DoDI 1320.10 — index record
| Number | DoDI 1320.10 |
|---|---|
| Title | Discharge of Commissioned Officers Not Qualified for Promotion to the Grade of First Lieutenant Or Lieutenant (Junior Grade) |
| Published | February 6, 2014 |
| Latest change | CH 1, May 12, 2020 |
| Office of primary responsibility | USW(P&R) — Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness |
| Issued by | Office of the Secretary of Defense |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Source index | DoD Issuances, Washington Headquarters Services Directives Division |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5124.02 (Reference (a)), this instruction reissues DoD Instruction (DoDI) 1320.10 (Reference (b)) to establish policy, assign responsibilities, and prescribe procedures to discharge commissioned officers found not qualified for promotion to the grade of first lieutenant or lieutenant (junior grade).
Summary of changes, as printed
The change to this issuance updates references and removes expiration language in accordance with current Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense direction. 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This instruction is effective February 6, 2014. Enclosures 1. References 2. Responsibilities 3. Procedures Glossary 2 Change 1, 05/12/2020 ENCLOSURE 1 REFERENCES (a) DoD Directive 5124.02, “Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)),” June 23, 2008 (b) DoD Instruction 1320.10, “Discharge of Commissioned Officers Not Qualified for Promotion to First Lieutenant or Lieutenant (Junior Grade),” March 13, 2007, as amended (hereby cancelled) (c) DoD Instruction 1332.29, “Involuntary Separation Pay (Non-Disability),” March 3, 2017 (d) Title 10, United States Code (e) DoD Instruction 1310.02, “Original Appointment of Officers,” March 26, 2015 Change 1, 05/12/2020 3 ENCLOSURE 1 ENCLOSURE 2 RESPONSIBILITIES 1. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR READINESS AND FORCE MANAGEMENT (ASD(R&FM)). Under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), the ASD(R&FM) develops and oversees the policies governing the discharge of commissioned officers found unqualified for promotion to the grade of first lieutenant or lieutenant (junior grade). 2. SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS. The Secretaries of the Military Departments: a. Implement this instruction. b.
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