AR 630-10 — Absence Without Leave, Desertion, And Administration Of Personnel Involved In Civilian Court Proceedings
AR 630-10 governs reporting, administration, return to military control, and civilian-law-enforcement surrender of absentees and deserters.
- Publication number: AR 630-10
- Title: ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE, DESERTION, AND ADMINISTRATION OF PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN CIVILIAN COURT PROCEEDINGS
- Date: 01/13/2006
- Proponent: PMG
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers AWOL and desertion processing, dropped-from-rolls procedures, verification, civilian custody, and returns to military control. It also establishes procedures for Army National Guard and Army Reserve personnel who fail to report for active duty or training.
Applies to: This chapter prescribes identification, reporting and processing procedures when an ARNGUS or USAR officer, warrant officer, or enlisted Soldier
Topics covered
- Absent without leave
- Desertion status
- Dropped from rolls procedures
- Return to military control
- Civilian custody and court order
- Army National Guard and Army Reserve absence
- Mobilization reporting
Questions and answers
When must a unit commander report an absent Soldier?
The unit commander will (1) Report absent personnel concurrently to the personnel office, the installations provost marshal office, deserter control officer, and the military pay office within 48 hours of the commanders inquiry that establishes there is no legitimate reason for the Soldiers absence. (paragraph 1-4)
When can an absentee not be dropped from the rolls?
An absentee will not be DFR (1) While under military control. (2) While confined by civilian authorities. However, personnel can be DFR on eMILPO if confined for 6 months or longer. (3) While receiving treatment in a civilian medical facility. (4) If the absentee dies before the desertion report is prepared. (paragraph 4-58)
What happens when a Soldier returns to military control at another unit?
Soldiers absent from a unit and returned to military control at another unit are attached to the unit where they returned for properly classifying the absence. (paragraph 3-2)
What documents are used to return personnel to military control?
The following documents are used to return personnel to military control: a. DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket, U.S. Army) is requested from Commander, Personnel Control Facility, Deserter Information Point, Fort Knox, Kentucky. If personnel are to be retained in the Army, the installation finance officer requests the personal financial record (PFR). (paragraph 4-1)
When is an ARNGUS or USAR Soldier immediately dropped from the rolls?
Except as outlined in b, below, ARNGUS and USAR Soldiers who are AWOL for 30 consecutive days are accessed into the strength of the Active Army and immediately DFR. (paragraph 5-5)