What would happen if I were to ETS with an adverse action flag with a 2+2 contract? Would I still get an honorable discharge?

2023-03-13T13:26:14-04:00

So I have a 2+2 contract which obligates me to do reserves after 2 years active. However, Im about to ETS from active but I am flagged for adverse action, but it looks like my summarized article 15 was kicked back/denied by legal.

Now what would happen if I were to ETS with my flag stil active? Would I still get an honorable discharge?

But how would I finish my 2 year reserve obligation if I'm not able to sign with the reserves because of my flag?

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Mar 13 at 2023 3:47 PM

2023-03-13T15:47:29-04:00

Depends on what the flag is about. Did they kick the Summarized back because they think is was too lenient or because it was too harsh? If you have a legal flag, they can hold you past your ETS to resolve it and the characteristics of your discharge would depend on how it was resloved. If they stay with administrative punishment, even at Field Grade, it won't effect an honorable discharge.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2023 7:09 PM

2023-03-13T19:09:43-04:00

Depends on the FLAG code. Some codes are transferable. The form (I'm not recalling the #) spells out which ones are transferable or not. If your flag is non-transferable, then you would stay put until the flag is lifted.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2023 4:00 AM

2023-03-14T04:00:32-04:00

The flag isn't really going to affect anything. If your were barred then you would not be able to return to the military. Once the adverse action is completel they will have to left it. You can't ETS with a pending adverse action. They can dismiss it or extend you until it's complete.

Response by SPC Henry Strong made Jan 5 at 2024 12:30 PM

2024-01-05T12:30:09-05:00

have a visit with your local JAG office