Triggers
This failure, related to military performance or qualifications, is one of the most common reasons for officer elimination.
What is substandard performance of duty?
AR 135-175 is the regulation that governs the elimination of these types of Soldiers.
What are commissioned officers in the Army Reserve and National Guard?
This Army regulation governs officer separations for active duty officers.
What is AR 600-8-24?
Soldiers can request this kind of representation at the board.
What is legal counsel?
This was the very first TJAG.
Who is LTC William Tudor?
Moral or ethical failures, such as a conviction by civilian or military authorities, can trigger this type of elimination.
What is elimination for misconduct?
This chapter of AR 135-175 outlines the notification procedures for initiating elimination.
What is chapter 3?
This chapter covers involuntary separation procedures initiated by the commander.
What is chapter 4?
The board of Inquiry must consist of this minimum number of officers.
What is three commissioned officers?
The U.S. Army's defining motto since 1778.
What is "This we'll defend"?
An officer may be eliminated for failing to maintain this, including weight and physical readiness standards.
What is retention standards?
Before elimination is initiated, the officer is usually offered this opportunity.
What is the opportunity to submit a written rebuttal?
This form is used to notify and officer of elimination proceedings.
What is a DA form 268 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions)?
The board of officers may choose to recommend this if they believe the Soldier should stay in service.
The year that the National Guard was established.
What is 1636?
What is moral or professional dereliction?
AR 135-175 states that elimination authority for Reserve officers below O-6 is held at this level.
What is the commander, U.S Army HRC?
An officer facing elimination may request this type of board.
What is a Board of Inquiry?
This document notifies an officer that a Board of Inquiry will be convened.
What is the notice of elimination?
This U.S. Army job is listed as a 27B.
What is a Military Judge?
This educational chapter may result in an elimination.
What is chapter 4-3a(13)?
This is the number of years a officer must serve to no longer be considered probationary.
What is 5 years?
An officer recommended for elimination must be notified in writing and given this many calendar days to respond.
What is 10 calendar days?
This is the standard burden of proof required during an elimination board.
What is a preponderance of the evidence?
This is one of the four core competencies of the U.S. Army JAG Corps.
What is Principled Counsel, Servant Leadership, Stewardship, and Mastery of the Law?