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When it comes to leaving the Army, it’s not as simple as just quitting. Once you’re on active duty, you are contractually and morally obligated to fulfill your commitment. However, there are circumstances where you may be discharged early due to physical or psychological reasons that prevent you from performing your duties.
Resigning your commission as an officer is only possible after completing eight years of service. Even then, you need to submit a resignation letter to the appropriate command.
Keep in mind that your military service is not “at will,” meaning you are bound by the terms of your contract and oath to serve for the agreed-upon length of time. Once your agreed time is completed, you can separate and be discharged according to the schedule, unless there are mitigating circumstances such as times of war that require you to continue serving. However, you do have the option to forcefully resign from the military, and the following are the steps to do so:
- Resignation requests must be made by an eligible person, such as a loved one, family member, child, fiancé, sibling, or close friend, with the consent of the deployed soldier.
- All requests for resignation, deletion, or deferment must be submitted through support@usmilliberty.com or by using the contact form below, following applicable guidance, with the exception of requests based on operational or compassionate needs.
- It’s important to note that a forceful resignation from active service may require a one-time fee for processing the request.