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DAFMAN 51-507 — Enlisted Discharge Boards And Boards Of Officers

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BranchU.S. Air Force
SeriesDAFMAN
Publication date2023-07-27 (3.1 years ago)
StatusCurrent
Proponent / OPRAF/JA
Source of recordAF e-Publishing

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What changed in this edition

This publication has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. Major changes include the elimination of template forms, scripts, and worksheets for administrative discharge boards and Boards of Officers, as well as updated language reflecting the burden of proof applicable to commissioned officers required to show cause for retention on active duty. All templates and forms can now be found only on the Virtual Military Justice Deskbook (VMJD) on FLITE KM. If a Respondent is represented by civilian counsel alone, or represents themselves pro se, the servicing legal office should locate and provide a copy of the relevant documents to civilian counsel or the pro se Respondent

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