131. Will Be Restored to duty only by court martial or authority competent to order trial.
132. Absent Without Leave. Enlisted man forfeits all pay and allowances while away.
Soldier will not be charged with desertion until commanding officer has reason to believe he intended to desert. Absence of less than 24 hours will not be noted upon the muster roll.
139. Discharge of enlisted man only
- By order of President or Secretary of War.
- By order of General Court Martial.
- By order of United States court or justice or judge, on writ of habeas corpus.
- By command of territorial department.
- By disability in line of duty.
- By sentence of civil court.
- By purchase.
(N.B.—In time of war it is probable that the last two methods would not be effective for discharge from the service.)
140. Final Statements. The company commander will furnish each enlisted man a final statement (or duplicate) or a full statement in writing explaining why such final statement is not furnished. No final statement will be furnished a soldier who has forfeited all pay and allowances or who has no deposits due him.
147. Certificate will give
- Character certified by company commander.
- Whether recommended for re-enlistment.
- In case of negative opinion, the soldier should be notified at least 30 days prior to discharge. In that case the company commander shall convene a board of three officers (if possible) to determine what kind of discharge shall be given. The soldier will be given a hearing.
151. Loss Of Discharge Certificate. Discharge certificates will not be made in duplicate. Upon proper proof of loss or destruction without fault of person entitled to it, the War Department will issue a certificate of service, showing date of enlistment and discharge from the army and character given in original certificate.