Is going through a Chapter 5-13 with a MEB possible?

PV2 Timothy Maciel — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:49:47 -0500

My Chapter 5-17 was disapproved so Command turn it to a chapter 5-13. I told my therapist that ansd she(1st LT) said it would trigger a MEB. So is going through a Chapter 5-13 with a MEB possible? I asked around and was told this is something that is new that is happening.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2020 2:01 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:01:27 -0500

AR 635-200, Section 5-13 is where you can reference. But, if I understood it correctly, yea there may be an evaluation board convened.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2020 4:06 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:06:21 -0500

The only chapter that can coincide with a MEB is misconduct chapters. The MEB and the chapter will go to the CG and he/she will decide what route to take. If your MEB comes back and says your fit for duty but do have a personality disorder, THEN the 5-13 chapter could happen.

Response by SFC Marc W. made Jan 29 at 2020 5:11 PM

SFC Marc W. — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:11:50 -0500

A chapter won't trigger a MEB, your BH therapist will need to make a recommendation to your PCM that you fall outside of AR 40-501 and that you should go through the MEB. MEBs are never automatic, a Dr. has to recommend you to the IDES process and after a review, they will accept you or say more treatment/therapy/whatever is required. You can easily be chaptered for the 5-13 because it's administrative and just needs higher authorities to sign off on it.