AR 600-8-24 — Officer Transfers And Discharges
AR 600-8-24 governs officer transfers, discharges, separations, eliminations, resignations, and retirements for covered Army officers.
- Publication number: AR 600-8-24
- Title: OFFICER TRANSFERS AND DISCHARGES
- Date: 05/05/2026
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 600-8-24 on armypubs.army.mil
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It addresses voluntary and involuntary release from active duty, administrative and judicial discharge, elimination proceedings, and retirement programs. It establishes processing requirements, approval authorities, notification timelines, and Board of Inquiry procedures.
Applies to: This regulation prescribes policies and procedures governing officer transfers from Regular Army (RA) to the Reserve Component (RC) and discharge functions for all officers on active duty (AD) exceeding 30 days.
Topics covered
- Officer transfers
- Discharge functions
- Voluntary release from active duty
- Involuntary release from active duty
- Resignations
- Eliminations
- Board of Inquiry proceedings
- Officer retirements
Questions and answers
How quickly must an officer acknowledge Department of the Army Active Duty Board notification?
Upon receipt of DAADB notification memorandum from either HQDA or the GOSCA, completes and forwards the acknowledgment of notification within 24 hours (see fig 2 4). (paragraph 1-20)
How long does an officer have to submit a rebuttal to Department of the Army Active Duty Board notification?
Reviews data provided and forwards rebuttal (if desired) within 30 calendar days from receipt of notification memorandum. (paragraph 1-20)
How soon can a Board of Inquiry convene after notification?
Determine the boards convene date (not earlier than 30 days from the officers receipt of notification to show cause by Commander, HRC or GOSCA). (paragraph 4-8)
When must a Board of Inquiry be completed?
Ensure the Board of Inquiry is completed no later than 90 days from the date the GOSCA directs that a Board of Inquiry be conducted. (paragraph 4-8)
What happens to an officer's service characterization upon retirement?
The service of an officer who retires may only be characterized as honorable. (paragraph 1-20)