S2 Department - Discharge Notification

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Article Number:	7CAV-DR-046
Scope:	S2 Department - Discharge Notification
Version:	Version 1.0
Effective Date:	01DEC21
Last Modified Date:	DDMMMYYYY
Approving Authority:	Regimental Security Operations Officer
Point of Contact:	S2 1IC

Objective

To define the standard procedure for notifying a recruit's Chain of Command (CoC) when S2 has determined that a discharge recommendation is appropriate, whether due to non-response or other reasons discovered during investigation.

1. Pre-Discharge Communication (Before Posting)

When to Use

• S2 has determined that a discharge recommendation is likely (e.g., due to lack of communication, failure to meet standards, confirmed dual clanning, etc.).

Procedure

• A PM is sent to the recruit’s Chain of Command ( SL, PL ) only before the discharge post has been made.
• The PM may only be sent by a Lead Investigator, 2IC, or 1IC.
• The message should:
  • State that the recruit is being discharged.
  • Request that the CoC make a final attempt to contact the recruit or provide any additional input.
• This step is not optional and must be completed for all S2-based discharges.
• The PM and timestamp should be recorded in the investigation folder.

2. Discharge Post and Documentation

When to Use

• After S2 HQ approves the discharge, the final decision has been made.

Procedure

• The discharge is posted in the appropriate forum section.
• The investigation folder is updated with:
  • Final decision and summary
  • Link to the discharge post
  • All communication records

3. Discharge Post

When an S2 Discharge post is made, the submitter must tag the trooper's CoC:

• Squad Leader (SL)
• Platoon Sergeant (PSG)
• Platoon Leader (PL)
• First Sergeant (1SGT)
• Company Commander (CO)

4. Past Member's Note

When a Past Member Note is posted, the submitter must tag the troopers:

• Platoon Leader (PL)
• Company Commander (CO)
• Battalion Commander (CO)