Can I recieve a Hardship Discharge/transfer if my father passed away on active duty?

Question

he passed away 11/2/05 and i was on active duty (navy) i need to get a transfer to my home town or a discharge to take care of my mother. she has become and alcoholic, and while ive been home on leave for the past 10 days she has had thoughts of suicide. this bothers me alot if any one has any information please help me. thanks -mike

by the way i am the only surviving son. again thank you very much for the speedy replies.

Answer 1

Under normal circumstances I would say yes, particularly if you are the only surviving son.......however, given the current administration and the war I doubt it.

Don't let that deter you though...speak to your commanding officer

Answer 2

you should start by reading the regulation on chapters and hardships. it is your guide. you also need to speak to your chain of command and chaplain. everything must be documented. it is very hard to get a discharge or transfer, but you should try anyways. best of luck to you.

Answer 3

Talk to your CO and Chaplin. Hardships are hard to get unless you have a fool proof reason.

Answer 4

I think it would be wise to talk to your chain of command or the chaplain to help you with this. They may offer a solution to benefit you much more than we can.

Answer 5

Talk to your chain and your Chaplin. You might be able to get a compassionate reassignment, probably to a requiting station. And then just don't re-enlist.

Answer 6

put your mom into a hospital mental ward she needs mental help and supervision for the suicide threats. contact your chief and talk to them. they may help you move your mother. do you have other family like sisters that could help care for your mom. talk to your command