Posted on Jan 30, 2021
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So I don’t know if this is a dumb question but does the army do a voluntary separation if the soldier doesn’t want to be in anymore but they are not a bad soldier?
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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Yes it's called an ETS. The Soldier volunteered for that specific amount of time. The only time you can be involuntarily retained is for a court martial.

As for breaking your contract, can you just walk out of any other contract because you just don't want to be in the contract anymore? No, you can't. That's why it's a contract. If you were commissioned or on an indef reenlistment you can voluntarily separate at any time.

Since you're on here asking questions, it means you're looking for someone to tell you what you are hoping to hear. Rather than get led down a rabbit hole of people suggesting you can switch to the Reserves, or compassionate release, or talking to your chaplain - all of which are not true, go straight to the source. AR 635-200 has every single authorized reason for separation of an enlisted Soldier.
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LTC Stephen C.
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Always on point, SFC (Join to see).
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SGM Bill Frazer
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1. Tough, 2. They don't have too.3. Don't screw trying and you can ETS as a SPC, and not a PV@
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SGM Bill Frazer
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Kid you're brains are leaking!
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Do you remember the contract that you signed when you enlisted? What do you think the answer is to your question?

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Cpl Vic Burk
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I remember signing! The anniversary of my signing is coming up on Valentines Day. I remember that day very well every year!
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