Expert: Aaron Shifferly - 1/28/2011

Question
Sir,

I was directly commissioned into the Army as a 70B (health care administrator.) I have a three year contract. I did not receive any kind of bonus or scholarship or anything that would in-debt me to the Army. The Army is not for me. I am still very early (weeks) into my commission. I am wondering if it is possible to resign my commission? The Army keeps saying things like if I don't pass an APFT they can remove me, or if I'm too fat, or if I do this or that. I don't want to sabotage things, and I'd rather resign my commission than be kicked out for PT reasons.

Thank you kindly for any advice you may offer.
Eric

Answer
AR 600-8-24 chapter 2 covers unqualified resignations.  I honestly can't tell you what your options are because I haven't seen your contract.  Generally speaking, if you signed a 3 year contract the Army will expect you to honor that; especially if you were paid a bonus of some kind.  The best you can do is fill out your unqualified resignation paperwork, call branch and see what they say.  Sorry I can't be more helpful.