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Nothing in this article prevents separation of a
member in an entry level status under another basis for
separation. Do not initiate separation processing until
the member has been counseled about the deficiencies
and has been afforded an opportunity to overcome those
deficiencies. Use the notification procedure with the
following modification in the members statement of
awareness. I understand that I am being considered for
an administrative discharge by reason of entry level
performance and conduct. I have been advised that if
the proposed separation is approved it will result in my
separation with an uncharacterized discharge identified
as entry level separation.
COs with SPCM CA have the authority to effect the
separation provided the member has received
counseling, all disciplinary action is complete, and the
member does not object.
Use the notification
procedure.
Send the processed case by letter of
transmittal to the Chief of Naval Personnel (PERS-83).
In those cases where the member objects or the CO does
not have the authority to process, send the case to the
Chief of Naval Personnel by either letter of transmittal
or message. Characterization of service will be ELS.
For additional guidance on separation processing by
reason of entry level performance and conduct, refer to
MILPERSMAN.
UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
Separation of a member under this category is
authorized when it is determined that the member is
unqualified for further naval service by reason of
unsatisfactory performance. Unsatisfactory
performance is demonstrated by one or more
performance evaluations, either regular or special, with
unsatisfactory marks for professional factors of 2.6 or
below in either military or rating knowledge and
performance, or with overall evaluation of 2.6 or below.
You may not use this basis for separation for a
member in an entry level status or when processing for
misconduct is appropriate.
Do not initiate separation processing until the
member has been counseled and has had the opportunity
to overcome his or her deficiencies. A page 13 must be
issued by the parent command before the latest
qualifying evaluation, and it must address the specific
unsatisfactory performance.
Characterization of service will be type warranted
by service record (TWSR), which is either honorable or
general.
COs with SPCM CA may effect the separation
provided the member does not object to the separation.
If the member objects to separation, the Chief of Naval
Personnel PERS-83) is the separation authority.
Use the notification procedure. Send the processed
case by letter of transmittal or message to the Chief of
Naval Personnel (PERS-83).
For additional guidance on separation processing by
reason of unsatisfactory performance and conduct, refer
to the MILPERSMAN.
HOMOSEXUALITY
Due to present (July 1993) changes occurring in
policies regarding homosexuals in the military, refer to
current directives for guidance regarding this issue.
DRUG ABUSE REHABILITATION FAILURE
A member who has been referred by his or her CO
to a level II or III rehabilitation treatment program for
personal drug abuse may be separated when he or she:
demonstrates an inability or refusal to participate
in, cooperate in, or successfully complete a level
II or III rehabilitation program;
has an alcohol incident or drug-related incident
anytime in his or her career following completion
of level II or III and there is no potential for
further service;
fails to follow a directed level II or III aftercare
program; or
returns to drug abuse following level II or III
rehabilitation treatment and there is no potential
for further service.
Characterization of service will be TWSR
(honorable or general or ELS. Use the notification
procedure. COs with SPCM CA may effect the
separation provided the member does not object. If the
member objects, the Chief of Naval Personnel
(PERS-83) is the separation authority. Send the
processed case by letter of transmittal to the Chief of
Naval Personnel (PERS-83). The COs comments must
indicate if the member is or is not drug dependent as
diagnosed by a physician or clinical psychologist.
Message submission is optional.
For additional guidance on separation processing by
reason of drug abuse rehabilitation failure, refer to the
MILPERSMAN.
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