What does it mean to be administratively separated?

An administrative separation occurs when your commander initiates process of separating you involuntarily from service through a non-judicial process. To put it in civilian terms, an administrative separation is the equivalent of getting fired from your job.

Is an administrative discharge a dishonorable discharge?

For administrative separations, a service member can be separated according to one of the following three categories (you cannot receive a dishonorable discharge through an administrative separation): Honorable; General (Under Honorable Conditions); or. Other than Honorable.

Can a person be administratively separated from the military?

Administrative Separations: Administrative separations cannot be awarded by a court-martial and are not punitive in nature. Enlisted personnel may be administratively separated with a characterization of service (characterized separation) or description of separation as warranted by the facts of the particular case.

When to ask for an administrative separation board?

REQUEST A cONSULTATION. An administrative separation board is the process required when the command desires to separate an enlisted service member when the enlisted member has either more than six years of total combined (reserve and active) service or when the command wishes the member receive an Other than Honorable characterization of service.

When is an administrative separation a big deal?

An administrative separation is when your command seeks to involuntarily separate you through the administrative (non-judicial) process. An administrative separation can be a big deal, akin to being fired from a job for civilians (albeit with more administrative steps).

What are the different types of separations in the military?

There are actually two types of separations for enlisted service members: administrative separations and punitive discharges. A punitive discharge typically occurs after a judicial conviction at a court-martial, often via dishonorable discharge.

When does the military want to administrative separation?

When a military department wants to administratively separate, or “fire” an active-duty servicemember, each service has set up a system that entitles their members to due process. Military administrative separation can occur for a variety of reasons, such as failures to meet physical standards, as well as misconduct.

How to respond to an administrative separation request?

Prepare to share all of this with your lawyer in order to prepare a smart and thorough response to your proposed separation. Understand the process. Depending on your years of service, the type of administrative separation, the reasons for separation, and the characterization of service sought, you may be entitled to a board.

Can a service member receive dishonorable discharge from an administrative separation?

What does involuntary administrative discharge in the military mean?

Involuntary Administrative Discharge or Separation. An involuntary administrative discharge (also called administrative separation) is a very serious situation in which the military is attempting to terminate the employment of the military member – in other words, the military is trying to kick the member out of the military.