they have been awol for 5 to 6 months and now really wish they could go back and have a career in the service. is this possiable??
2007-10-29 17:17:25 · 10 answers · asked by kyregrf6 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
AWOL in a time of war is a serious offense, Does this person still have the issued ID? if not he may be facing desertion charges if he is ever caught.. My suggestion is simple, Call the nearest Military base and get the Chapel number call and discuss the reasons for leaving and ask for thier help in getting back right with the Army....If you are sincere and honestly want to stay I believe they will find a way to keep you onboard... The Post Chaplain likely has dealt with similiar circumstances or at least has been trained to help someone in that position..... DO IT AS Soon as Possible the longer you wait the worse it is trying to get back right... Age is a factor too, A young person who left simply because they were overwelmed by it all stands a much better chance..
2007-10-29 17:32:59 · answer #1 · answered by sfcwpruitt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First when this person turns themself they can do this either at any police station which will send them to the nearest military installation. They will then book them a flight to Fort Knox, KY to process paperwork and at that point if the prior unit wants them back they could go back to their previous unit. Now if the soldier was a good soldier the unit commander will decide what he or she wants to do. If they do not want the person back then most likely there will be a court-martial. The sooner this person turns themself in the better it is they will eventually get caught anyways. If the person gets pulled over tries to fly anywhere it's going to show up and they will get arrested. So to same time and emarrassment tell the person to turn themself in.
AR 635-200
10-7. Discharge authority The separation authority will be a commander exercising general court-martial jurisdiction or higher authority. However, authority to approve discharges may be delegated to the commander exercising special court-martial convening authority over the soldier (see paras 11-9c(5) and 11-9l) in cases in which all of the following apply to the soldier. He/she--
a. Has been AWOL for more than 30 days.
b. Has been dropped from the rolls of his/her unit as absent in desertion.
c. Has been returned to military control.
d. Currently is at the PCF.
2007-10-31 03:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible ,if he explains why he went AWOL , I was talking to a 1SG here who runs the prison for those who go awol, while sitting there he explained about how many of them come back in the Army.
Not at all sure what steps will be taken but yes it is possible.
Good Luck,
2007-10-30 04:22:19 · answer #3 · answered by Justice35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure, as anyone gone for over thirty days is listed as a deserter. Depends on how the Army wants to prosecute the case, but chances are that his/her military career is over.
2007-10-29 17:21:45 · answer #4 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Me thinks this service member would have a better chance of seeing God then being allowed to continue in the military.........
2007-10-29 17:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a person is missing 30 days he/she is considered a deserter and may face criminal charges.
2007-10-29 17:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by acot_anthonym 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
doubtful. after 30 days it became desertion. their remaining time in the militray will be spent in the Brig.
2007-10-30 01:46:35 · answer #7 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
they will be dishonorably discharged and since we are at war very likely tossed in the brig for some time.
2007-10-29 17:22:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably jailed and dishonorably discharged.
2007-10-29 17:24:57 · answer #9 · answered by zebj25 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Which Army? is this US your talking about ??
2007-10-29 17:38:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋