B-187214: Sep 20, 1976

FORMER ENLISTED MEMBER OF REGULAR ARMY DISCHARGED WITH OVER 12 YEARS' SERVICE IS NOT ENTITLED TO SEPARATION PAY SINCE STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR READJUSTMENT PAY IS APPLICABLE ONLY MEMBERS OF RESERVE COMPONENTS AND SEVERANCE PAY ONLY TO COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE REGULAR ARMY. THIS ACTION IS IN RESPONSE TO A LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 19. SMYTH ASKS FOR AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY OFFICERS WHO ARE RELEASED...

B-187214: Sep 20, 1976

A former enlisted member of the regular Army, who was discharged with over 12 years' service, appealed a settlement disallowing his claim for separation pay following his separation. The former enlisted member was not entitled to separation pay since the statutory authority for readjustment pay was applicable only to members of the Armed Forces Reserve components, and the statutory authority for s...