A filed GOMOR/LOR can stall promotions, trigger separation, and jeopardize clearances. This guide explains how Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Guardians, and Coast Guardsmen can remove or transfer reprimands using DASEB petitions, Discharge Review Boards (DRB), and Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR/BCNR/AFBCMR/CG BCMR).

Why Removal/Transfer Matters

• Restores promotion and assignment competitiveness.
• Reduces separation board risk.
• Improves security clearance standing and post-service prospects.

Your Options by Stage

• DASEB (Army): Seek removal or transfer of a GOMOR after a period of good service.
• DRB (within 15 years): Adjust characterization/narrative reason—often a stepping stone to code changes.
• BCMR/BCNR/AFBCMR/CG BCMR: Final authority to remove/transfer reprimands and correct records.

Step-by-Step Removal Strategy

1. Rehabilitation window: Document at least a year of strong performance post-reprimand when possible.
2. Evidence packet: Evaluations, awards, mission logs, and specific endorsements from senior leaders.
3. Address root allegations: Explain factual errors or disproportionate punishment.
4. Choose the right board: DASEB for Army GOMOR; DRB for recent discharges; BCMR/BCNR/AFBCMR/CG BCMR for broader corrections.
5. Be precise: Ask for “complete removal” or “transfer to restricted file,” with regulatory support.

Common Pitfalls

• Filing too early with no rehab record.
• Generic letters without exhibits.
• Failing to rebut the original allegations.
• Not citing regulations/policies authorizing the correction.

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