Legal Question in Military Law in District of Columbia
Medical Corps captain wanting Honorable Discharge
I am curious as to the steps needed to be undertaken to get out of the military as a current captain in the Medical Corps. My obligation is 4yrs, the time which was accrued when the Army paid for my medical school under the Health Professions Scholarship Program. I am currently fulfilling a 1yr contract during my internship, which does not count for or against time paid back. I do not have a contract for military training next year. I would like to explore civilian residency programs, but the Army is apparently not offering deferments. With this said, I do not want to interrupt my medical training to be thrown into a GMO where the Army deems necessity. Thus, I am hoping to be Honorably Discharged from the Army at the end of my internship and am willing to pay back the monies borrowed over time as my civilian counterparts must do for school. I am curious if this is feasible at this time of war; will I be allowed to leave after my internship is finished and not before; and, will the money be paid back, interest/no interest? Thank you for your time.
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Re: Medical Corps captain wanting Honorable Discharge
Dear Captain,
The military is unlikely to release you from your contractual obligation after the military has invested resources (time and/or money) in you. However, further research into your case and more facts may reveal that you can get out of your obligation. For example, I don't know why you want to get out of your obligation. If you want to get out of your obligation because you are opposed to combat, then you may be able to apply for conscientious objector status. You may also be able to resign your commission. Another alternative may be for you to accept a position in the Army Reserve.
Sincerely,
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