AR 635-200 — Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations
AR 635-200 governs administrative separation, service characterization, retirement for length of service, and discharge procedures for Soldiers.
- Publication number: AR 635-200
- Title: ACTIVE DUTY ENLISTED ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATIONS
- Date: 06/30/2025
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 635-200 on armypubs.army.mil
Related publications
- ARMY DIR 2021-29 (armypubs)
- ARMY DIR 2022-06 (armypubs)
AR 635-200 covers separation procedures for expiration of service, convenience of the Government, dependency or hardship, pregnancy, substance use disorder, misconduct, and other grounds. It establishes notification and administrative board procedures, processing goals, discharge characterizations, and selected changes in service obligations.
Topics covered
- Administrative separation procedures
- Service characterization
- Substance use disorder separations
- Pregnancy separations
- Misconduct separations
- Retirement for length of service
- Selected service obligations
Questions and answers
How long should administrative separation processing take under the notification procedure?
Processing time for separations, when the notification procedure is used, will not normally exceed 15 working days. (paragraph 1-8)
How long should administrative separation processing take when an administrative board is used?
Processing time, when the administrative board procedure is used, will not normally exceed 50 working days. (paragraph 1-8)
What must a commander include in written separation notification?
The commander will cite specific allegations on which the proposed action is based and will also include the specific provisions of this regulation authorizing separation. (paragraph 2-2)
When is a Soldier entitled to request an administrative separation board for substance use disorder?
The Soldier is entitled to request a hearing before an administrative separation board if he or she has 6 years or more of total active and reserve military service (see para 22c(5)). (paragraph 9-1)
When is a Soldier not entitled to an administrative separation board for substance use disorder?
A Soldier who has less than 6 years of military service is not entitled to a board. (paragraph 9-1)