BASES FOR SEPARATING ENLISTED PERSONNEL

This section lists the types of separations available for the particular bases of separation, the applicable procedures, including counseling where required, and defines these bases in general terms. Figure 9-1 shows you an overview of all the possible types of administrative separations, the characterization of service that can be awarded for each type separation, the applicable Naval Military Personnel Manual (MILPERSMAN) articles and what type of procedure you use to effect the separation.

SELECTED CHANGES IN SERVICE OBLIGATION

Separation under this article is appropriate for general demobilization, reduction in authorized strengths, immediate enlistment or reenlistment, and

Figure 9-1.-Navy enlisted administrative separations.

Figure 9-1.-Navy enlisted administrative separation-Continued.

other early-out programs. Also, acceptance of an active duty commission or permanent appointment, or acceptance into a program; for example, officer candidate school (OCS), leading to an active duty commissioner appointment will result in a separation under this article.

The member must submit an official letter of request for separation via his or her commanding officer (CO) to the Chief of Naval Personnel (PERS-28). The request must include a copy of the acceptance or appointment letter from the officer program and a copy of the reporting requirement for the officer program. The Chief of Naval Personnel makes final determination on the member's request.

The member will receive an honorable, general, or ELS characterization of service.

For additional guidance on separation processing by reason of selected changes in service obligation, refer to the MILPERSMAN.

EXPIRATION OF ENLISTMENT OR FULFILLMENT OF SERVICE OBLIGATION OR EXPIRATION OF TOUR OF ACTIVE SERVICE

Unless voluntarily or involuntarily retained beyond normal expiration of term of service, enlisted members will be discharged upon normal date of expiration of enlistment, extension of enlistment, or period of induction, provided the member does not have additional service obligations. The member will receive an honorable, general, or ELS characterization of service.

For additional guidance on separation processing by reasons of expiration of enlistment, fulfillment of service obligation, or expiration of tour of active service, refer to the MILPERSMAN.