PERS-834

PERS-834 is responsible for:

• Review of adverse material prior to filing in an officer's permanent record
• Requests for Detachment for Cause (DFC) of an officer 
• Reports of NJP, civil conviction, and court martial 
• Requests for separations for cause
• Requests for qualified resignations 

It is highly recommended that all commands review the references listed below prior to taking punitive action on an officer:

• SECNAVINST 1920.6 (series)
• BUPERSINST  1070.27 (series)
• MILPERSMAN 1611-010 & 020
• MILPERSMAN 1920-XXX (series)

*Currently, active cases take anywhere from 7-12 months to adjudicate; case status updates are available on a monthly basis. Please e-mail us at: PERS-834@navy.mil*

Request for administrative separation due to:

• 3x PFA failure - Must have at least one letter of notification prior to 3rd failure
• Personality/adjustment disorder - Not considered a disability
• The command must specify why the service member is unable to perform his/her duties as a result of the personality/adjustment disorder
• Loss of security clearance

Report of:

•  Nonjudicial punishment requires a flag endorsement
•  Final civil action requires show cause recommendation
•  Court Martials require a show cause recommendation 
•  Detachment for Cause requires a flag endorsement

If you have any questions concerning pre or post punitive action please contact our customer service representative at:  COMM:  901-874-2087  DSN:  882-2087

 Adverse Officer Matters and Unfavorable Separations Section

Customer Service Representative/Case Manager    COMM:  (901) 874-2087  DSN:  882

Action Officer for last names A-I, U-Z                 COMM:  (901) 874-2092

Action Officer for last names J-T                        COMM:  (901) 874-3185

Technical Assistance, Last Name A-K                  COMM:  (901) 874-2088

Technical Assistance, Last Name L-Z                  COMM:  (901) 874-2089 

PERS-834F (Favorable)

PERS-834F is responsible for all unqualified resignations:

Officer Resignations and Favorable Separations Section              

Lead Action Officer                                                         COMM:  (901) 874-2084 

Action Officer                                                                  COMM:  (901) 874-2095

Action Officer                                                                  COMM:  (901) 874-2085

Address/Fax (Please adhere to PII requirements when sending documentation; please review the DON CIO website for more information):

PERS-834/F mailing address: (For all correspondence including FEDEX)

COMMANDER
NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND
PERS 834 (or PERS-834F) 
5720 INTEGRITY DRIVE
MILLINGTON TN 38055-8340

PERS-834/F fax number:                                   COMM:  (901) 874-2625