Suspension of Enlistment Waivers

Most recent NGB update regarding waivers.

SUBJECT:
Suspension of Enlistment Waivers (ARNG-GSS Policy Memo #12-080)

1. This is an immediate message and requires dissemination to all recruiting personnel.

2. References:

a. Army Regulation 601-210, Active and Reserve Component Enlistment Program dated 8 February 2011, (with operational changes) dated 14 June 2011.

b. SMOM 12-044 dated 9 Apr 2012. (Rescinded).

c. Army G1 memorandum, Suspension of Enlistment Waivers dated 9 April 2012.

3. The purpose of this message is to update the closed waivers for the Army National Guard Waiver.

4. The Army National Guard waiver restrictions listed below are in effect:

a. ALL Categories suspended:

(1) Waivers for Major Misconduct. Waivers for Juvenile Major Misconduct may be considered in meritorious cases with extenuating circumstances; cannot be for Sex Crimes or Drug related offenses.

(2) Waivers for Drug/Alcohol Test (DAT).

(3) Waiver for Misconduct for drug use, possession or drug paraphernalia, to include marijuana, are suspended and are not being considered for enlistment (Adult and Juvenile).

(4) FLRI/09L Army Preparatory School (APS) and GED-Plus cannot have a conduct waiver (any level).

b. Prior Service suspended (PS):

(1) No conduct waiver authorized at any level (limited exception is noted below).

(2) No DAT waivers.

(3) No prior separation/discharge waivers for misconduct or any other type of involuntary discharge that involved misconduct.

(4) No administrative waivers for performance. Other administrative type waivers for Days of Service (DOS) applicants (less than 180 days Active Federal Service (AFS)) such as entry level separation waivers may still be processed.

(5) A TAG level conduct waiver (NOT including DAT or drug waivers) may be considered in meritorious cases for enlistment provided the last period of service was honorable and not less than 2 years have elapsed since the last offense. The Accession Suitability Office will make the determination if the applicant's case should be considered meritorious before it is submitted to TAG for consideration.

Note: PS applicants, who were awarded medals for valor, wounded in combat or completed an honorable term of service (excluding IRR) may be granted an exception to this policy. Submit suitability review exception to the Accession Suitability Office if applicable.

5. Enlistment waivers or the following mental health conditions: mood disorders to include depression and bipolar disorder, drug or alcohol abuse/dependence as reflected in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual IV (DSM IV), overdose of any medication (prescription or over the counter) in a suicide attempt, any condition involving self-mutilation, or any other suicidal attempt or gesture. During the period of the suspension, requests for exceptions will not be considered.

Source: http://www.nationalguard.com/forums/showthread.php/24113-Suspension-of-Enlistment-Waivers

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