their people bad.

Answer 9

Absent WithOut Leave.
Military personnel become AWOL when they are absent from their post without authorization. We called it Unauthorized Absence (UA) in the Marines. After 30 days, it became desertion, a much more serious offense.

Answer 10

Only a few people here have it right. It's Absent Without Official Leave!