Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, a regular enlisted member of an armed force who has dependents may be discharged for hardship.
Structure US Code
Subtitle A— General Military Law
§ 1161. Commissioned officers: limitations on dismissal
[§§ 1162, 1163. Repealed. , , ]
§ 1164. Warrant officers: separation for age
§ 1165. Regular warrant officers: separation during three-year probationary period
§ 1166. Regular warrant officers: elimination for unfitness or unsatisfactory performance
§ 1168. Discharge or release from active duty: limitations
§ 1169. Regular enlisted members: limitations on discharge
§ 1170. Regular enlisted members: minority discharge
§ 1171. Regular enlisted members: early discharge
§ 1172. Enlisted members: during war or emergency; discharge
§ 1173. Enlisted members: discharge for hardship
§ 1174. Separation pay upon involuntary discharge or release from active duty
§ 1174a. Special separation benefits programs
§ 1175. Voluntary separation incentive