What would happen if a sevice member just left on their EAS without doing their EAS package?

Sgt Cameron Michael — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:55:31 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2017 11:37 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 11:37:23 -0400

Then they are going to have a hard time claiming benefits without the documents they were to receive while clearing out of the military. On top of the fact that if they just left without turning in their gear....then they could possibly receive a bill from the government.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Mar 20 at 2017 12:21 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:21:49 -0400

A lot of bad stuff would happen. GySgt John Olson stated, you would just leave but without your DD214, without your benefits briefing, and possibly find yourself on the AWOL list which could end up downgrading your discharge resulting in even more bad stuff happening.

So the question is then, why would someone want to leave before their actual date?

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Mar 20 at 2017 1:09 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:09:16 -0400

Well like the biggest thing is good luck proving you were in the military. Good luck claiming any injuries/conditions without your medical records. Honestly speaking, I don't even know if it's possible, unless you've done it, then kudos to you.

When you get out, you don't have to take Terminal Leave. You can work all the way up until your EAS date. The question becomes why would you want to. But part of separating from the military is doing a separations package and if you haven't done one, I'm surprised your chain of command hasn't been hounding you over it.

You need your final Height/Weight measurements. Medical/Dental Records. Interview with the CO. Turn your CAC in. Check out of the barracks/base housing/stop BAH/BAS disbursements.

Then of course the biggest thing is the VA benefits. I don't know why anyone would turn their backs on that and that'll probably be harder to get without your separations package.

Response by SGT David T. made Mar 20 at 2017 1:45 PM

SGT David T. — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:45:56 -0400

I have no idea. I wonder if this has ever happened before.