AR 190-9 — Absentee Deserter Apprehension Program And Surrender Of Military Personnel To Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies
AR 190-9 governs law enforcement responsibilities and policies for the Military Absentee and Deserter Apprehension Program.
- Publication number: AR 190-9
- Title: ABSENTEE DESERTER APPREHENSION PROGRAM AND SURRENDER OF MILITARY PERSONNEL TO CIVILIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
- Date: 09/28/2015
- Proponent: PMG
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 190-9 on armypubs.army.mil
Related publications
- ARMY DIR 2014-25
- ARMY DIR 2020-16 (armypubs)
It covers AWOL and deserter reporting, apprehension efforts, verification of deserter status, return to military control, escorts, rewards, reimbursements, and surrender to civilian authorities. It requires specific notifications, forms, database checks, documentation, and coordination among military and civilian authorities.
Topics covered
- AWOL reporting
- Deserter reporting
- High risk caution indicators
- Return to military control
- Deserter status verification
- Military detainers
- Escort operations
- Rewards and reimbursements
Questions and answers
How quickly must an AWOL Soldier be reported?
The unit commander will (1) Notify the installation PMO/DES desk sergeant within 48 hours after a Soldier has been identified as AWOL. (paragraph 2-1)
What must happen when a Soldier has high risk caution indicators?
When a Soldier has been identified as having high risk caution indicators as in appendix C of this regulation, the a. Unit commander will (1) Coordinate with the installation DCO to complete DD Form 553 charging the Soldier with desertion and listing the High Risk Caution Indicator(s) in the remarks section. (paragraph 2-2)
What are the limits on military law enforcement apprehension efforts?
Proactive efforts by military law enforcement to physically apprehend the absentee will not generally be committed unless the provost marshal determines such efforts are warranted by specific circumstances. (paragraph 3-1)
What information is required to verify a claimed deserter's status?
The installation PMO/DES desk sergeant will immediately complete a check of the NCIC and contact USADIP to confirm the deserter status. (paragraph 3-2)
What happens if a claimed deserter's status cannot be determined immediately?
In the event the status of the individual cannot be immediately determined, the individual will not be detained. (paragraph 3-2)