Army Reserve Administrative Separation

The Army initiated administrative separation after a reserve officer, with 18 years of service, was issued a letter of reprimand for advertising his business wearing a de-identified Army combat uniform and mentioning his Army reserve status. During the administrative separation board, the Government tried to introduce additional alleged misconduct, which a member of the Board “independently verified.” Despite objecting to the evidence, the Board of Officers improperly recommended the officer be discharged with an Honorable characterization of service. MNB Meridian Law attorneys were able to argue to U.S. Army Reserve Command the many procedural errors in the board, and the legitimacy of the argument for initiating the Board. U.S. Army Reserve Command rejected the Board findings and directed another Board. However, the (new) Convening Authority declined to reinitiate the Board, and the officer will be able to retire as scheduled.