Separation From The Military
Military Lawyers of SRIS Law Group P.C.
A person in the military could face an involuntary separation and even an administrative board for a variety of reasons such as :
- Homosexuality
- Insubordination
- Physical or health reasons
When are you entitled to a hearing before an Administrative Separation Board
Military personnel that has been enlisted for more than six years are entitled to an administrative separation board hearing. Military personnel that may be on the verge of receiving an Other Than Honorable discharge (OTH).
If a person in the military has less than six years of service, then they are not entitled to an administrative separation board hearing.
What is an Administrative Separation Board
A hearing before an administrative separation board will be a hearing before three officers who will hear all the facts and evidence regarding the reasons for an involuntary separation, and then they will make a recommendation to the admiral or general officer who will make the final call as to whether the individual will be discharged or not. In addition, the three panel board will also recommend what type of discharge should be awarded if the panel makes a recommendation for a discharge.
The military Lawyers of SRIS Law Group, P.C. are experienced with these military legal matters and will provide the level of competent legal service required to guide you through this process.
