My boyfriend was called up after 4 yrs for IRR status, to deploy to Iraq for 18 months. He has decided not to report for duty. Has anyone else made this choice? And no, there is no criminal sanctions for not reporting. A couple years ago I remember reading articles about soldiers not reporting, but has anyone choosen not to report recently? Are you currently undergoing the administrative separation process?
2007-07-07 20:36:52 · 7 answers · asked by *star chick* 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There is no court marshall involved for not reporting.
2007-07-07 20:46:18 · update #1
Ok-again there is no criminal action-that means they can not come after you for desertion or awol. That is according to UCMJ and JAG.
2007-07-07 20:49:28 · update #2
well he could be facing desertion charges under the UCMJ (uniform code of military justice) and if hes lucky he wont have to go to jail and they will admin separate him from whatever service he is in
2007-07-07 20:46:25 · answer #1 · answered by Leo_PR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How long was your boyfriend on active duty? The only way he be called back to active duty is if he still has time left in the IRR. 4 years on IRR status seems like a bit much.
Anyway deciding not to report is the way wrong answer. We are at war, and the penalty for desertion in a time of war can be death. Granted he will most not likely get hammered that hard but he is still commiting a felony offense. He will be charged with desertion after 30 days, (till day 30 it is AWOL) missing movement, refusal to obey a lawful order and a host of others.
2007-07-07 21:47:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He doesnt have a choice when he signed his original contract he signed up for 8 years total. The military can either separate him or start ucmj action.
2007-07-07 20:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by RayDawg12 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't show up, then that's what they call going " A wall". he could serve up to 3 years in prison for desertion, and could be fined thousands of dollars. Not a good idea.
2007-07-07 20:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by broncogal_88 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
actually, if he fails to report he will be listed as a deserter. and five years down the road when he gets pulled over for speeding, his name will pop up on the data base, he will be arrested, and will rot in jail until the military decides to come get him...and they will prosecute him for desertion.
He will be unable to get any federal loans, grants or jobs.
he made a commitment to serve his time, now it's time to honor that commitement.
2007-07-08 03:03:38 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you're so sure there are no criminal problems, why are you asking?
Sounds like you don't know the answer and you're just not liking the ones you're getting.
2007-07-07 22:02:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
and what about iraq freedom :-)))))
2007-07-07 21:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by jesus ben allah 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋