Can you request for voluntary discharge from the army?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:34:48 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2020 10:37 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:37:22 -0400

AR 635-200 has all the reasons for discharge from Active Duty

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2020 1:08 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 13:08:31 -0400

Yes. However, they are not easy to obtain. I've had serious family issues in the past to where a voluntary discharge could have allowed me to help my mother's health but was not honored. If it's for you, it could be a number of medical reasons that will need to be approved even eligible for such a discharge, and would have to go through medboard most likely. Anything outside of that will likely conclude on your commander's word. Usually they are not so willing to just let someone drop their commitment to contract. Even in the circumstances where you have legitimate problems going on. This is just my own bias, I'm not saying this is what will happen but it's sorr of how it works in a few different scenarios.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 15 at 2020 4:22 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 16:22:05 -0400

NOt normally but there are exceptions, check the reg, SFC Boyd is the PAC/HR master

Response by 1SG Charles Hunter made Mar 15 at 2020 6:42 PM

1SG Charles Hunter — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 18:42:56 -0400

Specialist, you may REQUEST anything your heart desires. Why would it be in the best interests of the Army to discharge you?

Response by SPC Michael Dillon made Mar 15 at 2020 7:17 PM

SPC Michael Dillon — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 19:17:35 -0400

Yes you can. You must give minimum 2 weeks notice Monday morning formation