N.Y. Military Law Section 78
Absence without leave

discharge

The governor may discharge any commissioned officer who absents himself without leave for three months. Such officer shall receive a discharge in writing in such form and of such type or classification as may be prescribed by applicable laws and regulations of the United States and by regulations issued pursuant to this chapter.

Source: Section 78 — Absence without leave; discharge, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MIL/78 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Apr. 2, 2025).

70
Appointment of commissioned officers 71
Qualifications 72
Assignment and transfer of officers 73
Oath of office 74
Uniforms 75
Efficiency or fitness examining boards and medical examining boards 76
Efficiency or fitness examining boards and medical examining boards 77
Resignations 78
Absence without leave 79
Warrant officers 80
Tenure of commissioned officers

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Last modified:
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Original Source: Section 78 — Absence without leave; discharge, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MIL/78 (last accessed Aug. 20, 2023).

N.Y. Military Law Section 78 Absence without leave

N.Y. Military Law Section 78
Absence without leave