# 2021-242 Releases, Release - Compulsory

Case summary

F&R Date: 2022-12-02

The grievor contested his release from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) after he failed his Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) training. The grievor contended that his infractions, including weapons infractions, were of a less serious nature and that some of his reprimands were in bad faith. The grievor asserted that the decision to release him from the CAF constituted a drastic, unwarranted measure and that allowing him to complete and obtain his BMQ would have been a fairer option.

The Canadian Defence Academy, acting as the Initial Authority (IA), denied the grievance. The IA found that the decision to release the grievor from the CAF was reasonable, fair and conducted in accordance with policy. The IA found that the release of the grievor had been based on reliable first-hand records and that the grievor displayed a consistent inability to adapt to military life.

The Committee found that both of the grievor's formal Progress Review Boards (PRBs) were conducted properly and in accordance with policy. The Committee found that there were ample reasons to convene the first PRB. The Committee found that the second PRB was also justified and had reached the proper conclusion. The Committee found that the grievor was unable to adapt to military life and that this alone would justify the decision to release him from the CAF. Furthermore, the Committee found that the grievor's demonstrated inability to properly and safely handle a weapon which would, on its own, also have justified his release.

The Committee recommended that the Final Authority not afford redress.