First let us learn the definition of “Unauthorized Absence” (or “AWOL” in the Air Force/Army). Being UA or AWOL in the military means simply means you or other personnel are not at the appointed place at the right time that you’re supposed to be there. So for example if one were to be missing for a couple of days and not report in, one is then considered UA or AWOL. The punishment of being UA or AWOL depends on the severity of the case. The range of the punishments can vary from no punishment at all to a dishonorable discharge and spending years in jail.
Being UA in the military violates article 86 of the UCMJ. To simplify article 86, if one fails to go to his/her appointed place of duty at the time prescribed, or chooses to remain absent from his or her unit, organization, or place of duty at which is required to be at the time prescribed, and a court martial will direct the punishment. Bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb
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