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MILPERSMAN 1920-200
OFFICER RESIGNATION TYPES AND PROCEDURES
Responsible
Offices
NAVPERSCOM
(PERS-451)
Phone: DSN
COM
E-mail:
882-4518
(901) 874-4518
Resignations.fct@navy.mil
NAVPERSCOM
(PERS-83)
Phone: DSN
COM
E-mail:
882-2090
(901) 874-2090
Pers-834@navy.mil
NAVPERSCOM
(PERS-911)
Phone: COM
E-mail:
(901) 874-4753
Pers-911D.fct@navy.mil
MyNavy Career Center
Phone: Toll Free
E-mail:
MyNavy Portal:
1-833-330-MNCC (6622)
askmncc@navy.mil
https://my.navy.mil/
References
(a) SECNAVINST 1920.6D
(b) COMNAVRESFORINST 3060.7E
(c) CNO WASHINGTON DC 151850Z Nov 17
(NAVADMIN 273/17)
(d) CNO WASHINGTON DC 131504Z Dec 17
(NAVADMIN 288/17)
(e) DoD Instruction 1300.04 of 25 July 2017
(f) DoD Instruction 1310.02 of 26 March 2015
(g) 10 U.S.C.
1. Policy.
Officers of the Regular Navy and Navy Reserve retain
their commissions at the pleasure of the President, and no
terminal dates are established for their commissions. The
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), by virtue of authority to act for
the President, prescribes criteria for the voluntary termination
of an officer’s status. The SECNAV’s policy concerning
resignation of an officer of the Navy’s Active Component (AC) or
in the Navy Reserve, including Training and Administration of
Reserves (TAR) officers, is set forth in reference (a). Naval
officers, including TAR officers, who have not completed their
total military service obligation (MSO) must complete their MSO
in the Reserve Component (RC) of the Navy. Officers with no
potential for service in the RC may be released from MSO if
approved by the SECNAV. TAR officers should request release from
active duty (AD) per
MILPERSMAN 1920-090.
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2.
Types of Resignations from Active Duty.
There are two main
types of resignations afforded to AD officers, unqualified
(handled by Navy Personnel Command (NAVPERSCOM) Distribution
Policy and Procedures Branch (PERS-451)) and qualified (handled
by NAVPERSCOM Officer Performance and Separations Branch (PERS-
834)).
a. Unqualified Resignation from Active Duty. This resignation
is submitted by an AD officer who would be awarded an honorable
discharge upon separation, including TAR officers. See exhibit 1
for an example.
b. Qualified Resignation of an Active Duty or Inactive Duty
Naval Officer. This resignation is submitted in lieu of an
a
dministrative separation (ADSEP). Per reference (a), an officer
submitting a resignation request in lieu of processing for ADSEP
will have the resignation reviewed by PERS-834. Requests will
be submitted to PERS-834 through the officer’s chain of command.
Final characterization of service is at the discretion of the
SECNAV. Qualified resignations can be characterized as
honorable, general (under honorable conditions) discharge, or
for the good of the naval Service. See exhibits 2 through 4 for
examples.
(1) Resignation of an Active Duty or Inactive Duty Naval
Officer for the Good of the Naval Service. A qualified
resignation for the good of the naval Service may be accepted in
some cases wherein trial before a general court-martial (GCM)
may not be warranted or practical. Officers in this category
will be notified by PERS-834 of the intent to initiate a board
of inquiry. Officers who submit a resignation for the good of
the naval Service in lieu of a board of inquiry will
subsequently be awarded a certificate of discharge (under
conditions other than honorable). See exhibit 4 for an example.
(2) Resignation of an Active Duty or Inactive Duty Naval
Officer to Escape Court-Martial. This resignation is submitted
by a commissioned officer who is resigning to escape court-
martial. Officers in this category will route their request via
the GCM convening authority and, if positively endorsed, will be
routed to PERS-834 for processing. Officers who submit a
resignation to escape court-martial in lieu of a board of
inquiry will subsequently be awarded a certificate of discharge
(under conditions other than honorable). See exhibit 5 for an
example.
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3. Requests for Unqualified Resignation from Inactive Duty
(Honorable Discharge)
a. This resignation is submitted by a Reserve commissioned
officer, not on AD, who would be awarded an honorable discharge
upon separation.
b. Requests to transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve
(IRR), retire, or resign submitted prior to Navy Standard
Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) Individual Mobilization
Status (IMS) code (R##) identification for mobilization, may be
approved per reference (b).
c. The Navy Reserve activity will ensure officers
requesting to transfer to the IRR are approved by Commander,
Navy Reserve Force Command and assigned the appropriate
administrative action pending manpower availability status code
while awaiting adjudication to ensure that they are not ordered
to mobilize while the request is pending. Requests to transfer
to the IRR, retire, or resign submitted after NSIPS IMS code
(R##) identification for mobilization will be disapproved or
scheduled to take effect after the mobilization is complete.
d. Officers assigned to a Reserve unit, per reference (c),
must submit their request in NSIPS via the unit and the
commanding officer (CO) of the Navy Reserve center. Resignation
requests must be received by NAVPERSCOM Reserve Officer
Personnel Branch (PERS-911D) at least 90 days in advance of the
requested discharge date.
e. Officers of the IRR active status pool should submit
requests directly to PERS-911D via e-mail to
pers911d.fct@navy.mil
at least 90 days in advance of the
requested discharge date. See exhibit 6 for an example.
f. A resignation request from a Reserve officer who has not
completed his or her MSO will not normally be approved. If an
AC or Reserve officer who has a remaining MSO submits a
voluntary resignation request on the basis of dependency or
hardship per reference (a), the Chief of Naval Personnel or the
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Manpower and Reserve Affairs
(ASN M&RA) may approve the resignation request and discharge the
officer before completion of his or her MSO.
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4. Process for Resignation
a. Resignation requests submitted for humanitarian reasons
or hardship must be in compliance with reference (a), enclosure
(3), and outline and or meet each of the four criteria for the
hardship.
b. Upon resignation approval, all officers will be screened
by NAVPERSCOM Post-Selection Board Matters Branch (PERS-833) for
adverse or reportable information. An Adverse Information
Report (AIR) list is created and forwarded to NAVPERSCOM Officer
Selection Board Administration (PERS-804) and NAVPERSCOM Reserve
Personnel Management Department (PERS-9). A letter will be sent
to any officer listed on the report informing him or her of the
adverse or reportable information report and instructing him or
her to reach out to PERS-833 for a possible resolution. If a
resolution is agreed upon and completed, the officer will be
added to a new scroll request. A letter of ineligibility, if
applicable, will be sent to the officer if no resolution is
identified.
c. Resignation approvals are governed by the needs of the
Service, including availability of a qualified
relief.
Favorable
consideration normally will be given to an officer whose
obligated service will not extend past the requested detachment
date. Per reference (d), waivers of obligated service, tour
lengths, incentive pay, bonus contracts, or other service
obligations will not be approved, unless a bona fide hardship is
documented.
d. Resignation or AD requests (if applicable) will normally
be disapproved until the officer has completed the following
obligations:
(1) Every officer accepts an 8-year commitment upon
commission, which may be served either on AD or in the RC.
Officers serving a 4 or 5-year AD period must be given a Reserve
oath to complete the 8-year MSO. Per references (e) through (g),
signature of acceptance of a new Reserve oath is not a
requirement and officers will be placed into the Navy Selected
Reserve (SELRES) or IRR to complete their MSO requirement.
(2) Obligated service is obtained based on initial
commissioning source (e.g., U.S. Naval Academy, Reserve Officer
Training Corps (ROTC), Officer Candidate School, Officer
Development School), graduate education, training (i.e.,
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winging), bonus(es), lateral transfers, and tuition assistance.
Note: This list is not all inclusive.
(3) Minimum tour for separation (MTS) and retainability
(RET) is obtained by executing costed transfers. The MTS and RET
for each type of order is listed below:
(a) Two years upon arrival at a continental United
States (CONUS) shore duty location.
(b) A year, upon arrival at a CONUS sea duty.
(c) For outside the continental United States
(OCONUS) shore tours, see applicable instructions (e.g., Joint
Travel Regulations). For OCONUS sea tours see
MILPERSMAN 1301-110
(for the purpose of this instruction Alaska
and Hawaii shore duties are considered to be 36 months).
(d) A year if reassigned to CONUS from overseas.
This takes precedence over subparagraphs 4d(3)(a) and 4d(3)(b).
(4) Any obligations not mentioned in subparagraphs 4d(1)
through 4d(3d) will be reasons for disapproval of resignation
requests.
5. Officers Unable to Tender a Resignation Prior to Becoming
Eligible for Reassignment
a. In some instances, due to NSIPS access limitations or
afloat communication restrictions, officers may not be able to
tender a resignation prior to becoming eligible for
reassignment.
This situation may apply to the following circumstances:
(1) Officers serving their period of minimum service
requirement; or
(2) Officers beyond their minimum service requirement who
have incurred an additional service obligation through programs
such as incentive or special pay and bonuses, transfer to the AC,
or advanced training and education.
b. To prevent this situation from occurring, officers may
notify PERS-451 and their respective detailer by letter of intent
(LOI) to resign at the expiration of their service obligation.
This LOI must reach PERS-451 no less than 9 months, but no more
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than 12 months, prior to the first day of the month of their
projection rotation date (PRD). Officers submitting an LOI
within 6 months of their PRD will not be accepted.
c. If an LOI is submitted by an officer within the
prescribed timeline of subparagraphs 5a and 5b, the detailer
cannot issue orders that will obligate the officer beyond his or
her existing obligation. However, the detailer may issue
permanent change of station (PCS) orders when the officer has an
obligation remaining (i.e., an officer has an obligation for
initial accession (5 years in the ROTC) or has 15 months
remaining to complete his or her obligation), or the detailer may
issue PCS orders to sea duty or unaccompanied tours overseas to
complete obligation.
6. Requests for Unqualified Resignation Active Duty (Honorable
Discharge)
a. All resignation requests must be submitted via NSIPS per
reference (c).
b. Resignation requests must be received by PERS-451 via
NSIPS at least 9 months, but no more than 12 months, prior to
requested resignation date.
(1) Resignation requests not submitted per reference (c)
will be returned without action.
(2) A resignation request will be returned without
action if the officer does not comply with the 9 to 12-month
submission time frame specified in subparagraph 6b, unless a
documented hardship exists and is approved by PERS-451.
c. If the resignation is delayed in reaching Commander,
NAVPERSCOM (COMNAVPERSCOM) through no fault of the officer
concerned, a constructive receipt date will be assigned 21 days
following the date the resignation request was routed to his or
her reporting senior. The resignation month must be carefully
selected, and consideration should be given to any separation
leave desired by the officer. Approval of a resignation does
not constitute approval of separation leave, which remains a
command-level decision. Extension of resignations to
accommodate separation leave will not be accepted. Should the
officer require separation orders more than 6 months in advance
of the desired detachment month, it should be annotated on the
original request with the justification stated.
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7. Requests for Unqualified Resignation for NSIPS Afloat Users
(Honorable Discharge)
a. NSIPS Afloat users may not have the ability to submit
resignation requests via NSIPS until ship modernizations are
complete.
b. Resignation requests must be received by COMNAVPERSCOM at
least 9 months, but no more than 12 months, prior to requested
resignation date.
c. A resignation request will be returned without action if
the officer does not comply with the no less than 9 months, but
no more than 12 months, submission time frame specified in
subparagraph 7b.
d. If the resignation is delayed in reaching COMNAVPERSCOM
through no fault of the officer concerned, a constructive receipt
date will be assigned 21 days following the date the resignation
request was routed to his or her reporting senior. The
resignation month must be carefully selected, and consideration
should be given to any separation leave desired by the officer.
Approval of a resignation does not constitute approval of
separation leave, which remains a command-level decision.
Extension of the resignation month will not be approved to
accommodate separation leave. Should the officer require
separation orders more than 6 months in advance of the desired
detachment month, it should be annotated on the original request
with the justification stated.
e. When units afloat do not have NSIPS connectivity,
resignation requests may be submitted in the letter formats
listed in exhibits 1 through 5 via e-mail to
resignations.fct@navy.mil
(use proper letter format).
8. Reporting Senior’s Endorsement via NSIPS. Reporting Seniors
must forward the resignation or AD request and endorsement and or
comments within 10 days of receipt. Reporting seniors will make
approval recommendations and may provide amplifying information
via the comment block or by uploading attachments.
9. CO’s Endorsement for Letter Submissions (NSIPS Afloat)
a. COs must forward the resignation or AD request and
endorsement within 10 days of receipt. The CO’s endorsement
letter must:
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(1) Certify that the information provided in the
officer’s resignation letter is correct and includes all
information.
(2) Address the need for a qualified relief and whether
the billet can be gapped, including the maximum acceptable
duration (AD separations and discharges only).
(3) Note any requirement for the officer to receive
separation orders more than 6 months in advance of the desired
detachment date (household goods shipment, separation leave,
deployment, etc.) (AD separations and discharges only).
(4) Comment on the circumstances of all resignations
submitted by officers within their command.
(5) If an officer has completed his or her MSO, certify
that the officer was counseled on Navy Reserve opportunities and
benefits, and provide assessment for future active and or Reserve
potential per MILPERSMAN 1001-260
. If an officer has MSO
remaining, certify that the officer was counseled on Navy Reserve
obligation into the SELRES or IRR.
(6) Comment as to whether an appointment in the Navy
Reserve is not recommended. If not recommended, the reasons must
be
stated.
If not recommended for a Navy Reserve commission and
the officer has an MSO remaining, the CO understands his or her
recommendation may result in retaining the officer on AD, unless
it is a resignation for the good of the naval Service.
(7) Submit an overall recommendation on the request. All
information concerning an officer’s resignation must be provided
to COMNAVPERSCOM and the SECNAV so that appropriate
recommendations and final action may be taken. This information
is very useful to each level of the chain of command in
formulating officer retention initiatives.
b. COs are the career counselors for officers. Every effort
must be made to retain the best officers for continued service in
the Navy, whether on AD or Reserve duty. Separating officers
must be properly informed on Navy Reserve affiliation benefits to
allow them to make an educated decision.
10. Request for Withdrawal of Resignation. A request for
resignation has no effect until approved by the SECNAV or
delegated authority. Once approved, any subsequent withdrawal
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request may be denied. Any actions (leave taken, job offers
accepted, etc.) taken by the requesting officer prior to the
SECNAV’s approval is at the officer's own risk. COs must forward
the request with endorsement within 10 working days. All
withdrawal requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis
with the needs of the Service as the determining factor.
11. Requests for Extension. Extension requests to remain on AD
and change the detachment month will be governed by the needs of
the Navy. These requests will require documentation for a bona
fide hardship or operational commitment. Any requests for
detachment earlier than originally requested in the resignation
letter, or earlier than approved in the PERS-451 notification
letter, will not normally be approved. COs must forward the
request with endorsement within 10 days.
12. Resign to Reenlist. On a case-by-case basis, officers (not
including limited duty officers (LDO) or chief warrant officers
(CWO)) with more than 16 years of creditable service, and who
are prior enlisted, may submit a request to resign their
commission and subsequently request to reenlist to complete 20
years of service. Pay grade and rate will be determined by the
Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) Enlisted Community Management
Division (BUPERS-32). LDOs and CWOs must request reversion per
MILPERSMAN 1100-060.
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EXHIBIT 1
UNQUALIFIED RESIGNATION REQUEST FROM ACTIVE DUTY OR RELEASE FROM
ACTIVE DUTY (RAD)
(Use proper letter format containing the following information)
Date:
From: Rank Name, USN, Designator
To: Secretary of the Navy
Via: (1) Commanding Officer, (present duty station)
(2) Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-451)
Subj: UNQUALIFIED RESIGNATION REQUEST FROM ACTIVE DUTY OR
RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY
Ref: (a) SECNAVINST 1920.6D
(b) CNO WASHINGTON DC 131504Z Dec 17 (NAVADMIN 288/17)
(C) NAVPERS 15560D, Naval Military Personnel Manual
(MILPERSMAN)
Encl: (1) Reason for Submission of Request
1. Per references (a), (b), and (c), MILPERSMANs 1920-090
and
1920-200, I hereby submit my resignation (or release) from
active duty service in the United States (U.S.) Navy and
request that it be accepted. I have been informed and
understand that if this request is accepted, I will
subsequently receive an honorable discharge from the naval
Service. I desire detachment in (month/year).
2. I understand that if any financial indebtedness to the U.S.
Government exists, I may be required to repay the amount as
determined by the Navy or complete the obligated time.
3. The following information is provided:
a. Command name/unit identification code:
b. Daytime telephone number (Defense Switched Network
(DSN) and or commercial):
c. Commanding officer’s e-mail:
d. Date reported: DD MMM YYYY
e. Projected Rotation Date: DD MMM YYYY
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EXHIBIT 1
UNQUALIFIED RESIGNATION REQUEST FROM ACTIVE DUTY OR RELEASE FROM
ACTIVE DUTY (RAD)
(continued)
4. Personal Information: Personal mailing address (including
zip code), telephone number after separation, and military and
personal e-mail addresses.
5. Navy Reserve affiliation statement:
Officers who have fulfilled their military service obligation
(MSO):
I do (not) desire appointment in the Navy Reserve (Individual
Ready Reserve (IRR) appointment).
I do (not) desire to affiliate with the Navy Reserve (selected
Reserve appointment).
Officers who have not fulfilled their 8-year MSO prescribed by
reference (a), must be submitted for an appointment in the Navy
Reserve (SELRES or IRR) to complete their MSO.
6. My reason(s) for requesting separation is (are): This
information may be utilized for retention purposes.
(Signature)
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EXHIBIT 2
QUALIFIED RESIGNATION FOR HONORABLE DISCHARGE
(Use proper letter format containing the following information)
Date
From: Rank Name, USN, Designator
To: Secretary of the Navy
Via: (1) Commanding Officer, (present duty station)
(2) Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-834)
Subj: QUALIFIED RESIGNATION FROM NAVAL SERVICE FOR AN HONORABLE
DISCHARGE
Ref: (a) NAVPERS 15560D, Naval Military Personnel Manual
(MILPERSMAN)
Encl: (1) Officer’s Statement
1. Per reference (a), MILPERSMAN 1920-200, I hereby submit my
resignation from the naval Service of the United States (U.S.)
and request that it be accepted. I have been informed and
understand that if my resignation herein submitted is accepted,
I will subsequently receive an honorable discharge from the
naval Service. While I will be entitled to the major portion of
veteran’s rights and benefits presently authorized for former
officers whose service has been similar to my own, should any
present or future statute change a condition precedent to the
granting of rights and benefits thereunder, my eligibility for
such rights and benefits may at least be doubtful.
2. To my knowledge, I am [not] financially indebted to the U.S.
Government. I understand that if indebtedness exists, I may be
required to repay the prorated amount and would be contacted by
the Defense Finance and Accounting Service following my
separation to arrange payment (bonuses will be recouped prior to
separation if possible by the officer’s servicing transaction
service center).
3. Current mailing address, telephone number, and personal
e-mail address:
4. Completion date of any service obligations incurred as a
result of contracts signed with the Navy:
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EXHIBIT 2
QUALIFIED RESIGNATION FOR HONORABLE DISCHARGE
(continued)
5. Statement the officer wishes to make on his or her own
behalf. (Statement should be temperate in tone, focusing on
root causes, and not impugn the character or integrity of other
persons. If statement cannot be completed in one paragraph,
submit statement as enclosure (1). This information will be
included in the information provided to the Secretary of the
Navy for consideration in the final disposition of the
officer’s separation.)
(Signature)
Note: A statement of non-indebtedness or indebtedness is
required in a letter submitting qualified resignation.
Commanding officers must ensure that disbursing officers are
notified of the pending separation of any officer who might be
indebted to the Government.
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EXHIBIT 3
QUALIFIED RESIGNATION FOR GENERAL (UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS)
(Use proper letter format containing the following information)
Date
From: Rank Name, USN, Designator
To: Secretary of the Navy
Via: (1) Commanding Officer, [present duty station]
(2) Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-834)
Subj: QUALIFIED RESIGNATION FROM NAVAL SERVICE FOR A GENERAL
(UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS) DISCHARGE
Ref: (a) NAVPERS 15560D, Naval Military Personnel Manual
(MILPERSMAN)
Encl: (1) Officer’s Statement
1. Per reference (a), MILPERSMAN 1920-200, I hereby submit my
resignation from the naval Service of the United States (U.S.),
and request that it be accepted. I have been informed and
understand that if my resignation herein submitted is accepted,
I will subsequently receive a General (under honorable
conditions) discharge from the naval Service, that such
separation, although considered by the Navy department to be
under honorable conditions, is not the highest qualitative type
of separation provided for officers of the naval Service and
that, while I will be entitled to the major portion of veteran’s
rights and benefits presently authorized for former officers
whose service has been similar to my own, should any present or
future statute specifically require honorable discharge as a
condition precedent to the granting of rights and benefits
thereunder, my eligibility for such rights and benefits may at
least be doubtful.
2. To my knowledge, I am [not] financially indebted to the U.S.
Government. I understand that if indebtedness exists, I may be
required to repay the prorated amount and would be contacted by
the Defense Finance and Accounting Service following my
separation to arrange payment (bonuses will be recouped prior to
separation, if possible, by the officer’s servicing transaction
service center).
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EXHIBIT 3
QUALIFIED RESIGNATION FOR GENERAL (UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS)
(continued)
3. Current mailing address, telephone number, and personal
e-mail address:
4. Completion date of any service obligations incurred as a
result of contracts signed with the Navy:
5. Statement the officer wishes to make on his or her own
behalf. (Statement should be temperate in tone, focusing on
root causes, and not impugn the character or integrity of other
persons. If statement cannot be completed in one paragraph,
submit statement as enclosure (1). This information will be
included in the information provided to the Secretary of the
Navy for consideration in the final disposition of the officer’s
separation).
(Signature)
Note: A statement of non-indebtedness or indebtedness is
required in a letter submitting qualified resignation.
Commanding officers must ensure that disbursing officers are
notified of the pending separation of any officer who might be
indebted to the Government.
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EXHIBIT 4
QUALIFIED RESIGNATION FOR THE GOOD OF THE NAVAL SERVICE
(Use proper letter format containing the following information)
Date
From: Rank Name, USN, Designator
To: Secretary of the Navy
Via: (1) Commanding Officer, (present duty station)
(2) Convening Authority (if applicable)
(3) Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-834)
Subj: RESIGNATION FOR THE GOOD OF THE NAVAL SERVICE
Ref: (a) NAVPERS 15560D, Naval Military Personnel Manual
(MILPERSMAN)
(b) SECNAVINST 1920.6D
Encl: (1) Officer’s Statement
1. Per reference (a), MILPERSMAN 1920-200, I hereby submit my
resignation from the naval Service of the United States (U.S.)
for the good of the Service and I request that it be accepted.
I have been informed and understand that if my resignation for
the good of the naval Service, which is herein submitted, is
accepted I will subsequently receive a certificate of discharge
from the naval Service which will state upon its face that it is
under conditions other than honorable (OTH); that I may be
deprived of substantial rights, benefits, and bounties which
Federal or State legislation confers, or may hereafter confer,
upon persons with honorable service in, or honorably separated
from, the Armed Forces of the U.S.; and that I may expect to
encounter substantial prejudice in civil life in situations
wherein the nature of service rendered in, or the character of
separation from, the Armed Forces may have a bearing. I
understand detachment will be immediately after approval.
2. To my knowledge, I am [not] financially indebted to the U.S.
Government. I understand that if indebtedness exists, I may be
required to repay the prorated amount and will be contacted by
the Defense Finance and Accounting Service following my
separation to arrange payment (bonuses will be recouped prior to
separation if possible by the officer’s servicing transaction
service center).
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EXHIBIT 4
QUALIFIED RESIGNATION FOR THE GOOD OF THE NAVAL SERVICE
(continued)
3. Current mailing address, telephone number, and personal
e-mail address:
4. Completion date of any service obligations incurred as a
result of contracts signed with the Navy:
5. I am waiving my right to a board of inquiry required
normally per reference (b).
6. Statement the officer wishes to make on his or her own
behalf. (Should be temperate in tone, focusing on root causes,
and not impugn the character or integrity of other persons. If
statement cannot be completed in one paragraph, submit statement
as enclosure (1). This information will be included in the
information provided to the Secretary of the Navy for
consideration in the final disposition of the officer’s
separation.)
(Signature)
Note 1: A statement of non-indebtedness or indebtedness is
required in a letter submitting qualified resignation.
Commanding officers must ensure that disbursing officers are
notified of the pending separation of any officer who might be
indebted to the Government.
Note 2: An officer, whose resignation for the good of the naval
Service is accepted, will subsequently be awarded an OTH
discharge.
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EXHIBIT 5
QUALIFIED RESIGNATION TO ESCAPE COURT-MARTIAL
(Use proper letter format containing the following information)
Date
From: Rank Name, USN, Designator
To: Secretary of the Navy
Via: (1) Commanding Officer, (present duty station)
(2) Convening Authority (if applicable)
(3) Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-834)
Subj: RESIGNATION TO ESCAPE COURT-MARTIAL
Ref: (a) NAVPERS 15560D, Naval Military Personnel Manual
(MILPERSMAN)
(b) SECNAVINST 1920.6D
Encl: (1) Sample Charges and Specifications
(2) Confession and or Statement to Sample Charges
(3) Psychological Assessment
1. Per reference (a), MILPERSMAN 1920-200, I hereby submit my
resignation from the naval Service of the United States (U.S.)
to escape trial before a general court-martial (GCM). I have
been informed and understand that if my resignation to escape
trial before a GCM is accepted, which is herein submitted, I
will subsequently receive a certificate of discharge from the
naval Service which will state upon its face that it is under
conditions other than honorable (OTH); that I may be deprived of
substantial rights, benefits, and bounties which Federal or
State legislation confers, or may thereafter confer, upon
persons with honorable service in or honorably separated from
the Armed Forces of the U.S.; and that I may expect to encounter
substantial prejudice in civil life in situations wherein the
nature of service rendered in, or the character of separation
from the Armed Forces may have a bearing. I understand
detachment will be immediately after approval.
2. To my knowledge, I am [not] financially indebted to the U.S.
Government. I understand that if indebtedness exists, I may be
required to repay the prorated amount and would be contacted by
the Defense Finance and Accounting Service following my
separation to arrange payment (bonuses will be recouped prior to
separation, if possible, by the officer’s servicing transaction
service center).
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QUALIFIED RESIGNATION TO ESCAPE COURT- MARTIAL
(continued)
3. Current mailing address, telephone number, and personal
e-mail address:
4. Completion date of any service obligations incurred as a
result of contracts signed with the Navy:
5. Enclosures (1) through (3) are submitted per reference (a),
MILPERSMAN 1920-200.
6. I am waiving my right to a board of inquiry required
normally per reference (b).
(Signature)
Note 1: A statement of non-indebtedness or indebtedness is
required in a letter submitting qualified resignation.
Commanding officers must ensure that disbursing officers are
notified of the pending separation of any officer who might be
indebted to the Government.
Note 2: As this form of resignation indicates, it is submitted
by the officer as an alternative to facing trial before a GCM
and to eliminate the possibility that such a trial may result in
conviction with possible dismissal from the naval Service and
imprisonment.
Note 3: An officer desiring to submit such a resignation must
include a set of sample charges and specifications alleging
offenses for which the officer might be brought to trial.
Note 4: Prior to permitting an officer to resign in this
manner, the officer must submit, with the resignation, a
complete and detailed statement in the nature of a confession of
the offenses concerned and matters pertaining thereto.
Note 5: It is desirable that a statement be provided by a naval
psychiatrist (or by a naval medical officer if a psychiatrist is
not conveniently available), setting forth his or her
professional opinion concerning the mental and physical
condition of the officer submitting the resignation.
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QUALIFIED RESIGNATION TO ESCAPE COURT- MARTIAL
(continued)
Note 6: An officer, whose resignation to escape trial by court-
martial is accepted, will subsequently be awarded an OTH
discharge.
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EXHIBIT 6
UNQUALIFIED RESIGNATION FOR NAVY RESERVE OFFICERS
(Use proper letter format containing the following information)
Date
From: Rank Name, USNR, Designator
To: Commander, Navy Personnel Command (Pers-911D)
Subj: REQUEST FOR RESIGNATION OF COMMISSION
Ref: (a) BUPERSINST 1001.39F
(b) SECNAVINST 1920.6D
(c) NAVPERS 15560D, Naval Military Personnel Manual
(MILPERSMAN)
1. Per references (a), (b) and (c), MILPERSMAN 1920-200, I
voluntarily request resignation of my commission from the United
States Navy Reserve with an effective date of _______________.
2. The following information is provided:
a. Current Mailing Address:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
b. Telephone Numbers: ____________(Home)____________(Work)
c. E-mail address: _______________________________________
d. Reason for Resignation:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
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UNQUALIFIED RESIGNATION FOR NAVY RESERVE OFFICERS
(continued)
3. To my knowledge, I am not financially indebted to the United
States Government.
____________________
(Member’s signature)
Note: Mail to:
Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-911D)
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055
E-mail to: PERS-911d.fct@navy.mil
