AR 635-200 — Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations
Army Regulation 635-200 governs how enlisted soldiers are separated from active duty service — the chapters, the characterizations, and the process. Understanding this regulation is critical for both leaders initiating action and soldiers facing separation.
Chapter separations (Chapter 11 entry level, Chapter 13 unsatisfactory performance, Chapter 14 misconduct), discharge characterizations (Honorable, General, OTH, Bad Conduct, Dishonorable), separation procedures, and soldier rights during the process.
A separation under AR 635-200 follows a soldier for life. The characterization of service affects VA benefits, civilian employment, and federal hiring. NCOs initiating separation must cite the correct chapter. Soldiers facing separation must understand their rights.
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