Separation Boards and Boards of Inquiry
Matt Jubelt has years of experience counseling servicemembers through command inquiries, administrative investigations as well as enlisted and officer separations. To negotiate such endeavors, each case must not only be evaluated on its own merits, but each client and his or her circumstances must also be considered, to include, the rank, time in service and desires of each client.
United States Army
The procedures for the separation of U.S. Army enlisted personnel are dependent upon the component of service. Although Active Duty enlisted separations are regulated under AR 635-200, Reserve and National Guard enlisted separations are regulated under AR 135-178. Each regulation sets forth different procedures, timelines and protocols for each component. Similarly, Active Duty officer elimination boards are regulated by AR 600-8-24, Reserve and National Guard Officer separations are regulated by AR 135-175. In all instances, the Procedures for Formal and Informal Administrative Investigations as well as Boards of Officers are established under AR 15-6, which dictates the general guidelines for all formal board procedures where the other regulations are silent.
United States Navy and Marine Corps
The Naval Military Personnel Manual (MILPERSMAN) MILPERSMAN 1900, et seq. regulates the procedures for the separation of U.S. Navy enlisted personnel.
The procedures for the separation of U.S. Marine Corps enlisted personnel are regulated by the Marine Corps Enlisted Separations Manual (MARCORSEPMAN) is set forth in Marine Corps Order 1900.16, Chapter 2 (MCO 1900.16 CH 2).
U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Officer Administrative Separations and Boards of Inquiry are governed the Secretary of the Navy Instruction 1920.6D (SECNAVINST 1920.6D). Further particulars pertaining to separations and boards of inquiry for commissioned U.S. Navy Officers are also set forth within MILPERSMAN 1611-010 - Officer Performance and Separations for Cause; and MILPERSMAN 1611-020 - Officer Detachment for Cause. Further particulars pertaining to boards of inquiry for Commissioned U.S. Marine Corps officers is also provided for within the 2024 Primer prepared by the Chief Trial and Defense Counsels, USMC.
Administrative Discharges
Military Separation Boards and Boards of Inquiry face the prospect of a characterization of military service that may act as a statutory bar to benefits or otherwise preclude or limit certain veterans' benefits. Our firm encourages early and frequent communication with our attorneys to ensure the best outcome for continued military service or post-service benefits. Contact Matthew G. Jubelt today to best position yourself and your future.
