This memo is by a First Lieutenant who is resigning form the military in lieu of a court martial.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
HEADQUARTERS, 1 ST BATTALION, 13 TH ARMOR
3d BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM, 1 ST ARMORED DIVISION
FORWARD OPERATING BASE DAKOTA, BAGHDAD
APO AE 09324-2942
AFZB-JA-TDS 26 September 2003
MEMORANDUM THRU Commander,. 1' Armored Division, APO AE 09252
FOR Commander, PERSCOM (TAPC-PDT-PM), 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22332-0478
SUBJECT: Resignation for the Good of the Service in Lieu of General Court-Martial ( b)C() -5
1.
I, 1 LT 41111111Miw— voluntarily tender my resignation from the Army for the good of the
service under the provisions of AR 600-8-24, paragraph 3-13. I do not desire to appear before a court-martial or board
of officers. I have not been subject to coercion with respect to this resignation and fully understand the implications of
this action.
2.
I have been advised that prior to submitting this resignation, I may, at my option, consult with and be represented by
legally qualified counsel who may be a member of The Judge Advocate General's Corps or may be civilian counsel
retained by me. I have been fully advised and counseled in this matter by CPT Anom a member of The
Judge Advocate General's Corps on 26 September 2003.
ko -
3.
I have been afforded an opportunity to present matters in explanation, mitigation, or defense of my case and such
matters are attached.
4.
I understand that this resignation, if accepted, may be considered as being under Other than Honorable Conditions. I also understand that a resignation for the good of the Service may be withdrawn only with the approval of HQDA. I further understand that if my resignation is accepted under Other Than Honorable Conditions, I will not be entitled to compensation for unused leave.
5.
If my resignation is accepted, regardless of the type of discharge certificate furnished, I understand that I will not receive separation pay and that I will be barred from all rights, based on the period of service from which I will be separated, under any laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, except War Risk, US Government (converted), National Service Life Insurance, or Servicemen's Group Life Insurance policies that I may hold.
6.
My Present duty station is with the 1 5` Armored Division, presently in Baghdad, Iraq, with home station at Fort Riley, Kansas.
7.
I do not desire separation overseas.
8.
My mailing address after separation will be:
6. I understand that if I participated in certain advanced programs, I may be required to reimburse the US Government as stated in written agreement made by me with the US Government under law and regulations.
411•11•ab gag
1LT, AR
DOD 006790