PAM 600-46 — Processing Applicants For Conscientious Objection
PAM 600-46 governs procedures and criteria for classifying and processing military personnel who claim conscientious objection to war or bearing arms.
- Publication number: PAM 600-46
- Title: PROCESSING APPLICANTS FOR CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION
- Date: 02/22/2023
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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PAM 600-46 covers applications for conscientious objector and noncombatant status, personnel disposition, interviews, and required application information. It requires applications on DA Form 4187 with signed enclosures and establishes processing timelines for active duty and Reserve Component personnel.
Applies to: This pamphlet sets forth the procedures and criteria used to classify and process military personnel who claim conscientious objection to participation in war in any form or to the bearing of arms.
Topics covered
- Conscientious objector status applications
- Noncombatant status
- Personnel disposition
- Application information
- Investigating officer guidance
- Conscientious objection interviews
- Noncombatant training and assignments
Questions and answers
Where are completed conscientious objector applications submitted?
Completed applications are submitted to the Soldiers immediate commanding officer. (paragraph 2-2)
How long does normal processing take for active duty personnel in Regular Army units?
Under normal circumstances, applications from active duty personnel in Regular Army units will be processed and forwarded to the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) within 90 days from the date submitted.
How long does processing take for Reserve Component applications?
Applications from Reserve Component personnel will be processed and forwarded to ARBA within 180 days from the date submitted.
Can conscientious objectors avoid hazardous duties?
Excluding noncombatant duties and training, conscientious objectors are not allowed to avoid hazardous duties that may be part of the mission of the unit to which assigned.