being discharged

[warthog089]

What is the name of your state? Florida. I am being discharged due to my SOR not being sent by my POC in the appropriate time frame. I filled out the paper work in the time frame and handed it over to my POC who was supposed to deliver it to the CAF. It was not delivered in time and I am being discharged for my POC's failure to deliver the paper work. Please advise

[fozzy2]

Presumably this "point of contact" was someone in your local command? Were you specifically ordered to give your SOR (statement of reasons) response to them, or were you supposed to send it to the CAF yourself? (I don't know what the precise regulations or policies are). Did the paperwork you were given give you specific instructions on who/how to turn it in? (many times commands will forward paperwork as a 'service' -- but this will not get the service member off the hook if it gets lost somewhere).

At any rate, even if you did not get a SOR response in on time, you had an opportunity to ask for an appeal, correct? Did you ask for an appeal? On the appeal you should be able to include the information and explain why it was not submitted timely.

[warthog089]

3. The POC from your organization should:
a. Promptly deliver the enclosed SOR and its attachments to the named individual
b. Complete and forward attachment 2 to this memorandum to the CAF within 10 calendar days. Ensure that parts 1, 2, and 3 are all complete, etc
c. Advise the individual that she should not attempt to communicate directly with the CAF except in writing, and, if necessary, she should seek the assistance of your organization's designated POC, etc.

After the security manager had received my SOR from my POC (in Dec. I turned it in, in June) to submit he already stated that it was to late. He did send it off but he knew it was too late. My commander had been informed of my situation and tried to help by getting an appeal but was told it was too late to do anything about, no matter who's fault it was for the paper work not getting turned in.

[badapple40]

File with the Board of Corrections for Military Records -- they should be able to fix your records and get you back to active duty -- particularly if you are supported by your command. Including letters from your commander that document the screw up and state what a fine military member you are, that you should be and should have been continued in service, etc.

This is a class case for BCMR relief.

[warthog089]

Thank you for the advice sir. My father has spoke very highly of you. I appreciate your time in this matter.