What options do I have when undergoing a chapter while receiving mental care after a deployment?

2018-05-15T13:35:02-04:00

Gonna make this short and sweet. Came home early from deployment after PTSD diagnosis. First day at work I snapped on this kid who had an inappropriate relationship with my spouse while I was deployed. I am currently receiving care through EBH and IOP but now they have started a chapter on me. 14-12c I believe. Do I have any options here? I’m looking to get my head back on straight and fix that shit but I feel like the Army is trying to save a penny and boot me into the street. Any info helps

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2018 1:44 PM

2018-05-15T13:44:13-04:00

14-12c is Misconduct for Commission of a Serious Offense. So is the chapter related to snapping on the kid that had the inappropriate relationship with your wife?

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 15 at 2018 2:10 PM

2018-05-15T14:10:12-04:00

Commission of a Serious Offense (paragraph 14-12c). The commander must provide evidence of a specific military or civilian offense that the commander believes warrants separation from the Army.
This involuntary separation is not done lightly and not for yelling at a fellow SM (even if he deserved it) Nor given for a fist fight....

If you "snapped" and beat the kid 1/2 to death, or cut his head off with a leaf rake..then there would have been UCMJ as well..and likely a punitive discharge.
In any case, a involuntary separation can be started at the same time medical care or MEB is ongoing. Once the MEB gets so far along (I'm not an expert, and our resident expert is no longer in uniform) it takes precedence over a command directed chapter.

Talk with legal services....STOP talking about it here

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2018 2:17 PM

2018-05-15T14:17:07-04:00

Rgr SGM, just trying to get some info even if it’s basic from people who have an understanding or have been through similar. I have an appt with legal as well.

But yes the offenses I am accused of are assault and communicating a threat.

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made May 15 at 2018 6:26 PM

2018-05-15T18:26:04-04:00

The VA has vet centers that will assist any veteran, whether active duty or separated, with behavioral health issues, for free. they have group options or, if you have issues regarding groups, can do one on one counseling - All you need is a CaC card identifying you as active, or a dd214 -I myself have utilized these services and found that they really do help with PTSD and anger management issues - honest advice - get the help you need - The Army is going to do what it is going to do and you have no control over that, what you DO have control over is the ability to get the help you need. Good Luck troop.