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Members wishing to receive a discharge from the =US= should post a request in the discharge forum and give a simple reason why they would like to be discharged. The post should be labeled “Requesting Discharge”.

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=US= Command Staff will review requested discharges and determine if the member will be granted Retirement or given an Honorable, General, or Dishonorable discharge.

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All members discharged from the =US= for whatever reason will be on display in the discharge forum for view for a limited amount of time.

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Any =US= member may request and receive a discharge for themselves.

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Final Discharges are issued only by the =US= Commanding Officer, Executive Officer or Joint Services CO.

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Members may be discharged for excessive violations of the =US= regulations and/or specific company/dept. Regulations.

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The =US= Commander, =US= XO, Joint Services CO or Branch CO's/1SG's are the only personnel authorized to request a discharge for another member.

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Request for discharge by a Branch CO will be reviewed by the JCS. The Branch CO will be interviewed as to why the member should be discharged and a decision will be made to approve or disapprove the discharge.

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Discharge types explained. All Reenlistment Procedures apply unless otherwise stated by JCS:

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Retirement:
Well respected member with good standing meeting the following requirements:
1. Member must request retirement. The JCS will not consider retirement unless it is requested.
2. Minimum Rank of E7.
3. Minimum membership of 1 Year.
4. Must have made a significant addition/accomplishment for the clan.
5. Must depart in good standing with =US=.
6. Must pass a JCS vote on the matter.

These are not all inclusive requirements, as each request will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If approved, members will receive the following status:

1. Retain Forum access excluding NCO, Officer club, JCS and special discussion access and Moderator status.
2. Retain TS account (Any SA or CA access privileges to be determined at time of JCS vote).
3. A member who leaves to join a rival clan and recieves retirement status may lose the right to retain their TS account. Final determination will be made by the JCS when voting on the members retirement.
4. Rights to return at Current Rank if a position for that rank is available, otherwise you may return to the clan at a rank deemed necessary by the JCS based on needs of the clan.
5. A one month waiting period is required to return.

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Honorable Discharge:
REQUIREMENTS: Member has served honorably with the =US=, has requested a discharge for an acceptable reason and has 6 months of service.

1. Regular non-member forum access
2. Retains right to return at minimum 1 rank reduction where applicable with a mandatory 3 month waiting period. Rank will be decided on a case-by-case basis in a JCS vote.
3. Maintain all previous awards and badges.

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General Discharge:
REQUIREMENTS: Member has served in the =US= and wishes to leave or is being discharged for reasons other than disciplinary.

1. Access upon discharge is limited to that of a non-member.
2. Upon re-application to the clan, the member will return as Recruit, repeating the probationary period.
3. Loss of any previous awards and badges.
4. A 3 Month waiting period is required to reapply.

Dishonorable Discharge:
Discharged by command staff for violation(s) of regulations or for other reasons of a dishonorable nature.

1. Member may not return unless unanimous JCS approval.
2. Banned from Forum, TS, and Game Servers If the member is found to have re-joined under a different name that member will be Dishonorably Discharged immediately.