AWOL due to medical
I just went AWOL from the army (Michigan National Guard to be specific) while i was at phase 2 training because the asthma i had before i enlisted came back.
I was told by my recruiter not to tell MEPS about it when i enlisted.
I could barley breath in Arizona (due to the altitude) i went to the army doctors twice and even told them about my asthma, and they refused to believe me, and dismissed my troubles by claiming it was the altitude. Gave me an inhaler both times and shoved me out the door.
I then filed an article 138 against them to my commander... Which was then ignored by him.
I then decided to just leave. What are my options? I'm trying to get out of the army so any help would be appreciated!
Re: AWOL due to medical
1. As a member of the National Guard, you will have to determine your rights and possible outcomes, based on State law, as much as the UCMJ.
2. Partly it depends on what your status was when you went AWOL, Title 32, or Title 10.
3. It's unfortunate, but there a quite a few people who go AWOL because of medical issues. They can be difficult to resove, while protecting your health.
4. You should go back as soon as possible, but do so armed to present your case from a legal perspective.
Sincerely, www.court-martial.com
Re: AWOL due to medical
1. As a member of the National Guard, you will have to determine your rights and possible outcomes, based on State law, as much as the UCMJ.
2. Partly it depends on what your status was when you went AWOL, Title 32, or Title 10.
3. It's unfortunate, but there a quite a few people who go AWOL because of medical issues. They can be difficult to resove, while protecting your health.
4. You should go back as soon as possible, but do so armed to present your case from a legal perspective.
Sincerely, www.court-martial.com
