Officer AWAL punishment
If an officer goes AWAL and finally turns themself in will the punichment be more severe because of their ranking? What are the chances of being discharged?
Re: Officer AWAL punishment
Not under the law, but often in reality it works that way that an officer will receive harsher punishment. Whether a discharge is awarded depends on a number of factors: how long AWOL, reasons for the absence, what billet or position was held, etc. This would likely be handled at Article 15 where a discharge could NOT be awarded although a separation board could be convened. Or if the circumstances were severe enough it could be sent to a court-martial. There is no way I can predict what may happen at this point.
Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions.
