Legal Question in Military Law in Minnesota

Military National Guard discharge

I joined MN Army National guard in 1995, late in 1998 early 1999 I informed my unit I was going to drug rehab, after completed I told my unit I wanted out, I met with an administrator who told me they wouldn't ruin my life and to think about it and come back, I never did. My enlistment obligation was up sept. 2001 and inactive ready reserve up in 2003. I wanted to get a copy of my dd-214 if I have one but afraid I might be opening up a can worms. I don't think there is a warrant out for arrest as I have been pulled over by police recently and they said nothing about it. Just want to know what my standing is with the National Guard and is my reason for requesting dd-214. Should I request it may I still be in some sort of trouble?


Asked on 7/28/08, 12:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip D. Cave Military Law & Justice

Re: Military National Guard discharge

It's possible that you've been discharge in-asbentia. I've seen many instances where people don't attend "drills," and then after nine missed drills they are discharged administratively. However, that situation is usually preceded by several registered mail letters to the person notifying them to attend drills or else.

You might try sending a request to the National Records Center for a copy of your records.

The Army Deserter Information Point, Fort Knox, generally keeps records and status on AWOL/Deserter Soldiers. You can call them and ask your status. You need only give name and social security number. You are not required to give any additional information (despite the occasional threats to do so). Be aware that if they do have a DD553 (arrest warrant) on you, they are likely to inform the local police and ask them to go investigate at your address listed in the Army records.

Because you are NG there may also be something particular to your state and state laws about this.

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Answered on 7/28/08, 1:47 pm


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