What would qualify a soldier for a early honorable discharge? and what options are available?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:48:37 -0400

I am in a situation where I have 8 months to my ETS date and 5 months from terminal leave. I am in the middle of getting a very nasty divorce in which if I dont move back to my home state of Utah in the next few weeks I am going to lose custody of my kids and all of my money (long story). my question is what options are out there for me to get an early discharge? I have tried talking to my command team with no luck, I have reached out to HRC and was told there was nothing they can do, I have applied at every CSP in the state of Utah with nothing coming of it. I am out of options and could use some advice on what I can do.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2022 1:02 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 13:02:18 -0400

Try AR 635-200, Chapter 6 for Hardship.

However, the problem is if granted, how long the process will completely take.

If your Command and HRC are stating nothing can be done, has the Judge in the case been petitioned to grant some sort of leniency until you are fully discharged?

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Sep 4 at 2022 9:12 AM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:12:20 -0400

A Million dollar wound! With inflation, may be a billion dollar one now. LOL

Response by SPC John Tacetta made Sep 4 at 2022 5:43 PM

SPC John Tacetta — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 17:43:56 -0400

Seems you have 90 days leave. How about taking 2 months now to put the (Utah) house in order, return to duty for 3 months and then go terminal. Can't see why your CO wouldn't approve such a move.

Or take 3 months now and process your hardship while on leave.