Contents
- (a) Requirement for Programs.—1 change
- (b) Benefits.—5 changes
- (c) Eligibility.—7 changes
- (d) Program Applicability.—1 change
- (e) Applicability Subject to Needs of the Service.—1 change
- (f) Application Requirements.—
- (g) Other Conditions, Requirements, and Administrative Provisions.—
- (h) Termination of Program.—4 changes
(c)Subject to subsections (d) and (e), a member of an armed force is eligible for voluntary separation under a program established for that armed force pursuant to this section if the member—
(1)has not been approved for payment of a voluntary separation incentive under section 1175 of this title;
(2)has served on active duty or full-time National Guard duty or any combination of active duty and full-time National Guard duty for more than 6 years;
(3)has served on active duty or full-time National Guard duty or any combination of active duty and full-time National Guard duty for not more than 20 years;
(4)has served at least 5 years of continuous active duty or full-time National Guard duty or any combination of active duty and full-time National Guard duty immediately preceding the date of the member’s separation from active duty; and
(5)meets such other requirements as the Secretary may prescribe, which may include requirements relating to—
(A)years of service;
(B)skill or rating;
(C)grade or rank; and
(D)remaining period of obligated service.
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