Lauck v. Department of the Army

DECISION

Rodney W. Lauck (“Lauck”) appeals the decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board (“MSPB”) dismissing the appeal of his termination from the Department of the Army (“Army”) based on Lauck’s loss of membership in the United States Army Reserve (“USAR”). Lauck v. Dep’t of the Army, No. CH-0752-0283-I-1 (MSPB July 11, 2000). Because the MSPB’s dismissal of Lauck’s appeal was not arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion and is otherwise in accordance with the law, we affirm.

On June 4, 1989, the Army appointed Lauck to a civilian position, Supervisory Aircraft Pilot. This was a…