AUN / DUSTWUN
What does AUN stand for?
Absent Unknown.
What does AWOL stand for?
Absent Without Leave
What does DFR stand for?
Dropped From Rolls.
What Army duty status is used when a Soldier’s absence may be involuntary and requires investigation?
Missing.
What personnel system is used to process duty status transactions?
IPPS-A.
What does DUSTWUN stand for?
Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown.
A Soldier leaves their appointed place of duty without authority. What UCMJ violation may apply?
AWOL under Article 86
At approximately how many days of continuous AWOL is a Soldier normally processed for DFR?
Answer:
30 consecutive days.
What regulation governs Army casualty and missing personnel reporting?
AR 638-8.
Who advises commanders on duty status changes and reporting requirements?
The S1.
A Soldier fails to report for formation and leaders cannot immediately determine their location. What status is initially used?
Answer:
AUN (Absent Unknown)
After sufficient attempts to locate a Soldier fail and absence is determined unauthorized, what status generally follows AUN?
AWOL.
What is the difference between AWOL and Desertion?
Desertion involves intent to remain away permanently or avoid hazardous duty.
A Soldier’s vehicle is found abandoned and there are concerns for their safety. What status should leaders immediately consider?
Missing.
Name two documents S1 should maintain when processing an AWOL, AUN, or DUSTWUN action.
Commander memorandum, counseling statement, accountability roster, notification logs, welfare check documentation, or investigation documents.
Who is primarily responsible for conducting immediate checks to locate an AUN Soldier?
The chain of command (Team Leader, Squad Leader, PSG, and Commander).
What document is commonly used to counsel a Soldier who returns from AWOL?
DA Form 4856
Who approves the DFR action before S1 processes it?
The Commander through the appropriate chain of command.
What is one major difference between Missing and AWOL?
Missing may be involuntary; AWOL is unauthorized absence
What IPPS-A action should S1 process when a Soldier’s duty status changes to AWOL, DUSTWUN, or returns to duty?
The appropriate Duty Status transaction and/or PAR in IPPS-A with supporting documentation.
What is the purpose of placing a Soldier in DUSTWUN status?
To account for a Soldier whose whereabouts cannot be determined after reasonable search efforts.
What information should S1 verify before processing an AWOL transaction in IPPS-A?
Effective date, commander approval, accountability documents, and supporting memorandum/counseling.
True or False:
Every Soldier who is DFR is automatically a deserter.
False.
Who should be notified immediately when a Soldier is suspected to be Missing?
Commander, law enforcement, higher headquarters, and casualty channels as required.
What is one of the most common mistakes when processing AWOL or DUSTWUN actions in IPPS-A?
Incorrect effective dates, missing supporting documentation, or failure to update the Soldier’s status upon return.