United States v. Palumbo

OPINION OF THE COURT

Pursuant to mixed pleas, appellant was convicted of larceny (two specifications), absence without leave, false swearing, and disrespect to a noncommissioned officer1 in violation of Articles 121, 86, 134, and 91, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 921, 886, 934, and 891, respectively.

Appellant began out processing on 22 May 1987 based on orders issued on 18 May 1987 which assigned appellant to the U.S. Army Transition Point, Fort Hood, Texas, for separation under an early release program. See Army Regulation 635-200, Personnel Separations: Enlisted Personnel,…